Mate's Receipt 2 : An archaic practice. An acknowledgement of cargo receipt signed by a mate of the vessel. The possessor of the mate's receipt is entitled to the bill of lading, in exchange for that receipt
US Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Glossary of Shipping Terms, Washington, DC, USA 2008. http://www.marad.dot.gov/documents/Glossary_final. pdf, (Mrtm - Amer) {572}