779. The term is often applied to a similar receipt and undertaking given by a carrier of goods by land. A bill of lading is an instrument in writing, signed by a carrier or his agent, describing the freight so as to identify it, stating the name of the consignor, the terms of the contract for carriage, and agreeing or directing that the freight be delivered to the order or assigns of a specified person at a specified place. Civil Code Cal. § 2126; Civil Code Dak. § 1229.—Bill of parcels. A statement sent to the buyer of goods, along with the goods, exhibiting in detail the items composing the parcel and their several prices, to enable him to detect any mistake or omission; an invoice.—Bill of sale. In contracts. A written agreement under seal, by which one person assigns or transfers his right to or interest in goods and personal chattels to.another. An instrument by which, in particular, the property in ships and vessels is conveyed. Putnam vy. McDonald, 72 Vt. 4, 47