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Invoice and Letter, Gardner & Patterson to Cahoon, Carter & Co., 15 June 1836

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Gardner

ca. 1801–12 Aug. 1873. Crockery merchant, farmer, justice of the peace. Born in Columbia Co., New York. Married Jane Matilda Patterson, 26 Nov. 1825, in Hudson, Columbia Co. Moved to Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, ca. 1828. Operated wholesale crockery business...

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Patterson

ca. 1812–1 Jan. 1852. Hardware and crockery merchant. Likely born in New York. Son of Robert Patterson and Rebecca. Moved to Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, by 1832. Operated hardware and crockery businesses, beginning 1832, in Buffalo. Involved in case of G...

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Buffalo

Located in western New York on eastern shore of Lake Erie at head of Niagara River and mouth of Buffalo Creek. County seat. Settled by 1801. Land for town allocated, 1810. Incorporated as village, 1813, but mostly destroyed later that year during War of 1812...

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, Erie Co., NY, to
Cahoon, Carter & Co.

A mercantile company likely established in June 1835, composed of partners Reynolds Cahoon, Jared Carter, and Hyrum Smith. The company was an outgrowth of their role as members of the committee to build the House of the Lord in Kirtland, Ohio; the funds they...

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Kirtland Township

Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...

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, Geauga Co., OH, 15 June 1836; unidentified handwriting; four pages; JS Office Papers, CHL. Includes address, postal markings, and endorsements.

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Am[oun]t bro[ugh]t forward $176.66 $176.96
1 4 bottle w◊◊◊ [wood?] fram
Castor [Caster]

A metal or glass container with a perforated top used for table condiments. Casters were often decorated and sold as matched sets with a metal stand.

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14/ 1.75
<​2 1 m short​>

Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.


6m Percussion Caps
@ 4/6 3.38
1 Doz[en] Sun glasses 7/ 6 0.94
2 [Doz]
Cruets

A small bottle or vial for holding liquids such as vinegar or oil. A matched set of casters was called a cruet frame or cruet set.

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@ 10/ 2.50
3 [Doz]
Salts

A condiment jar for table salt, often decorative.

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ass[orte]d
@ 12/ 4.50
2 [Doz] Glass Cup plates @ 4/ 1.00
<​2 Each Short​>

Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.


4 [Doz] Wines
@ 10/ 5.00
<​1/2 Each Short​>

Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.


3 [Doz] Decantrs (Ring noch)
<​1½​> 21/ <​1½​> 28/ 9.19
<​1/2 Each Short​>

Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.


3 [Doz Decantrs] (Plain & Mould)
<​1½​> 15/ <​1½​> 21/ 6.75
2 [Doz] Handled Tumblers @ 12/ 3.00
4 [Doz] Tumblers Each 7/ 8/ 9/ ground bottom 12.00
2 [Doz] Tavern [Each] @ 12/ 3.00
3 [Doz] Glass Dishes <​1​> 12/ <​2​> 10/ 4.00
3 pair round [Dishes] @ 8/ 3.00
6 water Decanters @ 6/ 4.50
2 Doz Glass Lamps. <​1/2​> 18/ <​1/2​> 22/ <​1/2​> 30/ <​1/2​> 40/ 6.88
1/2 [Doz Glass] Lanterns @ $6.50 3.25
<​not come​>

Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.


2 Persian Tea Setts.
@ 15/ T Pot Sugar Cr[ea]m 12 T[e]as & Bowl 3.75
2 Doz
CC

An abbreviation for creamware, or cream-colored earthenware, an inexpensive ceramic produced in the 1830s that was light in color.

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Plates
@ 3/9 0.94
1 [Doz] Glass Jars Ea 16/ 24/ 40/ 10.00
266.29
Freight from New York on 2092 lbs @ $1.00 20.92
3 Casks
2

“A close vessel for containing liquors, formed by staves, heading and hoops. This is a general term comprehending the pipe, hogshead, butt, barrel, etc.” (“Cask,” in American Dictionary [1828].)


Comprehensive Works Cited

An American Dictionary of the English Language: Intended to Exhibit, I. the Origin, Affinities and Primary Signification of English Words, as far as They Have Been Ascertained. . . . Edited by Noah Webster. New York: S. Converse, 1828.

@ 6/ Cartge 2 4/—
2.75
$289.96
Gentn Above<​(3 doz Large Printd plates not on Bill)​>

Insertion in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.


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Invoice and Letter, Gardner & Patterson to Cahoon, Carter & Co., 15 June 1836
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    Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.

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    “A close vessel for containing liquors, formed by staves, heading and hoops. This is a general term comprehending the pipe, hogshead, butt, barrel, etc.” (“Cask,” in American Dictionary [1828].)

    An American Dictionary of the English Language: Intended to Exhibit, I. the Origin, Affinities and Primary Signification of English Words, as far as They Have Been Ascertained. . . . Edited by Noah Webster. New York: S. Converse, 1828.

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    Insertion in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.

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