Invoice, Z. Griswold to H. Smith & Co., 11 October 1836

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Invoice, Z. Griswold to H. Smith & Co., 11 October 1836
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Z. Griswold, Invoice,
New York City
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, New York Co., NY, to
H. Smith & Co.
A mercantile company created and run by Hyrum Smith. It is unclear when Smith started the business. An extant daybook and ledger for the company indicate that he sold goods between July and November 1836. It is not clear if Smith operated an independent store...
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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], 11 Oct. 1836; handwriting of unidentified scribe; endorsement in handwriting of Z. Griswold; docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

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Dutch founded New Netherland colony, 1625. Incorporated under British control and renamed New York, 1664. Harbor contributed to economic and population growth of city; became largest city in American colonies. British troops defeated Continental Army under...
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H. Smith & Co.
A mercantile company created and run by Hyrum Smith. It is unclear when Smith started the business. An extant daybook and ledger for the company indicate that he sold goods between July and November 1836. It is not clear if Smith operated an independent store...
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Bo[ugh]t of Z Griswold

6 p[air]s
Russia Diaper
A coarse damask tablecloth manufactured in Russia. Its threads were flattened between iron cylinders, giving it a fine appearance. This type of damask was most commonly used in the homes of the middle class.
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18/ $13.50

1 doz[en] Buck[skin] Gloves 7.00

2 Bales Wick 30½ + 31½ 62 lbs @ 0.26 16.12

1 [Bale] Batts
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TEXT: Possibly an abbreviation for “batting.”
102 @ 0.14 14.28

no [number] 7. 8. 10. 11 10. 10. 10. 10 40 lb
Twist
Another term for cotton yarn.
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0.32 12.80

no 12 15 [lb Twist] 0.33 4.95

[no] 14 15 [lb Twist] 0.34 5.10

1 Bale
Wadding
A sheet of carded cotton used for making quilts.
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32 doz 32 doz @ 70 22.40

1/4 Go Bonnet Boards 8.00 2.00

2 lbs Knitting Cotton
2
Cotton yarn used for hand knitting. (“Knitting Cotton, Wool or Silk,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 88.)
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Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
no 12 @ 56 1.12

2 [lbs Knitting Cotton no] 20 @ 76 1.52

Box of Cooperage 3/ 3
Cartage
A cost associated with transporting goods, which were originally transported by cart.
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1/ 3 0.56

101.35

4 Mo[nth]s In[teres]t 2.36

$103.71

Endorsement in handwriting of Z. Griswold.
Rcd [Received] Draft on Keeler McNeil & Co at 4 Month

Z Griswold [p. [1]]
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Invoice, Z. Griswold to H. Smith & Co., 11 October 1836
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[1]
TEXT: Possibly an abbreviation for “batting.”
[2]
Cotton yarn used for hand knitting. (“Knitting Cotton, Wool or Silk,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 88.)
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Endorsement in handwriting of Z. Griswold.