Statement of Account from James Ivins, 20 January 1844–B

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Statement of Account from James Ivins, 20 January 1844–B
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Garret Ivins on behalf of
James Ivins
22 Mar. 1797–3 Apr. 1877. Farmer. Born in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Son of Israel Ivins and Margaret Woodward. Married Mary Schenk. Presumably baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co....
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, Statement of Account, to JS, [
Nauvoo
Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....
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, Hancock Co., IL], 20 Jan. 1844; handwriting of Garret Ivins; signatures of
James Ivins
22 Mar. 1797–3 Apr. 1877. Farmer. Born in Upper Freehold Township, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Son of Israel Ivins and Margaret Woodward. Married Mary Schenk. Presumably baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Nauvoo, Hancock Co....
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by Garret Ivins; notation by Garret Ivins; dockets in handwriting of Garret Ivins; two pages; Newel K. Whitney, Papers, BYU. Includes archival markings.

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Cr.
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TEXT: “Cr.” appears on the line below the monetary symbols, but the formatting has been standardized for readability.
Dr.

1842. Joseph Smith— Dr. $ ¢. $¢.

Feb. 16. to One pair Shoes 1.50

[February] 24. [To one pair shoes] 1.62½

[February] 25. [To one] Ivory Comb 0.25

[To one ivory comb] 0.31¼

[To] 3 y[ar]ds Sattin Ribbon 0.24

[To] One bed Cord 0.62½—

March 5. [To] 2. yds Binding 0.12½

[March] 7. [To] Your Order 3.00

[March] 9. [To your order] 0.50

[March] 25. [To] 3 doz[en] Buttons 0.37½

[To] One pair Shoes 1.00

April— 22. [To] 4 doz Buttons 0.50

[April] 23. [To] Your Order 4.00

[To] One pair Boots (per Loren) 5.00

May— 3 [To] Ribbon 2.50

[To ribbon] 0.98

[To] 1 doz Buttons 0.12½

[To] 4 Skeins Silk 0.20

[To] 8. yds. Ribbon 0.80

[To] 12. [yards ribbon] 1.20

[May] 4. [To] 6 [yards ribbon] 1.12½

[To] 3 [yards ribbon] 0.56¼

[May] 6. [To] 7½ [yards] Gingham @ 1/6 1.41

[May]10. [To] One Valice (to pay Lightner) 3.00

[May] 17. [To] 2 lb Ginger 0.37½

June 13. [To] 2 Bottles Oil Spike
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Also called “foreign oil of lavender,” oil of spike was derived from French lavender and used in painting and as a liniment for horses. (“Spike,” in Oxford English Dictionary, https://www.oed.com/dictionary/spike_n1 (accessed 20 May 2025); Francis, Dictionary of Practical Receipts, 316–317.
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Francis, G. W. The Dictionary of Practical Receipts; Containing the Arcana of Trade and Manufacture; Domestic Economy; Artistical, Ornamental & Scientific Processes; Pharmaceutical and Chemical Preparations, Etc. Etc. Etc. London, 1853.
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Cr. by a
Due bill
A “written acknowledgment of debt” that was not payable to order or transferable by endorsement.
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on My Store 1.00

July 14. Dr. to One Set Wagon Irons (per Walker) 2.00

[July] 22. [To] One Hay Fork 1.00

[July] 27. [To] 4 lb Ginger 0.75

August 13. [To] One S. Brush (for H. Rollins) 0.20

[August] 24. [To] One Masons Trowel 0.75

Sep— 15. [To] 2/3 doz Screws) 0.04

[To] One pair
Butts
A butt hinge, available in the New England area as early as 1800. The hinge swivels on a knuckle or joint and is installed in the edge of a door and shutter.
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) per W. Walker 0.16¼

Amt. of Cr. & Dr. Carried Over— $1.00 $36.38¼

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Statement of Account from James Ivins, 20 January 1844–B
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TEXT: “Cr.” appears on the line below the monetary symbols, but the formatting has been standardized for readability.
Also called “foreign oil of lavender,” oil of spike was derived from French lavender and used in painting and as a liniment for horses. (“Spike,” in Oxford English Dictionary, https://www.oed.com/dictionary/spike_n1 (accessed 20 May 2025); Francis, Dictionary of Practical Receipts, 316–317.
Oxford English Dictionary. https://www.oed.com.
Francis, G. W. The Dictionary of Practical Receipts; Containing the Arcana of Trade and Manufacture; Domestic Economy; Artistical, Ornamental & Scientific Processes; Pharmaceutical and Chemical Preparations, Etc. Etc. Etc. London, 1853.