Invoice, Mead, Stafford & Co. to H. Smith & Co., 8 October 1836

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Mead, Stafford & Co., Invoice,
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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], 8 Oct. 1836; unidentified handwriting; docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL.

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Located in northeast region of U.S. Area settled by Dutch traders, 1620s; later governed by Britain, 1664–1776. Admitted to U.S. as state, 1788. Population in 1810 about 1,000,000; in 1820 about 1,400,000; in 1830 about 1,900,000; and in 1840 about 2,400,...
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8th Oct 1836

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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 Mead Stafford & Co

2 Chests Y[oung] H[yson] Tea 117.104— 221lbs 40. 181lbs 0.58 104.98

2
Tierces
A cask which varied in size but was usually between forty and forty-two gallons.
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P. R. Molasses <5> 77. <5> 73. 150.10.140 G[allon]s 48 67.20

1
Hhd [Hogshead]
A cask holding a measure of liquid. The meaning of “hogshead” varied based on time period, location, and the goods involved. For wine, the measure was eventually standardized to sixty-three U.S. gallons.
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P. R. Sugar 1322. 159. 1163lbs 11 127.93

1 Bbl [Barrel]
1
The size and weight of a barrel varied and was often dependent on whether the contents were liquid or solid. In the United States, statutes generally regulated that a barrel should contain 28 to 31½ gallons. (“Barrel,” in American Dictionary [1828].)
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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.
2/ 6 Loaf Sugar 133. 17. 116lbs 16½ 19.45

10 Lumps L [Sugar] 91lbs 5½ 15 13.65

1/2 Bbl 2/ 6
Salaretus
A bicarbonate of potash, used as a leavening agent in baking.
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123. 13. 110lbs 10 11.31

1 [Bbl]
Winter Oil
A type of oil made of the highest grade of whale oil, refined so as to remain liquid during the cold winter months.
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37½ Glls 110 41.25

1 [Bbl] 16/—— Spts Turpertine 35 [Glls] 60 23.00

1 [Bbl] Tar $3.00 3.00

1 [Bbl] 3/— White Lead 480lbs 0.12 57.98

1/2 [Bbl] 3/— Ven[etian] Red 139. 11. 128lbs 4½ 6.13

10lbs Prusian Blue (Keg
2
A small cask or barrel, varying in size but usually containing less than ten gallons. (“Keg,” in American Dictionary [1828]; “Keg,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 5: 667.)
The Oxford English Dictionary. Edited by James A. H. Murray, Henry Bradley, W. A. Craigie, and C. T. Onions. 12 vols. 1933. Reprint, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1970.
2/ 6 sunds) 9/— 11.56

10lbs 3 oz Green Gold Bronze (smt) 10/— 3.75

1½lbs Vermillion 10/— 1.88

1/2 Pack Gold Leaf $9.50 4.75

8 Pints Silver Bronze 4/— 4.00

4 oz Copper [Bronze] 4/— 2.00

1 Keg 2/ 6 Red Lead wt 100lbs 11 11.31

1 [Keg] 2/ 6 Sulp[h]er 33.6. 27lbs 4½ 1.53

1 [Keg] 2/ 6 Roll Brimstone 343. 31lbs 4 1.55

1 [Keg] 2/ 6
Glaub Salts
A sulphate of soda.
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50.5. 45lbs 3 1.66

1 [Keg] 2/ 6 Epsom [Salts] 42.4. 38lbs 6 2.59

1 [Keg] 2/ 6 Alum 86.6.80lbs 6¼ 5.31

3 [Kegs] N.H. Powder [86.6.80lbs] $5.50 16.50

1/2 Bbl Pure Ginger wt 6. 82lbs 11 9.02

1/2 Box Honeydew Cav Tobacco 90.23.67lbs 3/— 25.13

2 [Box] No 2 Bar Soap 72 each 144lbs 6 8.64

4
Bladders
A cow bladder sometimes used to store and ship tobacco snuff.
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S. Snuff 36lbs 21 7.56

1 Jar 5/— M [Snuff] 24lbs 6 oz 2/— 6.72

6 Matts
Cassia
An aromatic tree bark, similar to cinnamon.
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27lbs 13 3.51

6lbs Cloves 28 1.68

2lbs Nutmegs 13/— 3.25

2 Qr Casks
3
“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].)
S M Wine 31. 31. 62 Gall[on]s 4/ 6 34.88

3 Boxes
Poland Starch
A fine starch made from higher-quality flour than usual starch.
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31. 31. 31½— 94lbs 10 9.40

1 Bbl 2/ 6 Madder 213. 18. 195lbs 13 25.66

over <612.52> 679.72

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[1]
The size and weight of a barrel varied and was often dependent on whether the contents were liquid or solid. In the United States, statutes generally regulated that a barrel should contain 28 to 31½ gallons. (“Barrel,” in American Dictionary [1828].)
[2]
A small cask or barrel, varying in size but usually containing less than ten gallons. (“Keg,” in American Dictionary [1828]; “Keg,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 5: 667.)
The Oxford English Dictionary. Edited by James A. H. Murray, Henry Bradley, W. A. Craigie, and C. T. Onions. 12 vols. 1933. Reprint, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1970.
[3]
“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].)