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Invoice, Z. Griswold to Cahoon, Carter & Co., 11 October 1836

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Z. Griswold, Invoice,
New York City

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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, New York 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], 11 Oct. 1836; unidentified handwriting; endorsement in handwriting of Z. Griswold; docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.

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See Introduction to Cahoon, Carter & Co.

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New York

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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Oct 11 1836
Messrs
Calhoon, Carter & Co [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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Bo[ugh]t of Z Griswold
6 p[ai]r
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/
18/ $13.50
1 doz[en] Buck[skin] Gloves 7.00
2 Bales Wick 30½ + 30½ 61 lbs 0.24 15.86
1 [Bale] V Batts
1

TEXT: Possibly an abbreviation for “batting.”


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101 0.14 14.14
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 5.70
1 Bale
Wadding

A sheet of carded cotton used for making quilts.

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32 doz
70 22.40
1/4 Gr[oss]
2

Twelve dozen or 144 items. (“Gross,” 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.

Bonnet Boards
800 2.00
2 lbs Knitting Cotton
3

Cotton yarn used for hand knitting. (“Knitting Cotton, Wool or Silk,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 88.)


Comprehensive Works Cited

Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.

no 14. 60 1.20
2 [lbs Knitting Cotton] [no] 20 76 1.52
Box & Cooperage 3/ 3
Cartage

A cost associated with transporting goods, which were originally transported by cart.

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1/ 3
0.56
101.03
4 Mo[nth]s Int[erest] 2.36
$103.39

Endorsement in handwriting of Z. Griswold.


Rcd [Received] Draft on Keeler McNeil & Co at 4 Mo
Z Griswold [p. [1]]
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    TEXT: Possibly an abbreviation for “batting.”

  2. [2]

    Twelve dozen or 144 items. (“Gross,” 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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    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.

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    Endorsement in handwriting of Z. Griswold.

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