Invoice, Bailey, Keeler & Remsen to Rigdon, Smith & Cowdery, 12 October 1836

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C. A. Heary on behalf of
Bailey
Ca. 1797–after 1870. Merchant, grocer. Born in New York. Son of James Bailey and Catharine Brinckerhoff. Married Cordelia L. Cruger, 23 Dec. 1820, in New York City. Partner in firm of Bailey & Remsen, 1825–1831, in New York City. Partner in firm of Bailey...
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Keeler
9 Apr. 1789–1 Apr. 1840. Merchant. Born in New York. Moved to New York City, as early as 1810. Married first Eliza Davis, 4 Apr. 1810, in New York City. Wife died, 23 May 1822, in New York City. Married second Rebecca. Partner in firm of Bailey, Keeler & ...
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Remsen
27 Feb. 1800–24 Nov. 1878. Merchant, grocer. Born in New York Co., New York. Son of Henry J. Remsen and Sarah. Married first Mary Van Wyck, 18 Apr. 1826, in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess Co., New York. Married second Matilda White, 11 Apr. 1832, in Fishkill, Dutchess...
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New York City
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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, New York Co., NY, to
Rigdon, Smith & Cowdery
A mercantile partnership composed of Sidney Rigdon, JS, and Oliver Cowdery, likely formed in June 1836. The partnership purchased wholesale goods on credit, using promissory notes, from merchants in Buffalo, New York, in June 1836. In September 1836, the ...
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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], 12 Oct. 1836; printed form with manuscript additions in handwriting of C. A. Heary; insertions in handwriting of
Newel K. Whitney
3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...
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; dockets in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL. Include endorsements.

Bifolium measuring 12 ¾ x 7 ⅞ inches (30 x 22 cm) when folded. The fold is uneven, with the top leaf hanging past the right edge of the bottom leaf. The first page is lined with 33 horizontal blue lines (now faded); the other pages 36 lines. Left and right margins each contain two manually inscribed vertical brown lines forming ledger columns. Printed in black ink in the top right corner of the first page is the date line, business logo, and address for Bailey, Keeler, & Remsen in several font types. Two horizontal lines inscribed in black ink separate the business logo from the items listed on the invoice. The third page is blank. Graphite redactions appear throughout the invoice in the handwriting of
Newel K. Whitney
3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...
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. The document was folded twice horizontally (creating four panels) and endorsed. There are fingerprints on the first page and marked fly specks on the second page and wrapper. The document remained in a folded state for some time, evidenced by heavy soiling on the wrapper. Light and/or heat exposure caused a chemical reaction in the paper, darkening the gutter of pages two and three and the wrapper.

This document was in the possession of church agents purchasing goods from Bailey, Keeler, & Remsen in New York City. It was subsequently given to Newel K. Whitney, who compared the contents of the invoice with the purchased goods shipped to Kirtland, OH. It is unknown when the invoice came into Smith’s possession. Presumably it was retained in JS’s office in Nauvoo, suggesting continuous institutional custody.
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, Oct 12th 1836

U By

Mssrs

Bought of , , & ,

Dealers in Staple and Fancy Silks,

Leghorn and Straw Bonnets, Stocks, Umbrellas, and Parasols,

No. 75 Broad Street.

Printed text ends; C. A. Heary handwriting resumes. 12 p[iece]s Slate Pongee 1 A clothing and curtain fabric with Chinese origins woven from uneven threads of silk. It was originally a tan color but in the early nineteenth century was often dyed. (“Pongee,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 327.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.		700	84.00
1 [ps] Lustring 2 A crisp, light silk with high luster. (“Lustring,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 283.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	75⅝	95.	70.84 71.84
1 [ps] Gro[s] 3 A French term for cross-ribbed fabrics. (“Gros, Grosse,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. de Rhine	80⅝	80.	64 .50
1 [ps] 36 in	66⅞	130.	86 .94
1 [ps] Gro de swiss 4 A French silk fabric with cross ribs on the face. (“Gros de Suisse,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	772	822	63.94 63.93
1 [ps]	78¾	90.	70.87
1 [ps] Cold [Colored] Gro de nap 5 TEXT: Possibly short for “Gros de Naples,” a plain woven silk fabric from Italy used for coats or hats. (“Gros de Naples,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	84⅝	672	57.12
1 [ps] blk	72¾	55.	40.01
<1 Short> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 2 [ps] Bk Satin	104	56.	58 .24
1 [ps]	34	1.00.	34.00
1 [ps]	34¼	125.	42 .81
1 [ps] B [Bk Satin]	83¾	120.	100.50
<1 Sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 2 [ps] fig[ure]d 6 A fabric having a colored design on the textile face. (“Figured,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 64.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	96¾	140.	135.45
2 [ps]	114¾	150.	172.12
1/ [ps]	26¾	165.	44.14
3 [ps] Florence 7 A plain woven silk lining. (“Florence,” in Harmuth,Dictionary of Textiles, 67.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	226⅝	27.	61.19
5 [ps]	350¾	31.	108.74 108.73
<Short/> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 2 [ps] Marceline 8 A type of plain woven silk fabric. (“Marceline,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 101.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	46¾	55.	25.71
<64 Shot> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 6 Dz Lacets Elastics		2.25	13.50
2 [doz] Lacets 9 Braids used to form patterns for laces. (“Lacet,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 89.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.		1.25	2.50
2 [doz]		2.50	5.00
<28 Doz sht.> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 30 [Doz] Frogs 10 An ornamental fastening which consisted of “a spindle-shaped button, covered with silk or other material, which passes through a loop on the opposite side of the garment.” These closures were originally used on military dress coats and cloaks. (“Frog,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 4:559.) Comprehensive Works Cited 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.		22	6.60
4 [Doz] Belts		ea[ch] 1.25, 1.50, 2.75, 3.00	34.00
4 [Doz] velvet [Belts]		2.00	8.00
3 [Doz]		4.00	12.00
1 [Doz]		4.50	4.50
1 [Doz] Buckles		9.00	9.00
2 <8> Boxes H[ooks] & Eyes 11 Fasteners consisting of hooks and catches. (“Eye,” 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.		0.40	3.20
<13 sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 40 ps Piping Cord		0.06	2.40
300 [ps] Blk [Cord]		42	13.50
<Sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 37 [ps] Boot Cord		14	5.18
<Sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 300 [ps] Cold[Colored] Braid 12 Braids were woven or plaited fabric that was flat, round, or tubular; they were used for binding or trimming. (“Braid,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 24.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.		5¾	17.25
		over	$1,458.73

[p. [1]]

	Bro[ugh]t up	$1,458.73
<Sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 153 p[iece]s Wht [White] Braid 13 Braids were woven or plaited fabric that was flat, round, or tubular; they were used for binding or trimming. (“Braid,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 24.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	8	12.34 12.24
<19 Sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 24 [ps]	25	6.00
<Sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 198 [ps] Blk	4	7.92
<Short> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 200 [ps]	6¼	12.50
<Sho[r]t> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 158 [ps]	7	12.06 <11.06>
<[Short]> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 56 [ps]	16	8.96
<[Short]> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 24	872	21.00
6 5 ps Taff[eta] Ribbon	1.00	5.00
12 2 [ps]	1.75	3.50
16 4 <8>	2.30	18.40
22 2	2.80	5.60
12 11 [ps] Satin [Ribbon]	1.75	19.25
26 <22> 6 <12 > [ps]	2.80	33.60
<Short> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 14 [ps] Gauze 14 TEXT: Possibly "Gauge." Cap [Ribbon]	60	8.40
<[Short]> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 8 [ps]	1.00	8.00
<[Short]> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 6 [ps]	1.25	7.50
<[Short]> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 4 [ps]	1.75	7.00
<[Short]> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 7 [ps]	2.00	14.00
<Shot> Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney. 5 setts Bonnet [Ribbon]	5.50	27.50
5	6.00	30.00
2	7.50	15.00
1	8.00	8.00
1	8.50	8.50
1	9.00	9.00
		$1,766.65
2 Trunks	2.25	4.50
1	22/—	2.75
		$1,773.90
3 Mo[nth]s In[teres]t		31.04
		$1,804.94

Recievd pay[ment] by Note at nine mos from date of Bill payable at the Bank of Ohio

by C A Heary [p. [2]]

[page [3] blank] [p. [3]]

, , &

Dry Goods

$1804.94

& [p. [4]]

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Printed text ends; C. A. Heary handwriting resumes.
1
A clothing and curtain fabric with Chinese origins woven from uneven threads of silk. It was originally a tan color but in the early nineteenth century was often dyed. (“Pongee,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 327.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
2
A crisp, light silk with high luster. (“Lustring,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 283.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
3
A French term for cross-ribbed fabrics. (“Gros, Grosse,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
4
A French silk fabric with cross ribs on the face. (“Gros de Suisse,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
5
TEXT: Possibly short for “Gros de Naples,” a plain woven silk fabric from Italy used for coats or hats. (“Gros de Naples,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
6
A fabric having a colored design on the textile face. (“Figured,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 64.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
7
A plain woven silk lining. (“Florence,” in Harmuth,Dictionary of Textiles, 67.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
8
A type of plain woven silk fabric. (“Marceline,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 101.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
9
Braids used to form patterns for laces. (“Lacet,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 89.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
10
An ornamental fastening which consisted of “a spindle-shaped button, covered with silk or other material, which passes through a loop on the opposite side of the garment.” These closures were originally used on military dress coats and cloaks. (“Frog,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 4:559.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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.
11
Fasteners consisting of hooks and catches. (“Eye,” 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.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
12
Braids were woven or plaited fabric that was flat, round, or tubular; they were used for binding or trimming. (“Braid,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 24.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
13
Braids were woven or plaited fabric that was flat, round, or tubular; they were used for binding or trimming. (“Braid,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 24.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
14
TEXT: Possibly "Gauge."
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
Docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery written vertically in black ink on the left side of the second of four folded segments.
Docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery written vertically on the left side of the first of four folded segments. Because the bifolium was folded unevenly, the “en” in “Remsen” appears on the upper left-hand corner of page 2.

Invoice, Bailey, Keeler & Remsen to Rigdon, Smith & Cowdery, 12 October 1836

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