Invoice, Mead, Stafford & Co. to Cahoon, Carter & Co., 8 October 1836
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Source Note
Mead, Stafford & Co., Invoice, , New York Co., NY, to , [, Geauga Co., OH], 8 Oct. 1836; unidentified handwriting; endorsements in handwriting of ; docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL.
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2 Chests Y[oung] H[yson] Tea | 114. 115 229. 40 189 lbs | 0.58 | 109.62 |
2 Tierces P. R. Molasses | <1> 87. <1> 87 174.2. 172Gs | 0.48 | 82.56 |
1 Hhd [Hogshead] P.R. Sugar | 1414.170. 1244lbs | 0.11 | 136.84 |
1 Bag Pepper | 96. 1. 95lbs | 0.09 | 8.55 |
1 [Bag] Pimento | 113. 1. 112lbs | 0.08½ | 9.52 |
1/2 Bbl [Barrel] Pure Ginger | wt 80½lbs | 0.11 | 8.85 |
1 [Bbl] 2/ 6 Salaretus | 254.18. 236lbs | 0.10 | 23.91 |
2<1> [Bbl] 2/ 6 Madder | 204.18. 186lbs | 13 | 24.49 |
2 [Bbl] <*> Winter Oil 35 each | 70 Glls [Gallons] | 1.10 | 77.00 |
1 [Bbl] 2/ 6 S. S. Almonds | 121.21 100lbs | 14 | 14.31 |
1 [Bbl] Sweet Oil | wt 30½ Glls | 1.35 | 41.17 |
2 [Bbl] Spts Turpentine 34.36½ | 70½ Glls | 60 | 46.30 |
1 [Bbl] Rosin | 18/— | 2.25 | |
1 [Bbl] 2/ 6 Camwood | 203.22. 181lbs | 5 | 9.36 |
3 Boxes No 2 Bar Soap 76lbs each | 228lbs | 6 | 13.68 |
1 Bbl 2/ 6 Chalk | 280.18. 262lbs | 1 | 2.93 |
1 Keg 2/ 6 Copperass [copperas] | 87.6 81lbs | 3 | 2.74 |
1 [Keg] 2/ 6 Alum | 87.6 81lbs | 6¼ | 5.38 |
1 [Keg] 2/ 6 S. F. Indigo | 29.7. 22lbs | 12/— | 33.31 |
1 [Keg] 2/ 6 Sulpher | 65.6 59lbs | 4½ | 2.97 |
1 [Keg] 2/ 6 Roll Brimstone | 48.4 44lbs | 4 | 2.07 |
1 [Keg] 2/ 6 best Glue | 34.8. 26lbs | 18 | 4.99 |
3 [Keg] N H Powder HFG | $5.50 | 16.50 | |
1 [Keg] Plug Tobacco | 240. 28. 212lbs | 16 | 33.92 |
1 [Keg Plug Tobacco] | 207. 28. 179lbs | 18 | 32.22 |
1 Box Pepper Sauce | 26/— | 3.25 | |
2 [Boxes] Poland Starch 31.32 | 31.32 63lbs | 10 | 6.30 |
10 Matts Cassia | 46lbs | 13 | 5.98 |
10lbs Cloves | 28 | 2.80 | |
6lbs Nutmegs | 13/— | 9.75 | |
5 Bladders S Snuff | 31lbs | 21 | 6.51 |
1 Jar 5/ M [Snuff] | 25lbs 2 oz | 2/— | 6.91 |
6 Camsters Percussion Grams | 4/— | 3.00 | |
12 <10> M [Percussion] Caps | 5/— | 6.25 | |
11 Lumps L Sugar | 101lbs | 15 | 15.15 |
1 Bbl 2/ 6 Loaf [Sugar] | 131. 18. 113lbs | 16½ | 18.96 |
over | 830.30 |
Amount bro[ugh]t over | $830.30 | ||
2 Doz[en] Castor Oil qts | Box 2/ 6 | 48/— | 12.31 |
1/4 Cask Port Wine | wt 34 Glls [Gallons] | 12/— | 51.00 |
1/4 [Cask] Muscat [Wine] | [wt] 29½ [Glls] | 70 | 20.65 |
3 qt [Cask] S. M. Wine (Pure) | 31. 30. 7½ wt 92½ Gs | 4/ 6 | 92 52.03 |
1 Tierce 4/— (sunds) Coffee | 454. 250 204lbs | 1/— | 26.00 |
1 Bbl 12/ Old Cognac Brandy | 44 Glls | 12/— | 67.50 |
1 [Bbl] 12/— No 1 St Croix Rum | 43 [Glls] | 8/— | 44.50 |
1 [Bbl] 12/— Swan H Gin | 43 [Glls] | 8/— | 44.50 |
1 Cask for Packing Powder | 1.50 | ||
Cartage | 2.50 | ||
$1,152.79 |
Footnotes
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A cask which varied in size but was usually between forty and forty-two gallons. (“Tierce,” in American Dictionary [1828]; “Tierce,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 11:18.)
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.
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.
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2
The meaning of “hogshead” varied based on time period, location, and the goods involved, but it usually referred to a cask holding a measure of liquid. For wine, the measure was eventually standardized to sixty-three U.S. gallons. (“Hogshead,” in American Dictionary [1828]; “Hogshead,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 5:327–328.)
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.
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.
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3
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].)
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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4
A biocarbonate of potash, used as a leavening agent in baking. (“Saleratus,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 9:50.)
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.
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5
A plant used for red dyes. (“Madder,” 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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Newel K. Whitney added an asterisk here, which corresponds to an endorsement written on the second page, which reads:"1 Bbll was Summer oil."
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6
The highest grade of whale oil, refined so as to remain liquid during the cold winter months. (Holmes, Arctic Whaleman, 288.)
Holmes, Lewis. The Arctic Whaleman; or, Winter in the Arctic Ocean: Being a Narrative of the Wreck of the Whale Ship Citizen of New Bedford, in the Arctic Ocean. . . . Boston: Wentworth and Co., 1857.
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7
Another name for olive oil. (Child, Family Nurse, 88.)
Child, Mrs. The Family Nurse; or Companion of the Frugal Housewife. Boston: Charles J. Hendee, 1837.
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8
A type of wood used for dyeing. (Pope, Import and Export Guide, 45; Leslie, House Book, 100.)
Pope, Charles. The Merchant, Ship-Owner, and Ship-Master’s Import and Export Guide; Comprising Every Species of Authentic Information Relative to Shipping, Navigation, and Commerce. . . . 13th ed. London: C. Baldwin, 1831.
Leslie, Miss. The House Book: Or, a Manual of Domestic Economy. Philadelphia: Carey and Hart, 1840.
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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.)
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.
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.
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10
Used in making inks and pigments. (“Copperas,” 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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A fine starch made from higher-quality flour than usual starch. (“Starch,” in Eaton, Cook and Housekeeper’s Complete and Universal Dictionary, 397.)
Eaton, Mary. The Cook and Housekeeper’s Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in All Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families. . . . Bungay, England: J. and R. Childs, 1823.
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12
Aromatic tree bark, similar to cinnamon. (“Cassia,” 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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13
Cow bladders were sometimes used to store and ship tobacco snuff. (Minutes of the Evidence, 24; History of the Rise and Progress of the Arts, 1:165.)
Minutes of the Evidence Taken Before a Committee of the House of Commons, Being a Committee of the Whole House, to Whom the Bill for Repealing the Duties on Tobacco and Snuff, and for Granting New Duties in Lieu Thereof; Was Committed. London: 1789.
Dunlap, William. History of the Rise and Progress of the Arts of Design in the United States. 2 vols. New York: George P. Scott and Co., 1834.
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“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].)
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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A cask which varied in size but was usually between forty and forty-two gallons. (“Tierce,” in American Dictionary [1828]; “Tierce,” in Oxford English Dictionary, 11:18.)
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.
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.
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“Swan Gin” was a brand of imported gin distilled by J. J. Meders in Amsterdam. (Souvenir of New York’s Liquor Interests, 82.)
A Souvenir of New York’s Liquor Interests. New York: American Publishing and Engraving Co., 1893.
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The cost associated with transporting goods, which were originally transported by cart. (“Cartage,” 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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Docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery.
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Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.