Invoice, Z. Griswold to H. Smith & Co., 11 October 1836

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, Geauga Co., OH], 11 Oct. 1836; handwriting of unidentified scribe; endorsement in handwriting of Z. Griswold; docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery; one page; JS Office Papers, CHL.
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Oct 11 1836

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6 p[air]s Russia Diaper 1 The common terminology for coarse damask table cloth manufactured in Russia. Its threads were flattened between iron cylinders, giving it fine appearance. This type of damask was most commonly used in the homes of the middle class. (Gilroy, Art of Weaving, 424.) Comprehensive Works Cited Gilroy, Clinton G. The Art of Weaving, by Hand and by Power, with an Introductory Account of Its Rise and Progress in Ancient and Modern Times. For the Use of Manufacturers and Others. New York: George D. Baldwin, 1845.	18/	$13.50
1 doz[en] Buck[skin] Gloves		7.00
2 Bales Wick	30½ + 31½ 62 lbs @ 0.26	16.12
1 [Bale] Batts 2 TEXT: Possibly an abbreviation for “batting.”	102 @ 0.14	14.28
no [number] 7. 8. 10. 11 10. 10. 10. 10 40 lb Twist 3 Another term for cotton yarn. (“Twist,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 159.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	0.32	12.80
no 12 15 [lb Twist]	0.33	4.95
[no] 14 15 [lb Twist]	0.34	5.10
1 Bale Wadding 4 This probably refers to sheets of carded cotton used for making quilts. (“Wadding,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 164.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. 32 doz	32 doz @ 70	22.40
1/4 Go Bonnet Boards	8.00	2.00
2 lbs Knitting Cotton 5 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 12	@ 56	1.12
2 [lbs Knitting Cotton no] 20	@ 76	1.52
Box of Cooperage 3/ 3 Cartage 6 The cost associated with transporting goods, which were originally transported by cart. (“Cartage,” 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. 1/ 3		0.56
		101.35
	4 Mo[nth]s In[teres]t	2.36
		$103.71

Rcd [Received] Draft on Keeler McNeil & Co at 4 Month

Z Griswold [p. [1]]

Z Griswold

Dry Goods

$103.71 [p. [2]]

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1
The common terminology for coarse damask table cloth manufactured in Russia. Its threads were flattened between iron cylinders, giving it fine appearance. This type of damask was most commonly used in the homes of the middle class. (Gilroy, Art of Weaving, 424.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Gilroy, Clinton G. The Art of Weaving, by Hand and by Power, with an Introductory Account of Its Rise and Progress in Ancient and Modern Times. For the Use of Manufacturers and Others. New York: George D. Baldwin, 1845.
2
TEXT: Possibly an abbreviation for “batting.”
3
Another term for cotton yarn. (“Twist,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 159.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
4
This probably refers to sheets of carded cotton used for making quilts. (“Wadding,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 164.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
5
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.
6
The cost associated with transporting goods, which were originally transported by cart. (“Cartage,” 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 Z. Griswold.
Docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery.

Invoice, Z. Griswold to H. Smith & Co., 11 October 1836

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