Invoice, H. Smith & Co. to Reynolds Cahoon, November 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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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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Reynolds Cahoon
30 Apr. 1790–29 Apr. 1861. Farmer, tanner, builder. Born at Cambridge, Washington Co., New York. Son of William Cahoon Jr. and Mehitable Hodges. Married Thirza Stiles, 11 Dec. 1810. Moved to northeastern Ohio, 1811. Located at Harpersfield, Ashtabula Co.,...
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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], Nov. 1836; handwriting of
Warren Parrish
10 Jan. 1803–3 Jan. 1877. Clergyman, gardener. Born in New York. Son of John Parrish and Ruth Farr. Married first Elizabeth (Betsey) Patten of Westmoreland Co., New Hampshire, ca. 1822. Lived at Alexandria, Jefferson Co., New York, 1830. Purchased land at...
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Warren Parrish
10 Jan. 1803–3 Jan. 1877. Clergyman, gardener. Born in New York. Son of John Parrish and Ruth Farr. Married first Elizabeth (Betsey) Patten of Westmoreland Co., New Hampshire, ca. 1822. Lived at Alexandria, Jefferson Co., New York, 1830. Purchased land at...
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	Bro[ugh]t over	$193.68
2. Misses Rubber Aprons 8 A garment used by women during menstruation. (Vostral, Under Wraps, 64; “A New Article,” New-York Spectator, 1 Oct. 1835, [3]; Burton’s Comic Songster, 37.) Comprehensive Works Cited Vostral, Sharra L. Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008. New-York Spectator. New York City. 1804–1867. Burton, W. E., ed. Burton’s Comic Songster: Being Entirely a New Collection of Original and Popular Songs, as Sung by Mr. Burton, Mr. Tyrone Power, Mr. John Reeve, Mr. Hadaway, &c. &c. Philadelphia: James Kay Jr. and Brother, 1837.	9/ 4	2.34
1. Umbrella	$2.25	2.25
1. ps [piece] Plaid Casimer 9 A plain woven or twilled woolen or worsted fabric with a soft finish; used for men’s clothing. (“Cassimere,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 35.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	3 y[ar]ds 2.25	2.25
1. Ball Twist 10 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.	3.00	3.00
2. Iron Shovels	6/—	1.50
16. Doz[en] Quils	0.16	1.00
1/2 Gros[s] 11 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. Gilt Buttons	24/—	3.00
1. ps Broad Cloth	2 yds $3.25	6.50
1. [ps] Casimer	8 [yds] 3.00	24.00
2. [ps] Sheeting 12 A light, plain woven cotton fabric. (“Sheeting,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 141.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	62. [yds] 0.14	8.68
1. [ps] Drilling 13 A strong linen or cotton fabric often used for trousers or military uniforms. (“Drill,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 225; “Drill,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 57.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	39¼ [yds] 0.16	6.28
1. [ps] Merino 14 Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	14½ [yds] 9/ 6	17.24
1. [ps] Cambric 15 A light, plain woven fabric typically made from cotton or linen. (“Cambric,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 31.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	29 [yds] 0.11	3.19
1. [ps] Linen Lawn	6½ [yds] 0.48	3.12
1. [ps Linen Lawn]	6½ [yds] 0.52	3.38
1. [ps] Gingham	24½ [yds] 0.24	5.88
4. ps Sheeting	124 [yds] 1/ 6	23.25
1. [ps] flannel	28 [yds] $9.00	9.00
1. [ps] Broad Cloth	2 [yds] 8.50	17.00
		$336.54
Dr To error in carrying out		4.50
		$341.04

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	Brought over	$193.68
2. Misses Rubber Aprons 8 A garment used by women during menstruation. (Vostral, Under Wraps, 64; “A New Article,” New-York Spectator, 1 Oct. 1835, [3]; Burton’s Comic Songster, 37.) Comprehensive Works Cited Vostral, Sharra L. Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008. New-York Spectator. New York City. 1804–1867. Burton, W. E., ed. Burton’s Comic Songster: Being Entirely a New Collection of Original and Popular Songs, as Sung by Mr. Burton, Mr. Tyrone Power, Mr. John Reeve, Mr. Hadaway, &c. &c. Philadelphia: James Kay Jr. and Brother, 1837.	9/ 4	2.34
1. Umbrella	$2.25	2.25
1. ps piece Plaid Casimer 9 A plain woven or twilled woolen or worsted fabric with a soft finish; used for men’s clothing. (“Cassimere,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 35.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	3 yards 2.25	2.25
1. Ball Twist 10 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.	3.00	3.00
2. Iron Shovels	6/—	1.50
16. Dozen Quils	0.16	1.00
1/2 Gross 11 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. Gilt Buttons	24/—	3.00
1. ps Broad Cloth	2 yds $3.25	6.50
1. ps Casimer	8 yds 3.00	24.00
2. ps Sheeting 12 A light, plain woven cotton fabric. (“Sheeting,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 141.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	62. yds 0.14	8.68
1. ps Drilling 13 A strong linen or cotton fabric often used for trousers or military uniforms. (“Drill,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 225; “Drill,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 57.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	39¼ yds 0.16	6.28
1. ps Merino 14 Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	14½ yds 9/ 6	17.24
1. ps Cambric 15 A light, plain woven fabric typically made from cotton or linen. (“Cambric,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 31.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	29 yds 0.11	3.19
1. ps Linen Lawn	6½ yds 0.48	3.12
1. [ps Linen Lawn]	6½ yds 0.52	3.38
1. ps Gingham	24½ yds 0.24	5.88
4. ps Sheeting	124 yds 1/ 6	23.25
1. ps flannel	28 yds $9.00	9.00
1. ps Broad Cloth	2 yds 8.50	17.00
		$336.54
Dr To error in carrying out		4.50
		$341.04

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Editorial Title
Invoice, H. Smith & Co. to Reynolds Cahoon, November 1836
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8036
Total Pages
4
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- Warren Parrish
Footnotes
1. 8
  A garment used by women during menstruation. (Vostral, Under Wraps, 64; “A New Article,” New-York Spectator, 1 Oct. 1835, [3]; Burton’s Comic Songster, 37.)
  
  Vostral, Sharra L. Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008.
  New-York Spectator. New York City. 1804–1867.
  Burton, W. E., ed. Burton’s Comic Songster: Being Entirely a New Collection of Original and Popular Songs, as Sung by Mr. Burton, Mr. Tyrone Power, Mr. John Reeve, Mr. Hadaway, &c. &c. Philadelphia: James Kay Jr. and Brother, 1837.
2. 9
  A plain woven or twilled woolen or worsted fabric with a soft finish; used for men’s clothing. (“Cassimere,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 35.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
3. 10
  Another term for cotton yarn. (“Twist,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 159.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
4. 11
  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.
5. 12
  A light, plain woven cotton fabric. (“Sheeting,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 141.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
6. 13
  A strong linen or cotton fabric often used for trousers or military uniforms. (“Drill,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 225; “Drill,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 57.)
  
  Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
7. 14
  Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.)
  
  Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
8. 15
  A light, plain woven fabric typically made from cotton or linen. (“Cambric,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 31.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.

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