Amos D. Smith & Company business papers, 1840-1867

Summary

Creator:
Amos D. Smith & Company
Date:
1840-1867
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Amos D. Smith & Company business papers, ms3153, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters written to A. D. & J. Y. Smith (1856-1858), and Amos D. Smith & Co. (1867), mostly from cotton merchants in Columbus and Savannah, Georgia. The letters discuss the cotton market, cotton prices and shipping orders including invoices and receipts. One letter dated November 15, 1867 is written on a printed copy of "Savannah Weekly Review and Prices Current." Companies include Hall & Dexter (later Charles E. & Amory Dexter); Padelford, Fay & Co. (later Padelford & Cope); Ruse, Davis & Long; and N. L. McCready & Co. (in New York).

Biographical / historical:

Amos D. Smith & Company (formerly A. D. & J. Y. Smith & Co.) were cotton merchants located in Providence, Rhode Island.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Amos D. Smith & Company business papers, ms3153, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.