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Amos D. Smith & Company business papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Amos D. Smith & Company business papers | |
| Creator: Amos D. Smith & Company | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1840-1867 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3153 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Amos D. Smith & Company (formerly A. D. & J. Y. Smith & Co.) were cotton merchants located in Providence, Rhode Island.
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).
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Amos D. Smith & Company business papers, ms3153, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2015.