Billhead - Ad. Lewis & Co., San Francisco, California, February 6, 1877

Billhead of Ad. Lewis & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 310 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated February 6, 1877. The bill is addressed to N.S. Trowbridge & Co., a company that likely sold tobacco and cigars. The billhead displays an ornate header with the company's name and a circular “Bought of” logo. The business is advertising its cigar brands, which include “Bouquet de Tobacco,” “Jockey Club,” and “Several Other Brands.” A handwritten portion of the bill lists “Bouquet” and “Claritas” as types of tobacco, followed by quantities and pricing. The text “Gold” appears at the bottom, indicating that the transaction was likely paid in gold coin.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Ad. Lewis & Co.
  • N.S. Trowbridge & Company (Tybo, Nev.)
  • Lewis, Adam

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 9