Subject: Cotton

Sales by Harper & Bernoudy, Cotton Brokers, in St. Louis, Missouri, dated May 8, 1866. The bill records the sale of 274 bales of cotton, with a total amount of $32,390.21. The bill also includes a charge for fire insurance of $10.00, indicating the shipment of goods, possibly by boat or train, and the importance of protecting the shipment. The billhead includes a small graphic image on the top left corner, which may be a depiction of a cotton field or a cotton processing facility.

This billhead details the sale of 6 bales of cotton, received from Midway, by Lehman, Durr & Co., cotton factors located in Montgomery, Alabama. The bill is dated December 6, 1883, and lists the total proceeds as $296.59. The billhead includes a detailed breakdown of charges and credits, including re-weighing, freight and drayage, mending, storage, fire insurance, and commission. The handwriting on the billhead suggests a detailed and personalized transaction.

A handwritten billhead from M. Levy & Sons, cotton factors and commission merchants, located at 194 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The bill is addressed to Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The billhead lists two invoice numbers, 698 and 698-X, from August 25th and September 16th, and details the transaction. The bill includes a handwritten notation that the amount is less 2%. The date of the billhead is September 18, 1885. The billhead also includes a stamp from the New Orleans Clearing House.

Invoice from M. Stein, Cotton Buyer and dealer in general merchandise and plantation supplies, located in Greenwood, Mississippi. Dated February 21, 1887. The bill lists an item purchased by John Terry. The billhead displays a company logo and ornate lettering.

This billhead from Mayer, Levy & Co., cotton factors, wholesale grocers and commission merchants, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Dated December 18, 1888. The bill is addressed to E. W. Terry in Glenwood, Missouri. The bill contains several line entries for purchases made by E. W. Terry. This document shows a balance due to Mayer, Levy & Co. for their services. The billhead has a printed header and a handwritten text throughout.

Invoice from W. N. Porter to Mr. Sam'l Frank for 3 bales of cotton weighing 1530 lbs. The price per pound is noted as .22 5/8 cents and the total cost is $346.15 less State and County taxes of $3.00. A small oval, blue handstamp of SAM. FRANK, Holly Springs, Miss. is visible. The billhead is a standard-looking receipt in the form of a columnar ledger with the business name and location at the top.

Billhead from E. R. Selliger, a dry goods, groceries, hats, and plantation supplies merchant and cotton buyer in Greenwood, Mississippi, dated September 17, 1894. The billhead is addressed to John I. Terry.

Billhead for one bale of cotton from M. Isaac & Co., dated July 12, 1879. The billhead indicates "FLORIDA HEADQUARTERS" and originates from Thomasville, Georgia.

This trade card is a national advertisement for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. The front of the card showcases a picturesque landscape: a sunset over mountains. In a corner, the name "Levy's" is subtly incorporated into the design. The back of the card explicitly states that it is a national advertising card for Clark's cotton thread. The image suggests a connection between the natural beauty of the landscape and the quality of the thread. The card's overall design and color scheme are consistent with the aesthetics of trade cards from the late 19th century.