Cotton trade
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
E. A. Shaw & Company Records
Business records, 1932-1956, most from the Boston office & centering on information about ramie. Includes correspondence, all concerning ramie; some letters discuss decortication & degumming of the fibers. Also a file of information about ramie, and folders of samples of ramie twine, some of which was made in Switzerland & tested by the Plymouth Cordage Co.
Lawrence, Taylor & Company Records
Scrapbook of prices offered by this dry goods commission house on cotton cloth and letters and flyers announcing price changes, and goods available.
Martin, Knight and Company Records
Notification of change of business ownership and letter regarding market situation in Havana for cotton, coffee, sugar, and other products. Also printed report, "Havana prices current for 1 Nov. 1823, forwarded by Martin, Knight & Co."