1865 Smyth & Meigs Albany NY Grain Merchant Civil War Era Invoice and Letter

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Description

This 1865 business letter and invoice from Smyth & Meigs, General Shipping and Commission Merchants of Albany, New York, documents a shipment of 500 bushels of corn and provides market commentary on corn, oats, and rye prices immediately after the Civil War. The letter, addressed to Burnham & Co., gives a direct glimpse into grain trade practices and prices of the era, making it a valuable piece of agricultural and business history. Measuring about 9.75 by 7 inches, it combines an itemized invoice with a narrative letter, offering both financial and historical significance.

– Dated July 12, 1865
– Smyth & Meigs, Albany, New York
– Invoice for 500 bushels of corn
– Letter with market commentary on corn, oats, and rye
– Civil War–era agricultural commerce
– Dimensions approx. 9.75″ x 7″
– Single page

A poignant and historically rich artifact of 19th-century domestic and spiritual life.

Condition

This antique letter and invoice is in very good condition. All the handwriting is clear and legible. It has multiple folds from being mailed as well as age-related issues such as creases, edge wear, light stains, smudges, and toning, but no tears. Please review the included photos of the actual item to make a complete determination of its condition.

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