{"product_id":"miller-co-produce-merchants-broad-st-nyc-1869-j-j-cover-billhead","title":"Miller \u0026 Co. Produce Merchants Broad St. NYC 1869 J.J. Cover* Billhead","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiller \u0026amp; Co. Produce Merchants Broad St. NYC 1869 J.J. Cover* Billhead\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJason Jerome Cover (1823 - 1893) At age 17, worked long hours as a clerk for the firm of Creigh \u0026amp; Shauck, then for J.T. Creigh for nine years before being taken in as a partner at D.M. \u0026amp; J.T. Creigh, where he remained for 5 years before opening his own general store in Johnsville, OH. Over the 1850’s-60’s, Cover hired many young clerks, such as Samuel Wagner, who would later go on and start their own successful businesses both in town and elsewhere. Jason would make it a point to travel often to New York City about once every 6 months to purchase supplies for his store - some 39 times by one account. On one of his trips in 1861, he bought a very large amount of goods, and it took nearly 3 years to sell it all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe billhead in this listing is part of the small number of items that remains from his store in Johnsville.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Expected fold creases from posting. No major issues to note. Eye-catching mixed header typefaces \/ fonts and legible hand writing. Mostly very clean throughout. Overall, in very good condition. You will receive the exact billhead shown in the photos. Will display well in your collection. It measures approx. 6 7\/8\" x 8 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Larger sheets may ship safely folded down on an existing crease(s).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49703810597177,"sku":"Billhead 2881","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/cf5f5cb3-6b7a-4224-95b0-9406b1327c52.jpg?v=1722452028","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/miller-co-produce-merchants-broad-st-nyc-1869-j-j-cover-billhead","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}