During the mid to late nineteenth century, hops were a major cash crop for New York State, especially central New York. Often farmers who sold hops sold them to hops dealers, who then sold them to brewing companies for beer or other customers. Hinds & Allen were hops dealers from Cooperstown, New York, who sold New York hops to customers all across the United States.

Letter from Hinds & Allen, Hops Dealers
Author: Hinds & Allen
Date: 1866
Medium: Paper
Collections Number: NM-73.66