Thomas, Griswold & Company

The frim of Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans, Louisiana, was established in August 1861 from the remains of the dissolved partnership of  Hyde & Goodrich.  The principals were Henry Thomas Jr., A.B. Griswold, A.L. Abbott and Henry Ginder.  They are known mainly for their production of swords, sabers and cutlasses but a few sword bayonets with brass hilts and wooden scales were also produced.