DCHP-1 Online
folder Obs. 
n. an item of trading goods, seemingly a small envelope used for carrying tobacco, vermilion, etc.
- 1800 (1897) I . . . then gave out to the Indians . . . an assortment of small articles gratis, such as one scalper, two folders, and four flints apiece.
- 1826 (1961) ". . . we gave our new Guide a folder and two inches of Tobacco. . . ."
- 1829 ½ doz. Folders.
- 1800 (1897) I . . . then gave out to the Indians . . . an assortment of small articles gratis, such as one scalper, two folders, and four flints apiece.