the imperial cotton company at 270 sherman was the second largest cotton mill in the city and attracted customers from the around the world. orders were taken from using the telegraphic system and codebook that can be found in hamilton's public library to date. the imperial cotton codebook helped workers simplify orders and organize classes of cotton. the company manufactures heavy grades of cotton duck, used for making vessel sails, mechanical belting and hose, railway car roofing, binder canvasses, tarpaulins, tents, awnings, filters and cotton paper dryers. the products of the company are sold mainly to manufacturers, cutters-up, railways, implement and paper makers.