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Inventory of furniture and utensils belonging to Mrs. Manson-retained for the use of the 3rd Prov Brigade

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02414.179 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: circa 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

List of furniture and utensils belonging to a Mrs. Manson that was retained for the use of the 3rd Provisional Brigade, Colonel Eliakim Scammon's unit. Lists furniture and other items with the number of each and the value. List is the same as GLC 2414.177, and GLC 2414.178. On page two is a short list of items specifically for Colonel Scammon, including a washstand, bowl and pitcher, arm chair, and a small looking glass.

Scammon, Eliakim Parker, 1816-1894

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