Yes
 
 
In a message dated 11/17/2012 9:49:55 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
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Like a  truck bed.



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From: LWilson181  <[log in to unmask]>
To: VA-ROOTS  <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sat, Nov 17, 2012 10:45  pm
Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] inventory


The wagon "bed" is the part  of the wagon where cargo was hauled -  
essentially the area behind  the seat. 



In a message dated 11/17/2012 8:58:01 P.M. Central  Standard Time,  
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In a   Frederick Co., VA inventory of 1827 there is listed: one wagon  tent.
Would  this be an actual tent waggoners carried with them on  long hauls to
erect  at night for personal use....or maybe a covering  for the wagon?
In the  inventory there is a wagon at $75.00 and four  horses at $30, $40,
$40 and a  sorrel mare with colt at $70. Later,  way down the list...after
listing of  bedsteads, blankets and chests,  there is a "waggon bed and
bedding" at  $5.00???? Do these items  support the theory he was a
"waggoner"?
What is  a wagon bed?  (Interesting....there are 18 blankets and 7  
coverlids
[coverlets]  listed. Contents mention 4 bedsteads. That's a lot of  blankets
for 4  beds.)
Also there is mention of a wagon saddle? Any info  as to what  this is?
Would appreciate any comments.
M. Preston

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