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Re: Value of horses in 1860
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Janice <[log in to unmask]>
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Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 4 Apr 2014 14:06:58 -0400
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Possibly carrying foals?





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From: Madaline Preston <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Fri, Apr 4, 2014 1:29 pm
Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Value of horses in 1860


It seems to me the a gray mare appraised at $90.00 and a strawberry grey
mare at $80  in the 1860s is a goodly price for a horse to pull a plow,
etc..  Isaac had 3 other mares valued at $30, $ 50 and $15.  He did own a
barouche and harness....$25 and an assortment of plows, harrows, etc.

Any thoughts on the use of these horses would be greatly appreciated.
M. Preston

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