Shopping list from James Slavin

c. 1875
Overview

hand-written note on brown paper scalloped on 3 sides

Historical information

James Slavin (or Slaven) was a private 34th Regt, and veteran of the Crimean War. Married c1859 in Killskarey Co., Tyrone Catherine Carrol. Arrived per Merchantman 15/02/1863 as an Enrolled Pensioner Guard. 7 children. Greenough farmer 1870s, G29 & G30.
Died in Northampton.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB2171
Item type
Material
Width
102 mm
Height or length
156 mm
Inscriptions and markings

to Mr Maley please to send
3 yards lace
1 yard of Black ribbon
1 box hair pins
2 yard half oil cloth for the table
6 pound sixpenny sugar
James Slavin
E

Contextual Information

This note was written by an Enrolled Pensioner Guard based at Greenough.

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Shopping list from James Slavin
Shopping list from James Slavin

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