1826 Estate of Deceased Fur Trader...

[Greg Carter]

List of the chattels and goods belonging to the estate of James Baird, deceased:"

one pair of saddlebags containing cash $47.75

a small book containing papers of agreement.

obligation, receipts and c. to the amount of nineteen. (dollars ?)

strand white beads nutmeg

one Cwt. of thread one silk strand

razors, a hone, strope and shaving box

pieces soap

phial calomel pr. suspenders

box sewing needles

two foot rool (rule)

empty phials small shaving glass

gun, bullet moulds, shot bag and powder horn

pistol, butcher knife and bullet mould

small bag of coffee

saddle, bridle and spurs buffalo robe

blanket hat, coat and vest

1 spring lancet 1 hand clock

pr pantaloons pr drawers

pr stockings pr shoes

2 black silk handkerchiefs

2 mules

A small buffalo skin containing:

21 butcher knives

2 boxes containing four nutmeg

1 flask gunpowder

1 small bag coffee

1 pound neck beads

2 pieces shaving soap

1 dozen common combs

1 small canister tea

1 dozen pen knives

8 small iron handled pocket knives

A small Valice containing

pantaloons-

1 neck handkerchief

1 bottle mustard

1 bed comforter

1 dozen awls

1 green flannel shirt 1 file

1 guinga (gingham) shirt

1 paper fish hooks

2 flannel shirts

1 small paper camphor

2 par flannel drawers

1 small paper cream tartar

2 dozen woolen stockings 1 bottle snuff

1 hone

half quire writing paper

1 small bag shot

This inventory was taken in the presence of the undersigned immediately after the death of the late James Baird, El Paso, November 4, 1826.

John W. Rogers John G. Parrish

W. Aitken Edward Beavers

Julian Bernal Paul Anderson


Although this man died in El Paso, TX, he regularly operated out of St. Louis.

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GMC