1812 History

Elizabeth Campbell's War Loss claim- December 1813

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1812 History
Department of Canadian Heritage This item is a part of the 1812 History digitization project. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy.
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Text
Item Type
Documents
Description
This document is a handwritten account of Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell's war losses claim. Her husband, Fort-Major Donald Campbell died in 1812, and her home was destroyed by United States forces with the burning of Newark (Niagara-on-the-Lake) in December 1813. The claim shows what possessions were lost by the family during the war.
Date of Original
December 1813
Subject(s)
Local identifier
989.5.260
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Image courtesy of the Niagara Historical Society & Museum
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Niagara Historical Society Museum
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43 Castlereagh Street

P.O. Box 208

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

L0S 1J0

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Dwelling House, Barn ₤600 s0 2 Pair Tongs and Shovels ₤2 s0

10 Silver Table Spoons 10 0 1 Pair Dog Irons 2 0

10 Dessert Spoons 6 5 1 Large Iron Oven 1 5

20 Tea Spoons 5 10 1 Large Wash Kettle 1 0

1 Silver Soup Ladle 3 0 1 Bell Metal Wash Kettle 1 10

4 Salt & Mustard Spoons 1 0 2 iron Pots, Frying Pan 1 15

2 Silver Cups, large 12 0 1 Large Copper Tea Kettle 1 10

1 Chestdrawers 5 0 6 Dozen Table Plates 2 0

13 Chairs

1 Complete Set. 4 15 2 “ Dishes

15 Glass Tumblers 3

1 10

5

Walnut Dining Table 6 0 12 Wine Glasses 14

1 Four Post Bedstead 4 0 2 Dressing Glasses 2 12

1 Travelling “ 3 10 1 Piece White Cotton 2 13

2 Camp “ 5 0 1 Wrapper Coat 4 0

1 Small “ 2 0 1 Barrel Pork 5 0

1 Washstand 1 0 1 “ Beef 4 0

5 Small Tables 2 10 1 Handsome Fowling Piece 5 0

1 Cow and Calf

1 Mare, two year old, & yearling 5

30 10

0 Tea Tray, 4 doz. Cups and Saucers

2

4

1 Wood Saw, 2 Spades

3 Canadian Stoves 25 0

₤778 13

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