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Camp Life: Civil War Collections from Gettysburg NMP
These items were typically used by two officers in a field camp.

Officers Tent

The colorful covered bag next to the trunk is a carpetbag used as a suitcase by civilians and soldiers alike.

Major G. L. Smith of the 107th New York Volunteers carried his spirits in the open wooden whiskey chest.

The small trunk was used by Richard Jones, 201st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the war.

Major Daniel Benner, 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, owned the larger trunk to the rear.

General Lee's Headquarter's staff is said to have used the cot to the rear of the tent. They used wool blankets like the one shown.

General Stonewall Jackson's Headquarters staff may have used the cot in the front.

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