The "jersey wagon" was first built in 1817 as a conveyance designed especially to carry Hassler's instruments, books, and personal gear from station to station. It was a peculiar rig; very large, low to the ground, mounted on easy springs to cushion the motion of the instruments, and boxy in appearance. It was designed with many compartments that allowed Hassler to reach needed instruments and books without disturbing the others. It attracted much attention wherever it went, which Hassler seemed to enjoy immensely. for more information go to: http://www.lib.noaa.gov/edocs/HASSLER3.htm Randy Martin ----- Original Message ----- From: Compu <madlee@compu.net> To: <TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 04, 1999 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [TNGIBSON-L] Let's talk wagons? > Now that we all enjoyed talking trains so much , let's take a shot at > "Wagons". On a 1840ish estate sale there was listed a "Jersey Wagon". > What is a Jersey Wagon? Webster doesn't have it neither does the computor > search engines. HELP! Madelon > -----Original Message----- > From: Red & Pat Anthony <redpata@hypertech.net> > To: TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com <TNGIBSON-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Sunday, July 04, 1999 10:15 AM > Subject: [TNGIBSON-L] Trains and farming > > > >Thanks everyone for the notes I received on the trains and farming. Its > great to hear from so many with Gibson County roots. A happy 4th and good > luck in your searching. Red Anthony > >ony > >