From the Richmond Dispatch, 5/8/1863, p. 2, c. 6
By R. S. Pleasants, Auctioneer.
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LARGE SALE OF ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, FAMILY ???, CARRIAGE HARNESSES, &c. AT AUCTION. - I will sell at 10 o’clock, on TUESDAY the 12th inst at the residence of Capt Luther Libby, corner 29th and Main streets, (Church Hill,) a most excellent and valuable assortment of household FURNITURE, &c.
IN THE PARLORS,
1 very fine Berewood Piano, by Worcester
Mahogany Tete a-tetes
Rocking and other Chairs
1 splendid Rosewood Arm Chair, in Satin Broestelie?
Hansome Lonewood Centre Tables Marbletop
1 Imported Italian Centre Table, Egyptian top
Elegre, Vases, Paintings, and Pictures
2 Brussels Carpets, good as new
4 pairs Heavy Damask Curtains,
Lace Curtains and Gilt Shades
CHAMBER FURNITURE
1 set Handsome Black Walnut Furniture [?]
Jenny Lind Headstand,
Marbletop Cabinet, and Washstand, and 1 Wardrobe
Basides Chairs, Feather Beds, Mattresses
Matting Window Shades, &c
Sofas, Card Tables, Hat Rack
Oil Cloth in Hall
DINING ROOM FURNITURE
Sideboard, Refrigerator, Chairs, Book Case
Glassware Crockery, &c
Carpets and matting
1 Heating Furnace complete
--ALSO.—
1 excellent Cooking Stove and a general assortment of Kitchen Furniture,
1 fine Family Horse, Barouche, and Harness
my 8 R S PLEASANTS, Auct.