The Colored Cadet at West Point - Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, first graduate of color from the U. S. Military Academy by Henry Ossian Flipper
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FURNITURE.
Broom--To be kept behind the door. TIN BOX for CLEANING MATERIALS--To be kept clean and in the fire-place. SPITTOON-- To be kept on one side of the hearth near mantel-piece. CHAIRS and TABLES-- On no occasion to be in alcoves, the chairs, when not in use, to be against the owners' tables. LOOKING-GLASS--At the centre of the mantel-piece. WASH-STAND--To be kept clean, in front and against alcove partition. WASH-BASIN--To be kept clean, and inverted on the top of the Wash-stand. WATER-BUCKET --To be kept on shelf of wash-stand. SLOP-BUCKET-- To be kept near to and on side of Wash-stand, opposite door. Baskets, Pictures, Clocks, Statues, Trunks, and large Boxes will NOT be allowed in quarters. Curtains--WINDOW-CURTAINS--Only uniform allowed, and to be kept drawn back during the day. ALCOVE-- CURTAINS--Only uniform allowed, and to be kept drawn, except between "Tattoo" and "Reveille" and when dressing. CURTAINS OF CLOTHES-PRESS--To be kept drawn, except when policing room. FLOOR. To be kept clean, and free from grease-spots and stains. WALLS AND WOOD-WORK. |
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