(USNM 59.2041, fig. 83c). CoiisidcrabK worn, it 

 mav have been dropped after tlie destruction ol' the 

 building. Two fragments of ll.it slate were found 

 (USNM 60.95 and 60.113), as well as a hexagonal 

 slate pencil (USNM 59.1685, fig. 85, ill. 54). It is 

 clear that slates were used at Marlborough, probably 

 when Mercer's children were receixing their educa- 

 tion from the plantation tutors. 



As usual in colonial sites, c|uantities of pipestcm 

 and bowl fragments were recovered. \'irtuall\- all 



Illustration 51. — Chalk bullet mold 

 with initial "M" (fig. 84b). Same 

 size. (USNM 59.1682.) 



• • <^ # o 



b 



O 



Figure 83. — Small mltalwork: a, copper and white metal buttons; b, brass thimble; 

 c, English halfpenny, 1787; d, brass buckle; e, brass knee buckle; f, brass harness orna- 

 ment; g, escutcheon plates for drawer pulls and keyholes; h, drop handle; i, curtain and 

 harness rings; and j, brass strap handle. 



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