Thaddeus Stevens' chair that he brought with him from his iron furnace in Caledonia which was between Gettysburg and Chambersburg. On their way north the Confederate soldiers burned the furnace complex. It was said Mr. Stevens was a target since he was a known sympathizer to the slaves. Also can be seen is the boot that was worn by Thaddeus Stevens for his deformed leg. Physical deformity was seen as a sign from God that the family had committed some serious sins. Such a deformity was called the mark of the devil, and as a consequence, the family was ridiculed and shunned. By wearing this boot, it was less noticeable that Thaddeus had a club foot.
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