Civil war Candle Materials

[Custerboy]

I have been fortunate to have come across QM records for a western Garrison, and I note the inclusion of candles in it's record. I can't quite decipher the writing, but it looks like "Ada... Candles". I have been attempting to ferret this out, with no luck. I know that paraffin was a common material, and am wondering if this is a trade name of some sort. Anyone out there have a reasonable answer to this one?

[NoahBriggs]

Head on over to raggedsoldier.com, look up "Virginia's Verandah", and locate her well-written-and-cited article discussing candles, types used and commonality. You might be surprised.

[Custerboy]

Head on over to raggedsoldier.com, look up "Virginia's Verandah", and locate her well-written-and-cited article discussing candles, types used and commonality. You might be surprised.

Gracias - the internet is a good thing!

[hanktrent]

"Ada... Candles".

Adamantine. Very common.

Hank Trent
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