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A July 1, 1886 Philadelphia Inquirer column reports a deck hand's attempted suicide at the Federal Street ferry, the appointment of Harry Miller and Thomas Walton to the Camden police, and a Pine Street man held for assaulting his wife.
Pages 194 and 195 of the Miscellaneous Record in Chew's Camden City Directory for 1872, listing Grand Army of the Republic officers, military companies and the Camden Fire Department roster, including No. 1 engine at 409 Pine Street.
During the Civil War, Camden purchased its first steam fire apparatus on June 4, 1864 the Independence Fire Company No. 3 purchased an Amoskeag steamer for $3250. This apparatus was a third class, single pump style with serial #92.