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1831 H. R. Schoolcraft Let. 24 Oct. in Public Documents U.S. Senate (22nd Congress, 1st Sess.) (1832) II. No. 90. 41 The wants of trade render it necessary to add oilcloths, tents, mess-baskets, duck-hats, socks, shoes, [etc.].

1922 W. G. Bruce Hist. Milwaukee I. vi. 72 A most important feature of the cargo was the mess basket, one of the great comforts of the trip.

1998 L. Macdonald To Last Man viii. 111 The mess basket that accompanied Brigade Headquarters to its forward battle position contained an ample supply of linen tablecloths and napkins, silver cutlery and glassware.