of full-size Concord coaches. Their suspension employed thoroughbraces that were much shorter than those used on Concord stagecoaches. Some manufacturers Abbot, Downing, Concord, New Hampshire Milton P Henderson of Stockton California made stage wagons of the same style as Abbot, Downing. The firm began in 1869 as a partnership with E G Clark. They can be identified by the finish of the sides of the bodies and the method of attachment of iron stays back and front. P O LeMay and Livy Swan at Yreka, California Weisenhorn Carriage in Helena, Montana built a vehicle very like an Abbot, Downing Australian wagon Celerity was a brand of Stage wagon made in Troy, New York. Notes References Wagons Coaches (carriage) Animal-powered vehicles History of road transport Horse transportation