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... Captain of the mess fetches that . Fred is Captain one week , and Mr Holroyd , who is in the next berth , takes the next week . There are 33 messes , and as many as 10 or 12 adults to some messes . In ours there are 7 and we are number ...
... Captain of the mess fetches that . Fred is Captain one week , and Mr Holroyd , who is in the next berth , takes the next week . There are 33 messes , and as many as 10 or 12 adults to some messes . In ours there are 7 and we are number ...
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... Captain takes a great fancy to Florrie , and the Doctor likes Ettie , and every Sunday they give them some dessert . Well , I am gone off my story . The day before Christmas , such a shouting ' Captains of Messes for flour , currants ...
... Captain takes a great fancy to Florrie , and the Doctor likes Ettie , and every Sunday they give them some dessert . Well , I am gone off my story . The day before Christmas , such a shouting ' Captains of Messes for flour , currants ...
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... Captain Briggs He says he will try and come over on Sunday , and see me - I do like him , and I can tell him all my troubles , and am sure to meet with a sympathiz- ing friend - - - - - On Sunday Captain Campbell is to dine , and remain ...
... Captain Briggs He says he will try and come over on Sunday , and see me - I do like him , and I can tell him all my troubles , and am sure to meet with a sympathiz- ing friend - - - - - On Sunday Captain Campbell is to dine , and remain ...
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Anna Cook and Ellen Moger | 19 |
Louisa Clifton | 39 |
Annie Baxter | 86 |
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