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Page 89
... Captain to cut away the masts ; but he replied that he would not , but he would keep every rag of canvass spread , an that was their only chance of getting the ship over the reef , and this he did , but the helm and mizen mast went ...
... Captain to cut away the masts ; but he replied that he would not , but he would keep every rag of canvass spread , an that was their only chance of getting the ship over the reef , and this he did , but the helm and mizen mast went ...
Page 360
... captain ordered the foresail to be clewed up , sent the second mate to the forecastle to keep a look - out , then very dark ; told him to " keep a good look - out for the North Head . " The captain asked if he could see the Head . The ...
... captain ordered the foresail to be clewed up , sent the second mate to the forecastle to keep a look - out , then very dark ; told him to " keep a good look - out for the North Head . " The captain asked if he could see the Head . The ...
Page 466
... Captain TOWNS is , of course , as a private individual , at liberty to import any amount of Islanders in the same way in which he would import merchandise , but viewing the question as one of the importation of a living freight of men ...
... Captain TOWNS is , of course , as a private individual , at liberty to import any amount of Islanders in the same way in which he would import merchandise , but viewing the question as one of the importation of a living freight of men ...
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