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From: "Joan in Colorado" <>
Subject: Re: 1836 - Mineral Point/ New York/ the "Canadas"
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 16:38:16 -0700


Hi, Sandy:

My ancient dictionary gives barque as: 3-masted vessel with fore and main
masts square-rigged, but adds that it can be used for any ship or boat.

Thanks for posting these fascinating messages, though I am still worrying
over poor John Hill who went missing from Penzance. His parents said he
looked larger than his 15 years - oh no, do you suppose he was press-ganged?

Best wishes, Joan

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