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Lines made by the Africans on board of a prison-ship, out of Oacum [oakum]

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

May 30, 1794

Primary Source Reference:

Dunlap's American Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia), 30 May 1794

Additional Source Text:

"These lines were made by twisting the oacum on [the?] knees, and are in neatness of execution equal to any made with wheels."