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Bad Weather

Since Brig Copenhagen was only four days out of Liverpool, there remained some distance to cover. Because it was more nearer winter bad weather had to come. Ship needed to reef sails before they tore. The menace of icebergs was always strong, This consignment of tea to Halifax by its English owners must not go wrong. Then carrying passengers out of Boston, such trade was good reaping much after tax. Provided this battle could now be won Around the Horn to California where gold had been discovered now by the ton. passengers hoping to get their fair share,

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Date: 11/13/2018 6:20:00 PM
Hello Alfred, as I read this poem, I could picture the scene. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 9/15/2018 11:03:00 AM
Hi Dar, In bad weather it's very hard to do anything except making sure the ship is safe.
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Date: 9/14/2018 6:00:00 PM
Hello Alfred, in bad weather on a ship isn't it hard to get things done?Especially in bad weather? Just a question. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 7/22/2018 10:52:00 PM
Alfred, nice take on history dear friend!
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Alfred Berggren
Date: 7/23/2018 9:48:00 AM
Thanks, Lyric Man.

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