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Batteau on Sand rolling where the Boat was nearly turning over by her Strikeing & turning on the Sand. we came too in the mouth of Grand
Original journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804-1806 1904
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We proceeded in Col. Croghan's Batteau, large and sharp at each end, down the Lake, ...
The Story of Cooperstown Ralph Birdsall 1894
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Batteau and periagua still are used; and the gundalow, picturesque with its lateen sail, still is found on our northern New England shores.
Home Life in Colonial Days Alice Morse Earle 1881
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Bennett petitions for mitigation of sentence in the case of his slave Batteau, and closes, "I ask this, gentlemen, as an individual incurring a severe and distressing loss," it is really impossible to decide whether the predominant emotion be affectional or financial.
Black Rebellion Five Slave Revolts Thomas Wentworth Higginson 1867
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Batteau, -- the last three being slaves of the governor himself.
Black Rebellion Five Slave Revolts Thomas Wentworth Higginson 1867
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More than one interview took place between Batteau and the witnesses on the subject; the last, on the Sunday fixed for the insurrection, on which he renewed his solicitations that the witnesses should join him.
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It was proved that Batteau confessed to two persons,
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This committee commenced its labours on the night of the 17th, and during the ensuing twenty-four hours, the following slaves were committed: Rolla, Batteau, Matthias, and
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Batteau was found guilty, and sentenced to be executed on the 2d of July.
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I never conversed on this subject with Batteau or Ned.
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