Boisot

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Today's Photos: Dec. 16 2008

One after another they released the three remaining birds to whom they had given the names 'Count Louis' and 'Count John' after the great William of Nassau's two favorite brothers, and lastly 'Admiral Boisot.'

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

The night I was captured Boisot sent a message that he was at Nord Aa, but must remain there until the water rose.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

Stout-hearted Admiral Boisot had expected to find the Land-scheiding the only barrier between his fleet and the city.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

A dove flew in on the morning of the eleventh, sent by Boisot, telling of the victory.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

For a moment good Boisot could hardly believe his senses.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

Boisot and his Sea Beggars, and let them make an entrance into the city before the

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

I must keep this carefully to hand to Admiral Boisot.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

When the last vessel had entered the gates, stanch Admiral Boisot stood on the deck of his flag-ship and made a speech to the assembled crowds.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919

But Boisot had now arrived before the strongest Spanish redoubt, – the fortress of Lammen, less than five hundred rods from the city.

Jacqueline of the Carrier-Pigeons 1919