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Subject:
another material question
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Jim Watkinson <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 29 Jan 2004 15:05:36 -0500
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Dear Listers:

 

In a sale advertisement (hand-lettered) from Orange County, dated 12 Mar
1813, one/some of the items listed for sale was/were "Humhums."  Oddly
enough, commas in the advert were generally properly placed, at least
according to 21st century standards.  Nevertheless, "Humhums" preceeded
"handkerchiefs" without a comma, so I don't know of there's a connection
b/w the two.

 

Can anyone identify "humhums"?

 

Please pardon the cross-post.

 

Best wishes,

 

Jim 

 

James D. Watkinson, Ph.D.

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