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Jim, do you have a list of the others who were "busted?" Marsha in WV
Jim Watkinson wrote:
>Dear listers (and pardon the cross):
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>I'm reading an indictment for illegal gaming. The games played at Paul
>Verdier's tavern in Orange County, VA in 1803 were "whist, Loo, All
>fours and three up." I know what the first three are. Can anyone
>explain "three up"? By the by, one of those busted at the game was the
>future president James Madison. Think of him trying to run TODAY.
>Can't you see the headlines and debate topics.
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>Best wishes and thanks in advance.
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>Jim Watkinson
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