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Nelson County -1861
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Randy Cabell <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 10 Jul 2003 15:09:10 -0400
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In reading some old diaries, I have come up with several questions.

1 - New Market.  This is referred to a good bit, usually in regard to going to load or meet the packet boat.  It must be somewhere down there on the James with an hour or so of Norwood.

2 - Rockfish.  This is also referenced, usually as 'returning to Rock fish'.  Where is/was it?

3 - Packet Boat.  There is a reference to killing and dressing four chickens for the packet boat.  Did it serve meals and have sleeping accomodations for passengers?  I assume it went between Lynchburg and Richmond.  How long did that trip take?

Randy Cabell

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