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Re: Nelson County -1861
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"Lyle E. Browning" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 10 Jul 2003 20:14:04 -0400
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On Thursday, July 10, 2003, at 03:09 PM, Randy Cabell wrote:

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> 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?

There were separate sleeping areas for the men and women, separated by
a red velvet curtain. Other amenities included a toilet for women in
the bow and a toilet for men at the stern (not off the stern). The
women's toilet compartment was 18" wide! There was apparently a mirror
for grooming, as well as a communal hairbrush and a communal toothbrush.

> I assume it went between Lynchburg and Richmond.
Packet service went from Richmond to Lexington and I think beyond
Lynchburg all the way up the James River to Buchanan where the canal
ended.

Hope this helps a bit.

Lyle Browning

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