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Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.
IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.
New Archangel is situated in Norfolk Sound, lat.
57deg 2 N., long.
135deg 50 W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.
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Astoria

Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

Chapter 38 of Astoria is here in full — 187 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.
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IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.
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New Archangel is situated in Norfolk Sound, lat.
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57deg 2N., long.
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135deg 50W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

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135

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

1812

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

2

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From this reading 57deg 2’ N., long.

4th

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

50

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

57

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From this reading 57deg 2’ N., long.

A

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

along

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

American

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

and

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Archangel

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

arrive

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Astoria

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

at

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

August

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Bargainings

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

be

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Beaver

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Boston

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Canton

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

cargo

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Catching

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

coast

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

colonies

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

common

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

Company

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

deg

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From this reading 57deg 2’ N., long.

destination

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

different

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

dispose

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Drinking

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Establishment

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

expected

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

for

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

from

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Fur

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

Governor

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Hard

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

head-quarters

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

her

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Hunt

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

in

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

intended

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

is

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From this reading New Archangel is situated in Norfolk Sound, lat.

Islands

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

IT

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Kamtschatka

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

lat

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From this reading New Archangel is situated in Norfolk Sound, lat.

Left

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

long

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From this reading 57deg 2’ N., long.

Mr

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

N

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From this reading 57deg 2’ N., long.

New

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Norfolk

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From this reading New Archangel is situated in Norfolk Sound, lat.

northwardly

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

October

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

of

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

on

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

or

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

part

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Paul's

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

place

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

proceed

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

recollected

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

rendezvous

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

Return

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Roystering

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Rule

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Russian

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

sailed

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Sandwich

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Sea

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Seal

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

she

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Sheetka

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

situated

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From this reading New Archangel is situated in Norfolk Sound, lat.

Sound

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From this reading New Archangel is situated in Norfolk Sound, lat.

St

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Storms

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

supply

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

Table

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

that

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

the

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

then

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

there

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

to

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

trading

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

Transactions

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

Tyranny

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

vessels

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

Voyage

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From this reading Voyage of the Beaver to New Archangel.--A Russian Governor.-- Roystering Rule.--The Tyranny of the Table--Hard Drinking Bargainings.--Voyage to Kamtschatka.--Seal Catching Establishment at St. Paul’s.--Storms at Sea.--Mr. Hunt Left at the Sandwich Islands.--Transactions of the Beaver at Canton.--Return of Mr. Hunt to Astoria.

W

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From this reading 135deg 50’ W. It was the head-quarters of the different colonies of the Russian Fur Company, and the common rendezvous of the American vessels trading along the coast.

was

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

when

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

where

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

will

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

would

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From this reading IT will be recollected that the destination of the Boston, when she sailed from Astoria on the 4th of August in 1812, was to proceed northwardly along the coast to Sheetka, or New Archangel, there to dispose of that part of her cargo intended for the supply of the Russian establishment at that place, and then to return to Astoria, where it was expected she would arrive in October.

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