Navigating the Lower Saint Lawrence in the 19th Century.
Quebec Gazette #5333 21/10/1838 | ||
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Extract of a letter, dated Point St. Peter, 20th October, 1838.
On the night of the 15th instant, a large brig was driven on shore near Point Mackerel, and I regret to state that 43 persons drowned. I have sent a messenger to ascertain particulars, who has not yet returned, |
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G.R. Bossé©1998. |
Posted Nov. 1, 1998. |
Updated November 7, 2002. |