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| 1884 | 1 |
1 story matching bourgeoi
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:bourgoi, bourn, bourbon, bourman, burgeon, boi
- A Diplomatic Salute in Fort Blakely
A French ship captain, confused by the celebratory shouting in a local harbor, fires a salute in honor of the wrong man.