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Sea stores
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Sea stores

Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · March 25, 1812

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A bevy of females consisting of a negress and other beauties from the purlieus of the port, 'waiting for Jack' are sportively accosted by a dapper young midshipman who has been sent on shore to procure supplies for his ship, which is lying off. Companion print to "Land Stores."

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