The history of the rise, progress, and establishment of the independence of the United States of America, Vol. 2 (of 3)

Note 92 — THE RISE, PROGRESS, AND CONCLUSION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN REVOLUTION. (continued 11)

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Pine-knots are so replete with turpentine, that they are fired and used at night to illuminate the room; and lighted splinters are often carried about in the houses of the Carolina planters instead of candles.

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