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Scientific American, Vol. 22, No. 13 (1870) (1870)

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on a modification of the washer, and the bolt-hole. above and parallel to the gaff, rolling in suit- The engraving shows the nature of the im- able bearings, when actuated by a rolling line provement. The hole, as shown at A, is re- which runs ever a grooved pulley at the end cessed on opposite… … head, but as that has fortunately gone out of FORD'S GAFF-TOPSAIL RIGGING. The sail can be set and furled without the fashion, it may be that the seeds are less ob- over reefed canvas. ther information address him as above. phine, which is one of the most active poisons known and we It may be set…

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