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We were therefore obliged to unload our boats of their cargoes and pass them empty over the falls by means of long cords which we had provided for such purposes.
William Henry Ashley
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"We were therefore obliged to unload our boats of their cargoes and pass them empty over the falls by means of long cords which we had provided for such purposes."
— William Henry Ashley

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We were therefore obliged to unload our boats of their cargoes and pass them empty over the falls by means of long cords which we had provided for such purposes. — William Henry Ashley

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William Henry Ashley was a Businessman from United States (1778–1838).

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This quote is attributed to William Henry Ashley, a Businessman from United States.
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William Henry Ashley lived from 1778 – 1838.