Left Pittsburgh [2] this day at 11 ock with a party of 11 hands 7 of which are soldiers, a pilot and three young men on trial they having proposed to go with me throughout the voyage.
what does with a party of 11 hands and 7 of which are soilders
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2007-02-27 10:32:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
A group of 11 people. 7 are soldiers and 4 are civilians.
2007-02-27 10:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by Irish 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the writer is leaving on some kind of voyage, probably by ship which he /she has bought or owns and which boat is to be manned by 11 people, 7 are soldiers, 3 are young and one is a pilot I suppose for guidance through difficult ports, channels or landings ( or ports)
2007-02-27 18:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by Ted 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hands means hired workers. As in "hired hands" or "all hands on deck." Seven of the people are soldiers.
2007-02-27 18:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋