In 1861, sixty people boarded the St. Nicholas, a steamer that carried passengers between Baltimore and points along the Potomac – among them a Madame LaForte, a stylish young lady who spoke very l…
Source: June 29, 1861: Pretty Woman, the Kind I’d Like To Meet – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
I knew this story, and always enjoyed the exploits of the ‘pirate’ who dressed as a lady.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It’s an irresistible story!
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