[…] we deplore the existence of the system in our country, and look forward hopingly to the day when it shall cease from the land, as a day of jubilee and thanksgiving to all America.

There is no room in his tight-assed pants for his dangling hands.

Thanks to GOCATGO and others who pointed me in the right direction. Game plays perfect now - open invitation to any Rec-Gamer who wants to stop by and play - it's an addictive game.

[M]y father's draft […] was paid in the Portuguese coin of half-Joes, or six-and-thirty shilling pieces, at that time made current in Great Britain.