tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1206982072987423771.post430585368299253339..comments2024-01-28T13:32:47.733-05:00Comments on Port Tobacco Archaeological Project: Crime And PunishmentApril M. Beisawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07019923628257305222noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1206982072987423771.post-45314568668728856222008-03-13T14:03:00.000-04:002008-03-13T14:03:00.000-04:00The "dunking stool" from what I have learned was a...The "dunking stool" from what I have learned was actually constructed by the Sheriff of Charles County in the Popes Creek area...according to state records. I assume this was because the water was already not deep enough at the Port Tobacco River.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790888030380731912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1206982072987423771.post-91844092513244748012008-03-12T15:49:00.000-04:002008-03-12T15:49:00.000-04:00Well answered, Peter, and a good question; but I w...Well answered, Peter, and a good question; but I would have exercised my rights under the Fifth Amendment...those kinds of questions can only get you into trouble.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395015722370190000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1206982072987423771.post-4120032271970468232008-03-12T15:46:00.000-04:002008-03-12T15:46:00.000-04:00"light carriage" is a 17th Century term for women ..."light carriage" is a 17th Century term for women exhibiting "wanton behavior" and those involved in extramarital affairs in which they would be publicly admonished. Hope that answers your question!pquantockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13637699821121044611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1206982072987423771.post-39552316692772580672008-03-12T15:08:00.000-04:002008-03-12T15:08:00.000-04:00"Light carriage"? What is that?"Light carriage"? What is that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com