147.
[234] In Irish _corrac_, pr. _corrach_ or _currach_. This primitive boat
was made of a slight frame work of timber and covered with skins, whence
its name. In early times _corrachs_ were used in all the British
islands. They are mentioned by many Latin authors, especially by Caesar,
who had several of them made after the British model.
[235] Mr. Tuke's report, p. 148.
[236] Letter dated from Killybegs, 18th of 12th month, 1846. Report, p.
151.
[237] _The Sack of Baltimore_, by Thomas Davis. A ballad, one of whose
many beauties is the striking correctness of its topography.
[238] Letter of Commander J. Cruford Caffin, R.N., of Her Majesty's
steam sloop "Scourge," dated 15th February, 1847, written to Captain
Hamilton.
[239] Assistant-Commissary Bishop's letter of 14th Feb., 1847.
[240] So he always signed himself, although Captain Caffin calls him Dr.
Traill.
[241] Letter to Mr. Trevelyan of 14th Feb., 1847.
[242] Correspondent of Dublin _Freeman's Journal_.
[243] "Report: Colonization from Ireland." Brought from House of Lords
23rd July, 1847; ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 23rd
July, 1847; pp. 243 and 244.
[244] This physician had three large crosses made from the timber of a
sliding or hinged coffin.
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