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Steamship "David Swain"
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View of the steamship "David Swain" docked in the water near Chillicothe. The sign painted on the side of the ship reads: "Lasalle & Peoria Packet David Swain" and "The Royal" (rest of logo illegible). People are on board the boat, and also waiting on the shore. A large warehouse and other buildings are on shore.
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