In message <[log in to unmask]>, Chris Murphy <[log in to unmask]>
writes
>Hello all,
> We have found a small (approximately 4.5 x 5 cm) piece of slate
>associated with the loopholed outer wall of the U.S. Arsenal at Augusta
>(constructed 1827-28) which has been ruled with straight lines in both
>directions (up and down as well as cross-wise) apparently using some
>type of pointed metal instrument. On the fragment there are some
>numbers inscribed in a couple of the cells. A couple of others cells in
>this matrix appear to be empty.
>
Could this be a game-board (how many squares are there)? A score-board
(what numbers are in which cells)?
Best wishes,
--
Pat Reynolds
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