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The narrative covers the deteriorated plant and the practical relationships that kept barrels, equipment, records, and bottling moving.
Thompson describes the Lawrenceburg operation as dependent on repairs, loans, local staffing, trade relationships, mechanics, experienced distillers, family participation, and administrative work rather than Julian's effort alone.
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