The finding of Moses, Queen Charlotte as Pharaoh's daughter and attendants 5 another representing the drawing of Moses out of the water, the group of females representing the queen and attendants. Here is preserved Major John Andre's flute presented to Mrs. Cruger's grandfather ; also a gold enameled snuff-box made of the veritable Boscobel oak in which Charles the Second was concealed in 165 containing a medallion of that monarch. The sconcers of cut glass are very fine, likewise the antique mantel-clock in French ormolu.

On the Boscobel estate is situated St. Augustine's chapel a small Gothic edifice of wood with porch and recess chancel, beautifully shaded with vines and trees. In the rear of this building are fine views of the river, the brick yards and village of Crugers. On the east is Hessian Hill which was occupied by the Hessians during the Revolutionary war.

The Island of Oscawana and neighboring shores immediately around Boscobel must have been favorite resorts of the Kitchawan Indians. Indian axes and pestles have been found in the gardens and clay banks adjoining, as well as several skeletons.

In the vicinity of Boscobel House is situated the small hamlet and landing of Cruger's, a name derived from the Crugcr family, who have long possessed estates in the immediate neighborhood.

THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT.

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"John Cruger"*1 was the first of that name who '•came from Germany to America previous to the year 1700, and resided in the city of New York. An old record in the possession of Mr. John C. Cruger, of Cuger's Island, Dutchess county, N.Y., says "From the traditionary account in the family and from the coat of arms which lie brought with him, it is supposed he was descended from the family of Baron Von Cruger. The name of that family was always spelt with a C, while that of the commonality in Germany is spelt with a K." The name itself in its origin is a corruption, undoubtedly, of the Latin, Cruciger, or crossbearer.