Emerich and De Lancy, opposed to Burr, on the fines; j*et, they were completely held in check.

But, perhaps the highest eulogy of Col. Burr is, that no man could be found capable of executing his plans, though the example was before them.

When Burr left the lines, a sadness overspread the country ; and the most gloomy forebodings were too soon fulfilled, as you have seen above. The period of Col. Burr's command was so full of activity that every day afforded some lesson of instruction.

But you will expect only a general outline ; and this faint one, is the best in my power to give. I am, with real esteem,

Your obedient servant, To R. V. Morkis, Esq., SAMUEL YOUNGS.

Mem. of Assembly.

In the summer of 1820, a stranger was observed loitering around the residence of Mr. Van Wart. Upon being questioned, this person stated that he had taken an active part in the above engagement, and well remembered the spot where he stood (pointing to a stone) when the British guard was first seen advancing from the west. He had just discharged his piece, and was engaged in loading it, when he received a bullet in his breast, which passed through his body. Fortunately he happened to be leaning a little to the right, otherwise the vitals could

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not have escaped. The old veteran further stated that he was then on his way to obtain certificates for a pension.

At the Four Corners, Thaddeus Kosciusko also fixed his headquarters, when the American army lay encamped in this vicinity.'* From Samuel Young the Corners passed to Isaac van Wart, one of the captors of Andre, who exchanged the original farm granted by the State for this property. It is at present owned by his son, the Rev.