The loss of my dear friend must fall heavy on the family, but as life is uncertain we must surrender it when the great Jehovah calls. To morrow we shall bestow on each of them the honors

" See Updike's history of the Narragansett Church, for a full account of himself and family.

b Green expired near the residence of Mr. Sutton, where he was found the following morning by Majar Strang and his brother.

« The writer must have been mistaken, for De Lancey was not present according to other accounts.

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that are due to men, who so nobly suffered the pains of death in the service of their country. It is uncertain how many we had killed and taken ; but I believe about 40 taken, killed and wounded. John is wounded, and Prince WoUand I fear will die ; please make my respects to Maria and sister, and believe me to be with esteem.

Your humble servant,

Thomas Hughea.

Mr. Joshua Carpenter, ^^ the present occupant of the house, still points out the spot where the bed of Colonel Green stood, and the window from which Major Flagg fired his pistols, while the old fashioned wainscoting and doors are pierced with numerous bullet holes. A large addition has been since added to the house, on the east. The wonderfully extensive views which this elevated spot commands, wiil amply repay the visitor, besides the interest attached to the above associations.

In the south east corner of Yorktown, is situated the great dam of theCroton Acqueduct, one of the most important and extensive works ever undertaken in this country. "The dam across the Croton, is placed where the river enters between the hills, after having passed for several miles through a more level country. The hill on the south side is composed of solid rock."t> The dam itself "is not of great length, but is one of the most ingenious works of substantial masonry any where to be found.