From the Westchester town records, however, we find a record dated October 5, 1725, which relates to a highway "in the manor of Ffordham, beginning at the foot of the hill to the westward of the Bronx River near Peter Bussing's land and running thence along tlie side of the hill to the corner of Benjamin Archer's orchard, where it comes into the old road." This in all likelihood is the road leading from the present King's Bridge road near Judge Tappen's place at Fordham.

Another road ordered in 1729 led from the King's road " to the landing below John Hunt's house, which landing was formerly known by the name of

* X. p. Bollen was the engineer of this hridge and Smith & Ridley the contractors. It is the most graceful structure which spans the stream, excepting, perhaps, the High Bridge.

Many of our readers will undoubtedly recall the old covered wooden structure which used to span the stream at this point with a way for foot-passengers as well as tlie railroad.

''This bridge was constructed under the same authority as the New York City and Northern Railroad bridge above mentioned. J. J. R. Croes was the engineer. By the efforts of the company, and especially its president, Jlr. S. B. niley, of Woodstock, the people of the annexed district are insured of a speedy connection with the east-side system of elevateil railways in New York City. Much praise is due to >Ir. Filley for his unremitting efforts, in spite of great opposition, in accomplishing the organization of his company and jiromoting rapid tr;Misit.