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Footprints of the Red Men: Indian Geographical Names

Ruttenber, E.M. Footprints of the Red Men: Indian Geographical Names in the Valley of Hudson's River, the Valley of the Mohawk, and on the Delaware. Published in the Proceedings of the New York State Historical Association, Vol. VI. 1906. 290 words

Courtland, was employed in destroying corn up the river. 30 boats arrived from Tioga. 28. -- ^All the sick were sent to Tioga. The party under the command of Col. Butler, returned from destroying the Kengah tribe. They found a most beautiful country abounding in vast quantities of corn and vegetables of all kinds ; the same party under command of Col. Courtland, was employed up the river ; also, 500 men were employed down the river, towards Tioga, destroying corn and vegetables on the flats.

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29. -- Decamped 6 A. M. Encamped that night 3 miles below Chemung and within 3 miles of Tioga. j

30. -- Decamped at 6 A. M., arrived at Fort SulHvan at i P. M. ' Upon our arrival the garrison discharged 13 cannon and we returned the same. Pitched tents on the ground we occupied before.

October 3. -- A party of 500 men turned out to load the boats and demolish P'ort Sullivan. The army drew 6 days' flour to carry them to Wyoming.

4. -- Decamped at 6 A. M. Passed the river and encamped that night within 5 miles of Standing Stone, near the river.

5. -- All the cattle, stores and horses were sent down to Wyoming. The whole went on board the boats. The fleet got under way at 6 A. M.

6. -- The fleet got under way at 9 A. M. Arrived at evening at Shawney Flats.

7. -- The whole fleet got under way at 9 A. M., and arrived at Wyoming at 2 P. M. When it hove in sight 13 cannon were fired by the garrison and returned by the fleet. The army encamped near the garrison.