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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. 259 words

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.

8. -- Two hundred men were detached to repair the road from this post to Easton and to remain there until the army arrives.

10. -- Gen. Sullivan set out for Easton, leaving the command to Gen. Clinton. Decamped at ii A. M. Encamped that night at Bullock's tavern. II. -- The rear of the army came up to camp at 9 A. M. Marched this day and encamped between the Shades of Death and the Big Swamp.

12. -- Decamped at 7 A. M. Encamped that night at the White Oak Run.

13. -- Decamped at 8 o'clock in the morning. The army moved that dav to Brink's Mills.

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14. -- Decamped at lo A. M. Passed the Wind Gap and encamped that night within 12 miles of Easton.

15. -- Decamped at 6 o'clock in the morning and arrived at Easton at 2 P. M. Encamped in the Forks of the Delaware on the bank of the Lehigh.

17. -- Our Brigade mustered. The Rev. Parson Evans delivered a discourse^ to the army in the German church.