A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct
Banner, on front an eagle and hooks and ladders ; on back, burning of the Merchants' Exchange, the truck in the foreground.
Victory Hose Company, No. 15. Two wheeled hose carriage, dark green, striped with gold. Painting on box, the tomb of a member of the company. Drawn by 29 men in same uniform as above. Banner represents the tomb of a member of the company who was killed by a falling wall. Two boys bearing brass torches. Carriage ornamented with dahlias and surmounted by an American Flag.
Chelsea Fire Engine Company, No. 16. Engine red and gold, drawn by 55men, with velvet caps, red shirts, and dark pants.
Naiad Hose Company, No. 16. Two wheeled hose carriage, black with gold stripes. Drawn by 25 men, fire caps, red shirts and dark pants. Banner, blue silk, gilt letters, inscribed, "Naiad Hose Co. No. 16, organised Dec., 1837." Trimmed with white fringe.
Clinton Hose Company, No. 17. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, black and gold. Drawn by 22 men, same uniform as above. Union Fire Engine Company, No. 18. Engine painted white and red; drawn by 62 men ; uniform as above. Banner, representing a fire. Franklin Hose Company, No. 18. Two wheeled Hose Carriage ; scarlet, blue and
gold ; decorated with flowers. Drawn by 20 men uniform as above.
La Fayette Engine Company, No. 19. Engine red with gilt pannels. Drawn by 26 men ; same uniform as above. American Hose Company, No. 19. Two wheeled Hose Carriage ; red and gold.