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A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct

King, Charles. A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct. New York: Charles King, 1843. 250 words

Design on the back, representing the Goddess of Liberty. On the leader jacket, painting of a statue spouting water. Drawn by 35 men. Same uniform as before. Banner inscribed with the name and number of the Company and decorated with flowers. Protector Fire Engine Company, No. 22. Painted red and blue ; decorated with Brass torches and guide flags, with the name and number dahlias, artificial flowers, etc. of the Engine. Drawn by 50 men in the same uniform as above. United States Fire Engine Company No. 23. Painted blue ; design on the back, the dying Greek. Drawn by 42 men ; uniform as above. Engine trimmed with flowers. Triton Hose Company, No. 23. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted red and gold. Drawn by 16 men ; uniform as above.

Jackson Fire Engine Company, No. 24. Black and gilt. Design on the back, a painting of Gen. Jackson. Drawn by 35 men ; uniform same as above.

Eighth Ward Hose Company, No. 24. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, trimmed with flags and dahlias. Drawn by 18 men, two boys bearing torches. Uniform as above.

Cataract Engine Company No. 25. Engine painted black and gilt, brass torches, signal lantern, and 4 small guide flags, all carried by boys. Engine drawn by 53 men, same uniform as above.

Jefferson Engine Company No. 26. Engine painted blue, with gilt stripes, design on the back Thos. Jefferson delivering the Declaration of Independence. Drawn by 35 men ; uniform as above. Two boys bearing torches.