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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. 251 words

Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted black and gilt ; in the centre of the carriage was placed a banner, bearing the name and number of the Company, an American flag on each side, a half circle erected on the front of the scrolls, bearing a live eagle, having suspended from his neck, a heart, bearing the number of the Company carriage decorated with ribbons drawn by 16 men, same ; ;

uniform as above.

Hope Engine Company No. 31. Engine painted white, ornamented with gold, carved back, representing the Coat of Arms of the State; painting on back, representing Faith and Hope iron work plated with brass painting on each side of leader jacket. ; ;

Hebe giving drink to an eagle Banner of blue silk, representing Hope, and a female ;

figure with the motto of the Company, " We hope to conquer and to save," on the opposite side the motto, " And the waters prevail ;" two boys bearing brass torches, dressed

with ribbons, on each side of the Engine, and in the centre of the rope, a boy bearing a wreath of dahlias Engine drawn by 52 men, dressed with fire caps, red shirts, dark pants,, ;

and white patent leather belts.. Putnam Hose Company No. 31. Two wheeled Hose Carriage, painted blue- and gilt ; on each side of the carriage an American flag ; in the centre a blue flag, with the word " drawn by 20 men, same uniform. Liberty," in gold letters ;