A Memoir of the Construction, Cost, and Capacity of the Croton Aqueduct
Engine painted yellow, with red and gilt stripes. Painting on back, a pedestal, on which is a bust of De Witt Clinton, with the genius of Agriculture, crowning him with a wreath of flowers. At the base of the pedestal is an American eagle. On the right, a view of the city of Albany on the left a distant view of the Erie canal on the front slide, a view of the Erie Canal Aqueduct at Rochester. On the top of the condenser case, a liberty cap with an American flag Two boys bearing brass torches. Engine drawn by 55 men uniform as above. ;
Northern Liberty Engine Company, No. 42. Large engine on the same plan as engine No. 38 painted black, with gilt stripes polished brass mountings. Engine drawn by six white horses, preceded by the company, numbering 37 men. Dress fire caps, white shirt, and red shirt over ail, open at the breast, and dark pants the banner of white silk, embroidered with a wreath, and the name of the company. The engine was followed by the hose tender, and also by Engine Company No. 3, of New Haven, as invited guests, attended by a band of music. The Engine Company No. 3, of New Haven, consisted of 38 men, in red shirts, fire caps, and dark pants, drawing their engine, painted blue and cream color. Mechanic Hook and Ladder Company, No. 7. Truck elegantly dressed with a profusion of dahlias and other flowers, extending from a small ladder raised in the centre, to each end. Banner, representing Neptune delivering the keys to Charity, to relieve the Widow and Orphan. Truck drawn by 35 men, same uniform as before.