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a carrying place from Albany here of 14 miles. 9th. This Morning crossed the Mo-hawk in a Boat, continued up the River between two Moun-tains; the flats on each Side the River appeared fertile, but narrow; in about 20 miles came to old general Jonstons Seat; it was a large Stone House, for this part of the Country; and had Some out Houses of a curious Structure; dined at Cagnawago, 25. from Schenectady 25 miles: This is an Indian Name, the Etymology of which is, Cag in the Wagon. Here John Jonston, son of old William Jonston, with about