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thence to Shenectady 13½ miles, the land thin and stony, with but little bottom land on the River. We had the water often in view, and tho we have seen but few streams of Consequence that which o run into the River since we left Fort Scuylar, yet it has increased very much in Width. Where we lodged last night, our Landlord said it was but 60 Yards Wide, in many places since I supposed it to be from 100 to 150, and at Schenectady where we ferryed it, we were informed it was 60 pearches wide. The town made a pretty appear- -ance from the Opposite Shore; it is si- -tuated close on the south side of the River, appeared to be a considera- -ble place, with many good buildings we did not stop in the town it, desireing to >go where we could get grass for our horses >&; understanding there were plenty of Taverns on towards Albany, we pro- -ceeded forwardward, but we found the country was to poor to to produce good