Additions to Annals & occurrences of New York City & State, ed[itio]n 1846 : manuscript, [between 1846 and 1860].

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Additions to Annals & occurrences of New York City & State, ed[itio]n 1846 : manuscript, [between 1846 and 1860].

Manuscript additions to Watson's Annals and occurrences of New York City and State, in the olden time, 1846. Enlarges articles about early Dutch settlers, local manners and customs, pirates, Revolutionary War battles in the area, yellow fever, and George Washington.

1 item (37 l.) in case ; 25 cm.

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