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“Troy and Lansingburgh-A Comparison” (1868)

☞TROY AND LANSINGBURGH—A COMPARISON.—Some people believe that “comparisons are odious.” To their attention we commend the following excessively modest paragraph: “A movement is made to secure a new charter for Troy. The charter must necessarily define the boundaries of the… Continue Reading →

Lansingburgh “the prettiest little town” (1853)

Correspondence of the Daily Eagle. LANSINGBURGH, ALBANY CO., [sic] N. Y., August 15, 1853 I wrote you from the Mountain House a few days back, since when I have passed through Albany and Troy, and am now rusticating in the… Continue Reading →

Lansingburgh’s Notable Dogs and Cats (1891)

Very few residents of the ‘Burgh know how many noted dogs and cats are owned here. Prominently among them is Mr. McMillan’s thoroughbred black and tan bitch “Dot.” We begin with “Dot” because she is the smallest of the lot…. Continue Reading →

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