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“The Batestown and Ball Mountain Railroad” (1851)

The Batestown & Ball Mountain Railroad. The Directors of this magnificent enterprise are pushing it on towards completion with an activity commensurate with their means. Already has a single line of rail been laid from the Troy Water-works to the… Continue Reading →

“Parade and Excursion of the Batestown Guards” (1868)

GRAND CELEBRATION At Batestown ON THE FOURTH Parade and Excursion of the BATESTOWN GUARDS. Dinner at Wier’s.—The Toasts.—Letters from Distinguished Men, &c., &c., &c. The Batestown Guards will have a high old Celebration on the Fourth. Ten bushels of pea-nuts… Continue Reading →

“Card from Captain Dink” of Batestown (1868)

Card from Captain Dink. DRILL ROOM OF THE GUARDS. Batestown, July 8, ’68. To the Editor of Lansingburgh Gazette: The officers and men of my command desire me to return you thanks for the faithful accounts you have given in… Continue Reading →

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