Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Development of Cities and Towns Along the Route; and Regions Traversed Beyond the Mississippi; Together with Incidents, Anecdotes and Adventures of the Journey

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FOUR DAYS AT ALBANY.

Nassau to Albany--Among Old Friends in Rensselaer County--Thoughts of Rip Van Winkle--Crossing the Hudson--Albany as Seen from the River--Schoolday Associations--Early History--Settled by the Dutch--Henry Hudson--Killian Van Rensselaer--Fort Orange--Peter Schuyler and Robert Livingstone--Lecture at Tweddle Hall--Call at the Capitol--Meet Army Comrades. 110