Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc., relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . 3 kettles, 3iiands-about, and 10 looking glasses. The following articles were given to the In-dians for the tract, from Norwalk river to Five mile river, from sea, Indian one dayin country, viz. 10 fathom wampum, 3 hatchets, 3 hoes when ships come, 6 glasses,12 tobacco pipes, 3 knives, 10 drillers, 10 needles. The name of Norwalk is derivedfrom the above
Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc., relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . 3 kettles, 3iiands-about, and 10 looking glasses. The following articles were given to the In-dians for the tract, from Norwalk river to Five mile river, from sea, Indian one dayin country, viz. 10 fathom wampum, 3 hatchets, 3 hoes when ships come, 6 glasses,12 tobacco pipes, 3 knives, 10 drillers, 10 needles. The name of Norwalk is derivedfrom the above bargain, viz. the northern bounds of the lands purchased were to ex-tend from the sea one days north walk into the country. 390 N O It W A L K . families. About four years after, the General Court vested them withtown privileges. The town is bounded northwest by New Canaan and Wilton, westby Darien, east by Westport, and south by Long Island sound. Itslength from north to south is about five miles; its breadth may averageabout four. The soil is excellent. The surAice of the town is une-ven, being pleasantly diversified with hills and valleys. On the borderof the Sound the hills are generally moderate, and in the interior South view of the Borough of Norwalk. The valley which lies along Norwalk river, and in which the townis built, is beautiful. Few richer prospects of the same extent can befound, than that which is presented from the neighboring eminences ofthis ground; the town built in its bosom, with its cheerful spires; theriver flowing through the middle ; the farms on the bordering hills ;the rich plain that skirts the Sound, and a train of islands fronting themouth of the river, and extending eastward five or six miles; togetherwith an unlimited view of the Sound, and the Long Island shore. Norwalk contains two considerable and flourishing villages, Norwalkborough, and the village of Old Well. Norwalk borough, (constitutedas such in 1836,) is a village of
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