. Historical collections of the state of New York : being a general collection of the most interesting facts, biographical sketches, varied descriptions, &c. relating to the past and present : with geographical descriptions of the counties, cities, and principal villages throughout the state . 3edition of Gen. Burgoyne, two Indian Chiefs wereemployed to bring Miss McCrea to a place of safety within the Britishlines. Quarreling about the reward, one of them killed her, tore off herscalp and carried it to her lover. WASHINGTON COUNTY. 353 There is a dam above the village 900 feet long and 27 hig
. Historical collections of the state of New York : being a general collection of the most interesting facts, biographical sketches, varied descriptions, &c. relating to the past and present : with geographical descriptions of the counties, cities, and principal villages throughout the state . 3edition of Gen. Burgoyne, two Indian Chiefs wereemployed to bring Miss McCrea to a place of safety within the Britishlines. Quarreling about the reward, one of them killed her, tore off herscalp and carried it to her lover. WASHINGTON COUNTY. 353 There is a dam above the village 900 feet long and 27 high, whichsupplies a feeder to the canaL. The Jane MCrea tree, Fort Edward. The village of Fort Edward is rendered memorable as being the spot where Miss MCreamet with hor tragical fate. This unfortunate young woman lived about four miles southfrom Fort Edward, on the west bank of the Hudson. Her lover, a Mr. Jones, lived abouta mile south of the fori. When Burgoyne with his army from Canada had arrived in thisvicinity, Mr. Jones left the American army, and with many of his neighbors joined theforces under Burgoyne. For his loyalty he was made a major. As the place where MisaMCrea resided was exposed to the hostile incursions of both armies, Mr. Jones, beinganxious for her safety, found means to convey intelligence to her that he would take meas-ures to have her brought into the British camp. For this purpose she was directed to cometo Mrs. Campbells, a relative of hers, who lived in a house now standing in Fort Edwardvillage. Here she was to wait till he sent a convoy for her safety. Miss MCrea left herhome in tiie morning,
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