 The result of my examination satisfied me, that in ordinary tides five or six feet may be carried to within a mile of New City, and from thence to that town fifteen to eighteen inches. The tides sensibly rise and fall as far up as Vanderheyden. " Upon...  The Annals of Albany - Halaman 220oleh Joel Munsell - 1859 - 10 halamanTampilan utuh - Tentang buku ini
 | Elkanah Watson - 1856 - 478 halaman
...bed of the stream is filled with rocks, among which it rushes and surges in terrific impetuosity. " In the view of ascending by locks from the'. Hudson...trade of the lakes ; it must occupy the avenues which penetrate into the valley of the Mohawk ; and will be the depot of the produce from the luxuriant territory... | |
 | Elkanah Watson - 1856 - 468 halaman
...impetuosity. "In the view of ascending by locks from the. Hudson into the Mohawk River, it appears lo me that the obstacles at this place will be much greater...trade of the lakes ; it must occupy the avenues which penetrate into the valley of the Mohawk ; and will be the depot of the produce from the luxuriant territory... | |
 | Elkanah Watson - 1856 - 582 halaman
...City, to Albany, for the purpose of sounding the river. The result of my examination Albany" River' satisfied me, that, in ordinary tides, five or six...trade of the lakes ; it must occupy the avenues which penetrate into the valley of the Mohawk ; and it will be the depot of the produce from the luxuriant... | |
 | Alfred Habegger - 2001 - 592 halaman
...was to go out onto the river and take soundings. Finding a depth of five or six feet, he concluded that "Albany is one of the most favorable positions...the future enjoyment of a vast internal commerce." Another visitor grasped the same point in 1806: "Being nearly at the head of navigation of the North... | |
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