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Indian Paths in the Great Metropolis

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Harrington, are increasing the store of information as to its extent and character (see pi. xxvii, xxvin). Situated on the "high sandy banks" that gave its name to Aquehonga, with the great oyster-beds of Raritan bay extending INDIAN NOTES V around it, and the tidal waters that surge round the point swarming with fish, the station was admirably suited to native life; while across the river, by a short ferriage, the great Minisink path came down through Perth Amboy, on which the traders of the Lenni Lenape made their way to the seacoast with the products of their mountain homes.

Along the easterly shore from Ward point to Arrochar, small deposits indicate native life at several favorable situations. At Princes bay (92) there are cultivable grounds, a fine water-supply, high banks and good fishing facilities, and along the banks several deposits have been noted that determine the presence of the red man. At Seguine point (93) there was a fishing camp, a site south of the Woods of Arden (94) at the mouth of the Great Kills, and another at Oakwood (95).