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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1, Chapter 4: College Life.—September, 1826, to September, 1830.—age, 15-19. (search)
. Boston Patriot and Mercantile Advertiser, Dec. 3, 1829. The next day (23d) they walked to Fort Edward and Sandy Hill,—rightly so called,—going over localities associated with the ill-fated Jane McCrea, resting at Fort Ann, and arrived at Whitehall, the southern extremity of Lake Champlain, after a day's journey of thirty-one miles, and tiresome travelling through a hilly and rough country. Whitehall is by far the most business-like place we have seen since we left Boston. Most of the hWhitehall is by far the most business-like place we have seen since we left Boston. Most of the houses are built of brick or stone, which gives it much of a city-like appearance. Besides, the continual passing and repassing of the canal-boats adds to the bustle. We can also discern the masts of vessels lying at the wharves. The situation at the foot of the lake made it a good place for embarkation of troops destined for Canada. This advantage of situation however, it is hoped will no longer be valuable for that purpose, but rather for the cultivation of the mild arts of peace, for the