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I remember nothing about his clothes save that they were dark in color and seemed to be new and admirably fitted. "'You are John Irons, Jr., and I am Henry Thornhill, said he. 'I saw you at Kinderhook where I used to live. I liked you then and, since the war began, I have known of your adventures.
Their conceits sadly unsettle trade, and I know not why they may not cause a wilful girl to do any other act of folly." "This reasoning seems conclusive with the uncle. Do the suitors assent to its justice?" The Patroon of Kinderhook had stood gazing, long and earnestly, at the countenance of the extraordinary being who asked this question.
They all returned the salutation of their host, though each waited for him to speak. "They tell me I have the pleasure to receive a commander of Queen Anne's service, the wealthy and honorable Patroon of Kinderhook, and a most worthy and respectable member of the city corporation, known as Alderman Van Beverout," commenced the individual who did the honors of the vessel on this occasion.
The bearer, Cornelius E. Wynkoop, Esquire, is one of the board, to whom we refer you for such particulars as may be necessary to adjust, the more effectually to enable us to convey, in future, such gentlemen as the above over into the enemy's lines. We are, sir, with respect, Your most obedient servants, Kinderhook, August 7th, 1778. I write you in haste by Mr.
Abraham Van Buren, father of Martin, was one of the early tavern keepers of Kinderhook, and here the son was born and educated to the law. His dwelling place is pointed out, and it is truly the site but not the substance, as the old building has fallen victim to the march of improvement. Elson says of Martin Van Buren:
The launch was within pistol-shot of the brigantine, and directly on her beam; the yawl had gained her head where Van Staats of Kinderhook was studying the malign expression of the image, with an interest that seemed to increase as his sluggish nature became excited; and Ludlow, on the quarter opposite to the launch, was examining the condition of the chase by the aid of a glass.
It is matter of history that the settlements on the eastern shores of the Hudson, such as Claverack, Kinderhook, and even Poughkeepsie, were not regarded as safe from Indian incursions a century since; and there is still standing on the banks of the same river, and within musket-shot of the wharves of Albany, a residence of a younger branch of the Van Rensselaers, that has loopholes constructed for defence against the same crafty enemy, although it dates from a period scarcely so distant.
"It is a great pity you did not propose the drive to the ladies for Saturday," I began; "for that was not only a mild day, but the sleighing was excellent. As it is, you will have to postpone your triumph until next winter." "I do not understand you!" cried Guert; Jack and Moses never were in better heart, or in better condition. I think they are equal to going to Kinderhook in two hours!"
Van Staats of Kinderhook had as little of romance in his composition, as could well be in a youth of five-and-twenty, who was commonly thought to be enamoured, and who was not altogether ignorant of the conventional sympathies of the passion.
'Fore George, goods were cheap in the market, when the young scoundrel had his livery!" The surprise was not confined, however, to the observant and frugal burgher. Ludlow and Van Staats of Kinderhook manifested equal amazement, though their wonder was exhibited in a less characteristic manner.
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