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History of Potsdam, NY |
 | | Raymond was satisfied that the river and falls were sufficient to afford abundant power, and that was the proper place to commence a village; therefore, during the summer he surveyed roads in different directions leading to Hopkinton, Canton and Madrid. |
 | | Raymond, having gone south with his family to stay with their friends during the winter of 1804-5, and when returning in the spring, accompanied by his family, his brother in law. |
 | | Wright and his family, and his cousin, Sewail Raymond, all in sleighs, they were completely deserted by the snow at the Ox Bow, on the Oswegatchie River, in the edge of Jefferson county. |
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