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| | History of Oswego County, N.Y. and Its Townships |
 | | The towns east of the river constitute a part of "Scriba's patent." These lands were originally granted to Nicholas Roosevelt, of New York, who not complying with the terms of sale, they were sold to George Scriba, a native of Germany, and at that time a merchant in New York. |
 | | Opposite to Brewerton village, at the head of Oneida river, are the remains of Fort Brewerton. |
 | | The harbor is formed at the mouth of the river by a pier of wood, 30 feet broad, filled with stone, and built by the general government, extending on the west side 1,250 feet, and on the east 250, between which there is an opening for vessels. |
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