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George Washington’s diary documents the number of times he traveled the Old Upper Road and his visits to Col. Vanderburgh’s home on the route, which also served as a munitions depot. After the defeat of Burgoyne’s army, the defeated officers and their families were taken over Bull’s Bridge on the Old Upper Road, passing Col. Vanderburgh’s house on their way to Fishkill Landing.
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