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Peacliey, . . . by whom it was drawn, became lieutenant and changed 

 his regiment in the latter year." The Portage road from the St. Law- 

 rence was opened in 1783. The map shows the post houses established 

 by the Government along the river for the accommodation of travellers ; 





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but what is most remarkable about it is its nomenclature, which differs 

 greatly from that of Morris, and could onl}- have been made from an 

 actual visit, since the topography, though crude, is fairly correct, and 

 the Indian names, though much corrupted are recognizable and correctly 



