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unloaded for Mr. Frank [Menshaw]  They were obliged to put it
first into a large row-boat to get it to the shore.
We found a nice warm sunny place near the spring,
where we built a fire and ate our dinner.  This was
our first large fire of the season and very agreeable it felt
to eat near it.  After dinner we crossed the little 
inlet.  The tide was very low, instead of a broad
stream, but a narrow gutter needed to be crossed. A
short distance into the woods and we came to a number
of chestnut trees, where in a short time I collected
a nice little lot (about 3 pts).  These trees have now lost
nearly all their leaves. Beginning with the middle of the
month is the time to go for chestnuts, probably last Sat.
<s>for</s>was the best day. After a short rest we followed
the path to the Marley Rd. then proceeded slowly homeward.
Before reaching Cedar Hill, the stars were our
brightly. What a beautiful night for star gazing!  When
we reached Brooklyn, the moon, which we had seen
setting during the morning was now rising.  It was
in the constellation Taurus.  The cars were so
        