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Forests on Staten Island

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    Forests on Staten Island

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Forests on Staten Island

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Forests on Staten Island

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(1) Forests on Staten Island: A forest at South Avenue, south of Forest Avenue. By Wm. T. Davis through P. L. Sperr (2) A path in the woods, between Tottenville and Mount Loretto. P. L. Sperr (3) In "Fern Valley" near Little Clove Road. P. L. Sperr

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