A moral reflection, on the sudden death of the two Miss Visschers, daughters of Col. John Visscher, of Green-Bush , who were unfortunately drowned in the River Hudson, March 15, 1790. Very respectfully inscribed to the disconsolate mourners, by their sympathizing friend, J.T.

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A moral reflection, on the sudden death of the two Miss Visschers, daughters of Col. John Visscher, of Green-Bush , who were unfortunately drowned in the River Hudson, March 15, 1790. Very respectfully inscribed to the disconsolate mourners, by their sympathizing friend, J.T.