Next in order, we have the Prickly Pear Creek, Eagle Hammock, Barker's Hammock, and Munro's Gut, which constitutes the division line between the Great Neck proper and the Western Neck, now called Munro's Neck. Munro's Neck formerly belonged to the Palmer family. Samuel Palmer, having obtained a confirmation for the same, under the hand of the Indian sachem Ann Hook, in the year 1700-L From the heirs of Samuel Palmer it passed by purchase to the late Peter Jay Munro in 1798. From the Munros it was purchased by the present proprietor, Edward K. Collins, Esq., in 1845.

The mansion erected by Peter Jay Munro occupies a delightful situation near the river, on the highest grounds of the Neck, commanding, on the south and east, extensive prospects of the Sound. A grateful air of seclusion has been studied in the

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arrangement of the grounds and the grouping of trees. The view from the road is tastefully concealed by a fine plantation of pine, which adds much to the beauty of the place. The late owner, Peter Jay Munro, Esq., was the son of the Rev. Harry Munro, M. A., (for several years rector of St. John's Church Yonkers,^-) by his wife Eva Jay.

Peter Jay Munro was a distinguished member of the bar, and one of the framers of the late constitution of this state. By his Avife Margaret White, Mr. Munro left two sons, Henry and John, besides several daughters. Mott's neck adjoins Munro's on the west, upon which is situated the farm and residence of William Scott, Esq. This delightful spot commands pleasing views of the neighboring neck and sound scenery. Mr. Scott is the son of James Scott, whose father, Walter Scott, ^ took an active part in tlie political drama of 1745, in favor of Prince Charles ; father and son subsequently emigrated to this country, and during the war of the revolution, distinguished themselves as brave and zealous patriots.