The dwelling house is a handsome structure of stone, and commands a beautiful view of Hutchinson's River, together with the distant village and spire of Eastchester. The garden contains a choice collection of trees and shrubs, and is also enlivened by a running stream. About half a mile further up the valley is situated the Race Field, once famous in the annals of the turf. The Pell family, however, appear to have been its principal supporters, and it has long since fallen into disuse. A little south of this spot, the New Haven Railroad crosses the vale. A grand feature in this beautiful valley is an extensive range of forest commonly called the Pelham woods. On the margin of the East River Creek, in this town, is situated the Shrubbery, the residence of George Prevost, Esq., son of the late Major George William Prevost. This place was formerly the property of Joshua Pell, Esq., whose son Joshua sold it to Colonel Aaron Burr, from whom it passed by purchase to his step son, Frederick Prevost. ^ The latter subsequently conveyed it to Major Prevost. The Prevosts were originally from Geneva, in Switzerland, being descended from Major General George Prevost, of that place, who married Anne, daughter of the Chevalier Grand, of Amsterdam^ Holland. The father of the late proprietor was Major General Augustine Prevost, brother of Lieut. Gen. Sir George PrevostJ

» James Hay, Esq., is buried in Kilsyth churchyard, Scotland, b Frederick Prevost was the son of Frederick Prevost, Esq., by his wife, Theodoflia Bartow, This lady afterwards marrieJ CjI. Aaron Burr.