Given under my hand and seal, at Fort James, in New York, the seventh day of October, 16S6, under the 2nd year of his majesties reign.

Thomas Donga n." Province of New York,

These may certify all persons to whom these presents shall come, that John Archer, of the manor of Fordham, in the county of Westchester, and Sarah Odell of the same place, by virtue of his Excellency the governor's license, bearing date the 7th day of October, 1686, were both joined together in matrimony the

» See vol. ii. 179. ^ His remains were interred on Tetanl hill.

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330 HISTORY OF THE

day of Dec, in the year of our Lord God, 16S6, and in the 2nd year of iiis majesty's reign.

Ita Rogatus, At testator. John Pahner,

Justice of Quorum.

The children of John Archer, Jr. and Sarah his wife, were John, Samuel, Richard and others, who have left numerous descendants.

The small hamlet of Fordham " is situated on the line of the Haarlem railroad, where is a depot, twelve and a half miles north of the City Hall." This place is said to have been the site of the ancient Dutch dorpe or village. '-Here are located a Dntch Reformed Church, an academy, three taverns, two stores, and thirty or forty dwelling houses.

" aS'^ John's College, a Roman Catholic institution, is situated near this place, on an eminence called Bose Hill ; enjoying all the advantages peculiar to the country, its pure invigorating air, its retirement and peacefid quiet, so favorable to the formation and growth of studious habits ; while at the same time its proximity to the city by means of the railroad, is a great convenience. This institution, the only one of its kind in the state, was first opened for the reception of students on the 24ih of June, 1841.'' It was incorporated by an act of the legislature passed April 10th, 1846. 'l"he following is an extract from their rules and regulations: "The system of government will be mild and paternal, yet firm in enforcing the observance of established discipline.