In the vicinity of the bridge is the terminus of the New Haven and Hudson River Railroad, with a large depot and dock. On an elevation northeast of the depot stands the manor-house of what at one time was known as " Old Morrisania," with the ancient vault of the Morris family. On the east side of the Mill Brook, at the southwest angle of the old township of Morrisania, stands the countryseat of the noted statesman, (xouverneur Morris. It is eight miles from New York City and nearly o])])()site Hell Gate, commanding a noble view of the surrounding country and the river. The Mill Brook Valley passes near the old mansion to its junction with the Harlem Kills. It was the scene, during the Revolution, of many daring exploits of Enoch Crosby, the noted spy. About two miles from Harlem Bridge, near the banks of the stream, in the neighborhood of Tremont, lived the celebrated Charlotte Temple.

East of the brook and nearly opposite North and South Brother Islands, East River, lies Port Morris, said to be " unsurpassed for the anchorage of large vessels by any port in the world." At one of the docks here the famous " Great Eastern " rode in safety. Just above Port Morris, opposite Riker's Island, there is an admirable site for a navy-yard, with the means at hand for constructing a fresh-water basin to be supplied by the Bronx, in which large fleets could be

floated. The natural advantages of the locality as a shipping and terminal point are indeed exceptionally fine, and must be greatly enhanced by the completion of the Hell Gate improvement.