Bolton, Robert Jr. A History of the County of Westchester, from its First Settlement to the Present Time, Vol. II. New York: Alexander S. Gould, 1848.

All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate and my plantation, r''! and pM, where I now inhabilt over against Harlem af'd, I give and beq'h unto my d'ly belov'd wife, Mary Morris, her heirs and as's forever, the lands thereof, cont'g about 2000 acres best m or 1, tog'r with all houses, barns, mills, runns and ponds of water, water courses, rivers, orchards, gardens …

Y. city situate over against the bridge, unto all appurt'ces, profitts and advant'ges whatsoever thereunto belong'g, with all deeds, pattents, writings, bills, bonds, oblig'ions, and all things else whats'r, named and unnamed, belonging. Item to John Bowne, of Flushing, one negro girl n'd Abba ; is att old Thomas Hunts. Item. . . to Miles Foster one serv'ble negro boy, such as …

M., all ra E at the ironworks at T., with this expression, viz. (as soon as H s'l attaine to the age of 21 yeare,) 49 as above written, I doe now revoake ye s'd expression as to time, giving unto him, my s'd n'w, full power and auth'y to enter into and possess the s'd e'te, and ev'y part and p'l thereof, imm'ly after my decease, anything before above w'n to the contrary not'g …

Bickley, of W'r co aforesaid, to be my executors in trust, and overseers to see this my will punctually perf'd and fulfil'd ; and in reg'd to the remoteness of their abodes from one another, I do order and appoint that any three of them may act as they shall find needfull, provided Wm Rich'n, Wm Bickley, or Rich'd Hartshorne be of that number ; and for want of a 3d person in …

rights and credits of Lewis Morris, deceased, is obliged to make and exhibite a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, rights and credits of the said dece'sd, into the surveyor's office of this province. These are to authorize and inipower you, Stephanus v. Cortlandt, Nicholas Bayard, John Pell and William Richardson, to make a true and faithfuU appraisement …

Nicholas Bayard, John Pell and William Richardson, Esq., by virtue of a warrant to them directed, under the hand of the commander-in-chief and seal of the prerogative office, bearing date the day of October, Anno 1691, and exhibited in the surveyor's office, being the prerogative registry of this province by Lew.s Morris, administrator of all the goods, chattels and credits of …

16 00 6 00 2 00 COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 8 yds. red caddis, 12 yds Scotch Ukkin, 6 yards English tick^ -' 1 black leather saddle, 3 yds duffells, 45 yds Penny stone, at 2s 6d, 53 yds. Loskoram, at 15d. 16 inkhornea, 12 inille pins, 5 ivory confibs, 6 home and wood ditto, 4 mille needles, 5 pair shoe buckles, 4 pr. knitting needles, 2 doz. fish hooks, 9 yds. mock medley, 6 …

£ s. d. 0 8 16 00 4 00 00 00 12 00 12 00 6 3 6 00 14 00 9 5 2 6 1 6 3 9 1 3 3 6 6 00 14 00 2 00 ■■■ 4 7 6 15 00 6 00 0 00 19 00 6 00 14 00 18 00 4 00 0 00 5 00 6 00 8 0 4 00 6 0 0 00 10 00 8 00 18 00 6 00 16 00 0 00 5 00 19 yards hair baiattinc, 22 yds stript blew, 4 yds Scarlett, at 3d, 9i yds hair chamblelt, 4 pieces and remnant pintados, 5 yds. crape, 5 yds shalloon, 6 yds …

15 pr. other linnen sheets, 9 diaper table cloaths, 7 damask table cloalhs, 9 Ozenbriggs, 6 damask cupboard cloalhs. 5 doz. damask napkins, 3 doz. diaper napkins, 5 doz. Ozenbrigg's napkins, 5 towels, 41 pillow cases. Household stuff. 13 cane chairs, broken and out of order, 12 old Turkey worke chairs, 2 wicker chairs, 6 leather chairs, 3 couches, Balance, £ s. . d. 0 00 0 00 …

1 hd. and J salt, 1 cwt. white tallow. Scales and beams, and 1 cwt. 2 qrs. 16 lb. weight, 6 barrels beef and 2 ditto pork, (4) 3 galls, spirits, 1 barrell molasses, 1 barrel Movado sugar, 1 firkin soap, home made, 244 lb. Casteel soap at 7d. Pewter, 6 doz. and 5 plates, 2 cisterns, 4 stands, 5 salts. Vol. II. ' 3S 12 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 £459 298 HISTORY OF THE t 8 …

2 anchors and 2 graplins gt. 319, at 6d. . . . . 7 19 6 Copper 1 copper kettle, 6 potts, 1 desertion copper, 1 cooler. 1 copper still. Qt in all 416 lb. at ISd. . . . . 31 4 0 Brass. 2 brass kettles, 3 stewpans, candlesticks, &c., of brass, implements cont. 1021b. at 15d. 6 7 6 i:558 2 10 2 boxes candles, qt. 150 at 6d 3 15 0 Steele 40 lb. at 12d 200 1 whip saw, qt. appraised …

23jacobuss, 34 10 0 6i ditto, . 4 10 0 H ditto, 1 10 0 1 pistolle, . . 1 4 .0 2 double doubloons, . . . . • . . . 9 12 0 5 pr small clasps, 1 bullelt, ' . I plain piece, 1 single tooth-pick, 1 double ditto, 1 case ditto with small bodkin, 2 bodkins, ^ - ' 1 mourning ring, ' • - ■ ■ 1 heart with lock of hair, 1 mash bead, cont. in all 4 oz. 5 pwts. and 5 grs. at 41. 13s. 9d …

2 calves, 0 12 0 30 horses, mares, and colts, . . , , , . . 60 0 0 30 head of swine, 9 0 0 147 sheep, 36 15 0 (170) Plantation Impl'ts. 3 earts and 1 pr limber wheels, 20 0 0 1 sloop and yall, . . . . . . . . 74 0 0 1 yall and pinnace, . . . . . . . . 10 0 0 12 lb. deer suett at 6d. 0 6 0 Hangings of the lodging rooms, three old cabbinetts for all tools and utensils for the …

in fol. 2, in fol. 3, in fol. 4, in fol. 5, in fol. 6, . in fol. 7, je4134 . 15 , £1149 9 10 £844 195 14 38 0 107 18 135 7 98 12 3023 11 472 11 Besides the negroes in fol. 7, more. Appraised by us underwritten. More 17 doz. scissors at 33. 2 11 0 7 ewt. 1 qr. 9 lb. old lead at 30s. per cut, 11 0 0 £\3 11 0 S. V. CORTLANDT. Exhibited the seventeenth day of February, 1691, by …

From his infancy he has lived in a manner best adapted to teach him the nature of man, and to fortify his mind for the vicissitudes of life. He very early lost both his father and mother, and fell under the patronage of his uncle, formerly an officer of very considerable rank in CromweWs army ; who, after the Restoration, disguised himself under the profession of Gluakerism …

Luke considered the bidding miraculous, and prepared to obey, when either by compunction of the boy, or other means, he was undeceived. After several years passed in the West Indies, the wanderer returned to Morrisania, and was received by his uncle with forgiveness and joy. To settle him for life, the uncle brought about a marriage between Lewis and Miss Graham,"'' "a fine …

Lewis Morris, of the Island of Barbadoes, a certain plantation or tract of land laying or being upon the maine over against the town of Haerlem, commonly called Bronckse's land, containing 250 margin or 800 acres of land, besides the meadow thereunto annexed or adjoining, butted and bounded as in the original Dutch ground brief and patent of confirmation is set forth ; which …

Lewis Morris' house -- the additional land containing (according to the survey thereof) the quantity of fourteen hundred and twenty acres, to hive and to hold the afore-recited tract of land before possessed by him, and the additional land within the limits and bounds aforesaid, together with the woods and meadows, both salt and fresh, waters and creeks, belonging to the said …

Lewis Morris, deceased, in his lifetime, and our said loving subject, his nephew and sole and only heir since his decease, have been at great charge and expense in the purchasmg, settling and improving of the said tracts and parcels of land, whereon considerable buildings have likewise been made ; and our said loving subject, being willing still to make further improvements …

304 ^ HISTORY OF THE aforesaid, belonging, adjoining, nr in any appertaining or accepted, reputed, taken, known unto him, the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees, to the sole and only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees forever, and moreover, that if our further special grace, certain knowledge, and mear motion, we have …

aforesaid, belonging, adjoining, nr in any appertaining or accepted, reputed, taken, known unto him, the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees, to the sole and only proper use benefit and behoof of him the said Lewis Morris, his heirs and assinees forever, and moreover, that if our further special grace, certain knowledge, and mear motion, we have brought it according to …

COUNTY OF WEtSTCHE.S'l'ER. aforesaid, accurdii)g to such rules, ways and methods, as are prescribed for cities towns and counties within our province aforesaid, by the acts of general assembly, for the defraying the public charge of each respective city, town and county aforesaid, and all such sums of money assesed or levied, to dispose of and collect for such uses as the acts …

Witnesse our trusty and well beloved Benjamin Fletcher, our capt. gen. and gov. in-chief of our province of New York, and the territories and tracts of land depending thereon, in America, and viceadmiral of the same, our lieutenant commander-in-chief of the militia and of all the forces by sea and land within our colony of Connecticut, and of all the forts and places of …

The latter employed him to draw up their complaint against my Lord Cornbury, and he was made the bearer of it to the Q,neen." " Li 1732," remarks Dnnlap, "a question was raised, whether Van Dam (who administered the government until the arrival of Cosby) should receive the whole salary allowed to a governor, and the opinion of the assembly was asked ; but they declined giving …

= "He was one of the Council in that province, and a judge of the supreme court there in lfi92. Upon the surrender of the government to Queen Anne, m 1702, he was named to be governor of the colony; but the appointment was changed in favor of Lord Cornbury, the Queen's cousin." " Within the limits of Shrewsbury, (says Mr. Whitehead,) Col. Lewis Morris had extensive iron works …

Full liberty was given to him and his associates " to dig, delve, and carry away all such mines for iron as they shall find or see fit to dig and carry away to the iron works, or that shall be found in that tract of land that lies inclosed between the southeast branch of the Raritan River and the whale pond on the sea-side, and is bounded from thence by the sea and branch of …

The judge's argument upon the question is very long, and, for aught I know, very learned. I shall not take it upon me to say whether his opinion is right or not ; but certainly he was right in giving his opinion upon a matter of law that came iii judgment before" him. The governor, however, was offended at what was spoken, and demanded a copy, which the judge sent him, in …

I hope and believe they will never meet with such trials ; and, if they should, I am persuaded they will be more polite than to copy after so coarse a pattern ! I only meant to help out your next paper with a strange and wonderful occurrence, which may perhaps amuse your gentle readers as effectually as the accounts they have sometimes of hard frosts and huge whales, though …

you a copy of what I read in the Supreme Court concerning its having a jurisdiction to determine causes in a Court of Equity, and a second message from him to give it under my hand, I send you not only what I read, but what I said on that head, as far as I can charge my memory. What was said, was spoken before a numerous auditory, among which were the grand jury for the city …

I have no reason to expect that either this, or any thing else I can say, will be at all grateful, or have any weight with your Excellency, after the answer I received to a message I did myself the honor to send you concerning an ordinance you were about to make for establishing a court of equity in the supreme court, as being, in rny opinion, contrary to law, and which I …

I am heartily sorry, sir, for your own sake, as well as that of the public, that the King's representative should be moved to so great a degree of warmth, as appears by this answer, which I Ihink would proceed from no other reason but by giving my opinion in a court of which I was a judge, upon a point of law that came before me, and in which I might be innocently enough …

one of those times was when I delivered the public seals of the province of New Jersey to you on your coming to that government ; another, on one of the public days, to drink the King's health ; a third, at your desire, to wait on my Lord Augustus Fitz Roy, with the body of the laws, to tell him we were glad to see him at New York ; and except the first time, I never was above …

I have been in this office almost twenty years. My hands were never soiled with a bribe ; nor am T conscious to myself, that power or poverty hath been able to induce me to be partial in the favor of either of ihem ; and as I have no reason to expect any favor from you, so I am neither afraid nor ashamed to stand the test of the strictest inquiry you can make concerning my …

Middletown was settled from New York and New England. " It is," says Colonel Morris, " a » See vol. 1. 136. 310 HISTORY OF THE large township : there is no such thing as a church or reHgion amongst them. They are, perhaps, the most ignorant people in the world." The colonel describes the settlers of West Jersey as "a hotch potch of all religions," and the youth as being '• …

He prohibited any mourning dress to be worn on his account, as he should die when divine Providence should call him away, and was unwilling thai his friends should be at the unnecessary expense, which was owing only to the common folly of mankind."'' To his eldest son, Lewis Morris, he bequeathed all that part of Morrisania lying to the eastward of the mill brook, and the …

nia, tiie wind blowinor at night at north-west extraordinary hard, and being cold lay that night at the ferry." "May29lh. My father was buried at Morrisania in a vault built by directions in his will. The materials and workmanship came to £10 6 7^.^ His bearers were the Chief Justice, Joseph Murray. Robert Walters, .Tames Alexander, William Smith, David Clarkson, Abraham …

Lewis Morris the eldest son was judge of the high court of admiralty and one of the judges of oyer and terminer, he died in 1762, aged sixty-four years. By his last will, dated Nov. 19lli, 1760, he devised "all that part of Morrisania situated west of the Mill brook to his eldest son Ijewis Morris." "To his wife the land whereon his house stands west of the Mill brook." "To …

Isabella."^^ His son Governenr was to have the best education " ihat is to be had in England or America," (fcc.** His three sons by his first wife, Catharine Staals, were Lewis Morris, a brigadier general in the Continental army,° also a member of Congress and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Slaats Long Morris, the father of General Staats Long Morris …

He was employed in tlie public service in various capacities during the revolutionary contest, in all of which he displayed great zeal and ability. ^i After the Revolution he retired from public life and passed a number of years in private pursuits, excepting being a very active member of the convention which framed the constitution of the United States. In 1792, he was …

and took a prominent part in originating and promoting that noble work." " The activity of his mind, the richness of his fancy, and the copiousness of his eloquent conversation, were the admiration of all his acquaintance, and he was universally admitted to be one of the most accomplished and prominent men of our country. "a " He died at Morrisania, November 5, 1816, aged 64 …

Morris, who holds one third part of Old Morisania, lying on tlie west side of the Mill brook, Colonel Lewis Morris, his mother, (who has a life estate,) Governeur Morris, (whose father purchased that portion formerly belonging to StaatsLong Morris,) Gerard Morris, Henry Morris, Hannah Morris, Albert J. and Smith Anderson, William H. Legget, Charles Dennison, Philip Dater, B …

Lodge, who has had a long experience in the nursery gardening business, is extensively employed in ornamental horticulture. Vol. II. 40 314 HISTORY OF THE appears to have been ix fording place between the two shores ; for, upon the 11th of October, 1666, Governor Nicolls granted " certain saw mills to Thomas Delaval, John Vervelen and Daniel Turner, &c., lying over against …

It commands extensive views of the surrounding country and the adjacent waters. " Here he passed the latter years of his life exercising an elegant and munificent hospitality, reviewing the studies of liis early days, and carrying on a very interesting correspondence with statesmen and literati in Europe and America.''^ Among his principal guests were Louis Philipe Le Due …

Governeur Morris, also a fine marble bust of Mrs. Morris. The grounds are enriched with many rare ornamental trees and shrubs, among the former deserve to be mentioned, two or three specimens of the deciduous American cypress, (cupressus disticha) said by Gordon to be the finest of the kind in the United States. Of the latter, there are hedges of the gliditsia tricanthus, and …

Anna of the Gospel, and consecrated by that name on the 28th of June, ISU,"'^ by the Right Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, D. D., bishop of New York. The corner stone had been laid with appropriate ceremonies in the preceding October. Its incorporation took place on the 20th of July, 1841 ; Robert Morris and Lewis Morris, churchwardens, Jacob Buckhout, Daniel Devoe, Benjamin …

Ann's church by Governeur Morris, J. P. Allaire, New York, 1841." It appears, that prior to the Revolution, Morrisania formed one a Church Register. b The church with its adjoining grounds, were munificently conveyed to the vestry, as a donation, by its founder, Governeur Morris, Esq., in a deed securing the holy and beautiful house, which God had moved him to erect to the …

The sentinels on the American side were ordered not to presume to fire at those of the British, unless the latter began ; but the British were so fond of beginning, that there was frequently a firing between them. This having been the case one day, and a British officer walking along the bank, on the Montresor's side, an American sentinel, who had been exchanging some shots …

He was answered, that their own began; upon which he replied, "he shall then pay for it." The sentinel was directly after relieved, and there was no firing between the sentinels, at that place, any more, and they were so civil to each other, on the posts, that one day, at a part of the creek where it was practicable, the British sentinel asked the American, who was nearly …

Here the British appear to have been kept in a constant state of alarm by their vigilant enemies. Upon the 5th of August, 1779, (says Heath) about 100 horse of Sheldon's, Moyland's, and of the militia, and about forty infantry of Glover's brigade, passed by De Lancey's mills to the neighborhood of Morrisania, where they took twelve or fourteen prisoners, some stock, &c. The …

It is handsome, and well placed, and the neighborhood is rendered extremely beautiful by the inequality of the ground, and the fine mixture of wood and pasture, which diversifies the appearance of the vales and eminences. Within are some good paintings, viz., Jcimes Morris, Benjamin Peale ; Hon. Daniel Webster, Frothingham ; and General Staats Long Morris, artist unknown. A …

The Manor of Fordham^^ which forms the last division of West Farms, was, as we have noticed, originally included in the township of Westchester. Its early Indian proprietors appear to have been the sachems Fecquemeck, Rechgawac and Packanariens, who sold the lands of Kekeshiek, bordering the Haarlem » Heath's Mem. 214. b One of these trees measures fourteen feet in …

John Archer, of Westchester,^ his heirs and assignees, fourscore acres of land and thirty acres of meadow, lying and being betwixt Brothers'' River and the watering place at the end of the Island of Manhatans ; and if the land be not fit to cleare for the plow or hoe, this land is to lye together; and if there be not all such land together as there should, or if there should …

" I, Elias Doughty, do own to have received full satisfaction of the said Archer for the said lands and meadow ; the house is yet to be : and he, the said Archer, is to have his within the abovesaid tract of land. September the 18ih, 1667. " It is to be understood that Mr. John Archer is to have the freshest meadow (boggy) that lyeth in the north side of Westchester path …

Francis Lovelace, Esq., one of the gentlemen of his Majestie's Hon'ble Privy Chamber, and Governor-General under his Royal Highness, James, Duke of York and Albany, and of all his territories in America, to all to whom these presents shall come, sendeth greeting : Whereas, there is a certain parcel or tract of land within this government, upon the main continent, situate …

322 v^.: \ '-)- HISTORY OF THE assignees, that the house which he shall erect, togethei^ with ye said parcel or tract of land and premises, shall be forever hereafter held, claimed, reputed, and be an entire and enfranchised township, manor and place of itself, and shall always, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, have, hold and enjoy like and equal privileges and …

assignees, that the house which he shall erect, togethei^ with ye said parcel or tract of land and premises, shall be forever hereafter held, claimed, reputed, and be an entire and enfranchised township, manor and place of itself, and shall always, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, have, hold and enjoy like and equal privileges and immunities with any town …

Given under my hand, and sealed with the seal of the province at Fort James, in New York, on the island of Manhattan, this thirteenth day of November, in the twenty-lHrd year of the reign of our sovereign lord, Charles the Seccond, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and Anno Domini, le"! Francis Lovelace. COUNTY OF …

Upon the restoration of the Dutch in 1673, we find the inhabitants of Fordham, petitioning at a meeting of the governor-general, through counsellor Cornelius Steenwyck, in the village of New Harlem, 4th of October, ]673, -'upon which occasion the inhabitants of Fordha?n appeared and complained, in substance, of the bad management of their lord, (land-heer,) John Archer …

The following act was granted them : " The inhabitants of the village of Fordham are, by a majority of votes, to choose anumber of six persons of the best qualified inhabitants, and only those of the Re/.^rmed Christian religion, as magistrates of aforesaid village, and to present the aforesaid nomination, by the first opportunity, to the governor-general, from which he shall …

This indenture, made the twenty-fourth day of November, in the 2d year of the reign of our sovereign lord, Charles the Second, by the grace of God, of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, and Anno Domini 16T6, between John Archer, owner and proprietor of the manor of Fordham, upon the main, near Spiting Devil, on the one part, and Cornelius …

Alb. Ree. vol. xxiii. 2G and 52. b See Yonkers. COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. ; 325 them at or in the new dwelUng house of the said Cornelius Steenwick, situate and being in the city of New York, shall pay unto the said Cornelius Steenwick, his heirs, executors, or administrators or assigns, that value of twentyfour thousand guilders, or the value, within the time and terms of seven …

them at or in the new dwelUng house of the said Cornelius Steenwick, situate and being in the city of New York, shall pay unto the said Cornelius Steenwick, his heirs, executors, or administrators or assigns, that value of twentyfour thousand guilders, or the value, within the time and terms of seven years after the date hereof; that is to say, before the twenty-fourth day of …

assigns, and every of them ; that if the said John Archer, &c. &c. recorded 25th of November, 1G70. On the 20lli of November, 1684, Cornelias Steenwyck of New- York, merchant, and Margaretta his wife, made their last will and testament in the Dutch language. After the usual preamhle they express themselves to the following effect, viz. : " We the said testators do declare that …

And I, the said testator, with the free consent of my wife, by form of a legacy have given, granted, and legacied, as f, the said testator, by form of legacy, do give and grant by these presents, for and to the proper use and behoof of the Nether Dutch Reformed congregation within the city of New York, for the support and maintainance of their ministers ordained according to …

And 1, the said testator, do further order and declare, as my last will and testament, the said manor of Fordham, together with all the benefits, profits, incomes, advantages, rents, and revenues, and all appurtenances thereof, shall be conveyed, transported, and made over, in a free, quiet, and full property and enjoyment by the testator's appointed executrix within the space …

And finally, I, the said testator, do hereby declare that I have nominated, appointed, and authorized my aforesaid dear and loving wife Margaretta Recmur to be my only and lawful executrix of this my last will and testament, giving and granting by these presents unto her my said wife as full and ample power and authority as all other executors by law have and do enjoy, as in …

by their certain deed jjoll, under their hands and seals, did grant and convey to Colonel Nicholas Bayard, Captain Isaac Vermilyea, Jacob Bolen Rockloyzun, and John Harpendinck, then elders and overseers of the Nether Dutch Church within the city of New York, &c., and their lawful successors and heirs and posterity the said manor of Fordham, lying in the county of Westchester …

, Provided, and with the aforesaid condition and stipulant, that the manor with all its appurtenances, should, in no wise be alienated nor estranged, contrary to the tenor of the aforementioned will and bequest, but should remain to the use and behoof aforesaid, and not otherwise, releasing therefor, the said deed to property, title and right that this said grantors as well …

" And be it further enacted, by the authority aforesaid, that the moneys arising by such sale or sales shall not be disposed of to any secular use, but the same shall be expended and used in purchasing or improving lands and other real estate, in order to secure a better and more large revenue or income towards supporting and maintaining of the said Dutch minister, or …

Be this as it may, however, we find Benjamin Archer, son of Samuel and grandson of John Archer, first grantor of the manor of Fordham. in 1780 seized in fee of a portion of the manor. Upon the death of Benjamin it passed to his children, Benjamin Archer, John Archer, Sarah, the wife of Jacob Alord, and Rachel, the wife of James Crawford. In 1786 Sarah and Rachel conveyed their …

At what period they emigrated to this country is uncertain, but as early as 1630, occurs ihe name of Samuel Archer, a freeman of Salem, Massachusetts, and in 1641, Henry Archer, of Ipswich in that province. John Archer, first proprietor of the manor of Fordham, probably accompanied the early settlers from Fairfield to Westchester, cir. 1654, for in 1657 his name appears as …

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 …

" 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 …

As to their domestic comfort, every thing which parental afieclion can desire will be found and supplied in the assiduous attention and skilful management of the iSisters of Charity^ to whom the charge of this important and highly responsible department is mainly confided." The college, which contains the rooms of the various professors, library, &c., is a large, elegant, and …

Peter and St, Paul, and the four evangelists are depicted in six windows, three on each side. These figures are executed in the best style of modern stained glass; they stand on floriated Gothic pedestals of gold surmounted by a rich canopy of the same. At the foot of the pedestal a gold escutcheon containing the name of each apostle and evangelist. The whole were made to …

In the same neighborhood is Belmont^ the property of Jacob Lorillard, Esq. The house, which occupies an elevated position, commands a very extensive view of the Mill brook vale and the country adjacent. The Dutch Reformed Church stands upon rising ground on the north side of the road leading from Fordham to Kingsbridge. This edifice was erected in 1801. It is a neat wooden …

Tetard. The following minutes are extracted from the record of the New York Classis : "At a classis held in Flatbush on Tuesday, September 2d, 1800, c^c. The church in the Manor of Fordha7Ji, being reduced during the war, and a prospect now opening of their being restored, Resolved, that this classis encourage and countenance them, by assisting and supplying them. Resolved …

Communicants, 32. Baptisms, 15. 1845. ditto. 48. ditto -- . Immediately contiguous to the church is the Crotou Aqueduct^ which, at no great distance, crosses tlie Haarlem river on a magnificent bridge of stone, 1450 feet long, with fifteen arclies, eight of which are eighty feet span, and seven of fifty feet span ; one hundred and fourteen feet above tide water at the top. The …

The expedition appears to have been planned by his guide, Michael Dyckman, who had ascertained by close observation that the British sentinels were not in the habit of changing their countersign ; the next step was the capture of one of the refugees themselves, from whom he obtained the countersign. By this means, so sudden and complete was the surprisal of the enemy on the …

"On the 19th of January. 17S1, (says General Heath,) 150 men from the Connecticut line and 200 from the New Hampshire line were to move towards the lines; these, with those who marched from Hazen's tlie day before, were to form a covering party to the detachment under Lieutenant Colonel Hull, who was to make an attempt on De Lancey's corps.""- The result of the enterprise …

He bravely forced a narrow passage to the enemy, and besides a number being killed, he took upwards of fifty prisoners, cut away the bridge,^' burnt their huts and a considerable quantity of forage, and brought oti'a number of horses and cattle. Colonel Hull possesses in a high degree the confidence of the commander-in chief ; and for his judicious arrangements in the plan …

Tlie hoise proceeded down between the British fort, No. 8, and the cantonment of De Lancey's corps, and having turned the cantonments between day-break and sun-rise, they entered pell meli. The enemy were completely surprised, and fied in every direction ; some were cut down on the spot, others so badly wounded as not to be able to be removed. Some of the enemy availed …

Of the Americans, two privates were killed, Mr. Abraham Dyckman,^ one of the guides, a brave and active man, mortally wounded, and three privates slightly wounded. '•'i " On the 26th of March, (says General Heath,) Mr. Dyckn)an,d one of our guides on the lines, with thirteen volunteer horsemen » Tliaclier's Journal, 24'). b Mr. Dyckman fell at furdy's corner near the …

They first attacked the picket, killed three, and drove the rest into the colonel's quarters. The colonel and his men took to the chambers, and fired out at the windows, and down stairs, at those who had entered the house ; it appeared difficult, if possible, to dislodge them ; the house was instantly set on fire, by putting a straw bed into a closet, which compelled the enemy …

had a redoubt called No. 8 on the east side of Haarlem creek, nearly opposite to the fort on Laurel hill, and under the fire of its cannon, for the security of their advanced troops on the Morrisania side."^ When the British made the bold and successful attack upon Fort Washington in 1776, the guns of No. 8, which lay directly opposite, covered the advance of the Hessians and …

On the Westchester shore high woods cover the sides of undulating hills, while here and there rich meadows form a gradual and beautiful descent to the water's edge. The opposite banks are abruptly terminated with rocky declivities, and present by their greater boldness a fine contrast. These waters afford an agreeable haunt to the king fisher, " the most celebrated and besung …

White Plains originally formed a portion of the town of Rye, and derived its name from the White Balsam, (Gnaphalium^ Polycephalum of Linnaeus,) which still grows in great abundance in and around the plains. It was called Qnaroppas by the Indians, under whom these lands must have formed a portion of the ancient domains of Weckquaskeck, as we find Shapham, or Thapham, one of …

"To all Christian people to whom these presents shall come, greeting: Knoiv ye, that we, Thapham, Cockinseko, Orawapum, Kewetoham, Koawanohpaatch, Shipharrash, Korehwewous, Panawok, Memishote, Pewekanoh, Oromahqah, Pathunck, Hohoreis, Debenga Wonauahing, Owhorawas, and Onoshand, have for a valuable sum of money to us in hand, bargained, covenanted, alienated and sold unto the …

Sealed, signed, and delivered in the presence of us. a On the 30th of April, 1802, Elisha Brewster and wife sold to Isaac Valentine " all that land bounded as follows : at a mulberry stump by the road that leads to New York, thence running southerly by and with said road to a black stump, from thence by and with said road to the Indian graves," &,c. 34d HISTORY OF THE …

" 12lh of April, 1694, Hachaliah Brown and Thomas Merritt were appointed to go with tfie Indians and renew the marks of the White Plains purchase, agreeing with the Indians as reasonably as they can."'' "The same year Thomas Merritt and Joseph Galpin were chosen to lay out the land at the White Plains granted to Jonathan Horton by the town.''^ The next notice of this town …

At the above said meeting lis voted and agreed that David Ogden and Hachaliah Brown are to survey and lay out » Rye Rec. lib. A. >> Rye Rec, -= Ibid, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. mt the above said one hundred acres and ten of land as above mentioned."a The following is a list of the proprietors, and the number of acres held by theni under the survey. "^ Joseph Horton, 18 Isaac …

"In L721, William Burnet, governor of New York, set out in order for patent, to Samuel Hunt, "a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the county of Westchester, being part of a large tract commonly known by the name of the White Plains, beginning at three large white oak trees standing near together on the west side of Mamaroneck river, and runs thence south …

George, by ike grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, &c., To all to whom this present shall come, greeting : Whereas our loving subjects Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Knap, John Horton, David Horton, Jonathan Lynch, Peter Hatfield, James Travis, Isaac Covert …

James the third day of June, one thousand seven hundred and twenty, in the sixth year of our reign, our said governor, together with George Clarke, JJsq., secretary, and Cadwallader Colden, Esq., surveyor general of our said province, three of the commissioners appointed by our said instructions for setting out all lands to be granted within our said province of New York, did …

Beginning at a large white oak tree marked with several letters, where two brooks fall into the wes* branch of Mamaroneck river, and runs thence by markt trees to Brunxes river near the place where a small brook falls into the said river by a bunch of elders, some of which are marked, thence up the stream of Brunxes river to an ash tree about seventeen chains above Anthony …

Know ye, that of our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion, we have given, granted, ratified and confirmed, and do by these presents, for us, our heirs and successors, give, grant, ratify and confirm, unto the said Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Knap, John Horton, David Horton, Jonathan Ijynch …

then down the stream of the said brook to the place where it falls into the Mamaroneck river, and down the stream of the said river to the land granted to Christopher Bridge, then along his line to the lines of the land laid out for Samuel Hunt, to Mamaroneck river, then down the stream, up the said river to the place where the west branch falls into the said river, and then …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 3/15 in lieu and stead of all other rents, services, dues, dutyes and demands whatsoever, for the same four thousand four hundred and thirty-five acres of land so granted as aforesaid, provided, always, and these presents are upon this condition, that the said Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane …

in lieu and stead of all other rents, services, dues, dutyes and demands whatsoever, for the same four thousand four hundred and thirty-five acres of land so granted as aforesaid, provided, always, and these presents are upon this condition, that the said Joseph Budd, John Hoit, Caleb Hoit, Humphrey Underhill, Joseph Purdy, George Lane, Daniel Lane, Moses Knap, John Horton …

In testimony whereof, we have caused these our letters to be made patent, and the great seal of our said province to be hereunto affixed to the same, to be entered of record in our secretary's office, in one of the books of patents there remaining. Witness our trusty and well beloved William Burnet, Esq., captain general and governor-in-chief of our province of New York, of …

Tfie surface of the surrounding country is broken by a range of hills from the south, which diversify with a pleasing variety, both the soil and position of land thus distributed into portions for meadow, pasture and tillage.^ The whole town is also richly wooded and watered by the Bronx, Sheldrake and Mamaroneck rivers. These streams form romantic valleys, and supply numerous …

It was here that the Whigs of Westchester county appointed to meet the committees of the several towns to elect deputies to the continental congress, who were to assemble at Philadelphia, on the first day of September. 1774. The proceedings of the various meetings held here would afford matter for a good sized volume, we shall therefore present our readers '• with a small part …

''This meeting being greatly alarmed at the late proceedings of the British Parliament, in order to raise a revenue in America, and considering their late most cruel, unjust and unwarrantable act for blocking up the port of Boston, having a direct tejidency to deprive a free people of their most valuable rights and privileges, an introduction to subjugate the inhabitants of …

That it is the opinion of this meeting, that the act of Parliament for shutting up the port of Boston, and divesting some of the inhabitants of pri- 348 HISTORY OF THE Tate property, is a most unparalled, rigorous and unjust piece of cruelty and despotism. 4th. That unanimity and firmness of measures in the Colonies, are the most effectual means to secure the invaded rights …

Thomas Hunt, were chosen a committee to meet a committee of the different towns and precincts within this county, at the White Plains, on Monday the 22nd inst., to consult on the expediency of appointing one or more delegates to represent this county at the General Congress, &c., and James Ferris Esq. being unanimously chosen chairman ; the committee after considering the very …

COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 349 harmony and mutual agreement which is so much the interest of both to cherish and maintain. 3rd. That we esteem it our duty, and think it incumbent on all the Colonies in America, to contribute towards the relief of the poor and distressed people of Boston ; and that a person of this Borough be appointed to collect such charitable donations, within …

" You are earnestly desired to attend a general meeting of the county to be lield at While Plains, on Tuesday next, the 1 1th inst., to give your votes upon the questions : -- Whether you are inclined to choose deputies to meet at the city of New York, in a Provincial Convention? or, whether you are determined to abide by the loyal and judicious measures already taken by your …

Remember the extravagant price we are now obliged to pay for goods purchased from merchants in consequence of the new importation agreement ; and when the new exportation agreement takes place, we shall be in the situation of those who are obliged to make bricks without straw. "b White Plains, in the Co. of W. C. April llth, 1775, On the 28th of March last, the following …

Sir : -- A number of persons from different districts in the County of Westchester having this day met at the White Plains to consider of the most proper method of taking the sense of the freeholders of the said County upon the expediency of choosing deputies to meet the deputies of the other counties for the purpose of electing delegates to represent this colony in the …

An inconsiderable number of persons, (among whom were many tenants not entitled to vote.) silh Isaac Wilkins and Colonel Philips at their head, then appeared ; and Mr. Wilkins, in their behalf, (as he said,) declared that they would not join in the business of the day, or have any thing to do with the Deputies or Congresses ; but that they came there for the sole purpose of …

The two following resolves were then unanimously entered into, viz. : Resolved, that the thanks of this body be given to the virtuous minority of the COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. 351 General Assembly of this Province, and particularly to Jolin Thomas and Pierre van Cortlandt, Esq., two of our Representatives, for their attachment to, and zeal on a late occasion, for the preservation …

The friends of order and government met at the house of Captain Hatfield ; more who were for a committee put up at another public house in the town. About 12 o'clock, word was brought to the gentlemen at Captain Hatfield's that the opposite party had already entered upon the business of the day ; upon which they immediately walked down to the court house, although not half of …

the people of this Colony, the General Assembly; then giving three huzzas, they returned to Captain Hatfields, singing, as they went, with loyal enthusiasm, the good and animating song of "God save great George our King," " Long live our noble King," &c., &c. At their return, finding that many of their friends had arrived during their absence, and ihat many still kept coming …

" We the subscribers, freeholders and inhabitants of the county of Westchester, having assembled at the White Plains in consequence of certain advertisements, do now declare, that we met here to declare our honest abhorrence of all unlawful Congresses and Committees, and that we are determined at the hazard of our lives and properties, to support the king and constitution, and …

John Seysion, Jeremiah Travis, Griffen Carey, Isaac Foshee, Gabriel Requeau, Samuel Webb, Benjamin Downing Gabriel Archer, Elias Secord, Thomas Veal, James Pieree, Edward Higbee, David Haight, Jonathan Budd, John Wetmore, William Underbill, Thomas Brown, Lieut. Isaac Gidney, Nehemiah Tompkins, Henry Leforge, Robert Brown, Benj. Beyea, Bartholomew Gidney, John Loce, Elnalhan …

Francis Purdy, William Odell, Israel Hunt, Thos. Tompkins, Frederick Underbill, Peter Post, Benj. McCord, John Williams, John Ackerman, Peter Husting, Thos. Barker, Jeremiah Hunter,» Abraham Storm, Peter Jansing, Isaac Merritt, Edward Merritt, John Gale, John Smith, Roger Purdy, James Hart, jr., Jona. Purdy, jr., Monmouth Hart, jr., Christopher Purdy, Gilbert Purdy, Edward …

Elnathan Taylor, Gilbert Theai, William Sexon, Thomas Champoneers, John Champoneers, William Griffin, Isaac Gidney, John Bates, Joseph Haviland, Eleazer Hart, Timothy Wetmore, Jajarses Hunt, Joseph Parker, Joshua Barn, Joseph Purdy, John Park, Samuel Purdy, Gilbert Purdy, James Chatterton, John Devvsenburgh, Thomas Cromwell, Solomon Horton, Peter Bussing,* Thomas Valentine …

Benjamin Griffin, jr., Jeremiah Coone, John Hal!, James Angevine, Jacob Coone, Jeremiah Anderson, jr., Gilbert Williams, William Barker, jr., Gideon Arden, William Field, Joseph Purdy, George Storm^ Jacob Vermilea, Samuel Heusted, BarthoFmew Underbill, Lieet John Warner, Natiri Purdy, Isaac Bennet, Samuel Baker,** John Cromwell, John Storm, Andrew Fowler, Joshua Seacord …

What then must we think of such persons as have propagated a report that the friends of government were, upon this occasion, outnumbered five to one, and that many of the persons whose names were subscribed to the foregoing declaration were not on that day present at the White Plains] They must be conscious to themselves that they have spread abroad a falsehood, and they are …

And one principal reason why tlie friends to government did not assemble in greater numbers than they did, on Tuesday last, was that many of them had already, by signing those resolves, testified their loyalty to the king, their attachment to the constitution, their enmity to the committees, and their acquiescence in tlie prudent measures taken by the Assembly in the late …

The committe that was chosen may with some kind of propriety, be said to represent those particular persons who chose them ; but how they can be denominated the Representatives of the County of Westchester, who, in general, abhor committees and committee men, and are determined to take no steps that may lead them inio rebellion, we cannot conceive ; certainly the friends to …

In answer to the above protest, occurs the following letter from Lewis Morris, addressed " to the publick." Morrisania, May 7lh, 1775. " A very extraordinary paper called a protest against the proceedings of the freeholders of the County of Westchester, relative to the election of Deputies for the late Convention, and said to have been subscribed by the several persons whose …

I shall pass over the many little embellishments with which the author's fancy has endeavored to decorate his narrative ; nor. is it necessary to call in question the reality of that loyal enthusiasm, by which it was said these good people were influenced, and I really wish that had been the fact, because when inconsistencies and fooleries lesult from inebriety or enthusiasm …

Samuel Seabury, Rector of the united Parishes of East and Westchester, and one of the missionaries for the propagation of the Gospel (and not politicks) in foreign parts," &c. &c., the other is "the Rev. Mr. Luke Babcock, who preaches and prays for Mr. Philipse and his tenants at Philipsburgh." In this formidable catalogue of 300 and 12 sober and loyal protesters, there are …

Elias Seacord, James Pierce, Edward Bugbe, Daniel Haight, John Hunt, jr., Abraham Losee, Isaac Tompkins, Joseph Paulding, Henricus Storm, Francis Secord, John Parker, Gilbert Bates, David Purdy, David Bleeker, Jordan Downing, Corn, van Tassell, Joseph Appleby, Patrick Cary, Gilbert Ward, William Dunlap, Joshua Ferris, Timothy Purdy, James McGuire, James Requau, Samuel Purdy …

Philip Fowler, John McFarthing, Jacob Post, James Baxter, John Hart, Cornelius Loosee, Jesse Park, Roger Purdy, jr., Gilbert Pugsly, Abraham Leaden, Benjamin Brown, Aaron Buis, John Burzley, David Oakley, jr., Charles Lawrence, Joseph Purdy, jr. Gabriel Requeau, Peter Post, James Sniffen, jr., Gabriel Archer, Btnj. McCord, Peter Bonnett, Peter Fashee, John Loce, Samuel …

*' We ihe subscribers do hereby make this public declaration, that whereas, we and several others in Westchester county, having signed a certain number of resolves, which at the time of our said signing were deemed constitutional, and as having a tendency to promote the interest of our country ; but, since upon mature deliberation vnd more full knowledge of the matter find not …

William Paulding, were chosen to be the deputies from this County to the Provincial Convention of the Province of New York."a " On the 30ih of June, 1776, the Provincial Congress of this State adjourned from the city of New York to the court-house in White Plains, where they met on the 9th of July following, and tliere continued in session until the 29th of that month."'' In …

For the question, 20, against ditto, 5. And it was further ordered that all the lead, powder and other military stores belonging to this State be forthwitli removed to the White Phiins.''^ The journey between New York and the Plains was performed by the members on horseback, Pierre van Cortland r, the president, riding at their head. As expresses ovjsrtook them from General …

The letter of John Hancock, enclosing to them, that declaration, after acknowledging their dependence for success npon the Ruler of the universe, with almost a prophet's vision announced the important consequences which would flow from that declaration.''^ The old court house, honored by this fearless step in (he cause of independence, " and so intimately associated with the …

" Unhappy am I to add that amidst all our sufferings the army employed for the protection of America have not refrained from embittering the calamities of war, at a time when the utmost resources of this state were laid open to their wants, and the members of Convention personally submiued to the labour and fatigue which were necessary on a sudden emergency, and after frequent …

The soldier who plunders the country he is employed to protect is no better than a robber, and ought to be treated accordingly, and a severe example, in the opinion of the committee, ought to be made of the officer who, without any necessity, or his general's permission, set fire to the court-house and other buildings at the White Plains. He is guilty of the crime of arson …

It was resolved, " that the laws of the country are not superseded by the military code in the presence of the army," "and that a letter be written to General Washington, requesting that the officer directing the burning of the courthouse and dwelling liouses at the White Plains be delivered to this committee or the Convention of the state, in order to his being tried by the …

Upon the 22d of March, 1824, the church was incorporated by the title of "Grace (Protestant Episcopal) Church, White Plains," in remembrance of Grace C. hurch, Rye, whose ministers had officiated here at intervals from 1762 to 1816,^ Richard Jarvis and Alan McDonald, wardens ; William Purdy, John Horton, Gilbert Hatfield, James Dick, Alexander Fowler, Joshna Horton, William …

Lyon, Esq., a beautiful specimen of (he rural Gothic style ; the grounds surrounding it are in harmonious keeping with the scenery. In the immediate vicinity lies the parsonage and glebe, at present occupied by the Rev. R, W. Harris, rector of the parish, who has for fourteen years past conducted a select boy's school, for English, classical, and religious education ; his …

Daniel D. Tompkins, forms a prominent object on the opposite side of the village. In the main street are situated the female seminary of Mrs. Searles, and the White Plains Academy, of which Mr. J. M. Swin» burn is principal. The Presbyterian Church, surrounded by locust trees, presents a pretty appearance upon entering White Plains from the north. It is a plain edifice of …

Signed before Jacob Griffen and Caleb Griffen, and acknowledged before Samuel Purdy, January 9th, l7o2A There is also a release (supposed to be much older than the preceding,) from the proprietors of an undivided piece of land, to be annexed to the burying ground, as follows: " The undersigners, being such as have proprietors' rights in the While Plains, in the township of …

From these docnmcnts it would appear that there was a Presbyterian church standing here someiime prior to 1751. The pastor at this period was the Rev. John S:nith, D. D., who served the Presbyterian churches of Rye and While Plains, and died in the year 1776, leaving flourishing congregations and commodious houses of worship in both places. His remains repose in the burying …

Esq., ill his very valuable work on American loyalists, says of this individual, " That he was chief justice and a member of the council of the colony, and considered to be in office in 17S2. His father, the Tlonorable William Smith, an eminent lawyer and judge of the supreme court, died in 1769. William Smith, the subject of this notice, graduated at Yale College in 1745. It …

» "This eloquent man," alluding to .Tudge Smith, " having been an adherent to th« royal cause in the Revolution, left the city of New York in 1783, with the British troops, and was afterwards rewarded by his sovereign with a high judiciary office at Quebec. Judge Smith, although thus removed from the place of his origin, always contemplated the politics of his native country …

Mitchell was conducted to a sofa, and seated beside the chief justice, before whom on a table, was a large bundle of papers. Mr. Smith resumed the subject of American politics, and noticed his papers. After searching among them awhile, he unfolded a certain one, which he said was written about the time the colonial commotions grew violent, in 1775, and contained a plan, or …

Ichabod Lewis removed to Bedford, but similar circumstances constrained him to leave that place also for Salem, where he spent the remainder of his days, and lies interred. He left a legacy to the church at South Salem of one thousand dollars, the interest of which at present assists in supporting the pastor of that church. * From 1784 to 1821, the congregation enjoyed the …

You may trace to this source the sentiments in favor of a more energetic government for your country, contained in the commander-in-chief's circular letters, and from this, there can be no doubt, that the citizens of all the states derive their leading traits for your new form of government.' " -- Lorenzo Sabine's Biographical Sketches of American Loyalists. a Communicated to …

On the 25th of April, 1824, the church was re-organized, and consisted of six communicants, viz. Isaac Hunt, David Palmer, Isaiah P. Palmer, Samuel Dixon, Mary Hart, (wife of Monmouth Hart,) and Elizabeth Mead, wife of Cyrus Mead. Isaac Hunt and David Palmer were ordained ruling elders. The present house of worship was dedicated to the worship of God in June, 1825, on which …

3(58 HISTORY OF THE Aug. 24, 1770, aged 72 years." " Mary, wife of Michael Chadderioii, born June 25, 1706, mar. 1727, and lived in that state 45 years ; ob. 1772." There are also numerous memorials to the families of Miller, Fisher, Varian,Purdy and Tompkins, and the vault of William and Isabella Pirnie. The remains of a British officer, who fell at the battle of White …

Strangers visiting the town may enjoy every comfort here, and fishing parties to Rye pond, will find it their most convenient stopping place. Gentlemen fond of the amusement of angling, can also wet their lines in the Bronx, hard by, where good trout are frequently taken. Directly in front of the hotel, rises " Old Chatterton^'' the battle field of 1776. The following account …

B. 23, 25, 26, 53- COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER. . 369 to Harlem, thence to King's bridge, and through the southern part of Westchester to White Plains, where Gen. Washington again determined to entrench himself and make another stand against an overwhelming force of the choicest British troops, flushed with victory and confident of success. A brief account of the movements of the …

On the 13lh of October, '76, a portion of the British army, consisting of the Guard, Light Infantry reserve, and Count Dunop's Corps landed at Throg'a Neck, and on the night of that day, Col. William Smith (then a Lieutenanf) with a Corporal's guard, broke down the bridge connecting the neck with Westchester town, and left Sir William Howe upon an Island. On the IGth and 17th …

This camp was broken up on the 25lh, and the A rmy moved forward to a position upon the high grounds in Scarsdale, in the vicinity of the late John Bennett's farm, and there remained till the morning of the 28tli of October. General Washington during that time had not remained inactive -- as early as the 11th of Ocu.'ber, a part of his army crossed from Harlem heights, reached …

"General Howe committed a great mistake in not attacking General Washington's fortificaiions in White Plains on the 28ih instead of Chalterton's hill. He gained nothmg in taking that hill. After the works at Wliite Plains were comijleied, great loss to Howe's army must have attended their capture, and Washington's new position (above Mr. Miller's) appears to have been regarded …