The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City
The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City
WHERE WASHINGTON ESCAPED FROM THE BRITISH BY A FIFTEEN MINUTE MARGIN "A Pleasant situated Farm, on the Road leading to King's Bridge, in…
The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: British
Mrs. Morris kept the house open for a time, but finally, taking her children with her, she went to her sister-in-law at the Philipse Manor…
The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: Revolutionary
After the Revolution the property was confiscated, as appears from an entry in Washington's diary, dated July 10, 1790: "Having formed a…
The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: Donck
XVIII THE PHILIPSE MANOR HOUSE, YONKERS, NEW YORK THE HOME OF MARY PHILIPSE, IN WHOM GEORGE WASHINGTON WAS INTERESTED At first glance one…
The Morris-Jumel Mansion, New York City: Frederick
On September 29, 1672, after the death of the original owner, 7,708 acres of the princely estate were sold to three men, of whom Frederick…