4't' m ^mvfi'\yr'^, I I ^4%f flw n' *•!¦ M-«^ 6*. •- ^ r^'-v^ ¦fe' J.W. Jls^*'* s3s,-r Vt*-A :i"/- it ' ^'¦ '''i:4^n:'m Cyi'6G> ^^ ri^ c^^-?^ ^ H 1783-4883. v^ .RTE ¦Second Edition. Milsxi'mi!' (': S|l ?< K^ H OF MAPCRI DTS^ K ^ V nn ..UO IN WASHINGTON'S HEAD-QUARTERS, NEWBURGH, N. Y., WITH HISTORICAL SKETCH. Prepared for tbe Trustees, under Act of May 11, 1874, BY E. M. RUTTENBER. NEWBURGH REGISTER PRINTING HOUSE, Second Street, cornet- of Smit/i Street. 1887 Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1874, by the TRUSTEES OF WASHINGTON'S HEAD QUARTERS, NEWBURGH, N. Y.. In the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. DEDICATORY PREFACE. Es:tract from the Will of the Late Enoch Carter. * * " First. All pictures and ¦works of art belonging to me, I.bequeatb to tbe City of Ne^wburgh, in trust to preserve them, and to place and keep tbem in the " Washington's Head- QiTAKTEES,'' or in such other places in said City as shall be open to tbe public; tbe said pictures and -works of art to be under tbe management and control of the Common Council of said City." Extract from Agreement with Residuary Legatees. * * Agreement " bet^ween Cathaeime Etek, of the City of Ne^wburgh, N. Y., of the first part, and Louise Blackman, Jane Mapes, and Antoinette Woolsey, of said City, and Maby T. Le- FBVEK, of Middleto-wn, Orange County, N. Y., of the second part " — " the said parties being all the residuary legatees under the last WiU and Testament of Enoch Caetek, deceased.'' " That aU relics, curiosities, and articles of personal property no-w being in the building known as " Washington's Head-quar ters," in the City of Newburgh, and which belonged to the said Enoch Carter at the time of his death, shall belong to tbe City of Newburgh, upon the same trusts mentioned in the first sec tion of the WiU of said deceased, and in the same manner as if the same had been mentioned and enumerated in said section ; and we hereby release all our right, title and interest in said articles, to the City of Newburgh." Signed, &c. Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Ne'wburgh, passed July 7, 1874. Besolved, That " all relics, curiosities, and articles of personal property, now in the building known as " Washington's Head quarters," in the City of Newburgh, and which belonged to " Enoch Carter at the time of his death, and which were subse quently conveyed by his residuary legatees to the City of New- WASHINGTON S HEAD -QUARTERS. burgh, be and the same hereby are entrusted to the safe keep ing of the Trustees appointed by Act of the Legislature, passed May 11, 1874, subject to the requirements of the Agreement niade by the said residuary legatees and the provisions of the Will of the said Enoch Cartee therein referred to, and subject to the pleasure of the Common Council to revoke the permission thus given at any time. List of Articles belonging to the Estate of Enocli Carter, referred to in Agreement of his Besiduary Legatees. Cannon Bammer, taken with. Burgoyne at Saratoga iu 1777. Gannon Ball, fired through the Livingston House, two miles below Poughkeepsie, by a British ship, when passing up the Hud son to bum Kingston, in 1777. Cannon Ball, taken from its socket in a slate- rock adjoining the Livingston estate. Cannon BaU, picked up by Col. Abraham Humphrey, of Beekman, Dutchess county after the action at White Plains, fired by the English. Bomb Shell, left by a division of the Amer ican Army, at a place called Slocum's.in Dutchess county, in 1777. Cannon Ball, from Warwarsing, Ulster Co., oast for cannon in use there in 1777. Experimental Breech-loading Cannon and Carriage. Sword of Capt. A. Campbell, the command ing officer of the British party at Ward's House — he was killed iu the skirmish by the Americans, Sword of Abm. Brinckerhoff, of FishkiU, an officer of the Bevolution. Sword dug up by laborers on the Plankroad near Newburgh, on grounds where part of Wayne's troops were encamped. Sword of one of Lee's Grenadiers, of Vir ginia, inscribed "Victory or Death." Sword and Pistol united, used at Trenton, N. J., by EUaworth, an American officer. Musket, taken from the EngUsh at New Castle, Westchester county. Musket, brought from the battle-field at White Plains. Musket, bought from a disbanded soldier , In 1783. Musket, hid in ahoUow tree, in Devil's Hol low, Dutchess county, diiring Revolution. Spontoon, or half -spear, used by Lieut. Van Wyck, of FishkiU, in hunting Cow Boys on the FishkiU mountains during the Bevolution. Spontoon, used in the Warwarsing Valley, at the time of the Brant and Butler foray; Bayonet, broken off in the waU at Stony Point, while thrust through the body of a British soldier, by John Woodin, a Con tinental soldier under Col. Fleury. Bayonet, used in the battle at Bunker HiU by Stephen Hustis, a Continental soldier. Bayonet, broken, found in 1843, on the bat tle-field at Guilford Court House. Powder Horn, of Lieut. Chas. Grant, of the 1st Royal Highland Regiment, kiUed at Saratoga, 1777 ; purchased from an Indi an after the battle. Powder Horn, with engraved map of river St. Lawrence, with aU the military posts from Lewisburg to Lake Superior ; used in Burgoyne'a army. Powder Horn of Duncan CampbeU, a Con tinental soldier, engraved with aU the fortifications from Montreal to Albany. Powder Horn of Elnathan Ives, a soldier of the French and Indian war. Powder Horn of Samuel Moore, made in 1705 ; used in the Revolution. Drinking Horn, used in the Army of the Revolution. Camp Canister of Capt. CampbeU, who was killed at Ward's House during the Revo lution. Canteen of Abraham Van Wyck, a Conti nental soldier —used by him at Fort Con stitution, 1777. Hessian Camp Kettle, dug up on the battle field at Bennington, Vt. Nest of Weights and Wafer Box. formerly owned and used by Genl. Jas. Clinton. Iron Tomahawk, found at Saratoga in 1840 DEDICATORY PREFACE. Steel and Tinder-box of the Revolution. Point of the Chevaux-de- frize placed in the Hudson River at New Windsor in 1777, to prevent the passage of the English ships. Silver Spur of Major Andr6— from the Van Wart famUy, Westchester county. Mahogany Leaf-Table, formerly in Dutch Church at FishkiU, subsequently used in Head-quarters at FishkiU. Three Antique Chairs^used as above. Lady's Sack, of 1614. Lady's Waistcoat of 1820. Lady's dress of the Revolutionary period. Lady's shoe and overshoe, 160 years old. Ladies' shoes and slippers of the Revolu tionary period. Velvet Vest of the Revolution. Buckskin Breeches of the Revolution. Wooden Shoes and Shoes with Wood Soles. Homespun Linen Bifle Shirt, worn by Capt. Abm. Duryea at the battle on Long Island. Knapsack of David Uhl, a Captain of MiU tia, worn by him when he joined the Army at Harlem. Lock of Washington's Hair. Lock of Lafayette's Hair. Fragments of Washington's first coffin. Portrait- of Lafayette. Portrait of DeWitt Clinton. Portrait of Henry Clay in 1821. Surgical Instruments of Dr. Osborne, a Sur geon in the Continental Army, used dur ing the Revolution. ^ Charred Wheat, burned by the British ex pedition at Red Hook, October, 1777. Iron Pipe-Tomahawk, from battle-field at StiUwater. Sofa, formerly owned by Gen. CUnton. Piano, formerly owned by Gen. CUnton. Antique Looking-Glass. Logs and Chain of West Point Obstruction. Large Black Walnut Show-case with Draw ers and Shelves. Show-case for Santa Anna's Sash. SmaU Show-case with Shelf. Sundry Frames and Glasses for MSS., &c. Letter from E. Hyatt, Esq., to James Jack son, July 6, 1777. Letter from Thomas Smith in reference to Major Andre. Letter of Capt. Nathaniel Toombes, dated SchuylkiU, 1777. Letter to James Townsend. Letter written by direction of Washington to Abraham Schenck. Letter from Gen. Heath, dated Highlands. 1780. Letter from Washington to Gov. Clinton, dated Dobbs' Ferry, Aug. 10, 1780. Letter from Washington to Dr. Thomas, re questing latter to dine with him. Letter from Alex. Hamilton, Aug. 25, 1782. Letter from Aal-on Burr, Oct. 1, 1816. Letter from Lafayette, July 1, 1832. Letter from Lord Stirling, Dec. 14, 1782. Letter from Baron Steuben, AprU 10, 1782. Letter from John Hancock, Oct. 4, 1777. Letter from Joshua H. Smith, Nov. 11, 1782. Letter from Lieut. O. Lawrence, June, 1777. Letter from Abm. Schenck, Aug. 11, 1776. Letter from Sam'l A. Barker, Sept. 20, 1777. Letter from Capt. Seth Drew, July 22, 1777. Letter from Daniel Lyon, Sept. 10, 1781. Letter from John CampbeU, July, 1780. Letter from Corns. Wynkoop, Sept. 16, 1781. Letter from Daniel McDonald, April, 1778. Letter from Washington to Gen Gage, dat ed Cambridge, August Sth, 1775 (copy). Letter from Richard Piatt, May 7, 1781. Letter from John D. Alvey, June 21, 1782. Letter from John Campbell, April 10, 1779. Letter from John Campbell, July 22, 1780. Letter from John Campbell, May 6, 1781. Letter from Tabor Clark, Dec. 26, 1780. Letter from T. Pickering, Aug. 27, 1782. Letter from Derick Amerman, Aug. 2, 1780. Letter from Adolph DeGrove, Jr.,Nov.l780. Letter from Edward Connor, May 12, 1781. Letter from Charles CUnton, Aug. 15, 1776. Letter from Matt. Vischer, Oct. 7, 1777. Letter from George Leonard, Oct. 24, 1777. Letter from John Barclay to Pierre Van Cortlandt, Oct. 15, 1777. Pledge of Officers of Militia of Hanover Precinct, Nov. 30, 1775. Circular addressed to Charles Clinton, dat ed March 16. 1775. List of Officers, prisoners taken at Fort Montgomery, belonging to Col, DuBois' Regiment. Gen. Montgomery's Orders, Quebec, Nov. 16, 1775. State of Four N. Y. Regiinents, &c., Aug. 4, 1775. Pay-roll of Officers and Privates of Captain Schenck's Company, Dec. 30, 1776. Receipts of Capt. Colfax, May 26, 1781. Return of Prisoners taken at New York,1776. Return of Capt. Schenck's Company. Return of Bounty Moneys paid Abraham Schenck. ' Mutter-roU of Capt. Thos. Lee's Company and dupUcate. Pay-roU of Lee's Company. WASHINGTON S HEAD-QUAETBES. Muster-roll of Capt. Brodhead'e Company. Pay-abstract in duplicate of Col. Piatt's Re giment. Engagement, Jas. Westerrelt. Poughkeepsie Joumal, Deo. 24, 1799. Poughkeepsie Journal, Dec. 31, 1799. Joumal of Samuel Lyon. Discharge of John Van North. Company Account Book of Abm. Schenck, Harlem, Aug., 1776. Sheet of Parchment with Stamps of Stamp Act attached. Copies of the New York Packet, printed at Fishkill during the Revolution. Pass to — ¦ Van Cleef to go up North River. Pass to James Vanderburgh to visit Boston Pass to Maj. Zachariah DuBois, Aug. i, 1778 Large Collection of Revolutionary Money. Return of men employed at Fishkill Land ing, Jan. 7th, 1782. Four Memorandums of Henry Shroff, Supt. ArtiUery, 1791. Two Antique Chairs. Chair of the First Congress. Map of Post Roads. Dutch Bible, American History, and sundry Books, Papers and Relics not enumerated specifically. The foregoing Inventory, taken by me and compared with origiaal hsts in my possession, is believed to be correct, and to include " all relics, curiosities and articles of personal property," belonging to the late Enoch Carter at the time of his death, and conveyed and designed to be conveyed to the City of Nevr- burgh under Agreement of Residuary Legatees hereinbefore referred to. Dated, Nevrburgh, June 29th, 1874. E. M. RUTTENBER, on the part of Trustees of Washingto-n's Head-quarters, Approved: JANE CARTER MAPES, on Ike -part of Besiduary Legatees, CATHARINE CARTER RTjKR, LOUISE BLACKMAN, JANE CARTER MAPES, ANTOINETTE WOOLSEY, MART T. LEPEVER. HISTOEICAL SKETCH. HISTORICjlL SKETCH. rj^HE buDduig now so generally known as Washington's .A Head-quarters at Newbdegh, is situated in the south-east part of the city. It is constructed of rough stone; is one story high, fifty-sis feet front by forty-six feet in depth, and is located on what was originally Lot No. 2, of the German Patent. The title of the lot was vested, by the Patent referred to, in Herman ScHONEMAN, a uative of the Palatinate of Grermany, who sold, iu 1721, to James Alexander, who subsequently sold to Alexander CoLDEN and Burgee Metnders, by whom it was conveyed to Jonathan Hasbrouck. The north-east corner of the building, more particularly shown by the walls and the timbers of the roof remaining in the attic, is the oldest portion; it was erected by Hasbrouck in 1750. Tbe south-east comer was added by him for a kitchen, and in 1770 he erected the west half and embraced the whole under one roof. Jonathan Hasbrouck, from whom the building takes the name of " The Hasbrouck House," was the grand-son of Abraham Hasbrouck, one of the Huguenot founders of New Paltz. He was a man of marked character; of fine physique, being six feet and four inches in height; was colonel of the militia of the district, and was in frequent service in guarding the passes of the Highlands. His occupation was that of a farmer, a miller, and a merchant. He died in 1780. The first town meeting for the Precinct of Newburgh was held here on the first Tuesday in April, 1763, when its owner was elected Supervisor. Public meetings continued to be held here for several years. During the early part of the Revolu tion, the Committee of Safety of the Precinct assembled here; here military companies were organized, and here the regiment which Col. Hasbrouck commanded, assembled to move hence to the defence of 'the Highland forts. 8 Washington's head-quaetees. From this brief outline, it vnU be seen that the building is singularly associated vsdth the history of the Old as weU as of the New World: with the former through the origiaal grantee of the land, recalling the wars which devastated the Palatinate and sent its inhabitants, fugitive and penniless, to other parts of Europe and to America; through bis successor vsdth the Hu^enots of Prance, and, through the public meetings which assembled here, and especially through its occupation by Wash ington, with the struggle for American Independence. In the spring of 1782, Washington made this buildiag his Head-quarters, and remained here until August 18th, 1783, on the momiag of which day he took his departure from Newburgh. At this place he passed through the most trying period of the Revolution; the year of inactivity on the part of Congress, of distress throughout tbe country, and of complaint and discon tent in the army, the latter at one time bordering on revolt among the officers and soldiers. It was at this place, on the 22d day of May, 1782, that Col. Nicola, on behalf of himself and others, proposed that Wash ington should become King, for the "national advantage,'' a proposal that was receivd by Washington with " surprise and astonishment," "viewed with abhorrence," and "reprehended with severity." The temptation which was thus repelled by Washington, had its origin with that portion of the officers of the army, who while giving their aid heartily to secure an inde pendent govemment, nevertheless believed that that govem ment should be a monarchy. The rejection of the proposition by Washington was not the .only significant result. The rank and file of the army rose up against it, and around their camp- fires chanted their purpose in Billings' song " No King but God !" From that hour a Republic became the only possible form of govemment for the enfranchised Colonies. The inattention of Congress to the payment of the army, du ring the succeeding winter, gave rise to an equaUy important episode in the history of the war. On the 10th of March, 1783, the first of the famous " Newburgh Letters " was issued, in which, by implication at least, the army was advised to revolt. The letter was followed by an anonymous manuscript notice for a public meeting of officers on the succeedrag Tuesday. Wash- HISTOEICAL SKETCH. INGTON was equal to the emergency. He expressed his disap probation of the whole proceeding, and with great wisdom, re quested the field officers, with one commissioned officer from each company, to meet on the Saturday preceding the time appointed by the anonymous notice. ' He attended this meeting and delivered before it one of the most touching and affective addresses on record. When he closed his remarks, the officers unanimously resolved " to reject with disdain " the infamous proposition contained in "the anonymous address. The meeting of officers referred to was held at the New Build ing, or " Temple " as it was called, in New Windsor, but Wash ington's address was written at his Head-quarters. The " New burgh Letters," to which it was a reply, were written by Major John Armstrong, Aid-de-camp to General Gates. The anony mously called meeting was not held. The motives of its pro jectors we wiQ. not discuss; but its probable effect, had it been successful must be considered in connection with Washington's encomium of the result of the meeting which he had addressed: " Had this day been wanting, the world had never known the height to which human greatness is capable of attaining." Notice of the cessation of hostilities was proclaimed to the army April 19th, 1783. It was received with great rejoicings by the troops at Newburgh, and under Washington's order was the occasion of an appropriate celebration. In the evening, signal Beacon lights proclaimed the joyous news to the sur rounding country. Thirteen cannon came pealing up from Port Putnam, which were followed by a feu-de-joie rolling along the lines. " The mountain sides resounded and echoed like tremen dous peals of thunder, and the flashing from thousands of fire arms, in the darkness of the evening, was like unto vivid flash- , es of lightning from the clouds." Prom this time furloughs were freely granted to soldiers who wished to return to theu- homes, and when the army was finally disbanded those absent were discharged from service without being required to return. That portion of the army which remained at Newburgh on guard duty, after the removal of the main body to West Point in June, were participants here in the closing scenes of the dis- bandment, when, on the morning of November 3d, 1788, the proclamation of Congress and the farewell Orders of Washing- 10 Washington's head-quaetebs^ ton were read, and the last word of command given. " Pain ful," says Thachee, who was present at one of these scenes, " was the parting; no description can be adequate to the tragic exhi bition. Both officers and soldiers, long unaccustomed to the affairs of private hfe, we turned loose upon the world. Never can tbe day be forgotten when friends, companions for seven years in joy and sorrow, were tom asunder, without the hope of ever meeting again, and with the prospect of a miserable subsistence in the future." Major North, another participant, says: "The inmates of tbe same tent, for seven long years, grasped each others bands in sUeut agony. To go, they knew not whither; all recollection of the art to thrive by civil occu pation lost, or to the youthful never known. Their hard-earned military knowledge worse that useless; and vsdth their badge of brotherhood, a mark at which to point the finger of suspicion — ignoble, vile suspicion! — to be cast out on the world long since by them forgotten. Severed from friends and all the joys and griefs which soldiers feel ! Griefs, while hope remained — when shared by numbers, almost joys ! To go in silence and alone, and poor and hopeless; it was too hard! On that sad day how many hearts were wrung! I saw it all, nor will the scene be ever blurred or blotted from my view !" — "W^hy was the army brought hither ?" and " What portion of the building was particularly occupied by Washington ?" are questions so frequently asked that a few words of explanation appear to be necessary. The presence of the army of the Revo lution north of the Highlands and in the vicinity of the river, was , for the purpose of counteracting the plans of the British Ministry, who hoped, by obtaining control of the navigation of . the river, to cut off the Eastern Provinces from tbe Southern with a view to confine the rebellion to the former and render its reduction certain. The Hudson thus became the stragetic line of the contending forces, to which the possession of tbe Highlands was the key. While English cannon thundered at New York and Quebec, the extremes of the line, the forces of the patriots guarded the Highland passes; on both sides of the river tbe camp-fires of the army were Hghted, whUe from the centre of the field — the Hasbrouck House — Washington, through the secret service, watched the movements of bis powerful an- HISTOEICAL SKETCH. 11 tagonist. Once, twice, the centre of the line was lost, and re covered almost by a miracle. Sir Henry Clinton's victorious banners were given to the breeze from the Highland battle ments October 7, 1777, and his messenger sped away to bid Burgoyne hold on. It seemed but the question of a day; but accident led the messenger into the hands of a rallying militia — the silver buUet which he conveyed revealed his purpose. Burgoyne, after waiting his arrival untU he could wait no longer, surrendered at Saratoga, and Forts Clinton and Montgomery, blackened by fire and strewn with the dead, returned to the patriot forces. The treason of Arnold was not less accidentally prevented from accomplishing its purpose. And in this con nection how singular is the fact, that whUe accident or miracle twice saved the cause of liberty, the immediate agents through whom so great a boon was gained — Taylor and AndrS — suffered death at the hands of hangmen! The second question is so well answered by Hon. John J. MoNEix, in his "Hand-book of Washington's Head-quarter^'' that we quote, "Washington's family consisted of himself, his wife, and his Aid-de-camp, Major Tench Tighlman. The large room, which is entered from the piazza on the east, known as " the room with seven doors and one window," was used as the dining and sitting room. The northeast room was Washing ton's bed-room and the one adjoining it on the left was occu- . pied by him as a private office. The famUy room was that in the southeast; the kitchen was the southwest room; the par lor the northwest room. Between the latter and the former was the hall and stair-case, and the store-room, so called from having been used by Col. Hasbrouck, and subsequently by his widow, as a store. The parlor was mainly reserved for Mrs. Washington and her guests. A Mrs. H.imilton, whose name frequently appears in Warhington's account book, was his house keeper, and in the early part of the war made a reputation for her zeal in his service which Thachee makes note of and Wash ington acknowledges in his reference to an exchange of salt. There was little room for the accommodation of guests but it is presumed that the chambers were reserved for that pur pose. Washington's guests, however, were mainly connected with the army and had quarters elsewhere. Even Lafayette had 12 Washington's head-quaetees. rooms at DeGrove's hotel when a . visitor at Head-quarters. The building is now substantiaUy in the condition it was during Washington's occupation of it. The same massive tim bers span the ceUing ; the old fire-place with its wide-open chimney is ready for tbe huge back-logs of yore ; the seven doors are in their places ; the rays of the morning sun still stream through the one window; no alteration in form has been made even in the old piazza — the adornments on the waUs, if such the ancient hostess had, have alone been changed for sou venirs of the heroes of the nation's independence In presence of these surroundings, it requires but little effort of the imagi nation to restore the departed guests. Forgetting not that this was Washington's private residence,- rather than a place for the transaction of public business, we may, in the old sitting-room respread the long oaken table, listen to the blessing invoked on the morning meal, hear the craking of joints, and the mingled hum of conversation. The meal dispensed, Mrs. Washington retires to appear at her flower beds or in her parlor to receive her morning caUs. Colfax, the captain of the Liffe-Guard, enters to receive the orders of the day — perhaps a horse and g^ard for Washington to visit New Windsor, or a barge for Fishkill, or West Point, is required; or it may be Washington remains at home and at his writing desk conducts his cor respondence, or dictates orders for army movements. The old arm-chair, sitting in the comer, yonder, is stiU ready for its former occupant. The dinner hour of five o'clock approaches; the guests of the day have already arrived. Steuben, the iron drUl-master and German soldier of fortune, converses with Mrs. Washington. He has reduced the simple marksmen of Bunker HUl to the discipline of the armies of Europe and tested their efficiency in the din of battle. He'has leisure now, and scarcely knows how to find employment for his active mind. He is telling his host ess, in broken German-English, of the whale (it proved to be an eel) he had caught in the river. Hear his hostess laugh ? And that is the voice of Lafayette, relating perhaps his ventures in escaping from France, or his mishap in attempting to attend Mrs. Knox's last party. Wayne, of Stony Point; Gates, of Saratoga; Clinton, the Irish-blooded Govemor of New York, HISTOEICAL SKETCH. 13 and their compatriots — we may place them all, at times, beside our Pater Patrice in this old room, and hear amid the mingled bum, his voice declare: "Happy, thrice happy, shall they be pronounced hereafter, who have contributed anything, who have performed the meanest office in erecting this stupendous fabric of Freedom and Empire on the broad basis of independency ; who have assisted in protecting the rights of human nature, and in establishing an asylum for the poor and oppressed of all nations and religions." In France, fifty years after Washington lived here, Marbois re produced, as an entertainment for Lafayette, then an old man, this old sitting-room and its table scene. Prom his elegant saloon he conducted his guests, among whom were several Americans, to the room which he had prepared. There was a large open fire-place, and plain, oaken floors; the ceiling was supported vdth large beams and whitewashed; there were seve ral small-sized doors and only one vnndow with heavy sash and small panes of glass. The furniture was plain and unlike any then in use. Down the centre of the room wa!s an oaken table covered with dishes of meat and vegetables, decanters and bot tles of wine, and sUver mugs and smaU wine glasses. The whole had something the appearance of a Dutch kitchen. WhUe the guests were looking around in surprise at this strange pro cedure, the host, addressing himself to them, said: "Do you know where we now are?" Lafayette looked around, and as if awakening from a dream, exclaimed: "Ah! the seven doors and one window, and the sUver camp goblets such as the Mar shals of France used in my youth. We are at Washington's Head-quarters on the Hudson fifty years ago."' Fortunate wUl it be for America if, in the coming time, her chUdren, drawing inspiration from those old walls and from the lessons of patriotism, of honor, of official integrity, of political action which were here inculcated, shaU sincerely and reveren- tiaUy respond: "The seven doors and one window — voe are at Washington's Head-quarters on the Hudson." After the disbandment of the army, the Hasbrouck family resumed possession of the house and remained here untU a short time anterior to 1849, when the title of the property became vest ed in the people of the State of New York, under the foreclos- 14 Washington's head-quaeters. ure of a mortgage given to the commissioners to loan certain moneys of the United States. For many years it was caUed "the old Hasbrouck house," but the memory of Washington and of the events which clustered around it during his resi dence here, ever brightening as time advanced, caused this name gradilaUy to fade away before the undying one by which it is now known. By an act of the Legislature, passed April 10, 1850, the prop erty was placed in the care of the Board of Trustees of the then Village of Newburgh, to be preserved as nearly as possible as it was at the time of its occupation by Washington, and to erect a flag-staff from which should be unfolded the United States flag upon which shoiUd be inscribed: "Liberty and Union, now and forever, one. and inseparable." The interior of the buUding had been modernized in some re spects, but the Trustees of Newburgh, true to their trust, ap pointed a committee, of which the late Enoch Carter was chair man, and by them every part of the building was carefuUy re stored to the condition it was in at the time of its occupation by Washington. This being done and the flag-staff erected on the 4th of July, 1850, the place was formally dedicated, vsdth appropriate ceremonies on the green in front of the buUding. The property thus set apart and dedicated to be forever kept to awaken patriotic memories, passed to the care of the city au thorities, on the passage of the oity charter in 1866, where it re mained until 1874, when the Legislature, by Act of May 11th, appointed a Board of Trustees to hold and maintain it. This Board, composed of Wm. C. H. Sherman, David Carson, David MooRE. James G. Graham, Jos. H. H. Chapman, Cyrus B. Martin, Peter Ward, Joel T. Hbadley, Edward C. Boynton, and Jambs W. Taylor, is now (through its successors) in the discharge of the duty assigned to it. Since the original purchase, the State has added the lot on the South, which was formerly part of the property. For the coUection of reUcs, as weU as for the initia tory steps by which the State was induced to purchase tbe prop erty, the public is mainly indebted to the late Enoch Carter, although many articles have been added by other parties. The omission of a bequest in Mr. Carter's last WUl has been gener ously supplied by his residuary legatees, by conveying to the City of Newburgh the Carter Collection, as appears by the Dedicatory Preface to this Catalogue. catalogue of manusceipts, eelics, &c. 15 CATjlLOGOE. EI.r,I80Iir PAPERS. The manuscripts of this series were presented by Thomas EUison, Jr. Thomas EUison, to whom the first papers refer, was one of tbe early settlers of the town of New Windsor, being a freeholder in 1728. He was the ancestor of the famUy, and was the principal merchant and banker in this section of country. He was one of the first militia officers in the district, and held the rank of colonel at the outbreak of the Revolution, when he was retired by the reorganization of the mUitia in 1775. ' The office of Deputy Chief Ranger for the County of Ulster, which he held until 1772, conferred upon him police authority over horses, cattle, etc., running at large unmarked in the Queen's woods, which then embraced the unenclosed lands of the county. No person was permitted to seU a horse " to go out of this province, without being first viewed " by him " that frauds and cheats by horse stealers " might be prevented. 1. Commission to Thomas EUison to be a Deputy Ranger for the County of Ulster, 1753. Autograph Signature of Gov. CadwaUader Colden. 2. Benefits and Perquisites of the Chief Ranger of Her Majesty's Province of New York. 3. An account of the expedition for the relief of Port WiUiam Henry, prepared for Hutchins' FamUy Almanac. Dated Nov. 1, 1757. The expedition referred to was one of the important movements in the French and Indian War of that period. The paper here given is mainly a defence by Col. Ellison of the militia under his command. Hutchins' Family Almanac, for which it was prepared, was founded by John Nathan Hutchins. He was a teacher in the Glebe School of New burgh from 1774 to 1782. Note.— Manuscripts not in cases are filed in Books of Manuscripts, for more effectual preservation. They can be examined by historians or persons specially interested in them, on application to the Trustees. Where names of donors no not appear in this Catalogue, the record has been lost. Corrections will be made in subsequent editions on communication of information to the Trustees. 16 Washington's head-quaetees. 4. Letter from Thomas Ellison to Gov. Colden, enclosing a let ter from Major CadwaUader Colden, Jr., dated Sept. 25, 1757. These letters refer to the murder of GrlfF Easton by the Indians. Easton was a resi dent of Ulster county, and was shot near David Coag's house. The facts are stated in plain language. Easton was wounded, says the letter, " being shot through the body, but he did (not) fall when shot. He says he hurried about and saw Wo Indians standing who did not offer to pursue him. He swore at them (in his usual manner), and made the best of his way to the house," where he died. 5. Commission to Thomas Elhson as Colonel of the Second Regi ment of militia in Ulster county, dated Dec. 9, 1772. 6. Circular letter from Gov. Tryon to Colonel Thomas EUison, dated New York, Dec. 22, 1773, du-ecting a return of the mi litia of his district. 7. Return of the Second Regiment of the County of Ulster, Sept. 5th, 1773. 8. A list of aU the rank and file men within the Precinct of Shawangunk, on the east side of the WaUkiU, whereof Johan nes Hardenbui'gh is Captain, August 24, 1772. Return made to Col. EUison. 9. A list of a Company of Foot Militia, commanded by Capt. WUliam FauUiner, July 13, 1772. Return to Col. Ellison. 10. Letter from Gov. Tryon to Col. EUison, dated New York, March 10, 1774, in reference to forming Battalions. The Governor states, that " out of respect to the family, and in consideration of the long and faithful services of the old gentleman " (Col. Charles Clinton) he had appoint ed James Clinton to the command of the Eirst Battalion of Ulster county Militia. The command embraced the Militia of New Windsor mainly. The Clintons had already won reputation in the French and Indian war, and were then a controlling element in the politics of the county. 11. Letter from Catharine ElUson to her husband, John EUison, dated Oct. 17, 1771. A private letter. 12. Letter from Thomas EUison, Jr., to his father, dated New York, Feb. 7, 1774. A private letter. 13. Letter from C. Gibbs to Thomas ElUson, accepting his house for occupation by Washington as Head-quarters. The letter is dated 21st June, 1779. Caleb Gibbs was at that time Captain Commandant of a mounted corps of one hund red and eighty men known as the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, commonly called The Life Guard. The obtaining of suitable quarters for Washington, was one of the special duties of the corps. The house referred to in this letter is more generaUy known as .the William Ellison House. It was occupied by Washington iu 1779, 1780 and 1781. It was taken down a few years since. A large photograph from an original painting of the building is embraced in this Collection. CATALOGUE OF MANUSCEIPTS, EELICS, &G. 17 13^. Copy Certificate from Major-General Knox, endorsed by Pickering, Q. M. G-, stating that General Greene, Colonels Bid dle and Wadsworth, and General Knox, "occupied three rooms, as mUitary quarters, five weeks in the months of June and JiUy, 1779," and that "I, the subscriber (General Knox), occupied three rooms as mUitary quarters ten weeks in the fall of the same year. Also, from the 20th of November, 1780, to the 4th of July, 1781, I occupied two rooms as military quar ters ; and from May, 1782, to September, I occupied one room for the same purpose, making fourteen weeks." Dated, West Point, 9th Sept., 1783. John Ellison was brother to WlBiam and son of the first settler. Col. Thomas Ellison. The house is still in possession of EUison heirs. Cl^IlirXOIf PAPEKS, The papers of this series were presented by James Clinton Bolton, Esq. As the names of the Clintons frequently occur in this Catalogue, it may be remarked in explanation that Alexan der, Charles, James, and George, were the sons of Charles Clinton, who emigrated from Ireland, in 1729, and settled at Little Britain, in Orange (then Ulster) county. Alexander became a physician. Charles also studied medicine, and as a surgeon's mate, accompanied the quota of forces furnished by New York in the expedition for the reduction of Havana in 1762 ; subsequently on hospital service. James was a civil engineer and surveyor, but nevertheless a practiced soldier from his youth up. He became justly distinguished for his services as a general officer during the war of the Revolution. George studied law, and, in 1765, was selected to represent his native county in the Colonial Assembly, where he was one of the leaders in opposition to the principle involved in the Stamp Act. In 1775 he was elected one of the Delegates from New York to the second Continental Congress. From this post he was trans ferred to the office of Governor of New York, and held that position from 1777 to 1792 and again in 1801. In 1805 he was elected Vice President of the United States, on the ticket with Thomas Jefierson; and again in 1808, on the ticket vdth James Madison. He died at Washington during his second official term. DeWitt Clinton was the son of James. A. Diploma of Alexander Clinton from Princeton CoUege. 18 WASHINGTON'S HEAD-QUAETERS. 14. Letter from Charles Clinton, Jr., to his father, dated Fort Pitt, Aug. 12, 1762, giving an account of a battle with the Indians. Clinton accompanied the expedition for the reUef of Fort Pittas a Surgeon's Mate, and the letter relates in brief the incidents of the route. He was subsequently a practicing physician of repute in the town of Montgomery. 14|. Letter from Charles Clinton, Sr., to his son, addressed: " To Mr. Charles Clinton, Apothecarie's Mate, at the Hospital in Elizabethtovm," dated Little Britain November 15th, 1762. An interesting letter from the founder of the CUnton famUy. 15. Letter from Charles Clinton, Jr., to his father, dated Eliza bethtown, Oct. 22, 1762. This letter was written immediately after the return of the expedition against Havana, and has reference to the siege. The siege of Havana lasted thirty days, when Moro Castle was taken by storm. 15^. Letter from George Clinton to his brother Charles, ad dressed: "To Mr. Charles Clinton, Junior, Mate of His Maj esty's Hospital at Elizabethtovm," dated New York, 30th Jan. 1763. George CUnton was at that time a student at law in the office of Judge Smith. He ex cuses himself for not visiting his brother by saying that " the Perry Boat crosses to and from Staten Island so seldom that I fear should I venture over there I might not be able to return with such speed as Mr. Smith would expect." 16. Letter from George Clinton to his brother Charles, dated New York, 23d May, 1763, stating that the return of thelatter to the Hospital was required. 17. Letter from Charles Clinton, Jr., to his father, dated New York, June 6th, 1763. This letter is in reference to the purchase of the Siirgenoy of Dr. Calhoun, under whom CUnton was acting. The price asked was two hundred pounds sterling. Young Clinton doubted the expediency of the purchase, on account of the probable discontinu ance of the war. B. Day-Book of Charles Clinton, Jr., from April 6, 1778 — an in teresting record of famUies in which his professional services were employed. C. Scrap-Book of EHzabeth CUnton, daughter of General James Clinton. D. Letter from George Clinton to his brother Charles, dated ' King's-Bridge, Sept. 12, 1776 in reference to the attack of the British on New York, and the retreat of the American forces. The loss of the Americans is stated at " 700 kUled and taken, but mostly taken." CATALOGUE OF MANUSCEIPTS, EELICS, &C. 19 E. Letter from General James Clinton, dated Aug. 30, 1779. This letter was written while CUnton was on \he expedition to chastise the Six Nations of Indians. The Six Nations, though strongly urged to remain neutral, were ultimately induced to take up the hatchet in the service of the EngUsh govemment, with which they had been in alUance for over one hundred years. After they had made repeated incur sions on the frontier settlements, it was determined to send an expedition and lay waste their towns. For this purpose Gens. SuUivan and CUnton marched — the former from Easton. Pa., into the vaUey of the Susquehanna, and the latter from Albany into the Mo hawk VaUey — and united their forces in the Indian country. The expedition was entire ly successful. Thirty-six Indian towns were burned. In this letter CUnton gives an ac count of an engagement with Col. Butler and his Tories and Indians, and other matters. E (2). Letter from Mrs. Mary CUnton to her husband General James Clinton, dated Little Britain, April 9th, 1780. E (3). Letter from Mrs. Mary CUnton to her husband, address ed: "The Honourable James Clinton, Brigadier-General at Yorktown, in General Washington's Camp," dated Sept. 28th, 1781. These letters from Mrs. CUnton, while mainly relating to famUy matters, show the writer to have been worthy of the honor reflected on her name thi'ough her son. Gover nor DeWitt CUnton. In the latter she writes: " I vrish you success, and hope the Lord, the Great General of Heaven and Earth, wiU be at the head of your army and be your Director and Counselor, and cover your head in the day of battle, and give you success that you may all safe return to your homes and famiUes." Mrs. CUnton not only gave her husband to the service, but her oldest son, Alexander, a lad of fifteen years. Like CorneUa of old, could she not say: " Here are my jewels ? " F. Letter from DeWitt CUnton to Doct. Charles CUnton, dated New York, Sept. 19, 1788, in reference to rejection of Consti tution of the United States by North Carolina. DeWitt CUnton was then Private Secretary to his uncle, Govemor George. The CUn- tons opposed the adoption of the Federal Constitution, not approving of some of its pro visions which they regarded as trenching upon the rights of the States. Gov. CUnton especiaUy favored very limited Federal powers. A considerable number of Clinton Papers are given under other classifications. SACKETT PAPERS. The papers of this series were presented by Samuel B. Sack ett, Esq., whose father, Nathaniel Sackett, was bom in the town of CornwaU, Orange County, N. Y, in the year 1735. He was the son of Rev. Samuel Sackett, a Presbyterian minister. Ac cording to the custom of those days, he served an apprentice ship in a mercantile house in New York, and subsequently set tled at FishkUl, where he opened a store. WhUe on a visit to New York, in the spring of 1775, the news of the Boston mas sacre reached him. He immediately returned home, and took a 20 Washington's head-quaetees. .prominent part in calling a meeting of the inhabitants of "JRorn- bout Precinct," in which he Uved, to consider what steps should be taken to secure the united action of the colonists. The meeting was held at the house of John and Hennrick Wyckoflf, on the 5th of May and resulted in the formation of an associa tion. Sacket was afterwards in the secret service of Washing ton. He was a member of the first Legislature of New York, and continued a representative untU his death. The several papers of the coUection are worthy of perusal. 19. Circular letter to the Inhabitants of Rombout Precinct, May 2d, 1775. This letter was designed to arouse the people to attend a meeting caUed by Sackett and others, at the house of John and Henry Wyckoff, for the purpose of " taking the alarming situation of this Continent into consideration; " and requests that "none on any account or excuse whatever, wiU keep back but appear at the place designated." 20. Minutes of proceedings of meeting at house of John and Hendrick Wyckoff, pursuant to above call. 21. Letter from Eben Hazzard to Sackett, dated Heights of Harlem, Oct. 3d, 1776. This letter is in reference to a form of govemment for the Province of New York. 22. Letter from John Hancock to the Committee of Safety, of which Sackett was a member, dated PhUa., June 11, 1776. 23. Commission of Sackett as one of the Commissioners for De tecting and Defeating Conspiracies, with power to call out the mUitia for that purpose. 24. Printed Document, showing the nature of the duties of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies. 26. Letter from Sackett to Washington, dated Suffern House, April 7, 1777. This letter gives in detail the operations of Sackett since his appointment. His mode of obtaining information was novel in some instances. In this letter he relates the case of a woman who had some grievances against the Whigs. Sackett advised her to go to New York and lay her complaint before Lord Howe. She did so, aud on her return Sackett obtained all the information she had picked up. 27. Letter from Washington to Sackett, dated Morristown, April 8, 1777. This letter exhibits the manner in which secret intelligence was sometimes conveyed. It is unintelligible at the present time in many of its references. 28. Circular letter from John Jay and others, Committee from Orange, Ulster and Dutchess, dated Kingston, June 2d, 1777 requesting a meeting at New Windsor for the purpose of CATALOGUE OP MANUSCEIPTS, EELICS, &C. 21 " agreeing on the men proper to fiU the great offices of Gov- • ernment." The meeting nominated Charles DeWitt, Levi Paulding, Zephaniah Piatt, Jonathan Landon, Henry Wisner, Sr., and Jesse WoodhuU, for Senators from the Middle District. 29. Letter from Egbert Benson, dated June 5th, 1777, in refer ence to the meeting at New Windsor. 30. Letter from WUliam Duer to Sackett, dated PhUadelphia, June 20, 1777, in reference to appointment of latter as D. Q. M. G., on the east side of Hudson's River. 31. Letter from Robt. Harper to Sackett, dated Kingston, Oct. 7th, 1777. This letter is in reference to the appointment of " gentlemen of different connections and families to fiU up the leading of&ces of the State," and other matters. The State govemment under the first Constitution was then being organized. 32. Letter from Samuel Sackett to his son Nathaniel, dated Hanover, Oct. 29th, 1776. In this letter the father requests his son to " send us two wagons immediately, to help us away with some small matters before the enemy are upon us." 33. Letter from Anthony Wayne to Sackett, dated FishkiU, Aug. 4th, 1779, ordering a " detachment of one hundred and fifty men" for "particular duty." Wayne had just returned from his successful attack at Stony Point. Some new expe dition was now proposed, but what, does not appear. 34. Letter from Gen. Heath to Sackett, dated West Point, Abril 1, 1781, detaUing account of engagement between the French and English fleets off the Capes of Virginia, and the movements of the Southern Army. 35. Letter from Washington to Sackett, dated Newburgh, Aug, 15, 1785, thanking him for the cheese which he had been kind enough to send him. 36. Receipt to Sackett from John Morin Scott, for payment " on his and his father's bond," "18 doUars in specie, and 17 dol lars in Notes of the Gk)ntinental Treasurer." 37. Letter from Gen. Heath to Sackett, dated Roxbury, Mass., Nov. 12, 1785. 38. Letter from Daniel Boon to Captain Eben Piatt, dated Limestone, 7th March, 1786. Sackett, while traveling through the West, stopped at the residence of Boon. In his visit he had been preceded a few hours by Piatt, who was traveUng in the same direc tion. In the expectation that Sackett would overtake Piatt, Boon wrote and sealed this letter. Sackett faUed to see Piatt, and the letter remained in his ha:nds unopened, and m that state was handed down to his children, and it was not until a number of years after his death that it was read. 22 Washington's head-quaetees. REVOLUTIONARY MKETIKGS, PLEDGES, &:c. The papers of this series exhibit, first, the primal cause of the rebelUon of the Colonies, viz. : The attempt of the English ParUament to enforce taxation without representation, through the Stamp Act and by similar subsequent measures; and sec ond, the action of the people in the several stages of events more immediately preceeding the aboption of the Declaration of Independence. In Precinct and neighberhood meetings the Colonists came together, discussed the oppressive acts of the Ministry, and adopted such measures as they trusted woxUd se cure a peaceable termination of the controversy. When these measures failed, they pledged themselves, one to the other, by " all the ties of Religion, Honor and Regard to our Country," to " observe and carry into execution the orders, rules and rec ommendations of the Continental Congress," untU " a reconcU- iation shoiUd be effected." The subsequent Declaration that " These Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Inde pendent States,'' was the outgrovrth of public sentiment which was thus originated. 38J. Sheet of Parchment, with Stamp attached. The Stamp is the piece of blue paper. The tax on this deed was two shU- Ungs and six pence sterling. The Stamp Act, as it was caUed, was enacted by the British ParUament Feb. 27, 1765, and repealed March 19, 1766. It provided that obligations in writing should be nuU and void, unless they were executed on parchment or paper stamped with a specific duty. The enforcement of the act was resisted ; in New York and other places the Stamps were seized and destroyed. So bitter was the feeUng that very few Stamps escaped destruc tion. It is not known that another paper has been preserved to which a Stamp was at tached. The act was one of the immediate causes of the Bevolution. 39. Circular addressed to the inhabitants of the different Coun ties of the province of New York, by the Committee of New York city, dated May 31, 1774. Appended to this paper is a CaU for a meeting of the ii^^abitants of Beekman Precinct, Duchess County, at the house of Mr DeLonge, on the 18th of June, to consider the same. This was one of the first Bevolutionary meeting in the Province. 40. Proceedings of a meeting of Freeholders of the Towns of Kingston, Hurley, Marbletown, Rochester and New Paltz, held January 6th, 1775, to send delegates to Convention. 42. Protest against the action of the Meeting held at New Paltz, April 6th, 1775. This paper was drawn by Cadwallader Colden, Jr., and signed by himself, Peter DuBois, and Walter DuBois. Colden's father was Lieutenant-Governor of New York, and acting catalogue of MANUSCEIPTS, EELICS, AC. 23 Govemor for most of the time from 1760 to 1775. He was, of course, loyal to the King, and his son shared in his opinions. Though in other respects an esteemed and influen tial citizen, he was committed to prison for his political course not long after this pro test was written. He resided for many years at Coldenham, Orange County. The meeting to which the protest refers was composed of Committees or Delegates from the several Towns and Precincts of Ulster County, called together for the purposd of selecting Delegates to represent the County in a Provincial Convention at New York, April 20, 1775. The original minutes of the meeting are ou file with the CUnton papers in the State Library. 43. Pledge of " a general Association, agreed and subscribed to by the Freeholders and Inhabitants of the Precinct of Han over, in Ulster County," May 5th, 1775. The towns of Montgomery, Crawford, and part of Hamptonburgh, in Orange County, cover the original territory of the Precinct of Hanover. The pledge is similar to these quoted hereafter. 44. Original Qualifications of the Ofiicers of the Precinct of Hanover, dated Nov. 30, 1775. This pledge reads: " We, the subscribers, offlcers of the Eegiment of MiUtia of Foot in Hanover Precinct, in Ulster County, of the Colony of New York, do hereby promise and engage, lender aU the ties of BeUgion, Honor and regard to our Country, that we wiU respectfully duly observe and carry into execution to the utmost of our power, aU and every of the Orders, Bules and Becommendations made or to be made by the Continen tal Congress, aud the Congress or Convention of this Colony," &c. Signed, CHAELES CLINTON, Chairman, and at different periods by WiUiam Jackson, Arthur Parks, James McBride, Andrew Neeley, Heniy Sniith, Johannes Newkirk, Jr. WiUiam Crist, M Colden, Peter HUl, James Latta, Nathaniel MiUiken, Wm. Goodyion, John J. Graham, Jr., Samuel Barkley, Joseph Crawford, James McCurdy, John Gillespie, Jason Wilkin, Eobert Hunter, Jr., Samuel GiUespy, John Barbour, James MoneU. 45. Pledge of New Windsor MUitia Company. " To observe and carry into execution to the utmost of our power, aU and every the orders, rules and recommendations, made or to be made hy the Continental or our Pro visional Congress," &c. Signed, James McClaghrey, John Burnett, Jacob Newkirk, Samuel Logan, George Denniston, James Umphrey, WiUiam Telford, James Eemaghan, , James f aulkener, Eichard Wood, Alexander Eeatty. This is the original Pledge and was never returned to Congress ; at least it is not pub_ Ushed in the Archives of Congress where those that were returned from other towns are found. McClaghrey was brother-in-law to Gov. Clinton. At that time he was Captain of the New Windsor MiUtia Company, but on the reorganization of the MiUtia in 1776, was appointed Lieutenant-Colonel. At the reduction of Fort Montgomery he was in com mand of his regiment and was taken prisoner. Umphrey and Logan were also in service in the field ; the latter was Major of Col. DuBois* 3d N. Y., and was among the prison ers taken by the British at Tort Montgomery. 46. Proceedings of several meetings held in the Town of New Windsor, and Precinct of Hanover, 1775; and Pledge of As sociation, with signatures. The Pledge is the same as those already quoted, with the addition. " and opposing the execution of the several arbitrary and oppressive acts of the British Parliament, untU a recouciUation shaU be effected." Independence, if contemplated, was held in abeyance 24 , Washington's head-quabtees. in deferehce to the views of those who, while opposed to the measures of the Ministry, were also opposed to rebellion. Thelistisnotacompleteretumof the town but appears to be one of two or more lis'ts, none of which are published in the Archives of Congress. 47. Letter from George Clinton to his brother Charles, dated New York, Fed. 14, 1775. This letter is in reply to some resolutions adopted at a meeting held in Hanover Pre cinct, and is one of the most spirited of the collection. CUnton was then a representa tive in the Provincial Convention, and in this letter refers to the action of that body. He condemns the poUcy of non-resistance, which many were then advocating, as a poUcy calculated to divide the sentiment of New York; and predicted that those who were ad vocating that course would " bring shame and confusion on themselves, and brand them with the indeUible name of Enemies to their Country." It is possible that it was in ac cordance with his wishes that the New Windsor Pledge, which gave inferential endorse ment to non-resistance, wa£ not returned, as it might have the effect of instructions which representatives then were not permitted to disregard. 47J. Printed Circular of proceedings "in Convention of the Representatives of the State of New York, Sept. 21st, 1776," to devise means for the defeat of the " barbarous machina tions of domestic as weU as external foes." EXPEDITION A6AINST CANADA. The expedition against Canada was one of the leading fea tures of the campaign of 1775. It was under the command of Gren. Schuyler, but, from his Ulness, the duty of leadership de volved on Col. Richard Montgomery. The expedition success fuUy attacked St. Johns, Chambley, and Montreal, and moved on to attack Quebec, in conjunction with Arnold. After a siege of three weeks, an attempt to take the city by storm was made on the morning of the 31st of December. In the assault, Mont- .gomery was kiUed and Arnold wounded, and the great object of the expedition failed. 47. Orders of General Montgomery, issued at Montreal, Nov. 15th, 1775. In these orders Montgomery entreats his soldiers not to lay him " under the necessity of abandoning Canada — of undoing in one day what has been the work of months — of re storing to an enraged and hitherto disappointed enemy the means of carrying on a cruel war into the very bowels of their country." The appeal was sucoessful, and amid the snows of December, and surrounded by many difficulties, the expedition pressed on to join Arnold in the assault upon Quebec. 49. Order from Gen. Wooster to Gen. James Clinton, dated Montreal, Jan. 4th, 1776. This order directed Clinton to '* proceed with all possible expedition to tlie army lately commanded by our brave deceased Gen. Montgomery, and take the command of them till Colonel Arnold shaU recover from his wounds, or till otherwise ordered." CATALOGUE OP MANUSOBIPTS, BELIOS, &C. 25 50. BiU of Col. James Clinton against the United States for ex- penditiires, &c., whUe on Expedition to Quebec. Amount £95, 138. 3d. 50J. Letter from Matthew DuBois to his son, Capt. David Du Bois, "in the New York Forces, in the Continental Service, at Quebec, in Canada," dated New Windsor, March 5th, 1776. BURGOYNE'S EXPEDITION. Burgoyne's expedition was the principal feature in the cam paign of 1777. It was undertaken by the British Ministry for the purpose of opening direct communication between their forces at New York and Quebec, and thereby sever the Eastern from the Middle and Southern Provinces. It was a " Sherman's march to the Sea," without Sherman's success. The foUowing papers relate to the movements of the expedition, and its sur render to General Gates. 51. Letter from Mat. Vischer to Gov. Clinton, dated "Army above StUlwater, Oct. 7th, 1777, giving information of an en gagement vrith the enemy. 52. Letter from John Barclay to Pierre Van Cortland, dated Albany, Oct. 15, 1777, announcing the surrender of Burgoyne. 53. Order Book of Gen. Burgoyne from the time he entered the State untu his surrender to Gen. Gates at Saratoga. From J. G. Bolton. This is the Original Order Book, and contains the Orders issued, the Articles of Capit ulation, and the forces surrendered. Of the latter the foUowing is the memorandum; — British prisoners, 2,442— Foreigners, 2,194 — Oen. Burgoyne and Staff OfScers, including six members of ParUament, 12 — sent to Canada, 1,100 — sick and wounded, 598 — Total, 6,350. Prisoners before surrender, 600— deserters, 300— Lost at Bennington, 1,200- EiUed between the 17th September, and 16th October, 600— Taken at Ticonderoga, 418— KiUed at Gen. Herkimer's battle, 300 — Grand total, 9,683, exclusive of Indians, Team sters and Sutlers. Ordnance, &c., taken; 6 pieces of Cannon at Bennington — 2 Cannon and 4 Boyals at Fort Schuyler — 410 set of Harness and a number of Ammunition Wagons and Horses — 5000 stand of Arms — 37 pieces of Cannon, Implements and Stores. The Book has been printed by Joel Munson, of Albany as one of his Historical Series. 54. Extra PishkUl Packet, Oct. 21, 1777, announciag the sur render of Burgoyne. FORTS IWONTGODIERY AND CONSTITUTION. The papers embraced in this series are mainly from the Clin ton Papers, presented by James C. Bolton, Esq. The first plan for the defence of Hudson's river embraced the 26 Washington's head-quabtees. erection of fortifications iu the Highlands, and the obstruction of the navigation of the river by means of Booms, Chains, &c. The erection of forts was formaUy ordered by the Provisional Congress of New York, ia 1775. This action was communicated to the Contiaental Congress, which body, on the 25th May, re solved, " That a post be taken in the Highlands on each side of Hudson's river, and batteries erected." In accordance vrith this resolution, commissioners were appointed, who selected the sites of Ports Montgomery and Constitution, and afterwards that of Fort Clinton. Fort Montgomery was situated on the north side of Poplopen's kUl, Fort Constitution on the island opposite West Point, and Fort CUnton on the south side of Pop lopen's kiU. The latter was a mere outpost of Fort Montgom ery. These forts were reduced by Su- Henry Clinton while on his expedition up the Hudson, to secure a diversion in favor of Burgoyne, Oct. 7, 1777. The defence of Fori; Montgomery was conducted with great spirit, and lasted from 2 o'clock, P. M., untu dark, when the works were carried by assault. There are several papers in the coUection relating to the construction of the forts, &c., included with those more immediately connected with the obstruction of the narigation of the river. * i '^cS.r" t ^"^^"''^ ^-^ °'^''' ^^Pl°y««i ^J Col. James Chaton, m the semce of the United States, at Fort Montgom ery, from June 16 to August 1st, 1776-showing names oc cupation, days' work, and wages of persons employed ''be^It'ml^''^""' " ^'°^^' ^^°- ^^' l«t, to Decern- 57. Duplicate of above. b., 1.1. nK «°»*'*«». from Aug. I., to Deoem- "'^^CZZXm '^ "' «— -»- .' Fort catalogue of MANUSCEIPTS, EELICS, relating events in con- ierson, N.J ^^^ ^'''^'*^^ ^ toward B. Utter, Pat- 277. Letter from Genl Will,' tt ______^^^J«^WUliam Henry Harrison to Hon. Jona- CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS, RELICS, &C. 49 than Fisk, dated Sept. 17th, 1814 — refers to remark made by Fisk concerning papers prejudicial to Harrison. 278. Letter from Charles Stewart to Secretary of War, General Armstrong, 1814, and reply to same. 279. Letter fr(5m Hon. WUUam Eoss, dated Albany, Oct. 8, 1814. 280. Certificate of service of Jamiss L. Voorhies, Ensign in 68th Eeg. N. Y. Inf., 1814, with signature of Daniel D. Tompkins, Govemor, &c. LAND PAPERS, &c. 297. Patent to Gen. James CUnton for seven lots in the Military Tract. Dated March 16, 1791. 298. Patent to Elisabeth Denne for lands originaUy part of the Wawayanda Patent, cut off by survey of boundary line. — Dated May 4, 1804. Ee-issue of Patent of 1734. 299. Deed from ComeUus Low and others to Allan Jarrat, for ¦4, lands in Orange County. Dated April 5, 1720. 300. Translation of grant of land by WiUiam Kieft, Director- ¦f^ General of New Netherland, to Oloff Stevenson VanCort- ' landt, dated March 12, 1647. Land in New York City, " where the house and the lots of land belonging to the Company are situated." 301. Translation of transfer grant of land (tract formerly grant ed to Oloff Stevenson VanOortlandt), by Jacob Hendrikse VanVanger to Cornelius VanTienhoven, 1655. 302. Translation of transfer deed of land granted as above, by Eachel VanTienhoven, widow qf ComeUus VanTienhoven, to Eobert Eoelantse VanBerceyen, 1659. 303. Proclamation of Eichard NicoUs, first EngUsh Govemor, General of the Province of New York, dated Oct. 11th, 1677, confirming above grant and subsequent transfers. 304. Dutch Parchment Deed, 1637— with seal of Province. 305. Dutch Parchment Deed, 1639— with seal. 306. Deed of land to Abraham Merritt of Hartford, Conn., 1787. 307. Deed of land to Mary McClaughry, 1730. 308. Deed of land to Mary McClaughry. 50 WASHINGTON'S HEAD-QUARTERS.- 309. Deed of land from Thomas King and Lydia, his wife, to Eobert Cross. Property in New Windsor. 310. Deed of land from John Alsop, of New York, to Ebenezer Seeley, of Gray-Court, Orange county, Oct. 15, 1748. Land embraced in township plot of viUage of New Windsor. 311. Copy of the Charter of the Glebe, Newburgh. Issued March 29th, 1752. 312. Patent to John Smith for Bounty Land in the County of Montgomery. Dated Dec. 6th, 1790. Seal of State attached. PRINTED PAPERS. 313. Printed Sheet— The Watchman— No. IV., 1770. Contains an article in reference to the "diaboUcal conduct of Mr. Colden the present Lieutenant-Governor of our distressed Colony." 314. Carrier's Address of the New York Gazetteer, Jan. 1, 1775. 315 Copy of New York Packet, February 1, 1781, containing I anecdote of Lieut. Lawrence. (See 62.) 316. Proceedings of a meeting held in New York in 1789, de signed to promote the election of Gov. CUnton. Issued by Jonathan Lawrence and others. Committee. . 317. Circular referring to above. m 318. Circular, April 16th, 1790— proposing Christopher Tappen, ¦ for representative in Congress; David Pye for State Senator, and Nathan Smith, Ebenezer Clarke, .James G. Graham, Jos'. Hasbrouck, Joseph Delamar, and Lucas Elmendorf, Jr., for Members of Assembly. 319. Circular, April 20, 179*0— opposing Christopher Tappen, and favoring Peter VanGasbeck for Eepresentative. Van Gasbeck was elected. 320. Circular, 1795— favoring the election of John Jay as Gov ernor of New York. 321. Circular, AprU 20th, 1796— recommending GUbert Living ston, Nathan Smith and Christopher Tappen for Senators. 322. Philadelphia Gazette Extra, July 18, 1798— containing let ter from Washington accepting the appointment of Lieuten ant-General and Commander-in-chief of the Army. .' CATALOGUE OP MANUSCRIPTS, RELICS, &C. 51 — t — ^ "^ 323. Copy of Poughkeepsie Journal, Dec. 24, 1799 — announing the death of Washington. 324. Copy of the same paper, Dec. 31, 1799 — containing pro ceedings of Congress on the death of Washington. 325. First Book of the Chronicles of Morgan and his Quid CouncU — giving the antecedents of some of the persons ap pointed and removed by Gov. Morgan Lewis. 326. Advertisement of sale of Dusenbury's Farm, PeekskiU HoUow, 1795. 327. The London Gazette — -published by authority. From Tuesday, September 2, to Monday, Sept. 6, 1691. 328. Ulster County Gazette, Jan. 4, 1800. Lithograph copy. 329. New York Gazette and Weekly Mercury, Jan. lO, 1777. 330. New York Spectator, November 25th, 1797. 331. Newburgh Mirror, Oct. 29, 1799 — printed by Joseph Bar- 1 ber. From S. W. Fullerton. 332. Eights of Man, Newburgh — printed by Benoni HoweU for ^EUas Winfield. Framed and presented by L. L. Livingston. 333. PoUtical Index, Newbui-gh, May 7th, 1811. From Ward f, M. Oazlay, son of the editor Ward M. Gazlay. NEWBLReH HISTORICAL SOCIETY PAPERS. 350. Nevyburgh and the Greeks. Minutes of .pubUc meeting and subscription Usts in aid of the Greeks, Jan. 14, 1824. 351. Letter from Eobert H. Crockett, enclosing autograph of his father, Col. David Crockett. 352. Tradition of the Irquois. Eead by Eev. A. B. VanZandt. 353. Early Patents and Grants in Orange County. Eead by Peter P. Hunn. 354 Original Counties of New York. Eead by D. C. Eingland. 355. History of the Eeformed Dutch Church, Newburgh. Eead by Eev. A. B. VanZandt. 356. North-West Passage. Eead by Peter P. Hunn. 357. Paper money of Eepublic of Bolivia. 358. BUnd Pish. Eead by Dr. G. C. MoneU, 359. Ether Inhalation. Eead by Dr. G. C. MoneU. 52 Washington's head-quarters. 360. Odd-FeUowship in Orange Co. Eead by Dr. G. C. MoneU. 361. History of Deerpark. Letter from Peter C. Gumaer, Esq., of that town. 362. Old Stone Dam, Ulster County. Eead by Dr. A. J. Prime. 363. Old Stone Dam, Ulster County. Eead by S. W. Eager. 364. Biographical Sketch of Peter F. Hunn, Esq., deceased. Eead by S. W. Eager. 365. Annual Address. Eead by Eev. John Forsyth, D. D. 366. Letter from Eev. John Brovm, D.D. 367. Papers of the New York Historical Society. 368. Papers of Hon. Jonathan Fisk, deceased. Deposited by Bev. John Forsyth, D. D. ROOKS AND PAMPHLETS. 400. Dutch Bible— printed at Amsterdam, 1702. 400|. Dutch Bible, 1741. Eecord of presentation lost. 401. Joumal General Assembly of New York— Vol. 1 ) 1691 to 402. do do do do Vol. 2. 1 1765. 403. Eeports of Adjudicated Cases in the Courts of the Chan cery, King's Bench, Common Pleas, and Exchequer— frooTl second year to twenty-first year of George II. J 404. Acts of the Assembly of the Province of New York from 1691 to 1725. ' 405. Public Laws of South Carolina. From John W. Forsyth. 406. South Carolina Justice. From John W. Forsyth. 407. General History of, and War in, America. Probably the hrst history of the "Eevolution written. ^°?7A?T ^''^'^"^ ^^ ^"^- ^""^y Pi^^«' ^- M., May 21st., 1742. From Hon. James G. Graham. ' J' » > 409 . Sermon preached " by the Eight Eeverend Father in God .^mes Lord Bishop of Glocester," February 24, 1758. From Hon. James G. Graham. ^^P IvT. T"" ^^^ "^^^^^ °* Salt-Petre and Gun-Powder ^S Y I f " °' *'^ '^°""^**^^ °^ «^f^*y «f the Colony o New York, January 17th, 1776. Fr^ Hon. Ja.^s G. Qrl CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS, RELICS, &C. 53 411. American Messenger, for September, 1787. One of the first American Illustrated Magazines. From Hon. James G. Graham. 412. European Magazine and London Eeview, for September, 1787. One of the first English IUustrated Magazines. Prom Hon. James G. Graham. 413. Eeport of the trial of the murderers of Eichard Jennings, held at Goshen, Feb. 23d, 1819. Frrnn Htm. James O. Gra ham. 414. Almanacs from 1814 to 1825. 416. Minutes of Court-Martial, Aug. and Sept., 1814. S. E. Betts, Judge Advocate. 417. A number of books and pamphlets deposited by the New- » burgh Historical Society. 422. An Essay on the West India Dry-Gripes. A pamplet I printed by Ben. Franklin, 1745. From Doct. P. F. Masten. M. Pamphlets of Newburgh Historical Society. m. do do do do 426. do do do do 427, do do do do 428. do do do do 429. Soldiers' Journals. Joumal of Lemuel Lyon, in French and Indian War, 1758; and of Samuel Haws, 1775— events around Boston. PORTRAITS, &c. 450. Portrait of General and Mrs. Washington, copied from Stuart's original paintings in Boston Museum, by A. B. Du rand. Purchased, framed, and presented by Enoch Carter, Wm. C. Hasbrouck, Thomas George, James W. Taylor, and J. Hazard Eoe. 451. Portrait of Washington— steel plate. O. P. Putnam. 452. Portrait of Uzal Knapp. Painted and presented by the late Chas. W. Tice, Newburgh. V^ Knapp was the last member of Washington's Life Guard. He entered the army on the 1st of June, 1777, and was in service from that time untU his final discharge by Washington in 1783. He was in the battle at White Plains; in the skirmish at ^^f^^^- passed through tte horrors of VaUey Forge; was one of LaFayette s Corps and in the 54 WASHINGTON'S HEAD-QUARTERS. action under him at Barren HiU, and in the battle of Monmouth. In 1780 he was detailed, with other soldiers of known fidelity, to form an increase in the Life Guard, and received a Sergeant's commission. Soon after his discharge he took up his residence in New Windsor, Orange county, where he Uved to the age of 94 years, honored and respected by aU. His body Ues buried under the monument near the flag-staff. The monument was erected by a local mUitary company, the Newburgh Guard, in 1859. 453. Portrait of La Fayette— large antique steel late. 454.. Portrait of Brigadier-General WUUam G. Belknap, U. S. A. Painted, framed, and presented by Col. T. B. Thorpe. ' Genl. WiUiam Goldsmith Belknap was the son of Samuel BeUmap, Jr., of Newburgh. He rendered distinguished service in the war of 1812, and in the war with Mexico. He was the father of Genl. W. W. Belknap, Secretary of War. 455. Portrait of Gouverneur Morris whUe minister to the Court of France. He was the brother of Eobert Morris, and was appointed minister in 1792. 456. Portrait of Henry Clay, as he appeared in Congress in 1821. 457. Portrait of Gov. George Clinton. 458. Portrait of Genl. James Clinton. 458 J. Portrait of Mrs. Genl. James CUnton (Mrs. Gray.) 459. Portrait of De Witt Clinton (presunaed), painted by Prof. Wear when a young man. 460. Portraits of the Presidents of the United States. Framed -, and presented by John W. Forsyth. ;' 461. Portrait of the late Eli Hasbrouck, grandson of Jonathan Hasbrouck — was born in Head-quarters house in 1796. 462. Medalion hkeness of the late Enoch Carter — from plaster cast by H. K. Brown. Framed and presented by tbe Common CouncU of the city of Newburgh. 463. Past and Present of the United States. Mammoth Photo graph from original painting. Framed and presented by the late Major W. G. H Sherman. 464. Washington's Head-quarters at New Windsor. Photo graph from original painting. Framed and presented by the late Majcrr W. G. H Sherman. 465. Medalions of Washington's Head-quarters at different places. Framed and presented by the late Major W. C. H. ¦ Sherman. 466. Newburgh. Steel plate from original painting by W. G. Wall. Framed and presented by Bev. John Forsyth, D.D. CATALOGUE OP MANUSCRIPTS, RELICS, &G. 55 467. Photograph copy of Washington's letter to the Ladies of Trenton, AprU 21, 1789. From Bev. Wendell Prime. 468. Plan of the Siege of Yorktown. Presented by the late Lieut. Bobert Burnet. 649. Map of Township of Washington, 1782— now the central part of the City of Newburgh— with deed of streets on back. From E. M. Buttenber. 470. One Pound Note of the Bank of Waterford, Ireland— Found in the pocket of one of Genl. Jackson's soldiers, kUled in the battie of New Orleans. Framed and presented by Bichard J. Bogers. 471. Fac-simUe of Signatures to the Declaration of Indepen dence. Lithograph. From the late Bev. Bobert Armstrong. 472. Portrait of the late Hon. Lewis Cass; life size. 473. Portrait of late Mrs. Hon. Jonathan Fisk. Deposited by Peter Ward, Esq. Mrs. Fisk was one of the most accomplish ed ladies of Newburgh. Her famUy is now extinct. 474. Portrait of Washington; embroidered on sUk in floss by Mrs. Guion of Brooklyn, N. Y. Deposited by the Common CouncU of Newburgh. 475. Needlework of 1783. Presented by Francis Boyd, Esq. 476. Steel Engraving, "Battle of Bunker's HiU." Presented vrith frame by Geo. A. Elliott, Esq. SWORDS, &c. 478. Sword of La Fayette, exchanged with Col. Francis Barber. Added to the collection by the niece of Col. Barber, Mrs. E. Nixon, of Montgomery, and formally presented by his nephew, Joseph B. Burnet, of Little Britain. Ool. Francis Barber was one of the most accompUshed offlcers of the Bevolution. Not long after Baron Steuben was appointed Inspector-General, Col. Barber was made Assistant Inspector-General, a post to which he was admirably qualified, WhUe the army was encamped at New Windsor, 1783, and on the day when Washington had invited his ofdcers together to announce the news of peace. Col. Barber was accidently kiUed. He was acting as officer of the day, and whUe passing the edge of a wood just north of the Camp Ground, a tree, which some soldiers engaged in gathering wood were cutting down, fell on him, and both rider and horse were instantly crushed to death. The sword here preserved was originaUy worn by La Fayette. At a social meeting of ofiQcers, assembled to exchange congratulations on the success of the siege of Yorktown, it was proposed, as a special memory of the event, that they should exchange swords. This was agreed to, and in the exchange the sword of La Fayette passed to Col. Barber. 56 Washington's head-quarters. 479. Sword — inscribed, " ArtUlery of Virginia " — " Victory or . Death." KUngenthal, maker. Found in barracks at New burgh. Presentea by the late James S. Brown. 480. Sword — inscribed, " Grenadiers of Virginia " — " Victory or Death." KUngenthal, maker. The Artillery of Virginia, and Grenadiers of Virginia, belonged to the Virginia Line, encamped in the vicinity of Newburgh in 1782-'83. On the disbandment of the army, these swords were probably sold by those who had worn them. They are suggestive of several stirring episodes in the war for Independence. ,^ 481. Sabre used by Col. Aaron Burr during the Eevolution. | From the late Doct. James M. Gardiner. 482. Sword worn by Major Mulford at the evacuation of Fort Ticonderoga, 1777. 483. Sword worn by Capt. Brinckerhoff, an officer in the Conti nental army. 484. Sword and Pistol united. Used by Lieut. EUsworth of the American army at Trenton, Dec. 26th, 1776, when Wash ington surprised the Hessian camp and secured 1000 prisoners. 485, Sword of Capt. A. Campbell, a British officer who was kUled in a skirmish with the Americans at Ward's Bridge Westchester county, 1776. 486. Sword — dug up in constructing Plank-road, Newburgh, at a place where a portion of the Continental army was encamp- ,1 ed — presumed to have belonged to the Virginians. 487. Sword— Archer, maker, DubUn. From Major Jas. Finlay. 488. Sword — as above. 489. Sword of the late Col. James Duncan, U. S. A. Worn by him in aU his battles in the war vrith Mexico, 1846. From his sisters, ihe Misses Duncan of Cornwall. 490. Basket Hilt of a Scottish Claymore or Broadsword, taken at Saratoga. The basket was designed to protect the hand. From Doct. P. F. Masten. 491. HUt of a Hessian Sword. Taken at Trenton. MUSKETS, BAYONETS, PISTOLS, &c. 496. Musket Stock— used and broken in the battle of Bunker HUl. Preserved by Mr. Birch of Pawling. 497. Lock belonging to a Spanish Musket formerly owned by CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS, RELICS, &C. 57 Mr. WiUiam Bull. The Musket carried a 2-oz. ball and nine buckshot at one load. 498. Musket thrown away by one of St. Clair's soldiers on the retreat from Ticonderoga. St. Clair was in command at Fort Ticonderoga in 1777. The post was weak in many respects, and on the approach of Burgoyne's army, St. Clair evacuated it and retreated toward the Hudson. So closely were the fugitives pursued that many threw away their arms to faciUtate their escape. This musket was among the number. 499. Tory* Musket — formerly belonged to the Deul famUy of Duchess county. This was a harmless piece, having lain in a hoUow tree during the whole Revolution to prevent its being seized by the Committee-men and used against the King. 500. Musket — taken from a foraging party of British, in West chester county, by Capt. Abm. Meriot. 501. Musket bought from a disbanded soldier in 1783— had been his companion for seven years. 502. Musket used in the battle at Bunker HiU and subsequent engagements of the Eevolution. From Alex. Wright. 503. Musket — used in tbe battle at Bunker HiU. 505. Musket— EngUsh— brought off from battie-field of White Plains by Col. Abm. Humphrey. 506. Musket — a relic of the Eevolution. 507. Shot Gun— made in 1768. 508. Shot Gun — presented by the late Abm. Jackson. Both of the above guns were presented by colored men who had been slaves in the town of Shawangunk, and who received them as presents from their masters, in firm recoUection of whose kindness they retained them until death was at their doors and then placed them here that they might be preserved memorii in ^ lbs. 521. Cannon baU— fired through the Livingston house, two miles below Poughkeepsie (as above.) The hole made by this baU remained open for many years. 522. Cannon ball— taken from its bed in a slate rock near the Livingston house, Poughkeepsie. 523. Grape-shot— found in the bank of the river near PishkUl Landing. From ihe late John P. DeWint. 524. Cannon Shot-from the redoubt at Kingston. It was from this Eedoubtthat Eondout derived its name. 525. Cannon BaU— found on Stony Point. CATALOGUE OF MANUSCRIPTS, RELICS, &C. 59 525^. Cannon BaU — ^Found on Camp Ground at New Windsor. 526. Bomb-sheU — left by a detachment of Continental troops at Quaker HiU, Duchess County. 527. BaU of the old Warwarsink Cannon. From Dr. B. K. Se vier, Napanoch, Ulster County. The old Warwarsink can non was placed on the frontier of Ulster County in 1781. 528. Stone Balls — presumed to be of Dutch manufacture. 529. Grape-shot — from the battlefield at New Orleans. 530. Cannon BaU — picked up after the battle at White Plains, by Col. Abm. Humphrey. 531. Bomb-sheU — plowed up on the NicoU farm near Plum Point. 531|. Grenade — ^from fort Ticonderoga. 532. Cannon Ball— plowed up on the battlefield at Saratoga. From Thos. N. Dillingham, of SchuylervUle, through the late J. H. H. Sanxay. POWDER HORNS. 533. Powder Hom of Lieut. Charles Grant, of 1st Eoyal High land Eegiment. Engraved vrith the names and relative dis tances of aU fortified posts from Quebec to Albany, together with the name and rank of the ovraer. Obtained from an In-. dian after the battle at Saratoga — perhaps rifled from the dead body of its ovyner. Powder Horns of the character of those in this coUection were sometimes engraved ,by their owners, but generally by regular manufacturers. They were made to answer thepurposeof guide-books or maps of the then almost unbroken wUderness. Samuel Moore, of Poughkeepsie, appears to have been engaged in their manufacture as early as 1706. 534. Powder Hom of Leonard Van Hooser, made by Samuel Moore at Poughkeepsie, 1705. Engraved with a map of vU lages and forts from New York to Fort Stanwix. From the late Benj. W. Van Nort. 535. Powder Hom— name of ovmer lost^— a reUc of the French and Indian War. Engraved with map of Hudson, Mohawk, and St. Lavsrrence, rivers. 536. Powder Hom— made by Samuel Moore, Poughkeepsie, 1705, "Mayy* 11th." Engraved vrith cities of New York, and Albany and other devices. 60 Washington's head-quarters. 537. Powder Hom of B. Mcintosh. Engraved with cities of New York, Albany, Schenectady, Fort Hunter, etc. 538. Powder Hom of WUUam Smith. " Made at South Caro lina." Engraved with various devices. 539. Powder Horn. Engraved with " a new map of the river St. Lawrence " from Lewisburgh to Lake Superior. INDIAN IMPLEMENT."*. 540. Iron Pipe-Tomahawk. English manufacture. The poU is a Pipe-bowl which connected with an aperture in the origi nal stem which was *the handle. From the late Mrs. S. W. Fullerton, of Slate HUl. This Tomahawk was the property of KeghgekapoweU alia s Joghem (Dutch Yockem,) one of the grantors of lands in Orange county to Govemor Pongan in 1684. Joghem had his last residence in the present town* of Mount Hope, Orange County, the site of his cabin being stiU known as Jogee HiU. The Tomahawk was for many years in the fam Uy of Mr. FuUerton. 541. CoUection of Spear and Arrow-heads, found on Plmn Point and presented by the late P. A. Verplanck. 2 Stone Axes 1 large Flint Spear-head. 2 Stone Tomahawks 1 broken Flint Spear-head. 2 Stone Chisels 1 broken Stone Chisel. 1 Stone BaU 1 Stone Pestie. 1 instrument for kiUing large animals. h 542. Indian Arrow heads. Presented by the late F. S. Eager. 543. Indian Axe and other implements. Presented hy J. Bonk. Pound on his farm near Orange Lake. 544. California Indian Arrows (mounted). Of modern manu facture, but iUustrating the more ancient weapon. Fr&m ihe late John Gordon. 545. Indian Twine. Presented by the late S. W. Eager. 546. Indian Axe. From P. A. Verplanck. Various stone implements of the antique period of the hunter's occupancy of Amer ica have received the name of ¦¦ Indian Axe, " yet an