I tell O f ancient deeds now l ong forgot ;
O f f u s whos m mor is not e d , e e y ; O f manners long since changed and gone ; O f chiefs who u nder their gray stone So o h s t th t c f me l ng ave lep , a fi kle a th ott from her ro s th r m Ha bl ed ll ei na e, ’ And twined rou nd some new minion s head
Her fading wreath .
La of the ast tre y L Mins l . r an c One hund ed d fifty opies printed . 5 fl No .
F A M I LY R ECO R DS
A N D EVE N T S
COMPILED PRINCIPALLY FROM THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS IN THE RUTHERFURD COLLECTION
LIVINGSTON RUTHERFURD
NEW-YORK PRINTED AT THE DE VINNE PRESS 1894 (a 5 (o b
Co ri h t 18 py g , 94,
n b y Livi gston R utherfurd .
R S C R IV E D
MAY 3 0 1895
' WIS. Il l" . SOCIETY. ' This work is afiec tionately dedicated to
M y M other.
Prefac e.
A few rs a o ft r co t r uth r yea g , a e pying Wal e R e ’ furd s tt rs for m m r of the f m it was le e a e be a ily, suggested to the editor that a history of the fam ily could readily be written from the manuscripts his ss ss o Th or h s s r in po e i n . e iginal plan a eve al t m s r has o to i e been enla ged, and finally devel ped in the r s t o m T he tor has r t p e en v lu e . edi endeavo ed o his uthor t s for m ort t st t m ts give a i ie all i p an a e en , and takes this opportunity of expressing his indebted ess to ss th r so whos art c n Mi Elizabe Cla k n Jay, e i le on the Descendants of James Alexander he has fr s s u r eely u ed. He i also nde obligations to the ” author of Rutherfurds of that Ilk for the use of the chart showing the pedigree of the Rutherfurds of Edg erston .
W D arwick N . Y ecemb r 8 , . , e 1 , 1 93.
T able of Contents .
CHAPTER 1.
1— 8 JAMES ALEXANDER . 4
am m o m ca H ccount of his f . o es t eri . is b irth . A ily C A ffi Su erv ses the surve of the Holds important o ces. p i y
- ar wn er of an s New York and New J ersey b ound y. O l d
omm ss oner to surve the Ob on . al ong th e line. C i i y l g v or s etter from exan er to Arrival of Go ern Co b y . L Al d I coun e for Ri Van Dam s s . Cadwal lader Colden . l p for n r a unse Ze . s i Contrib utes to the G zette. Co l ge I d s a e from a wa a er o n an b rred . Lett rs C d ll d C lde d Lewis
orr s r. exan er sec ures n rew amil ton to M i , J Al d A d H Z n r c u of Z n r n . t wi defe d e ge A q i tal e ge . Le s Morris goes
to n an . etters from h l v n ston ew s E gl d L P i ip Li i g , L i r an e r o n r m o ris d te nso . etters f o osb to the M , P C lli L C y
oar of ra e. exan er oses his seat in ounc B d T d Al d l C il .
His e ect on to the ew- York ssemb l i N A ly . Letter from r ar xa Governo Cl ke. Ale nder is restored to his place at h t m r o n t e b ar. et er fro te s n x n L Pe C lli o . Ale a der regains his eat in ounci exan er is coun or s C l . Al d sel f New J ersey ’ H marr a ro r etors. is e. ccount of his w fe s fam P p i i g A i ily . r in h Srat b e eco s t e t . etter from av rov s R d p Bi l L D id P oo t.
- etter of ames Al exan er. F res in ew York e er L J d i N . L tt from w rr escr of ’ Le is Mo is. D iption James Alexander s l x n T able of Co tents .
f w- k h of reement o Ne Yor aw ers. eat house. Ag l y D f eath o ar exan er. e ers James Al exander. D M y Al d L tt ’ V v n t n ames xan r s hil dr n : . s o . e e c e from P. . B Li i g J Al d V marr . n 1 ar exan er es . . vin sto . etters . M y Al d ; i P B Li g L a am u l r iv from ohn h nn n . and ob ert L J C i g, Willi B l , J , R in on e rs from l am l exan er and ob er gst . L tte Wil i A d R t
n. e e fr m enera hir e flices he Livingsto L tt rs o G l S l y. O ld V n H a h an an ac oun f i . vi ston. is e t d c t o h s b y P . . B Li g d h n 2 a xan r m x n r m e . e a e c dre es e . ia il . J Al d 3 Will Al d ; V n ar his et ers o . . v n o . etter to Al ex l t t P B . Li i gst L M y ander oes to n an to c a m the ar om of St r . G E gl d l i E ld i m r of ounc ak s an a in h in e b e l . e ct ve art t e l g. M C i T i p Hi n i evo ut on. s eath and an accou t of h s ch dren R l i d il . xa r marr n . l za et n c u 4 E i b h Ale de ; ies J ohn Stevens. A co t f hi f m n r in h m n o s a . I te este t e ock e O ily d R y Hill i . p oses h tam Ac oun ar comm ss oner for New p t e S p t. B d y i i r s n m oun m r f ew erse e . e fro c e b o N Je s y R ig s C il . M e J y a t r o h f His ea h ture. te t e u e r t Legisl Le C i J stic B earley . d oun of his ch dr n er and acc t e . Kathar ne exan . il . 5 i Al d
6 nne exan er . . usanna Al exan er marr es . A Al d 7 S d ; i i h His b e ues to n a r ohn . a M jo J Reid H s de t . q ts Edi ’ H u h er ma a r is a rr e. e burgh U niversity . d g t s i g L tte from Susanna Reid.
CHAPTER II .
WALTER RUTHERFU RD 85— 1 99
arr a e of ather ne exan er and sh a arker M i g C i Al d Eli P . f r u h rfur Birth o Walte R t e d . Derivation of the name of uth rfur F rst a earance f e n f R e d. i pp o th ame o x T able of Contents .
u h fur v f t er . er a on o he na f on R d D i ti t me o Edgerst . cc ount of the u h rfur s of Ed erston a ter uth A R t e d g . W l R ’ rf r marr a a r u herfur en e the r t sh e u d s i ge. W lte R t d t rs B i i
arm . omes to m r ca F hts in h b att e of y C A e i . ig t e l Ti
condero a. et er fr m hn ra n rd eath of M a g L t o J o B i e . D or hn utherfur r f l u rfu ette o a er e r . j J o R d. L W t R th d etter from atherine utherfurd a ter utherfur a L C R . W l R d t Fo ar r fr m n ra a r a ette o e e r u . etter t Ni g a. L G l P ide x L fr m a e ers from a h rine uth o Willi m Alexander. L tt C t e R V v n t n r fr m erfur from . s o te o d . r et s Lette P . B . Li i g . L
a her ne u therfurd . e er of al er u herfur C t i R L tt W t R t d. a u rfur re n fr m he arm rth of hi son W lter R the d sig s o t y. Bi s V i ohn r from . v n t n ar ette . . o . rth of J . L P B Li i gs B M y u h f r f am x r t er u . rth o es e an er u e fur R d Bi J Al d R th d.
a r u h ur m v w- York e t rs fr m W lte R t erf d o es to Ne . L t e o ames Sirl n r from ohn u he f r r t ette t r u . ette J i g . L J R d L from ames Stir n etter from cho as R a a ter J li g . L Ni l y . W l utherfur ov on R d m es to Edgerst . Letter from Thomas Brid en a r uth at m g Attwood. W lte R erfurd te pts to b e neutra ur n th e o u on f l d i g e R v l ti . Re uses to take the oath of a an m n e ce. I s r o e etters fro a ll gi i p is d. L m C therine ’ utherfur . a ter utherfur s re a R d W l R d le se. Letter from Gou m eur ve orr s. etters o ohn ut erfur M i L t J R h d. Letter from Dr . ob ertson . etters to ohn uth erf R L J R urd. Death
of ath er ne utherfur . etters to ohn uthe f C i R d L J R r urd. etters from eor e umb ul eath of a L G g T l . D W lter Ruther
furd mor a - . Me and concerning the growth of New York recor e b al ter uth rfur d d y W R e d . n n T able of Co te ts .
CHAPTER III . J O HN RUTHERFU RD zoo — 2 56
His h etters from l am exan b irt . L Wi li Al der Living
s on for a ance. ohn utherfur stu l aw t . Bill D J R d dies
wi h char Stockton . etters from ew r t s orr s . Ri d L L i M i , J ’ un f rr s fami ohn uth rfu Acco t o the Mo i ly. J R e rd s mar f ria e etters o ohn utherfur . for a vestr g . L J R d Bill y a il t m e n . ves t ran u t ec e to the New e ti g Li T q li y . El d J ersey m ec te U nite States Senator from New Asse b ly. El d d
er etter from ch ar Stockton . etters to his J sey . L Ri d L m m hn f ns fro th e Senate. etter fro o Soss wi e. Resig L J l
oves from ren on to Ed erston . etter Hobart. M T t g L
ohn Stark ob ertson . etter c oncern n from Dr. J R L i g ’ o nna o r s n mm s etter t Susa b e t o . o Burr s duel . L R C i
- o ar mm r sioner to l ay out N ew York. B und y Co issione r o r u for for New J ersey. Commissione t determine o te a c ar and ar an r vers His anal b etween Delaw e R it i .
an r ath of his w fe. ccount of death d ob itua y . De i A i h s descendants.
IV CHAPTER .
MARY RUTHERFU RD CLARKSON 2 57 - 2 6 7
i a e H er eath and ob tuar n ce n arr d ot . H er birth a d m g . i y i kson a he att e of on I an ss s Math ew Clar t t B l L g sl d. A i f War arr es Sarah rnel r r o o . His tant Sec eta y . M i C l and ob tuar ccount of th e escen ants of death i y . A d d ark n Mary Ruth erfurd Cl so . X11 T able of Contents .
CHAPTER V.
O F O O RUTH E RFO RD 2 68— 2 0 LETTERS R BERT, BAR N , 9
oes to I tal . a e aron b ather ne His b irth . G y M d B y C i
I I of uss a. ccount of the aron of Fairnin ton . . R i A B y g r a r hn u h rf a r Lette to M jo Jo R t e urd. Letters to W lte
r fr I a . e rs Rutherfu d om t ly Letters from London. L tte H a h f om in on. is e t . ositi n es fr Fairn gt d Disp o o his tate.
CHAPTER VI .
LETTERS OF S U SANNA RE ID 2 9 1— 344
n fr m n n Letters writte o Lo do .
xiii
t trat n Lis of Illus io s .
PO RTRAIT O F ROBERT R UT HERFOR D F E O O U . P RTRAIT HEL N ST YVESAN T . STUYVESANT COAT - OF - ARMS O RA O F RU T HE RFORD R P RT IT JOHN , J LIVINGSTON COAT - OF - ARMS
PO RTRAIT OF LEWIS M . RU THERFO RD PORTRAIT OF MARGARET STUYVESANT RUTHER FO RD CHAN LER COAT - O F - ARMS
- F - BU C KLEY COAT O ARMS .
xvi r Family Rec o ds and Even ts .
1 CHAPTER .
r James Alexande .
The governors sent to Am erica during the colo nial period were a class of men littl e calculated to endear themselves to the people they were ap o te to o r or to s r r s ct for the p in d g ve n, in pi e e pe h c m t government they represented . T ey a e wi h the sole idea of making a fortu ne ; the manner of ttl co s u thei r enrichment was of li e n eq ence . In
New - or ft r the surr r of the utch Y k, a e ende D in I 6 th r comm c most mm t o 74, e e en ed al i edia ely a l ng series of contests between the governors as repre sentatives of the row the ss m s re C n , and A e blie p r s t the o r s from the es r of the e en ing pe ple, a i ing d i e governors to stretch the royal prerogatives to their u tmost xte t f ct to m t if oss e n , in a ain ain , p ible, a c olonial despotism without regard to the rights of Th r u f h t th e people . e es lt o t ese con ests was the g rowth and construction of th e organic l aw of the
Stat tt its ve o m t erfec e, finally a aining de l p en and p
o of t - r m r t i n o day . P o inent fo the active part r James Alexande . taken by him in the political affairs of this period was m s x r or cot 2 Ja e Ale ande , b n in S land, May 7, 1 6 1 r h h is 9 . The family f om whic e descended tr c from om r e of the s s who a ed S e l d , King I le , th f m e t m o co . was lived in i e Mal l IV , and killed in I 6 m r his w f Effrica tt c rc 1 . o ba le i a 4 S e led, by i e , u hter of Ol avus of had son Ron da g , King Man, a of the s s whos est son ald, King Man and I le , e eld us or of the s s was c stor of the Ang , L d I le , an e D Earls of Ross and Antrim and the Lords M ac on Hi s s n x r M c Donal d who . s co o a ald e nd , Ale ande , h m f me f c v t e t o s . o ot li ed in i e Ja III S land, fou nded the clan of Macalister of Loup in Argyle Sh r of x r of M enstrie the h re i e , and Ale ande in S i m Th hth r t of Clack annan . e eig gene a ion in lineal descent from this Alexander M ac Donald was rep r s t x r x r the fth ro e en ed by Ale ande Ale ande , fi Ba n of M enstrie he 1 his w f ; died in 545, and by i e th u ht r of Sir o rt ou s of Elizabe , da g e R be D gla och was the f th r of r w x r L leven, a e And e Ale ande r f th r of Sir m x r and g and a e Willia Ale ande , Gen tl eman of the ch m r r v ou c or Vis Bed a be , P i y C n il , cou t r of t r v st w th r n and Ea l S i ling, and in e ed i la ge n e re x estates in Scotland a d Am rica. And w Ale ’ r s s co son was oh whos son A x ande e nd J n , e le an der x r was the f th r o f v x r Ale ande a e Da id Ale ande , 2 James Alexander
1 the f th r f m s m s Al x r was a e o Ja e . Ja e e ande a man of stro ch r ct r r t th of m ng a a e and g ea dep ind, with an indomitable will and great courage and m r 1 1 x cut v t c m to c . e e i e abili y . He a e A e i a in 7 5 Tradition has it that he was compelled to leave cot for o t c r so s his s r c s S land p li i al ea n , e vi e being t r It i enlis ed in behalf of the P etender. s proof of his ability that the year after his arrival he obtained an appointment in the office of the Secretary of the
rov c of New - or was o t urv or P in e Y k, app in ed S ey r of st rs offic wh ch he h for Gene al We Je ey, an e i eld the r m r of his f was so o t e ainde li e, and al app in ed Receiver- General and Collector of Qu it Rents for the r N r 1 1 u r o c of ew s . 8 the P vin e Je ey In 7 , nde rst ch rt r of rth m o he was o t fi a e Pe A b y, app in ed c r f m to m r h Re o der o that city . On co ing A e ica e ot h ms f to the stu of the l aw soo dev ed i el dy , and n became one of the foremost lawyers in New- York and New rs thou h rof ss o he was Je ey, g by p e i n a c v r 1 2 1 u r ov r or ur t i il enginee . In 7 , nde G e n B ne , w th whom he was v r t m t he was comm s i e y in i a e, i ’ sioned a member of the King s Counc il for the
rov c of New- or ho offic u t 1 P in e Y k, lding e n il 737, ‘ n il 1 6 1 2 1 he and again from I 75o u t 75 . In 7 was
1 ase of Al exan er Earl of tirl in . emorial s of the ouse of tirl in C d , S g M H S g , x r James Ale ande .
so m ttor - e r f r - al ade A ney G ne al o New York . In u 1 2 he was o t offic r for the J ne, 7 3, app in ed naval e
ort of N w - r e o r o t 1 2 8 . p Y k, and eapp in ed in 7 In 1 737 he was elected to the New - York Assembly for one term as mm . He w co issioned a member of ’ the s ou c for New rs u 1 1 2 2 King C n il Je ey, J ly 9, 7 , he the offi c u t his th 1 2 8 he and ld e n il dea . In 7 was one of the representatives of New Jersey to t was r th x try pira es. He a la ge landholder wi e te ter sts m m r of the o r s of nded in e , and a e be B a d r Proprieto s of both East and West New Jersey . For recreation he pursued his favorite sci ence of stro om m t o corr s on c a n y, and ain ained a l ng e p den e h the m t stro mer f u w t o . o i Halley, e inen a n He nded , w th e m r oth rs the m r c i B nja in F anklin and e , A e i an r t f him 1 h oso h c oc t . o P il p i al S ie y W i ing in 743, Lewis Morris says : James Alexander lives in
New - or has ver co s er est t Y k, and a y n id able a e in is merch t several parts of New Jersey . He a an at New- or is su os to b e worth not Y k, and pp ed less than He is much troubled with the out oth tte the ss m wh the G , and d a nd A e bly en ’ s ss o s are at m o has th r l a d e i n A b y, and e e been y up with the Gout the greater part of the session of “ m h the h stor s s of him : His 1 . t 745 S i , i ian , ay
1 of overnor orris . 2 1 . Papers G M , p 9
r James Alexande . the line as the other: b ut it was to the advantage of the king to push the line as far south as pos s he the ow r of al l u r t s ible, being ne ng an ed land in
ew - or wh New ers th wou o N Y k, ile in J ey ey ld bel ng It is tr t to the proprietors . ue hat Alexander was t r st s o the ou r ow in e e ed in land adj ining b nda y, ning ’ 1 of Ch esec ck s t t wh ch ran hte m s 3 5 e o Pa en i eig en ile 3 o the of th e s t t wh ch al ng line , and 1 5 Mini ink Pa en i ran thirty - two miles along th e line as located in “ Yet as he wr t s 1 it r ttl , i e in 753, ve y li e co ncerns my particu lar interest whether it be as was j udged in 1 7 1 9 or even fifty miles lower ow o u t r co tr ut m ro ort o of d n, I v l n a ily n ib e y p p i n charges in New Jersey and pay part in New - York of the public tax applied for hindering the settl e ft r 1 1 oth ment of the line . A e 7 9 n ing was done tow r s tt m t of th s much - exe u st o a d a e le en i v d q e i n, wh ch o co t u to trou oth ro c s i l ng n in ed ble b p vin e , and gave rise to a kind of border warfare u ntil h r comm ss o was th o t 1 6 . ot 7 7 An e i i n en app in ed, which decided that th e proper branch of the Dela war was the eversink r ch at ort r s e N b an P Je vi , thou gh it is in latitude forty - one degrees twenty
t s - h s one minu e and thirty seven seconds . T i dec i
1 This woul d give him an ownership of about acres in th ese two
n . pate ts Editor . ex n er James Al a d .
So was r t I 0 wh t r uth rfur i n a ified in 77 , en Wal e R e d,
son - in - l aw of m s x r ou r a Ja e Ale ande , and a B nda y “ omm ss o r for New rs wr t s : At st C i i ne Je ey, i e la th s ru is co c u the t t s i line nning n l ded, Pa en ee in r s m s ho we sh et gene al ee plea ed, and I pe all g an ” N w ers was thu s ft w th tw nt end of it. e J ey le i e y m es ss o f r r ou r on the w st ost il le ive b nda y e , and l two hu r ten thous cr s of the nd ed and and a e land, and northern bou ndary is forty - eight instead of seventy 1 five miles as claimed by James Alexander. Alexander was also one of th e commissioners to survey the lands in dispute on the line between
New- or o ct cut ow as s Y k and C nne i , kn n land in ro the most m ort t m tt r the Oblong. P bably i p an a e with which James Alexander was connected was the c r t tr of oh t r r for eleb a ed ial J n Pe e Zenge libel, which came abou t in the following manner : th e th of o r or M ont omerie 1 1 On dea G ve n g in 73 , Van Dam who h ad o t to ou c Rip , been app in ed C n il in 1 70 2 u nder the administration o f Governor
orn ur as its o st m m r ccor to C b y, lde e be and a ding custom o r t succ to the of c a l ng p evalen , eeded fi e ’ o f governor u ntil M ontg omerie s successor ar
r . 1 2 the new o t o o ived In 73 app in ee, C l nel Wil l m os c m to N - ew or . m s x ia C by, a e Y k Ja e Ale
1 ’ awrence s attl es of the oun ar ine . 6 et se . L B B d y L , p q n r James Alexa de . ander wrote to Cadwallader Colden of his appoint ment as follows :
O ur doubts about our Govenour are now Resolved ’ o os ha n s the in s han for New- or C ll . C by vi g ki t K g d Y k and New Jersey in J anuary Last and has sent his private Secretary and some oth er servants to prepare the house and al l h n f hi The o no r was to a the t i gs or m . G ve u S il M tenth of this month and proposes to b e here in ay . ’ He is a man about 45 and gay h as the Earl of Halifax s f 1 Sister or his wife 2 daughters almost women and a son.
os had o r or of orc b ut had . C by been G ve n Min a, been ousted for peculations committed du ring his t rm f o c v rth ss he was w rm re e o ffi e . Ne e ele a ly ceived The ss m r t him r u for . A e bly g an ed a even e six rs him 0 as to of th r yea , and gave 1;75 a ken ei friendship for his Oppositio n to an obnoxious su gar bill ; b ut he was only enraged at the smallness of the u r t amo nt. He soo n produced a royal orde o t to h ms f one h f of the s r er ui ake i el al all ala y , p q s t s mo um ts r c Dam who i e , and e l en e eived by Van , announced his willingness to comply with the or der ro th t os wou ccou t to him , p vided a C by ld a n for th t rt of the s r wh ch he had r c a pa ala y i e eived, ’ asserting that there had come into Cosby s hands
1 rom the ol en a in e N - i o F C d P pers th ew York H st rical Society. 8
x r James Ale an de . at least £640 0 more than he (Van Dam)h ad re i h s ro os t was t r fus ce ved . o T i p p i i n indignan ly e ed, and Van Dam was sued in the Supreme Court . x r m m th the f th r of the Ale ande and Willia S i , a e h stor cou s for the f ns xc t to the i ian, n el de e e, e ep ed ur s t o f t urt u t s w s j i dic i n o he co in eq i y cause . Le i orr s the h f ust c wrot o o sus M i , C ie J i e, e an pini n ta the xc t o s wh ch r os to ining e ep i n , i ange ed C by such an extent that he removed Morris from the
ch and r ct ourt of u t out of ben , e e ed a C Eq i y the u r m ourt w th m s c as S p e e C , i Ja e De Lan ey h f ust c S t of the r so ut o ss C ie J i e, in pi e e l i n pa ed the ss m at ff r t t m s th t the by A e bly di e en i e , a setting up of a Court of Equ ity in this Colony without consent in General Assembly is an Inno t o w thout form r r c t co t va i n i any e P e eden , in nvenien and contrary to the English Laws and dangerous ” t th rt ro rt s f th o e Libe ies and P pe ie o e People. On his removal from offic e Morris published his O o Dam r t st t m t of the pini n, and Van p in ed a a e en f cts the c s c u o the o to w r a in a e, alling p n pe ple be a e lest they should find themselves the slaves of their r h s r c s tur st rr governo s . T e e p o eeding na ally i ed up r t tumu t the c t the tow was a g ea l in i y, and n filled with squ ibs and lampoons on the Government and
os rt cu r The ew- or tte the C by in pa i la . N Y k Gaze , 9 x n r James Ale a de .
rst r r t New - or u sh fi pape p in ed in Y k, p bli ed by ‘ m r f r h h o c o u t e of os . Willia B ad d, p eld p li y C by a At the s m t m oh t r Zen er form r a e i e J n Pe e g , a e
r t c of r for was u sh the ew app en i e B ad d, p bli ing N or our r cr t the Y k Weekly J nal, a pape , ea ed by
s of the t - os rt th t was m rc ss need an i C by pa y , a e ile its t s u o the r or Its co um s in a tack p n gove n . l n were su pplied with articles from the pens of Alex r m th b orr s . os u ande , M i , and S i C by finally p l ished two roc m t o s in one of wh ch he off r p la a i n , i e ed £ 20 0 reward for the discovery of the au thor of certain libelous articles published in the J ournal th t w r no ou t wr tt x r or a e e, d b , i en by Ale ande orr s th e oth r r w r of 20 0 for M i , and in e a e a d “ ” th e uth r of two scan us r t s s a o dalo p in ed o ng . Th e ou c on o m r 6 1 or r C n il N ve be , 734, by an de directed to the mayor and officers of the cor
1 i l iam ra for was orn at Leicester En l an and serve an a ren W l B d d b , g d, d pp ticeshi in on on with An rew ow es rinter in rac e hurch treet p L d d S l , p G C S , ie his au h er and emi rate to hil l in He set u marr d d g t g d P ade phia 1682 . p his ress in New- or in 16 and commence u lishin the a ette p Y k 93, d p b g G z , - ovem er 8 1 2 . He al so star ted the rst a er mil l in Am ri N b , 7 5 fi p p e ca. ’ ’ - V am s stor of New or ol . . 22 . atson s Annal s of hil a (L b Hi y Y k, I , p 5 W P hi delp a. p 2 ohn eter Z en er was orn in erman in 16 0 . He came to New J P g b G y, 9 or in 1 10 ein one of the art of al atines rou ht over o ernor Y k 7 , b g p y P b g by G v
unter at the ex ense of th e rown . He commence u ishin the ew H , p C d p bl g N ’ - or ee ournal in ovem er 1 . am s istor of N ew or Y k W kly J N b , 733 (L b H y Y k,
Vol . I . 8 note. , p 54 ; ) 3 Wh at is believed to b e the onl y existing copy of th ese songs is in the possession of the editor.
a e exan r J m s Al de .
cognizance of the case according to the course of
u he mor f t . t o the 1 6th ft r s eq i y On ning , a e a king v to ar u th r xc t o s x r lea e g e ei e ep i n , Ale ande and Smith were peremptorily excl uded from th e court “ under the following order : James Alexander and William Smith Attorneys of this Cou rt having presu med (notwithstanding they were forewarned by the Court of their displeasure if they should do it) to Sign and having actually signed and put in Cou rt Exceptions in the name of J ohn Peter Zenger thereby denying the legality of the J udges Commissions though in the usual form of th s u rem ourt It Is h r for and being i S p e C , T e e e r r th t the s m s x n er O de ed, a aid Ja e Ale a d and William Smith be excluded from any fu rther practice in this Court and that their names be ” s r c fr m th e ro of Attornies of the r t u k o le Cou t. The court by this proceeding hoped to win by one mo the c s for the o r m t as th ve a e G ve n en , ey well knew there were no lawyers in the p rovince ’ of t the c s of e r s cou capable aking pla e Z nge nsel . l w r C ol den rom t man of the Cad allade , a p inen
1 l e D a wal l a er o n was orn at unse cotl an e ruar 168 . C d d C d b , S d, F b y 7, 9 He marrie ovem er 1 1 1 1 at Ke so co tl an l ce h ristie and d N b , 7 5, l , S d, A i C , - sett e in ew or in 1 18. rofession he was a h si H l d N Y k 7 By p p y cian . e owne a uantit of l an on the west si e of the u son where he n d q y d d H d , e cour a e the settl ement of em rants . He mad e his home on his r g d ig p operty, cal l in his l ace l enham here h e s ent al l th e time he coul s are fro g p Co d . T p d p m
1 2 x r James Ale ande . t m s t m t fr of x r wrote i e , and an in i a e iend Ale ande , him the following letter on his disbarment :
o enham . 2 1 . C ld , Apl 3, 7 35 My dear Sir I have yours of the 1 7th and the Silencing of y ou and me for it seems o me it must b e M r. m th sur r se t S i p i d , a very notorious crime that would make a J udge Silence a Lawy er for offering anyth ing h e th ought necessary for the Defense of his Client bec ause of the dangerous Con A nd sequences of too free an exerc ise of such Power. h e ought to b e th e more cautious when the offense is taken from anything relating to th e J udges Person or h is ub lic uties ein urve or- eneral 1 20 - 1 aster in han cer p d , b g S y G 7 5 , M C y 1 20- oun ar ommissioner 1 2 - 2 - 1 em er of ouncil 1 2 1 - 6 7 35, B d y C 7 3 5 3 , M b C 7 7 , - - - ieutenant overnor 1 60 1 6 1 6 1 6 . He was m intimate frien L G 7 , 7 3, 7 9 74 d of Al exan er and his constant corres on ent on as tronom nd th e o itics d , p d y a p l
of the da . He ie at l ushin e tem er 22 1 6. y d d F g, S p b , 77 In a l etter written al ter utherfu r to frien s in cotl an we et th e by W R d d S d, g “ foll owing glimpse of th e doctor and his trul y remarkab l e famil y : Our voy a e to an was urel a ar for easure as the win contrar we g Alb y p y p ty Pl , d was y stopped every Tide and diverted ourselves on the banks of this charming River which we foun e e ere much inha ite and the l e much at , d v rywh b d peop
th eir cas e. At one of our l andings we made an excursion to Coldenham th e a od e of th e enerab e hil oso her o en as a and facetious in h is b v l P p C ld , g y on ersa n i n rom th mi e of the c v tio as serious and solid in his wr ti gs. F e ddl W oods thi s Famil y corresponds with al l the learned societies in Europe. Himself on the rinci l es of atter and otion his son on l ectricit an d p p M M , E y x e era eful i a o era l e E periments . He has mad sev l us d scoveries and is t l b
ro cient in usic . His dau hter enn is a l orist and otanist sh e has p fi M g J y F B , discovered a great number of Plan ts never before described and has given th eir ro erties and irtues man of which are foun useful in edicine P p V , y d M , nd D a she raws and col ours them with reat eaut . r h te of E in d g b y . W y d
ur h is in the num e f her rres n en . . She ma es th e est b g b r o co po d ts N. B k b ” cheese ever ate in Ameri I ca. 1 3 a e exan r J m s Al de .
Authority because Passion is most like to get th e better of eason in such cases It uts me in m n of f l R . p i d the o lowing li nes I lately read Of al l the causes which conspire to blind ' Man s erring judgment and misguide the mind; What the weak head with strongest b ias ml es h n ver- fa n Is r e t e e v ce of foo s. P id , ili g i l
h ear ou es n u as far as a erstraw w sh I y d ig p H v , I i I may see y ou at my h ouse that we may talk largely for y ou have been so full of business lately that your letters ha e hor You ha e a safe a ve been extrem ly s t. v pl ce to send letters at Newburgh and th e Albany and Sop us boats will b e easily persuaded to put letters ashore at tha c am anx ous to see the roc ee n s in t pla e. I i p di g
m . Cou rt against y ou and M r. S ith am Sir ours I , , Y ,
r Cadwallade Colden .
Alexander conceived the idea of securing the s r c s of r w m to the c r t l aw e vi e And e Ha il n, eleb a ed er of h h to f r r c y P iladelp ia, de end Zenge , and e eived
the fo ow tt r from w s orr s r. on the ll ing le e Le i M i , J , subject r a m rn n Satu d y o i g. ear ames D J , I this moment received yours and am so far of your opinion that I think it absolutely necessary that some Person b e h ere to defend Zenger and have always 1 4 r James Alexan de .
f a f n n dec ar ou hat b een o that w y o thi ki g. I l e to y t I shal l b e willing to contribute my part to so necessary ’ A m on . a t m h s an expense s to M r. H il I met at S it with Norris and then would h ave written him and Smith d i wou do m ht we b ut h e wou no n i sai t ld ig y ll ld t Sig t. ’ I know no reason why I sh ould b e made the cat s paw one Now as to o n am fu of the o n on that al . g i g I lly pi i Smith will b e of much more Service th an I can b e and I am sure h e has much more Leisure for no Person can mana e m us ness as we as m se am now in g y b i ll y lf. I the middle of my Harvest and not one Soul to take any ’ care b ut myself so that if I don t secure my Crop my ’ Summer s work wil l b e gone and the consequence of that n re You r mem r will b e the beggi g of my B ad . will e be Smith said the £ 25 would b e given unless he went to 1 England and as that Voyage is p ut off I shoul d b e glad if y ou would put him in mind of it for I can assure y ou I have advanced a great deal more than I have or am o ec e am in h aste l ike t R eiv . I ours nt re Y E i ly, w s orr s r. Le i M i , J
the of the tr u ust 1 r w On day ial, A g 4, 735, And e x Hamilton appeared for Zenger . Ale ander had ’ given him the benefit of his and Smith s study o n
1 Smith at one time thought of going to Engl and with Morris. If he t e ’ maine ehin this mone was his su scri tion towar efra in orris s d b d, y b p d d y g M
I S a e ex n er J m s Al a d .
1 t His u x ct r he case. ne pe ed appea ance produced ’ f dismay among Cosby s riends. Hamilton proved th e f c of the ro os t o : the r t r the truth alla y p p i i n g ea e , the greater the libel ; and by his convinc ing el o quence established th e doctrine that in cases of libel the j ury are the ju dges of both the l aw and th e f cts thus r c the r t fforts of rs a , p e eding g ea e E kine r ft rs and s cur for t me the by nea ly fi y yea , e ing all i
fr om of the m r c r ss. The u r ft r eed A e i an P e j y , a e short r t o r tur r ct of not a delibe a i n , e ned a ve di u t the was u to th e c g il y , and evening given p ele r t o of the ctor o r th e o r m t rt b a i n vi y ve g ve n en al pa y . “ A s ou r ur orr s has s the tr of G ve ne M i aid, ial er st sh the rm of fr om the Zeng e abli ed ge eed , morning star of that liberty which subsequently m r c revol utionized A e i a. On being deposed from his offic e of c hief j us t c w s orr s w t to t rm i e, Le i M i en England, de e ined to proc ure his reinstatement and the removal of s too w th him um rou s t t o s Co by . He k i n e pe i i n r c t the o r ss o s of the o r or s e i ing pp e i n g ve n , igned by the prominent inhabitants of the province ; and a subscription was taken up to defray the expenses th f s e tt r rt o 1 . of his trip . He ailed in la e pa 734
1 The manuscri t rief ames Al exan er coverin thirt a es of fool s p b byJ d , g y p g
i in the Rutherfur col ection. itor. cap, s d l Ed 1 6
n r James Alexa de .
I write y ou to Sign th e Petition to His Maj esty in my eha f and heart o n in it b ut wou b e a to h ear b l I ily j i , ld gl d that at least six of th e Counc il did sign it and y ou in h en an th n of c onse uence f Dr o en . behal of . C ld W y i g q ’ occ urs pray favour m e with a line wherein yo u ll m uch o e me wh o rea am Sir blig lly , um e Your very H bl Servt. Ph sto . . Living n
The two following characteristic letters are from Lewis Morris while engaged in his work in Lon don wh r he was t r two rs , e e kep nea ly yea by delays : on on e ruar 2 th 1 — L d , F b y 4 , 734 5.
oo r en ames My G d F i d J , I suppose your instructions concerning compromising matters mean no m ore th an th at I shall do that if I
can d o no better. My lame l eg and a long memorial ’ (of which I ll send y ou a copy if I can)confine m e to m ch am er n h six wee s wh ch h as much retar e y b ig k , i d d me b ut if can form an u ment from wh at ha e , I y j dg I v ’ hear rom ses from os s fr en s are no more to b e d, p i C by i d e en e u on th an those from h mse f for he that d p d d p i l , ’ ’ boldly despises his Master s commands won t much re ’ r i f M r h e es es of h s r en s . r os a ga d t d i i d . C by s ch racter
i e nown o er o b u hi a er Ye i s w ll k t ev yb dy t s M st . t t seems a o nt a ree u on am on the now n that l et p i g d p g k i g,
1 8 m xan r Ja es Ale de . him b e as w c e as h e w if the m n str o ns the i k d ill, i i y j i , y w r im or a e m oth can and su o t h n o se. a b ill pp , yb dy l I to th e w b e m art a in m c ase and h o e tru ld y ill i p i l y , p ly to so and if can e en on wor s what h a e ld I d p d d , by I v had in conversation with some of th e most considerable of them ha e reat reason to ho e for suc cess b ut I v g p , ref r o e on sure h n u We I e t time th ly t i g to j dge by . ta in mer ca of a cat on to ar ament a as m lk A i ppli i P li , l y r en ar aments are ar aments e er wh ere h ere F i d, P li P li v y , h more num r W m r as wel l as w th us thou e ous . e a e i , g d i th e ea en o es wh ch tter at a stanc e b ut H v ly b di i gli di , shou we b e remo e nto u ter or aturn erha s ld v d i J pi S , p p we sh ould find them composed of as dark materials as our own earth and if e er th n was as ear th ere as , v y i g d h ere we wou soon w sh to retu rn to our own nat e , ld i iv ’ soil . Two lawyers won t sti r h ere to make a motion ’ under ten or fifteen gu ineas and my son and I can t
o e for four t mes the r ce in New- or an a un l dg i p i Y k, b ant uxu r and extra a ance re a s ! Venalis d l y v g p v il , O W ome of Roma. e have a Parliament and Ministry s whom am a t to e e e now that there are an I p b li v , k Pl ations and o ernors no u e we as we d t b ut t t as o . G v , q i ll e the fro s in th e a e th e ran s of a anta Lik g F bl , p k Pl t on o ernor are s ort to th em thou h eath to us i G v p g d , and th e seem ess concerne in our contest th an we y l d , r o r are in those between Crows and Kingbi ds. G ve ’ nors are called th e King s representatives and when by re eate nstances of a ar ce crue t and n ust ce the p d i v i , l y i j i , y
I 9 ame x n r J s Ale a de .
extort complaints from th e inj ured in terms truly ex ressi e of th e o ence comm tte and n ur es suffere p v vi l i d i j i d, it must b e termed a flying in th e face of th e Govern Th ’ ment. e King s representatives must b e treated with softness and ecenc th e th n c om a ne of is noth n d y, i g pl i d i g near so c r m na as the manner of com n in h i i l plai t t e i nj ured . A nd who is equal to th e task of procuring th e redress ? h an n th e man is far from an a e uate reme if the C gi g d q dy, th n rema ns the same and we had as we ee an i g i , ll k p ill, art ess o ernor th at we now as to chan e him for one l G v k , g ’ e ua w more a th at we on n w ne of q lly ill ith rt d t k o . O my neighbors used to say th at he always rested better in a b ed abounding with fleas after th ey h ad filled th eir bellies than to change it for one equally full of h ungry Th e ones the eas hav n no us ness th ere b ut to eat . , fl i g b i r u h r o n inference is easy . Howeve tho g ou case ab u ds ’ w th more fficu t es than can we enumerate can t i di l i I ll , I say that I am without some glimmerings that enco ur f r m f c h age me to hope o so ething o suc ess. By w at I ’ n rn M r os s fr en s ca him a ma man and ca lea . C by i d ll d seem rath er u e h ow to ro e for him th an ex p zzl d p vid , ress n an nc nat on of efen n him e e n it p i g y i li i d di g , b li vi g
m ract ca e. a ree the art c es are too se ere i p i bl All g i l v , the e me no reason b ut from the r num er the y giv i b , y i in M r V sa it oo s e u e . an Dam wh o e n y l k lik p q , b i g so e accumu ates c om a nts no wa ert nent to di blig d, l pl i y p i his case and hat i u o e fr h h an t t wo o tter om ot er s. , ld l k b d The petition must acc use in direc t terms and not by
20 a n r J mes Alexa de . im cat on and must b e forme from th e affi a ts the pli i d d vi , y e n to ro e the matters com a ne of th e com a nt b i g p v pl i d , pl i must assert what the affidavits are to prove or y ou do n h n mon eo e reso e if ot i g. A g p pl lv d possible to support a Governor anything is laid hold on and many com plai nts have been rendered ineffectual when th e merits of the cause have been c lear and flagrant Complaints ma mo e a o ernor and ha e mo e man b ut then y v G v v v d y, it has generally been after they have been a long time plagues to th e governed and little probability of their getting more by th em and therefore I think the only effectual way to remove a Governor is to l et th ose who sent him see a n that he cannot answer the en s , pl i ly d f r o hi ck do not sa s h e came o . t s o etts . th , viz fill p I y i to discourage c omplaining and I shall leave no means within th e small compass of my power untry ed th at c arries any shew of a probability of being useful to
N w- or or an art of meric am ear ames e Y k y p A a. I d J r r en y . F i d s rr Lewi Mo is .
on on cto er 2 th 1 . L d , O b 4 , 735
M oo r en ames y G d F i d J , My h eari ng was pu t off for reasons or pretences th at I have in my former letters signified to my Friends till h h a e re are a memor a after th e 23rd of this mont . I v p p d i l ’ and petition to b e l ay d before the King wh en he comes o er wh ch is ex ecte e er da he e n it is sa al v i p d v y y , b i g id
2 ! e exan r Jam s Al de . rea em ar e ha e set th n s in so r n a h t dy b k d . I v i g st o g lig that I entertai n h opes of succeeding in it to remove th e r or r a h a i i Gove n if j ustice will p ev il . T t s a great thi ng n a countr where e er th n is sa to o nterest b ut y v y i g id g by i , if th e King or his counc il will read I think I have no rea son to doubt carrying anything against a man of so estab l ished arac er as the resen os vile a ch t p t Governor. C by made representations to the Board of Trade against us which l ay with th e Board seven or eight months and my Lord Westmoreland while at th e head of th at Board th ought it unreasonable to make any representations to n h c re of o B ut s nce th e Counc il purely o t e dit C sby . i more an tha ar ith the remo a of Ld . est t o notw v l W l d, B d standi ng caveats were entered in al l the offices against remo n us w th out hear n the art cu ar in vi g i i g, did by p i l stanc e of the u e of ewcast e re resent a a nst D k N l p g i , even against th ei r own inclinati on b ut have done it in such a manner as appears to b e solely on the c redit of h a the means of ss ane m r of os . e st ess C by I v by Mi V , i th e r nce of a es had m stor to to th e r nce P i W l , y y ld P i ’ nd th e h a s of art c es and our n c at on C l a d a e d i l y vi di i S1 . y before him and am to h Ope for as much assistance as f r e b th s is th e an of ro e he can a ut m s s . i ly giv , i L d p i I ’ fr m ew s an acct of en er s ac u tta and the have o L i . Z g q i l bold and manly beh aviour of our friend Hamilton wh o ha e r r nno nou h commen . e a e an ac c I ca t e g d I v p p d t. of it to b e inserted in some of o ur papers and wo uld h ave it done in th e Court papers if they will ventu re at r Jam es Alexande . i our ar m n n ex t. Y gu e ts o the ceptions are j ust and forc i b l e am a f . I glad to see by the try ll o Zenger th at the spirits of my countrymen do not flagg and hope they will still keep up for the benefit of themselves and Posterity and b e lawfully and bravely exerted agai nst ress on nd t rann ou t no h Opp i a y y . I d b t y ou will ave many Stories trumped up to i ntimidate o ur friends and ma e th em fla b ut ho e noth n w l b e effectua k gg, I p i g i l l ’ to ma e em art w th the r ert es it is a har stru k p i i lib i , d g gl e b ut truth in the end must prevail . There is a new treaty said to b e signed between th e Emperor and rance w thout th e now e e of th e utch some sa F i k l dg D , y this is the foundation of an almost universal war b ut there is little j udgment to b e formed of chit- chat and espec ially by one so much a stranger to the affairs of uro e ir Yr r as S s. ea t E p , H ily, w s rr s Le i Mo i .
f . est re ar s to our ouse and all r en s P S . My b g d y Sp i d . Would it b e amiss for Zenger to remove his Press to some place where he may print with more security What do y ou think of th e border of Connecticut or 1 Pennsylvania b ut I fear Old Gordon is afraid of his . sha ow a e . d . V l , L M
This letter was written to James Alexander by h is Qu aker acquai ntanc e and friend Peter C ol
1 - atric or on ieutenant Governor of enns l vania. E itor. P k G d , L P y d
23 a e exan er J m s Al d .
so st u sh m rch t m m r of lin n , a di ing i ed e an and a e be the o o o r of r it i L nd n B a d T ade . In s given an account of the vindicatio n of Lewis M orris and the oth r roc s for the ou c e p eeding be e C n il .
on on arc h 8 1 . L d , M , 735 oo r en My G d F i d, a r On Friday th e 7 th inst. fte two Hearings before th e ounc orr s to th e reat f C il Col . M i g Joy o his Friends r um he o er his ersar after a fa r and m ar T i p d v Adv y, i i p tial Hearing it was th e J udgment of the Cou ncil that ’ h a ons w re not ufii c ien o rem t e Gov . s Re s e s t t ove him as o i i ef he n wh e e ce. t s t to t th r o r Ch . J usti S l Ki g t estore him or in what manner to ro e for him h e is a Gen p vid , tl eman well beloved so I doubt not will have some t e r ho him I t was er remar a e that not on ga d s wn . v y k bl e n h a to his har e cou b e r thi g t at the Gov . l id C g ld p oved ’ or ha een a en fo i n him un e e o . s s t r o l ss th G v W d b k t. Th e only thi ng th at was proved in evidence was the wr n hi o n ase and a ea n to the o n Col . iti g s w C pp li g C u tr th s entre nous was not we ta en and oo e on y , i ll k l k d r n a a ns a Gov in a ro as a very wrong Step to p i t g i t . P v
nce where h e res es it was th e on th n the Col . i p id , ly i g ’ h in ress on it s was looked on to b e blamewort y . Opp i a w ma e a w se man ma th n th s ma s id ill k i dd, I i k i y Th f h l fo r that ste . e u e o sufficiently excuse t e Co . p D k ’ o s n ere Newcastle was a strenuous friend in the G v. i t st
and or a fax who is a re ation of th e Gov . b ut L d H li l , 24
n r James Alexa de .
’ the o s een e and re u ce were so notor G v. Spl , Pik P j di i o usl y seen th rough th e whole charge that there was no ’ ’ h n uc Van am s tr a u r n i T e o . s co t at s ppo ti g t. C l d D i l was far from turn n to his re u ce the author t of i g P j di , i y that Court as then constituted was allowed to b e dis
utab l e It was a o nt not c eare u whether a Gov. p . p i l d p is entitled to half the Salary after th e death of a former l h c o r hi t e ome o a e the e nm on m. Gov . i l t t k G v ent am much ours I , y ,
t r o so Pe e C llin n .
Lewis Morris was u nsuccessful in his efforts to r mo os who h the of c of o r or t e ve C by, eld fi e g ve n ill ’ h 6 ft r os s th m s is death in 1 73 . A e C by dea Ja e Alexander received the following letter from Peter Collinson on the Zenger trial
on on u ust 28 1 6 . L d , A g , 73 ear r en My d F i d, I am now come to thank th ee for thine of J une l ath “ and do hope with th ee si nc e th e Tyrant is marched 0 11 both in a lucky time for himself and y ou al l Things will b e restore to the r anc en fo t n and r n u d i i t o i g T a q illity. ol orr s ef al l of a n C . M i l t us sudde I believe that at last the oo man was u e t re out w th e a ra G d q it i d i D l ys. P y when y ou see him present him with my h earty Wishes and es ects for his ea th and e fare am er R p H l W l . I v y 2 5 r James Alexande .
’ much obliged to y ou for your Printer s tryal it was m a e r m o ho e h mself a extero us an M . a t n s w d ly g d, H il d i r r He has rawn g eat Orato as well as a great Lawyer. d ’ the o ernor c re a fu en h How cou h e G v s Pi tu t ll l gt . ld bear to read his own liken ess drawn by so skillful a Hand or suffer it to b e printed ? It is no wonder th e o ernor e so soon after for how co u h e e and G v di d , ld liv see his A rb itrar ower sha en th e r nter c eare and y P k , P i l d his villai no us ac tions exposed to the wh ole Province ? His Proceedings against y ou in parti c ular seem to b e h h To hear ou t e ighest stretch of Arbitrary Power. y are reinstated will b e a peculiar pleasure to your Sincere r en F i d , Peter C ollin son .
In 1 733 Cosby had written to the Board of r com of x r u r his T ade, plaining Ale ande and ging r mo from the ou c as fo ows e val C n il , ll
B ut th ere is one James Alex ander wh o I fou nd here
oth in New- or and r o er un t to b Y k J e sey Cou ncils th . v y fi sit in either or indeed to act in any oth er capac ity wh ere '” his M a honour and nterest are concerne he is the j i d, only man that h as given me any uneasiness since my ’ arrival and duri ng the President Van Dam s Administra ’ tion sway d him in everything th at was irregular and si nce has clogged everything with diffic ulties th at related o th e ro n I n i e t C w . sh ort h s known very b ad charact r ’ ” would b e too long to trouble your Lo rd with par 26 xan r James Ale de . tic ul ars bei ng stuffed with such a train of tricks and ’ ” 1 r ross for our o r o h ear opp essions too g y L d t .
In 1 734 he wrote again
I am assured that Alexander (some years since a ’" teacher of navigation on one of his M aj Ships) was turned away and dismissed th e service for disaffection to the Protestant succession and refusing the oaths to Gov ernment some of his intimates on board having dis 2 n er covered him to his c omma d .
It was in this way that Cosby endeavored to ’ revenge himself for Alexander s opposition to his Th m m rs of th o r f schemes . e e be e B a d o Trade w r r stro fr s of os and the e e nea ly all ng iend C by, co s u c was th t u u st 1 th re n eq en e a in A g , 735, ey ported that it would be advisable to remove Alex
r from his s t the New - or ou c Hi ande ea in Y k C n il . s succ ssor was not comm ss o u t 1 e i i ned n il 737, and in that year Alexander was elected to the Assem ’ os s th m s x r bly . On C by dea Ja e Ale ande strongly D urged the right of Rip Van am to the governor sh as the st cou c or ccor to ip being elde n il , a ding the custom of the ro c b ut was o rru p vin e, ve led by
1 - D . el . o l o al istor of e r V oes R t o ni w o . ol . . C H y N Y k V, p 939. 9 - D c . el t l onial istor of N e o R . o o Vol . o s w r . . 2 1 . C H y Y k VI, p 2 7 s x r Jame Ale an de . the r st of the ou c and Ge or ar suc e C n il , ge Cl ke
h - ceeded . ar b e n e e w tn ss of Cl ke, aving e an y i e the trou s tw os the o u r art ble be een C by and p p la p y , thought it would be a desirable thing for his ad ministr atio n if he cou ld rid the province of the pres c of its rs ccor wrot to the en e leade , and a dingly e “ cto r 1 6 : hum b e re King in O be , 73 I bly g and p ‘ su me to hO pe your M aj y will b e pleased to send me fu ll powe r and instru ctio ns to pu t an end to th e present distractions and I hu mbly propose it to your “ Maj y to cons ider whether it will not be proper that I should have on this occ asion power to pardo n D x r so . am r m th h T ea n Van , Ale ande and S i ave r r I t od ve y near it. f they were sent to England ” l h r t of f t t e spi i ac ion would become truly broke . h the ssem m s x r too W ile in A bly , Ja e Ale ande k ct rt tro uc s to cour an a ive pa , and in d ed bill en age the importation of white people and servants into the colony ; to encourage the making of iron and the raising of hemp ; for preventing frauds and abuses in flour and othe r produce upon the exportation thereof ; to vacate the seats of such representatives in the General Assembly who shall cc t of of c ft o r r t from the o r a ep any fi e, gi g an g ve nor or commander - in - chief ; to reduce the num
1 - o l onial tor of e or . Vol 8. Rel . t o is w . . Docs . C H y N Y k VI, p 7 28 James Alexander . b er of comm ss o rs from tw t to Indian i i ne en y nine, and compelling them to hold their meetings with the Indian s in some proper place for that purpose r so m m r not tav in a g ave and le n anne , and in a m th w r r stor to th r ern . He and S i e e finally e ed ei c s at the b ar or r of the cou rt on cto pla e by de , O b er 1 8 1 1 x r was , 737 . In 739 Ale ande again om t for the ss m b ut was t n ina ed A e bly , bea en by
- th t h r c the twenty two votes. In a year e e eived following letter from Peter Collinson giving the reasons for his being still kept from his seat in the C ou ncil
on on M a 0 1 L d , y 3 , 7 39 . oo r en My G d F i d, I am glad of this Opportu nity to inqu ire after your f r d nf rm ou of a nt h ad n m Wel a e an to i o y Hi I give e. If y ou h ave not h eard it y ou will no longer wonder
h ar xc u e from the ounc of N - o t at y ou e e l d d C il ew Y rk . Sir Charles Wager proposed y ou and thought it highly reasonable that y ou should b e reinstated and could not ason of th e os t on B he conc eive th e Re Opp i i . ut t Good n scheme F or am nf rme M an is ot in th e . I i o d that certain Gentlemen at a certain Board having found some Flaws as they say in th e Titl e of th e present Possessors to some an s in our ro nce ha e foun out a s L d y P vi , v d W y and Means eith er to dispossess or to secure th e Title to Bu sa th e h s m these Lands to themselves. t y y t i ay re 2 9 x r James Ale ande . quire Acts of the Assembly or the Sanction of th e o ernor and ounc or ma come efore ourts of G v C il, y b C u cature Now if we suffer exan er o b e of the J di . Al d t Counc il it will b e clothing him with Authority to oppose our easure h s i cre re or e t me so m M s. T i s dibly p t d o y Dear Friend y ou see wh ere the Shoe pinches and is likely o nc h h h e eo e re i r h s is t pi w ile t es P pl a n Powe . All t i very Sh oc king to us and in particular to Your sincere and Affectionate Friend
Peter Collinson .
Alexander was finally recommended for rein st t m t o r or to in 1 6 too a e en by G ve n Clin n 74 , and k his s t the ou c 1 0 it t his ea in C n il in 75 , keeping ill th 1 6 dea in 75 . James Alexander was counsel for the Proprietors of East Jersey in the celebrated c ase of J ohn Earl of Stair against certain inhabitants of Elizabeth tow ow as the h c r The tr . ou n, kn n Bill in C an e y ble arose from the parties claiming titl e to c ertain s from the s ft rw r co rm land Indian , a e a d nfi ed by v r r icol T Go e no N l s in 1 664. he deeds were dis
ow the u of or b u t the c m was all ed by D ke Y k, lai the cause of much rioting and disturbance between th e h t people and t e Proprietors . The li igation was t to ch c r was st u s tt at the aken in an e y, and ill n e led 30
x n r James Ale a de . a man of large fortu ne . He died j ust five month s from the t of his m rr t wh ch D da e a iag e, an even i o m Sel ns m suf c e t ot worth from ine y dee ed fi i n ly n e y, the soc os t o of the ou cou to c on ial p i i n y ng ple, pla e the ch rc r r s h ur u h eco d . T ey lived d ing their brief ’ m rr f on the st s of r c s r ft or a ied li e ea ide P in e G a , ro tr he m rr s co B ad s eet. S a ied e ndly J ohn Spratt of to cott sh cov t r who to Wig n, a S i enan e fled th c t m r H olland and en e o A e ica . He was a mer ch t in New - or rm of the oc an Y k, and Alde an D k r 1 688 1 68 — 0 ; r of the ss m Wa d, and 9 9 Speake A e co u r s r 1 6 0 m m r bly nvened nde Lei le , 9 ; and a e be — of the ss m 1 6 . A e bly, 93 9 5 The following record of thei r marriage and the births of their children is taken from the Spratt r utch fo o r t mst r am Bible, a la ge D li p in ed in A e d by rcus Doornick 1 68 2 Ma ,
1 63—3 John Spratt of Wigton in Gal loway and Maria
P er f N - or were marr he a6th of u u t De ey st o ew Y k ied t A g s . 1 638 On M unday the l 6th of July between 8 and 9 of rn h o r a e on th e Clock was bo my daug ter C nelia. B ptiz d of u the 1 8th J ly . 16 8—8 February I st Saturday betwixt 10 and 1 1 of the
Cloc k in th e forenoon was born my son John . Baptized on Sunday th e and of Feb . — 1 6H Munday th e 1 7th of April at 1 2 of the Clock in 32
x r James Ale ande . the af ernoo h t n was born my daug ter Maria. Baptized on th e 2 rd of r 3 Ap il .
th ri r tt was t cto r 2 1 6 6 Ca a na Sp a bap ized O be 5, 9 th s m oes not r the r tt b u t i na e d appea in Sp a Bible, is t fr m th r aken o e D utch ecords . Maria De Fey s ter m rr th r v d ro oost t a u a ied i dly Da i P v , bap ized J n ar 2 1 6 0 son of rovoost who was or y 3, 7 , David P , b n 1 6 m rr u 2 1 668 T r nt e or th r 45, a ied J ly 9, , y j , Ca e ine, u r fr t r r s La ens om Ams e dam . David P ovoo t was rm of the oc r 1 6 ; r sur r of Alde an D k Wa d , 9 7 T ea e the c t 1 6 8 or 1 6 rm from i y, 9 May , 99 ; Alde an again ’ 1 0 0 to 1 0 8 ; m m er of the s ou c 1 0 8 7 7 e b King C n il , 7 to 1 1 1 m m er of th e ss m 1 6 — 1 0 2 7 ; and e b A e bly , 99 7 ,
— - 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 6 2 . was o ctor of the u t s 7 , 7 4 He C lle D ie r s from 1 1 1 2 of Tonnage and Neg oe 7 4 to 7 4 . He m rr rst B vanck of 1 a ied fi Helena y Albany , May 3 , 1 6 1 she e r 6 9 ( di d Ap il , He died in The following is the entry of his marriage taken from the Spratt Bible :
In th e year 1 688‘ the 20 th of January I David Pro voost was lawfully j oined in marriage with Maria De rat of es e memo Peyster wid ow of John Sp t bl s d ry.
’ The following is the record of the wife s death taken from the same book :
1 t il . 1 . The Provoos Fam y, p 4 33 x r James Ale ande .
In the year 1 70 0 on the sth day of M ay died in th e Lord my beloved wife Maria in the afternoon between six and seven of the clock aged forty - one years seven months and twenty - ni ne days of which we lived together two years th ree months and three d ays until the Lord separa ’ d r in l r e us he was u e o . am D au t . S b i d C Ab ePey ster s V lt h in t e Churc hyard .
O f the r tt ch r two or oh Sp a ild en, , C nelia and J n, n rr oh was c ta f m t r died u ma ied . J n ap in o a ili a y co mpany in New - Yo rk from 1 72 2 to 1 732 ; he died r m rr rs cto 1 1 1 1 . t r 1 in 749 Ma ia a ied fi , O be 5, 7 , mu ro oost t u r 1 68 Sa el P v , bap ized Jan a y 9, 9, a wealthy merchant and younger brother of her ’ mother s third husband ; by this marriage there hr : 1 r t u st w r t c h r . u e e ee ild en Ma ia, bap ized A g 11 h t u 1 1 1 2 ou . . o 7, 7 ; died y ng J n , bap ized Jan ar 1 0 1 1 m rr 1 1 Eve u ht r of y , 7 4 ; a ied, 74 , , da g e Harmanus Ru tgers and Cathe rine Myer ; they — mu r ru 6 had five ch r 1 . o r 2 ild en Sa el , b n Feb a y , 1 2 one of th e r u t s of the rst c ss from 74 , g ad a e fi la ’ 6 he w s o 1 8 . 1 1 t to King C llege, 75 In 7 en Eng ’ nd t r o m r d a ter St. s land, en ed Pe e C llege, Ca b i ge, wh r t 1 66 as ect e e he was gradua ed 7 . He w el ed
cto r o f r t hurch ew - or 1 8 Re T ini y C in N Y k , 7 4, and
ct sho of ew - or 1 86 the fo ow ele ed Bi p N Y k , 7 ; in ll ing r he w t to on ru r yea en England, and Feb a y 4, 34 James Alexan der . h 1 8 was co s c r t to t e sc o t . was 7 7, n e a ed epi pa e He h of o r ss 1 8 o f the t C aplain C ng e , 7 5, and Sena e, 1 8 m rr u 8 1 66 r u ht r 7 9 . He a ied, J ne , 7 , Ma ia, da g e
fi l d h c of hom s Bou s e w o 1 . a T a , died in 799 On cou nt of ill health he resigned his rectorship in 1 80 0 his sho r c 1 80 1 ; he su , and bi p i in died ddenly h h fiv c r 2 . e t m r 6 1 8 1 e . o S p e be , 5, leaving ild en J n, h r t t u r 2 1 . . t bap ized Jan a y 4, 753 3 Ca e ine, bap ized
m rch t 1 . . 8 1 . . May , 7 55 4 David, a e an , died 794 5 1 m x r m s t s rr r oo e . Ja e Ale ande , a ied Ma y R ev l The following is the obituary notice of J ohn Provoost taken from the N ew - York Mercury for o t m r 2 8 1 6 M nday, Sep e be , 7 7
’ About seven o cloc k last Thursday evening departed th s fe in he h ear of his a e M r oh n ro o i li t 55t y g . J P v ost f th s c m rchan Th m a o t e t. e sa e d and a out the i i y, y b same h u r a h s fe a so in her a M o e rte t 8th e r rs. d p d i li l , 4 y ar n ston he wor h con or of M r e er Van M y Livi g t t y s t . P t Brugh Livingston and sister of the above mentioned M hn r o r r o o o . o h a r . J P v st B th t ei de ths are u nive sally amen e h e r rema ns were ecen nterre in the l t d . T i i d tly i d family vault in Trinity churchyard Saturday evening last.
d 1 w th 111. t u 1 1 Davi , bap ized J ne 5, 7 9 ; died i
out ssu 1 1 . i e, 74
1 The rovoost amil . 2 1 et se . P F y, p , q 35 r James Alexan de .
After the death of her fi rst husband Maria Pro voost co t u his us ss wh ch was r n in ed b ine , i a ve y ucr t one nor she do it fter her l a ive , did aban n a m rr w th x r h r no m a iage i Ale ande . T e e being anu f ctori s m r c She was ess t m ort a e in A e i a, en ially an i p m r h t H c s t ing e c an . er orre pondence in D u ch was r xt s sc rc Sh rr v from ve y e en ive, and a ely a ip a i ed the t rr or the st s w th Spain , Medi e anean, We Indie i out r e s to h r H r la g and valuable consignment e . e store was acknowledged to be one of the best o t the c t her soc os t o was app in ed in i y, and ial p i i n no ff t e u s s ur u ts She in way a ec ed by h r b ines p s i . was for o t m the o rso s the a l ng i e nly pe n, be ide
r r who t two - h r co h H r hous o o o s c . e g ve n , kep a e a e in Pearl street was large and its appointments cost t co s st of ha s of r ch ly and elegan , n i ing nging i roc m s h c r fu r tur mir b ade and da a k, eavy a ved ni e, s r d H r r ror r ol ch ss . e m r , and a e ina and gla a iage th m s x r a r h ne wi Ja e Ale ande w s a ve y appy o . refu re re s tt m ts w r r w the Ca lly p pa d e le en e e d a n , D utch shrewdness of the wife providing for the rovoost ch r wh the c cotsm so P ild en , ile anny S an arranged his possessio ns that they Should not be squandered by any possible spendthrift stepsons . ow r th u h it wa w s at the t m to m H eve , al o g s i e i e ake
the s tt m ts th ro e u te u c ss r . e le en , ey p v d q i nne e a y 36
e ex n r Jam s Al a de . where the ha e r ce w th it and a chan e of fish o l and y v i i g , y oatmea all of wh ch e er esse in the eet has reat l, i v y V l fl g n A a s r i plenty of save this o e. s pi it of dissatisfac tion s
' natural with men in aflairs of this kind I am afraid it will prevail with m uch reason to the dishonour and disgrac e f o ur ntr The x e tion oes on w o m uch o Cou y . E p di g ith s sloth and seems to b e so ill conc erted that I begin to b e r o on o r ar h ambig uous whethe it will g not. I h e tily wis it may to have an oppo rtunity to b e serviceable to my ’ ’ Co untry and to b e able to gratify my sister M ollie s wish r ra m n er c to retu rn crowned with Lau els . P y y ki d s vi e to rother eter and s ster o m affect ons to b P i M lly, y i Billy r and c m men o al l m r n and my little siste s o pli ts t y F i e ds. A ff o nd o ur n a t. ervt. Y . S Obd S
rov ost. Da. P o
’ Captain Provoost s apprehensions of trouble mo his men w r r d as cou rt m rt a a ng e e ealize , a a i l h e on o r the sh ther at ort ld b a d ip Ca ine Red F , cem r 1 0 1 0 t ro oost r s nt De be , 74 , Cap ain P v , p e ide , sentenced a private to receive one hu ndred and h s fifty las e . ft r his rr al at m c his f th r wrot A e a iv Ja ai a, a e e concerning the fi res that so much alarmed the city in the spring of 1
1 avi rovoost ro a l ie whi e on this ex e ition as etters f D d P p b b y d d l p d , l o a m nistrat on were rante to his rother ohn on his estate ecem er 1 d i i g d b J , D b 5,
1 itor . 1 74 . Ed 38 r James Alexande .
N w or e . 2 2 1 1 . Y k, Apl , 74 ear a D D vid, W h e ave had sund ry letters from y ou which gave us great satisfac tion to h ear of you r Health when many have e n n our ro h r b e cut off by Sick ess . Y b t e Joh n has been in Georgi a since y ou left where he has had pretty good success th n these few wee s we ha e h d a . Wi i k v a bove a e i doz n alarming fires n this City . By the first of th em ’ the ost mean the o ernor s ouse arrac s and P , I G v H , B k ’ Sec retary s Ofli ce in th e Fort were almost in an hour reduced to ash es d uring the time of a high wind which The o he res h av some much endangered the City . t r fi e of th em been during high wi nds and very th reatening to th e c t b ut than God there has not een an reat i y , k , b y g of these res ha en n in one damage by them . Five fi pp i g day with many oth er strange cases of suspic ion render it m ha e en o r likely that al l or most of the v be n pu pose. Diligent inqu i ry has been made b ut no discovery is y et ro ama on of ar on and rewar is ub got th o . a p cl ti p d d p f h c c ho w c lished or any of t e a compli es w ill dis lose. Hal f of the co mpany of militia is in arms every night to n h Th e em patrol a d watch t e city . Ass bly sits and it is hoped will make suffi cient provision for what may b e wanting to p ut the City and Province in a suffi cient ostu re of efenc e it e n h h recommen e the p d , b i g ig ly d d by o r G verno . our most ffect onate ath er and oth er Y A i F M , m s r x r Ja e and Ma y Ale ande . 39 r James Alexande .
The fires alluded to in this letter finally culmi nated in the merc iless persecution of the negroes
u r the of what was c the ro ot nde plea alled Neg Pl , it being asserted that the negroes in tended to ur the c t m ss cr the h t ts O f b n i y and a a e in abi an . h t thous h t ts n fth t e en and in abi an o e fi were slaves . A Spanish vessel had rec ently arrived manned by
h w r or r to so t u ct c s . a o bla k T ey e e de ed be ld a i n , as th w r r v ous fr e th com and ey e e p e i ly e , ey plained h u c f ou at t s us . s o u o th m l dly i age S pi i n ell p n e , and “ cr as the sh r h the y w Spani neg oes. T ey were m r so w thout cou s thor i p i ned, and being i n el and ou h t rr th m the most co tr ctor g ly e ified, ey ade n adi y The t re c ommu t u st t m ts . c the a e en en i ni y, in l ding o r or the ttor r r to h v g ve n and a ney gene al, appea a e
the x st c of the ot No fully believed in e i en e pl . t o h b ut u rn n at the st was the nly anging, b i g ake, f t of m thou h to th e st the ct ms a e any, al g la vi i c r th r oc c no c s w r th e de la ed ei inn en e, and in a e e e t r At th one of the wom who ac s p oved . leng en had been pardo ned began to implicate some of h u t c t h s u t sto to th t e infl en ial i izens . T i p a p e roc e s the c t r u f c to p e ding , and i y g ad ally ell ba k in Th of the ot s a feeling of secu rity . e idea pl wa considered by many to be the outcome of the fears of the t rr e c t s b ut w th hte n h e ifi d i izen ; i eig e anged,
4° R O T HAT ILK . 6 D 2 0 . R U HE F U RD F A . 1 T ,
n r James Alexa de . th rt ur se t - one tr s ort i een b ned, and ven y an p ed in thr mo ths to sa oth of thos m r so ee n , y n ing e i p i ned , the affair deserves to be considered as a compan 1 t the w tch - ur of New ion piece o i b ning England . After the exc iting times of 1 73 2 and the follow rs the u c f of m s x r was ing yea , p bli li e Ja e Ale ande mor tr u thou h o the ss ct as he e anq il g n ne le a ive, still retained his seat in the Cou nc il of New Jersey and his interests in New Jersey proprietary mat t rs not xc t his r r ct c the courts e , e ep ing la ge p a i e in
of both provinces .
On Tuesday last ended the January Term of the Supreme Court of this Province when Cuffee a negro
n n xan er E s . rece e en n f e o to as . e te ce o b l gi g J Al d , q iv d S Death fo r feloniously breaki ng open and steali ng several ’ Goods from his Mistress s shOp and was to have been ex ec uted on Friday last b ut the Ex ecutioner dyeing sud denly the Evening before the ex ec ution was respited till z omorrow T .
The u ntimely end of the execu tioner saved the ’ ’ s r t s f as the xt w s r we e van li e, by ne eek pape find th the s t c was commu t to tr at en en e ed ansportation . In a letter written by Lewis M orris from Perth
’ 1 ooth s istor of N ew- B H y York . 9 - - ew or ee l ost Bo for anuar 28 1 . N Y k W k y P y J y , 744 45 4 1 a exa r J mes Al nde .
“ m o 2 6 1 he s s : m s x A b y, May , 739, ay Ja e Ale ander who lives in New York is now bu ilding a r house th r th s w r u r his tt c la ge e e, i ill eq i e a endan e ther th s summ e i er .
The hou s was s tu t ro str t was e i a ed in B ad ee , and sold in 1 764 by William Alexander to Peter Van ru h s Th B g Living ton . e following is a description o f it written by a great - granddaughter of James Alexander
It conta ne a artments nnumera e sum tuou s fur i d p i bl , p ly nished in al l th om of ha r o h er a e e p p t t pe i d . T e w s th r eat n n room and the esser n n room th e room g di i g l di i g , hu n w th ue and o eather th e reen and o g i bl g ld l , g g ld room the tt e front ar our and the ttl e ac ar our , li l p l li b k p l and the great tapestry room above stai rs ; besides red rooms and green roo ms and chintz rooms up stairs and own furn sh e w th amas han n s cost car ets d , i d i d k gi g , ly p and uffets set off w th ma s e ate d o n n th s b i s iv pl . A j i i g i dwelli ng there was a large garden running back for a considerable distance and extending on one side to the w n n her n h r r n J e s Alley ow Mill St. A d e i t eir p ope seaso s might b e found in great profusion the favourite flowers of o ur ancestors aus b l oemies of al l h u es l a oc s and ta , p , yl k ll M ay roses and snow balls intermixed with choice vego ta es and her s for harmac al l oun e and hemme bl b p y, b d d d in h u row of n l by ge s eat y clipped b ox edging. 4 2
a x r J mes Ale ande .
ent eman in his s os t o n enerous cou rteous A G l Di p i i , g , and h umane stea fast in r en sh e cate in his sense , d F i d ip , d li of onour of str ct ro t tem erate in his et and in H , i P bi y, p Di u ne The re a of a a er b si ss indefatigable. l tions H usb nd F th and as er he a ne w h M t sust i d ith th e ighest Reputation . I n these parts of the World few men surpassed him eith er in th e natural sagacity and Strength of his I ntellectual owers or in his terar c u remen I n the a h e p Li y A q i ts . M t matic al c ence his esearch e r r r He S i s R s we e ve y g eat. was also eminent in his Profession of th e Law and eq ually disti ngu ish ed by his superior Knowledge and long expe u i c ffa r He had he ono r o s r ric ce n Publi A i s. t H u t e ve the King in several important Offices and was a wise and faithful Cou ncillor to his Maj esty for the Provi nces of wa r o r New York and New Jersey . Al ys t ue t th e Inte ests of his ountr we now n th at th e hts of the C y, ll k i g Rig h e er es of h e e Crown are th e Bulwarks of t Lib ti t P ople. That th e Liberties of the People are the safety and Hon ou r of the Crown and that a j ust temperament of both in the Administ ration of Government constitutes the Health His ea for h efense of the of th e Political Body . Z l t e d
u c ause a a nst th e common enem l ed him to P bli C , g i y m Cou ncil wh en h e was not sufficientl y recovered fro th e rom th ence h e rou ht those morta s m to ms Gout. F b g l y p His rema ns that closed his days within about a week . i i i fam au are to b e interred this evening n h s ily v lt.
r x r e on the 1 8th of r Ma y Ale ande di d Ap il , t r ru h sto wrot the 1 760 . Pe e Van B g Living n e 44 x r James Ale ande . following accou nt of her sickness and death to Wal ter Rutherfu rd
N r r ew o 1 1 60 . Y k, Ap il 9, 7 ear Sir D , It is with real concern that I now Sit down to tell y ou th at our er oo fr en M rs exan er was o ent v y g d i d . Al d vi l ly a o fi n h orn n w h seized on th e 1 7th i nst. b ut ve i t e m i g it a ‘ h n on n i f e She soon h d Dr. o st of pai n her le t sid . a J 2 r ar ar Amboy who happened to b e in Town and D . F quh to her ass stance the h ad her e wh ch a e a i , y bl d i g v ttl e re e was resen when she was e and li li f. I p t bl d rea e th e s m toms wh ch o ser e wh ch in the d d d y p i I b v d , i evening I did not conceal from th e Ladies and told them s es er a I did not think She would live many day . Y t d y morni ng the bleeding was repeated and some Medic ine t o n r o r om a D . h on wa ca h pplied b u t o pu p se. T ps s lled e at first sight told me as ind eed the others h ad done efore th at it was a one case to ma e Short of th s mel b g , k i anc hol stor she ex re es er a o wo t ut t . y y pi d y d y ab P M . W e are arrangi ng for her funeral and design to have her
1 Dr. ewis ohnston son of Dr. ohn oh nston hea of the Am o L J , J J , d b y
famil who came to merica 168 . He was a mem er of the s sem 1 0 y A 5 b A bly 7 9,
and mem er of ouncil 1 20 . He ie e tem er 1 1 2 . His son ewis b C 7 d d S p b 9, 73 L , ’ orn 1 0 a o te his father s rofession and marr e u h e o b 7 4, d p d p , i d a da g t r f Caleb
eathcote and artha mith . He was a h sic an of the h hest re utation H M S p y i ig p , and ver r v ho H e d eatl e o e all w new him. ie ovem er 22 1 . y g y b l d by k d N b , 773 ’ Whiteh ea s or of e th . ar ist r m o 68 et se . ( d E ly H y P A b y, p q ) 9 - cotch h s cian who ract se in ew or . He marrie in 1 A S p y i p i d N Y k d, 759,
ane au hter of a wall a er ol en. He e in M a 1 8 and his wife J , d g C d d C d di d y, 7 7, x r James Ale ande .
me se r ha set buried tomorrow in th e afternoon . A s nge s
' M r M h en in n ome for n rs. . as b e ow s out . te e s S v , S T
days . r Sir o r I am my Dea Y u s
sto . P . V . B . Living n
Her obituary notice is taken from the New or tt for r 2 1 1 60 : Y k Gaze e Ap il , 7
ro e O n Friday last at her home on B ad St. di d the onoura M r ar exan er owa er to th e ate H ble s . M y Al d D g l and o h er o the Honou rable James Alexander E sq . M t t resen ar of tir n a ossesse of a er p t E l S li g . A L dy p d v y ar e in a d h e n h ou r n r n l g Estate this n t eig b i g p ovi ces .
h t f . s s e o tt r . to In oll wing le e P . V B Living n give an accou nt of her fu neral and the disposition of her property
N w r M a 1 e o 60 . Y k, y 3, 7 To al ter utherfur W R d, ear Sir D , I wrote y ou th e l gth of April and i nformed y ou that I ’ m n r was a ar r M r ex an er s fu nera . ki g p ep atio ns fo s . Al d l Sh e was buried the twentieth after Prayers in the Old h u rch of n n h m o a in t e fa au t atten e G v . C E gl d ily v l , d d by 2 “ ernar l ov Lan e o v a d mo G . De c G . oone n a st B d, y , B , l
1 ranc s ernar overnor of New erse 1 8. d tor. F i B d, G J y, 75 E i a - - - D Lan e ve nor of e o 6o. ames e c o r N w r 1 itor. J y, G Y k, 757 Ed 3 homas oone succee e ernar as overn or of New erse 1 . T B d d B d G J y, 759 itor Ed . 46 an r James Alex de .
f in o n e h every gentleman o note T w . Sh as appoi nted or t r n and his four s sters ex ec utors of her w L d S i li g i ill . She has ven five th ousan ou n s to M r r o gi d p d . P ov ost and one sixth of al l her plate except some few pieces given to u The man . and s sanna. s o M rs R. Mi s S i n house to Lord
‘ x h s of ll th e rea estate an S. two s t a d one fth of the , i l fi r ch f h er h e sona estate to ea o au ters . To M r p l d g s. t n n h u re oun for a b ed e s o e n s o M r . he e t s . t S v d d p d , R same and some pieces of plate some furniture one half th e ass and ch na the ne ro har enus and her ch ren gl i g S p, V ild . To ss usanna some ate furn ture ta e nen o ne Mi S pl , i , bl li , h a f the ass ch na fteen h un re oun s th e ne ro l gl , i , fi d d p d , g n and the new cha e and h orse her a d M on o s to n rs . L d , i
as tenants in common . ast n ht we hear from R . L ig d h a tha o w h hr e a t. t l t t ee r n Philad lp i t C p Elli i f igates u der his co mmand met three French frigates and took them to re an one of the rench the e e s e had th ree h u n I l d F , B ll I l , dred men killed before She struck . My best wishes attend y ou and I am Sir You r affectionate and Humble er ant S v , . . sto . P V B . Living n
. James and Mary Alexander had the following children r x r or < O ct — 1 2 . . 1 I Ma y Ale ande B n 1 . 7 . ’ Ex . His c r t ed . G . F y William Bu net
1 ohn l l iot roth er of An rew ll ot ieutenant- overnor of ew- or J E , b d E i , L G N Y k, - - l a ut H e an mir i and brother in w of Major John R herfurd. e di d ad al n the o Royal Navy . Edit r. 47 e exan r Jam s Al de .
“ “ o moth rs th Esq the Governour. G d e e Gov Lady M m ” l Sh m rs . to . e rr o em er and Ha il n a ied, N v b 3, 1 t r ru h sto or 1 1 0 739, Pe e Van B g Living n , b n 7 , the seco son of h sto secon nd P ilip Living n , d
or of the or and ther e Bru h L d Man , Ca in Van g . His brother Philip was one of the signers of the c r t o of c and his rother De la a i n Independen e, b William Governor of New J ersey during the Rev l u i n et r ru h sto was mer o t o . P e Van B g Living n a ch t in New - or was ssoc t w th his an Y k, and a ia ed i
rother - in - l aw am ex r su b , Willi Al ande , in pplying ’ h s c mm i the army u nder General S irley o and . H s roth r o rt oth r m m ers of the f m b e R be , and e e b a ily, on th r stat s ro e him r w th living ei e e , p vid d la gely i e f r an d oth r ro s ons b ut th e b e and g ain , e p vi i , pay m ts w r eral r tl ar m t en e e gen ly g ea y delayed, P lia en e o th to ot su s for th e rm c ons id b ing l a v e pplie a y, ering that the colonies ou ght to bear the expense of t r ru h sto w the war . Pe e Van B g Living n as a rom t r s t r ffic u ti s b tw p inen P e by e ian , and di l e e een pastors and th eir congregations were constantly Th h referred to him for adj u stment. e o nly ome m ss o s co s st of wor mo th e ns i i n n i ed k a ng India , and
1 The records of the births and b aptisms of the Al exan der children are ta en from a l a uarto i l e and Pra eru b ook r nte ohn Bas ett k rge q B b y , p i d by J k at xfor 1 1 and are in th e hand writin of ames Al exan er . Th e book O d, 7 9, g J d
48
r James Alexande .
m erton w do at i ne f in . e wh s e u astor the R ev . P , W P b , ill d l you r congregation to communicate of th eir fullness to re e e th s stress and th e manner must b e as ou eem li v i di , y d r w h ou most s nc ere he rotect n most ag eeable. I is y i ly t p i g wi ngs of a kind Providence to sec ure y ou from al l such affl ct ons and am w th m uch re ar i i i g d, our most um e er ant Y H bl S v , h J ohn C anning.
The foll owing letters are o n the sending of a depu tation of Sou th Carolina Indians to C entral
New - or to co f r w th o ther tr s and if os Y k n e i ibe , p sible to harmo nize various co nflicting elements :
h r t n M a es o ar. 2 th 1 2 . C l , 4 , 7 5
n ston Es . P . V . B . Livi g , q , ear Sir D , I am to acknowledge the receipt of several of your favors which variou s accidents h ave p revented my d o in fore must ra ou to ma e m co m men g be . I p y y k y pli ts eter ch u er for his er acc e ta e r to C0 1. P S yl v y p bl P esent h el ow r s t o of wh ch arri e sa A of t e Y l Bi d w i v d fe. s the Catawbas will embark fo r New York in the next vessel wh ch sa s for ou r ort e e e sh a i e ou th e i il y p , I b li v I ll g v y trou e of a ne them thou h the r sta w b e b ut bl li by , g i y ill Sh ort as they must make th e best of th eir way to the ohaw s accord n to the st u at on of the r treat M k , i g ip l i i y 50 a x r J mes Ale an d e . a a m t n . s ouse o ns e in est w sh s o M r Alb y My p j i b i e t . v n on Li i gst . our most um e er ant Y H bl S v , m u r. Willia B ll, J
har n M esto a 1 th 1 2 . C l , y 4 , 7 5 E . . n ston s . P . V B Livi g , q , ear Sir D , According to my promise I now give y ou a long letter and an account of the Catawbas who now set out for N ew or he r f rme an n n r r a e Y k . T i o r d o ly i terp ete M tth w o o co n h T le uld ot b e prevailed wit to accompany them . B ut one of them speaks English and one who was at N ew or ast ear s ea s the non a a an ua e Y k l y p k O d g L g g , where he had een a r on r fiv or six ea b p is e e y rs. I send by this opportu nity one hundred milled dollars which I hope will b e sufficient to defray any expenses wh ch ma b e occas one the ataw as from the i y i d by C b , time o f th ei r arrival at New York till they are received th e ohaw h return fr n n a a o by M ks . T ey om th e O o d g s t th e r own na on n h t an th fa A Gov . e as i i by l d is ll . s Gl d esi red me to prevail on some of my friends in New York to u n erta e th s affa r in or er to e as tt e trou e d k i i , d giv li l bl as o ss e to Go m w v. nton a n to ho e ou w l p ibl Cli , I illi g p y i l ex c use the ert of ac n it u on ou wh ch am the lib y pl i g p y , i I more encouraged to do by the great kindness y ou Showed th e poor Catawbas last year and as y ou have a j ust sense of th e h umane treatment which ought to b e shown to 51 r James Alexande .
these or nes of mer ca wh ch has st n u she Ab igi A i , i di i g i d you r family and been handed down to y ou from your o refa h r A Soo s a e er wee for an t e s. s s F l p il v y k Alb y, I need not mention th at the Indians ou ght to make as hor e in N w a a s t a stay as possibl e York . Th ey h ve re ent of eer n to l a at th e feet of nton p s D Ski y Gov . Cli as an acknowledgment of th e services they received from his Excellency while th ey were in the Provi nce u nder his o ernment as the ha e a rea on d e to Gov . en an g v , y v l dy d Gl m se f wh en th e r n atten e ft men came to y l , i Ki g d d by fi y I ro r r w Charleston last week . t will b e p pe to proc u e t o ar e e ts of am um one to b e e vere w th th e l g B l W p , d li d i n h a wh ch Gov . e sen s u n er t e roa ea to T lk, i Gl d d B d S l the Six at ons the ataw as wh ch sea the ma N i by C b , i l y y com are w th that e ere A nd a so a p i I d liv d last year. l belt for the Catawbas wh en th ey deliver up th eir pris oners wh eth er at O nonda o or th e oh aw ou w , g M k, y ill ha r o R r best j udge. I ve wrote a long lette t th e ev . M . Ogilvie at Albany to reco mmend th ese I ndians to his c are wh ch he a e me eave to do wh en saw him at , i g v l I ’ ’ h er s in h r A nd e r h e o . c s e w C l S uyl t e J e sey s . I d i ill o c h m have so me disc reet white man to c nd u t t e to C0 1. ’ ’ 1 a h e ower ast e wh er ohnson s or to C0 . ut er s t t e J B l l C l , su ose the w b e rece ve ran t wh en the I pp y ill i d by B d , y will cease to want a guide or the protection of th e E ng lish any furth er as Brandt will co nduct th em to Hendrick and th enc e to th e no n a a ounc ha e nforme O d g C il . I v i d M r e th at ou wou Su him w th what mone . Ogilvi y ld pply i y 52 er James Alexand . may b e needed for thei r maintenance at Albany and until the arr e at choh ar e and that if he thou ht ro er y iv S i , g p p that an Ox shou b e e at th e r meet n h e wou ld kill d i i g, ld
- - gi ve directi ons in my Moh awk name O risch na Wagan . The Catawbas were attacked a little before they came to Charleston by a party of Shawnee Indians coming from th e orthwar who su ose e at om n where N d, I pp liv d Wy i g,
M r. r i m s ona R ev . ra r ar th e B ine d s is i y . They c ried off two ch ren b ut the ataw as too two r soners whose ild , C b k p i woun s wou not w th safet a ow the r tra e n or d ld i y ll i v lli g, u rn ho e a th ey would now b e ret ed . I p l l these parties will b e stopped by direction from the Onondaga Cou nc il for the futu re and matters ex plained with regard to th e sma tr es o f n ans n amon th e sett ements who ll ib I di livi g g l , were un erstoo to b e nc u e as the nter reter to d d i l d d, I p ld h me at an amon t e ataw as . You w ease to Alb y, g C b ill pl ar on th s tro u e ear Sir for now no erson nto p d i bl , D , I k p i wh ose hands I c ould rec ommend it with more advantage to the u c or on wh ose oo nature cou more P bli , g d I ld afe re for m excus in th e s ly ly y e e lib rty I have taken . am Sir I , m Yr. os um t H ble Servt. m r u . Willia B ll, J
’ sto s moth r e e ru r 1 6 His Living n e di d in F b a y, 75 . brother Robert desired the fu neral to be held at the m nor wrot the fo ow tt r of direc a , and e ll ing le e
Q 4 53 a e exan er J m s Al d .
t o s for rt c s r u r t rs rs it w th i n a i le eq i ed, in e pe ing i remarks on bu siness connected with the army supplies
M ar anor n ston . 1 1 6 . M Livi g , , 7 5 ear rother D B , You rs of the 24th and 2 7th ultimo were delivered me man o u h h last night by th e y sent up . T is was t e fi rst ’ acc ount I h ad of our Dear Mother s death . It was very surprising news to us as we h ad not heard f her c nes c on e m s f in h n n she a word o si k s. I sol y el t i ki g a r r h r h w s p epa ed for t is ve y great c ange. s oo is er ea ha e or ere m fo s to My l p v y l ky, I v d d y lk pick oaku m and shall set th em caulking her as best they can and sen her own to fetch u our ear ema ns d d p D R i , I cannot co me own m se f o therw se sh o u b ut ex d y l , i I ld , h nd r pect all t e Brothers a Siste s up . Espec ially ou r two oun est sters wh ose oss art c u ar ament y g Si , l I p i l ly l e n rea ha e n mourn n as test. o in m sh o b i g g I v i g y p , wh erefore ou must r n such th n s w th ou as w , y b i g i g i y ill c ar f r h f n ra r Yo m r n b e ne ess y o t e u e l he e. u ust b i g a piece of black Strouds with y ou to cover four horses in the h earse sha want it afterwar s for. th e c oth n of , I ll d l i g
so me of my servants .
have c ommon w ne and c er enou h b ut no oo I i id g , g d w ne east w b e wante to a e rea ra see that it i , y ill d b k b d , p y h n e from M r n a tha he an n ave a ot . o t c se b e sent . I F d d oa You nee not e ourse f an further only rs. d giv y l y 54 a exan r J mes Al de . c oncern a out the cattl e w et all the rema n er b ut b , I ill g i d , it is impossible for me to do it withou t your sending me some mone efore M a ou m ust sen me at east 0 0 y b y , y d l 5 n h n o ha e h diffi pou ds t e beginni g f April . I v with mu c c u t ot 20 tons of u ets own b ut th ere is a o ut 10 l y g b ll d , b ton ef n e o al l h r and l t behi nd . My ki d lov t t e brothe s tell them I shall expect them all to come up to pay that last d uty to o ne who tenderly loved us and bro ught u s u Th p with m uch pain and care . e sisters I hope will also al l come b ut erh a s s ster arah w not b e a e to b e , p p i S ill bl so o n a sent from h ome as she ex ects her h us an l g b p b d, b u t the oth er Ssters can and must c ome ro e th e i , p vid d y Y u a rr ac co b e well . o mu st bring me ba el o f Cutt Tob and some on es am out al so six s er an ar s l g pip , I , ilv T k d , v Y ott es asses and ecanters we ha e eno u h . ou B l , Gl , D g m r mon f ne ha e none ust n c nna or urnt w we . b i g i b i , v I have last night gott th e gout in my lame knee so th at r r I can sca cely sti . Your Affectionate Broth er
o rt i sto r . R be Liv ng n, J
It requ ires b ut little imagination to fill up the pictu re of the fu neral from the outline here given . ’ o rt was the e est so n on his f ther s R be ld , and a th succ to the m or as the st or dea eeded an la l d, the Revolution breaking the entail . After receiv his st t he u t r hous at rmo t ing e a e b il a la ge e Cle n , 55 n r James Alexa de .
“ or the u r m or as it was ft rw r c ppe an , a e a d alled, “ and here proposed to pay that last duty to one who tenderly loved us . Not o the mme t f m b ut the r nly i dia e a ily, all ela tives as was custom r c m to the fu er of , a y, a e n al h h r can m the t e late Lady of t e Mano . We i agine eldest representative greeting his relatives with the st t m r th t r at that er o a ely anne a p evailed p i d, the pecu liar style of dress adding dignity to the w r r — a ow w - ow r wi co t w th ea e , fl ing ell p de ed g, a i r cu ffs s u re sk rts t w stco t la ge and q a i , velve ai a w th m s the r ch s sc rc co r i a ple flap , b ee e a ely ve ing the s stoc s ro e o r them w th em knee, ilk king ll d ve i
ro r c oc s sh s u r - to sh o s b ide ed l k , and ining q a e ed e fastened near the ankles with small embossed t r the r gold buckles . Af e se vices at the home the ' corte w its wa to the s m c m t r ge ended y i ple e e e y , preceded by th e hearse with four horses covered “ ” with the black Strou ds ; then th e n u merou s m m rs of the f m fo ow fr e s te e be a ily, ll ed by i nd , nan ft r h r r tur h m h tr others . t o t e y, and A e ei e n e, fu r f st was s r the re t s ne al ea e ved, all la ive and t r Th r friends remaining o pa take of it. e p epara t o s had m on r sc the six i n been ade a libe al ale, s r ta r s c ut ott s ss s ilve nka d , fine b le , gla e , and de c t rs to th r w th the ol d s r or m t an e , ge e i ilve , na en ed 56
x r James Ale ande . and harmon for e e e me the re t the ower and y, b li v , C di , P , the nterest of fam es ch e e en on th s and whe I ili , i fly d p d i h b c ther t e are th n s to e ne e te ea e ou to u e. y i g gl d, I l v y j dg I nterest often connects people who are entire strangers and it sometimes separates those who have th e strongest natura c onnect ons wherefore whate er matters of th s l i , , v i so rt are to b e sett e the soo ner it b e one th e etter l d, d b , and I h ope there will b e nothi ng b ut can b e settl ed with sat sfact o n o al ar s find it w b e m oss e for i i t l p tie . I ill i p ibl me to retu rn to New o r efore the enera and m Y k b G l , y h r w b e h r h erefore if here b e sta t e e e r s o t. t y ill v y W , anything to settl e in which my presenc e is necessary it had etter b e ot rea a a nst c ome there th at ma b g dy g i I , I y b e th e better able to leave my own affairs settled next mm re n m s c to al l fr en s and e e e Su er. P se t y re pe ts i d b li v me our ffec t onate r en Y A i F i d, m x r Willia Ale ande .
The life of a large landholder at that period was not one of u o e o m t o rt Liv nall yed nj y en , and R be in ston had his fu sh r of o c s as the g ll a e ann yan e , following letter indicates :
2nd 1 6 . anor n ston an . 2 M Livi g , J , 7 5
M r ames exan er . J Al d , Sir , The many and repeated Disturbanc es daily given me the eo e of heffie or Westernh ook o e me to by p pl S ld , blig 58 xan r James Ale de . tro uble y o u with an account th ereof in th e detail of wh ch must b e ou r at ence as sha en eavou r i , I g y P i , I ll d o u ar hose fo s af er t b e very partic l . T lk t they had laid out a ar e tract w th n m anor oun s ot one eor e l g i i y M b d , g G g o nson to u a house in m anor in or er to R bi , b ild y M d ee ossess on for them wh ch when hear or ere k p p i , i I d I d d i to b e u e own and the t m er to b e u n ft r t p ll d d i b b r t. A e which he built it up again and I had that served in th e same manner then he u t it u a th r time when , b il p i d , I proceeded against the offend er in a Regular Co urt of in n L aw and he now a s a ao . nce wh ch l y Alb y G l Si i , th e her ff of r n e or his e ut one rown S i Sp i gfi ld, D p y B , w th o ne he on of W esternhook w th five oth ers i S ld , i whose names are u nknown to me came in the n ht of , ig h n o m ro r t ta e h m the tent st. t n o s o t ence i y I W k , k y Clerk and O verseer in order to c ommit them to Spri ng e ao as th e her ff h mse f confesse to some of fi ld G l , S i i l d n But uc m eo e ha ene my tena ts . l kily y P pl pp d to b e Advertised of it in the evening and armed themselves to stan in th e r efence wh ch when these oters er d i D , i Ri p d th e th ou ht fit to w th raw efore morn n ceive . , y g i d b i g Since which I h ave been c redibly informed that th e sa her ff is to return a a n s ee w th u war s of id S i g i p dily, i p d one hun re men not on to ta e thence m two afore d d , ly k y sa omest cs b ut all m oo - cutters and o ers id D i , y W d C lli by writs of Trespass fro m their Cou rts for c utting as they sa th e r oo s and then the are to u se era y , i W d , y b ild v l o e ossess on of m an hat Houses t k ep p i y l d . W the Con 59 n r James Alexa de . se uences of th s secon n as on w b e God on q i d I v i ill , ly nows as m eo e are eterm ne to efen them k , y p pl d i d d d m uch fear there w b e oo she wh ch se es. er lv I v y ill Bl d d, i I n h e meant me I sh all endeavou r to prevent all I can . t i I must entreat y ou to prevail upon his Excellency to wr te to that overnment in m eha f as soon as oss i G y b l , p i b l e that ma b e free from th ese nsu ts for me to , I y d i l Ti A a in c e he h a a n n f m come. nd th t as t y ve t ke a y o y Folks in this second attempt they may forthwith b e set at ert as have re a re m u rnace at a consid Lib y, I p i d y F c rable expense so that she will b e ready to blow again th s wee the o struc t n of wh ch ta n awa m i k, b i g i , by ki g y y hands would b e a very great damage to me as well as a great loss to upwards of one hundred poor people I a em o in and a out the wor s at east th rt of d ily pl y b k , l i y whom ha e fam e in m o hou these oters v ili s y W ods. S ld Ri o ta n the r es re as ha e reason to e e e th e w b i i d i , I v b li v y ill , I shall b e under the necessity of abandoning al l my posses s ons h ere to th e r ur as it is u te m oss e fo r me to i i F y, q i I p ibl defend myself against so powerful a Government as th at
f a ach u e . Ba h r f r m u o ss s tts . e e o e st a a n b e M y W , I g i g your Assistance th at some Speedy relief may b e fallen ’ u on for m u et wh ere n ou n n te o e p y Q i i y ll i fi i ly blig , ou r most um e er ant Y H bl S v , o rt sto R be Living n .
The following letter is interesting as show ing that there were silversmiths in New - York 60 a exan r J mes Al de . at that period capable of doing excellent w ork :
n r h 1 h 1 6 osto a c t . B , M s , 7 5
E . . . . n ston s P V B Livi g , q , ear Sir D , n M r L a R u e I b eg leave to request y ou to call upo . th e silver- smith and know if he h ath finished the silver B rea as et and offee Pot wh c h es o e of him at d B k C , i I b p k M m x a r and New o r as a resent to rs . a e n e Y k, p Willi Al d ’ h r h r an M r exan er s h ath delivered them to e with e d . Al d If he ha h no e he fa our of o u a rms u on th em. t t b t p , I g v y to u c en him and wh en he hath e ere them ou q i k d liv d , y w l a him fo r them in o n wh ch ou w o e il p y , d i g i y ill blig ,
Sir o ur most hum e er ant. , Y bl S v
h r W . S i ley .
Peter Van Bru gh Livingston bu ilt a fine town r r t was esidence in Prince st ee . He an active patriot from the very c ommencement of the Rev l u i ne h omm tt o t on . He was o of t e C i ee of One
u r chose the c t s of New - or H nd ed n by i izen Y k, 1 1 th t r so to st or f the May , 7 75, a e lved and all by ” liberty of this C ontinent ; president of the fi rst ro c o r ss 1 ut to the P vin ial C ng e , 7 7 5 ; and a dep y co r r — 6 s o c o ss 1 . was e nd P vin ial C ng e , 775 7 He — so tr sur r of the t t of ew - or 1 6 8 al ea e S a e N Y k, 77 7 , 6 1 ex n r James Al a de .
f m 1 1 m m r o the ss 8 8 . and a e be A e bly, 7 4 and 7 5 D uring the latter part of the Revolu tion he lived at the house of Lord Stirling at Basking r New rse his cou tr c at o s idge, Je y, n y pla e D bb Ferry being too close to the B ritish for the s f t It w s eft t a e y of so prominent a man. a l o the ch r of his son h who ffer w th his a ge P ilip, di ed i f r It w s t t s athe on political questions . a a hi house that the interview took place between the B ritish omm ss o ers the mer c er ree C i i n and A i an gen al G ne, 1 80 wh the form r w r se t Sir nr in 7 , en e e e n by He y Clinton to intercede with Washington on b e r oh A m half of the u nfortu nate And é . J n da s wrote in his diary of Peter Van B rugh Living “ sto : se s man t em he has n A n ible and a gen l an, ”
tr is r ch now s on his ncom . been in ade, i and live i e His w f 1 6 1 he m rr i e died in 7 7, and in 793 a ied s co th w ow of or m c e ndly Elizabe , id Maj Willia Ri k
- h N or 1 . r etts . ew w r He died in Y k, 793 T e e e e no children by his second marriage ; by his first there were
1 h sto or o m er 1 . 0 P ilip Living n, b n N ve b 3, 74 , “ ” m ffere kn own as Gentle an Phil . He di d in his f h r n r o t c ws w th his t e o . p li i al vie i a , bei g a T y He ’ was r u t from s o e 1 60 c m g ad a ed King C ll ge, 7 , be a e s cr t r to Sir r oor o r or of New e e a y Hen y M e, G ve n 62 exan r James Al de .
o r t m st f his t m s o o uro e. Y k, and pen i e in E p He ’ was trust of s o 1 — 1 80 6 a ee King C llege, 79 7 , and m rr 1 0 orne u ht r of a ied, in 79 , C lia, da g e David Van om r ch whom he had fou r H e and Anne F en , by c h r ild en . 2 u ht r wh for 1 . o . A da g e , died be e 743
. ther sto or for 1 3 Ca ine Living n, b n be e 743, died 1 8 ; m rr e r 20 1 6 2 cho s r 79 a i d Ap il , 7 , Ni la Baya d, an
rma of New - or whom she h ad five alde n Y k, by c hildren . n t m rr . r s o u e 1 1 1 2 4 Ma y Livi g n , a ied J n , 77 , oh row of Knockmarl ock cot n m or J n B n , S la d, aj in th e 6oth e m nt of o m r c s whom R gi e R yal A e i an , by s he had three children . h . t r ru sto or rch 1 5 Pe e Van B g Living n , b n Ma 3 , 1 m rr us Bl udit whom he had two 753 ; a ied S an , by r c hild en . 6 r h sto or r 0 1 . Sa a Living n, b n Ap il 3 , 755, died 1 8 2 m rr e mes c tts or 1 e 5; a i d Ja Ri ke , b n 773, di d 1 8 2 m or 6oth me t of o m r 4, aj in Regi n R yal A e i c an s ; five children . m ex r sto or P ru 7 . Willia Al ande Living n, b n eb
ar 1 0 1 1 80 . y , 757, died 7
8 . us sto 11 r 1 e S an Living n, Ap il 5, 759, di d h m rr e rst t m r 2 1 86 1 8 1 . S e oh 3 a i d fi , e be 7, 7 , J n m m r from ou th ro of the rst Kean , e be S Ca lina fi 63 xan r James Ale de .
1 one h he m rr Congress ; he died in 795 ; c ild . S a ied s con ou nt u rs iemcewicz of P0 e dly C J lian U in N , who ccom osc us o to m r c as land, a panied K i k A e i a h n o aide with t e ra k of col nel .
z h sto or u 2 1 6 1 . t 0 9 Eli abe Living n , b n J ne , 7 ,
cem r 1 , 1 8 ; m rr , 1 86 ou s died De be 7 7 7 a ied 7 , L i u um tto r c h o su to m r c at G illa e O , F en C n l A e i a
New - or st r n ote t r to the Y k, and Mini e Ple ip n ia y
m 1 - ourt of St . s 80 1 2 n h C Ja e in ; o e c ild . mes ex r 1 0 . sto or u 2 Ja Al ande Living n, b n J ly 7,
1 6 ou . 7 3, died y ng 1 1 A nn sto or tem r 1 1 6 . Living n , b n Sep be 4, 7 7, died you ng.
m s x er. or a: . u 2 8 1 2 II Ja e Ale and B n J ly 7 3,
d I st. f t rs h r t e . h o t Cha. 3 G a e J n Sp a , m hi r u st s f s oxi . odm x D n an y el p e G . Eliza Ale ’ r m r th r s w f s t ande y b o e i e by M r . S allard her xi of the sm x pro e. He died all po a September 2 8 1 1 and was b ur ed m u t the , 73 y in y Va l in English Chu rch yard which was then made for f m my a ily . m x r D Ir . r D 2 . o ec III Willia Ale ande B n 7, 1 2 t ed th y d m r Go f. roth 7 5, 4 Jan y b e m x er et r r G d o m . Willia Ale and and P e G eene . ” s m M r . x r . Kennedy Willia Ale ande was com l ow as or t r r f h mon y kn n L d S i ling. In ea ly li e e 64
e n r James Al xa de . er ac e to stan th e ostl n th e are to o throu h ly p k d d j i g y g g . ome er oo ams on ues and mo e eef w S v y g d H , T g S k d B ill b e wanti ng and I Should b e glad if y ou could procure th ree es of er oo ht fine avoure c ear Pip v y g d , lig , fl d, l Madeira wine and one Hogshead of such French Wine as y ou h ad from Oliver DeLancey last year for us and l et the whole b e nicely racked into well seasoned Caggs o h an ran e Th n of twenty gall ns eac d b d d W. S . e Rh e ish sh ould also b e taken out of th e Hampers and nicely f fo ur o en ea h m n on packed in strong Boxes o d z c . I e ti these matters early that th ey may b e doing at leisure me M r htfoot nee not o n th e enera or sa ti s. . Lig d j i G l y f hi arr va in New anything o it till s i l York .
oston arch 2 2nd 1 6 . , M , 7 5 ear Sir B D , I hope Lewis Morris will b e able to coax ol d Granny a ton out of a e of ol d a e ra fo r the enera W l Pip M d i G l, h un ess e oes we sha b e much stresse for ne. l d , ll di d Wi Th I m n i w n o ff e st e t one in m ast s no e c se . o ee li i d y l l d C , hoco ate u ar nchov es a ers ves e er C l , S g , A i , C p , Oli , P pp , ustar ne ar and other ces ams eef M d, Oil, Vi g , Spi , H , B , o n ue or ce utter heese our Bisket T g , P k, Ri , B , C , Fl , , a s ns s urrants runes etchu oa n a R i i , Figg , C , P , K p, S p, I di weetmeats mes emons ama ca R um a e ra S , Li , L , J i , M d i , n n r Th uan f h twe t o e n sh ee etc . e t t o eac y d z , E gli B q i y ’ r h The en ra tfoo a o e. s M . Lig t will best b e ble t j udg G e l h u rs n Th e table s o ld always b e set for fourteen pe o s . tch en furn ture w b e sen ar un e a es Ki i ill t o d by a v ssel . T bl 66 a xa r J mes Ale nde . to b e ma e in New or six sma ta es al l of one s e d Y k, ll bl iz , to stan as e of each other e hteen stoo s six of them d id , ig l , ’ w th ac s four o en w ne asses reemason s are i b k , d z i gl , F stron est one o en tum ers three or four setts of tin g , d z bl , m mu s w th out h an es to o nto each other. o e g , i dl , g i S in of s in sa o ee em firk s egg lt t k p th . our h um e er ant Y bl S v , m x r Willia Ale ande .
A s the transportatio n of necessaries — to say — nothing of the luxuries of life from New - York to the s was no s m tt r it is not sur r s Lake ea y a e , p i ing that General Shirley was recalled and superseded f ff ch r t r h m by a man o di erent a ac e . W en Willia Alexander returned from England at the begin of the o u t o he off r his s rv c s to ning Rev l i n, e ed e i e
r sh to was o ne of his most Gene al Wa ing n , and f c nt ner s n r f r e fi ie ge al . He o longe a ed su mptu ousl y every day ; for choice old wine and imported delicacies were not the daily fare at either Morris ’ tow o r e r ex n er s m n Vall y Fo ge . Al a d i pressions of Boston are given in the following letter to his mother
os on Feb 8th 1 t . 6 . B , , 7 5 onore M addam H d , v o n I ha e desired C l . We del to send y ou forty boxes of s erma c ta can es in return for wh ch have to him p i dl , i I ld 67 x n r James Ale a de .
ou w sen him a ro e or y ill d b rr I n to s ll f your Account. Among the Connectic ut money I had of y ou there were no ess than fteen counterfe t s it ma e me er l fi i Bill , d v y uneasy lest I should b e detected with such a quantity of fa se mone a out me and ou b e a son out of oc et l y b , y p k by 1 i ha e sent as much of i as amoun — — N t. I v t ts to 1 0 7 4 ew
or currenc to m w fe wh ch b e ease to e h er Y k y y i , i pl d giv chan f r Th e o . e eo e here are er o te and entee g p pl v y p li g l , th e own is han some and ar e b ut et th n our New T d l g , y I i k or e er b it as r Th e eneral often S ea s of Y k v y Cleve . G p k y ou with great gratitude and h e now desires me to make his es ec ts to ou and m father w th his ratefu ac R p y y , i g l knowl ed emen f r al h r c e How to g ts o l t e civilities e eiv d . ’ do that Genteel y I don t know b ut y ou will b e kind enou h to a th f u to m g t ke e will or th e deed . My D ty y father and o r r a d u e and e my l ve to M rs. Pa ke n S k y giv me leave to assure y ou that I am
our affect onate Son Y i , x r William Ale ande .
h e r h r was su ers x W en G ne al S i ley p eded , Ale an der ccom e him to wh th re a pani d England, and ile e commenced the prosecu tion of his claim to b e j udic ially recognized as the next mal e heir to the r om of t r His c us was su ort ea ld S i ling . a e pp ed by strong presu mptive proof and preferred in good
1 unterfeitin as th en a ca tal crime itor. Co g w pi . Ed 68
a e exan r J m s Al de . the rtm t and ur the s m e r Middle Depa en , d ing a e y a received the thanks of Congress for his enterprise in the capture of a transport in New - York harbor loaded with supplies for the B ritish troops in t comm the r ht of h Bos on . He anded ig wing t e
t en rm at the tt f Con in tal A y ba le o Long I sland . Meeting a su perior force in his endeavors to c over the r tre t of the m he was com e to e a ain line, pell d s oo xch e In 1 e surr r b u t wa s . h ende , n e ang d 7 7 7
o r - e r as r sent was app inted majo g ne al . He w p e at the tt s of r w rm tow ba le B andy ine and Ge an n, in h comm of th r se s the latter aving and e e rve . In the battle of M onmou th he had charge of the
eft w was res t of the court - m rt l ing, and p iden a ial that soon after investigated the conduct of General m he re Lee in that engage ent. In 1 779 again ceived the thanks of Congress for his assistance in ’ It as i S u r the affai r o f Powle s H ook . w h s ing la fortune in the cou rse of the war to have had u nder his command every brigade in the Continental h f r ro Army except t ose o N o th Ca lina and Georgia . After his retu rn from England he assumed the title of Lord Stirling . He made his home at his
- countr c r s r e New rs . y pla e nea Ba king idg , Je ey m rr o m r I 1 8 r h u ht r He a ied N ve be , 74 , Sa a , da g e th r ru h of Philip Livingston and Ca e ine Van B g . 70 x n r James Ale a de . h at 1 8 . r w r two He died Albany, 7 3 T e e e e children by this marriage 1 r ex r ow as r or . Ma y Al ande , kn n Lady Ma y, b n h r 1 1 . S e m rr o ert Ap il , 749, died 79 7 a ied R b , st son of oh tts DeLance elde J n Wa and Ann y, fr m or u ust 2 1 . was r u t o b n A g 3, 743 He g ad a ed ’ s o e 1 60 h h King C ll ge, 7 , and died in P iladelp ia, 6 1 1 h r w r ch t m r 1 8 . r Sep e be , 4 T e e e e five ild en by this marriage .
2 th r x er ow as tt . Ca e ine Ale and , kn n Lady Ki y,
i N - orn rch 8 1 . n ew or 1 8 26 b Ma , 755 Died Y k, , m rr rst u 2 1 o o m a ied fi , J ly 7, 779, C l nel Willia u r or rch 8 1 s co D e , b n in England, Ma , 747, e nd son of ohn u r r c s u ht r of Sir J D e and F an e , da g e
r r c r 1 . was F ede i k F ye, died May 7, 799 He an ct tr ot e n t to the o t t a ive pa i , b i g a delega e C n inen al
o r ss 1 - 8 one of comm tt o t C ng e , 777 7 ; a i ee app in ed in 1 7 7 7 to prepare a form of government for the State of N ew - Yo rk ; secretary of the Treasury B oard from its organization till 1 789 ; and assistant s cr t r of the re sur u r m n h e e a y T a y nde Ha ilto . T ere ht ch r th s m rri h were eig ild en by i a age . Cat erine x r m rr s co t m r 1 1 80 1 Ale ande a ied e ndly Sep e be 5, , m eil s n 0 ch r Willia N o . N ild en h x ' . z et r D c 1 . or e IV Eli ab Ale ande B n 7L 5. 6 1 2th ’ 2 t ed . 1 7 Jan G Father Dr . Cadwal 7 1 x n r James Ale a de .
r Gmoth rs M rs . en e lade Colden . e K n dy and Eliza ’ Alexander my brother s wife by my wife her ” proxie . Elizabeth Alexander married in 1 748 J ohn te ns the e est son of oh te ens who c m S ve , ld J n S v , a e to New - or 1 6 from esex ou t Y k in 99 , Middl C n y,
wh en he e t re as l aw - stu t w th England, n e d a den i
rn o r m New - or t Ba e C zens . He e ained in Y k ill 1 1 when he mo e to erth m o New 7 4, v d P A b y, rs He m rr the e st u ht r Je ey . a ied Ann , lde da g e of o h m rt r of or ru mmo J n Ca pbell, pa ne L d D nd, r of e fort one of th e or ro r to rs of Ea l M l , iginal p p ie The m s er re t to he New Jersey . Ca pbell w e la ed t t s the u er was u e of r . oh e o D k A gyle J n S ven , y ng , ut 1 1 e r f b orn at Perth Amboy abo 7 5. In a ly li e he commenced a mercantile career in partnership with his brother Richard ; they were the owne rs of
ess s wh ch on fferent occ s o s etwe 1 v el i , di a i n b en 739 1 were c omm oh t s on and 743, anded by J n S even s to r the est voyage Madei a and W Indies. In a ett r wr tte him t ec m r I O 1 he l e i n by da ed D e be , 743, “ s s : am now s tt m se f at rth m o ay I e ling y l Pe A b y, ” nd e Sh not o to sea n He was a beli ve I all g agai . ’ o f S t r str m t. e s hurch erth m o a ve y an Pe C , P A b y, 1 1 2 ad the from 749 to 75 . He h large interests in
oc co r - m c u r rt R ky Hill ppe ine, a q i ed pa ly by de 7 2
n er James Alexa d .
he scen t from his father and partly by pu rchase . T Shareholde rs in this mine in 1 756 were Robert u t r orr s for h mse f oh t s H n e M i ( i l and J n S even ), m e of h h Willia All n P iladelp ia, David Ogden , ch r t r os h u r er o o e oh sto Ri a d Sal a , J ep T n , C l n l J n n , ch ns u i w s . orr s r t s er n Le i R M i , and Ri a d S eve , p t n m s of he ore sho fr m t e dent. Sa ple t wed o 34 o f h f f er c t. o co r w t o 0 oz. o 75 p en ppe , i a yield 3 S f r r ton of co r r and oz o o e . ilve 3 . vi gin g ld p ppe Large qu antities Of the ore were sent to England ; b ut the m n was not ro ta e one was i e a p fi bl , and b on rom 1 to 1 60 he was terest a and ed . F 755 7 in ed
tr n u n r s of truc forw r in adi g de flag e, and a ding
r nch r so ers to th r hom s w th essrs . F e p i n ei e , i M
r er oh sto r . was so at Pa k , J n n , and Baya d He al “ ” th s t me the m st r of the u s i i pay a e Old Bl e , a r me t r s New rs comm egi n ai ed in Je ey, and anded o o chu r th t s r throu h the by C l nel S yle , a e ved g re h r 1 he was th F nc wa . In 755 engaged wi Lewis J ohnston in bu ilding blockhouses along the north t r f rs In 1 8 h wes e ly rontier of New Je ey . 75 e was one of several commissioners appointed by th e Assembly of New Jersey to treat with certain Indian s in the State in regard to the disposal of th r s The me t s w th the s w r ei land . e ing i Indian e e “ ” h the r t m t - hou s at ross c s eld in g ea ee ing e C wi k . 73 exan er James Al d .
the 8th of u r 1 62 he was comm ss o On Jan a y, 7 , i i ned ’ m m r of the s ou c for New rs a e be King C n il Je ey, ’ r or to th s ccor to h teh s co tr and, p i i , a ding W i ead n i “ ut o s to the h stor of New rs he had b i n i y Je ey, ” r r s h m h m ep e ented Pert A boy in t e Asse bly. He was also a member of the B oard of Proprietors of
st New rs c - r s t 1 8 1 Ea Je ey, being vi e p e iden , 7 , and r s t 1 8 cam ow r of r t p e iden , 7 3 ; and be e an ne a g ea landed estate in different parts of New Jersey and
Ne - r 1 h t s was one in w Yo k . In 755 J o n S even of the o o ts to the o ox ous t m Act pp nen bn i S a p , whereby all legal and mercantile docu ments and
co tr cts ws rs m h ts etc . w r re n a , ne pape , pa p le , , e e qu ired to be written or printed on stamped paper upon which a duty was imposed payable to an of c r o t th r h ct fi e app in ed by e C own . T e a was to o to ff ct on o m r 1 1 6 on th t g in e e N ve be , 7 5, and a day the stores and public offices in the city of
New - or w r c os the s the h r or dis Y k e e l ed, flag in a b
at h f- m st the chu rch - e s to played al a , and b ll lled in m f t i ani es ation of public sorrow and d scontent . The stamps were placed in Fort George for safe the o s of b rt co c e the keeping, and S n Li e y n eiv d idea of assaulting the fort and destroying them. Govern or Colden on No vember 4th assured J u dge o rt sto or ru r r R be R . Living n, May C ge , Beve ly 74
e xan er Jam s Ale d . b e removed from Perth Amboy for the sake of ’ M r m th s re u est it as greater safety ; and at . S y q w resolved that it b e carried to the Dwelling H ou se h here rem ur of the Hon . o te e s t to n J n S v n , ai d ing ’ M r m th s s os t o or u t th s on r ss . S y indi p i i n n il i C g e ou e further or r h t the sh ld tak der th e ein . T a removal of the c hest was a wise proceeding is evidenced by the following letter from Smyth to te s t u 1 1 6 S ven , da ed J ly , 77
had sm sce e her st hu rs We a di al n e la T day, s er c o for o one hour er a ev e ann nading ab ve , ev y o ne near the river and in my neighborhood hor r h h e s rib l me . t r to m hous y ala d I ave e ball in y e, fi o r six to m r h m ve in y ba n and as many t ro . y
garden fence .
u 1 0 oh te s r s e his se t In J ne, 77 , J n S ven e ign d a ’ in the King s Co u nc il in the foll owing letter to Governor Franklin
r Si , It is with the greatest concern I see the dispute b e tween Great Britain and these Colonies arisen to the resent arm n n of p al i g situatio both countries. Wh ile I h ad h opes of an accommodation of o ur unh appy con troversy I was unwilli ng to quit a Station which en abled me to b e servic eable to my Country b ut the continuation o f Hostilities by th e British Ministry and 76 r James Alexan de . th e large Armament of Foreign troops daily expected to invest our c ou ntry leaves me no longer any room to doubt th at an entire submissio n o f these Colonies with a view of I nternal Tax ation is th eir ultimate Obj ect . Your Excellency will not wonder I Should prefer th e d uty I owe my native country to any oth er considera o er fore ea e o r n m a a the ti n . I th e b eg l v t esig y se t t n m o o a oar . a C l i l B d I , ’
en u m e Servt. Your Excellency s most Obedi t H bl
J ohn Stev ens.
the roth of u 1 6 the ro c C on On J ly, 7 7 , P vin ial gress assumed the title of the Convention of the t t of Ne r oh t s as e cte S a e w Je sey . J n S even w le d vice - president of the Cou nc il of the first legisla tur of t New rs h the of ce e independen Je ey, and eld fi of chairman of the j oint meetings of the legislature of Ne rs from 1 6 t 1 8 2 u r th t w Je ey 77 ill 7 . D ing a rio he r r s t u t r o ou t u pe d ep e en ed H n e d n C n y. In J ly, 1 8 at co e t o of th e sco church s 7 5, a nv n i n Epi pal e of New rs h at New ru sw c oh Je ey, eld B n i k, J n “ Stevens was appo inted one of th e Delegates to meet the General Convention of the Clergy and Laity of ou r Churches to be held at Philadelphia ” u f h s x on s e or the st of St. c t T e day b e Fea Mi ael ne . J ohn Stevens was president of the convention of New rs wh ch met c m r 1 1 1 8 to Je ey i De e be , 7 7, 77 x n r James Ale a de . co s r the o t o of the r o st tut on n ide ad p i n Fede al C n i i , and upon him devolved the du ty of presenting r s The f l et the ratificatio n to Cong e s. ollowing ter written to Chief J ustice B rearley is of great interest :
F 1 1 1 o o en eb . 88 H b k , , 7 . ear Sir D , A s soon as I h eard there was a sufficient number of members met to make a Congress I proceeded to New r h e n resen e o h e r York and on F iday t first i st. p t d t t P es ident in Congress assembled the New J ersey ratification of h e ro ose on t ut on for h e n t tat A nd t p p d C s it i t U i ed S es . I have the pleasure to i nform y ou that in conversation ’ ’ with the President at th e Chanc s h e say d h e had no i nstructions to make me any answer to what I said to him on delivery of the Ratification b ut that he th ought it the most ample of any that had been delivered to Con gress and in particular the Conventions rec iting the powers by which they were convened . I was exactly in m a I s f F was se own for a n and ti e s the t o eb . t d t ki g up entering th e said Ratifications and I delivered o urs b e or h e an ha us ne ra resent m es f e t ey b g t t b i ss . P y p y b t M n an res ects to rs . rear e our o e e t er t p B l y, Y b di S v , h J o n Stevens.
oh t s the rst w of J n S even died in fi eek May,
1 2 was ur at the fr m m t - hous 79 , and b ied a e ee ing e 78
a e exan er J m s Al d .
o ts wer m u and he so saw b a , e any and val able, al how steam c ould be utilized to increase the speed f tr 1 8 1 6 h o land avel . In e obtained a charter for bu ilding a railroad between Trenton and New ru N r m r sw c ew se . r 1 8 ch B n i k, Je y He a ied, 7 3, Ra el , u hter of oh C ox Es f ms ur N . o oo ew da g J n , q , Bl b y, rs h m h h d th rt n h r w o e a c . Je ey, by i ee ild en The f m hom st e o t o o n New a ily e , Ca l P in , H b ke , rs was urch s 1 1 I c ho s ar Je ey, p a ed in 7 by Ni la Bay d, was co sc t whe his r so o o and nfi a ed n g and n, C l nel m r es ous d the o st s the Willia Baya d, p e L yali ide in u t o 1 8 it was u rch s h Revol i n . In 7 4 p a ed by J o n h s r m h f m r t s r. a t e S even , J , and e ained in a ily eve
Since .
2 r t s or 1 8 1 at . Ma y S even , b n died 4, h h m rr e e t m r s to . . S e Wa ing n, D C a i d, S p e be 9 , 1 1 0 o rt . sto or 1 e 1 8 ; 77 , R be R Living n , b n 747, di d 3 ’ s o e 1 6 h c or of the tat King C ll ge, 7 5; C an ell S e
- — of New or 1 1 80 1 ; . . st r to Y k, 7 77 U S Mini e 1 8 1 — h r r hi r r c 0 . w two c F an e, 4 T e e e e ld en by ‘ m rr this a iage .
“ '
h x r. or D . 1 2 . . t r 6 ec V Ka a ine Ale ande B n 4, 7 7
‘ d D 1 o f th r m ums . t e ec . 7, G d a e Willia L den o moth rs m st rs hr st t G d e y Si e C i ian and Jenne ,
1 This account of the Stevens famil y is taken from the original man uscripts at astl e oint. Editor C P .
James Alexander .
cot xtr m fo of mus c . his w S , and e e ely nd i By ill he left his musical books and instruments to the rs t of ur h so fu to ro Unive i y Edinb g , and al a nd p for rof ssor of mus c Art c c vide a p e i , an and S ien e in which the Scots stand unrivalled by all the neighboring nations particularly in Pastoral mel ” d n c om t o s of so o o y a d sweet bina i n u nd . He als adds As I am the last representative of an ol d Family in Perthshire which on my death will be xt ct the m th r for two e in in ale line, I e e e leave ortr ts of me one m wh ut t P ai , ade en a Lie enan in ’ the r of ou o s m t r s 1 the Ea l L d n Regi en ai ed in 745, oth r wh or - r the rm to the e en a Maj Gene al in A y, ”
o ur h . so r u r s th t C llege in Edinb g He al eq i e a , on the 1 3th of Febru ary of every Year that being my birthday they !the College] shall c ause a Con cert of M usic to be performed in which Shall be introduced one Solo for the German Flute Clar ionet or Hautb oe al so one March and one Minuet with Accompaniments by a select Band in order to show the state Of M usic about the middle of the last Century when they were by me composed and ” to e m mor r m m r mo k ep y Me y in e e b ance . A ng “ oth r u sts is the fo o e beq e ll wing : I give to Gov. Franklin a painting of the lower Fal ls of a River named O tter C reek which empties in Lake Cham 8 2 r James Alexan de .
plain where I was possessed of an extensive and valuable tract of Cou ntry of which I was deprived by a Band of armed Banditti from New England which that u nfortu nate and ill - conducted W ar put it out of my power to recover and for which I have ” r c o fr m h r m e eived no Compensati n o t e Gove n ent. ” The rm tt w r r t r a ed Bandi i e e led by Gene al S a k , the ro rt m t r r t of cr s and p pe y, a ili a y g an a e f r h r as o sc t o s r c s the r c wa w c . e vi e in F en , nfi a ed The r had b ut o ne ch u ht r c Gene al ild, a da g e , alled ’ us f r h r m h her moth r s th S anna a te e ot er . On e dea she w t to w th her u t th r u th r en live i a n , Ca e ine R e fu rd ft r c was c r o her f th r , and a e pea e de la ed j ined a e o o She m rr 1 2 oh t r in L nd n . a ied in 79 J n S a k o rtso h s c at th he R be n , a p y i ian Ba , England ; died r s 1 8 n h r His w f 0 no c . in Pa i in 7, leavi g ild en i e r m rr 1 8 8 . neve a ied again and died in May, 3 The following letter was written to Catherine Rutherfurd by her s ister Susanna Reid
No 1 war v. 1 e 6 . N k, 5, 77 ear ster My D Si , I was very happy to hear from y ou by J oh nny and was much surprised that y ou had never received any letters nce h here M r h s a e een s n to . u erf i I v b . I e d £40 0 R t urd ohnn h e can ut it at nterest or b u farms as he by J y, p i y th n The r i ks most to my advantage. A my will march 83 a e exan er J m s Al d . throu h th s ac h orn n or r n and a g i pl e t is m i g. L d Sti li g L dy ar rea fas e here here is constant ome o M y b k t d . T ly s b dy coming and going and as J ohnny must set off immedi ately and I am in a great hurry expecting General Washi ngton to dinner to meet Lady Mary and Bets ey B sa oo e com men M r and M rs. I y G d y my pli ts to . R .
te ens. er our most affectionate s ster S v Ev y i , us R S anna eid .
r r r Walte Ruthe fu d .
Sir oh utherfur th r cross of J n R d and Elizabe Cai n , Ed erston ox ur hsh r cot or g , R b g i e, S land ; b n De ‘ 1 2 The f m f rf has cemb er 2 . o uth ur 9, 7 3 a ily R e d always been regarded as among the most ancient n th or r h e r c and powerful o e b de s . T ey wer a a e of r t men who o n m oc b ave and gallan , any casions signalized themselves and fought gal l antl y against their enemies in defense of the 2 f th r c u tr cc r n to tr t rt s o o . o o libe ie ei n y A di g adi i n , the name was derived from a man of distinctio n on the or r h co ucte u th r of th e b de aving nd d R e , King cots s fe throu h the r r w on x S , a ly g ive T eed an e pedi tio n against the B rito ns at a place from that event c uth r u The ft r he ex t f r . t o alled R e d king, a e pedi i n was o r stow som s co t uous th r to ve , be ed e land n ig e e u o his f thfu co uctor from wh ch the r os p n ai l nd , i i p sessor assu med the name o f Rutherfurd as soon as " ur m s m her r c d s na e beca e edita y in S otlan . Another tr t o is th t the me is r from the adi i n , a na de ived
r t sh uth - th r - for S f the for at the B i i R i d, igni ying d
- The r t sh m x t d red colored land . B i i na e e ac ly e scr s the oc t the wh r the r er is ibe l ali y , land e e iv
1 The name is s el l e in fferen t wa s in ol d recor s viz. : Rod rforde p d di y d , y , ud rfurd Ru h rfurd Ruthirford Rutherforde Ru he foord Ru rf rd R y , t i , , , t r , thi ui e. — Editor. 9 u herfur of th a Il k . . R t ds t , p 3 3 ’ ou eera e . . D glas s P g , p 597 86 a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d .
‘ c ross of red co or Th r t ed being a l . e name fi s r h s 1 1 . D R b 0 . w o ertu s om us appea in 4 A , en D in Rod rforde w t ss ch rt r fr t de y i ne ed a e om David I . o Gervasius 1 2 6 h uth r de Rydel . In 9 Nic ol de R e ‘ furd too the o th of f t to w r er k a eal y Ed a d I . Edg stou ne or Ed erston the s t of th t r ch of the , g , ea a b an f m from wh ch t r uth rfur sc a ily i Wal e R e d de ended, is situ ated upon the margin of a riv ulet that flows from the Cheviot ridge and j oins the river Jed
Sh rt st the old ch of e orth a o di ance above apel J dw . The derivatio n of the name is doubtful ; it may have been o ne of the towns bu ilt u po n the Jed by the sho of sf r e b ut it is mor to Bi p Lindi a n , e likely have obtained its name from some early occu pant of th t r f h r It is thou ht som a pa t o t e fo est. g by e that Edg erstou ne was the scene of the great battle fought in 60 3 between th e king of the Scots and D r r the o the al eods and Northumb ians . In Angl Saxo n Chronicle the battle - fiel d is called Egesan sto of wh ch Ed erstou ne is su os to nne, i g pp ed be 8 I s 1 2 r t a corruption . t wa in 49 g an ed by James m u h f r f th t h . to s t r u o w o was IV Ja e R e d a Ilk, the r so of ch r u th rfu r who was the g and n Ri a d R e d, f th r of oh of h tto the c stor of the a e J n C a , an e
1 V Anti uities of ox ur hshire ol . . 2 . q R b g , II , p 77 ’ 9 Ra a o l s gm n s R l . 3 nt uities of ox ur hshire Vol . . 2 6. A iq R b g , II , p 9 8 7 a ter t er ur W l Ru h f d .
Rutherfurds of Hunthil l and Nichol the first of u h H ndola. T is James Rutherfurd was named one o f the Co nservators of the Peace with England in 1 1 v two so s 457 and He died in 493, lea ing n , h hom s u ht r who m rri P ilip and T a , and a da g e a ed son of Sir ter Ker of C es furd h s . who a Wal , P ilip , for his f th r m rr e u ht r of Sir died be e a e , a i d a da g e t r Ker whom he had two u ht rs Wal e , by da g e , and h h r a son named Ric ard. Ric a d succeeded his r f th r b ut w thout ssu uri the g and a e , died i i e. D ng
s ut s out the succ ss o ch r son of di p e ab e i n , Ri a d, d ss ss of the c st f d rst n hom s ha o o o E e o . T a , p e i n a le g His son Thomas (from his complexio n c alled the c r of Ed erstoune succe e w th Bla k Lai d g ) ed d, and i his seven brothers at his bac k made himself feared c His son ch r m rr d u and respe ted . Ri a d a ied a a gh ter of the r of Larrieston h f of the ots Lai d , C ie Elli , fu He a power l clan in Liddesdale. was succeeded his son o rt m or who m rr r o by R be , a in , a ied Ma i n h h fi s I w om e had ve so . t was now Riddell, by n safe to live on the borders ; the Act of Union had turned the swords of the borderers into plow sh r s r - h s o rt se ms t h a e and eaping ook . R be e o ave rt of the s rit of the t m s for on his Son pa aken pi i e , , marr the u ht r of the sho of th ss ying da g e Bi p Cai ne , 1 Vol . II 8 ct se . otul i Scotiae . R , , p 3 3 q 88
Walter Rutherfurd .
r s t on was th r co as ch f e igna i , and en e gnized ie
h B t it is s th t hom s of t e u th rfur s. u R e d aid a T a , ’ esteeming a Scot s peerage after the Union rather oss th t r c m the t t a l an an advan age, neve lai ed i le, contenting himself with assigning it in like manner to his son oh uth rfu r his succ ssor who J n R e d, e , , t rta the s m o as his f th r r en e ining a e Opini n a e , neve c m the t t hom s m rr us lai ed i le . T a a ied S anna Rid h u ht r r ss of of to . dell, da g e and ei e Riddell Min Hi h 1 2 s son o f th r of t r succ 0 . J n, a e Wal e , eeded in 7 He was knighted in 1 70 6 by a command of her st to the u of u s ur who re re Maje y D ke Q een b y, p sented the Queen as High Commissioner to the
r m t 1 1 m rr Pa lia ent of Sc o land . In 7 0 he a ied th h r ss of the c t f m of r Elizabe , ei e an ien a ily Cai n ‘ cross of m h rr Sir oh h d C ol sl ie. By t is ma iage J n a t ch r The r c o or r uth rfu r s nine een ild en . a e f b de R e d s ms to h s u r rol ific — oth r ee ave been ing la ly p , an e cou had tw t - two ch r oth rs four ple en y ild en, and e 2 t fift n t r th r ur t r the een and ee . Wal e Ru e f d en e ed r t sh rm t h His B i i a y a t e early age of fifteen . father had at one time eighteen sons and grand
1 U nder James V Andrew Cairncross of Col mslie was Great Chancellor of cotl an one of his rothers A ot of el rose another rother Arch isho S d ; b , bb M b , b p of las ow another A ot of ol roo and another isho of oss. G g ; , bb H y d ; , B p R Anti uities of ox ur hshire Vol ( q R b g , . II , p. 9 Anti uities of ox e V . ur h shir OL . 1 q R b g , III, p 73 90 r Wal ter Ruthe furd .
so s the rm st s r c . n in a y, navy, and Ea India e vi e He served on Ships of war off the coasts of m r c ortu u t the s r n of A e i a, P gal, and Spain, n il p i g 1 r m th t t m u t 1 he s r th 746 . F o a i e n il 754 e ved in e r t sh rm as ut t of the o cots B i i a y lie enan R yal S , so as m st r rs r c and al pay a e , in Flande , F an e, and rm A t th out r of the r ch Ge any. e b eak F en and war he was o rr so ut r Indian , d ing ga i n d y in I eland, when his regiment was called upon for active s for m r c 1 6 r ce . s ft r e vi He ailed A e i a in 75 , and, a e
f w mo ths New - or w t to th e e fro t. a n in Y k, en n u r th s war he h the os t o s of D ing i , eld p i i n pay m st r of tta o u - oc t of the a e a ba li n , and j dge adv a e rm w th the r of c t su s ue t a y, i ank ap ain, and b eq n ly m or the o m r c m aj in R yal A e i an Regi ent. He rece th e t rms of surr r at ort r ived e ende F Niaga a, whe o tr su rr r the s w r and n M n eal ende ed, key e e ‘ r to h m was t delive ed i . He de ailed for d uty in
New - or the f of 1 8 wh ther was Y k in all 75 , and ile e m rr Th t hi is . e r s r rr a ied en y in dia y , Ma ied by Dr rc h s c f t e r o M r . x . Ba lay in p e en e s Ale ander the r st r t s c m r 2 1 and nea e ela ive , De e be ,
soo r tur to his r m t at sw o his He n e ned egi en O eg ,
w f r m i New - or w th her moth i e e a ning in Y k i er.
1 The uniform worn by him on this occasion is now in the possession of t e E r h dito . 9 1 r Wal te Rutherfurd .
Before this he had fought in the battle of Ticon ro u 6 1 8 wh r he ost his st de ga, J ly , 75 , e e l elde h roth r or o uth rfur . was b e , Maj J n R e d He killed h i n Th tt r in a charge at t e head of h s me . e le e fo ow scr the ct o was wr tten ll ing, de ibing a i n, i by oh r r ch the rm J n B aine d, a aplain in a y
a e eor e u 1 1 1 8 . L k G g , J ly , 75
To . . n ston P. V B Livi g , D ear Sir
Your favor of June 2 7th . I j ust now received and to h ear of th e we fare of ur a rejoice l yo f mily and my own. My last was in very great haste from the lower end of the a e at that t me ou r affa rs a eare er encoura in L k , i i pp d v y g g, notwithstanding the great Loss we had sustained on the eath of or owe b u t soon after ut on a er fferent d L d H , p v y di c sh a b e someth n art cu ar in m on Aspe t. I ll i g P i l y Relati of the e ancho e ent wh ch h a ene the next da M l ly v i pp d y . r h we em r On Wednesday mo ning July the st . ba ked for Ticonderoga and the next morning landed on a point about four miles on this side of the fort with very little on a h h M an n f er Oppositi nd wit out t e loss of a . Soo a t landing the Troops were drawn up and marched towards r The rench ese s era of h r sma the Fo t. F d rted ev l t ei ll B reastworks with great precipitation and left considerable n er eh n B a o r rm r on m rch plu d b i d . ut s u A y we e their a throu h a th c oo th e were re u on a art g i k W d , y fi d p by p y of th e nem u on wh ch a smal rm sh ensue in E y, p i l Ski i d, 92
al ter t er r W Ru h fu d .
ur M en con n e efore no small one to the Public . O ti u d b the reastwor for more than Six hours ha n no or ers B k , vi g d to retreat and were shot own in reat um ers wh e d g N b , il han e they had littl e or no c ce at th e Enemy . O ur kill d a a nd wounded are said to b e bout eighteen hundred . Th e num er of the woun e ma b e nown b ut that b d d y k , of the e et rema ns an uncerta nt for the most kill d y i i y, of h m r f n the e of a W of t e we e le t upo Fi ld B ttle. e h r eu l b h r h e r e o t. Co . ut e was ou t t e s e t. ost u J y R g l Li , b g ff n ne of ou r a n i ch o a d h ad a Burial . O C ptai s s mu
- f wounded and about thi rty seven o our Private M en . A littl e before Sunset our Army gathered at the Mill and some time in the night retreated to the place of h e o r n our rst an n . T e rt r a s was etur e fi L di g A ill y l d. Many of us supposed the General intended to make a stand there and l ay a Plan for the reduction of the ort b ut to our ast sur r se we had or ers ear in F , v p i d ly n the morning to embark for the upper e d of the Lake. Accordi ngly we embarked on Sabbath morning and having a strong Northwardly wind arrived here before h m hat is to n t as it were confoun e and s a e . ig , , d d di y d W ’ b e one next we on t now. an are anx ous to d , d k M y i return and ma e a secon attac others seem dis k d k, hear ene f r ha he n om and ountr t d . Alas o us t t t Ki gd C y sho uld b e at such vast expense only to give our Enemies furth er cause for Triumph . our er um e er ant Y V y H bl S v , oh r r J n B aine d .
94 Walter Rutherfurd .
The fo ow is co of tt r wr tt ll ing a py a le e i en by ,
t r u th rfur to or ou o omm r Wal e R e d L d L d n , C ande in - Chief :
My Lord It is with the greatest conc ern that I must perform the sorrowful offic e of acquainti ng you of my dear ’ h n h rother s eath wh ch ha ened t e 8th . st at t e B d i pp i , h am for attacking of th e entrenc ed C p be e Ticonderoga. ’ f m r for h er h an for m s f h M rs . o e t e o oor . ee t P R I l y l , I factor am fra h a e ost a rother r en and ene . a v l B , F i d B I id h er s os t on w sc arce su ort so reat a sh oc di p i i ill pp g k , what a loss to his family and what an affl iction to his fr en O n th e fata da of act on he c omman e i ds . l y i d d the atta on was se era ar s a ance stan n on a l o B li , v l y d dv d di g g, encouraging th em to march on and support the Grena ’ diers when he was shot thro th e h eart and never uttered a roan was a anc e c ose to the trenches w th e g . I dv d l ith rena ers wh en n n it m ractica e to reva w th G di , fi di g i p bl p il i o ut fu rth er su ort we h a te ou rse es a n own pp , l d lv by l yi g d a c ons era e t m e when it was conc u e and re orte id bl i , l d d p d was e and efore returne to th e atta on m I kill d , b I d B li y h r ff a You ma poor Brot er was car ied o nd bu ried . y well conc e e m stress at th s re at on e n the reatest iv y di i l i , b i g g e r ff shock I ve su ered . am m ord I y L ,
Y h m e ser r. ob . u v t 81 bl t.
t r uth rfur Wal e R e d . 9S ter Wal Rutherfurd .
Major J ohn Rutherfu rd was greatly esteemed as ho or man m a brave offi cer and an n able . He ar r or u ht r of Sir rt ot ied Elean , da g e Gilbe Elli , a of ss o u ht r of Sir oh Lord Se i n , and Helen , da g e J n
tu rt of All anb ank s st r of r w S a , , and a i e And e
- N - ot ut t o r or of ew or . B e Elli , Lie enan G ve n Y k for com to m r c h e had tw c r r s t e ing A e i a, i e ep e en ed his cou nty in Parliament. He was a member of ’ the Governor s C ou nc il in New - York from 1 745 to 1 8 omm ss o r of ff rs from 75 , and C i i ne Indian A ai 2 The o r m t his f m 1 74 2 to 1 75 . G ve n en gave a ily fr tr s ort t o hom off r to s his ee an p a i n e, and e ed end com t th r uc t o sons abroad to ple e ei ed a i n . Catherine Rutherfu rd wrote the foll owing letter ’ to her husband on the departure of Major John s widow
am c on ent that after what wrote m earest I fid I , y D Life must b e very anxious to hear further about Sister
h R e- man- of- war i old utherfur . A s t e s ea and R d y , l ky a er b ad sa or sh e and her fr en s referre one of th e v y il , i d p d Transports under h er convoy called th e J udith which W n is th e best sailor of the whole fleet. e al l we t down to th e water s e to see them in the ar e and the set sa id B g , y il with a fine Northwest wind and I pray God send th em erous o a s er u herf r o a happy and prosp v y ge. Si t R t u d is t b u some ate for me two a rs of can est c s four y pl , p i dl i k , 96
r t er r Walte Ru h fu d .
a tc e ars one ar e a ter and one sma one and S l ll , l g W i ll a offe heart ra God th s ma b e he a C e Pot . I ily p y i y t l st su mmer y ou will d o d uty in that part of the world . All the family j oin in thei r best wishes to y ou with your ever
mos aff c na e . t e tio t C . R
Walter Ru therfurd was the officer Selec ted to t demand the su rrender of For Niagara . The note of General Prideaux to the commandant of the fort th e ss for t uth rfur are , and pa Cap ain R e d, given .
r f h earer hereof M . a ter uther ur of T e B W l R d Capt. f rena ers in the th . atta on o the o a m er cans G di 4 B li R y l A i , r x is charged with a message from Genl . P id eau to the mman an of the rench or of a ar I co d t F F t Ni g a. t is expec ted that he will h e suffered to pass unmolested to e er the sa messa e en at the am efore d liv id g . Giv C p b
ara u . 1 . Niag . J ly 9th 7 59
. r ux J P idea .
In the letter the General is evidently in a hu rry th ff r c to bring e a ai to a lose .
Sir
u man t o es me to wr te to ou on th s oc cas o n H i y blig i y i i . Already the Fort under you r command has made a very gallant Defense much beyond what could b e expected 7 97 r r r Walte Ruthe fu d . from o ur c rcumstances oth w th res ect to the wor s y i , b i p k of the ace and the arr son com ose most of pl G i , p d ly B ut must rem n ou that th e n ans wh ch Militia. I i d y I di i form a c onsiderable part of my army begin to b e very ou r unreasona e o s nac O ur a impatient at y bl b ti y . p roach e n far a ance our or s much ama e p b i g dv d, y W k d g d , fresh su es com n a to us and after what has ppli i g d ily , ha ene near ue ec at swe o and on the h o not pp d Q b , O g O i , the east ros ec t rema n n for an re ef am un er l p p i i g y li , I d
a necess t accor n to rece ent set me M r. ont i y, di g p d by M calm at Fort William Henry to Declare and Promise to ’ the n ans that if ou on t now acce t ust and honour I di , y d p j a e terms that as soo n as we sha b e asters of the bl , ll M
ort the sha ha e free ert to s ose of al l F , y ll v Lib y di p r a ff c fo n in he or h o e ou w Pe sons nd e e ts u d t F t . I p y ill e e e noth n b ut nec ess t c ou c o m e me to th s b li v i g i y ld p l i , being with esteem our er hum e ser ant Y v y bl v ,
r ux. J . P idea
The Indians seem to have been used as a sort of sword of Damocles by the c ontending parties h h 1 t s war. T e fort surr re u 1 in i ende d J ly 9, 759, th six hu r s er r r ux wi nd ed pri on s . Gene al P idea was killed by the bursting of a gun in one of th e m final engage ents . About this time Wal ter Rutherfurd received the 98
a ter t r W l Ru he furd .
easu re than to h ear f i fr m h pl o t o y ou . I s all always
ha e reat easu re in su scr n m se f v g pl b ibi g y l , our affectionate rother Y B , t r S i ling .
’ Catherine Rutherfurd s letters written to her h usband while he was at Fort Niagara and else wh r e one a e r of f New e e, giv g ne al idea li e in or at th t t m t fr m r t s . r o Y k a i e W i ing G ea Kill , u 1 she s s J ne, 759, ay W e have spent the day very pleasantly with ou r ’ ne h ours the ar s the c ame to s t us ester a ig b Cl k , y vi i y d y ‘ and a M and e us an n a on . r ates ets g v i vit ti s . G B y ’ ams were as e too b ut n t come out as the Willi k d , did we th r oo W were e e e ant a e l ked likely for rain . e v ry l g ly en er ne a d e e h n of he r own ro uct on t tai d n v ryt i g was t i p d i . By way of amusement after dinner we al l went in the ar ens to c roses we athere a ar e as et fu G d pi k , g d l g b k ll r A h ad ne er seen and prepared them fo distilling. s I v a M r ar ot her and set it o n rosewater m de s. Cl k g Still g i g e er o e wh e e we e there h e and made s v al b ttl s il w r . T y were extremely c ivil and begged whenever we rode th at way in the eveni ng to stop and take a Syllabub and walk 2 c rr rr e and the in the garden. Di kie Mo is is at last ma i d y a ar em h ve gone to H l to live .
1 h offi r . ditor . M rs . ates was a au hter of M a or hil l i s a ritis ce G d g j P p , B E 9 ichar son of ew s orr s and atherine taats marr ie arah R d, L i M i C S , d S , — ter of enr u l ow. itor daugh H y L d Ed . 1 0 0
er t er r Walt Ru h fu d .
t h t . and its locali y t a P . V B . Livingston wrote the following amusing description
To a ter utherfur W l R d , M m r . o sen ou a e c r on I pro ised s . R t d y d s ipti of her n l a w h h ch he i e am u re Th cou try vi l it w i s s n o d . e situ ation would certainly b e delightful if the house was ace on an em nence b ut the countr all arou n it pl d i , y d I i a o a m e from is erfect flat. t s ut the sea b ut p ly b il , no ew of the water a th c woo e n rec t efore vi , i k d b i g di b or here wou b e fewer mi cetoes and kna t the o . s t s d T ld , was the house not so near the sa t marshes and th ere l , wo u b e fine rout n was th ere a er or roo near ld T i g, Riv B k i A nd a reea e com an were the ne h or trans t. s g bl p y, ig b orte and oth ers ace in the r room from Teviotdal e p d pl d i , h ans o r the Lot i .
N A 1 ew or u . 0 . Y k, g 3 , 7 59 earest fe My D Li , You may imagine after expressing such a great dislike to a ara it was w th extreme o to me to hear ou Ni g , i j y y n e o ear he a were safely retur ed to Os w g . I h d t greeable M r n n af er ar s a eu f ne news rst from . sto t w t. o o fi Livi g , d Li of the I ndependents came in and made me very happy ’ ’ n now his name b ut m s re h w th ou rs . o t u e i y I d k , I was one of our countr men he came w th th e r soners y y , i p i M n n on are sa r. on and returns this after o . I d y Livi gst ‘ n he went ester a to he o a e ou all th e ews t Gov. t g v y , y d y
1 — — ames DeLance overnor from 1 68 . itor. J y, G 757 Ed 1 0 2 a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d .
o n ea e for on re and h a ta s. u e to s in b i l v M A b y t C pt. tay ’ town t l the r c othes are one ma n he S to r n il i l d ki g, b i g h m f o r n M t e th s a ternoon t tea w th us . r n ston i d i k i . Livi g says they cannot speak enough of your great kindness to h m i r n h r e h n Ge . as se o t e n thei r dist ess . S i l y t ver twenty of his prints to b e distrib uted amongst his partic ular ’ fr en s h ere it s a stron eness b ut ten ears at east i d , g lik y l too oun there is one for each of the n stons the y g, Livi g , ’ r f m M r nne M r a a d o r s s our a . e s. ton n M i , ily, K dy, W l h M n arr r o n aw er m t . n r athan e o es ste y u g l y S i O e . N i l J B i a Law is a o nte h stice for the erse s and is t pp i d C . Ju J y ‘ o am and e o n in the r coming over so n. M a Suk y j i i
o e . er o urs . . l v Ev y , C R
N No I 1 ew or v. st . Y k, , 7 59
earest fe My D Li , has ust een here fo r m comman s he te s me he S . j b y d ll is o n th s afternoon if he can et his th n s on oar g i g i g i g b d , wh ch is a fficu t matter for there is a man a o n to i di l , g i g ’ b e exec uted and there s not a Carman will b e seen with his cart lest he should b e pressed to carry the Criminal z to he a had a e er h m rn from e e t G llows. I l tt t is o ing N lli who was very well and desired I wo uld make her Com m xf h oo pl iments . She was j ust co e from O ord wit a g d deal of other company that went there to hear young
1 ’ — usan na Al exan er atherine utherfur s oun est sister. E itor S d , C R d y g d . 9 l eanor utherfur dau hter of a or ohn Rutherfur . She S en t E R d, g M j J d p several ears in ew- or and then retu rne to cotl an where she e y N Y k, d S d, di d — n itor . u mar ried . Ed 1 0 3 al er er r W t Ruth fu d .
‘ M r uché reach he came r fr m . o e o n an a out D p , v E gl d b two months a o to th s ace he is ha a n to or t r g i pl , C pl i L d S i n and ro u ht etters to m a He ears an ex li g b g l y L dy . b ’ rem ch ract r an is a we l o k t e good a e d ll o t man . I believe h e has made an impression on some of thei r h earts at ’ h a h e e te s me she wou n ha e m sse P il delp ia. N lli ll ld t v i d hear n him if she had one th ree t mes as far and o i g g i , P lly Inglis declares she would much rather go to h ear him ’ than o o f a her s a s go t ne o th e best pl ys. T e ves el arrived from I reland this week which b rings an acc ou nt that oth th e ac ets arr ve at a mou th in one da the b p k i d F l y , one sailed a week and the oth er almost th ree after Sister ’ utherfur b ut there s no acc ou nts o f the R e and h er R d, y ra r amma e r h r n co t nspo t having arrived . M d si es e ki d m pl iments to y ou and sends y o u a couple of Shaddocks and a h un re mes b ut atter m se f ou w ha e eft d d Li , I fl y l y ill v l 2 Oswego befo re th e bearer of this reac hes it. u m rest fe Adie y Dea Li .
1 n of u uen o Jacob Duché was the so a H g ot wh o came t America with Penn . He was e ucate a roa and was a oo h t the rit sh too osses d d b d, g d W ig ill B i k p sion of h a e h a when he wrote ashin ton to ab andon th e cause and P il d lp i , W g , represent to Congress th e indefensibl e necessity of rescinding the hasty and ” i l n ence I n c ns uenc h e l advised Decl aration of I ndepe d . o eq e of this was
o i e to l eave t c un r eturnin in 1 0 . H e marr e a u h te of bl g d he o t y, r g 79 i d da g r
rancis o inson th e s ner and ie in hi a el hia 1 8 . He ma e F H pk , ig , d d P l d p , 79 d the rst ra er in on ress and was one of the first ersons to use u m re as fi p y C g , p b ll ’ “ ” V in hi a e hia. Lossin s c o e a of U nite tates istor ol . P l d lp ( g Cy l p di d S H y, ’ ” . 0 tson s nnal s of h a el h a . I , p 4 7 ; Wa A P il d p i , p 9 ritin to his w fe from swe o arch 1 1 60 he sa s : You woul W g i O g , M 3, 7 , y d lau h at some of our ishes here eaver accoon orcu ine ul l s and g d , B , R , P p , G , ma e shift t at he o u h s me Crows are our greatest dainties . I k o e t m th g o o ta n wil l scarce b e b l e to tak e e as e cann t. I bel ieve our Bat lio a the fi ld w ” a m n a l tel y have l ost from four to six e day. 1 0 4
r r r Walte Ruthe fu d .
Catherine Rutherfurd wrote the following of Chief J ustic e J ones :
New or an. 1 th 1 60 . Y k, J 9 , 7
M u ce ones ma e oth h mse f and me er r. J sti J d b i l v y ’ h r a n n He was at ama s when appy yeste d y eve i g. M yours was brought there and he immediately insisted on r n n it to me he hu rr e h mse f so mu ch that we b i gi g , i d i l heard him puff and blow before ever he came near th e steps and it was some time before h e co uld recover him se f b ut as soo n as he and hear ou were we l , did d y ll , h e took out his flute to Show us th e silk b ag Sukey ma e f r it and a e for us . a l and ss o t. Gau d , pl y d C p y Mi J ennie drank tea with us and were both h ighly diverted w th him th e went awa ust after can es were rou ht i , y yj dl b g , e ef t e e n w h b ut th Chi staid he v ni g. He entertai ned us it the extra a ances of his outh when he was t re o f v g y , i d a n h e ma e e e ance a m nuet w th him and pl yi g, d N lli d i i af r a e u ter suppe he g v s a spec imen of his drawing. I en h face he rew f r a L h a h c ose t e o t. ee e was t t e l d C p , Concert last Tuesday eveni ng and j oi ned in two o r three
eces of m us c and met w th rea a au e He as o pi i i g t ppl s . w t
r fa e h M r . ha e ea st w t s. ex r n t mo n n b ut a t. v b k d i R i g, C p ’ Lee who was to have carried him there did n t call on d h hi . h m so oth M rs . an t e ef were m uc h dis , b R C i a e I was such b ad ea h r h r a v ppoint d . t w t e T u sd y e ening that it prevented Sukey and me from goi ng to the ’ m a th ou h it n t e e she wen w M r sse t th s. A bly, l g did N lli , i 1 0 5 al r er r W te Ruth fu d .
‘ r n l me and mm M cI ers were ea Co . ont o r v Sp i g, M g y Ji y h er partners. I almost forgot to tell y ou th at poor Betty ost h er ch she came u w th it ea ast hurs a l ild, p i d d l T d y morning at break of day to our bedside c rying and n Yo ma ma ne we ere a oo ea screami g . u y i gi w g d d l shocked c oming out of a sound sl eep to behold such b a n a h a ectac e ut she w s soo c e . e e e s e Sp l , p ifi d I b li v
u h o - a i m st ave ver l id t. a W Adieu my De rest attie.
At the time of her marriage Cathe rine Ru ther furd u r her hus to the rm b ut he ged band leave a y, co s r it his ut to rem as th r wer no n ide ed d y ain , e e e t r 1 6 indications of a Speedy end o the wa . In 7 0 he wrote the following l etter
ontreal e t. 1 1 60 . M , S p 4, 7 I have already written to My Dearest Life of o ur bein g h a e no th e masters of this place and al l Canada. I v w main guard and in some h u rry will take this opportunity of wr t n am e te henson for e n etache from i i g by J i S p , b i g d d ’ o You ha e the line I don t hear when th e Expresses g . v frequently hinted to me your desire that I should quit the er ce b ut wou h a e een oath to ha e one S vi , I ld v b l v d a th n th at all m ac ua ntances na erh a s ou r i g y q i , y p p y ear se f in a coo hour m ht ha e th ou ht ess o f me d l l , ig v g l
1 ichar ont omer orn 1 6. He was with mherst in 1 9 ma e R d M g y, b 73 A 75 d major - general in 1 775 and was killed th e same year at the storming of ’ ” Vol . . ue ec. Lossin s cl o e ia of U nite tates stor Q b ( g Cy p d d S Hi y, II, p 1 0 6
a r r W lte Ruthe furd .
n m h r M r h ro oos o o e s . . o en . I n J P v t. G d t E Stev s noc u lated April following.
hort ft r the b o was or t r Van S ly a e y b n, Pe e B rugh Livingston wrote as follows :
N w r 2 e o e t. 2 . 1 60 . Y k, S p 7 Dear Sir r f o f h 2 th of u ust w th e new f Yo u av r o t e 0 . A g ith s o r n es a the surrender of Isle Royal eceived . O Tu d y the we h ad x ress from an the most m r 16th . by E p Alb y i po tant news of the su rren er o f ontrea an e ent wh ch d M l, v i the British Colonies o ught forever to gratefully remem r We not h a e th e co n rmat on of it efo re h e b e . did v fi i b t wh en a or M c Cl ean came to town w h e ers 20 th . M j it l tt from the General to the President on which we h ad a
' oze and e own um na e a n h am to f ew de j th t ill i t d t ig t. I he r h fin o n M h r a o u n r . co ng atul te y o t bi t of a e s . s Rut r o mo rn h f d a e e e n atu r a n 2 h ns . er u r w s d liv d S d y i g t e 0 t . i t about twenty minutes after one and is as hearty and well c h ave seen th n as can b e expe ted . I e you g Grenadier tw ce ester a he was r e out w th h is coc a es and i , y d y igg d i k d a and oo e er e If e se c erm c p l k d v y p rt. th rvi e will p it I c o uld wish you r affairs were so ordered as to allow y ou to b e h ere this winter as we h ave reason to expect the Earl
of t r n . O n his arr a it w b e er ro er h ad S i li g iv l ill v y p p , I a most sa nec essar for al l the fam to b e to ether to l id y , ily g sett e the affa rs of th e estate for th e an s are este in l i , l d v d 1 0 8 a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d . al l the ch ren and a ma or t cannot ma a s M e a e. rs ild j i y k l . n ston o ns me in o ur s ncere re ar s Livi g j i i g d . o urs mo aff Y st .
. . sto . P V B . Living n
u ht r was or the xt r A da g e b n ne yea .
a r ar rn Nov 1 1 D 6 . a r u hte o . t e . D g M y b 4, 7 B p iz d by ar f r n o fa h r M a The ar o t t e . c . u th B l y E l S i li g G d rs . R erfu rd of Edgerston by her daugh ter Eleanor proxy and
exan er o mo hers. Miss S . Al d G d t
c n n 1 There was a se o d so born in 764 . Son mes ex er or u h t ot . Ja Al and , b n J ne 3 Bap ized by hmut h A uc . os . rro h e M r. t e R v. y T Ba w and W . R . as proxy for Robert Rutherfii rd Godfathers and " moth r rom s c ar o h . M y Reade, G d e , a p i ing ild He died within a year. ft r t r u th rfu r r t r from the rm A e Wal e R e d e i ed a y, he e ro w ter u t house liv d in B ad ay, and la b il a ’ h tr t t t on t e cor r of s s os e S. u s ne Ve ey ee , Opp i Pa l , on the r u n o cu the stor ous g o nd ow c pied by A H e . “ escr s the oc t o as far u the str t He d ibe l a i n , p ee w th o s u r front oo air as i an pen q a e in , and g d , ” th r ar b ut few hous s the e h orho e e e e in n ig b od . r he u t his e th 1 80 fo ow He e lived n il d a in 4, ll ing the arts of peace as assidu ously as he had those ’ o T h of hi f s m f war. e care s wi e a ple fortu ne 1 0 9 r er r Walte Ruth fu d .
to his own ro rt th t had ccumu t added p pe y, a a la ed fu n stm ts fii ll occ u i m c r h s t . by a e l i ve en , y pied i e His diary is full of descriptions of his trips to the rse s and as at t m s the ro s w r most Je y , i e ad e e al m ss his cou tr our s w r th i pa able, n y j ney e e any ing b ut s t b ut the x osur s of his rm cam plea an , e p e a y ai ns to th r w th h oso h c u e p g , ge e i a p il p i al and eq abl t m er m t e him to r o c s e p a en , enabl d bea ann yan e and s thou t com a n 1 6 2 h r t s hard hip wi pl ini g. In 7 e w i e “ in his r tr 8 2 m es an d 1 6 dia y , avelled 9 il , in 7 3, “ u t 1 638 miles in Jersey j a n s. He was most ex c t the e n of ccou ts mo his a in ke pi g a n , and a ng x ns s for the r 1 66 we thes t ms e pe e yea 7 , find e i e
a and Ba - 16 s u t Paid the barber for Wig g £3 . A i
— — - - c o h 1 1 . summ r of superfi ne l t es £ 1 4 9 A e suit £6 1 1 6 . a — r E x scar et a stco t 6 1 ost h a ot 1 20 . My l W i £ 4. P C i £ ch anged Clorinda for Cato and gave 30 differenc e. ’ h - Expenses for Ki ng s Bi rt day £6 10 .
His large landed interest requ ired constant ‘ Not s t s w the or r t attention . a i fied ith dina y me hods of f rm he e the mo st m ute r ct ons a ing, gav in di e i to his t ts as to the m ro m t and cul enan , i p ve en
’ 1 Besides th e l ar ge amount of l and inh erited by his wife from her father s estate al ter utherfur rec eive in 1 for mil itar services a atent for W R d d 775, y , p five thousan acres of l an in r on oun t New- or a count erecte in d d T y C y, Y k, y d — 1 2 out of Al an ount b ut since 1 8 cal l e ont omer . E itor. 77 b y C y, 7 4 d M g y d I I O
al ter t er r W Ru h fu d .
ac ua ntin ou therew th . ues a ast e n h l h q i g y i T d y l b i g t e gt . w ha o t tota ar ness for mo e d alm s l d k the st of the day . ot u at a rea a out ten m nutes after o ser e I g p d yb k, b i , I b v d it ot no hter than efore the same ar ness con g lig b , D k ’ c oc wh i t nne unt n ne o en t c eare u a tt e. i d il i l k, l d p li l Withi n the space of about a quarter of an h our I saw th e o of the Sun wh ch a eare as Red as oo and more b dy , i pp d Bl d ar e as us a The ai al m e than three times as l g u l . r l this ti w er ense and was of a rt e ow h r r as v y d di y y ll is g een Colo . I was obliged to light Candles to see to dine at o ne ’ o c oc notw thstan n that the ta e was ace c ose l k, i di g bl pl d l by w ar e o ut th ree he ar n m t o l g wi ndows. Ab t D k ess beca e more orr e soon the w n came u from th e outh H ibl , i d p S and b rought on some drops of rain or rather Sulphur and rt for it a eare mo re e th e atter than the form er Di , pp d lik l , oo a eaf of both in Smell and Quality . I t k l Clean Paper and held it out in the Rain which rendered it Black on i B u h en h e h where the drops fell up t. t w ld near t e
fire turned to . a yellowish c olo r and when burned it fizzed n h er et ow er ur n h o t e Pap like w P d . D i g t e shower the air was about suffocati ng with a stro ng Sulphurous
It c eare u a tt e after the ra n . here were Smell . l d p li l i T vario us conj ectures abou t th e cause of this unnatural in The n ans and the u ar amo n e ren h c ident. I di v lg g th F c sa that the n sh wh ch ate arr e from a ara id E gli , i l ly iv d Ni g ha rou ht th e a ue w th hem h er in the esse d t . t s v l, b g Pl g i O imagined it might have been occasioned by the burni ng B ut th n it most ro a e that it m ht of the Woods. I i k p b bl ig
1 1 2
a ter t r W l Ru herfu d .
1 N a ara A u . 20 th 63. i g , g , 7 ear nc e D U l , Your not having heard from me for so long a time and th e false reports flying of my death must have cer ainl en ou reat uneas ness han God it was t y giv y g i . T k n a was re or A rst assure not e tirely so b d as p ted . t fi I y ou I would about as soon have chosen the one as the other hav n seen such fr htfu crue ties comm tte on , i g ig l l i d our poor countrymen and not knowing b ut that I would r n b e the next th ey would p actice th eir barbariti es upo . I will give y ou a brief account of how I was taken priso ner
the n ans. a o ertson n sen out to by I di C pt. R b bei g t r no h to so und the river and Lake St. Clai was kind e ug s m n a ers a k e to go alo g with him and Sir Robert D v . r M r. Sti li ng and oth ers advising was what ind uced me to h f n r W se o n h e sec on of take t is un ortu ate t ip . e t out t d M ay with seven men in the long boat and met with no ’ th n remar a e t w th n six m es of our ourne s end i g k bl ill i i il j y , wh en we saw some French at work who told us we were to b e attacked by the Indians and advised us to return to Fort Detroit which we could have gained before we were B ir attac e . u S o er and a o ertson h n k d t R b t C pt. R b t i king the n ans wou not attac us t n ht ushe on I di ld k ill ig p d , w th out so much as ma n the men oa the r arm i ki g l d i s. When we came to the mouth of Lake H uron at the I n an town we saw u war s of one hun re n an Th di p d d d I di s. e women al l came around us and wanted us to trade with su ar and fish wh ch we ref T c g i used . he urrent of the 1 1 4 r r Wal ter Ruthe fu d . river runs so very strong there that we were obliged to c r I a ns an he uaw r r an pull lose in sho e. n n i t t t Sq s eti ed d the Indians having posted th emselves behi nd a risi ng ro n r and k e o d u e u on us a t. ertson an g d, fi d p ill d C p R b t m Th rest e n ut i conf s on o e wo en . e b i g p n u i s m j umped o er Th e n a s mme a oar e and v board. I di n i di tely b d d us oo h e rest of the men and m se f r soners r m t k t y l p i . F o that time till the third of August I was in a pitiful condi tion when havi ng agreed with a Frenchman to meet me abo ut four miles off with a canoe I set out by night for r m c n the place and happily fo e suc eeded in esc api g. I M r t r n to a ara to r n u a am now sent by . S i li g Ni g b i g p ’ f i th e fo h rr n b e ou l l ew goods n e v ssel r t e ga iso . I g y excuse th s scraw as it is wr tten in reat haste on i l, i g m r M r e hea of a cas . ase re em e m ut to th d k Ple b y d y s.
h m m n N - Rut erfurd and co pli e ts to al l friends in ew York . aff h w am our . ne e I y p , h h rf r J o n Rut e u d .
m n n r . . for ot to e t o that Si o when we P S I g i R bt. were attac e was in a canoe eh n e in k d b i d us . S e g us attacked he endeavoured to gain the other side of the r The n ans ca l e to him th iver. I di l d at they would not hurt him if he wou e er h mse f b ut still ersist n ld d liv i l , p i g h th ey shot im.
J ames Stirling also gives us an account of a most desperate engagement on Lake Michigan 1 1 5 r Walter Ruthe furd .
between a few white sailors and a greatly superior
force of Indians .
ro 1 6 . et t e t. 8 D i , S p , 7 3 Gentlemen h th u ron r . ns a o ut n ne a n t e On the 3 d i t. b i t ig H ner a n a ors Schoo commanded by C pt. Horsey with eleve s il ’ on oar e n near s e aux D I ndes a out n ne b d, b i g I l , b i miles from this plac e was attacked by th ree hundred and f r n n in a ux an no The en a ement o ty I dia s B ttea d Ca es. g g was most terrible on both sides and lasted near an ho ur when the Indians were obliged to sheer off with very rea f en me of hem n h er s ern g t loss o m . So t got u der t th n n to et in at th e ca n w n ows oth ers han n i ki g g bi i d , gi g on her s es Bow and ows r t c ut th e c a e and l et id , B p i , bl h er go adrift and c ut and slashed away with th eir To ma hawks on her bows thi nking to make holes th rough to ra e h In short the attac th ra es e er k t e Decks . k was e b v t v known to b e made by Indians and th e Defense such as c a o ne are ca a o o ar s e a er British subj e ts l p ble f. T w d th l tt end of the affa r on five of the c rew were a e to ht i ly bl fig , se en of the twe ve e n e and woun e amon st v l b i g kill d d d , g
f rm r a ra a . r The a nets the o e w s th e e t o se . o b v C p H y B y , h r I ears ances etc . on oar er we e e w th n Sp , L , b d dy d i ’ an s oo e ax es in a Sau hter- hou e Th same di bl d lik l g s . e evening sh e arrived here with h er cargo of provisions to r reat o The c rew wer rec e r t t ou g j y . e eiv d with th e g ea es applause and thanks from everyone b ut particularly from Major Gladwi n wh o made th em a present of one hun 1 1 6
r Wal ter Rutherfu d . y ou Say Grows Cool in his Encouragement of your Soc iety whic h is founded on princ iples to deliver y ou ’ from poverty distress and dependence on other Country s and more espec ially to Cool when the benefits arising from it are Obvious to everybody by employing the poor of your City and exciting Emulation and I ndustry in the e on wha ou sa can b e con A nd Country b y d t y y ceived . after this can there b e a man among y ou th at Grows Cool towards your Laudib l e Soc iety b e who he will — Let the Most Odious Stigma ever adhere to him That nem of hi o n r he is th e E y s C u t y . e een w th Dr em eman a out ak n a mo e I hav b i . T pl b t i g d l of th e ax ach ne his nswer is that the oc et ha e Fl M i , A S i y v come to a Late Resolution not to suffer mo dels to b e taken of anyth ing which th ey have not rewarded with a He a h e or of h h n premium. s ys t Auth t is Mac i e has friends in th e Society who would willingly give him th e premium b ut th e Society is not y et by any means Con vinced of its Utility . ’ I note y ou are determined to set up Lord Chatham s tatue al l that sha emar is that n am th e S , I ll R k Ki g Willi Saviour and Deliverer of this Co untry and of its Civil and Religious Rights and Libertys has not his Statue in this no i h e n om ha now h s Vast City r n t Ki gd t t I k of. T i ountr has had ne am en oc e ewton acon C y Sid y, H d , L k , N , B and many oth ers of the genteelest men th at th e World e er saw b ut th ere is not a tatue of an of them in a v , S y
u c street the are in hurches and Townhal l s and if p bli , y C
1 1 8 r t r r Wal te Ru he fu d . an Earl of Chatham was honoured to Rank with th em it o tatues w uld b e giving Him full measure Indeed . S ou ht ne er to b e erecte t l th e art is ea th e are g v d il p y d d , y the Badges of Slavery and they were so in Greece and a o n w th f r o ers to wa t on the Rome. I was pp i ted i ou th i han u e of rafton o th the ecretar s of tate M r. D k G , b S y S , C cel l or o f the Exchequer and the fi rst Lord of Trade . about a proper c urrency for y ou b ut h ave not muc h ex
ectation of it our on ersat on e n ta en u Chiefl p , C v i b i g k p y w th the erchan e o But to retu rn to th e Im i M ts P titi n. me ate ects of th e oc et ho e the w ma e di Obj S i y , I p y ill k the growth of Barley one of the pri ncipal objects of th ei r encoura ement in onse uence romote th e Consum g , C q p p tion and Improve th e Quality of Beer and A l e which is much more Salutary th an R um which is too much used amon an i B nce h e g y ou d s so much Liquid Fire. ut si t People will Tipple it should b e Beer of your own produc tion which would p reserve their healths and to bring it into practice your Influence with the Assembly I think could obtain an A ct for a Very heavy Duty on R um wh a or x Th e no se then ilst M lt Liqu should b e e empt. i about Distillerys and foreign or any R um in order to enervate and Po ison the People wo uld soon Subside. The Society h ere is Very Numerous and has a Great ’ Revenue for they Wisely have no Regard to a man s Ran wh eth er he b e a or or a echan c ro e his k, L d M i , p vid d em e a ar er character b e fair. A twelv onth sinc B b took he ual e o b e a m h r n t us st s t itte e was acco . p d d, di gly
1 1 9 r r r Walte Ruthe fu d .
Sometime after his p rofession became known to them and it was mo e to ex e ] him it a e reat e ates v d p l , g v g D b and it was determined that this I nstituti on was to col ect ffuse and n est ate now e e that mechan cs l di I v ig K l dg , i were th e most usefu men amon them that th e oc et l g , S i y o u ht e er to b e o en to them th at the erson un er g v p , p d Consideration was distinguished for his I ngenu ity and ” h r f r If remem er o u meet t e efore a use ul membe . I b y
b ut once a month the m ortance of o ur us ness re , I p y b i qui res y ou ou ght to much oftener in o rder to Establish Manufactu res to supply your own wants and thereby save your Fellow Citizens and Countrymen from Rui n whose homes and lands are everyday seizi ng by exec u tion for many of the Trifling goods of E urope and th e of re en emen o r hearts pernicious ones Asia. Su ly G tl y u must bleed to see your priso ns Crowded and the Estates of th e Unhappy seized by the Law for th e payment of oo s e er s ec es of wh ch o u cou ma e ou r G d , v y p i i y ld k y F or s far ar ou from ossess n a ster e so selves. o e y p i g il il that you enj oy the most fruitful on the face of the earth and th e Climate which God h as placed y ou in has been a l h r coveted by l t e Wo ld . Notwithstanding these advantages your unthinking people seek th e necessarys of Life in many other Countrys when they have them under their feet in their own B t in th ese m s a en ursu s w o r m n . u i t k p it ill y u ercha ts o on un ess our nfluence es th em another B ass g l Y I Giv y , for r h m fr m or ri eve y S ip that co es o Europe to N . Y k b ngs
1 20
t r r Wal e Rutherfu d .
denou nced the conduct of the government toward
H s t r sts h r w r xt s m r c . i A e i a in e e e e e e e en ive, and
His with others he suffered the commo n wro ngs .
’ wife s relatives all espoused the American cause ; should he j oin them there was b ut one part for him to t th t was to t r the arm ake, and a en e y in ct s r c wh ch his r ous m t r c r r a ive e vi e, i p evi ili a y a ee u h tt him r But for r had thoro g ly fi ed fo . nea ly twenty years he had been fighting for England in m tt s of wh ch he had u st rou any ba le , i been j ly p d, th r for he cou not and wou not c and e e e ld , ld , pla e himself in a position where he would be compelled to fire on the old flag u nder which he had so often he tt t th t marched to victory . So a emp ed e rying ssf Ol u r Ha and generally unsucce ul r e of ne t al . v m his r r t o s som t m v c ing ade p epa a i n e i e in ad an e, he left N ew - York and retired to a secluded valley u t r o ou t New rs wh r he had in H n e d n C n y , Je ey, e e r st t m ro for a summ r r s c a la ge e a e i p ved e e iden e, wh ch he ca Ed erston ft r his ol d hom in i lled g , a e e h h t t m n amus cot . r e o r S land T e e in ended e ai , ing h himself with farming u ntil the end of t e war. While there he received the following interesting tt r from hom s Brid en ttwoo h s c le e T a g A d, a p y i ian
New - or n ccou t of the tt of in Y k, givi g an a n ba le Bu nker Hill 1 2 2 r Wal ter Rutherfu d .
N 1 ew or une 0 . Y k, J 3 , 77 5 Dear Sir f n Th e W e have most melancholy news rom Bosto . fate of yo ur amiable worthy friend Major Sh eriff seems ou tfu so man os t e assert ons of his e n amon d b l, y p i iv i b i g g f A s to th e ero of the the slain alarm all his riends. H us n a or onc r eff h e is certa n th s t me most B ki , M j M i , i ly i i an r u n o no u e o w e as a e o s wou e th . t t s saw d g ly d d, q i id ” it nor so ee as a we et enou h to d o for him it is p d p ll, y g feare The oss of h e e u ars is con rme o b e in d . l t R g l fi d t killed and wounded upwards of one thousand including a h r a r fr m a e no ess th n e office s. saw e e o l ig ty I l tt C pt. Till y of New London who is very partic ular in mentioni ng the f f o n an M a ri a o he ff. de th his ell w tow sm j . S Tilley writes from th e ro nc al Cam he sa s ou w natura P vi i g y , y ill lly b e ama e at so ar e a num er of officers e n e z d l g b b i g kill d , I have only to observe th at a choice party of our best Shots u nder cover were appointed to fire at none b ut th e ” e The act on al l accounts mus ha e R ddest Coats. i by t v been bloody and as such cannot h elp affecting every h an reas Go b e merc fu to us an r um b t. d i l d p event ff Y ar a i further e usion of blood. ou e h ppy n a peaceful retreat ma ou com ete en o it and if cou add , y y pl ly j y I ld another w sh it wou b e that New or was for the i , ld Y k resent as far remo e from cannon sho W e a p v d t. h ve a very black ill - looking thing with 64 guns anchored within sh t a mos r a e pistol o l t. I d e d th temerity of some of our madmen and Patriots who would not hesitate by a rash 1 23 t r r r Wal e Ruthe fu d . action to immortalize th eir names by being th e cause of e of h The Ne th destruction t is city . w England troops to the number of eighteen h undred are encamped in th e o h a B wery Lane. T ey h ve taken possession of th e Lower Barracks where they keep guard and do duty under the ’ r m u e of he s a s un ve y zzl s t A i g s. r i Yr a a r ob . a I m De S . t serv nt h Brid os . en ttwoo T g A d .
The Lebanon Valley and its vicinity became a refuge for many patriotic families during this
r o . w s orr s the s r who at pe i d Le i M i , igne , lived orr s ow th t his ro rt mu st f to M i ania, kn ing a p pe y all the em h st th re to eth r few neces en y , a ily ga e d g e a s rl s ur e most of his u es — mo oth r a e , b i d val abl , a ng e th s som old w th t fter the vo ut o ing , e ine a a Re l i n was r co r us on r r occ s o s e ve ed and ed a e a i n , and ” c the r su rr ct o w cross the alled e e i n ine, and fled a river at Weehawken with his family and servants ; e w c the cou ntr to sc and, ke ping ell ba k in y, e ape the for - rt s of the em o aging pa ie en y , finally j ined e r as the f h the col ony in th valley . He e w home o J o n ’ t s or uth rfur s roth r - in - l aw S even , Maj R e d b e , and ’ so m s r r s c to wh ch he had r t r al Ja e Pa ke pla e, i e i ed ’ o r or sto s f s from Amboy . G ve n Living n amily wa ’
r r to or t r s at s r . nea T en n , and L d S i ling Ba king idge 1 24
r r ur Wal te Ruthe f d .
e i h s he r fus to do o th of c . a all g an e T i e ed , and i iot h furth r c denied the charge n a. W ile e a tion was the ou c wor was r c pending by C n il, d e eived that two Americans in the B ritish lines had been “ arrested for giving aid and c omfort to the
m x r t r orts of th r tr tm t ene y . E agge a ed ep ei ea en were c irculated and believed . Governor Living sto as r s t of the ou c mm t n, p e iden C n il , i edia ely ‘ or r or uth rfu r am s r r de ed Maj R e d and J e Pa ke , oth r su s ct to m r so h as an e pe , be i p i ned and eld r f th r r h s hostages u ntil the elease o ese p isone s . T i or r c m thu r o t from c r sk de a e like a nde b l a lea y, to to the r m rr ssm t m of and add gene al e ba a en , any the members of the Council were particular friends of th s t m ; oh t s was r t e e gen le en J n S even a ela ive, the o r or h ms f an t m t frie of the and g ve n i el in i a e nd, f m mo str nc s tt rs fr m a ily . Re n a e and le e o all quar h u c It t t ters were sent to t e Co n il . was shown ha the c ases were in no way parallel ; b ut the governor A man f stro r was inflexible . s a o ng p ej udices he was e s s of the or war r r his in very en e w d a gove no . By vigilant measu res he had made himself excessively o ox ous to the r t sh r tur r c was bn i B i i , and in e n a p i e
’ 1 This James Parker was a younger brother of Catherine Rutherfurd s
t hus an . He married ertru e au hter of the Rev. il l iam inner firs b d G d , d g W Sk ; — ’ h e ie cto er 1 and his wife e ruar 10 18 1 1 . hitehea s arl d d O b 4, 797, F b y , W d E y o History of Perth Amb y. 1 26 ter er r Wal Ruth fu d . set on his head ; he was surrounded by spies ; his hous r z thtow had r s c e nea Eli abe n been an a ked, even the hinges taken from the doors ; and his f m forc to th r hom w r a ily, ed leave ei e, e e living mo the h s w st of r to so to him at st a ng ill e T en n ; , lea , ff m the situatio n of a airs admitted of no compro ise . It was qu ite natural that he should write in a letter “ to his roth r o rt 1 8 1 the ss b e R be , in 7 , By ble ing of God and the instrumentality of General Wash ing ton and Robert Morris I hope we shall drive ” th t l f r u m e devils o o d England be o e J ne . Re on strances and t t o s ro of no uth r pe i i n p ving avail , R e furd and r r w r s t to orr stown b ut w r Pa ke e e en M i , e e not kept in close confinement ; they were allowed to take exerc ise within the jail limits and occasion ally u pon parole to return to their homes for a few ’ h rfur s . or ut s u day Maj R e d pen was b sy . He r r t t o to the ou c of f t a p epa ed a pe i i n C n il Sa e y, p peal ing to them as his friends and neighbors mo whom he to ow him tr a ng lived, all a ial and s c f the cr m for wh ch he was h r s n pe i y i e i eld a p i o er. Undoubtedly he would have been released had the governor given his consent ; b ut as he and Parker w r h as host s as such th shou r m e e eld age , ey ld e ain t h un il t e B ritish released the Americans. Walter Rutherfurd accepted with great philosophy the vex 1 2 7 er r r Wal t Ruthe fu d . ations and annoyances consequ ent upon his trying the m t m st t m t of the po sition . In ean i e a a e en case was sent to the British commander in New
“ or who sw re th t the c s s w r not Y k, an e d a a e e e ‘ V n t h r ssrs . a and pa allel, Me Zand Fell aving been t s r c th taken when in ac ive e vi e ; at if M r. Living ston chose to impri son his private citizens who had do ne nothing worthy of punishment so much the tter for it wou Sho w the o wh t th be , ld pe ple a ey ” if his c u s was su cc ssfu ro had to expect a e e l . P b ably the most trying time to these prisoners was on their retu rn to Morristown after an absence of m n r h a few days at ho e o pa ole. T ey were pu t in room in the commo i w th rt a n ja l , filled i di and It s ec m r h ws erm . wa t e w o v in in D e be , and ind and plastering were broken . Walter Rutherfu rd wrote a mitigated acc ou nt of their condition to his
f Her swer was as fo ows wi e . an ll
un a n S d y ight. earest My D , r M I rec eived your letter while I was at dinne at rs . ’ te en s and was much shoc e at our resent Stuat on S v k d y p i i , cannot mean that orr un eon in his su rely the Gov . H id D g ’ won er o u n e he h er ff order to the Sheriff. I d y did t t ll t S i
1 his was u e el who was resi ent of the ommittee of afet for T J dg F l, P d C S y — er en ount New erse . E itor. B g C y, J y d 1 28
r r Wal te Ruthe furd .
was when at r nceton o how much surprised the Gov. P i t ’ hear y ou had been there and wouldn t believe M r. i The ommon ao were wor Coxe till I c onfi rmed t. C G l ds of form do ment on th s to him w th a tt e coax n it , i i , i li l i g ’ o m M r ffec The G v . ca e to . te en s may have a good e t. S v M n rs. . o last Wednesday and staid the ight . S t ld me he seeme to ex ress some concern at ou r con nement d p y fi ,
' do w th i A s we are e o said he had nothing to i t. lik ly t have good sleighing if y ou have a room to yourself though it is in a Gaol I will make y ou a visit and leave was orr ha the gi rls at Baskingridge. I s y t t the holes were not sto e u efore ou came b ut ho e it pp d p b y , p n o b d I w was done before y ou we t t e . t as lucky y ou ’ ’ didn t see after what has past y ou couldn t r have treated him with prope c ivility . Good night my earest cannot et the ea of that shoc n ac e out d , I g id ki g pl f m h a o y e d .
Catherine Rutherfu rd finally resolved that She would g o to Pri nceton and intercede with the g ov ernor thou h her fr en s tr to ssu her , al g i d ied di ade ,
B t - assu ring her it was u seless. ut he warm hearted f as t rm to m th t m H wi e w de e ined ake e at e pt . er letters describing her j ourney and interviews are r f full of st ong womanly eeling .
1 A nic name iven to Governor Livin ston the eo l e of New erse k g g by p p J y, from an expression used by him in a speech shortl y after he became gover r Wal te Ru therfurd .
1 Dee. 1 1 1 . 8 , 7 7 7
I wro to m Dearest esterda and sent i M r te y y y t b y .
’ ’ den wa on this I shal l send b M r P ker s wi s . ar th a Og g , y
f and chi ro u nd of Bee , 2 Goose two ckens, th e Beef is
wri a ain N rk read for a l a modin . ra te to ew o y g P y g Y , in if tel l Elliot y ou have th e sc u rvy . I th k he takes pains ‘ P n o . nn co i h e might get y ou out on par l e Go v. e min g has re ented m sen in this he staid and dran tea p v y d g , k x c M r enn u immediatel and ro h e e pe ts s . P p y p mised to ’ b rin her here soon h e had n t heard a reat man th n s g , g y i g hi i u o . I t ld m Ad e .
uesd a Dec . 1 6 1 . T y, , 7 77 earest My D , I rec eived you rs yesterday b y J ohn ab o ut twelve ’ was much vexed that ou were not a l owed o cl ock. I y l
M r oxe a e me reat ho es that to retu rn home as . C g v g p He to me he had s o en to al l th e ouncil y ou co uld . ld p k C him e wo b e fa o ra separately who promised th y uld v u ble. ’ W M r ower s in the e en n she was la to e got to s . L y v i g g d W r a f me Dr. see us ot us an ear e ast. e t och ran , g ly B k C a tt e e ond n oes ot ou r nner and fed the h orses li l b y Ri g , g di ’ ’ at one arts in o ewe l the o u nse l or s b roth er H H p l , C l , h er M r oxe o er oo h ef a e n n n w e . t us e t us t n to C v k , l P i g ’ o roc u re o i n efore ar W arri t p l dg g b d k. e ved j ust after candle light and I was goin g to send up my letter when the Gov . came in and was er com ac ent after some v y pl ,
1 - overnor ichar enn marrie 1 2 oll Masters. E itor. G R d P d, 77 , P y d I 30
r Wal te Rutherfurd .
over a ain w th th e l etter and retu rned said the Gov . g i , waite with told him it was right to read y our l etters . I d reat im atience till noon was u stairs uttin on m g p , I p p g y hin M xe cal l ed me went down and fo und t s rs. o g , C , I o yo ung Livingston who mad e me a b ow and went ff. o was readin th e rder told me ou had ib ert M r. xe C g O , y l y f F no mention made to come home til l th e first o eb . b ut f r M hran an the r much i ued M r ar e . rs. oc d octo o . P k C D p q ,
v and re M r . xe th ey b oth went over to th e Go . I desi d Co n ci d to make my co mpliments to the Gov. a d Coun l an H r o l thank them for this Favour. e etu rned again t te l me it was all a istake h e h ad met M ehel m wh o to M , ld on had ou r former i er Y u ma u e him y ou ly y l b ty . o y j dg earest of m fee n s m heart was so fu was My D , y li g , y ll I wr t o Th Dr d M h r a e o e u . . an oc ran sca cely bl t i y e rs. C th o wh o M f u h i ou w th e G v sai r. ar r we o g t t t i . d P ke was as ll Dr i h e knew e er hat h e had a n e as h e the . sa tt t tte , d b , d d him for ten years and th at if h e remained in Confinement his isor er wou terminate in a ro s he swore to d d ld D p y, h ha if M r erwi we h r eath M e el m t t s . P . did oth se than ll e d i ’ wou b e a at the r oor so u on his and M rs . C. s ld l d i d , p a cat on anoth er or er was ma e out he is ent re ppli i , d d , i ly Dr in r f . h or M r. e obliged to the . his lib erty Coxe t i ’ Absence told me he was very sorry th at y ou wouldn t ’ a and w afr if n F rs take th e O th as aid y ou did t by eb . fi t h wou ma e a l aw to con scate our ro r t ey ld k fi y p pe ty . I n h to M r te ens h e c mentio ed t is . S v ame to see me yester day morning says h e had no authority for sayi ng this 1 32 r t r Wal te Ru he furd .
’ W r c o n a o c oc an n e left P in e T w t tw o l k d got o fu rther than en n n ton that n ht the roa was er hea P i g ig , d v y vy in often n morn n and e ster az sto . u a we W b l y, pp g S d y i g ’ f M r starte on e ore sunr se ot to . oxe s at can e d l g b i , g C dl ht the were ust s ttin own to tea the resse me lig , y j i g d , y p d to stop the night which I declined and got away the ch oh r moment the horses were anged . Found J n Parke h the r s and ets al l rea n nt o b w t . we t ed a i gi l B y, di g I good deal disappoi nted in my ex pectations of seeing my r fee much eas er and than fu hou h for th s Dea est. I l i k l t g i a our the thou ht of ou retu rn n to that orr F v , g y i g H id
hoc n M e ens o me h . rs. t e an Gaol was S ki g. St v ld t Gov d Council were very angry at the ex pressions in your l et ters ome of rrors and at a former etter wh ere n , C dy E l i “ ” ou men one os a He th n ou had e er b e y ti d H pit l. i ks y b tt a f r r wn a e ho more c ut ous o ou o s w o wr . a i y k y u ite P . p id for his Expostulation b ut lately your letters were more ’
tart b ut P s more com acent. h s was sai in the . pl T i d n b m ear tha caut o ou c . e t ou w b e us C il I g y d y ill i , I ’ don t d oubt b ut they have their Spies to watch al l you r a a orr own h ear aron en i m ctions t M ist . I A Ogd s uch ’
Th f en. . o n o or o G t . on suspected . e rep t W g i g L d t
a . hear seem to please the great folks t P T. I d one of them sa th s state was eft in the urch that the r tish y i l l , B i su troops might go where they pleased . I ppose the oon sh a sen th s in th Militia will b e called out s . I ll d i e a of au a s evening with a Turkey and basket S s ge . I am
eu earest. much pleased with my verses. Adi My D
’ 9 x33 a ter t er W l Ru h furd . D ec . 2 2 1 , 777 . I littl e thought that when y ou went to Morristown y o u wou eat our hr stmas nner there the o n one we ld y C i di , ly h a e not asse to e her in n ne een r r v p d g t i t years . Lo d Co n ’ wa s has one to n an and uc hé w th him tis lli g E gl d D i , hou ht h e u ca on of his e er has r en hi t g t p bli ti l tt d iv m away . n i A s soo as the e awar i ro en . s o a c D l e s f z G W. t tta k M n h a e h a. r te e s sa s that the a ca on o P il d lp i . S v y ppli ti t w b m ro er as e and an an w . not e V t G W. ill i p p F ll Z d ill o nly b e exchanged for prisoners of war.
n t throu h the u ce of Fell and Van Za d , g infl en th r fr s w r r s ur the rst w ei iend , e e elea ed d ing fi eek of e ru r 1 8 wh th re was no o r F b a y, 77 , en e l nge any excuse for the custody of Parker and Rutherfurd . tu the r so of o rnor sto Even ally g and n G ve Living n , ter u ustus m rr r uth rfu r Pe A g Jay, a ied Ma y R e d r so the r u ht r of a t r uther Cla k n , g andda g e W l e R fu rd m s t of th s so e , aking a plea an ending i epi d f the vo ut o o Re l i n .
ft r the cu t o of New - or ter A e eva a i n Y k, Wal u th rfur r tur to his ol d hom the c t R e d e ned e in i y, at the cor r of s str t and ro w ne Ve ey ee B ad ay . He was con nected with all the soc ieties that had for th r o ect the o m t of m uf ctu r s rts ei bj devel p en an a e , a , n as res e t f th A and scie ces . He w p id n o e g ricul 1 34
r Wal ter Rutherfu d . y ou will better approx imate the truth by an inverse ratio . Your good wishes with respec t to the result of our delib erations in the o n ent on ha e h o e een in art C v i v , I p , b p a Yo w ha e seen in the an of a new Co n re lized . u ill v pl stitution wh ch the h a e recommen e some ro ress i y v d d, p g o r fi m n ffi n o ernm n me a o ne t wa ds a r a d e cie t g v e t. Ti l can solve certain problems of highly important solution which have been stated in various quarters o n this sub ’ cet aron s rod eat u hose of the con urers or the j . Will A p t j reverse Will the States b e confined and controlled by the enera o ernment or w the off ? sh ou su G l G v , ill y fly I ld p ose th s to e en reat on the our of the xecuti e p i d p d g ly vig E v , and that again most certainly depends on the persons hold in a ra h f a ona au hor erha ur ov g th t b nc o N ti l t ity . P ps o g ernment in this respect may resemble the accou nt given by the nha tants e e e of e on of the manner in wh ch i bi , I b li v C yl i th e earth is su orte name on th e ac of an e e hant pp d, ly b k l p , nd h o I it ra ica o ern a the elep ant on a t rtoise. s p ct ble to g v so large a country by a Republican Constitu tion P M on tesq uieu has said that his objec t was not to make men rea b ut to ma e them th n He was un uc for his d, k i k . l ky oo h r s men ha e b k as produced a diffe ent result. Mo t v contented th emselves with the thought that he c ould th n oth for h mse f and them and ha e con erte his i k b i l , v v d conc u on n r n e ence e ea that l si s i to first p i cipl s. H th id onarch erha s a so ute monarch can a one o ern M y, p p b l y, l g v a rea re i n h ma b e r e b u as the e uc t on t o . s t u t g g T i y , d d i was made from facts arising under c ircumstances ex 1 36
a r t er r W lte Ru h fu d .
erso m tt rs r te b u t so as u s p nal a e ela d, al giving a
o f N - or r h t r very fair idea ew Y k du ing t a pe iod. It mu st not b e fo rgotten that politic al differenc es were very stro ngly marked at this time ; it has since been c alled the critic al period o f Amer ’7 c h t r r ad f he r ous o e i an is o y . In e ing o t va i pe pl t r uth rfu r met at soc t ers o ne is Wal e R e d ie y dinn , ’ reminded o f a remark of Washington I rving s “ O ne day I am dining with a kno t of honest
fur ou s r sts who are m n th r i Fede ali , da ni g all ei
O o ts as set of consu mm te scoun r s pp nen a a d el , pande rs of Bonaparte ; the next day I dine pe r haps with the very men I have heard thus anathe matized find th m u w rm indi , and e eq ally a and g nt if too th r wor for it had n na , and I k ei d , I bee dining the day before with some of the greatest h knaves in t e nation .
N w or I e 88 . Y k, 7 To oh n utherfur J R d, A French Frigate has brought us th e Count de Mo us l n o and his s ster La ar u se d r b n tier as E v y i M q i e B e e .
1 - eonor ran ois Elie ar uis de oustier . He ossessed a l eral El F c , M q M p ib fortune and thou h enurious was fon of is l a and none of the forei n , , g p , d d p y, g m r fre uentl or more n tious But he was ministers entertained o e q y oste ta ly . more anxious to win the admiration of the peopl e than the confidence of the
overnment. La ar uise de reb en was a ver c ever woman who wrote g M q B y l , an ar s Sh e ma e several ortrai s of with spirit and had some skil l as ti t. d p t ’ ash n t n . iswol s e u l ican ourt . 8 . W i g o Gr d R p b C , p 3 1 38 r r Walter Ruthe fu d .
We had the honour to sup with th em on their first ex ” l He s ea s oo n sh is of hib ition at the hane . C p k g d E gli , engaging manners and must stand high with his Co urt ha n een em o e th ree t mes at on on a so vi g b pl y d i L d , l m m n s on a es and erman on affa rs of o e t. Li b , N pl G y i 2 tto who rema ns as ecretar b ut They lodge with M . O i S y ’ c e e h the Count has taken M c Comb s ntr ouse at £40 0 . " Madison h as the principal h and in Publius and Hamil n m ht ha e een res ent of on ress to assists . M . ig v b P id C g o nte Th a e b ut on his refusal Cyrus Griffi n was app i d . e l t ‘ n sh a ers sa Van Berckl e is reca e he seems E gli p p y ll d , Th em es were in fu ress a sadly out of spirits . e T pl ll d t o ur art ast e en n had een to see th e rench ua p y l v i g, b F q l it al l the co m an soc a e and c e er wh c h muc h y , p y i bl l v i ra ifi r m h r f ro The n en g t es you ot e or h er t uble. Co v tion ‘5 is not et come on at Pokee sie the oes not o y p , d p
1 o ert . ivin ston el est son of u e o ert . vin ston and R b R L g , d J dg R b R Li g ar aret Beekrnan orn 1 6 marrie 1 0 li a eth au h ter of ohn M g ; b 74 ; d, 77 , E z b , d g J r of o o e Stevens . Membe Continental C ngress ; ne of th framers of th e Declara tion of Independence ; member of th e first constitutional convention of N ew
' or ecretar of orei n Afiairs 1 8 1 rst hancel l or of N ew- or 1 8 Y k ; S y F g , 7 ; fi C Y k, 7 3 ; — ’ inister to rance 180 1 ie 18 1 . lar son s vin ston anor . 8 . M F , ; d d 3 C k Li g M , p 4 9 ouis uil aume tto afterwar omte de M osl o . He succeede L G l O , d C y d in I n 180 e s of M arb ois 1 779. 5he was off red the po t Minister Pl enipoten
tiar to the U nite tates b ut ecl in e . He marri e rst 1 82 l i a eth y d S , d d d fi , 7 , E z b ,
au hter of . . . ivin ston and ar Al exan er secon 1 0 l l e. d g P V B L g M y d ; d, 79 , M vecmur au hte f He s ann Cre r o the rench consul . ie in ari 18 1 . F y , d g F d d P , 7 3 — efense of the onstitution written amil ton and a ison . itor . A d C , byH M d Ed 4 - — Th e minister from ol l an at N ew or . itor. H d, Y k Ed 5 The tate nvention cal l to consi er the U nite tate nstitu io S co ed d d S s Co t n. The meetin l aste six wee s and was hel in th e ol d Van Kl ec house at g d k , d k
ou h ee s e. he ada ted the n tution a ma orit of three vote P g k p i T y p Co sti by j y s. ’ l ar son s ivin ston anor . 1 . C k L g M , p 7 0 — eor e linton then servin his fourth term as overnor. itor. G g C , g g Ed I 39 ter r r Wal Ruthe fu d .
ose the onst tut on in his e isl at e ca ac t et is p C i i l g iv p i y, y ‘
n n i The hanc . and a are oenp and dilige t agai st t. C J y r me loud in its favour as is eve ybody I et here.
To the same N 1 ew or an. 8 88 . Y k, J , 7 You will see by the papers that Holl and is unquestion ably ia the hands of the Prince and at the mercy of 1 r s a and n an Sir ohn es a ran nner P u si E gl d . J giv g d Di ’ s rth a He and Van Berckl e Friday being Queen bi d y . h f h a e een out ate b ut . as acce te or the d nner. v b l ly, B p d i ’ Sir John by compliment will omit the Prince s health and n t h e an oran e on the a e the toast is ad . w o a t L y T ill v g bl , ” to b e eace and ha ness to the n te ether an s. , P ppi U i d N l d
T o the same New or 1 8 . Y k, 7 9
’ Our great doings on the President s arrival and I naug
uration ou w l find in the a ers a so his s eech . y i l p p , l p I wa e on him and he seeme to remem e m He has it d d b r e. two levee days weekly and appears often with Hum ’ h re s b ut oes not enterta n r o rece e n tat ons. p y , d i iv i vi i
1 - Sir ohn em l e ritish onsul eneral . He was a native of oston J T p , B C G B , and inherite his titl e from his ran father who l i e in H d g d , v d England. e mar ried a au h ter of overnor ow oin of assachusetts. She was exceed d g G B d , M in l o ul ar in her is osition in that wa ifferin from her hus an g y p p d p ; y d g b d, who ’ was rou and hau ht in his emean or. riswol s e u l ican ourt p d g y d G d R p b C , P0 94 9 Davi um hre s son of Rev. Daniel m u hre s of Der onn. d H p y , H p y , by. C ; aide to eneral utnam 1 and in 1 was the su ful can i ate G P , 773, 775 ccess d d f r office of ai e- et ain : to ashin ton nd s e l o the d d ] W g , a tay d with him unti 1 40
r r Walte Ruthe furd .
h e he as ex ec t ou w rece e i He h as en t ads I p y ill iv t. giv a splendid bill of fare and th ey already say more than th e c an a e u W e had f r com an o - da the y t k p . o p y t y
’
hance or s fam the atts uers Ph . v n ston C ll ily, W , D , Li i g , ‘ he ran s a e and o W i u t tt rson u not. e e t t F k , P B di k p p till past seven when several of both sex es moved to
he aw n - o m n You ma b e s re we t Dr i g R o i Cherry St. y u am scu e and n ra uer ply di ss d both State ge e l politics . D was very learned on the finances which are the great o c t pi s now and harangued like Pitt opening the budget.
W e were at the raw n - oom New ears c row im D i g R Y , d mense had on ta s w th oth the r x ce enc es three l g lk i b i E ll i , rooms n x a e ere n e to a Tea filled . The e t d y w w i vit d
art M rs. Ch . ust ce a foun the r xce enc es P y by J i J y , d i E ll i th ere and asse a soc a e afternoon he eft car s here p d i bl , l d ’ - da In N ar s morn n e to y . th e h urry of ew Ye i g P ggy 2 ’ i h w h m to Dr. te s e off to M r. urr s went th W i lipp d B , i ’ ’ h r nn s met eter unro and was marr e . S e e Ly , P M i d r h I tu ned ome and it was kept quiet till yesterday . t seems th e had as e b ut were erem tor refuse y k d p p ily d, sh h n he is now at e as independe t at marriage. S his o n s mson w m a r a l dgi g . Miss Tho as arried last S tu d y
t 0 ox e. o C 1. C
1 l ias ou inot resi ent of on ress 1 82 . itor. E B d , p d C g , 7 Ed ’ 2 econ au hter of th e onora l e enr hite of th e overnor s S d d g H b H y W , G Van ounci and Eve Courtl andt. She married eter a unro son of the C l, P J y M ,
D . Rev. r arr unro d E an ve a . Sh e marrie secon ohn . a es H y M J y d, d, J M H y , a h s c an to th e ritish arm in the evol ution and afterwar Sir ohn p y i i B y R , d J — N . a es art . . Gen . and . ecord Vol . . 1 10 . M H y , B Y B R , VII , p 8 ster of th D ini e utch eformed itor. M R Church . Ed 1 42 r er r Walte Ruth fu d .
To the same N F ew o r eb . 1 th 1 0 . Y k, 3 , 79 O ur Assembly sits close they ex pec t to keep it up 1 h M . . e e as e another month . rs J St v ns b en in town about
hree wee s she had a h a t me of a b o t ten a s a o . k , ppy i y d y g M rs h e has seen her au hter b ut no er h . W it d g t Pet as e refuses to ma e sett ements the ha e ta en the new k l , y v k
o f n nother ma ch in Con house on the c rner o Joh St. A t 2 ress is soon ex ecte M r. a e to ss owther ca e g p d, P g Mi L , ll d r n a hear o f e He has n ne c h e . e ou handsom . i ild H v y d ’ ’ ’ Warren DeLancey s marriage to John Taylor s daughter ? ‘ The famous painter Trumbull is now here taking th e most remar a e oc currenc es of th e ate war in al l th r k bl l , i b e en ra e a three u neas eac h h een teen to t . a e s , g v d g i I v of h em the ures are str n en s some t esse . went , fig iki g lik I ” w t th e Chane . who is in two of th e raw n s i h d i g .
To the same New or M 1 ar. 0 . Y k, 3, 79 ’ ne ast n ht in an nforma wa at Sir ohn s the I di d l ig i l y J , first time this season as th ey neith er invite nor ac c ept at
1 ohn tevens onl son of ohn tevens and El i a eth Al exan er mar J S , y J S z b d ,
ried Rachel Cox. The b o was christened ames Al s y J exander Steven .
9 — ohn a e of ir inia. E itor . J P g , V g d 3 Son of eter De Lance and Eli a eth au ht o P y z b , d g er f Cadwal l ader Col den ; marrie rst ar Lawrence secon arah a l or thir Re ecca Law d, fi , M y ; d, S T y ; d, b
ditor. rence. E 4 ohn rum ull son of overnor rum ul l of onnecticut. orn 1 6 J T b , G T b , C B 75 ,
ie 18 . He serv in th R ol ution d er a n d d 43 ed e ev , an aft w rd studied pai ting in on un er en a He was one of th e f un ers of e Lond d B j min West. o d th Ncv ’ o n . of V l 1 r ca em of i e Arts. Lossin s U . . ist. o . . 30 Y k A d y F g Cy S H , II, p 4 . t 4a r r Walter Ruthe fu d .
r l oo of War arri e latel with s atches p esent. A S p v d y di p The own was er curious to now for to him only . T v y k wh a e e e ma sa it was to u l is the or er of t . I b li v I y y p b h d Co unc il taking off the prohib ition against American h ea f h ch ar ic the are in reat ne d need w t o w i t le y g e . I not repeat the great deb ate in Congress on the Trea ’ l ’ surer s re o rt it is e to b e er te ous. ou see th e p , lik v y di Y ll z m l i se M r mmon is oin to ar e r e s as . a H l b idg bil p d, H d g g i build t. Our chief talk for two days past has been about the sa e of ews in r n t th e res ent is to o there and l P T i i y, P id g M r a f r d ren m . a e o n t attracts an . o e an y J y g v £57 £9 ,
Th o e to many gave £30 and £40 . e whole sal e am unt d nd a o e ren The r nc a e ate in £30 70 a b v £600 t. p i ip l d b the Assembly is ab out building a Go vernment House or i n and vesting th e ol d F t lands n the Corporatio .
T o the same N o r c 2 1 ew O t. 0 Y k, 5, 79 . ’ W ha r from M o o d e e ette s rs . erts n an h e Dr v l R b t .
n am e reasons for th e r c an estine marr a e the givi g pl i l d i g , y g o to Lo ndon soon and hope to make it up which I very m h o hear h uc u t tho . t w i ha e n r d b I ily is t. I v a lo g lette ‘ from ot on his wa to ath eft all his fr en s in Elli y B , l i d
1 T - l exan er amil ton Secretar of reasur 1 8 . itor. A d H , y y, 7 9 95 Ed 9 eor e ammon ritish inister at hil adel hia. He marrie one G g H d , B M P p d
of l e ra . E the ce b ted Mi sses All en ditor . 3 usanna Rei onl chil of General ohn ei and usanna Al exan er. S d, y d J R d S d
Ed itor . 4 An rew Ell iot thir son of Sir il ert El l iot secon of into cotl an . d , d G b , d, M , S d 1 44
r t r Walte Ru he furd .
Sc otland well and busy about the election which he chose l se th e a ers that oth m ne hew and to avoid . I e by p p b y p Sir ert ot ost and Sir eor e ou as won th e Gilb Elli l , G g D gl h a a err e sa o ntment n election . W t t ibl di pp i to Cla Ruth 2 ’ f i r n is marr o Va erfurd . Streat e ld Cla kso ied t n Horne s d n Li enard to ss ac au hter an ou s he. . d g , y g p Mi B R ’ Morris s house is being enlarged by a back wing for the n h fi for th e Ge . ar son as ve t c ets e ch r n in Pr st. Cl k i k ild e N or the ew Y k Lottery .
T he election referred to in this letter was the election of his son J ohn as a United State s senator f rom New J ersey .
T o the same New r D c h o e . 8t 1 0 . Y k, , 79 Duer called pu rposely and with great joy gave us the nn m r first news o f you r elec tio n. I u e able are the con ’ u at o ns n t now we had so man fr en s rat . g l i , I did k y i d ’ Beckwith gave us a splendid Dinner on his moving to “ h ir oh n a e a nner r a o l . S ur other the P i J g v di F id y, y M
H ttl e in hil a el hia where he marrie rst l ean e se d P d p , d , fi , E or M cCal l ; second ’ i a eth l umstea ran au hter of l ement l umst El z b P d, g dd g C P ead, one of Penn s
- ouncil . He moved to New or in 1 60 where he was receiver f uit C Y k 7 , o q s Am eri rents and lieutenant governor . Hi can property was confiscated aft the evol ution and he returned to cotl an here e er w h die in 1 . R , S d, d 797
A sister of ll iot marrie a or ohn utherfur . itor E d M j J R d Ed . 1 ohn utherfur e est son of a or ohn uth erfur . J R d, ld M j J R d 9 homas Streatfeil d ar son a rother of eneral l ar son married T Cl k , b G C k , ’ - V V o . am s ist of o o liza eth an rne or ew r l . . 6. E b H L b H y N Y k, II , p 3 3 l m A member of the English dip o atic corps . Editor . t o 1 45 r Walte Rutherfurd .
’ am now us w th rown s A b sinnia and o nly Lady . I b y i B y h other ra e s what sco ver es t s a e h as ro uce . T v l , di i i g p d d
T o the same N w r e o an . 2 2 1 1 . Y k, J , 79 What has lately agitated this Town was the appoi nt for m n of a enator the . e t S. the art for u rr has S U , p y B ’ prevailed and Sch uyler and Hamilto n s friends are highl y The n stons ha n o ne a n t him it mortified . Livi g vi g g gai s l c a n w th the A nti urr ha en u is called a o litio i s. B s giv p ’ ” the Attorney General s office for which Ned Livi ngston
is a can ate the sa the sa ar and us ness are e ua did , y y l y b i q l a an here ha e ma e reat fortu ne to a ye r. M y v d g s by s ec u at n in the u n s some a ove b ut ate p l i g F d , b l ly
m r w s a v n - n a on one of the s o o t ds. t t u e t e , G i ld l i g n n n f h ch h n n s o wo ds . o sitti g a d J . Livi g t w i e sent
d o th e m n ster fo r the oo r. 2 50 s . t i i P
T o the same Ed r n N v 2 1 e sto o . 0 1 . g , , 79
The te ens have een here some a s ohn meets S v b d y , J
the manufacturing c ompanies in Trenton nex t week .
1 s ol ut n o e f e n he e s w re i o wer At th e di s io f th Con ed ratio t Fed ral e n p . They sprang from that branch of the Whig party called th e Strong-Govern - ment men . The nti e eral s were another ranch of the hi s cal ed dur A F d b W g , l ’ n the onfe eration the articul arists and at the e innin of ashin ton s i g C d P , b g g W g m nis ration did not cons tut an r an o o ition o th e e era s ad i t ti e o g ized pp s t F d l , — ’ b ut devel oped as new measures of government were advanced . Houghton s
o tus of art es . . C nspec P i , p 9 2 war vin ston oun es t roth er of the hance or . orn 1 6 Ed d Li g , y g b C ll B 7 4 ,
marrie 1 8 ar au hter of har es M cEvers ie 18 6. He was d , 77 , M y, d g C l ; d d 3 1 46
Walter Rutherfurd .
To the same N ew o r an 6th 1 2 . Y k, J . , 79 The Pac ket arrived this morning and Lo ndon papers N o fore me. Th r nc f ov . 2 are e e e h c i 0 th . b F Republi s esta shed b ut e er thin is in confus o n the ha e on bli v y g i , y v l g debates in the National Convention ab o ut trying thei r in it turns on th e n o a l t uest o n and it seems K g , i vi l bi i y q i ’ o me h r We t t ey will not to uch the Lo d s anointed . h ave engaged incl u ding today thirty - four persons at three nners toda a sett of fr en s ues a a ites and di , y i d , T d y J y l ’ r a l in n ne atu r a at urr s w th a F id y C to ians . I di d S d y B i entee com an ex ce l ent en so n and e er th n in g l p y , l v i v y i g ’ su er st e h e and the hanc . seeme remar a p b yl , C d k bly m h sa a o c o r o no uc was ut o s . c dial th . t id b p liti
T o the same N ew or an . 0 1 2 . Y k , J 3 , 79
The an man a su s es a tt e th e th ree fferent B k i b id li l , di subsc riptions h ave c onsolidated to make b u t one with a f ds and th e are no w en eavo u r n to capital o . y d i g h r e at ona an offere es 80 0 get a c a ter. Th N i l b k d Wilk £ and a ho use as cash er b ut the tate an offere him a i , S b k d w th ir oh n h e . ca a S £ 10 0 0 which e accept d I lled tod y i J “ r It is and the ea er on ur b u t no ta of o t cs . Sp k B , lk p li i
1 ohn a was runnin for overnor a ainst eor e inton and ar t J J y g g g G g Cl , p y fee in was ver ntense. The el ec tion was ver c ose and was eci ed l g y i y l , d d by — the Boar of anvassers l nton winnin on 108 votes E to r . d C , C i g by ly di 3 onathan rum u of onnecticu t d itor. J T b ll, C E 1 48 a r t er r W lte Ru h fu d . rumou red th at there is Treaty on the tapis with Great n b u con ectu re the news is remature Britai t I j p .
T o the same N w or F e eb . 8 1 2 . Y k, , 79 I have a long letter from the Baron who is still out of h umou r about th e election which will come before Parlia s on He a e sum a fa r r a r ment this se si . g v Gyp i t i l on eve y s oil all have enti rely failed and says the same has hap “ in n an th s con rms the hanc heo . 0 pened E gl d i fi C . t ry N foreign news b ut the d eath of the Russian warrior and I is ur e r nce o em n. t re or favo it P i P t ki p ted from John St. M terret in o ne e en n o that rs . S v i g l st fifty dollars and another a fo u r hu n re o ars at car s te ena to l dy d d d ll d , ll L
r of n t - une bewa e vi g .
T o the same
N w o r F e eb . 1 1 2 Y k, 7 , 79 . I have met Lord Garl ies dined with him and a swell ’ sett at Sir ohn s was much enterta ned w th his remar s . J , i i k He i a mem er of ar ament son of or a s b P li L d G lloway Lord of the Bedc hamber and nephew of the Marquis of Bland He h as con rse r nc a w h h f r . e t t e n o t s. d v d p i ip lly i A i , ec a efferson who has een ver atten e him esp i lly J b y tiv to . He likes Vi rginia much b ut of al l places he has seen in “
r ca s es h th e most. canno ho Ame i di lik P il . I t tell y ou w muc h he fou nd fault with the people and manners of “ Phil How foolish it is to court such strangers and y et 1 49 a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d .
I have as him omorrow o a ar o f w W ked t t p ty t enty . e have parties Tuesday and Friday to pay off sco res fo r the
season .
T o the same N M 2 . ew o r ar. 8 1 2 Y k, , 79 I t is said here that we will have a l aw to prevent the u c au c t on of stoc s c re t is l ow we have man p bli i k , di y ’ fa ur a d n n w r The e o n il es n do t k o whom to t ust. el cti a rows more nterest n it is c on ent sa ohn d ily g i i g, fid ly id J a a n ro n I row fa h ona e w some o J y g i s g u d . t g s s i bl ith t th row ou t hints and i nnuendoes agai nst th e general gov ernment and even to ta rett o en ou wo u b e lk p y p ly, y ld m h ha d a azed to ear w t I o .
T o the same N v N or . 2 2 ew o 0 1 . Y k , , 79 ’ ha e ust returne from our nner at Sir oh n s a I v j d di J , ” ne her came nor sen terrible disappointment the Gov . it t n anx u ex ectat o n ar an apology we waited i io s p i till d k. ” h an h h was ou for e rst t me e d t e C ane . M r. Jay t th fi i did
rs had much c hat w th or Garl ies who is not conve e . I i L d still h ere.
T o the same
New or Nov . 2 8 1 2 . Y k, , 79 In th e adventure of the dinner I should have mentio ned " came u to the Ch . ust ce and en u re that the Chanc . p J i q i d 1 50
r Wal ter Rutherfu d .
‘ ” and stan en a ed to Dr. Bar the Ch . ust ce the Gov . d g g d , J i , ” M an b etts ha e een made as to who shal and Chane . y v b l ’ b e Vice President b ut it is now agreed that there will b e no chan e as old c l oth es are eas est the aco ins and g i , J b h e e e n . M r. efus Fed s. both se m d certai Burr has r ed t office of u e and is in vast l aw us ness J dg b i .
T o the same
N w r D 2 1 2 . e o ec . 0 Y k, , 79 " I was highly entertained at th e Chane with the c on ” wh o h a b e n er chatt tr of om an T e Gov . d e ast C p y . h v y y at his own table the day before was silent and went off ‘ early b ut Sch uyler and oth ers were in high spirits espe ” h e i u in rea e n ne c iall y th e Chane . w o k pt t p g t gl e till i n a ou r when Sch u yler and I went off togeth er. O Mond y appointments were made Morgan Lewis J udge of th e
Na a - iv wrence orne n r . L u reme and t. tt e e a S p L A y G l, Ed “ ingston was m uch disappointed and many wished Benson
1 B o of Dr. n Dr . amue ar s n oh Bard one of the most istin u ished S l d, J , d g ’ - - of New York s earlier ph ysicians and founder of the N ew York Hos pital . ue t in Dr . Sam l Bard s udied Edinburgh and afterward organized the first ’ me ical schoo in N ew - or in con nection with Kin s ol l e e he was d l Y k, g C g ; ’ ’ ash n t n s f mil h si an and a b er of t oc am s W i g o a y p y ci mem he S ial Club. L b
ist. of . H N . Y 2 - o n m as reel c nt n 1 3 d t r . J h Ada s w e ted Vice Preside i 79 . E i o 3 hi l chu l er orn at an 1 ie in ew- or 1 8 10 was one P l ip S y , b Alb y, 733, d d N Y k , ; of the first major - general s of the Continental army and very i nfl uen tial m ' mi r a r He was ca l e the fath er f the politics and lita y fiai s. l d o canal system ’ U nite tates. o i . of . . st. V of the L ss n s U i ol . . 12 . d S g Cy S H , II, p 59 1 V ert enson son of o ert enson and Tr nt e an ors um. orn Egb B , R b B y j B B
une 2 1 1 6 ie u ust 2 18 . He never marrie and was rom J , 74 ; d d A g 4, 33 d, p i nent in tate ol it cs bein Attorne - eneral mem er of ssem l e e S p i , g y G , b A b y, d l ate to ontinental on ress oun ar ommittee u e u reme ourt g C C g , B d y C , j dg S p C , 1 52 r r Walter Ruthe fu d .
’ on e b ench Be assure we on t show our etters or th . d d y l r f n of n tell your news so w ite reely a d te .
To the same
New or Feb . 1 2 1 . Y k, , 793 A deep snow and stormy weath er so by a good fire I m n ca n the new ne es take pleasure in com u i ti g s. I di d y ’ terday at Sir Joh n s and had a great deal of disco urse r with fou r French Monks who have lately come ove . They are on their way to Q uebec to view the land and if it is favou rable a large flight of loyal emigrants may b e x ec he seeme a to ha e f r c o s e p ted . T y d gl d v le t thei l i ters and gotten away from the c onfusions and murders in 1 n . n 0 1. . m Fra ce I sat ext to C W. L S ith who told me h orr f r his m t at G . M is be o e appoint ent had attached him self to th e Court so that he was in no confidence with th e Constituents and far less with the Republicans and Jac o It wou m ch e er o ca him h bins. ld b e u b tt t ll ome and if the Government could spare J efferson he of al l men r nc ne is m ch would b e most p oper. Pi k y u esteemed in London where there is much talk of a match between th e 2 el oquent Sh eridan and Miss Pulteney now Lady Baroness H and judge of the United States Court. e was one of the founders and first - - resi ent of the New or istorical ociet . Gen. es n and p d Y k H S y Not o N . Y . - amil ies . 16 1 . N . E. F , pp 9 1 ecretar of the American e ation at on on 1 86 whi e ther he S y L g L d , 7 ; l e a on a r of hn ams — to m rried the ly d ughte Jo Ad Edi r. 3 - enrietta aura ul tene aroness of ath . Her father was Sir Wil H L P y, B B liam ohnston who marrie rances ul tene and afterwar assum th e J , d F P y, d ed t r father o n t name of Pul eney. He w ed with wo other gentl emen a l arge tract
r- of an near ath ea or which was named for her. She marrie in l d B , N Y k, d, I S3 a ter r W l Ruthe furd .
of a he i the r c hes h B th . S s i t eiress in Engl and and her fath er has much ro ert in h Sm th t s state. o p p y i C l . i en es the r o d i ep rt .
To the same N ew or M ar. 2 1 1 Y k, , 793.
’ Everybody here is shocked at yesterday s news of the rench R ufli ans ha n eh ea e the r n reater F vi g b d d i Ki g, g asca s ne er race a ib b e R l v g d g tt.
T o the same
New or M a 1 1 . Y k, y 5, 793 ” The h an en C ane . has arr ed from u the er is iv p Riv , th usiast about Lucerne the prod uc e of a quarter of an ac re is nc re e ee s horses and cows and wh en c ut i dibl , k p
o er i H ac r s. v s ready to c ut again . e has put in sixteen e
T o th e same
N c . 1 ew or De . Y k, 3, 793
W ar l h r h r l d if on e e al by t e ea s e e about Genet an C ’ gress don t ship him I shall think they have no spirit o r
’ 1 Si - r ames urra Bart a lieu tenant eneral in the arm . e rett s 794. J M y, , g y D b
ee e Vo . 228 o 1 . ra l . . f 806 P g , I, p , Ed 1 mon harl es enet th e rst minister from the rench e u lic to Ed d C G , fi F R p b the U nit He was a mem er o o ran e ed States . b f one of the first families f F c ;
one o h i t M me. a f is s s ers was Camp n and another the beautiful M me.
- - n uie mother iu law of arsha e . Hi r ll was eman e A g , M l N y s eca d d d by Washington on account of his efforts to incite the peopl e to take part in the war etween n l an and rance. He ecame a citi en h ere and marri e b E g d F b z , d , rst ornel ia au hter of overnor l inton secon a au h ter of ost fi , C , d g G C ; d, d g P ’ - mas ter eneral Os oo he ie in 18 . riswol s e u l ican ourt G g d ; d d 34 G d R p b C ,
2 note. p . 95; 1 54
a r r W lte Ruthe furd .
’ ne at roc s ex ect to meet enet want to see this di B k , p G I ’ man of fame who refused to d rink the President s health ’ a e at John M urr y s l tabl .
To the same Ne n w or a . 6 1 Y k, J , 794.
’ ” J efferson s resignation seems generally regretted as i n a e u m his suc cessor is n o w y q al to hi . Five of the Lawrence family are to sup with us F riday with a large ” M a M r M i and entee com an rs. r s. an eault and g l p y Iz d , g
others .
T o the same N o rk : ew Feb 1 1 1 . Y , , 794 W e have no material news only a great Lady has come ’ “ ” c war s fr en ! She sta s a M r to Town Prin e Ed d i d y t s. ’ a n r nue f n ir h M c Ewen s and has gra d eti o serva ts . S Jo n is by d uty very attentive to her b ut does not ask her to i ur nner ester a went off ass n we h s house O . . di y d y p i g ll Tranquillity cheese not believed to b e domestic till I gave r r o n n for s m m wor for it se e a a e to se o e. y d , v l g i g d
1 - h urra was orn in enns van a 1 . He ran a ankin house Jo n M y b P yl i , 737 b g in ew- or with an el er rother and was resi ent of the ham er ot N Y k d b , p d C b - - ommerce 1 8 1808 . He ied at his countr seat at urra i cto er C 79 d y M y H ll, O b , - f or ham er o mmerce . 1 8 . 180 8 . ecor s of ew o R d N Y k C b C , p 4 2 In 1 794 Jefferson resigned the position of Secretary of State and was sue
E itor. eeeded by Edmund Randolph . d 3 a h a marrie l ice au hter of eter De ance and l i a eth R lp Iz rd d A , d g P L y E z b
rs . M ani eaul t was her au hter. E itor. Col den. M g d g d 1 56 Walter Rutherfurd .
To the same
M 1 1 . New or ar. Y k, 3, 794 I am sorry to inform y ou that th e day before yester ” r orr s a her e t to day that worthy ol d lady M s . M i p id d b
We ha e not hear th e art cu ars b u t conc u e nature. v d p i l l d 2 W am were h ere she went off easy as th e General and illi Monday and said she was grad ually getting weaker I
- W e s nc ere s m shall attend the fu neral to morrow. i ly y n Y o ha e on path ize with Lena on this occasio . u v l g ex e heard the Livingstons were hot for war b ut Brock . ’ crates the idea and says one year s war will cost mo re ’ 3 ” h auc e came to h . t e than fo ur year s spoilations . F h t P il M o er on 2 2nd was n ro uc e the same da and rs . ts . i t d d y R b ”
Th e Chane . saw him in the evening at th e Grand Ball . is in town ho n ourt h e nes h ere r a w th fou r ldi g C , di F id y i
Parkers and fou r Stevens.
T o the same N ew or . 26 I . Y k, Apl , 794 ca on M a who to me w h rea and I lled lately rs. J y ld it g t unaffected co nc ern that Jay was going to England to his
1 ar a ton orris au hter of ac o al ton and ar ee man M y W l M , d g J b W M y B k ;
wife of Lewis orris the s ner . tor. M , ig Edi 2 lliam orris th e thi r son of Lewis orris he married a iss Car Wi M , d M ; M
itor . penter . Ed 3 Jean Antoine Joseph Fauch et ; he succeeded Genet as minister from rance b ut intri ue with an ol h then ecretar of tate to such an ex F , g d R d p , S y S , t o tent that they both l ost heir positions . J hn Adams wrote of him : At the birth -night bal l he was placed by the Managers on the right hand of the President which gave great offence to the Spanish Commissioners and it is ammon l f the theatre is s o said M r. H d e t d gusted at some popular di tincti ns ” ’ th ere. r swo s e u ican ourt . 2 . G i ld R p bl C , p 3 9 I S7 ter h r r Wal Rut e fu d .
‘ own r re ut th at he c u o i The er eg t b o ld n t avoid t. gen a t of eo e here are much ease w th it b ut was li y p pl pl d i , I lately in a large Company where great ridic ule was thrown on the measure and the most hostile and violent pro n m a of c n jects proposed . I was mute bei g al ost lone a o trary sentiment and having soon retired afterwards heard from one of the Company that much gross abuse was ’ thrown on Jay s character and how unfit he was for the ’ ffi n a e w th auch et s ec retar he ta e o ce. e t I di d l ly i F S y, lk d a great deal and in th e style of the National Conven tion b ut not al l Gospel .
To the same N w r M 1 e o a 6 . Y k, y , 794 I have seen Jay frequently he fi rst intended to go by a British ship b ut d readi ng the Algerines has c oncluded to o th e h o of th s ort and sa s in a out a wee g by O i i P il b k, r on sa s He seems un pai nter T umbull goes the me hip . feignedly c onc erned at going is always sick on board and i ha i w e M rs a is heart sorr . o n on s t t t b . J y ily y My pi i ill h is of al l impossible to give satisfaction tho . I believe e te men the most proper and I hope he will succeed . A la ’ vessel from Glasgow brought the news of my brother s ' l f W e a eath he is much l amented b al our am . d , y ily d ily ” a in h we are o h e c ob have news fabric ted P il . t ld t sto k j r r har We h e en in bers do it to aise o r lowe s es . av be
1 In arch 1 ash n ton nom nate ohn a as nvo Extraor M , 794, W i g i d J J y E y
o o o a e a w th l n E tor . dinary t Lond n t m k treaty i Eng a d . di 1 58
r r r Wal te Ruthe fu d . obj ect to the first assertion and think that the affl uence of his family might stifll e their regrets as th ey owe it eu ffi rea here ar fi c n es tirel to his o ce. t e ve a at y Al dy did , i ” m a e e h s a senc a a r he e . M r. a th o . so e e s b a t Chan J y ll g b ,
et his fr en s th n him b est where h e is M r. am ton y i d i k , H il ’ h M r n h ic m e won er rr a d . u e tho . so e sa t s e . u C st y v , B J ” Th v h n s ear no ce and much at s . as e u t Y e e Go . giv ly i om rrow is ec on d a fo r time for us to sq uabble. T o el ti y ’ h our enato r n s fr en s t n the h a e it ho ow. S , Ki g i d i k y v ll
To the same N w r F I e o eb . s t 1 . Y k, , 795 Yo ur pamphlets were a great treat as they were al l r o M h m r n new he e . wa te n r. n t s o n sa s ou I i d Ki g i i g, y y are well and that he lately dined with y ou and Lena at ’ n m n hur a ha a ar Bi gha s. O T sd y we ve l ge party for o W h Gentlemen and on Friday ne for Ladies. e ave much news from E u rope b ut nothi ng interested us so ’ M r a s etters s n f n that h e had s ne much as . J y l ig i yi g ig d h the treat w th r ta n on Nov . l t th e art c u ars are y i B i i g , p i l not authenticated b u t we have no doubt they are favo ur a rea our mer can stoc s ha e r sen in ble to us . Al dy A i k v i Th e r se in ower o i ia Lo ndon fifteen per cent. i B y l ts s ’ c re e tu vesant s are rec one at east dibl , S y k d l ” ’ His son last night was married to J oh nnie Reade s h daug ter.
1 icho as i iam Stu v sant e dest son of etrus Stu vesant and M ar N l W ll y e , l P y
aret au hter of i ert Livin ston married atherine ivin ston ea e. g , d g G lb g , C L g R d
N ew- or stori ca oc et u cations Vol . . 8 . Y k Hi l S i y P bli , I , p 4 5 1 60
h Walter Rut erfurd .
T o the same E d e n c 2 1 . rsto O t. 1 g , , 795
W h a to see he a r of h da hat the e are ppy by t p pe s t is y t ” e em c is a most o er the eaths for the ast ten a s pid i l v , d p d y
- no ew cas A s i es twe e being sixty five and n es . t tak lv days to kill th ose now sic k we can safely put our return f or the twe fth l .
T o the same N r S n re Da 1 ew o t ws . Y k, . A d y , 795 W a o e n o h ere to e started Tuesd y as we pr pos d a d g t h x a ne r a w th th e o ert di nner t e ne t d y . I di d F id y i R b
sons resent the urn u s t r n s and M rs. ruce. , p T b ll , S i li g B They h ave al l been sh ut up and perfectly miserable for on w h at s here a o h fle o some m ths . sa t e e t s t e d t I G l , y ’ Martin s on Lo ng Island near farmer Genet who works Th like a Negro and affects the plainest dress . e Vice r and ana ers of he a nt ca e th s morn n on P es . M g t S i ll d i i g had o ecte to a s sent me me to settle th e toasts. I bj d li t as too on and somewhat too o t c a we a ree on l g p li i l, g d ab e ha r some alterati ons more suit l to the bottle t n th e b a . I will b e supported in th e chai r by th e Hamilton on and J udge Wils .
T o the same New or Dec 1 Y k, . 4, 795. ’ r w s went u ncommon wel off al l ex r me St. n e t e A d ly l , ly ’ nd am ton h h ea merr the Gov . a se we a e y H il ig ly pl d, g v
1 - or uffered severel from e l ow fever in 1 . E it r New Y k s y y l 795 d o . 1 62 r Walter Rutherfu d . the r e ers hen he w n m th e che w t y e t out. If y ou saw the toas o o ser e the were h h e ra ha ts y u will b v y ig ly F de l . I d a reat ea of chat w th th e a o e ent emen the ast g d l i b v G l , l d M was extreme commun cat e he an rs . . a us a ly i iv , H p id ” on er ca e ester a on the Chane . l g visit yest day . I ll d y d y wh o had ust come to own not one of that name at j T , W h . e ne er ha c e a n . d so ea ea te ded t e Saint N . B v p bl me eting .
To the same N D ew or ec . 1 1 1 . Y k, , 795 ’ The Town was regaled tod ay wi th the President s h a a am s eech it was tru a rou one. t sh efu a p , ly p d W l p o ntment of a ea er it ar ues er that the reat p i Sp k , g v y ill g ” Sequestrator should have the honour and by so large a
ma or t ne on atur a w th a t. ochrane who is j i y . I di S d y i C p C preparing to take his family to Bermuda where he has c made a pu r hase .
T o the same N ew or Dec . 1 8 1 Y k, , 795.
ha e ate een at three ar e nners the I v l ly b l g Di , ’ ’ 2 n Stuyvesant s and the Mayor s . I bega to think we were
1 onathan a ton of N ew erse . He was call e the e ue t tor n J D y , J y d S q s ra o account of his introducing resol utions cal ling for the seizure of al l moneys
due from the c ti ens of the U nite tates to the su ects of Kin eor e . i z d S bj g G g IV , to b e held in the treasury for the in demnification of such merchan ts and cap ’ tains as had een ro ed of shi s and car oes th e ritish M cM aster s b bb p g by B .
t. f V l . . 186. is o the U . S. o H , II , p 2 ch ar aric a or of ew- or from 1 8 to 180 1 he marrie Ri d V k , M y N Y k 7 9 ; d
aria au hter of saac arcl a and ornel ia offman . E itor. M , d g I B y C H d 1 63 r r Walter Ruthe fu d .
’ all of o ne side b ut yesterday I dined at Robertso n s and there I found it otherwise indeed very violent and some f r ar r a The thing was said o the P esident I d e not epe t. refusal was mentioned with i ndignation a party stroke n h r mash r t sh tra e h as ate re o ly. W at a d eadful s B i i d l ly c eiv d a o r ench oxe wr tes e nd h w t i umphant is ours. T C i m e that o u r Exports last year will exceed forty - two mil ons of o ars li d ll .
To the same
New or Dec . 2 2 1 . Y k, , 795 “ r and With deep conc ern we rec eived yours f om Phil . all our family and friends most sinc erely sympathize and c ondole with y ou b ut we hope and entreat y ou both to reflect that y ou have many endeari ng comforts to c onsole o How man ha e no ch ren and how man ha e y u . y v ild y v lost al l thei r children
To the same
N r Dec . ew o . 0 1 Y k, 3 , 795
eneral nox has ust een here and ma e a on ca G K j b d l g ll, we had a world of politics and news from Dan to Beer he a h m o s b . I ave et him at tw Dinners and expect to ee him tw c efor h H d r s i e b e e goes . e an Hamilton gene al ta e the ea in con ersat on auchet and Ran ly k l d v i , F ” o h are nexhaust e to cs r af i d lp i ibl pi . Tis said G eenle s
’ 1 his etter was written on the eath of oh n th erfur s secon son T l d J Ru d d , ohn who ie ecem er 1 1 . itor . J , d d D b 5, 795 Ed 2 mes r n e f o a ee a s n of Hon. i am reenl e f. orn une 1 6 J G l , W lli G a B J 9, 7 5;
ie e tem er 1 18 . e 7, 4 He marri d, rst Antonia . . Scoten whom d d S p b 3 fi , C E , 1 64
a ter t er ur W l Ru h f d .
” he o h r r m t G v . e e a e an new c arr a e o r T y i g s t b e seen he e . ’ ” ’ 2 Dr h . ar ton s cost 0 0 and M c Co rmic k C l £3 s £50 0 .
To the same
N w r e o Feb . 2 1 6 . Y k, 7 , 79 W e were highly entertained and pleased with your a reea e account of th e h a a N r a g bl Birt d y B ll . ew Yo k w s u te rou of its a b ut we are eft o h I i q i p d B ll l ut of sig t. s t oss e there cou ha e een four h un re a es con p ibl ld v b d d l di ,
' sidering the number of Quakers and disaflected ? After such an exhibitio n I think it would b e seasonable to l n r duce the reat th o e er da it a n ar t o . s o u t T y v y y g i p p l i y .
W - e had h ere one h und red and ninety four Ladi es and a o e two h un re ent emen th e su er and ecora b v d d G l , pp d tions were elegant b ut th e Ladi es were riotous to get aces in e r oom he r al r w Th e th st t we e l c o e . pl fi R , y d d o erness not o and M r forc usur e G v did g s . ibly p d ’ her great chai r and wh en th e Governor s health was r a h r he after given cried out she neve dr nk e relations . S wards stood up to give a Toast b ut as Farquhar wh o gave out the oth ers absconded I h ave not h eard hef wit w h th o there was much au h n a out it. h ere as muc . l g i g b T
' u ar eh av our man oc ets stufled and much orter v lg b i , y p k P
1 h l on as an n ish sur eon who h ad een m ch at he court Dr . C ar t w E gl g b u t
- of or e . He came to N ew or with the ritish arm and marr e Ge g IV Y k B y, i d D e s er and ar ret Van Cortl andt ar dau hter of ram e t a . M y, g Ab P y M g r Edito . 2 nie ccormic was a mem er of th e firm of oore and L nsen Da l M k b M y , auctioneers ; he was a bach elor and noted for his hospitality ; he lived at
W l ree r s of . ham er of ommerce . 1 8. al st t. eco . 39 R d N Y C b C , p 4 1 66 a ter t r r W l Ru he fu d .
ran the al news for na rr it is s a r e so o b d . e d k, B l L , y Ev y “ off a ov ar e a r thing went well t th e G . l g p rty fo Gentle
men in ma n c ent st e . O n e nes a we e a , g ifi yl W d d y giv Di nner for six teen Gentlemen and ano ther Dinner for r c a n o o n Ladies will close ou festiviti es . Spe ul tio g es d r han r a l h an a h ere more an deepe t eve b ut l in t e l d w y . ’ h n on ere a e r Greenleaf s notes to P il . Livi gst w l t ly p o f r h i r b u . we s c e o t s e u . tested at th e Bank ds. P il ll d
To the same
New or M ar 6 I 6 . Y k, . , 79
m r n ston h urs a te s me he had fre I et B ock. Livi g T d y ll H quently the pleasure of seeing y o u . e was at th e Car riag e Trial wh ere Hamilton appeared very great and nu ” o e a sh e the const tut ona t of th e tax d ubtedly st bli d i i li y . I ha e s nce seen him and con ratu ate him he seeme v i g l d , d M r a has o me that the com en at on well pleased . . J y t ld p s i paid public ofli cers was shameful and would drive every body of ability from serving b ut Aristoc rats or mean a He h nte his sa ar far from s rte Democ r ts . i d l y uppo d him in proper dignity b ut th at he would try it this
ear th s in a wh s er. ast e en n a ac et arr e y , i i p L v i g P k iv d,
1 1 h . ne er me sailed from Falmouth Dec . t v t with such b ad weather for fort a s w th n o ne h un re m es of an , y d y i i d d il l d
a fine new esse . tho . V l
1 I rin the stru e for neutra it taxes were ai on a m t al l n 1 794, du g ggl l y, l d l os
of ai use and on other thin s on carr a es . The carria e articl es d ly , am g g i g g ma ers ec are the tax uncons titu tiona and too the case to the u reme k d l d l, k S p ’ Court b ut it was ecide a ainst th em. M c M aster s st. of the U nite , d d g Hi d tates Vol 188 S , . II, p. . 1 67 r r Wal ter Ruthe fu d .
T o the same N r M ar. 1 1 ew o 6 . Y k, 4, 79 ’ W e are much a o here a o ut ed s mot on the ex g g b N i , pressio n of Impeachment was heard with the greatest in ” m nat on . ne e nes a w th am on disa dig i I di d W d d y i H d, p o nte in hi om an et h r - fo r sa w La p i d s C p y y t i ty u t do n. Bigarre gave a grand Dinner to abo ve th irty Consuls and aco n ur r o f h ir ohn J bi s o Robe ts n o t e party. S J was asked b ut fortunately did not go as many extraordinary ” a were en n a r a he tu t hane . a e a To sts giv . O S d y C g v f m n Dinner to many o the same Co pa y .
To the same N M r 2 ew or a . 1 st. 1 6. Y k, 79 n n I find that on S aturday Ned . Livi gsto and Gallatin went in tri umph to th e President demandi ng the papers i e F d r i r h wo con er t. r he e s he answe ed e uld sid Ev y e . positively of the opinion h e sh ould not gratify them ia r c n mu h o me r n e deed B o k. ow ed as c t du i g th e d bate.
T o the same N w ork M a 1 e 6 . Y , y 7 , 79 ” am much ease w M sto n an a th I pl d ith r. Li d L dy e day after his arrival I was i ntroduc ed to him on the 1 Edward Livingston made a motion in Congress cal ling on the President to e iver to the ouse the instructions iven to a so that th e ouse coul d l H g J y, H d etermine the constitutional it of the reat and in his s eech hinte at a d y T y, p d
ossi l e im eachmen t of the resi ent. The motion was carrie b ut ash p b p P d d , W ’ in ton refuse to com l with it. M c Master s ist. of the U nite tates g d p y H d S ,
Vol . 226. . II , p 2 T ti m r a e He a o c he Bri sh iniste t this tim . w s a Sc t hman of common 1 68
t r r r Wal e Ruthe fu d .
I was yesterday asked to di ne with Lord Henry Stuart Marquis of Bute now Ambassad or at Mad rid b ut r m n Col . arc a has a e ar e fro we had c ompa y . B l y l t ly iv d a fax it is sa his au hter is to marr ch u er H li , id d g y S yl Liv ” ’ - m a a n on ex ect to meet him to orrow t ton s . i gst . I p W l ’ Sch uyler s elder brother Harry Wal ter is courti ng Mary ‘ e rom a to n es Allen and the ol d lady is expec t d f Phil . i v ti ’ gate the matter and see if Harry s Manor is settled on
him.
To the same w o 2 Ne r u 1 6 . Y k, J ly , 79 William Morris has j ust breakfasted with us having een at ex erc se w th the roo of a a r the r e u b i i T p C v l y, i q ip m r h Th h f c ent cost 10 0 d e ea . e own is a raz s. p d T l y abou m tar ne o am far from am n hem t ili y discipli th . I bl i g t whate er ma do on ress cannot b ut th n War v I y C g , I i k was est u n erstoo and the shortest c u b d d t.
T o the same Ne r w o u 1 6 . Y k, J ly 9, 79
h w h é a m The t . of u was c e e rate t c t it w a use 4 J ly l b d i l , ill ou o se h ar et of en m oa y t e t e v i y s ti ent in th e t sts. I di ned at h ome with a sober party Harper is h ere he nes at the ont ne has ne w th us is er c ommun di T i , di d i , v y i cat ve and sa s aro na row e era i y C li g s F d l . 1 Schuyl er Livingston and Henry Wal ter Livingston were sons of Wal ter d ivin ston an ornelia au hter of eter chu er . E itor . L g C , d g P S yl d 1 70 r r Walter Ruthe fu d .
To the same
New or e t. 1 2 1 6 . Y k, S p , 79 I dined on Wednesday with Lawrence a grand and L e e ant sett the e era ourt and other enteel s. aw l g , F d l C g rence announced that Greenleaf had p roc ured a divorc e in Rho e s an ss en is now at ortham ton d I l d . Mi All N p e x c w e pe t news.
T o the same
New or e t. 2 1 6 . Y k, S p 5, 79 ’ O n e nes a ne at o ertson s w th a t an W d d y I di d R b i M i l d, H m e a reea e art a ton and a few oth rs a er . il , v y g bl p y I had a h a now man of great deal of c at with M . s I k y m n for his his fam He ate came from St. o o ily . l ly D i g h a h n am fou r een in num er ha e re e lt . Bi gh and suite t b v ” turne sta five wee s at nox a or a ace Vis d , id k K H ll P l , c ount Noailles says it is the most spacious and c onve ’ n en ho i m r The res ent s farewe s eech i t use n A e ica. P id ll p is much tal e of amon us man re ret his ec n n k d g , y g d li i g, b ut Hamilton says we owe him a respite from his l a bours and that in case of trouble he will b e among us to f a ass st a an sa h is h rea man o e e. i . M itl d ys e t e g test th g
To the same N 2 ew or Oct. 1 6 . Y k, , 79 O ur reat u n s ma e oo ro r The o e g b ildi g k g d p g ess. H t l will soon b e partl y in use and has the finest room I ever
’ 1 his was enera Knox s ace ont e ier at homaston aine at the T G l pl , M p l , T , M , ’ hea f S. e r e ver o t o s Ri . I n the summer the eneral use wh en visite d G g G d, d 1 7 1 al r r W ter Ruthe fu d .
saw l ar e enou h to accommo ate four setts of ancers , g g d d or three h un red co r The l m o use of d vers at Dinne . A s H two hundred and fifty feet front and th ree stories is now ” s at n Th a o r l i g. e Pl y H use is oofed and the States Prison h as hr h n r m a i The wharves ro t ee u d ed en t work on t. p jcet everywhere in the North and East Rivers as far as Lis enard and ers S u h aine has carried out p Rutg ts . H g G ’ a oc of th ree h un red feet won t these sho ws tem t D k d , p y ou to come and visit us
To the same
New or Oct. 2 1 6 . Y k, 3, 79 had a etter ester a from oston the o ertsons I l y d y B , R b — were much pleased with Rh ode Island the Garden of America — and like the style of the woo den buildings in os o ne r a w th the a o r a lar e a t n. rt B I di d F id y i M y , g P y al and we settl e he e ec on acc or n b u l e s . t t t F d d l i di gly, some suspi ci on prevails lest the South carry Pinc kney for a first pl ce .
T o the same N w r N 2 1 1 e o ov . 6 . Y k, , 79 ’ ’ W n e have bee much alarmed with A det s recall and th reats of th e s easure of the r h a est es were di pl i Hig M j i ,
ar e num ers of his frien s to il an ox and twent shee ever M on by l g b d , k l y p y ’ da mornin and have one h un red e s ma e u ail ul livan s Let y g, d b d d p d y . S
on lic haracters . 1 no e ters Pub C , p 34, t . 1 his was in reenwich il l a e on the shores of the orth River and T G V g , N , ’ was the secon tate rison in the U n te tates. ooth is of N . . d S P i d S B s H t. Y 2 ierre u us tus A et succee e aneb er as ministe fr om nce b ut P A g d d d F r Fra , interferin with l ocal olitics ecame un o ul g p , b p p ar. Editor . 1 72
a ter t r r W l Ru he fu d . th e name of J ac obin at Berm uda from the great c ivility and rotec t on he a e to our esse s c arr e there the p i g v V l i d , clamo ur lost him the plac e and has made him an idol ” re We ha e st a oo fr en in r he . o aham a ton h e v l g d i d Ab W l , had a paralytic stroke Wednesday and lingered til l F ri d n hi f n ra er W a . atte s u e th s aft noon a a arer y I d l i s be . e m uch re ret the oss th s wo rth fam has susta ne g l i y ily i d , b ut what a ess n to ea e such a hea no fear b ut bl i g l v d , her example will bring good matches to her well bred h r daug te s.
To the s ame N w or D c 1 1 e e . 6 . Y k, 9 , 79 On Friday we give our party for Gentlemen twenty six h ad as e e ht more b ut sa o nte as the a or , k d ig di pp i d M y "
a a e same da . ne a e v a ur had p rty th y I di d t th Go . S t ” rawf r i da e n next Gov . o had much ta w th h m y b i g C d lk i , h h ad man nner from th e n i D m o h e as s t s. s no e th . y di A i a h r W had n c erat like Maitland l tely e e. e at the Din er ount omae a reat ra e er ta s a reat ea most C C g T v ll lk g d l, r ma re at e ha een u o n of his nea le l iv s ve b g ill ti ed .
T o the same Xmas Da 1 6 . y , 79 Never was such cold weather seen before Xmas day as on Friday and on that very day we had o ur party for
1 d ar Son of Jacob Wal ton an M ia Beekman . Maria Beckman was a f rar ee man and a a en ee raham daughter o Ge d B k M gd l Ab l. Ab Wal ton - marrie 1 66 race i iams. ditor . d, 7 , G W ll E 1 74 er r Walter Ruth fu d .
W e ma s ch monstrous res of woo and gentlemen . de u fi d coal mix ed th at every one felt warm as I certainly did at the foot of the ta A s to th e res ne er rea on o r ble. fi ith s guesses assist us as to why so extensive and frequent ” r h r I n e e house ou h ar em n eve yw e e. v ry y e of att pts a d i str e o mera e hem wou h h e n e er e t t enu t t t s s e t. v y , ld fill i The patrols come hard on the Gentlemen b ut seem nec es sar here are reat com ai nts amon th e a our n y . T g pl g l b i g classes b ut th eir misfortunes are entirely owi ng to th eir spending their enormous wages and not laying up as W n o c h a m they d o in oth er places. e ow c n lude t t Ada s i n o som h o o h oo s res e t th . e st u nc ne t P id ill ld p Pi k y, b g d m en.
To the same ’
New or New ear s Eve . 1 Y k, Y 797 . ’ ” s ose a s nten e marr a e h een not I upp V l . i d d i g as b ified o e hear c n u ate h e fam Hi f r t ou w t o rat t . s ath e y , ily g l ily gives him one h und red ac res at Morrisania on which he i ” s o u . Gov rawfo r i se om sen a e h t . s as b ild C d ld di g g d, often two cards fo r dinner besides dances and suppers “ wh ch ar m n r c in e han If ou e uch i a ce th C e . c rc e i p ti i l . y meet him y ou will find him at home in France where he n o rr d the ew G v . o s a so in ta o an an ast k M i , l I ly, H ll d E
1 In Novem er and m er I 6 ere e numerous res in N e b Dece b , 79 , th wer fi w
' or t were c r The mmo oun l o ered Y k hat learly th e esul t of design. Co n C ci fl
a rewar of fi a n i itor. d ve hundred dol l ars and igh t patrol was establ shed . Ed 2 ich ar a entine orris son of th e si ner. He marrie An ne al ton. R d V l M , g d W He entered the n de one of the six fri ate uil t un er the avy, and comman d g s b d
act of 1 . di or 794 E t . 1 75 a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d .
Indies besides knowing everybody of fashion and fortune
T - r in Great Britai n. o mor ow I stay at ho me to receive h e on of . n rew t S s St A d .
To the same New or an 0 1 Y k, J . 3 , 797 .
n o n has r rn M . Ned st etu e or h n r r rs . f t e te e Livi g d Wi , orts it er ul at on as e out tw c e not so in p v y d l ly k d i , th e sett she returns to the ha e a anc The e wee . , y v D kly emoc rats affect to b e h h ease w h e r D ig ly pl d it th P es . e ect s ea h h of him and e him as the r rst l , p k ig ly giv i fi
toast.
T o the same N r ew o Feb . 8 1 Y k, , 797 . Thi s cold weather has no effec t on our soc iable parties wh ch a oun as usua rawfor th n s we e a wa s i b d l , C d i k liv l y i i h m a c r i th us and says t s t e ost jovi l ou nt y n the World . I was very busy last week returni ng the visits I received f c a e on near s x . un and am still deficient th o. I ll d i ty I o d ’ ” en orr a nc e erar s who is s c w th th e G . M i s t U l G d i k i ’ f n i marr a o He ta es reat sat s act o n a . s e sa s G ut. k g i i V l i g y ’ - - the Lady s fortune is and al l come at able. I c arried the General to the Agric ultural Society one even ing wh ere we h ad many pleasant c o mmunications from ”
h nd a e ranc o s . ar s on on . a P i , L d , P il C p F i
1 A brother of Abraham Wal ton ; born 1 741 ; died 182 1 ; unmarried .
1 76
By His Exc elle1 G overnor O , in and
T erritories t]
C hanc el l or a]
00 0 M O!
H E R EA Sthere
of the one Part y , 0
f ‘ and h ave -given Bond purfuant to the Direétions of an A c O ne T houfand Seven Hun re and N neteen ntit e As d d i , i l d , with the Directions of the faid Act Thefc are therefore t
' ‘ ‘ t ' e pronounce Ivl an a rGe .
G I VE N tinder my Ii and and tbe Prer ogative Seal
' of in tbe rear of aur L or d One s 4 c “ f uire y E q , !pram- G eneral C ommander in WCI' the State of N n w - J E R SB Y and , tereunto b el on in in A M E R I C A g g, , d Ordinar in the fa e y m .
m m w m s ooow w m m ¢w on M QN N ON ON M N OM “ rot 22 m M ini fer or ixl ice tbe Pe e e/ / , f / gf ac . M M QM N OM “ M OOQM Q“ M M GOQQQQC00 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0
I f ' is a m % r. utua Purpofe of M arriage etween K q a h a- l b ! I
t he other Part for wh ch the ha e defired m Liecnfc y , i y v y , of the Ge era Affembl of Ne w - v m ade in the Year n l y j q , A G. toprevent cl andefl ine M ar r ia e: and other wife comp i ed g Q l l authorizc an d empower y ou to j oi n the faid in the Ho Bands of M atr mon and them to ly i y ,
T bozgfand Seven Hundred and 0
a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d . marr ss er anc whose moth er was a ee man y Mi V pl k B k , ’ son a e ca Coch ran the Dr. s l t ly me to Town on the same errand on a p rior engagement b ut there is no resisti ng l h r ex . the g and style th e Co . ibits
T o the same N w e or r 2 I . Y k, Ap il 4, 797 ’ m e a on r r Gen . a s l r s n t su ses man it is sa he L b ig i p i y, id has een S ec u a n in som a r a o i a b p l ti g e w y . B u r ls s s id n W to b e m nus ds . o an s ec u a n e hear i l d p l ti o . ” O rleans is to marry Miss Willi ng and another French 8 man some ca him u e is to marr ss n , ll D k , y Mi Bi g ha ha ueer fe ow De eaux is o l a hi m . T t q ll V t e d up s
r e to th e tem e of h men to - n ht the cture has b id pl y ig , pi c h r n h an h b ost t e Lo d k ows w at d t e ed £50 0 .
T o the same N r 1 ew o e t 1 . Y k, S p 7 , 797 I heard at Mo rristown of your purchase of Belleville and that nobody knew it was fo r y ou till struck off at
- and is a . He rove four horses aroun New or and wore ostrich d pl y d d Y k, n uch th n were a feathers in his hat whe s i gs unknown to the gay of th t city. H e was marrie isho rovoost to nna aria r ed d by B p P A M Ve planck. He di De aux u 1 18 and hi wife M a 28 18 16. e Gem 228 t e 12 s e r . J ly 7, , y , V , p . , q
1 - eneral ohn am . He was coll ector of th e ort of New or G J L b p Y k, - tor . 1 784 97. Edi ’ 2 ou s hil li e or eans who came to America in 1 6 offered him L i P p D l , 79 , se f to iss in and was refuse her father who sa hou ou l M Will g, d by , id, S ld y b e restored to your hereditary position you woul d b e too great a match for ” — ’ her if not she is too reat a match for ou . riswo s e u ican Ct. ; , g y G ld R p bl 3 am es A exan re ount de l l married A ri 1 0 aria atil a J l d , C Ti y ; , p l, 7 9, M M d i or Bingham . Ed t . 1 78 r r Walter Ruthe fu d .
Burr tells me it is c heap at that price. This ‘ own is er hea th accounts from h . er b ad two T v y l y, P il v y , f 1 m ’ h m M . a on s th r s h a e l eft th s own fu o t e . r t i d v , i T ll H il friends are sorry he has taken up the pen against Monroe b a coun re and c ear h mse f he ro e . to e s for tho . p v M d l l i l fe M r c n s s. . new as a spec ulator the woman stands o t. H k ’ r h f r en chu e has ost is e es ht. al l about it be o e. G l . S yl l y ig
To the same N Oc 1 1 ew or t. Y k, 5, 797 . I have received a long letter from Nelly Rutherfurd she ’ te s me have ost m ear s ster s et e er most ll I l y d i Ni b , v c n h r f W ha art a to me a aral t stro e e e e e. e e p i l , p y i k d d li v ost a most worth fr en in n rew ot he a so was l y i d A d Elli , l sh n on o n carried off by a paralytic stroke . Wa i gt M rto ’ forma as e orne a s father was for en the lly k d C li , bidd house ur n the same e en n she ma e her esca e , d i g v i g d p , w off n ar st in c ent a d got married . Th ey e ill the ountry and not rec onc e il d .
' 1 Phil adel phia suflered terribl y with yellow fever during the summer of t itor. 797. Ed 9 h s refers to a scandal a out a M rs. e nol s and A exan er mil ton T i b R y d l d Ha ,
ro a at onroe on his recal l from ran . t p p g ed by M F ce Edi or. 3 u h t r o Sir ohn h ar secon a e f ut erfur . She marrie Sir Al ex M y, d d g J R d d an i e of Dean . E itor. der N sb t, d 4 ashin ton orton was the son of ohn orton cal l e the R l W g M J M , d ebe an er from the mone he oane on res He B k y l d C g s. was graduated from - rinceton 1 2 and ecame a rominent l aw er in ew or . He once P , 79 , b p y N Y k wal e to hil a el hia on a wa er which he won an unusual thin for those k d P d p g , , g
a s. He marrie ornel ia au hter of eneral chu l er. He ie in d y d C , d g G S y d d ’ - am s istor of ew or Vol . L b H y N Y k, . II, p 445. 1 79 ter er r Wal Ruth fu d .
T o the same N w or Oc 2 1 . e t. Y k, 9, 797 ’ ‘ You will hear of Sukey Stockton s marriage do y ou now an th n of the man i' I former new his father k y i g ly k , f a e s ohn e ens w her ur must b e ourscore t l a t. J St v as e Sat
da in h h s r ts at w nn n his ett of ft u neas from y , ig pi i i i g b fi y g i 2 u ow whose acre of corn measure on n ne - e ht D . L dl d ly i ty ig ’ h h e he ou on h n u Ss t e u re and e h een. s e s w . t b l , il J ld d d ig
T o the same New o No r v. 2 8 1 . Y k, , 797
an must ea e th s town terr e fa ures and more M y l v i , ibl il x c ffman for a rea sum h e e te . o t as total ru ne p d H g , ly i d his oor father and ta en in the atroon for d p k P s. Was a e ch n o also many merchants . l t ly ose President f m h rne r as e. a e et e a the Saint fo the l t ti H v m t G tts . G. r r r e from n an ta o M is a g eat ride od E gl d to I ly ver the ts. f h ro erman and o an o e ers ur h o Switzerland t . G y P l d t P t b g returne home and so the horse for £ 1 0 so he sa s . d ld 5 , y
T o the same
New or an . 1 8 . Y k, J 4, 79
o a r n e f h n h M Mary is asked t g a d Tw l t ig t at rs . ’ a h r h s ro os the da ne there the rest of C u c . Ap p , y I di d the om an sta and a e at ra it is re orte C p y id pl y d B g, p d
1 ard toc ton the si ner She marrie Al exan er A au hter of Rich . d g S k , g d d
u th ert of ana a. toc ton enea o . C b , C d S k G l gy 9 - an e u l ow a weal th an er in New or . He marrie Ara el la D i l L d , y b k Y k d b
itor. Duncan . Ed 3 hn ar er hurch was an n lishman of res ecta l e fami and hav Jo B k C E g p b ly, 1 80
r r r Walte Ruthe fu d .
n B . Livingston among the cou try members suggested that it was inj urio us to the State not to p ut the House to profit and that he would give a thousand a year on a Th th n h id o m r om lease. e last i g t ey d was t e powe C p troller J ones to lease it for a year which he h as do ne for £40 0 as Tavern and Lo dging House to one Avery who ’ h f The now pays t at sum or Bard s house on Broad Street. " ov fam were re ar n to come own for the sum G . ily p p i g d m offman h ome next oor n ves him an er. H as c d the Tow gi e ect on of two w es to b e u e affec t on or o c l i iv , g id d by i p li y,
neither I fear will b e much improvement to our soc iety .
T o the same
New or une 8 1 8 . Y k, J , 79
’ Yesterday being Ki ng s Birthday we had many p ub amon o e r l ic dinners and muc h rej oic ing g g od F de als. ’ I di ned with a Company of twenty - th ree at Brannon s ’ now er s we had se era oo son s and the da Tyl , v l g d g y passed in great hilarity and good humour with out ebriety Saw Nancy Friday she was a little in the d umps having
n Val . to e ena heard the President had recomme ded th S te as a ta n of a war esse b ut she ho e the se arat on C p i v l , p d p i hanc or i in own on his wo u no t b e on . Th e e s ld l g C ll T , way to Second River where he has a Sloop on the stocks '
am o er. Tho . th e anc is under the new plan of ste p w Ch . at resent ahea etts st run from a thousan to two p d, b ill d 1 f a thousand and in favour o J y . 1 John Jay and Chancel l or Livingston were running for governor tor was elected by majority . Edi . 1 8 2 er r r Walt Ruthe fu d .
To the same New or une 1 2 1 8 . Y k, J , 79 I am this moment tormented with flies of which we have an uncommon abundance and hOpe a late remark is true that while they abound there is no danger of Yellow Fever and that seasons when we were troubled with it there was scarc rh o h e one to b e seen. Pe aps y u ave ’ hear of h ro r mi d t e w in Wa ren Street between Val . s d h h m s men and t e emoc rats th e s . were ut in the ip D , id p
oc a r e . uer ot off w th twent o ars l kup nd t i d W . D g i y d ll fin r ar c o h e b ut more t ials e expe ted . Gov. M rris ad a El hi ar e art ester a o r nston oxe and others. l g p y y d y L d p , C or is on hi wa to ana a wher h x c o me L d E . s y C d e e e pe ts t et ' r nce ar now u e of en an ov enera of P i Edw d D k K t d G . G l the r sh mer can err or B iti A i t it ies .
T o the same N w or un 2 2 1 e e 8 . Y k, J , 79 For a week past we h ave talked of nothing b ut Talley ’ ran and t m s oo r m ar ha r d the i e l k ve y gloo y. M s ll s ar ival has een fortunate sorr th e others are eh n for no b , y b i d h opes remain of the French ceas ing from war and as thei r hOpes against E ngland fail some oth er proj ec ts m e h r c h a W e r n ust b in t ei wi ked e ds. a e ot with out sus picions here and al l hands are going to work fortifying and arm n vesse s o ur merchants ha e su sc r e i g l , v b ib d d c h ra e re a s a a ns h e r nch s . Mu g p v il g i t t F e party as an c t c orres on ence c ear a ears the new illi i p d l ly pp , by 1 83 r r Walte Ruthe furd .
elections th ey have a decided majority in our Assembly b n in e ena N n on had a s al ed . s m ut ot th S te. Livi g t l ‘ maj ority for Congress b e accompanied Marshall to Phila ’ delphia who was met by Pickering in Bingham s coach and fo r n r r ol orr s w in own u h u d ed ho se. C . M i ill b e T to a I must meet him and e our e of ne d y, divid pip Wi , h 1 2 2 r n ar r on. a dear ba gain my s are 0 ds. e ly 0 / pe gall
New- Y ork was visited during the summer of 1 798 with the most fatal attack o f yellow fever th h d t x c t r uth fu at it a ye e perien ed . Wal e R er rd ft the c t u not r tu r u t o m le i y in J ne, and did e n n il N ve b er s the summ r w th his son r to . , pending e i in T en n While there he received the following letter from
Dr. o rtso who r m the c t R be n , e ained in i y
N ew or e t. 22 1 8 . Y k, S p , 79 ear Sir D , h a e m n r o f he 1 for I ave del y d y A swe t yours o t 3th . some Days flattering myself that I should have it in my power to c ommu nicate agreeable Intelligence with re f h n x ec spect to the general Health o t e City. I this e p n ha en m ra sa o n The e er tatio I ve be ise bly di pp i ted . F v seems rapidly inc reasing both in Frequenc y and Malig
1 oh n arshall was a ointe a commissioner with har es nc ne and J M pp d , C l Pi k y
l ri e err to ma e terms with rance in 1 . On his return in 1 8 E b dg G y, k F 797 79 he was welcomed at Philadel phia wi th a popul ar demonstration of pleasure as a gentl eman who would not sel l his country to th e ram w h ite: of France. ’ M cM aster s istor of the U nite tates vol . . 0 . H y d S , II , p 4 4 1 84
r r Walter Ruthe fu d .
T o J ohn Rutherfurd
1 8 . New or Nov . Y k, 4, 79
M e r r a . rs ruc and ch We arrived here yeste d y . B A y ca e after church he sa s the ha e had 0 0 at ents ll d , y y v 5 p i
- of whom he alone attended 7 5 in twenty four h ours . a ts and a sweat often succee ed if ta en w th the ac S l d , k i bl k vomit lime water only of any use by which he saved th r There ha e een no new cases for some a s so i ty . v b d y
G n. ar son s a e er the fever ought to b e over. e Cl k t id v y h in d was a wa s we tho the r ser ants all n t own an . ig T , l y ll i v had the fever.
To the same
N or an 1 . ew . Y k, J 4, 799 We have not heard from y ou this year so congratulate h ma of h m A s sua had a y ou and wis y ou al l ny t e . u l we busy time the fi rst and were c rowded from twelve to n M m nc W of en ee ad . Re de ha on o n ne. e ha e t s u t e i v y C , ’ w th a ar e com an at er anc s the ens te ens i l g p y V pl k , All , S v and o her an c n famil he is m ch m ro e t s d twi e e e. S u i p v d an c m r h l emo d t mu h a e . e e a l s . S tests ill d i d N B . d D o r m a and no add . s r s a os nee t crats I ee G . M i l t d ily I d with much entertainment and much informatio n on every ect He ta s of u n one h un re and twent subj . lk b ildi g d d y f f on A o farm n he has a co ro ector b ut eet r t. s t ts i g S p j , will chiefly confi ne himself to an orchard of Newtown The sses ns rass nc osures and mea ows . Pippi , g i l d Mi Watts have been in town for a few days b ut have re 1 86 l r er r Wa te Ruth fu d .
turne h ome for the w nter . atts l is reso e th e d i , R W lv d y “ m m sha not b e worn in the u c e e a oo ax . ll p bli y , g d i ’ a h c o es on b ut s ow at east three months . s s m V l ip l ly, l eh n b i d .
T o the same N an 2 1 w o r . e 6 . Y k, J , 799 ' 2 We ate had the Sherifl to nner is now in ful and l ly Di , l h h h ro ta e em o ment some sa as as ds. e p fi bl pl y y ig , e a d Th e a ns ha e has an excellent D puty t s. H yd v had a most ran concert so th ree hun re and fteen g d , ld d d fi all wer we e tickets e ll pl ased .
T o the same N r F ew o e . 2 1 b . Y k, 4, 799
The h a e h ans are a c ensor ous set of morta s P il d lp i i l , M a d e haumont resses enteel is much m re d . C d g y ad i d and m tate and is in al l th e entee est om an he i i d g l C p y . S has always been very i ntimate in a social way with us and has ust eft the house she was one of the rst j l , fi figures at the Birth night Ball where one hundred and h a es ance a l n h eig ty L di d d l ig t.
1 Son of ohn atts and Anne DeLance and ran son of o ert tts J W y, g d R b Wa and ar ico l au hter of ill iam icol l of the anor of s i and sec M y N l , d g W N , M I l p, - retar of the rovince. Her reat ran father was ohn atts of cotl an y p g g d J W , S d,
and who marrie a au h ter of Sir ohn i ll E itor. d d g J R dde . d 2 ames orris fourth son of ewis orris the si ner sheriff from 1 8 J M , L M , g ; 79 to 180 1 he marrie el ena au hter of Au ustus Van Cortl andt d ; d H , d g g an
ther ne arcl a . E itor Ca i B y d . 1 87 a t r r r W l e Ruthe fu d .
T o the same New or M ar 2 2 1 Y k, . , 799. The President went th rough here staid one n ight and I w sh h on h he r f saw b ut few. i ed to ave d e im t hono u o a visit as a c ry rises against him for what we are unable to W re in e ourse of a ran f a j udge. e a th c g d glut o B lls m M . c n every h ouse gives one and so e two . rs Ri ketts a d n r os an n m M a in own on u e d e o h al ad . Kea re T p p j y t e l . de Chaumont is generally asked and shows her fine h o h here and at man nn r The Go ern clot es b t t y Di e s. v ment ouse is to b e ustom ouse after a a what H C H M yd y ,
a pity .
T o the same New r o . 6 1 . Y k, Apl , 799 Governeur Morris lately gave th e grandest Ball ever r a o ha e excee e seen in New Yo k s id t v d d £30 0 . Mary out ast n ht at a a a fr htene two res l ig B ll, b dly ig d by fi , h er ost on ea run ne h our onsta e rou ht p illi d d d k, ig b C bl b g hom her e.
T o the same N w or 1 1 e . 8 . Y k, Apl , 799 Hammond has sold his fine h ouse to Vandenheuvel for i n and ta en a house in ert St. s u a k Lib y , b ildi g He so wo acr s at re nw ch palace at Westchester. ld t e G e i for five hundred dollars each for the two banks that build a e immedi t ly . 1 88
r Walte Rutherfurd . on th rteen b u a mos e ar r a ly i t t liv ly p ty . F id y went to the a a n rm r ma a ur pl y ew Ge an d a . S t day di ned at the ’ o ertson s w th n To - da h R b i Listo . y we ave a small Dinner and tomorrow had asked the Listo ns b ut they set out for ar Niag a.
T o the same N or ov . 1 . N. Y k, 3, 799 W e ma e a fine ourne to own and al l w d j y T are ell . here are st some stra n cases b ut not man T ill ggli g y . All the deaths have been recorded and no interest could pro c ure a grave in the City for any that died of the Epi n in us ness ha re urne h em c . erso s e t b ut t e d i All p b i v d, weather is so fine many still remain at their country M haw and ss thor e are to o n han ac r. s pl es. S Mi Ap p j i d n a The who e uer fam ne w th us es Wed esd y. l D ily di d i y D ’ terda the s ent the t me at 0 . e ance s and at y , y p i L y r Dr has ate een ta en u w th ue Westch este . My . l ly b k p i d l list Major Joh nstone who is rather out of favour with r e He had o one of h is n mates the genteele peopl . t ld i ti that he had been divorced and a quarrel about the story
n h e a o e . was a w un brought o t d uel t H ob k n J . b dly o ded in the s e th e a carr n in a ort on of his c oth n id b ll yi g p i l i g, f i es a M rs al a o a V . is u o e his li e s d p ired of. . b t t tak u e in own he oon ex ects th e a who has ho s T as s s p C pt. been very successful captu ring five privateers and retak fi her s th o e to ena and the ch ing ve o t vessel . Wi l v L il
ren farewe . d , ll 1 90 Walter Rutherfurd .
T o the same N r an ew o . 8 1 80 0 . Y k, J ,
W l l i h n he e ev e fam a ha e a join n wis i g t B ll ill ily ppy Ne ar Yo u w hear of our ran ce e rat on of w Ye . ill g d l b i ‘
the unera and rat on al l com a ne of its en th . F l O i , pl i d l g ’ Some were called ou t at eight o c lock and had littl e re ’ a n a h e ix orr s w s i St. u s at a f ov. ast spit till s . G M i P l l p fi ten and rema ne stan n t ve. not o n saw i d di g ill I did j i , eno u h from th e ar our and ou r ho use was crow g p l ded . Th e Oration was not generally heard it was given to the or or o wh n i C p ati n o bestowed o t .
To the same N w r 1 1 0 0 e o u 8 . Y k, J ly 4,
W a a rna fr m h e n he e h ve jou l o t e Rob rtso s t y got to f i fi ” m a ax n ve a s orc u ne er trou eso e. he H li d y , P pi v y bl T y a fax i a oor ac h oo en frames s a s e w t on w . y H li p pl i ly d R . was introduced to the Pri nce who had a grand review and asked him to a magnificent Dinner where he sat near the Prince who treated th e company in th e most ’ ann f r polite m er. The old Lady o Cle mont took her leave of this world with great éc lat she walked abo ut the
1 The rv ces at the funer l f ash t . r se i a o W ing on Edito . 9 ill iam o ett an n ishman who came o meri a in 1 W C bb , E gl , t A c 794 and commenced his career in Phil adel phia as a writer of pol itical pamphlets un ’ der the nom de plume of Peter Porcupine ; he al so publ ished Porcupine s
a ette. He o ose the rench interest and was most successful in the G z pp d F , ’ use of invective. riswo s e u Ct. . 2 . G ld R p b. , p 3 3 3 ar aret au hter of o on e enr ee man marrie 1 2 u e Rob M g , d g C l l H y B k ; d, 74 , J dg
ert . ivin ston whom she had the foll owin chi ren : 1 . anet mar R L g , by g ld J ,
rie ichar ont omer . 2 . o ert . Livin ston rst chancell or ofNew d R d M g y R b R g , fi 1 9 1 a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d .
ar ens and us ness al l the morn n had se era of G d did b i i g, v l her fr en s to nner of wh ch she am ar o In i d di i ply p t ok . taking a glass of wine she found her right hand failing changed it to h er left soon fell in a fit and expired with out ’ ‘ Th sho s son hn h ma a a roan. e o as e stran e ex t g Bi p J d g i , ’ being tired of this life called at a D ruggist s took eight ’ n m n o Dr o unces of Lauda u we t t . Clark s and took six ’ more ran home to ask his father s for eness and , giv in r lingered six hours g eat torment. He was buried ’ ’ next morn n r ate at five o c oc i i g p iv ly l k n St. Paul s h h a hi eco a urch ar t s w s s s n ttem t. C y d, i d p
T o the same New or 1 e t. 80 0 . Y k, S p 9,
ha e us rece e a e ter from Dr n h o I v j t iv d l t . Wilso w says M r i h n s. Stevens s so ill s e can ot live above four days and th erefo re we ut ff o ur o rne o p o j u y t yo u .
T o the same N w o D c e r e . 1 80 0 . Y k, 3,
’ M r rr ar cons s of we am on . Bu s p ty i ted t lve guests H ilt
d h h ohn and n on ohn a . an urc . st tts C , J Ed Livi g , J W , D ow f r n hm n a d m W had some u our e c e n se f. e L dl , F y l
or marrie i ab eth tevens. . ar aret marrie Dr . homas ill ot Y k, d El z S 3 M g , d T T D on . . enr . marrie ar aret hi en . . atherine marrie r. s 4 H y B d M g S pp 5 C , d '
reeborn arrettson. 6. ohn R . married rst ar aret Sheafle secon F G J , , fi , M g , d,
li a M cEwan. . ertru e marrie eneral or an Lewis. 8. oan na E z 7 G d , d G M g J , marrie eter . ivin ston. . Al i a marrie eneral oh n rmstron . d P R L g 9 d , d G J A g ’ lar son s ivin ston anor . 2 . C k L g M , p 5 1 E itor . A son of Bishop Provoost. d 1 92
r r r Walte Ruthe fu d . talk about the French Treaty b ut al l in good h umour and r he not a wor of mer can o t cs. u r sa tt e t d A i p li i B id li l , rst two s o e most as usua ne er saw ess r n n fi p k l , v l d i ki g and o n a r ur din er w s supe b .
To the same
New n 1 . or a . 1 80 Y k, J 9, I am sorry I cannot give y o u better tidings abo ut yo ur mother she gets worse continually and am much alarmed at her conditio n.
Catherine Rutherfurd kept steadily growing wors d ew - or on the 1 8th of u e, and ied in N Y k J ne, 1 8 1 The fo ow o tu r ot c is t 0 . ll ing bi a y n i e aken fro m the New - York Gazette and General Ad vertiser for J u ne 2 2
O n Thu rsday last departed this life in the seventy
th r ear of her a e M rs. ather ne utherfur w fe i d y g , C i R d, i f f a ter utherfur E . o th o s s c t . On r a after W l R d, q , i i y F id y noon attended by a large company of friends and rela tives her remains were interred in th e family vault in h urch ar Trinity C y d . Those who were most intimately acquainted with the ecease those who new her in hea th and atte n e her d d, k l d d on the b ed of s c ness and eath are est a e to ec are i k d , b bl d l with what mild and affectionate assiduity she discharged he r a e u e of fe th what ous res all t el tiv d ti s li . Wi pi igna ‘3 I 93 a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d . tion to the dispensati on of Providence she endured a n er n and a nfu ness w th what en en n ho es li g i g p i l ill , i liv i g p of Glory she looked forward to the termination of her r h x nc The ea ar h i ea t ly e iste e. d d e blessed w o die n h r To sur n re at on re c t on i a t e Lo d . vivi g l i s this fle i s source of sweet c onso at on and to all it o u ht to b e a l i , g stron enco ura ement to m tate the exam e that the g g i i pl , y a n r c a in th m y fi ally pa ti ip te e bliss.
To the same
. . an . 26 1 80 1 . N Y J , er is sur r se at the nom nat on h Ev ybody p i d i i of t e Sec . f W r n n h r mo Ca ou u r e e e . t e a o a . y iddl t P s iv Willi m o rr s th n s he has een out of his hea for some me M i i k b d ti .
T o the same A e e e u . 0 1 80 1 . B ll vill , g 3 , h he a ea u n x Val . as ot the s e s e ects to sa g C p k 44 g , p il n soon to the Mediterranea .
T o the same h 1 ose Oct. 1 80 1 . R ill, 7 , ’ e nes a morn n w n o s and from there to W d d y i g I e t t Val . th e grand Harlem races where we saw some th o usands b ut a shower sent u hom h ur m h r he s e. s a ca e e e t T d y I , carriage returned to carry th e Ladies to the Races that da and the next y . Last evening the Mayo r and R e cor er ran tea w th an n n n d d k i us d spe t a social eve i g . I 94
a ter t er r W l Ru h fu d .
and all your Friends are very happy with the expecta of e n h re in f w w ur s reet is tion se i g y ou e a e eeks. O t M o ns r a h h rs. . much o n mented wit th e new o uses. T j i me in respectful compliments and bel ieve me to b e dear Sir ours most s ncere , Y i ly,
ur u . Geo. T nb ll
T o the same
oc awa Oct. 10 1 80 . R k y, , 3 ear r en My D F i d, sa o ntments are somet mes har to ear th s Di pp i i d b , i dreadful Calamity of Yellow Fever has overset our visit r h n The sea air and the remar a e to Je sey t is seaso . k bl fine road s give us such appetites th at even our Oswego fare e in a u e r kho would b swallowed an i nst nt. J dg B oc l st and fam and Dr os and fam are a ou a unsho ily . P t ily b t g t ’ fro m nd Dr ar n fam ar us a . s er n r The M ti ily e v y ea . oc tor is rea a secon owar he oes his roun s D lly d H d , g d every d ay administering relief to the poor and needy o The c r without fee r reward . sky thi kens and lowe s in ro when h n of i m oo c o Is it u e t t ru ns . E p , I i k y bl d ld possible that they will l et that upstart p ut the matter to issue P Surely Louis the Eighteenth will come in behind M r e and en him o h D— 1 W o o e ona a s t t e . e t th r. B p t d g r n h M urn u r es a on Beach every mo ni g and w ile rs. T b ll id l g ’ as man sn e as he can ca You won t the sands I kill y ip s t. believe it b ut I killed fifty - four and only shot my gun Dr a ha e ice o h e h c m . ost s s we must t t t four ti es. P y v i k M n in re f re we ea e h . r . o s ness of a dollar be o l v t is s. T j i 1 96 r r r Walte Ruthe fu d .
’ spectful co mpliments to y ou and al l your son s famil y and e e e me to b e m ear r en b li v y D F i d, o urs most s ncere Y i ly, G o ur u e . T nb ll .
ter uth rfu r ft r short ss on Wal R e d died, a e a illne , the t oth o f u r 1 80 the e ht - first r Jan a y , 4, in ig y yea of his was oss ss of m age . He p e ed an a iable and cheerful disposition of affable manners and his co rs t o was t rt struct his nve a i n en e aining and in ive, mind well improved and his conduct correct and rr w thout i eproachable . He lived and died i ene mies and was beloved by many friends by whom ” he as o as the tt w kn wn genial Wa y . The following interesting facts about the growth of the province and the city of N ew - York were re corded by him in 1 80 0
’ 1 1 2 r c r n h ec e a fli 7 . By a e o d i t e S r t ry s o ce th e pc pu lation of the city was Th e city then consisted of r d ea St. tt e oc St. an roa St. P l , Li l D k , B d T r 1 731 . he P ovince of New York contained whites and lac s the c t exten e to a b k ; i y d d W ll St. and contained whites and blacks The east side of Broadway then woods and bushes a gentleman now ’ a e assures me he catch d e ua s e liv liv q il th re. 1 2 m N . a e to ew o r on a s t the roadwa 74 C Y k vi i , B y ‘ ‘3 I 97 r r r Walte Ruthe fu d . only a road from the Fort to the co untry with some h s n one of th ree s or es stra n ouse o t . ggli g , ly i 1 2 h in the on on tra e two none h . s to ot er 74 S ip L d d , r x ona one o r s n po ts e cept occasi lly t B i tol . I vitations then en out the d a of the enterta nment now e ht or ten giv y i , ig a f r he h ar of b u fiv h s e o e. t n e t e c urches in own d y b I d T ,
n - was h now of al l sorts at least twe ty two . I t en asked to nner w th the reat ran fathers of those a mee di i g g d I d ily t. 1 — The c was stoc a e from the or h r 745. ity k d d N t Rive where are now the u c u n s to the ast er p bli b ildi g E Riv . 1 774 — 1 was i nformed that the duties did not pay the salaries of the oflicers of th e Customs and Collec tor of s Q uit Rent . 2 The we n houses in the c t as counte 1 7 5 . d lli g i y d by n man new 1 store houses sta es &c 2 a e t e . 8 . g l I k , , , bl , 3 Th um er of h ouses 1 7 55. e n b
1 2 The num er of houses 76 . b
f h r ho 1 Now two houses o t ee stor es. use 756 . i A rente for 0 where the o ernors enera s m ral s d £4 G v , G l , Ad i , n r ne an h use and princ ipal strangers were e te tai d . M y o s in that street now rent for from £20 0 to £60 0 per m annu .
The roo s then encam e where the o e e 1 7 56 . t p p d C ll g n ar ar e n or ere o h ? on imme ate ser a d P k e. B i g d d t P il di vice was obliged to press wagons for baggage and walk on foot ; several poor ferries ; now th e roads are excel ent four e e ant r es th at to ether ma e feet l , l g b idg g k r in length and well tended fe ries. x98
II CHAPTER I .
n t er r Joh Ru h fu d .
oh uth rfur the o son of t r J n R e d, nly Wal e and th r x r uth rfu r was or Ca e ine Ale ande R e d, b n Sep ’ t m r 20 1 60 at his f th r s r s c N ew e be , 7 , a e e iden e in
o w r u t m 1 . Y rk . He as g ad a ed fro Princeto n in 779 h r he met m ou men who h ms f T e e any y ng , like i el , c m r o r is be a e mo e r less p ominent in public life . H vacations were pleasantly spent in excursions to ou the w t r to the rm R nd Valley, and in in e a y h u rt rs The fo ow tt rs r wr tt eadq a e . ll ing le e we e i en his cous m x r sto son by in, Willia Ale ande Living n , of t r ru h sto us Pe e Van B g Living n, and give an idea of life at Morristown while the army was h r sto as s man of t m t . w oc t he t e e Living n a ie y i e , was u out and rather gay . He killed in a d el ab a m t f e th t f th st tt r His c us o h t r e o e . o n a da e la le e in , M rs oh was ot of it tt r from . J n Jay , n ified in a le e M rs orr s writt e t m r 6 1 80 . M i , en S p e be , 7
Yesterday we were info rmed from Camp of the death n t n who r c i h . s o e e e h s eat of your cousin W. A Livi g iv d d 2 0 0 r r John Ruthe fu d . from M in ue a so was ur e in e c ir a r. tea s a S k d l, l b i d lik f r cu m M r. ton r m i mstances at th e same ti e Pey o Vi g nia. You may imagine how fashionable duelli ng is grown h w en we have had five in one week .
We are left in ignorance as to the cause of the u rr ss it ma h co c r ne of q a el . Po ibly y ave n e ned o the m e s th at orr stow as it was u t any b lle en M i n, q i e fashionable for the you ng people to meet there
hom to M rs . sh to soc and pay age Wa ing n, and in ial sur s f r t the m sfortu s of th r ou plea e o ge i ne ei c ntry .
To J ohn Rutherfurd as n r e Feb 2 1 B ki g idg , . 7 , 779. Dear Sir I was in hopes to have formed a party sometime ago and atten e the oun a es to r nceton and thence d d y g l di P i , ma e a tour of the Va e b ut enera una o a e ia k ll y, g l v id bl cidents occurring prevented ou r pursuing that Route and deprived me of the agreeable Felicity which I had cture to m se f of e n ntro uce to and of course pi d y l b i g i d d , enterta ne the m ro n con ersat on of the most i d by, i p vi g v i polite Circle of Fair Ones which the State of New Jersey n as of thou h was much cha r ne a ca bo t . Al g I g i d t this tru c rue sa o ntment st e n in ho es of ha n ly l di pp i , ill, b i g p vi g that easure et to come the a reea e o s and soc a pl y , g bl H p i l hours I freq uently meet with in the neighbourhood of m in me measure com ensate fo r i a so t at resent. C p, p p 2 0 ! n t r r Joh Ru he fu d .
The several promises I made y ou of seeing me at your uarters efore now ha e not had ess attent on a Q b , v l i p id them than se era o hers of a mos as ol d a The v l t l t date. reason is plain and I hope no other Apology will b e re u r D e . ss e art and ss a r ha e s ent q i d Mi H Mi St. Cl i v p most of the winter here and Miss Chandler has honoured us w th her com an for a fortn ht as t n ee we are i p y ig p , i d d a mos a wa s ron e w th an nce as a l t l y th g d i Comp y . Si I l t s w y ou I h ave formed a nu mber of acquaintances of both ’ exes am n h m ar Hi xce nc d n nox o t e e s e an Ge . s S , g E ll y K am ha ccom an e our a e se era mes o f ilies. I ve a p i d L di s v l ti t orr stown th s nter from whence we se om returne M i i Wi , ld d h a has w t out e Ho in th s c n Gen . nox i littl p i Vi i ity . K b uilt a very neat Room which very convenientl y dances twe e cou es h ere we foot it most fre uent he ha n lv pl , q ly, vi g a an of the es us c e er he m e hte B d b t M i I v ard . I a d lig d ’ beyond measure with Parties of this kind as I think em much more soc a e th an a forma s em You a e i bl l A s bly. h v doubtless heard of the polite attention paid by the Gen tl emen of the A rmy to th e Ladies and Gentlemen of the ountr th e ha e an excee n ar e room tte u C y, y v di gly l g fi d p with two fi replaces where they hold Assemblies every n n he e an as w Wed esday eve ing. T y b g l t eek and had se enteen cou es to ance e er th n was con ucte v pl d , v y i g d d h ec u ar race and c e rne ex m saw wit p li g l ve ss ilitaire. I your name on the list and suppose y ou must have a n w sh ou ere n rea a a r e ticket se t. I i y w ot so g t F vou it w th the a es ac as oth ss han er and ss i L di J k, b Mi C dl Mi
2 0 2
n er r Joh Ruth fu d . a o at New ork he is the ast erson th at has asse g Y , l p p d h ere re fr a di ct om He dquarters. I b eg that my most t e spec tful Compliments may b e tendered to the Ladies of th e a l e th em al l a eu for me w sh cou V l y, bid di , I i I ld once more and m ear Sir am our , y D I y r en and o e ent ervant F i d b di S ,
sto . W. A . Living n
Some idea of the deprec iation of the currenc y may be obtained from the follo wing bill for a
c u th m It as th r c dan e given abo t is ti e . w is dep e ia ’ t o from wh ch c m the ex r ss o It s no t i n i a e p e i n, ” rth wo a continental .
The ex ense of the ance A r 1 2 h r f . t u e or p D p . S pp 45 ersons 1 a es 20 ent emen and p viz ; 9 L di , G l , 4 Servants at 40 dollars each is
1 doz. ne at 60 o ars er ott e Wi d ll p b l , ran B dy, Fiddler J erry er Bob Fiddl , 2 Packs Cards 1 6 dollars each
an est c s a s etc . C dl i k , N il , f r ean n oom w l Servant Maid o cl i g R e l
’ ach ent eman s ro ort on E G l p p i , i e accoun The above s a tru t. oh uth rfur J n R e d,
rto . Jas . Mo n 20 4 er r John Ruth fu d .
mm t ft r r u t o oh uth rfur I edia ely a e g ad a i n, J n R e d t r the offic of ch r toc to the s r en e ed e Ri a d S k n , igne , in f h l h r c to the stu o t e aw. P in e n , and began dy W ile st co he c m to ill in llege be a e engaged Helena, ht r of s rr s The fo ow tt rs daug e Lewi Mo i . ll ing le e hi s st w r wr tt w s orr s r. to s r e e i en by Le i M i , J , i e and his future brother - in - l aw while he was on General ’ Greene s staff during the southern campaign
h 1 0 . m a an Oc t . 8 a t. C p T pp , 5 7 ester a m ear s ster a or n ré the r t sh Y d y, y d i , M j A d B i i utant enera a oun man of more ta ents and ac Adj G l, y g l com l ishments than most of his rofess on fe a sacr ce p P i , ll ifi i d a ch was his fort u e and to h s zeal an mbition. Su it d com osure that there was not an Oflicer resent who had p , p the east now e e of his charac ter a thou h con nce l k l dg , l g vi d of the o t ca ecess t b ut what she a tear for his p li i l N i y, d h e a mo f h nem whos misfortune. T y l st orgot e was an E y e c rime the c ustom of Nations has ever p unished with eath b ut s o e of his rmness and con uct u on the d , p k fi d p occas on as if he had een on f h e r own eroe i b e o t i H s . Wh n h ono r o h at a u t the uman heart that th ey should lose the resentment of an Enemy and co mpassionate a M an who me tate he es r c u r er di d t d t u tion of their Co nt y. C tainl y humanity is th e pec uliar characteristic of the A east i i r in Americans. t l t s mo e conspic uous them than in the eo e of an other a n hen the fa P pl y N tio . W tal 20 5 n u t er ur Joh R h f d . ho ur for his xec ut on arr e h e eft his con nement E i iv d, l fi w th a sm e u o n his co untenance and as he asse th e i il p , p d Gallows bowed to such Ofli cers as had attended him s nc e hi n mate w h h e r e of a i s detec tion. A i d it t p id o er he mounte th e cart and as he ex ecte to b e S ldi , d , p d sh ot observed that he was perfec tly resigned to his Fate thou h the manner was not the most e e and after g ligibl , calli ng upon every person to witness that he died like a
' ra M an rec e th e ca o h e t rt t b e ro e ofl . us e b v , di d d v T di d the su ort of Sir enr who has to re ect that in pp H y, fl , countenanc n a ra tor the serv ce of his n has ost i g T i , i Ki g l a al ua e Oflicer and he his est r en hen sha v bl , b F i d . W ll I h ave the pleasure of receiving a letter from y ou I shall expect a partic ular description of th e Commencement and al l he amu m n h a atten i Ho is our a t se e ts t t d t. w y F vourite My affectionate regards to him and assure him of my sincere Friendship and with love to all at Home e e e me b li v , o ur fon rother Y d b ,
w s orris r. Le i M , J
h Nov l h 1 m n 0 . c o . t . 8 Ri d, g 7 To oh n uth erfur J R d , h s l etter ear Sir is wr tten at the a ita of T i , My D , i C p l the om n on where there are a num er of res ecta e D i i , b p bl haracters thou h er few reat ones assem e for C , g v y g , bl d
It is er fortunate for Gen . the purpose of Legislation . v y Greene that th e Legislature of Maryl and as well as this tate was assem e as he asse as he had se era mat S bl d p d , v l 2 0 6
n t er r Joh Ru h fu d . da the eo e were excee n c and hos ta e y , P pl di gly ivil pi bl , rom a t more o a r the Ladies kind . F B l i t Ann polis we we e accompanied by Miss C th e only child of a very r ch M an a han some face ta and entee in erson a i , d , ll g l P , cons era e share of an t b ut er ttl e un erstan id bl v i y, v y li d d
in er much of a c o uette. O n m w to M a t. g, v y q y y
erno n the seat of Gen. ash n ton was ntro uce to V W i g , I i d d M am much the au hter of rs . ease w th her d g P I pl d i ,
' a reat ea of aflab l e ru ra soc a t a fine com ex on g d l l i bili y, pl i , fine teeth the e e of h er oth er not so ta b ut more , y M , ll ,
W e arr e at th s ace th e da fore l usty in perso n. iv d i pl y be ’ yesterday after receiving every attention at the Gen s s reat taste and e e anc e is o ser e there and eat. G l g b v d h n o n is as much of th e a as he ec n M rs. Was i gt L dy t o W sha ea e th s in four or fiv a an o r omist. e ll l v i e d ys d u J o urney and the accommodations will not b e so agree sha e c a able as they have been . I ll xpe t letter from both
h erfur remem er wr ou n o ou and M r. ut te u o n y R d, b I i y p other terms ou h a e a er and wax that furn she , y v p p I i d f r he ur ose and the ost w forwar he m y ou o t p p P ill d t atter. erf r and o the fam and My lo ve to M r. Ruth u d t ily believe me my ear S'ste” D our affect onate rother Y i B , w s rr s r o . Le i M i , J
m n A r 2 h m efor a e . 1 a e t . 1 8 . C p b C d , p 9 7 ear ster My D Si , Nothing can b e more mortifyi ng to th e h uman Mind than freq uent disappointment and nothing more degrad 20 8 r r John Ruthe fu d .
r ha ea n hi h s ing to th e Soldie t n to b e b te by s Enemy . T i f I have often experienced and the action of the 2 5th . a
' f r a recen s nc But wh e m r e uflers from o ds t in ta e. il y p id s th e s race m heart h as to ac now e e the b enefi di g , y k l dg cence and r ec on f h e ne ro e ce e en p ot ti o t Divi P vid n . El v times have I been exposed to the fire of the Enemy and through th e Mercy of God have always escaped the Danger while many of my Friends have closed their
er o . hen sha we m ear r see an end to th s p i d W ll , y d Gi l, i business and wh en shall I enj oy the sweets of domestic ease a a n am rea l t re of the estruc t e scene g i I l y i d d iv , never have I been witness to more distress or experi r a enced greater ha dships. H ppy should I b e to spend some time at Soc iety Hall and among the social c ircle for e o and cares of he er I n a la e Phil adel get th t ils t Soldi . t h r c h a hi phia paper I see t at M . Sto kton as t last paid s debt r fee for his u nha f f to Natu e. I l ppy amily and as a riend ament his oss the u c w ex er ence the want of his l l , P bli ill p i a t es and our c ua ntanc e his a ce and nstruct on bili i A q i dvi i i , h sfor une am afra w e r e f hi oc e t is mi t I id ill d p iv y ou o s S i ty . eu th n of th e o er and the re uest he ma e and Adi , i k S ldi q d w th o e to al l the fam e e e me m ear r i l v ily b li v y d Gi l , our affect onate rother Y i B , w s orr s r Le i M i , J .
The action refe rred to in the foregoing letter ’ t t f H i k s was he ba tle o ob k r Hill . General Rawdon comm the r t sh forc r r t anded B i i and ed G eene to e reat. 1 4 20 9 r r John Ruthe fu d .
ea uarters o n aree er H dq , C g Riv ,
al st. 1 8 1 . Nov . 7 I am sensible my dear Sister it will give y ou pleasu re to learn that I have reco vered from the extreme weak
ness which a malignant Fever had reduced me to . My
s tuat on at Will iamsb ur h ou ha e een nfo rme of i i g y v b i d , b ut what happened to me upon th e road y ou are y et nu w h h at anx et wh ch a o er feel s in acquai nted it . T i y i S ldi the schar e of his u t rou ht me out to o ear di g D y b g ly , I h ad scarcely left my Quarters befo re I felt th e Fever re
A t chmo n was o e to ha t where was lapsi ng . Ri d I blig d l I ex ose to th e m ert nenc e of a e ant c u ac the p d i p i p d i Q k , noise and confu sion of a Dram Shop and the wretch ed ness of a dirty room which was c onnected with th e Cellar and received whenever the place was opened th e putrid It wo ha n ea h for air of that sunken hole. uld ve bee D t a me to have remained th ere. I could only meet th t by ’ wa erm ne A c s et on l . a s leavi ng it whi h I d i d up . t Co C ry I was received with that hospitality and politeness that h M an To him am un er c harac terize t e . I d th e greatest o at ons w th th e ten erness of a fo n arent he blig i , i d d P
nu rsed me wh e s c a m n stere to m om a nt and il i k, d i i d y C pl i h H on restored me to h ealt . e is e of th e most opu lent M en in r n a a man of usefu now e e res ecte Vi gi i , l k l dg , p d h r sm and a m re for his r e at ere for is pat ioti d i d vi tu s . I fl t d myself with the ease of an agreeable Winter in the soc et of m est fr en s b ut a chan e of c rcumstances i y y b i d , g i renders it proper for me to c ontinue here till next Spring 2 1 0
n er r Joh Ruth fu d .
r o s c m from th r to New- or in Ba bad e , and a e e e Y k 1 668 wh r he o t m or r t for th r , e e b ained a an ial g an ee thous cr s of stch st r ou t and a e land in We e e C n y, making his home on the property and calling it m rr r rr s . h h Mo i ania He a ied Sa a Pole . T ey died w th few rs of ach oth r h b ut one i in a yea e e , aving h 1 c w s orr s rst or 6 1 . The ild, Le i M i , fi , b n 7 de scendants of Richard M orris were a remarkable group of men greatly distinguished for their ser c s t th r c u tr s orr s rst suc o o . w vi e ei n y Le i M i , fi , ceeded to the ownership of the Morrisania prop ert on the th of his u c o o w s y dea n le, C l nel Le i m 1 6 2 orr s who c m to r c . M i , a e A e i a in 7 He
m rr d o m r 1 6 1 s u ht r a ie , N ve be 3, 9 , I abella, da g e
of m s r h m ttor - r for ew Ja e G a a , a ney gene al N ’ or m m r of the s ou c and Y k and e be King C n il,
entered upon active politic al life at an early age . He was made j udge of the Court of Common
ht New rs 1 6 2 was m m r of Rig in Je ey, 9 ; a e be — the New- or ss m 1 1 1 1 ch f ust c Y k A e bly, 7 3 ; ie j i e of the u r m ourt of New- or 1 1 to 1 S p e e C Y k, 7 5 733, when he was removed by Governor Cosby ; and ’ - m m r of the s ou c 1 2 1 2 . a e be King C n il, 7 9 He was o t o r or of New rs 1 8 app in ed g ve n Je ey, 73 , 1 holding the offi ce u ntil 746 . He died May
2 1 1 6 l v two so s six u ht rs . , 74 , ea ing n and da g e
2 1 2 n er r Joh Ruth fu d .
His ou st son o rt u t r orr s was y nge , R be H n e M i , ’ comm ss o m m r of the s ou c i i ned a e be King C n il , 1 8 ; was ch f ust ce for New rs 73 ie j i Je ey, and lieu tenant - governor of Pennsylvania ; he died sud d nl u r 2 1 6 His e two ch r . y Jan a y 9, 7 4, leaving ild en st son w s orr s s co or t m r elde , Le i M i , e nd (b n Sep e be
2 , 1 6 8 ; e u r t r u c 3 9 di d J ly 3, ea ly en e ed p bli f fo ow the st s of his f ther li e , and ll ed in ep a , being ou r c omm ss o r 1 2 — 2 ; m m r of the b nda y i i ne , 7 3 5 e be ss m 1 2 — 1 — 0 o t A e bly, 73 45 and 747 5 ; and app in ed f t e u rt f m r 1 u o h o o t 8 . mar j dge C Ad i al y, 73 He r rst rch 1 1 2 th r u ht r of ied, fi , Ma 7, 7 3, Ca e ine, da g e
Dr. mu t ts o rs whom Sa el S aa and J anna Rynde , by
he had four ch r ; , s co r h Gouver ild en and e nd, Sa a rom s co m rr cam neur. F his e nd a iage e Gou verneur orr s the r t st t sm st u sh M i , b illian a e an and di ing i ed m t was ut to the ro diplo a . He a dep y P vinc ial o r ss 1 — m m r of the ou c of C ng e , 7 7 5 7 7 ; e be C n il f t 1 ; o t t o r ss 1 — 8 Sa e y, 7 77 C n inen al C ng e , 7 77 7 ; m m r of ss m 1 8 ; m st r to r c e be A e bly, 7 7 ini e F an e, 1 2 nd t t s s t r 1 his a t o 80 0 . 79 ; Uni ed S a e ena , 3 By rst m rr w s orr s s co had thr fi a iage, Le i M i , e nd, ee
so s : w s orr s th r t ts . orr s n Le i M i , i d ; S aa L M i ; and
r t ts c m u t t - Richa d M orris. S aa be a e a lie enan gen r the r t sh rm m rr the ow r e al in B i i a y, and a ied d age h r D uchess of Go rdon . Ric a d Morris was the first ' ‘4 2 1 3 n h r r Joh Rut e fu d .
chief justice of the Supreme Court of the State
of New - or 1 m m r of the t t Y k, 7 79, and a e be S a e
t 1 80 . Sena e, 7 7 7 w s orr s th r r ow os t o Le i M i , i d, gained a en ned p i i n in American history from his patriotic efforts in sta sh the fr om of the co o s from e bli ing eed l nie , and being one of the signers of the Declaration of In r t h e e c . e tt the com dep nd n e In eali y, a ended pl etion of the work beg un by his grandfather and
m s x r 1 . was or r 8 Ja e Ale ande in 734 He b n Ap il , 1 2 6 was r u t fr m l 1 6 o . 7 , and g ad a ed Ya e, 74 He was e ut to the ro c l o r ss 1 6 — a d p y P vin ia C ng e , 7 7 77 ; m m r of the o t t o r ss 1 a e be C n inen al C ng e , 7 75; a u t to the ro c o t o u dep y P vin ial C nven i n , and j dge of the ou rt of m r l t 1 60 — 6 ; m m er of the C Ad i a y, 7 7 e b t t t 1 8 — 8 1 1 8 — 1 r s t S a e Sena e, 7 7 , 7 4 9 and p e iden ial At the e of th Re ol u elector in 1 796 . b ginning e v tion he was appointed general of the Westchester ou t m t on u ust 10 1 6 he C n y ili ia, and A g , 77 , , by reso of co t o was or ere to or r ou t lve nven i n , d d de his whole brigade that each man who shall not h rms r w th him sho s or c ave a b ing i a vel, pade pi k ht x to axe o r sc th str o . , y e aig ened and fi ed a p le In 1 7 78 he commanded the militia of N ew - York at r sh n to His h t P s u r . W i e lain , nde Gene al Wa i g n thr e est so s the oth rs too ou fol ee ld n , e being y ng, 2 1 4
n u t r r Joh R he fu d .
oh uth rfur was marr c to er 1 8 2 J n R e d ied in O b , 7 , at the r s c of w s orr s u t r o e iden e Le i M i , in H n e d n
ou t New rs . C n y, Je ey
om men M rs e ena r A C pli t to . H l Rutherfu d by her father- ia - l aw on the occas on of her marr a e oc et i i g , S i y a O c h 1 t. ot 8 2 . H ll 3 , 7
uch rec an e en was ame not th e b o S G i H l , bl y Who in so r h a ame consume old ro b ig t fl d T y . But if e mo ern e en she had een lik d H l b , ’ fa r ro n r he ame h rtuous as e e t ad seen. Vi i , T y fl ’ fferent fate ma erse e en s ro e A di y J y H l p v , A nd charms and worth b e esse w th mutua o e bl d i l l v .
Th fo ow tt r to s or r h e w r s . w o ll ing le e Le i M i , J , h ad so e r c t m rr s som ao al be n e en ly a ied, give e ’ ' cou nt of J ohn Rutherfurd s aflairs at this period
F l h 1 oc et a eb . t . 8 . S i y H ll , y 7 3 T o ew s orr s L i M i , My dear Sir It is so long since I have taken up th e pen to write to ha e do i a resen I y ou that I declare it is with s m I t t p t. t is w th th e most heartfe t sat sfac t on m ear ew s i l i i , y d L i , that con ratu ate ou on an e ent that su ose I g l y v , I pp by th s t me has ta en ace and assure ou that do not i i k pl I y , I reco ect an nc ent atten n an of m fr en s that ll i id di g y y i d , has ever given me hal f the pleasure that this of yours 2 1 6 r r John Ruthe fu d . 0
l has the e ree of ra se and a ro at on ss ott , d g p i pp b i Mi Elli is ment one w th al l wh o ha e seen or hear o f her i d i , by v d , affor s as ou ma eas conce e th e most eas n d y y ily iv , pl i g o am sure from the har sensati ns to all your friends . I C acter of th e Lady and my own knowledge of your dis os t on and omest c turn of fe that no co u e has e er p i i d i li , pl v had more e e ate ros ects of connu a l ss and that l v d p p bi l b i , ou are exact forme for a state the h a ness of y ly d , ppi which I am zealous in commending from my own experi c A s to m own affa rs e ents ha e crow e u on en e. y i v v d d p h har now wha to e n w h I n me so fast t at I dly k t b gi it . September last I presented myself to th e J ustices of the Supreme Court and after an examination received a li cense to practice th e l aw and on th at very day procured from the office another for a much more desirable cere mon The th r ie h of cto er was xe on for th e y . i t t O b fi d nu t a s one of the reasons for chos n so ate a da was p i l , i g l y , that there would b e a greater probability of your attend r n hat da the orr san a and Ed ing as g oomsman. O t y M i i gerston families were coll ected and I was blessed with ’ ena s han to ou a escr t on is nee ess reco ect L d , y d ip i dl , ll d fa n W your late situatio n an ncy mi e. e received the neighbours both here and at Edgerston and had several r e e aun a m r e a re a ts. a usan e nd s ste v y g bl j S lly, S R id , y i ,
1 Ann E iott was in har eston when it was occu ie the rit sh and ll C l p d by B i , wore a bonnet decorated with thirteen smal l pl umes as a token of her at ” tachment to re u l ican rinci l es. She was call e the eautiful e e p b p p d B R b l . - - She ie in New or A ril 2 18 8 a e ei ht six. omen of the d d Y k, p 9, 4 , g d g y W Revo
l l . 8 . ution Vo II . , , p 7 2 1 7 t er r John Ru h fu d .
d e r of the aco ta ts an w s . or s e n a wa s J b , S L i R M i b i g l y
r f w ha e s en o r r n here a t . O ate e t u t me c a p y l v p i p i ip lly , tho u gh we often step into the Phaeton or sleigh and ma e a r o e ha e ma e k t ip t th Valley for a few d ays . I v d a shew of attempti ng to renew my studies and have erec ted a huge pile of books in my chamber for the pur pose b ut as y et h ave not had resolu tion to open them . Matrimo ny has flourished amazingly in New J ersey since ‘
ou ef e c a in c as . sa n s on t us s e O t. t u n t y l , p i lly l S Livi g , ’ ’ ac hae oxe ane c etts tt Cortl and t and R l C , J Ri k , Ki y , ec oxe of r sto ha e al l ta en hus an s and the B ky C B i l, v k b d “ command increase and multiply has been forgotten by none o f th m ha n c o o o r m ua af e . I ve bee so opi us n u ut l fa rs th at ha e al rea e u the o rt on of m i , I v dy fill d p p i y etter usua o e o o cs fanc the r n w l lly dev t d t p liti . I y Sp i g ill resent us w th the n e en ence of mer ca acceeded p i I d p d A i , to al l th e wor and of c ourse the restorat on of the by ld, i We are at City of New York to its fo rmer owners . present in the most anxious expectation of th e latter d If i h a e ent and are a most at a stan what to o. t v , l d p pens soon I shall immediately move there and go to ho use- ee n if not we sha ta e a house somewhere k pi g, ll k h r r we in erse er ro a in r nceton . e e e J y , v y p b bly P i W v are we w a wa s b e ha and ho e soon to see , ill l y ppy, p
1 usan ivin ston marrie rst e tem er 1 8 ohn Kean secon S L g , d, fi , S p b , 7 3, J d,
ount ul ian rsino iem ie z i tz itor. C J U N C wit C rivi . Ed 9 achel au hter of ohn oxe of ooms ur married 1 8 ohn R , d g J C , Bl b y ; , 7 3, J
tevens of o o en. itor . S , H b k Ed 3 ane ic etts marrie . awrence. tor . J R k , d W L Edi 2 1 8
n er r Joh Ruth fu d .
This is rather a curious bill for a vestry meet ing :
u 1 1 . J ly 5th . 7 84 The Respectable Gentlemen of the Church Vestry To oh a r J n C pe D .
am of a c re ere c t. n 2 To t. d d 1 2 0 To one large b owl of Pu nch To one bottle of Claret Madeira To Pipes and Tobacco To the room one night 2 0 0
14 2 0
Reed co ntents in fu . . ll John Cape
’ his so s m rr ter uth rfur re On n a iage, Wal R e d p s t him w th f rm at much rre en ed i a a Alla y, in Wa n N rs I rs th o r ou t ew . t e m f C n y, Je ey bea na e T an ’ u t the f m tr t o is th t oh s w f q illi y ; a ily adi i n a J n i e, thankful to reach their comfortable home after a lo ng and tiresome j ourney over wretched roads “ from New - or xc m h s is tr Y k , e lai ed, T i indeed an ” u t as such it has w s ow . q illi y , and al ay been kn n The property is now owned by a great - grandson of the s tor st r t s the r u t t o it ena , and ill e ain ep a i n had a century ag o for beau ty of location and a h h st t of c u t t o mo r t st h st ig a e l iva i n , de n a e aving ill 2 20
Joh n Rutherfurd . e ents the ro e to the n o n the truth of the assert on v , y p v U i i that New J ersey wou ld on al l c ritical oc casions prove her ra he ro ho s u e self u nquestionably Fede l . T y p ve w de tit t of real influence the Jacobi ns among us are and h ow rash they were wh en they promised thei r friends a divided vote f e from New J ersey for the President o the Unit d States . A full ticket was run by Silas Condic t and a few other f i a ho r cho c e emoc rats b ut it was e t n e ess m no t . i D , l p l i i y am w th much res ect I i p , fr and e Your iend Srvt .
Richard Stockton .
The two letters below were written to his wife while he was in the Senate
h h F b . 2 2 n 1 . a e a e d . P il d lp i , 795 ear ena My D L , ’ Yesterday was the President s birthday which passed o ff a m ra the aco ns ha e affecte to sa th at the d i bly, J bi v d y c o n dence of the eo e in the res ent was m n she fi p pl P id di i i d , ’ b u t yesterday s proc eedi ngs gave th e l ie to thei r declara t ons r con ence a e e er f ro e i . Thei fid nd st em w e ully p v d by an exhibition of attention and respect which was never no n f r e in wa n on him w h com k w be o e. All vi d iti g it pl iments of c ongratulation and double th e number at e ha r ere fore I n the e en n a tend d t t were eve th be . v i g a was en at th e m h theatre a c rcu ar sta e was b ll giv A p i , i l g erected over the pit and horse circ us on which ten 2 2 2 r r John Ruthe fu d .
h r sets ance at once the oxes su rroun e it. e e d d , b d d T were from eight h und red to a thousand persons present and the space suflic ient to contain al l without crowd h re en a eare to b e much eased the in . T e s t g P id pp d pl ,
mi ow
n h h ra e an al n ff r Compa y ig ly g tifi d d l we t o well . I p e ser e m n t and went awa w th the res ent v d y dig i y y i P id , ’ man s a t ast fou r h morn n saw b ut y t id ill p t is i g. I f n b u n a M man o our ac ua tances t no e so e s rs . y y q i , liv ly e h she is here for a h us an oes e er where and L ig , b d , g v y v h n i n laughs at e eryt i g. Betsey C ustis s certai ly to b e r h M M La r . a h n i ma r e in arc to r. w s s n to s m i d M , W i g y nfor n i here b u a as h i ma t. etse oxe s t s e s t e to a i B y C , l , i d stupid h usband and I am afraid they will both b e insig 2 23 r r John Ruthe fu d .
ifi n m on is a en n he our n tt n n ca t. a t tt t t ow s H il di g C i i g, h a - ro w a n h ef e spe ks to morrow and c wds ill tte d . A C i J ustice is not y et appointed and I believe the President is much u e who to name ush n h a n ec ne p zzl d , C i g vi g d li d e n in b ad h e h The er ne reat is fore us a al t . e b i g Alg i T y b , har ar a n b ut e e e it w b e necessar to acce t d b g i , I b li v ill y p it The an sh rea h arr d w . Sp i T ty as ived an ill probably b e laid before th e Senate tomorrow or the nex t day as it is sa to b e er fa oura e we ha e not on ot the id v y v bl , v ly g navigation of the river Mississippi and the South ern oun ar we conten e for b ut ew se the r e e of b d y d d , lik i p ivil g sending goods or produ ce from New O rleans duty free an of s or n em ere The or na n r n f d t i g th th . igi l i st ume t o rat cat on w th reat r ta n has not arr e a co ifi i i G B i i iv d , py came some t me a o wh ch it is su ose w b e a b e i g , i pp d ill l id fore the House of Representatives if the oth er does not ear in a fe ha e a wo e o n on of h e e app w days . I v rs pi i t stat f art es than had so me fear h r are o p i I time ago . I t e e some who are determined to go al l lengths in hatchi ng mischief in the House of Representatives and who will o ose the reat to ree confus on man from i no pp T y b d i , y g rance may j oin them and the rogues and fools when united ma form the ma or t It is not et certa n whether th e y j i y . y i res ent w ec ne serv n e e e it rests on th s P id ill d li i g. I b li v i , that if things remain favou rable and th ere is a probability of e era success he w dec ne b ut if otherw se th at F d l ill li , i , n a nd o a f he will co tinue. J y a Adams are b th t lked o and if the are oth ut u efferson w succee to revent y b p p J ill d , p
2 24
r John Rutherfu d .
f r an man o her emo ouse of e s . th e da e o e d t H R p y b , y D r en n to e r s e t an c rats were p es t. I sat ext th P e id n d played the courtier and endeavoured to c ontrib ute to his h a a u r amusement. W at a sh me th t s ch eptiles sho uld him nea wa in oo s r ts and to him make u sy. I s g d pi i ld several stories that made him laugh h eartily concerning
D h a c . r r es i her and e un a late occurren e . P i tly s e as b g course of sermons to show the superior excellency of the h r on His rst two sermo ns were much ad c ristian eligi . fi
m re th e church was c rowde and man a es atten e . i d , d y l di d d In his third sermon he exposed th e folly of th e Pagan r tes and e a true h oso her th ou ht no th n im i , lik P il p g i g 2 26 John Rutherfurd
ro er to b e ment one where truth was c oncerned and p p i d , made use of many expressions and detailed several stor es that cannot c omm t to a er the ad es h un i I i p p , l i g th e r h ea o hem to th e res ent h e was h h s . t t i d I ld P id , ig ly er h r en thus far w thou touch n on div ted . I ave w itt i t i g h h me o e men on o tics it is th erefore t t in. t e p li , ig i b g I i d to y ou that we were to have a meeting on Wednesday at ’ n ham s it was that we m ht ac t in sec ret c oncern n Bi g , ig i g
he The ouse of e s. cont nue t compensation bill . H R p i d their pay at six dollars a day and reduced ours from se en to six it was eterm ne a ar e ma or t to v , d i d by l g j i y s ue in e worth m se f and some oth ers e e th . s q z bill Ell , y l , r Th e ma or no w h a we e in the minority . j ity did t is th t there sho uld b e a differenc e between the two houses on th s o nt as it m ht ma e us u n o u ar and the w sh i p i ig k p p l , y i coa h a h ma wn h e to x the e s. t t t e reat o do t e tter R p T y y g b . Th e day after Ellsworth was very unexpectedly to himself and others nom nate h ef ust c e of the n te tates i d C i J i U i d S , n x For h and appointed the e t day . t e doings of th e f refer ou o th a r c m a H ouse o Reps . I y t e p pe s ac o p nying th s ou w see from them that Ned n ston is the i , y ill Livi g
' f hi a ar m ar whifl o r . e e de o et s p ty F w ll y l ve.
In 1 798 J ohn Rutherfurd resigned his seat in ’ the t as his own his f th r s xt s Sena e, and a e e en ive u s ss t r sts fu occu his t m his b ine in e e lly pied i e, and 2 2 7 n r Joh Rutherfu d .
h th c t he f t th t he cou not dis eal being deli a e, el a ld charge the duties of his position with j ustice t h ms f r h c r h r th t ei her to i el o is ou nt y . On ea ing a he was out to ret r from the t oh oss ab i e Sena e, J n Sl H obart wrote the following letter to Walter Ruther furd to persuade his son to abandon his intention
h a e h a F eb . 1 8 . P il d lp i , 7 , 79 ear Sir D , was es er a nforme hi co ea e a M r I y t d y i d by s ll gu th t . Rutherfurd has it in contemplation to resign his Seat in the enate and e m race the rst ortun t to so c t S , b fi Opp i y li i you r influence with him to prevent a measure which our r n n m A f ie ds here u na i ously deprecate. t this c ritical er o of the exter or re at ons of the n ted tates to p i d i l i U i S , lose the abilities of a gentleman of established patriotism and rmness ecause an acc ental n s os t on re fi , b id i di p i i p ents his atten anc e in enate fo r th e m oment and to v d S , r s the a o ntment of a successor who ma ne ther i k pp i , y i possess nor deserve the confidence of th e public may prod uce i rremediable evils ; l et me therefore request y ou to i nterpose yo ur good offices to prevent if possible a determination from which so much danger to the honour c o n i o b e a r h n and happiness of ou r u try s t pp e e d ed . I have the honour to b e with every sentiment of respect
and esteem , mo o ed an h r d l e . . servt You st b t b . b uo . oss r J Sl H o a t. 2 28
n t er r Joh Ru h fu d . c t must confess howe er that it a ears to me un er i y, I v , pp d a fferent as ect from what it on a f a o di p did ly ew days g . “ ’ ’ ’ can t et out can t et out sa terne s oor tar I g , I g id S p S n h ca was a t one b ut it was s a ca e ar t e e t . s li g, g gil ill g P i is ma n cent it c onta ns the reatest and est arran e g ifi , i g b g d c ollections of the rarest and noblest obj ects of nature and ’ r n c on a art b ut still it s a P iso . I gr tulate America on
' the ac u s t on of ou s ana it cuts ofl e er reason and q i i i L i i , v y r ro os of even pretence of wa . Ap p Louisiana the affair com ete arran e efore th e arr a of M r onroe was pl ly g d b iv l . M ou r m assa or xtraor nar and unnecessar th s fact y A b d E di y y , i ought t0 ° b e known as one man sh ould not have al l the merit h er en o he ewar an M . ot t rs . e re and trouble and j y R d . R d si s to b e affec tionately remembered to y ou and your family and e e e me Sir er s ncere and w th reat re a r b li v v y i ly i g g d,
. o rtso J S . R be n .
The following letter was written to J ohn Ruther furd one of his orr s r t o s s by M i ela i n , and give an t m to urr accou nt of the duel be ween Ha il n and B . ’ Until the du el the B urrs and J ohn Rutherfurd s urr xt oor family were very intimate . B lived ne d to t r uth rfur for m rs the Wal e R e d any yea , and you ng people of the families were th rown into ours But ft r the u oh friendly interc e . a e d el J n th rfur n v r s o to urr nor wou he Ru e d e e p ke B , ld h him . knowingly appear in the same company wit 230 r r John Ruthe fu d .
o k 1 2 1 0 ew r U 8 . N Y . J lY 4 M ear nc e Y D U l , Before this comes to hand y ou will h ave h eard of th e melancholy event which took plac e on the shore of your State yesterday morni ng and which will before y ou read this have terminated in the death of the best man wh o
T ‘ Q' ‘ Q-é " 4’ Q‘ "‘ n The sp E ZKE R r equdfr
o h n n for r t r a f iv survived ur Was i gto . I eb o e yes e d y o g ing y ou information of this unh appy affai r because in the general consternation which prevailed th ro ughout the city it was impossible to ascertain th e truth of the nu m b erl ess re or A t er rn r n in p ts. ev y co e a d every place where gro ups of people had assembled a different relation of the affair was given and nothi ng appeared certain b ut the oom wh ch co ere th r f o gl i v d e b ow o every ne. J udge 231 n t erf r Joh Ru h u d .
1 en n nd am Van e eto a . s re e on P dl Willi P N s we th sec ds. It appears th at near a fortnight had been consumed in an attempt on the part of Hamilton to prevent the necessity of its co min to a fata ssue and on the art of urr to g l i , p B r n it ha c o e r h i b i g to t t l se. R po t as t that h e has been p ractici ng with his pistols at Richmond Hill for more than a week past and it is certain that immediately after Hamilton fell Bu rr and his second left the gro und without attempting to afford any assistance and th at he retu rned to chmon where h e was ester a transact n us Ri d Hill, y d y i g b i ness w th al l the unconcern ma na e n am ton i i gi bl . Ge . H il not fire at urr nor he nten to do so his sto did B did i d , pi l went off when h e fe thro u h the a o n of his wo und ll g g y . The bullet entered his right side and lodged near his n No attem ts ha e een made no r w b e m e spi e. p v b ill ad i aw r os who h ad co m fr m o xtract s D . t ust e o t e t. I P j ’ Bayard s where the General lies and he says that it is im da M r m n o t s. a on was possible that he ca live u th e y . H ilt in a state of perfect distraction when sh e arrived at the h e most al l the entl emen of c onse uence in oth ous . Al g q b parties went yesterday to see how h e was and everyone f r near e a laments the misfortune as i he we e a r l tive. mon the reat num er of re orts in c rcu at on that A g g b p i l i , of B urr h aving shot himself which was pretty generally believed last evening was not the least ridic ulous and may serve as a spec imen of th e natural proneness of mankind to n h In ro ort on to the exaggeration on occasio s like t is. p p i
1 Van Ness a oun law er reatl evote to urr and the i iam . W ll P , y g y g y d d B , n en l eton and Van ess were bearer of th e chal l enge to Hamil to . Both P d N
n. itor indicted with Bur r for causing the death of Hamil to Ed . 232
er r John Ruth fu d .
Morris daughter of his Uncle Lewis Morris formed a mutua attachment we not ment on it to an erson l , did i y p supposing the breadth of the Atlantic wo uld ensure for etful e on n hi f u n that g n ss both sides . O s return we o d the attachment h ad conti nued and they were lately mar r e It i n x a e an h a m r o as i d . s ot e ctly th pl I d a ked ut I h ad hoped that he would study l aw on h is retu rn from n an b ut n e en ent of th s cons erat on we ha e E gl d , i d p d i id i v reason to er n h na b e v y thankfu l a d ighly satisfied . Sabi is rea a fine ir of a er entee and a - e a lly g l, v y g l l dy lik p earance a few months ou n er than o ert of oo p , y g R b , g d un erstan n am a e s os t on and of reat ru ence d di g, i bl di p i i , g p d an re marr e ha e o d disc ti on. Si nce their iage th y v set ut and M r rri r r n he r e re 0 1. o fo a a t os w th C s . s o u i M C li , y p p turning early in the spring when they will establish themse es at ran u t wh ch ha e en to them lv T q illi y i I v giv . Robert while in Britain acquired great attachment to a n r f on cou t y li e and Sabina has a similar dispositi . ’ Sabina s eldest brother Lewis is married to the eldest f M M a h r o r M ani e mo h r was rs . d ug te s . g aul t whose t e l r r o . r h i Iza d . C Mo is as one of the largest estates n outh aro na ou and anc ha e ro n S C li . L isa N y v g w very ’ much nd n x win a e t ter will take Helen s place on the A s l W al semb y list. e l unite my Dear Cousin in the sinc er est love and attac hment to y ou and believe me to b e tru and fa thfu ours ly lly y , i J R.
The following letter was written to J ohn Ruther furd by Susanna Robertso n : 2 34 n er r Joh Ruth fu d .
ar s 0 “ 2 I , 0 th 835 ear ous n P i My d C i , Something always comes in th e way to prevent my w s l as n writi ng. I as i ndispo ed al l t Wi ter and the exec s s ve heat of the summer reat affected m hea th to i g ly y l , which I may add the agitation caused by that dreadful e ent of th e nferna mach ne it cast a oom for a on v i l i , gl l g t me o er the m n s of those ntereste fo h i v i d i d r t e King . Heaven knows what would become of us if he were a na d ar s is e nn n to ass m i ass ssi te . P i b gi i g u e ts wonted a et e er ote is c row e w th the n ish who g i y, v y H l d d i E gl mean to ta e u the r nter res ence here e n re k p i Wi id , b i g p ’ ente from o n to ta the rea of th e ho era v d g i g I ly by d d C l . Th e arrival of the Russian Ambassador affords grea t pleasure at Court and there is some probability that the D uke of Orleans will b e hono ured by the h and of th e
an r ncess M rs . and the sse arn Russi P i . Mi s G etts have n from s en wh ere M r had j ust retur ed O t d s. G . the pleasure n h r marr e au h er and her fr n M r of seei g e i d d g t ie d rs. T ol am now rea n a no e ust u she h e a r o e. t tte l p I di g v lj p bli d by l , ’ ” ’ ff i is er n erest n M T Tremord n s t t . rs . s wor y Cli , v y i i g k on ar s w short a ear sha b e c ur ous to see it as P i ill ly pp , I ll i , I cannot imagine what she can say that will b e new on that ho tha ou and al l our fam are we m su ect. e t bj I p y y ily ll, y and our da h r r to M rs . u ers and e kindest ega ds . R y g t b lieve me m ear ous n w th reat esteem and affect on y d C i i g i , i ncere ours S ly y , 5. o rtso R be n .
1 sitation of la ri e fo owe The year before Europe had a terribl e vi g pp , ll d chol era cl osel resem l in l a ri e of 18 0 an th e next summer by the , y b g g pp 9 d
nd the chol era of 18 2 . ditor. 1891 , a 9 E 9 35 t r r John Ru he fu d .
T o Susanna Robertso n E d rs on . h 1 F b 6 . e t e t . 8 g , 37 ear ous n My d C i , I returned here a few days ago from a long visit to Sussex and h ad the satisfaction to find all the family in O ur fr en s in New or ha e een er good health . i d Y k v b v y ’ a in e e rat n the we n of M r tu esant s g y c l b i g ddi g . S yv nephew Hamilton Fish and our cousin J ulia Kean which has occasioned many festive parties among th e young f h me here w th o r r n son n olks. T ey ca i u g a d s and spe t M r and M r ea s . a w re th ree a s er a e rs. atts e d y v y g bly, J y W a r wo after w th the r marrie au hters here day o t i i d d g . A party is forming for a visit to Washington where th ey will b e present at the c eremonials on th e taking leave by President Jackson and the inauguration of his successor Van ur n n am e res . e an e e t r much ease at as P B , v I v y pl d it will i nsure a uniform administration of public affai rs for the ensu ing four years free from th e turmoils which were apprehended if any of th e other candidates had succeeded on n a on i m h in the electi . Co vers ti s uc engaged in dis cussing the application of steam to our newly built ves sels and voyages wil l shortly b e undertaken for Eu rope with an expectation of thei r not bei ng longer than ten or O r ran sons ohn nd a r n twelve days. u g d J a W lte co ti nue in business in Newark while Lewis and Robert are p re i N f n n ew ork. h paring or b usi ess Y M r. Russell as re turned from a long exc ursion of nearly miles to
view lands belonging to Dr . Watts in the interior of the 236
n r r Joh Ruthe fu d . plan was the o nly practical and sensible one ; that it was the o nly o ne capable of maki ng room for the
o u t o o f to - and the ormous o u t o p p la i n day, en p p la i n T of one hu ndred years hence . he plan provided for a parade - grou nd extending from Twenty - third str t to h rt - fou rth str et from th ee T i y e , and Seven Avenu e to Fourth Avenu e ; b ut mu nicipal greed has left us with a mere remnant in Madiso n uar and it is o too ro th t oth r at Sq e, nly p bable a e tempts ia this directio n would have met with the s m f te The o ss r t m a e a . nly po ible c i icis of the plan is th t it shou h ro for mor v u s , a ld ave p vided e a en e ; b u t th r s c has not fe t as et w th ei ab en e been l y , and i a more advanced system of rapid transit it will be m h ee e any years before a c ange will be n d d . On the completio n of their work the commissioners r c the th s of the ommon ou oh e eived ank C C ncil . J n Rutherfurd was al so o ne of the commissioners ap pointed in 1 8 26 to straighten the division - line b e tw e New - or New rs t r from e n Y k and Je ey, and la e , 1 8 2 6 to 1 8 was wor of s m r 33, engaged in k a i ila nature with reference to the line between New Jer se s v New rs New y and Penn yl ania, and Je ey and r was r s t of the o r o Pro Yo k . He p e iden B a d f rietors of st New rs from 1 80 to 1 8 0 p Ea Je ey 4 4 , succeeding his father ; and also su rveyor- general 238 n r r Joh Ruthe fu d .
n f hr of the board . He was o e o t ee commissioners appointed by an act of the New Jersey Legisla tu re in 1 8 1 6 to determine the cost and the most eligible route for a canal to connect the tide w t rs of the w r w th thos of the r t a e Dela a e i e Ra i an, and the route chosen by the commissio n was the one on which the Delaware and Raritan He canal was afterward built. was also one o f the delegates to the Anti - Maso nic Conventio n h at t mor t o to his u c du eld Bal i e. In addi i n p bli t es he was one of the r st ho rs i , la ge land lde in New rse had an ext s l aw r ct c Je y, and en ive p a i e in
o h ew - or New rse b t N Y k and Je y . He died at Edgerston o n the twenty - third day f 1 T r o e ru r 8 0 . he o tu ow is ta F b a y, 4 bi a y bel ken from the v rt s r of ew r New rs : Daily Ad e i e , N a k, Je ey
It is our a nfu ut to recor the ea of h n p i l d y d d th t e Ho . ohn uth erfur the ast sur n enator u n er ash J R d, l vivi g S d W in on h s enera e c t en e at hi res e gt . T i v bl i iz di d s id nce on the Bergen side of th e Passaic a few miles above Belle ville yesterday after a painful illness of some months from of e che H re urne f om a E dropsy th st. e t d r visit to ng l and ia the British Queen in her most uncomfortable Sep tember passage and though then in his usual health suffered severely from the privati on of the ordinary com of h e o a e and has ne er een we s nce fo rts t . M v y g v b ll i r. 239 n er ur Joh Ruth f d .
Rutherfurd was a native of the c ity of New York and was educated for the b ar and soon after his maj ority removed h e he r e r inh ri to t is state wh re has esided ve since. By e tance h e became a member of the Board of Propri etors of h h w re en for f ear He as w ich e as P sid t orty y s. w also ro a th ar est an h o er in he s ate M h r e t t r. ut e p b bly l g l d ld . R r ec e o the ena e of th e in 1 0 to fu d was el t d t S t U . S . 79 fill th e seat acate u e atterson h e ser e out that v d by J dg P , v d term with honor u nder th e administration of th e father of
- e e He his cou ntry and was re el cted by the L gislatu re . soo n after howe er ecame ssat s e w th u l c fe re v b di i fi d i p b i li , signed his seat and retired to the more agreeable pursuits f T e funera o u e rforme of private li e. h l bseq i s will b e pe d ’ a en o on Wed nesday t elev clock .
His w f e at Ed erston cto er 6 1 8 0 i e di d g , O b , 4 , in
t - e hth r of her the seven y ig yea age . J ohn Ru therfurd had th e follo wi ng children r u th rfu r o r 1 8 e u m rr I . Ma y R e d, b n 7 4, di d ( n a ied) ’ 6 ft r h er f th r s th she her s st r 1 8 . 3 A e a e dea , and i e
ou s ou ht the c c astr ou t L i a b g pla e alled E idge, ab s m s e ow Ed erston on the s m s of even ile b l g , a e ide 1 h r th m h m the ss c w th r o . r Pa ai , e e ey ade ei e Ma y Rutherfu rd was a woman of extraordinary ability and business talent ; she was the sole acting execu
1 his ro ert is now owned the tate and the h ouse has een con T p p y by S , b e — to verted into a h ome for v terans of th e l ate wan Edi r. 240
r John Ruthe furd .
’ tr x o f her f th r s st t wh ch too s r ars i a e e a e, i k eve al ye
to s tt . T he two s st rs r ou s w r e le i e , Ma y and L i a, e e oth wom of ut fu ch r ct r e rou s b en bea i l a a e , and g ne n h r os t s h and be evolent in t ei disp i io n . T ey bu ilt the sco ch urch at r o New rs Epi pal Ve n n , Je ey, and w r rofus th r to oc ch r t s Th e e p e in ei aid l al a i ie . e obituary of Mary given below is j ustly applicable to both the sisters :
’ A long silence like that of J ob s friends has followed the rather sudden death of Miss Rutherfurd and the pens most com etent not ha n not ce it in art no ou t p vi g i d , p d b owin o her a ers on to notor et et it seems to th e g t v i i y, y writer to b e time that some expression b e given to the feelings of a large c ircle of relatives and friends whose sympathies would respond immediately and therefore this i a The wor sho u ha e h er r attempt s m de. ld ld v b ight ex a mple set before it and the ch urch is entitl ed to use her
- l at is ho and exce e No l ife witness to al th ly ll nt. pen of i ron or point of diamond is necessary to engrave deeply o n the hearts of her nearest and dearest ones h er p recious m Y l ife and her great loss to the . et in the minds of the mo re youthful of her relatives and friends the influence o f her character may better b e perpetuated by this m emor al and h er memor cher she that the o er- rowth i y i d , v g of ordinary worldly impressions may not cause it to b e f wa n l fo rgotten and entirely ade a y. Dow to o d age her
8 6 24 1 n t er r Joh Ru h fu d .
memory was an historical tablet of what h ad gone before and what was ass n in al l the d e artments of fe w th p i g p li , i an ac c uracy most remarkable givi ng ready information on al l m ortant su ects e th er in nance teratu re i p bj , i fi , li
o r re o us now e e . tren th and s mmetr w th ligi k l dg S g y y, i remarkable j udgment and discrimination were prominent c haracter st cs of h er m n wh e h er unse fish h eart and i i i d, il l affections pou red forth blessings upon al l who came within
' h ch H ann t eir rea . er m ers were pec uliarly aflab l e in her most h os ta e ho me a home race for a on t me pi bl , g d l g i by a beloved sister full of every adornment of taste and high c u t at on and most ersat e in ta ent to ease w th l iv i v il l pl , i n n m hese wo dwe n generosity and oble ess c o bined . T t lli g to ether each in the r res ect e s here ma e the r res g i p iv p , d i i dence a little Eden and a retreat for the weary and sore urthene and man are the r ms who h ave there b d , y pilg i h u herf rd nev r eeme old thou h been refres ed . Miss R t u e s d g h near e ht . ntramme ed fas on in dress et al ig y U ll by i , y ways neat and appropriate her dignified aspect in her parlor surrounded by her books and her hearty welcome d n ol d an ou as a e . She too an nterest attracted y g by sp ll k i for Th e ran n ne er in and had a word al l . t sie t visitors v forgot h er kindly greeting and even when infirmities m u ti e her cheerfu ness cont nue and no com a nts l pli d, l i d pl i m rr h n e c our e w f r l i i ever a ed er i t r s ith others . O her e g ou s life and her benevolence although done in the most u et manner w tho ut ostentat on et her wor s test e q i , i i , y k ifi d so stron that those who run ma rea th em not on gly y d , ly
242
r r John Ruthe fu d .
1 8 1 2 1 8 1 an d 1 8 1 . 1 8 1 he was ct in , 3, 5 In 9 ele ed to the t t ou c now the e t S a e C n il, S na e, and again in 1 2 r u m 8 0 . was o r an one re so He a ve y p p la , a n his t to s u t utch being abili y peak fl en ly in D , a lang uage that at that time was used by a great m of the h ta ts of New rs his any in abi n Je ey . In outh he w t to cot wh r y en S land and England, e e he made the acqu aintanc e of many of his grand ’ f th r r t s fr a e s ela ive and iends. He died at Tran r 2 1 8 2 His u t . w f at 1 Sec q illi y, Ap il 4, 5 i e died 75 ond u New - or rch 1 8 h r Aven e, Y k, Ma 7, 57. T e e were the following children by this marriage h uth rfur or 1 . o at orr s st J n R e d, b n M i ania, We
h r ou t Ne - or 1 c st w u 2 1 8 1 0 . He e e C n y, Y k, J ly , was sent to a rather famous boarding - school at s r New rs wh o e e rs Ba king idge, Je ey, en nly l ven yea ld was ft rw r s to r c b ut o . t to He a e a d en P in e n , not liking the college wal ked to New Bru ns ~ w c t r the so homor c ss at ut rs i k and en e ed p e la R ge , he was r u t 1 8 2 was ad where g ad a ed in 9. He mitted to the New rs b ar 1 8 form Je ey in 37, and ed rt rsh for the r c t c of the l aw w r a pa ne ip p a i e in Ne a k, New rs b ut short o it to r r Je ey, ly aband ned ende assistance to his au nts in the settlement of his ’ s t rs th grandfather s e ta e . He was for many yea e president of the Board of Proprietors of East New 244 r r John Ruthe fu d .
rs r s t of the New rs Histori Je ey, and p e iden Je ey t th t m f his th was cal Socie y at e i e o dea . He r t r st New rs r ro s la gely in e e ed in Je ey ail ad , being th his roth rs he too a director in several . Wi b e k a r t t r st cht was on o r the g ea in e e in ya ing, and b a d ’ America when she won the Qu een s cup from the com t of the o cht u ro bined flee R yal Ya Sq ad n, 1 m rr u ust 2 2 8 1 . u ust 1 1 8 A g , 5 He a ied, A g 5, 55,
h r ott sto st u ht r of m s C a l e Living n , elde da g e Ja e sto h r ott o of och s Kane Living n and C a l e Land n, R e
r - r m s te New o . sto was the , Y k Ja e Kane Living n son of Gilbert Robert Livingston and Martha e r so of o ert rt sto Kan , g and n R b Gilbe Living n and
th r M c Phederis r t - r so of rt Ca e ine , g ea g and n Gilbe
sto or m r t - re t Living n and C nelia Beek an, and g ea g a grandson of Robert Livingston and Alida Van ’ ss r at his u t Ren elae . He died da gh er s residenc e w r New rs o m r 2 1 1 8 1 in Ne a k, Je ey, N ve be , 7 , and was survived by his wife and fou r children u h rfur ou I . oh t . J n R e d, died y ng h rf r m rr u 2 . ut u 1 6 1 880 Helena R e d, a ied, J ne , ,
f H n . . fr son o o . of wto Al ed Ely, A B Ely, Ne n, s chus tts Two ch r n : 1 uth Mas a e . ild e )Helena R 2 r erfurd Ely ; ( )Alf ed Ely . sto uth rfu r r c to o 3 . Living n R e d ; P in e n C llege,
- 1 88 2 m tt to New or b ar 1 8 1 . ; ad i ed Y k , 9 ‘ 1 6 24s John Rutherfurd .
. rthur ot uth rfur ; ut rs 1 88 . 4 A Elli R e d R ge , 3 orr h rfur m rr 1 1 1 . s ut u r 8 5 M i R e d, a ied, Jan a y 5, 9 , ra o ch of th e t m s u ss hr st Sa , nly ild la e Ja e R ell C i ie h r and Sara Acke man . 2 r u h fu r or u 1 1 2 t t er 1 8 . . Wal e R d, b n J ne 4, He was r u t from ut rs o 1 8 1 and g ad a ed R ge C llege, 3 , began the stu dy of the l aw in the office of Peter
r ct se l aw New- or for the A . Jay . He p a i d in Y k m rr u 1 8 6 r m r of his f . e ainde li e He a ied, J ne 4, 4 , s e u hter of ut t roo s I ab lla, da g Lie enan David B k , of the t t t s rm r c es orr s Uni ed S a e A y, and F an M i , u ht r of m to orr s th r son of da g e Willia Wal n M i , i d h e t w s orr s t e s r ss r r. Le i M i , ign , and Mi Ca pen e u r 1 1 868 was surv He died Jan a y 4, , and ived by his wife and five children 1 oh x r uth rfu r m m r of the . J n Ale ande R e d, e be firm of rs uth rf r m m r f the u C o . o Mye , R e d ; a e be r r of c n t O de Cin in a i .
2 . t r uth rfur the firm of rs Wal e R e d, in Mye , h rfur 81 H r ut Co . e m r e u 1 8 R e d a i d, J ne 7, 7 7, at r c hu rch ew- or rth ou s G a e C , N Y k, Ma a L i e, daughter of Oliver H ewlett J ones and Louise Livingston ; one child : J ohn Morris Livingsto n her u r Rut f d . e orr s u th rfur or rch 1 8 3 . Anni M i R e d , b n Ma , 55 8 6 ru r 1 8 . died Feb a y,
John Rutherfurd . t r ctr Th s ctrosco of th t was a hei spe a. e pe pe a day ru strum t not w u rstoo its r su ts de in en ell nde d, and e l , of co urs do not com r scr t o ccu e, pa e in de ip i n and a m th course racy with those of more recent ti es. In e of his o s r t o s on the st r s ctr he dis b e va i n a pe a, covered the use of the star spectroscope to show the exact state of achromatic correction in an ob j c et glass particu larly for the rays used in photog ra h fo ow th s tr 1 86 ft r m p y ; and, ll ing i ail in 4, a e any x r m ts oth r r ct o s b ut for the s m e pe i en in e di e i n , a e end, he succeeded in devising and co nstructing an oh jective of 1 1 inches apertu re and about fifteen feet f oc th corr ct for hoto r h o . al leng , e ed p g ap y al ne An accou nt of this glass and of the prior experiments was u sh the m r c our of c c p bli ed in A e i an J nal S ien e,
1 868 . h s o ct was r t succ ss May, T i bje ive a g ea e , and was in constant u se in making negatives of the sun moo st r - rou s u t it was r c , n , and a g p , n il epla ed by oth r 1 868 wh ch had out the s m focal an e in , i ab a e h b u r h t t was th rt ch s a rtu . s leng , i een in e in pe e T i glas s was an ordinary achromatic such as is used for s o was co rt to hoto r h c oh vi i n , and nve ed in a p g ap i ective the t o of th r s of t ss j by addi i n a i d len flin gla , wh ch m the ro r corr ct o cou b e i ade p pe e i n, and ld t affixed in a few minutes . He also construc ed a ’ m crom t r ur scr to s i e e , fig ed and de ibed in Apple n 248 r r John Ruthe fu d .
c o a for the m sur m t of stro om c Cy l pedi , ea e en a n i al hoto r h r nc us on ctur s of so r p g ap y, p i ipally ed pi e la c s s or tra s ts u o rou s of st rs of e lip e n i , and p n g p a , wh ch ast r um r s v r hu r h i l a la ge n be , e e al nd ed, ave e m sur show n th t the hoto r h c b en ea ed, i g a p g ap i method is at least equal in accuracy to that of the h om t r or fil ar m crom t r and far mor c on eli e e i e e , e t ho o r h venien . The p t g ap s of the moon made by
him it is e hav not et sur ss . , believ d, e y been pa ed A certain German writer having suggested that the
co o on fil m was not r M r. uth rfur ub ll di eliable, R e d p l ished i 1 8 2 s s of m sur m ts st tut , n 7 , a erie ea e en in i ed for the ur os wh ch co c us v mo str t p p e, i n l i ely de n a ed the fixity of the collodio n fil m when used upon a rs tr th um n 1 8 plate fi t eated wi dilute alb en . I 64 he presented to the National Academy of Sciences a photograph of the solar spectrum obtained by me s of a s ctrosco us su h of c r o an pe pe, ing bi lp ide a b n prisms ; this photograph contained more than three times the number of lines laid down on the chart d rc of 1 8 0 e co tru t of Bunsen an Ki h f. In 7 b ns c ed ’ ru - n scr e and ur in to s a ling e gine, de ib d fig ed Apple n c o — art c ctrum wh ch ro uce Cy l pedia i le Spe , i p d d nt rf r nce r t n s on ss and s cu um m tal i e e e g a i g gla pe l e , which were superior in performance to all others u t he cent ro uct o s of rof ssor Row n il t re p d i n P e land. n t r r Joh Ru he fu d .
In 1 865 he published a design and description of a method for the adj u stment of a battery of prisms to the os t o of st v t o wh ch was ex p i i n lea de ia i n, i r ro uc r h t emel y convenient. He p d ed a photog ap of the solar spectru m made with one of his grat n s out s to the ch wh ch was for i g , ab line in , i 1 6 a long time unequ aled . In 8 7 he published a paper desc ribing an instrument in which the divided c rc was of ss show r s v i le gla , and ing by eading gi en a far greater accu racy than could be obtained from
division s on metallic circles of the same dimensions . In 1 8 73 he was appointed by Presiden t Grant one of the scientific commi ssioners to attend the Vienna
x os t o b u t was o to c on ccou t E p i i n , bliged de line a n f u s ess m ts r 1 88 h o b in engage en in Ame ica. In 5 e was named by the President one of the American delegates to the International Meridian Conference which met in Washington in October of that year ; he too ct rt the wor fr m the k an a ive pa in k, and a ed resol u tions which finally expressed the conclu sions f f r was t t o the con e ence . He invi ed by he French Academy of Sc iences to become a member of the International Conference on Astronomical Photog ra h h r s 1 88 was m the p y , eld in Pa i , 7, and na ed by president of the National Academy of Sciences its r r s t t th re b ut was o to c on ep e en a ive e , bliged de line 2 50
n t r ur Joh Ru he f d .
r u ht r of o r r tru g andda g e G ve no Pe s Stuyvesant. BenjaminWinthrop was a great- great - great- grand son of oh thro or u r J n Win p, b n in England, Jan a y 1 2 1 88 cam to New 1 6 0 was the , 5 ; e England, 3 , and first governor of Massachusetts ; he married Mary orth e osto rch 2 6 F , and di d in B n, Ma , They had the following children tu s n t uth rfur m o 1 . v o u S y e a R e d, C l bia C llege, His m was ch of s tur 1 863. na e anged by act legi la e to uth rfu r tu v s t c o form t w th the R e d S y e an , in n i y i ’ w of his moth r s r t- u c t r rar ill e g ea n le, Pe e Ge d m r 6 tu s t . r cto r 1 1 8 r S yve an He a ied, O be 3, 3, Ma y uth rfur rr o t st u ht r of r R e d Pie ep n , elde da g e Hen y rr o t r Sh Evelyn Pie ep n and Anna Ma ia Jay . e m r 1 1 8 c . died De e be 3 , 79 2 uth rfur or 1 1 8 . Helen R e d, b n May 3, 44 ; died
c to r 1 8 . O be 5, 45 eth thro uth rfur orn 3 . Elizab Win p R e d, b Jan
u r 2 1 1 8 cto r 1 8 . a y , 47 ; died O be 3, 47 r r t tu s t uth rfur m rr 4 . Ma ga e S yve an R e d, a ied, ec m er 1 8 e r h t son of ohn D e b 3, 79, H n y W i e, J m e h t th of t Ca pb ll W i e and Elizabe Ridgely, Bal i mor cret r of the m r c t o at Lon e, Se a y A e i an Lega i n don ; children : (1 ) Margaret Muriel White ; (2)
J ohn Campbell White .
1 - al io r Vol 1 New or eneal o ic an d a hical Recor . . 8 a re . Y kG g B g p d, XII , p 4, g 2 52 h r r John R u t e fii d .
ou s orr s uth rfur or rch 1 5. L i a M i R e d, b n Ma 3 , 1 8 59 ; died 1 89 2 .
6 rr s u h rfur o um o . w s o t Le i M i R e d, C l bia C llege, 1 88 2 m rr u n 1 6 1 8 0 rr m s ; a ied, J e , 9 , Ann Ha i an Sand , u ht r of r rr m ur Low da g e Olive Ha i an and La a , and w ow f s one ch : r ar t Stu id o S . S . Sand ; ild Ma g e y t vesan Rutherfurd . o h Ruth rfur o um Col . thr r 7 Win p C anle e d, C l bia
1 88 . lege, 4 o rt t r uth rfur or at orr 5. R be Wal e R e d, b n M i s n estch st r ou t ew - or was a ia, W e e C n y, N Y k. He uc t at the ro o t ch c st tut ed a ed T y P ly e ni In i e, and did his first surveying on the line of the Erie Rail
ro . m rr cto r 1 1 8 8 Law ad He a ied, O be , 4 , Anna c ht f h s r uc u r o . uc en e B kley, da g e P inea H B kley, or rch 1 1 80 0 son of hom s uc b n Ma , ( T a B kley,
or a u r 2 , 1 1 ; r 2 8 1 8 6 ; mar b n J n a y 9 77 died Ap il , 4 r t m r 1 1 1 awr c or ied, Sep e be , 793, Anna L en e, b n 2 2 1 2 ; u 1 1 1 8 6 m rr May , 77 died J ly , 4 ) a ied, May 1 2 1 8 2 t b e u ht r of ow s M c Coun , 4, , da g e T n end l nd r h h s tt at Ed e ton h a . rs t e Sa a Vail T ey e led g , fam c on the ss c wh r th v t ily pla e Pa ai , e e ey li ed ill
1 8 0 wh th mov to ew - or ch r 7 , en ey ed N Y k ; ild en R 1 . o rt a t r uth rfur or u ust 1 2 R be W l e e d, b n A g , 1 8 u 2 2 1 8 2 49 ; died J ly , 5 .
New- r o ical and io r hi V Yo eneal a cal Record ol . XI I . 18 k G g B g p , , p 4. 2 53 n t er r Joh Ru h fu d .
2 . ott u th rfu Sabina Elli R e rd .
. r h z th uth rfur or u 2 3 Sa a Eli abe R e d, b n J ly 9, 1 8 u ust 1 8 53; died A g 7, 54.
r th rfu r 4 . Ma y Ru e d.
. o rt x r utherf r 5 R be Ale ande R u d . 6 e h r . r wr c ut rfu m rr at H n y La en e R e d, a ied Inn s ruck ustr t m r 8 1 8 2 rr t o w p , A ia, Sep e be , 9 , Ha ie C l ell u to u ht r of h t d s . u o an F l n, da g e Eli a M F l n Eliza M F c arren.
. th u th rfur or cto r 1 86 7 Elizabe R e d, b n O be 4, 3 ; 6 u 1 8 . died J ly 3, 5
. uth rfur or 1 0 u ust IV Helen R e d, b n 79 , died A g 1 1 8 m rr 1 80 t r r r tu s t 7, 73 ; a ied, 9, Pe e Ge a d S yve an , or 1 8 1 8 son of etrus tu v san t b n 77 , died 47, P S y e r r t u ht r of rt sto and Ma ga e , da g e Gilbe Living n, and great - great - grandson of Go vernor Peter Stuy
vesant. m rr rst us or 1 8 He a ied, fi , S an, b n 7 5, u ht r of r r h 1 c w o 80 . N o da g e Hen y Ba lay, died 5 ch r ild en .
. ou s orr s uth rfur or 1 2 e V L i a M i R e d, b n 79 , di d 1 8 u m rr 57 ; n a ied .
th rfur or 1 F b r . u e u VI Anna R e d, b n 794, died 6 m rr 1 8 1 oh tts 1 8 . D ar 1 . y 5, 7 ; a ied, 3, J n Wa , M , or 1 86 ru r 1 8 1 the ou st b n 7 , died Feb a y 4, 3 , y nge r r rt tts son of Ma y Alexande and Robe Wa . He was r u t from o um o 1 80 th e g ad a ed C l bia C llege, 4 ; 2 54
n t er r Joh Ru h fu d .
orr s r at c r r so M i and Ma y N alie Spen e , and g and n o t orr s h f R. Valen ine M i and Anne Walton ; c il dren : 1 ) Eleanor Russell Morris ; (2)Lewis Spencer
Morris . m 2 . or ot uss rr 1 8 1 Elean Elli R ell , a ied, May 9, 7 , rthur o son of r m h o Pea A J . Peab dy, Je e ia D dge o urr h w of b dy and Ellen M ay Hanna, and a nep e or o the h thro st c h r : Ge ge Peab dy, p ilan pi ; ild en (1) Archibald Russell Peabody ; (2)Anna Ruth erfurd Peabody ; (3) Helen M urray Peabody ; (4)
George Russell Peabody . t u m o oh ts ss o u . 3 . J n Wa R ell, C l bia C llege, A
1 8 1 1 888 . M LL. B 7 ; died rch ou s uss m rr cto r 4. A ibald D gla R ell, a ied, O be 2 1 88 rt or u ht r of rc , 4, Albe ina Tayl Pyne, da g e Pe y to and erti h to or Riving n Pyne Alb na S el n Tayl , and a granddaughter of Moses Taylor ; children : (1 ) Percy Rivington Pyne Russell ; (2) Ethel rc ou berta Pyne Russell ; 3)A hibald D glas Russell . m m to usse o um C ol 5 . Willia Ha il n R ll, C l bia A 1 8 8 m rr o m r 2 8 1 8 lege, B . . , 7 ; a ied N ve be , 93, or c s o u ht r of m s Woodell e Fl en e Sand , nly da g e Ja e s Sand . R U T HERFU RD.
Mary Rutherfurd Clarkson .
oth w find conso at on from re her to their hearts. B ill l i flecting th at unaffected piety that boundless benevolence that sound and quiet u nderstanding unclouded by passion that c onscience void of offence and th at happy harmony of sentiment and affections which uniting with her natural races affor e the est attern of fema e erfect ons g , d d b p l p i , were not more necessary to end ear her to her friends here h n o er e her a ass o o ern f c t a t s v as p p rt t et al eli ity.
tr t o is st xt t the f m th t on A adi i n ill e an in a ily, a o r co t o of the r sor M nday evening, in e gni i n gene al h h t r of th c i rs row t e t e c t os ts oo . , ea e i y l ed d Mathew Clarkson enli sted in 1 775 as a private the m r c us rs 1 6 c m in A e i an F ilee , and in 77 be a e a ’ m th s member of the I oth Company of J . S i r Reg ula s . fou ht the tt of o s was He g in ba le L ng I land, and ft rw r m e to r rno w th a e a d ade an aid Gene al A ld , i
the rank of major. He was present at the su r r n r of ur o his ss is rum e de B g yne, and likene in T ’ h 1 bull s painting of t at event. In 777 he was in the tt of t w t r wh r he was s r ba le S ill a e , e e eve ely s to c th uth r wounded . He wa aide Lin oln in e So e n c m was h r sto whe the ca itu a paign , and in C a le n n p t o was s n c m r so r of war b ut la i n ig ed, and be a e p i ne , x h 1 8 1 he w s th nco was soon e c anged. In 7 a wi Li ln at or tow ft r the surr r of or w s Y k n , and a e ende C n alli 2 58 M r r r r n a y Ruthe fu d Cla kso . was the bearer to him of an invitation from General s 1 h m e ut Wa hington . In 783 e was ad lie enan t co o r t c m ss sta t cr t r l nel by b eve , and be a e A i n Se e a y of ar f f W . He was one o the original members o the c t ft r the war he was one of the Cin inna i . A e
t t o r of ts u r the act of 1 8 S a e B a d Regen nde 7 4, h t 1 cr t t e o r r o 8 . ea ing b a d, and eapp in ed in 7 7 He m m 1 — was r of the ss m 8 0 . . e be A e bly, 7 9 9 ; U S — arsh at New - or 1 1 2 tat tor M al Y k, 79 9 ; S e Sena , 1 794— 96 ; and one of the commissioners for the
u f r w - r b ilding o Newgate P ison at N e Yo k . In 1 2 r ar so m rr s co r h 79 Gene al Cl k n a ied, e ndly, Sa a r He o whom he had s ch r . C nell, by even ild en died r 2 1 2 Hi tu r i t rom 8 . s o ot c s f Ap il 5, 5 bi a y n i e aken the New - York American :
We cannot permit the name of Mathew Clarkson to pass into that sad record in our paper which daily ad mon shes the n of what sha ows the are w thout i livi g d y , i bearing our feeble b ut most si ncere testimony to the worth of him whose oss we are thus ca e on to mourn nor l ll d , without mingling our regrets with those of the bereaved fam of a man whom o now was o hon r a ily t k t o nd love. enera ar son was a so er of th e e o ut on and G l Cl k ldi R v l i ,
' as such is associated in glory with those whose suflerings and ser ces esta she as a nat on nter n the arm vi bli d i . E i g y at a er ear a e and em rac n its a u r n fe w th all v y ly g , b i g ll i g li i 2 59 Mar t er r ar n y Ru h fu d Cl kso .
the enth us asm of a oun and enerous m nd he ne er i y g g i , v thel ess preserved the utmost purity amid scenes of riot and in a profession where l awless violence is sometimes nf e th ec f c har His natural sense co ound d wi d ision o acter. of ust ce ren ere him at al l t mes humane mo erate and j i d d i , d m f erci ul . A t the c ose of the e o ut onar war enera Cl ar l R v l i y , G l k son in ossess on of an uns otte character and o f the , p i p d fr en sh of ash n ton and am l ton returne to ci i i d ip W i g H i , d v l fe and in all its ar e ut es whether as a ri ate li ; v i d d i , p v c t en or a u l c funct onar in the enate as forme r in i iz p b i i y , S ly the e his course was mar ed with the same u ri h tness fi ld, k p g , o Lat i ntegrity and devoti n to the c ause of his country . terl th s amente n ua has w th rawn h msel f in a y , i l d i divid l i d i reat measu re from all u c trusts w thout ceas n how g p bli i i g, e er in an e ree from the most scru u ous ischar e of v , y d g , p l d g the duty of a good c itizen ; preparing himself by th e re ew o f a we l s ent fe and me itation on and the vi l p li , by d ha tua ractice of the ho rece ts of our re on for bi l p ly p p ligi , that c han e wh ch l i h ir g i a l flesh s e to . hat ch an e has come fter a short b ut se ere T g . A v ill ness enera ar son ex re ast n ht d n as he , G l Cl k pi d l ig yi g w u f r n r nd had lived itho t ea a d without rep oach . Hail a far we e ll .
r uth rfur ar so the o ch d of Ma y R e d Cl k n, nly il Mathew Clarkson and Mary Rutherfurd ; born J uly 2 1 86 m rr u 2 1 80 t r u u stus , 7 ; a ied, J ly 9, 7, Pe e A g 260
Mar ut er r y R h fu d Clarkson .
. l x r urts marr h s one 4 A e ande W , ied Jane C ild ; ch ild.
. rth s s r 5 Ma a Ha kin Wu ts . 6 . rr urts . Pie e J . W
2 . oh or ov m r 1 1 8 d J n Jay, b n N e be 4, 33 ; die
u 1 6 1 8 1 . J ne , 4
. u ustus or cto r 1 1 8 e 3 A g Jay, b n O be 4, 35 ; di d u 2 1 8 J ne 7, 37 .
r m rr u 1 86 1 th . o 4 Ma y Jay, a ied, J ne 5, , J na an w r s son of u w r s and Har Ed a d , J dge Ogden Ed a d riet Penfield ; one child I . Laura Jay Edwards.
or . 5. C nelia Jay us or u 1 6 1 8 1 6. t r u ust Pe e A g Jay, b n J ne , 4 ; or sho ott r 2 1 86 m ar dained by Bi p P e , May 3, 9 ; r arch 0 1 86 u th r u ht r of ied , M 3 , 9, J lia, i d da g e
fr st rr t rs . e O c Al ed C . Po and Ha ie Bee He di d to r 1 1 1 8 the fo ow ch r be , 75, leaving ll ing ild en
I rr . . Pie e Jay
. u h rfur 2 Mary R t e d Jay .
ur . 3 . La a Jay h o . 4 . J n Jay
. n r or ru ar 1 6 1 8 7 A na Ma ia Jay, b n Feb y , 43
c m r 1 8 8 . died De e be 3, 5 h l r . D. o um C o 8 . o so J n Cla k n Jay, M , C l bia c choo 1 86 1 866 — 6 ; lege Medi al S l , 5, and Vienna, 7 262 Mar er r r n y Ruth fu d Cla kso .
- ct ss st t sur o . A . 1 86 6 . a ing a i an ge n U S . , 4 5 He was the fou nder of the New - Y ork Free Dispen r f r c h r m rr c m r s o . a y Si k C ild en He a ied, De e be 1 2 1 8 2 rr o u ht r tt r of . , 7 , Ha ie e A n ld, da g e David H
to m or - r t tat s rm Vin n , aj gene al Uni ed S e A y, and Eliza Arethusa Arnold ; children
1 . r r o ou . Ma ia A n ld Jay, died y ng
2 . dt Edith Van Cortl an Jay . h 3 . J o n Clarkson Jay .
c . 9. Ali e Jay 1 h 8 0 . r a 1 8 . Sa a J y, died 3
1 1 . t ost r or u 1 8 0 Ma ilda C e Jay, b n J ly 5, 5 ; 1 8 died 57 .
r uth rfu r or r 1 6 1 8 10 II . Ma y R e d Jay, b n Ap il , ; t m r 1 8 ; m rr r 1 0 1 8 2 died Sep e be 9, 35 a ied, Ap il , 7, r r c r m ou n ests on of th r m F ede i k P i e, y g Na aniel P i e and Cornelia Sands ; children : m 1 uth rfur r . . Mary R e d P i e m r 1 86 h m 2 rr t r m r o s . . Ha ie P i e, a ied, 7, T a P
o s . . Gibb n , M D r m m rr cto r 1 6 1 8 6 3. Helen Jay P i e, a ied, O be , 5 , r c s hom s rr ttso son of r or Gar F an i T a Ga e n. F eeb n rettson and Elizabeth H utchins Walters ; children m rr tts m rr o I . r r c r o F ede i k P i e Ga e n . a ied N vemb er 1 1 88 r e r th ; one ch : 9, 4, Ma ie Ang le F i ild rr tts (1 )Marie Angele Ga e on . 263 r r Ma y Ruthe furd Clarkson .
h t rs rr m am 2 . t ttso rr S Elizabe Wa e Ga e n, a ied uel H owland Russell ; children (1 ) Fanny Garrettson Russell ; (2) Helen Jay
uss ou i th uss . R ell , died y ng ; (3) El zabe Jay R ell
rr tts . 3 . Helen Ga e o n
. r h or c m r 1 1 8 1 1 ; e III Sa a Jay, b n De e be 9, di d u r 1 8 6 m rr ru r 1 1 1 8 6 Jan a y 9, 4 ; a ied, Feb a y , 3 , William Dawson ; children : 1 m u r 1 8 . s wso o Willia P d ey Da n, b n 37; died 1 8 8 3 .
2 m u s so or ru r . w a Willia P d ey Da n , b n Feb y
1 1 8 rch 1 2 1 8 1 . 4, 39 ; died Ma , 5
. r wso m rr t m r 2 2 3 Ma y Jay Da n, a ied, Sep e be , 1 8 0 at th o r k co o 7 , Ba , England, C lville F an land, l nel in 1 880 of the 10 3d Regiment; son of Sir Frederick William Frankland and Katherine Margaret Scarth ; children h r t r o r . 1 . Ka e ine Ma ian C lville F ankland Lee o r n n 2 . r r t d Ma ga e C lville F a kla d, die young . F or o e r . 3 . Elean C lvill ankland m r an . 4. Willia Jay C olville F ankl d
o rt c o r . 5. R be Ce il C lville F ankland 6 hom s u h o r l and . T a H g C lville F ank .
atr c o r . 7 . Be i e C lville F ankland
8 r s o v r n . . Ma y Olive El ie C l ille F ankla d 264
Mar r r n y Ruthe fu d Clarkso .
cal r n Sc t c choo u thor Enginee i g, Yale ien ifi S l, and a f s r wor s on th t su c rr o eve al k a bje t. Ma ied Adeline
s of New . Blake ley, Haven Du l fr . o s. 6. A ed W B i
h rf r u t ur Du o s. 7. Ma y R e d Jay B i Du o s m rr c 8 . o rt R be Ogden B i , a ied Ali e Mason ; children :
I rthur so Du o s. . A Ma n B i D 2 e u o s. . H len Jay B i m m r 1 1 8 1 . r rr c e V Anna Ma ia Jay, a ied, De e b , 4 , r rr o t s co son of h Hen y Evelyn Pie ep n , e nd Hezekia Beers Pierrepont and Anna Maria Constable ; children : h rfur t 1 . r ut rr o t or u us Ma y R e d Pie ep n , b n A g 2 1 8 2 m rr cto r 1 1 86 uth rfur 5, 4 ; a ied, O be 3, 3, R e d
tu v s t ; c m r 1 1 8 . S y e an died De e be 3 , 79 2 r rr m rr m . o t c Hen y Evelyn Pie ep n , a ied, De e 1 86 A ht f t b er . u r o o 9, 9, Ellen , da g e Abiel Abb
Low and Ellen A. Dow ; children I L r . ow r t Anne Pie epon .
2 . r rr t Hen y Evelyn Pie epon .
. Low rr o t 3 Ellen Pie ep n . o rt Low rr o t 4. R be Pie ep n . h rf r . ut u tu v s rr t 5 R e d S y e ant Pie epon . h L 6. t rr t Se ow Pie epon . h . o rr o t m rr r 26 3 J n Jay Pie ep n , a ied, Ap il , 266 r n Mary Rutherfurd Cla kso .
1 8 6 s u ht r of h r s h m 7 , Eli e, da g e C a le De R a and Laura Schmidt ; one child
h rr o t ou . I . o J n Jay Pie ep n , died y ng m u ustus rr o t o um Law 4. Willia A g Pie ep n , C l bia h 1 choo c c oo 8 6 . S l and Medi al S l, 7
u rr o t. 5. J lia Jay Pie ep n
6 rr o t. . Anna Jay Pie ep n t r u ustus or cto r 2 1 8 2 1 VI . Pe e A g Jay, b n O be 3, ; m rr u r 1 1 8 8 os h rso he a ied, Jan a y 3, 4 , J ep ine Pea n ; cto r 1 1 8 ch : died O be 3 , 55 ; ild 1 u ustus o um o 1 8 6 mar . A g Jay, C l bia C llege, 7 , ri cto r 1 8 6 m stor u ht r ed, O be 3, 7 , E ily A Kane, da g e of Oliver De Lancey Kane and Lou isa Langdon children
I u ustus . . A g Jay
c an . 2 . Delan ey K e Jay
th r so . VII . Elizabe Cla k n Jay
. us t m rr r 1 1 8 2 VIII S an Ma ilda, a ied , Ap il 4, 5 , th w r so st son of ar so Ma e Cla k n, elde David Cl k n and Elizabeth Clarkson child 1 B n r ar so a ye Cl k n . CHAPTER V .
r Lette s of Baron Rutherfurd .
The tt rs th s ch t r w r wr tt ob ert le e in i ap e e e i en by R , ro uth rfur r roth r of t r and Ba n R e d, an elde b e Wal e , the fourth son of Sir J ohn Ru therfurd ; born May
0 1 1 . was s t to o o 1 wh r 3 , 7 9 He en L nd n in 734, e e he entered a business house and remained for three rs wh he w t to hor t r the yea , en en Leg n and en e ed
an - hous f c so b king e o Ja k n and Company . He soo n ec m m m r of the firm wh ch was ch b a e a e be , i anged o o uth rfur 1 68 t Jacks n and R e d. In 7 he was ap of uss pointed by Cathe rine II . R ia financial agent for her fleet in the Mediterranean and chargé ’ ff r t th ta t t s At the c os d a ai es o e I lian S a e . l e of her war w th ur she was so w se w th his i T key, ell plea d i services that she offered him the position of S uper
intendent of the re sur at St. t rs ur b ut T a y Pe e b g, c f h h he declined on ac ount o his age . S e t en by charter u nder her hand conferred upon him and all his sc ts ost r t the t t t de endan and p e i y, i le and digni y of ro of uss to the f m motto a Ba n R ia, adding a ily , 268
etter ar n t er ur L s of B o Ru h f d .
e horn ul 2 8 1 8 L g , J y , 75 . M earest rother y d B , I had al most given over hopes of having any more of our l e ers ur n our m tar o erations in y tt d i g y ili y p America. My best wishes attend y ou in your ex pedition towards ana a wh ch h o e th s time is far a vanc M ed . a C d , i I p by i d y y ou return from it soon and well to the l onging embraces ’ of our if an f Wa ie s l o aff y dear w e d amily. tt ve ai r diverts me h hl en a n at the same t me al l m attention ig y, g gi g i y and the most h eart w shes for his success as l ove him y i , I
° much there is nothing I so much desire as to know h e is erf l h is n ee one of th e most a ion e p ect y appy. He i d d p ss at o ers ha e met w th in a on time and is so shar set l v I v i l g , p e h oun w w e r I doubt not he will pl ase t e y g ido ve y way . Though in general I woul d advise very few people to marr et the a ha n a oo fortune es es the y, y L dy vi g g d b id man ersona ua t es he saw in her and he a ia y p l q li i , d ily c reasing his own substance and meeting moreover with o ur a ro a am so far from con emn n his reso u y pp v l, I d i g l tion that I approve of it also and long to h ear the match is c oncluded and who this fair lady is who has do ne me a e h ad no tem a honour of becoming my sister. I h v pt t on of th s n et the are th n s th at come of them i i ki d y , y i g h f r If it e er h a ns selves and are not to b e soug t o . v ppe u tr do not a at all I h ope it will not b e in this co n y . I s y it w ne er ha en ecause el e e no o can b e ill v pp , b I b i v b dy at r ec o e th s c ountr much sure of himself in th esp t. I l v i y wh ch is the on reason a most of m sta n here ex i ly l y yi g , 2 70 etter r n r r L s of Ba o Ruthe fu d . cept my unwillingness to leave my wo rthy Partner to whom I have so many obligations and because what I ha e is enou h for m wa of fe here fear it ma not v g y y li , I y b e so to live in England or Scotland in the way I should h am x reme o e m s ster for her r c oose. I e t ly blig d to y i e W n memb ranc e of me as al so to attie a d my nieces and ne h ews who thou h un nown are er ear to me in p , g k v y d , wh ch res ect ma e en nc u e Wattie ha n on i p I y v i l d , vi g ly n hi wh m r know m en a child . I a ever my dearest B other most affect onate ours i ly y , uth rfur R . R e d.
To Walter Rutherfurd
e horn e t. 1 th 1 8 L g , S p 5 , 7 5 . ear and now n rother My d O ly B , When I received your former letter which gave me so m uch o tt e ex ecte to ha e another so soon from j y , I li l p d v y ou with so melancholy and shocking ac count as that of ’ r r h r h was al m my poo b ot e s deat . I ost stunned at the si ht of our etter w th a ac sea ha n efore hear g y l i bl k l, vi g b d o nfuse of th e affa r that a e use to it trem e a c dly i g v . I bl d t en n it and was a most o er owere a rea n i o p i g l v p d t di g t. Had he een e in o n his ut in a re u ar wa b kill d d i g d y g l y , I b e e e cou more eas ha e ta en some comfort for li v I ld ily v k , wh at deaths are more to b e envied than those in the ser vic e of our country ? B ut that he with so many other b rave men should have been sacrificed to caprice and b ad n i a h n a wou n m r F u me t s t th t s e so u . or e en j dg , i g d y v y l v 27 1 r r r Lette s of Baron Ruthe fu d .
’ by your own General s account of the affair which I have seen no man in his senses wou ha e een ui t of so , ld v b g l y rash and foo har an attem t w thout rst recconnoiter l dy p , i fi o er a ion f the n Y u ing and disc v ing the situ t o E emy. o ’ on t sa how it is oo e on w th ou b ut can sure d y l k d i y , I ly te ou from man etters ha e seen from n and that ll y y l I v E gl , has the unanimous urse of al l re th e General C G at Britain. It is no sma onso ation to me m ear rother that ll C l , y d B , a ho e same y ou are mirac ulously l ive. I p the good fortune w cont nue to atten ou ou w h0 e ha e een ill i d y , y ill I p v b ’ able to have taken your revenge upon your Enemies e er th s after e n re nforce w th a art of the troo s wh ch i , b i g i d i p p i he or ous ex e tion of a e r ton went on t gl i p di C p B i . our affect onate rother Y i b ,
Ro t uth rfu r . b . R e d
To the same
e horn Oct. 1 8 1 60 . L g , , 7 ’ I am very sorry for the death of my Sister s m other i w affl c t her much B ut un ess we die because I fear t ill i . l at a certain age ourselves we must submit to the disples r am t e sure of seei ng our parents go off befo e us. I o ld th oo a has een er n to m s ster and ou ea G d L dy b v y ki d y i y , l v in her so reat a e ac wh ch is re orte at £ 1 g g l g y, i p d It gives me the utmost pleasure that y ou are hereby made n our ex ec so wealthy beyo d y p tati on.
r r r Lette s of Ba on Ruthe furd .
New n an e n come from thence w th a car o ad E gl d, b i g i g r m h He h o o f r the d essed to y ouse. as pr mised t orwa d c ur er caref o I ra ears pi t e v y ully to y u . t was d wn some y a o ust as sat in m morn n ress for an nt mate g j I y i g d , i i fr en of m ne here who too it nto his hea to ns st on i d i , k i d i i e having it and by his being no more it is returned to m . I think I cannot bestow it better th an to a brother I love o m ch I w h ou h o b e er e at rst b ut am s u . t as t t t g v y lik fi , I ec ome fatter and somewhat re er co oure of course b dd l d, , h n a o ch i is it w l ser e to wit i th ese l st tw years. Su as t i l v cover some remo te place and to p ut y o u in mind of one who e affec on f r i r r a ha e ate had a s ti o y ou s ve y g e t. I v l ly l letter from Dic k R utherfurd who has been sick with the scur in on on b ut is now o n to his sh the e l ona vy L d , g i g ip B l , a guard ship of seventy - four guns commanded by Capt
ot he is a b ad sc ho ar b ut e to b e a oo s a or. Elli , l lik ly g d il
To the same
e ruar 1 1 6 . F b y 7 , 7 4 I have lately had letters fro m Scotl and with the melan ’ chol y news of our dear Father s death which I am ex tremel sorr for as was a wa s in ho es of hav n the y y , I l y p i g comfort and pleasure of seeing him again before b e closed his eyes forever and this disappoi ntment is most bitter and affl ict n to me noth n b ut time can e er ro e a reme i g , i g v p v dy f r n r wear off A s th tim is no or o and e ti ely . e e w passed f
1 est son of homas the thir son of Sir ohn utherfur h ie a Eld T , d J R d ; e d d
ca tain in the o al av 1 6. utherfur s of that Il k. p R y N y , 79 R d 2 74
et er ar r r L t s of B on Ruthe fu d .
War an i m ch co nc rn Parliament since the d t gives e mu e as well on your account as for th e sake of many other
w h ri n s ha e in fferent arts of mer ca ort y F e d I v di p A i . My sorrows will b e greatly inc reased if in the frequent m obs and great Ri ots anything has happened in any of th e Provinces th at may bring upon them the resentmen t of u r i i om c omfo o h r from th e Mother Co nt y tho . t s s e rt t ea y ou that the people of Property are not in general con c r ere n trust th at m r en s ha e too much e ned th i . I y F i d v prudence to expose th emselves and their families to Ruin a ac c n had the s ea ure to see h e ast on th t ou t. I di pl s by t l votes of the Parliament that said Riots are co nsidered h M a m h c e c nue there in a very serious lig t. y uc su c ss onti to attend your c ommendable endeavours for promoting n ustr r c u ture and manufactures wh ch ma in i d y , Ag i l i y time render those vast Provinces in your new Country nd r al i ar reat a ou sh n th o . t w h b e in ou r da g fl i i g, ill dly y b ut erha s a ro ress ma b e ma e towar s i p p p g y d d t. By fresh letters from London I see the Stamp A ct will cer ’ ainl e re ea e F or o s sa e te our fr n to t y b p l d . G d k ll y ie ds sen us no more R um for th e ta ans are a so er eo e d , I li b P pl and on se i for sore e s and r n h ly u t l g b oke eads.
To the same h r e o n u 2 8 1 66 . L g , J ly , 7
b e e ere M r r h This will d liv d by . C utl e w om I h eartily recommen to our rotect o n nd c v Hi e d y p i a i ility . s de sir to see America united to our willingness to send him 2 76 r r r r Lette s of Ba on Ruthe fu d . th ther on affa rs of m ortance for us are th e mot es of i i I p , iv h e B ha e another wh ch i e t e o a . ut st s s nc V y g I v ill i , i I cannot ha e the easure of see n ou m se f want v Pl i g y y l , I that he should in order that on his return he may give me an exac t account of ou our a and ch ren a out y , y L dy ild , b wh m ha char e him o d al l of o I ve g d t take ue notice . I want him to b e able to answer al l my questions when h e ha e en u r re urns s t o a . a r r a t . I v y by C pt G dene a Pa mes n ch some oil and some nch e eese o s . , A vi
h ut r r f rr to o was t T e M r. C le e e ed ab ve an agen fi r u was of the rm of Ruthe f rd and Jackson . He s t to m r c to b u wh t rt c th t at en A e i a y ea , an a i le a th t t m was xtr m sc rc uro ar a i e e e ely a e in E pe, and p l th t s ticu arl y so in e I talian Sta e .
T o the same
h n A u . 2 1 e or 6 . L g , g 4, 7 7 M r ut er ha ma e me er ha w th the accoun . C l s d v y ppy i t m of n f as e him so h e gave e y ou a d your amily . I k d m any questions about y ou al l that I thi nk I am pretty e n of am o w e ll acquai nted with veryo e y ou . I sl wly wind ing up my business affairs with the view of going to B ut am fr h ene w th the acc ounts of the Sc o tland . I ig t d i d earness of living in E ngland and Scotland and the m o istness and coldness of th at climate for o ne like me wh o has een a most two - th r s of m fe in th s warm b l i d y li i ,
d ry climate. " 1 8 r r r Lette s of Ba on Ruthe furd .
r the corr s o c occu rs h r and A b eak in e p nden e e e, x r r m It is the ne t lette is w itten fro London . a r o one s t r f r w ve y l ng , and give eviden ly a b ie evie of the las t years spent in I taly in the service of Catherine b ut a page and more of that part of h t r m t e le te is issing.
To the same
on on u 2 rd . 1 8 . L d , J ly 3 77 o o era Your friend Col . Reid c mmunicated t me sev l paragraphs of your two last letters to him by which y ou seem not to have received the last letters I wrote from Italy or the one I wrote from France in M ay 1 777 b efore
r o r n f une I retu ned t B itai which I did on th e 1 6th . o J uch sa o ntmen are cr es ec a in these 1 777 . S di pp i ts uel p i lly unhappy times wh en both your person and property are an r B m ha o h ear ou are at ast in such d ge . ut I a ppy t y l released from your unj ust imprisonment and again per ho e al s ou mitted to remain quietly on your estate. I p o y h ave now taken care to adj ust matters with you r new Government and R ulers so as not to again b e subj ect to on nement here is no shame in su m tt n to ne C fi . T b i i g
cessity which is the most powerful of al l things o n Earth. It is even absurd not to d o it and oppose to it an impo n n c No i in n te t obsti a y . man who loses h s life this Co test if he is not in th e serv c e w meet w th t here , i ill i pi y , and if h e loses his property he will meet with no thanks
2 78
etter ar n R r r L s of B o uthe fu d .
motto Nec orte nec ato she has a e her own wi S , F dd d by ll, sed Lahore et A r or A l h i a r am d e. l t is s fl tte ing b ut I much better pleased in thinking I h ave deserved it than to ha e o ta ne i a i n one m v b i d t. I m happy n h avi g d y D uty and can now enjoy the competency I have without emorse a ec arat on th n can ma e to a rother R , d l i I i k I k B ho wit ut Vanity . I have read over again what I wrote y o u and find nothing to alter in regard to my sentiments about Politics a co ce e them to b e We and men and me sures as I now n iv . shall never b e a great nation here again till we h ave a Patriot King or a Patriot Minister who has the A uth ority o f a Dic tator to redress abuses and give new vigo ur to f r r r Col . e atts and a a m n strat on. ou en s d i i i Y i d R id, W F i ho m th n exact as do of the mes b ut th e are l i k ly I Ti , y virtuo us and honest men who h ave no share in the spoils of th ei r Country and their opinions can avail no more no h a ch than mine which is j ust t ing at ll . I was m u pleased to have a sight of Edgerston again after above r r c th ou ht it st a e h ce fo ty yea s absen e. I g ill d lig tfu l pla and i m h b e ma e n n te more ea f o t ig t d i fi i ly b uti ul . A s t l ou r nephew Edgerston I think I can say nothing truer of him or more to his honour than that his character resembles
exc ee n that of his fath er our ate ear rother The di gly l d B . same warmth of heart and high princ iples of hono u r fill H i m uch e o e in his mind . e s b l v d Scotland where some
1 ohn uth erfur the e est son of M a or ohn Rutherfur wh o was J R d, ld j J d,
e itor . killed at Ticond roga. Ed 2 80
r r r r Lette s of Ba on Ruthe fu d .
have been forced to plough three hundred acres this year to bring it i nto better condition and keep thirty stout oxen f r the u h ha e the sat sfac t on of s end n o plo g . I v i i p i g my money in my own Co untry and of giving bread to a number of poor mo rtals wh o are glad to b e employed . I rej oice with y ou that y ou are still able to dance so well and to hear th at y ou take so much pleasure in it th e more as it makes me feel that your mind is perfec tl y at h oso her o at c ase th s is e n tru a . do n t find th , i b i g ly P il p I our Nephew Edgerston is i nclined to take your advice et in re ar to matr mon un ess he n s a woman er y g d i y, l fi d p fectl y to his liking and such a fortune as will at least ma e u for the a t ona ex ense such a com nat on k p ddi i l p , bi i i ifli o o o has a etter r ht to c a m i c ul th . n s d t b dy b ig l i t.
To the same
on on . 6 1 8 . L d , Apl , 7 4 l i reco re fr m his and O ur nephew Archie s ve d o wou nd c utherfur has al so reco ere from is doing well . Di k R d v d nd i ow eu on he of his two wo unds a s n Li t. t Centaur
- se ent four uns a t. ros . n u re after ss v y g , C p C by I i q i d Mi Reid b ut was sorry to hear that her father h ad put
r - w fo ow e her at a boa di ng sch ool . I ill ll you r exampl in not venturing to touch on Politics since I confess I was efore not a tt e m ru ent in th at res ect not sus b li l i p d p , ectin that m etters wou ha e so man e es ou p g y l ld v y y , y may therefore only expect from me such news as con
1 The second son of M a or ohn R er j J uth fur d. 28 2 r r Letters of Baron Ruthe fu d .
0 As m reso ut on is xe cerns myself and th e Family . y l i fi d and positive to enjoy my Liberty in its greatest extent I know no spot that can afford it in an equal degree to this Town and by leadi ng the life of a Spectator I have a con stant fund of entertainment and variety not to b e met ewher The ch ef ffi cu t somet mes meet with els e. i di l y I i with is how to stave off the solicitations not to say impor tunities of r en s who e ht in u s a erns and F i d d lig Cl b , T v Parties at Cards in the evenings which are all amusements and occ u at ons s e much es ec a r n n wh ch p i I di lik , p i lly d i ki g i nn ear I ca ot b .
To the same F i in on n 1 1 a rn t u e 6 . g , J , 7 8
old fr en s w th whom c orres on wr te me th e My i d i I p d, i y cannot understand how I who wh en with them seemed to en o the or and soc et so much shou al l at once j y W ld i y , ld i e it u and th n am resse w th a n of mel g v p , i k I Opp d i ki d B ar m s en f n ancholy . ut they e i tak or I ca declare with Truth that I would not change my present position for any Honour or great Post that his Maj esty could confer m can no o upon e. I l nger read or write without Glasses b ut w th the r ass stance can rea as much as ease so i i i d I pl , I have much reason to bless the memory of that artful
ta an na who was the rst to n en m an I li Spi fi i v t the . I pl ted a o e one h un re thousan rs ast ear w th what b v d d d Fi l y , i I planted before I have now more than two h undred thou san Yo o conc d . u cann t eive wh at a fine city Edi nburgh 283 Letters of Baron Rutherfurd
o i n if ou has now b ecome. You wil l not kn w t agai y
h l o wil l al so sce come ome as hope y ou will . I think y u a c han ge fo r th e b etter in this my h umble ab od e for
' rd which I spare no pains o r exp ense as far as I can afl o .
To the same F n n M 1 airni to a 2 8 . g , y 5, 7 7 I will no w write y ou o n the agreeable topic of our ’ e hew s nten e marria e with ss esl ie her a N p i d d g Mi L , p rents are pleased with his p r0 posal s b ut the wr itings are
n rawn u a ne She is the au h ter of en . ot y et d o t nd sig d . d g G l i n f s in n Leslie who is 2 nd . n comma d o th e troop Sco tl a d wh n and is one of th e very few v irtu ous Genl s. o served i mer ca ur n h ar he is r c o ne h n me A i d i g t e last w . S e k d a dso
tt e in s u re and is a owe e er one to e of alth o . li l tat ll d by v y b a sweet and en earin s os t o n is excee n wel d g di p i i , di gly l Her fort n n bred and educated with great care. u e is co siderab l e as she is an o nly daughter and her mothe r was an Heiress so she will get sooner or later all that he he r n e h en wi ea e r. T f lo g d to er with what the G l. ll l v o o ward this affair I h ave made a disposition of this estate which after my death is to go to our nephew an d his ma e h e rs fa n wh ch to his rother rch e and his l i , ili g i b A i and so successively to the two sons of my b rother homa and h e r he rs ma e and a t o ours It T s t i i l l s ly t y . will in this manner he entailed like the Edgerston estate. The family is pretty strong and not likely to run o ut of
r ma r o h s is entre nous. hei s le fo generations t come . All t i 284
r r Letters of Baron Ruthe fu d .
him in h m rn n am to he has ot a cons era l e t e o i gs. I ld g id b allo wance from Government for his losses besides a pen i f W a ear sion of £50 0 or £60 0 a year fo r h s li e. e still pp to b e on very friendly terms with Sir Gilbert in the way of s ts and o te eha our But h e is as firm as vi i p li b vi . ever h e was in his opposition to our neph ew and threatens n i u if h i e to sta d t o t e should even have only h s own vot . If h e does he will not have many more and wil l certainly ma e a er b ad u re th s fam and ou r o er k v y fig . All i ily y th Relations j oin me in affectionate love to y ou and your or h use and our o n r fam w t y spo y y u ge ily.
To the same
F ir i A u 2 1 . a n n ton . 0 g , g 7 , 79 Sir Gilbert Elliot findin g he would have by far the fewest votes and being determined that anybody should b e the member rather than his cousin formed a coalition w th ir eor in h h If i S G ge w ich e b ut too well succeeded . they al l had stood our Neph ew would h ave beaten th e other two a oo man otes howe er he nten s by g d y v , v i d bri ngi ng the affair before the Lords of Session at Edin r h We are muc h s ease w th m ra ot bu g . di pl d i Ad i l Elli for coming down from London to vote for Sir George agai nst his nephewf it will break up al l intercourse with him and our fam in e future ur ne hew is on a ily th . O p shooti ng party with the Duke of Buccl eugh so I cannot ss get a copy of th e Roll of Voters to send y ou . Mi fr M r Nancy writes om Bath that she sees your niece s . 286 r r Letters of Baron Ruthe fu d .
Robertson and is exceedingly sorry the General is not y et reconc iled with th em and says there is far from b e ing so much reason for his ill humour as often happens in f D on e orth and reat h ca es or r R. i no r w suc s . s t , ly v y y g ly res ecte b ut is a orn ent eman of a er oo fam p d, b g l v y g d ily in fesh re Fi i .
To the same Fairnin n M a 2 1 1 to . g , y 7 , 79 It made me and every one of our Family in this coun ’ try extremely happy to hear your son s great merit and shining Abilities have been so much noticed and so well known as to cause his being elected a Senator to the e ta e a so ear an a e It sh ows the h h Unit d S t s t ly g . ig n i e of hi rtues M r. rew ot s opi nion they hav s vi . A d Elli not to go to America as Minister or Ambassador from th s countr b ut he had it in his ower that a o nt i y p , pp i ment having been offered him without th e least solicita tion on his part b ut he declined on the death of his son n rew who e of a consum t on a a e a h a A d di d p i t M d ir . I ve at last found a way to get some Gypsum and have used three tons of it this year as a top dressing for grass by wa of ex r m n or uc y pe i e t. L d B han and others have tried it an ha e a rea seen a reat fference in its fa our d v l dy g di v .
TO the same
Fairnin ton Nov. 26 1 2 g , , 79 Edgerston House by being repaired with additions is now one of the handsomest and most commodious of any 287 etter Bar n er ur L s of o Ruth f d .
o u in this county . I see y have read that wicked fire ’ b oo 0 ha brand Paine s k. 5 ve I and many thousand others fo r it was dispersed all over the Kingdom at a very l ow price and even at no price by evil minded Rascals no b etter than himself and th at an d other licentiou s writings have c ertainly raised a great combustio n especially among the poo r and ignorant who b efore were h appy and con n B u e s o un a te t. t I believ thi c try w s never so wel l and in so ros erous a s tuation as at resent sti there are man p p i p , ll y wo rthl ess and designing fell ows who with Views to their own interest have a design to subvert the Constitution ill u nder the pretenc e of repairi n g it . I hope yo ur so n w succ eed in making th e additio n to his House and I am h a to h ear he ta es so n to us an r wh ch ppy k ki dly H b d y, by i he will c ertainly in time obtain much profit and amuse m r us h an on f rr ent with ob t good healt d l g li e. I am so y to h ear your Government is already ru nning into violent parties b ut it h as and always will b e the case in Govern ments e ours and ours men are ne er content w th lik y , v i being wel l b ut always want to b e better which is the greatest enemy to happiness.
T o the s ame
n r an . 2 u h 6 1 . Edi b g , J , 793 ’ Lord Cath cart s Lady h as lately been made Go verness to the you ngest Pri ncesses i nstead of Lady Ch arlotte the o a am a e Finch who h as resigned . All R y l F ily re v ry f the i fond of h er and he is also a avourite with m . This s 288
e r r n r r L tte s of Ba o Ruthe fu d .
the season for al s oncerts and a s wh ch o on er B l , C Pl y i g v y briskl y and our young people gladly partake of them fre uentl b ut am too old to enture to atten them often q y, I v d . am m ear rother I y d b , ours affect onate Y i ly,
t. u r ur Rob R the f d .
h ru r 1 1 T e ro su . Ba n died ddenly, Feb a y 3, 794 was v r w the v for his e th He e y ell e ening be e d a , and had written several letters and retired to bed as usual ; in the morning his servant found him speech in his fr sh ss. was ver st s le He e eady iend ip , and u form to his ts of so c ni ly kind dependen , and pla id a cou ntenan ce and of a disposition so very mild that he was never known to be out of temper in 1 is h life . ft the st t of aim in ton to his h w He le e a e F g nep e ,
oh uth rfur of Ed erston. h s oh uth r J n R e d, g T i J n R e furd represented for two successive parliaments the sh r of ox ur h the cou t was t to i e R b g , and n y indeb ed him for m m rov m ts r c mo th m any i p e en , p in ipal a ng e r being the building of Kelso B idge . Having no ch r b e co the succ ss o of the ro ild en , nveyed e i n Ba ny of Ed erston to his h w m v r the g nep e , Willia Oli e , st son of m r of Dinl ab re his elde Willia Olive , y , by
1 ’ entl eman s a a ine Vol . L . 2 6. G M g z , XIV, p 7 289 r ar n r ur Lette s of B o Ruthe f d . s ster uth rfur whos sc ts are now i , Jane R e d, e de endan th r living e e. oh uth rfur of Ed erston ft the st t of J n R e d, g , le e a e Fairnin ton to h r s uth rfur son of ohn g C a le R e d, J u th rfur of M ossb urnford who was the son of R e d, ,
hom s uth rfur r roth r of the ron. T a R e d, an elde b e Ba It was this J ohn Ru therfurd whose capture by the Indians near Detroit is rel ated in an earlie r chap 1 8 h w of ter . u e as v s t at his stat In J ne, 7 7, i i ed e e ossb urnf rd th o t r ed u M o by e p e Bu ns . He di J ly
1 2 1 8 0 the ht - fourth r of his a e hav , 3 , in eig y yea g , ing served for more than thirty years in the 42d 1 e R giment.
1 nti uities of Rox ur hshire Vol . III 1 note. A q b g , , 75,
290
etter n L s of Susa na Reid .
n n M 1 . 1 . o o r . 8 o e St ar. L d , D v 7 5 ear unt My d A , W e had a very agreeable Musical Party here last wee a r k. My F ther brought his flute and pl ayed fo us and se eral a f h ost v L dies o Fashion were ere. M ’ f M r f n e o s. B s r e s are ast entee she is nt mat i d v ly g l, i i ‘ with a ashwoo a al owa and the uchess L dy D d, L dy G l y D ’ f h er dau h e of h u o anc est t rs a as woo . sho M , g L dy D d I ld f f ‘ e ore th s ha e s o en o our r en M rs . b i v p k y F i d Digby, I h r e h a never saw e look so well. Sh went throug most rea fu eremon a fortn ht a o e n ntro d d l C y ig g , b i g i d ced a ou When the in s o e to her so reat u t C rt. K g p k g ion he cou n r a The was her Trepidat s ld ot utte syllable. Cap sh e wore cost five Guineas and many Diamonds r in a r he w n m e n n t we e her h i . S as ot any ve i gs ago a The r n of a es w re all a Masquerade . P i c e W l as the and
his am resse e mon s. h s m usemen t she F ily, d d lik k T i A
is not fon of sh e was too much al arme to en o it. d , d j y She is quite reconciled to England and the Admi ral is
n of th mo omest c us an in he or a t. o e e st d i H b ds t W ld . C p ‘ utherfur to me or athcart was in own h e has R d ld L d C T ,
1 Anne au hter of Sir ames Dashwood and secon wife of ohn tew , d g J , d J S art ei hth ar o f all owa . The references to th e eera e in this ha ter , g E l G y ( p g c p e ta en from e rett e ition of ar k D b , d 9 i a eth el est au hter of Sir ames ashwoo marrie 1 62 Geor e El z b , d d g J D d ; d, 7 . g
onta ue fourth u e of an ch ester. M g , D k M 3 El eanor au hter of An rew l iot of New- or and wi ow of ames , d g d El , Y k, d J
aunce Es . marr e 1 8 o ert an miral of the Red in the o a J y, q ; i d, 7 4, R b , Ad R y l
av and thir son of fth or . N y, d fi L d Digby 4 il am tenth or athcart marrie 1 li a eth e est au hter of W li , L dC d, 779, E z b , ld d g Andrew Elliot. 292 r d Lette s of Susanna Rei .
a very extravagant Turn and only two thousand a year to i for oun r for support it on which s very little this C t y . Be e I left Ameri ca I thought it absolutely impossible to spend twent housan now am certa n cou eas s en y T d, I i I ld ily p d sh r n m ather for o ort . thin al u th u h am F y I k I l i y F , g I as reat an econom st as can b e in th s ouse it is g i I i H , n i astonishi g how much I cost h m . I wish most ardently for the Da to come when shal ea e th s oman y I l l v i W ,
sens e we - m ro e and enterta n n when she eases ibl , ll i p v d, i i g pl , cannot e h er a em er e hers must ren er e er I lik , T p lik d v y
m - o unha . a er an r w th her to da she has b dy ppy I v y g y i y , been in every b ed - chamber scoldi ng the Ladies for th e
ar e res the ha e. ar retch she ou ht to l g Fi y v Nigg dly W , g furnish us with every lux ury of Life for the money we m om h n of mu n ust sa s et u c seme ts . pay . I y i g P bli A My ‘ fa or te tt e heo ore ances no more at the era the v i li l T d d Op , 2 f m V r h a so e t. hen a ch arming est is as l l W I well I sh all ‘l h M r M all e in th e a er she oe no hoo o w t s . t s t c se g i G ll y, d i Pi M n i h i rs. o s s as muc n to go n the t. Sidd Vogue as wh en sh e rst e an to a she h ad man nem es the fi b g pl y, y E i e nn n of the nter b ut the are t re of ersecut n b gi i g Wi , y i d p i g
1 a emoise l e heo ore a oun rett and accom ish e anseuse M d l T d , y g, p y, pl d d who consul ted Jean Jacques Rousseau before she embraced a theatrical and ho remaine virtuous e n on the oar s of the career. w d ve b d Académie h D ’ o al e. S e married aub e al the cel e rate ancer. Edwards st. R y rv , b d d s Hi
9 u uste Vestris son of the eccentric aetan Vestris foun er of the A g , G , d e Vestr s famil his father dance in u l i n l o remarkabl i y ; d p b c co siderab y m re ’ Vol than fifi ears. Edwards s st. O era . . 0 1 . y y Hi p , I, p 3 3 - A sister of Archib al Kenne of New or afterwar ar of assil is . d dy, Y k, d E l C etter n L s of Susan a Reid . h ‘ ’ m . er now. e ara s n s occas onal at the antheon Md M i g i ly P , her Voice is higher than any I nstrument and I hope to hear her the fifteenth as I am to b e at a Grand Con cert ’ ‘ at ram s m i h a ire ss s n n eacher. s al b e tt Mi Ab , y i g g T I l d in my best which is a buff green with bl ue Satin ribbon. ‘ M r n nner on s. Pe n has j ust sent me an invitatio n to Di hurs a and thou h th s is on a am certa n T d y g i M d y, I i I sh a not he suflicientl reco ere to o th s is not a reat ll y v d g , i g Mortification as they are not a Family I wish to b e inti mate w th the r too reat fon ness for am n is the i , i g d g i g h in a man how much r nc a reason . s ce o ous p i ip l T i Vi di , worse i i in a oman emem er what ha e sa is s t W . R b I v id o m nc an n u n er th e se. th o e to es d u ts d R Wi l v y U l A , h ue a n al l r n me m t e rs tts a d m e s . e e e D , W , y F i d B li v y ear unt our affect onate ece d A , Y i Ni , us S anna Reid .
1 ademoisel e chma in orn in 1 ma e her e ut at Dres en 1 1 M l S l g, b 749, d d b d , 77 ; h er husband was a worthless drunken violoncell ist bel onging to th e Berlin orchestra. hen she ishe to v s t n lan in 1 80 the Kin of uss a W w d i i E g d 7 , g Pr i
it nd he had to o s et . he was receive with enth at forbade , a s g ecr ly S d usiasm aris where reat rival r s ran u etween h er and a ame o i a P , g y p g p b M d T d , ’ e e. She ma e her e ut in on on at the Kin s Theater in Portugu s d d b L d g 1 786 ; she had previousl y sung in th e Pantheon concerts and the sec ond H andel ’ t Vol . I . 20 0 el re . festivaL Edwards s s . era . Hi Op , , p , g 9 The Pantheon in its original state was the largest and most beau ’ o . I he I r tiful room in Lond n t was the c f d tnuvre of Wyatt. t was afte ’ — ’ war ca e th e K n s heater. Ed ecumb e s us cal emin scences d ll d i g T g M i R i ,
66. p . 3 The isses rams were unriva e in their l ine and their united voices M Ab l d , er rfec tion he n in the se on formed th e v y pe of harmony . T y sa g c d H an del ’ festiva . Ed ecumb e s usica eminiscences . 18 . l g M l R , p 4 4 ar e est dau hter of iam asters and ar awrence of hi a M y, ld g Will M M y L , P l
rr overnor c nn t r . delphia ; ma ied G Ri hard Pe . Edi o 294
etter anna L s of Sus Reid .
n a o Supreme Bei g. I m t ld the Queen and Princesses h cou n s ar . o r fr n A a ed te s I ld t e ai . s great Wh ig as I am cannot he n and a m r n th e o a amil I lp liki g d i i g R y l F y , al l xc h r nce of a he r a es es ar e ept t e P i W les. T i M j ti e a a rn for al l rr You ee m no p tte ma ied People. s I a t so era was in ica our mer can m a sa illib l as I Amer . Y A i A b s dor is much au h e at man eo e th e sa h e was l g d by y P pl , y y s eech ess for some time wh en he was resente at ourt p l p d C , m n s ri are he ust have made a sh abby appeara ce. My pi ts
l ow o - da am re ar n to e h e ac ramen an t y . I p p i g tak t S t d I ha e een rea n two hours u on th e su ec The v b di g p bj t. a es in th s ountr rece e it er ear see no reason L di i C y iv v y ly, I wh th e shou not n ee s nce ha e re ected ser y y ld , i d d i I v fl iousl h a not b e eas in m n ha e ta en i y I s ll y y Mi d till I v k t. I h ave been agreeably disappointed in the generality of had an ea w People here with regard to Religion . I id h en rst arr e the were est tu te of it b ut was in reat I fi iv d y d i , I g h rs eo e o constan o hur error for t e er t t t ch . , v y fi P pl g ly C th o e to m nc e and ourse f m ear unt e er Wi l v y U l y l y d A , v our affect onate n ece y i i , t Susanna Re d .
n n A h 1 o o u . l ot 8 . L d , g , 7 5 ear u nt My d A , n er a f r a mon hree This House has bee v y g y o th past. T ' M r ut r from re an ha e een here e er da e th er . B le s I l d v b v y y i ’ to nner or su er a so a o er of ss T rell s wh om di pp , l l v Mi y ono r h r n do ass r she shortly intends to h u with e ha d . I u e 296
etter an na L s of Sus R eid . the raw n - room is fu rn she in ht reen Dam as D i g i d lig g k, the c h a rs and ta es i t th e iar - room has b ac i bl g l , Bill d l k e et cha rs r ch em ro ere and w th i t feet m an v lv i i ly b id d i g l , y of the glasses reach from the c eiling to the floo r and th ere is also a fine collection of Pictu res and a large
- r an . h e w n o eats r of ar e The a O g T i d w s a e m bl . H ll ’ is mm n ar r m me f Peter s e se e it e n s o St. i ly l g , i d h urch as ou wa on r fam C y lk beautiful marble. Ou ily consists at present of b ut nine as many o f th e a are one to he r r n W e L dies g t i pa e ts and guardians. have al l come h ere with the determination to make a r m r e good use of ou ti e. Eve si nce my arrival I h av een er a b ut now r se at h al f ast five an d am b v y l zy, I i p n r n us r ou h r i us mo st ously i d t i s . My Fat e s very anx io a out m n er n therefore e ote much t me to it b y fi g i g I d v i , th ree hou rs e er da two to rea n and w r t n v y y , di g i i g rench wh e es es o n man other th n s h a e F , il b id d i g y i g I v ' ance to com ete m a or We have no still to D pl y d y s w k . Masters in the Country which makes p rac tice the m ore necessar to reta n wh at we ha e al rea rn Y ou y i v dy lea ed . are sur r se su ose at m not ha n n she with p i d, I pp , y vi g fi i d asters b ut ou must cons er that us c is a cience M , y id M i S not very soon or easily acquired and a twelve - mon th is h noth n h re for anc n a her wish es me th oug t i g e d i g . My F t to ex ce in a nuet erha s ou ma h ear of m ex l Mi , p p y y y r am hib iting at Cou t as soon as I am perfec t in one. I
sure w ex re w th fr ht. ss re au hter of I ill pi i ig Mi Ty ll , d g Sir ohn re one of m om an ons ance at the J Ty ll , y C p i , d d
2 98 Letters of Susanna Reid .
ast rth - n ht she sa her tre at on was so reat sh e l Bi ig , id pid i g han an r could see nothing in the Room for more t hou . I must ex at ate a tt e on the er easant fe we ea p i li l v y pl Li l d , n h n m ona ss ea er rea s A s ot i g can b e ore rati l . Mi B v d M tronom to us in th e orn n in her ress n room rs. y M i g d i g , nc en stor in he en n when we are w thou B . A i t Hi y t Ev i g i t m an Th e ca m h ch surroun s us here h an Co p y . l w i d as effect on the em er of the atter she is real er T p l , ly v y n l l ur e o es u e re agreeable and enters i to a o littl j k q it adily . She flatters me by saying sh e never could love Ameri cans he a me Do not b e sur r se at m ence till s s w . p i d y Sil while we remain h ere as it is i nconvenient to send letters o n am a to hear m anc i ha t Tow . I gl d y N y s ppy in her ’ ew s uat on how often h a e w she for h r a n t e . s i i , v I i d L dy m aids are so fine and so lazy they are more trouble than f h o m c ous ns and m c o m ort. t o e t nc e b e Wi l v y i y U l , e e me m ear unt our affec t onate n ece li v y d A , y i i , us S anna Reid .
’
ar e s Oct. 1 8 . W l y , 7 5 M ear unt y d A , Previous to my quitting this dear delightful Place I st wr e o u a f ne ext wee we re s t Lo n m u it y ew li s . N k vi i ’ d on won t ou b e sur r se when sa o w th rel uc , y p i d I y I g i tan ce P Here we lead a charming regular Life undis tu rb ed u nwe come s tors wh ch is far from e n by l Vi i , i b i g B a n e b ee th e c ase in London . ut do not im gi e we hav n ex c u e from al l oc et the a es ha e een s te l d d S i y, L di v b vi i d 2 99 etter nn L s of Susa a R eid .
man of the r r en s and m ather ne w th us by y i F i d , y F di d i hat fe r en last week . W licity would I expe i ce could I pass h n n w th m r en in Ne r m t is Eve i g i y F i ds w Yo k . I i agine th ey would see a greater change in me than I would in The um nes h ch once had h them. pl p s w i I as left me I fear forever had the same o c tu e a out m erson , I S li i d b y P that had in m s l a s a chan e so str n I y i ly giddy d y , g iki g wo mor f m uld ti y e.
on on Nov 1 6 1 8 . L d , . , 7 5 now wr te from on o n m ear unt an o ous I i L d , y d A , di ’ h e s en no ne of A plac e after Warley s. I av e my cquain i in h n r w th e h c anc es as M rs . . s st t e cou t th e e t B ill y i V i l . W e are to ha e a reat chan e in our Soc et th s wee v g g i y i k, four or five new a es are com n one is a za L di i g, L dy Eli ‘ h of er reat an and or ne am sur et o e tu . b H p , v y g R k F I au and r on The a es are anx us rounded with g ze ibb s. l di io T n Th e ners sa no h ats are o b e to b e in the o . Milli y t uffs oo e sma o sters and worn in full dress. M l k lik ll B l normou ha e a an ne a u ndress Hats are e s. I v C e o t present which is so monstrous large it is with the utmost ‘ c n e in h ac r c Diflic ul ty I a g t t e Co h . G eat oats are
' un ersa worn in ress and un ress ma e of stufl iv lly d d , d h a n f m t or au e w t ua t t o uttons . Di i y G z , i q i y b
’ No 2 h v. 9t . 85.
rece e m ear n of he ester a u t ours t th . I y d y iv d , y d A , y s of u I s it necessar to te ou how ha it ma e J ly . y ll y ppy d
1 au hter of ohn secon Earl of o etoun. D g J , d H p 30 0
etter an n L s of Sus a Reid .
of the r est rooms th e r ouse is charm n articu l ar i b , i H i g, p ly the raw n room wh ch i f rn he s u s in wh te and o . D i g , i i d i g ld ’ ‘ M r r on a n m s . T y s tte tion to e is greater than y ou can conce e she n tes me cont nual to h er ouse takes iv , i vi i ly H , me in her carriage and Chaperones me to Public Am us e m n The n h efore ast she too me o e P e ts . ig t b l k t th lay w th h er we had a er easant art at nner efore i , v y pl p y Di b w wen ss an s s ster of Sir osh ua anks a e t. w s Mi B k , i J B , there as a a u w e ere M s . I w t Ro t last e k wh I saw is r on he a of ono r he i ra her ar n r T y t M id H u . S s t l ge i h e Person b ut has the ease and polite address of a Wo m an f m of ash on. ha e to ou o e n at th e a F i I v ld y y b i g Pl y, ut ha no sa a wor of he c ess wen o b ve t id d t A tr I t t see. 2 Miss Brunton is the Lady wh o has lately come o ut in fore went was o she as u o M rs ra e e t w e a t . T g dy . B I I ld q l ons she has reat owers b ut is much nferio r to Sidd , g P , i ha charm n W o an here is anoth r c ess me t t i g m . T e A tr c o out this winter who is wonderfully great in Comed y i n — s is a m re he r nc of M rs. Jorda h e vastly d i d by t P i e s The us ca eo e ha e een much a arme Wale . M i l P pl v b l d 1 e i itor . Wife of Gov rnor W ll iam Tryon. Ed 9 n he e an as th e ex te l of El dest of the th ree Misses Brunto . S b g pec d riva
n b on o d no confirm the testimon of ath . She e M rs. Siddo s ut n di t marri , L d y B d ’ V l the secon arl of raven . oran s nnal s of the ta e o . . 22 1 . d E C D A S g , III, p 3 M rs . or an was b orn oroth lan in aterford 1 62. N ot ettin J d D y B d, W , 7 g g en attention from her l a in in re an she crosse the cha l to suffici t p y g I l d, d nne ” l an . Her r sh mana er cal l e her fli ht crossin or an and she Eng d I i g d g g J d , re x al ol e wrote from tra rr took th e name with the matronl y p fi . W p S wbe y “ ’ 1 8 : The u e of l arence has ta en M r . enr o ar t s house Hill , 7 9 D k C k H y H b ’ - in t l an over a ainst M r. am ri e s which will ma e the oo woman po b k g C b dg , k g d of th at mansion cross herself piteousl y and stretch the th roat of the b l atant beast at Sudbrook (Lady Greenwich)and of other pious matrons d Ia n ud e; 30 2 Letters of Susan na R eid .
est there shou b e no eras hear the are to e n in l ld Op , I y b gi i i nc e her is no a few a s the rac efu Vestr s s to a . e d y , g l d T pleasure so great to me as heari ng fine Singing and see in n anc n g fi e d i g . h h 1 6 . Marc st . 78
as m ear unt when sha r n th s etter to a Al , y d A , ll I b i g i l concl us on P thousan o o es are necessar b ut i A d Ap l gi y, I rus ou w for e me was a a n he era a t t y ill giv . I g i at t Op f en n a o M r was ama ew s w th s. r on the ouse Ev i g g i T y , H z fu crow e as it enera is the era e n th e most gly d d g lly , Op b i g a The ra genteel fashion ble Amusement in Lo ndon. O r e a c om en n M r n i to a e m e o to i s h ve m ced a d s. Tryo s t k t h h o r o A l m se era s e a so w s es me t o w th he t acks . v l , l i g i I am at resent un eterm ne a out o n ou now p d i d b g i g, y k I s u ose the om an o at e e en and enera sta t pp , C p y g l v g lly y ill fi ve or six in th e orn n those hours wou me u te M i g, ld kill q i a s my Constitution is not half so strong as it was in
A merica. The ninth of this Month I go to a grand Con c e rt at ss rams m nstructress in s n n the n ht Mi Ab y I i gi g, ig er o e ra r o aft t th O to i .
M r h a . 1 . 1 8t 786 .
’ Th o nc er w charm n h ra an e t as t e ss ms d . C i g, Mi Ab Sig ‘ f an as c r n H n . Ta sca s g delight ully . I w hape o ed by th e o for H is o al i hness to ivert l onel iness has rou ht with him wh o R y H g , d , b g , in still more averse to sol itu e ecl ares that an tem ter woul ma e be g d , d y p d k ” - - ven ara ise more a reea l e than a fete A tete. hou h not name the e P d g b T g d, ’ on all u e to is meant for M rs . or an . oran s nnal s of the ta e pers d d J d D A S g ,
111 . 1 et re . Vol . , p 3 3, g 1 Si nor asca a ass oo enou h to b e retaine a ear or two l on er. g T , b g d g d y g ’ Ed ecumb e s usical eminiscences . 2 . g M R , p 7 30 3 etter ann L s of Sus a Reid .
an c aintance of he I was at M onson u m at r. rs. P by A q y F ’ l the era the l 6th. it was the charm n Sestini s Benefit Op , i g , d M iss r on the had n a with M rs. an T y y bee t the Drawing ’ room that da rincess a eth was there for th e rst y , P Eliz b fi
h n To - mo rro n h n time since er ill ess. w eve ing I s all spe d rea i we ha ha r h M . t as s ve a a wit rs. G I d d ll stupid C d I ha e a ed ar s b ut once s nce m rr a party . v pl y C d i y A iv l here ou know m a ers on for them b ut if m fon ness , y y v i , y d was ever so great my Consc ience would prevent my losing seven or eight Guineas of an Evening as I know some h m nd as f hat a es do M rs. n a a ss ters are o t L di , Bi g Mi M r es es am o ed to b e carefu of m numbe . B id I blig l y Money and there is no keeping genteel Company without ners are so extra a ant that ou cannot et a it. Milli v g y g ess oat ess than four u ne ats are handsome Dr C l g i as. H
scarce worn b ut a s are all the Ton. e m o e to ly , C p Giv y l v my amiable Cousins and with Love to my Uncl es and
ourse f eu. y l , Adi
o er St. r oth 1 86 . v p l 3 , 7 ear unt D A i My d A , You can have no idea how anxious I am to hear from
ou th ree onth s ha e e a se s nce h a e h ad a ne y , M v l p d i I v Li , indeed I dread heari ng as I have a Presentiment that I m con n shall b ear melancholy tidings. I a fide t that Mary will b e pleased to hear th at I have seen her Frien d and
1 a han some s ri htl and oo actress b ut she was n o in Seatini was d , p g y, g d , th g ce t for l ive comic airs et she was much l ke and l n a of a singer ex p ly , y i d o g ’ favorite with the eneral u l ic . Ed ecumb e s eminiscences . 2 . g p b g R , p 3 3 The third daughter of the King . 30 4
t r n n Let e s of Susa a R eid .
a our a athcart she a me a s w h M r te t t s. F v i L dy C , p id vi i i was e hte w th her h er manners are Digby . I d lig d i , charm n th ere is a a ete a softness th at must ca t ate i g, N iv , p iv l M r has een c n al wh ee h er oo r s. o ne o s . P Digby b fi d s nce she has een in own she had to ha e her foot i b T , v ance ow n to her wear n too smal a shoe a l d i g i g l . L dy l Dunmore h i a s ster of or al o w o s i L d G l way intends s t n me er soon ou w sa it is t me she reten s vi i i g v y , y ill y i , p d r n m e n h r to have been igno a t of y b i g e e. I think I told y ou that I am in the same Room with a Country - woman ’ If was of m nc e s a ett o e. to form an y U l , L dy B y H p I y Opi nion of the Ladies of Scotland from her it would not r fa o ra ne She is the est e e b e a ve y v u ble o . Ugli b ing I ver saw is er - tem ere and o es ontra ct ons as her , v y ill p d l v C di i r h n ha a esse t me must ha e ou t w t e. am v y S l, i k bl d i I v I earn n thorou h ass wh ch re u res much attent on l i g g B i q i i , b ut as there is no playi ng my Songs without it I submit a e rn i ha e hear ou s ea of he t p tiently to l a t. I v d y p k t Li tle Foundling who has been protected and educated by Lady mherst th e or in enera thou ht it was or A , W ld g l g L d ’ z A nherst s b ut the arents of th s un nown are or r , p i k L d 8 or and ss onc ton she has een c a me m C k Mi M k , b l i d by y
1 harl otte tewart au h ter of the seventh Earl of a l owa marr ed C S , d g G l y, i , - 1 ohn M urra fifth ar of unmore overnor of N ew or in 1 0 . 759, J y, E l D , G Y k 77 2 ' - - eme or mherst son of effre Amherst Es . comman er in chief J y L d A , J y , q , d - in merica 1 8 6 marrie rst ane dau hter of homas ulison Es . A 75 4 , d, fi , J , g T D , q secon a eth au hter of eneral the Hon . eor e are . d, Eliz b , d g G G g C y 8 h seventh ar marr e 1 6 au ht dmun o e t e , , 7 4, er of K . E d B yl , E l i d d g
tena Es . from whom b e se arate 1 82 she e 1 8 and 1 86 he Cour y, q , p d 7 ; di d 7 5, 7 married Hon . ar onc ton oun est au hter of iscount al wa . M y M k , y g d g V G y 30 5 tter n n Le s of Susa a R eid .
’ must now sto as it is th ree o c oc and fou r is Lord . I p l k
our n n hour we ex ec t om an and ha e to ress . di i g , p C p y I v d most affect onate o e to m nc e and ous ns My i l v y U l C i , eu Adi .
o n on h n 2 1 6 . u e 8t . 8 L d , J 7 ear unt My d A , am muc h h urt at not h ear n from ou al l nter I i g y Wi , i ndisposition and many other thi ngs have prevented my fr u n as h Yo ma ma ne am writi ng as eq e tly I wis ed . u y i gi I not well when I have j ust refused goi ng to Ranelagh to M morrow orn n w th rs. enn she is e nn n to b e M i g i P , b gi i g o n M f a r n me. e w t r r on a e s ve y ki d t I di d i h s . T y w d y ’ m r r o M r a o an ol d e f s . a et s was one of the g , Ad i M ll V l com an a t. ande ut he was ace next to me at p y, C p p , pl d table which gave me an opportunity of hearing muc h Con n r versation respecti g America and his o nce loved Fai . i a er easant and oo M n In th en n we He s v y pl g d a . e Ev i g ma e a art to o to Vauxha to a u ee the ec ora d p y g ll J bil , d t ons were eaut fu e on esc r t on if the o m an i b i l b y d d ip i , C p y had not been so mixed I would have liked it exceedingly. n M r h f r f Ed r h a e at ast see . ut er u o e ston he I v l R d g , seems sensible and agreeable b ut rath er plain in his Per son and was er o te in sa n had man r en s in , v y p li yi g I y F i d who wou b e a o see me ha e a e Scotland ld gl d t . I v l t ly ua n nce of M rs rummon a W oman of made the Acq i ta . D d ortune and ash on her us an is the rother o f the F F i , H b d b ” 1 Van co “ a Captain deput mmanded the British frigate Asia th t was anchored
ast iver at the out rea of the evol ution . E itor in the E R b k R d . 30 6
tter nn Le s of Susa a Reid .
ivin on i o o ne o M a l i i e usan st s t b e t r. e n s t tru S L g j i d K , th much o e for ourse f m ear unt and ear Wi L v y l , y d A d nc e affect onate our n ece U l , i ly y i , Susanna.
on on u 2 1 st. 1 86 . L d , J ly 7 ear unt My d A , I wrote y ou a long Letter to go by th e las t Packet b ut
it did not get posted in time so it will accompany this . M enn has een er n of l ate in tak n me to rs . P b v y ki d i g ’ “ e a e her m ath er s s l er c e for Public plac s . I g v y F i v ti k t the Opera as it is c ustomary if y ou ask a Lady to Cha erone ou to resent h er w th a tic e ne er was so p y p i k t. I v h h er h re e te as was w th t e ast a. as t e a d lig d I i l Op Al , y h ar n of e ne n e i e r al l o er. e o e th st rs n th o v I d fi Si g W ld , th ere is b ut one superior to him in Italy and he is to b e x n r Th e erson ho h h s ex u e here ne t Wi te . P w as t i q isit 8 te and h ea en o ce is R ub i el li ara a o tas n . s san v ly v i M l g, though she is th e finest female Singer that was ever in m i i ’ n an her o ce to e s harsh after R ub nell i s. E gl d , V i
Vestris and Baccelli performed wonderfully well . I was so delighted with th em th at I can scarcel y speak with c om osure on th e u ect e en now thou h four a s h a e p S bj v , g d y v
1 The fourth au hter of . . . ivin ston marrie e tem er 1 86 d g P V B L g d, S p b , 7 ,
ohn Kean Es . of outh arol ina a mem er of the rst on ress . She J , q S C , b fi C g marrie secon ount u ian U rs no Niemcewitz of ol an E itor d, d, C J l i , P d . d . 2 Al l u scri ers to the O era receiv il ver tic ets . E itor s b b p ed s k d . 3 s His Rub inell i had a contral to voice of fine qual ity b ut l imited compa s.
l e was the true canta il e his e as a mira l e and his science reat. sty b , tas t w d b , g His ure was tall and comman in and if not rst he must b e rec one fig d g, fi , k d ’ of the rst cl ass of fine sin ers . Ed ecumb e s usical Reminiscences . . fi g g M , p 54 30 8 Letters of Susanna Reid .
B do no b a rehens e elapsed since I saw them. ut t e pp iv n must of these Singers and Dancers turni g my Head . I tell y ou for my c redit th at I have refused going to th e Play three times within this fortn ight and as often to am e rm n not to k m se f with dis Ranelagh . I d te i ed ill y l M m n s rs . w ro a re a in own th sipation. B . ill p b bly i T i Season as it is difficult to get a House large enough for most al l our am are n to a new a to us. Al F ily goi g Pl y ” n ht ca e th e s an e f cer the are ta n so ig ll d Di b d d O fi , y lki g m ch a out it can scarce wr te saw it a few n h u b I ly i . I ig ts M n a r nd m fa h i a h rs . e s e a I o w t n s st s t er. t s a g i P , Mi M y l rett sent menta th n and ss F arrea th e com c p y i l i g, Mi i h f i Actress is delig t ul in t. Did I tell y ou that muslin Bonnets are becoming th e fashion Lady Betty Hope is ’ j ust returned from her Sister Lady Binning who is at s eworth where man of th e rst o t are and sh e I l y fi N bili y , h ra or n the w says t ey are very gene lly w n . I thi k y ill b e f fo r o o r e a ou in th e s w B delight ul y u t d iv b t du t ith . ut here must concl u e w sh n ou m nc e and I d i i g y , y U l
ous ns e er ha ness eu . C i , v y ppi , Adi
The r s t m t of ws from m r c p e en i en bad ne A e i a, m t o r v ous tt r c m tru as en i ned in a p e i le e , a e e,
1 iss arren ma e her rst a earan ce une 1 at the a mar et as M F d fi pp J 9, 777, H y k ,
tl e. Sh e f ll in l o th r r Miss Hardcas e ve wi Lo d De by and waited for him twenty years when sh e final l y married him on the death of his wife in th e al spring of 1 797. W pol e said of her that she was the most finished actress he ’ — o Vo had ever seen. ran s Annal s of the ta e l . . ct re . D S g , III, p 97, g 9 a o hia o e oun est au hter of the arl of o etoun marrie L dy S p H p , y g d g E H p , d
or innin el est son of the sixth arl of a n ton. E itor. L d B g, d E H ddi g d Letters of Susanna Reid .
Susanna Reid now hears of the death of her fa vorite cous r uth rfur r so who ie d in, Ma y R e d Cla k n , d 6 u 1 8 . J ly 4, 7
n A . 2 2nd 1 6. on o u . 8 L d , g 7 earest unt My d A , I can now write with more composure than when I las t
a aff . h o e addressed y ou . I w s then most deeply ected I p y ou endeavour to reconc il e yo ur Mind to a loss which w e see so man of our r en s susta n n e er da it y F i d i i g v y y , is the d uty of us miserable Mortals to b e resigned to th e Will of Providence I d rank Tea las t
n ht w th M rs . en l she es re her est om ig i All , d i d b C pli ments and is one of the number who sincerely l aments e a h of m oor ar was n e as on he th de t y p M y . I i de d t is d to fin M r in n an h e ran T a w h M d . e t rs . C g E gl d, d k i n am h h r Allen last eveni g. I c ertain e as sca c el y an e ua for u ar t free om of manners and - reed n q l v lg i y, d ill b i g ’ and was s uste w th th e man o He h a no I di g d i s b ldness. d Opportunity of sh owing me any of it as I behaved in a c o and stant anner the on metho of treat n ld di M , ly d i g h e a n oxcom s D ma e m t os . o not n ear un t v i C b i gi , y d A , that r e or affectat on ha e ma e me sa what ha p id i v d y I ve . Englishmen have attained th e Character of being stupid and nattent e to the a es cannot th n so the are i iv L di , I i k , y er res ec tfu and ee a ro er stance m nc e v y p l k p p p di , y U l
1 The onl au hter of u e ohn awrence of hila el hia and y d g J dg J L , P d p ,
i a eth rancis . She was the mother of the three eautiful sses l l en of El z b F b Mi A , — o e . Her h u an i o . col nial soci ty sb d was James Al l en . Ed t r
31 0
r nn Lette s of Susa a Reid .
a ro o so and i no i e She h s since p ved t b e s w n B dl am. Th e good Princ e of Wales went immediately to ’ Windsor to congratulate th e Queen upon his Father s wou not see him h s he i a e esca e. The n t s m p Ki g ld , i bl d i for man b ut th n he is r ht. M rs . tzherb ert by y I i k ig F , th e Lady who has been married to the Princ e by a
o h l - i h oman is mis r est soon ex ects to e n . s R P i , p y T i W a o e al l her ac ua ntance for her consol ation the v id d by q i , ri nc e is st onstant it is ima ne he w not rema n P ill C , gi d ill i so on h at a ros ect the ation h as to oo forwar l g. W p p N l k d to h n h -mo t wor ess of e n s is K n was w e t e s thl b i g i g. I agreeably surprised two weeks ago by a visit from Valen t ne orr s he rou ht me a etter from usan n i M i , b g L S Livi g s on w she to b e in a ouse of m own th t m ht t . I i d H y a I ig h him m anch o ffa r h ch s ow so e civility . A mel ly A i w i happened a week ago has made me perfectl y content to l l l e o er i die an ol d a . ss Vassa whos th s an ac M id Mi , M ua ntance of ours recent marr ed Sir o fre Web q i y , ly i G d y short t me af er he found his affa r i a r ster. A i t i s n ve y horrid State and not h aving any very violent Affection for his fe whose ortune he c ou not o ta n mme Wi , F ld b i i
diatel h e eterm ne to oison h mself. here are two y , d i d p i T
1 i a eth b orn 1 0 ie ovem er 1 18 au hter of Richard El z b , 77 ; d d N b 7, 45; d g
- assal l and ar au hter of homas ar of ew or . Sh e married V M y, d g T Cl k, N Y k ,
rst Sir o fre e ster fourth. The marria e was ssol ved arl ia fi , G d y W b , g di by P ment and sh e marrie secon enr ichar Fox thir or oll an . , d, d, H y R d , d L d H d of n e l eft She was a woman remarkable talen ts and manyperso al graces. Sh in her will er annum to Lor ohn usse l and 10 0 to acaul a 1; p d J R l , 15 M y - stori n a ol eon l eft her a snuff b ox iven him ius . at th e the hi a . N p g by P VI
eace of ol entino 1 havin receive man in nesses from her . The P T , 797, g d y k d
l l s of Ne n l an . 22 . Vassa w E g d , p 3 1 2
r Lette s of Susanna R eid .
m i ather ta s of ta in me to ath th s do est c. My F lk k g B i o rea o o W e h e a l ar e n r n et t . e ar to a wi te . I l g y d d g v g
- r Party to mor ow night and I poor wretch am to Sing. I rea it more th an can ex ress as th ere are to b e d d I p , several fine Ladies present who I am b ut little acquainted few h was w th M rs. enn a n hts a o at rur wit . I i P ig g D y a Lane Theatre nd she told me she had heard of M r . ’ l Pr arr al h m st o m earest ovoost s . t e e iv Wi y b L v , y d
unt eu . A , Adi
on on an. I st. 1 8 . L d , J 7 7 earest unt My d A , I have a few leisure moments this morning th at shal l e o ou The aiet of th s o i b e d voted t y . G y i Metrop lis s j ust e nn n th e secon era was ast en n was res b gi i g, d Op l Ev i g, I p ’ ent it was a most e htfu ser ous one cal e ceste , d lig l i l d Al R in li an h at a rat cat on i o and ub el s g. W g ifi i t w uld b e to m nc e to h ear him th ere ne er was an th n so y U l , v y i g hi t and ex ress on are n m ne s tas e ta e. ara too Divi , p i i i i bl M was charm n b ut h er r e is much h um e s nc e the i g, P id bl d i i erha s o n arrival of R ub nell i. P p y u ever knew she had an it is necessar to te ou therefore that she was more y , y ll y puffed out by the applause sh e gained than any human A l ’ 8 a t. s l s er Creature ever was. C p gi sist who is j ust
1 amuel rovoost consecrate to the isco ate at Lam eth al ace Feb S P , d Ep p b P ,
r 1 8 . itor. uary 4, 7 7 Ed 2 itor. By Gresnich . Ed 3 I n 1 8 1 a tain ose h u of th e N ew erse l ine comman e a 7 C p J p H ddy, J y , d d ’ l oc house with a smal arrison on om s iver onmouth ount . His b k l g T R , M C y force was ca ture in 1 82 a an of refu ee o al ists from New- or p d 7 by b d g l y Y k , and ta en to that cit . hil e a risoner Hu was fal sel accuse of th e k y W p , ddy y d 3 1 4 Letters of Susanna Reid .
marr e was the most e e ant oman saw ast n ht i d l g W I l ig , the r nce of a es too a ast eal of notice of her b ut P i W l k v d , h r one e n of h er er Characte is a most amiable . Sp aki g p uts me in mind to tell y ou that coloured Caps are quite the Ton sh e wore a n one w th wh te feathers orna , pi k i i , meate w th ac e et and ear s co oure onnets are d i bl k v lv p l , l d B ama n worn at the era ut al most at the ac of zi gly Op , p b k e an o on ea i so fu of u th Head d n e side. My H d s ll R bi n an o o r elli I c write n l nge .
h 1 an. ot . J 3 787 .
’ I was rejoiced to h ear by my Uncle s letter th at y ou were in New or was afra ou wou ha e ur e Y k, I id y ld v b i d yourself in the Co untry all Winter which would have been a sad thing as Society is th e only thing to make us forget e cares and sa o ntmen of fe ne a th di pp i ts Li . I di d t Gen . ’ r on s ast wee the n u re most affect onate after T y l k, y i q i d i ly h n i f e M en in h r e Ge . h ou t s one o t e st t e o . y , b W ld A few nights ago I was at a most charming Concert at my ’ n m H has an e e ant ouse a ount d anc aster s. e i g l g H , L dy Bl
eath of hil i hite a es erate or ill e whil e esca in . a tain d P p W , d p T y, k d p g C p Li incott a N ew erse l o alist too ud from rison and han e him to pp , J y y , k H dy p g d in li thou e r er cr te a tree near the present site of the Naves k gh s . The mu d ea d
eat excitement and on ress authori e retal iation . a tain harl es gr , C g z d C p C ’ s il l son of Sir harl es As ill was sel ecte l ot from ashin ton A g , C g , d by W g s prisoners to b e executed on th e fail ure of the British authorities to surrender
i incott. a A s il l a eal e to the Kin and wrote to th e Kin and L pp L dy g pp d g, g of The Queen France to intercede with Washington and save her son. execution was e a e and nall on re s irect at il l b e set at d l y d, fi y C g s d ed th Asg l iberty . Madame de Sevigne made the story of Captain Asgill the ground ’ or of a tra ic ra l - V w ma. Lossin s ie oo of the evol ution ol . k g d g F d B k R , II ,
6 2. p . 5 t r Let e s of Susanna R eid . and her au hters a e l and man ersons o f d g , L dy Cliv y P une and ashi n r er Th e c ine ort o we e th e. us was d v F F M i i , Clementi the first Harpischord pl ayer in England was h re af er he onc ert we had a most su er e r t e t t u . , C p b S p p
To - morrow am to b e w th th e ss o sons the I i Mi H dg , af r M r and e ht af er a M ht te w th s . enn th t th t iss Nig i P , Nig o son is n enou h to ta e me to th e er T h e H dg ki d g k Op a. ’ Misses Ty rrel gave me an invitation to go to Raimond i s Benefit to - morrow and it was a sad mortification that my h v n an n a emen w h s o e m a t . e o i g E g g it Mi s H blig d t re fu se . Charmi ng R ub inel l i is going to Sing and Raimondi plays on h n You wou ee re divi nel y up t e Violi . ld w p we y o u to ha h ad that ha ne fr en h ear him alone. I ve ppi ss equ tly at ’ To m nc e e e a M rs am ton s. m st o e d eu . H il y U l giv y b L v , i re nt an ma e r ha e s a my dea st Au d y ve y ppin s ttend y o u . B d u r m . e sure an n etters . P . S b y l
on M r h o 8 . n a 6t . 1 L d , . 7 7 earest unt My d A , I cannot find terms s uffi ciently strong to express my ’ Concern at hearing y ou were Ill by my Uncle s letter. r rfe r c re h God grant y ou a e pe ctly e ove d by t is. I sh o uld b e delighted to see al l my Friends again b ut at present I r I n mer ca had b u fe c wish to remain he e. A i I t w A a h e enera of hose care no quaintances nd t g lity t I t ab out. ere ha e a er easant Set n ee n an has H I v v y pl , i d d E gl d
1 e ietta-Antonia er ert au hter of enr Arthur Earl of owis H nr H b , d g H y , P , l ve married th e eldest son of Lord Robert C i . 3 1 6
et r L te s of Susanna Reid .
on on . 8 h 1 8 . t . L d , Apl 7 7 earest unt My d A , ran a M r l e an te w th s . a t ast en n oth she d I d k i M l l Ev i g, b
M r . a c h e n u h cons n e . M . v b ee s ta t Att ndants on Genl a e that a seen e of them h r he G g I h ve littl t is Winte . T y and he are now ha re ease the oor M an ex re ppily l d, p pi d ast wee h h on ex M h the e ent t ou ecte rs . as l k, v g l g p d by G. ast shoc e h r h ear a most exce ent rmon to v ly k d e . I d ll Se da ou the esurrection of h r st our reacher has not a y R C i , P er easant e er b ut to c om ensate for th at he v y pl d liv y, p a wa s ar n ermons i o e ie e me l y gives us ch mi g S . W ll y u b l v when I tell y ou I Sing sometimes of a Sunday ? I ndee d th n it th e most nnocent wa of s en n th at en n I i k i y p di g Ev i g, for if y ou have only conversati on Scandal is too frequently n od uce If n n hears th s she w m i ne i tr d . A u t Steve s i ill i ag m o n f r er fa h er who is a r r u ru e o e . t ub sc e y S l i d v My , S ib for th e un a e en n conc erts ta s of su scr n for S d y v i g , lk b ibi g me next nter th e are not u c oncerts b ut con ne Wi , y P bli C fi d to a few ersons of an and ash on the u e of P R k F i , D k l ensb err a oun an o ers m ue d th . e nc e Q y , L dy Y g T ll y U l ’ we ha e anoth er of his ountr - women h ere a au hter v C y , d g of the u e of or on a most easant itt e rl the D k G d , pl l l Gi , Duke seems to b e one of the b est tempered M en in the in ho r ara Th or etest al l s w o e. e uchess is W ld , d g p d D rather too gay b ut very amiable and much attached to her
1 ames ou las fourth u e of ueens err . J D g , D k Q b y 2 a a e ina or on secon au hter of exan er fourth u e of L dy M d l G d , d d g Al d , D k
or on his wife ane au hter of Sir il liam axwell . She married G d , by J , d g W M , 8 Sir o r l r s n 80 s rst 1 e t inc ai ec o 1 harl es al mer E . fi , 7 9, R b S ; d, 5, C P , q 31 8 Letters of Susanna R eid .
H u s a and h r n a H0 e ea es us next b nd C ild e . L dy p l v M o nth for c ot an oes m nc e now an of th e S l d, d y U l k y l H o p etoun family ? Lady Hopetoun gave a most mag ifi c e The r nce was there and as n nt Ball last week. P i ’ ’ a He h che of A ncaster s face u s u l Tipsy . kissed t e D u ss ’ M Th ame i r r han cont nua . e s a n d rs. F tzhe be t s ds i lly w a a w h M enn he n and w e e as t the er t rs. t k I Op i P , Ki g u een were there Th e n and r nce are not on Q . Ki g P i s e a n terms at resent and th ou h it is contrar to th e p ki g p , g y O r d ers of th e King that any Person sh ould go behi nd the Sc e nes th e r nce went and stoo rect os te his , P i , d di ly Opp i F a ther amon the anc ers his n ecent con uct shoc e g D , i d d k d eo e hi m ch h a cannot e en m o st P ple. I d test m so u t t I v
b e ar to see him he is a worth ess reature. o to , l C I g ’ r m o r ow night to the Miss Hodgson s to dance a Cotillion . G ive my best Love to my U ncle al so to J ohn and his care f r v r s o sa. o urs o e e p Y , i Susanna Re d .
M a 2 1 on on 8 . L d , y 7 , 7 7 M earest unt y d A , r n orr a m n n e sat fac i n Y ou letter by Ge l . M is g ve e i fi it is t o r A s o a er m w h n o n and pleasu e. y u fl tt e by is i g t k ow eve ry tri vial Ci rcumstance relating to me I shall tell y ou ’ ’ n rm a few a a a eor e s h urch I w as Co fi ed d y s go t St. G g C
1 El i a eth Carne au hter of th e s th Ear of orthesk . z b gy, d g ix l N 2 Mar nne au hter of a or eter a ar marrie 1 6 rownl ow y A , d g M j P L y d, d, 7 9, B
ertie fth u e of Ancaster. B , fi D k etter anna e L s of Sus R id .
where there was a u c on rm P bli C fi ation . I was a little agitated when I first entered the Church as th ere was a most amazing Crowd which consisted equal ly o f th e vulgar n n erha s ou ma a d ge teel . P p y y b e surprised that I was not on rme efore rec e e the acrament b ut C fi d b I iv d S , I never had an Opportunity till now as there is a confirma nc in ree tion only o e th years. I shall always b e grateful to h am in a Set th a oes n Heaven t at I t d ot condemn every i ser o was astl ha thing that s i us. I v y ppy this Morning to see man of th e rst eo e at the acrament amon y fi P pl S , g 1 e mos am a e uchess of am on t th em th t i bl D H ilt . I was las ’ wee at 3 a at m ear ss o son s it was charm k B ll y d Mi H dg , 2 i Do ou remem er Sir am Pe erral l in mer ng . y b Willi pp A ica I danced twice with him in preference to a younger ’ an He was taken fo r ss P s roth er nstea of her M . Mi b i d n e aw so oun a man for is a e r s h e. B ir father. I v y g g ut S
am was not m on artner. had six es Will i y ly P I b ides. I flatter myself the Miss Hodgsons will go to Bath the same t me do in the utu mn the fr en sh of these ear i I A , i d ip d n n r Girls will render the Place i fi itely mo e agreeable to me. ‘ sha h a e another r en in ss ennerhassett s ster I ll v F i d Mi Bl , i
1 i a eth au hter of eter urrel l Es . marrie ou l as ei hth El z b , d g P B , q , d D g , g mi ton Duke of Ha l . 2 Sir il iam was the secon son of Hon. il iam arhaw and was W l d W l Sp k, adopted by his grandfather as h eir of his title and estate on condition of his dro in th e name of arhaw . ein a o a ist he was anishe in 1 8. pp g Sp k B g l y l , b d 77 His ran father was create aronet for all antr in th e sie e of ouis ur h g d d b g y g L b g ,
efore conferre on a native of America. ife of Sir . an honor never b d L W
erral l . 10 et se . Pepp , p 9, q 3 hter of onwa l ennerhassett of onwa astl e afterward Daug C y B , C y C ; - marrie chae l a rother of Lor Kinsal e a rear admiral of the l ue. d Mi , b d , B 32 0
r n Lette s of Susa na R eid .
‘ of a nsa e she is now w th her nc e who is o n L dy Ki l , i U l g i g h M rs . i h to spend the Winter at Bat . Gage s still muc ’ afliicted the enera s eath his ness was a wa s th e by G l d , ill l y ce f e ha plea for not taki ng more noti o m . I s ll expect ss a e is much wha vast Attention now . Mi G g t y ou would ca Ton that is she is far from e n a reea e to me a ll , b i g g bl , n ha e refu Tonish Woman is my aversio . I v sed going to Kensington Gardens this morning that I might write to W e f en ma e a art to o there af er Tea ou . o t t y k P y g . You cannot imagine how delightful they are in the even in w wa re as en n from se en ti n n e e the t e. g, lk d l Ev i g v ll i Lady Betty Hope left us this morning for Sc otl and where 2 she hopes to arrive in time to see Mi ss Leslie married to f r Y mus b e er ha at th a ch M r uther u . ou t s t . R d v y ppy i M es e has a er am a e haracter a as Miss L li v y i bl C . L dy a C aroline Barry comes next week and I am afraid she will i e herse f man a sur a rs b ut as she has er h h g v l y b d i , v y ig R an a oo ortune and eau t there are some ex cuses k, g d F B y m a n ar a to b e made for her. I a t ki g the B k t present as I h ave lost al l my American strength and hope the Waters n d a s of ath w b e of ser ce to me a B ll B ill vi . With Love r f and al l m r en s eu to ou am . y ily y F i d , Adi
1 usan au h ter of onwa l ennerhas sett marrie ohn De ourc S , d g C y B , d J C y, - Kins The Kinsal es m es twenty sixth Lord al e. cl ai d cen t from John De ’ ow o r n his hat in the s resen Courcy who was al l ed t etai King p ce.
2 ar Anne eslie au hter of exan er esl ie a l ieutenant- eneral in M y L , d g Al d L , g
arm and secon son of Al exan er fth Ear of Leven. H th e y, d d , fi l er sister
ett marrie ohn ar of o etoun. B y d J , E l H p 3 El est au hter of ichar sixth ar of arr more marrie Count d d g R d, E l B y , d Mel fort. etter an n L s of Sus a R eid .
on on u ne h 1 . 8t . 8 L d , J 7 7 was much sa o nte m ear unt in not re I di pp i d , y D A , ivin a etter when m a her mo m ce g L y F t did . Al st all y r en s are out of own b ut on on is far from b ein F i d T , L d g m e f M . o o u o me. atter s rs wi n b e a d ll t I fl y l . B ll t ble t p roc ure a House large enough for us in the Country as I would prefer givin g the Money which I should b e obliged nt u e for h e ouse o m n in r to co rib t t H t y Si g g Maste . I ha e e e e to ou th at am us c mad m fon v , I b li v , ld y I M i , y d f i nc a e a here are r ness or t i re s s d ily. T at p esent two Comic Si ngers at the Opera that are more charming than l n or I can give y ou a y idea of. St race the Woman is de f i h er a n M r am on as s h r light ul n cti g. s . H ilt still k me to e oncerts was at a er e htfu one ast e en n the C , I v y d lig l l v i g, an is a wa of e h re w Co mp y l ys th first Fashion . T e as a ’ ’ au hter of o r ute s there b ut er ifferent from d g L d B , v y d i r i a the one that was n me ca th s a s er m a e. A i , i L dy v y i bl h s ouse has a wa s a ourtsh in it there is one o T i H l y C ip , g ' n ee r e n rr ing on at prese t betw n Lo d S udl y a d Miss Ty el . I fancy the Match will take place as soo n as th e Settle B ’ I i r mar a e a all M r . ments are finished . t s e k bl th t s s
1 o e her deb t in 1 8 . he ear went to ta and was never St rrace mad u 7 9 S ly I ly, o b uffs was fu e ta i h h eard in this country till her reputati n as fir st lly s bl s ed . ’ After coming out at the King s Theater sh e accepted a position at Drury ’ ane where her rother te h en was musical director. Edwards s istor L , b S p H y
V l . f era o . . o Op , II , p 4 2 oh n tuart th r ar uis of ute. J S , i d M q B 3 rth ur- aun ers ore iscount u l e el est son of secon arl of A S d G , V S d y, d d E Arran marrie 1 8 ar el est au hter of Sir ohn T rrel of evou ; d, 7 7, M y, d d g J y , H
al ssex. H l, E
etter ann L s of Sus a Reid .
ecome er ru ent er ons erate and er N ce b v y P d , v y C id , v y i , the c omforts of a single state are so very nu merous that it must b e something very tempting i ndeed that would r on n r n i make me elinquish th em. L do is esumi g ts
wonte a earance the raw n - room was fu er ast d g y App , D i g ll l ’ hurs a than it has een nown for ears The Kin s T d y b k Y . g two e es ons and hi ro h r h r In a da or ld t S s B t e were t e e. y two the ne era c ommenc es when mention this Divi Op , I e htfu musement s ea in the mer can st e it d lig l A I p k A i yl , l is so er stron and ex ress M rchesi h e nest v y g p ive. a t fi ’I Singer in Ital y and Jul iani a fine Woman Singer is com n o er w th him and the harm n Vestris is to i g v i , C i g n n as r tel m rc dance. My Si gi g M te l s e Ma hesi will raise such Emotions that I will not b e able to sleep after h ear H a a s n r in him . e w s e i c n g l y ds h s Auditors home yi g . e m est o e to m nc e a ar and ad Giv y b L v y U l , L dy M y L y tt and all m ous ns and m earest unt ma Ki y y C i , y D A , y
hea th and ha ness a wa s atten ou eu . l ppi l y d y , Adi
r th r is o r the tt rs He e e e a l ng b eak in le e , and from the next one we learn that Susanna Reid has is f M rs r oar th he r . le t . Beave and b ding wi t Gene al h h not et to th T ey ave y been Ba .
’ 1 M archesi s fame had l ong been extoll ed to such a degree that impatience and e tation were raise to the hi hest itch and the t ater crowd xpec d g p , he was ed
H o - to the utmost in every part. e was y ung an d well l ooking Rubinell i im l e and i ni e ar chesi mor ri t and s was more s p d g fi d ; M e b l lian pirited. ’ Ed ecumb e s usical eminiscences . 6 1 . g M R , p 2 iul iani was an inferior erformer with an uncertain thin voice that was G p , , ' not al wa s erfectl in tune. Ed ecumb e s usical Reminiscences . 62. y p y g M , p 33 4 Letters of Susanna Reid .
M h m a ar 1 . a ste . 8t . 8 H p d, 7 9 ear unt My d A , I have deferred writing to y ou in hopes of having some th n nterestin to commun cate b ut ou must b e sat s i g i g i , y i e er re a e on m ath er fied with a dull stupid L tt . I p v il d y F n e to go to the Opera last night b ut I soo rep nted going. There was a dreadful Riot upon the Stage whi ch terrified The au e the a es most excess e . c s was th s the L di iv ly i , ancer and anc are n o era e h ear D s D es i t l bl t is y . Gal lini romise a new a et b ut unfortu nate it was not rea p d B ll ly dy, which so enraged several Gentl emen that they treated the or M an r ex ecte o ha e een i ec r po ve y ill . I p d t v s h s N k o m r e er ns n he h n him o r u s o e ta t t a e s o h . Li b b k v y i , y dl d g ly ’ By this time y ou must have heard of the poor King s ill ness and the great Affli ction of the Nation in conse uenc of i Now e er h n ear q e t. v yt i g w s a very different A s ect he is reco ere and the eo e are ha It is p , v d P pl ppy . g enerally thought the Cheltenham waters were the cause o f th e rea fu e r um he had as th e had the same d d l D li i , y effect on se era ersons n ee the had a most een the v l P , i d d y l b d ea h of m a her er is re ar n o Ill i t y F t . Ev ybody p p i g t um n o - morr r n ate t ow. I believe the e ever was a King so h e o e m uc b l v d .
M 2 on on a 1 8 . L d , y 3, 7 9 M ear unt y d A , ’ I sat down to give y ou an account of th e King s pro ’ au s a sa i ut ha e een n e cession to St. P l s I w t b v b i t rrupted no ha e it ha f so we You no and now y ou will t v l ll . k w b e 32 5 etter nn L s of Susa a Reid . f r s ose ha n m Vo i o e this I upp t t the Ki g ade a w upon h s recovery that he would not appear in Public till he had ’ r h n he au s to etu rn t a s to t m . Hi been to St. P l k Al ighty s Friends endeavored to persuade him from it as they were a rehens e the th n wou affect him too much b ut he pp iv i g ld , firm in hi e n e w r a c ontinued s R solutio . N ver as the e ny f om ac th n so mo n e er ouse r the a e to St. i g vi g, v y H P l ’ Paul s was filled from garret to cellar with th e People to n mor os of a e who behold their Ki g once e. M t the L di s were at the Windows had Cadeaux of purple ribbo n with h en in e ters of The o u ace God save t e Que l t gold . p p l c rowded the streets and testified th eir Joy with continued am to there was scarce a dr e e in he hu zzas . I ld ly y y t u ha e e to ha e een there b t Church . I wo ld v lik d v b u nea for a ea ra h er t o m c tho ught seven or eight gui s S t t o u h . oth n was e ua to the e ot on of the n there N i g q l d v i Ki g, was an Anthem sung after the Sermon which was very h e x e n er e f 2 h sa m fine and on t si t e th v s o the 7t P l . After the return of the Royal Family to Buckingham ou here wa a F eu de o e in ames ar wh ch H se t s J i St. J P k i I had a most ex ce ent ew of as our o in s are in ll vi , L dg g o Yo can a ho Piccadilly Opp site the Park . u h ve no idea w easant and e htfu our tuat on is we are in the pl d lig l Si i , a est art of on on b ut am sorr to sa we are to g y p L d , I y y n in i remain no lo ger t as Dr. Warren has ordered my ’ ather to o to a es to r n oat s Whe ne F g W l d i k G y . I di d h M a et ast en n and me n l A u i wit rs . M ll l Ev i g t a o d cq a n c of r M r r m tan e ou s s . a a who sa rese e ou so y , B y d , id I bl d y
326
tt r n Le e s of Susan a Reid .
You ha e an retired o r gay . v the best Soci ety d alway s m i musements. ent one Gu mard she is ch arm n A I i d , i g
and ha e seen her th ou h s xt - two ou wou ta e I v , g i y y ld k
r a r of n is so ac - mo her fo Gi l fiftee sh e tive. TO rrow I am l n n o o a d el u to b e vast y e tertai ed. I g t ightf l Concert at ’ M Ham on s the da after I o to the H M rs. t on. r il y g s. ’ Bryon s to hear a young Lady perform on the Harpsi chor who is one Of the nest a ers in n an and d, fi Pl y E gl d who played to th e King a few days before h e was taken
s c . The da after certa n to the era th n w th i k y i ly Op , I i k i M enn he d a after that am o b e a a n rs. t t t o cert at P , y I C ’ wnsen s his au hter is u e a en . o t rod in G l T d , d g q i p igy
usic . must now ou a eu m ear unt b e M I bid y di y d A , g ging that y ou will remember me in the most affectionate o ncl an o n Fashi n to my U e d C usi s.
al l 1 1 es u th 8 . W , J y 3 . 7 9 earest unt My d A , We h ave been in this part of the World b etween five ’ and six wee s m ather has ran the oat s he for k , y F d k G W y art of that t me b ut unfortunate it h as sa ree with p i , ly di g d him b ut ha e reat ho es th e sea A ir w b e of serv c e , I v g p ill i to him and in three weeks we go to Swansea for that
r e on our rst arri a in a es we had l od pu pos . Up fi v l W l g ings in Ab ergavenney which had been taken for us pre ons to our ea n on on b ut we foun the ace so vi l vi g L d , d Pl disagreeable we determined instantl y to leave it and are now two miles from there in a smal l House delightful ly
328
etter anna e L s of Sus R id .
ount eo e are in o e w th the r ncesses th e two C y P pl L v i P i , r e r nc B h a re e est a e o e th ess . as tt face b ut a ld l v ly, P i p y b ad erson it is a t that the r nces are not as oo P , pi y P i g d
as the are we - oo n am sur r se the in is so y ll l ki g, I p i d K g patient with them b ut suppose he flatters himself that a m treatment w rec a m them The w a h er a ild ill l i . e t t resent is er scoura n we ha e had a fire e er p v y di gi g, v v y da s nce we ha e een here and the a n e e e w l y i v b , R i I b li v i l h ne er cease in six wee s we a e not had six c ear a s. v , k v l d y Coming here we passed th rough Oxford where I saw r h those Colleges best wo t seeing. I also saw the Cathe ra at l oucester b ut it is not as fine as that of Canter d l G , ur th ere is someth n in these old athe ra s that b y, i g C d l s r m w h an a e a canno am t ikes e it w th t t b e described . I vastly happy for both your sakes to hear New York flourishes so m uch and hope Congress will continue to sit i e there th e must en i en t reatl . ha e ust rec e , y l v g y I v j iv d
M r f M rs. a letter from s. Mallet who informs me o ’ h n on hurch s arr a and that next to en . as t C iv l , G l W i g sh e was the obj ect of Public Curiosity and attention. She is an agreeable Woman and has lived in a great st e in on on for th s ast twe e month and has an y l L d i l lv , extensive Acquaintance among the E nglish to whom she
h r f in a c r a . Sh a e a a to introduced e sel u ious w y e g v B ll ss a e w th erm ss on to n te al l her rien s Mi G g i p i i i vi F d , wh ch she was amon the num er of th e n te b ut i did, I g b i vi d, was unfortunate en a e wh ch re rette much as ly g g d , i I g d I a x r m e an h n if c am told it w s e t e ely leg t. But I t i k I ould
33° etter nn L s of Susa a Reid . not have made Acquaintances in any other way I should ha e one w thout them. th o e to m nc e a eu v g i Wi l v y U l , di , ear unt ma ou a wa s b e ha is m s ncere My D A , y y l y ppy y i w sh i .
General Reid fin al ly went to Bath for his health te the summer of 1 8 us had la in 7 9, and S anna an opportu nity to indulge herself in routs and balls to ’ her h rt e h ea s d lig t.
ath Nov h 1 . . ot 8 B , 3 , 7 9 ear unt My d A , Tho ugh I have had th e greatest i nclination to write to ou e er s nce ha e een in th s ace h a e y v i I v b i Pl , I v never had it in my power and even now I am depriving myself of the pleasu re of drinking Tea with Lady Aubrey f h ou h m that I might scribble a ew lines to y ou . I t g t y self amazingly dissipated during the time I was in on on ast r n b ut find s ent m t me u te L d l Sp i g, I I p y i q i so er th en to what do now in short there is muse b ly I , A n a me has en c ment for every hour i the d y . My ti be o cupied this Morni ng in hearing a very charming Concert ’ M a b o h r wh H n . A n r h r a o rs. tru e e e was t e e o t the s th s, t y
erforme who is u te a ro he is on ten ears old p d q i p digy, ly y , b ut executes everythi ng he plays in a most masterly man n r He is to ha e a nc o - morrow in e . v Co ert t the Upper
oom to wh ch a o n The da af er to- orr R i I m g i g. y t m ow I
33I Letters of Susan na Reid .
’ l o o R unzzzini s once ast n ht ma e m rst g t C rt. L ig I d y fi was m ha eron a earance at th e a a u e e. pp B ll, L dy S dl y y C p The room was so crowded there was scarce a possibility of anc n b ut in s te of the s uee e had a most d i g, pi q z I h r i n . a ns ro e Sr easant e en t. t to . pl v i g C p Gibbi , b T Gib M ns was m artner a entee e e ant ou n an. bi , y p , g l , l g , y g You are are sa cur ous to now m ress wh ch , I d y , i k y D i was all wh te and ma e of real re e nto a ett c oat i d C p i p i , w th a donnee tr mme w th wh te satin r on th e o i i d i i ibb , b dy was wh te sat n w th a a e and ha f s ee es of re e i i i C p l l v C p , the Cap was as light as possible with white feathers and my Bouquet white and green . A t present all Ladies of
o r M . taste study th e simple style f d ess. rs Ken nedy is M rs al nd has en h ere w th . et a e ast civ b ut i M l b v ly il , I h ave kept at a distance an d mean to do so whil e she re mai ns here as I think she has behaved in an uncivil anner th ou h her excuse was sh e wou not s race M , g , ld di g B ’ com n to M rs. s i n a ac n e ach I me by i g H k y Co . t was n h m ht ha e had hai n a oor o e s e c rs i a un anc e. p , ig v b d
D c 2 e rd . I . 3 789. I was made very happy by receiving yo urs of the ’ - race twenty eighth of September. G Coxe s marriage
1 Runzzini a native of ome was en a e as one of the rinci al sin ers , R , g g d p p g
and sta ed on for three ears. He com ose several O ras ut in 1 774, y y p d pe , b
rou ht out onl one Pernimo é is e. The secon season he san with Ga b g y , T b d g b riel li who was esteeme the est rime don e of her time. He settl e in , d b p d ’ ath where he ie 180 . ecum e . and 6 Ho arth s istor of B , d d 4 Edg b , pp 5 ; g H y
V . 1 . usic ol . M , II, p 74 332
etter ann L s of Sus a Reid .
marr e a oman of ar e ortune wh o is a er fine i d W l g F , v y a h h a e a o u te th e Ton . e et te u é e er L dy, q i T y v P i S p v y un a e en n ha e een n te to th em b ut o out S d y v i g, I v b i vi d I g a e a oss e on h at en n ast n ht was s littl s p ibl t Ev i g. L ig I r M at the Dress Ball with a ve y charming Woman rs. ’ a r e H h r a onta ue n ece of o ut s. er ot e M g , i L d B M , L dy 2 ane ou rtena es in th e same ouse w th us and is J C y, liv H i u m sh ou sure b e the most u n q ite a Mother to e. I ld ly ra ef of n s f not e n an ha e me g t ul Bei g i I did lik E gl d . I v t w th noth n b ut n ness attent on and r en sh i i g ki d , i F i d ip wh erever I have been and nowhere more than at this dear a now not ho ha b e a to ear m e f Pl ce. I k w I s ll ble t ys l wa h e er is of s ch mmo ra e en fear a y . T is l tt u i de t l gth I o w ne er a e o et to th end f i h y u ill v b e bl t g e o t. Wit o e to m nc e and al l m r en s eu earest L v y U l y F i d , Adi , My D n Au t.
’ At th her u c s r ct o was fu Ba n le p edi i n lfilled, and fe o e w th m rr Dr oh Miss Reid ll in l v i and a ied . J n t r o ertso em t h s c of th t c S a k R b n, an inen p y i ian a pla e, and a representative of an old and respectable family f For som r so her f th r was tt r in Fi e . e ea n a e bi e ly opposed to the match (probably on accou nt of the ’ octor s c st as he was not rt en d finan ial anding, pa i
’ e ica s n frien . He m in 1 8 M rs . As el l of verton of Am r stro gest ds arried 7 4 t , E ’ re os in s O d tes istor ouse, edfor shi . L s g CycI m ia of U nite ta H B d p d S H y , V ol . II . 2 a ane ourtena was the thir au hter of ames second ar uis L dy J C y d d g J , M q of B ath . 334 Letters of Susanna R eid .
l arl rich r fus his co s t b ut his u ht r y ), and e ed n en , da g e
m rr th ut i The r l th s r t a ied wi o t. gene a en epa a ed from his u ht r er w saw her da g e and nev illingly again, and o n his death left his property in such a manner th t sh ou ot h r t it The tt rs annou nc a e c ld n in e i . le e the m t m rr are m ss ing engage en and a iage i ing,
we do not h r from her u t 1 0 and ea again n il 79 , when she writes from Bath
h 1 h N v 2 . . at o . t 0 B , 9 79 earest unt My D A , I have the satisfaction of seeing my Friends redouble th e ir attention to me notwithstandi ng the c ruel conduct of O ne who even if I h ad done an improper thing should h a f n r n o n r Dr e su orte nstea e a o t u e . v pp d i d o de v i g i j R . d m i h o h h a ma an yself n t e eyes f t e World . I ve de a M arr a e that no nt ewoman nee ush a ha e i g Ge l d bl t. I v m arried a Gentleman of ancient and respectable Family and one of the c e erest M en in n an and to show l v E gl d, y o u the style of my Acquaintance shall name some who were at a art of m ne a few e en n s a o a P y i v i g g , L dy l C arl isl e one of the rst omen of th e n om a , fi W Ki gd , L dy har otte urra and a ane u rh ea s sters to C l M y, L dy J M i d , i the u e of tho a Hal ket who has two s sters D k A l, L dy i , ountesses she is unt to or orton who is m ch C , A L d M u ce e rate for his anc n a A nn a ot who is l b d D i g, L dy T lb
1 ' arol ine au hter of ranvil l e- Leveson- ower rst ar uis of Staflord C , d g G G , fi M q
she married rederic owar fth arl of arl isl . F k H d, fi E C e 335 ter Let s of Susanna Reid . re ate to most of th e rst Peo e of re an ad l d fi pl I l d, L y eane a a l a u re and a u l e who D , L dy H y, L dy A b y L dy S d y ’ Th h a r B s . e am o I lived wit t M s . H ilt n Family who I m nt one r i ha e fre uent e M . . s rother to the v q ly i d, H b Hamilton who is Ambassad or at Naples and Uncle to hes of an or arw c the uc s th o d others . hese L d W i k, D A l T People are al l frequently with me so y ou may c onclu de my n ha ha e one n h n a f ear u t t t ot s r ce u . d A , I v d i g di g l With Love to my Uncle and thanking y ou for y our efforts in m eha f e er ours y b l , v y , 5 R
’ h 1 at u 2 th . B , J ly 9 , 9 ear unt My d A , M y Father is positively determined not to b e in fluenced by any Person whatsoever and the more A ppli m fa h mor o n i hi n cations in y vour t e e Vi le t s s rese tment. My state of h ealth has been so very b ad th at we lately ma e an xc urs on nto e onsh re as far as mouth d E i i D v i Ply , ’ where I had the Pleasure of meeti ng my Uncle s relations the Schaw fam to whom we had a etter of introduc ily, l r m a ac e We ex er ence reat v tion f o L dy M l od . p i d g Ci ility from a ente eo e Th d os ta t m n e . e an H pi li y y G l p pl Gov . ’ being an ol d friend of my Father s was vastly attentive ’ and we had the command of a man - of- war s barge when
e er we chose it. I had th e rat cat on of see n M v g ifi i i g t. Edgec umbe one of the most charming Places in the You h ad etter sa m a er an World . b y y F th d I are
1 - iss ane ell marrie ill iam Ha arr twentieth Earl of E rol . M J B d W y C , r 336
etter ann e L s of Sus a R id .
on oo erm as i n h g d t s t is distressi g to b e t e Town talk . th much o e to m ear nc e and ou rse f e e e Wi L v y d U l y l , b li v me m ear unt a wa o r affect ona n e s u te ec . y d A , l y y i i
General Reid at length offered his daughter her ’ moth r s st t m r c if she wou o ov r e e a e in A e i a, ld g e t oss ss o off r wh ch the o rt and ake p e i n , an e i R be so l c t ns fina ly ac ep ed.
h 1 2 ath une t . . B , J s 79 ear unt My d A , My Father has promised to make over to me my ’ Mother s Estate in America provided we go over and live there wh ch we ha e eterm ne to do and e e e me , i v d i d , b li v m ear unt no c rc umstance in m nten e o a e y d A , i y i d d V y g gives me so much pleasu re as the prospect of seeing again th ose who always acted to me with the fidelity of Friends and the ten ernes of aren W e are u te u n e d s P ts. q i d termined whether we shall take a House or furnished h a r a an u ose o n s t e tte wou b e most e s t. s l dgi g , l ld pl I pp it will b e nec essary for me to carry my Maid as I imagi ne th e a s in mer ca do not u n erstan antuama n M id A i d d M ki g , ner and a r ress n A re here ootmen to b e Milli y H i d i g. t F hired that can dress Hair A re good carriages made in New or or must we carr one and what is the ex ense Y k y , p of keepi ng it ? I wish to know how much is necessary u to e n to ena e s e tee . our r en s the Schaw bl liv g lly Y F i d , fam are here and we are u on a er eas soc a e ily, p v y y i bl 337 etter an na L s of Sus Reid . foo n h econc ti g wit them. No R iliation has y et taken place and m h ou if i e er uc D . t t w . u n m I d b v ill r R. ites with e in remem ranc e to m ood nc e and am m ear b y g U l I , y d unt most affectionate ours A , ly y , tso S . Rober n .
a an h . 1 th . ot B , J 3 793. ear u nt My d A , The time of ou r Sailing is as much postponed as ever b u h o u n c nu r M t o e w ot s ont e w t n . rs uth I p y ill di i i i g . R erfurd of Ed erston has no So n an d e r et she is g H i y , ex e h re are e er o ch trem ly delicate. T e s v al Sc t Families ’ h r a r l h nsto o me e e t resent o E e ne s C l . r th e p L d p , Wy , am r m ho e m h C pbells and Du ha s . I s uld lik uc to make an Exc ursion to Scotl and as its inhabitants I prefer to an ha e fu n y People that I have y et seen. I ve pow r l i du ce r Dr ha man h . s ua e ments to draw me t e e as R. y val bl Fri ends th at I wish to see partic ularly his two Brothers f n n W h a whom I have the pleasure o k owi g. e ve j ust re c eived an Account of th e eldest being married to Miss
ck an accom l she fine r of twent - th ree au hter Di , p i d Gi l y , d g of th e ate Sir exan er c of Prestonfiel d one of her l Al d Di k , i M r r n e of Whitb ank anoth er marr e to s sters s s. i P i gl , i d W H n M r n sa rother of or Bal carras . e the o . . Li d y b L d are much occ u e in th s ountr re ar n for W ar pi d i C y p p i g , b ut am at a oss to tel ou the reasons of it as there is I l l y ,
n Th e news of oor o u s e n b e no cause assig ed . p L i b i g
hea e has shocke and stresse most eo e he has d d d di d P pl ,
338
etter ann L s of Sus a Reid .
Horses y ou will think with me that his Anger cannot b e r r a I is now me to ea of ou o h ve y g e t. t ti sp k r V yage w ich was only twenty days and rather unpleasant as thick Fogs annoyed us the greater part of the time and prevented fr n n c B a me om bei g o deck as mu h as I wished . u t th t inconvenience was noth i ng when compared to the dread ful alarm we received in consequence of being chased by a rench r a eer for man h o r I i m o e to F P iv t y u s. t s i p ssibl esc r e what fe t at that t me th ou h we sa e at n ne d ib I l i , g il d i m es an hour she came u w th us so fast th at the a tain il , p i C p ordered the Guns and every h eavy article upon deck to b e th rown o er oar as th e on chance of esca n v b d ly pi g, happily the Expedient succeeded so well th at she gave up the chase after obliging us to sail above a H undred miles out of our o rs cannot now a o sh u er n at c u e. I v id dd i g ha m h h u o s c ness re w t ig t ave been o r situati n. My i k p vented my acqu aintance with Peter Porc upi ne b ut I have now seen eno ugh of him to pronounce that th ere is not a re er r i x nc He eh a e in the most g at B ute n e iste e. b v d insolent manner to th e Captai n and one of the British offi c ers and he was much disposed to insult me because the ent emen a me more attent on than his fe who G l p id i Wi , is an ex e en ma ch f r e h hi l ow I think c ll t t o Peter. Sh as s a x c He c re r vulg r Soul e a tly . de la s that he will do eve y thing to involve Britai n and America in a W ar and that noth ing would give him so much pleasure as to see every o mer ca re uc o h T wn in A i d ed t as es. With respect to th e Rush family he wishes to have the Power of annihilating
34° Letters of Susan na Reid .
on ow affect onate o e to m nc e them at e bl . My i L v y U l ’ and m ous n s fam e er ou rs y C i ily, v y ,
A u . 1 . 1 on on th 80 0 . L d , g 3 ear unt My d A , My last was written in such a hurry th at I could give h wh ch e as y ou no account of th e Cou ntry throug i w p sed . I was quite delighted with the entrance into Falmouth ar or th e own is er rett s tuate and has a fine H b , T v y p ily i d I nn which was built for the Captains of the Packets and the r assen ers where we were we accommo ate for i P g , ll d d tw o i o a s . ornwa is a wretche c untr the so s b ar d y C ll d y, il ren the nha tants m sera oor and sa a e and s ea , I bi i bly p v g p k a an ua e thou h ca e n sh erfectl un nte i e L g g g ll d E gli , p y i ll gibl o The roa in a ount are so h and the t me . ds th t C y illy horses so lean that we went not above three or four miles an r B t wha mo e was the rown rea hou . u t I st dislik d b b d nn We h which we met with in some of th e best I s. ave now than God wh te rea b ut er ear the oaf , k , i b d, v y d , L which cost six pence seven years ago is at present one
h n ix and - h c as how r a s s one a f en e. e t illi g l p Al , g ly chan ed is th s charm n o u ntr o ert stares ou in g i i g C y , p v y y e ac er n m r th f e ev y moment and conseque tly ise y . Scar c ity of provisions made the Innkeepers so wonderfully entee that th ere se om was suffic ent to sat sf us and g l ld i i y , h o ha f star e e r w ar as if h t . l v d w we e al ays ch ged th ey ad i a ent fu m a T ff renc e in g ven us pl i l e l . he di e House rents
34 1 t r nn Le te s of Susa a Reid .
n here and New or is a n n betwee Y k sto ishi g . I know a Gentleman who pays only ninety pou nds for a House
e ua to that h . n ston e in on th e a er q l P il Livi g liv d B tt y. ar e e n o here e a t uses for £20 0 . w th l ofi ce n s T l g H i y ili g , w n ows c ut to th e oor and ron a con es efore them i d fl i b l i b , which give a House a beautiful appearance when filled with ha e had h flowers. I v t e pleasure of being entertained by M r r who h a ha m s. on n s e T y as d o House in Sloane St. a o a m e from on on M r a i u s. et s r b t il L d . M ll ve y littl e altered and in perfect h ealth at Tu nbridge where she has o r he r ai M r is g ne fo t em nder of the summer. s . Digby also out of town which I regret as she has always been f f n Dr n i n e sh un orm r e . w es to me . . u tes n st i ly i dly R i ki d i , and I have only time to assure you h ow much I am your affect onate ec e i Ni , S . R.
N n r h v. h 1 u o ot 80 0 . Edi b g , 3 , ear unt My d A , W ha e n me er a eea f e v spe t our ti v y gr bly or two months ’ fe h n e i een Dr R ast in a t etw . s rother and p Fi , vi g divid d b b the ow of his oun est rother who is a charm n Wid y g B , i g W man e a a on s o th e Hon . M t t r . Wo . p id l g vi i Lindsay of Bal carras wh o w th man of th e r nc a am es of , i y p i ip l F ili nt h a e hown us much attent on The co a the Cou y v s i . S ts p pear a most hospitable People and if it were not for the horr ncome tax wh ch h as o e too man to re id i , i blig d y '
h the wou b e n n te more so . met M r R s trenc . , y ld i fi i ly I other w th whom was erfectl e hte and thou h M , i I p y d lig d g 342
etter nn L s of Susa a R eid .
Dr . u ht r 1 80 . o rtso da g e , and died in 7 R be n died in r s u u st 8 1 80 of co sum t o no Pa i , A g , 9, n p i n , leaving His m r s h r h e children . widow ade Pa i e ome for th r m r o f her fe r m rr e ainde li and neve a ied again . She e th r 1 1 8 8 di d e e May 3 , 3 .
344
Index.
Al exan er or illiam 6 . A d , L d W , 9 Al exan er ir iam 2 . d , S Will ,
eel a al ena 1 . Al ex n re ames oun t de Ab , M gd , 74 d , J , C c erman arah 2 6 1 a A , , 4 . 7 k S ' ams ohn 62 1 2 1 . l l en Anne Penn 16 1 1 . Ad , J , , 5 , 57 A , , 5, 7 A et ierre u ustus 1 2 . l en ames 16 10 . d , P A g , 7 A l , , 5, 3
Al exan er Al exan er 2 l en ar 1 0 . d , d , . Al , 7
er l l en Wi . l exan n rew 2 . iam A d , A d , A , , 73
Al exan er nne 1 . Andre a or 62 20 . d , A , 3 , M j , , 5 Al exan er theri ne 6 . n uie M me. 1 . d , Ca , 9 A g , , 54
Al exan er av 2 . Armstron Gen . ohn 1 2 . d , D id , J , 9 l exan er i a 6 2 . Arno iza rethusa 26 . A d , El z , 4 , 7 ld, E A , 4
l exan er i a eth 1 2 . As il l a t har s 1 1 . A d , El z b , 7 , 7 g , C p . C le , 3 4, 3 5 Al exan er ames his irth 2 comes d , J , b , ; to c hol s in rtant of Ameri a, 3 ; d fices intereste in ew- or , 3 ; d Y k B tents 6 l etter to a wal ad er pa , ; C d l V c o en 8 counsel for Ri an ar l a atherine 18 . C ld , ; p B y, C , 7 Dam coun el for Zen er 1 1 is cla Col 1 0 . , 9 ; s g , y, . , 7
i rred 1 2 rocures An rew cl a Dr. 1 . d sba , ; p d y, , 9
amil ton to efen Z en 1 t e arcl a enr 2 . H d d 4 ; B y, H y, 54 - moved from ew or ouncil 2 arcla saac 16 . N Y k , 7 ; B y, I , 3 r Dr ohn 1 2 . restore to ractice 2 e ains his ar cl a . d p , 9 ; g B y, J , 5 seat in ounc l 0 his marria e arc l a aria 16 . C i , 3 ; g , B y, M , 3 ’ 1 account of his wife s famil 1 Barcl a usan 2 . y, 3 ; S , 54 etter to avi rovoost de ar 1 . ohn 1 2. D d P , 39 ; B d, J , 5 scri tion ofhis house 2 his eath ar Dr . amuel 1 2 18 . p , 4 ; d , B d, S , 5 , 5 . arrow homas 10 . 43 B , T , 9 l exan er ames r . 6 . a ar chol as 6 80 A d , , J , 4 B y d, Ni , 3, . Al exan er ohn 2 a ar Col . ll iam 80 . d , , . B y d, Wi , Al exan er atharine 80 . ee man Col . enr 1 1 . d , , B k , H y, 9 Al exan er a atherine 1 ee man erar 1 . d , L dy C , 7 B k , G d, 74 Al exan er ad ar 1 . ee man ar aret 1 1 . d , L y M y, 7 B k , M g , 9 A exan er ar 81 . ee man arl a 1 1 . l d , M y, 47, B k , M , 57, 74 l exan er usanna 8 1 10 1 . ee man M ar 2 1 . A d , S , , 3, 44 B k , y, 5 l exan er il l iam 2 associate eers arriet 26 . A d , W , 4 ; d B , H , 3 with . . . Liv n ston 8 l et enson b ert 1 2 . P V B i g , 4 ; B , Eg , 5 ter of 6 66 6 oes to En l an enson o ert 1 2 . , 5, , 7 ; g d, B , R b , 5 68 ta es active art in evo utica ernar Gov. rancis 6. ; k p R , B d , F , 4 6 marria e of 0 his eath 1 . in ham aria atil a 1 8 . 9; g , 7 ; d , 7 B g , M M d , 7 347 Index .
Bl akesl A al ine 26 . l in ton ornel ia 1 d , 7 C , C ,
Bl udit usan 6 . l in ton eor e 1 , , 3 C , G g , oone Gov . homas o t 6. e t il liam 1 1 . B , T , 4 C bb , W , 9
ou inot lias 1 2 ochran e a t. 16 B d , E , 4 . C , C p , 3. Bousfield aria . o den a wal lad er 12 1 2 , M , 35 C l , C d , , 3, 7 , 74, ousfiel d homas 6 1 B , T , 35 9 . ra for il iam 1 0 . ol en l i z b a eth 1 6 . B d d, W l , C d , E , 5 ra e ichard 1 1 . ol en ane B dl y, R , C d , J , 45. rai n zrd oll inson eter 2 2 2 , C , P , 4, 5, 9. greari e us tioe 8 Comac oun t 1 , 7 , C , 74. Brooks Davi o d 2 . nsta e ? , 6 , n na aria 26 . 4 C bl A M , 7 roo s sa e l a 2 6. ornel arah 260 . B k , I b l , 4 C l , S , os Gov. W ll iam 2 C by, i , 7, 9, 5,
Cox saac 1 2 1 . , I , 73, 5 ] nna Cox 1 uc awrence 2 . ar 2 1 B k A L , 3 , M y, 3, 5 al l il l i r. oxe o 1 am l etters 0 0 1 . hn 2 1 B , , , 5 , 5 C , , 9. urnet Gov. il l iam . oxe b el 80 2 1 . B , , 47 C , , , 9 urr Aaron 1 6 1 8 1 2 160 1 oxe Tea ch 16 . B , , 4 , 4 , 5 , , 79, C , , 4 1 2. ozens Barne 2 . 9 C , , 7 B vanck el ena . rawfor Gov. 1 1 1 6 18 . y , H , 33 C d, , 74, 7 , 9 revecoeur e. ann 1 C , Mll y, 39. Cru r ohn . , J , 74, 75 C ut ert Al exan er 180 . b , d ,
airncross ndrew 0 C , A , 9 .
airncross E i a eth 0 . C , l z b , 9 D am omas 6 C h 1 . , T , C ac m er 0 Da ers Sir o er 1 1 1 . v t . , T , 3 . R b , 4 a‘ z i m aw n a C m e. 1 . so r a 26 p , , 54 D , M y J y, 5.
am el Ann 2 . awson ill iam 26 C pb l, , 7 D , W , 5. am e ohn 2 awson Will iam Pu se 26 C pb ll , J , 7 . D , d y, 5. a e ohn 220 . a ton onathan 16 . C p , J , D y , J , 3
ar en ter arah 2 1 De l ois mi 266 . C p , S , 5 B , E ly , De l o s mue 266 ham ers ames . a l . C b , , 43 B i , S , an l e J11 te 2 De reb en La ar e h r hi 1 . uis 1 8 . C , W , 5 B , M q , 3 {9 umon De ha t M me. R 186 han er ar t tu vesant 2 1 . ( e C l , S y , 5 , y, , Channin ofin I 8! g o. D ce Ali e harl ton fir. 1zg e an c 1 6. C , , L y, , 5 hew en amin 1 De Ann 1 . C , B j , 47 , 7 hil s ane 26 De nne 18 C d , J , A , . e e as e De ance ames 2102 h risti am s s l l 2 6. . C , J , 4 L y, , 4 De n ohannes hristie arah 2 a ce 1 . C , S , L y, , 3 h urch ohn Bar er 180 1 2. De h nce O iver 66 1 0 C , J , , 9 y, l , , 9 r . 2 De ce eter 1 6. ar D 1 . an Cl k, , 9 L y, P , 5 ’ l ar e Gov . eor e 28. orl eans Louis Phil1i x 1 8. C k , G g , D , , 7 268 De e ter ram 1 g l ar son au er . s 6 C k , B y , P y , Ab , l ar son avi 2 8. De e ster aria 1 C k , D d, P y , M , 3 , 33 l arkson avi De e ster ar 166. C , D d, P y , M y, l ar son El iza eth 268. De Rham har es 268 . C k , b , , C l , l ar s on M ar utherfur 26 1 10 . De Rham l se 268 . C k , R d, , 3 , E i , D x n r. 1 larkson M at ew 1 18 186 18 e eau drew . C , , 57, 5, , 9 V , A , J , 77 2 8 2 260 261 . ou l as Sir Geor e 286 28 . 5 , 59, , D g , , , 7
l ar son athew 268 . Dow El l en A. . C k , M , , , 7 l ar son homas Streatfeil d 1 . uane ames 1 1 . C k , T , 45 D , J , 5 348
n x I de .
eter Au ustus H P g , Au t s 6 gus u , 2
amil ton Al exan er 1 1 eter Au tus 268. H , d , 9, 44, P , 1 1 160 x62 16 l 1 ierre . 5 , . . 4. 7. 79. P , 3
1 . arah 26 . 95 S , 4 amil ton n rew 1 1 . H , A d , 4, 5 ammon eor e 1 (111 H d, G g , 44. , arriman Oliver 2 . homas 1 1 6 226. H , , 53 T , 49, 5 , a es Sir ohn M . 1 2 nd 8 . H y , J , 4 , 5 eathcote al e . fi ohn . H , C b, 45 , 45 o ar t ohn l oss 228. Dr. wis . H b , J S , , 45 omann ornelia 16 . Sir l iam 1 . , C , 3 Wi l , 53 H ' Hoflman aria 16 . a or 1 0 . , M , 3 M j , 9 o inson rancis 10 . artha Lou se 2 6 . H pk , F , 4 M i , 4 o ack r. 18 . ones t i 10 10 . , , 5 , Na han el , 3, 5 guié 8 t. ose h 1 1 . ones Oliver ewl ett 2 6. y, 3 4, 3 5 , H , 4 H um hre g anieg1 0 . p y , , 4
um hre s Davi 1 0 . H p y , d, 4
K
Kane E Astor 268 , mil y , . 1 Kane v De an rvin ashin ton 8 . Oli er ce I g, W g , 3 , L ar Ral h 1 6 20 2 . Kean ohn 6 2 10 Iz d, p , 5 , 3, 34 , , 4, , 3 an Ke , ulia, 236.
Kem l e M ar ret 0 1 . b , ,
Kenne Arc a 10 . dy, ib l 7 J Ker Sir al er 88 . , W t ,
Kettel tas ather ne 1 . , C i , 55 arrett lane . , Al , 5 Kettel tas eter 1 6 , P , 5 Alice, 2 4. K n Rufus 160 21 . i g, , , 1 An na aria, 264. M K ssam Dr. 18 . i , , 5 M ar1 , 267. 1 . Knox, Gen. , 164, 16 , 71 , 20 2 u ustus ;16 5 A g ,
Au stus 268. , Ca erine el ena H , ornelia 26 C , L De ance ane 268. L y , Van tl m en o n 1 Edith Cour andt 26 . a G . h 8. , 4 L b, J , 7 li a eth lar son 268. Lan on harl otte E z b C k , d , C , 5 1 8 160 I a n don ouisa 223 5 , , , L , La ourette l orence , F , awrence l i a eth 16 . L , E z b , 5 awrence hn 10 . L , , 3 awrence fiar 1 . L , , 4 awrence Natgan e31 2 L , i 5 awrence e ecca 1 . L , R b , 43 awrence homas 12 . L , T , 5 aura 26 . awrence homas 2 1 . L , 3 L , T , 5 W 2 1 . aria Arno 26 awrence . M ld, 4. L , , 9 ar 26 . es ie ar Ann 2 1 . M y, 3 L l , M y , 3 ar uth erfur 2 ewis or an 1 2 1 2 . M y R d , L , M g , 5 , 9 ar Rutherfu iston 168 1 6 . M y L , , 9 atil a oster 26 . Livin ston l ice wift, 1 7 . M d C , 4 g , A S 3 35° x In de .
Livin ston Ali a 1 2. g , d , 9 M ivin ston Ann 6 . L g , . 4 iv n ston Brockh ol st 1 1 16 a ison ames 1 . L i g , , 55, 57, 7, M d , J , 39 168 1 6 1 182 . arshal ohn 18 18 . , 7 , 7, M l , J , 3, 4 n n D 1 . ivi sto atherine 6 . artin r . 6 L g , , 3 M , , 9 Livin ston atherine 1 2 . ason l ce 26 . g , C , 9 M , A i , 7 ivin ston har otte 2 asters M ar 2 . L g , C l , 4 M , 94 Livin ston dwar 1 1 2 161 as ters 0 1 . g , E d , 4 5 , , M , 3 68 c l l o 1 18 1 2 . M Ca l ean r 1 . , 4, 9 , E , 45
Livin ston l i a 0 . M cCormick an el 166 . g , E z , 3 7 , D i ,
ivin ston l i a eth 6 . M cCoun hoe e 2 . L g , E z b , 4 , P b , 53 ’ Livin ston li a eth 1 . M Cresh ohn 8 1 . g , E z b , 39 , , Li n D nal ex vin sto ertru e 1 2 . M c o Al an er 2. g , G d , 9 d ,
ivin ston il ert 160 . M cEvers harl es 1 6 . L g , G b , , C , 4 ivin ston M cEvers ar 1 6. L g , M y, 4 ivin s ton 1 0 . M cEwen li a 1 2 . L g 7 , E z , 9 ivin ston er 6 . M cFarreu l i a 2 L g , , 4 , E z , 54. iv n ston e er atherine L i g , M y , C , 34. ivin ston on roe ames 1 . L g , M , J , 79 ivin ston M ont omerie Gov. 2 . L g , g , , 7 ivin ston ont omer ichar 106 1 1 L g , M g y, R d, , 9 . ivin ston 1 2 . oore Dr. 18 . L g , 9 M , , 5 ivin ston orris atheri ne 2 1 . L g , M , C , 5 ivin ston 1 2 . orris eanor ussel 2 6. L g , 9 M , El R l, 5 ivin ston . . B . 2 6 8 orris rances 2 6. L g , P V , 4 , 45, 4 , 4 , M , F , 4 61 10 2 108 1 orris ouverneur 1 1 1 , , , 3 M , G , 35, 53, 59, ivin ston hil i 1 62 0 1 2 1 18 186 188 18 1 1 2 1 2 . L g , P p, 7, , 7 , 4 , 75, , , 9, 9 , 3, 37 1 . orris el eua 20 . 59 M , , 5 Liv m ston o ert 8 . orris e en 2 1 . g , R b , 4, 5 M , H l , 5 ivin ston o ert am ri e 1 . orris enr 2 6. L g , R b b dg , 73 M , H y, 5 ivin ston Col . o ert 1 1 . orris enr ewis 2 . L g , R b , 5 M , H y L , 55 ivin ston o ert R . 80 orris aco 1 2 1 2 18. L g , R b , 74, 75, 79, , M , J b, 7 5, l 1 1 1 1 l orris ames l 2 ! 9. 43. 47, 55. 5 S9 M , , 7. 60 1 1 o I 1 168 1 rris Lewis . 18 2 1 2 , . 73, 7 M , , , 4, , , 4 , ivin ston d e o ert 1 1 . 66 2 12 . L g , g R b 9 , ivin ston grah 6 0 262 . orris ewis 1 2 12 . L g , , 3, 7 , M , L , 4, ivin ston ch u er 1 0 orris ewis . 100 12 18 1 1 6 L g , S yl , 7 M , L , III , , 4, , 7 , ivin ston usan 6 0 8 1 . 2 1 2 1 L g , S , 3, 3 , 3 3 3, 4. - ivin ston al ter 1 0 . orris ewis . etters of 20 1 1 L g , W , 7 M , L , IV , l 5 , ivin ston ill iam Al exan er 6 2 1 2 16. L g , W d , 3 ; 5, - l etters of 20 1 0 orris ewis R . 2 18 . 4. M , L , 73, W o ivin ston l iam 8 . rris ewis encer 2 6. L g , i l , 4 M , L Sp , 5 ivin ston il liam 12 12 1 . orris ar 2 1 L g , W , 5, 9, 55 M , M y, Low . A. 26 . orris ar ton 1 . , A , 7 M , M y W , 57 Low l en A . 26 . orris ichar 100 . , E l , 7 M , R d ,
Low aura 2 . orris ichar 2 1 1 . , L , 53 M , R d, owther nne 262 . orris ichard 2 1 L , A , M , R , L ub b erts ornelia 1 . orri s ichar cutine 1 1 , C , 3 M , R d V , 75, 77, u l ow Ann 1 . 1 82 18 18 1 0 2 1 2 6. L d , , 55 , 3, 7, 9 , 5, 5 u ow Dan el 180 1 2 . orris o ert 16 . L dl , i , , 9 M , R b , 5 u l ow a riel 1 . orris o ert u nter 2 1 . L d , G b , 55 M , R b H , 73, 3 u l ow enr , 10 0 . orris , a ina, 2 , 24 . L d , H y M S b 33 3 u ow arah 100 . orris Sarah 2 1 2 1 . L dl , S , M , , 5, 7 ums en il liam 80 . orris ta ts 2 1 2 18. L d , W , M , S , 5, 351 n x I de .
orris taats L . 2 1 ierre ont M , S , P p , orris il liam 1 2 1 . ierre ont M , W , 94, 5 P p , orris il l iam 2 1 1 . ierre o nt M , W , P p , orris il liam al ton 2 6. ierre ont M , W W , 4 P p ,
orton ames 20 . ierre ont M , , 4 P p ,
orton ohn 1 26 . M , , 79. 7 orton ashin ton 1 . Pierre ont M , g , 79 p , unro Dr. Harr 1 2 . erre on t M , y, 4 Pi p , u nro eter a 1 2 . 26 . M , P J y, 4 7 urra ames . ierre o nt eth Law 26 . M y, , 43 P p , S , 7 r e W urra ir ames 1 . ie r ont i iam u ustu s 26 . M y, J , 54 P p , ll A g , 7 inc ne h ar es 18 . P k y, C l , 4 l umstead ement 1 . P , Cl , 45
ums tea E za eth 1 . N Pl d , li b , 45
o e arah 2 12. P l , S , eil s on Wil iam 1 N , l . 7
ico M ar 18 . N ll , y, 7
co l iam 18 . Ni l , Will , 7 Niemciewitz ount u ian U rsino , C J l , rime 6 2 18 0 P , 4, , 3 Pfi mg isbet ir exander 1 . N , S A , 79 r me N oail Visco un 1 1 P i , es t . l , , 7 rime 26 P , 5
rovoos ne . t, ather . 35 0 P C i ro voost avid 8 8 1 . P , D , 33, 35, 37, 3 , 8 Eva, 1 . aro n 1 . A , 33
i . D d , 73
Wai viam 2 1 . , 9 rovoos t P , s wal d E a eth 1 . O , liz b , 47 tto Lo uis Guil l aim e O . ,
a e o h n 1 . P , J , 43
Par er, am es , 126 .
ar er ohn 8 . R P k , , 5 atterso n W iam 1 . P , ill , 47
eabo d Ann a R utherfurd 2 6 . o h Edmun 1 6 16 . P y , , 5 d lp , d, 5 , 4
eab od Arch b al Russe 2 6 . R a N l chol as 1 1 P y, i d ll , 5 y , ,
ea od rthu r 2 6. R ead e ather ne ivin s P b y, A , 5 , C i g
a od kus se 2 6. e Geo r e l l R ead e m 160 . P b y, g , 5 , l ,
eabod He en M urra 2 6. R eade fiar 1 0 . P y, l 5 , y , 9
Peab od erc rniah e 2 6 R eid sl 82 ' 2 “ y, l D g . 5 , s 1 449 9" 344
Pearso n ose hi ne 268 . R d u anna 8 . , f p , ei , S s , 3
Pc n 0 h n 1 . R d usan na 2 1 2 1 l etters n , J , 47 ei , S , 144, 7, 9 ;
enn Go v. R chard 1 0 1 2 . of 2 2 her marria e P , i , 3 , 47, 94 , 9 , 343 ; g ,
ettit Ab i ai 262 . comes to merica her P , g l , A , 339 ;
erre ont A n na 26 . Pi p , 7 344
ierre o nt An na 268 . Re no ds M rs . 1 . P p , y l , . 79
erre o n t Ell e n Low 26 . c etts E i a eth 62 . Pi p , , 7 Ri k , l z b , ierre ont Henr E. 26 . Ric etts ames 6 . P p , y , 7 k , J , 3 352
Index.
ters of 1 8 - 16 1 - - , 4, 86 1 1 1 toc ton Richar 20 22 1 . 3 93 94 95 S k , d, 5, eath of 1 m , 97 ; emoran a toc ton, Susanna 180 . d d S k , in - Vot ic 1 - cv 1 . u , 7 t art, el en 6. g N 9 99 S H , 9 utherfurd ll m . ia al ton 2 tuart Sir ohn 6. R , Wi W , 47 S , J , 9 Rutherfu rd inthro hanl er 2 . tu vesant cho as il l iam 160 , W p C , 53 S y , Ni l W , . utl e e mma 1 Stu n P a . vesa t eter er rd 2 . R dg , E , 77 y , G , 54 nders oanna 2 1 . tu vesant et “ 160 Ry , J , 3 y , , , gtu vesant zua 2 criard 2 . y , , 5 , 7 S f n m t oh 1 . S , J , 73
al tar Richar S , d, 73. Sandil an s o ert 6 d , R b , 9. San il an s al ter 6 d d , W , 9.
San s Ann arriman . or 2 a oh n 1 . d , H , 53 T yl , , 73 an s orne ia 262 26 . a l or Sarah 1 . S d , C l , , 4 T y , , 43 an s Fl orence 2 6. em l e Si oh n 1 0 . S d , , T p , r , 4 Scarth Kathari ne 26 Til l ottson r om 1 . l , 5 , as, 92 .
Schmal in M me. 2 . heo ore e. 2 , 94 T d , Mll 93. h i t ura 268 Sc m d , , .
Schric au us 1 . k, P l , 3 hu er oracha 1 0 1 Sc yl , C , 7 , 79.
chu er Gen. 161 1 . S yl , , , 79 chu l er eter 1 0 . S y , P , 7 chu er hili 1 2 . urn ull 8 1 1 1 . S yl , P p, 5 T b , , 95, 97 Sooten tonia . E . 16 . urner ose h . , C , 4 T , J p , 73 fiar aret 1 2. g , 9
hir e Gen. 61 . S l y, , inner ertru e 126. Sk , G d , kinner usanna aria 0 . V S , S M , 3 7 inner il iam 126. Sk , W l , Van or um T t e 1 mith artha . s 3 S , M , 45 B , j , 5 1 2 Van Dracme 11111 2 1 mith ill am 1 1 2 . 0 331 . S , W i , 9, , , 9, 43 , , 5
V B C ri . mith . S. 1 . an ru h athe ne 8 0 S , W , 53 , , 4 , 7 rat ohn 6 C0 s u t u ustus 18 . Sp , J . 4 d , A g , 7 V o v ratt atharina an C rtl andt E e 1 2 . Sp , C , 33 , , 4 2. V l nd ratt orn elia an Cort a t el ena 18 . Sp , C , 3 , H , 7 ratt ohn 2 . Van Cortlandt el en 2 1 . Sp , J , , 34 , H , 5 m th ohn 3etters of 6. Van Cortl andt ar aret 1 . S y , , , 75, 7 , M g , 45 00 V 1 1 . Dam 51111113 herine 2 an . , , , 3 , Rip, 7 tevens li a eth 1 1 2 . an e ut Ca t. 06. S , E z b , 39, 9 V d , , 3 ex n 1 V orne 6 tevens ames l a er . an rnel ia . S , A d , 43 , , 3 tevens oh n irth of 2 mem er Van orne av 6 S , , b , 7 ; b H , D id, of N ew erse counci ew Van orne El izab e 1 J y l, 74 ; N H , 45 n V commissio er s B . 2 . er oun ar an es . sey b d y s; N , W , 32 - e i Je ter of 6 vice res nt of i ew Van ensse aer te hen 161 . t , 7 ; p id l , , V R S erse e isl ature death of 8 an Zan t El i a etp 1 . J y l g , 77 ; , 7 , d , z b 55 2 6 1 1 1 6 180 . 1 4, 12 , 39, 43, 4 ,
tevens oh n 1 1 . assa a eth 12 . S , J , , 79 V ll, Eliz b , 3 tevens ar 80 . er et aria 1 . S , M y , V l , M , 3 tevens ichar 2 . er l anc n na aria 1 8. S , R d, 7 V p k , A M , 7 tir in ames l etters of 1 1 1 1 1 Vestris u uste 2 . S l g, J , , , 3, , A g , 93 1 16 inton avid 26 . V , D , 4 tirlin Lor 12 inton arriet 26 . S g, d , 4, V , H , 4 354