L'Hudson, dal deserto al mare . dice che in Eebruary, 1756,il colonnello Washington sono andati a Boston per conferire al Governatore Shirley affari aboutmilitary in Yirginia. Egli si fermò in !New York al suo ritorno, e * Harlem, situato sulla Harlem Eiver, tra l'Ottava Avenue e East River, era un earlj-paese sull'isola di Manhattan, dal Dutcli. Era una fiorente villaggio, principalmente borderingthe Terza Avenue, ma ora è una parte di tlie grande metropoli. 374 HUDSON. È stato quindi la valutazione di Beverly Eobinson. La sig.ra Robinsons sorella, MaryPhilipse, è stata anche una valutazione in s

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The Hudson, from the wilderness to the sea . says that in Eebruary, 1756, Colonel Washington went to Boston to confer with Governor Shirley aboutmilitary affairs in Yirginia. He stopped in !New York on his return, and * Harlem, situated on the Harlem Eiver, between the Eighth Avenue and East River, was an earlj-settlement on the island of Manhattan, by the Dutcli. It was a flourishing village, chiefly borderingthe Third Avenue, but is now a part of tlie great metropolis. 374 THE HUDSON. was then the guest of Beverly Eobinson. Mrs. Robinsons sister, MaryPhilipse, was also a guest there, in the summer-time. Her bright eyes, blooming cheeks, great vivacity, perfection of person, aristocraticconnexions, and prospective wealth, captivated the young Virginiasoldier. He lingered in her presence as long as duty would pennit, andwould gladly have carried her with him to Virginia as his bride ; but hisextreme diffidence kept the momentous question unspoken, and EogerMorris, his fellow aide-de-camp in Braddocks military family, bore off the. THE MOBEIS MANSION. prize, Morris, like his brother-in-law, Beverly Eobinson, adhered to thecrown after the American colonies declared themselves independentin 1776. When, in the autumn of that year, the American army underWashington encamped tipon Harlem Heights, and occupied Fort AVashing-ton near, Morris fled for safety to Robinsons house in the Highlands, andWashington occupied his elegant mansion as his head-quarters for awhile.The house is preserved in its original form and materials, excepting whereexternal repairs have been necessary. THE HUDSON. 375 At the lower extremity of Carmansyille, and about a mile aboveManhattanville, is a most beautiful domain, as yet almost untouched bythe hand of change. It is about eight miles from the heart of the city, completely embowered, and presenting a pleasing picture at every pointof view. This was the home of General Alexander Hamilton, one of thefounders of the Eepublic, and is one of the few u

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