The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-09-12
CORRESPONDENTS.

your readers have read something
about Washington's head quarters in
Newburgh, n. Y, although conpara-
lively very few, perhaps have ever
had the opportunity to visit them. Any
such subject as that having always
been of great interest to the American
people, we cannot sec why this should
be an exception, indeed, we know that
all true prtriots are always anxious to
hear something new concerning the
heroes Of the revolutionary war, or any
circumstances that may be connected
Herewith.
We had the pleasure of visiting Geo.
Washington's headquarters repeatedly,
of late, and having plenty of time we
were able to examine quite thoroughly
whatever was exhibited to us. We
shall not undertake to give aminute
record of all that we saw there, for
fear of annoying some fair reader, but
we shall endeavor to give a faithful
though general account of the things
which may prove of greater interest,
The headquarters, are situated in
the south end of the city, corner Of
Grand and Washington SITS, Washing
ton Park, as it is sometimes called,
covers an area of several acres, kept in
beautiful condition at all times. Ii
became the property Of the State some
% years ago, when the grounds and
the house were given in charge Of Mr.
l.. d. Woolsey of Newburgh, who
though now 60 years of age, still holds
his position. On entering the gates
the first objects which particularly at
tractod our attention, were the lofty
liberty pole and several cannon, Of
various sizes, placed near the walks.
Some Of these highly polished by the
visitors who use them for seats, were
taken from the French, this we infel
from the motto "Egalite Fraternite" en-
graved upon them, others are used al
over the park, as lamp posts, etc, theil
position being in such cases, muzzlC
downwards, few army wagons are al
so to be seen. But let us hasten to the
house.
The house is an "old-fashioned "stont
house, and that describes it, we think
A porch in front, with plank seats, tht
back of which are painted red. These
have been kept uninjured Three
rooms are open to visitors. First, tho
front room has still the identical foo
which was trodden SO many times by
the heavy army boots of those heroe
Of l776, and more particularly by Geo
Washington and his illustrious compan
ions. The plank table and lcathe
chairs, with their high straight back
then used. On one side Of the room
the huge fireplace, with its andirons
and last but not least, an non tea ket
tie. Upon the side Of another wal
hangs the portrait Of Uzal Knapp, tn
last member Of Washington's life
guards, who died January 18th, 1854
aged 81 years and month. Also
portrait Of Brig. Gen w. g. Belknap
In little showcases VIC find a grea
number Of old coins, and many small
objects, the former property Of Wash
lngton, Clinton and other generals
Many muskets and swords hang on thu
four sides Of the room, as well as
copious collection Of continental AM
confederate paper money, put i
frames.
In the north room we find the frs
piano brought in Orange County, for
merIy the property Of Gen. Clinton
Andirons belonging TO the same.
collection Of continental money, and
great number Of documents ia III
handwriting Of the most eminent me-
Of the Revolutionary Period. ANON
others, Washington, John Hancoc
and John Adams. The following is
correct copy Of one Of Geo Washing
toms private cpistle
Gen Wahhingtons compliments +
"Air. sackett, aud begs he will accep
"hIs thanks FOR the cheese which b
was kind enough to send him
Head Quarters. 18th Oct, l7T2. Or
the wall are suspended large portrait
IofGeorge and Martha Washington. j
this room is also kept the large booI
I in which thousands Of visitors have a
ready written their names.
Ia the south room a very large guam
tity d arms arc left IN racks maskets
pistols, swords. pick axes, etc, etc
Parts q uniforms, worn by Col Jane
Duncan, ia his Mexican battles, al,
the identical saddle which be uset