The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-05
HISTORICAL SCRAPS.
Mr.. Lees Letter on Washing
toms Visit to Trenton
Personal Reminis-
eenees.
Mr.. Francis B. Lee in writing to the

Mr.. Francis B.. Lee in writing to the
'Truo American" Trenton says:
In connection with the celebration of
independence Day it is Of interest to re-
cali incidents which gave Trenton so
| prominent a place in the war between
the United Colonies and Great Britain.
The story of our memorial battle and OF
George Washington's presence here has
been SO frequently told that we have
come to believe that the Great American
General, during his struggle never
honored our city save upon this oeca-
sion. AS a matter of fact, not only be-
fore but after that memorial Christmas
Day, Washington was frequently in this
city-then a small but none the less
important post village between Phila-
delphia and New York.
1.-The Itinerary of Genera Washing
ton" published by William 9. Baker of
Philadelphia, a noted historian, is the
most remarkable of it's type eve printed
in America. This shows that or June
10, IT'S. General Washington received his
commission as General and Commander
in Chief of the Army of the United
Colonies" and that after military and
social functions had occupied his atten-
ton until the 23d, he left Philadelphia.
on his way to Cambridge.aTh Philadel-
phia Troopers, acted as an escort. Cen
erals Lee and Schuyler, together with
Thomas MjfHifsI aGd FJcsepa Reed, were
of this party. Before reaching Trenton
they were met by a4coufier, with ad-
vices concerning the results of Bunker
Hill. In the hurry to reach New Eng
land. it is to be doubted IL Washington
remained in Trenton any longer than to
bait" his horses and rest from the
fatigues of June riding over i'll kept
roads. General Washington and his
retinue remained at New Brunswick on
Saturday Jtrle "a, IT'S.
CRISIS OF THE REVOLUTION.
The summer of 1881 General Washing
ton spent IN Connecticut, Peekskill. Phil
l~ipsburg ana vicinity. It was the period
of crisis of the closing days Of the Re-
volution. The design says Heath's Mem
oirs. of capturing Lord CORVALLIS and
his army in Virginia was ready to be put
in execution. Although both the Continent
tai line and the militia were far from
being in good condition for a protracted
march. not only from lack of impedi.
meatia of battle. clothes and money, but
likewise from disaffection. Nevertheless
tie start was made on Sunday. August
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Until the 18th both the Americans and
French allies were engaged in transport
ing tner equipments, baggage and horses
any at Chatham. New Jersey. August
"a; New B~runswick,, August %; and Tren-
ton, August g. which latter date fell
over night. on the morning of the 3oth
General Washington hurried to phila-
faf apa h where has he 1,na arrived q BY sss dinner ra time;
to transport the troops to the Chesa-
peake. He resolved, being. advised by
e0u oref de a0f t. Il mead of to E lat the Gs armx
Washington, on leaving Trenton, was
met by the militia light horse on the
coined him as 81 they aid Generals Roch-
amrbeau and Chastellux. These distigl-
guished men remained in Philadelphia for
cords exist of this appearance Of Gem
eral Washington. in Trenton.
After the battle Of Yorktown General
vember. and ali of December. 1881. N
philadelphia, where he also remained
during January, February and three
latter. month he left the Quaker City,
attended by the Vice President Of the
State-James Potter-gentlemen officers
Of light horse. on Saturday. the 2sd
Of March. General. Washington was at
BURLINGTON City. This. I believe. was his
There he inspected Colonel John Lambs
regiment Of the Continental Artillery.
He soon proceeded to Norristown, pass
ing through Trenton on his way. Al
though not strictly in Trenton or it's en-
v.rons. General Washington spent the
autumn of 1888 at Rocky Hill, four miles YES
the Definltive. Articles of the Treaty OF
Peace. HIS headquarters were in the
Judge John Bsrrien house w wnie Sl,s ssano ~
Rocky Hill. In this house, which was
the last. headquarters Of General Wash
ten his farewell address to the United
SssveS ais"S :. 1883. THIS mansion had
Of Congress. Here he was surrounded
by distinguished army officers ano
eGefEFoRaE's HEADQUARTERS.
The house is am old-fashioned square
room used by General washington. noW low.
is the house that the New Jersey Society
of Cincinnati will commemorate by me
erection Of a suitable moaaIne Hang mens
then in session at Princeton, as wei az
the Commencement Of the College OF
New Ne vs Js T W III Sas f Dun haa p9 and with i
Mrs. Washington entertained the mem
bers OF Congress, foreign ministers or
representnat ayeve,I men New f1 Brnnsw aoRse and
Trenton. Tradition has II that during the
autumn General Washington and MS
suitp rode from ROCKY Hill " 4teitch,
nresenting q most gallant sight upon the
oil Kine's Highway.
Mrs. Washington was a constant at
terrdant upon her husband IN his MILF
tary progress through the colonies. An
interesting remembrance IS recorded N
A Trenton newspaper of Dacemper -.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mrs. Washington
nassed through this town on her va,
from Virginia to HEAD Quarters n MOT
ris-Towr1: when the virginia troops pres.
emit finduced through respect) formed and
received her as, she passed, ina becoming