Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1894 — Headquarters at Newburg. [ARTICLE]

Headquarters at Newburg.

One of the historical places in ttTe city of Newburg, says Harper's Young People, is Washington’s headquartei s. It is a very pretty little building, overlooking the Hudson River. On this west side is a low porch, which is the entrance to the historical room, having seven floors and one window. It originally was -the dining-room. It contains "one of the high old-fashioned fire-places. Hanging to its black sides are a kettle once used by Lafayette and a few cannon balls. Near by is an almost life-size portrait of Gen. Washington, embroidered in silk. To the right is Washington’s bed-room. .In this room are some chairs and a table brought from Holland in the year 1682, also portraits of Gen. and Mrs. Washington, and two very much worn flags. In the next room are Mrs. Washington’! spinet and Washington's

chair. The housekeeper's room is where the old ammunition and guns are kept. The walls are literally covered with guns and muskets. In here are several links of the chain which was placed across the Hudson to prevent the passage of British ships during the war. Several other rooms are filled with minor curiosities. The next floor can hardly be called a story, for it is only a small attic. Here repose ancient spinning wheels and knapsacks. Amidst the dust of ages on the floor lie sevet al pairs of slippers. The stairway and hall are decorated with old oil portraits. The grounds around the building are laid out as a park. Cannrns and balls are arranged around. Near by is a monument of Washington. From here there is a splendid view of the river and Storm King, and all the mountains stand forth in their glory. Altogether this is a very prettv, pleasant and interesting place to visit.