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I will now proceed in giving direct answers to the several queries men- tioned in yours. Having as yet, only spoke to the first, so shall now take the rest in course. As for Mr. Moor's mission, you will undoubtedly have the account thereof very fully by Mr. Talbot, whose place he supplies having not thought it worth the while to stay at Albany. As for my opinion in that mat- ter, I think it is too heavy for the society to meddle with at present, and would properly lie as a burthen upon the crown, to be defrayed out of the revenue here. For their being brought over to our holy faith, will at the same time, secure them in their fidelity to the government. And not only that, but the society will, I believe, find employment enough for their money in sending of missionaries amongst those who call themselves christians, on the coast of America ; which I find to be their resolution. And it is certainly the great- est charity in the world, to have the best religion planted in these parts, which with time will, in all probability, be so vast a country and people. But whe- ther the charge of missionaries for converting the Indians fall to the share of the crown or the society, to effect that matter well and thoroughly, those sent
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over on that errand, must be such as can endure hardships, and are able and willing to live with the Indians in their own country, and according to their way and manner, which are the methods the French take. And I believe some of those gentleman who have had their education in the colleges of the north parts of Scotland, being in orders from my Lord of London, may be the likeliest to undergo it. As for Mr. Dellius, I don't think it worth the while in being at any extraordinary charge in sending of him ; because I be- lieve no consideration would make him live in the Indian country. And if he did, he has not the language ; and one that goes on that mission must be a young man, who is able to grapple with fatigues, and will not only take pains, but is capable of learning the language ; and it is a general observation that none are so apt to gain foreign tongues as the Scotch.
As for my thoughts of this society's having appointed that good man Mr. Neau, as catechist to the negrocs and Indians, it is undoubtedly a very good work : and he is wonderfully industrious in the discharge of his duty, and the truth is, takes more pains than he needs, by going from house to house to per- form that office. And I believe he would find it as effectual to gain the end, and not the fourth part of the trouble to himself, to appoint set times in having them together at the English church, or at least so many at once as may be proper, and catechise and instruct them. And Mr. Vesey assures me that he shall be very free and willing to let him have the use of the church for that purpose. And now I am on this subject, it will be very proper that the socie- ty direct Mr. Cleator, if he comes over, or any schoolmaster whom they ap- point in their respective places to catechise and instruct the negroes and In- dians ; and that the ministers in their several parishes were desired to send a list of all the slaves or free negroes and Indians, the society would then see how that matter was further worth their consideration.
I did, in my former letters, make mention of one Mr. Bondet, a French Protestant minister, who is in orders from the Bishop of London. He is a good man, and preaches very intelligibly in English-which he does every third Sunday, in his French congregation, when he uses the liturgy of the church. He has done a great deal of service since his first coming into this country, and is well worth the thoughts of the society. The town he lives in is called New Rochelle, a place settled by French Protestants ; it is compre- hended in Mr. Bartow's parish, and contributes toward his maintenance, which disables them, in a great measure, to pay toward Mr. Bondet's, who is in very grea' want. It is true, besides twenty pounds a year, which the peo- ple of New Rochelle promise him, and is very ill paid, he has thirty pounds a year settled on him out of the public revenue here, as the French minister in York hath ; but that is paid with so much uncertainty, that he starves un- der the prospect of it.
Now for a remedy for this poor gentleman, and that he may be made as useful to the church as possible ; if the society would use their interest that
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he might have an order from the court that he may not only forthwith be paid his arrears, but that he should afterwards have his money by quarterly pay- ments ; and that, at the same time, he be directed by the Bishop of London, to consult with and be helpful to Mr. Bartow and Mr. Muirson in taking care of the scattering towns of their parishes ; especially Mr. Bartow's, where it is impossible for any one to manage it. And whereas, he has been obliged for his bread, to use the French prayers in his French congregation, according to the orders of the Protestant churches of France, and had that liberty granted him (as he tells me) upon his receiving of orders, it is his earnest request, that he might have directions relating thereunto, wherein he might be re- quired not to use otherwise than the liturgy of our church in any congrega- tions where he preacheth, whether English or French. And it would be well that some French common prayer books and catechisms were sent over for that purpose. The reason of desiring an order of that nature is, that it would put the matter out of dispute. Mr. Bondet and I have gone as far as we can in that affair, and it would spend too much time to tell you what tempests we waded through in attempting it, but if directions came from England about it, none, I believe would be found to oppose it. The chief cause of its being hindered with so much heat was, that the French congregation in York were apprehensive that it might be a precedent for them ; and for that reason fired the most ignorant of Mr. Bondet's people, and persuaded them to recant from what they had agreed to. But I must do the most sensible of them the jus- tice, that they hold fast their integrity, and are willing to receive the church.
If this matter goes forward, I expect that the greatest part of the people of New Rochelle will cease their contributions to Mr. Bondet ; so I must desire the society to consider him with some allowance in England. And if effec- tual care could be taken that 30l. is paid him, 15/. sterling more, with the small helps he will have from those who will continue steady to the church, will enable him to maintain himself and family.
If care is not already taken therein in the instructions which are preparing, it will be of absolute necessity, that the clergy of this county be directed to meet twice at least, annually, and taking to their assistance the best and most sen- sible of their parishes, to consult of the most effectual ways for settling the church, and to give you an impartial account how the parishes are settled in point of conveniency, and which way it may be better done, not only to make it easy for themselves, but so as the bread of life may be fairly and equally divided amongst their people, that proper measures might be taken, in having it regulated by act of assembly. For if something of this nature is not done, one half the people of the county won't have much benefit by all the cost that is laid out upon them. In the conclusion of your last letter, you tell me that you had sent some common prayers and catechisms, by Mr. Mackenzy, but do not understand he has brought any ; so beg of you to inquire into that mistake. And in case you send any other books to be disposed, pray let them only be
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Dr. Beveridge's (now Bishop of St. Asaph,) sermon concerning the common prayers, a little book entitled A Christian's Way to Heaven, and one of the lawfulness of the common prayer. No books can be more serviceable than they ; and I would take care to have them scattered through Connecticut colony to both ministers and people, and am apt to believe they would do ser- vice. As for the deputation the society now pleased to send me, I am exceed- ing sorry I can do them no service therein. For the people of this county, having generally land of their own, although they don't want, few or none of them very much abound. There being besides, a settlement belonging to Cel. Morris, and another to Mr. Phillips, and mine, not any that belong to particular men of any great value in the county ; nor are there ten in the whole county but what have been brought over to the church since I came into the province, that truly sir, if we can persuade them to build and finish their churches and schools, help to maintain their ministers and schoolmasters, and fit conveniences for them, it is the most that can be expected till things are better settled, and the church a more firm footing among them. I have not had the happiness to be in company with Col. Morris since I received the deputation ; but shall discourse with him concerning that matter when I see him next. I could offer some few things more to the consideration of the so- ciety, but time won't permit me to enlarge, so I shall reserve it to the next opportunity. So with my humble duty to the society, begging their pardon for the trouble I have given them therewith, I desire to remain, sir, &c. &c., CALEB HEATHCOTE. &
George Heathcote before mentioned, appears to have been a cousin of Col. Caleb Heathcote ; for in the will of George Heath- cote of Bucks county, province of Pennsylvania, among other items occurs the following : " I give and bequeath unto my cou- sin, Caleb Heathcote, of the province of New York, the residue of my estate, and nominate him executor of this my last will and testament."b
Col. Caleb Heathcote was also a member of the venerable Pro- pagation Society, mayor of New York in 1711, vestryman of Trinity Church from 1697 to 1714, and upon the incorporation of the borough town of Westchester in 1697, chosen first mayor of that place.
The following order swere addressed by Benjamin Fletcher, captain-general, and governor-in-chief of the province of New
a Church Rec. Francis L. Hawks, D. D., vol. i. no. 29.
b Surrogate's Office N. Y. No. vii. p. 3.
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York, &c., to Colonel Caleb Heathcote, con.mander of a regiment of foot in Westchester county.
" Whereas I am informed that several disorders and misdemeanors are daily committed by the regiment under your command, and no obedience paid to my several orders for prevention whereof, for the future, reposing special trust and confidence in your prudence and conduct by virtue of the power and authority to me given by virtue of their majesties' letters patent under their great seal of England, I have thought fit and do hereby erect, constitute and appoint a court martial in Westchester county aforesaid, and hereby I em- power and authorize you, the said Caleb Heathcote, from henceforth and at all times, when so often it shall be found needful to call the said court mar- tial, which shall consist of you, the said Caleb Heathcote, as president judge advocate, and six at least of the commissioned officers under your command, whereof four to be captains, with full power and authority to hear, judge and determine all crimes and offences committed by any officer or soldier under your command, and sentence to pronounce so far as fine or imprisonment or other corporal punishment, as the merit of the crime or offence shall deserve, according to an act of assembly made and provided against such offenders and criminals, and to cause such sentence to be put into execution according to the rules, articles, and laws of war and arms ; provided always that this con- dition shall continue in force during this war, or till my pleasure be further known, and no longer.
Given under my hand and seal at armes, at Fort William Henry, New York, the 12th day of September, 1693, in the fifth year of his majesty's reign, by his excellency's command.
BENJ. FLETCHER.
In 1715 Colonel Heathcote received the appointment of sur- veyor general of the province.
Among the archives of the Wyllys family in Boston, Massa- chusetts, there is still preserved a Latin order from the king to Col. Heathcote, dated London, August 4th, 1719.
The manor house of Scarsdale has been already described in our account of Mamaroneck.
Colonel-Heathcote married Martha, daughter of the Honorable William Smith, governor of Tangier. Mrs. Heathcote bore her husband six children ; namely, Gilbert, William, Anne, Mary, Martha, and Elizabeth. On the 29th of February, 1719, Col. Caleb Heathcote executed his last will and testament in the fol- lowing manner :
" Imprimis. To his wife Martha he devolved the sole keep-
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ing and management of his children during minority, &c., and from the moneys in England due to her the sum of £100 to be paid to her annually. Item. To his eldest son Gilbert he devises his dwelling house at Mamaroneck, together with the neck of land called Mamaroneck east neck, and all mills, &c., and rights of streams within the limits of Mamaroneck township, known by the name of the Two Miles Bounds, and also all my lands lying on the east side of Mamaroneck river; and the lands I bought from Anne Richbell, within the county of West- chester aforesaid, running eighteen miles in length into the woods, I hereby give and bequeath unto my said son Gilbert Heathcote, one thousand acres, to be laid out by my wife, &c.
" Item. Out of the legacy lately left me by iny brother, Wil- liam Heathcote, in England, I hereby give and devise to my son Gilbert, £2500 sterling. To my son William Heathcote the same ; and to my four daughters, Anne, Mary, Martha and Eliz- abeth £4000 each.
" His two brothers in-law, Col. Henry Smith and Major Wi !- liam Smith, he constitutes and appoints executors of this his last will and testament.a
The last will of his wife, Martha Heathcote, bears date 13th of August, 1736, by which she bequeaths to her daughter Anne, the wife of James de Lancey, the sum of £1000, also a pair of silver candlesticks, silver snuffers and snuff dish, together with my silver tea pot, silver tankard, and my large coffer. To her daughter Martha Johnston she bequeaths the like sum of £1000, and to her daughters Anne and Martha all her wearing ap- parel, &c.
The sons of Col. Caleb Heathcote died in their minority, upon which the manor of Scarsdale, with other possessions, descend- ed to Anne and Martha, their surviving sisters and heiresses. Anne, the eldest, married the Honorable James de Lancey, lieu- tenant governor of the province. The children of Anne and the Honorable James de Lancey were first Captain James de Lancey, who greatly distinguished himself as the aide of General Aber-
a Surrogate's Office, N. Y. lib. viii. 234.
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crombie at the celebrated siege of Fort Ticonderoga, father of the present Lieutenant Colonel James de Lancey, of Somerset, England, the eldest heir male of the De Lancey family.
The youngest son was Major John Peter de Lancey of Heath- cote Hill, Mamaroneck, who married Elizabeth, daughter of Colonel Richard Floyd, of Floyd's neck, Long Island. This in- dividual ultimately became possessor of the Scarsdale estates.
John Peter de Lancey, by his last will and testament, bearing date 2Sthi of January, 1823, bequeathed his property amongst his surviving children ; namely, William Heathcote, Elizabeth Car- oline, Martha Arabella, Anne Charlotte, and Susannah Augusta de Lancey.
Under the Heathcotes and De Lanceys, the Angevines held the farm bearing their name for four generations, whilst the Secor family rented the Hickories.
By a survey and division of Heathcote's lands lying in Scars- dale manor on the 11th of August, A. D. 1774, in the county of Westchester, the property of Caleb Heathcote in his lifetime, and which remain unsold by his descendants since his death, &c. No. 1, in north division, contained twenty-one lots, and likewise two small lots in the possession of William Barker. Lots Nos. 16 and 17 were controverted lands in this division.
Upon the west side of the manor the proprietors appear to have been the Crawfords, Devanxs, Vailes, Gedneys, Angevines, Tompkinses and Townsends. On the east side, the Griffens, Fishers, Vails, Underhills, Gedneys and Cromwells. On the south-west, the Griffens and Barkers.
The surface of this town is undulating and hilly ; soil, sandy and clay loam ; drained, south by the Bronx river, which bounds it on the west. Two small streams called the Hutchinson and Sheldrake, rise in Scarsdale, and flow southerly into the sound. The latter is a tributary of the Mamaroneck river. They are well supplied with all kinds of fresh water fish.
The most prominent features of Scarsdale, however, are the extensive tracts of woodland which completely cover its wild and romantic hills on the west, displaying themselves to great advantage from every part of the surrounding country. The Saxton forest which forms a large portion of this woody district,
Deface page 115, vol. ii.
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abounds with foxes, rabbits and other wild game, and retains much of its ancient grandeur.
At the fox meadows, Scarsdale, was born on the 21st of June, 1774, that distinguished individual Daniel D. Tompkins, Vice President of the United States.a He was the seventh son of the Hon. Jonathan G. Tompkins, by his wife Sarah Hyatt, and grandson of Stephen Tompkins, whose ancestors emigrated ori- ginally from the north of England, (during the time of the reli- gious persecution in that country,) and landed at Plymouth, in the colony of Massachusetts ;b from Plymouth they removed to Concord. John Tompkins of that place, had John born there in 1642, and a daughter, Ruth, in 1640. The Tompkins family subsequently emigrated to Fairfield, in Connecticut.c In 1649, we find John Tompkins proprietor of lands in Fairfield.
From Fairfield, the family removed to Eastchester, Westches- ter Co. The name of Nathaniel Tompkins occurs among a list of the first proprietors of Eastchester, in 1665. Of this family was Micah Tompkins of Milford, Connecticut, who secreted King Charles' judges when they fled to Milford. "The regicides Whalley and Goffe, (says Mr. Lambert) lived in the town from the 20th of August, 1661, for more than two years, till they went to Hadley. Here they were secreted by Mr. Tompkins, in the basement story of a shop standing near his dwelling. It is re- lated that Mr. Tompkins's daughters often spun in the shop, and sometimes would sing somne poetry which was composed about that time, concerning the martyrdom of King Charles, (in which they are mentioned) which much amused the judges. The girls were of course acquainted with their concealment.d After remaining in Eastchester a short time, the sons of Nathaniel and John Tompkins removed to Scarsdale and Greenburgh, where they purchased lands and permanently settled.
" The father of Daniel D. Tompkins was a member of the state convention, which adopted the Declaration of Independence and the first constitution of the state. He was a member of
a The fox meadow estate originally belonged to the Griffin family, and passed. from Jonathan Griffin to his adopted son, Jonathan Griffin Tompkins.
b Herring's Nat. Portrait Gallery.
c Shattucks' Hist. of Concord.
d Lambert's Hist. of New Haven, 144.
Deface pago 115, vol. 1l.
PEDIGREE OF TOMKYNS OF SCARSDALE.
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Joha Tompkins, of Concord, removed_ to Faitfield, September, 1641.
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abounds with foxes, rabbits and other wild game, and retains much of its ancient grandeur.
At the fox meadows, Scarsdale, was born on the 21st of June, 1774, that distinguished individual Daniel D. Tompkins, Vice President of the United States.a He was the seventh son of the Hon. Jonathan G. Tompkins, by his wife Sarah Hyatt, and grandson of Stephen Tompkins, whose ancestors emigrated ori- ginally from the north of England, (during the time of the reli- gious persecution in that country,) and landed at Plymouth, in the colony of Massachusetts ;b from Plymouth they removed to Concord. John Tompkins of that place, had John born there in 1642, and a daughter, Ruth, in 1640. The Tompkins family subsequently emigrated to Fairfield, in Connecticut.c In 1649, we find John Tompkins proprietor of lands in Fairfield.
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