. Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . Mf^Pll^B- South view of the JItmysttad House, New London. This house is 48 feet in front by iiO, It is one of the three ancienthouses which slil! remain. It was built and first occupied by Sir Rob-ert Hempstead, and being entailed property has ever remained in pos-session of his descendants : it is now in possession of Mr. Joshua Hemp-stead, the seventh
. Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, anecdotes, &c. relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . Mf^Pll^B- South view of the JItmysttad House, New London. This house is 48 feet in front by iiO, It is one of the three ancienthouses which slil! remain. It was built and first occupied by Sir Rob-ert Hempstead, and being entailed property has ever remained in pos-session of his descendants : it is now in possession of Mr. Joshua Hemp-stead, the seventh geneiation from Sir Ivobert. This house was for-merly fortified for defense against the Indians. It is about forty rodswest of the present court house. The first vessel that sailed for theWest Indies fiom New London, sailed from the cove within twentyrods of this house. The first settlement of the town appears to have been oemmenced onwhat was called Cape Ann street. Ibe last house built by tlie firstsettlers stood on this street; it was taken down about twudve yearssince : it was about half a mile west of the present court house. Thefirst meeting house in New London was erected very near the presentalms house. Gov. Wiuthrops residence
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