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The Whitall House, Red Bank, N.J.
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Creator
Taylor, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton), 1846-1927
Title
The Whitall House, Red Bank, N.J.
Date
ca. 1922
Description
Side view of a stone farm house near the Delaware River. People stand on the front porch while a man stand with a cart in the foreground of the image.
Notes
This picturesque Colonial house stands close to the shore of the Delaware River, just below the historic earthwork known as Fort Mercer, the scene of the Revolutionalry battle of Red Bank, N.J. It was the farm house of James and Ann Whitall. Although alone in the house upon the day of the attack upon the American force by the Hessian troops, the courageous Quaker matron remained in her home placidly engaged in domestic duties, despite the fierce conflict close by. After the defeat of the Hessians their commander, Count Donop, was among the wounded to whom she ministered. This young officer was afterward removed to another house and died at the end of a week. The total loss of the invaders was about 600, including many officers. The fort was defended by Col. Christoper Greene, of Rhode Island. The battle was fought upon October 22nd, 1777. The Whitall property is now a part of the Red Bank National Park and is maintained as a museum under the charge of the Board of Freeholders of Gloucester County. Near the house is a stately monument erected by the Commonwealth to mark the site of the old fort, in 1906. A small monument erected in 1829 is still preserved.
Taylor Catalog Number: 137
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Frank H. Taylor Collection
Identifier
Taylor - Case 4-12 [2717.F]
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Frank H. Taylor Illustration Collection
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