There is every variety of surface, plain, hill, dale, glens, running streams and fine forest, and every variety of different prospect; the Fishkill Mountains towards the south and the Catskills towards the north; the Hudson with its varieties of river craft, steamboats of all kinds, sloops, etc., constantly showing a varied scene.
[Illustration: HOUSE AT LOCUST GROVE, POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.] I will not enlarge.

I am congratulated by all in having made an excellent purchase, and I find a most delightful neighborhood.

Within a few miles around, approached by excellent roads, are Mr.Lenox, General Talmadge, Philip Van Rensselaer, etc., on one side; on the other, Harry Livingston, Mrs.Smith Thomson (Judge Thomson's widow, and sister to the first Mrs.
Arthur Breese), Mr.Crosby, Mr.Boorman, etc., etc.

The new railroad will run at the foot of the grounds (probably) on the river, and bring New York within two hours of us.

There is every faculty for residence--good markets, churches, schools.