She knew intimately many famous men and women of the Revolutionary period.

Her husband was an intimate friend of John Jay.

She had a great deal of the sprightly wit for which her son, William, was so famous.

She was at home at the time of Washington's visit, then a child eleven years old, and opened the door for him when he took his leave.

The General, who was very fond of children, put his hand on her head and said, "My little lady, I wish you a better office." She dropped a courtesy and answered, quick as lightning, "Yes, sir; to let you in." Mrs.Evarts was a woman not only of sprightly wit, but of great beauty.