The Belmont Mansion and Residence of Richard Peters, 1872
Permanent ID:
4254
Call number:
K: II-14
Date:
1872
Inscription:
The Belmont Mansion, Richard Peters, the beloved friend of Washington was born in this house and died herer Augsut 22nd 1828, aged eighty-four. Judge Peters filled the office of secretary of the Board of War during the Revolution; was a Representative in Congress and had at the time of his death sat as a judge of the United States District Court 39 years. Fairmount Park. Philadelphia 1872, Written on the glass in 2nd story chamber window with a diamond, John Sixon June 30, 1769 D.J.Kennedy
Address:
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Format:
Watercolors
