I loved this talk. I think that more research should be done on Dutch culture, society, and their extensive enterprise of slavery during the 1700s. I think that about English vs. Dutch division of property, which was really obvious in your back-and-forth discussion, should be off-limits. I think that just saying you 'don't know and it needs further research' is the best answer and has integrity. Otherwise, it sounds fake and gossipy, which it did. Otherwise, I learned a lot.
Mme Jumel was paid about $66,217.00 in 1865 after her death. The check was made out to Nelson Chase her son-in-law. There was a note attached to the check from the City stating that it was for those 7 acres near west 175 street
She got paid $66,200.00 which was paid out soon after her death in 1865. The check was made out to her son-in-law Nelson Chase. There was a note attached to the check stating what it was for
Madam Jumel was famous in our house lol My Mom envied her for having the largest home with land in our neighborhood. My grandmother would chime in to make sure we "marry the right man and you'll get a house like this too" Yes they're old fashioned but wen I found out Madam Jumel existed in another century, which no one told us, I couldn't stop laughing. Wen we visited they made it sound like Madam was out for the day, and I remember asking, well can we wait for her? I wanted her 2know I didnt play or mess up anything in her big nice house lol
This is a great video to learn from. Thank you for posting this. Now I know about the other Eliza, it's just so tragic that MEN are never forgotten for their contributions in history, unlike women! I do believe men deliberately have done this! Anyway great video!
This was marvelous. I visited the mansion a few years ago, and enjoyed it greatly. It does have a "vibe" to it, that I enjoyed very much. As an Aaron Burr fan, I was particularly interested in seeing the mansion. I bought the Nancy Isenberg book there, "Fallen Founder." It was enjoyable in that it basically portrayed him in a rather fairer light, with many footnotes. This discussion was superb. I loved the references to the hauntings, from the Hessian soldier to the ladies in the lower level, to the shady figure on the front porch to the old story about Eliza coming out to scold the kids. I hope to come back to the house as soon as it re-opens.
