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signations, which were few, were soon filled by anxious 

 aspirants, to the honor and privileges of the happy com- 

 munity. 



Not long after the decease of Baron Warner, his farm 

 became the property of Mr. Robert E. Griffith, a wealthy 

 merchant of Philadelphia, who erected the elegant and 

 spacious mansion, pavillion, stables, dairy, and the nu- 

 merous other out buildings, which at present grace this 

 splendid and romantic retreat. 



In the year 1810, it became the property of Mr. Rich- 

 ard Rundle, who lived with his family on the estate until 

 his decease, farming and improving each year, his exten- 

 sive and valuable domains. 



On the first of May, he paid his respects by particular 

 invitation to his new friends, the old tenantry of the 

 Castle, and to their ample banquet provided on the hap- 

 py occasion. 



A spirit of renovation, prevailed on the introduction of 

 some new, and active members, and a new era commen- 

 ced, with cheerful prospects. 



The Castle, cooking departments, viz. the kitchen and 

 sundry cambooses, fine out door conveniences, arranged 

 in circular order on the lawn for frying fish; together with 

 the fleet, were reported repaired, and in fine order for use; 

 and an inventory was exhibited of a good supply of crock- 

 ery, glass ware, knives, forks, spoons, gridirons, pots, pans, 

 kettles, beef steak tongs, toasting planks for shad, &c. 



in readiness for service. 

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