Another \ iew of Residence of President James Monroe, near Leesburii 



To the list of the homes of Washington, Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe 

 might be added Arhngton, the home of General Robert E. Lee, just 

 across the Potomac from Washington, and that of Chief Justice John 

 Marshall near Delaplane, as estates of more than local interest. There 

 are still other stately mansions and many comfortable houses, not so 

 imposing, but attractive, dotting the hills of Northern Virginia, some 

 of which are identified as the theatres of thrilling events in war, even 

 from the time of General Braddock's ill-starred march against the French 

 and Indians at Fort Duquesne. 



Within recent years those of moderate means as well as men of wealth 

 have recognized the advantages of this section for the location of country 

 homes. Many fine old places have been rehabilitated and restored. Loca- 

 tions just as desirable for the erection of modern buildings have been 

 found by those who preferred to build for themselves. Whether it is 



