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be reo^arded with a degree of classic interest by every culti- 

 vated mind. The modern Italian style recalls images of 



and guests. In these he was eminently successful ; and the enlightened pro- 

 prietor pronounces the result, " a model of convenience, with every comfort and 

 elegance desirable in a residence." 



In the accompanying plan, fig. 30, a, is the hall j b, the vestibule; c, the 

 dining-room; d, the library; e, the drawing-room ; /, the parlour; g, Bishop 

 D.'s room; h, dressing-room ; i, water-closets; j, bath-room ; k, store-room; I, 

 principal stairs ; m, back stairs ; o, conservatory ; p, veranda, etc. 



[Fig. 80. Plan of (he Principal Floor.) 



The Delaware, at this part of its course, takes a direction nearly west ; and 

 while the river front, (comprising the drawing-room, hail, and library,) com- 

 manding the finest water views, which are enjoyed to the greatest advantage in 

 summer, has a cool aspect : the opposite side of the house, including the dining- 

 room, parlour, etc., is the favourite quarter in winter, being fully exposed to the 

 genial influeuce of the sunbeams during the absence of foliage at that season. 

 From this side of the house, a view is obtained of the pretty suburbs of Burling- 

 ton, studded with neat cottages and gardens. 



A small terrace with balustrade, which surrounds the hall door, gives impor- 

 tance to this leading feature of the entrance front. The hall, a, is 17 feet square: 

 on the right of the arched entrance is a casement window, opening to the floor, 

 occasionally used as a door in winter, when the wind is north. The vestibule b, 



