[Robert Bolton, Jr. (1848)] Prior to the purchase of the Philipses this estate (as before shown,) formed a portion of the fief of Colen-donck, and was styled the " Old Yonckers." From the Patroon Adriaen van der Donck it passed…

…Pierre Van Cortlandt, surviving executor of Philip, deceased, will give a title agreeable to the act of Assembly, &c. The lands are to be sold to the highest bidder, and the purchase money to be imme-diately paid as soon…

…Cortlandt house, the ancient residence of the Van Cortlandt family, stands in the vale below, about one mile north from Kings bridge, on the road leading to the village of Yonkers. Prior to the purchase of the Philipses this estate…

…This property is still vested in a descendant of Jacobus van Cortlandt. 13ih August, 1701, we find the Indians confirming the Van Cortlandts in their purchase. " To all Christian people and others to whom these presents shall come, Clause Dewilt…

…Titian's Mistress, Heely; Augustus van Cortlandt of Yonkers, Jarvis; Mrs. van Cortlandt, (a miniature) Leslie. The views of the water from this place are of a beautiful description. Jn the immediate vicinity are located the residences of Mr. Daniel…

…Stephanus Van Cortlandt's land, &c., &c." Here followeth the schedule or particular of wampum and goods paid for the said land. 100 fathoms of white wampum, 60 guilders of silver, 8 fowling pieces, 8 blankets, 10 match coats, 8…

…Seven of Mosher's party were from the farm of General Pierre van Cortlandt, Cortlandtown. » On the east side of the road leading from the Purchase to Rye, lies the grave of an old veteran by the name of John…