Residence of Governor George Clinton in Pearl Street, New York
Anonymous, American, 19th century American
Relates to George Clinton American
Relates to George Washington American
Not on view
This drawing shows a three-story 18th century building with adjacent structures. The home of George Clinton, governor of New York, it was used briefly by General George Washington as his headquarters when he assumed command of the Continental Army in the city in July of 1776. After only a month, however, he was forced to retreat upstate as superior British forces attacked and retook New York. They held it through the fall of 1783.
