In a message dated 98-12-26 02:04:19 EST, you write: << >Hi there, While I do not know who the Van Vechtens were that hosted Generals Green and Washington while there were in NJ for winter quarters in 1779, I do know who was putting up the troops. Our Guerin family of Morris Co. NJ and the next door neighbors, the Wicks, were home to the troops. We could not provide fancy dinners and three hours of dancing. We did give up every tree on the farm to build the huts for the troops. Thomas Guerin, his sons Joshua and Joseph were the "hosts with the most for the boys!" that winter and another one, too. There is now a National Park up there near Morristown on the Wick and Guerin farms and the manager of the park lives in Joshua's house! Merry Christmas! Elsie Wilson, descended from Thomas and Joseph Guerin. >> Hi Elsie, Thanks for your reply, I enjoyed the story very much. I love to hear any story about our ancestors and how their lives were affected by the Rev. War. It has always seemed strange to me that the officers would have parties and dances while the troops were freezing to death! I do not believe the story I related about Gen. Washington dancing with Catharine Littlefield Greene was an unusual story. I have seen stories about many parties and dances throughout the war. I was passing this info about the Van Veghtens to David Green who is working on the restoration of the home across the street from the Van Veghten home, which was where General George Washington wintered the same year. I would appreciate any other stories you micht have about the events of the period. Best Wishes, Tom Green