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The Wallace House is an historical house in Somerville, New Jersey . It was built in 1775, when the Philadelphia merchant John Wallace purchased land and a small house from the, by then, minister Hardenburgh, adding eight large rooms to make this his retirement home. But when housing/headquarters were being sought for Commander George Washington for the winter of 1778-1779, Wallace's home was secured. Later, Martha Washington, aides and servants would come to live in this home during the Second Middlebrook Encampment . The Wallace Family was finally able to move into their "new" home having been paid $1,000 by Washington for the four months of use. Eventually, Ann, John Wallace's daughter, would marry John Hardenburgh. |
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