Cedarcroft, also known as Bayard Taylor House, is a historic house on Gatehouse Drive in Chester County, Pennsylvania near Kennett Square. It was built in 1859 for writer Bayard Taylor (1825-1878), and is a good local example of Italianate architecture. It remained Taylor's home until 1874, and is where he wrote some of his well-known works. It has been a private residence for most of its existence, spending a few years in the early 20th century as a private boys' school. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971 for its association with Taylor.
[Extracts.] Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 16.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, October 29, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to report to you that, immediately after…
Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 18.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, November 11, 1862. Sir: The announcement of the London Morning Post, and La Patrie, of Paris,…
[Extracts.] Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 19.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, November 12, 1862. Sir: I hasten to communicate to you the information promised in my…
Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 21.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, November 28, 1862. Sir: Judging that you may desire to have regular reports from this legation…
Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 22.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, December 17, 1862. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches (Nos.…
Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 23.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, December 19, 1862. Sir: I am at length enabled to give you some further information concerning…
[Extracts.] Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 27.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, January 21, 1863. Sir: Your despatch No. 10, of December 23, was received on the…
Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 28.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, January 27, 1863. Sir: In the St. Petersburgh Védomosti, (Gazette,) one of the principal daily papers…
[Extract.] Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 34.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, March 3, 1863. Sir: Your despatches, No. 17, of February 18, No. 18, of February…
[Extracts.] Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 35.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, April 20, 1863. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches No. 20,…
Mr. Taylor to Mr. Seward. No. 24.] Legation of the United States, St. Petersburgh, December 31, 1863. Sir: Your despatches, No. 8, of December 1, and No. 9, of December…