[3] Murray became a Mandamus Councillor, who enforced the tax laws and was only responsible to the governor and king.

[2][4] On May 24, 1781, General Rufus Putnam purchased the property from the government for 993 pounds and lived there until 1788.

The house front is five bays wide, with a center doorway that is flanked by pilasters and topped by a transom window and flat pediment.

The interior of the main block consists of four rooms on each floor, surrounding a central hallway with stairwell.

The second-floor bedrooms have retained much of their original woodwork, including pine wainscoting and paneling.