1797 determined to have a home of his own. During the course of his professional duties he had become acquainted with a most charming young lady, Ann Van Vleck, of an estimable Moravian family. For a long time bashfulness kept him silent, but finally he mustered courage to ask the momentous question. The answer is best given in the young lover's own words. "I ventured to express my sentiments to Miss N., and at parting presented her with a ring, and had the felicity to perceive that it was favorably received. The conduct of this amiable person towards me with 'all my imperfections upon my head' deserves my gratitude as well as Love while God grants me life. No romantic notions--the result of mature deliberation." This eulogy was well deserved, for the "amiable person" made an excellent wife.
   Shortly after his marriage, which occurred on April 16th, 1797, Dr. Anderson removed to 45 Beekman Street, and began housekeeping in a very modest way. Although the rent of his new home was only $650 a year, he soon found that his income was inadequate to meet the increased demands. He therefore decided, after serious consideration, to undertake the business of a publisher, issuing small illustrated books. He hired a small room for a