the majority of his business to New York City (pop. 20,000), and it was there that he bought several lots on Broadway (current Wall Street District) for construction of what would be called one of the finest private buildings in the city. In 1787 Macomb and his family moved into their new home, staffed with 25 servants (12 of which were slaves) making him the third largest slaveholder in New York City. His stint into land speculation, and his need for available cash, prompted Macomb to lease his new house and in 1790 it was leased to General George Washington. It would serve as the presidential