had the command on the morning of the 3d inst., near House, where said part)

was attacked by a superior number of the enemy, and that said Dean lost his horse, saddle and bridle, they being taken by the enemy and not by reason of any neglect of the said Dean. Joseph A. VVkight, Capt.

in the 2d Conn. Regt.

Head Quarters

I certify that Capt. Wright was in command of the advanced Piequet towards Phillipsburgh on the 3d inst. D. Humphreys, Ad>'t Gin' l.

DEAN KOCK.

There was a large rock on the west side of and near the Saw Mill River, on the Widow Yerks' farm just adjoining his place, where he was wont to take his stand and on occasion secrete himself if necessary, and from which he would sally forth and attack the enemy, and which is called, "Dean Rock" until this day.

The instances of the brave and adventurous disposition of John Dean, the unpretentious hero before us, might be multiplied, or enlarged upon ; but these will suffice.

As to the subsequent life of Mr. Dean, it may be opportune

HISTORICAL SKETCHES.

and proper here to add, that though not rich, he had always been industrious and frugal, -- living by his labor upon his paternal home as an agriculturist, and departed this life at an advanced age, lamented, loved and honored of all who ever knew him.

Dossing says in his Field Book of the Revolution :

While strolling among the ancient graves in Sleepy Hollow churchyard I was joined by an elderly gentleman, the son of John Dean of the Revolution. He pointed out a brown freestone at the head of his father's grave, on which is the following inscription :