Lee, of Beekman Town, relates the following anecdote : *• When they captnred Andre, tlvv brought him up the old Bedford road (now changed) till they came to a springof water near" the eai rh-worksthat were cast up to defend the river at the foot of Kaackeont, a very high hill, having a commanding view; thence they took the lields across to the old White Plains' road (near where the county house now stands) to a small tavern kei-tby Isaac Reed and his wife Pollv, (now known as the Landrine House) ; here they called for something to eat; but Aunt Polly's curiosity was excited at. the sight of the stranger, and she asked, ' Who have you there? ' 'None of your business.' they repli. d, 'Get us something to eat, In a harry. ' Sii 1 flew aronnd. and roon prepared some eggs and bacon, and then again repeated her question, 'Who have you there? ' They replied, 'O, never mind now.' Soon

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vicinity of the present poor-house,) where the captors took breakfast. The party again resumed their march, and within a short time arrived at North Castle. Here they delivered up their prisoner to Jameson, with all the papers that had been taken from his stockings.0 The prisoner was confined here in a small cottage, at present attached to the barn of Mr. Sands. Further details concerning the spy will be found in the respective towns.6

Upon the delivery of their prisoner, the seven patriots returned to their different quarters, little imagining the importance of their prize. A little more than a month afterwards, (General Washington having recommended the captors to Congress,) they received the following vote of thanks from that body :