104 830 162. Martin Smith of Tarrytown: " With respect to Major André's capture, I have my information from old Mr. Wildey who owned the ground where it occurred on both sides of the road J: The capture was made south of André's brook and west of the old road, and they took him across for examination.

Nov. 16th. Nathaniel Baylies Esq: "I was well acquainted with Isaac Van Wart and drew his will. Not long before his death I told him I should like that he would show me the precise spot of André's capture. He answered that he would, some day

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831 107 163. when at leisure. My request was renewed, and one day he said "I- will go with you now." He went on the ground, and this is the substance of his information. "We lay here in the bushes on the west side of the Post road and about one hundred and fifty feet south of André's brook.-- Williams was on guard watching us. Paulding and I playing cards. Williams announced the approach of a stranger. We said 'Stop him'. The stranger stopped and watered his horse which was black, &c &c. We then took him across the road to the east side south of the brook, where there is now an orchard, and there examined him, &c. What took place afterwards you know already. They stopped at Isaac Reade Tavern, between Youngs's and Tarrytown,

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108 832 164. and borrowed the cards with which they played. They called again on their return at Reeds with their captive. He refused refreshments of all kinds which were offered him while in the custody of the captors, and was never taken at all under or near the great white wood trees."