Jade Donaldson never commanded a boat - only a private and a Skinner - not a very rough man. Mr. Quintard, deceased, was at the burning of the Refugee settlements. He belonged to the Out- Guard at Horseneck. We heard of the foraging party being at Horse -neck - that is, a company of horse and about 250 infantry. We had four boats, and heard of the foraging party and were on the look out. Jones was there and I believe commanded the whole squad -ron as he was the oldest captain. We advised Donaldson not to go up to New Rochelle, but he would go. After Frink left us on Myers Neck, the infantry came down to take us, but we went on a small island at the end of Myers Neck, separated from the Point, where we concealed ourselves and fired on them when they approached us, killing two. - There was an unarmed Lockwood who went with Donaldson to the village, but being active he ran, and though pursued by the horse, escaped. Frink offered quarter if he would return unarmed and lay down our arms. Jones answered; "If you will wheel your horse about in five minutes [page break] 290 457 very well, otherwise I will instantly order my men to fire. He immediately left us.

Stoney Point. - When prisoners were cutting away the abbatis, the British said: "Come on, ye d-d rebels!" &c. Carmen answered: "Don't be in a hurry! We'll be with you presently!" I had this from one of the men engaged.