My father after being confined in the Sugar House made his escape to Long Island where he travelled East, and at last found it necessary to discover himself to a [page break] 276 764 British [Officer] to whose generosity and humanity he appealed for assistance and protection, saying: "Sir, I have now told you all and my life is in your hands. I ask your assistance and protection. The officer hesitated a moment and then told him to call next morning. He called next morning and the officer took him on. When they came opposite Saybrook they parted; and Major Lyon expressing gratitude for such kindness the officer said: "All the favour I have to ask of you is: I have a brother who is a prisoner to your party. Should you ever meet with him extend to him the same kindness I have shown to you". Soon after Major Lyon crossed the Sound in a whale boat and returned to West Chester. Totten and his party staid several days about North Castle Church on [page break] 765 279 this occasion concealed it was said by Samuel Haight. I heard my father once say to Haight alluding to his harbouring the Refugees that he ought not to have been allowed to remain in the country. I will commit to writing a full and detailed account of this transaction and transmit it to you!

Soon after Major Lyon crossed the Sound in a whale boat and returned to West Chester. Totten and his party staid several days about North Castle Church on [page break] 765 279 this occasion concealed it was said by Samuel Haight. I heard my father once say to Haight alluding to his harbouring the Refugees that he ought not to have been allowed to remain in the country. I will commit to writing a full and detailed account of this transaction and transmit it to you!