833 111 [margin: John Romer-- Brother of James Romer, & Peter from Jacob Romer. Romers where he resided--immediately west--a quarter of a mile off on the hill.] 165. Nov. 18. Capt. John Romer: "On the morning Major André was taken the three captors called at my fathers (Jacob Romer) and took a breakfast prepared for them in a pewter basin and basket. They stopped awhile in the bushes upon the hillock, I pointed out to you east of the road and north of the brook and there took the repast, but afterwards crossed the wood, and when they captured André were south of the brook. After the capture they forgot all about the basket and basin, but on calling at our house described where they had eaten it; and had left it, and I was sent for and obtained it on the above mentioned hillock. The two parties were by agreement to assist each other, to run to each other's aid in case a firing was heard. The four were watching a bye road a quarter of a [page break] 112 834 166. mile off to the east, down which the Cowboys drove the cattle they had taken, in order to avoid observation, and which did not join the Post road until near Yonkers. As they had agreed to share alike the four were greatly dissatisfied. J.R.

Nathaniel B. Holmes: "I have always understood that André was taken west of the road and south of the brook, and examined by the three captors on the east side of the highway. My information came from Mr. Wildey who owned the place of capture and was familiar with the whole transaction!"