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Interview with Valentine, Dennis and Corsa, Andrew

Macdonald, John. Interview with Valentine, Dennis; Corsa, Andrew, 1762-1852; (1844-08-26). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1473. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026. 176 words

Richard Morris's (the judge) house burnt when Hatfield was taken was of stone & stood on the east side of the road near the present residence of Robert Morris. --

Manor of Fordham nearly square. -- As much as three miles long.

Oliver DeLancey's son now lives in East Chester near Sampson Valentine's.

DeLancey's horse received pay -- Does not know about the foot.

Capt. Corsa belonged to the militia and served under Bearmore, but did not receive pay. Dennis Valentine can tell about Forts No. 1. 2. 3. 4. &c.

The house fortified by Emmerick must have been Tetard's, which was stone.

Manor of Fordham nearly square. -- As much as three miles long. Oliver DeLancey's son now lives in East Chester near Sampson Valentine's. DeLancey's horse received pay -- Does not know about the foot. Capt. Corsa belonged to the militia and served under Bearmore, but did not receive pay. Dennis Valentine can tell about Forts No. 1. 2. 3. 4. &c. The house fortified by Emmerick must have been Tetard's, which was stone.