129 261 129. [margin: PARIS] [margin: x Contants St. John Constant. S. of Rev. Silas Dykeman] [margin: H] [margin: Morrisania Point?] opposite to Judge Constant. One Hessian, Yager, a dragoon, escaped by dashing down a ravine and retreating along the bank of the river to the camp which was on Hog hill. The Kipp's (Capt. and Lieut.) were from New Castle (North Castle?) or West Point? At the turn of the road by Abraham Odell's the Kipp's attacked and killed Barton and Lawrence Smith and left Vincent for dead - refused quarter. These three had been down to plunder Odell - they fired and then ran into (across) the Saw Mill river, where horses could not follow - Some of Kipp's horse made a circuit and crossed the bridge - Vincent was under a brush heap and was discovered by a horse treading on him. - (Vermille) [margin: Isaac Vermille.] Col. Philipse suffered to remain Col. Meigs with his regiment came down the Saw Mill river road. One Vincent, [page break] 262 130 [margin: Vermille contd] 129. [margin: PARIS] a tenant of Abraham Odell, saw them and rode over Hog hill to inform Philipse. Philipse's wife ruled and was firm upon upon informing the British. Vincent was sent to Kings bridge where Benjamin Dyckman was with a flag. Dyckman observed a general movement and asked Vincent. Vincent requested Dyckman not to tell he had seen him there. Dyckman replied: "that will expose upon your future conduct." Dyckman informed; and Vincent was taken and imprisoned. Philipse then with his family got on board a vessel and left the Manor. When Vincent informed the British prepared to surprise Meigs who was on his guard and retreated safely. (Rev. Burke) [page break] 263 131 [margin: Vermille contd] [margin: PARIS] war, and waylaid and surprised Captn.