Home / Macdonald, John. Interview with Williams, John, b.c.1758; (1848-11-18). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 780. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026. / Passage

Interview with Williams, John

Macdonald, John. Interview with Williams, John, b.c.1758; (1848-11-18). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 780. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026. 158 words

When Elijah Vincent heard this, he swore he would have revenge, and waylaid and shot a French officer (I think a General officer) at Scarsdale, despoiling him of all his arms which he afterwards shewed me, and which I saw, consisting of a sword, dagger, pistols, epaulettes scarf, belt, &c. -- all extremely elegant.

I was on the field of battle at Chatterton's Hill the same day after the action. Most of the killed and wounded was where the Hessians crossed the Bronx, some also over the hill. I was up at Greenburg then on a visit."

The Stock [bridge] Indians were all killed with Nimham.

I was on the field of battle at Chatterton's Hill the same day after the action. Most of the killed and wounded was where the Hessians crossed the Bronx, some also over the hill. I was up at Greenburg then on a visit." The Stock [bridge] Indians were all killed with Nimham.