Paulding, Van Wart and Williams stationed themselves in an impervious thicket of bushes on the top of a hill close to the Post -- road which commanded a view of the road (an extensive view) for a considerable distance, above and below, while the other four of us concealed ourselves in woods and bushes about three hundred yards above; the one party designing to intercept robbers or traders with the enemy who came by the North River or Post -- road, the other intending to the same kind class of folks who came [page break] [margin: 1845] 11. from above and who often took cattle horses and plunder below by a path or private road near which we lay. The place where Paulding's party was concealed was a small hill situated close to and on the north side of a small rivulet Clark's Kill which crosses the Post -- road. We had agreed to assist each other in case of an attack and to signalize each other by firing in case assistance should be wanted. We also agreed to share equally between the seven all the plunder and gain we made. About 10 or 11 A.M. the three came to us with Major André whom they had taken and examined a short time before, and his horse. So We then all went to Jacob Romer's (Tavern) where we took breakfast (some refreshments) and then proceeded immediately to Mile Square in North Castle where we delivered André and his papers &c. to Lieut. Colonel Jamison (or Major Tallmadge ?) I don't know which [page break] [margin: 1845] 12. André's horse was sold at auction, and he redeemed the watch. The (these) proceeds together with the money found upon him &c. were divided equally among the seven."