History / Archive / Macdonald, John. Interview with Battin, John, c.1751-1852; (1849). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 842. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

Interview with Battin, John

Macdonald, John. Interview with Battin, John, c.1751-1852; (1849). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 842. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 1 of 1 193 words

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Joseph? Battin of 276 Greenwich between Chambers and Warren Streets - Hosiery Gloves &c.

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"I am in my 98th year, and through the Re- -volutionary war belonged to the 17th Dragoons. I was not at the battle of White Plains, but joined the Regiment a few days after that en- -gagement. I was at the capture of Fort Washington (?) when we were near Haerlem all ready in case we should be called upon for service. I was also at the reduction of Fort Montgomery &c. Major Popham, my intimate friend, was a little my senior in age. I hope you will call upon me again.

I was not at the battle of White Plains, but joined the Regiment a few days after that en- -gagement. I was at the capture of Fort Washington (?) when we were near Haerlem all ready in case we should be called upon for service. I was also at the reduction of Fort Montgomery &c. Major Popham, my intimate friend, was a little my senior in age. I hope you will call upon me again.