History / Archive / Macdonald, John. Interview with Brown, Merritt, 1768-1851; (1844-11-01). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 317. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

Interview with Brown, Merritt

Macdonald, John. Interview with Brown, Merritt, 1768-1851; (1844-11-01). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 317. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 1 of 1 187 words

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Merritt Brown. Novr. 1. 1844. Merritt Brown: -

The attempt made by Gill to decoy Bearmore was in King Street where the road to Hogpenridge com- -mences. Bearmore posted a sentry behind the School house which stood near where the Methodist church now is. Gill came down King Street and advanced west to the rising ground on the Hogpenridge road. Bearmore then came on in force from towards Saw pitts and attempted to cut him off, but Gill regained the King Street road, escaping by the fleetness of his horse.

<margin> drawn map: including Bearmore location, Gill location, Hogpenridge, King Street, School House <margin>

Bearmore posted a sentry behind the School house which stood near where the Methodist church now is. Gill came down King Street and advanced west to the rising ground on the Hogpenridge road. Bearmore then came on in force from towards Saw pitts and attempted to cut him off, but Gill regained the King Street road, escaping by the fleetness of his horse. <margin> drawn map: including Bearmore location, Gill location, Hogpenridge, King Street, School House <margin>