History / Archive / Macdonald, John. Interview with Carpenter, John, 1769-1851; (1844-10-19; 1844-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 211. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

Interview with Carpenter, John

Macdonald, John. Interview with Carpenter, John, 1769-1851; (1844-10-19; 1844-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 211. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 4 of 4 132 words

He formed his men (fewer than thirty) in a solid body [X], himself in the centre, having previously addressed them and told them how to act, &c., saying that all depended upon their coolness and courage, and that they could not be taken if true to themselves, &c, &c. 'Tis said he was much assisted in this by Slaughter or Slater, a sergeant, who formed his men and harangued them. Kipp continued his changes for an hour and a half, and was wounded and lost his horse which was killed. His party consisted of about sixty. [X] a "solid square." J.E.

Kipp continued his changes for an hour and a half, and was wounded and lost his horse which was killed. His party consisted of about sixty. [X] a "solid square." J.E.

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