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Interview with Corsa, Andrew and Valentine, Elijah

Macdonald, John. Interview with Corsa, Andrew, 1762-1852; Valentine, Elijah, c.1779-1848; (1844). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1891. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 3 of 3 253 words

They could not cross Kings Bridge until the possession of Courtlandt House enabled them to pass the Salt Creek in which Tippetts Brook empties - They being

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west of the Creek - (Corsa)

Armand's horse were taken for the British on account of their wearing the same kind of cloaks (Hussars). They were first seen on rising ground south of Corsa's house, by the son of Andrew (Capt) Corsa who remained a prisoner nearly a year. (Corsa.)

Refugee settlement in Governeur (Lewis ?) Morris's woods, both east and west of Morris Brook - Huts. (Corsa)

Fort Independence on Tetard's Hill or thereabouts - three quarters of a mile north of Dennis Valentines. Brom Dyckman died at a house a little above Hampton [X] Valentine's. - Dutch church got possession of the Manor of Fordham and sold it - Judge Morris bough the residence.

Totten, an excellent officer.

[X] Sampson

Mem: Note Book (1844) ends with a Querenda respecting Locations, Persons, &c. J.E/

Refugee settlement in Governeur (Lewis ?) Morris's woods, both east and west of Morris Brook - Huts. (Corsa) Fort Independence on Tetard's Hill or thereabouts - three quarters of a mile north of Dennis Valentines. Brom Dyckman died at a house a little above Hampton [X] Valentine's. - Dutch church got possession of the Manor of Fordham and sold it - Judge Morris bough the residence. Totten, an excellent officer. [X] Sampson Mem: Note Book (1844) ends with a Querenda respecting Locations, Persons, &c. J.E/

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