Theophilus Hunt pitying so young and handsome a man &c, intended to intercede &c., but when the hour of executions came Delancey drew his sword, and swore by &c, he would cut off the first dammed rascal's head that dared to interceded. A black man (Lunnon), a fidler, was the executioner, and received Knapps suit of clothes which was very fine as compensation. Tim Knapp had deserted from him as well as stolen his horse. Captain Totten was a handsome officer middle sized and a humane man. Major Huggeford was a large fleshy middle aged man, active and
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humane. Thinks he was from Horse- -neck Sam Knapp was large and fleshy - James small. Emmerick was fat and short, thick set, fierce and war like in appearance - face powder stained. Refugee settlements on both sides of Mill Brook mostly in Madame Morris's woods. Madame Morris lived at Morris- -ania all the war. Delancey had distressed Theophilus Hunt his old acquaintance (his school mate) - took his house. &c. - When peace came Delancey came to take leave. Hunt observed: "I am a poor old man - fences destroyed, farm barns and houses in ruins - cattle and stock gone. I don't know how I shall get along." "Peace Hunt! You are better off than I am, for you can stay while I must leave my native country forever!" He then bid God bless (prosper) him while the tears rolled
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