British [Officier] to whose generosity and humanity he appealed for assistance and protection, saying: "Sir, I have now told you all and my life is in your hands. I ask your assistance and protection. The officer hesitated a moment and then told him to call next morning. He called next morning and the officer took him on. When they came opposite Saybrook they parted, and Major Lyon, expressing gratitude for such kindness the officer said: "All the favour I have to ask of you is: I have a brother who is a prisoner to your party. Should you ever meet with him extend to him the same kindness I have shown to you." Soon after this Major Lyon crossed the Sound in a whaleboat and returned to West Chester. Totten and his party staid several days about North Castle Church on
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this occasion concealed it was said by Samuel Haight. I heard my father once say to Haight alluding to his harbouring the Refugees that he ought not to have been allowed to remain in the country. I will commit to writing a full and detailed account of this transaction and transmit it to you.