My father was with Colonel Thompson on the morning of the attack and carried to a place of security the daugh- -ter of Mr. Young afterwards Mrs. Van Wart. Jonathan Odell, my Grand- -father was made prisoner after the battle of White Plains and confined in the sugar house together with Jacob and Ab[raham] Storms and some of the most respectable heads of families because their sons were active or serving as sold- -iers in the cause of Independence. This was always thought to have been bad policy on the part of Howe. This cruelty confirmed the fate of many whigs."
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Jackson Odell - Sept. 18th. - DeLancey was found under the bed by Garret Dyckman. I am certain of this for I have often heard him tell the story. He was well acquainted with DeLancey. Found him under bed. Jackson Odell - Sept.22d. (Monday) DeLancey retreated by the North river road after the attack of Colonel Greene and halted at Jonathon Odells and took refreshments. He asked for a bed and slept awhile first taking off his boots - Kept his men in good order an reproved them severely when turbulent. James Foshey (who belonged to Totten's company) boasted at this time that he could show more rebel blood upon his sword than any of the detachment. DeLancey, on his return from the pursuit of Captain Cushing, stopped at James M Chain's and took breakfast. He slept there a short time with boots and spurs on. Enquiring