History / Archive / Macdonald, John. Interview with Purdy, Roger, 1753-1846 (1844-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 134. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

Interview with Purdy, Roger

Macdonald, John. Interview with Purdy, Roger, 1753-1846 (1844-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 134. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 1 of 1 88 words

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Portchester, Oct. 19th Roger Purdy:

In 1776, I belonged to Capt. Samuel Treadwell's Company of Light Horse and was at Tarrytown when the British frigates attacked the American rowgalleys. Tredwell lived in the Purchase. The foragers, I think, did not pay.

Portchester, Oct. 19th Roger Purdy: In 1776, I belonged to Capt. Samuel Treadwell's Company of Light Horse and was at Tarrytown when the British frigates attacked the American rowgalleys. Tredwell lived in the Purchase. The foragers, I think, did not pay.