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Interview with Smith, Joshua

Macdonald, John. Interview with Smith, Joshua, c.1767-1856; (1846-10-29). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 918. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States). Passage 2 of 2 173 words

The second visit of the Refugees, I think, - (a mere guess) was when Major H made an excursion to N[orth] Castle in February 1781. - Father was taken this second time, carried to New York, caught small pox, and died in 1782. Shubal Brink [Brush] of Middle

- Hufeland Index Page 420 -

Patent, about a quarter of a mile from here guided the British to Danbury. He was one of the Danbury guides beyond a doubt. Benjamin Clapp had money and goods in Nash's house which was the reason they burnt it. It was situated on the Post road near by the bridge over Byram river.

Shubal Brink [Brush] of Middle - Hufeland Index Page 420 - Patent, about a quarter of a mile from here guided the British to Danbury. He was one of the Danbury guides beyond a doubt. Benjamin Clapp had money and goods in Nash's house which was the reason they burnt it. It was situated on the Post road near by the bridge over Byram river.

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