On occasion of the last military parade of the militia of Courtland's manor under the Royal authority, the commander wishing to bring out his men for the Crown addressed them thus: "All you who are loyal to your King follow the colours and music." The drums and fifes then played a march and all who were under arms followed, except about seventy who immediately separated, organized as a meeting, chose for themselves a set of regimen- -tal officers whom they recommended to the Congress then in session at Poughkeepsie, and who shortly
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afterwards received commissions from the proper authority. Two thirds of the population of Courtland's manor were, I think, then Tories, notwith- -standing, the officers proceeded forth- -with to enrol themselves their compa- -nies, &c, and to act as though the men were all Whigs. In this way, and at that time, my father was nominated and received his commission. The old Episcopal Church where the monument to Paulding is erected stands near Gen (?) Van Courtland's.
afterwards received commissions from the proper authority. Two thirds of the population of Courtland's manor were, I think, then Tories, notwith- -standing, the officers proceeded forth- -with to enrol themselves their compa- -nies, &c, and to act as though the men were all Whigs. In this way, and at that time, my father was nominated and received his commission. The old Episcopal Church where the monument to Paulding is erected stands near Gen (?) Van Courtland's.