Andre The legislature passed a law that all stock found driving toward the enemy, below a designated line, should be a lawful prize to the captors Paulding, Williams + Van Wart were all natives of the town of Greenburgh + resided (as also did their parents) neighbors to each other, near the Saw Mill River. They with five or six others went near Tarrytown to capture whatever might be going to the enemy. Paulding, Van Wart + Williams secreted themselves near the road, while the rest of the party went down near the river to keep a look out. Paulding + Van Wart were amusing themselves with cards, while Williams kept guard. When Major Andre came along, they sprang into the road + stopped him. What afterwards took place you are already acquainted with.
Lieut Mosiers gallant stand against 45 horseman. Captain Richard Sackett raised a company for 6 months. William Mosier was Lieut in the company. Capt Sackett with part of the company were breakfasting at a house near Thomas' Mills in King Street. Lieut Mosier with 22 men were breakfasting at another house a little distance off. Col Holmes with 45 Horsemen appeared in sight.
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Sackett with his men were made prisoners. Mosier with his men fled through cleared fields pursued by the refugee horse. Finding it impossible to escape, Mosier formed his men into a hollow square, facing outward, with orders not to fire until he did; calculating to make the best Terms he could before surrendering. The refugees came on at full speed + shouting. When they pressed on Mosiers men, they kept them back by pricking their horses noses with their bayonets. Holmes approached near to Mosier, (being acquainted with him) + ordered him to surrender + he should have good quarters.