274 762 95 between Colberg and Peekskill has much knowledge of events in the Revolutionary War that transpired near the North river. I will see him and write to you.

October 28th Samuel Lyon of Chestnut ridge; "When my father was captured the guards and patrols that were posted and sent to secure the roads were absent at Colonel Hobby's in Middle Patent, and Major Lyon was, in consequence, surprised at his own house. He attempted to conceal himself under a bed; but finding his military coat upon a chair they searched carefully concluding that he was in the house as his regiment [page break] 763 275 96 appeared to have been worn on the same day. After a while they raised the counterpane of a bed and dragged him out. The Refugees then took his horses and cattle and proceeded a quarter of a mile further on to the house of his brother, Captain Gilbert Lyon who attempted to escape by jumping over a fence and running but was pursued and taken. Captain Gilbert's horses and cattle were also driven off. The Refugees came up by way of North Castle Church near which place they staid concealed the night before. They returned by the same route. One or two men were killed by them as they retired. My father after being confined in the Sugar House made his escape to Long Island where he travelled East, and at last found it necessary to discover himself to a [page break] 276 764 97 British [Officer] to whose generosity and humanity he appealed for assistance and protection, saying: "Sir, I have now told you all and my life is in your hands. I ask your assistance and protection. The officer hesitated a moment and then told him to call next morning. He called next morning and the officer took him on. When they came opposite Saybrook they parted; and Major Lyon expressing gratitude for such kindness the officer said: "All the favour I have to ask of you is: I have a brother who is a prisoner to your party. Should you ever meet with him extend to him the same kindness I have shown to you". Soon after Major Lyon crossed the Sound in a whale boat and returned to West Chester. Totten and his party staid several days about North Castle Church on [page break] 765 279 98 this occasion concealed it was said by Samuel Haight. I heard my father once say to Haight alluding to his harbouring the Refugees that he ought not to have been allowed to remain in the country. I will commit to writing a full and detailed account of this transaction and transmit it to you!