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Berrian, Nicholas

John M. McDonald interview — 1844

From the Westchester County Historical Society catalog:
Tim Knapp was hanged by the order of Loyalist Colonel James DeLancey for stealing his horse. Nicholas Berrian (c.1767-1844) of Fordham notes a quip that Knapp made toward DeLancey upon learning of his fate.

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- Hufeland Index Page 119 -

Nicholas Berrier ^Berrian of Fordham: Tim Knapp when he found Delancey was going to hang him said “General, if you and your corps were hanged for every horse you have stolen where would you be?” N: B.

Transcription from Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews. Courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society. No Copyright – United States. View the original manuscript at WCHS →