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Davis, Abraham
John M. McDonald interview — 1848-12-13
From the Westchester County Historical Society catalog:
Abraham Davis (c.1765-1854) was the son of David Davis (also spelled Davids) and Jane Hatfield. Davis indicates that there were enclosed forts on Huested’s Hill and McCord’s Hill during the Revolutionary War. He notes that there were no enclosed forts in White Plains, only lines of breastworks (temporary earthen fortifications). Davis recalls the mounted troops of Hessian light horse and the British Legion as well as American General Benjamin Lincoln, whose headquarters was located for a time at his father’s house.
Abraham Davis (c.1765-1854) was the son of David Davis (also spelled Davids) and Jane Hatfield. Davis indicates that there were enclosed forts on Huested’s Hill and McCord’s Hill during the Revolutionary War. He notes that there were no enclosed forts in White Plains, only lines of breastworks (temporary earthen fortifications). Davis recalls the mounted troops of Hessian light horse and the British Legion as well as American General Benjamin Lincoln, whose headquarters was located for a time at his father’s house.
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- Hufeland Index Page 903 -
Decr. 13th Abraham Davis, “In the Revolutionary war there was an enclosed fort of Huested’s Hill and one also on McCord’s hill. At White Plains there was no fort, only the two lines or breastworks that you remember. The Hessian Light Horsemen rode upon very high saddles covered with sheep skins. The Legion Cavalry were mounted on very fine bay horses that excited general admiration. (1778?) General Lincoln’s quarters were at my father’s. Genl Lincoln was lame in one heel.”
Transcription from Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews.
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