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Notes - Macdonald Travel Details
John M. McDonald interview — 1847-08-31
From the Westchester County Historical Society catalog:
John Macdonald mentions his journey from Manhattan to White Plains via railroad on August 31, 1847. He was then taken by a “Mr. P” to the home of “Washington Tompkins.” Washington Tompkins is likely interviewee George Washington Tompkins, as Macdonald interviewed his wife, Charity, the same day.
John Macdonald mentions his journey from Manhattan to White Plains via railroad on August 31, 1847. He was then taken by a “Mr. P” to the home of “Washington Tompkins.” Washington Tompkins is likely interviewee George Washington Tompkins, as Macdonald interviewed his wife, Charity, the same day.
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Transcription
- Hufeland Index Page 486 -
Augt. 31st. Went by railroad to White Plains – Started from N.Y. at 10 a.m. and arrived there by 12. m. At 2. P.M. Mr P. took me to Washington Tompkins at Kensico.
Transcription from Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews.
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