1077 261 168 alighted upon his clothes, and, after remaining awhile, again took wing and flew to the West chester shore. Regarding this as a good omen, he summoned up all his remaining powers, and, after struggling for a long time forward with the raft, he at last gained footing upon the Morrisania shore. He was scarcely able to stand upright when he reached land. Although now surrounded by enemies, his knowledge of the country enabled him to escape. Concealing himself during day light, he travelled carefully and circuitously at night, and, at length, after suffering much from hunger and fatigue, he reached an American outpost. Immediately on receiving them, you shall be furnished with the copies which my brothers have sent to Washington of my father's papers, and the affidavits accompanying them, &c. John and Isaac were brothers of my father. Isaac was a guide, but not [page break] 262 1078 169 John. James Oakley, my father's cousin, was both a Lieutenant and a guide.

My father married soon after the war, but in what particular year I don't know. My mother's maiden name was Sarah Warner. She was the daughter of John Warner who occupied and owned the most southerly farm of Philipse's Manor."

October 20th William Barker, aged 87: "Cornelius Oakley's temper, I think, was quick and severe. I don't recollect anything about his 4th of July oration in opposition to Major Thomas at the Court House. I don't know whether Isaac Oakley