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Macdonald, John. Interview with Chadeayne, Samuel, c.1770-c.1854; (1847-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1177. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
"During the Revolutionary war and
previous to the spring of 1781, when my
father left Yorktown for New Rochelle,
there was (for a while) a company of foot
stationed at O'Blenis's, to guard the ford
with a sergeant…
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Interview with Chadeayne, Samuel §2
— "During
the Revolutionary war and
previous to
the spring of 1781, when my
father left Yorktown for New Rochelle,
there was (for a while) a company of foot
stationed at O'Blenis's, to guard
the ford
with a
sergeant…
Interview with Chadeayne, Samuel §1
— …guard
the ford
with a
sergeant's guard of ten or
twelve men at our house (Chadeaynes)
- that is, a picket.
The Refugees who
were lurking about
the neighbouring
woods and houses determined to carry
off this guard.
The company…
Interview with Chadeayne, Samuel §3
— …ran on
the alarm,
ran first to their arms and fired upon
the
enemy (
the main body of whom had come
up) and then
fell back upon
the mainguard. One man, left behind in retreating,
mistook
the Refugees (who ran…
Interview with Chadeayne, Samuel §0
— …May 14, 1781, Delancey's main party
crossed
the fields and bye-roads to Blenis's
ford where
the foot mounted behind
the
horse and passed
the river.
Macdonald, John. Interview with Strang, Thomas, 1763-1851; (1845-10-06). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 380. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The guard was a militia
company from the vicinity under
Captain Boyd one of our neighbours. The Sergeant conducted them to the
Guard House where they were kept all
night, Boyd refusing to let them go till
morning, notwithstanding Arnold…
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Interview with Strang, Thomas §3
— …
The guard was a militia
company from
the vicinity under
Captain Boyd one of our neighbours.
The Sergeant conducted them to
the
Guard House where they were kept all
night, Boyd refusing to let them go till
morning, notwithstanding Arnold…
Interview with Strang, Thomas §2
— …
The guard was a militia
company from
the vicinity under
Captain Boyd one of our neighbours.
The Sergeant conducted them to
the
Guard House where they were kept all
night, Boyd refusing to let them go till
morning, notwithstanding Arnold…
Interview with Strang, Thomas §1
— One of
the
principal affidavits upon which
the
claim was founded was that of Caleb
Morgan which was drawn by himself.
The affidavit was now on file at Washington
states that some Royalists who were advised
of what was going…
Interview with Strang, Thomas §4
— On occasion of
the last military
parade of
the militia of Courtland's
manor under
the Royal authority,
the
commander wishing to bring out his men
for
the Crown addressed them thus:
"All you who are loyal to your King…
Interview with Strang, Thomas §0
— …About six or seven years since this
church applied to Congress through
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Aaron Ward, Esq, for compensation
for
the loss of
the Meeting House and
buildings during
the Revolutionary
war, and
the Committee of Reference
reported…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Corsa, Andrew, 1762-1852; (1850-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1301. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…This on the 1st day ? J. M. M.] The army this night again en-
-camped on the high ground in the
direction of Valentine's Hill. Sergeant Hilliard's horse was a
yellow bay with a black list along
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Interview with Corsa, Andrew §5
— …This on
the 1st day ? J. M. M.]
The army this
night again en-
-camped on
the high ground in
the
direction of Valentine's Hill.
Sergeant Hilliard's horse was a
yellow bay with a black list along
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §6
— …This on
the 1st day ? J. M. M.]
The army this
night again en-
-camped on
the high ground in
the
direction of Valentine's Hill.
Sergeant Hilliard's horse was a
yellow bay with a black list along
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Interview with Corsa, Andrew §0
— …
The guides enquired
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if there were any Refugees in
the neigh-
-bourhood. I told them two, vizt:
Sergeant Hilliard and James Travis, [X]
who were to be found on
the route we
should take to West…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §1
— …
Sergeant Hilliard and James Travis, [X]
who were to be found on
the route we
should take to West Farms, but added
that Hilliard must be surprised before
he got on horseback, for if once in his
saddle they would…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §2
— …
The Block House
was a little south of
the road which
leads across
the Stone Bridge. In
the
lower part of West Farm's Village
the
old road came into and was identical
with
the road now used. We continued…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §4
— We then
retraced our steps for about half a mile
or more and pursued
the old road which
led to Morrisania Ferry." [We travelled
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this road today, (Octr 19th). At first it
was open and well…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §3
—
The Block House
was a little south of
the road which
leads across
the Stone Bridge. In
the
lower part of West Farm's Village
the
old road came into and was identical
with
the road now used. We continued…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Lawrence, Samuel, c.1759-1848; (1846-10-30). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 946. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
He
was cut down by the British Refugees
who advanced on the west road. He
was cut to pieces and fell off, and the
horse escaped. The British were disco-
-vered near Raymond's hill about a mile
off but…
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Interview with Lawrence, Samuel §2
— He
was cut down by
the British Refugees
who advanced on
the west road. He
was cut to pieces and
fell off, and
the
horse escaped.
The British were disco-
-vered near Raymond's hill about a mile
off but…
Interview with Lawrence, Samuel §0
— …I was fatigued with
fighting and marching all day and
fell asleep immediately, and was waked
by
the firing at Wards. Fifteen or
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sixteen Americans were killed there. Fish took a musket and fired at
the…
Interview with Lawrence, Samuel §1
— …He
was cut down by
the British Refugees
who advanced on
the west road. He
was cut to pieces and
fell off, and
the
horse escaped.
The British were disco-
-vered near Raymond's hill about a mile
off but…
Interview with Lawrence, Samuel §3
— …Party down
the night
before to [West Farms] and plundered.]
[George W. Lawrence promises to
draw up a statement of his fathers
Revolutionary recollections. Judge
Hart thinks
the brother (Calvin
Lawrence) would be
the better man
for this purpose. - J…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Merritt, Lott, 1777-1854; (1844-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 206. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Sergeant
in Sheldon's troop, at this
time - Was afterwards promoted to a Lieutenancy. J. E./
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Lott Merritt contd.
wounded Dole, in the side who thereupon
retreated until faint
from loss of blood he fell from…
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Interview with Merritt, Lott §0
— …
Sergeant
in Sheldon's troop, at this
time - Was afterwards promoted to a Lieutenancy. J. E./
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Lott Merritt contd.
wounded Dole, in
the side who thereupon
retreated until faint
from loss of blood he
fell from…
Interview with Merritt, Lott §2
— It is chiefly due to
Slater or Slaughter, an officer (or
Sergeant)
under him who addressed
the men
telling them what to do, and exhorting
them to be firm and they would make
a successful defence &c. Kipp made
successive…
Interview with Merritt, Lott §1
— …A rock indicates
the spot. Mosier is not entitled to
the
credit of
the famous defence against
Kipp's horse. It is chiefly due to
Slater or Slaughter, an officer (or
Sergeant)
under him who addressed
the men
telling them…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Carpenter, John, 1769-1851; (1844-10-19; 1844-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 211. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…at night about
a mile from Rye on the road to Purchase [X]. The man was conspicuous from the circumstance of his wearing a long white
feather in his cap. Ten or twelve fired
at him, and he fell pierced…
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Interview with Carpenter, John §0
— …at
night about
a mile from Rye on
the road to Purchase [X].
The man was conspicuous from
the circumstance of his wearing a long white
feather in his cap. Ten or twelve fired
at him, and he
fell pierced…
Interview with Carpenter, John §3
— He formed his men (fewer than thirty)
in a solid body [X], himself in
the centre,
having previously addressed them and
told them how to act, &c., saying that
all depended upon their coolness and
courage, and that they could…
Interview with Carpenter, John §2
— Mosier was with
the company at breakfast and retreated
through
the fields easterly and a line parallel to and near
the road from Purchase
Street to King Street. In a field beyond
(that is, east of) General Thomas's in…
Interview with Carpenter, John §1
— …Thomas alarmed
at
the ferocity of Simcoe's party, and
the
fate of Brundage, sprang from a window
and escaped, though one hundred shots
were fired at him. He ran to an adjoining
wood and there
fell in with Ogden…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Peterson, John, 1746-1850;; (1846-10-12). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1127. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…David Jones, Sergeant David Slater,
J. Pr., Godfrey Voight, Sergeant James
Croft, Abel Williams, Henry Christian,
Shubal Cunningham, Silvanus Ferris,
two Indians, and two light complexioned
colored men. [Mosier was too stubborn
to go to the woods.]
I then stepped…
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Interview with Peterson, John §1
— …David Jones,
Sergeant David Slater,
J. Pr., Godfrey Voight,
Sergeant James
Croft, Abel Williams, Henry Christian,
Shubal Cunningham, Silvanus Ferris,
two Indians, and two light complexioned
colored men. [Mosier was too stubborn
to go to
the woods.]
I then stepped…
Interview with Peterson, John §0
— …Thomas's saw mill on
the south of
the
road just after you raise a slight hill,
between Purchase Street and King Street. On
the morning of
the attack we were
in
the fields east of Purchase Street and
opposite…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Macdonald's Research Notes (). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 2168. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
Van Wick, of my brigade, who at his earnest
desire, appointed to a company of rangers, was day before yesterday (Oct 31)
unfortunately killed. - He went out in the morning with about 30 men: - fell in
with about 100 of…
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Macdonald's Research Notes §59
— Van Wick, of my brigade, who at his earnest
desire, appointed to a company of rangers, was day before yesterday (Oct 31)
unfortunately killed. - He went out in
the morning with about 30 men: -
fell in
with about 100 of…
Macdonald's Research Notes §61
— …In one we killed 10 & took 3 prisoners. - 36 of
Rogers's band
fell into our hands also, & had
the order of Lord Stirling been strictly
obeyed, we shd have had
the whole party with their infamous leader." &c. &c…
Macdonald's Research Notes §75
— McDougall, with 2000 men, marched from
Peekskill last
night about midnight, determined to attack them. p. 433.
/
"Letter from Alex: Hamilton, aid to Genl. W." "Head Quarters, Morristown, April 5th, 1777."
"
The enemy's attempt upon Peekskill is a demonstration…
Macdonald's Research Notes §60
— …In one we killed 10 & took 3 prisoners. - 36 of
Rogers's band
fell into our hands also, & had
the order of Lord Stirling been strictly
obeyed, we shd have had
the whole party with their infamous leader." &c. &c…
Macdonald's Research Notes §58
— …Van Wick, of my brigade, who at his earnest
desire, appointed to a company of rangers, was day before yesterday (Oct 31)
unfortunately killed. - He went out in
the morning with about 30 men: -
fell in
with about 100 of…
Macdonald's Research Notes §53
— …A
sergeant who
deserted from
the enemy has informed me their party was greater than
I imagined; as it consisted of
the 2nd battalion of light infantry, a battalion of
Royal Highlanders, & 3 companies of Hessian riflemen, under
the command…
Macdonald's Research Notes §62
— …ferent times, but was, as often repulsed by
the Garrison of Fort Washington, who
manned & defended them like heroes. &c." … "Last
night Capt.
Macdonald's Research Notes §52
— …A
sergeant who
deserted from
the enemy has informed me their party was greater than
I imagined; as it consisted of
the 2nd battalion of light infantry, a battalion of
Royal Highlanders, & 3 companies of Hessian riflemen, under
the command…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Hopkins, James, c.1767-1859; (1848-10-27). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1530. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The mare urged beyond
her powers at one time fell, but
after panting for a moment on the
ground rose and justified her origin
in resuming the race. It had cleared
off and was a bright moonshining
night, nearly as…
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Interview with Hopkins, James §8
— …
The mare urged beyond
her powers at one time
fell, but
after panting for a moment on
the
ground rose and justified her origin
in resuming
the race. It had cleared
off and was a bright moonshining
night, nearly as…
Interview with Hopkins, James §9
— …
The mare urged beyond
her powers at one time
fell, but
after panting for a moment on
the
ground rose and justified her origin
in resuming
the race. It had cleared
off and was a bright moonshining
night, nearly as…
Interview with Hopkins, James §5
— Still
the three
adventurers hesitated to uncover
themselves for fear
the boy would sound
an alarm before they could have time
to secure him. Fortunately, a sudden
shower of rain came to their aid in
the midst of which
the…
Interview with Hopkins, James §6
— With great pre-
-sence of mind our three adventurers
put
the steeds that carried them
to their utmost speed, shouting
aloud and looking behind them:
"Here they are, boys! - Come on, quickly!
- We'll takem them all!"
The sen-
-tinel…
Interview with Hopkins, James §2
— …Bouton's men were
scattered along
the road weary with
the march - and
the main part with
Bouton by
the Widow Dayton's and
the rest near Smith's Tavern where
Benjamin Hopkins house had stood. Bouton and
the men…
Interview with Hopkins, James §1
— When
the attack was about to com-
-mence Carpenter told Aaron: "Now
when we begin to run do you mount
my horse and secure him." Accordingly
very soon
the militia began to retreat,
and Aaron ran for
the horse which…
Interview with Hopkins, James §7
— When our three adven-
-turers had come within hearing
distance they cried out loudly
as possible: "Clear
the road! - a
race - a race!"
The dragoons as they
approached wheeled right and left
and allowed them to pass, but having
recognized…
Interview with Hopkins, James §0
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October 27th James Hopkins
of Round hill aged 82: "
The first
time that
the British regulars came
up to North Castle was in
the month of
May or June. We were hoeing corn
the
first time…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Corsa, Andrew, 1762-1852; (1849-10-27). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 839. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…I perceived instantly that
he wanted the Refugee horses as they had the
best in the county, and answered: 'Yes - Last
night I saw Sergeant Hilliard of Emmericks dra-
-goons and Jim. Travers [X] at a house between here
[X…
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Interview with Corsa, Andrew §0
— …I perceived instantly that
he wanted
the Refugee horses as they had
the
best in
the county, and answered: 'Yes - Last
night I saw
Sergeant Hilliard of Emmericks dra-
-goons and Jim. Travers [X] at a house between here
[X…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §2
— …passing by Robert Morris's
(present) house - a little to
the east of it, and
so on to
the high grounds above Dennis Valen-
-tine's at Sun Hill where (I believe)
the
combined army encamped for
the night.
The…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §3
— …than
the mills, and
then retired as we had done
the day before in
a nearly direct line through
the fields of Ford-
-ham towards Valentine's Hill where, as I
understood
the army lay that
night. In
the Revolutionary…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §1
— But take care that Hilliard don't
see you before you lay hands on him, for if he
once gets in his saddle you'll never take him
in
the world - for he's a most determined rider
and has…
Interview with Corsa, Andrew §4
— …At
the commencement of
the revolu-
-tionary war, Bearmore, I think, must have
been nearly 25 years old. I have heard that
the Refugee Captain
Knapp was for some offence sent to
the New
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York State…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field, 1771-1854; (1848). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 895. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
Totten saw him half a mile off,
ran to the adjacent fields, bridled and saddled
his horse and put his horse to his utmost
speed, but the horse fell and one of the
Refugees alone was near and in a…
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Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field §1
— Totten saw him half a mile off,
ran to
the adjacent fields, bridled and saddled
his horse and put his horse to his utmost
speed, but
the horse
fell and one of
the
Refugees alone was near and in a…
Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field §0
— …Totten saw him half a mile off,
ran to
the adjacent fields, bridled and saddled
his horse and put his horse to his utmost
speed, but
the horse
fell and one of
the
Refugees alone was near and in a…
Interview with Carpenter, Elizabeth Field §2
— Benjamin Clapp's house was,
probably, burnt in February 1781 by Major
Hungerford, though I had supposed it was
fired on
the same day Bedford was burnt.
The house of Henry Dusenbury where
Mosier was when surprised &c, is
the…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Brown, Merritt, 1768-1851; (1848-12-05). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 815. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Dole was a sergeant at the time of
his fight with Shube Merritt and Ackerly
and was promoted to a Lieutenancy in
consequence.
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Thomas, who had threatened &c,
and Dole…
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Interview with Brown, Merritt §1
— …Dole was a
sergeant at
the time of
his fight with Shube Merritt and Ackerly
and was promoted to a Lieutenancy in
consequence.
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Thomas, who had threatened &c,
and Dole…
Interview with Brown, Merritt §0
— …Dole was a
sergeant at
the time of
his fight with Shube Merritt and Ackerly
and was promoted to a Lieutenancy in
consequence.
Macdonald, John. Interview with Dickman, Daniel; (1846-09-10). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 546. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Ezekiel Wilson, of Ridefield,
piloted the British from that place.
[X] Tryon?
After the battle at Bridgefield
the Americans marched around the British east
and west and got in their rear marching in the
night and threw up the entrenchments…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Rundle, Sarah Lyon, c.1789-1863; (1847-09-18). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1180. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…They
started about 12 of a Saturday night. Her
mother foreboded evil from her extreme
anxiety. At Rye Neck, near the brook
by Bloomer's, a party of about seven rose
from behind a stone wall and fired. -
Mary fell…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Peterson, John, 1746-1850; (1845-10-30). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 401. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Daniel Slater, a
sergeant, and one Jonas also a sergeant,
both deserters from the British Army. They addressed Slater: 'What are
you doing here with the rebels?' -
Mosier made Holmes return his pis-
-tol, 'or, you are a dead man…
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Interview with Peterson, John §0
— …Daniel Slater, a
sergeant, and one Jonas also a
sergeant,
both deserters from
the British Army. They addressed Slater: 'What are
you doing here with
the rebels?' -
Mosier made Holmes return his pis-
-tol, 'or, you are a dead man…
Interview with Peterson, John §1
— Christian Voight, one of Mosier's
men - Mosier shaving one half of
beard off - retreated through
the fields
- fight near
the road - Mosier and
Slater fit to command an army. -
(Mosier of descent) Kipp in-
-sulted me. 'There's another…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Vail, Lydia, b.c.1772; (1847-11-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1353. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
Greene held on the horse till they were just
coming out of the wood into the
main road. He then fell off, and they
found he had fainted, and was dying from
loss of blood. They then laid him on…
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Interview with Vail, Lydia §3
— Greene held on
the horse till they were just
coming out of
the wood into
the
main road. He then
fell off, and they
found he had fainted, and was dying from
loss of blood. They then laid him on…
Interview with Vail, Lydia §2
— …Greene held on
the horse till they were just
coming out of
the wood into
the
main road. He then
fell off, and they
found he had fainted, and was dying from
loss of blood. They then laid him on…
Interview with Vail, Lydia §1
— …
The three
were afterwards interred together in
the
same grave at Crompond. Two Negro servants
of my father were wounded, one in
the arm
and
the other in
the shoulder.
The very
night
before this surprise Greene said to my…
Interview with Vail, Lydia §0
— …
The three
were afterwards interred together in
the
same grave at Crompond. Two Negro servants
of my father were wounded, one in
the arm
and
the other in
the shoulder.
The very
night
before this surprise Greene said to my…
Interview with Vail, Lydia §4
—
The widow Budd's house
stood below
the Croton, and at Pinesbridge
on
the left side of
the road leading to White
Plains, and on
the right of
the road
leading to
the North Castle Church - She was
born Griffen…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Tompkins, Caleb Recollections - Prepared by Hufeland (). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 2212. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Campbell immediately advanced onto
the piazza floor + uttered the most profane oaths,
+ ordering the rangers to resign. He had approached
the step of the door, when a shot from inside struck
him + he fell dead on the piazza floor, when…
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Tompkins, Caleb Recollections - Prepared by Hufeland §21
— …Campbell immediately advanced onto
the piazza floor + uttered
the most profane oaths,
+ ordering
the rangers to resign. He had approached
the step of
the door, when a shot from inside struck
him + he
fell dead on
the piazza floor, when…
Tompkins, Caleb Recollections - Prepared by Hufeland §6
— …
The
night after he was taken, Cornelius Oakley +
Abraham Dyckman (both guides to
the American
army, when any of them was stationed in Westchester county, to and *
the* militia in defending
the lower part of
the county) a Lieutenant command…
Tompkins, Caleb Recollections - Prepared by Hufeland §14
— Major Flagg of Greenes regiment, had retired; hear=
ing
the noise he got up + sitting on
the bedside dis=
charged a pistol through
the window. Those without
fired through
the window + killed Major Flagg who
fell
back on
the bed…
Tompkins, Caleb Recollections - Prepared by Hufeland §17
— …when
Mosier fired at him,
the horse reared + was shot
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in
the breast, he
fell with Kipps thigh under him.
The men fired +
the horsemen ran off helter skelter
through
the fields. A negro (belonging to…
Tompkins, Caleb Recollections - Prepared by Hufeland §8
— …Oakley thinking there was no
time to be lost, dashed open
the shutters + jumped
head foremost against
the window taking
the
sash in with him +
fell full length on
the floor,
threatening at
the time if they made any resistance…
Tompkins, Caleb Recollections - Prepared by Hufeland §13
— …Major Flagg of Greenes regiment, had retired; hear=
ing
the noise he got up + sitting on
the bedside dis=
charged a pistol through
the window. Those without
fired through
the window + killed Major Flagg who
fell
back on
the bed…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Odell, Jackson, 1792-1849; (1845-11-26; 1845-11-28). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 454. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…That at least was the
- Hufeland Index Page 313 -
opinion of all but Brom Dyckman
who was desirous, notwithstanding, of
making the attempt. While delibera-
-ting what to do, they fell in with Andrew
Corsa who informed them there was…
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— …That at least was
the
- Hufeland Index Page 313 -
opinion of all but Brom Dyckman
who was desirous, notwithstanding, of
making
the attempt. While delibera-
-ting what to do, they
fell in with Andrew
Corsa who informed them there was…
Interview with Odell, Jackson §1
— They thereupon
instantly marched there, surrounded
the
house and took Captain Maccaboy pri-
-soner. Dyckman immediately paroled
Maccaboy, saying to him: "We are
willing to trust you, though you will
not trust us. Send Captain Williams
back to us immediately…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Chichester, Henry, c.1762-1849; (1846-09-11). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1332. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…When it was the Hessians turn
to guard us, I used to go to market with a Hessian
sergeant. When entrusted to buy bread &c by such
as had money, the Hessian soldiers were found
very honest and faithful, but…
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— …When it was
the Hessians turn
to guard us, I used to go to market with a Hessian
sergeant. When entrusted to buy bread &c by such
as had money,
the Hessian soldiers were found
very honest and faithful, but…
Interview with Chichester, Henry §0
— …I drew
the attention of
the sentinel by
pointing with my finger, and
the first I knew I
heard
the noise made by his jumping on
the boards. We had
the use of
the yard. Sentinel walked on
the
west…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Hobby, Enos, 1761-1857; (1849-11-05). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1363. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The American scout was posted
at the time they fired on the south east cor-
-ner of the roads which cross at Twitchings
and kept up their fire with great spirit for
a quarter of an hour. The night was…
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— …
The American scout was posted
at
the time they fired on
the south east cor-
-ner of
the roads which cross at Twitchings
and kept up their fire with great spirit for
a quarter of an hour.
The night was…
Interview with Hobby, Enos §1
—
The American scout was posted
at
the time they fired on
the south east cor-
-ner of
the roads which cross at Twitchings
and kept up their fire with great spirit for
a quarter of an hour.
The night was…
Interview with Hobby, Enos §5
—
The officer in command
came in to look at us on
the same
night, and
said to
the officer of
the guard: "If anyone of
the prisoners attempts to escape, dispatch
and run him instantly through!" About
midnight, or a…
Interview with Hobby, Enos §2
— …
The sun was about
an hour high when we started, but
the night that ensued was uncommonly
dark. Bearmore died a few weeks after-
-wards. He was a fine looking officer.
The Refugee settlements at Morrisania
I think were chiefly…
Interview with Hobby, Enos §6
— …and so to Morrisania
This happened on a very rainy stormy
night
in
the Fall of 1781. Mills didn't return
with us three, but went to
the East and got
a horse. It wasn't
the fashion for Refugees…
Interview with Hobby, Enos §4
— …
The officer in command
came in to look at us on
the same
night, and
said to
the officer of
the guard: "If anyone of
the prisoners attempts to escape, dispatch
and run him instantly through!" About
midnight, or a…
Interview with Hobby, Enos §3
— …Montross
took
the Frenchman's horse at this time.
The
officers and horsemen rode into
the water and
fired at Montross, but he would not give up
the
horse.
The Refugees beckoned and shouted
from York Island to him, and…
Interview with Hobby, Enos §7
— I think it was in 1781 that
the fever was
so fatal at Morrisania. I had it in 1781.
The second time I was taken at North
Street, a little south west of where Abraham
Reynolds lives. There were three…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Brown, David, 1762-1850; (1844-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 298. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…When the Refugee horse got
on a range with the side of the rock they
fired, killed the commander, Jotham
Purdy, who fell pierced by several balls
and buckshot in the body [in the head
and breast?] Another had his…
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— …When
the Refugee horse got
on a range with
the side of
the rock they
fired, killed
the commander, Jotham
Purdy, who
fell pierced by several balls
and buckshot in
the body [in
the head
and breast?] Another had his…
Interview with Brown, David §2
— Green's door forced in by
throwing large stones. [Flagg] fired his
pistol in bed and was instantly killed. [X] -
Green, a strong man, used his sword
and struck at Totten, and would have killed him
but
the blow was…
Interview with Brown, David §1
— …Green's door forced in by
throwing large stones. [Flagg] fired his
pistol in bed and was instantly killed. [X] -
Green, a strong man, used his sword
and struck at Totten, and would have killed him
but
the blow was…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Theall, Billa, 1769-1858; (1845-11-20). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 477. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The spot where he fell is marked by
a cliff of rocks a little south of the
dwelling house of Mr. Phineas Reynolds
November 20th William Theall
of Rye: "Captain Ebenezer Theall
of DeLancey's was a brother of my…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Brown, Major, 1758-1847; (1845-11-14). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 450. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…of the neighborhood,
but was waylaid west of Round Hill on
the road to White Plains by an inconsidera-
-ble body of militia, himself killed and the
cattle all re-taken. (night?)
Not knowing the strength of the
opponents they…
Macdonald, John. Interview with King, Joshua I., 1801-1887; (1846-09-04). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 570. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Their encampment was
by the road side on the east, with guards on the
hill west of the village of Ridgefield, and on a
hill to the east near where Colonel Gould fell. They retreated in haste without plundering. -
Joshua…
Macdonald, John. Interview with King, Joshua I., 1801-1887; (1846). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 554. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…One, on the high hill a quarter of a
mile west of the village; one east of that, and
near where Colonel Gould and others fell.
Glover and Joseph
Hyde of Greenfield. - Hufeland Index Page 468 - The British encampment at…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Miller, David; (1845-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 397. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The American field pieces
were pointed with such precision and
fired so rapidly that many of the Hessians and others were killed upon
and near, the bridge and fell into the river,
and great confusion for a while prevailed,
but…
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— …
The American field pieces
were pointed with such precision and
fired so rapidly that many of
the Hessians and others were killed upon
and near,
the bridge and
fell into
the river,
and great confusion for a while prevailed,
but…
Interview with Miller, David §0
— …
The American field pieces
were pointed with such precision and
fired so rapidly that many of
the Hessians and others were killed upon
and near,
the bridge and
fell into
the river,
and great confusion for a while prevailed,
but…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Frost, David; ({}). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 560. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…The British advanced upon Arnold under
cover of rocks and an orchard - The British occupied
ground that was lower than the Americans. -
Wooster fell on a level piece of ground about
two miles from Ridgefield. Arnold's foot was entangled…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Notes - In Connecticut (Battle of Ridgefield Discussions Summary) (1846-09-03). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 582. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…Arnold, after killing the soldier
walked deliberately off. Wooster at the time
he fell was organizing his men to capture a
field piece on the west side of the road which
was planted on the ridge where he was
shot…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Beagle, Mary; (1848-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 718. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…They lay for the most part at
the widow Griffen's and widow Remsen's
and Captain David Montross's, on the
north side of the Croton. There was a
splendid military funeral of the officers
who fell a few…
Macdonald, John. Interview with Nash, James; (1848). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 830. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
…White's horse was once pursued
past our house by the enemy's cavalry. At the spot where the School House now
stands the horse of one of White's men
stumbled and fell and the rider was
taken. Colonel…
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Interview with Nash, James §1
— …White's horse was once pursued
past our house by
the enemy's cavalry. At
the spot where
the School House now
stands
the horse of one of White's men
stumbled and
fell and
the rider was
taken. Colonel…
Interview with Nash, James §0
— - Hufeland Index Page 890 -
James Nash, of Byram river
on
the Plank road to Bedford, Connt. -
"My father's name was Francis Nash
and he owned
the farm where I now reside. He was an Englishman and a hatter, and…