Macdonald, John. Interview with Archer, William, b.c.1786; Archer, Samuel, b.c.1796; (1846-10-09). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 535. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 451 - October 9th William Archer. - Went with him and examined remains of Fort No. 8. on his land which is a higher elevation than Morris's - that is, where Lewis Morris's house stands. [The site of No 8. is the highest ground on the east margin of Harlem creek.] Fort George, on Laurel hill, stood nearly but not exactly opposite to No. 8, being a little …
October 9th William Archer. - Went with him and examined remains of Fort No. 8. on his land which is a higher elevation than Morris's - that is, where Lewis Morris's house stands. [The site of No 8. is the highest ground on the east margin of Harlem creek.] Fort George, on Laurel hill, stood nearly but not exactly opposite to No. 8, being a little south and east of No. 8. Both …