Macdonald, John. Interview with Bates, Jonathan, c.1772-1854; (1847-11-04). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1396. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 604 - Novr 4th. Johnathan Bates of Darien: "During the Revolutionary war a party of Refugees once landed on the east side of Five Mile River and moved up. Their landing was observed by Captain Slosson of the Coast guard who happened to be near them. - Slosson watched them on the west side of Five Mile River unseen by the Refugees and advanced opposite …

"And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the King of Israel between the joints of the harness; wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thy hand and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded." - See also II. Chronicles XVIII. 33. Before Captain Frost finally got off with the Darien Congregation, it must have been as late as 9 or 10 P.M. as up to …