911 253 means call upon him. My father was imprisoned along with Boyce, first, in the old Sugar House in Liberty Street and then in the North Dutch Church at corner of Fulton and William Streets. Shortly after his removal to the North Dutch Church, he effected his escape. The British were building a picket fence around the church. My father climbed up the fence several times and was ordered back, …

I was not at the battle of White Plains, but joined the Regiment a few days after that engagement. I was at the capture of Fort Washington when we were near Harlem all ready in case we should be called upon for service. I was also at the reduction of Fort Montgomery. Dr. [margin: (?)] Major Popham, my intimate friend, was a little my senior in age. I hope you will call upon me again." Oct. 23rd M…