Macdonald, John. Interview with Bayles, Nathaniel, 1791-1873; (1848-11-16). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 773. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 830 - Novr. 16th Nathaniel Baylies Esqr. "I was well acquainted with Isaac Van Wart and drew his will. Not long before his death I told him I should like that he would show me the precise spot of André's capture. He answered that he would someday - Hufeland Index Page 831 - when at leisure. My request was renewed, and one day he said "I will go with now." …

We then took him across the road to the east side south of the brook, where there is now an orchard, and there examined him, &c. What took place after- -wards you know already. They stopped at Isaac Reads Tavern, between Youngs's and Tarrytown, - Hufeland Index Page 832 - and borrowed the cards with which they played. They called again on their return at Read's with their …