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).
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- Hufeland Index Page 288 - November 14th. Major Brown of Round Hill: "I lived at this place during the war of the Revolution. Many persons were engaged or concerned in driving cattle below. I had a brother who was, but as to myself, I was never concerned in it. The people were poor and distressed, and the profits being great the temptation to engage in it was sometimes …