Macdonald, John. Interview with Brush, Benjamin, 1764-1847; (1846-11-26). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1741. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 354 - 1846 November 24th Benjamin Brush: "Theall and his horse were both killed on the spot. After crossing the pond, they (White's detachment) took a horse to Capt [Pope] who was a fleshy man, and tired with the long march. Heard, Peyton, Carr, a trumpeter, and about seven men remained behind as a - Hufeland Index Page 355 - rearguard. Heard and Peyton …
Emmerick (when surprised by Hop- -kins) kept swinging his [sword] behind his head for protection while being pursued by Carr, and calling for his men to rally, and for the infantry to come to his assistance. Captain Reynolds, of the whaleboats, killed Shube Merritt at New Rochelle. Windows of houses, where White had been quartered at Stanwich, which were broken in &c, viz: by …