Macdonald, John. Interview with Carpenter, John, 1769-1851; (1848-12-04). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 812. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 876 - December 4th John Carpenter, of Harison: "I was born in 1769, and remember the battle of White Plains. - Bearmore was with the party that burnt Bedford and returned through Purchase Street as did the whole force. Colonel Simcoe commanded this party as I have always heard - and that is my recollection and belief. On his return in the morning he …

After the executions had taken place strict orders were given on both sides that there should be no more hanging without trials, as they could not see where it would end. Brom. Barrett had married a woman belonging to this town. He was a harmless, simple man. I dont know where he was from, or whether he was Irish or American. General Lee's quarters in 1778, were in a house …