Macdonald, John. Interview with Chichester, Henry, c.1762-1849; (1846-09-09). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1328. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
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Sept. 9th Capt. Henry Chichester was a
whale boat Captain along with Samuel Lockwood,
Ebenezer Jones, Isaac Jones, Valentine Ryder, &
Foragers - 200 foot - 40 horse - Donaldson would
go - One man escaped named Lockwood, brother
of Samuel - We landed on Myers Neck about
35 in number - Captain Frink commanded the
horse, about forty - He stood a…
Mather a
staunch whig. - When Judge Jones was taken
we had to travel above 30 miles across to Stoney
brook harbour. - We had not boats for all, and
Jones was sent over while some of us waited till
next night. - British heard of this. - A party
of Light Dragoons surprised us, and we were about
to embark - Six of us taken - British came on
so hot that our folks pushed off.
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