Macdonald, John. Interview with Chichester, Henry, c.1762-1849; (1846-09-11). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1332. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
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Samuel Hawley, Esq. of Reading Ridge, (write.)
James Quintard, Esq. (Old Well) near South
Norwalk
John James Lambert, Esq. of Wilton. Captain Ebenezer Disbrow of West Port. Captain Joseph Bulkley of Greenfield Hill,
Fairfield Co. Joshua S. King, of Ridgefield,
Rev. James A. Holley
Reuben Booth, Esq. of Danbury. Alderman Lamb of New York. Alexander Van Wart of Mount Pleasant,
Tarrytown, P.O…
Jade Donaldson never commanded a
boat - only a private and a Skinner - not a very
rough man. Mr. Quintard, deceased, was at the burning
of the Refugee settlements. He belonged to the Out-
Guard at Horseneck. We heard of the foraging party being at Horse
-neck - that is, a company of horse and about 250
infantry. We had four boats, and heard of the
foraging party and were on the look out. Jones was…
Frink offered quarter if he would return unarmed
and lay down our arms. Jones answered; "If
you will wheel your horse about in five minutes
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very well, otherwise I will instantly order my men
to fire. He immediately left us.
Stoney Point. - When prisoners were cutting away
the abbatis, the British said: "Come on, ye d-d
rebels!" &c. Carmen answered: "Don't be in a
hurry! We'll…