Macdonald, John. Interview with Cook, Lyman, c.1772-1859; (1848-10-28). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 735. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
October 28th. Doctor Lyman
Cook, of Ohio, formerly of Westchesta
"I have not seen Jackson Odell
for fifteen or twenty years, and have
no recollection of the particular papers
you mention, (formerly in General Thomas's
possession) and relating to Colonel Greene,
Major Flagg, and the attack on Davenports
house, and the destruction of the black
part of the Rhode Island regiment at
Pines Bridge. Gener…
By all means obtain access
to the papers left by General Philip Van
Courtland. Among them is an attempt
account of the attempt made by Governor
Tryon in the early part of the troubles to
bring over Governor Van Cortlandt and his
family to the Crown. Failing in the
attempt he left the Manor house in
great disappointment, and went on
board a vessel in the river refusing to
stay to dinner which he ha…