Macdonald, John. Interview with Coutant, John, 1754-1850; (1846-11-10). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 505. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 393 - Widow Horton near Le Fevre's (the Wheelwright). Widow Toffea on the White Plains road. Widow Merritt, of Hogpenridge, near Judge Brown's. November 10. John Coutant, of New Rochelle: "The skirmish between the Americans and Hessians on October 23rd. and 24th. '76 (?) was about a mile from here near Mrs. Morrell's house, in the fields, this side. The …

The Americans took to the fields, and crossed through [New Rochelle] a little west of me about half a mile. Em- -merick, I think, was with the British party, but I don't know who command- -ed the American party - The Americans crossed a swamp near the White Plains road and [New Rochelle] passing over ground where cavalry could not act, and took the opportunity to make a …