Macdonald, John. Interview with Coutant, Isaiah, 1756-1845; Coutant, John, 1754-1850; (1844-10-11). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 201. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 008 - October 11th John and Isiah Coutant, living on the cross road about one and a half or two miles from New Rochelle village: "The British army first encamped from Elias Guion's farm to Haerlem river, and then on our farm along the Ridge. Howe's Headquarters were at James Pugsleys, father of Hannah, an old house on the east side of the road to …

He lost one hand and part of his forearm, and was killed at [Mrs. Fallon's [X1]] (near Barton's) house at New Rochelle Landing. When Emmerick dismissed him, he said he would show what he could do. Fred. Donaldson was taken in a thicket of bushes in front of Eells [X2] house where Captain Daniel Williams kept tavern after the war, and where he died, and where M. Pinkney …

A black man, called Bull Pete had a good looking wife that Colonel Emmerick got with child. The child lived with a Mr. Pine, and was called Loo Pine. Bull Pete said (when asked about it &c.) that Emmerick made her drunk and slept with her. Loo lived near White Plains at John Gedney's. Part of the British army encamped on the Tom Paine farm (as is said) N east of the White …