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Macdonald, John. Interview with Daniels, Isaac, b.c.1762; (1848-10-25). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 731. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.

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89. October 28th Isaac Daniels of Chesnut-ridge: "I am 86 years old, and served for two years under Capt. Moseman (Marcus Moseman, I believe) in Colonel Thomas's regiment. I was in several skirmishes. Once of the Kipp's of DeLanceys Refugees came up to Bedford and drove off a great number of cattle. Captain Moseman's company and other volunteers pursued. I think Moseman was along, but am not certa…
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One horseman dismounted, joined us and escaped, but the other two were taken. Thaddeus Seely, a private of our company was wounded and taken. None of our company was killed and no others wounded They did not pursue us far. We retook thirty, forty or fifty head of cattle. They did not take Jaynes far before they paroled him. Seely was taken below. They took no other prisoners that I know of. We esc…
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They had just previously cut off a party of Refugees who were consequently bitter against the Rangers. I, in company with Michael Bourke, Bob. Farrow Forrest (both of whom had belonged to Moylan's and been discharged) Norris Fountain, Eli Seely and some others, went down once to take off Colonel DeLancey's horses. We were gone five or six days. Bourke got two horses, mounted one, but was discover…
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