Macdonald, John. Interview with Davis, Abraham, c.1765-1854; (1848-12-13). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 885. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 903 - Decr. 13th Abraham Davis, "In the Revolutionary war there was an enclosed fort of Huested's Hill and one also on McCord's hill. At White Plains there was no fort, only the two lines or breastworks that you remember. The Hessian Light Horsemen rode upon very high saddles covered with sheep skins. The Legion Cavalry were mounted on very fine bay …