24 470 128. a good deal.) Arnold began skirmishing with the British when they left Ridgefield about 10 or 11 o'clock. Sept. 4. Mr. Davis and others and our observations: "Old Hill seems to be about one mile and a half from the old bridge at [Sau -gatuck]. The cross or by-road which the British took in fording the river is about one mile from the bridge, or less than a mile. Capt. Ebenezer Disbro…

Old hill was half a mile from [Saugatuck] bridge. [Couch] hill was half or three quarters of a mile from said bridge. After a few minutes Arnold restored order. Arnold then addressed and encouraged his men and led them on. [He ordered Captain Lockwood to form his company in the column who said he could not. Arnold then drew a pistol, aimed it at his head, and dis- -charged it above him. - Mr. Fair…