Macdonald, John. Interview with Dyckman, Michael, 1796-1854; (1846-10-08). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 551. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 454 - October 8th Michael Dyckman: The old road ran east of our house before the war along the margin of the creek, and was altered after the war. The Barrier Gate stood about a mile south of our house. Remains of it are yet to be seen. Hessians repulsed October [November?] 16th 1776, as they advanced to Fort Washington, by the small American batteries on …