Macdonald, John. Interview with Ferris, Samuel; (1845-10-18). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 393. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 212 - October 18th Samuel Ferris of North Castle: "My father was at breakfast with the family when they first saw the fleet on the morning of October 12th 1776, and instantly pack- -ing up a few articles of dress and taking his musquet and arms left home and returned not till the end of the war. His sister, a little girl much attached to her oldest …
October 18th Samuel Ferris of North Castle: "My father was at breakfast with the family when they first saw the fleet on the morning of October 12th 1776, and instantly pack- -ing up a few articles of dress and taking his musquet and arms left home and returned not till the end of the war. His sister, a little girl much attached to her oldest brother cried and insisted upon …