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Macdonald, John. Interview with Fowler, Philemon, 1771-1861; (1847-09-22). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 605. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.

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[margin: TAPES] 98 510 Sept. 22d. Philemon Fowler, of East Chester: "Vincent was a black =smith, and killed because he would not give a horse for them (the French) in conse- =quence of which Elijah Vincent vowed re- =venge, and soon after shot the French Captain. Emmerick was a severe disciplinarian and often whipped his men for disobedience and plundering, and sometimes would draw his sword and …
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