Macdonald, John. Interview with Higgins, David, 1770-1857; (1848-11-03). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 872. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 795 - Novr. 3d. David Higgins of Bedford, aged 80: "When Thad. Seely was wounded, the Refugees were pursued by fifteen or twenty of Sheldon's and by the militia as far as Buttermilk hill, and David Holmes who was much wounded and many others were taken. All Sheldons except Stephen Lounsberry were taken and he escaped with much difficulty by running his …