Macdonald, John. Interview with Hobby, Enos, 1761-1857; (1848-11-03). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 763. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 790 - Moses Knapp, one of DeLancey's Cap- -tains - John Montross. November 3d. Enos Hobby of Middle Patent aged 88: "I was born in Stanwich and lived there in the beginning of the Revolutionary war. They called upon me to turn out in the militia so often that I con- -sidered it oppressive and went below on the 16th of August 1780, and joined Delancey's …

We had gone up the North River road when hearing of a large force from above moving east of us we crossed to Twitchings. Here about midnight we were hailed by a scout of about 16? [X] twenty or thirty American militia who challenged in regular style: "Who goes there?" We answered: "Friends!" - "Friends to Whom?" - "King George!" They then fired upon us and took to a stone wall …

When Washington and Rocham- -beau were down to Morrisania Point in 1781, one of Delancey's Refugees named John Montross seized a Frenchman's horse, mounted, and attempted to swim across to York Island. The horse refused to swim. The French and others fired at Montross with their pistols and carbines. Montross ducked in the water when they fired. At last the British brought a …

Jim Kipp was a proud, little, sputter- -ing fellow. I knew him better than Sam who was considered a very good officer. I was with two or three girls that lived in the neighborhood whom I had met, and when I saw the French troops I said to the girls: "These are not our troops." They said so too. I kept my way on towards Morrisania [X] Point, and crossed to York Island, because …

I was with two or three girls that lived in the neighborhood whom I had met, and when I saw the French troops I said to the girls: "These are not our troops." They said so too. I kept my way on towards Morrisania [X] Point, and crossed to York Island, because I had lost my [X] ? - Hufeland Index Page 795 - parole, and was afraid of difficulty if taken. I crossed Harlem river …