Macdonald, John. Interview with Horton, Frances Coutant; (1846-11-11). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 926. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 384 - November 11. Mrs. Frances Horton, aged about 79 (nee Coutant): French was our family language. My parents were taught nothing else at school. In 1776 the British army moved gradually by our house - the British first, and then the Hessians took their place. The British when they left moved south towards Wards house. [Qu? Sunday 27th] They stripped us …