Macdonald, John. Interview with Kipp, Benjamin, 1763-1849; Kipp, Gilbert; (1847-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1208. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 570 - Octr. 23d. Benjamin and Gilbert Kipp, of New Castle: "Our uncles, Capt. Samuel and Lieut. James Kipp of DeLan- -cey's cavalry were of very different persons and characters. Uncle Samuel was tall, stout, ruddy, good looking, a bold soldier, but taciturn, stern and severe; while James was small in stature, active, loquacious, and always boasting and …

After Uncle Samuel left his wife, she returned from Nova Scotia, with her only child (Samuel) and died here. Captn. Knapp, was a large brown looking man, stouter than Uncle Samuel. Lieut. Colonel Hatfield and Capt. Knapp were both from Crompond or that neighborhood. Once during the Revolutionary war a strong party from below (Major H or who in command?) went up to Bedford …

When these were about to leave their plunder in consequence of being so closely pressed, Andrew watched his opportunity extricated his cow from the multitude, and driving her before him made his way home with loud cries of, "Hurra for General Washington!" I [Benjamin] saw André pass here the day he was captured. Although not in military dress, he was supposed to be an officer …

I had sagacity enough to find the commanding officer and make my complaint. He enquired who took them and I pointed out the men. He said to them: "Restore this boy his cattle and see him safely home with them, or depend upon it you shall receive an exemplary punishment." I returned home with all our cows. Great numbers of cattle thieves always accompanied the British army on …