Macdonald, John. Interview with Lawrence, Samuel, c.1759-1848; (1846-10-30). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 946. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 411 - October 30th Samuel Lawrence, 87 years old, a Pensioner: "In 1778, we encamped at Mount Misery where General [Washington] visited us - "Very good." (Our officers ^officer were ^was were absent and he [Washington] asked our sergeant how large the guard was, when we were relieved &c. To all the sergeants answers he replied: "very good!") In 1777, I …

I believed always that Captn William Bouton, then living in South Salem killed Major Campbell with his [fuzee].[X] (?) (see orgl. p. 84) John Shaw, a Scotchman, a volunteer horseman, was at Ward's and went upstairs for his saddle after the enemy were in their stirrups and ^it went clink! clink! as he came down the stairs. They, the British, captured then, a great num- -ber of …

He was cut down by the British Refugees who advanced on the west road. He was cut to pieces and fell off, and the horse escaped. The British were disco- -vered near Raymond's hill about a mile off but Ambler thought they were Moylan's. The British posted Vi- -dettes on Canfield's hill and staid about an hour or so advancing by way of [North ^New Castle] Church and entering the …

The British posted Vi- -dettes on Canfield's hill and staid about an hour or so advancing by way of [North ^New Castle] Church and entering the village between daylight and sunrise [John White was hired to guard over Champenoix's the night he was [X] So in original. - This sentence should read: When Ambler saw the enemy he became bewildered &c. J.E./ - Hufeland Index Page 414 …