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Macdonald, John. Interview with Lawrence, Samuel, c.1759-1848; (1847-10-22). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1004. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.

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194 562 [margin: PARIS] 83. the Danby expedition, and he himself went on horse back to carry provisions for them. [margin: Hyatt (Carpenter above, 333 Broadway) was told where Gen s Huntings lives.] Octr. 22d Samuel Lawrence of Cross River: "Major Fish was a very fire looking active soldier and commanded the scout of between 100 and 200 men; nine months and militia men which went down towards Wil…
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He had two Captains under him, and led us back with great adroitness, taking us at first through the woods and fields and concealing our route from the enemy. John Shaw, a Scotchman, was a private in Captain Samuel Delavan's Rangers who were mounted. He was a good soldier, an expert swordsman, and lived with Captain Delavan attending his mill. Shaw never did refuse to surrender and defended himsel…
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