Macdonald, John. Interview with Lyon, Samuel, 1764-1856; (1845-09-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 369. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 172 - September 23. Samuel Lyon of Yonkers: "When we pursued the Cowboys (September 4. 1781) we first discovered them from the hill near the Old Dutch Church. They were then passing (on the road by) near Andre's great white wood tree. We held a council of war and deter- -mined to attack them on the level ground just below Tarrytown, but they got near …