Macdonald, John. Interview with Mandeville, James, 1760-1848; (1845-10-31). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1138. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 234 - October 31st. Peekskill - James Mandeville: "When the British took Peekskill on the 23d. of March, 1777, they landed at Ver Plank's Point (at Lent's Cove) on the high ground a little way west of the Post Road, about one and a half or two miles from Peekskill, then marched up, crossed the bridge which then connected Ver Planks Point over the salt …

Here the British artillery on Drum Hill can- -onaded, and one of their balls striking a stone in the road it flew into splinters, one of which struck a soldier of McDougall's and killed him, though standing some distance (a hundred yards) off. McDougall then retired to Barrack No.2, about two and a half miles from the town, beyond General Van Courtland's house - such barracks …