Macdonald, John. Interview with McGowan, Margaret Benson, 1766-1851; (1845-12-16). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1280. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 339 - December 16th Mrs. Benson McGowan: "Randalls Island now owned by the New York Corporation was the property of Captain Montressor before the Revolutionary War. It was confiscated, and after peace passed into the hands of Captain Randall, a native of Harlem, father of David Randall, Esq. Captain Randall was a tory, raised a company of Provincials and …

The Skirmish at Haerlem in which Colonel Knowlton fell, took place near where the De Peysters lived, and north of there, that is, in the vicinity of Bloomingdale Asylum. The Blue Bell was a tavern on the Post road near Fort Washington, and which before and during the Revolutionary war, was kept by Blazius Moore, father of Blazey Moore, who lives now in the Bowery. Colonel …