Macdonald, John. Interview with Mead, Amah Hobby, c.1764-1852; (1844-10-31). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1248. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 071 - Madam Mead. Octr. 31st Madam (the Widow of Andrew) Mead, of Horseneck: My husband, Andrew Mead, was a whaleboat man. The [country] Connt. [X1] was infested by plunders, and Congress authorized and recommended retaliation by whaleboats which attacked the enemy's vessels in the Sound. Captain Lockwood and my husband commanded the party of whale …

Kill him!" Mead when he first came on board had directed his men to close the hatches to prevent the marines from coming up, and he now rushed to the cabin door to get possession and close it when he met the Captain coming on deck with a pistol in each hand both of which he fired at him (Mead) and wounded him in each shoulder - Mead, at the same time, wounding the captain …

When they had taken [the vessel], they kept the British colors flying, and brought her into Stamford (?) or Norwalk. (?) The British captain was wounded by Andrew Mead in the side. (?) He was taken to Stamford or Norwalk, and had his wound dressed &c. by a surgeon. He was supposed to be, and thought himself almost well when he suddenly bled to death. He used to say to Mead …

The Refugee party set fire to the house by kindling straw in different places which was extinguished by some children when they left. Putnam's headquarters (and the Ameri- -can headquarters generally) at Horseneck were at the Tracy House, then, called, rom its owner the Knapp House. Brown Ballott [X2], I think, was pla- -ced as sentinel over the British officer, Captain Frink …

He said to my father who directed him to a bed upstairs: "I hope you will not betray me." He slept late, and my father rose early, and deeming it his duty informed the authorities who took him (Ballott). His execution without judge or jury was generally censured. He was a foreigner - and, I believe, an Irishman. Mrs. Bearmore, mother of Abm. Bear- -more, lives four miles …