Macdonald, John. Interview with Mead, Calvin, 1760-1847; (1845-11-14). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1117. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 286 - November 14th. Calvin Mead, of Quaker Ridge: "Tarleton in 1779 endeavored to surprise Colonel White near Roundhill but failed, White having shifted his Head quarters the night before. When Tarleton retired White sent Lieut. Gill with a party of fifteen or twenty to insult the British colonel and provoke a pursuit to a place where the American …