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Macdonald, John. Interview with Merritt, David; (1846-10-12). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1188. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.

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taken till the Spring after he captured DeLancey's horse. From Barrett I have always heard was afterwards hanged to retaliate for Tim Knapp's death. (?) [marg: + when Bedford was burnt.)] The Refugees at this time were not in uniform. The word with them was "Fire the houses, boys! and be off!" It was early in the morning when they came to our house. We had not been up long. Octr. 12th David Mer…
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