Macdonald, John. Interview with Merritt, Lott, 1777-1854; (1844-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 206. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 029 - Oct 19th Lott Merritt: Shube Merritt was a native of Rye. His hand and part of his fore arm were shot off. Shube had a single combat with a Captain Dole (?), a Scotch -man in the American service [X]. Dole discharged his carbine and pistols, and Shube discharged his pistols without effect except that Shube was slightly wounded. Shube then reloaded …

Shube then said he admired his courage, and should henceforth be his friend, and, saying that sick and among strangers he must want money, put his hand in his pocket and gave him a guinea. - Shube was killed, at New Rochelle, a few days before the peace was declared. He killed the French commissary in or near King Street, and took 150 Louis d'ors from him, in 1781. Cornet …

It is chiefly due to Slater or Slaughter, an officer (or Sergeant) under him who addressed the men telling them what to do, and exhorting them to be firm and they would make a successful defence &c. Kipp made successive discharges upon them for an hour and an half. The negro who served with the party was a slave (or servant) of Captain Sackett. Major Huggeford was born just …