Macdonald, John. Interview with Montross, Nathaniel, 1770-1858; (1848-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1423. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 731 - October 19th. Genl. Nathaniel Montross: "Upon the bluff on the north side of the Croton at Pines Bridge are remains of fortifi- -cations said to have been thrown up by Washington in 1776 to command the passage of the river at this spot, consisting of a square fort on the crest of the eminence, and other works a little lower down towards the river …

Some followed and were saved, but others replied 'We'll have one shot at the Refugees before we go,' and staid and fired. These last were all killed. When Captain Jacob (?) ^Isaac? Van Wart (not Van Tassel) commanded the Guard at the Bridge (Pines), he went one day to see his wife who lived over the hill on the North Castle corner road above Flewellings. All at once he saw the …