Macdonald, John. Interview with Montross, Nathaniel, 1770-1858; (1848-10-18). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1515. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 715 - General Nathaniel Montross: "When Totten was up at Pines Bridge in the spring of 1781, and was insulted &c., the officer commanding the guard said to him on parting: "When will you be up again with a flag?" (or, "When will another flag be sent up?) "The next flag that comes up," replied Totten, "will be a bloody one!" - With these ominous words he …

secure the sentinel. The free black was then to assist Jack in keeping the Frenchman quiet, and the two whites were then to rob the military chest. Jack then stripped naked and made his approaches on all fours. - Every time the French sentinel turned to countermarch on his post, Jack advanced a little, laying still when he approached. At last Jack got so near that he was …

Jack, however, kept his prisoner quiet, and the execution of the plot went on. The two white men approached the waggon and removed the covering when they perceived something move and rise up in the waggon. Supposing it to be a soldier guarding the treasure and that they had now encountered an unforeseen danger they became panic struck and fled leaving their black comrade …