Macdonald, John. Interview with Mullinex, Jesse, 1764-1853; (1846-11-11). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 501. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 385 - November 11. Jesse Mollinex, of New Rochelle, 82 years old: In 1778 or '79 or there- -abouts Colonel Thomas with 130 men attempted to take City Island. We, the inhabitants, about 14 in number were armed for the defence, and disco- -vered his party about 80 in number (?) in two flat boats and a whaleboat, and fired briskly on them. They then put …