Macdonald, John. Interview with Oakley, Sarah; (1845-12-12). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 461. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 329 - <left margin> Conclusions ? <left margin> December 12th. Sarah Oakley: "Cornelius Oakley, my father, died at White Plains on the 15th of January 1805, being at the time of his death 48 years and 14 days old. He was interred in the burying ground belonging to the Purchase Quaker Meeting Society where his father, mother, and friends also lie. I do not …

It was hot weather and when he attained the public street in order to escape recognition he pretended to be wiping his face in with his handkerchief. He took the road to Haerlem with all expedition, and when he arrived went to Mrs. Day's Tavern and threw himself upon his mercy and friendship, telling her that his liberty and life were in her power. The woman was much alarmed …