Macdonald, John. Interview with Oakley, Sarah; (1845-12-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 476. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 336 - December 19th Sarah Oakley: "When the French army left West Chester (in 1781 probably) Ro- -chambeau and the officers of Rocham- -beau's staff proposed to give my father a certificate to show their sense of the skill and fidelity with which he had served them in the capacity of Guide. My father at first declined the offer, but they persuaded him to …

They urged the need the public stood in at that moment of a confidential agent to reside with the enemy, they stated the exalted opinion they entertained of his fidelity and address, they declared that they con- -sidered him the very man who would make the sacrifice required to serve his country, and that he might designate his own terms, and name any sum for compensation. He …