Macdonald, John. Interview with Odell, Jackson, 1792-1849; (1845-11-26; 1845-11-28). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 454. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
177. November 26th Jackson Odell
"I have lately seen Michael Dyck
man of Kingsbridge and Mr. Thison
now or late a deputy sheriff or office
holder under the New York Corporation. Mr. Thison says that during the war,
Captain Daniel Williams was taken
prisoner several times - that once the
British refused to parole or exchange
him, considering him a dangerous man
and keeping him a close prisoner. Aft…
They thereupon
instantly marched there, surrounded the
house and took Captain Maccaboy pri=
=soner. Dyckman immediately paroled
Maccaboy, saying to him: "We are
willing to trust you, though you will
not trust us. Send Captain Williams
back to us immediately." Williams, a
few days after this, was sent home.
November 28th Mr. Jackson Odell
informs me that Mr. Isaac Vermilye
says: Captain Vermille w…