Macdonald, John. Interview with Odell, Jackson, 1792-1849; (1845-11-26; 1845-11-28). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 454. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 312 - 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 …
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 …