Macdonald, John. Interview with Odell, Jackson, 1792-1849; (1845-10-03). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 891. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 196 - October 3rd. Jackson Odell: "I heard my father often say that George McChain was killed in con- -sequence of being concerned in burning the houses and barns of some Royalists and of having attempt- -ed the destruction of Colonel DeLancey's house by firing some tow. My Father assisted in capturing Captain Ogden twice. He was with the party that took …

My father said that Barton, Lawrence Smith and Vincent were fool- -ish boys who were so rash as to attack a company of Refugee horse, and lost their lives in consequence. The spot where the right wing of the American Army came in sight of the British columns marching wes- -terly, when the former was retreating to White Plains, the 27th of October 1776, with their baggage &c …