Macdonald, John. Interview with Palmer, Mrs.; (1844-11-01). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 341. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 082 - Mrs Palmer. Novr. 1st. Mrs. Palmer: My husband was one of twelve se- -lected from his regiment to form Wayne's forlorn hope at Stoney Point. The day before the assault, a spy was sent in to scan the weak points of the fort &c. in the disguise of a country man selling eggs and chickens. Mrs Palmer. Novr. 1st. Mrs. Palmer: My husband was one of twelve …