Macdonald, John. Interview with Peterson, John, 1746-1850;; (1846-10-12). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1127. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 442 - October 12th John Patterson (or "Jack Peterson"): David Jones and David Slater belonged to Lieut. William Mosier's company. Slater and Mosier addressed us appealing to our courage and patriotism. Slater assisted Mosier in forming us into a solid square - 18 of us. Slater and Jones were both deserters from the British army, both Sergeants, and first …

Thomas's saw mill on the south of the road just after you raise a slight hill, between Purchase Street and King Street. On the morning of the attack we were in the fields east of Purchase Street and opposite the White Plains road. Capt. Richard Sackett was at breakfast, and was taken with his brother in the house. Prince [Sackett], a slave, of Captain Sacket, belonged to our …