Macdonald, John. Interview with Peterson, John, 1746-1850; (1847-10-19). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 658. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 549 - October 19th. John Peterson, of Peekskill: "My real name is Patterson, and I was born in New Jersey opposite Spuy- -ten Duyvel Creek in the State of New York. My father's place where I was born was on the banks of the Hudson river. The following are the names of the men under Lieut. William Mosier at the time he repulsed Captain Kipp, near General …