Macdonald, John. Interview with Van Cortlandt, Pierre, 1762-1848; (1845-10-31). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1106. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
INTERVIEWEE: Pierre Van Cortlandt Jr. DATE: 1845-10-31
LOCATION: Peekskill
October 31st General Pierre Van Cortlandt, of Peekskill:
"The hill east of and adjacent to the Post Road about a quarter or a half a mile south of my house and contiguous to the 'Old Orchard' is the spot where the Picket Guard of the British was posted in 1777, when it was attacked by Colonel Willett. There is a deep vall…