Macdonald, John. Interview with Putney, Joshua, b.c.1764; (1848-10-18). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 717. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).
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- Hufeland Index Page 714 - October 18th. Joshua Putney aged 84: "When Davenport's house was taken, one Akerly broke in and entered first Colonel Green seized, threw him down, and was upon the point of dispatching him with his sword when he received a cut in the arm which disabled him. Akerly was from near Pine's Bridge. Major Morris happened to be out court- -ing and escaped …