Macdonald, John. Interview with Putney, Joshua, b.c.1764; (1848-10-18). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 717. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
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 despatching him with his sword when he received a cut in the arm which disabled him. Akerly was from near Pines Bridge.
- Major Morris happened to be out courting and escaped. The officer commanding at the Bridge and who ins…