Macdonald, John. Interview with Robbins, Mary Feaks, b.c.1770; (1849-11-06). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 876. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 929 - Novr. 6th Mary Robbins of New Castle (Chappequa) born Feaks, aged 79: "I was born and lived in the Revolutionary war near Robin's Mills (then Reuben Wrights) We were often robbed, &c. I remember the battle of White Plains. I remember the Kipps, and Samuel and James Totten. My mother said that there was a skirmish near where Dr. Adams lived about two …

When mother carried out the drink he turned the ruffles of his wrist band back when perceiving his hand bloody, she shuddered so that she could not hold the bowl and handed it to another person when Captain Samuel (Kipp) said: "Never mind, Deborah. - 'Tis only a little of the damned rebels blood!" Samuel Kipp was austere, and had the reputation of being severe towards …