Macdonald, John. Interview with Romer, John, 1764-1855; (1851-10-17). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1059. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 1061 - October 17th - Captain John Romer, of Rebel Hollow, aged 86: (?) "Abraham Odell was often called Armand by his friends because he resembled the French Legionary commander. Colonel Armand was above the middle size, of dark complexion - Hufeland Index Page 1062 - and black hair and wore large moustaches and whiskers. I think he was not quite so large …

I knew Mrs. Day well. Her house stood near Peter Myers at the head of Haerlem Lane. Peter Van Tassel was a cousin of my father in law Cornelius Van Tassel. Peter's house stood on the hill southwest of my father in law's house, being the first dwelling below it as the old road then ran. The picket guard in '77 was kept at Peter's, and the main guard and Head quarters were kept …