1061 231 1851. Thursday October 16th - Went with John Vergent to White Plains, and took board and lodgings at John Meads. Called upon Mrs. Gurney, Mrs. Elisha Horton, Mrs. Sarah Halsted, Mrs. John Horton, Mr. Wm. Barker, and then to Washington Tompkins at Kenseto, where I spent the afternoon, &c. October 17th. - Called to see our old servant black Betsey, at the County Alms House, &c. Captain Joh…

They then could elevate, depress, or move it sideways at pleasure and take a certain aim. It carried large balls to a great distance. Some times it was filled with buck shot or small balls." "The old 29 mile stone, during the Revolutionary 26th milestone was [page break] 1063 235 war, stood about a mile south of Tarrytown. I knew Mrs Day well. Her house stood near Peter Myers at the head of Harlem…