Macdonald, John. Interview with Romer, John, 1764-1855; (1845-09-15). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1980. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 142 - Sept. 15th. Captain John Romer Captain Pray was in ambuscade with a party a little above Mr. Beckman's when Ogden surprised Requas. At Tarrytown they killed Israel Isaac Martling. John VanTassel was posted as sentinel near the house and challenged the enemy who charged. He fired, defended himself with his bayo- -net, but was surrounded and cut to …

They at the same time took off the horses, cattle and flock of the place and burnt the houses. - After they had fired the houses, a soldier took an infant out in a blanket and de- -posited it in a safe place and then in- -formed the mother who was seeking it in the flames. An American Out Guard had been for some time missed at these houses, which, occasioned their destruction …