Macdonald, John. Interview with Romer, John, 1764-1855; (1845-11-12). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 442. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 275 - November 12th. Capt. John Romer: "Cornelius Van Tassel, my father -in-law, was a lieutenant in the militia regularly commissioned by Governor Clinton - Gilbert Dean, Sybert Acker, Joseph Requa, and William Dutcher were cap- -tains elected by volunteers for parti- -cular expeditions on account of their popularity, enterprize and courage and generally …

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