Macdonald, John. Interview with Rowell, Daniel, b.c.1775; (1849-12-06; 1849-12-11). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 991. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 999 - Decr. 6th & 11th Daniel Rowell of White Plains: "I lived formerly near Roundhill in north Greenwich, and was born in West Greenwich in July in (about) 1775. I knew Major Huggeford well, and have often heard him relate his adventures. He said that when they attacked the stone house with about 700 choice troops he was along (Youngs house?) and that …

As they retreated down Peek's Land Street, and approached an elbow in the road with thick woods on each side, Wells, who rode by the side of Huggeford said to him: - "Major, I have a patrol out which you will probably fall in with - allow me to fall to the rear." Huggeford replied: "No. I shall keep you close by me. You shall have the same chance &c, as myself." When they come …

The Jabez Sherwood consisting of only a couple of logs lying side by side, and being wide enough for a man to pass. Long after this, Huggeford said he started on an excursion for cattle with a party of horse and foot intending to advance up the Byram river road to Quaker Ridge, and then crossing the Round Hill to get to North Street and then return by Peck's Land Street …

Huggeford, who knew every crook and turn of this country (having been brought up at old Reuben Green's about half a mile north of Sherwood's bridge on the road that runs along the Byram) was with the van, because he knew the country better than any of his men, and was afraid of this very spot. As the vanguard of horse approached, they were saluted by a sheet of fire from each …