Macdonald, John. Interview with Secor, Francis, 1776-1864; (1846-11-05). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 510. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 401 - Novr. 5th Francis Secor, of Scarsdale: "I have often heard my father describe the march of the British army on the day of the battle of White Plains. He stood, when he saw them, under the great tree in front of our house, and they marched along the ridge which runs north near the White Plains road and near our residence. The troops he saw were …