Macdonald, John. Interview with Tompkins, Nehemiah; (1849-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 858. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 913 - Dr. Nehemiah U. Tompkins, of 161 Bowery: "I think I know some old persons who may have information that would be useful to you, &c, and will as certain &c. My father was very brave and defended himself against the French soldiers who took his horse, with a stake, &c. The French general before whom he was taken said to him: "What! Do you, a little …

Do you, a little man, mean to destroy my forces with a stake!" After detaining him for a while under guard the commander said to the officer of the guard: "Give him a horse, and let him go." I called also this day (October 23d) upon Mrs. Caroline F. Clapham of Broadway who had last week lost two of her children, and was sick &c. - Upon General Nathaniel Montross of 734 …