Macdonald, John. Interview with Van Wart, Alexander, 1799-1890; (1846-10-23). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 520. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.
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PARIS
October 23rd Joseph Coles: Sam from
Oyster Bay where the whale boat men
plundered and robbed us in the Revolu
tionary war. Fredk. Donaldson was
one of the most noted. They received
a commt from New York and Connecticut
and crossed Rye, Sawpitts and Horseneck
&c
October 23 Alexander Van Wart: I
will furnish you with a written account
of what I have heard from my father in
relation to…