Macdonald, John. Interview with Van Wart, Alexander, 1799-1890; (1846-10-23). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 520. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 427 - October 23 Alexander van Wart: I will furnish you with a written account of what I have heard from my father in relation to the capture of Andre [X], and the attack on Young's house. [X] Andre was so cast down that he said to his captors: "I wish you had shot me dead!" and when they got the papers he said: "Ah, you may now stop - I am ruined. You …