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Macdonald, John. Interview with Vermillya, Isaac, 1769-1854; (1844). John M. McDonald Interviews, 1844-1851, WCHS item 1965. Westchester County Historical Society. Transcribed by history.croton.news April 2026.

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129 261 129. [margin: PARIS] [margin: x Contants St. John Constant. S. of Rev. Silas Dykeman] [margin: H] [margin: Morrisania Point?] opposite to Judge Constant. One Hessian, Yager, a dragoon, escaped by dashing down a ravine and retreating along the bank of the river to the camp which was on Hog hill. The Kipp's (Capt. and Lieut.) were from New Castle (North Castle?) or West Point? At the turn of…
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Vincent requested Dyckman not to tell he had seen him there. Dyckman replied: "that will expose upon your future conduct." Dyckman informed; and Vincent was taken and imprisoned. Philipse then with his family got on board a vessel and left the Manor. When Vincent informed the British prepared to surprise Meigs who was on his guard and retreated safely. (Rev. Burke) [page break] 263 131 [margin: Ve…
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