Macdonald, John. Interview with Washburn, Samuel, b.c.1762; (1849-11-06). Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revolution: The McDonald Interviews, WCHS item 1865. Transcription courtesy of the Westchester County Historical Society (No copyright - United States).

- Hufeland Index Page 933 - November 6th Samuel Washburn of Mount Pleasant aged 87: "I am a native of this vicinity having been born ? In the adjacent town of New Castle. My father remained here between the lines until the year 1780, but he was so much harassed and plundered by Skinners and cowboys that he then went with his family to Long Island where he continued to reside …