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- ↑ Lossing, Benson John (1905). Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History from 458 A. D. to 1909. Harper & brothers. p. 449. ISBN 978-0-598-77691-4.
- ↑ Thompson, Benjamin F. (1843). The history of Long Island, from its discovery to the present time: with many important and interesting matters, including notices of numerous individuals and families, also a particular account of the different churches and ministers. New York: Gould, Banks & Co. pp. 268–270.
- ↑ Hinman, Michael (2022-08-04). "Two heroes, and one captain who should've been ashamed". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
- ↑ Keller, Paul (2009-09-13). "The story behind the obelisk". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
