[43] Kings, Queens, and part of Suffolk.
[44] History of the City of Brooklyn, vol. i. p. 243.
[45] The school remained closed until 1777.
[46] Onderdonk, Kings County, p. 120.
[47] The wife of John Rapalje was a well-known Tory. So far did she manifest her predilections in favor of the Tory cause as at all times to boldly proclaim her sympathies for the King. At the time the act was passed prohibiting the use of tea, she, with her proverbial pertinacity and obstinacy, persisted in its use, and so continued while the American army was in the occupation of Brooklyn. On this account she became a marked woman. Her conduct caused much discussion, and drew down upon her the umbrage of the Whig militia, who fired a cannon ball into her home while she was drinking her favorite beverage. The ball passed close to her head and lodged in the wall. This action not only seriously annoyed the lady, but served to stir within her bosom the spirit of revenge, and she eagerly awaited an opportunity to gratify her spite. When she saw the preparations for the retreat of the army her heart rejoiced, for she fancied that the moment had arrived when she could mete out punishment to her enemies.—S. M. O.
[48] Force's 5th series, vol. ii. p. 107.
[49] Force, 5th series, vol. ii. p. 167.
[50] Force, 5th series, vol. ii. p. 399.
[51] Force, 5th series, vol. iii. p. 1057.
[52] Corporation Manual of Brooklyn, 1866.