Near the close of the war, a Saxon regiment, who were dressed in French clothing, came to Flatbush, and were quartered upon the inhabitants. Many of these, and in fact the whole regiment, was desirous of going over to the American army. One of the soldiers who was billetted at Captain Vanderveer's, came to the present J. C. Vanderveer, Esq. one morning very early, before he had left his bed, and told him their wishes, and offered him money if he would pilot them. Mr. Vanderveer told him of the entire impracticability of the enterprize, on account of the distance of the American lines, and the waters which they would have to cross. He was induced in consequence of this, to leave him. But next morning he brought one of his officers to Mr. Vanderveer, who told the same story—that the whole regiment were ready to join the Americans, and pressed him to guide them. He told them again that the matter was utterly impossible; that if they attempted it, there was no escaping detection and death, and accordingly they desisted. But the soldier and some others did attempt to desert, and were taken and put on board a man-of-war. After a short time, the whole regiment was removed. The incident is interesting and important, as showing how popular the cause of the Americans was, even with many who were brought here to fight against them.