Obituary for Matthew Scott Pitcher; son of Nathaniel Pitcher
"Death of Maj. Pitcher-A telegraphic dispatch was received in this village on Friday last, announcing the death of Maj. M. S. Pithcer, at the Astor House, New York, on Friday morning at 2 o'clock-His remains were brought to this village on Saturday morning.Maj. Pitcher left this place about two weeks ago on a vist to New York.He was in feeble health, having but partially recovered from a severe illness under which he had been suffering for some time previous.His burial occurred on Sunday afternoon with due Masonic honors."
Sandy Hill [New York]Herald, 21 Sep 1858, Vol. XXXV, #27, p. "2"