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From Paul Revere's letter to Dr. Jeremy Belknap:

I observed a Wood at a Small distance, & made for that. When I got there, out Started Six officers, on Horse back,and orderd me to dismount;-one of them, who appeared to have the command, examined me, where I came from,& what my Name Was? I told him. it was Revere, he asked if it was Paul? I told him yes He asked me if I was an express? I answered in the afirmative. He demanded what time I left Boston? I told him; and aded, that their troops had catched aground in passing the River, and that There would be five hundred Americans there in a short time, for I had alarmed the Country all the way up. He imediately rode towards those who stoppd us, when all five of them came down upon a full gallop; one of them, whom I afterwards found to be Major Mitchel, of the 5th Regiment, Clapped his pistol to my head, called me by name, & told me he was going to ask me some questions, & if I did not give him true answers, he would blow my brains out. He then asked me similar questions to those above. He then orderd me to mount my Horse, after searching me for arms.

Letter to Dr. Jeremy Belknap from Paul Revere

Upon being stopped, did Revere, in essence, warn the British soldiers of the colonists’ plans? Yes.

Upon being stopped, did Revere, in essence, warn the British soldiers of the colonist' plans? Yes.

This exceptional piece of history is appreciated here. I would however hesitate on an adverse judgement of Paul Revere. It certain demands some scholarly research. Being as I served without distinction in the the British Army twice, I have knowledge of harsh threatening regular officers/NCOs.

I will certain gain a lot of pleasure in researching this. I know of the gallant Major John Andre of the British Army and his arrest by patriots at Tarrytown, New York. Unfortunately for him, he did not keep his uniform on when riding for the British lines. My blood was chilled at the threat of Major Mitchel of the 5th Regiment. Says this man, he would "Blow my brains out" if I lied. ( quoting Revere). I do wonder if Paul Revere was feeding them with misinformation of any sort.

Needs some verification and I shall read more of Paul Revere.