from History of Richmond Co., N.Y. - R. M. Boyles, Liber A. Cattlemarks -

"On June ye 12th day of 1729 there was recorded from Mr. Peter Draggo his eare 
mark for his horses and cattle and sheep; A half-pene on the upper side of nere 
ear"  Recorded by me - Adam Mott, Clerk
Cancelled Aug 10, 1753 - Assigned to Joseph Lake