Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8265, for John Pintard, New Jersey
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Service Continental New Jersey New York Pintard, John   Number R. 2865
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State, County and City of New York.  On this 21st day of March 1855, personally appeared, before the subscribing authority, Louise H. Servoss, aged 56 years, a resident of the City and County aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit, of the provision, made by the Act of Congress, passed 7th June 1832; That , she is the daughter and sole surviving child of John Pintard, who served in the War of the Revolution as follows; That, her father, in the year 1776, was a member of the Senior Class of Princeton College, New Jersey, and although near the period of the close of his collegiate studies, he was so ardently attached to the cause of his country, he left college, and volunteered in a Company commanded by Captain Houstown, who was a Professor of the College, and served in his Company for about six weeks, in the City of New York and its vicinity; That, subsequent to and shortly after this period, he served under Colonel Drake, Commander of the Militia, in several excursions, near New Rochelle, New York, to seize and drive up, all the cattle along the Sound,
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( two British sloops of War, at the time, lying off in the Sound, in order to land and plunder all in their power,); That , in the year 1777, he was appointed Deputy Commissary or Agent of American prisoners, in the City of New York; That, he received his appointment, from his uncle, Lewis Pintard, Commissary of American Prisoners, for the City of New York, or, from Elias Boudinot, Commissary General of American Prisoners, who held his appointment from General Washington; That, he continued to serve, as such deputy Commissary or Agent from the year 1777, until the year 1781, and was in the active discharge of his duties, as such Deputy Commissary or agent in the city of New York, for the above named period, when his uncle Lewis Pintard resigned his Commission as Commissary, having held it for about three and a half years, and that, soon after her father, the said John Pintard, resigned his appointment as Deputy or Agent, and joined his uncle Lew Pintard’s family at Basking Ridge New Jersey; That, while Lewis Pintard held the office of Commissary of Prisoners in New York he was frequently absent, at Basking Ridge, Elizabethtown
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Philadelphia and other places, and she verily believes he was absent for much of the period, during which, he held his office, and that during said absence, her father John Pintard officiated, as the Commissary, and that for all the period, that Lewis Pintard held the office of Commissary of Prisoners, in New York, and was not present [underlined] in that city, that, her father acted as Deputy Commissary or agent of prisoners.   That, sometime after her father’s resignation as aforesaid, a plan was laid, to capture Fort Lee, on the Hudson River, in the possession of the Refugees and that her father, joined the forlorn hope, to make the attack, which consisted of a Sergeant, and thirteen men; that her father raised on teh shoulders of the Sergeant, was the first man to enter the Fort, sword in hand, but found, on entering that it had been abandoned.   For poof of the aforesaid service, she respectfully refers the Commissioners of Pensions to the document, accompanying this declaration. And she further states that her said father, died on the 21st day of June 1844, in the eighty sixth year of his age, and that his rights, as Deputy Commissary, or
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Agent, was not so clearly understood, prior to his death, as they have been since that period, and that she did not understand until very recently, that “the rights of the children under the aforesaid Act was to be regarded as a vested interest, and as such descended, to his children and legal representatives”.   And, she further states, that , her father was married to her mother whose maiden name was Elizabeth Brasher, on the 12th day of November 1784, and that she died on the 13th day of October 1838, aged about 72 years, and that her father did not intermarry after her death. And she now asks that the Commissioner of Pensions, will grant her the amount of the Pension that was due her said father at the time of his death. Louise H Servoss.    Note the words “only” and “in order which occurs on the first page, was erased before signing- subscribed and sworn to   [rest covered] State of New York, City and County of New York. I Richard B. Connolly, Clerk of the City and County of New York and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said city and County being a Court of Record do hereby certify that L B. Woodruff before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County duly elected and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe. In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County the 2nd day of April 1855. Richard B Connolly Clerk. Declaration of Louise H Servoss
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Agent, was not so clearly understood, prior to his death, as they have been since that period, and that she did not understand until very recently, that “the rights of the children under the aforesaid Act was to be regarded as a vested interest, and as such descended, to his children and legal representatives”. And, she further states, that , her father was married to her mother whose maiden name was Elizabeth Brasher, on the 12th day of November 1784, and that she died on the 13th day of October 1838, aged about 72 years, and that her father did not intermarry after her death. And she now asks that the Commissioner of Pensions, will grant her the amount of the Pension that was due her said father at the time of his death. Louise H Servoss. Note the words “only” and “in order which occurs on the first page, was erased before signing- subscribed and sworn to before me L. B. Woodruff. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the city and county of New York.  Declaration of Louise H Servoss 21st March 1855
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No. 38869 John Pintard deceased New York J R. Hitchcock April  13, 1855. June 7, 1832
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38869 John Pintard deceased N. York J.R. Hitchcock April 13, 1855-J.K. Weed May 9, 1855-same May 15, 1855 J.R. Hitchcock January 16, 1856. 8265 June 7, 1832
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8265 P.O.  John Pintard  Service:—— Enlisted: ___ , 18. Discharged: ——, 18. Application filed_____, 18. Alleges: ____ Re-enlisted: ____ Attorney: ____ P.O. ____
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John Pintard dec’d
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On the 20th January 1777 General Washington addressed from Morristown a letter to Lieut. General Howe in which he proposed to establish an officer to reside at N. York under Parol to provide necessaries for such prisoners as might fall into his (Howe’s) hands and recommended Lewis Pintard for that office. Lewis Pintard exercised the duties of Agent for prisoners at N.Y. under Comy General Boudinot and of teh War Department- and John Pintard was his agent resident at N.Y. and transacted all business for him. the official correspondence was all carried on with Lewis Pintard. And there was an active correspondence between John Pintard at N.Y. and Lewis Pintard at Basking Ridge. This service extended from early in 177 until about or later than the close of the year ’80. The above arrangement was made under Resn [Resolution] of Congress of January 3 1777. Vol 2 P 2. But this resolution did not provide that this agent should be an officer-nor do I find him thus recognized.
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Commissaries of Prisoners. Resolution of Congress  General Washington authorized to appoint a Commissary General of prisoners for the Army, December 27, 1776 archives 6th series Vol 3. p 1612.  Of October 7, 1776 That a Commissary of Prisoners of War be appointed in each of the US S.  1st Vol pp 507-8. That they be directed to make monthly returns of the sate of the prisoners to the Board of War. That they be appointed by teh respective States.    Of June 6, 1777. That a commission as Commisary General of Prisoners be granted to Elias Boudinot to date from 15 May last. his pay and rations those of a Colonel. 2 Vol p 150 He is empowered to appoint 2 Deputies- pay and rations of a Major.  May 11, 1778 Francis Johnson appoints C. G. of P. as Elias Boudinot resigned.  2 p 550.  p 570- May 28, ’78 John Beatty appointed. 3rd Vol p 340 of Aug 19, ’79 Pay and subsistence of a Colonel
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Of January 13th, 1780 C.G. of P and his Deputies to make monthly returns. 3 Vol P 424. March 31, 1780. J. Beatty resigned. April 15- Col Joseph Ward elected.  Of April 10, ’82 C G. of Prs to be under direction of Secretary of War. 4 Vol p 8.9.    Vol 4 pp 53.4 Of July 24, ’82 Secretary of War authorized to appoint as many assistants as needed to take care of Prisoners. Commander in Chief to appoint Commissary of Prs. Commander of Southern army may appoint Commissary of Prs. Agent of Marine to act as Commissary of Marine Prisoners. Former Resolution as to Commissary General of Prisoners department repealed. Pay of Commissaries for the army $75 per month each. Marine Commissary of Pris $1200 per annum. Assistants appointed by Secretary of War $40 per month
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Pension Office April 13, [illegible] Sir. The application of Louise H Servoss daughter of John Pintard of New York has been examined and filed under the Act of June 7, 1832. She should furnish this office with the whole statement of her father’s services as taken down by her at his dictation. The original letters filed do not, by any means fix his grade nor length of service, nor do they show that he was acting under a commission or any Regular appointment or that he was not acting altogether under a civil contract. Some Record of those things must be furnished showing his commission or what is tantamount to a commission and for the length of his services. I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant, L.P. Waldo Commissioner. J.r. Hitchcock, Esq. Newport, N.Y.
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I George B Rapelye a resident of the City of New York do testify and say that I am sixty five years and upwards of age and have resided in this city for more than sixty years. That I was well acquainted with the late John Pintard for thirty years until his death, which took place I believe on the 21st of June 1844, on which occasion I attended his funeral, and served as a pall bearer at said funeral. That Mrs Louise H Servoss wife of Thomas L Servoss is the only surviving child of the said John Pintard. I distinctly recollect that the said Pintard has described in my h earing the Cruel sufferings and privations the American prisoners suffered at the hands of the british in this city in the struggle which was then taking place in the revolutionary war he being an eye witness in discharging the duty of a subaltern Commissary under Elias Boudinot the Commissary General for American Prisoners. That the said John Pintard was regarded as an eminent citizen was distinguished for his public spirit for the benefit of this city and state and as the patron if not the founder
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charitable, Literary and Educational Societies and was acknowledged to have been a very learned man, and was esteemed as a man of the strictest truth and veracity, and his character above reproach. and further that for the last ten years of his life he was to a considerable extent deprived of his seeing and his hearing. George B Rapelye. Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of March 1855. Thomas J. Oakley.State of New York, City and County of New York. I Richard B. Connolly, Clerk of the City and County of New York and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said city and County being a Court of Record do hereby certify that Thomas J. Oakley  before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same as Chief Justice of the Superior Court for said City and County duly elected and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe. In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County the 2nd day of April 1855. Richard B Connolly, Clerk.
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charitable, Literary and Educational Societies and was acknowledged to have been a very learned man, and was esteemed as a man of the strictest truth and veracity, and his character above reproach. and further that for the last ten years of his life he was to a considerable extent deprived of his seeing and his hearing. George B Rapelye. Sworn and subscribed before me this 26th day of March 1855. Thomas J. Oakley.   I hereby certify that I have been well acquainted with [illegible] George B . Rapelye for [illegilbe] than sixty years past- and that he is a reputable [illegible] and that his testimoney is entitled to the fullest [illegible] Thomas J Oakley Chief Justice of the Superior Court in New York City of New York. York.
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I was intimately acquainted with Mr John Pintard for many years previous to his death. he was universally respected by all who knew him, and was very extensively known by many of our best citizens. He took an active part in many of our benevolent institutions, and great confidence was always placed in the purity of his motives and the wisdom of his views. He was one of the Secretaries of teh American bible Society from its origin, and afterwards was elected one of its Vice-presidents.   There was a small company of old revolutionary worthies, consisting of such men as Colonel Varick, Colonel Troup, Judge Benson etc who frequently met to spend an hour or two in social intercourse, and talk over the events of the Revolution. Mr. Pintard was very uniformly one of the company; and I was the more readily invited to join it, as my father had been a Revolutionary officer. At these meetings Mr. Pintard’s services as Deputy Commissary of American prisoners in the city of New York were habitually mentioned as matters well known to the gentlemen whom I have named: and I remember to have heard him relate instances of suffering among the prisoners, which frequently suffused with tears the eyes of the venerable men present. These meetings were to me occasions of much interest, and whatever transpired at them is very distinctly remembered. I can have no doubt that Mr. Pintard had actually filled the office of Deputy Commissary, and went through many painful scenes in the discharge of his duty; and if any one is entitled to the grateful notice of his country for services rendered during the Revolution, the claims of Mr. Pintard should be considered as beyond dispute.   Perhaps I should add, that when the late Mr. Mitchie and myself made a visit to the Honorable Elias Boudinot at Burlington, who was
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the first President of the American bible Society, reference was made to Mr Pintard’s services during the Revolutionary War. To the best of my  recollection Dr. Boudinot stated that it was through his means, Mr Lewis Pintard, John’s uncle had been appointed Commissary; and that as Lewis Pintard [rest obscured by the following paper statement place on top of document]. State of New York, City and County of New York. I Richard B. Connolly, Clerk of the City and County of New York and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said city and County being a Court of Record do hereby certify that  R. H. Shannon before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same as Commissioner of Deeds, for said City and County duly elected and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe. In testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County the 4th  day of January  1856. Richard B Connolly, Clerk.  I hereby certify that I hae known and have been personally acquainted with the above names J. M. Matthews for two years last past who is one of the Pastors of the Reformed Dutch Church of the State of New York and know him to be the person who subscribed the foregoing document and Dr Matthews testimony is entitled to the truest credit. R. H Shannon Commissioner of Deeds
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the first President of the American bible Society, reference was made to Mr Pintard’s services during the Revolutionary War. To the best of my recollection Dr. Boudinot stated that it was through his means, Mr Lewis Pintard, John’s uncle had been appointed Commissary; and that as Lewis Pintard was most of the time in New Jersey, John the nephew and Deputy, being in New York, did most of the work appertaining to the office. This i think was the substance of what he said in the presence of a few friends invited to meet Mr Nitchie and myself, who were then guests in his house. I am now seventy years of age. J.M. Mathews. New York. December 14, 1855. 
Sworn before me this 22nd day of December A.D. 1833. Robert H Shannon Commissioner of Deeds in and for the city and County of New York. 



I hereby certify that I have known and have been personally acquainted with the above names J. M. Mathews for two years last past who is one of the Pastors of the Reformed Dutch Church of the State of New York and know him to be the person who subscribed the foregoing document and Dr Matthews testimony is entitled to the utmost credit. R. H Shannon Commissioner of Deeds
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Affidavit of William B Hanford. 30th March 1855.  No. 8
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I William B Hanford, a resident of the town of Walton in the County of Delaware and state of New York do certify and say that I am fifty years of age and the son of Levi Hanford, who was a Pensioner of the United States for his services in the War of the Revolution, and who died on the 19th of October 1854 ( that I have deard my father in speaking of the Prisons and of his own imprisonment in the City of New York in the War of the Revolution, occasionally speak of such a man as John Pintard, as connected in some way with the persons and prisoners, and of his being among the prisoners in an official capacity of some kind, connected with the prisons and prisoners. But whether that office was or was not connected with the Commissary Department, I do not now recollect to have heard him distinctly state, but suppose from what I have heard him say that it was. I also recollect having hear my father state that he was a Revolutionary soldier soldier and while such was taken Prisoner by the British on the 13th of March 1777 and was confined as a prisoner of War in the old Sugar House Prison, and in the different Hospital in the City of New York, and on board of the Prison Ships in the North River and in the Wallabout for fourteen months. Wm. B Hanford.  Sworn and subscribed before me this 30th day of March 1855 before me. Thomas Morris Justice of the Peace. I certify that I was well acquainted with the above named Levi Hanforth, and am well acquainted with this deponent William B Handford and that they were and are men of truth and veracity. Thomas Morris Justice of the Peace
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Affivadavit of Wm. B. Hanford 30th March 1855. State of New York Delaware County Clerk’s Office. I  Benjamin Cannon, Clerk of the  and County of Delaware and also Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Thomas Marvine  Esquire before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same a Justice of the Peace , for said County of Delaware aforesaid elected and sworn, and duly authorized by law to take the same and that his signature thereto is genuine. In Witness  Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County the [illegible] day of April 1855. Benjamin Cannon, Clerk.
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A. No. 13.
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Sept 2nd, 1780 Sir: Please to pay to Mr. Thomas C. William the sum of twenty four pounds six shillings and nine pence new york currency being due for my board from the twentieth of August seventeen hundred and seventy nine to the twentieth of March following being thirty weeks and three days at two dollars per week and this receipt will be good against ir. Your very humble servant. Perognd Fitzhugh Cornot 3rd Light Dragoons L24..6..9.  Lewis Pintard, Esq. Agent for American Prisoners New York
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Dear Sir. When I passed through Philadelphia on my way to Maryland Congress appeared inclined indeed they had  [illegible] immediately to procure a sum of [illegible] necessary for the relief of the Prisoners whose distress when fully represented to them at that time though I believe pretty well known before- as I have left an account standing with Mr Thomas C. Williams merchant in New York this will go to request whom such supplies arrive you will pay on my account to that Gentleman whatever sum each officer may have allowed him likewise the amount of my board from the 20th of August 1779 to the 20th of March following for which purpose I take the liberty to inclose a regular order. My reason for closing the account at the 20th of March is my coming out at that time on Parole and although I kept the house at a considerable expense for two months after, being in expectation of returning at the expiration of that time (my first Parole being limited to it) yet was not assured to draw in my absence board for those two months- for my own part. I think
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Further will point out that propriety of my receiving it and if your sentiments [illegible] perfectly coincide with mine on the matter the balance may also be paid to Mr. Williams whose receipts for the different sums will be good against me and I shall take it a particular favor your taking an opportunity of signifying to him your intentions on the subject- After best wishes for your and Family, health and compliments to your rotation. I am with perfect respect and [illegible] Your obedient and most humble servant. Pergond Fitzhugh. Lower Marlboro Sept 2nd 1780
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A. No 11. Account of Expenditures for American Prisoners 
Ay J. Penn. Wit[illegible] 19.9.0. [Pounds.Shillings.Pence]; 
Billard Franklin …1616 [Pounds]; 
100 [illegible] 186.-.- [pounds]; 
Cash Van Brunt for [illegible]… 80.-.-.; 
D. of W Maxall …23.17.9 ; 
Chalf [illegible] of McCormick …19.4.0; 
250 [illegible] 466.13.4; 
104 half Jan 332.16.0; 
74 Dollar—29.12.-; 
7 half [illegible] of Prison…22.8.0; 
[illegible] of McCormick son 293.14.9; 
D of m. Carrigan 65.0.5 D. Dermer and Baulay 84.5.6 
 [sub-totaling] 3240.4.1 
flour sold 346.13.10 
[totaling] 3586.17.11
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[illegible] Boyht Ou 2599.14.[illegible]
Geo Per[illegible] Ou. 34.17.6
5 load Wood M[illegible] 6.5.0
J Walgrew’s out …40.-
D Talman Act 17.19.8
Woodraw for Private…1.4.0;
25 [illegible] to furnish officers….46.13.4
[subtotal] 2746.14.0 
Funding for Family [illegible] thereof …669.9.4
[totaling] 3416 [pounds], 3 [shillings].4 [pence]
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Note to Jus. Witnel….75.0.0
Auth VanDam’s Acct…178.2.1
Kempton and Eaton’s Act. 28.18.-
Invoice Stiles  55.4.0
Daniel McCormick. 69.1.3
James Smith …117.12.0
Walter Franklin 108.17.6
Samuel Dunlap.  139.4.0
George Walgram Acct 06.8.0
Matthew Wetzel.  19.9.0
[sub-totaling] 890.7.1
John Wetzel flour 30 men 114.5.0
D …Baking. D… 42.19.0
D Talman. 2.15.6
Bradford 20.16.0
F. Franklin….733.3.1 1/2
T M [illegible]. 416.12.6
[illegible] 5.7.1
J Wetzel  flour 2 acct 112.9.0
D. Baking 2 acct 182.6.3
Jos. Lovan Va 35. 13.0
[illegible] 4.4.0 
[sub-totaling] 1709.7.5 
[total] 2599.14.6
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Account of Expenditures for the American Prisoners of War in New York and on Long Island
1779 Dec 30th  [illegible] note of hand to John Witzel…75.0.0
Jan. 5th . d.f. Am Van Dam …178.2.1
Jan 25th d.p. Hempton and Easton …28.18.-
27th d.p. John Stiles…55.4.-
Feb 1st d.p. Capt. Francis Greces order to Mary moller  23.6.8
 2nd d.p. Daniel McCormick…69.1.9
10th d.p. Walter Franklin…108.17.6
16th d.p. Samuel Dunlop …139.4. …
17th d.p. Matthew Witzel … 19.9.
March 21st 4 blankets [illegible] privates…
30th Cash ford. George Powers. 18.2.3 [pounds.shillings.pence] d.,d., 72.15.0 [totaling] 90. 17.3
d.p. J Witzels for baking ..42.19.10.  d.p. J Witzels for flour 114.5.0 [totaling] 157.4.10
d. p. castage to Lownder…6.10. 
d.p. freight to Walgrove 6.8.- 
[total for sheet] 1070.14.7 [Pounds.Shillings.Pence]
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D.  John Pintard  To [illegible] 3586.17.11 [Pounds, Shillings,Pence] By sendin [illegible] 3416.3.4 By tardy D. further[illegible] 64.7.0

[illegible] 1070.14.7
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Respected Friend Phila. 28 October 1780. I Duly received thy kind favor of 14just was much obliged by the information about my brother he is Now in this place and has left his affairs better than we had reason to Expect though bad enough. If its not safe to write to Sammy on account account I shall be obliged if thee goes in to ask him if the bill on Coffin and Anders was paid and if it was, to Request he will pay it to Captain Samuel Young of this place now a prisoner-pleas to [illegible] sent my best respects to my good Friend Bowdinot and his agreeable [illegible]
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family. Accept the same to thy self. From thy assured friend. Thomas Franklin My nancy being present [illegible] to be [illegible] based to Trukey and Patty
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D. No. 1 Oklatt Bush Long Island 27th March 1780
Sir Please to pay unto Mr. Hendrick van Der Veer on his order the sum of Twenty Pounds, Sixteen Shillings Current money of New York it being for my boarding from the Twenty eight of September to the present date, both days inclusive being Twenty six weeks at two dollars per week and Charge the same to the Account of John Beaty  Ergt Commissary General of the Army of the United States of America. I am with Respect Your Humble Servant James Bradford Dep. Comm. Muster. To Lewis Pintard, Esq. for the Prisoner in the service of the United States of America. N. York. 20th March 1780. accepted for payment for Mr. J. Pintard. [illegible signature]
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Flatbush 15th September 1780 Received the contents of the within order in full Hendrick Van Der Veer.
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War Office Aug 8. 1780
Sir- In answer to your favor of the 30th [illegible] I have to inform you, that the Commissary General or Issues is directed to you from time to time for the prisoners in New York, such quantities of flour as the Commissary General of Prisoners or as the person officiating as such, shall require. His [illegible]   the Commander in Chief’s approbation,  being first obtained. I am for your most obedient sumble servant. Ben Stoddert. Secty. Lewis Pintard, Esq. by ord.
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August 30, 1780 Sir. I was last night favored with your letter of the 28th, whom I presume you would have received mine in [illegible] to your [illegible] by Colonel Hazen’s soldiers. But loath this  any accident it should not here come to hand- I am to inform you that His Excellency has not received any answer from Harry Clinton yet to the dispatches which you forwarded from his anxiety to have the [illegible] settled and fixed on some contain plan and for your situation he wrote to him again on the 27th Just. and I cannot but persuade my self we shall hear from him in the [illegible] of a few days, though in this affair from its very commencement to the profound time thou has been much in attention and delay discovered on their part.
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As soon as the General receives his answer, it sahll be forwarded to you. We shall all be very sorry if any [illegible] should turn up to deprive the prisoners of your good and kind offices in their favor. Possibly your letter to the Board of War has miscarried or they may not have had it in their power to send on any flour.  Might it not be well to write them another line? In my letter by Col. Hazon’s I think I informed you worehome ever more and what we had been doing. nothing of a public nature has since occurred. You will have heard before this of the unhappy affair, which has taken [illegible] W. Livingston of B[illegible] from us. I was informed of it with great concern for a variety of considerations. Be pleased to thank Mr. Boudinot and the ladies for their polite remembrances of us and to propose our compliments in return. I am  [illegible] with great regard. Your most obedient servant. Robt. H. Harrison
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Prison ship Felicity Dec. 7th 1777 
Sir; being informed you are appointed Agent in this place to supply prisoners with cloathes and other Necessaries I take this opportunity to inform you there are ten on board this ship belonging to the sloop Sachem fitted out by the General Congress who have been Prisoners upwards of 8 months during which time have been destitute of the Necessaries of life their present situation Claims your attention. I should be oblidged to you to supply them in some measure as many of them have not a shirt to wear nor a blanket to cover them as I am at present in a bad state of health I should be glad of small supply of cash for which I will give you an Order on the general stated Congress upon Robert Morris Merchant in Philadelphia or Thomas Gork- Merchant in Philadelphia whomsoever you shall think proper to accept I am your humble servant  Samuel Gork, first Lieutenant of the Sachem.
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War Office October 18, 1780 Sir; From a change of circumstance which M Skinner will communicate it has become necessary that you deliver all the bills in your hands belonging to the Public, to Mr Ab Skinner, Commissary General of Prisoners. He will supply you with such sums as will be necessary for your immediate purposes. I am your most obedient servant. Ben Stoddard Lery. Mr. Lewis Pintard
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Sir The inclosed from the War Office I received yesterday. In consequence of an order of the Board of War for a supply of Flour I have applied to Col. Stewart who informs me, that it is not in his power to give me a single bundle. This is a most unfortunate circumstance and I fear the consequences may be serious. I am your humble servant. Abm. Skinner. Commissary Prisoner  A. D. August 26th 1780
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The Bearer Joseph Marker has agreed to deliver you this for 3 Dollars as I conceive it to be of great importance to you. I have promised it to him. I Saw Johnny last night and could wish to see you tomorrow morning at Eliz. Town. in the meantime  I am Sir Your mo. obedient. Abm. Skinner. Lewis Pintard Esq. Baskingridge. Sunday evening
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C. No. 1.
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Tuesday 9 oclock [illegible] our cash with never hold out. I am unable to furnish past [illegible] only of as to let you know that all the money he has with him is four hundred Guineas, one hundred and [illegible] of when I sent an [illegible] of my expenditures it was only from 16th May before that time Mr. P had [illegible] cash for [illegible] 100 or since which I have f
pd about to 200 and the overflow of bills to payers as I have received form his against return of the [illegible] I will make out no comfort by particular acct that I have paid rec’d [illegible]
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Accepted for Payment from Mr. Lewis Pintard. John Pintard. Chas. Turnbull Capt. Col Procters Tutillery State of Pennsylvania
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D.3. 1778 Mr. Trunbul To Mr. Bainbridge for Attending Wife in Malignant Fever Medicine. 3.4.0 [pounds.shillings.pence]
[remaining illegible]
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New York 14th Nov. [illegible] My Dear Sir. I expected my message by Col. Skinner would have been the last and that before this I should have had the pleasure of joining you with Mrs. Pintard. An unforeseen accident has prevented this and will delay it for longer than I would wish. M. Loring on receipt of your letter instantly waited on General Robertson to obtain [illegible] for the family to go to Elizabeth town against which he objected saying that you had become personally necessity for the debt which should arise from the boarding of the American Prisoners on Long Island during the war and that until this matter was cleared up your family should not leave this city. This difficulty tho the polite assistance of Mr. Loring I am under [illegible] to obviate. He wrote the Landlord on L. Island the above objection requesting to know in what light they considered you and whether they presumed that the residence of your family in this city was any security for the board wages which was and should hereafter be Due. If [illegible]  that a negative answer will be returned to M. Loring which when shown to Genl Robertson will I hope operate in our favor! Till then our departure must unavoidably be deferred but I am hopeful that a short time will remove
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every obstacle and permit us to leave N.York should however my expectation be disappointed Col Skinner I [illegible]  will be able to remove every objection for which [illegible]  you will take the necessary steps. Mr. Pintard is ready to go at a minutes notice and nothing is wanting but permission. An answer to Mr. Loring letter which I myself delivered last Friday at L.Island was to have been returned last Monday but something has prevented it. Before I [illegible] this I by leave to requesting Mr. Loring a polite attentions to your family which please to acknowledge as it shall ever be in many parts Mrs. Pintard. [illegible] her love as believe me always. Your  [illegible] J. Pintard
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New York November 18 [illegible]
My Dear Sir. I have received your favor of 15th int. [illegible] wish to send you a decisive answer but must beg leave to refer it until the next op’m requesting at the same time to aprise you that with the assistance of M. Loring I am using every means to bring your affairs to a conclusion which in their present situation point out our going to you as the most eligible of the two propositions you mention as everything  is packed up, Mrs. Pintard perfectly willing to go and nothing wanting but the necessary permissions which I shall certainly by known when this I can obtain or not by the next [illegible- flag?] as I have had an interview with the landlord myself the [illegible] of which was communicated to General Robertson will I hope remove any difficulty. rest therefore contested until you hear again from me. I sincerely hope that the next will fix a period to our present disagreeable situation. I am [illegible] yours J Pintard.    Mr. Lewis Pintard
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D. No. 4. 
At a Board of War April 14, [illegible]
Present . Mr. Peters Colonel Grayson. General Cornell.  Agreed   That Mr. Pintard late Commissary of Prisoners in the City of New York be informed that he is to lay his accounts before the Treasury Board for Settlement and that the Secretary be and is hereby directed to certify to the said Board all charges against Mr. Pintard for Monies on bills of Exchanged received by him from the Board on the Commissary General of Prisoners. By order of the Board. Jos. Carlston. Secty. Sir The above is an Act of the Board which unto this day- what accounts are wanting from this office should be [illegible] as soon as possible. I am your most obedient servant. Jos Carlston.  Lewis Pintard, Esq.
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War Office Oct. 8. 1780. Sir-
The Board have ordered their Paymaster to deliver you all the Billing Exchange appropriated further Use of the Prisoners on Long Island for which you will give a Receipt and under your account to the Commissary General of Prisoners. We are extremely sorry that the sum is not by any means sufficient to fulfill the Directions of Congress stated in their Resolutions. We have explained to you the reasons of this deficiency and informed you of the Application we have made to Congress for a further sum which we making no doubt will be granted if the State of the Funds will admit of it. But that the business may be carried on so far as the Means already furnished will permit we think it advisable in the first instance that the Boarding of the officers should be discharged and the Necessaries provided for the New Commissioned Officers and Privates. Should we be happy enough to have the Bills for the Deficiency we will immediately inform you of it and of any farther order Congress may take in the Matter. You will endeavor to get the best Exchange you can for the Bills, but do not sell them under the price in [illegible] by the Treasury Board. We are Sir your very obedient servants- Richard Peters By order of the Board.      Considering the distressed situation of the prisoners in New York, we the undersigned Commissioners of the Board of Treasury are of Opinion that Mr. Pintard had better receive [illegible] further bills at thrity percent discount than return them, more especially as the Sale of Bills in New York cannot affect the face of them in Philadelphia. John Gibson.  Ezekiel Forman.   Lewis Pintard, Esq.
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Dear Sir   I am making the necessary preparation to join you with Mr. Pintard have discharged every account against you and expect to be able to have this [illegible] by friday next if permission can be obtained for which purpose you will be pleased to write to Joshua Loring Esq requesting the faovr of his interest which he has very kindly promsied me to exert in our behalf delay not to write by return of this flag on the subject as you must know the necessity of [illegible] at this reason more especially as Mr P is troubled with his old complaint of the asthma which may increase upon him as the weather grows colder and planned departure here going longer than I could wish and at present see no obstacle to our setting off from hence for [illegible] friday next as [illegible] no objections can be possible. say against no request for that purpose and I [illegible] sufficient time for the arrangement of the family affairs. I am my dear sir Yours [illegible] J Pintard. N. York 3rd Nov 1780. M. Lewis Pintard
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2 letters originally enclosed, rest sent. To Lewis Pintard, Esq. Baskinridge
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Camp 11 June 1780   Sir I have the Pleasure of enclosing you two letters from Mrs. Moore- soon after I received your favour. I wrote you and committed the letter to Maj. Barber to forward from time since I troubled you with two letters for Mr Moore- through the hands of Col. Dayton who was so good as to promise to forward them. I should be happy to hear whether all have reached you.  I am, Sir, with great regard your friend and able servant. J. Huntington
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Sir.  I have had the honor some time ago of transmitting you an introductory letter from my Brother in law, Elias Boudinot Esqr. at the same time I wrote a line to His Excellency the Marshall deCartres having on application loaded a vessel with provisions for the  Pierre Mequelon on auth of government and as before the late War contract were made in London to supply the French with provisions from this county which can alwasy be done much cheaper than in Europe it suggested the idea to me that such business might still be done with advantage to government as well as to myself. Totally unacquainted with the minister and only having the honor of dining with you once or twice at headquarters induced me to procure another letter from Mr. Boudinot to you least the former should have miscarried and presuming upon your known public spirit and desire of promoting trade to America I take the liberty of addressing you at this time. During the late War I was [illegible] in to New York by his Excellency The Commander in Chief as commissary of prisoners for America, I soon found that a great number of french prisoners were suffering all that cruelty and revenge could suggest, not only my attachments
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-2- in general to the cause in which they were engaged but my feelings for them as country ment ( my ancestors being originally from France) raised my compassion to such a degree that I was determined to exert myself for theri relief and accordingly reported their distressed situation and received orders to extend the same care and relief to them that I did to the American prisoners- on presenting my accounts to the Chevalier de laLuzeme for the advances I had made he not only approved of them but did me the honor to thank me, in behalf of the French nation for the services I had rendered his countrymen to him I beg have to refer for the truth of these assertions, with the rest of my fellow citizens I re-established my House in this city at the return of peace and find myself in a capacity to preform any contract of the nature I propose. Provisions of every kind having been this year reduced this plentiful crops to nearly the old prices previous to the war. I am confident that not only the Things garrisons and fleets in the West Indies but the same in Europe might be supplied cheaper from this place than from Europe especially the article of flour. I have taken the liberty to mention the same to the Marshall de Castries and offered my services to fulfill any orders of that kind the government may think proper to send which letter I take the liberty now to inclose and request that after honoring it with your perusal you will be kind enough to seal and deliver
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-3-   the same with any influence you may please to use on the occasion. on my waiting on the Chevalier de Luzerne when he left this City to take leave of him I offered my services as agent for such of His Majesty’s ships as might occasionally call here. he told me at that time that the Consuls established in the different ports would perform that duty- as however I find that the fleet which was last summer in Boston received their supplies through other channels I by leave to request your interest in support of my offers to supply the ships that may arrive here. i have the honor to be with respectful sentiments of Esteem. Sir your most obedient humble servant, Lewis Pintard.  C. No. 2.  New York 31 October 1787.   The Honorable the Marquis delaFayette
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Philadelphia 5th Sept. 1780 Respected Friend.  Thy kind favour of [illegible] just came to hand yesterday am much obliged by thy ready compliance about the bill on my brother, but on applying for payment we dont find they make any excuses as we apprehended on that account but are not able to get the money-having been unwell for a few days past have not been able to make so full an enquirey about the bills on  [illegible] as I wished to do am told that some of the bills had got to hand and Jay was in full expectation that he should be enabled to pay them, so much so that , people in general do not doubt of the success of them, but I cannot find it amounts to a certainty- if I get further intelligence soon
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soon will inform thee- if any prices from Madeira will Inquire for thy letters and if I get any forward them. the acct in the  New York paper which is confirmed by some acquaintance from near the Lynes) of the sudden Decease. of my brother is a hear[t?] affliction and am anxiously concerned for his helpless family his wife haveing lately lost her mother is in the greatest trouble - I must [illegible] my respects to my friend Boudinot and family and am- Thy Friend. Thomas Franklin
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Phila. Sept 5th 1780.  My Dear Friend, Yesterday I was favored with yours of the 2nd. I am sorry to hear you have had, what you seemed to think so uneasy a time of it; you have not been used to difficulties. Yesterday we had several letters read that [illegible]from General Washington, J.G. Clinton and Frayhausen, on the subject of your going in to New York, and their sending out a Person in the same Character here, as also several letters from Mr. Lorring and Mr. Skinner dating to Exchange of Prisoners and in consequence I had your letter read in order to show Congress the disagreeable situation you were in. You request a favor which you must excuse my complying with that is relating to the bills of Exchange. I believe you may have heard me say that I never approved of drawing Bills on either France or Spain and therefore should not like to give my opinion officially on this subject. I have just seen Mr Franklin he
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He will write you the record full on the subject. What think you in the County of Major General Gates Commander in Chief of the Countern Army, being so ill used by Lord Cornwallis’ Army, as [illegible] own letter to be totally [illegible]. The N. Carolina Militia Ran and his ran after them, (as he says to bring them back) but as they would not come, he would not come neither, and it is said never stopt till he brought up as the Sailors term it, rear [illegible] from the place of Action. Poor Man he must have had a hard time of it (worse then you have had) besides he says himself he was very Sick, some are ill natured amongst to say it was the Belly Ache, however, I believe it is a very bad affair on the whole. And if as bad as the General presents it, worse then that loss of Charlestown. Give my most respectfull Compliments to my worthy friend Mr Boudinot. And when you goe to New York Remember me kindly to your good Lady. You may now goe to
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to New York without fear of trouble, as there will be no offensive operations I believe this Campaign, as we were told yesterday the second division of the French Fleet would not be heard till October. Yesterday we had an account from new London that the British Fleet had all left Block Island and were seen standing to the f'oward supposed for New YorkOr Philadelphia. I shall be happy to hear from you before you goe home. I am realy and truely your Sincere and Humble Servant. John Fell. PS. I have been in hopes for some days past to have given you D. Master about 10 days agoe I moved to have a Commissary General of Prisoners appointed, and nominated Mr. Skinner and last Saturday was made the order of the day for the Election, but other business has prevented it, There is no other person in nomination, so that I have great hope to carry him. Adieu.
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B No 2
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In Two or three day, after the date here of an application will be forwarded to Sir Henry Clinton from General Washington for your aunt to come with my family and effects in which you are included and [illegible]  you this to apprise you thereof before hand that you may prepare accordingly. I will write a line by the came effert. The application goes to advise you thereto which I will enclose to Mr. [illegible] and soliciit his friendly assistance in procuring the permission as flattery will not be refused. I take it for granted that you have received the cash of T. Franklin for the Bill due[illegible]  wine sold [illegible] 130 Pounds and that you have paid off the [illegible] account I left unpaid.  you will now pay off the [illegible] for the 4 Officers board which you informed me you had [illegible] Mr. Tumbull,  Mr. Slean, Bradford and Major Williamson and you will also pay the orders drawn on me by Captain [illegible] to free me. I accepted [illegible] for the Fermer 39.5.9 [pounds.shillings.pence] to Samuel Franklin and  20 pounds to Wm Annis and for the latter 23.6.01 [pounds. shillings.pence] to Mary Miller and 18.17.3 to Major Harper taking up the several orders with receipts there on. You will be obliged to get some friend to go over to Long Island to pay the 4 Officer’s Board and Van Tuyl will let one of his boy, go & you must pay his [illegible]. Mary Miller lives somewhere about Chapple street I believe Mr. Franklin knows her. She is daughter to Richard Cornwall formerly a chip carpenter in New York. You’ll be sure to get these several orders up with [illegible] , also these rects from [illegible] which I sent to him before my departure and which he did not return me signed.[illegible]  is for 19.5.0 [pounds.shillings.pence] is for meat he had of Powers. I think I have not paid Powers this sum. If you will pay him and take his Receipt and [illegible] to get the above accts from Col. Antill who I hope has sent them to you but if not you must write them over and send them to him to be executed by the same hand you send the cash for the 4 officers board [illegible] for unless you get the [illegible] I must lose the money. You will also pay off Wessels and bring
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his [illegible] he had my note of hand for a Bull.t due him w. you will catch up with his [illegible] getting his Sons to pay off what they owe me on the Pipe of Wine and also 12 Pounds for the Casket of Vinegar you will pay off also Mr. Todd and all other Charges for the prisoners, finishing your supply with this week, and should you be detained long in York must say you are out of Cash and cannot purchase more flour but I hope you will not be delayed trusting that Mr Elliot will remove every difficulty that may arise. I expect the [illegible]  is told before this if not let it be done immediately. [illegible] of the Fr Cashin of Henry Wines in the House are Mr. B he wishes they may be kept for him by Mr. Franklin or Mat. Brignal either that can most conveniently store them. I expect Matt. has taken into his hand the goods he is concerned in with me if not let him [illegible] immediately and I would wish him to [illegible] see the [illegible] that is in the StoreHouse into his care for me as it is a pity to sell it at present when the price is so low. The blankets in [illegible] you must sell reserving as many as your aunt will want to bring out there is in the Loft of the Store House a parcel of Riggings and Sails you must have sold at Vendu and not left behind. The Portable soup and solder w last is in the store house cellar put into the hand of Mr Van Dam. Desiring him to sell it if it will fetch the cost and remit the proceeds to England to the Trustees of Anth. Merry Estate or follow their orders about it if you cannot find the [illegible] the cost from Mr. Winslow he can write the Trustees of my departure and of its being left with him. I am hopeful as Genl. Washington applies for your coming out that out of complaisance to him you will be allowed to bring everything out that is necessary. I would have the [illegible] Pipe of Wine in the Cellar sold or it will fetch a great price being so fine and the wine in bottles will be mad. enough for  you can get Walgrave to Pack up the bottles in [illegible] you can bring a quarter cash or two of the Sherry [illegible]
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for common use or if your aunt approves of it if permission can be obtained buy one qrs. Cask of sherry and have one Qr Cask filled out of the Pipe Madeira to him and sell the remainder of the mad.a Mr vanDam neighbour who bo.t the 3 pipes will take it off your hand. I mean the [illegible] I would [illegible] a Barrel of White powder sugar & one Barrel of the good brown and one barrel of the ordinary Brown at least brought for our own use & a barrel of Spirits at least. I would have you ask Mr. Elliot for permission to bring a quarter cask of the Sherry Wine for Mr Boudinot [illegible] of white & one of Brown sugar for him. bring also  a Bas.l of the Herring I bot which is in the Cellar unopened, with all the Hams & [illegible] that remain w a barrel Irish Beef which is in the Cellar with two or 3 [illegible] coffee at least. I hope there will be no objection to your bringing out my Books & papers. Those in the Iron Chest are of great consequence to me & if not permitted to brought leave them with [illegible] orignal together with my books of amount which [illegible] in the Chest with the Plate and [illegible] that you bring also every letter book you find as they will be much wanted as well as every Book of Account you can find. There is a Leather Bag of Papers on the shelf in the store which are of Value also and must be taken care of. In cas you are not allowed to bring my Papers at any rate bring the Deeds you will find in the Iron Chest if possible which you will find by looking over them. The Deed for Mr. V[illegible] House there also and there is a thick Bundle of Papers tyed with red take contained Bond Notes & other papers of consequence which I want much. let these be taken out immediately and carried to Matt. Brignals with the Plate w you always get again if you are allowed to bring them & if you are not allowed they can all be left with him taking them out of the Iron Chest  which I hope you can at least bring Empty as it will be much wanted. Most of the Papers in the Large Trunk being old ones they can be left with Matt. & the trunk filled up with some of the old printed books of best values bringing the valuable ones with you. You will bring the two new Saddles [illegible]  store and our old chair which can be repaired here but if you must bring cloth to line it & nails turning [illegible] &  you will bring
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Two of the Best [illegible] to be got in the City of  [illegible] round best mine being good for nothing & bring me also a pair of Plaited Carne Neck [illegible]. half a Ream of good Paper & as must common with a few [illegible] of sealing wax & a copperplate [illegible] for Patty to write by. you’ll  settle with Van Haask for baking of Breat and & Ferry making a State of his [illegible] & taking his [illegible]. he owed me a a small ball.t I think of about 5 pounds having  [illegible] more flour than he [illegible] . I think about 40 or 50 /. for it. You’ll take his [illegible] having never charged it. You’ll observe he is not to be pain for Baking as he [illegible] only pound  for [illegible] be sure you write to our friends at Madeira and inform tham of this event. 4 or 5 copies at least to be left at Mr. Van Dam’s to [illegible] by different opportunities & when they with me let them include this letter to Mr. Boudinot directly for [illegible] to the care of [illegible] . Pickering at the Board of War [illegible] they can with via Holland and France. You’ll keep this information to your self, and even when you have [illegible] my letter this Mr. Elliot, it will be best to keep your departure to yourself least pain he taking to plague you. and you’ll observe that I would have you immediately on [illegible] himself get about getting the things away as above [illegible] for fear of the worst with me a line by return of the [illegible] as I will be anxious to be certain of it getting to harried before [illegible] of [illegible] letter. He is a colorful person  & will take good care to deliver me your answer.    B No. 8.1
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Philadelphia 27 March 1780  
My Dear Friend.  I am mortified and disappointed beyond measure at not hearing from you by Dr Rush and know not what to impute it to. I sometimes flatter myself you may possibly expect to come this far. As he informs me you are likely to stay sometime at Mr. Boudinots I hope you will take the trouble to write me fully before you depart giving one what information you can respecting Madeira matters to which I am a perfect stranger not having had a line or a word for years [illegible]. Can you inform me whether Mr Donaldson resides in London and who manages the Madeira House [illegible] for God sake give me all the information you can as it may possibly ease my anxious mind. Let me know how my Brother  & his family are, I hope he is going on well in the World for the sake of his Family. Have you had any conversation with Anthony lately about my Madeira matter, let me know all you know for heavens sake. Oh my dear Lewis, I would be happy to see you if possible and have many things to say to you before you return & in hopes you may take a trip as far as Princetown I intend to go there the End of this week & expect to be there next Sunday the 2nd April. therefore if it be possible do for God’s sake meet me at that time & bring our dear good Friend Elias with you.
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At any rate I shall rely upon your Friendship in letting me hear fully from you before you take your departure. If you are likely to meet me at Princeton do contrive me aline by the return of the post which will make me easy. Mrs. Searle joins in sincere love to you with your most affectionate Friend.  I Searle. I must request you will take this trouble to forward the inclosed three letters to Mr. Donaldson by three different  opps.s as they are all of one tenor & date. I have left them open for your perusal but you will Seal them before sending. If your carrying them would subject you to any difficulty I would not have you do it on any account but leave them with Elias to be returned to me.
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(duplicate) March 27th 1780
Dear Sir.  I have written to you and to DJC under  the following dates 13th August  & 22nd October 1778, 26th April, 2nd July, 6th and 27th August and 25th October 1779 & sent many copys of each but have never been so happy as to receive one single line in reply. In the anguish of my soul then I once more implore you to let me hear from you; This may be easily done by a line to the case of Mr. Thomas Wallace Marchant in St Eustatia.  If ever there was any sincerity in your former professions of Friendship for me, if ever I have deserved well from DJC, & if the most poignant distress of mind brought on by your unjust and ungenerous neglect can have any weight with you I trust you will no longer keep me in suspense with respect to the situation of my affairs with DJC- I reckon upon several thousands sterling due to me from thence, & think I have been most cruelly treated in having been so long kept in the Dark. I have already explained my conduct to you respecting the St. Eustatia Wines, & in the Pride of Innocence I tell you that your suggestions of my conduct in that business in your letter of 8th December 1777 to A.V.D. were in my opinion unjust & illiberal. The produce of those wines, that is of such as came into my hands is still at interest
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interest for the age of DJC & shall be accounted for faithfully & honestly. Is it possible that you should never have been informed by the House that on the 12th May 1776 I wrote them of my intention to order some of those wines into my hands & desired if they disapproved of the measure immediately to lodge Counter orders at St. Eustatia? The House received my letter early in June & the wines were not shipped from St. Eustatia until [check] in months after. I still remain to be & must therefore subscribe myself your sincere & affectionate Friend. I Steale
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(Triplicate) March 27th 1780 Dear Sir. I have written to you and to DJC under the following dates 13th August & 22nd October 1778, 26th April, 2nd July, 6th and 27th August and 25th October 1779 & sent many copys of each but have never been so happy as to receive one single line in reply. In the anguish of my soul then I once more implore you to let me hear from you; This may be easily done by a line to the case of Mr. Thomas Wallace Marchant in St Eustatia. If ever there was any sincerity in your former professions of Friendship for me, if ever I have deserved well from DJC, & if the most poignant distress of mind brought on by your unjust and ungenerous neglect can have any weight with you I trust you will no longer keep me in suspense with respect to the situation of my affairs with DJC- I reckon upon several thousands sterling due to me from thence, & think I have been most cruelly treated in having been so long kept in the Dark. I have already explained my conduct to you respecting the St. Eustatia Wines, & in the Pride of Innocence I tell you that your suggestions of my conduct in that business in your letter of 8th December 1777 to A.V.D. were in my opinion unjust & illiberal. The produce of those wines, that is of such
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such as came into my hands is still at interest for the age of DJC & shall be accounted for faithfully & honestly. Is it possible that you should never have been informed by the House that on the 12th May 1776 I wrote them of my intention to order some of those wines into my hands & desired if they disapproved of the measure immediately to lodge Counter orders at St. Eustatia? The House received my letter early in June & the wines were not shipped from St. Eustatia until [check] in months after. I still remain to be & must therefore subscribe myself your sincere & affectionate Friend. I Steale
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March 27th 1780 Dear Sir. I have written to you and to DJC under the following dates 13th August & 22nd October 1778, 26th April, 2nd July, 6th and 27th August and 25th October 1779 & sent many copys of each but have never been so happy as to receive one single line in reply. In the anguish of my soul then I once more implore you to let me hear from you; This may be easily done by a line to the case of Mr. Thomas Wallace Marchant in St Eustatia. If ever there was any sincerity in your former professions of Friendship for me, if ever I have deserved well from DJC, & if the most poignant distress of mind brought on by your unjust and ungenerous neglect can have any weight with you I trust you will no longer keep me in suspense with respect to the situation of my affairs with DJC- I reckon upon several thousands sterling due to me from thence, & think I have been most cruelly treated in having been so long kept in the Dark. I have already explained my conduct to you respecting the St. Eustatia Wines, & in the Pride of Innocence I tell you that your suggestions of my conduct in that business in your letter of 8th December 1777 to A.V.D. were in my opinion unjust & without foundation. The produce of those wines, that is of such as came into my hands is still at interest for [illegible] of DIC & shall be accounted for honestly & faithfully. Is it possible that you
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Is it possible that you should never have been informed by the House that on the 12th May 1776 I wrote them of my intention to order some of those wines into my hands & desired if they disapproved of the measure immediately to lodge Counter orders at St. Eustatia? The House received my letter early in June & the wines were not shipped from St. Eustatia until [check] in months after. I still remain to be & must therefore subscribe myself your sincere & affectionate Friend. I Steale
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31 May 1779     A No. 1.
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BaskingRidge May 31st 1779 My Dear Sir    Being again taken with my old fever and confined some time from home, has been the occasion of your being deprived of the enclosed for some days. Lewis came to meet me at Eliz. Town, but under the Case of an Officer, with an order not to be permitted to speak to any person but in his Presence. This prevented my complying with my promse to you, and indeed poor fellow lead such a Life in the City that I do not wonder at his great Circumspection- He is almost tired of the Business, and wishes to come out and remain with us. The intention of our unhappy Prisoners prevent it for the present. He earns his Commissions most dearly. I am still very eak and can scarecely write. Lewis had no apprehension on your account and keeps up his own spirits surprisingly. I enclose you also a Power of Attorney from Lewis, so that now you will having nothing to do, but to apply to Mr. Rush & he  will turn the Tenant out immediately. My kind Love to Mr. Searle & Mr. [illegible] in which Mrs. Boudinot & Susan join. I am my D [illegible] Yours affectionately Elias Boudinot.  P.S. Do let me have a line from you now & then. I have antedated the Power of Attorney to be previous to your going  the [illegible]  The Honorable James Searle Esq.
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B. No.9
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D. N0.2. D. No.3. enclosed
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Flat Bush March 25. 1780  Sir.  Please to Pay Philip Nagle Esqr. the sum of thirty five pounds, thirteen shillings New York Currency for my Boarding, Commencing May 22nd 1779 and ending March 28th 1780 being forty four weeks and four days [illegible] -teen Shillings per week and charge the same to account of John Beatty Esq. Commissary General of Prisoners for the United States of America. Charles Turnbull, Capt. Lieut. Col. Procters Artillery State of Pennsylvania. To Lewis Pintard, Esqr. Agent for American Prisoners New York. N. York 27th March 1780. Receipt for payment for Mr. L Pintard. J. Pintard.. Received payment of the above order in full the 16th Sept 1780. Philip Nagel
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A. No.3. Mr Lewis Pintard. Basking Ridge
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My Dear Sir  [illegible] will be pleased to forward me as early as possible a supply of flour as I am entirely out & shall be obliged to discontinue issuing bread unless a parcel arrives being unable to purchase any longer & the baker cannot lend me any at all. I hope you will forward the supply as early as possible. Mrs. Pintard joins in love to you & our friends. I am dear sir affectionate [illegible] J Pintard. N. York. 11th Aug. 1780
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a List of bills of Exchange drawn by officers late prisoners in Connecticut. C. No.3
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A list of bills of Exchange drawn by officers lately prisoners of War in the State of Connecticut for the subsistence of two dollars per week advanced them by order of Congress. 
Drawers names…date… on whom drawn….amount in sterling
No 1. Edward Williams Jan 6. John Lindley…21.14.8 [pounds.shillings.pence]
2. Thomas Henry Abbott d.  John LIndley…27.19.3
3. John Smith….d.  …John Lindley…20.0.6
4. Benjamin Hills… Jan 9  Thomas Grunday…22.10.0
5. William Delaplace  10th   Ross V Gray    95..19..0
6. Joseph Moland.   7th       Ebenezer Blackwell…50..0..0
7. William Hunter      0h         Albert Innes…….25..0..0.
8. John Kent……… d.         William Kent…..25…0..0
9. Michael Stanhope.  d.    Ferdinand Stanhope  25…0..0
10. Thomas Cooper …February 17  John Greville….28..16..-
11. George Baker….January 9.  Richard Pemberton ….11..16..5
12 James Hurst……d.                  Edward Knowler…..8..15..1
13. John Dickons Inglis….d.     Sam Sutherland….8..15..1
14. William Skinner…..10th…..    William Skinner ….8..12…8
15. William Bradley….7th.          Richard Hamilton …28…9..1 1/2
16. William McDermoth….25th…Cox V Mear…..27…16..6
17 Augustus Laufier….February 27th    DuFils Desaunier….14..12…6
18. John Simpson… January 27th     Coverdale Richardson…10..10.-
19. James Auchmuty.  d.  Robt. Auchmuty… 17…5…-
Sterling  478.11.9 1/2 [total. pounds.shillings.pence]
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The United States of America. aud. comt. w.l. Pintard.      D. No 5. L H Servoss
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The United States of America in auoty cumt with Lewis Pintard. 
1780 Mar 30 To Ball. of Augt. Cumt rendered Col. John Beatty this day  1274.16.2
Septr 7. To amount of Provisions furnished the Prisoners in New York from 5th April last to this day as of adut. thereof 1674.9.10
November 28. To amount of Sundries supplied the Hospital [illegible] auth thereof. 81.18.-
December 2 To amount of sundry supplies to the officers [illegible] thereof 170.6.11
[illegible] store [illegible] for the provisions, clothing and baggage [illegible] to the Prisoners at 40 pounds per annum…100.0.0. To 72.120 Mexican Dollars in Bills of Exchange on Spain and France delivered to Abraham Skinner Esq. Commissary General of Prisoners. 3,000 Dollars in bills on France disposed of as crdits in this audt.  [totalling] 75.120. dollars in bills of Exchng. To Cash paid Abr. Skinner Esq. Commissary General of Prisoners for Ball of this amt. 10.10.91  [grand total of above] 3312.9.87.   1780 April 20 By Cash [illegible] of Jno Holker Esq. Consul of France for amount of Sundry in supplies furnished the French Prisoners in New York included in the amounts rendered Col. Beatty 1617.13.6   May 25 By 100 [illegible] Flour recd from Elizabeth Town for the Use of the Prisoners wt. 177..0..15 [illegible] at 555/qt  4017.2.4 deduct for 10 barrl as [illegible] of Col Beatty….401..14.2  438.8.2
Nov 2 By [illegible] of 62 barrl flour & 4 boxes soap recd from John Adam Esqr of Eliz.Town as as per auth thereof 339.8.8  By cash of this ex. the Chev. dela Luneme Minister of France for a proportion of provisions issued to the French Prisoners in New York from 5th April last to 7th Septr included in the auot rendered on that day 76. 19.6 By the following bills of each of Jos Carleton Esqr. Paymaster to board of War. 25,000 Mexican Dollars on Spain the 26th May last.  21.120 Do on Do. the 7th October   26,000 Do ….on France D.   3,000 D on D disposed of  3000 Dollars [illegible] …12000 deduct 30  discount 360.. 840……… 75120 Dollars in Bills of  Exc. 3312.9.84    Bills referred to in letter of October 8. 1780  Marked A No.8.
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yours by bearer gives me the utmost pain as it informs you have not cash enough to pay all off and I have it not in my Power to send you a single shilling & what to do I know not it was very unfortunate my last was so long before it was delivered all I have to flatter myself with is that on examination you will have enough to pay all off of the drawing on Mr Donalson as there is no dependence on geting one barrel of flour to send you all that can be got is wanted another way so that no relief can be had from that quarter. Their Van Brant has our two oxen and two cows which he will settle with you for & they will help & if that will not do I know not how to help you otherwise than by rending you come of the Bill I have on Spain [illegible] that I dare not do only openly for otherwise it would ruin you. The only way I have is to try to get leave from the commission who are to meet in a few day at Eliz Town about the exchange of Prisoners if they will give me permission I will send you a [illegible] to clear off the bills are [illegible] Mr Jay pay at 6 months.
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square off [illegible] come away as soon as you can as the times are vastly precarious but if you cannot pay all off Mr. P must not part with any more money as it may be wanted for her & your support as I am determined not to go in. H. C. is only trifling & has sent an evasive answer to the repeated applications. besides if he should consent I have reasons for declining its w. are substantial Mr. Todd was paid off to the 9th March last. You need not be uneasy about my sleeping at Eliz Town I am aware of the danger & will not [illegible] the risk. I would be glad to have Broad cloth for making me a good suit of clouths of any color nv. p. cher at in trimmings & stuff for making me a winter suit w is all I want. two or three black worsted Briches pattern w button & then an I have in plenty to be had here mind to buy a good many [illegible] as you can get of Vartile or those we used to buy goods from they will be wanted to lined the goods on the waggons. Since writing the above I have read your letter over again and find you say the remain to pay only the baker, flour [illegible] and Mr Todd which the 120 half does and 100 [illegible] I think will fully do and pray and trust
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that it will turn out & repeat my request again that you will come as soon as possible I have hyred in ajoined House Two good rooms & a kitchen to ourselves within two miles of Mr. B.  & [illegible] Phil Maty will both come they will have it very easy & a kitchen to [illegible] I would have you [illegible] a good [illegible].. it will be wanted for many others my most affectionate love to your aunt & comfort her all you can do not fail to let me hear from you by return of bearer & I hope it may be afordable amount mentioning the Happy day when I may expect the great pleasure of seing you. I paid 4/& [illegible] of the 40 pips wine of [illegible] store house is twenty Dollars w you can call on him for. Perhaps he will pay it. Tuesday Evening 17 Sept.  A. No. 7
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State of New Jersey county of Burlington    Elias E. Boudinot a resident of the city of Burlington in the county and State above written being sworn saith that he is sixty years of age, and is a nephew of Doctor Elias Boudinot deceased, late of Burlington in New Jersey, and formerly Commissary General of Prisoners in the Army of the United States of American, in the War of the Revolution. That he has in his possession a manuscript book, which is entitled and written on the parchment cover, as follows (to wit) “Letter Book of Commissary General of Prisoners in the Army of the United States of America”. That this deponent is well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Doctor Elias Boudinot, he having often seen him write, and he does testify and say that the said title was written by by the hand of his said Uncle. And he does further say the following copies of letters were written in the said book by the said Elias Boudinot LLD. as he does verily believe- Morris Town 17 April 1777 May it please your Excellency- Being honored with the appointment of Commissary General of Prisoners in the Army of the United States of America, it is absolutely necessary that I should be immediately provided with an account of all the expenses and disbursements of the different States, in favor of the several Prisoners taken from the King of Great Britain, in order that the accounts may be ready for settlement with General Howe, whenever we shall be called upon for that purpose. I am therefore instructed by his Excey Genl. Washington to be the favor of your excellency to order all accounts of expenses and disbursements ( as well then that have already been paid as then that can get clear) made by your State in favor of such prisoners to be immediately transmitted to me at Head Quarters with the several proper authenticated vouchers for the sum. I must also be a return of such Prisoners
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as an at present in your State with the particular plans when confirmed their rank. I have the honor to be….. The above sent to all the Governors and Executive bodies of the 13 United States. [illegible] , as to titles……
Sir.  Having the honor of the appointment of the appointment of Commissary General of Prisoners in the Army of the United States of America, I am instructed by his Excellency General Washington to desire the favor of your Board, directing such extracts from the Resolutions of Congress, as relate to this department if any, to be made out and transmitted to me at the Head Quarters for my Government thereon. His Excellency has directed me to appoint Deputies in the different States when necessary unless this matter has been otherwise directed by Congress. Yours…Morris Town April 17, 1777. The Secretary of the War Office.      Sir- Being honored with the appointment of Commissary Genl of Prisoners of the Army of the United States of America, I am instructed to acknowledge the receipt of your letters of the 24th March 28th April to his Excy. Genl. Washington enclosing the return of Prisoners exchanged, and of then officers who had deserted from their paroles. The forgoing is the beginning of a long letter addressed to “Joshua Loring, Esq. Comy Genl of Prisoners in the British Army New York. at dated MorrisTown April 6th 1777 and in the hand writing of the said Elias Boudinot Comy Genl…..
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Official No. 1  MorrisTown May 5 1777
Dear Sir By a letter received yesterday from Mr Commissioner Loring , I am informed of Genl. Howe's acquiescence in your appointment. As by my office for the United States, your department is necessarily involved in it, whereby you are to become my Deputy for our Prisoners in possession of the Enemy. In consequence thereof, I enclose you an appointment accordingly, which I must beg you will execute with great care, as there are many persons I can point out will take pleasure in impugning your character here if possible. I enclose you the first bill of Exchange, drawn by David Franks in favor of Robert Morris, & others, for 600 pounds, Sterling, payable at 30 days sight, enclosed to me, and by me to you, the script whereof you’ll please to acknowledge. This money is to be immediately applied to the use of our Prisoners, now in possession of the British army in the most equal manner possible. If any of the officers have been supplied with money by their friend, it will be but acting a generous part for them to suffer those in the greatest distress to receive the largest proportion. I should think it not amiss to call a meeting of the principal officers, and consult them on the subject. I expect an additional sum daily, which shall be forwarded to you. The sooner you can get a return of all the Prisoners, the better, a copy of which I must beg without delay, as I shall upon receipt thereof, send in a parcel of clothing. I hope sufficient to supply their wants. The duplicates of the bill, I shall inclose you in my next. I must beg you will call on Col. Miles of the Pennsylvania Forces & get from him an account of the expenditures of Morris received by him for Prisoners, that I may be in possession of all the accounts from the beginning. I must beg that you will be very particular in your vouchers for the Morris pull out, and also in the state of the Prisoners, you may transmit to me from time to time. All your letters to me, direct at Head Quarters and number them all.  I am~~E.B.  Lewis Pintard, Esq. New York
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Then follows another letter marked “official No 2, and dated Morris Town May 22 1777 and addressed to Lewis Pintard Esq. New York giving him instructions as to Prisoners. And he further testifies and says that the name “letter book" contains copies of letters addressed to” Lewis Pintard Esq. at various times from the 5th May 1777 to the 28th March 1778 giving him instructions as Commissary of American Prisoners to the late date which is now the close of the said “letter Book” E.E. Boudinot
Sworn and subscribed this twenty eighth day of May AD 1855 before me, in testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my notary seal, all authentication and erasured having been made before [illegible] John Rodgers Notary Public.  State of New Jersey County of Burlington I Saml. Smith clerk of the county of Burlington Do hereby certify taht John Rodgers is a Notary Public for the County of Burlington duly qualified to act as such and that he is entitled to full faith and credit- and that the above is his genuine signature. Witness my hand and seal of said County this twenty eighth day of May A.D. 1855. Saml. Smith Clk.
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State of New York Richmond County S.S. I Garrett Fountain, a native, and resident of Richmond County, New York, do testify and say that I am ninety ~~ years of age, and was at the time that the British was in possession of New York, in the War of the Revolution living in New York with a merchant by the name of Andrew Van Tile, and was with him as a clerk, some five years before the evacuation of New York by the said army in November 1783, and well remember, that on the day the army left the city, I was occupied in counting and putting up in boxes, silver dollars, for the said van Tile which he wished to ship to England in payment for goods. I often heard one John Pintard spoken of, while I was clerk in said city, as a young man then residing in New York, having charge of the prisoners, as Deputy Commissary, or agent of American Prisoners, and I do verily believe that he was such, and served as such Deputy Commissary for more than three years during said war. G Fountain. Subscribed and affirmed to before me this 31 day March 1855. Theodore C Vermelye, Justice of the Peace.   Richmond County. I, Theodore C Vermelye a Justice of the Peace, in and for said county, do hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Garrett Fountain, the person described in, and who subscribed and affirmed to the above certificate that I have been acquainted with said Garrett Fountain for twenty three years last past, and hereby certify that his character stands high for truth and veracity. and that his
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memory is in all respects good, more particularly in relation to events of his younger days. and I certify that his Evidence is worthy of the utmost credit. Theodore C Vermelye Justice of the Peace.   State of New York County of Richmond. ss. I Israel C Denyse, Clerk of the County of Richmond. Do hereby certify that Theodore C. Vermelye whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling in the said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County, the 3d day of April 1855. Israel C Denyse Clerk.   Clerk’s Certificate- Sold by Bell & Gould.
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memory is in all respects good, more particularly in relation w events of his younger days. And I certify that his Evidence is worthy of the utmost credit. Theodore C. Vermelye Justice of the Peace. Affidavit of Garrett Fountain 31st March 1855 No 10
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New York, 7th April 1855. Sir, enclosed please find the declaration of Louise H Servoss, sole surviving child of the late John Pintard, who is appears by the evidence accompanying this letter, was a Deputy Commissary of American Prisoners, in the City of New York for about three and a half years, during the Revolutionary War and who died on the 21st day of June 1844. I have taken the liberty of making a partial synopsis of the evidence of service, which although somewhat voluminous, I could not well shorten, and at the same time do justice to my client. Asking the favor of an examination and report, at as early a period, as your pressing duties will permit. I remain your most ob’t sv’t. J. R. Hitchcock Attorney for Louise H Servoss. Box2,872 P.O. Hon L.P Waldo Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
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Louis H Servoss To James Hitchcock Dated February 10, 1855 Power of Att’y.
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Power of Attorney. H. Austice & Co., Stationers, 27 Nassau St., N.Y.   Know all Men by these Presents, that I, Louise H. Servoss of the City of New York, only surviving child of John Pintard have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint James R Hitchcock my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name place and stead to prosecute my claim, on the United States Government for whatever may be due me, as his only child, for services rendered by my father, as a Deputy Commissary of Prisoners in the War of the Revolution, giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, thereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the tenth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty five. Louise H. Servoss. Sealed and delivered in the presence of Thomas D Servoss
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Power of Attorney from Louise H Servoss to James R Hitchcock 10th February 1855.
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Know all men by these presents; That , I, James R Hitchcock, of the City of New York, by virtue of the Power and authority of Louise H Servoss, which is hereunto annexed, do substitute and appoint, John K. Weed, of the City of New York, to do, perform, and execute, every act and thing, which I might or could do, in, by, and under, the same, as well for me, as being the true and lawful attorney, and substitute of the said Louise H. Servoss, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said attorney and substitute, hereby made and appointed, shall do in the premises by virtue hereof, and of the said letter of attorney. No Witness whereof, I have hereunto, set my hand and seal, the twelfth day of February, in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty five. James Ro Hitchcock. Sealed and Delivered in the presence of J. Warren L. Dey
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New York 4th May 1855.     Sir, I had the honour of addressing you on the 7th [illegible], covering the declaration of Louise H Servoss, daughter of John Pintard formerly Deputy Commissary of Prisoners, in the City of New York during the Revolution. To this communication, I have received no reply, owing doubtless to the immensely increased business of your office. I have now the pleasure to forward you some additional letters discovered since my last, of very great importance, in this case, elucidating and proving the authenticity of the documents forwarded on the 7th April last, and in my view sustaining the views entertained by me of the justice of the claim of Mrs. Servoss. All of which, will doubtless receive your usual careful consideration, and I await respectfully, your report on the same. In addition to a number of original letters, herewith forwarded, you will please find, an affidavit of the State Librarian at Albany, proving extracts from Br. Genl Geo. Clinton, Gov.r of the state of New York; letters dated Nov 16. 1777, referring to “Lewis Pintard Commissary for supplying our Prisoners in New York with Necessaries”, also an extract of a letter, dated Valkill March 3rd 1778, saying “the necessity of paying for the cloathing
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purchased by Pintard for our Prisoners” My fiend John K. Week Esqr. will have the pleasure, to wait upon you, in relation to this claim. I have the honor to be your most ob’t sv’t Jas R Hitchcock Attorney for Louise H Servoss Box 2,872. P.O.    Hon L. Pinckney Waldo Comm of Pensions Washington D.C.   P.S. I have taken the liberty of making a parital synopsis of the evidence now furnished, to which you can attach such weight as in your judgement it is entitled. J.R.H.
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Partial synopsis of evidence, furnished May 4, 1855, in the case of Louise H Servoss, daughter of John Pintard. Letter B No. 1. dated from Prison Ship Felicity Dec 7, 1777, and addressed to Lewis Pintard Esq, proves him to have been Commissary of Prisoners at that time, and sustains statement of John Pintard, (see his reminiscences) that he (L.P) was appointed in 1777. (1) Letter B No. 2. from John Fell to Lewis Pintard at Baskinridge, proves the absence of John [struck out] Lewis Pintard at that Date 5th Sept 1780. Letter B No 3. Letter addressed to Lewis Pintard at Baking Ridge at same date. Letter B No 4 dated 11 Sept 1780, proves the same as above. Letter B No 5. Oct 18, 1780, Shows that Abn Skinner had become Commissary General, the Master alluded to in John Fell’s letter of 5 Sept 1780. (B No2). Letter B No 6. 28 Oct 1780, Proves the continued absence of Lewis Pintard. Letter B No7. 3rd Nov 1780, John Pintard to Lewis Pintard at BaskenRidge N.J. on public and private business, under cover of a letter addressed to Lewis P, by Abn Skinner Comy Genl of Prisoners
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Marked B No. 7.
 Letter B No. 8. The contents of this letter prove that it was written by Lewis Pintard to John Pintard, shewing the most intimate, personal and official relations, and a reference to transactions in regard to the supplying of the American Prisoners in New York and on Long Island, which are traced directly to official acts of John Pintard, [illegible] to submitted> This letter states, “I take it for granted that you have rec/d the Cash of S Franklin for the bill I sent you on him by Col Ramsey for 505 Half Joes”, Also,”you will now pay off the orders for the 4 officers board wh you informed me you had accepted, viz Lt Trumbull, Qr Msr Hean, D.C. Bradford & Major Williamson. You will also pay the orders drawn on me by Capt. Salt & Grice which I accepted viz for the former 39.5.9 to Saml Franklin and 20 pounds to Jno W Annis & for the latter pounds 23.6.8 to Mary Miller, tc” By reference to an Age of “expenditures for American Prisoners” by John Pintard & in his hand writing Marked A No. 11, & referred to in the deposition of Louis H Servoss 0f 30th March last, entries will be seen among the credits, and debits as follows. “Bill on S Franklin…pounds 1.616.0.0
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The 505 Half Joes, above spoken of amt to Pounds 1,616 calculated at the same rate the other Hlf Joes are entered at in the same a/c. In the same a/c. In the same a/c will also be seen payments to two of the officers mentd. viz “Bradford Pounds 20.16.0 Dr Trumbuill 38.17.0. Also under date of “February 1780, paid Capt Francis Gricis, order to Mary Miller pounds 23.6.8” corresponding exactly with the above letter. The letter further states “You will also pay of Wetzels a/c, he had my note of hand for a balance due him, {illegible] you will take up to” By reference to the a/c marked A No. 11, it will be seen that John Pintard paid the note as per entry, 1779. Dec 30, paid noted of hand to John Wetzel Pounds 75” The letter further states, “you will pay off also Mr Todd, & all other charged for the Prisoners” and again “you’ll settle with Van Vaash for baking ye Bread at Y Ferry a/c” This clearly proving, that John Pintard filled the Office of Deputy Commissary or Commissary in New York. The letter was evidently written in the latter part of 1779 or beginning of 1780.
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Letter Marked B. No. 9. This is evidently a letter written by Jno Pintard, to which the one forwarded to the Pension Office 7th April last, & marked A No 7, written by Lewis Pintard dated 17. Sept 1780, was an answer. This letter must therefore have been written in the early part of Septr 1780.     The following extracts of each letter are given to shew the correctness of the above supposition, am also to prove that John Pintard was charged with the management of the Commissary of Prisoners Department, in this City, and for a very considerable period was sole acting Commissary.  From John Pintard letter B. No. 9. “I am greatly apprehensive cash will fall short”. From Lewis Pintard’s Letter A No. 7. “ Yours by the bearer gives me the utmost pain, as it informs that you have not cash enough to pay all off etc” (The letter will now be referred to by initials.) From J.P’s Letter “I have this instant rec’d yours of 23rd August & another without a date; I wish the former had reached me earlier, as it might have saved a considerable [illegible]” From L.P’s Letter. “It was very unfortunate my last was so long, before
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it was del’d” again, from J.P’s letter “If it is possible to froward the flour Mr Adams mentions it would be a great assistance”. From LP’s letter “there is no dependence on getting one barrell of flour to send you” Again from JP’s letter, “You do not tell me whether to draw on Mr Donaldson &c” Reply by L.P. “It will not do to draw on Mr Donaldon” Again, from JP’s letter it [illegible] a/c I have paid to, the other still remains unpaid”. (See a/c A No 11 where Capt Grices order in favor of Mary Miller is charge” Reply by L.P. “you need not pay the orders of Grice & Galt [illegible]. Again, from JPs letter “do not in expectation of seeing note, be induced to lodge one night within reach of the shore as your capture would ruin all &c” Reply from L.P “you need not be uneasy about my sleeping at Eliz. Town &c” Again from JP’s letter “I sent him, (Mr Elliot referred to in Letter B No. 8) last week when asking what to expect with regard to you, he told me that the Comy in Chief had wrote a/c, and that he hourly expected direction to forward the necessary passes for your safe return to this city”.  Reply by L.P. “I am determined not to go in. S.H.C. (Sir Henry Clinton)
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is only trifling &c” Again from LP’s letter, “there only remains the Baker Four Officers and Mrs. Todd, the latter I should be glad to know, when her wages was paid last &c”. Reply from L.P. “you say there remains to pay only the Baker, flour office and Mr Todd. Mrs Todd was paid off to the 9th March last.” This letter of Mr John Pintards together with others written after Aug 1780, and particularly, the  one written by Lewis Pintard dated 17th Sept 1780 in which he states that “he is determined not to go in”, prove that Lewis Pintard was absent from the City of New York very frequently, during the period he was Commissary viz from 1777 to 1781, and that from some time previous to Aug 1780, he was absent from the city for the remainder of the time he held office, and that John Pintard during such absence solely officiated, and exercised the same authority, as Lewis Pintard would have done if present in person. James. R Hitchcock. Attorney for Louise H Servoss. Mr. [illegible] May 1855
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Memorandum of documents forwarded 7th May 1855.
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Memorandum of documents & letters forwarded this 4th May 1855, in the case of the claim of Louise H Servoss, daughter of John Pintard. 1st Affidavit of Alfred B Steal, Librarian of State Library, Albany, N.Y. 2nd. B. No. 1 Original Letter. 3rd. B. No.2 ditto. 4th B. No3. ditto. 5th B. No4. ditto. 6th B No. 5 ditto. 7th B No.6. ditto. 8th B. No. 7. ditto.  9th B. No.8 ditto. 10th B. No. 7 ditto enclosed in B.No.7. 11th B. No 9 ditto
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Memorandum of Documents accompanying the calim of Louise H Servoss daughter of John Pintard.
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Memorandum of Documents, accompanying the calim of Louis H Servoss, daughter of John Pintard 
1st Declaration of Louise H Servoss. 2nd. Certificate of Surrogate of New York with affidavit of J.L Servoss relating to extracts from the reminiscences of John Pintard. 4th Affidavit of Louise H Servoss, relating to Original Letter and documents. 5th Affidavit of Andrew Warner. 6th Affidavit of Geo. B Rapelye. 7th Affidavit of Saml. D. Craig. 8th Affidavit of Mw. B. Hanford.  9th Affidavit of Garrett Fountain. 10th Certificate of Assistant Librarian of the New York Historical Society. Original Letters & Documents viz. 11th A. No. 1. Elias. Boudinot to Jas Searle 31 May 1779. 12th A. No.2 J Searle to Lewis Pintard 17 Mar 1780, enclosing 3 letters, marked A No.2.1, A No. 2 2 A No2.3.  13th A. No.3. Jno Pintard to Lewis Pintard 14 Aug 1780. 14th A. No.4 Abm Skinner to Lewis Pintard 26 Aug 1780. 15th A. No.5. Banj. Stoddard to Lewis Pintard 8 Aug 1780.  16th A. No.6 Robt H Harrison to Lewis Pintard 30 Aug 1780. 17th A.No. 7 Lewis Pintard to John Pintard 17 Sept 1780. 18th A. No. 8 Richard Peters to Lewis Pintard 8 October 1780. 19th. A No.9. Jno Pintard to Lewis Pintard 14 Nov 1780. 20th A. No.10. Do to Do 18 Nov 1780. 21st A. No.11 Jno Pintard a/c current, of monies, received and expended by him for a/c of Prisoners in 1779 & 1780
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22nd. a. No. 12. Pervy Fitzhugh to Lewis Pintard 2d Sept 1780. 23d A. No. 13. Order of ditto enclosed in A No. 12.  “ “ Also, partial synopsis of evidence, contained in the foregoing documents.  Memorandum of Documents accompanying the claims of Louise H Servoss daughter of John Pintard
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New York, 16th May 1855  Sir, I beg to enclose you the affidavit of Mrs. Louis H Servoss, in reference to some original documents forwarded to you this day, which Jno K Weed, Esq. will have the honor to hand you. Soliciting your consideration of them in reference to Mrs. Servoss’ claim. I have the honor to be your ob/t servant. J.R. Hitchcock atty for Louise H Servoss.  Bnc 2,872 Hon. L Pinckney waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Documents enclosed. Afft. of Louyise H Servoss, dated 100th May 1855. C.No.1 Letter of John Pintard to Lewis Pintard dated 
“Tuesday 9 oclock” C.No. 2. Letter of Lewis Pintard to the Honorable the Marquis de la Lafayette dated 31st October 1784.  C. No. 3. A list of bills of Exchange in the handwriting of John Pintard supposed to have been written in the early part of 1777.
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New York, Jany 4, 1856 Sir, I beg to enclose to you some additional evidence, in relation to the claim of Louise H Servoss, daughter of John Pintard, late of New York. As the evidence now forwarded meets objections hitherto raised against the admission of this claim, I beg the privilege, in presenting it again, of giving my views of the evidence furnished up to this date, and at the same time respectfully asking, a re-examintation of the case. In the letter of Hon. L.P Waldo, to me of 13th April last, it is required that Mrs. Servoss should furnish your office, “with the whole statement of her father’s services as taken down at his dictation”. By reference to her affidavit dated 30th March 1855, you will find extracts from her father’s reminiscences, adn from Page 10 of the same, referring to the appointment of Lewis Pintard as Agent of American Prisoners in the City of New York, (early in 1777) by Genl. Washington, as follows, “He(Lewis Pintard) soon found that he wanted an Assistant; his son Manden being too young, he sent for me who was then in Connecticut, to come and join himself, would be which with some difficulty I accomplished, and remained in his family, till he resigned his office in 1781, and retired by permission to Basking Ridge, New Jersey."
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I would refer also to extract in the same affidavit from Page 49, of the reminiscences, wherein Mr Pintard states, “that Mr Lewis Pintard, obtained his appointment, through the influence of Elias Boudinot Commissary Genl of Prisoners, which he held for three years and a half and resigned and removed to New Jersey, and that he (John Pintard) lived with him all the time, and assisted in discharging the duties of Deputy which gave me (him) a favorable opportunity, to observe the harsh treatment of the British to our Prisoners”.   These are all the portions of the “Reminiscences” of John Pintard in which he speaks of the precise duration of his services under Lewis Pintard, althgou he gives many details of the nature and extent of his duties, but the foregoing give a period of three and a half years service.  In the Certificate of W.E. Moore Asst Librarian of the N.Y. Histl Society, sworn to 6 April 1855, now on file, are extract from Dunlap’s History of New York, in reference to mr Pintard’s services, referring to a published document of John Pintard’s on the subject. This document was published in the New York MIrror, some 15 or 20 years since, the original M.S. of which I think I have seen in the handwriting of Mr Pintard, and believe that
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I can produce it , if required. In Mr. Waldo’s letter of 13th April last, he also states that “some record of these things must be furnished, showing his Commission or what is tantamount to a Commission, and the length of his service”. I respectfully submit it, that the evidence already furnished, and accompanying this, proves service for about three and a half years, and although his commission, or an official record of it, has not been furnished, yet I have no hesitation in affirming my belief that you will admit, that I have fully proved “what is tantamount to it”. By the evidence it is manifestly clear that Lewis Pintard was absent in New Jersey, for very much of the period, that he held the office of Deputy Commissary General of Prisoners for New York, and that while he was thus absent John Pintard had full authority to act for him,, and did thus act, as is shown by many official acts, described in the correspondence on file, and by his acceptance of draft, on Lewis Pintard and for his account, made on him, by American Officer Prisoners to the British for board. For further evidence of the official position of John PIntard, I would again refer to the affidavits of G. Fountain, S.D. Craig and G.B. Rapelye,
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now on file. Also to the affidavit of W.B. Hanford, which brings the period of service back to the early part of 1777.  The affidavit of Andrew Warner, gives minute details fo conversations held in his presence, between John PIntard and several persons, who were contemporaries of his during the Revy War, Showing the important nature and extent of the services rendered. The affidavit of the Rev’d. Dr. I .M. Matthews now forwarded, is more explicit, than the others upon the nature and extent of the services rendered by Mr Pintard. Dr Matthews states “that he frequently met John Pintard, in company  with a small number of Revolutionary Worthies, consisting of such men as Col Varick, Col. Troup, Judge Bensow etc, etc who met to spend an hour or more, in social intercourse, and talk over the events of the Revolution, and that at these meetings, Mr Pintard’s services as Deputy Commissary of American Prisoners in the City of New York, were habitually mentioned, as matters well known to the gentlemen whom I have named.” Also, he states, “I can have no doubt that Mr. Pintard actually filled the Office of Deputy Commissary”. Again, that Dr Elias Boudinot, stated in his presence, “that through his means, Lewis Pintard, John’s uncle,
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was appointed Commissary, and that as Lewis Pintard was most of his time in New Jersey, John the Nephew, and Deputy being in New York, did most of the work, appertaining to the office”. I would desire also again to refer to the         correspondence, between Lewis Pintard in New Jersey, and to John Pintard in  New York, now on file, wherein John received instructions from Lewis about the receipt and disbursement of public monies, and the supplying the prisoners with food and clothing. In a letter dated 9th May 1855, addressed by Hon L. P. Waldo, to J. K. Weed Esqr, then in Washington, and who called upon Mr W, in my behalf, he states that it appears in evidence that “by a Resolution of Congress of Jany 3rd, 1777, Genl. Washington proposed that Lewis Pintard, be and he was appointed, Agent for American Prisoners for the City of New York, which appointment, he held from early in 1777 to 1781 etc”. There can be no doubt that early in 1777, Lewis Pintard was appointed Agent for supplying American Prisoners in the hands of the British, in the City of New York, on the proposal of Genl. Washington, but by a reference to the affidavit of E.E. Boudinot, dated 8th May 1855, and now enclosed, you
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will perceive, that Elias Boudinot Commissary General of American Prisoners, addressed a letter to Lewis Pintard on the 5th May 1777, in which he writes as follows. “As by my office for the United States, your department, is necessarily involved in it, whereby you are to become my Deputy, for our Prisoners, in possession of the enemy, in consequence thereof, I enclose you an appointment accordingly” , which I must beg you will execute with great care, as there are many persons, I can point out, will take pleasure in injuring your character here if possible”.  Whatever therefore may have been the character of the office, held by Lewis Pintard prior to 5 May 1777, from and after that period, he was Deputy Commissary General of American Prisoners for the City of New York, and an Officer fo the Continental Army. If it had been a Civil office, it was now a Military one.  On the 6th June 1777 Congress authorized the appointment of two deputies, by Elias Boudinot, with the pay and rations of Majors, and by Act of 9th Jan’y 1779, the Comy. Gel. of Prisoners was authorized, to appoint a clerk, to assist in the duties of the Department, with the pay and rations of a Deputy Commissary of Prisoners, viz. that of Mjor. Under date of 9th May 1855, Mr
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Mr Waldo writes as follows, “It also appears that John Pintard acted as the Agent of Lewis Pintard in New York, during most of the time, the latter was such agent. The evidence renders it probable that Lewis Pintard, was a Merchant of New York, and traded to Madeira, and that his standing as a Merchant and man of character, induced his appointment, and that John Pintard conducted his mercantile business and discharged the active duties of his agency, especially during his absence form the city.  The question is did John Pintard hold a military office, within the intent and meaning of the Pensions Laws?”   Having before alledged and now proved that Lewis Pintard’s position was military, not civil, and your office admitting upon evidence, previously furnished that John Pintard was the Agent of lewis Pintard, during most of the time, the latter held office, it would now appear beyond dispute that John Pintard did hold a military office, under and subservient to a Military superior, and “within the intent and meaning of the “Pension Laws”.  Again Mr. Waldo writes under the same date “It does not appear that either Lewis or John Pintard was appointed by Boudinot, but it is apparent that Lewis Pintard was the
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‘the Agent for Prisoners, under the nomination of Gen’l Washington” This is fully replied to in the pregoing and by the affidavit of E.E. Boudinot, enclosed herein.  Mr Waldo further writes, “The agent for prisoners was not in my judgement, a military officer and of consequence, his deputy could not be”. No doubt, these premises being shewn to be correct, the conclusion must be equally so. Having however, now established the fact, that the Agent for Prisoners, became in May 1777, a Military Officer, according to the very just reasoning of Mr Waldo, his Deputy- John Pintard- was a military officer also. John Pintard’s intimate connection with the Com’y of Pris’r Department is shewn also be an original account in Expeditures for American Prisoners, (on file) in his handwriting, some of the items of which, it has been before shewn, he was instructed to pay by “Lewis Pintard. This a/c is marked A. No. 11, and on the first page of which you will find an entry of a payment to “Bradford L 38.17.0, the original orders for which payments, on Lewis Pintard, are now forwarded, and are more particularly referred to in an
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affidavit of mrs. Louise H. Servoss, now forwarded. The acceptance of these orders for [illegible] of Lewis Pintard, she was I think conclusively, that John Pintard had authority to bind his principal, the Commissary, adn to transact business for him, in the same manner as if he were personally present.  In the Compilation of the pension Laws, by the then Com’r of Pensions, made under the Act of 3rd March 1849, I find under the regulations for carrying into effect the Act of Congress of 7th June 1832, the following instructions under the “Rules of evidence” under that act, on page 97.- "The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party; and the court, are requested, to be very particular in the enquiry, whether the belief in general and whether any doubt have ever existed upon the subject. To require from the applicants positive proof of service, from a contemporary survivor, would after the lapse of so many years, be to deprive many of the benefit of the law, etc” Much of the evidence furnished in this case, is necessarily traditionary, but of so eminently a
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respectable character and weight, that I trust proper credit will be awarded it in the consideration of this claim. I therefore, very respectfully ask, that the case may be re-considered, in connection with the evidence, already forwarded, and with that now submitted, although I am aware that the examination of so many lengthy papers, is subjecting your office to very great trouble. My client Mrs Servoss, is no advancing in years, of delicate health, and in need of whatever may be awarded her, for the eminent and valuable service of her father in the war of the Revolution.  I am Very Respectfully Your Ob’t serv’t  James R Hitchcock Attorney for Louise H Servoss. Box 2872 P.O.   Hon. J Minot Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
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Memorandum of Documents enclosed Affidavit of Louise H Servoss  Jan 1856 D. No.1. Jas Bradford order on Lewis Pintard 28 Mar 1780. D. No. 2 Chas Tumbull; [illegible] 25 Mar 1780. D. No. 3. [illegible] 6 July 1780.  D. No. 4. Jos Carleton’s letter to Lewis Pintard 11 April 1781. D. No. 5 L.H. Servoss An a/c current Lewis Pintard with the United States. Affidavit of E.E> Boudinot 28 May 1855. Affidavit of Rev’d Dr. J. M Mathews 22 Dec 1855.
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State county and City of New York. Louise H. Servoss, being first duly sworn, deposes and says, that among the papers an documents, left by her late father John pintard was, an original letter a copy of which (marked D. No. 1.) is as follows. “Flatt Bush Long Island 28 March 1780. Sir. Please to pay unto Mr Hendrick van der Veer or his Order the sum of twenty pounds Sixteen Shillings current money of New York, it being for my Boarding form the Twenty Eight of September last to the present date, both days inclusive being Twenty six weeks, at two dollars per week, and charge the same to the account of John Beaty Esqr. Commissary General of the Army of the United States of America. I am with respect Your Humb’l servant James Bradford. Dep. Comm. Master. To Lewis Pintard Esqr. Agent for the Prisoner in the Service of the United State of America.” That at teh foot of said letter there is written in the handwriting of this deponents father as follows viz- “N. York 28 March 1780. Accepted for payment for M. L. Pintard, John Pintard"
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That on the back of said letter there is the following endorsement viz- “Flatt Bush 15th Sept 1780 Received the contents of the written Order in full. Hendrick Van Der Veer”. That the amount of the within order of the 20 pounds.16 shillings corresponds with an entry in an Account of Expenditures for American Prisoners, in the handwriting of deponent’s father and on file in the Pension Office Marked A No. 11. and copied in a former affidavit of this deponent dated 30th March 1855.   That among her father’s papers, she has also discovered another document, or order, a copy of which, (marked D. No.2.) is as follows. “Flat Bush March 25, 1780. Sir Please to Pay Philip Nagle Esqr, the sum of thirty five pounds, Thirteen Shillings, New York Currency, for my boardings, Commencing May 22nd 1779, and ending March 28th 1780, being Forty four weeks and four days at Sixteen Shillings per Week and charge the same to account of John Beatty Commissy Gel. of Prisoners for the United States of America. Charles Turnbull Capt. Lieut. Col. Proctor Artillery State of Pennsylvania. To Lewis Pintard Esqr agent for American Prisoners New York."
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That at the foot of said letter the following is added in this deponent’s father’s handwriting viz- "N. York 27th March 1780. Acceptd for payment for Mr L. Pintard. John Pintard”.  underneath which is the following receipt viz- “Rec’d payment of the above oreder in full the 16th Sept. 1780 Philip Nagel”.  That within the foregoing, was a bill a copy of which is as follows viz Marked D. 3.  “1778. Mr Turnbull To Abr. Bainbridge Dr Attending wife in Malignant Fever medicine etc. 3 pounds 4 shillings. Sir Above you have your acct., hope it will prove agreeable. I am yr. humbl. Servt. A. Bainbridge. Rec’d the Contents July 6th 1780 A. Bainbridge That on the back of said bill is an order on Lewis Pintard for the above bill as follows viz- “Mr Lewis Pintard please to pay the contents of the within order, being three pounds four and charge the same to J Beatty Esqr. Comy.Pris” and oblige your Hbl Servt."
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Chas Turnbull Capt. Lt Col Proctors Artillery State of Penna. Accepted for Payment for Mr Lewis Pintard John Pintard. That the foregoing order and acceptance, is entirely in the handwriting of this deponents father except the signature of Capt. Turnbull, and that this order of L 3.4.0, with the one of L. 35.13.0 amount together to the sum of L 38.17.0 , which sum is charged in the account of Expenditures of American Prisoners before named, marked A No. 11. Also that among her fathers papers, this deponent has found an original letter, a copy of which, (marked D No. 4) is as follows. viz. At aBoard of War April 14th, 1781. Present. Mr. Peters, Col. Grayson and Genl Cornell. Agreed. That Mr Pintard late Commissary of Prisoners in the City of New York, be informed that he is to lay his accounts, before the Treasury board for Settlement, and that the Secretary be and is hereby directed to Certify to the said Board, all charges against Mr Pintard for Monies or Bills of Exchange received by him from this Board or Commissary Genl. of Prisoners. By order of the Board. Jos. Carleton Sec’y.
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Sir, The above is an act of the Board entered into this day-what accounts are wanting from this office shall be forward as soon as possible. I am sir yr most obedient abl servt. Jos Carleton Sec’y.  Lewis Pintard Esqr. That among her father’s papers, this deponent also found a document, endorsed “the United States of America, Accots Currt. [illegible] L. Pintard” , and which she believes to be a copy of the accounts called for, in the preceding letter signed Jos Carleton Secy. That this document is marked “D. No. 5 L.H. Servoss”, and a copy of which is attached to this deposition, and that the original is in the handwriting of deponents father as she verily believes. And further saith not. L.H. Servoss.  Sworn to before me this 4th day of January AD. 1856 J.B Nones Comm. of deeds
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copy D. No. 4
Dr The United States of America, In Acct. 1780
Mar 30 To Ballance of Account Currt rendered Col’n. John Beatty this day 1274.16.2
Sept 7 To amount of Provisions etc furnished the Prisoners in New York from 5th April cash to this day appr. acco’t. thereof 1674.9.10 Nov 28 To amount of Sundries supplied the Hospital Pr. Acco’t thereof 81.18.0. Dec2. To Amount of Sundry Supplies to the Officer pr. acct. thereof- 170.6.11.  To, 2 1/2 years Store Rent for the Provisions, Cloathing and Baggage belonging to the Prisoners at 40 pounds, pr annum 100.0.0. To 72.120 Mexican Dollars in bills of Exchange on Spain and France delivered to Abraham Skinner Esqr. Commissary General of Prisoners. 3,000 Dollars in bills on france disposed of as credited in this account. 75.120 Dollars in bills of Exchange. To. Cash paid Abr.Skinner Esqr. Commissary General of Prisoners for Ballance of this account. 10.18.92. totalling 3312.9.8 1/2
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Curr’t with Lewis Pintard. 1780 April 20 By cash Received of Jno Holker Esqr. Consul of France for amount of Sundry supplies furnished the French Prisoners in New York, included in the accounts rendered Col. Beatty. 1617.13.62.  May 25 By, 100 Barrels Flour, Received from Elizabeth Town for the use of the Prisoners. [illegible] 177.0.15 [illegible]] a 551. prlet. 487.2.4 devicet for 10 Barrels as per order of Col. Beatty 48.14.2. 438.8.2 Nov 2. By [illegible] Pds of 62 Barrels flour and 4 boxes Soap received from John Adam Esqr. of Eliz. Town as pr acct thereof 339.8.6. By Cash of His Excellency the Chevalier de la Luzerne, Minister of France, for a proportion of Provisions issued to the French Prisoners in New York, from 5th April last to 7th September, included in the account rendered on that day . 76.19.6
By the following Bills of Exchange received of Jos Carleton Esqr., Paymaster to board of war viz. 25,000 Mexican Dollars on Spain Rec’d 26th May last. 21.120 Dollars on [illegible] rec’d 7th October. 26,000 Dollars on France. 3000 Do on Do, disposed of viz. 3,000 Dollars at 81 1200. deduct 30 pr discount 300. 840.  75.120 dollars in Bills of Exchange. 3,312. 9. 8 1/2
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certificate of the Surrogate of N. York that Louise H. Servoss is the sole surviving child of John Pintard. 28 March 1855. No. 5
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State and county of New York Surrogate’s Office. I, Alexander W. Bradford, Surrogate of said County, do hereby certify that has been [illegible] sufficient evidence before me that Louise H Servoss is the sole surviving child of John Pintard late of this city, and that the evidence satisfying me to that effect is first, the affidavit of Thomas L Servoss of this date, attached to this certificate, and a duplicate of which is retained in this office, and second the exhibition to me of the affidavit of Andrew Warner dated 23rd March 1855, and the affidavit of Geo. B Rapelye dated 26th March 1855, both of which affidavits prove conclusively that Louise H Servoss is the only child of the said John Pintard New Work 28 March 1855. A.W. Bradford Surrogate.  And I do further certify that I am satisfied from the evidence provided before me that John Pintard died on the 21st day of June 1844. A.W. Bradford, Surrogate
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State County and city of New York. Thomas Servoss, a resident of the City of New York, aged sixty eight years, being sworn, saith that he is the husband of Louise H. Servoss, the only surviving child other than the late John Pintard, formerly a resident of this city, who died at this house in New York, on the 21st day of June 1844; that at the time he married the said Louise H Servoss there was but one other child living of the said John Pintard, viz., Elizabeth W Davidson, the wife of  Dr. Richard Davidson, and who died on the 1st day of October 1833, at the city of New Orleans; that all the other children of the said John Pintard, died several years prior, to his marriage to said Louise H Servoss, which took place on the 4th day of April 1824; that the foregoing dates of deaths and marriage, are taken from his family bible,, wherein they were duly recorded. And further deponent saith not. Thomas L. Servoss [illegible] before me March 28, 1855. A.W. Bradford, Surrogate
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Certificate of the Assistant Librarian of the N.Y. Historical Society. 29 March 1855. No.6
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New York Historical Society March 29, 1855.
I hereby certify that the following are true extracts from Spark’s Life of Washington, and Dunlap’s History of New York, belonging to the Library of this Society, viz. From Spark’s Washington Vol 4, Page 287. Letter from Genl. Washington to Lieut. Genl. Howe. “Head Quarters, Morristown, 20th January 1777. Sir, I take the liberty to propose the establishment of an Officer to reside at New York, under parole, to transmit no intelligence, but what belongs to his office; whose business it shall be to provide necessaries, for such prisoners as fall into your hands. Perhaps the establishment of such an officer, with proper credits may put a stop to the many complaints, which I am daily under the necessity of hearing; some of them probably without foundation, and others from the want of many things which you are not obliged to furnish prisoners. The gentleman whom I would beg leave to recommend, as a [illegible] agent is Mr Lewis Pintard the "
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"[illegible] a person well known in New York, and of long established reputation as a considerable merchant. The Council of Safety of Pennsylvania, have desired liberty, when the weather permits, of sending a vessel under a flag, with a supply of meat and flour, for our prisoners in New York. I should be glad to be favored with your answer, and am with due respect, Sir etc. etc. “   From Dunlap’s History of New York, Chapter on Prisoners and Prison Ships. Vol2d. Page 136. “Says another gentleman, Mr John Pintard, who is still with us and who as a young man was an Assistant to his uncle Mr Lewis Pintard, appointed by Congress to supply necessary clothing for the American Prisoners, during a part of the War, give us some particulars, which are very valuable as he was in New York, and had an opportunity for acquiring knowledge respecting his suffering countrymen. He tells us in a published document that in the church above mentioned, “the sick, the wounded and well, were all indiscriminately huddled together, by hundreds and thousands, large numbers
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of whom, died by disease, and many undoubtedly poisoned by inhuman attendants for the sake of their watches or silver buckles”.” Dunlap’s History from which the foregoing was copied was published in the year 1840. The words “who is still with us and” and “suffering” added before signing. Wm. E. Moore, Assistant Librarian. 
State , County and City of New York. I, William E. Moore, Assistant Librarian of the New York Historical Society, and a resident of the City of New York, being duly sworn depose and say that the facts set forth in the preceding certificate are true. William E. Moore. Subscribed and sworn before me this 6th day of April 1855. J.B. Nones. Comm.r of Deeds.  County Clerk’s Certificate’s that J.B. Nones is a Commr. only authorized, attached to the 2 affidavits of Louise H. Servoss.
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State of New York Albany County. Alfred B Street, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the State Librarian of the State Library in the City of Albany, in said County and State. That there is deposited in said Library, a Collection called the “George Clinton Papers, among which there is a manuscript signed by”Geo. Clinton B Genl in the Continl Army, and Gov of the State of N. York” , dated Nov. 16, 1777, contained in vol 3. No 918, in which the following language is used “it may not be improper to write to Mr Lewis Pintard, (Commissary for supplying our Prisoners in New York with necessaries) informing him of your business, etc. And also that in vol 4 of said Collection, there is a manuscript letter signed “W. Malcom, dated “Wallkill, March 3rd 1778. No 1136, in which there occurs the name of “Pintard” and also “Mr. Pintard”. in this language viz “the necessity of paying for the cloathing purchased by Pintard, for our prisoners”. and “at all events to credit of neither the Country nor Mr Pintard can suffer much” etc.  State of New York, City and County of Albany, Clerk’s Office. SS: I, Robert Harper, Clerk of the said City and County and of the Courts of Record therein, do hereby Certify that David W. Mills whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the annexed affidavit, was, on the day of the date thereof, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City of Albany, duly authorized to administer oaths for general purposed; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said jurat is genuine. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set by hand and affixed my official seal, this 26 day of April 1855. R. Harper, Clerk.
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State of New York Albany County. Alfred B Street, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is the State Librarian of the State Library in the City of Albany, in said County and State. That there is deposited in said Library, a Collection called the “George Clinton Papers, among which there is a manuscript signed by”Geo. Clinton B Genl in the Continl Army, and Gov of the State of N. York” , dated Nov. 16, 1777, contained in vol 3. No 918, in which the following language is used “it may not be improper to write to Mr Lewis Pintard, (Commissary for supplying our Prisoners in New York with necessaries) informing him of your business, etc. And also that in vol 4 of said Collection, there is a manuscript letter signed “W. Malcom, dated “Wallkill, March 3rd 1778. No 1136, in which there occurs the name of “Pintard” and also “Mr. Pintard”. in this language viz “the necessity of paying for the cloathing purchased by Pintard, for our prisoners”. and “at all events to credit of neither the Country nor Mr Pintard can suffer much” etc.  Alfred B Street. Subscribed and Sworn to before me the 25 April 1855. Daniel. W. Mills Commissioner of Deeds.
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Affidavit of Saml D. Craig 30th March, 1855. No. 9.
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City & County of New York. SS. Samuel D Craig of the City of New York, Counsellor at Law, being sworn saith that, I was personally acquainted with Lewis Pintard in his lifetime who as I have understood and verily believes was a Commissary of American Prisoners in the City of New York in the Revolutionary War. That I was also acquainted with the Late John Pintard of the City of New York, who was my Brother in Law. That it was reputed in the family and which I verily believe to be true, that he served as the Deputy Commissary to the said Lewis Pintard (who was his Uncle) at the period above mentioned- That Louisa H Servoss is the only surviving child of the said John Pintard. S.D. Craig. Sworn this 30th day of March 1855. The above affidavit was sworn to & subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the afficant to be a creditable person, and that I have no interest whatsoever in making this certificate. Robt. H. Morris. State of New York, City and County of New York. ss. I, Richard B. Connolly, Clerk of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for the said City and County, being a Court of Record, Do hereby certify, That Robt. H Morris before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Judge of the Supreme Court for said City and County, duly elected and sworn, and that his signature thereto is genuine, as I verily believe. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the  2nd day of April 1855. Richd B Connolly, Clerk.
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City & County of New York. SS. Samuel D Craig of the City of New York, Counsellor at Law, being sworn saith that, I was personally acquainted with Lewis Pintard in his lifetime who as I have understood and verily believes was a Commissary of American Prisoners in the City of New York in the Revolutionary War. That I was also acquainted with the Late John Pintard of the City of New York, who was my Brother in Law. That it was reputed in the family and which I verily believe to be true, that he served as the Deputy Commissary to the said Lewis Pintard (who was his Uncle) at the period above mentioned- That Louisa H Servoss is the only surviving child of the said John Pintard. S.D. Craig. Sworn this 30th day of March 1855. The above affidavit was sworn to & subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the afficant to be a creditable person, and that I have no interest whatsoever in making this certificate. Robt. H. Morris.
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Synopsis of Evidence in the claim of Louise H Servoss, daughter of John Pintard. No. 11
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Synopsis of evidence Identity of Louise H. Servoss as the sole surviving child of John Pintard. The Certificate of A.W. Bradford, Esqr. Surrogate of the County of New York based on the evidence of Thos. L Servoss, Geo. B. Rapelye, and Andrew Warner. also the affidavit of Saml. D Craig.     Proof of service of John Pintard, as Deputy Commissary of American Prisoners. 1st. His own allegations, as contained in the reminiscences, of occurrences, transpiring in the Revolutionary War, in which he took part, or of which he was cognizant, made subsequent to October 26, 1841, extract, from which reminiscences, made by Louise H Servoss, and verified by her affidavit, are among the documents submitted. 2nd. A reference to his services, as contained in Dunlaps History of New York, based upon his own allegations, as contained in the Certificate of the Assistant Librarian of the New York Historical Society, made prior to the year 1840s. 3rd. The affidavit of Ge. B. Rapelye, who states that “he was well acquainted with the late John Pintard for thirty years until his death”.
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That he “distinctly recollects that the said Pintard, has described in my hearing the cruel sufferings and privations the American Prisoners suffered at the hands of the British in this city” etc. etc, “he being an eyewitness, in discharging the duty of a Subaltern Commissary under Elias Boudinot, the Commissary General of American Prisoners”. 4th The affidavit of Andrew Warner who states that , “in the year 1821, he became a Clerk in the Office of Mr Pintard, who was at that time, and continued to be, for several years, thereafter Secretary of the Mutual Insurance Company of said city, during which period, deponent also continued in said office.” Also, “that he particularly remembers, hearing him speak of holding an office, under his Uncle Lewis Pintard, who was appointed, as Deponent, has always understood Commissary of Prisoners, by his relative Elias Boudinot of New Jersey, whilst he was Commissary General of Prisoners, during the Revolutionary War” Also, “Deponent remembers hearing Mr Pintard relate the circumstance, of someone, during the period, of his being in the Office of the Commissary for Prisoners, as Assistant or Deputy, offering a handful of guineas, if he would sign his name to some paper, which offer he refused” It is submitted that this offer -2-
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and refusal, furnishes evidence of Mr Pintard’s being at that time in an official position, otherwise his signature could have been of no value. Also, that “deponent (A. Warner) has no doubt from the terror of these conversations, which he heard, that Mr Pintard was engaged in some responsible official capacity, during the Revolutionary War, in the Office of the Commissary of Prisoners, and believes that he was an Assistant or Deputy Commissary of Prisoners”. 5th. The affidavit of Samuel D. Craig, the brother in law of John Pintard, who states “that it was reputed in the family, and which I verily believe to be true, that he served as the Deputy Commissary to the said Lewis Pintard,(who was his uncle) at the period above mentioned.” 6th The affidavit of Wm. B Hanford, who states “that I have heard my father, in speaking of the Prisoners and of his own imprisonment, in the City of New York, in the War of the Revolution, occasionally speak of such a man, as John Pintard, as connected in some way with the prisons and prisoners, and of his being among the prisoners, in an official capacity of some kind, etc. etc.” In his affidavit he further states that he supposes from what he had heard his father say that he (J. Pintard) was attached to, or connected with the Commissary Department.  -3-
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Also, that his father “was taken a prisoner by the British, on the 13th of March 1777, and was confined as a prisoner of War in the old Sugar House Prison, etc, etc, for fourteen months”, or, until about the 13th of May 1778. 7th. the affidavit of Garrett Fountain, who states, that he  “was at the time the British was in possession of New York, in the War of the Revolution, living in New York, with a Merchant by the name of Andrew Van Tile, and was with him as a clerk, some five years, before the evacuation of New York by the said Army in November 1783.” And that , he “often heard one John Pintard spoken of while I was(he) was clerk in said city, as a young man, then residing in New York, having charge of the prisoners, as Deputy Commissary or Agent of American Prisoners, and that he verily believes that he was such, and served as such Deputy Commissary for more than three years, during said War.” 8th. The letter marked A No.1. written by Elias Boudinot, to James Searle of Philadelphia, dated Basking Ridge, May 31, 1779, proving the absence of Lewis Pintard from New York at Eliz. Town, leaving the entire charge of the post of Commissary at New York, in the hands of John Pintard. 9th The letter marked A No.2. written by John Searle in Philadelphia  -4-
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to Lewis Pintard at Mr. Boudinot’s Barking Ridge, dated March 27, 1780 stating that he is informed that he (Lewis Pintard) is likely to stay sometime at Mr. Boudinot’s (at Basking Ridge) shewing again the absence of Lewis Pintard from New York, and John Pintard in the sole charge of the Commissariat in New York. 10th The letter of John Pintard marked A. No. 3. addressed to Lewis Pintard at Basking Ridge (N.J) dated New York 14 August 1780, requesting a supply of flour etc, as early as possible etc. proving that at that date, he had sole charge of the Commissary of Prisoners Department in New York, Mr Lewis Pintard the Commissary, being absent in N. Jersey.   11th. The letter of Abm. Skinner Commt. of Pris.s. (Marked A No4) dated Hd. Qrs. Aug 26, 1780, addressed to Lewis Pintard at Basking Ridge, relative to  “a supply of flour”, shewing the continued absence of Lewis, while John was officiating in New York.   12th The letter of Robt. H. Harrison, (marked A No.6) dated August 30, 1780. addressed to Lewis Pintard at Basking Ridge, from which are adduced, the same conclusions, as the next foregoing.   13th The letter dated “Sunday evng 17th Sept” (marked A No.7), which is shewn to be in the handwriting of Lewis     -5-
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Pintard, and that, it was written on the 17th September 1780, and that is was intended for John Pintard, (although the address is not upon it,) its content abundantly shewd. In this letter Mr Lewis Pintard writes that he is “determined not to go in” matters of a pecuniary nature, evidently compelling his continued absence. Again, he says “mind to buy a good many sopes, wh. you can get of Van Tile, or those we used to buy goods from”. This Van Tile, is doubtless the Merchant that Mr Garrett Fountain states in his affidavit, that he was a Clerk with, for five years previous to Nov 1783, and his knowledge of John Pintard doubtless arose from his selling him goods.   14th. The letter dated War Office October 8, 1780 (Marked No.8) signed Richard Peters, and directed to Lewis Pintard Esqr. Agent for American prisoners in New York, now in Philadelphia, shewing the continued absence of Lewis Pintard, from which the same conclusions, relative to Joh Pintard’s service, are drawn on, as before given.   15th The letter (marked A No. 9) written by John Pintard and addressed to Lewis Pintard at Eliza. Town dated 14th Nov 1780, and    16th The letter (marked A No. 10) from the same to the same, at Basking    -6-
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Ridge, dated Nov 18, 1780, on official and other affairs, speak for themselves, and shew that John Pintard was in sole charge of the Commissariat at New York.   17th. An account of Receipts and expenditures, by John Pintard for the Prisoners on Long Island and in New York (Marked A No. 11) in John Pintard’s hand writing, and in his name to a large amount, furnishes the same conclusions to the nature of his service as before given.   18th a letter (marked A No. 12), written by Perog Fitzhugh dates, Lower Marlboro Sept 2nd, 1780, and addressed to Lewis Pintard Esqr etc, must have arrived at New York, during Lewis’ absence, as shewn by letter, before alluded to, and have been received by John Pintard, as the only perons authorized to act in his behalf.  19th That the statements of John pintard are entitled to the fullest credence, not only, because they were made without a thought of ever founding a claim upon them, but that his character for probity and integrity, during a long life in this community, forbids the idea that, he could pervert the truth for any purpose whatever. No man ever stood higher, in public estimation, in any community, than did John Pintard in this    -7-
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He was regarded by every one, who knew him, as singularly high minded and irreproachable in his character and of a disinterested self sacrificing disposition; modest, and retiring in his own behalf, but ever foremost, in any enterprise, to advance the well being of the community, in which he lived.  Numerous institutions, of a literary, charitable and religious character, owe their existence or much of their prosperity to his active exertions in their behalf. Among which may be named the Savings Bank in Chamber Street, the New York Historical Society, to which he was a liberal benefactor, and the Episcopal Theological Seminary. He was also for many years a vice President of the American Bible Society. New York, April 7, 1855. Jos. R Hitchcock.   -8-
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Affidavit of Louise H Servoss  May 10. 1855.