Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 43414, Peter Crapo, New York
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(3-1776)
Service Newyork.
Crapo, Peter
Number S.43414
Contents
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Date of death not on [illegible]

4,259

New York

Peter Crapo
Private [illegible]
Capt Johnson
New York line

In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.

Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 11th of May 1818.

Certificate of Pension issued the 6 of Nov
1818 and sent to Josiah Masters Esq
Judge H Rensellar County, N York

Arrears to 4th of Sep 1818. 3 21/31 +  4/30 $30.      49
Semi-anl.  all'ee ending 4 March 1819 48. 00
1 year    $78.47
Van Schaick
Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818 
Renseller Co
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FREE
For the Secretary Department of War

{image = Troy [illegible] }
Willington
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State of New-York,
[illegible] County
On this Sixteenth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the [illegible] personally appears Peter Crapo, aged Sixty years, resident in the Town of Schaghticoke  in the County of Rensselaer in the said state who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make flowing declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled" An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."  That he the said Peter Crapo enlisted in Capt [illegible] regiment in the state of New York in the company commanded by Captain Samuel [illegible] of the Regiment that he continued to serve in the aid corps, on or in the service of the United States until the after [illegible] when he was discharged from service in Albany, state of New York on account of [illegible] afterward he enlisted for nine months and was a [illegible]
[illegible]
where he enlisted out of the nine months.
[illegible]  New York regiment [illegible] 

that he was in the battles of 

and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of hi
country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his
said services.

Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid Peter {his maker} Crapo
[illegible]
I Josiah Masters first Judge, c. as foresaid do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Peter Crapo did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common
enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before
me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the
aforementioned act of Congress.

certify that Peter Crape is in indigent [illegible] and in need of assistance from his country for support.  Josiah Masters

State of New-York, ss
I certify that Josiah Masters, Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing declaration, was on the Sixteenth day of April  Judges of the Court of Common Pleas [illegible] 

In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my
name and affixed the Seal of the said Court, this Sixteenth day of April A. D. 1818
[illegible] Clerk
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Josiah, Masters, Esq; 
Judge
Troy, Renfralaer co.
New-york.
Peter Crapo,
New-york line, 
Revolutionary Claim.
Not found on the New-york rolls.
See endorsement in the case of Josiah Bartlett.
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Peter Crapo
Declaration

4258
6 Nov 1818

{Vertical signature} Joseph D Seldon Clerk.
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State of New York, City of roy, Rensselaer County ss
In the Court of Common pleas called the Mayors Court in and for the City of Troy.
On this fourth day of July 1820 personally appeared in open court, (being a court of record in and for the said City in the county of Rensselaer according to the solemn adjudications of the Supreme Court of this state, and being a court which proceeds according to the course of common law; with a juridiction unlimitted in point of amount; keeping a record of its proccedings; and possessing the power of fine and imprisonment) Peter Crapo aged seventy years, resident in the town of Schaghticoke in said county who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war as follows: two or three years in the nine month service that very soon after Com. Hallais was taken, he enlisted into the first New York Regiment Commanded by Col. G. Van Schaick and in a company commanded by Capt. Johnson and served untill the [illegible] & was discharged at or near Newburgh that the date of his original declaration has the eleventh day of May 1818 number of his pension Certificat is 4250.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent therby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the 18th of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed, Peter Crapo - X his mark

Sworn to and declared on the fourth day of July 1820 8in open court.
Joseph D. Seldon Clerk
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Peter Crapo Declaration 4250 6 Novem. 1818
Schedule of the personal & real property (necessary bedding & clothing excepted) of Peter Crapo, a Pensioner of the United States Real Estate I have none my personal property is as follows
1 Cow & heifer 25.00
2 Shoats [illegible] 8.0
1 Ax 62%
1 Table 50
1 pot 75
1 Tea Kettle 62 ½
1 dish little [illegible] 50
36.00
1 Fire Shovel 0.75
A part of a set of Knives & forks plated 0.50
6 plates 0.25
1 Set of [illegible] 0.25
1 Chest 0.50
3 Chairs 0.37%
1 Frying pan 0.87 ½
3.50
I owe to different persons about 830 Dollars—
I am aged 70 years and unable to support myself on amount of the infirmities of old age the [illegible] & humantism. I have a wife named Elisabeth aged 69 years out of health and one son named Nathaniel aged Twenty One years in my family & no other person. I have [ineligible] some considerable aid from my said son but he is now of age. I am by occupation Farmer. 
Petro Crapo his X Mark
This 4th day of July 1820 Joseph D Seldon Clerk
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[duplicate]
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May 28, 1936
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[illegible]
Peter Crapo-S.43414

Mrs. Robert L. Costine
Box 323
Broadalbin, New York

Dear Madam:

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, s.43414, based upon the military service of Peter Crapo in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Peter Crapo are not shown.
Peter Crapo enlisted, place not stated, served one year in a private in Captain Samuel Van Veghten's Company. Colonel Wynlooep's New York Regiment, he enlisted in May, 1782, and served as a private in Captain Johnson's Company, Colonal O. Van Schaick's 1 New York Regiment and was discharged June 8, 1783. He was at the burning of Schoharie. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 16, 1818, while a resident of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York, aged sixty years.
In 1820, he stated that his family residing with him consisted of his wife, Elisabeth, aged sixty-nine years and son, Nathaniel, aged twenty-one years. No other names of children are shown. 
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Peter Crapo(s.43414), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Peter Crapo, Certificate No. 4258, issued November 6, 1818. rate $ 8 per month, commenced May 11, 1818. Act of March 18, 1818. New York Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILIER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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43414
INVALID.
Req.
File No. 43414
Peter Crapo
Per Rev War
Act: 18 March 18
Index:-- Vol. [illegible],  Page 106
[Arrangement of 1870.]


1905 Sept. 22. Hist to
Mrs A.M. Wight, as
1924. -- Jeu - 8- Hist. co G.W. Beattie
and advised as to cost of photos.

1924 Jan 3. Copies
mailed to Cora C
Draper.   AW
1924 Dec 2. copies
Mailed to Alice C
Briggs.  AW
__________________________
1936 May 28 Hist
to Mr Robt. L
Costine -  EL
__________________________
1935 June 21. Photos
Mailed to Mrs. Robt L
Costine & account
Div. ntfd. A.D.Y.
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Commitment New [illegible] 01 June 17[illegible]
By Philip Cortland Esq Col of the Second
New York Reg.

This certifies that Peter Crapo has
served as a private in the first N York Regiment
from May 1782 and he is hereby discharged from the Service of the United States.

The above Certificate shall not avail
the Bearer as a Discharge untill the Ratification
of the definitive Treaty of Peace previous to which time and untill Proclamation thereof shall be made he is to be Considered as being on Furlough
E. Cortlandt Col.
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Schaghticoke
27 Oct
[illegible]
The Hon. Secretary of Depart. of War
Washington
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Hon Secretary of War
Washington
Schaghticoke October 29 1818

Entered into the papers of Peter Crapo
an applicant for a pension is his discharge
from the revolutionary army which was found
amongst the Legislative papers there
The [illegible] formerly petitioned for his military bounty or
land, which on investigation [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] of [illegible].  I presume his discharge will be satisfactory [illegible]

I remain your humble and most of [illegible]
Josiah Masters
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Notification to Wm M. Marcy Troy New York
July 21st 1820

Con. 2
Honorable John C Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington
[stamp] TROY NY JULY 8
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Troy 7th July 1820

Sir
Enclosed I transmit to your department the Declaration at the request of the pensioners
They wish that the notice of their be continued or discontinued [crossed out way be] on the pension roll may forwarded to me.

I am yours [illegible] W. L. Marcy
Hon J C Calhoun - Secretary of War
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Statement to Mrs. Arthur M. Wight
52 East 53rd St
Hyde Park Chicago Ills.

1905
TNY aut
[illegible] 32.05
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Highland, California. Nov. 16, 1923.

Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:
Have you anything in your records relating to 
(1) Peter Crapow, mentioned in "New York in the Revolution" as as enlisted man in "The Line - First (N. Y.) Regiment".
(See page 20, 2nd Edition,1989.)
(2) Peter Crapo, mentioned in the same work as an enlisted man in "The Levies - (Graham)". (See page 80.)
These two references may or may not be to the same person. Did either of these two men ever make application for a pension? If so, will you please give us an abstract of the record? What would be the cost of a photostat copy of the papers in the case?
We are interested in ascertaining the Revolutionary War Record of one Peter Crapo who was born (probably) in Rochester, Massachusetts, in 1734, and who died in Schaghticoke, N. Y., about Sept. 1, 1836, aged 102 years.
We wish, if possible, to learn whether the two names found in "New York in the Revolution" refer to this last mentioned Peter Crapo, in whom we are specially interested. 
Yours respectfully, 
[signed] G. W. Beattie
G.W. Beattie.

[stamped] Nov 22 1923
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M 233
BUREAU OF PENSION.
Finance Division
Nov. 18 1924
Chief Rev Sec. [crossed out Division.]
Sir
I have this day received from Mrs. Alice Crapo Briggs M. O. No. 52147 for $85/100, requesting
copy [crossed out post office address] as per
letter herewith.
Respectfully O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
H.C.L.

1924 Dec. W copies mailed & Finance Div. N of Y AW
[ineligible] War Section
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M6
Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
Ex. AW
1498
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No.
Date Nov 22. 24
Subject Peter Crapo, Rev S43414
1 copies of 3 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be forwarded when completed to the Rev. War Section Division.
Remarks:
Approved
A E Wilson Chief Div Rev. War Section
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[stamped] FINANCE DIVISION NOV 18 1924 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Highland, Calif.
Nov. 10th 1924
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington.

Sir:
Please send photostatic copies of the Revolution & 1812 war Records of Peter Crapo, New york Troops, File No. 43414 -
you have four pages @. 15 cts. each with, 25 cts. for same, and oblige,
Mrs. Alice Crapo Briggs,
Care Mrs. L.H. Draper
Highland
Calif.
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Box 323
Broadalbin, NY
May 22, 1935
Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
6674
Ref. D BB-A.
Peter Cropo
S-43. 414

[circular stamp surrounded by ruler numbers 1 - 12] RECEIVED May 24, 1935 [ineligible]

Gentlemen-
Enclosed you will find check for ($.85) eighty-five cents to cover declaration of Peter Crapo of N. Y. Troops Revolutionary War pensioner.
S-43. 414 - Revolutionary and 1812 War Section 3-1965 as per my letter of May 10, 1935. This is to replace stamps which I sent before
Very truly yours
Mrs. Robert L Costine

encl
Copy
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Revol -1823
Box 323
Broadalbin, N.Y.
May - 10 - 1935

[circular stamp ruler numbers 1 - 12] RECEIVED May 11, 1935

Pension Department
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

Enclosed you will find 85¢ & in stamps for which please send me Photostatic copys of the declaration of Peter Crapo, New York Troops, Revolutionary her pensioner S-43414 - Revolutionary and 1812 War Section 3. 1965. This convers four (4) pages 15¢ each and 25¢ for certification.
Very truly yours
Mrs. Robert L. Costine
Box 323 Broadalbin, New York-
enclosure when opened in Mail Sub Div. U.S.V.A.
Stamps 85¢
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Rev & 1812
Box 323
Broadalbin, N.Y.
June 3, 1935

Veterans Administration
Washington, D.C.
Ref: BA-T/MMHF/eel

[circular stamp ruler numbers 1 - 12]
RECEIVED JUN 5 1935
MAIL SIB DOV. [INELIGIBLE]
6816

Gentlemen:
Enclosed you find money order for (40¢) forty cents to cover the remainder of the $1.25
for photostatic copy of papers regarding Peter Crapo S.4344. This is the difference left
as I have already sent my check and have receipt for the first (85¢) eighty five cents. I sent stamp first but afterward forwarded check 
as you said the receipt number is D 6674.

I hope there will be no more delay regarding this matter as I am very anxious to get these copies.

Very truly yours
Gertrude C Costine (Mrs. Robert L)
Copies
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January 8, 1923

G. J. Beattie
Highland, Calif.

Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 43414 it appears that Peter Crapo served on year as a private in Captain Samuel Van Veghten's Company, Colonel Wynkoop's New York Regiment. 
He enlisted in May 1782 and served as a private in Captain Johnson's Company, Colonel G. Van Schaick's First New York Regiment and was discharged June 8, 1783. He was at-the burning of Schoharie.
He was allowed pension on his application executed-ed April 16, 1818 while a resident of Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, New York aged sixty years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife Elisabeth aged sixty-nine years, and son Nathaniel aged twenty-one years, and stated that he was seventy years of age. 
The above noted is the only soldier named Peter Crapo, or Crapow, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. 
Date of Death not out AB.
Respectfully, Commissioner.
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M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
Jan 26, 1924
Chief Rev Sect [crossed out Division.]

Sir:
I have this day received from Cora Crapo Draper M.O. No. 49895 for 85/100, requesting copy [crossed out post office address] as per letter herewith.
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
H.C.L.

Copies mailed Finance Div. Notf AW Rev. War Section Jan 31. 24

M6
Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)

Ex. AW

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 516
Date Jan 28. 24

Subject Peter Crapo Rev S43414
1 (No.) copies of 3 (No.) pieces consisting of 4 (No.) pages to be forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION Division

Approved:

A. E. Wilson REV. WAR SECTION Chief Div.

Chief Clerk.
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MMHF

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

IN REPLY REL
3 -- 1865
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
January 8, 1924

G. W. Beattie
Highland, Calif.
Sir:
I have to advise you that if you desire a photostat copy of the declaration of Peter Crapo, Revolutionary War pensioner S. 43414, the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912
at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is four. The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money Order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.

Respectfully,
Washington-Gardner
Commissioner.

[circular stamp] U. S. JAN 26 1924 PENSION E

M.O. for 85¢ recd. w

Please find .85 cts. money order, for four pages of above mentioned declaration, with 25 cts. extra for certification.

And Oblige Cora Crapo Draper
Highland Cal.
[stamp] HIGHLAND, CAL.
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Draw Case
May 20, 1935

DBB-A
CRAPO, Peter,
S43,414
War of 1812

Mrs. Robert L. Costine,
Box 323,
Broadalbin, New York

Dear Madam:

Receipt is acknowledged of your communication of May 10, 1935, requesting information relative to the case of the above captioned pensioner and enclosing postage in the amount of 0.85 to cover copying charges.

The information requested will be forwarded under separate cover. As stamps are not acceptable for deposit by the Treasury Department, they are returned herewith. Remittances should be in the form of
check, draft or money order, made payable to the Treasurer of the United States.

Respectfully, K. C. Baxter, Cashier.

Enc.
Stamps ( 29 )
EDM/rh

This per- causes much correspondence & delay. I called Mr. Baxter & talked it over. He said he would look into the matter, that be could see my point-
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MMHF
Rev. and and 1812 Wars Sect

January 8, 1924

G. H. Beattie
Highland, Calif.

Sir:
I have to advise you that if you desire a photo
stat copy of the declaration of Peter Crapo, Revolutionary War pensioner S. 43414, the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912
at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.

The number of pages to be copied is four. The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.

Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1 page Decl of 1818
2 " " of 1820
& Discharge 1 page
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May 28, 1933
XXXXXXXX
BA-J/MMHF/eel

Mrs. Robert T. Costine
Box 323
Broadalbin, New York

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request certified photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War War claim for pension, S.43414, based upon service of Peter Crapo. You made remittance of eighty-five cents in stamps to cover cost of copies of the four pages at fifteen cents a page and twenty-five cents for certification, which has been returned to you.

The cost of photostatic copies has been increased to twenty five cents a page, making the cost of certified copies now $1.25.

The papers in the above noted claims have been very carefully examined on the data found therein have been incorporated in a report herewith, which it is believed will be just that you need in your research. These official reports have been accepted as anthemic by the various historical and genealogical societies.

If you find that you still need the photostatic copies, please make remittance by check, draft or money order, made payable to the
Treasurer of the United States.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

I quoted only on 4 pages, which was the
number which had been sent to some one else & the number she requested.  I always include the pen. ctf. jacket when I select the papers myself, now, because many [ineligible] received pled to copies waved will to know if the solider 9 or his pen. as the "[illegible] do not say"
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BA-J/ady
Rev. & 1812
No. 271
June 15, 1935.
Navy -970-

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
XXXXXXXXX

Rev. War claim for pension of Peter Crapo, File No. S.43414.

Actual 1 of each page

$1.00..... 4 pages

XXXX

Kindly leave margin of 1 ½ in. at top of each page, and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number.

Chief, Rev. &1812 Wars Section.

Enclosed soldiers decl. Apr. 14 - 1818 - 1 p
" " July 4, 1820 - 2 p
" disc. or furlough - 1 P
______
4 p
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Copy of the language filled on Vet. Adim. form 57 - Revised July, 1931 for certified photostatic copies sent to Mrs. Robert L. Costine Broadalbin, N.Y. June 1935

JUNE 20 1935

four pages are true photostatic copies of the original thereof in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S. 43414, of PETER CRAPO which is on file

FRANK T. HINES