Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14,277, for Joseph Requa, New York
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
New York

Requa, Joseph

NUMBER
S 14.277

carded

CONTENTS
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New York 
Joseph Requa 
of N. Baltimore in the State of New York 
who was a Lieut. in the Compy command 
by Captain Dutcher of the Regt. command 
by Col. Thomas in the New York line for 2 years 
ctf. 6483 
Inscribed on the Roll of New York the rate of 320 Dollars per annum 
commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Febry 1833- and sent to Hon G. G. Lansng Hou of R [House of Representatives]
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1832   $480
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th Mr ’33   $160
[totaled to] $640
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.} 
C Stiles, Clerk,
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Paid at the Treasury [illegible] the act of the 6 April 183[?]  to 1 of the 9 children from 4 March to 30 April 1839 the day of his death. Agt Notified 30 June 1840.  IDeac
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2194

Joseph Requa's
Declaration.

Admd
2 yrs Lieut


M Lansing
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DECLARATION 
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. 
STATE OF NEW-YORK. 
COUNTY of Albany} ss.  On the fourteenth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices Court of the City of Albany now sitting, being a Court of Record nearest to the place of resid[ence] of Joseph Requa a resident of the Town of New Baltimore in the County of Green and State of New York who on the 17th August ins. will be aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: that he was born near White Plains in Westchester County State of New York, on the 17 August 1758 - that he Commenced his military Career, early in 1776 some time before the British took possession of New York; his captain was Wm Dutcher father of Salem Dutcher, late of the City of Albany; his Colonel was Thomas Thomas of Westchester County, the Declarer was with General Washington, at the battle of White Plains; that Campaign, according to his best recollection, lasted for Six months; after the American Army left White Plains, the Inhabitants had to defend themselves, at that time Col. Hammond being the Commander of the militia; after peace took place, the militia drew one years day for services under him, in which years service he this Declarer was included, although he continued until the year 1780 on the lines in the Course of which time he Commanded a Company of Rangers, for the protection of the Inhabitants, as will be seen by the General Order issued by command of his Excellency Governor Clinton hereto annexed; In the year 1780, he was taken prisoner, and wounded in three places-- whilst a prisoner, Col Delancey offered him a Captains Commission in the British Army, and if he would accept of it, he should have it in 24 hours - the Declarer replied to him that he was a prisoner, to which Delancey made answer, that he might speak his mind freely; whereupon this Declarer told Col Delancey, that having drawn the sword in defence of his Country he was determined not to lay it by, until Great Britain acknowledged America, free and independent; to this the Colonel then replied, then you will be at war as long as you live, to which this Declarer answered, "No! about two years would decide the business.” He then remarked, that he this Declarer was an active Enemy against the British, and asked him,”how he would like a parole?” to which the Declarer answered, "well.” Whereupon the Col. gave me my parole and soon after Governor Clinton procured him his liberty, and called him into actual service, by ordering him to muster the northern Troops at Albany, from whence he returned and made report to Governor Clinton, who thereupon ordered him to take the Command of a Company at Tappan, where I went and was under General Washingtons command for some time; from thence he was sent to the Northward and arrived at Albany, from thence marched up the Mohawk River, and was stationed at Fort Plain, at the time when Butler and Brandt with the Indians and British defeated Col Brown, and killed him with a number of his men, when on the same day a reinforcement under the command of General Ten Broeck arriving, the enemy were attacked and a number of them killed and they touted-- The declarer belonged to Col. Malcom’s Regt but was in the action under the command of Col. Dubois, which took place some time in October 1780. If he remembers right, he thinks, that his Company took and lodged thirty nine prisoners whom they lodged in Poughkeepsie Gaol. He discharged his company at
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foremost under the command of General [remainder of line not visible] and a number of them killed due they Touted-- The declarer belonged to Col. Malcom’s Regt but was in the action under the command of Col. Dubois, which took place some time in October 1780. If he remembers right, he thinks, that his company took and lodged thirty nine prisoners whom they lodged in Poughkeepsie Gaol - He discharged his company at Kings ferry, and the next day there was a Severe Snow Storm, in which he travelled home to his fathers-- In this Campaign, he thinks he was about five months in Service, and about two months a prisoner. He this Declarer had the Command of the American Light horse when the British head Quarters were surprised, and their Commander Major Barremon taken prisoner with 19 of his men. He the declarer was the first man that entered the house, and ordered them to surrender-- He this Declarer had one brother killed, three brothers were wounded and taken prisoners, and five brother of them were in action together at one time His fathers house (a new one) burnt to ashes, and he (the father) being a Justice of the peace and a Committeeman, it was said, that a liberal reward was offered for his Capture, but he escaped  In conclusion, I do confidently declare that in the Course of the revolutionary War, including both winter and Summer Campaigns, I served not less than five years. – 
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. 
[signed] Joseph Requa
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. J. G. Wasson Clk 
We Hugh Jolly- a Clergyman, residing in the Town of Coeymans and James Keeler --- residing in the City of Albany hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Joseph Requa who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy four years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. 
[signed] Hugh Jolly   James Keeler
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. 
[signed] J. G. Wasson Clk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Hugh Jolly who hath signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the Town of Coeymans; and that James Keeler --- - who has also signed the same, is a resident of the City of Albany and is a credible person, and that their statements are entitled to credit. 
I, John G. Wasson Clerk of the Justices Court of the City of Albany DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of Joseph Requa for a pension. 
IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 14th day of August A. D. 1832 
[signed] John G. Wasson Clk
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2194
Joseph Requa's Declaration
admd 2 yrs Lieut

M Lansing


County of Albany Ss. 
Personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the Justices of the Justices Court within named, Joseph Requa, who Subscribed and made oath in the within declaration, and who now or his oath before me made according to law, did declare & say, that the facts by him stated in the within declaration are true; and he further declared that he served not less than the period below stated, and in the following grades: For two years and upwards he served as a Lieutenant and adjutant, and for two years, he served as a Deputy Commissary of Prisoners under Commissary Pell; and for those services I respectfully solicit a Lieutenants Pension 
[signed] Joseph Requa
Sworn before me this 14th day of January 1833 
[signed] Gerrit L Dox one of the Justices of the Justices Court of the City of Albany
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No. 2194 
Brief in the case of Joseph Requa 
necessary to state a period for his service in each grade of which he feels suff 
no other objection
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No 2194
BRIEF in the case of Joseph Requa of New Baltimore Green Coy [Greene County] in the State of New York (Act 7 June, 1832.) 
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Before a Court 
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 
How old is he? Seventy four years 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

[TABLE]
Period. |  Duration of Service  |  Rank  |  Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served
Early in 1776 |  6 Months |  not stated  |  Capt. M. Dutcher, Col Thos Thomas  |  New York Militia
After In battle of White Plains he drew pay for  |  1 Years service  |   |  Col. Hammonds Regt of Militia
Sept 13 1779 - Ordered for 2 months to take command of a Compy of  Rangers as appears by Genl orders herewith
1 July 1780  was commissioned as a  |  Lieutenant  | and was in the Campaign with
Col. Dubois  |  about 5 months  | - |   northern prison & kept as 
such for about  |  2 months  | - |  had command of the American light horse when the British  head qtr were surrendered & Major Banerman taken prisoner.
thinks that his summer & winter campaigns constitute an aggregate of  |  5 years  |   |   
[END TABLE]

5. In what battles was he engaged: White Plains Westchester Coy New York 
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service Men White Plains, 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By documentary proof, and his tradition sustained by the oath of Clergyman & a citizen residing in the same Town to where credibility the Judge certifies 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? They are not.  Relinquishes all other claims as a Pension 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[signed] Chas. G Wilcox Examining Clerk.
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Treasury Department, 
Second Comptroller's Office
June 23rd, 1840
Sir: 
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," One of 9 children of Joseph Requa, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, NY Agency at the rate of Three hundred and 20 Dollars and -cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department from the 4th of March to the 30th April 1839, the day of his death. 
Respectfully yours, 
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller

To the Commissioner of Pensions
Present
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O. W. & N. DIV. 
F.S.
1. 14247.   DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C.,  Reb. [Feb] 13, 1893. 
Sir:-
Referring to your request for a statement of the military history of JOSEPH REQUA, an officer of the Revolutionary War, I have to inform you that he was allowed a pension for two years actual service as a Lieutenant in the New York troops. His commission as such was dated July 1, 1780, and stated that he was appointed a “Lieutenant of a Company of Levies of this State (N. Y.) to reinforce the Army of the United States.” It appears that prior to this date he rendered services as a private for about 18 months under the following named officers: Capt. William Butcher, Col. Thomas and Col. Hammond. He probably first enlisted in the early part of the year 1776, at which time he resided in [Westmoreland, crossed out] Westchester County, N. Y., near White Plains. He participated in the battle of White Plains.
August 14, 1832, when he applied for pension, he was a resident of New Baltimore, N.Y., and seventy-four years of age. 
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

William Cary Sanger, Esq., 
44 Pine Street,
New York , N.Y.
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Rev War
14.277
INVALID. – 
File No. 14.277 
Joseph Requa
Lieut: Rev War 
Act: June 7th, 1832 
Index: -- Vol. 1, Page 313
[Arrangement of 1870.] 

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1898 - Feb. 16. Hist to Wm. Cary Sanger 44 Pine St. New York  F.S.
Ex by Mr D [last name illegible] Tarrytown, N.Y. Feb 15, 189[ }
Apr. 3/96 soldier pensioned P. Isham New York N.Y 
May -10-1900 
Geo. P. Steele Denver Col. that Gov. Clinton's Comm is on file appoints [illegible, Reynolds?]
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WM. CARY SANGER.   GHERARDI DAVIS.
LAW OFFICE OF SANGER & DAVIS. 
44 PINE STREET.
New York. Nov 29 1892
Dear Sir 
Will you have the kindness to send me a copy of the application for a Pension (if such exists) of Lt. Joseph Requa, an officer in the Revolutionary army of 1776, from
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the State of New York. I shall be glad to send you the fees for search for will let me know the amount.
Yours truly
from Cary Sanger
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Hartzell & Steele.
Attorneys and Counselors. 
618-20 Ernest & Cranmer Building
Denver, Colorado
816-19 Peoples Bank   April 28, 1900.
DicGPS 
To the Honorable The Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 
About the year 1837 Joseph Requa of New York State filed an application for a pension as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. 
I desire to know whether his commission issued by Governor Clinton is on file, and if so, whether I can obtain from your office a certificate to that effect. 
I make this inquiry in behalf of Mrs. Steele who is preparing her application for membership in the Daughters of the Revolution. 
Yours very truly,
[signed] Geo. P. Steele
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File in J.14277
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY. 
146 BROADWAY, 
(Room 409. ) 
New York. April 6th 1896
Letter from Wm Lochren 
Commissioner 
My Dear Sir/
I have to acknowledge the receipt of an abstract of the Services of Joseph Requa Soldier of the  Revolutionary War and to return to you the [illegible words]
I am very truly yours.
[illegible signature] Secy.

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The Hon Wm Lochren
Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Washington D.C.
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Commissioner
My Dear Sir/
I have to acknowledge the receipt of an abstract of the Services of Joseph Requa Soldier of the Revolutionary War and to return to you the [illegible words]
I am very truly yours.
[illegible signature] Secy.

[text in right margin]
The Hon Wm Lochren
Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions
Department of the Interior
Washington D.C.
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Joseph Requa's
Declaration &
Commissions

Mar 5th-33
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O. W. & N. Div.
P. S. 
M. E. C.
I.14277.7
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, 
WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3, 1896. 
Sir:
In returning herewith your letter of March 27, 1896, you are advised that Joseph Requa made an application for pension on August 14, 1832, at which time he was residing in New Baltimore, N. Y., and seventy-four years of age, and his pension was allowed for two years actual service as a lieutenant in the New York troops, Revolutionary war ; a part of the time served under Capt. William Dutcher and Col. Thomas, Enlisted from Westchester Co., N. Y. 
Very respectfully
Commissioner.

P. Isham, Esq., 
146 Broadway, 
Room 409. New York, N. Y.
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Albany January 14th 1833 
Sir,
I now return you the declaration of Joseph Requa Esqr, with his additional affidavit, which I hope & trust will be sufficient, in your opinion, to authorize the granting to Mr Requa, a Lieutenant’s Pension, and 
am Sir, very respectfully,
Your obed servt
[signed] Jas Van Ingen 
J. L. Edwards Esqr 
Pension Office
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The People of the State of New-York,
By the Grace of God, Free and Independent, 
To Joseph Requaw [Requa] Gentlemn
GREETING.
We reposing especial Trust and Confidence, as well in your Patriotism,  Conduct and Loyalty [illegible] in your Valour and Readiness to do us good and [?]ul service; HAVE appointed and constituted, and by these Presents, DO appoint and [c]onstitute you the said Joseph Requaw Lieutenant of a Company of the Levies of this State to reinforce the army of the United States

YOU are therefore, to take the said Company into your Charge and Care, as Lieutenant thereof, and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Company in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Lieutenant and you are also to observe and follow such Orders
and Directions, as you shall from Time to Time receive from our General and Commander in Chief of the
Militia of our said State, or any other your Superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in
Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you; and for so doing, this shall be YOUR COMMISSION, for and
during our good pleasure, to be signified by our Council of Appointment. IN TESTIMONY whereof
we have caused our Seal for Military  Commissions to be hereunto affixed. WITNESS our trusty and well
beloved George Clinton our Governor of our State of NEW YORK, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same, by and with the Advice and Consent of our said Council of Appointment, at Kingston the first Day of July in the 
the fourth Year of our INDEPENDENCE, and in the Year of our LORD, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty. 
[signed] Gov. Clinton
Passed the Secretary's Office, 1 July 1780
By His Excellency's Command,

Secretary.
S. File 14, 277.