Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File [BLANK], Isaac Van Wart, N.Y.
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[illegible number]
SERVICE
N.Y. 
Van Wart, Isaac. 
no pension
no bounty land

CONTENTS
One of Andre's Captors and there have been
of many inquiries about him that I placed
this in files, as a memorandum.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars
Section.
April 11, 1927.
Mrs. B. F. Schmidt,
Spring Valley, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records
of this bureau consist of claims for pension and bounty land,
only, on account of military and naval services rendered during
that war. It has no records of civil services.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a 
claim on file on account of the services of Isaac Van Wart,
(under any spelling of that name) who assisted at the capture
of Major Andre.
He was allowed annuity of two hundred dollars, by Con-
gress, but as the allowance of such annuities did not come un-
der the jurisdiction of this bureau, there are no papers on file relative to him. For information relative to said an-
nuity, see lossing's "Field Book of the Revolution", volume
1, page 773.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to af-
ford information in regard to the gner of the Declaration of 
Independence, Robert Treat Paine, (Payne and Pain also searched)
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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May 2, 1940
Miss Lucy E. Aldridge BA-J/CS
17 South Avenue Isaac Van Wart
Beacon, New York no number
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Isaac
Van Wart, one of the captors of Andre, the spy during the Revolution,
which will help you to obtain the name's of children and brothers and sisters
of Isaac Van Wart.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office fails
to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file on account of the service
of Isaac Van Wart. Such claims are the source of data furnished by this office
relative to soldiers of this war.
It is suggested that information in regard to annuity which was granted
Isaac Van Wart by congress may be obtained by consulting B. J. Lossing's
Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution, Volume 1, page 773. The application
for this annuity was not made to this office, therefore, this office has no
information in regard to said annuity.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Letter filed in case
of Robert Blair
March 20, 19(illegible)
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Miss Lucy E. Aldridge         Robert Blair-Revolutionary War
17 South Avenue               Isacc Van Wart  "                   "
Beacon, New York               B(illegible)J/(illegible)/eel
Dear Madame:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the
Revolutionary War records of Bernard Blair, Robert Blair who was
said to have been one of Washington's Life Guard and I (illegible) Van
Wart who (illegible) of captors of Andre.
There is no claim for pension of bounty land on file based
upon the military services in the Revolutionary War of Bernard
Blair. Such claims are the source of the data furnished by this
office. The following data are furnished in regard to Robert Blair and Isacc Van Wart.
Robert Blair
Revolutionary War
 In the report of the secretary of War in regard to the pen-
sion establishment of the United States which volume was printed
in (illegible), Robert Blair of (illegible) County, New York, was reported as
a pensioner under the Act of Congress, approved May 15, (illegible).
In that report Robert Blair is recorded as a private of General
Washington's Life Guard. He was allowed $(illegible) per (illegible) to (illegible)
(illegible) March 3, (illegible)
The records show that his pension certificate number was 131,
and signed August 3, (illegible). The claims for pension under the Act
of May 16, (illegible), were adjusted in the Treasury : no papers in
this application are on file in this office, therefore this office
has no further information in regard to this Robert Blair.
If you desire information in regard to the date of last pay-
ment of pension, the name and address of person and possibly the
date of death of Robert Blair, you should apply to the Comptroller
General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this City,
and site the number of his pension certificate, the date of issuance,
act under which is (illegible) and furnish the name of the pension
agency at which it was paid, which was that of New York.
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Isaac Van Wart
Revolutionary War

There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon the service of Isaac Van Wart, who assist [illegible] the capture of Major Andre.

It is suggested that for information in regard to [illegible] which was granted Isaac Van Wart by Congress, that you contact B.J. Lossing's  
Field Book of the Revolution, Volume 1, page 773.  The application for that annuity was not made to this office, therefore, this office hasno [has no] information in regard to that soldier.

Very truly yours

G.H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section,

August 17, 1926.

Mrs. Pearl V. Jacobs,
1217 Harvard St. N. W.
Washington, D. C.

Madame:

I have to advise you, that this Bureau is unable
to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of
the services of Isaac Van Wart, (under any spelling of the name), who assisted at the capture of Major Andre

He was allowed an annuity of two hundred dollars by Congress, but as the allowance of annuities did not come under the jurisdiction of this Bureau, there are no papers on file relative to him.

For information relative to said annuity, see Lossing's "Field Book of the Revolution", volume 1, page 773.

Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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Rev. War Section.

April 8, 1919.

G. W. Darling,
100 Williams St.
New York City.
Sir:

In reply to your letter of the fourth instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account
of the services of Isaac Van Wars, (under any spelling of that name), who assisted in the capture of Major Andre.

He was allowed an annuity of two hundred dollars by Congress, but as the allowance of annuities does not come under the jurisdiction of this Bureau, there are no papers on file relative to him.

For information relative to said annuity, see Lossing's Field Book of the Revolution, volume 1, page 773.

Very respectfully,
GM Saltzgaber
Commissioner.
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Rev. War Section.

June 15, 1917.

Anna V. W. Schenck,
M. M. Hospital,
Long Branch, N. J.

Madam:

In reply to your letter which was received on the 14[illegible] instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services and a careful search of the records fails to show such a claim filed on account of the services of Isaac Van Wart who assisted at the capture of Major Andre

He was allowed an annuity of two hundred dollars by Congress, but as the allowance of annuities did not come under the
jurisdiction of this Bureau, there are no papers on file relative to him.

For information relative to said annuity, see Lossing's Field Book of the Revolution, volume 1, page 773.

Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.

Lossing's states he died May 23 1828 in his 69 year. p. 760
No bounty land in N.Y. book prior to 1800
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Received Mar 27 1940
Mail Sub.Div
Reader No. [illegible]
VETS ADM

17 South Avenue,
Beacon, N. Y.
March 26th, 1940.

Veterans Administration,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Have you any data in your Revolutionary War files in re Isaac Van Wart, of Greensburg, N. Y., one of the captors of Andre, the spy, which will help me obtain the names of his children and his brothers and sisters. Any information
you can send me will be very much appreciated.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Lucy E. Aldridge
LA.
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1217 Harvard St., N. W.,
Washington, D. C.
August 4, 1926.

The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Sir:
Will you kindly give me what information you have concerning Isaac Van Wart (or Van Wert). Heitman's Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army refers to him as one of the three men who captured Major Andre,
Adjutant General of the British Army, Sept. 23, 1780. In consideration of his services to his country Congress allowed him $200 a year during his life and awarded him a medal. It is thought that Isaac Van Wart enlisted in
New York.

I am writing a family history and desire the information for my book. I should like to get a complete record of Isaac Van Wart's service, his citations, pension and medal. I should also like to have any information you may have concerning his father, mother, and children, also his place of residence.

Thanking you, I beg to remain,
Very truly yours,
Pearl S. Jacobs
(Mrs. Pearl V. Jacobs.)

PENSION
S
AUG
5
1926
U.S. OFFICE
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Spring Valley N.Y
Apr. 5, 1927

Bureau of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sirs:

Can you give me any information concerning the descendents of Robert Treat Payne, Paine (correct) a signer of the Declaration of Independence or of Isaac Van Wart, one of
captors of Major Andre?

My grand mother was
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Hulda Jane Van Wart and my mother was her daughter, Mary Ann Marsh of Livonia, Liv. Co. N.Y. I was always told that my grand mother was a grand daughter of the above Isaac
Van Wart, that her father was Samuel Van Wart, who died when she was very young, but I
cannot find a record.

My father was Wilbur H. Payne, a veteran of the Civil War. His father was Bethuel Payne and his grand father was Nathaniel Payne who, we believe was a grandson of Robert Treat Payne
but I do not know where to find the exact records. I wish to join the D.A.R.

If you cannot give me any information can you tell me where I might find it?

Sincerely
Jane P. Schmidt
(Mrs. B. F. Schmidt)
Spring Valley
N. Y.
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G. W. DARLING.
Factory Real Estate.

[illegible]

100 William St., New York City.
April 4th, 1919.

Director,
Bureau of Pensions,
Department of the Interior,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

If consistent I should appreciate the
record of pension paid to Isaac Van Woort or
Van Voert who together with Paulding and Williams captured Major Andre at Tarrytown, N.Y. in 1779.

I will also appreciate any information with which you can furnish me respecting his family
and his service with the Continental Army.

Thanking you in advance for your courtesy,
I am,
Yours very truly,
[illegible name]

PENSION
[illegible]
1919
U.S. OFFICE
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Long Branch N. J.
Rev Sec
[illegible]

Pensine [Pension] Office,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:
Will you kindly give me the pensine [pension] record of Isaac Van Wart, who captured Major Andre on Sept. 23rd 1780, in the Revolutionary war [War].

I am joining the Monmouth Chapter of the D.A.R. and
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am asking for this information to fill out the paperwork.

Any information will be greatly appreciated, and any fee, if required will sent at once. Thanking you,

Respectfully Yours
June
Anna V.W. Schenck 
M. M. Hospital
Long Branch N. J.

PENSION
O
JUN 14 1917
U.S. OFFICE