Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6,584, for John Mc Alpine, New York
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SERVICE   N.Y.    
McAlpine, John 

NUMBER R.6.584

CONTENTS
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9475
John McAlpin
NY
Act 7. June '32
Index No. 9475

In the matter of the application of John McAlpin for a pension under the act of 7th June 1832- - 
County of Albany ss 
The above named John McAlpine being duly sworn and examined, doth depose and say, that he is the same person who made application for a pension under said act in the fall of the year 1832 or thereabouts  that he then resided in the town of Schodack N.Y. That his said application was then not admitted for the reason alledged that his name was not found on the rolls at Washington-- But this Deponent, believing himself to be justly entitled to a pension, he begs leave to recapitulate his service under the impression that some particulars which may throw light on his claim, were not set forth in his original papers- 
That he this Deponent enlisted some time in the month of February or beginning of March in the company of Captain Wilson in the Regiment of Col. Graham at the town of Northeast in the County of Dutchess N.Y. thence marched to Fishkill, thence to Continental Village & from thence to Peekskill, where his Regiment joined several then there stationed at this place last named he continued on duty until the day of his discharge having served for the term of nine months.
In the month of February 1781, he believes on the first day of that month he enlisted in the town of Cornwall, Litchfield County in the State of Connecticut for the like term of nine months in the Regiment of Colonel Swift no company being then specified. At said town of Cornwall, one Silas Hart, & Solomon Johnson
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enlisted at the same time with this Deponent in said Regiment of Colonel Swift, and marched to Continental Village aforesaid, where it was arranged, that they should join said Regiment then & there stationed - but when they arrived there, the Regiment had left a few days previous. Some continental officers stationed there, were commissioned to inform this Deponent & said Hart & Johnson that they should march to West point these orders this Deponent & said Hart & Johnson accordingly obeyed  when there the officers placed in command over this Deponent, were Captain Thompson he believes John Thompson) Lieut. William Bars (perhaps Purse) General George Clinton had command of the garrison. He this deponent also remembers the name of his Ensign which was John Chichester. He served in this engagement for the term of his enlistment viz nine months  was discharged at Westpoint aforesaid. He thinks his discharge was signed by Genl Clinton and has lost his discharge, not taking any care of it & not believing it would be of any use to him.
In the month of August 1778, he this Deponent was drafted to serve for the term of three months in the company of John Seaton in the Regiment of, or under command of Colonel Graham aforesaid & served out his said term of three months at Fishkill, Peekskill other places along the lines. The names of his other officer was Thos Frost Ensign  He served for part of this term as a substitute for Wandell Pulver, and James Lindsay & James Winchell, and no part of the said term or his own account
Sworn before me this 28th day of March 1839. [signed] John McAlpine
[signature illegible]  County Courts [illegible]

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State of New York
Albany County } SS I Henry B. Haswell Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Robert J. Hilton before whom the accompanying affidavit purports to have been sworn was on the day & the date of the same a Judge of Albany County Courts – and that his name subscribed to same is his proper hand writing and signature – In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of the said County this 25th day of March 1839 [signed] H. B. Haswell Clerk
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
February 7, 1928. 
Charles A. Boughton, 
4 Wolden Road, 
Ossining, N. Y. 
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 6584, it appears that John McAlpine applied for pension under the Act of June 7, 1832, and alleged that he enlisted at Northeast Dutchess County, New York in February or March (year not given), and served nine months in Captain Wilson's Company, Colonel Graham's New York Regiment, and enlisted in August 1778 and served three months in Captain John Seaton's Company, Colonel Graham's New York Regiment, and enlisted in Cornwall, Litchfield County, Connecticut in 1781 and served nine months in Captain Thompson's Company. 
The claim was not allowed as there was not proof of six months service, as required by the
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pension laws.
His age is not stated, nor are there any data as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
Commissioner.
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Pen off 
Aug 15, ‘42
Sir
In reply to your enquiry in the case of John McAlpin I have confirm you that his papers were sent 19 Dec 1832 to J. McConike Esq Troy N.Y 


Giles F. Yates Esq
Schenectada
N.Y.
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Giles F. Yates
Aug. 5, '42
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Pen off 
Aug 5, 42 

Sir
The addl evidence in the case of John McAlpin shows no service in Cap Wilsons Company of Col Grahams regt whereas in his declaration he asserted that his term of service was 9 mo.
There is no evidence of his other alleged services either afforded by the rolls in this office or furnished by him The original declaration has never been received since it was returned in 1833 for amendment 

Giles F Yates Esq
Schenectada
N.Y.
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G. F. Yates
27. July 1839
OC
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453 
War Department 
Pension Office 
27 July 1839 

Sir
The supplemental declaration of John McAlpin under the act of June 7, 1832 has been examined- If the claimant served as he states in the Connecticut line in 1781 evidence of it may be had by application to the Comptroller of that State & Evidence of his services in the New York Levies may be found in the office of the Comptroller of New York - The original declaration in this case does not appear to be on file in the [illegible], if [several crossed out words] [illegible] claimant it should be again transmitted to this office 
Giles F. Yates Esqr
Schenectady 
New York
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Aug 15.42
NY
John McAlpin

J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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In the matter & of 
John McAlpin under 
the act of 7 June 1832. 
Sir.
 I have received your letter informing me in reference to the above matter, that the agent to whom the applicant’s original declaration had been returned for amendation, had never sent it back to your office. Oblige by giving me his address. I have never seen the Declaration, and of course do not know its contents, which it may be very necessary for me to know in looking for further proofs &c 
Very respectfully 
Your Obt Servt 
G. F. Yates

J L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Schenectada Aug 12th 1842
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NY Mar 29 
Jn McAlpin
Act 1832

J. L. Edwards Esqr.
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department 
Washington 
D.C.
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Schenectada Mar. 26 1839 
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir.
The papers of John McAlpin, sent herewith state the fact that his claim has been up before you in 1832 - An unfavorable answer was then returned, stating that his name was not borne on the rolls of your office. I will be seen by his affidavit (and the fact no doubt will appear from his original papers on file) that after his enlistment in Col. Swift’s Regiment Connecticut, he proceeded to Continental Village in this State, where the Regiment into which he enlisted was stationed, but was placed in, or transferred to another Regiment. This may be the reason why his name is not found on the Rolls of Swift’s Regiment.
I am yours respectfully 
G. F. Yates
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[Acts of July, 1862, and March 3, 1873, crossed out]
6584 
P. D. John McAlpin
Service:
Enlisted:  , 18
Discharged:  , 18
[STAMPED] REJECTED 
Application filed:  , 18
The printed list of 1852 shows reasons for suspension “The papers in this Case, which were defective in proof, were enclosed to J. McConike Troy, N.Y. December 19 – 1832.”
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized.      Contract.
Cert. of Dis.   Searched for , 18

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1928 Feb 7 – Hist to Chas A. Boughton
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Aug 3. 1842
NY
John McAlpin

J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
DC
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Schenectada, Augt 29
Sir.
The claim of John McAlpin under the act of 7 June 1832, ais for a long time remained dormant. I have recently discovered some proof of his service in this State, and deem it of sufficient consequence to call your attention to it. I have not yet been able to find any proof of his Connecticut service, yet trust that the Records in your office will disclose such facts as will serve to fortify & establish the claim as asserted.
I am very respectfully 
Your Obt Servt 
G. F. Yates
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In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the Levies and Militia, for their services in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned,” the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
1779 Novr 22  47237 John McAlpin pri 2  13  4

STATE OF NEW-YORK, COMPTROLERS OFFICE, Albany, July 26th 1842.

I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 10 now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz
First-under Capt. James Wilson in Col. Morris Graham’s Regt.

Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth,  Ninth, "" Tenth, "" 

Philip Phelps Dep Comp
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Ossining N. Y. 
4 Wolden Rd. 
July 4 1927. 

To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D. C. 

Please note the enclosed papers in regards to the Military record of John McAlpine who was supposed to have been a member of the New York State Militia serving in the War of the Revolution. Can you give me any information from the records in your file of his service in the Regiment as noted herein or in any other outfit? 
Yours very truly, 

Chas A. Boughton