Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 182, for James Morgan, New Jersey
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(8-1776) [column headings: SERVICE, NUMBER]
[handwritten entries:] New Jersey. Morgan, James W. 182
Ann. BL.Wt.3514_160_55-
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New Jersey. Ann Morgan widow of James who served in the Revolutionary ^Col. Morgan N.J. War, as a Sergt & Ensign Increased from $155 50/100 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 187 dollars 67 cents per annum, to commence on the 3rd February, 1853. Certificate of Pension issued 23rd day of October 1858 and sent to James L. Street New Brunswick N.J.Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 177 Vol, 11.
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[On left hand page:]
NJ [illegible] 53-No 3870
Vol M 2. page 86.
[On right hand page:]
24499. Mar 29/55 act 55 Ann Morgan wid: James Morgan [illegible] Capt. Jas. Morgan's Comp N.J. Militia Pensioner Certificate No. 3870 Rev. War [illegible]: 160 [illegible] Aug. 6th 1855, Boynton [signature] Boynton [handwritten below signature] 3514 iss. Aug 8/55 Jas. L. Street New Brunswick N. Jersey
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Bounty land Declaration of Mrs Ann, widow of James Morgan revolutionary officer, and hereafter pensioner, at 120$ per annum. James L. Street, agent, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
[inverted] 24499
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State of New Jersey
County of Middlesex} S.S.
On this twenty sixth day of March, A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Mrs. Ann Morgan aged Seventy one years, a resident of the Township of North Brunswick, in the County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of James Morgan, deceased, who, was a Sergeant, and Afterwards a [illegible] of the Middlesex Militia, of the Revolutionary war, as has been fully proved by evidence now on file in the Pension Office, on which was granted to her, a Pension Certificate No. 3870, of the date of March 29th, 1854, for one hundred and twenty dollars per annum.
She further states that she was married to the said James Morgan at cranberry, Middlesex County New Jersey, on the 20th. day of October, 1805. by one George S. Woodhull a minister of the gospel, and that her name before Said Marriage was Ann Van Wickle, that her said husband died at South Amboy, in the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey, all of which is of proof now in the Pension Office in the papers on which her above mentioned Pension Certificate was granted, and which she makes a part of this Declaration, and that she is now a widow.
She makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining
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the bounty land to which shimmy be entitled under the "act approved March 3, 1855.-- She further declares that her said husband died on the 14th day of November, 1822, as has been heretofore proved.
Ann Morgan
we, Almira Tanner, and Eugene ^ B. Hardenburgh, residents of North Brunswick, in the County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey, upon our oaths declare, that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Mrs. Ann Morgan in our presences And that we know from long personal acquaintance with the claimant that this is the person she represent herself to be; that she is now a widow, and that we have no interest in her claim to bounty land.
Almira Tanner [signature]
Eugene B. Hardenberghe [signature]
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were Sworn to and Subscribed before me, on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, and from a personal acquaintance of many years with the claimant, I certify that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, that she is now a widow, and that I have no interest in this claim.
John D Lewiss Justice of the peace [signature]
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State of New Jersey
County of Middlesex}ss I Nicholas Booraem of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that John D Lewiss whose genuine Signature appears above is and was at the time of signing the Same a Justice of the peace in and for said County & State aforesaid duly commissioned Sworn, that all his official acts are entitled to full faith & credit; and that Since County Court is a Court of record having [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] a [illegible] & seal & that I have no interest in this Claim
Given under my hand and seal of office at New Brunswick this 27th day of March 1855
N Booraem [illegible] [signature]
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State of New Jersey
County of Middlesex] Ss.
 On this twenty Sixth day of December, A.D. 1853, personally appeared before the underSigned, Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid, Mrs. Ann Morgan a resident of the Township of North Brunswick, in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, aged Seventy years, who first being 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 on the 3rd of February, 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war; That she is the widow of Lieut James Morgan [illegible] who was as she believes an orderly sergeant in the Company of New Jersey Militia, and of a Revolutionary war, commanded by his father James Morgan; That after having Served Some months as such Sergeant as aforesaid, he and his father Captain James Morgan were with many others taken prisoner by the Brittish; That through the exertions of her husband, the Said James Morgan and his father Captain James Morgan escaped both captivity and death, for which he (her husband) was felled to the earth by a blow on his head and face, which for a time disabled him and produced a large scar which he carried through life. He was carried a prisoner to the old Sugar House in New York, Soon after he was taken as above Stated, which was at Cheesquakes, in the Township of South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey  toward the close (as she believes) of the year 1777;- That he remained a prisoner a
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full year, much of the time heavily ironed, the British refusing to exchange him, because of his daring and bravery;- That immediately on his return from captivity he again joined his father's Company, (which was a company of two years [illegible]) as Sergeant, and service until the Company was discharge; That he there joined a company commanded by Lieu. Commandant Simon Van Wickle (who was declarant's father) as an Ensign or lieu. and served in said company one year; and that he was frequently afterwards in Service as a volunteer until the end of the war; having served as She verily believes fully three years in the aggregate, one of which was as an Ensign, or Second Lieu, in the company commanded in declarant's father as aforesaid eighteen months, (including the time he was a prisoner in New York) as a Sergeant in the Company Commanded by his father, Captain James Morgan, as aforesaid, and more than six months as a volunteer private in other companies. That her said husband was a member of Congress from New Jersey in 1812, and voted for the war, declared by the United States against Great Britain on the 18th day of June of that year; and afterwards, by every act in his power, sustained the war, but the best interests of his country while he lived.
She further declares, on her oath as aforesaid, that she was married to the said James Morgan (who was not then [illegible]) on the 20th day of October, 1805, at Cranberry, in the County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey, by one Spafford Woodhull
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a minister of the Presbyterian Church; That her said husband died in the Township of South Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, on the 14th day of November, 1822. That she was not married to him prior to the Second of January, eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated; She further declares that she has not intermarried since his death, but that she is now his widow.
She further declares on her oath as aforesaid, that her Said husband always resided (as did also his father, Capt. James Morgan) in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey; and that she was born in said County and has never resided anywhere else; That she has neither written nor record evidence, of the service or captivity of her Said husband as aforesaid, and has no personal, or other knowledge thereof, except what she obtained from him, and her father, Lieu. Commandent Simon Van Wickle, and the universal traditions of the neighborhood; For proof of her marriage and her Said husband's death, she refers to the certified copies annexed, of her family record, and for proof of identity, Service, Captivity &c. of her Said husband, She refers to such evidence as her Attorney may be able to collect; and She hereby constitutes and appoints James L. Street her attorney, in this behalf, and respectfully requests the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, to recognize him as such.
Attest: Peter P. Runyon [signature] D Fitz Randolphe [signature] Ann Morgan [signature] Abm P. Prevost [signature] Sworn to and Subscribed before us on this
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twenty sixth day of December AD. 1853, and hereby certify that the following are true copies from the family record of the above Signed Declarant, of the truth and authenticity of which we have no doubt; nor have we any, of the truth of her declaration. "General James Morgan was married to Miss Ann Van Wickle, Daughter of Simon and Catharine Van Wickle, October 20th A.D. 1805."
"General James Morgan departed this life, in the triumph of the Christian Faith on Thursday Nov. 14th 1822, aged 65 years 9 months and 16 days."
We further certify that we have no interest in the Claim of Mrs Ann Morgan, She within Declarant to a pension.
Given under our hands officially, at the City of New Brunswick the day and year above written.
Peter P. Runyon [signature] D Fitz Randolph [signature] Abm P. Prevost [signature] Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas of Middlesex County New Jersey.
Be it known, that on this 27th day of December, A.D. 1853, personally ap peared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, the Hon. Jacob an in ple to me well known, a resident of the Town ship of Monroe in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey, aged ninety years, who first being duly sworn according to law, on his oath de- Clar; That he has always resided in
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the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey; That he is the Brother of Lieut Commandant Simon Van Wickle, of the Middlesex Militia of the Revolutionary war; That he is the son in law, of Captain James Morgan, and the brother in law, of James Morgan Junr deceased, late of the County of Middlesex, in the State of New Jersey who was the son of Captain James Morgan and the husband of Mrs Ann Morgan, who Signed the within declaration; that the said Mrs. Ann Morgan, is the daughter of his (deponent's) brother, Lieu Simon Van Wickle as aforesaid;- That he (deponent) was personally acquainted with James Morgan, and James Morgan Junr, his son, and afterwards, the husband of the within Declarant Mrs. Ann Morgan; that he (deponent) was thus acquainted with them before the Commencement of the Revolutionary war, during the war, and always afterwards while they lived; That Captain James Morgan Commanded a company of two years men of the Old State line; that his son James Morgan Son afterwards the husband of of the within declarant; was a Sergeant, in his father's Company; That both father and son, with many others were taken prisoners at Cheesequakes, in the Township of South Amboy, Middlesex County New Jersey (date not remembered) That through the exertions principally, of James Morgan Junr, his father Captain James Morgan, escaped death and captivity; (His brother Lieu. Nicholas Morgan was shot dead at South Amboy at the same time.) That the Said James Morgan Junr was carried a prisoner to New York, and confined in the Old Sugar house, about one year, much of the time, as he often told depo-
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nent, heavily ironed; That after he was exchanged he returned to Middlesex County, and as soon as his health, which was much injured would permit, he again joined his father's company, as Sergeant, and served as such until the company was discharged; That the said James Morgan Junr afterwards the husband as aforesaid of the within declarant Mrs. Ann Morgan on the discharge of his father's Company, joined the company of 18 months men Commanded by deponent's brother, Lieu Commandant, Simon Van Wickle as aforesaid. That he was immediately elected a Lieu or Ensign in said Company, and served as Such, about one year; until the expiration of the Service of Said Company; and that he served afterwards as a volunteer private in various companies until the the of the war, having served, as deponent knows, more than three years, during said war; That he has been personally well acquainted with the within declarant, Mrs. Ann Morgan ever since she was born:- That her maiden name was Ann Van Wickle; that she is the daughter of deponent's brother, the aforesaid Lieu Commandant Simon Van Wickle; that she was the second wife ^of James Morgan Junr as aforesaid, who died in November, 1822, after having been a member of Congress; and in other offices, in the service of his country until his death; That the declarant Mrs. Ann Morgan, has not intermarried since the death of her said husband, James Morgan Junr, deceased, and that she is now his widow and has always lived in the immediate neighborhood of deponent's residence, which is near where she now lives; He further declares
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on his oath as aforesaid, that the facts of his affidavit as above were and are, all within his personal knowledge; and that he has no interest in the claim of the within Declarant, Mrs. Ann Morgan to a pension.
Jacob VanWickle [signature]
Sworn and Subscribed before me, this 27th day of December AD. 1858, and I hereby certify, that the above signed deponent, the Hon. Jacob Van Winkle, is entitled to full credit in his affidavit above subscribed; and I further certify, that I have all the facts, of the within declaration and the above affidavit, written, and within my recollection, and I obtained them some years ago, from my Grandmother, Mrs. Susanna Disbrow, a Revolutionary Pensioner of Middlesex County New Jersey, who was the sister of James Morgan deceased, the late husband of the within declarant; and the daughter of his father Captain James Morgan of the Revolution; and who died on ^the 26th " Inst. (i.e. Susannah Disbrow as aforesaid) - I further certify that the facts of the within declaration, and the above affidavit are the universal traditions of the neighborhood, doubted by nobody; and that I have no interest in the claim of the declarant Mrs. Ann Morgan to a pension.
Given under my hand officially this 27th day of December, A.D. 1853.
Andrew J. Disbrow J.P. [signature]
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St. of New Jersey
County of Middlesex} Ss: I Nicholas Booraem of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the County & State above mentioned and hereby certify that Peter P. Runyon David Fitz Randolph & Abraham P Provost there Genuine Signatures appear above or within are now and were at the time of signing the same Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the County & State foresaid duly commissioned & Sworn and that Andrew J Disbrow where Genuine Signature appended within is and was at the time of Signing the service a Justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn; that all the official acts as such Judges and Justice are entitled to full faith & credit; and that said County Court is Court of record having General [illegible] and that I have no interest in every Claim for which these papers be [illegible]
Given under my hand & Seal of office at New Brunswick this 28th day of December AD 1853
N Booraem [signature]
[vertical:]Declaration of Mrs. Ann widow of Hon. James Morgan or Pension under the act of Feb 3, 1853
[vertical:] James L. Street [signature] Attorney New Brunswick New Jersey
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
AWF/eel
December 18, 1929 Dr. J. F. Weber 264 Main Street South Amboy, New Jersey
Dear Sir:  I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau do not show that pension was ever claimed on account of the services of a General James Morgan. You are herewith furnished the history of the only soldier by that name who served in the New Jersey Troops: From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 182, it appears that James Morgan, while residing in Middlesex County, New Jersey, served as orderly sergeant in Captain James Morgan's (soldier's father) New Jersey Company; they were both taken prisoner by the British towards the close of 1777, at Cheesequakes, in South Amboy Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. His father made his escape through the heroic efforts of the son. The son was carried a prisoner to the Old Sugar House in New York, and held about one year when exchanged. When he returned from captivity, he again joined his father's company and served as sergeant until the company was discharged, no date given. He then joined a company commanded by Lieutenant Simon Van Wickle and served one year as ensign, after which he served as a volunteer private at various times until the close of the war, his service amounting in all to about three years. He died November 14, 1822, in South Amboy Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, aged sixty-five years, nine months and sixteen days. It is stated that he was a member of Congress in 1812.
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It also appears that the soldier's brother, Lieutenant Nicholas Morgan, was killed in the service at South Amboy. The soldier married October 20, 1805, in Cranberry, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Miss Ann Van Wickle, daughter of Simon and Catharine van Wickle, said Ann was the second wife of James Morgan. At the time of his marriage, James Morgan is referred to as General. The widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed December 26, 1853, at which time she was living in New Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, aged seventy years. She was born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, date not given. The widow's father, Simon Van Wickle, was the lieutenant who commanded the company in which her husband, James Morgan, served as ensign. There are no data as to children. Very truly yours, EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
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Wid. File 182
Ann, Wid of James Morgan, Jr.
Book of Rolls, payments etc. of Lieut Simon Van Wickles Co.: Receipts of payment for services under Lieut. Simon Van Wickle & Ensign James Morgan in 1781, signed May 31, 1784; have been removed from this case for the purpose of transferring the same to the war Dept at some future time and may be found in the safe, in the room of the chief of the Old War & Navy Division.
[illegible] June 6, 1903. To War Dept. Oct. 27. 1905
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No. 24499 ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855. Received Mch 29th 1855 
Ann Morgan wid. of James Morgan Sergt Capt. Jas. Morgan N. J. Mil, Rev. War. 
Warrant 3514-160-55
James L. Street New Brunswick New Jersey,
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Personally Appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Judges, Justice in & for the County of Monmouth & State of New Jersey, [Susannah Disbrow, widow of John D. Disbrow Decd[crossed out] Saith under oath that her father James was Captain of a Militia Company in the Township of South Amboy County of Middlesex And State of New Jersey in the Revolution Wars & that her brother James was First, or Second Lieutenant under her father in 1776 or 1777 & that Head Quarters was at her Father's She This Deponent thinks she was at that time about 15 years years of age, ^& while in their Country service, her Father & brother James & others was taken prisoners, ^by the British & Tories & taken to the place of Correction, the old gentleman her Father the Capt. was away from them her Brother James with others. They took to New York & put them in prison, & he Remaind in prison til Exchanged & then he Returned home & took his stand among his Country against the British & Tories. Her ^brother Nicholas was shot by the British & Jones While standing sentry & wish I can find out Day & Date, Her brother ^James was in his Country services til the clouse of of the Revolution war & then was promoted from one grade of office to Another til he got to be a general in the late war he was a member of Congress [illegible]
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Personally Appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Judges, Justice in & for the County of Monmouth & State of New Jersey, Susannah Disbrow, widow of John D. Disbrow Decd, Saith under oath that her father James was Captain of a Militia Company in the Township of South Amboy County of Middlesex And State of New Jersey in the Revolution Wars & that her brother James was First, or Second Lieutenant under her father in 1776 or 1777 & that Head Quarters was at her Father's She This Deponent thinks she was at that time about 15 years years of age, ^& while in their Country service, her Father & brother James & others was taken prisoners, ^by the British & Tories & taken to the place of Correction, the old gentleman her Father the Capt. was away from them her Brother James with others. They took to New York & put them in prison, & he Remaind in prison til Exchanged & then he Returned home & took his stand among his Country against the British & Tories. Her ^brother Nicholas was shot by the British & Jones While standing sentry & wish I can find out Day & Date, Her brother ^James was in his Country services til the clouse of of the Revolution war & then was promoted from one grade of office to Another til he got to be a general in the late war he was a member of Congress [illegible]
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State of New Jersey [seal below]
I Thomas S Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that there is in my Office an Original Pay Roll of a company attached to the 2d Battalion of Middlesex County Militia New Jersey Commanded by Captain James Morgan and performing duty at Cheesquakes from October 8 to November 8. 1777 upon which the name of James Morgan Sergeant is found. Also that upon two other pay rolls in my office of a company also commanded by Captain James Morgan performing duty at South Amboy by order of Governor Livingston the name of James Morgan Sergeant is found from Jan. 5 to March 5 A.D. 1778. It also appears from records in this Office, that Captain James Morgan, Commanded a Company of Middlesex Militia in service during parts of the years 1779 & 1780, but it does not appear for how long. He received at various times during the years 1778, 1779 & 1780 as pay for his company the sum of [pound sign]5226, 8[shilling sign] 6[pence sign]. It further appears of record that in 1780 his company consisted of thirty nine men. There is no evidence in this Office that any other Captain Morgan, Commanded in Middlesex County during the Revolutionary war. It also further appears of Record that Lieutenant Simon Van Wickle (or Van Winkle) commanded a company of Middlesex militia at South Amboy from February 28 to May 31. 1781, and from July 1 to Sep 30. 1781, and that on the 4th of May 1784. he received a depreciation Certificate Signed by Thomson Stelle, Commissioner for the County of Middlesex for [pound sign]102.17.3 there is however no roll of said Company in this Office, the rolls of the militia service, with a few exceptions but having been preserved.
In Testimony whereof I have
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hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton this fifteenth day of February Eighteen hundred and fifty four.
Thos S. Allison [signature]
Secretary of State
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New Brunswick New Jersey March 9th 1854.
Hon Com. of Pensions}  Sirs: Permit me, with some anxiety, to inquire what has become of the Pension Case (Act Feb 3rd 1853) of Mrs. Ann, widow of James Morgan; I mailed the Certificate of the Secretary of State of New Jersey (as per advice in your letter of January 3rd) from Trenton on the 15th of February, and on the 17th I mailed in this city, further evidence in the case, but have heard nothing from it Since; though I know of cases, that have been filed Since; in which certificate have been issued.- There is evidently a "Screw loose" somewhere; is it in the Pension Office? Or is it in the Post Office? I am not complaining, but these lost cases (if lost) are costing me a great deal both of time and money. How is it? Most Respectfully, James L. Street, Attorney
Hon W. Waldo
Com. of Pensions,
Washington D.C.
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An Act to raise, by voluntary Enlistment eight hundred and twenty men, for the Defence of the Frontiers of this State. Whereas it is highly necessary that Provision should be made for the Protection and Defence of the frontier inhabitants of this State, and also for the important Purposes of preventing the illicit Trade carried on, and breaking off the communication now maintained by disaffected Persons with the common Enemy, to the Extreme Prejudice of the United States; Sect. 1. - Be it Therefore enacted by the Council and General Assembly of this State, and it is hereby Enacted by the Authority of the same. That eight hundred and twenty Men shall be raised by voluntary Enlistment and embodied for the Defence of the Frontiers of this State, to continue in Service until the first day of January one Thousand seven hundred and Eighty Two, unless sooner discharged, and to be stationed in the several Counties in such a manner as to afford the most equal and beneficial Protection to all the Inhabitants on the said Frontiers; and that the said eight hundred and twenty Men be distributed and stationed in ^the different Counties
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as follows: That is to say, In the County of Middlesex on the North side of Raritan River, Eighty-Six Men, including Three Commissioned Officers, four Sergeants and four Coporals, one Drummer and four Horsemen; to be raised and commanded by Captain Matthew Freeman, Lieutenant James Dunn, and Ensign Asher Fitz Randolph of the said County. In the County of Middlesex, on the South Side of Raritan River, thirty-six Men, including two- Commissioned Officers, two Sergeants, two Corporals one Drummer, and two Horsemen; to be raised and commanded by Lieutenant Simon Van Winkle and Ensign James Morgan, Junior of the said County &c, &c. Passed at Trenton December 26, 1780.
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State of New Jersey [seal below]
I Thomas S. Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify that the foregoing are true Extracts from the original Act entitled "An act to raise by Voluntary Enlistment, Eight hundred and twenty men for the defence of the frontiers of this State," as taken from and Compared with the Original on file in my office. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Trenton this sixteenth day of May One thousand Eight hundred and fifty five
Ths. S. Allison Secretary of State
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Notes given by the Commissioners of the several Counties of the State of New Jersey for Militia service during the Revolutionary War.
[column headings: NO. OF CERTIF. DATE. SIGNED BY. PAYABLE TO. AMOUNT.]
1.May 1, 1784. Thomson Stelle. Simon Vanwinckle St. [pound sign] 102.17.3
2 " ". Do. James Morgan Ensg. 102.17.3
STATE OF NEW JERSEY [seal below]
[numeric notations]
I, THOMAS S. ALLISON, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true abstract from a Book, headed as above, as taken from, and compared with the original, now remaining in my office. And I do further certify, that Thomson Stelle was, by an Act passed by the Legislature of this State, December 20, 1783, entitled, "An Act to procure an estimate of the sums due to the Militia and Troops who have been raised for the defence of the frontiers of the State, and to provide for the settlement of the same," appointed a Commissioner for the County of Middlesex for the purpose of settling and adjusting the Pay-rolls of the Militia and Troops of this State, as aforesaid, and also for signing and delivering out to each and every person a note for the payment of what may be justly due. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said State, this twenty sixth day of January A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-sex.
Tho. S. Allison [signature] Secretary of State.
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An act to procure an estimate of the Sums due the militia and Troops who have been raised for the defense of the frontiers of the State, and to provide for the Settlement of the Same. ---Section 5. And be it further enacted. That the notes to be given as aforesaid Shall be printed on good paper, and indented in the same - manner as the notes that were given to the officers and Soldiers of this State for depreciation of pay, and shall be Signed by the Commissioner of the County in which the same may be issued and delivered to the person to whom the said sums are respectively allowed, or to their order Which Sums shall be in the following form.
"No. The State of New Jersey is indebted unto [blank] [of the County of [blank] in the sum of [blank] being for militia Services; which said sum shall be paid unto the said [blank] or his lawful representative, in Specie, with interest at the rate of six per centum per annum until paid. Witness my hand this [blank] day of One thousand seven hundred and Eighty -[blank] [blank] Commissioner
---
Passed at Trenton December 20, 1783
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State of  Jersey [seal below]
I Thomas S. Allison Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the foregoing extract, is a true copy of an original act, on file in my office as taken from and Compared therewith. Which said act was approved at Trenton December 20, 1783.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of office at Trenton this Eighth day of February AD 1856.
Thos S. Allison Secretary of State [signature]
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"An act to raise by Voluntary enlistment Eight hundred and twenty men for the defence of the frontiers of this State. --- 
Section 6. Be it enacted by the council and General Assembly of this State; and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same. That the Commissioned Officers before mentioned in this act, who shall accept of their appo ntment, shall be entitled to receive while in service, the following pay per day, that is to say, a Captain Seven Shillings and six pence a Lieutenant Six Shillings; an Ensign Five Shillings; to commence from the time they receive their Warrants; &c Passed at Trenton December 26, 1780. State of New Jersey I Thomas S Allison Secretan of State, of the State of New Jersey do hereby certify that the fore going is a true extract from an act headed as above, as taken from and compared with the original on file in my office In Testimony whereof I have
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hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Trenton this second day of October A.D. 1858. Thos S. Allison [signature] 
Sec of State
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New Brunswick New Jersey June 21st 1853
Hon L. P. Waldo,
Com of Pensions,} 
Sir: On the 23rd of May, [illegible] I sent to the Pension Office, from this city, the Pension Certificate of Mrs. Ann Morgan, of this County, and asked for an increase of her pensions on additional evidence enclosed and having heard nothing of it, it becomes my duty to inquire whether it reached the Department. I do so, because I received two weeks ago. Mrs. Polly Spear's Certificate, for whom I applied five days later than the date, at which I sent Mrs. Morgan's Certificate; I am in no special haste about it, and write only, because I fear it has been mislaid. Very Respectfully James L Street [signature] Atty
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New Brunswick, New Jsersey June 22nd 1855.
Hon L. P. Waldo,
Com of Pensions} Sir, To day, reports came to hand on Mrs. Margaret Blane's Bounty land claim, and on my request for an increase of Pension for Mrs. Ann Morgan of this County; So my letters of yesterday, inquiring for those two cases need not be answered: - I shall try and procure more evidence in Mrs. Morgan's case for I Know, that she is entitled to 180$, instead of 120$ per annum. Very Respectfully: James L Street [signature] Agent
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New Brunswick NewJersey May 25, 1833.
Hon L. P. Waldo
Com. of Pensions,}
Sir, Enclosed please five pension Certificate of Mrs. Ann, widow of James Morgan, Junr of this County, with additional evidence in the case, on which I respectfully ask, a re-examination of her claim, and an increase of her Pension, So as to include one year's Service of her husband as an Ensign; I am very confident that she is entitled to one hundred and eighty dollars per annum, instead of the 120$ that she is now receiving-- it will be found on a re-examination of the case, that the evidence now on the file corresponds with the enclosed extract from the acts of the Legislative Council of of New Jersey. And, altho it was nothing to do with the case in hand, I would suggest, that it is certainly not only evidence, but proof that there was continuous Militia Service for twelve months at a time, during the Revolutionary war, by the Militia of this State; that fact has been denied on a mere assumption; So frequently, in the Pension office heretofore, that I Suppose the examiners yet generally believe it. Very Respectfully, James L. Street [signature] Agent
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Pension Office June 19, 1840, Sir, I return the Certificate of Pension of Mrs. Ann Morgan of New Jersey. I cannot grant an increase of her pension on the ground that her husband was an Ensign unless it can be shown how long he served in that capacity. Even if it could be shown that the Company in which he served were enlisted for a year and served the year, it would not be conclusive of his service for that length of time. She is now in the receipt of a very liberal pension for the proof on file. I am, respectfully, Your Ob. Sevt. L. P. Waldo [signature] Commissioner
James L. Street, Esq 
New Brunswick, New Jersey
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New Brunswick, New Jersey December 29th 1853.
Hon. L.P. Waldo
Com. of Pensions} Sir, Enclosed please find Declaration of Mrs. Ann, widow of James Morgan, deceased late of this County, for Pension under the act of Feb 3d 1853. I have obtained the best living testimony that I can find, if further evidence should be necessary, it can only be furnished from the universal traditions of the neighborhood, and the imperfect records, in the office of the Secretary of State at Trenton; this latter being of evidence having lost its character, with the department, (as in the James Vandeventer case) I of shall only furnish it in future, when instructed to do so, --- and remain Most Respectfully, James L. Street  [signature] Attorney Hon. L.P. Waldo, Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
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Washington October 17th 1858. Hon. Com of Pensions. Sir; Enclosed please find Pension Certificate of Mrs Ann, widow of James Morgan deceased, of Middlesex County New Jersey; I ask a reexamination of the claim, and an increase of the Pension, for the reason that the service of her husband as an Ensign was 13 7/10 months; which fact is now proved by the Certificates of the Secretary of State of New Jersey;  - the proof is this --- he received for his service as an Ensign; Specie Certificate, for [written above: pound sign. S d.]102.17.3. the act of December 26th 1780, under which he served fixes his pay at five shillings per day, and the above mentioned sum, at 5 Shillings per day, would pay for 411 days service, equal 13 7/10 months, (some factions omitted) while she has been pensioned for Ensign service of less than 8 months. The two old papers enclosed, I file, not as legal evidence, but as history in the case; they are in the hand writing of the officer himself, and were doubtless written, at the date of them, but the facts he not now admit of positive proof. I may be permitted, however, to say that I
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have carefully compared the writing enclosed with the well known writing of the office in after years, and have no doubt of the fact, that the writing is his, with a few signatures excepted. All of which is presented by; - Very Respectfully James L. Street. [signature] Atty
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Trenton Oct 2d 1838 Dear Sir You will find enclosed 5, Certificates relating to the Whiskey insurrection claims according to memorandum furnished. also 2. Certificates of the service of Samuel Jaquish in the Rev - two good pages in Essex said and small one in Middlesex Co. You will find they were given for balance of pay due, not for all the service rendered. This claim I hope you will be able to get allowed, as well as her Land Wt. In the Morgan increase, you will find the extent of pay duly certified; and if the Depart or Hon Commr of Pensions will refer to the minutes of Assembly of N. Jersey page 105 May 23d 1783, it will be seen that the State of N.J. never computed Depredation for Subsistence in her Certificate. I referred Dr Crump Chief Clk in the pension office to that fact many years ago. I have not given as much attention to these cases as formerly, since the Black - - decision. You request me to procure you a certif. of pay for [illegible] service for Mo. unless I am greatly mistaken you have one
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filed in the Perrine case under Capt James Patten W. [illegible], The Dept I think admit teamsters pay at $11 per month & Rations, if the proof is not on fill write to me. I will not be able to procure the original papers of Lery Munday - they cannot be taken from the Legislative files without permission of the assembly, which meets you know, on the 2d Tuesday of January next. Perhaps I may say on in Washington I hope to go next week for a few days. Yours very truly Charles G. McChesney [signature]
Jas L. Street Esq [signature] N Brunswick
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Trenton New Jersey February 15th 1854. Hon L. P. Waldo  Com of Pensions} Sir: Enclosed please find certificate of the Secretary of State of New Jersey, in the matter of the application of Mrs. Ann, widow of James Morgan, jr pension under the act of Feb 3d 1853 - as required in a letter from the department of January 3d 1854. Secretary Allison tells me that in answer to a letter from you, Some months ago, he informed you, that the records in his office, can in no case prove the length of service of any militia officer or Soldier of the Revolution; there is no account of the amount received by any^Officer or Soldier during the war, for his service; but the evidence of service consists of a few detached rolls, of three or four Companies, and a record of the Depreciation Certificates given to those who served for the balance due to them at the end of the war; much injustice
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has obtained towards the militia of this State, because the nature of the evidence furnished by the Secretary of State has not generally heretofore been well understood in the Department at Washington; - it is therefore unfortunate for this State that copies of her Revolutionary ^militia Rolls we not taken before the originals were sent to Washington, and unfortunately destroyed by fire. The above remarks are made, for general justice, and not for any effect, on Mrs. Morgan's case which is (I believe) Sufficiently proved by living testimony. I remain Most Respectfully, James L. Street [signature] Attory
Hon L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.}
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 Washington, April 25th 1856. Dear Sir: James Morgan Jr. served in the Revolutionary War, as Ensign of a Company raised under an Act of the General Assembly of New Jersey passed Dec. 26, 1780, which provide for raising a company of thirty-six men, to be commanded by Lieutenant Simon Van Winkle and Ensign James Morgan Junior, to continue in service till the first of January 1782, unless sooner discharged. The Secretary of State of N.J. Certifies, that "it appears of record (in his office) that Simon Van Wickle (or Van Winkle) commanded a Company of Middlesex Militia at South Amboy, from February 28th to May 31st 1781, and from July 1, to September 30, 1781, and that on the 4th of May 1784 he received a depreciation certificate signed by Thomas Stelle, Commissioner for the County of Middlesex, for [pound sign]182.17.3." He also certifies that there is no roll of said Company in his office. He also certifies, that on the 1st of May 1784, a certificate was issued by said Thomas Stille to James Morgan, Ensign
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for the sum of [pound sign]102:17.3. Upon this evidence the question arises, as to how much service, in the rank of Ensign, said James Morgan performed? Is it your opinion, from your knowledge of the records in the office of the Secretary of State, that said terms of service from Feb. 28, to May 31, 1781, and from July 1. to Sept. 30, 1781, embrace all[undelined] the service rendered by said Company? Or would you infer from the amount of payment made to said James Morgan, that he rendered more service than is embraced his said two terms, and as much as said sum of [pound sign]102.17.3. would cover, calculating his pay at $20 per month? I have been requested by the Pension Office to get your opinion upon this point. Very respectfully Your obt sevt J. J. Coombs [signature]
Dr. C. G. McChesney Trenton N. J.
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Trenton N.J. May 3d 1856 Dear Sir
In answer to your letter of the 25.th [illegible], I have to inform you that I have examined the act of this State passed Dec 26, 1780, authorizing Lt. Simon Van Winkle and Ensign James Morgan Junr to raise and command a Company of 36 men & to be stationed on the South Side of Raritan River in the County of Middlesex to serve, unless sooner discharged to January 1, 1782. I have also examined the Indents or Margins of pay Certificates issued by Commissioners appointed for that purpose Dec. 20, 1783, on which Margins I find No. 1 was issued to Lieut. Simon Van Winkle for [pound sign]102.17.3. and No. 2 to Ensign James Morgan Jar for [pound sign]100.17.3. These certificates clearly appear to me, to have been issued for the same service and at the same rate of pay. They were issued for actual Service, and not "Depreciation." The notes of assembly on the 23d of May 1783 declare that the State of New Jersey never computed subsistence money in pay for military service. I was Sec'y of N.J. more than ten years, and battled this very point with Col Edwards then Commr of Pensions, and eventually the Commr admitted it. The pay to Ensign James Morgan would fully cover the time specified in the act authorizing that service. The Auditors Books in the State Dept here
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are so very imperfect and deficient in the registry of service, that no time of service can possibly be specified. The Entries are made. "Pay Rolls for Middlesex County No. 1 to 35 inclusive [pound sign]5630.15.6, in bulk without specification. Very respectfully Your obt Servt Charles G. M. Chesney [signature] J. J. Coombs Esq Washington City
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Morgan
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Brief in the case of Ann Morgan Widow of James Morgan Jr County and State of New Jersey act 3 February 1833.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") Proof exhibited, (if original.) Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. Service of James Morgan Established by Certificate from Secretary of State of New Jersey, showing it is thought at least 2 years service of the Company with which he is identified ^as Sergeant by the Declaration of the widow & other affidavits  -Identity of parties proved by credible affidavits Marriage by Copy of Family record  (If for increase.) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? inspected by the ^Judges of County Court & certified as Authentic { Name and residence of Agent ⎬ James L. Street New Brunswick New Jersey} Mc Rae Examining Clerk
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New Bummick New Jersey February 18th 1854. Hon L.P. Waldo Com of Pensions}  Sir. Enclosed please find paper handed to me yesterday by Mr. Disbrow this County, the nephew of James Morgan and the cousin of James Morgan Junr for whose widow, Mrs. Ann Morgan, an application for pension under the act of Feb. 3rd 1853 is pending; (is under examination in the Pension office) Mr. Disbrow stated to me, that the paper is a Statement, made by his mother some three years ago, with the design of using it in evidence, in an application for pension for Mrs. Morgan, but finding that she was not entitled, under any law then in force, it was laid aside Mrs. Disbrow, whose statement it purports to be, was a pensioner, and is lately deceased; I enclose it, just as I received it, not as evidence, but as history, to be used in Mrs. Morgan's case. - Permit me to direct your attention in this case, to a letter from General Hugh Mercer, to John Hancock found on page 499, Vol. 1st fifth Series, American Arcrives, which, in connection with the certificate of the Secretary of
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State which I forwarded from Trenton on the 15th Just clearly proves, that Capt. James Morgan Commanded a company of Militia at South Amboy, in 1776, and all tends to confirm the truthfulness of Old Judge Van Wickle's memory, and thus (if possible) give additional weight to his testimony in the case. Hoping that it will be found satisfactory, I remain Most Respectfully, James L. Street [signature] Atty Hon L. P. Waldo Com. of Pensions, Washington D.C.
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Brief in the case of Ann Morgan, widow of James. Middlesex County and State of New Jersey act 3rd Feb: 1853.Claim, ("original" or [crossed out] 'for increase.") Increased from $155.50/100 Per An. to $187.67/100 per An under said act. Proof exhibited, (if original.) Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. Claimant has been pensioner under act of 3d Feb 1853 at $155.50/100 per An: for 7 mos. & 3 days service as Ensign & 16 months & 27 days service as a Sergeant in the New Jersey Militia & State troops.
A Copy of the act of the New Jersey legislature under date of 26 Dec. 1780, in files, from which it appears that Claimant's husband was called into the service as an Ensign & was to receive five shillings per day as his wages. This Act shows also that the corps to which he was attached was raised for One Year. A Certificate from the Secretary of State of New Jersey is filed by which it appears the claimant's husband was allowed pay as an Ensign in 1784, of the sum of [pound sign]102:17:3 ^[illegible]to #274. 30/100 = 13 months & 21 d. service at #20 per month 13 month & 16 days at five shillings per day.
[printed and crossed out: (If for increase)]
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so what?
of $102.17 in the mission of the claim? If so, what?
By the Original roll of Ensign Morgan now filed, it appears that the private of the Company, under his command in 1781 & 2 & more immediately under the command of his Lt. Van Wickle, were in service 13 months & 15 days. The act of the New Jersey Legislature afore referred to made the pay of the private commence from the day they first mustered, whereas, it made the pay of the Officers of the Company commence from the day they received their Commission. The rolls of the Company show that Ensign Morgan rec'd his comn. a few days before the company was mustered. The certificate of the Secretary of State of New Jersey, on file & the hard proof in the case show that Morgan served in 1776. 1778. 79 & 80 over two years as a Sergeant. The Marriage, death of Soldier & Claimant's widowhood & [illegible] is satisfactorily established. The Pension Certificate has been surrendered. Claim is now allowed for 13 mos. & 16. ds. service as an Ensign & 10 mos. & 14 days service as a Sergeant = the sum of #187.67/100 deducting former payments at #155.50/100 per an: under act Feb. 3. 1853 & to commence at the date of the passage of said act. [printed and crossed out: Name and residence of Agent] James L. Street, Esq [signature] New Brunswick N.J. Examining Clerk. S.C. [Illegible signature]
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Ann Morgan Wid: of James N. J. Increased from #155.50/100 per an. to #187.67/100 per An: under the act of Feb 3d 1853 & to com at date of passage of said act deducting former payments at #120 & #155.50/100 under same act
Cert: to Jas L. Street. New Brunswick N.J.
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Ann Morgan Payment to be made at Trenton by P. Dickinson Esq Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New Jersey Payable on the 4th September and 4th March Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 95, Vol. a.
Clerk  H. R. Weightman [signature]
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Department of the Interior. WIDOW'S PENSION. --- I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb=ruary 3, 185. Ann Morgan widow James Morgan jr who was a Sergeant in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the head of One hundred and twenty dollars all per annum, commencing on the 3d of February 1858 and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
[handwritten diagonally across above text: Cancelled]
Given at the Department of the Interior this twentieth day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty-four R McClellend [signature] Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
L.P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
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paid 4 Sep 1854
paid 4 Mar 1855
  " 4 Sept 1855
[vertically at bottom of page:] "3.870 "
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paid to 4 March 1854
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Ann Morgan Payment to be made at Trenton by P. Dickinson, Esq. Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New Jersey, Payable on the 4th September and 4th March. Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 177 Vol. 36 G.T.. Getty [signature] Clerk.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. WIDOW'S PENSION. I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of February 3, 1853, Ann Morgan widow of James Morgan Jr. who was a Sergeant & Ensign in the revolutionary war is inscribed on the Pension List, at the rate of One hundred and fifty five, dollars and fifty cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February 1853 and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which on the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage, deducting former payments at the rate of #120.00 per annum. Given at the Department of the Interior this fifteenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty six, R. McClelland [signature] Secretary of the Interior Examined and countersigned J. Minot Commissioner of Pensions.
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Paid to 4 Sep 1855
Paid to 4 March 1856
Paid to 4 Sep 1856
Paid 4 Sep 1837
 " 4 Mar 1858
 " 4 Sept 1858
[vertical at bottom of page:]
(3.870)
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Washington, April 15, 1856 Sir: I beg leave to call to your attention the claim of Ann Morgan, widow of James Morgan decd a pensioner under the act of 1853, for an increase of pension. In her original declaration Mrs. Morgan claimed for service in the grades of Sergeant and Ensign, but at that time was not able to furnish any evidence of service in the last-mentioned grade. She was therefore allowed at the rate of $120, for two years service as Sergt. She afterwards forwarded evidence proving service as an Ensign, and was allowed for 7 months & 3 days service in that grade, and her pension increased to $155.50/100. On the 10th of March last James L. Street Esq. of New Brunswick N. J. wrote to your office, claiming that there was an error in the computation of the service as Ensign - that in fact the evidence proved more than 13 months [underlined] service in
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grade, and that the pension should be deceased to $188.57/100. With this letter he enclosed Mrs. Morgan's present certificate. Having lately received a letter from Mr. Street, saying that he had received no reply to this last mentioned communication, I have to-day examined the papers in the case, and find said letter and certificate in the original file, having apparently, never been acted upon. I presume this has been the result of some accident or misadventure. It appears to me perfectly clear that Mr. Street is right in his claim. The evidence of service in the rank of Ensign, is a payment of [pound sign]102.17.3 - or $274.30/100 Federal money. But as the computation is made by Mr. Street in his letter of the 10th inst. (and as it appears to me correctly made) I will not repeat it. I respectfully request that the case be reexamined, according to Mr. Street's request
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in said communication of the 10th all, and the month communicated to me. I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your obt servt J.J. Coombs
Hon J. Minot Comr of Pensions
S.S. I have a power of Atty which I omitted to bring with me, but which I will file. J.J.C.
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[illegible]
N.J. Boynton
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(official Business.)
[postal franking:] NEW BRUNSWICK N. J. MAR 27 3 PAID
Hon. L.P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C.
[vertical:] 24499
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Brief in the case of Ann Morgan widow of James Jr County and State of New Jersey act 3 Feby 1853 --- Claim, ("original" or[crossed out] "for increase.") Proof exhibited, (if original.) Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. She claimed that her husband had served as a Sergeant[underlined] and afterwards as an Ensign[underlined]. When her claim was first presented she was only able to establish his services as Sergeant[underlined] and her case was allowed for services in that capacity at $120 a year. She now furnishes evidence to[crossed out] showing the service as Ensign[underlined] to the amount of 7 months & 3 days. The claim is, therefore, increased so [printed and crossed out: (If for increase.) Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so what?] as to allow for 7 months & 3 days[underlined] as Ensign[underlined] and the balance of the 24 months, viz: 16 months & 27[underlined] days as Sergeant[underlined] -  Allowing $150.50 deducting $120- First Certificate returned & [illegible] agreeably to our Reputations Thomas Triplett[signature] Examining Clerk Name and residence of Agent Jas L. Street Esq New Brunswick NJ
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New Brunswick, New Jersey February 9th 1856
Hon. J. Minot Com of Pensions}  Sir: Enclosed please find additional Certificate of the Secretary of State of New Jersey, required in a letter from the Pension office to me of the 8th inst, in relation to an increase of the Pension of Mrs. Ann Morgan of this County. Very Respectfully James L. Street.[signature] Atty.
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Ann Morgan, Widow of James Jr New Jersey Increased, 3 Feby 1853 16 most & 27 ds Sergt. $84.50
7 "3 " Ensign 71
 $155.50 a year from the pasage of the Act deducting & $120 a year,
Cert to Jas. L. Street Esq New Brunswick N Jersey
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New Brunswick New Jersey April 18th 1856
J. J. Coombs Esq. Washington D.C.} Dear Sir: Enclosed please find two claim for arrears: in Mrs. Morgan's Case. I have had her pension increased from $120 to $155.60/100 per annum, and her Certificate has been in the Pension Office nearly a month, on an application for a further increase. - Will you please make some inquiry about it; She is entitled to $188.70/100 per annum. Mrs. Suydam began to draw her pension some 22 months only, after her husband's death. So I suppose there be only some $128 in her case. We have both these cases at 33 1/3 per cent. I will act on your Suggestion as to the larger cases, and get all I can of them, & at the best rate I can, and report to you in every case, what the rate is, at which I have taken it. These claimants are so scattered, that there is no danger of any one ever knowing what we get from any other one and my hesitancy heretofore in those cases, arose from the fact, that I supposed you might not be willing to prosecute any case for less than 16 2/3 per cent. for your fee, or share of the proceeds, which, in some cases, would most (over)
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certainly have left me, very like a negative quantity in algebra.[underlined] Our Country Roads are just becoming passable, so that I shall be able to gather up and send to you, several more of these cases during this month. I shall send to you tomorrow, a claim of another kind, that you may find profitable. Very Respectfully yours, James L. Street[signature]
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24499
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New Brunswick, New Jersey March 27th 1855.
Hon L P Waldo Com. of Pensions}  Sir: Enclosed please find bounty land claim, under the act of March 3rd 1853. of Mrs. Ann Morgan of this County; She is the same person for whom I obtained pension certificate No. 3870. of the date of March 28th 1854, for 120$ per annum, under the act of February 3, 1853. I am personally well acquainted with her, and know that she is a widow: Respectfully, James L. Street,[signature] Agent
Hon L.P. Waldo Commissioner of pensions Washington D.C.}
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Mrs. Ann Morgan's Claim for increase of her Pension, under the act of Feb 3d 1853 James L. Street, Atty. New Brunswick, New Jersey
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New Brunswick New Jersey January 30th 1856.
Hon. J. Minot Com. of Pensions} Sir:  Enclosed please find Pension Certificate of Mrs. Ann, widow of Hon. James Morgan, deceased, late of this County. It will be seen, that we have heretofore asked for an increase, in this case, and that it was denied for the want of the Certificate of payment to him, for his services as an Ensign, which is enclosed. I only ask for Mrs. Morgan a review of the Case throughout, and that her pension may be increased so as to be equitable and right, under all the evidence presented. Very Respectfully; James L. Street[signature] Atty.
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3.870 --- New Jersey Ann Morgan widow of James Jr who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergt & Ensign - Increased from $120 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 155, dollars 30. cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. Certificate of Pension issued 15th day of February 1856 and sent to J.L. Street New Brunswick N.J. Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 177. Vol. H
[page opposite:] J.J. Coombs May 22/56
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[left page:]Jas. L. Street June 19 1855 Same Feby 5 1856

[right page:]38970 New Jersey Ann Morgan, widow of James Jr who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant. Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. Certificate of Pension issued 20th day of March/54 and sent to James L. Street New Brunswick N.J. Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 95 Vol A
3 Orig.
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[numeric calculations on left page]
[right page:]
No. 4.000 --- New Jersey Ann Morgan widow of James Jr. --- 1854 Jany 3 Let Jas. J Street.
Adm? 2 years as Sergeant $120 per annum from 3. February 1853 --- 
James J. Street New Brunswick N.J. --- Act 3 February 1853
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J. F. WEBER, M. D. 204 MAIN STREET SOUTH AMBOY, N. J.
[circular stamp:] U.S. Pension Office DEC 4 1929
12/3/29
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:-- There is serve talk of naming our local High School after Genl James Morgan of this vicinity who fought in the Revolutionary War. I have written to the War Dept. asking if there is any record of such a man, but they have none. Have you anything in your files concerning this man and if so would you please let me have a copy of it? Thanking you I am Very truly yours J. F. Weber
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[left page, vertical:] 1929 Oct 9- Hist to Miss Edna M Agan See her letter in Daniel Morgan B.L. Wt 1496
1929 - Dec. 18 - Hist to Dr J.F. Weber [illegible]

182 WIDOW, &c. Revy
File No. 182 Ann Morgan Widow James Morgan Sgt. & Ensign Rev War --- Act. Feb. 3. 1853 Index: -- Vol. M, Page 58 [Arrangement of 1870.]
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Rev, and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
October 9, 1929
Miss Edna M. Agan South Amboy New Jersey
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.182, it appears that James Morgan, while residing in Middlesex County, New Jersey, served as orderly sergeant in Captain James Morgan's (soldier's father) New Jersey Company; they were both taken prisoner by the British towards the close of 1777, at Cheesequakes, in South Amboy Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. His father made his escape through the heroic efforts of the son. The son was carried a prisoner to the Old Sugar House in New York, and held about one year when exchanged. When he returned from captivity, he again joined his father's company and served as sergeant until the company was discharged, no date given. He then joined a company commanded by Lieutenant Simon Van Wickle and served one year as ensign, after which he served as a volunteer private at various times until the close of the war his service amounting in all to about three years.
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He died November 14, 1822, in South Amboy Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, aged sixty-five years, nine months and sixteen days.
It is stated that he was a member of Congress in 1812. It also appears that soldier's brother, Lieutenant Nicholas Morgan, was killed in the service at South Amboy, New Jersey.
The soldier married October 20, 1805, in Cranberry, Middlesex County, New Jersey, Miss Ann Van Wickle, daughter of Simon and Catharine Van Wickle, said Ann was the second wife of James Morgan. At the time of his marriage, James Morgan is referred to as General.
The widow, Ann, was allowed pension on her application executed December 26, 1853, at which time she was living in New Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey , aged seventy years. She was born in Middlesex County, New Jersey, date not given.
The widow's father, Simon Van Wickle, was the lieutenant who commanded the company in which her husband, James Morgan, served as ensign.
There are no data as to children.
Very truly yours, EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.