Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2199, Henry K Van Rensselaer, New York
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(3─1776)

SERVICE
New York

Van Rensselaer, Henry K.
Nancy G.

NUMBER
W. 2199
B.L. WT. 31743_160_55.

CONTENTS
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[first two lines illegible]Henry K. VanRensselaer
served in the Revolutionary war
as a Major & Lieut. Colonel.
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
600 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 
29 March 1861 & ending 29th Sept 1865
ded [deduct] all payments made since March 4th 1847 at [illegible]
per annum [illegible] 1865 [illegible]
[illegible next two lines]
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Certificate of Pension issued the
6th day of April 186?
And sent to J. D. Windward 
CCare of Hon. R.E. Fenton
US Senate
Present
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Recorded on roll of pensioners under act
Feb 29 
1848, page 8  Vol. H. M.[Illegible. [?] Feby 18/67 
JN S[torn off]
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Albany County ss. Killian K. Van Rensselaer of the City of Albany deposeth and saith that he is in the seventy sixth year of  his age. That Ann Van Rensselaer who has or is about applying to Congress for a pension is the widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, deceased who was a Colonel in the Revolution, in the Service of the then United Colonies. [illegible word lined thru] 
That the said widow is advanced in age and this deponent believes that she is reduced in circumstances and requires aid to support herself; that infirmity and old age disqualify her to obtain a living by labor or industry. That the said Colonel Van Rensselaer was twice married. That by the first wife he had seven children and by his present widow five children, all of whom have been raised. That the said Colonel Van Rensselaer died in the year 1816 as this deponent had been informed & believed to be true. And this opponent further Saith that early in the spring 1776 Colonel Van Rensselaer took a command as colonel or lieutenant colonel, this opponent does not know which, and repaired with his men to the Highlands on the Hudson River and took the command of a post opposite West Point, then as the deponent believes called Fort independence; That the Said Colonel after this joined General Washington & Army at the White Plains; That he Served and was attached to the Southern Army under Washington during the Campaign of 1776. That the Said Colonel was wounded in the headby by a spent musket Ball at Brunswick, New Jersey, when the British Army attempted to cross the Raritan,  following the American Army, then retreating. 
And this deponent further Saith that he understood, & at no time heard it contradicted,  that General Schuyler Commander in Chief of the Northern Army applied to General Washington to permit Colonel Van Rensselaer to join the Northern Army; That this deponent has a distinct recollection of his return, And joining the Army, from seeing the cocked hat he had on when he received a wound at Brunswick, which had an indent or part of a hole on the outside brim of the Hat. But has no recollection of the time or date when the Colonel joined the Army, whether in the spring 1777 or in the summer. But this Deponent recollects to have heard Colonel Van Rensselaer say that pending
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the Retreat of General St. Clair & army from Ticonderoga into Vermont, and his joining General Schuyler at  Fort Edwards on the Hudson in the campaign of 1777. The British Army, then advancing by the route of Skunesborough and Fort Ann it was necessary to make an effort to stop the British at least 24 hours at Fort Ann, to gain time, to enable the Garrison and park of artillery and public stores to be removed to Fort Edwards. Out of the few militia and troops then at Fort Edwards, General Schuyler ordered ["General" lined thru] Colonel Van Rensselaer, ["peremptorily" lined thru] to select and take volunteers to about 400 Strong, And by a forced march to advance and take post at a defile or pass, past Fort Ann, formed by a ledge of rocks on his left and wood creek with a thick Swamp on his right. That the distance was upwards of 20 miles, his movement was so rapid that the defile was taking possession of by his Corps before day light the next day. And this deponent further saith that he has often heard the said Colonel Van Rensselaer state that General Schuyler’s orders were "that he must defend that post at all hazard till 4 OCl'k in the afternoon of the day, next to the day his Corps left Fort Edwards; by that time, the military Stores and park of artillery with Van Schaick’s first Regiment of Continental Troops [illegible five words lined thru] would make good it’s retreat" that literally he executed his orders except that he did not order his Corps to quit the ground until dusk to prevent the Indians pursuing. That it commenced raining before 4 Ocl'k & continue to rain almost all that night; That in the Several attempts made by [Word crossed out] the British ninth Regt of Infantry and Indians to dislodge his Corps, they were foiled and ultimately fell back, and waited for the German legion which the next morning came down & then took possession of the pass the day before till night. That he received what he Considered a mortal wound from a musketball in the upper part of his thigh which Shattered his bone, that he refused to be taken off the battle ground when his men retired. The loss of blood and the helpless state he was in and the great distance through a thick forest and the only path to Fort Edwards blocked up
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by trees Cut across it with all the bridges broken up by a fatigue party Sent up for that purpose by General Skyler the day before; induced him to ad here to his determination to remain on the grounds. That after the troops had retired for some time a British Officer Crept up to him with a Shattered leg, who made himself known as Captain Montgomery, nephew of General Montgomery, who fell in the assault on Quebec in the American Service. That he Capt Montgomery proposed to the said Col Van Rensselaer, to prevent the British Indians from scalping him, if he would prevent the American Indians from scalloping Captain Montgomery. That shortly after a party of men came ["up" lined thru] back to Col Van R with a resolution to take him to Fort Edwards, dead or alive; that they did put him on a bier And he prevailed upon the men to take along Captain M. who proved to be the Kinsman of general M. as he stated and whom the Widow of General Montgomery afterwards recognized as such and took him from Albany to her residence And this deponent saith that the above Statement in Substance is what Colonel Van R frequently said concerning his expedition from Fort Edward to the Fort Ann in 1777 and it’s favorable result to the public Cause and Country.
And this deponent further Saith by the Successful efforts to arrest the advance of the British on Fort Ann, which if they reached would have Cut off, said Garrison and Stores. 
That at the time it was a matter of history in every [word lined thru] month that the defence of the defile at Fort Ann by Colonel Van Rensselaer was a military achievement of great peril and gallantry; And by Saving the stores & troops of Fort George, essentially contributed to the subsequent Capture of the British under General Burgoyne. That in the battle that took place on that occasion that Said Col was desperately wounded and maimed for life having received a ball in the upper part of the thigh which Shattered the bone and lodged so near the socket of the hip that no amputation could be made, or the ball be extracted. That from the want of Surgical aid his wound could not be dressed until he was brought down to Albany (a distance of about 56 miles, after a lapse of four days.) That when he gets
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To Albany, Dr. Samuel Stringer, then at Barrington, Massachusetts 40 miles from Albany, was sent for by the late state treasurer, William G Lansing, dec’d the surgeon in the hospital, declaring that nothing could be done for him that when Dr. Stringer arrived, his wound was in a state of mortification and with great difficulty, his life was saved. That he lay in a helpless condition for about a year when he recovered so far as to be able to move her about in a crippled state; that he remained a cripple with the wounded leg, several inches shorter than the other, with the foot turned out, to the day of his death. That at intervals during almost all his life his wounds would suppurate and fester and discharge portions of cloth driven into the wounds by the force of the ball. That during this period he would be confined for weeks in his bed with excruciating pain requiring the unremitting attention on his wife and family. That at the time the colonel married the second time it was supposed his wound was cured, but it festered again and bro him as low and helpless as ever. That his widow paid every attention to him night and day and showed every kindness to him in an encompassing manner, that gained the approbation of his friends and neighbors.
That at the close of the Revolution the said colonel was possessed of a considerable property but the expenses of a large family; this inability from the effects of his wounds, to attend personally to his concerns led to its gradual expenditures until a pension of one dollar a day formed the principal support of himself and family in a destitute situation. That she has by her industry and little means she had of her own struggled against every adversity and brought up her children and maintained herself since the death of her husband but old age and want of ability to labor has induced her to apply for aid from the government by a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed this 17th day of December 1838 before me.
L. Jenkins commissioner of deeds
K.K. Van Rensselaer
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I certify that the above deponent Killian K. Van Rensselaer is a highly respectable citizen 
Made payment to me for credible witness.
L. Jenkins commissioner of deeds.
Albany Dec. 17, 1838.
State of New York
City and county of Albany, clerk’s office } SS:
I, L. Van Dusen, clerk of the city and county of Albany aforesaid , do hereby certify, that Lemuel  Jenkins was on the day of the date of the annexed affidavit and certificate, a commissioner of deeds in and for said county, duly appointed and sworn, and that the signatures to the jurist of said affidavit, and to the certificate, reporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of the said County this 11th day of April 1849.
L. VanDusen, clerk
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer.
Petition of Nancy G Van Rensselaer of Albany
New York widow of the late Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer of the Revolutionary army 
Praying for a pension
Jan. 7, 1839.
Ref. To the Com. On Rev, Pensions 
Jany 4 1840
Ref. Under rule to Com on Rev. Pensions
July 10, 1840 Report versus No. 714
Feb. 26 1844, ref.d to
Com.m on Revolutionary 
Pensions 
January 12, 1846 Referred to the committee 
On Revolutionary Pensions.
March 27, 1846 Reposted 1335
B.R. Wood [two words crossed out.]
103
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Petition of Mrs. Mary G. Van Rensselaer, widow of colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer praying for a pension for the services of her deceased husband in the revolutionary war
[illegible word]
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to the honorable the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States in Congress  assembled
The petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, widow of General Henry K. Van Rensselaer, late of the city of Albany deceased respectfully represented.
That her husband said Henry K Van Rensselaer was a lieutenant colonel in the army of the United States and rendered important services to his country in the revolutionary war that in the month of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven he was ordered by General Schuyler to take the command of about 400 men and proceed to a place a short distance north of Fort Ann. For the purpose of holding the enemy in check who was then advancing from the North under General Bourgogne toward Albany. That he accordingly proceeded to the place indicated being a narrow defile between Wood Creek on the east and a ledge of rocks on the west, and there awaited the approach of  the enemy. He was soon attacked by a body of British Troops, greatly superior in numbers to his own and after a severe action, repulsed them and  prevented their further advance.
He then, in pursuance of his orders made good his retreat and brought off with him several prisoners, among whom was Captain Montgomery, a British officer and a nephew of our General Montgomery.
That in said action, your petitioner’s husband was severely wounded in the thigh on account of which wound he was placed upon the pension list as an invalid pensioner and in consequence of said wound he became a cripple and suffered much during the remainder of his life as will more fully appear from the detailed statements and testimony hereto Anne. 
That the result of the said action with the enemy was to delay their advance southward several weeks and thereby to enable the American Troops stationed at Fort George and in that vicinity to retire in safety to the main army under General Schuyler, with their military stores.
Your petitioner further represents that her said husband, notwithstanding his wound,  performed garrison duty from the third of May one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine until the first of January one thousand seven hundred and eighty as well as appear from an authenticated copy of a certificate of Governor George Clinton hereto annexed.
Your petitioner further represents that she was married to the said Henry K. Van Rensselaer, being his second wife, in the month of April one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, and that her case is not provided for by the act of Congress of July fourth one thousand eight hundred and thirty six nor by that of July seventh one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight granting pensions to the widows of revolutionary officers and soldiers.
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Your petitioner further represents that her said husband died in the month of September one thousand eight hundred and sixteen leaving her a widow with five young children. That for some years before his deceased, he was in embarrassed circumstances, and at the time of his death left her without any means for the maintenance and education of her children, and her own support, except the remnant of her patrimonial estate; the greater part of which had been expended subsequent to her marriage. That during the greater part of the time after their marriage, her husband was so disabled by the wound received by him as above mentioned that he was incapable of attending in person to his pecuniary and domestic affairs which was a principal cause of his embarrassment and the care of the family devolved almost entirely upon your petitioners’. And your petitioner in addition to the ordinary cares of her family was obliged in consequence of Sid wound ulcerating and breaking out as stated in the testimony hereto annexed, to devote much time and attention in waiting upon her husband, especially during the latter part of his life, where she was deprived of the assistance of servants, owing to their stringent pecuniary circumstances.
Your petitionary further represents that since the decease of her husband, she has been enabled by her own exertions and by the exercise of great economy to being safe and educate in a decent manner her children above referred to.
But that in consequence of increasing age and infirmities, she is now unable to provide for herself, and is in a great measure, dependent upon her children for support; none of whom are in affluent circumstances.
She therefore respectfully represent her case in connection with her late husband’s important and patriotic services at a most critical period of the revolutionary war, as well as his subsequent services and sufferings to the consideration of your Honorable body, and respectfully prays that such pension may be granted to her, as a nature of the case may appear to your Honorable Body to warrant your petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray.
Dated Albany December 1838
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer
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Certificate of Marriage 
L. Jenkins Esq.
Albany, N.Y.
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State of New York
County of Rensselaer SS:
I certify on oath that I have the custody of the records and marriages of the reformed Protestant Dutch Church in Greenbush in said County, and that it appears from the said registry of marriages that Henry K. Van Rensselaer and Anne Semon were united in marriage in the month of April one thousand seven hundred and ninety six, and I further certify that the following is a true copy of the entry in the said marriage of Henry K. Van Rensselaer and Anne Semon viz.
“ 1796. April Henry K Rensselaer met Anne Semon”
And that this said entry is written in fair legible words and figures as above copied. And I further certify. That I believe the name Anne is the Dutch or contraction of Nancy G.
As appears from other similar things in the registry.
It appears also from the records that the Reverend Jacobus van Campen Romeyn was pastor of the said church at the date of said marriage.
E. P. Stimson
I, E. P. Stimson, above named depose and say that I hold the office of pastor of the above named church and that the above is a true extract from the records of said church in words and figures as above expressed.
E.P. Stimson
Sworn and subscribed the sixth day of April 1849 before me
Abraham Miller justice of the peace in Rensselaer County
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State of New York
Rensselaer county clerks office SS:
I, Ambrose H. Sheldon, clerk of Sid County, do hereby certify that Abraham Miller before whom the annexed affidavit was made and whose name is thereto subscribed was the day of the date thereof, a justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned,  and sworn, and that his signature thereto subscribed is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this seventh day of April 1849
AH Sheldon, clerk
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer
Widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer.
Died
Col. Stephen Schuyler 
Regt. 3 Mil.
No. 31. 721

New Revolution 
Pensioner
N.Y. July 1829
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Boynton
Bennett
C.W. Bennett
Vol. 2=73
Present
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer.
Claim for [illegible]
Act of March 1855
183187
C.W. Bennett, atty.
Present
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State of New York
County of Cattaragus § SS:
On this 23rd day of June A.D. 1855 before me, the undersigned, a justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oath within and for the county and state aforesaid, Mrs. Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, aged 49 years a resident of Randolph in the county of Cattaraugus and state of New York, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, deceased, who was a lieutenant colonel in the regiment of New York militia, commanded by Colonel Stephen Schuyler in the war of the revolution.  That her husband was an invalid pensioner and his widow, this deponent is in receipt of a pension under an Act of July 1848 at the rate of &343.75 per annum which she receives from the agent for paying pensions at Albany, New York. She further states that she was married to the Henry K. Van Rensselaer at Greenbush, state of New York A.D. 1796 and that her name before her said marriage was Nancy G. Simmons that her husband died at Albany New York on the ninth day of September A.D. 1816 and that she is still his widow. And she further states there is a record of her marriage, as will appear by reference to the papers filed with her pension claim. That she cannot file herewith his certificate. I discharged for the reason that she had now in her possession. She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled on account of the said service under the act past March 3, 1855. she also declares that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this in any other act of Congress nor enter any other application therefore, she thereby appoints C. W. Bennett of Washington DC her new lawful attorney with power of substitution to procure this her claim for land to receive a certificate or warrant when issued and to do all other necessary proper business in the queries.
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer.
Witness D. L. Van Rensselaer.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written, and I hear by certified that I know the
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The said deponent Nancy, G Van Rensselaer, and believe her to be as is above stated, and that she is of the age above stated and further that I am not interested in this her claim as attorney or otherwise.
A. G. Dow Justice of the Peace

State of New York
County of  Cattaraugus §SS:
On this 23rd day of June AD 1855 personally appeared before me the undersigned, justice of the piece in and for the said county,
D. S. Van Rensselaer and. Ja.s Dow who are residents of the said county and state of New York and upon their being duly sworn did upon their oaths declare that the within declaration was signed and acknowledged by Nancy G. Van Rensselaer in their presence and further that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
D.S. Van Rensselaer
James Dow
The forgoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the applicant to be credible persons that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
A.G. Dow Justice of the Peace
State of New York
County of Cattaraugus §SS:
I hear by certified that A.G. Dow Esq. Before whom is foregoing affidavit and power of attorney were made and acknowledged, and who has there unto subscribed his name were at the time of so doing a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid , duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signatures thereto are genuine.
Given under my hand and official seal at Endicottville  in said county the 25th day of June AD 1855
Enos H. Southwick
County Clerk of Cattaraugus County
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Rensselaer June 29, 1855
C. W. Bennett. Esq.
Dear sir
Please find herewith my mother‘s application for bounty land.
Is it all right now?
Yours truly
H. K. Van Rensselaer.
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Nancy G. Semon Born 1775= the 22 Day of October

Nancy G Semon married to Henry K. Van Rensselaer in the year 1796 April

Record of the family

First Son? Henry Kempteler born June 20, 1765
First Killian born February 17 1769
Catharine born May 23, 1772
Solomon born August 6 1774
Philip born May 6 1777
John born August 28 1779
Nicholas born September 4 1781
David S. born September 21 1799
Killian born September 8 1801
Martha born November 10 1803
Henry born July 28 1806
Stephen born June 10 1810?

Gen Henry H Van Rensselaer died September 9 1816
Martha Van Rensselaer died February 18 1822

Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer was wounded in the Revolutionary war against the British in the year 1777 July 7 at the Battle at Fort Ann and carried to Fort
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February 1, 1935
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Henry K. Van Rensselaer -W. 2199

Mr. Frank E. Semon
1761 James Street
Eugene, Oregon 
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Nancy G. 
Van. Rensselaer, second wife of General Henry Killian Van Rensselaer, who served in the Revolutionary War.
The date which follow were obtained from the papers on file and revolutionary war, W. 2199, based upon the military services of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Henry are not shown.
On July 20 1772, Henry K. Van Rensselaer was commissioned Major of the second battalion of the regiment of militia for the manner of Rensselaerwyck of which Abraham Ten Broeck was Colonel.
Early in the spring of 1776, Henry K Van Rensselaer was commissioned Lieutenant Colonel and the New York troops and took command of a post opposite West Point, called for independence; a little later, date, not given, he joined a general Washington’s Army at White Plains, served during the campaign of 1776 and was wounded on the head by a bullet at Brunswick, New Jersey; he was then returned to the northern army upon the request of General Schuyler and served as Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Stephen J. Schuyler’s New York regiment; in the engagement near Fort Ann in July 1777. He was seriously wounded by a ball which entered his thigh, shattered the bone and lodged so near this socket of the hip that amputation was impossible nor were the surgeons able to extract the ball it was taken out after his death, he was carried by his man to Fort Edward, and then removed to Albany where he was placed in a hospital and lay ill for a year having recovered somewhat he re-entered the service and served from 
May 8, 1779 to January 1, 1780 as a lieutenant colonel in a regiment raised for the defense of the frontier and was stationed at a fort. He continued to serve until the close of the war. 

The date of this battle was given as seven, July, Hist.  Man given as eight. As I just said, July 1777.
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On October 4, 1786, Henry K. Van Rensselaer was commissioned Brigadier General of a militia brigade for the county of Albany, his commission signed by George Clinton, governor.
He was allowed pension from October 24, 1786 under the act of April 22, 1786 on the account of disability, resulting from the above noted wound, which had rented him a cripple for life.
In 1815, he was residing in Albany, New York and was then aged 41 years. He died in Albany, September 9, 1816.
The soldier was twice married. There are no data concern concerning his first wife. He married the second time in April, 1796, Miss Nancy.(or Ann.) G. Semon. The mares took place at Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York, and was recorded on the records of the reformed protestant Dutch church of said Greenbush. She was born October 22, 1775. The names of her parents are not shown. 
In 1838, Nancy G. Van Rensselaer was residing in Albany, New York. In 1849, she had moved to Randolph, Cattaragus county, New York, where she was still living in 1862.
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer was allowed pension of $700 per annum on certificate No. 279, issued April 6, 1860, two commence September 30, 1865. This was her last rate of payment of pension and was made under the act of July, 23, 1848. For information in regard to all former payments of pension and deductions, which may have been made, you should apply to the comptroller general, general accounting office, records division, this city.
The widow died December 30, 1876.

Henry K. Van Rensselaer had seven children by his first wife,, as follows;
Henry H.? Van Rensselaer born June 20, 1765.
Killian Van Rensselaer born in February 17, 1769.
Catherine Van Rensselaer born May 23, 1772
Solomon Van Rensselaer born August 6, 1774, died in Albany date not given.
Philip Van Rensselaer born May 6, 1777.
John Van Rensselaer born August 28, 1779.
Nicolas Van Rensselaer born September 4, 1781.

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Children of Henry K. Van Rensselaer and his wife, Nancy:
David S. Van Rensselaer born September 21, 179- (torn and blurred). He lived in Cattaraugus County, New York, in 1855.
Killian Van Rensselaer born September 8, 1801.
Martha Van Rensselaer born November 10, 1803, died February 12, 1822.
Henry Van Rensselaer born July 28 [?], 1806.
Stephen Van Rensselaer born July 10, 1810.
H.K. Van Rensselaer, a grandson of the soldier and his wife, Nancy, lived in Randolph, New York, in 1857. He referred to his father as a physician living in said Randolph but did not give the Christian name of his father.
Soldier's brother, Killian K. Van Rensselaer, lived in Albany New York in 1838, and was then in the seventy-sixth year of his age. In same year, Mary Gansevoort, widow of Leonard Gansevoort, and a sister of the soldier, resided in Albany, New York, and was then in the seventy-eighth year of her age. Another brother was Philip Van Rensselaer. His place of residence and age are not stated. 
One Sanders Van Rensselaer, lived in Albany, New York, in 1849, and his youngest daughter, Arietta, aged thirteen years, died in that year. He referred to Mrs. Nancy G. Van Rensselaer as his aunt. 
There are no further family data. 
Very truly yours 
A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

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We the Subscribers Philip Schuyler & Abraham Ten Broeck do Certify that upon an Examination in pursuance of the Law entitled An Act making Provision for Officers, Soldiers & Seamen who have been disabled in the Service of the United States passed 22d April 1786 We do find that Hendrick Van Renssalaer resi [illegible due to tear in page]
[note: part of page missing]
the Enemy near Fort Ann; And a…
…tify that upon the principles of …
of Congress the said Hendrick K. …
is entitled to the Pay of Thirty Do[llars]…
Given under our Hands in …
Albany the 26 day of October
[signed] Ph. Schuyler  Abm. Ten Broeck.
I certify the above to be a true copy from the Original as recorded in the State Auditors Office
[signed] Thos Pratt Clerk
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Henry K. Van Rensselaer came before me for the County of Albany in the State of New York & made Oath that he is the same Henry K. Van Rensselaer to whom the original certificate in his possession was given of which the following is a Coppy –
We the subscribers Philip Schuyler & Abraham Ten Broeck do certify that upon examination in pursuance of the Law entitled an act making provision for Officers, Soldiers & Seamen who have been disabled in the service of the United States passed the 22d April 1786 and do find that Henry K. Van Rensselaer residing in the state of New York aged Forty one years late a Lieutenant Colonel in the Rigement of Militia commanded by Stephen J Schuyler Colonel & claimed relief under the act of Congress [illegible, resited?] in the said Law as an [illegible] in fact & that he became disabled in the service of the United States in consequence of a wound which fractured his thigh on the 7th July 1777 in an action with the enemy near Fort Ann & do further certify that upon the principle of the said Act of Congress the said H K Rensselaer is entitled to the pay of Thirty Dollars per month - Given under our hands in the City of Albany on the 26th day of Octr. in the year of our Lord 1786
[signed] Philip Schuyler  Abraham Ten Broeck
And the said Henry K Van Rensselaer on oath as aforesaid further saith that he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in a Rigement Militia commanded by Colonel Stephen J Schuyler at the time he was disabled & that he now resides in the City of Albany 
Sworn before me this fifth day of March 1815 

the year he was wounded 7 July 1777- you will see they have allowed nothing
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Know all men by these present, that I Henry K. Van Rensselaer do hereby constitute and appoint James Boyd Junr my lawful attorney to receive my pension due to me from the United States from the fifth of March 1815 to the 5th September 1815 from William [illegible] Officer for the State of New York 
Sealed & del’rd in presence of

A Copy of the Original

Mr James Boyd Jnr
Will you be so obliging as to present the above power & pension for payment and forward the same to Colonel Henry K Van Rensselaer of this place & you will much oblidge your humble servant 
[signed] Ph. P. Rensselaer
Albany Sep 14th 1815
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[left side]
[largely illegible]
Letter to Lemuel Jenkins
H. K. Van Rensselaer
28th July 1854
H. K. Van Rensselaer Sep 18 1855
Same Jny 9 1856
Same Apl 10 1856
Hon. Jno F Porter … of Killian V. Rensselaer affdvt. April 16/60

[right side]
Alby
New York
Nancy G Van Rensselaer
Henry K Van Rensselaer
Who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Lt. Colonel
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 303 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued 31st day of July, 18__ and sent to Lemuel Jenkins Albany New York
[illegible]
29th July 1848, Page 185, Vol. 1  book
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New York No. 379
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Major and Lieutenant Colonel 
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 463 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. - for payts. At the rate of $343.33 per annum
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of August 1861 and sent to Hon. R. E. Fenton Frewsburg New York 
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 8   Vol. 3.26.
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Hon Geo C Whiting
Com &c
Washington DC

Fr J D Woodward

[signature across page]
Woodward
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Copy affidavit of
Killian K. Van Rensselaer 
For Comm. Of Rev. Pens.
(h. of Reps.)
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[ illegible in its entirety]
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31.743
[illegible
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer
Henry K.
NY  w 29 J.1848

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

[postmark]
Randolph N.Y. Mar 24
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Resolution of the New York council of safety[Illegible] 
General Schuyler to take command of of the Northern Department 
May 22, 1777
Taken from the journal of the council of safety in secretary’s office Albany N Y
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Journal Council of Safety page 952
In Congress May 22, 1777.
Resolved  That Albany Ticonderoga, Fort Stanwix, and their dependencies be henceforward considered as forming the Northern Department,
Resolved.  That Major General  Schuyler be director forthwith to proceed to the northern department and take upon him the command there.
Resolved  that the revolution passed the sixth day of March 1776 directing Genl Schuyler to establish his headquarters at Albany be repealed.
Extract from the minutes.
(Signed) Charles Thompson, Secy.
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Mrs.Van Rensselaer
Vol. 2 opinions of Attorney General Rush
Page 185. 
If sickness or disability overtake a semen, he is entitled to full wages for the voyage. Every officer and full commission, and not on furlough must be considered in the line of his duty, although at the moment, no particular duty is leveled upon him.
Rule recorded in the digest of Justinian approval.
JDW
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Randolph Cattaraugus Co. NY.
March 24, 1856
To Hon. Com. Pensions
Dear Sir
In a communication I had the honor of receiving from you dated  Jany 9, 56. Relative to the revolutionary services of Lt. Col. Henry K. Van Rensselaer of the New York Militia.
You say his widow is allowed pension for services performed by him as follows
Viz. 2 Mos. in 1776.
         3 “ 24 Ds. As computed from Comptrollers certificate of N.York
          7 Ms. 28 Ds. In Garrison from 
May 3 1779 to Jay 1,1780
Will you inform me what time the 3 ms. 24 ds. as computed from Comptrollers certificate was performed. And you will much oblige.
Respectfully, your Obt. Serv’t
HK van Rensselaer
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Rensselaer Cattaraugus Co.  N.Y.
Hon R.E. Fenton.
Jany 4. 58
Dear Sir
I hear with enclose your affidavits of my father, and also my grandmother.
It appears from the concluding words of the record that it was written after my grandfather’s death. It may have been. My father‘s recollection is strengthened by the circumstance in 1812. When he left home and was apprentice to a relative in the Mercantile during at this time from certain circumstance, he recollect distinctly having occasion to consult the record. He has his memory of the facts concerning his father’s sera’s being recorded as very distinct.
Ever since I was a small boy I remember seeing the record herewith sent. The Bible is an old dated bible, over 200 years old  and has many plates, and many of my boyhood hours were spent In turning its pages.
I did not know whether my grandmother, evidence would be allowed but concluded to see it. Allow me to suggest an idea in relative will observe my
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Grandfather, Lt. Col.in the war. the record represents herein as Col. When he died, he was Gen in the peace establishment His death is recorded as Gen van R. Now the thought occurred to me that at the time that record was made he was only known as Col. Van R - and consequently must have been.[Word crossed out.] some time prior to his death.
Soloman Van R. his son by his first marriage and some years ago in an obituary notice written at Albany, the services of his father are reverted too and as far as my recolection serves me most if not all of the facts mentioned in this record were mentioned - That Notice I have been unable to find, and I might say here that many of the family at [word crossed out] Albany who were in the interest of Gen. Sol. Van R. are always append to my G. Mothers application. Sol. V. R., thinking - what she did, not receive apart would some day fall to him or at least to his children.
If there is anything in the affidavits you would have altered, return them and if it can be done and will do it, I assure you.  My Grand  (over)
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Mother feels under much obligations to you for the interest you have been pleased to take in the matter. And she feels much elated. She together with my father wish to be remembered to you. 
No news of any account. Weather mild and pleasant. 
Administration Democrats are very scared about her.
Respectfully your Obt. Servt.
H.K. Van Rensselaer
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80 th Congress,
1 st Session. 
House of Representatives 
Report No. 588.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer.
[To accompany Bill H, R, No. 786.]
May 25, 1860
Mr. Potter, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the following 
REPORT.
The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions  to whom was referred the petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, of New York, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, deceased, who was a lieutenant colonel in the New York Militia during the war of the revolution, report:
That from the petition and evidence in this case it appears that Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, performed several tours of service in the war of the revolution, as follows: in 1776, ; from May 3, 1779, to January 17 80, seven months and 28 days; and in 1781, three months and 24 days, making 13 months and 24 days. It also appears that in an engagement. With the enemy. Near Fort Ann, on 7 July, 1777, Colonel Van Rensselaer received a wound in his right thigh by a musket ball, which caused a compound fracture of the thigh bone and rendered him a cripple and invalid for life, the ball remained in his thigh, and was taken out after his death.
After being confined by his wound for a year,, he partially recovered, and performed the service above mentioned as commander of a Garrison, except the service which was performed previous to his wound.
He died September 9, 1816, leaving a widow,(Nancy, G. Van Rensselaer.),  to whom he was married in April, 1796. She applied for a pension under this act of July 29, 1848 and upon proof of two years service in the revolutionary war by her late husband, she was entitled, under the law of Congress, to a pension of $600 per annum, commencing the 4th March, 1848.
In estimating the amount of service performed by Colonel Van Rensselaer comma she was allowed by the commissioner of pensions for the above 13 months and 24 days only, and her pension estimated at $343.32 per annum, which she now receives.
Since the adjustment of her claim at the pension Much addi-
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2. Lieutenant Colonel Henry K Van Rensselaer.
tional evidence has been furnished, and the committee are satisfied, from an examination of the same, the Colonel Van Rensselaer served, and was confined by his wound for more than two years during the war of the revolution, while he held the rank of major and Lieutenant Colonel, for which service the petitioner is entitled to a pension of $600 per annum from 4 of March, 1848, four and during her natural life, deducting therefrom the $343.32 per annum, which she has received as a pension under the act of 29 July, 1848.
The committee therefore report a bill in accordance with the evidence before them, with the recommendation that it do pass.
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80 th Congress,
1 st Session.
House of Representatives
Report No. 588.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer.
[To accompany Bill H, R, No. 786.]
May 25, 1860
Mr. Potter, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the following
REPORT.
The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions to whom was referred the petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, of New York, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, deceased, who was a lieutenant colonel in the New York Militia during the war of the revolution, report:
That from the petition and evidence in this case it appears that Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, performed several tours of service in the war of the revolution, as follows: in 1776, ; from May 3, 1779, to January 17 80, seven months and 28 days; and in 1781, three months and 24 days, making 13 months and 24 days. It also appears that in an engagement. With the enemy. Near Fort Ann, on 7 July, 1777, Colonel Van Rensselaer received a wound in his right thigh by a musket ball, which caused a compound fracture of the thigh bone and rendered him a cripple and invalid for life, the ball remained in his thigh, and was taken out after his death.
After being confined by his wound for a year,, he partially recovered, and performed the service above mentioned as commander of a Garrison, except the service which was performed previous to his wound.
He died September 9, 1816, leaving a widow,(Nancy, G. Van Rensselaer.), to whom he was married in April, 1796. She applied for a pension under this act of July 29, 1848 and upon proof of two years service in the revolutionary war by her late husband, she was entitled, under the law of Congress, to a pension of $600 per annum, commencing the 4th March, 1848.
In estimating the amount of service performed by Colonel Van Rensselaer comma she was allowed by the commissioner of pensions for the above 13 months and 24 days only, and her pension estimated at $343.32 per annum, which she now receives.
Since the adjustment of her claim at the pension much addi-
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2. Lieutenant Colonel Henry K Van Rensselaer.
tional evidence has been furnished, and the committee are satisfied, from an examination of the same, the Colonel Van Rensselaer served, and was confined by his wound for more than two years during the war of the revolution, while he held the rank of major and Lieutenant Colonel, for which service the petitioner is entitled to a pension of $600 per annum from 4 of March, 1848, four and during her natural life, deducting therefrom the $343.32 per annum, which she has received as a pension under the act of 29 July, 1848.
The committee therefore report a bill in accordance with the evidence before them, with the recommendation that it do pass.
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80 th Congress,
1 st Session.
House of Representatives
Report No. 588.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer.
[To accompany Bill H, R, No. 786.]
May 25, 1860
Mr. Potter, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the following
REPORT.
The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions to whom was referred the petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, of New York, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, deceased, who was a lieutenant colonel in the New York Militia during the war of the revolution, report:
That from the petition and evidence in this case it appears that Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, performed several tours of service in the war of the revolution, as follows: in 1776, ; from May 3, 1779, to January 17 80, seven months and 28 days; and in 1781, three months and 24 days, making 13 months and 24 days. It also appears that in an engagement. With the enemy. Near Fort Ann, on 7 July, 1777, Colonel Van Rensselaer received a wound in his right thigh by a musket ball, which caused a compound fracture of the thigh bone and rendered him a cripple and invalid for life, the ball remained in his thigh, and was taken out after his death.
After being confined by his wound for a year,, he partially recovered, and performed the service above mentioned as commander of a Garrison, except the service which was performed previous to his wound.
He died September 9, 1816, leaving a widow,(Nancy, G. Van Rensselaer.), to whom he was married in April, 1796. She applied for a pension under this act of July 29, 1848 and upon proof of two years service in the revolutionary war by her late husband, she was entitled, under the law of Congress, to a pension of $600 per annum, commencing the 4th March, 1848.
In estimating the amount of service performed by Colonel Van Rensselaer comma she was allowed by the commissioner of pensions for the above 13 months and 24 days only, and her pension estimated at $343.32 per annum, which she now receives.
Since the adjustment of her claim at the pension much addi-
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2. Lieutenant Colonel Henry K Van Rensselaer.
tional evidence has been furnished, and the committee are satisfied, from an examination of the same, the Colonel Van Rensselaer served, and was confined by his wound for more than two years during the war of the revolution, while he held the rank of major and Lieutenant Colonel, for which service the petitioner is entitled to a pension of $600 per annum from 4 of March, 1848, four and during her natural life, deducting therefrom the $343.32 per annum, which she has received as a pension under the act of 29 July, 1848.
The committee therefore report a bill in accordance with the evidence before them, with the recommendation that it do pass.
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80 th Congress,
1 st Session.
House of Representatives
Report No. 588.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer.
[To accompany Bill H, R, No. 786.]
May 25, 1860
Mr. Potter, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, made the following
REPORT.
The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions to whom was referred the petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, of New York, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, deceased, who was a lieutenant colonel in the New York Militia during the war of the revolution, report:
That from the petition and evidence in this case it appears that Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, performed several tours of service in the war of the revolution, as follows: in 1776, ; from May 3, 1779, to January 17 80, seven months and 28 days; and in 1781, three months and 24 days, making 13 months and 24 days. It also appears that in an engagement. With the enemy. Near Fort Ann, on 7 July, 1777, Colonel Van Rensselaer received a wound in his right thigh by a musket ball, which caused a compound fracture of the thigh bone and rendered him a cripple and invalid for life, the ball remained in his thigh, and was taken out after his death.
After being confined by his wound for a year,, he partially recovered, and performed the service above mentioned as commander of a Garrison, except the service which was performed previous to his wound.
He died September 9, 1816, leaving a widow,(Nancy, G. Van Rensselaer.), to whom he was married in April, 1796. She applied for a pension under this act of July 29, 1848 and upon proof of two years service in the revolutionary war by her late husband, she was entitled, under the law of Congress, to a pension of $600 per annum, commencing the 4th March, 1848.
In estimating the amount of service performed by Colonel Van Rensselaer comma she was allowed by the commissioner of pensions for the above 13 months and 24 days only, and her pension estimated at $343.32 per annum, which she now receives.
Since the adjustment of her claim at the pension much addi-
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2. Lieutenant Colonel Henry K Van Rensselaer.
tional evidence has been furnished, and the committee are satisfied, from an examination of the same, the Colonel Van Rensselaer served, and was confined by his wound for more than two years during the war of the revolution, while he held the rank of major and Lieutenant Colonel, for which service the petitioner is entitled to a pension of $600 per annum from 4 of March, 1848, four and during her natural life, deducting therefrom the $343.32 per annum, which she has received as a pension under the act of 29 July, 1848.
The committee therefore report a bill in accordance with the evidence before them, with the recommendation that it do pass.
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer.
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Randolph, Cattaraugus Co. N.Y.
Feb. 22, 1861
Hon J. D. Woodard
Dear sir
Your request- me to inform you if my grandmother Mrs. N. G. Van run Soliere widow of Lieutenant Colonel H. K. Van Rensselaer of the revolution was still living. I am happy to inform you that she. Is still living and in the enjoyment of her accustomed health.
Respectfully yours
H. K. Van Rensselaer.
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Randolph Cattaraugus Co. NY.
Aug 11, 1862
Hon. Joseph H. Barrett
Com. Of pensions, Washington DC
Dear sir
Mrs. Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, my grandmother, who formally received a pension of $343.33/100 per annum was about one year ago, granted and increase of the same, making the pension $463.32/100 per annum on account of services rendered by Lieutenant Colonel H. K. Van Rensselaer in the revolutionary war. What I would know is.
1st. For what time or on what grounds was that Increase allowed?
2. By whom was the proof furnished that led you to allow it?
3. Has J. D. Woodward, who has been her regular attorney has come now before your department and has any other person furnished any proof to obtain any increase or be instrumental in forwarding her claim by furnishing evidence if so, by whom?
You will confer a favor on Mrs. Van Rensselaer
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By answering the above if consistent or different parties claim to have been instrumental and obtaining the above increase and claim pay- she has executed a sort of discretionary power of attorney I believe to a gentleman of your city
Respectfully, your Obt. Servt.
H. K. Van Rensselaer.
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Revy
WIDOW,&c.
No. 2199
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer 
Widow
Henry K. Van Rensselaer 
Maj. & Lt. Col. Rev. War.
Act July. 29. 1848
Index:—Vol. M. Page 294
[ arrangement of 1870]
1935 Feb. 1 Hist. To Frank E Semon 
GES
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Copy
H. Dearborn Secy of War
To Thos. Tilliston Secretary of 
New York proving the loss by fire
Of the New York records in
1809
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War department, July 27, 1803
Sir,
Your favor of the 18th inst has been duly received. All returns of the New York line made subsequent to the year 1781 and some of those made previous to their period were consumed with the war office in November 1800. It will therefore be impossible to make an accurate return of the officers and soldiers who served in the line aforesaid. A list can be furnished to you of all officers who were entitled to military bounty land from the US. And of all the non-commissioned officers And privates who have received land of the above description. Such officers only were entitled to land from the US as served to the end of the war, or were discharged by a resolution of Congress, which did not are their claim to land, and such noncommissioned officers and privates only as enlisted for and served during the war. If you are of opinion, that copies of the above description will answer, you can be furnished therewith.
Your humble servant,
(Signed) H. Dearborn

Thomas Tillotson Esq.
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Copy Gen’l. Schuyler 
Gov. Clinton
Certificate on file.
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Copy of Gen’l Schuyler certificate on file
I do certify that Colonel Henry K Van Rensselaer of the militia of the county of Albany, who was in the public service in consequence of my requisition for an aide of the militia from the state of New York in the campaign of 1777 was wounded by the enemy in an engagement near Fort Ann where he behaved with prudence and fortitude and repelled the enemy with the troops under his command.
Given under my hand at Albany, February 24, 1780.
(Signed) Ph. Schuyler 
Late Maj. Gen’l in the Army of the Rev.
Copy for  Gov. Clinton certificate.
I certify that Lieutenant Colonel Henry Cave Van Rensselaer has performed garrison duty from the third day of May 1779 to the first day of January 1780. As Lieutenant Colonel of a regiment of Lewis for the defense of the frontier of this state and that has received pay for that service.
(Signed) Gov. Clinton 
Copied from Original
(signed) Peter S. Curtenius
State auditor
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Memorandum from
Records of council of safety
Paul Allen’s history of the revolution.
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The certificate of governor George Clinton states that Colonel Henry K Van Rensselaer of the militia of the County of Albany did in the campaign of 1777 being in public service in consequence of the requisition of the Hon Major General Schuyler for the aid of the militia of the State of New York at an encampment with the enemy receive a wound on 7 July 1777.
From the New York Journal of the council of safety in the Secretarys office (printed) it appears "that Major Genl Schuyler was on the 22nd day of May 1777 directed to proceed to the Northern Department and take upon him the command there," From Paul Allens History of the Revolution Vol2 page 26, ( in the Congressional Library) it appears "that Genl Schuyler arrived in Albany and resumed the command of the Northern army on this third of June 1777." This evidence will justify an allowance of one month and 15 days service of Lt Col Van Rensselaer in that campaign. As General Schuyler resumed command of the Northern Department on 3d of June it is presumed that Col Van Rensselaer and his regiment were then in the same service and doubtless were in service on the 22d day of May 1777 when Genl Schuyler was directed by
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The council of safety to proceed to the northern department and take upon him the command there.
J.D.W.
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Ho of Reps US
Feb 25, 1861 
Sir
Do me the favor to give attention to the case of Mrs Van Rensselaer today, & if certificate is allowed - which I can hardly doubt, please hand it to Judge Woodward the bearer of this note.
Mrs Van Rensselaer is a neighbor of mine & I feel exceeding desirous to have her [illegible] favorably disposed of before the close of this Congress 
Very Respectfully &c
[signed] R E Fenton

Hon Geo C Whiting
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1776 at White Plains 2 mo -
1779 May 3 to 11 Jany 1780.  7.28
[illegible]     3.24
1776       2
13.22
25
165
76
325
343.33
1833
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Albany, April 11, 1849.
James L. Edwards Esquire.
Commissioner of pensions
Sir,
I enclose the declaration of Mrs. Nancy G. Widow of Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer,
And proofs and support of her plane for pension, under the act of 29 July 1848. It appears from the testimony of K. K. Van Rensselaer Esq., that Colonel Van Rensselaer served in the southern army and at White Plains under General Washington in 1776, but how long was not stated. It may be that there is documentary evidence of his service in that year, in your office. If so, I think it would be allowed.
It appears by the certificate of governor George Clinton that Colonel Van Rensselaer performed Garrison duty from 3 May 1779 to 1 January 1780 as Lieutenant Colonel of Leving for which he received pay.
I am, sir with great respect,
Your Obt. Servt.
Lemuel Jenkins
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Albany, April 26, 1849.
James L. Edwards Esquire,
Commissioner of pensions
Sir,
On the 11th  inst. I enclosed to the declaration and proof in the case of Mrs. Nancy G.  widow of Col. Henry K. Van Rensselaer in support of her claim for a pension under the Act of 29 July 1848.
I now enclose the certificate of the comptroller since obtained, showing the services of Colonel Van Rensselaer, for about three months in the year 1781.
Until you have the goodness amend this certificate to the other documents in Mrs. Van Rensselaer’s case?
Very Respectfully,
Your Obt. Servt.
Lemuel Jenkins
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Albany August 3, 1849
James L. Edwards Esquire,
Commissioner of pensions,
Sir,
I returned the certificate of Mrs. Van Rensselaer, the clerk, having made a mistake in her name, which is Nancy, not Mary.
Please have the error corrected, and the certificate returned to me.
You will also oblige me by informing me for which period of time the annual allowance to Mrs. V. R. was calculated.
I am, Sir,
With great respect 
Lemuel Jenkins
Some accident must have happened to the mail between this and Washington as the letter and papers returned by me from your office. This morning were wet.
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer,
Payment to be made at Albany by
T. W. Olcott, Esquire.
Agent for paying Pensioners in the Agency of Albany, New York,
Payable on 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the pension office on the role of pensioners under act [Words crossed out], 1848, page 185. Vol. 1, book D.
Jno D. Wilson  Clerk.
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Department of the Interior
Widows pension
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29, 1848, Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, of New York, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, who was a lieutenant colonel in the Revolutionary war is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Three hundred and Forty three dollars and Thirty three cents per annum, commencing on 4 March 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage. This certificate issued in lieu of one dated 31st Ulto. which has been canceled.
Given in at the department of the interior
This sixth day of August
One thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
J. Ewing, Secretary of the Interior 
Examined and countersigned,
J. L. Edwards.
Commissioner of pensions.
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Albany, October 16, 1849.
James L. Edwards Esquire.
Commissioner of pensions
Sir,
Permit me to call your attention again to the claim of Mrs. Nancy G. Widow of Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, under the act of 29 July 1848.
You allowed where a pension of $343.33 per annum for 13 months and 22 days service of her husband, being no doubt for the previous mentioned in the certificate of governor Clinton, from 3 May 1779 to one July 1780;
Sir, the Comptroller certificate, Viz- from May to Nov 1782.
But it is in proof in the documentary evidence in this case, that he served also in 1776 and 1777; and in the later year he served an important service to his country, at or near Fort Ann, where he commanded about 400 Militia, and where he was severely wounded, in consequence of which he was pensioned.
For t these services in 1776 and 1777 in it does such appear that his his widow has received any allowance for the reason I presume that the length of time he served in the years we’re specified if found.
Whilst I do not complain that no allowance has been made for these services, yeah, it is evident that he must have served a considerable time in the years from the fact of his being in command and wounded at for an and also from the testimony of his brother, the honorable Killian K. Van Rensselaer, now deceased and I beg leave to call your special attention to that portion of that gentleman‘s affidavit, in which he testifies to
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Colonel van Rensselaer’s service and 1776 at Fort independence in the Highlands on the Hudson River and at White Plains and with the  southern army under General Washington in the same year and of his being wounded by a spent musket ball in New Jersey, and also of his service at or near Fort Ann in awaiting the progress of the British Army in 1777.
The high standing and character of Mr. Van Rensselaer, in my opinion, entitled his testimony to establish credit and should have all the might attached to it, which pertains to the testimony of a highly intelligent as well as credible witness.
I am aware that he states no facts by which it can be ascertained without other evidence, what length of time Colonel Van Rensselaer served in 1776 and 77. But that he was in the in the service of the United States in both of the years cannot admit of a doubt.
I have therefore to request the form that Mrs. Van Rensselaer’s claim may be again examined, and if there is any documentary or historical evidence in your office, by where the length of his service in these years can be reasonably ascertained that her payment may be increased a certainty. In an ongoing case, I could not make this request, but the services of Colonel Van Rensselaer in the revolutionary war, was so important and mentions this suffering from his wound so severe, and it’s consequence disastrous to his family in which his widow largely participated. Then I have no doubt that you will feel disposed to do all that is consistent with your duty as a Public officer for her relief.
I am Sir, with great respect,
Your Obt. Servt.
Lemuel Jenkins.
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P.S. her son has searched among the papers of General Schuyler, in possession of his Governor John A. Hamilton of New York,
We could find nothing relative to Colonel Van Rensselaer’s services.
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(Copy)
Pension office, Nov 20, 1847.
Sir;
Agreeably to your request, contained in your letter of the 16th Nov. I have to inform you that the papers in support of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer has been again very carefully examined, and we do not feel authorized, upon the proof now filed, to increase her pension. In the adjustment of her claim, she was allowed for two months service in 1776, from May 1779 to January 17 80, seven months and 28 days. And for the. Amount of pay certificates issued to Colonel Van Rensselaer, as exhibited by the comptroller’s certificate, which covers a period of three months 24 days, making an aggregate of 13 months 22 days.
If Mrs. Rensselear can show to the satisfaction of the department that her husband rendered more service than the amount computed in her certificate, it will afford us much pleasure to enlarge her stipend.
Killian K. Van Rensselaer, to whose statement you refer does not specify
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The duration of the service of claimant’s husband. He states that Col. Van Rensselaer was in service in 1776 and 1777, but the amount of service rendered in each year, his testimony does not show.
We cannot adjust the allowance to Mrs. Van upon this evidence.
Respectfully
Samuel Jenkins, Esquire
Albany, N.Y.
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Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., N.Y.
Sept 12, 1855
To the commissioner of pensions§
Sir
Please find here with a certificate of the comptroller of this state relating to the services of lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer during the revolution. His widow misses Nancy G. Van Rensselaer now receives a pension of $343 under the act of 1848 which I wish to know is if this certificate entitle her to an increase of pension and if so, will you be able to forward the necessary instructions for attaining it?
Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
H. K. Van Rensselaer
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Payment to be made at
Albany by
T. W.Olcott, Esq.
Agent for paying pensioners, in the
Agency of Albany N.Y.
Payable on the4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the pension office on the role of pensioners under act 1848[Words crossed out] page 185 Vol. [Illegible.] book C.
Th. Lumpkin
Clerk
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Department of the Interior
Widows pension
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29Th 1848,
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer of New York, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, who was a lieutenant colonel in the revolution reward, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of $343.33 per annum , commencing on 4 March 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again Marie; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this a 31st day of July one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.

T. Ewing
Secretary of the interior
JL Edwards 
Commissioner of pensions
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To commissioner of pensions
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Jany 28, 1850
Col. J. L. Edwards,
Commissr of Pensions,
Sir-
The chr of the comtte on Pensions would respectfully call your attention to the enclosed letter of L. Jenkins, Esq. of the 15th inst. also to yours of the 2d Nov. 1849 to that gentleman, touching the petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer. Should you have any further views upon the subject, they will be acceptable to the Chm.
Respectfully 
Your Obt. Servt.
Jno. P. Sheldon 
clk. chm. Pen. (So)
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Randolph, Cattaraugus Co. , N.Y.
March 30th 1854
Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir
Allow me to present you the case of Mrs. Nancy G. Van Rensselaer widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Revolutionary War. He was under Stephen J. Schuyler, a Colonel of the Militia of this state and resided at Albany N.Y. 
She respectfully submits to your decision if she be not entitled to more pension. On the following grantor to wit, she is now on the pension roll for $343.33  per annum . Her certificate is recorded page 185.vol. 1. Book D. Under act of July 29.’48
Her husband was wounded at Fort Ann he was in the hospital for some time and then she always understood from him he had charge of Fort Herkimer except when in new active service. He was wounded on the 7 July 1777 . He was in service in the year of 76. He drew half pay from the date of his wound until the pension law of 22 April 1786 waspassed when he continued to draw the same as an invalid pensioner for the remainder of his life. He drew $360 per annum. He died 9 Sept 1816 and resided at Albany NY.
She was married in 1796 and therefore did not come under the old law for the relief of widowhood. She however applied for
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To Congress for a special Act, without success, but her papers to support her claim are on file in some department I suppose. The deponents are now all dead. 
Again I find by an account current between Henry K. Van Rensselaer and the United States made out 16 July 1797 and certified by Joseph Nouye, Registrar, commencing July 7, 1777 and ending 5 Sept 1796. That there is due Mrs. V.R. $424 for her husband‘s pension from 1st Jany 1788 to 4 Mar 1789 as according to this account cannot be, did not draw anything for that period.
Mrs. V. R. Now you deserve $$343.73 per An. Would she not at least be allowed the same that her husband drew while alive, His being an invalid pension? 
I have been informed that in completing the amount of her pension, she is allowed nothing for the time he was wounded and in hospital is that correct? Being allowed for services in 1776 and in ‘81, I think. 
[Illegible] the pension do him for the term previous to his death drawn?
Is not Mrs. B. R. Entitled to his pension amount paid according to the account current? If there are any moneys due Mrs. Van Rensselaer, will you please inform me and how to be obtained?
Your Obt. Servant
H. K. Van Rensselaer
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Treasury department
Registrars office
July 20, 1854
Sir.
And reply to the letter of H. K. Van Rensselaer referred to this office. I have the honor to state that the pension accounts from which the account currently prepared in this office in 1797 was made now destroyed by the burning of the treasury building in 1814 so that this office cannot furnish any explanation of the his histories and the accounting. From the memorandum, however, in the account current in these words; “ A. This appears to be the only sum which applies to the request of H.K. Van Rensselaer referring to the payment made October. 12, 1788, it would appear, that the statement was made for the purpose of showing what amount was paid to R.V. Rensselaer. I learn at the third auditor’s office that the pension was promptly paid to 1816, the time of the death of Mr. Van Rensselaer, and it is reasonable to suppose that if he has not been paid for the period from Jany 1, 1788 to March 4, 1789. The matter would have been brought to the attention of the proper department.
The information requested by Mr. Van Rensselaer
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in relation to the pension of his grandmother will be obtained at the pension office.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt. Servant
C.T. Jones
Acting Registrar 

Hon. R.E.Fenton
House of Rep.
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Ancient Record from family Bible of Lt. Col. Van Rensselaer proving his services in the Revolutionary War.
Original on file.
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Ancient record in the family Bible of Col Van Rensselaer.
“ Col Henry K. Van Rensselaer was wounded in the revolutionary war against the British in the year 1777.July 7. In the battle at Fort Ann and carried to Fort Edward by his men, fifteen miles distant, Capt. Montgomery with other British prisoners was wounded and by our American side, and carried to Fort Albany at the same time. He, Col Van Rensselaer was taken to Albany to the hospital and suffered much with his broken thigh. football still continuing in his hip, and when partially restored, he took charge of 8 foot and continued in the service until peace was proclaimed. The ball was extracted after his death.”
Proved by affidavit of David S. Van Rensselaer, Jany 7, 1858. Esteemed a correct record for 45 years.
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Randolph, Cattaraugus Co. N.Y.
Decb. 20, 1855
Hon. J. Minot
Comm Pensions §
Dear Sir
I had the honor of receiving a communication from you dated Sept. 18/55 stating that a certificate of the controller of the state of NY 27.55 relative to the revolutionary service of Lieutenant Colonel H. K. Van Rensselaer was no evidence of new service there his widow now receives pension for.
Will you be to the trouble of informing me for what amount of service she now draws  and when performed. Please accept my acknowledgements for the promptness and patience which you have [illegible] in this matter and believe me
With respect
Your Obt Servant
H K. Van Rensselaer.
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Pension office
January 9, 1856.
Sir,
Mrs. Nancy G. Van Rensselaer was pensioned for services admitted to have been rendered by her husband, Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer as follows:
Two months in 1776- 3 months and 24 days computed from the payments, made as certified by the comptroller of N. Y. And seven months and 28 days duty performed in Garrison from May 3, 1779 to January 1, 1780, making it all 13 months and 22 days, for which a pension was allowed at the rate of $343.33 a year.
The certificate of the New York Comptroller of the 27 August 1855 does not indicate any given length of service, but  [ word crossed out] shows payments made to him as an invalid for the wound which he received in 1777 and which prevented his rendering active service afterwards.
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt. Servt.
R. McRae
For Commissioner 
H.K. Van Rensselaer 
Randolph
Cattaraugus 
N.Y.
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Mrs. Henry K Van Rensselaer
Col. Fenton
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(1)
Randolph, Cattaraugus Co. , N.Y.
Nov. 30, 1851
Hon. R.E. Fenton
Dear Sir
Agreeable to your request I herewith send you a statement I’ve known facts having a bearing on the case of my grandmother mrs. Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, who is application for an increase of pension. You have been so kind as to interest yourself in.
Henry K. Van Rensselaer, previous to the revolution held a commission as Major under the crown.
At the commencement of hostilities enforced, the cause of the colonies and served as Lieutenant Colonel under Colonel Philip Schuyler of the New York militia. His widow and his pension is allowed for two months service in 1776. At the battle of Fort Ann he was who did July 1777 , having his thigh fractured by a musket ball which rendered him a cripple life. It would seem from the certificate of the controller of New York. He was paid as an invalid from the day. He was wounded until May 3, 1779 at a pension of about 22 months when he served in Garrison, four months 28 days during which time his pay from the state of New York as an invalid ceased. And for which time she, Mrs. Vance is allowed in completing his pension. At the expiration of this eight months, his pay as an invalid again, commenced see comptroller at N.Y. certificate.
You will observe she is allowed nothing by the state of New York for the time he was wounded nor for the time he was confined by his wound, and would not approve that,  he was confined by his wound that 22 months
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Wound to fracture of the thigh, which rendered him and invalid and crippled for life heal in a much shorter time. It can be shown up then. Now living he was always troubled with it, and that one leg was two or three inches shorter than the other. And that, if not the immediate cause of his death, had a very unfavorable effect on him at that time. I mentioned this to show he was deniably wounded and must necessarily has confined from his normal some months.
She is allowed 3 months 24 days in 1781.
I suppose it is not reliable  to insist upon record evidence in this case of the militia. As far as traditionary is concerned, it has always been understood as I am as the record proves he's maimed, he took George Fort,  Fort Ann, I think, and was in active service remained there during the war. That always property was lost and used in the surface of his country or from his inability to attend to it in person. I find in the family Bible the following entry which my grandmother confirmed from the records of said Bible, which has become mutilated and torn by some means. She said she got the pieces to gather and confirm them. That the facts were recorded before her husband’s death. Viz, Colonel H. K. Van Rensselaer was wounded in the revolutionary war against the British in the year 1777 July 7 in the battle of Fort Ann and carried to Fort Edwards by his men 15 miles distance. Captain Montgomery with the British prisoners was wounded and carried to Albany at the same time. “ Lieutenant Colonel HK Van Rensselaer was carried to Albany to this hospital and suffered much with his broken thigh. The ball is still contained in his thigh, when partially restored he took charge of Fort Ann, continuing in service until peace was declared”.
Mrs. Van Rensselaer thinks there are important papers on file which when presented some 12 or 15 years ago to obtained for her an official ack [crossed out words]. Mr. Van Rensselaer was named to Colonel HK Van Rensselaer in April.’ 96, and currently failed to come in under the New Widows act of 1836
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by almost 2 years. She then for drew no pension until the Act of July 29/48 was passed. Although in reality as much entitled to it was no one was named or due pensions to Jany 1, 94
Her husband died Sept 9, 1816 and consequently never drew any other pension than his invalid pension of $360. Per annum which he did draw from the U. States from the time of his wound July 7, 1777 to his death. Mrs. Van R. now receives an annual pension of  
$343.32 for the 13 mos. 22 days service of he husband before named.I do not now think of anything new that would be necessary to say. If you can aid her in this matter, you will confer a very great favor, or not by her or myself, which I assure you, we will appreciate if we are not able to to cancel. I am aware your time and energy are severely taxed, but only with the inseparable duties of your position but the demand of many of your constituents and friends who have stronger claims then no change on your decision. At the same time, I certainly think this case of my grandmother is one that deserves attention. This is undeniable evidence that her husband was in service for which she is allowed. Nothing then in performing an important service for his country, who became disabled for life, his health destroyed, and  days shortened . You will remember the defeat of Burgoyne was owing to the policy pursued by Colonel Schuyler, in intercepting his March, retarding his progress until the American army could become prepared for him. And this battle at Fort Ann was an important movement and is said to have had an important influence end result. And although Schuyler was unwittingly suspended by Gates and Gates reaped the honor of Burgoyne’s defeat, the country owed much to Schuyler and those who served under him.
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I think the facts of the case, as then my grandfather was wounded July 7/77 and as [illegible] as he was able to enter the service he did so. That when out in active service in a Fort until the end of the War. Disagrees with the accounts that has been handed down in the family being an invalid and out in active service, he made no account of his services only when actually called out into active service disagrees with the character which he has been said to have had not caring but little about money as long as he was provided 
on [ three words crossed out] is corroborated by other circumstances. In a letter from Albany the writer says, “ It appears that as Lt. Col. he parented quite a number of of [ word crossed out] accounts for services rendered by scouting parties to have sent out to apprehend Tories  giving items of expenses without any mention of personal service done by him.”
This is no doubt his time and energies as far as his health will allow was devoted to the interests of his Country.
Excuse me if I have wearied you. I am much in your uniform kindness and yet would not willingly or knowingly implore on your generosity.
My Grandfather and Mother wish to be remembered to you.
Yours Very Truly,
HK Van Rensselaer 

Mrs. Van R. is allowed for her husbands services as follows,
2 months service in 1776
7 28/30  May 79 to Jan 80
3 24/30 for Comptroller certificate in 1781
13 22/30 married July 7, 77 for which she is allowed nothing
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Nancy Van Rensselaer 
Of N.Y. Act 1848
Admitted case
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H of Reps US
Dec 31, 1857 
Sir
You will do me the favor to permit Hon J D Woodard to examine the papers on file in your Department in the case of the Pension application of Mrs Nancy Van Rensselaer & oblige
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt servt
[signed] R E Fenton 

Hon Geo C. Whiting
Com. of Pensions
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Committee Room Rev Pensions
2d April 1860

Sir

I am directed to request you a formal copy of the affidavit of Killian K. Van Rensselaer in the case of Nancy V. Van Rensselaer, also copy of articles of service of Benj Haskins of Rochester. Mass. on which B [bounty] Land was granted to his widow Mary 


Very Respectfully

Arthur W. Fletcher

Geo. C. Whiting Esq
Com of Pensions
Washington D.C.


31.697 Rev
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Hon. R.E.Fenton
Feby 12, 1851
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House of Reps 
Feby 12. 1861 
Sir.
Will you have the goodness to examine the claim of Mrs Nancy G Van Rensselaer of New York Widow of Col Henry K. Van Rensselaer with a view to its allowance, without any further legislation of Congress - and oblige 
Yours very Respectfully, 
[signed] R E Fenton M C.

Hon Geo C Whiting 
Comr of Pensions 

P.S. I have heard from Mrs Van Rensselaer within a few days through her son, and have no doubt she is now living.
R E F
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Act July 29, 1848
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer 
Widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer 
J.D. Woodward atty
Present
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Act 1848. 
Nancy G Van Rensselaer widow of Lt Col Henry K Van Rensselaer.
She was allowed for services of her Husband in the Revolution as follows,
Services in 1776 - 2 months 
Services in 1777 – 
Services from 3d May 1779 to Jany 1. 1780  7mos. 28/30
Services 1781  2 mos 24/30
13. mos. 24/30
The Evidence shows that he was in service in 1777 confined by his wounds at least  10 mos. 8/30
[totals] 24 mos.
According to the Digest of Justice and "He who has hired his service to another is to receive his reward for the whole time, if it has not been his fault that the service has not been performed.” In this case however the evidence shows that Col Van Rensselaer continued in service from the time of his wound in July 1777 until peace was declared. The Committee on Revolutionary Pensions in the House of Reps. has allowed the services of Col Van Rensselaer at two years. His Widow claims that she is entitled to have her pension increased at the Pension office from $343.32 to $600 per annum from March 4, 1848. Will the Comr. of Pensions obtain the papers in this case from the Clerk of the House of Reps.
 Respectfully yours 
[signed] J.D. Woodward 
atty for Nancy G Van Rensselaer

Feby. 12. 1861 
Commissioner of Pensions
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Letter to Hon. Jos.H. Barrett
Comm of Pensions 
June 18, 1861.
In the case of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer.
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Plattsburg N. York June 1861. 
Sir.
under the act of June 7, 1832 and July 29, 1848 and other pension Laws Mrs Nancy G. Van Rensselaer of New York is entitled to a pension of six hundred dollars per annum upon proof of two years services of her late husband Henry K Van Rensselaer as Major or Lt Col during the Revolutionary war. In the admission of her claim under the act of March 29, 1848, proof of her marriage to him in April 1796 was furnished and his services were estimated and allowed as follows 
In 1776 – 2. months
In 1777 - nothing 
In 1778 – nothing
In 1779 from May 3, to Jany 1. 1780  7 mo. 28 ds
In 1781 – 3 mo. 24 ds.
13. 22. Ds
From the certificate of Geo Clinton it appears that Lt Col Henry K Van Rensselaer of the Militia of the County of Albany did in the Campaign of 1777 being then in the public service in consequence of the requisition of the Hon Major Genl Schuyler for the aid of the Militia of the State of New York, at an engagement with the Enemy &c receive a wound” &c on the 7th of July, 1777
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From the Records of the New York Council of Safety it appears that on the 22d day of May 1777, Genl Schuyler was directed forthwith to proceed to the Northern Department and take upon him the command there. And from the History of Paul Allen Vol. 2, page 26 in the Congressional Library, it appears that  Gen. Schuyler arrived at Albany and resumed the command of the Northern Army on the 3rd of June 1777. This evidence raises the legal presumption that Lt. Col. Van Rensselaer was then in the service with his Regt. And was also in service on the 22nd day of May 1777 and will justify an allowance of one month and fifteen days in the campaign of that year previous to July 7, 1777 when he was wounded. From the letter of H. Dearborn, Secretary of War to the Secretary of New York State dated July 27, 1803. It appears that several of the New York records were consumed with the war office in November 1800, but the Comptroller’s certificate now produced proves that many of the officers and men of Lt. Col. Van Rensselaer were in service at various periods from May 21, 1777 to Nov. 5, 1781 from which it may be presumed that he was also in service during that time. The time during which he was confined in the hospital by his wound from July 7, 1777 to July 1778, should be allowed his Widow in estimating the
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amount of his service. The certificate of Gov. Clinton proves that “Lt. Col. Van Rensselaer performed garrison duty from May 3, 1779 to January 1, 1780 which has been been allowed. The loss of the New York records by fire together with the fact, stated in the comptroller’s certificate showing by various payments to the officers and were that the regiment to which Lieutenant Colonel Van Rensselaer belonged, remained in the service until November 5, 1781 will justify the admission as evidence of the ancient record from the family Bible of Colonel Van Rensselaer as proof that after he partially recovered from his wounds, he took charge of a fort and continued in-service until peace was proclaimed, which was after the surrender of Cornwallis in 1781. The fact that Colonel Van Rensselaer was pensioned as an invalid in 1785, and received his pension from the date of his wounds in July 1777 raises no presumption against his services, for he was entitled to a pension as an invalid under the act of  August 26, 1776 from the date of his disability without regard to the completion of his evidence, though not entitled to pay for his services while he rec pay as an invalid. Under the 7th section of that Act was doubtless formed into the corps of the invalids and subjected to the performances of Garrison duty which it seems he performed until the close of the war. His widow is entitled to an allowance for his services in 1777.
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previous to his wound one month and 15 days and for the time he remained in the hospital about a year and for the time he serve served in the invalid corps which the Bible record shows was from his partial recovery after his wound in 1777 until the end of the war. All this is equal at least to the 10 months and eight days service, which the widows visit shall be allowed in addition to the 13 months in 22 days already admitted making it all 24 months service the amount necessary to an increase of her pension to $600 per annum.
Respectfully yours
J. D. Woodward
Mr. Joseph H. Barrett
Commissioner of Pensions
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Mrs. Van Rensselaer Widow of.
Pension Certificate.
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Kattsburg. June 20. 1861
Dear Sir.
I enclose Mrs. Van rent Ellie’s pension certificate to be surrendered and canceled in case commissioner Bennett will issue a new one in her favor for an increased amount. Perhaps you had best retain the certificate in your possession and not file it in the pension office, until the claim shall have been allowed, in which case the certificate must be surrendered and canceled. Should the claim be admitted, as I think it ought on the evidence now addressed and that on file. Will you request the new certificate or forward to me yourself. On the receipt of which I will endeavor to see and Mrs. Van Vanleer and process the necessary vouchers to obtain payment and have the business closed agreeable to your wishes.
Very truly yours
J. D. Woodward.
Hon. R.E. Fenton.
M.C.
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Payment to be made at Albany
By Deocletus Wright, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under the Act of July 29, 1848,
Page 8 Vol. 3. 
W.E. Gapen, Clerk
September
May 4, 1861
23 years
Mar 4/66 28 years
Sept 4/66 28 -
Mar 4/67 29 -
Sept 4/67 29-
Mar 4/67 30-
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Department of the interior.
Widows pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 29, 1848,
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer of New York
Widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer
Who was a major and Lieutenant Colonel in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of four hundred and sixty three dollars and thirty two cents per annum, commencing on 4 March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry ; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
This certificate is issued in lieu of one for $343.33 per annum, dated August 6, 1849- former payts. To be deducted.
Given at the Department of the Interior,
This ninth day of August one thousand eight hundred and sixty one.
Caleb P. Smith
Secretary of the interior
Examined and countersigned.
Joseph H Barrett
Commissioner of Pensions 

Amount due in the certificate from August 4, 1848 to March 3, 1861 [illegible]
per pension office characterization $1559.87
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Glen's Falls Insurance Co., 
ORGANIZED, A. D. 1849. 
Agency at Randolph Co. Co. NY. April 30 1877 
“OLD AND TRIED”
CAPITAL, $200,000.00. 
ASSETS 750,000. 00. 
R. M LITTLE Pres’t.
J. L. CUNNINGHAM Secy. 
G B. GREENSLET, Asst. Sec’y.
To Hon. Comr. Pensions 
Washington D.C. 
Dear Sir 
Mrs Nancy G. Van Rensselaer a revolutionary pensioner - widow of Henry K Van Rensselaer who was a Maj & Liet Col in the revolutionary war, died Dec 30. 76. She drew a pension of [illegible] per An. under act of Feby 2/48 Recorded Pg 8 Vol H. No 8 Pension Certificate No 279.
Her Certificate calls for this amount from Sept 30 – 65 “to continue during life” She drew up to Dec 4 -76 leaving 27 days arrears due.
What course shall her son persue in order to obtain it. Mr Drury of Canandaigua says by a recent law the U.S. are only bound to pay up to the time of the last payment or pay day previous to death & pensioner unless the money is needed to defray the Expenses of last sickness & burial. The "life” of the pension as far as the U.S. I concerned ceased with the last payment unless they lived to put in their claim personally – 
My Grand Mother was sick about 7 Mos. My father is a physician, and had the care of her. She required a great deal of care, and was humored in all her wishes – gave away all the money she had into about $40.00 If my father had charged for care & attendance - she and have been heavily in debt. He will not do this in order to get about $50.00 would you?
Yours Truly 
[signed] H K Van Rensselaer
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Old War
279
Nancy G. Van Rensselaer
2.1.99

[stamp]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFFICE  APR 12 1880
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(PENSIONER DROPPED.) 
U. S. Pension Agency 
Hon J A  Bentley 
Commissioner of Pensions. 
Sir:   old act
I hereby report that the name of Nancy G Van Rensselaer wid Henry K who was a pensioner on the rolls of this Agency, under Certificate No. 279, and who was last paid at $700 Pr Annum to 4 December, 1876, has been dropped, because of statute limitation 
dead 
Very respectfully 
T. S. Poole
Pension Agent. 
Every name dropped to be thus reported at once.
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Abstract 
From Journals of Congress and from the Journals of The New Y. Provincial Congress. American Archives.
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Abstract of Evidence - from Journals of Continental Congress,  & N.Y. Congress 
On the 3d June 1776. Congress "resolved, that 13.800. Militia to employed to reinforce the army at New York” and that the "state of New York be required to furnish 3000.”
“Resolved that the Militias be engaged to the first day of December next unless sooner discharged by Congress.”
Journals of Congress. Vol. I. Page 362-3.
On the 9th day of June 1776. the Provincial Congress of New York “having taken into consideration the appointment of a Brigadier General to take command of the three thousand of the Militia of the Colony of N.Y destined by the resolve of the Continental Congress of the 3d inst. to reinforce the army of New York” “Resolved & ordered. That John Morin Scott be and he is hereby nominated & appointed Brigadier General of the said three thousand of the Militia of this Colony 
Resolved that the rank & number of Officers in the said three thousand Militia destined to reinforce the army at New York be as follows &c &c &c
“That there be appointed in Albany County.
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one Major, two captains, three Lieutenants & two second Lieutenants." 
on the 10th day of June the Congress then proceeded to the election of the Officers for the two Regiments when the following gentlemen were chosen –
Westchester - Samuel Drake Colonel.
[crossed out, Albany &c &c &c]
[crossed out, Albany Henry Van Rensselaer Major]
Suffolk. John Hurlbert Lieut. Col. 
Orange. Moses Hatfield Major 
Dutchess Cornelius Humphries, Colonel 
Ulster. Johannes Hardenburgh, Lieut. Col. 
Albany. Henry Van Renselaer - Major 
See American Archives 4th Series Vol VI, Page 1390-4
Letter of Major Van Rensselaer to Genl Ten Brook, 
“Fort Constitution Sept 9, 1776.
Sir, we are very much in want of thread & twine, or cartridges, & sheet lead for [illegible] in the guns. If any of this thread or twine is to be had, I beg the favor of you to assist those men, Andrew McFailin & Thomas Preston to get them, for there is none to be had here.
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By complying with the above request, [illegible] will much oblige” &c. 
Henry Van Rensselaer 
Major. 
To Abraham Ten Broeck Brigadier General" Fishkill",  See Am. Archives 5th Series 2d vol. P.260. on the 13th day of November 1776, Major Van Rensselaer was a member of a Court Martial held near Peekskill by order of Maj Genl Heath of which Col Pawling was President. 
Am. Archives 5th Series III Vol. Page 700.
Also at another Court Martial held at the same place on the 19th day of Nov. 1776, Major Van Rensselaer was a member. 
See idem, Page, 769.
In Am. Archives 5th Series II Vol. page 919, there to a letter from Genl. Scott. dated camp near Kings Bridge October 6th 1776 of which the following is an extract. "I received your order of battle last night just going to bed with which I am highly pleased in every respect except that of my being placed in the centre. I think I ought to take the right as I know of but two Brigadiers in the Army.
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Lord Sterling, & Genl Mifflin that rank before me of this I am sure, I shall be able convince you by shewing you that I have been a continental Brigadier General since the 9th June last.”
In Am Archive 5th since vol. 2, page 1251. it appears that on the 26th October 1776, at camp White Plains, Genl Scott was president of a court martial. 
In Am. Archives 5th Series Vol. III, Page 322, it will be found as the following resolutions of the N.Y. Court of safety were passed. 
“Whereas, the period of service of the Brigade of Militia of the State is under the command of Brigadier General Scott, as well as that of the detachment of the militia in the highlands under Col. Snyder will soon expire &c Resolved that in their opinion the said Brigade of Militia ought to continue in service until the last day of December unless for the situation of the enemy they can sooner be discharged with safety on the same pay & rations which have hitherto been claimed & provided for them”
Passed Nov. 25, 1776. Copies trans-
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[trans]-mitted to Genl Clinton, & General Scott & Col Snyder
Thanks given to Genl Scott for offering to serve one month longer without pay, Page 322. 
On the 4th Dec. 1776. Genl Scott represented that his men were disbanded except 150 men 
Page 354. 
On page 859, same vol. Genl Heath writes to the President of the of the New York Convention "dated Peekskill Nov. 28th 1776, as follows. “The time to which the several Regiments of General Scotts Brigade Stand engaged expire on Saturday next.” "I think that if the several Regiments whose time is now expired could be prevailed upon to to continue a little longer, it would greatly promote the public service.”
In a letter dated Peekskill Nov. 26, 1776. Genl Heath writes to Genl Washington, that our numbers in a few days will be much diminished. Genl Scott has wrote to the convention to encourage his brigade to continue a short time longer in service" 
Genl Scotts brigade gone home except 150 men who were prevailed on to stay - Genl Heath to Genl Washington Peekskill Dec 2d 1776.
Am Archives 5th series Vol III Page 1040.
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From Am. Archives 5 series, vol. III page 499.
General Return of the army in the service of the United States Nov. 3d 1776 
General Scott’s Brigade 
3. Colonels. }
4 Lieut. Colonels. }   No names but the Colonels given. 
4 Majors  }
30 Captains }
Another return dated Camp at White Plains Nov. 9th 1776. Idem. page 622 
Genl Scotts Brigade.
3. Colonels. }
4. Lieut. Colonels. }  No names but the Colonels.
4 Majors }
29. Captains }  
Another return dated Nov 17. 1776, of Kind & [illegible] ing belonging to Genl Scott’s Brigade. Idem, page 722
Another return of four Brigades under Genl Heath dated Peekskill 24th Nov. 1776. 
General Scotts Brigade 
3 Colonels  }
3 Lieut Colonels  }  No names except those of Colonels.
4 Majors  }
28 Captains -}
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A letter from General Scott of the 13th August 1776, “requiring that the commissions of the officers of his Brigade be dated previous to the 14th June, otherwise they will lose their proper rank.” Am. Ar. 5 series vol. 1 page 1511 -
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer
Examiner’s Brief.
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Brief.
Application of Mrs. Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, if an increase of pension under act of 29, July 1848. She is in receipt of the pension for his service performed in the revolutionary war as follows.
For two months service as a major in 1776.
For seven months 28 days from third May 1777 to January 1, 1780 as a lieutenant colonel.
For a service in 1781 three months 24 days as Lieutenant Colonel including in all, 13 months and 22 days major and Lieutenant Colonel.

An increase of pension is claimed for a longer period of service than two months in 1776 and for one month service and 1777 before seventh of July when her husband received a wound.
It will be seen that the office allowed two months service as a major in 1776 so that the identity is admitted. And the only question is did her husband live longer than that time. The window upon which that service was granted does not appear from the papers, except in the testimony of a witness named Killian K Van Rensselaer. But it is presummed it was granted on the induced evidence by the American Archives.
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In this office. Which show by a letter written by Major Henry Van Rensselaer, date is September 9, 1776 at Fort Constitution that he was there in service as a major. And who from the same archives were major van Rensselaer, he was on the 15th and 19th of November 1776, a member of court-martials held at near Peekskill by order of General Heath. Only these responses, two months, nine at the most was[Word crossed out] shown, for which a pension was allowed. The question is was this all the service performed by major Henry Van Rensselaer in the campaign of 1776? A very careful examination leads to the evidence that it was not all, but only a small part of the service was rendered.
It appears by the journals of Congress that on the 3 June 1776 Congress resolved to raise 13,800 militia from the different states to serve till 1 st December: and that New York State should furnish 3000 men. That by the journals of the provincial Congress of New York, it appears that on the 9th day of June that body took into consideration the appointment of a Rensselaer General to take command of the 3,000 of the Militia of N.Y. Destined by the number of the continental army of the 3rd-to reinforce the army at N.Y. And resolve that John Morris Scott be appointed Brigadier General to command.
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That militia, and he was, on that day, appointed, that the rank and number of officers in the body of militia was distinguished, and anyway there, Henry Van Rensselaer, the leader of Albany was chosen as major and that on the next day viz, 10th June 1776. Henry Van Rensselaer was appointed in major together with other officers of two of the regiments. (See Abstracts) then it appears that there never were on the 9th and 10th, June 1776. Commanded to command the 3000 men, ordered to be raised, and it appears further that they at once entered upon their duties. For in a letter written by General Scott to General Heath deed campaign near Kingsbridge, October 6, 1776.(a short time before the battle of White Plains, which was October 28, 1776.)” I received your order of battle last night just going to bed” [Words crossed out] with which I am please, and very respect with that of my living placed in the center. I think I ought to take the night as I know of the two brigadiers in the army.
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Congress of New York, dated August 12, 1776,” requires that the commissions of the officers of his Brigade be dated previous to the 14th June, otherwise they will lose their proper rank.” (In abstracts.) 
This would shew that Van R. was in service from the date of his commission, for if Genl Scott had been a Brigadier in the Continental service since 9th June, the officers of his Brigade who were commissioned at the same time were also in that service for that date – 
That he was in service Sept. 10th 1776 appears by the letter written, and on the 15th & 19th of Nov. as he was a member of the Court martial. (which the office has conceded, as before intimated) 
That the service of Genl Scotts Brigade from 18th June 1776. was continuous, appears clearly by reference to the Am. Archives (See abstracts -) that it continued till 1st December 1776 is shewn by the terms of the act raising it, and by the letters & proceedings of the Journals of the Congress of New York. 
Thus an effort was made to induce the Brigade to remain one month longer after their term had expired - that Genl Heath writes to Genl Washington
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Nov. 6th 1776. saying the time for which the several regiments of Genl Scott’s Brigade stand engaged expire on Saturday next”, that on the 4th Dec 1776. General Scott represents that his men were disbanded except. 150. Men. 
All this evidence shews conclusively that the service ended at the time provided by congress, which was the 1st of December and as Henry Van Rensselaer, is shewn by all the evidence that exists - to have belonged to that Brigade, & to have served with it, the pension of his widow, it is submitted should be computed for the whole of the service rendered in that campaign from 10th June to 1st December 1776. 
Several "Returns" of the Brigade of Genl Scott, and found in these Archives, but the names only of the Colonels of the Regts are given, but they all state that there are four majors to the Brigade –
It may be observed that the testimony of K. K. Van Rensselaer taken in 1838 when he was 78 years old. gives a clear & positive statement of this service in the Southern Campaign of 1776, & that # claimant’s husband was at the battle
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of White Plains - though he fixes the beginning of the service in the spring of 1776. but the Archives shew it to have been the 7th of June
A service of one month from 7th June to 7th July 1777, is also claimed. 
Claimant’s husband was wounded at the battle on 7th July 1777 - under Genl Schuyler, for  which he ever after drew a half pay pension
General Schuyler in his certificate of disability states that claimants husband was wounded in that campaign under his command - but no part of the time be then served has be computed in the estimate of his widow's pension –
The length of that campaign would appear as follows. In the personnels of the council of Saftey of N.Y. it is shewn that Major Gen Schuyler, was on the 22 day of May 1777 directed to proceed to the Northern Department & take upon him the command there and that on the third of June 1777. Genl Schuyler arrived in Albany & resumed the command
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of the Northern Army –
From this date, therefore, viz, 3d June 1777, the service of claimants husband in General Schuylers campaign commenced, & continued till 7th July 1777, when he was wounded. The service therefore, for one month, & four days should be allowed in computing the amount of her pension. 
Amount of service. 
From 10th June to 1st December, 1776, 5 Months 20 days
Deduct 2 months, already allowed  2 
3 months 20 days
From 3d June to 7th July 1777. – 1 Month 4 days.
4 months 24 days
Amount of increase 4 months & 24 days –
L. M. Drury. 
Examining Clerk.
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Brief in the case of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer a Major & Lieut Col. in the revolution
Chautauqua County and State of New York 
Allowed act 29th July 1848.
Claim, (original " or " for increase.) 
Proof exhibited, (if original.) 
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance. 
Application for an increase. 
Record & Documentary Evidence – 
See Abstract & Brief pled in the case –
Increased for service of four months and twenty four days as a Major & Lieutenant Colonel.
(If for increase.) 
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 
Allowed at the rate of $463.32 per ann. to begin 4th March 1848 deducting former payments, at the rate of $343.33. per annum. For the same time –

S. M. Drury Examining Clerk.

Name and residence of Agent 
Hon R. E. Fenton 
Frewsburg 
New York
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Index Dep
Cant Identify #15
Cannot Identify 5/1/119
[crossed out: WC185479 

Eugene Ore Jan. 8, 1935. 
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington D.C. 
Gentlemen:- 
I am disirous of finding out about Nancy G. Van Renselear, second wife of Gen. Henry Killian Van Renselear. She died on Dec. 30 -1876 at Randolf N.Y. 
I want to know what amount of pension she drew per month; when she began to receive the pension, how much; what she drew during her last years. 
When application for this pension was made, did she give her father’s and mother names, her mother’s maiden name etc.
Mrs. Van Renselear was a great-great aunt of mine and her maiden name was Semon. I am try to get historical data concerning her. Can you give me any suggestions concerning her? 
Thanking you in advance I am 
Very truly yours,
Frank E. Semon 
Eugene, Ore 
1761 James St.
P.S. Kindly forward to the proper Department.

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By his EXCELLENCY 
WILLIAM TRYON, ESQ; 
Captain General and Governor in Chief, in and over the Province of New York, and the Territories depending thereon in America,"Chancellor and Vice Admiral of the same.”
To Henry K Van Rensselaer Esquire of the County of Albany Greeting.
REPOSING especial Trust and Confidence, as well in the Care, Diligence and Circumspection, as in the Loyalty, Courage, and Readiness of You, to do his Majesty good and faithful Service; HAVE nominated, constituted, and appointed; and I Do, by Virtue of the Powers and Authorities to Me given by his Majesty, hereby nominate, constitute and appoint You the said Henry K. Van Rensselaer Major of the Second Battalion of the Regiment of Militia in the Manor of Renselaerwyck proper whereof Abraham Ten Broeck Esquire in [illegible]
You are therefore to take the said Battalion to your Charge and Care, as Major thereof, and duly to exercise both the Officers and Soldiers of that Battalion in Arms. And as they are hereby commanded to obey You as their Major so are you likewise to observe and follow such Orders and Directions, from Time to Time, as you shall receive from Me, 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 
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal at Arms, at Fort George, in the City of New York, the twenty first Day of July in the [illegible]th Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord GEORGE the Third, by the Grace of GOD, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, KING, Defender of the Faith, &c. Anno Domini, 177 [last digit illegible]
By his Excellency's Command, 
Edwd [or Edmd] Tanning [illegible]
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THE PEOPLE of the State of NEW YORK,
 BY THE GRACE of GOD, FREE AND INDEPENDENT 
To Henry K. Van Rensselaer Esquire, Greeting: 
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence, as well in your Patriotism, Conduct and Loyally, as in your Valour and Readiness to do us good and faithful Service, HAVE appointed and constituted, and by the Presents, DO appoint and constitute you the said Henry K. Van Rensselaer Brigadier General of a Militia Brigade in the County of Albany 
YOU are therefore, to take the said Brigade into your charge and care, as Brigadier General. hereof, and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Brigade in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Brigadier General 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, Esquire, 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 our City of New-York, the Fourth day of October In the Year of our LORD, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty Six and in the Eleventh Year of our INDEPENDENCE. 
Passed the Secretary’s Office, 6th June 1787
Robt Harpur D SECRETARY.
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer
widow of Henry K. NY. 
Power of atty 

J.D. Woodward atty,
Present
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STATE OF New York 
County of Cattaraugus } ss.
On this 27th day of March 1860 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Nancy G Van Rensselaer a resident of the town of Randolph in said County, aged Eighty four years, and made oath according to law, that she is directly interested in a claim against the United States, for certain arrears or increase of pension, supposed to be due to her as the widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer decd. and she hereby appoints J. DOUGLAS WOODWARD, Counsellor at Law, of Plattsburg, N. Y., her Attorney to prosecute said claim, and examine all papers and documents in relation thereto, on file in any of the Departments at Washington City or elsewhere, and to receive from the officer authorized to issue the same, a certificate for any arrears or increase of pension to which Deponent may be entitled, and to do all other acts and things in and about obtaining such arrears or increase of pension as Deponent might or could do, were she personally present at the doing thereof; and she hereby revokes all former powers if any inconsistent with the above, and authorizes her said Attorney to appoint Attorneys, one or more, under him, for any or all the purposes aforesaid, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsover Deponent's said Attorney, or those appointed under him, shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises. In witness whereof the said Deponent has hereunto set his hand and seal the day and year first above written. 
[signed] Nancy G Van Rensselaer
In the presence of Jas. C. Knapp  H.K. Van Rensselaer
SWORN TO, SUBSCRIBED AND ACKNOWLEDGED, before me, on the day and year first above mentioned, and I believe the Deponent to be directly interested in the claim above mentioned, and the identical person therein alledged and described , and I have no interest in the result of said claim, and am not concerned in its prosecution. 
[signed] Jas C. Knapp Justice of the Peace 

STATE OF 
County of }ss.
I, the subscriber, Clerk of said County, certify that [blank] before whom the above affidavit and Power was sworn and acknowledged on the [blank] day of [blank] 185 was at said time a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly qualified, and that I verily believe his signature above written to be genuine; and I have no interest in the result of the claim to which the foregoing paper relates, and am not concerned in its prosecution. 
Witness my hand and seal at [blank] in said County this [blank] day of [blank] 185. 
Clerk.
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Mr. Drury

Nancy G. Van Rensselaer,
Brief
Jany 20, 1862.
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Nancy G Van Rensselaer
The services allowed Mrs Van Rensselaer as having been performed by her late husband Lt Col Henry Van Rensselaer in the Revolutionary war are as follows.
From June 10 to Dec 1. 1776.  5 mo 20 ds
From June 3 to July 7, 1777  q mo. 4 ds
In 1778 nothing 
From May 3, 1779. to Jany 1 1780 1780 7 mo. 28 ds
1780  nothing 
1781 3 mo. 24 ds
18 [months] 16 [days]
We think the services of Col Van Rensselaer as major in 1776 should be allowed to Dec 31 of that year, for from page 930 American Archives Vol 12 it is said, that the militia ought to continue in service to Dec 31. 1776. On Dec. 3, 1776 Genl Schuyler writes from Saratoga from which it is apparent that he was then in service (Vol 12, page 1045. American Archives) same vol page 1610. See Letter of Genl Schuyler in which he says, the Troops now occupying those posts will not tarry after Dec 31. 1776. An additional allowance for one month & one day is claimed in 1776. The service of Col Van Rensselaer in 1777 is made to commence June 3 of that year whereas we think it commenced early in the spring. Genl St Clair was appointed Major
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Genl for the Northern Department Feby 19, 1777. Journal of Congress page 45. Same Journal page 58 “ordered that are extract of those parts of Genl Schuyler’s letter of 4th of feby 1777 which relates to the state of the Garrison of Ticonderoga be transmitted by the Board of war to Genl Washington. Journal of Congress. Page 60 refers to Genl Schuyler of feby 4 and stores for northern Department. Same Journal Pages 135. Congress on May 22, 1777 orders Genl Schuyler to proceed to the northern Department, and take command there, which proves that Troops were there. and on the 21st of May 1777 Lieut Benj Bistle as appears from the New York Comptrollers certificate, was paid £7.10.6 which shows that his services commenced not far from the first of May 1777. By implication, and there can be no doubt that Col Van Rensselaer was in service as early as that period. Since from May 1 to June 3, 1777, is claimed, 1 mo 3 ds. The Campaign of 1777 in which Col Van Rensselaer was wounded continued until Nov. 15, 1777 See Journal of Congress page 214 (1777) Genl Washington is required to appoint a Genl in place of Gen Schuyler and the militia of New York and other states are required to serve until Nov. 15, 1777.
Page 215 of Journal, Genl Gates appointed for
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Northern Department by Congress in place of Genl Schuyler August 4. 1777. Battle of Saratoga Oct 17, 1777. 
Page 296 Letter from Genl Gates at Saratoga.
Page 307 Letter from Genl Gates at Saratoga.
Page 310 Letter from Genl Gates to Genl Burgoyne Nov 3, 1777
Page 314. Genl Gates directed to apply for aid in reduction of Ticonderoga Nov 5 1777.
Page 327 Genl Schyler at liberty to attend to this private affairs Nov 14, 1777 
Fron July 7 to the close of the Campaign Nov 15. 1777. Col Van Rensselaer though confined in Hospital by his wound, was in the service as much as if he had been on furlough or a Prisoner of war, 4 months 8 days. See Secretary Stuarts opinion. Mayor’s Pension Laws new S.M. page 575. 
Genl Schuyler in his certificate of feby 24, 1780, states that in consequence of his acquisition Col Van Rensselaer was in the public service in the campaign of 1777 and was wounded by the Enemy in an engagement near fort Ann where he behaved with prudence and fortitude, and repelled the Enemy with the Troops under his command" The Evidence shows that Col Van Rensselaer was wounded July 7, 1777 at Fort Ann and taken to the Hospital in Albany, and remained in a helpless
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condition for about a year. The loss of the New York records by fire as appears from the letter of Secretary Dearborn, renders the ancient record of services in this case available, particularly as it is corroborated by the history of that period, and proves that Col Van Rensselaer remained in service after his wound until peace, which tho not declared until 1783, was actually won at Yorktown in October 1781. The fact that he was pensioned as an Invalid after the war and received his pension from the date of his wounds, raises no presumption against his services after that period for although the act required his pension as an Invalid to commence when he left the service, it is proven that he performed garrison duty from may 3/79 to January 1. 1780, and that he also performed a time of three months & 24 days in 1781. For this last service he was paid, as appears from the Comptrollers certificate, and also by an invalid for the same periods, so that his having received an Invalid pension, raises no presumption that he did not serve after its commencement, nor does it disprove the fact that he was sent to the Hospital in Albany and rendered helpless by his wound for a year. While thus confined, or in a helpless state during the
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campaign of 1777 (for it was not his fault that he did not remain in the field,) he was constructively in the service, and entitled to his pay therefore, and whether he received it or not, does not alter the fact, nor debar the widows claims to have this service allowed, the important and meritorious services rendered by Col Van Rensselaer during the Revolutionary war, for which he never received any reward except his half pay pension, and that no provision was made for his widow until 32 years after his death, will justify a liberal construction of the testimony, and authorize the Commissioner of Pensions to give some effect to the report of a Committee of Congress in which the service claimed is fully recognized - An allowance of 5 months & 14 days additional service, (and the amount proven is 6 months and 12 days) will entitle the applicant a full pension of $600 per annum, and there is no reasonable doubt that this amount of service was performed by her Husband over and above that already allowed.
Respectfully submitted,
[signed] J.D. Woodward 
Attorney, Jany 30, 1862. 

Hon Joseph H Barrett 
Commissioner of Pensions
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Mr Jenkins – fee [illegible]
(Persons making applications at the Comptroller’s or Secretary of State’s Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any period, in the army of the U.S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery, &c; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiment and companies at the date of enlistment, service, and discharge, as near can be given. The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1781, entitled “An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service 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:
1781 May 1  |  Henry K. Van Rensselaer. Lt Col. No. of Cert’e issued, 22.467  |  £ 36 | 16 | 06 |
1781 Nov 5  |  Henry K. Van Rensselaer. Lt Col. No. of Cert’e issued, 41,589  |  £ 39 | 04 | 02 |
£ 76 | 00 | 08 |
[calculations]

State of New-York, 
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany April 24th 1849.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 5.9. now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
1st under Capt [blank] in Lt Col. Commanding Regiment.
2nd under Capt. [blank] in Lt Col. Commanding Regiment.

I have examined the rolls for the above, find £76.00.08 to be correct 

[signed] John Hancock Examining Clerk.

[signed] W. Hunt Comptroller.
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David S. Van Rensselaer Esqr. 
Near West Randolph 
Cattaraugus Co 
New York

[postmark]
WEST TROY N.Y. MAY 5
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West Troy - May 9th ‘49 
Dr Sir
Your favor of the 23d ultimo, was not received by me, till Saturday the 5th Mary inst. - for some two months past I have spent the most of my time at West Troy - when I left Albany I left written directions, at the post office there, that all letters for me, should be forwarded to this place. Those directions were mislaid & neglected by the Clerk, & my first notice of any letter there, for me, was by advertisement.
on Monday the 7th inst I called several times at the office of your pension agent Mr Jenkins but could not succeed in finding him - nor could I obtain from his Clerk the information wanted nor at several other Law offices could I find the United States laws in relation to pensions.-
I then wrote Mr Mail to James L. Edwards the Commissioner of Pensions at Washington City & desired him to send me at Albany all the laws in relation to Revolutionary pensions & on the next day – yesterday, again called at Mr. Jenkins’ office & was told that he he had then gone to New York City. While enquiring of his clerk, where I would probably find the Laws in relation Revolutionary pensions, a gentleman present remarked that he had all the laws on that subject that he had been engaged in that business some 7 or 8 years & politely gave me his address, to wit: William Valentine East Albany – near the Boston Depo. that he received his letters at the Albany office – 
I spent the afternoon with Mr. Valentine, & from him this books obtained, the following information – 
1. That your Father was a Lieu. Col. in The New York Militia & under a law, passed April 22 1786 he obtained on to 26 [illegible] 1786 a pention of $360. pr annum.
2d. That the pay of Lieut Col & Col. was $600 pr. annum 
3d. That widows of Revolutionary officers & soldiers who were married before January 1st 1794, are entitled to the same amount pr. annum, that their husbands would be entitled, if living commencing 4 March 1836, & continuing for life, with the exception of two years, to wit: 1842 & 1843 = Making
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11 years back pay to 4th March 1849 - unless the soldier died since 4 March 1836 - in which case, the pension would commence, from the date of his death.- &
4.- Widows who were married before Jany 1st 1800 are entitled to a pension, from the 4 March 1848 during life - & 
5th. In all cases, the widow is entitled to the same amount pr. annum, that their husband’s would be entitled to under the act of June 7th 1832 - that is a Lieut. Col. for two years service, would be entitled to $600 pr. annum & 
300. pr. annum for1 years service & 
150. pr. annum for 6 months service - & so in proportion between those two periods & amounts-- but 
6th For less than 6 months service, no pension is granted to widows - I presume the commissioner of pensions, will send me without charge - all the laws on to subject - then if you write me the particulars of aunt’s case - that is - to the time & evidence of your fathers service –
2d. The date of his Marriage with your Mother & any other particulars you may possess, I will endeavor to apprise you & her of her rights under existing laws & will most cheerfully do so, without any charge – 
I will try to see your agent again at Albany before I return home - & will write you again if I can procure any additional information on the subject - The same day I recd your letter I also recd one from home, apprising me, of the death of our youngest daughter Arietta aged 13 years -Before returning home because it may delay me here 3 or 4 days perhaps at Syracuse a week or 10 days – If you should write again - address me at Syracuse, Onondaga Co NY. 
If I succeed in collecting monies due me here, for services, I will return by the way of your place - otherwise I will write you again from Syracuse - with my best love to your Mother & your dear family & self & in great haste truly yours- 
[signed] Sanders Van Rensselaer
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State of New-York, 
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. }  Albany, July 31 1855. 
I hereby certify that on searching the record of audited accounts in this office, from May 22, 1782, to October 31, 1794, I find in Book A page 4 of said record the following audited account therein recorded, to wit: 
"State of New York to Lt Col. Henry K Van Rensselaer Dr 
“To my half pay from 7th July 1777 to 3d May 1779 being 21 months & 23 days at 30 dollars per month 261”4”-" 
“To do from 1 Jany 1780 to 25th May 1782 being 28 months & 25 days at 30 dollars per month 346. 
“Albany 25th May 1782 Audited the above” 607”4” –“
That on page 55 of the said Book I find the following to wit "State of New York To Henry K. Van Rensselaer Dr.”
“To my half pay as an invalid Lieut Col. from 25th May 1782 to 25th May 1784 is 24 months @ £12 pr month  288””“
“Audited 14th June 1784" 
“And I further certify that on page 279 of said Book I find the following recorded towit: 
“State of New York Dr 
To Henry K. Van Rensselaer 
“To my half pay as an invalid Lieut Col. from 12th May 1784 to 12th May 1785 is 12 months @ £12 pr month  144””””-
“Audited 28th Septemr 1785.”
H.B. Haswell Clk.   Philip Phelps Compr
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State of New York, 
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. }  Albany, July 31 1855.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned,” I find the following, viz: 
NAMES. Henry K. Van Rensselaer Lt. Col. 
NO. of BOOK.  5
NO. OF CERTIFICATE.   22.467
DATE. May 1, 1781 
£ 36  S. 16  D. 6 
RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. (Field Officer) 
RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER. Lt. Col Henry K. Van Rensselaer

 I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct. 
[signed] H. B. Haswell Clerk.
[signed] Philip Phelps Dep Comptroller.
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State of New-York,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. } Albany, August 27 1855.
I hereby certify that on searching the record of audited accounts in this office, from May 22, 1782, to October 31, 1794, I find in Book A page 4 of said record the following audited account therein recorded, to wit:
"State of New York to Lt Col. Henry K Van Rensselaer Dr
“To my half pay from 7th July 1777 to 3d May 1779 being 21 months & 23 days at 30 dollars pr month 261”4”-"
“To do from 1 Jany 1780 to 25th May 1782 being 28 months & 25 days at 30 dollars per month 346. 
607”4” –“
“Albany 25th May 1782 Audited the above” 
I further certify hat on page 55 of the said Book I find the following to wit 
"State of New York To Henry K. Van Rensselaer Dr.”
“To my half pay as an Invalid Lieut. Col. from 25th May 1782 to 25th May 1784 is 24 months @ £12 pr month 288””“
“Audited 14th June 1784"
“State of New York to Henry Van Rensselaer Dr.
1781 Decr. 15
To amt. of Provisions taken from Henry Breese for subsisting my regiment which employed in quelling an insurrection by orders of Genl Gansevoort viz:-
400 lb Beef   @ 4d  6”13”4
6 Ct Flour 24/  7”4” -
100 lb Pork  6d  2”10” -
16”7”4
“Audited 14th June 1784.”
I further certify that on page 279 of said Book I find the following audited account recorded towit-
State of New York Dr. to Henry K. Van Rensselaer. To my half pay as an Invalid Lieut Col. from the
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the12th May 1784 to 12th May 1785 is 12 months @ £12 pr month  144””””-
“Audited 28th Septemr 1785.”

In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the seal of my office to be affixed at the City of Albany this twenty seventh day of August A.D. 1855. 
[signed] H. B. Haswell Clk.   Jas M Cook  Comptroller.
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H. R. 786. 
A BILL 
For the relief of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, widow of Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer , of New York. 

May 25, 1860. - Read twice, committed to a Committee of the Whole House, and ordered to be printed.
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36TH CONGRESS, 
1ST Session.
H. R. 786. 
[Report No. 588.] 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
MAY 25, 1860. 
Read twice, committed to a Committee of the Whole House, and ordered to be printed. 
Mr. PORTER, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, reported the following bill: 
A BILL 
For the relief of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, widow of Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, of New York. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer on the pension roll, for two years' service of her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, in the war of the revolution, from the fourth of March, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, and to continue during her natural life, deducting therefrom such sum as she may have heretofore received.
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H. R. 786. 
A BILL 
For the relief of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, widow of Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer , of New York. 

May 25, 1860. - Read twice, committed to a Committee of the Whole House, and ordered to be printed.

[stamp]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE APR 5 1859
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36TH CONGRESS, 
1ST Session.
H. R. 786. 
[Report No. 588.] 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
MAY 25, 1860. 
Read twice, committed to a Committee of the Whole House, and ordered to be printed. 
Mr. PORTER, from the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, reported the following bill: 
A BILL 
For the relief of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, widow of Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, of New York. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior be, and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer on the pension roll, for two years' service of her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Henry K. Van Rensselaer, in the war of the revolution, from the fourth of March, eighteen hundred and forty-eight, and to continue during her natural life, deducting therefrom such sum as she may have heretofore received.
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New York Comptrollers certificate 
June 6. 1861 
Case of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer widow of Lt Col Henry K
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State of New-York, 
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. }  Albany, June 6th 1861.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned,” I find the following, viz: 

[BEGIN TABLE]
Names.  |   No. of Book  |  No. of Certificate  |  Date
Lt Colo. Henry K. V. Rensselaer.  |  9  |   41589  |   Nov 5th 1781  |  39:4:2  |     |     |
Augustin Odle Capt.  |  5  |  22606  |  Nov 5th 1781  |  17:2:2  |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Stephen Randall Lt.  |  5  |  22607  |  Nov 5th 1781  |  11:1:6  |   Capt Augustin Odle  |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Joshua Warden Ens.  |  5  |  22608   |  Nov 5th 1781  |  8:11:10  |   Capt Augustin Odle  |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Jacob Odell  |  5  |  22616   |  Oct. 14th 1781  |  -:10:3   |  Capt Augustin Odle   |     |
Saml. Shaw Capt.|  5  |  22646  |  Oct. 19, 1779  |  41:7:9  |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
David Husted Lt.   |  5  |  22647   |  Oct. 19, 1777  |  27:3:7  |  Capt. Samuel Shaw  |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Saml Shaw Capt.   |  5  |  22715   |  Aug. 12, 1781  |  4:10:5  |     |  Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Saml. Shaw Capt.   |  5  |  22734   |  Sept. 11 1781  |  5:3:4  |     |  Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer   |
Rymer Van Iveren Lt. |  5  |  22735   |  Sept. 16. 1781  |  3:-:3 1/3  |  Capt. Samuel Shaw  |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer   |
Henry Dencker Capt.   |  5  |  22903   |  Dec. 19th 1781  |  6:16:1  |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer   |
James Shaw Capt.   |  5  |  22840   |  Oct. 27, 1780  |  1:19:8 2/3  |    |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer   |
Samuel Shaw Capt.   |  5  |  22876   |  Aug. 11. 1780  |  5:3:4  |    |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
[END TABLE]

I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct. 
[signed] Augustus Denniston    Philip Phelps Dep Comptroller.
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State of New-York, 
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. }  Albany, June 6th 1861.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned,” I find the following, viz: 

[BEGIN TABLE]
Names. | No. of Book | No. of Certificate | Date
Jno. Blomendal Sergt.  |  5  |   22998  |   Nov. 5th 1781  |  1:12:9  |  Capt. Jacob De Forest  |  Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Benj. Randall Capt.   |  5  |  23081  |  Aug. 5, 1780  |  5:16:3  |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Benj. Randall Capt.  |  5  |  23104   |  Nov. 9. 1780  |  18:7:3  |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Benj. Randall Capt.  |  5  |  23??8   |  Aug 22 1781  |  7:2:1  |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Geo. Sharp Capt.  |  5  |  23?43   |  Nov 5th 1786  |  16:13:-   |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Geo. Sharp Capt.  |  5  |  23187   |  Dec. 5, 1781  |  18:16:10  |     |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Isaac Keeler Lt   |  5  |  23385   |  Mar 24, 1781  |  176:4:-  |  Capt. James Husted   |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Robt Bruce Sergt.   |  5  |  23387   |  Oct. 24, 1779  |  16:-:-  |  Capt. James Husted   |   Col. H. K. Van Rensselaer  |
Nathl. Reynolds Lt.   |  5  |  23386   |  Oct. 24, 1781  |  211:13:4  |  Capt. James Husted  |    |
Stephen J. Schuyler Colo.   |  5  |  23440   |  Nov. 16. 1779  |  10:14:6  |    |    |
Stephen J. Schuyler Colo.    |  5  |  23441   |  May 31. 1780  |  9:13:-  |    |    |
Geo. Sharp Capt.   |  5  |  23442   |  May 31. 1780  |  5:-:4  |     |  Col Stephen J. Schuyler  |
Geo Shark Capt.   |  5  |  23489   |  Nov. 20, 1779  |  14:1:4  |    |  Col Stephen J. Schuyler  |
[END TABLE]

I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct. 
[signed] Augustus Denniston    Philip Phelps Dep Comptroller.
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State of New-York, 
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE. }  Albany, June 6th 1861.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned,” I find the following, viz: 

[BEGIN TABLE]

Names. | No. of Book | No. of Certificate | Date
John Reiley Lt.  |  5  |  23190  |  Decr. 2. 1779  |  11:17:4  |  Capt. Geo. Shaw  |  Col. Stephen J. Schuyler  |
Benjn. Blidth Lt.  |  5  |  23535  |  May . 21. 1777  |  7:10:6  |  Capt. Jacob Foreast  |  Col. Stephen J. Schuyler  |
Benjn. Elist Lt.  |  5  |  23546  |  Augt. 5. 1777  |  21:12:-  |  Capt. Jacob Foreast  |  Col. Stephen J. Schuyler  |
Phillip P Schuyler Colo.  |  6  |  28112  |  Novr. 7, 1779   |  13:5:10  |    |    |
Phillip P Schuyler Colo.  |  6  |  28113  |  May 31. 1880  |  12:1:8  |    |    |
Phillip P Schuyler Colo.  |  6  |  28114  |  Oct. 13. 1780  |  2:8:4  |    |    |
Phillip P Schuyler Colo.  |  6  |  28115  |  Oct. 28 1780  |  14:10:-  |    |    |
Phillip P Schuyler Colo.  |  6  |  28116  |  Novr. 12, 1780  |  14:10:  |    |    |
Phillip P Schuyler Colo.  |  6  |  28119  |  Novr. 4, 1781  |  13:5:10  |    |    |
Phillip P Schuyler Colo.  |  6  |  28117  |  Sept. 16, 1781  |  7:5:-  |    |    |
[END TABLE]

I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
[signed] Augustus Denniston Philip Phelps Dep Comptroller.
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Brief in the case of Nancy G. Van Rensselear of New York, Widow of Harry K. Van Rensselear Majr. Lt. Col. in the Rev War Rescinded
Randolph, Cattaragus Co. New York. 
Act July 29, 1848. 
Claim for New Pension Certificate 
Proof Exhibited 
Claimant was allowed a pension July 31. 1849, at $343.33 pr. ann. to commence March 4, 1848. She was allowed increase pension at $63.32 for ann. Aug 9. 1861. from March 4, 1848 deducting former pay 
She now claims that she is entitled to receive for the time during which her husband was confined to the Hospital in Albany by his wounds was about one year. She has been allowed 18 Months 16 days Actual Service & claims 5 mo 16 days while disabled & in Hospital 
He com a Rev. Pensions reported May 25. 1860 that claimant was entitled to pension at the rate of $600 per annum.
Allowed March 5, 1869 a pension at $600 per annum, to commence March 4, 1848 deducting all pays made on cert issued July 31 1849 a $343.33. Also all pays made on cert issued Aug 9. 1861 at $463.32 & commencing March 4, 1848 issued in lew [lieu] of former certificate & terminating Sep 29 1865. Issue certificate
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under Joint Res of Feb 18,1867 at the rate of $700 pr annum. to commence Sept 10,1868 deducting pay made service at the rate of $463.32 per annum
[signed] Chris. C, Cox
 W. E Trask Examining Clerk

J. D. Woodward 
Care Senator Fenton.
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Petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer widow of Henry K Van Rensselaer, an officer of the Revolution praying for a pension 
March 31. 1858 Referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions 
February 14 1860 Referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Claims 

55. Holman 
March 23. 1860 Discharged & referred to Rev Pensions 
1860 May 25 Bill 786
Mr Fenton
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To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America 
The Petition of Nancy G. Van Rensselaer of the State of New York respectfully represents that she is the widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer deceased who was a Major and Lieut Col in the army of the Revolution, and served as such in the New York State Troops for more than two years during the Revolutionary war as she has been informed by her said Husband and verily believes. That her maiden name was Nancy G. Semon and she was married to the said Henry K. Van Rensselaer in April 1796, and lived with him as his wife until the ninth day of September 1816 when he died. That he was an Invalid pensioner of the Revolution at $360 per annum from July 7, 1777 to the time of his death - Upon her application for a pension under the act of July 29, 1848 (her claim was not embraced by previous acts) her said Husbands services were admitted as follows. 2 months in 1776. seven months & 28 days from May 1779 to 1780, and three months and twenty four days in 1781 making in all 13 months and 22 days only. That at the Battle of Fort Ann on the 7th of July 1777 he was wounded in his thigh by a musket ball producing a compound fracture, which rendered him a cripple for life. He was confined by his wounds and sickness in consequence for about one year, for which time no allowance has been made, nor has any service rendered by him in 1777, been allowed. She submits that from the Evidence which will accompany this Petition that her late husband served more than two years during the Revolutionary war as a
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a Major or Lieut Col a grade which under the act of June 7, 1832 allows $600. per annum for two years service. - Your Petitioner was pensioned at $343. 33/100 per annum to commence on the fourth of March 1848 wereas she claims that she is entitled to six hundred dollars per annum from that period under said act. 
Your Petitioner submits that the Pensions of all Revolutionary widows, should commence at the death of their Husband or from March 4, 1836, when the systems of granting pensions to widows for the Revolutionary services of their Husbands was established by Congress, as appears from the act of July 7. 1838. The date of the marriage fixed by that act, and the act of July 29, 1848 are entirely arbitrary, and by the act of February 3, 1853, pensions are allowed from its date, (and should be from 1848) without regard to the date of the marriage. Your Petitioner therefore prays that her pension may be allowed from March 4, 1836, for and during her natural life at six hundred dollars per annum deducting what she has already received.
Respectfully submitted 
[signed] Nancy G Van Rensselaer

Randolph N York
March 25. 1858.
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Nancy G. Van Rensselaer 
Widow of Henry K Van Rensselaer
Declaration 
Revolutionary War.

[stamp] 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE APR 5 1880[?]

J D Woodward Atty 
Present.
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State of New York County of Cattaragus ss. 
On this second day of April 1869 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Nancy G. Van Rensselaer a resident of Randolph in said County aged ninety three years being duly sworn says that she is a pensioner of the United States as the widow of Henry K Van Rensselaer deceased who was a Lieut Colonel in the army of the Revolution at $463. 33 or thereabouts as will be seen by her pension certificate which is herewith surrendered. She claims any pension and arrears of pension due to her as the widow of said officer under, any of the laws of Congress and refers to her papers in the Pension office as evidence in support of her claim, and requests that any new certificate which may issue on this application may be delivered to her attorney J. D. Woodward or Senator Fenton, 
[signed] Nancy G Van Rensselaer 
Sworn and subscribed before me the day and year firstly above written, and I certify that the above named applicant is a credible person, and personally known to me to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and share no interest in the above claim and am not concerned in its prosecution – 
[signed] Rodney R Crowley Justice of the Peace 

State of New York County of Cattaragus ss.  On this Second day of April 1869 before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Henry K. Van Rensselaer and David S Van Rensselaer residents of Randolph in said County of lawful age who being duly sworn say that they are personally acquainted with the above named Nancy G Van Rensselaer who is now living, and about ninety three years of age, and know her to be the widow
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That Rodney R. Crowley, before whom the within declaration of Mrs Nancy G. Van Rensselaer was taken on the 2d day of April 1869 was at that time a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Cattaragus New York and that his signature to the within declaration and affidavit are genuine is hereby certified this 5th day of June 1869.
[signed]
R E Fenton US Senator
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of Lieut Col Henry K Van Rensselaer deceased and the identical person mentioned in a certificate of Pension mentioned in the above declaration by her subscribed, and Deponents were present and saw her sign said declaration, and make oath to the same, and they are disinterested witnesses. 
[signed] D. S. Van Rensselaer
H K Van Rensselaer
Sworn and subscribed before me on this second day of April 1869 and I certify that Deponents are credible and disinterested witnesses and that I have no interest in the above claim and am not concerned in its prosecution, The name of J D Woodward in the above declaration was written on erasure before execution 
[signed] Rodney R. Crowley Justice Peace
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Nancy G Van Rensselaer of NY.
widow of Lt Col Henry K Van Rensselaer - Act July 29 1848
Case at Pension Office.

J.D. Woodward atty
Present

[stamp] 
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE APR 5 1869
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Mrs Nancy G. Van Rensselaer of New York now living age 93 is Pensioner of the US under the act of July 29, 1848, at about $463.33 per annum as the widow of Col Henry K Van Rensselaer decd. of the Rev. Army. She claims that in estimating the amt. of her said Husbands service he should be allowed in addition to the services already admitted from the 19th to the 31st of Decr 1776 one month and one day, and one month and three days from May 1. June 3, 1777, should also be allowed. That the time during which Col Van Rensselaer was confined in Hospital from the date of his wound July 7, 1777 to Nov 15 1777 when the campaign in which he was engaged closed 4 months & 8 days also while in a helpless state.
Killian Van Rensselaer in his affidavit of Dec 17, 1858, says “that Lt Col Van Rensselaer was wounded July 7, 1777, and brought to Albany Hospital, and lay in a helpless condition for about a year, when he recovered so as to move about in a crippled state.” The Committee on Revolutionary claims to whom the evidence in this case was referred say in their report No 588 1st Sess. 36th Cong "that they are satisfied from an examination of the same that Col Van Rensselaer served and was confined by his wound for more than two years, during the war of the Revolution while he held the rank of Major and Lieut Colonel for which service the Petitioner is entitled to a pension of $600. per annum from March 4 1848 deducting therefrom what she has received as a pension under the act of July 29 1848” On behalf of Mrs Van Rensselaer I have to request that these views may be carried into execution at the Pension office and refer to the evidence on file.

Respectfully submitted
J. D. Woodward Atty for Mrs Van Rensselaer

Washington D.C. March 23, 1869
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Mem   2 years service necessary to a full pension of $600 per annum allowed from June 10 to Dec 1. 1776  5 mo. 20 ds
allowed from June 3 to July 7, 1777.  1. mo. 04 ds
allowed for 1778. nothing. 
allowed from May 3, 1779 to Jany 1. 1780 7 mo. 28 ds
allowed 1780. nothing 
1781   3. mo.  24 ds
allowed To make the 2 years required  18. mo. 16 ds 5. Mo 14 ds
24 mo. 00
The time during which Col Van Rensselaer was confined to the hospital in Albany by his wound was about a year, more than sufficient to make 5 months & 14 days service necessary to authorise a full pension. 

[signed] J.D Woodward atty
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No 377
Mrs Nancy G Van Rensselaer
Declaration under Act of July 29, 1848 

Married 1796 
Husband decd. 1816 

1776  2 mo
1779 7 mo 28
Compl Cert  3  24
13 . 22
Adm13 Mo 22 ds
Sent [illegible]
$343.33 pr ann from 4 March 1848.
Lemuel Jenkins Albany NY
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State of New York 
County of Cattaraugus } ss. On this twenty third day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty nine, personally appeared before the County Court of the said County of Cattaraugus (the same being a Court of record) Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, a resident of the Town of Randolph, in the said County of Cattaraugus, aged Seventy three years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress entitled “an act for the relief of certain surviving widows of Offices & soldiers of the Revolutionary Army,” passed July 29th 1848. 
That she is the widow of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, who was a Lieutenant Colonel in the militia of the State of New York, and also a Lieutenant Colonel of a Regiment of levies raised for the defence of the frontiers of said State –
She further declares that she was married to the said Henry K. Van Rensselaer, in the month of April in the year seventeen hundred & ninety six; that her Husband, the aforesaid Henry K. Van Rensselaer, died on the ninth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and sixteen – 
That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second of January, eighteen hundred, viz. at the time above stated. 
She further swears that she is now a widow, and that she never before made any application for a pension, under any law of Congress. But she did make application by Petition, to the House of Representatives of the United States, for a pension, in December 1838 or January 1839, but the prayer of said Petition was not granted - and that said Petition, and the proofs accompanying the same and now on file, as this Declarant is informed & believes, in the office of the Clerk of said House of Representatives, at Washington City, and she refers to the same as evidence of the facts set forth in this Declaration - She further Declares
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that her surname previous to her marriage was Nancy G Semon and that the marriage ceremony was performed at Greenbush Rensselaer Co. N.Y. by the Revd Mr John Romeyne 
[signed] Nancy G Van Rensselaer
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year first above written, before me 
The minds “of Congress” in first page interlined  The word “nine” on first page interlined and Eight erased.

Cattaraugus County 
Clerk's Office ss }  I F. E. Baillet Clerk of the County Courts in and for said County do certify that the foregoing declaration was made in open Court before his honor Rensselaer Lamb Esq. County Judge and that the preceding is a true copy of an entry in the minutes of said Court and of the whole thereof.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court and County this 6th day of February A.D. 1849.
[signed] F. E. Baillet clerk
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Copy of affidavit
of
Killian K. Rensselear
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Copy 
State of New York 
County of Albany ss 
Mary Gansevort of the City of Albany Widow of Leonard Gansvort Junr being duly sworn, deposeth as follows; I am Seventy Eight years of age, and am a sister of Genl Henry K Van Rensselaer, formerly of Albany, now deceased, my said Brother died in the year 1815 or 1816, leaving a widow, Mrs Nancy G Van Rensselaer and five children of whom she was the mother. 
The said Henry was a Colonel in the Revolutionary War, and was wounded in the year 1777 shortly before Genl Burgoyne's Army Surrendered - He was wounded in an engagement with the British, near Fort Ann, and was brought down to Albany, and was taken to the house of his Brother Philip Van Rensselaer.
In consequence of his wound, the said Henry K became a cripple during the remainder of his life, and was unable to attend to business. His wound would at times break out and become a running sore, and confine him for weeks and months to his bed, during which times, he was frequently attended by one, and sometimes two Physicians, among them was Doctr Stringham, Hospital Surgeon, now dead 
The said Henry K. was married (the second time) in the year 1796 to Miss Nancy
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Copy 
G. Simmons, now his widow, by whom he had five children, as above mentioned. A short time after his said marriage, his wound ulcerated, and an operation was performed upon his leg or thigh by the Surgeons, which was deemed dangerous & he was confined in consequence to his house & bed for several weeks, in a very critical state; That his wound healed up again partially, but he continued during the remainder of his life to be lame, and suffered much from the effects of his wound, and required much care and attention from his wife & family and other friends. 
I was a frequent visitor in the family from the time of his second marriage until the time of his decease, and had an opportunity of observing the attention he received from his wife, she was very kind and attentive to him, and was obliged much of the time to wait upon him herself. Previous to the Revolutionary war the said Henry K possessed a valuable farm, but at the time of his second marriage he had become embarassed in his circumstances, and his embarassments continued to increase until the period of his decease, when he left his widow and Children in very straitened circumstances, with nothing to depend upon for support, & for the education, of the children, except a small property of the widow, the remnant of what she had inherited
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Copy 
from her Father.
 During the latter part of his life, Mrs Van Rensselaer was obliged to attend to the domestic concerns of the family, having no servants, & only her elder children to assist her.
[signed] Mary Gansevort.
Sworn to & Subscribed, this 29th day of October 1838. before me. 
[signed] L. Jenkins, Comr of Deeds.
I certify that the above deponent is a credible witness. 
[signed] L. Jenkins, Comr of Deeds.
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Copy 
Albany County, ss.  Killiam [Killian] K. Van Rensselaer of the City of Albany, deposeth and saith, that he is in the seventy sixth year of his age: That Ann Van Rensselaer who has or is about applying to Congress for a pension is the widow of Henry K Van Rensselaer, deceased, who was a Colonel in the Revolution in the service of the then United Colonies. That the said widow is advanced in age, and this deponent believes that she is reduced in circumstances, and requires aid to support herself; that infirmity and old age disqualify her to obtain a living by labor or industry. 
That the said Colonel Van Renssellaer was twice married. That by the first wife he had seven children and by his present widow five children all of whom have been raised. That the said Colonel Van Rensselaer died in the year 1816, as this deponent has been informed & believes to be true. And this deponent further saith, that, early in Spring 1776 Colonel Van Rensselaer took a command as Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel this deponent does not know which, and repaired with his men to the highlands on the Hudson River and took command of a port opposite West Point, then as deponent believes called Fort Independance. That the said Colonel after that joined General Washington & Army
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at the White Plains. That he served and was attached to the Southern Army under Washington during the campaign of 1776. That the said Colonel was wounded in the head by a spent musket ball at Brunswick, New Jersey, when the British Army attempted to cross the Raritan, following the American Army then retreating. And this deponent further saith that he understood & at no time heard it contradicted that General Schuyler Commander in Chief of the Northern Army applied to General Washington to permit Colonel Van Rensselaer to join the Northern Army, That this deponent has a distinct recollection of his return, and joining the Army, from seeing the cocked hat he had on when he received a wound at Brunswick which had an indent or part of a hole on the outside brim of the Hat. But has no recollection of the time or date when the Colonel joined the Army, whether in the spring 1777 or in the summer. But this deponent recollects to have heard Col Van R say that pending the retreat of General St Clair & army from Ticonderoga, into Vermont and his joining General Schuyler at Fort Edward on the Hudson in the Campaign of 1777. The British Army then advancing by the route of Skeenesborough and Fort Ann it was necessary to make an effort to stop the British at least 24 hours at Fort Ann, to gain time,
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to make the garrison and park of Artillery and public Stores to be removed to Fort Edward, out of the few militia and troops then at Fort Edward, General Schuyler ordered Colonel Van Rensselaer to select and take volunteers to about four hundred strong, and by a forced march to advance and take post at a defile or pass, past Fort Ann, formed by a ledge of rock, on his left and wood creek with a thick Swamp on his right. That the distance was upwards of twenty miles, his movement was so rapid that the defile was taken possession of by his Corps before day light the next day. 
And this deponent further saith that he has often heard the said Colonel Van Rensselaer state that General Schuyler's orders, were "that he must defend that post at all hazard till 4 oClk in the afternoon of the day, next to the day his Corps left Fort Edward, by that time the military store, and park of Artillery, with Van Schaick’s first Regiment of Continental Troops would make good its retreat,” that literally he executed his orders except that he did not order his Corps to quit the ground until dusk to prevent the Indians pursuing. That it commenced raining before four oClk & continued to rain almost all that night. That in the several attempts made by the British Ninth
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Regt of Infantry and Indians to dislodge his Corps, they were foiled, and ultimately fell back, and waited for the German legion which the next morning came down & then took possession of the pass he held the day before till night. 
That he received what he considered a mortal wound from a musket ball in the upper part of his thigh which shattered the bone, that he refused to be taken off the battle ground when his men retired, the loss of blood and helpless state he was in, and the great distance through a thick forest, and the only path to Fort Edward blocked up by trees cut across it, with all the bridges broken up by a fatigue party sent up for that purpose by General Schuyler the day before, induced him to adhere to his determination to remain on the ground. That after the troops had retired for some time, a British officer crept up to him with a shattered leg, who made himself known as Captain Montgomery, nephew of General Montgomery, who fell in the assault on Quebec in the American Service. That he Captain Montgomery proposed to the said Col Van Rensselaer to prevent the British Indians from scalping him, if he would prevent the American Indians from scalping Captain Montgomery. That shortly after a party of men came back to Col Van R with a resolution to take him to Fort Edward,
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dead or alive, that they did put him on a bier, and he prevailed upon the men to take along Captain M who proved to be the kinsman of General M as he stated whom the widow of General Montgomery afterwards recognized as such and took him from Albany to her residence. And this deponent saith that the above statement in substance is what Col Van R frequently said concerning his Expedition from Fort Edward to Fort Ann in 1777 and its favorable result to the public cause & County. 
And this deponent further saith by the successful effects to arrest the advance of the British on Fort Ann, which if they reached would have cut off said garrison & Stores. 
That at the time it was a matter of history in every month that the defence of the defiler at Fort Ann by Col Van Rensselaer was a military achievement of great peril and gallantry. And by having the lines, & troops at Fort George, essentially contributed to the subsequent capture of the British under Genl Burgoyne. That in the battle that took place on that occasion the said Col was desperately wounded and maimed for life having received a ball in the upper part of the thigh which shattered the bone and lodged so near the socket of the hip that no amputation could be made, or the hall to extracted.
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that from the want of Surgical and his wound could not be dressed until he was brought down to Albany (a distance of about 56 Miles after a lapse of four days) That when he got to Albany, Doctor Samuel Stringer then at Barrington, Massachusetts 40 miles from Albany, was sent for by the late State Treasurer Ambs. Lansing, decd, The Surgeons in the Hospital declaring that nothing could be done for him, that when Doctor Stringer arrived his wound was in a state of Mortification and with great difficulty his life was saved. That he lay in a helpless condition for about a year when he recovered so far as to be able to move about in a crippled state. That he remained a Cripple with the wounded leg several inches shorter than the other, with the foot turned out, to the day of his death. That at intervals during almost all his life his wounds would supinate & fester & discharge portions of cloth driven into the wound by the force of the ball. That during these period, he would be confined for weeks to his bed in excruciating pain requiring the unremitting attentions of his wife and family. 
That at the time the Colonel married the second time it was supposed his wound was cured, but it festered again & brought him as low & helpless as ever. That his widow paid every
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attention to him night & day and showed every kindness to him, in an exemplary manner, that gained the approbation of his friends & neighbors. That at the close of the Revolution the said Colonel was possessed of a considerable property but the expenses of a large family & his inability, from the effects of his wound, to attend personally to his concerns led to its gradual expenditure, until a pension of one dollar a day formed the principal support of himself and family. That Col Van Rensselaer died in 1816, leaving his widow & family in a destitute situation. That she has by her industry & little means she had of her own struggled against every adversity & brought up her children & maintained herself since the death of her husband, but old age & want of ability to labor has induced her to apply for aid from Government by a pension.
[signed] K. K. Van Rensselaer. 
Sworn to & subscribed this 15th day of December 1838 before me. 
[signed] L. Jenkins, Comr of Deeds.
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I certify that the above Deponent Killiam [Killian] K Van Rensselaer is a highly respectable Citizen, well known to me & a credible witness. 
[signed] L. Jenkins Comr of Deeds
Albany Dec 17th 1838.

State of New York 
City and County of Albany 
Clerk's Office.- } s.s.
I L. Van Deusen, Clerk of the City and County of Albany aforesaid, Do hereby certify, that Lemuel Jenkins was on the day of the date of the annexed Affidavit and Certificate, a Commissioner of deeds in and for said County, duly appointed and sworn, and that the signatures to the Jurat of said Affidavit and to said Certificate purporting to be his, are genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of the said County, this Eleventh day of April 1849.
[signed] L. Van Deusen.
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 State of New York 
County of Albany } ss.  Mary Gansevoort of the City of Albany Widow of Leonard Gansevoort Junr. being duly sworn, deposeth as follows - I am seventy eight years of age and am a sister of Genl Henry K. Van Rensselaer, formerly of Albany since deceased - My said Brother died in the year 1815 or 1816 - leaving a widow, Mrs Nancy G. Van Rensselaer, and five children of whom she was the Mother –
The said Henry K was a Colonel in the Revolutionary war, and was wounded in the year 1777 shortly before Genl Burgoyne's Army surrendered. He was wounded in an engagement with the British, near Fort Ann, and was brought to Albany and was taken to the house of his Brother Philip Van Rensselaer –
In consequence of his wound, the said Henry K. become a cripple during the remainder of his life, and was unable to attend to business - His wound would at times break out and become a running sore, and confine him for weeks and months to his bed - during which times, he was frequently attended by one and sometimes two Physicians – among whom was Doctr. Stringham, Hospital Surgeon now dead –
The said Henry K. was married (the second time) in the year 1796, to Miss Nancy G. Simmons,, now his widow - by whom he had five children, as above mentioned - A short time after his said marriage his wound ulcerated, and an operation my performed upon his leg or thigh by the Surgeons, which was deemed dangerous, & he was confined in consequence to his house & bed for
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bed for several weeks, in a very critical state - That his wound healed up again partially - but he continued during the remainder of his life to be lame, and suffered much from the effects of his wound, and required much care and attention from his wife & family and other friends. 
I was a frequent visitor in the family from the time of his second marriage until the time of his decease, and had an opportunity of observing the attention he received from his wife - She was very kind and attentive to him, and was obliged much of the time to wait upon him herself. Previous to the revolutionary war the said Henry K. possessed a valuable farm - but at the time of his second marriage, he had become embarassed in his circumstances, and his embarassments continued to increase until the period of his decease - when he left his widow and children in very straitened circumstances - with nothing to depend upon for support, & for the education, of the children, except a small property of the widow, the remnant of what she had inherited from her Father. 
During the latter part of his life, Mrs. Van Rensselaer was obliged to attend to the domestic concerns of the family, having no servants, & only her elder children to assist her –
[signed] Mary Gansevoort
Sworn to & subscribed this 29th day of October 1838 before me 
[signed] L. Jenkins Comr. of Deeds 
I certify that the above Deponent is a credible witness 
[signed] L. Jenkins Comr. of Deeds
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State of New York 
County Cattaraugus } ss
Mrs Nancy G. Van Rensselaer widow of Col - Henry K. Van Rensselaer, of the Town of Randolph County aforesaid being duly sworn says that - Many years ago the old family record of the family of said Col. Henry K. Van Rensselaer having become mutilated and parts of the same destroyed She copied the record hereunto attached -that she can not now say whether it was before her husband death or soon after - that if before his death - she added the word "the ball was Extracted after his death” - immediatly after his death. 
that with this exception the facts therein sett forth correspond with the old record - with what her husband repeatedly to her during his life time and tradition in the family.
The following is a true copy of said record- 
Col. Henry K. Van Rensselaer was wounded in the Revolutionary war against the British in the year 1777 July 7 in the battle at Fort Ann and carried to Fort Edward by this men 15 miles distant, Capt. Montgomery with other british prisoners was wounded and carried to Albany. At the same time the Col Van Rensselaer was carried to Albany to the hospital and sufferd much with his broken thigh - When partially restored he took charge of a fort and continued in service until peace was declared - the ball was Extracted after his death. 
[signed] Nancy G Van Rensselaer
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 7 day of January 1858 and I certify that Deponent is a creditable witness 
[signed] Jas. C. Knapp Justice in & for said County
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State of New York 
Cattaraugus County } ss David S. Van Rensselaer of the Town of Randolph in said County aged Fifty Eight years being duly Sworn Say that - the paper hereto annexed or and embodying the facts therein contained was made in the family Bible of Col Henry K. Van Rensselaer more than forty five years ago and has ever since that time been esteemed and considered in the family of said Henry R. Van Rensselaer as a correct record of the facts therein stated. 
The following is a true copy of said record. 
“Col Henry K. Van Rensselaer was wounded in the Revolutionary war against the british in the year 1776 July 7 in the battle at Fort Ann and carried to Fort Edward by his men - 15 miles distant - Capt Montgomery with other British prisoner was wounded and carried to Albany. At the same time the Col. Van Rensselaer was carried to Albany to the hospital and suffered much from his broken thigh - when partially restored he took charge of a fort and continued in service until peace was declared The ball was extracted after his death” – 
Deponent further says that in his opinion that the aforesaid fracture of Col Van Rensselaers thigh by a musket ball would render him a cripple and invalid for at least Twelve months during which time he doubtless remained in the hospital or in furlough and was not released from his military obligations - Ever since deponents recollection said wound was liable at times to suppenate and discharge and the tradition in the family of said Col Van Rensselaer has corresponded with the above record 
[signed] D. S. Van Rensselaer
Sworn and subscribed before me this 7 day of January 1858 and I certify that Deponent is a creditable witness
[signed] Jas. C. Knapp Justice of Peace in & for said County
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State New York   Albany 13 [illegible due to tear]
I certify that due proof has been made to me (as the annexed papers may appear) agreeable to the act of Con of the 26 August 1776 that Lieut Col. Henry K. Van Rensselaer of the Militia of the County of Albany did in the Campaign 1777 (being then in public service in consequence of the Requisition of the Honorable Major General Schuyler for the aid of Militia of the State of New York) at an Engagement with Enemies of the United States of America, near Fort Ann, rec a wound in his right Thigh which caused a compound Fracture of the same and that he is thereby rendered incapable of getting a Livelihood, 
Signed Geo Clinton Gov 

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I certify that Lt. Col. Henry K. Van Rensselaer has preform Garrison Duty from the third day of May 1779 in to the first day January 1780 as Lieut Colo. of a Regiment of Levies raised for the Defences of the Frontiers of this State and that he has received pay for that service 
Signed Geo Clinton
I do hereby certify that that the two foregoing Certificates are true copies taken from the Originals 
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[signed] Peter S. Curtenius State A [Aud]
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do Certify that Col. Henry K. Van Rensselaer of the Militia of the County of Albany, who was in the public Service in consequence of the Requisition for an aid of the militia from the State of New York in the Campaign of 1777 was wounded by the Enemy in an Engagement near Fort Ann, where he behaved with prudence and fortitude and expelled the enemy with the troops under his Command 
Albany February 24 1780 
Signed Ph. Schuyler 
Late Major General in the Army of the United States 
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I do hereby certify that the above Certificate is a true copy taken from the Original 
[signed] Peter S. Curtenius State Aud
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I hereby certify that … in an engagement with … near Fort Ann July … thigh which caused a … in consequence of which … and by which he is … Duties of an officer in … agriculture, but …, Inconvenience 
Signed 
Surgn Gen.

I certify as above 
Signed Saml. Stringer 
I do hereby certify that the … is a true copy taken from the …

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[signed] Peter S. Curtenius State …
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Treasury Department 
Registers Office 16th February 1797. 
I certify that the annexed Account Current of H. K. V. Rensselaer, as stated from the accounts, rendered by him, & the receipts given for monies paid to him or his Attornies commencing 7th July 1777, and ending 5th September 1796 for his pension, and that it agrees with the Records of this Office – 
[signed] Joseph Nouye Register
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[Rensse]laer in Acct. with The United States Cr.
S782
May 25 By, Account rendered for his half pay, as Lieut Colonel commencing 7th July 1777 and ending 25th May 1782  607.4.-
S784
May 26 Pay do. from 25th May 1782 to 25th May 1784  288
S785 Pay do. from 25th May 1784 to 25th May 1785  144
S786
Novr 18 Pay Auditors Certificate in his favor from 25th May 1785 to 1st June 1786 146
S787
May 31 Pay do. from 1st June 1786 to 1st June 1787  144
S788
Octor. 6 Pay do. do. from 1 June 1787 to 1 January 1788 84
By amount of his pension, commencing 4th Mar 1789 and ending September 1796, being 7 years & six months @ £144 pr ann:--  1080

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Sr,   Henry K. Van Rensselaer
S783
Octr. 25 To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt 312 . 16 . 4
S784 Aug. 4 To Cash paid A. Brinkerhoff, as pr. Receipt 79 . 5 . 2
S784 Aug. 4 To Cash paid P. S. Curtenius as pr. Receipt 28 . 18 .
S784 Nov. 25 To Cash paid A. Brinkerhoff, as pr. Receipt  53 . 10 . 4
S784 Decr. 18 To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt  132 . 14 . 2
£607 . 4 .
S784 Decr. 18  To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt 288
S786 Febry. 10  To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt  144
S787 June 6  To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt  146
S787 June 6  To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt  144
S788 Octr. 12 To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt   84
S790 Mar 5To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt   72
June 18  To Cash paid Samuel Lewis, as pr. Receipt   72
S791 April 8 To Cash paid Samuel Lewis, as pr. Receipt   144
Septr 28  To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt   72
S792 March 26  To Cash paid H. K. V. Rensselaer, as pr. Receipt   72
Septr 28  To Cash paid John Taylor, as pr. Receipt  72
S793 April 16 To Cash paid Dirk Hanson, as pr. Receipt   72
October 3 To Cash paid Arie Langrange, as pr. Receipt   72
S794 April 25 To Cash paid John Taylor, as pr. Receipt   72
Novr. 27 To Cash paid M. Willett, as pr. Receipt   72
S795 Mar 18 To Cash paid M. Willett, as pr. Receipt   72
Septr. 8 To Cash paid A. D. Lansingh, as pr. Receipt   72
S796 April 19 To Cash paid A. D. Lansingh, as pr. Receipt   72
Sept. 8 To Cash paid A. D. Lansingh, as pr. Receipt   72
£1080
A This appears to be the only sum which applies to the request of H K Van Rensselair