Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11973, Peter Young, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Young, Peter.
R 11973
CONTENTS

To Peter Young, Esq.
New Jersey
June 7, 1832
Hon James Bishop
New Brunswick
N.J.

Declaration under Act June 7 1832
State of New Jersey S.S. On this twenty fifth day of November A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six personally appeared before the judges of the Court of Errors and Appeals now sitting at the City of Trenton in said state John Young a Resident of Harmony in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey aged sixty six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7 1832 That he is the son of Peter Young who was a Continental teamster in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war that declarant can only state and set forth such facts as he has heard his Father the said Peter Young relate and describe in his life time of his services in the Revolution which service so described he believes to be strictly true that his father enlisted early in the Revolution as a teamster in the service of the United States but under what Captain or Conductor he does not remember till later in the Revolution he stated that he was a teamster and wagon master in the Army of the United States at the Battle of Trenton and also at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 that he always drove four horses to his wagon he related that he was attached a number of years to Captain William Seaman, Brigade of Teams and that he continued to serve in said Brigade till the close of the Revolution he named among other places where he was

engaged with the army at Trenton. Pittstown Pleekamin.. New Brunswick. Elizabethtown. Newark. Morristown. and other places where the army was quar- tered during said Revolution he was constantly engaged in carting military stores and supplies throughout the war of the Revolution. From what he has heard his father say and state so repeatedly he verily believes he served not less than five years as teamster if not throughout the Revolution he often repeated the names of teamsters who served in the same Brigade in the Revolution with him viz. Benjamin Hunt the Hixons a person by the name of Drake and others not now recollected. Declarant's father resided in the County of Hunterdon and state of New Jersey in the Revolution It was a common talk with him from the passage of the pension Law of June 7 1832. that he was entitled to a pension from the United States but that he never made application for any that during the life time of his wife (his declarant's mother) she dissuaded him from so doing stating that he did not need it He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that the name of his father the said Peter Young is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State.
He further declares that his father was born in the County of Hunterdon in said State on the second day of March seventeen hundred and fifty six as is recorded in his father's Bible which record he believes to be strictly true. he further declares that his father the said Peter Young departed this life on

the fourteenth day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty two (1842) in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey which said County has been erected since the Revolutionary war. The said Peter Young died leaving no Widow but the following named Children him surviving viz John Young (this declarant), Henry Young, Catharine Young & Mary Taylor formerly Mary Young. Declarant makes this application with the consent of his brother & sister
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written in open Court before
B. Williams
Chancellor and President of the Court of Errors & Appeals
I hereby certify that I have been long and intimately acquainted with John Young Esqr. who has signed the foregoing declaration; am a resident of the same County, and know him to be, a person of the highest respectability, integrity and truth, and have full confidence and belief, that the facts set forth in his declaration are strictly true.
Caleb H. Saltonstall Judge

Supplemental Declaration of John Young of N.J.
State of New Jersey } Warren County } on this twenty third day of February, A.D. 1857 Before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared John Young a resident of Harmony in the County of State aforesaid to me personally well known of the highest credibility, who being duly sworn according to law declares that in addition to what he stated in his original declaration on the 25 th day of November A.D. 1856, that he well recollects hearing his father say, that at or immediately after one of the battles in the Revolution he saw a large heap of amputated arms and legs of the wounded, and the terrible groans and cries of the wounded and dying, was one of the most piteous sights he ever saw - that during his service in the Revolution he was - a part of the time he was overseer or wagon Master but that he was the greater part of the time a teamster in the Continental Service
Sworn and Subscribed this day and year above written James B. Morris, Justice
John Young
Died,
Another Revolutionary Soldier has left us! Died, at his residence in the township of Har- mony, on the 14th inst. Capt. PETER YOUNG, aged 85 years, 11 months and 12 days. In those "days which tried men's souls," he was one of that patriot band of Jerseymen who went forth to fight the battles of his country. He was present and engaged in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, and Monmouth. Shortly after the war he remo- ved from the county of Hunterdon to the neigh- borhood in which he died, where he sustained the character of an upright, honest man and a kind neighbor, and received, as he deserved, the res- pect and esteem of his numerous acquaintances. In Greenwich on Wednesday last, ALBERT, son of Maj. C. J. Ihrie.

State of New Jersey Warren County SS on this twenty fifth day of February A D 1857 before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Mary Taylor of Harmony in the County and State aforesaid, aged Sixty four years a person well known to me for truth and creditability who being sworn according to law declares that she has heard her father say he removed from Hunterdon County to this place (then Sussex) now Warren County Soon after the Revolution, have repeatedly heard him relate his services in the Revolutionary war, that he served about six years in the Revolution as Teamster and some part of the time as overseer of Teams or Wagon Master have heard him name Capt. Seaman Enoch Drake James Dixon, Benjamin Hunt and others who were Teamsters with her father, recollects a person named James Salter come to see deponents father they had been Teamsters together in the Revolution, about which they talked, heard her father say one of his horses died in the service; heard him say he was in "del Virginia with the brigade of teams, was at York Town when Cornwallis surrendered, deponents mother died May 9 th 1835, and her Father the said Peter Young on the 14 th of February 1842 leaving four Children only now surviving viz John, Henry, and Catharine Young and Mary Taylor - and have heard him say he was entitled to a pension Sworn to and subscribed the day { her and year above written { Mary + Taylor James, B. Morris } J. P. Place } mark

State of New Jersey Warren County SS on this twenty third day of February  February A.D. 1857 before me a justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Catharine Young of Harmony in the County of Warren and State of New Jersey aged Sixty Seven years a person of truth to me well known who being duly sworn according to law on her oath saith, that she has heard her father, Capt. Peter Young say he removed to this place shortly after the Revolutionary war from Hunterdon County, heard him say he was a teamster and wagon master for the Revolution, was with his Brigade in Old Virginia and served to the end of the Revolution. heard him speak about Enoch Drake who was a teamster with him also James Salter who was with him in the team service. Said Salter came to see her father sometime before his death when they talked over their wagon service in the Revolution together. heard him say he was entitled to a pension from the United States he named many other incidents of the Revolution which are not necessary to be named and further saith not
Sworn and Subscribed } the day and year above written } James B. Morris J. Deuce }
Her Catharine Young Mark

State of New Jersey Warren County ss
On this twenty first day of February A.D. 1857, before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Joseph Miller of Harmony, in the County and State aforesaid aged Sixty one years, to me well known, as a person of creditability and truth, who being duly sworn according to law declares that he was well acquainted with Capt. Peter Young, for upwards of forty years before his death. have heard him say he was a teamster and Wagon Master in the Revolution- ary War - was a man of truth and veracity and highly respected. Rachael Young, his wife died some years before Capt. Peter Young, the said Peter Young died about the year Eighteen hundred and forty two, leaving four children viz John Young, Henry Young, Catharine Young and Mary Taylor.
Sworn to and subscribed this day and year above written James B. Morris J.P.
Joseph Miller

State of New Jersey Warren County, ss
On this twenty fifth day of February A.D. 1857, before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John G. Smith of Harmony in the County and State aforesaid aged fifty years, a person of veracity, to me well known who being duly sworn according to law declares, he was well acquainted with Capt. Peter Young of this place who died in the early part of the year Eighteen hundred and forty two, knew him well for twenty years before his death, have heard him say he was a Teamster in the Revolutionary war, and such was the belief of the neighborhood in which he lived and died, he was a man of integrity and truth, his wife died a number of years before he did, at his death he left only four children who are now living, viz John Young, Henry Young, Catharine Young and Mary Taylor.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & and year above written James B. Morris J. Peace
} John G. Smith

State of New Jersey S.S
On the 19. th day of November A.D. 1856 before me a Master in the Court of Chancery of Said State, personally appeared Mary Schenck a resident of Delaware in the county of Hunterdon and State aforesaid aged in the Eighty eighth year of her age, a person of credibility and truth and of most excellent memory. to me personally well known, who being duly sworn according to law on her oath, Saith. that she was well acquainted with Peter Young who resided near to deponent, a near neighbor and have always resided within a few miles of the same place. declarant was about twelve years of age and distinctly recollects that Peter Young was a Teamster in Captain William Scaman's Brigade of Teams in the Revolutionary war. saw him with other teams in Said Brigade carting Provisions - Barrels - Boxes and Military Stores Some of the wagons staid or would stop for a night at her father's house. they had four horses to each team and will recollects Capt n W m Scaman was Conductor or Capt n of the Brigade of teams in which the Said Peter Young was teamster. he was a teamster for many years. recollects he was in the service three or four years, at least that much, carted to Morristown - Rahway - Elizabeth town - New Brunswick - Pitts Town - Trenton, and other places with the army. She also recollects the names of several teamsters in Capt n Scaman's Brigade viz. Enoch Drake, Benjamin Hunt - and Hixon. She was acquainted intimately with the Said Peter Young till his death. he died about thirteen or fifteen years ago. His Son John Young is now personally present. She now presents a French piece of silver dated 1762.

which was given her in the Revolution. The Brigade of Capt. Scaman in which the - said Peter Young was teamster, continued in Service till about the close of the Revolution recollects very well to have heard his family - viz Old Peter Young. say that Young Peter was would be good for nothing, on account of living in the army or Revolution so long.
Sworn to and Subscribed { the day & year above written {
Charles G. McChesney N.B.C.
Mary Schenck

State of New Jersey.
I Thomas S. Allison Secretary of State of the State New Jersey and ex-officio Clerk of the Court of Errors and Appeals, do hereby certify that Hon. Benjamin Williamson before whom the declaration of John Young Esquire was taken in open Court, was at the doing thereof and now is, Chancellor and President Judge of the Court of Errors and Appeals of said State, that Caleb H. Valentine Esquire who has signed the certificate thereto, is one of the Judges of said Court, both of whom are commissioned and sworn; that James B. Morris Esquire before whom the supplemental declaration of John Young and affidavits of Mary Taylor, Catharine Young, Joseph Miller and John F. Smith were taken was at the doing thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Warren in said State, and that Charles G. McChesney Esquire before whom the affidavit of Mary Schenck was taken, was at the doing thereof and now is, a Master in the Court of Chancery of said State, both of whom are duly commissioned and sworn and authorized by the laws of said State to administer oaths, and that the signatures thereto are in the proper handwriting of the said Benjamin Williamson, Caleb H. Valentine, James B. Morris and Charles G. McChesney Esquire.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Trenton this twenty seventh day of February A.D. 1837.
Th. S. Allison Sec of State

November 21, 1932
Mrs. E. J. Braund Montrose Colorado
Peter Young R. 11973 BA-t/mes
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of November 12, 1932, requesting information in regard to John Peter Young, a soldier of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, R. 11973, based upon the military service of Peter Young. The name does not appear as John Peter Young.
Peter Young, the son of Peter, was born March 2, 1756, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He died February 14, 1842, in Harmony Township, Warren County, New Jersey, where he had moved soon after the Revolution from Hunterdon County.
His wife, Rachel, whose date of birth was not stated, died May 9, 1835.
The surviving children were John, Henry, Catharine who was sixty-seven years of age in 1857, and Mary Taylor who was sixty-four years of age in 1857.
On November 25, 1856, his son, John, while residing in Harmony, Warren County, New Jersey, aged sixty-six years, applied for pension on account of the services of his father, Peter Young, and alleged that said Peter Young, while living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, enlisted early in the Revolution and served as teamster and wagon master until the close of the Revolution and was attached to Captain William Seaman's Brigade of Teams. The claim was not allowed as there was no provision of law that entitled children of Revolutionary War soldiers to pension.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Assistant to Administrator

11.973
P. O.
Peter Young
Service:
REJECTED
Enlisted: 2/ _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: Claim filed too late to be on printed list of
Re-enlisted: 185-2 of Rejections.
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

1921 Mch. 26 Hist. to Mr. C. A. McElderry
1923 Sept. 10 Hist. to Mrs. E. J. Braun
1925 Nov. 16 hist. to
Mrs. W. Zabriskie
(letter in case of Mrs. McIntyre S33392 Mrs.)
1926 July 1 hist. to Mrs. Geo. A. Houser
1932 Nov. 21. hist. to Mrs. E. J. Braun

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
WAS
July 1, 1926
Mrs. George A. Houser 630 Lawton Place Fort Wayne, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 11973, that PETER YOUNG, the son of Peter, was born March 2, 1756, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He died February 14, 1842, in Warren County, New Jersey.
His wife, Rachel, whose date of birth is not stated, died May 9, 1835.
The surviving children were John, Henry, Catharine who was sixty-seven years of age in 1857, and Mary Taylor who was sixty-four years of age in 1857.
On November 25, 1856, the son, John, while residing in Harmony, Warren County, New Jersey, aged sixty-six years, applied for pension on account of the services of his father, Peter Young, and alleged that said Peter Young, while living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, enlisted early in the Revolution and served as a Teamster and Wagon Master until the close of the War and was attached to Captain William Seaman's Brigade of Teams. The claim was not allowed as children had no title to pension.
This is the only Peter Young of New Jersey that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

November 16, 1925
Mrs. W. Zabriskie Pagosa Junction COLO.
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 11973, it appears that Peter Young, the son of Peter, was born March 2, 1756, in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He died February 14, 1842, in Warren County, New Jersey.
His wife, Rachel, whose date of birth is not stated, died May 9, 1835.
The surviving children were John, Henry, Catharine who was sixty-seven years of age in 1857, and Mary Taylor who was sixty-four years of age in 1857.
On November 25, 1856, the son, John, while residing in Harmony, Warren County, New Jersey, aged sixty-six years, applied for pension on account of the services of his father, Peter Young, and alleged that said Peter Young, while living in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, enlisted early in the Revolution and served as a Teamster and Wagon Master until the close of the War and was attached to Captain William Seaman's Brigade of Teams. The claim was not allowed as children had no title to pension.

This is the only Peter Young of New Jersey, found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

Rev. War Section.
September 10, 1923.
Mrs. E. J. Braund, Box 174, Montrose, Colo.
Madam;
I have to advise you that on December 29, 1915, you were furnished the history of the only soldier named Zebulon Sutton found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau. Owing to a lack of clerical force available for such a purpose, the same record is not sent twice to the same person.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Cornelius Young and Edward Lewis as described by you.
From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 11973, it appears that Peter Young was born March 2, 1756 in Hunterdon Co., New Jersey and died Feb. 14, 1842 in Warren Co., New Jersey and his wife Rachel, whose date of birth is not stated, died May 9, 1835. The surviving children were, John, Henry, Catharine aged 67 years and Mary Taylor aged 64 years in 1857.

On November 25, 1856, son John while residing in Harmony Co., N. J., aged 66 years, applied for pension and alleged that Peter Young enlisted early in the Revolution and served as a Teamster and Wagon Master until the close of the War and was attached to Captain William Seaman's Brigade of Teams. The claim was not allowed, as children had no title to such pension.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

V.L.M.
Rev. War Section.
March 26, 1921.
Mrs. C. A. McElderry, 900 South Main Street, Fairfield, Iowa.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 17 th ultimo, you are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. File No. 11,973 that Peter Young was born March 2, 1756 , in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, and died February 14, 1842, in Warren County, New Jersey and his wife, Rachel whose date of birth is not stated, died May 9, 1835. The surviving children were John, Henry, Catharine 67 years old and Mary Taylor 64 years old in 1857.
On November 25, 1856, son John while residing in Harmony, Warren County New Jersey, aged 66 years, applied for pension and alleged that Peter Young enlisted early in the Revolution and served as a Teamster and Wagon Master until the close of the War and was attached to Captain William Seaman's Brigade of Teams . The claim was not allowed as children had no title to such pension.
Very respectfully,
A. D. Wilkinson
Chief Clerk.

Rev.War Dept.
Montrose, Colorado. Nov. 12, 1932.
Veterans Administrator, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly advise me if the name of James Williams of Fairfax County, Virginia, is listed on the Revolutionary claims for pension. I believe his wife's name was Nancy Adams, but am not sure.
Also, Herbert Hummel , of New Jersey, prob. Somerset or Hunterdon County.
Also, John Peter Young , of New Jersey, supposed to have been of Hunterdon County at one time. Had children; John; Peter; Mary; Henry; Catherine; William and Jacob.
Thanking you for this information, Very truly yours,
Mrs. E. J. Braund
enc dkh

MRS. GEO. A. HOUSER 630 LAWTON PLACE FORT WAYNE, IND.
Apr 15 1926
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Can you give me any Revolutionary Service of Peter Young who lived at  Cumberland at Centerville N.J. near Harrisville Sussex New Jersey.
I am trying to find his service in the Rev. War Pensioning you. I am Yours truly.
Geo. A. Houser!

Rev. War Record Section. Montrose, Colorado Box 174 July 24, 1923
Washington Gardens, Pension Commission, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir: Will you kindly inform me if the records of Revolutionary War pensions show the names of the following:
Zebulon Sutton , born Bedminster Township, Somerset County, N.J. Feb 1, 1762, married March 2, 1786 Mary Lewis. Died July 1, 1826 Newfoundland, N.J. Widow moved to Pennsylvania, died Apr 7, 1856
Edward Lewis (not certain whether Somerset or Morris County) N.J. d. July 1790 widow Martha Wetherly d Oct 13, 1816 age 73 yrs 8 mo
Peter Young Newfoundland N.J. w. Sally Welch
Cornelius Young , Morris County N.J.
Thanking you for this information.
Yours Truly
Mrs. E. J. Braund

REVOLUTIONARY WAR JUL 30 1923 SECTION

Fairfield, Iowa, Feb, 17 , 1921
Commissioners of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
The adjutant general of Washington refered me to your department for some information I desire.
Was a pension granted to Peter Young after the revolution or to his wife? Peter Young's record was that of Teamster "Captain Seaman's Team Brigade;" Wagonmaster? The information I wish is the name of Peter Young's wife and the date of her death and birth if you have such records in the pension office.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. C. A. M c Elderry, 901 S. Main St., Fairfield, Iowa.

Fairfield, Iowa, Feb. 17, 1921
Commissioners of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
The adjutant general of Washington referred me to your department for some information I desire.
Was a pension granted to Peter Young after the revolution or to his wife? Peter Young's record was that of Teamster "Captain Seaman's Team Brigade;" "Wagonmaster." The information I wish is the name of Peter Young's wife and the date of her death and birth if you have such records in the pension office.
Very truly yours,
Handwritten notes: Mrs. C. A. M. [?] P. [?] [?]

H. of Reps Feb 28 th 1857
Hon. Geo. C. Whiting Commissaire of Pensions Sir
I have the honor to inclose certain papers in the case of John Young, who applies for the benefit of the act of June 7 th 1832. Whenever your decision shall have been made in this case, please inform me by letter directed to New Brunswick New Jersey.
Your obedt Servt Samuel D. Dinsmore

Hon. James Bishop
Sept 2 8

Pension Office, Sept. 28, 1857.
Sir:
The Secretary of the Interior having decided that the children of Revolutionary soldiers have no right, under the pension laws, to pension allowances, the claim of the children of Peter Young, deceased, of N. Jersey, to pension money, under the act of June 7, 1832, is rejected.
Hon: James Bishop, Esq., New Brunswick, N. Jersey.

No 39.094.
Peter Young,
New Jersey,
Let H. J. Bickel
Memor 7/57
Let same Appear 2/57
same Sept 28. 1857
11878
June 7, 1882.

Hon. Jas. Bishop Apl 2.

Prune Hill April 2, 1857.
Sir:
The additional testimony which accompanied your letter of the 25 th ult. shows that Peter Young was a Seaman under William Seaman, N. H. from March 1, 1780 to Oct. 28, 1780, 7 months and 28 days, for which a certificate will be found in the a court of Record there certifying the day of his death and the names of his children now surviving.
I have
Hon. James Bishop. New Brunswick N. Jersey.

New Brunswick May 8 th 1837
Sir
Please find inclosed your letter under date April 2 nd requiring a Certificate from a Court of Record in the case of Peter Young.
The Certificate of the Probate Court of the State of New Jersey now forwarded. I presume he satisfactory, & I trust your early attention will be given in the matter.
I am, very Respectfully
Your obed Serv t
Honble G. Whitney
James Bullock
Commissioner of Pensions

Pension Office, April 2. 1837.
Sir,
The additional testimony which accompanied your letter of the 23 d ult. shows that Peter Young was a Seamen under William Seaman, H. M., from March 1, 1780, to Oct: 28, 1780, 7 months and 28 days, for which a certificate will be issued when a Court of Record shall certify the day of his death, and the names of his children now surviving.
I am, very respectfully, Your Obedt. Servt., Glaucolubus Commissioner.
Hon. James Bishop, New Brunswick, N. Jersey. }

New Brunswick March 23/57
Sir
In reply to your favor of the 7 th inst with reference to the case of Peter Young, decd, I herewith inclose all the evidence which appears upon record at Trenton in the matter. Col. Neilson, formerly of this city, succeeded M c Lean as City D. at Trenton, but his papers were burned together with his house many years since, so it is very probable much additional evidence might be obtained.
Hoping the within proof will be satisfactory I remain,
Very Respectfully
Yours &c
James Ritchie
Rev J. W. Whiting

Terre Office March 7, 1857.
Sir I have examined and filed the application of John Young, a report of his father Peter Young, on file the records of the Act of June 7, 1832. It is alleged that his father, the said Peter, was for a number of years a wagoner in William Scammon's Brigade of Teamsters, but the testimony adduced is not  able to sustain that averment in not such as can be received by this office. We require in the first place Revised evidence to show that Scammon was a regularly appointed Commander of Teamsters in the Cannonball Army; and secondly, Revised evidence that Peter Young was a skilled teamster under him, and the master of his service. Our Records contain no such evidence. It is possible, however, that it may be found in the Archives at Trenton. When the required proof

is present, it will be promptly corrected as the report communicated to you,
I have
Wm. Garrison March 7
Hon. James Bishop. New Brunswick, New Jersey.

State of New Jersey
I Thomas S. Alisa, Regista of the Prerogative Court of the State of New Jersey, now held at the City of Trenton, do hereby certify that satisfactory Evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Peter Young was a resident of the County of Warren in the State of New Jersey and died in the County of Warren, in the State of New Jersey, in the year Eighteen hundred and forty two, on the fourteenth day of February, that he left no widow, but the following named children viz - John Young, Henry Young, Catharine Young and Mary Taylor and no others.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, this twenty ninth day of April - A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty seven.
Thos. S. Alisa Regista