Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 28923, Jacob Van Alstyne, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Van Alstyne, Jacob
S 28923.
CONTENTS

3309. Increase A. New York. Jacob van Alstyne dec d
He was of Albany in the State of New York who was an Adj t & Q m in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the N.Y. line for 2 1/2 mo. Dr Master $ 15 1/2 " Adj t !
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 360 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. & end 11 th May 1844. when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of May 1850 and sent to Cha s E. Jenkins, Albany
Amount to the 4 th of N.Y. Increase from $ 240 Semi-annual allowances ending
Payable to his only surviving child to wit
Cathyna Wimple { Revolutionary Claim, Act _____ June 7, 1832.
Recorded by
Book E 2 Vol. 4
Clerk, Page 79
(See old cover inside)

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. COUNTY of Albany }
On the Seventeenth day of July 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Justices of the City of Albany now sitting, Jacob Van Alstyne a resident of the City of Albany in the county of Albany and state of New York aged Eighty three 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 act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, that he was born in the City of Albany in the County of Albany and State of New York, on the fourth day of June in the year 1749, and is now Eighty three years and upwards; that he has from the earliest part of the Revolutionary War, performed militia duty as an Officer in the several Capacities of Lieutenant, Adjutant and Quarter Master, and refers to the commissions hereunto annexed; and that he continued to serve in the said Capacities until the Close of the said War; and that the whole time of his said Services far exceeded the period of two Years; that he now resides in the City of Albany, and that he formerly resided in the Town of Greenbush in the County of Rensselaer, from whence he removed into the City of Albany
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
J. G. Watson Clk
Jacob Van Alstyne
WE Stephen Ostrander a Clergyman, residing in the Town of Greenbush - and David M. DeForest residing in the same place - hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Jacob Van Alstyne who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Eighty three years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
J. G. Watson Clk
Stephen Ostrander Pastor of the Reformed Church at Blooming Grove
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that [blank] who hath signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the [blank]; and that [blank] who has also signed the same, is a resident of the [blank] and is a credible person, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I John G. Watson Clerk of the Justices Court of the City of Albany DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court, in the matter of the application of Jacob Van Alstyne for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 17th day of July A. D. 1832.
J. G. Watson Clk

No. 2045. Jacob Van Alstyne's Declaration. July 24 1832
State of New York City of Albany
ss. On the day and in the year within written, before the Justices of the City of Albany, in open Court, personally appeared David McDevitt, of Greenbush in the County of Rensselaer, to the Justices of the said Court well known who being duly sworn according to Law, deposeth & saith that he is well acquainted with Jacob Van Alstyne, who hath made subscribed & sworn to the within declaration, and that he hath known him for sixty years last past; and that he believes him to be of the age therein stated; that this Deponent doth of his own knowledge know the facts stated by him in his said declaration, which has been read distinctly in the hearing of this Deponent, to be true.
David McDevitt
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 17 th day of July 1832.
J. G. Watson Clerk

Services which I performed as Quarter Master and Adjutant During the Revolution War for the year 1775 to 1782 under the Regiment Commanded by Col Stephen J Schuler Reg t of Militia in Gen t Ten Broeck s Brigade
1776 Oct r Marched from Green Bush to Fort Edward was Ordered from thier to go to Fort Ann for guard with powder, from thence thier to Jonas Mill to make a cause way to Fort Ann 2 1/2
1777 June Marched from Green Bush to Fort Edward whilst our Army removed the Stores from Lake George and in the retreat of the Army to Half moon point
1777 Sept r March d from Green Bush to Still water from thence to Bemis Heights, and after the battle strong thier march to Saratoga and remained thier untill his Surrender 4 m s
1778 Octob r Marched from Green Bush to Fort Edward and remained thier 2 m s
1779 Oct r marched from Green Bush to Stone Arabia in montgomery County. 2 1/2
1780 May marched from Green Bush to Fort hunter M c County Do Sept r Marched from Green Bush to Fort Edward was there at the time when Fort Ann was taken by Major Ross the British Commander and Lake George was taken by the J r Ross 2 1/2
1781 Oct r Marched from Green Bush to Fort Edward remained thier shouting about all the way to Tienderoga 2
1781 Nov r late, Marched from Green Bush to Fort Edward
1782 Oct r marched from Green Bush to Half moon from thence ordered to Schenectady from thence Ordered to Fort Edward And performed Services as a Lieut. in hunting Tories & robbers from the year 1776 to year 1781 6 24
Jacob Van Alstyne

County of Albany ss. On this 8 Nov r 1832. before the Justices Court of the City of Albany, personally appeared Jacob Van Alstyne, named in the declaration herunto annexed, and by him subscribed & sworn who being duly sworn, according to Law, doth depose and say, that the within paper writing, subscribed with his name, contains a just and true account of services performed by him for the United States in the grades therein designated, between the Years 1775 and 1782 both inclusive and for those services and his services stated in the said annexed declaration, he respectfully claims the pension granted by the law of Congress, of the 7 June 1832
Subscribed & sworn to this day Jacob Van Alstyne John G. Wason Clerk

admitted 22 mo. 20. 1782 15 th mo. 20. 1782
John Van Ingen with me
County of Albany ss. Jacob Van Alstyne, the identical person mentioned and referred to in the annexed paper, being duly sworn according to Law, before the Justices Court of the City of Albany, deposeth & saith, that his signature to the several paper writings which are to this Affidavit annexed, as also his signature subscribed to this affidavit, are of his own proper hand writing; as is also the paper writing or specification of the terms of service for the year 1775 to 1782 subscribed by him and sworn to on the 8 th day of Nov r last. That the figures written at the termination of some of the lines of the said specification, and the figures 21 being the footing of the total of the said figures, were written by James Van Ingen, who at my request and from a small written memorandum furnished him by me, placed the said figures and footing there and I do further declare and say, that the last charge in the said specification of the terms of service, was added thereto by me, inasmuch as I performed the service by the Command of my Superior Officers, and in the public employ; I however submit the propriety of the same to the Honorable the Secretary of War, in full confidence that justice will be done by him -
Jacob Van Alstyne
Subscribed & sworn to the day of December 1832 John T. Watson Clerk
County of Albany ss. On the day and year last above written before the Justices Court of the City of Albany, personally appeared James Van Ingen of the said City, who upon his Oath duly made before the said Court deposeth and saith, that the annexed declaration of Jacob Van Alstyne subscribed and sworn to by him on the 17 th of July last, excepting so much thereof as appears in print, and also, the declaration of the said Jacob Van Alstyne, which is endorsed on the back of the annexed paper writing, purporting to be an enumeration of services performed by him for the year 1775 to 1782, and the figures at the end of the lines in, and footing of the said Enumeration, are of the proper hand writing of this Deponent and that the names subscribed to the several paper writings hereto annexed, are of the proper hand writing of the several persons whose names they purport to be.
Ja s Van Ingen
Subscribed & sworn to on the day & year aforesaid John T. Watson Clerk

Cathryn Wemple To Samuel Jenkins Power of Atty.

I, Cathyna Wemple, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Heir at Law of Jacob Van Alstyne, deceased, late a Pensioner of the United States, on the rolls of the Albany, N.Y. Agency, under the act of 7. June 1832, at $240. per annum, do hereby make Constitute and appoint, Samuel Jenkins of Albany, New York, my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name to apply to the proper department of Government, for an increased allowance of pension due the said Jacob Van Alstyne, for services as Adjutant and Quartermaster, or in any other Capacity, during the War of the Revolution, hereby ratifying and confirming all my said Attorney may do in the premises -
Witness my hand and seal this 17 th day of April Eighteen hundred & fifty
In presence of W. O. Jenkins Anna Wemple
Cathyna Wemple

State of New York
City & County of Albany.
I, David Russell Clark of the justice's Court of the City of Albany, the same being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that satisfactory proof has been exhibited to this Court, to wit, the affidavits of John V. Wemple, Abraham Van Horn, and Robert Sheppard, hereto annexed, that Jacob Van Alstyne was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832, at the rate of $240 per annum; that he died in the Town of Mohawk, in the County of Montgomery, on the eleventh day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty four, aged about 94 years. That he left no widow, and only one child, him surviving, whose name is Catharine Wemple, who is still living & resides in the Town of Cambridge, near Boston, in the State of Massachusetts.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of the said Court this 24 th day of April, A.D. 1850.
D. Russell Clark

State of New York County of Montgomery ss. John V. Wemple of the Town of Cones  Conesville in the County of Montgomery aforesaid, being duly sworn, deposes that he is a Great Grandson of Jacob Van Alstyne, late of said Town, now deceased - That the said Jacob Van Alstyne, was, in his life time, as this deponent then understood & believes, a Person of the United States, under the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832. That the said Jacob Van Alstyne, died in said Town, on the eleventh day of May in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty four - aged about 94 years - That he left one child only him surviving, whose name is Catharine Wemple, who is still living resides in the Town of Cambridge, near Boston, in the State of Massachusetts, Sworn to subscribed this 22 nd day of April 1850, before me } John V. Wemple Perry Gates J.P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with John V. Wemple, the above Deponent & that he is a credible witness - Montgomery County ss } Perry Gates J.P.
Abraham A. Van Horne the of the same place undersigned, being duly sworn deposes and says he was well acquainted with the Jacob Van Alstyne in his life time now deceased and fully corroborates the above affidavit subscribed and sworn to by John V. Wemple Subscribed and sworn to } A. A. Van Horne this 28 th April 1850 before me Perry Gates J.P.
I certify that I am well acquainted with A. A. Van Horne the above deponent and that he is a credible witness. Perry Gates J.P.

State of New York
City & County of Albany } ss. Robert Shepherd of said City, being duly sworn saith that he was well acquainted with Jacob Van Alstyne, now deceased, who formerly resided in said City, and who was a Pensioner under the act of June 7. 1832, at the rate of $240 per annum. That, as this Deponent has been informed & believes, the said Jacob Van Alstyne died in the Town of Mohawk in the County of Montgomery, and that he left no widow, and only one child - Mrs. Wemple - and that it appears by an entry in the Books of the Albany Pension Agency that the said Jacob Van Alstyne died on the 11 th day of May 1844 which entry this Deponent believes to be true & correct.
Sworn to & subscribed this 24 th day of April 1850, before me
Robt Shepherd
Jenkins Comr. of Deeds
I certify that I am well acquainted with the above Deponent, & that he is a credible Witness. Jenkins Comr. of Deeds

State of New-York, } Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
certify that Perry Yates
proof or acknowledgment to which this is annexed, was on the date of the same a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, in and for said County, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take the same, and that the said certificate of proof, &c., is taken according to the laws of this State. And Further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said JUSTICE, and verily believe his signature to the said Certificate is genuine
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my official seal, at FONDA, this 23 rd day of April 1850.
John Watts Van Derveer Clerk. By Geo. R. McIlwaine Dep Clerk

October 9, 1939
BA-J/MCS Jacob Van Alstyne, S. 28923
Mr. Clarence L. Wemple Room 814 79 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Jacob Van Alstine who served during the Revolutionary War as adjutant under Stephen John Schuyler in the 6th New York Regiment and Andrew Wemple who served in the War of 1812 and died March 13, 1813.
The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 28923, based on the Revolutionary War service of Jacob Van Alstyne (personal signature).
Jacob Van Alstyne was born June 4, 1749, in Albany, New York. The names of his parents are not shown.
While living in Greenbush, Rensselaer County, New York, he was appointed October 20, 1775, quartermaster in the 6th Regiment of Militia of Foot in Albany County, New York, commanded by Colonel Stephen J. Schuyler, began active duty in May, 1776, and served as quartermaster and adjutant in said regiment, having been appointed adjutant May 28, 1778, stated he also served as lieutenant, and was in service at various times until late in 1782, amounting to at least two years in all; he was at both battles of Stillwater and at the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga.
Jacob Van Alstyne was allowed pension on his application executed July 17, 1832, at which time he was living at Albany, New York, having moved there from Greenbush, New York.
In 1842, he was living in Mohawk, Montgomery County, New York,

Jacob Van Alstyne died May 11, 1844, in Mohawk, New York, and his wife, her name not given, died about May, 1844.
The only surviving child of Jacob Van Alstyne was Mrs. Catlyna Wemple who was living in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1850. In that year one Elizabeth A. Wemple was living (relationship not shown) and one John V. Wemple of Mohawk, New York, stated that he was a great grandson of Jacob Van Alstyne.
Reference was made to Lieutenant Colonel Philip Van Alstyne and Quartermaster Matthew Van Alstyne who served in the Revolutionary War but it was not shown whether they were related to Jacob Van Alstyne.
There are no further data relative to soldier's family.
The records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file on account of the War of 1812 service of Andrew Wemple.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

To the Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
Please send me the amount of Claim allowed as back pension to Catharine Wemple heir of Jacob Van Antwerp of Florida Montgomery Co. N.Y.
The claim was presented by Samuel Jenkins of Albany N.Y. Address to me at Albany N.Y.
J. V. H. Wemple
Give the particulars in this case
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4 Jacob Van Alstyne, Albany N.Y. at June 32 $246 00 p ann
To what time was he last paid? 46 A
Pension Office May 1 st 1850
Ans. To his death — May 11, 1849

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissr. of Pensions, Home Dept. Washington D.C.
Mr. Niles with answer

28923 Rev INVALID.
1939. Oct. 9. hist. to Mr. Clarence L. Wemple N.C.D. 1940. Feb. 27. Photos mailed to Mr. Clarence L. Wemple - J.L.L.
File No. 28,923
Jacob Wm. Wistman Dr. Master Rev. Wm.
Act: June 7 th 89
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 495
[Arrangement of 1870.]

3309 New York
Jacob Van Alstyne
of Albany in the State of New York who was an Sgt. & Q.M. in the Company commanded by Captain — " — of the — " — commanded by — " — in the — " — " line for 2 1/2 months as Sgt. & Q.M. 4 1/2 " as Sgt.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 240 Dollars — Cents per ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Janry 1834 — " — and settl. by Van Alstyne del. to Dr. S. S. Lewis
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1834 $ 3 60 Pensional allowance ending 4 th Mo 33 1 20 $ 4 80
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. H. Stiles Clerk, Book D. Vol. 5. Page 148

Let to G. F. Yates Sept 23 rd 1841 " to Pension Agent Sept 23 rd 1841 " to S. Jenkins October 28 th 1841 " to Pensioner Feby 28 th 1842 " Pension agent April 25 th 1842
to G. F. Yates April 28. 1842 to J. A. Kendall 9. Sep. '44.
to A. Ray Apr 10 '49

3309. Increase. A. New York.
Jacob Van Alstyne deceased of Albany in the State of New York who was an Adjt & 2 d M aj in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ line for 2 1/2 mo. 2 d Master & 15 1/2 " Adjt.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 360 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. V end 11 th May 1844 when he died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of May 1850 and sent to Chas. E. Jenkins, Albany N. Y.
Increased from $240 - Semi-annual allowance ending Payable to his only surviving children
to wit Cathyna Wemple
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book E2 Vol. 4 Page 49
Lt. Lemuel Jenkins, May 50
Lt. J. V. Wemple Nov 2/50

J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions Washington D. C.

Albany 16: April 1842.
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Sir.
In the case of Jacob Van Alstine under the act of 7 th June 1832 you required a new specification of his services from him. This for reasons stated in his specification herewith sent, he did not feel himself competent last fall to do. I visited him last week, and commenced for him his specification, which he has completed in his own handwriting, and in his own language; and I hope it will prove satisfactory. In reference to it, I am inclined to say a few things, which however I find that the old gentleman has said himself. I refer particularly to discrepancies if any. On analyzing his statement, I find he claims to have served as follows
1776 at Fort Edward as Quarter Mr & Adjutant 3 months 1777 in the expedition vs: Burgoyne do 6 " 1778 at Ft Edward & Fort Ann do 1 " 1779 do Stone Arabia &c do 3 " car d found 13 months

Bro! forward — 13 months
in 1780 - at forts & posts along the Mohawk river & Saratoga 4 "
1781 - at Halfmoon & Schenectada as Adj t 2 "
1782 " Saratoga & Fort Edward — Do 1 "
In all — 20 months
For this amount of service at the rate of $320 per annum he would be entitled to about $266 per annum.
I am very respectfully
your Ob t Serv t
G. H. W. H.

Charleston N.H. June 29 50
Sir
Enclosed you will find an application to form a City of Health Temple, under the New Albany for an increase of her pension.
Please file this with her papers and send me an abstract of the services alleged and the proof of her death.
Very Respectfully H. H. Sylvester
Col. J. H. Eames

Albany April 24. 1858.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commis r of Pensions,
Sir,
I enclose a cert e . of the bond, showing the death of Jacob Van Alstyne, late a Pensioner under the act of 7 June 1832, at $240 per ann: that he died without leaving a widow, & having only one child, Mrs. Catharine Berghoff, I also enclose her power of Attorney authorizing me to apply for an increase of her Father's Pension for his services as a Quarter Master & Adjutant. My son, Charles E. Jenkins, now at Washington, is authorized to attend to the case on my behalf.
I am, Sir, with great respect, Yours ob t Serv t Samuel Jenkins.

March 25 th 1847.
to Jacob Van Alstyne
Princeton?
James L. Edwards Esq.
Commissaire or Pensions
War Department

Washington March 22, 1847
Sir,
In the case of Jacob Van Alstyne decd. late of pension on the Albany roll, act 1832. I have just received from the surviving child, a certificate showing the date of her Father's death, & that she is the only surviving child. together with a certificate from the Dep. Secy. of State of New York. showing Jacob Van Alstyne was commissioned on the 20 Oct. 1775. 2d Master, and re-commissioned as 2d Master on the 20 Feb. 1776. (As I am informed 20 months for subsequent service has been allowed,) this with the evidence filed in the case will prove two years service, and as documentary proof is now adduced of the grade of appointment, it is contended that 2d Master as last are entitled to pension equal to that of a Captain.
I remain Sir &c Alex. Way
Genl. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pension

Senate Chamber May 1 st 1850
Hon. J. L. Edwards Cmsr. of Pensions.
Sir: — Should a certificate of pension be issued to Cathlyna Wemple, heir at law of Jacob Van Alstyne, You will please send it to Chas. E. Jenkins, Esq., New York City, N.Y.
Yours very Respectfully J. Walker

Increase
Jacob Van Alstyne NY
act 7 June 1832
Adm'd
2 1/2 mo 2 Mts 15 1/2 " 10 1/2 p 360 -
for ann from 4 March 1831 to 11 May 1844 the day of his death, pay a bill to Catharine Mansfield only surviving child of Jacob Van Alstyne, and deducting what has been paid at the rate of $240 p ann for the same time
Ch. E. Jenkins Albany NY John R. Madden Senate N. Italy

Washington, April 26 th 1850, Hon. J. L. Edwards -
Commr. of Pensions.
Sir: - I enclose the proofs and papers of Cathyna Wemph, - only surviving child of Jacob Van Alstyne, who was a pensioner under the act of 4 th of June 1832 - for an increase of pension. You will greatly oblige me by examining the case, and informing me of your decision at as early a day as practicable.
I am very Respectfully, Your, Aft. Servt, J. O. Walker

Albany May 9. 1850.
James L. Edward Esquire, Commrs. of Pensions, Sir,
Whilst my son was at Washington lately, he presented on my behalf, the claim of Mrs. Cattyna Wemple, only child of Jacob Van Alstyne, for an increase of pension. Mrs. Wemple's power of Attorney to me as her agent & proof of her being the only child &c. are on file in your office -
Just before my son left Washington he was informed by one of the Clerks, that the claim had been examined & that an increase would be allowed, and a Certificate forwarded without delay. Not having received such Certificate, I am anxious to know whether the information received by my son is correct, and have to request, that you will have the goodness to forward the Certificate to me, if the claim is allowed.
I believe the claim was presented through the Hon: Isaac P. Walker of the Senate -
I am, Sir, with great respect, Your obed. Servt Lemuel Jenkins.

May 5 Sam. L. Cole Esq. Washington D.C.

New York May 3. 1880
Dear Sir,
I have only time to say before the mail closes that I have not yet recd. the Certificate in the case of Catharine Temple, heir of Jacob Van Alstyne. I supposed I should have recd. it today. If not already sent, and if it can be mailed in time to reach here by Sunday night or Monday morning, please send it along. If after that, you please, direct to me at Albany. In haste
Yours Respectfully W. B. Jenkins

February 27, 1940.
Mr. Clarence L. Wemple 79 West Monroe Street, Room 814 Chicago, Illinois.
BA-J/MHMF/ILL Jacob Van Alstyne S. 28923
Dear Sir:
In compliance with the request of Mr. Fred J. Wemple of this city, you are furnished herewith photostatic copies of two pages of the originals thereof in the claim for pension, S. 28923, based upon service of Jacob Van Alstyne in the Revolutionary War.
It may be stated that should you be in this city at some future time, you may examine the papers in this case and collect data therefrom. Many of these papers are so torn and frail and placed in such a way under ribbons and seals, that photostatic copies cannot be made of the entire set of papers.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

BA-J/ILL Rev. & 1812 No. 507
February 13 , 1940. xxx
Navy- Br. 970
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Revolutionary War claim for pension of Jacob Van Alstyne-S. 28923
The two pages in this order were: Jacob Van Alstyne's Com. as Quartermaster & his offid. dated at Canajawaga, Mont. Co. Aug. 9, 1841 before John Merrell Com. of Deeds Mohawk, Mont. Co my
Actual 1 of each page 1 copy of one page 2 copies of the other page as designated, one of which is for official use.
only one copy was sent over to me I wanted the additional one so I would not have to send orig. for future photos of
$ .50                      2 pages
Kindly leave margin of 1 1/2 inch at top of each page and return papers in case in folder with corresponding name and number.
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

Fred J Wempler 4306- 38 St. N.W. Washington DC
mail to Clarence L. Wempler Room 814- 79 W. Monroe St. Chicago Ill

Chicago, Illinois, October 11, 1939.
Mr. A. D. Hiller, Executive Assistant to the Administrator, Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Your reference number: BA-J/MCS Jacob Van Alstyne, S.23923.
Dear Sir:
Thank you very much for your letter relative to service of Jacob Van Alstyne.
Will you kindly advise if it is possible to obtain photostatic copies of the papers contained in this file. If it is possible to obtain photostatic copies kindly advise me as to the cost of same and I will forward money order for amount requested.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours,
Clarence L. Wemple Clarence L. Wemple, Room 814, 79 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois.
CLW: MJ

Chicago, Illinois, August 31, 1939.
Bureau of Pensions, Revolutionary Dept., Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am desirous of obtaining the service record of Jacob Van Alstine , who was an Adjutant under Stephen John Schuyler , 6th Regiment of New York. It is my understanding that he also served as an Adjutant under General Gates Staff at the Battle of Saratoga. Would the record show this if it were so?
fact is here
I would also like to get the service record of Andrew Wemple , who resided at Caughnawaga, now Fonda, New York, and served in the War of 1812 and died March 13, 1813 of Typhus contracted while in service.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly yours,
Clarence L. Wemple Clarence L. Wemple, Room 814, 79 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois.
CLW:MJ

Cathlyna Wemple
Daughter & only child of Jacob Van Alstyne
Dr
C. B. Adams & Joseph T. Stevens
Power of Atty
C. B. Adams Present
Adams & Stevens Attys
Present
27. July 1853.

AFFIDAVIT AND POWER OF ATTORNEY.
REVOLUTIOANRY PENSION CLAIMS.
State of New York City & County of New York } ss.
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this 27 th day of July, A. D., 1855, I, Cathlyna Wemple, do make known and declare that I am the Daughter and heir-at-law to Jacob Van Alstyne who was the wife of a Revolutionary Soldier, who served During the War years under the command of in the forces raised in the State of New York, and that he and his wife were married about the month of _____, A. D. _____, that he died about the month of May, A. D. 1844, and that his said wife also died about the month of May, A. D. 1844 and that a pension of Two Hundred & forty dollars a year was drawn by said Jacob Van Alstyne on account of said services, and so continued until the year A. D. 1844, since which time nothing has been received by either, or the heirs of either of said parties.
And that claimant is now 74 years of age; and it is understood and believed that there are arrearages of Pension, and other claims due for said services. NOW THEREFORE, the true intent of all this is to qualify and irrevocably appoint and empower CORNELIUS B. ADAMS, of Washington, District of Columbia, & Joseph T. Stevens of said city as my true and lawful Attorney, with power of substitution, to investigate, substantiate, demand, and receive the avails of, said claim or claims, and to say and do all things relative thereto, as amply as I might do; hereby ratifying every thing said or done by said Attorney or his substitute, in virtue hereof; Also, revoking all Powers of Attorney, or other authority previously given for any such purposes.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, day and date first above named.
ATTEST: J. Halsey
Cathlyna Wemple
Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above indicated; and I hereby certify, that I have no interest whatever in said claim.
J. Halsey Commissioner of Oaths
I, _____ Clerk of the City & County of _____ Court in the and State aforesaid, do certify that Jacob L. Halsey, Commissioner of Oaths, before whom papers are executed, was, at the date of the same, a Notary of the Peace in and for said County, qualified by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal,
this _____ day of July, A. D. 1855.
Clerk.

State of New York, City and County of New York, } ss.
I, RICHARD B. CONNOLLY , CLERK of the City and County of New York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That J. L. Halsey whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Commissioner of Deeds for said City and County, dwelling in the said City, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Commissioner, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine. I further certify, that said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this state, as appears by said certificate.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 27 day of July 185 7
Richd B. Connolly
Clerk.
Mr Ruberson

Whereas I, Catlyne Wemple of Cambridge, Mass t am the only child of Jacob Van Alstyne, deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States, under the act of 7 June 1832, at the rate of $240 per annum; & the said pension has been lately increased to $360 per annum; I, the said Catlyne Wemple, do hereby constitute and appoint Charles C. Jenkins of Milwaukee, in the State of Wisconsin, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute my claim for such increased pension, before the proper Department or officers of Government. Hereby ratifying and confirming what my said Attorney shall do in the premises.
This power of Attorney to be in lieu of one given by me to General Jenkins of Albany, with his consent, & to be irrevocable for one year from this date. Witness my hand Seal this 4 th day of June 1850.
Sealed & delivered in the presence of Elizabeth A. Wemple
Catlyne Wemple
State of New York
City & County of Albany } ss. On this 4 th day of June 1850, before me the subscriber a Commissioner of Deeds in & for the said City, personally appeared Catlyne Wemple above named, to me known to be a person acknowledged that she executed the above power of Attorney, as her act and deed.
C. Jenkins Com. of Deeds.

Payments to be made at New York by the Presd. U & B Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New York
2/320 1160 8 240 120
Recorded by G. A. Stiles Clerk, in Book D Vol. 5 page 148

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Jacob Van Alstyne of the State  of New York   who was a Quarter Master and Adjutant in the Revolutionary Army.  is entitled to receive One hundred & Six dollars and Seventy cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 15 th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
Lee Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
2012 240

PROVINCIAL CONGRESS for the Colony of New York, the Twentieth _____ Day of October _____ 1775.
To Jacobus Van alstyne Gentleman _____ Greeting:
B Y Virtue of the Authority reposed in us _____ We do hereby nominate, authorize, constitute and appoint you the said Jacobus Van alstyne Quarter Master _____ of the Sixth Regiment of Militia of Foot in the County of Albany _____
_____ hereby requiring you, before you enter into the Exercise of your said Office, to make in Writing, and subscribe in Presence of the Chairman of the Committee of the City, Town, District, or Precinct wherein you reside, the Declaration appointed and directed by the Eleventh Section of the Seventh Resolve contained in the Rules and Orders for regulating the Militia of the Colony of New-York, recommended by this Congress on the 22d Day of August 1775, and authorizing you fully to execute all the Powers belonging to your said Office, by Virtue of the said Rules and Orders, and the said Declaration: And we do hereby require all Persons under your Command, to pay due Obedience to you, according to the said Rules and Orders, and such further Rules and Orders as shall be made and recommended for the Militia of this Colony, by the present, or any future Continental Congress, or Provincial Congress of this Colony.
Attest,
Robt Benson Surr
By Order,
Nathl Woodhull Presid!

Aug 12, 1841.
N.Y.
Adolf B.
Jacob Vanderveer
Junceae.
Edward J. Ely
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

Ponda N.Y. Aug t 9 th 1841.
To J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir:
I send enclosed a communication from Jacob Van Alstyne (now 94 years of age) in which he requests me to urge his claim to increased pay. Mr Van Alstyne served simultaneously in two capacities, those of Quartermaster & Adjutant . He is allowed the pay of a 2 nd Lieutenant only, doubtless designed for his services as a Quartermaster . He thinks he should get at least 1 st Lieutenant's pay, to wit $320 per annum on account of his Adjutancy. He is under the impression that inasmuch as he received pay during the revolution for serving in both offices, he should have the same now. But if he is not entitled to a double pension, he ought to have the highest pay he received in the revolution. He received then 5/ or about $1 50 per diem besides rations for serving in the capacity, & 7/ or $2 10 per diem for serving in the other. Your answer addressed to him or me at this place, will greatly oblige
Yours Ob t Servt
G. H. Van Alstyne

In PROVINCIAL CONGRESS for the Colony of New-York, the Twentieth Day of February 1776.
To Jacob Van Alstyn Jenkens Greeting:
BY virtue of the authority reposed in us, We do hereby nominate, authorize, constitute and appoint you the said Jacob Van Alstyn Duarter of the fifth Regiment of Militia of Foot in the County of Albany whereof Stephen Schuyler Esquire is Colonel — hereby requiring you, before you enter into the exercise of your said office, to make in writing, and subscribe in presence of the Chairman of the Committee of the City, Town, District, or Precinct wherein you reside, the Declaration appointed and directed by the eleventh Section of the seventh Resolve contained in the rules and orders for regulating the Militia of the Colony of New-York, recommended by this Congress on the 22d day of August, 1775, and authorizing you fully to execute all the powers belonging to your said office, by virtue of the said rules and orders, and the said declaration: And we do hereby require all persons under your command, to pay due obedience to you, according to the said rules and orders, and such further rules and orders as shall be made and recommended for the Militia of this Colony, by the present, or any future Continental Congress, or Provincial Congress of this Colony.
Attest.
By Order,
Nath l Woodhull Presid t
Rob t Benson Sec y
28923

Feb 25 1842
25
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City
J. Valentine

Sir
Honda Montgomery County State of New York
Having received a Letter from the Pension Agent at Albany that my Pension is Suspended, untill farther Orders, I would be Desirous to know the reasons thereof I have in my former Application sent two Commissions with my Application, as Quarter master and an Adjutant, and proved by a Witness that I served both these Officers during the War, and in my Statement the time of Service and the Months in each Year, I might have said two years Service as some have done which I know did not serve that time but I have done of what I could answer for at the last Day, and in my Letter to Giles Yates I stated in what manner I came to serve the Officers untill 1781 then a Quarter master was appointed to the said Regiment and where it was that I served, in the Troy Regiment Commanded by Stephen Schuyler, in that Application I obtained a Certificate for 240 Dollars per year, the Justices of the Court at Albany, wanted me to send it back who did most all my business, I was allowed of what I ought to have I have likewise sent a Commission with Mr Yates which I received from the Provincial Congress of the State of New York, I don't crave any more but Justice, and the war Office think that I am fully compensated for my Services, so be it, It is not likely that I will not long be a burden to my Country, I am a man will be in June next 93 years old
Sir with respect I am your humble Servant
Jacob Van Alstyne
N.B Sir please to Answer this Letter as soon as possible and State the reasons for such a suspension, and as I cannot see that my last Application by Mr Yates has any interference with the first

Sir
Caugnawaga Montgomery Co August 9 th 1841
Having Understood that you are going to Washington City on business business as I am a Pensioner, and having Obtained a Certificate to receive $240 per Annum for Services Done in the Revolution War as a Quarter Master and an Adjutant as will be shown by the Commissions I sent down with my Application and a Witness which proved that I served both Offices during the War, and I am only compensated for one Office, and when I received my Certificate the police Officers of Albany who did the most of my business, told me to send back, and said I was not compensated for my services, and as many told me who knew the business better than myself, my first Commission as Quarter master under the Provincial  Provincial Congress of New York Nathaniel Woodhull president Robert Benzon Secretary, I will now state briefly how I came to serve both Offices In the year 1776 in May the Reg t was called out to Troy to raise men by Draft I then was a resident in the bonds of the said Reg t Commanded by Col o Stephen J Schuyler one Mr Outhout was Appointed Adjutant and when on the parades, he was rejected by all the Officers of the said Reg t , because he lived in the limits of another Reg t they joined would men of their own to serve that Office and when he saw that, he would not act and resigned, In October 1776 we were called out to Fort Edward, being then in want of an Adjutant Col Schuyler requested me to serve as Adjutant and the Major urged me to serve in that as Adjutant they said the Offices did not much interfere with each other, as they knew I was a pretty good penman, and had some military art, I was then urged by the Officers, So that I have served both Offices, untill 1781 then a Quarter master was Appointed in October that year was called and made his appearance with the Reg t and I had to make all returns, These are facts which I have stated which I am answer for at the great Tribunal, and the Officers were alive I could prove this by all, I am the only survivor of all the Reg t as far as I am learn, Sir please to be so kind as to act and Enquire about my former statement and business, and act for me as it was your own case And so Doing will you will your humble Servant
To Giles Yates Esq d Secretary Subscribed and sworn to
Jacob Van Alstyne
This 10 th day of August 1841
Before me John Marshall Commissioner of Courts of the Town of Mechanic County of Montgomery State of New York

State of New York County of Montgomery, ss.
I, Jacob Van Alstine of the town of Mohawk in said County, aged nearly ninety-three years, in compliance with the requisitions of the Hon: the Commissioners of Pensions do make this supplemental declaratory statement of my services in the war of the Revolution. As I heretofore stated in my communications rel- ative to this business I did not feel competent a few months since when the above named requi- sitions were first made, to set forth my services with such detail as seemed to be required, and I requested my friend Mr. G. F. Yates to represent that I had already given as full a detail of my services as it was in my power to do, and requested that reference might be made to such detail by me already given - but this not being deemed satisfactory, I have attempted the follow- ing new detail which may possibly contain more or a larger amount of services than I have here- tofore given. I think this will be found to be the case in the year 1780 for in that year I served in the whole for a period of more than four months & I think I did not in the first instance specify more than about three months. I received in the first place a pension of only $106 per annum, but afterwards on a reexamination of my claim my pension was increased to $240 per annum - a stipend which I humbly conceived was not a sufficient compensation for my services as both Adjutant and Quartermaster . I received a Commission as Quartermaster in the year 1775, but was not out on duty in the garrison or field except on parades until the year 1776.
In the year 1776, I think in the months

1776. of October  May , there was a Draft made on the men in my Regiment and others, but how many men were drafted I cannot recollect. Stephen D. Schuyler was my Colonel, and Henry Van Rensselaer Lieut. Colonel. There were seven Companies in said Regiment which did duty on this occasion viz - those of Cornelius Lansing, George Sharp, Christopher Fallman, Henry Gardinier, Jacob Defrest, Caleb Bentley & Samuel Shaw. Major Fonda was also present and on duty - also the Regiment from Schenectada commanded by Colonel Wemple, & Philip Schuyler's Regiment from West Troy and the Regiment of William Van Rensselaer, I was appointed at this time an Adjutant & discharged the duties of both Quartermaster & Adjutant, and I continued so to do until the end of the war. In the year 1781, a Quartermaster, Matthew Van Alstyne was appointed for my Regiment as but I had to discharge the duties of the station even then, and was the acting Quarter Master. Every two or three days I made out returns of provisions, & presented same to the Commissary of Stores. The Commissary on duty at the time above referred to, and to whom my returns were presented was Pat. Smith. This tour of duty in 1776, was performed at Fort Edward and for the term of three months . During this tour the troops were engaged in making a road from Sandy Hill to Fort Ann. Col. Schuyler had Command of the fatigue party, & I was aiding in the premises. General Abram Ten Broeck Brigade General then Commanded -
1777. In April our Regiment was called out to Fort Edward then and there under the Command of General Schuyler, my Colonel Stephen D. Schuyler and major Fonda, I were present then did the duties of Adjutant and Quartermaster, and the troops did the fatigue duty by removing the stores from Lake George to Fort Edward. Major Christopher Galtis then Commanding at Lake George, the stores were sent to Saratoga

The greatest part of General Ten Broeck's brigade was there and did all service required of them in Skouts and Guard by Day and Night I then did the Service as Adjutant and Quarter Master under Stephen I Schuyler my Colonel and Major Fonda here we remained untill the latter of May, and we went home after eight Days we called out again to Fort Edward remained there untill July then the one half of our Regiment was Discharged, to harvest our Crops, and returned again to the Army then yet under the Command of General Schuyler and under the my Col Stephen I Schuyler and major Fonda untill General Gates came to the Command, then we moved up to Stillwater to Bemis heights so called and there did Encamp untill after the Defeat of Burgoyne here the Battle was fought the first was in Sept r and the second on the Seventh of Oct r wherein Burgoyne was Defeated and the second Day we moved to Saratoga to his Encampment, our Militia was ordered the river right opposite his Camp Col Schuyler my Col acted as Commander of the Militia During the Campaign and remained with the Army untill throughout October and served as Adjutant and Quarter Master During the whole
1778 Campaign which Service was Six months that year, in 1778 called out to Fort Edward and Saratoga and Fort Ann then my Regiment Command by Lt Col Henry H Van Rensselaer my Lt Col, Major Fonda the whole Command then was was under Col Peter Gates from Schoharie my Service as Adjutant and Quarter was the one month
1779 In May The Regiment was called to Fort Edward and Fort Ann performed garrison Duties in Guards and Skouts to Spy the Enemy I did the same Duties as Adjutant and Quarter Master as before and remained here under the Command of Gen Schuyler one month and half, the same year were called to Stone Arabia by the and under the Command of Gen Ten Broeck my Col Stephen I Schuyler and Major Fonda was the Regiment and I had the Service to performed as before as Adjutant and Quarter Master. The Service performed from Stone Arabia to Coughnawaga Montgomery County my Service three months this year
1780 In May the Regiment was called out to Fort Hunter Montgomery County under the Command of Major Fonda the Command in Chief was Col Van Schrick of the Standing forces the greatest part of Gen Ten Broeck's Brigade was there Colonels Cuyler Albany Philip I Schuyler Wemple Lt Col Beckman Major Fonda here I served in same capitol Offices before stated, The Mohawk Settlements were then Destroyed here I served for at least one and half months and from thence we were ordered to Saratoga, and there by Skouting and Guarding Night & Day and in August Sept r and October my Service this year is at least four months and the fore mentioned Reg t were with us -

1781 Then under the Command of General Peter Gansevoort we were Ordered to the half Moon so called Saratoga County under my Lt Col of my Regiment and Major Fonda with all the Regiment together with Lt Col John Beekman Reg t to Schenectady and laying there all was done by Schouts every Day and Guarding, the one half of the Brigade was there Col McRintock Abram Van Alstyne of Kinderhook Columbia County Philip Schuyler Albany County H H Van Rensselaer Lt Col with Major Fonda Lt Col John Beekman Rensselaer County, here the New Quarter master made its first appearance here I at this time served only as Adjutant for the term of two months
1782 In September the Regiment was called to Saratoga Saratoga after 5 or 6 Days to Fort Edward sending out Schouts from Day to Day driving to Fort all the Cattle what was there the Inhabitants move off here we remained Henry H Van Rensselaer my Lt Col and Major Fonda together with Regiments Major Atkins of Washington County, Peter Yates Col Commandant Rensselaer County, and I served as Adjutant under the said Van Rensselaer one month and we were Relieved by Capt Jansen of the Standing forces
When I made my former Statements of my Services I had a Memorandum to Guide me which I have lost, at least I cannot find it then therefore may be some difference in my Statement now made and that I made before But I have tried to be as Exact as possible I have made my Statement but what am willing to answer for before the Great Tribunal And I think it will be found that no Quarter Master but myself was appointed before the year 1781, Nor no Adjutant but myself but Oathout from West Troy and never appeared and stated how I came to serve as Adjutant my Col Stephen I Schuyler and Major Fonda insisted upon it to take and as all Officers were all pleased with it and if they were alive I could prove the facts and I have inquired of any but find none All my Services I done under Stephen I Schuyler Regiment in Gen Ten Broeck called the Troy Regiment Rensselaer County I then lived in the said County Town of Green Bush, The time of my life is wanting less of months Ninety three years
Subscribed and sworn before me this the 12 th Day of April 1842
Jacob Van Alstyne
Jacob Graft one of the judges of the Montgomery County Courts
Jacob Van Alstyne

STATE OF NEW-YORK, Montgomery County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, HENRY COOK, Clerk of the County of Montgomery, do hereby certify, That Jacob Graff , whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the proof acknowledgment of the annexed indenture  affidavit and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment , a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts in and for the county aforesaid, dwelling in the said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Judge and verily believe that the signature to the said cer- tificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said county the 12th day of April 184 3 .
H. Cook Clerk

Jacob Van Alstine
under
Act of 7 th June 1832

Giles F. Yates Esq. Albany

Sir
Fonda April 14 th 1842
I have hereby stated a Supplement to my statement made in my Application for my pension, more particularly of what I know and have seen of the Campaign of the year 1777 of the Generals that were there General Horatia Gates Chief Commander, Gen Arnold Second under his Command the Battle of the 7 th of October was fought and a statement of all the Brigades Generals Lincoln, Poor, Nixon, Glover Learned, Brigades Generals of the Standing Forces with their Brigades Likewise Col Courtland of the New York Brigade Col Warner of the Congress Regiment so called, The Militia which their the Regiments Col Williams with his men Washington County of Gen Ten Broeck Brigade Stephen I Schuyler Lt Col Brant Lt Col John Beckman Lt Col McPherson Major Henry Van Rensselaer Lt Col Van Nels Lt Col Philip Van Alstyne Major Swits Schuylers Col Philip I Schuyler these belonging Gen Ten Broeck's Brigade Likewise Col Wynkoop of Ulster County Lt Col Robert Leader of Montgomery, Stephen I Schuyler then acted as Col Commandant of the Militia, I have stated facts as briefly as my memory serves me It cannot be expected that a man of my age such a time ago, could be able to state every circumstance then occurred
Jacob Van Alstyne
And if you think it necessary to be added to the other statement Do as you think right

Jacob Van Alstern for Arrens

State of New York } Montgomery County } On this 18 th day of January 1844 personally appeared before Jacob Graff a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, the said being a Court of Record Jacob Van Alstine a resident of the Town of Mohawk County and State aforesaid aged Ninety four years who after being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the full benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States in 1776 as a quarter master in the regiment commanded by Col. Stephen Schuyler of the New York Militia that he served in that capacity and as a lieutenant at different periods during the Revolutionary war that for a more particular description of such services he would respectfully refer the Honorable commissioner of Pensions to his declaration heretofore made which he supposes is now on file in the Pension office at Washington that he only receives two hundred and forty dollars per year or the pay of an ensign whereas he is advised and believes that he is justly entitled to full captains pay as a staff officer under the provisions of said act of June 7 th 1832 and that he now claims arrears of pension from March 4 th 1831 to the present time full captains pay as a staff officer and he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the one he already receives and the one now asked for or claimed
Sworn and subscribed to the day and year aforesaid before me
Jacob Van Alstine
Jacob Graff a Judge of Montgomery County Court

I Jacob Graff a judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Montgomery and State of New York do hereby declare my opinion after an investigation of the matter and putting such interrogatories as are prescribed by the War Department that the within applicant Jacob Van Alstine was a staff officer in the Revolutionary War and that he served as he states, and I further certify that I am intimately acquainted with the above named Jacob Van Alstine and certify that from bodily infirmity he is unable to appear in Court Dated Mohawk January 19 th 1844
Jacob Graff a Judge of Montgomery County Court
State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's Office
vs. I Charles G. Brumley Clerk of the Said County do hereby certify that Jacob Graff whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate was at the time of the date thereof a judge of Montgomery County Courts and that the same is a Court of Record And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such judge and truly believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said County at Mohawk in Said County This 19 th day of January 1844
Charles G. Brumley Clerk of Montgomery County & Clerk of the Court of Com Pleas

Adjut: J. Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne, Jacob NY Sept 23

Jacob Van Alstine's Declaration, Claim and proof.

The People of the State of New York.
by the Grace of God, FREE and INDEPENDENT.
To Jacob Van Alstyne Esq re Greeting.
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence, as well in your Patriotism, Conduct and Loyalty, as in your Valour and Readiness to do us good and faithful Service, Have Appointed and constituted, and by these Presents DO Appoint and Constitute you the said Jacob Van Alstyne Adjutant of the Regiment of Militia in the County of Albany whereof Stephen S. Schuyler Esq re is Colonel.
You are therefore, to take the said Regiment into your charge and care as Adjutant thereof, and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Regiment in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their Adjutant, 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 appointments. In Testimony whereof, we have caused our Seal for Military Commissions to be hereunto Affixed. Witness our Trusty and well beloved George Clinton Esq re 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 Poughkeepsie the Twenty eighth day of May in the Second year of our Independence, and in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight.
Passed the Secretarys Office Aug t 3. 1778
By His Excellency's Command.
W m K. M c Naughton Sec y .
George Clinton

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAM Tomamburgh, Abraham GRADE Private LINE New York
WARRANT NUMBER 7930 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 21, 1791 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.