Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 4695, Samuel Vanscoy, Continental New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental New York
Vanscoy, Samuel
B. 4695
carded
CONTENTS
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Reported Letter to P.W. Age 19. Oct '47
2029. 2029 Pennsylvania Samuel Handy Vandergo of Luzerne Co. in the State of Penn who was a Private in the Comp y . commanded by Captain Savage of the Reg t commanded by Col. Rank in the Revolution for 3 Mo. 11 days Pri. of Inf y . 7 " 15 " " Militia Continental & N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 42 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1844. Sept. 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sept. 1847, and sent to John Brase Esq.
Arrears to the 14th of Pensional allowance ending Much in lieu of one dated 15th November 1832, at the rate of $50 per ann. Canceled.
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Thos. Humphlin, Clerk Book E 2 Vol. 5 Page 66.

In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832
State of Pennsylvania County of Luzerne ss
On this fourth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas Samuel Van Bury a resident of Northumberland in the County of Luzerne and State of Pennsylvania aged Sixty six years who first being 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 7th one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
That he enlisted in the Army of the United States, in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty two for the term of three years or during the war with Serjeant Little as recruiting officer and served in the second New York Regiment commanded by Colonel Smith of the New York Line. Under the following named officers General Shaeff as commander of West Point and adjacent Country Colonel Lamb. Lieutenant Col Stevens. Adjutant. Bradford. Brigade Major Doughty. Capt Savage. Lieutenant Troop (signs name forgotten), That he enlisted in the town of North Castle, Westchester County State of New York, immediately after enlisting march through the County of Westchester on the east side of the river opposite to West Point then crossed the river where he continued with the Army until the close of the war and was discharged at West Point in the State of New York in the month of May or June (having lost his discharge cannot now say which of the months) in the year 1783. Was in no engagements of battles except skirmishes. Resided at the time of his enlistment at Salem Westchester County State of New York. He served under but one term of enlistment in the Continental Line, under Colonel Lamb. All the evidence of his services he produced in his application for a pension in the year 1829. He at present knows of no other. Is now a resident and was at the time of his first application. Township of Northumberland. Luzerne County State of Pennsylvania.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any Agency in any State.
SAMUEL VAN BURY
Sworn to and subscribed the year and day above said In Open Court H. Pillsbury Prof.

Luzerne County ss
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states
I Henry Pettebone Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Samuel Van Scuy for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Wilkesbarre this fourth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
Henry Pettebone Proth.
9139

W. H. ...
Old Soldier papers Pension Off. y. 18th Sep. 1891
Free
Pension
To the Secretary of War Washington City. D. C.

Suzerne County Pa.
On the day of August A.D. 1829. in open court before the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the said County of Luzerne, in the State of Pennsylvania, being a court of record, Samuel Benscof, of the Township of Northumberland in the County, aforesaid, aged sixty three years & upwards, & being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his solemn oath make his declaration as follows - in order to obtain the provisions of the acts of Congress of May of the 18 th March 1818. the act of May 1820. & the act of May 1823. That he the s d Samuel Benscof enlisted as a private soldier on or about the month of April in the year 1782 for the term of nine months in the Company commanded by Capt. Thomas Hunt, & regiment at that time commanded by Col. - Wysonfett in the N. York troops of the Continental army, from which company & regiment he enlisted into the Company of Captain - Savage in the regiment of Artillery commanded by Col. Lamb in the N. York troops of the Continental army for the term of three years or until the close of the war, & that he continued to serve, from the time of his first enlistment, until the close of the war, & disbandment of the army, in the year 1783, when he was regularly discharged at West Point in the State of New York. And that he relinquishes all rights to a pension except the present. And that his name is not on the roll of pensioners of any State. That he is unable to support himself & his family from the avails of his labor property & that he is not able by the avails of his labor to support himself & his family, & therefore wants the aid of his Country -
And in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 1 st May 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818. & that I have not since that time by gift or sale or in any other manner disposed of any property, or any part thereof with an intent to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in land & naval service in the revolutionary war, passed the eighteenth day of March 1818. And that I have not, nor has any other person in trust for me, any property, securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto

annexed. That the sd Samuel (Banscoy) is a farmer by occupation, has a wife by the name of Mehitable, sixty years of age, who is confined to her bed by ill health, & has been so confined for the space of one year past, & one daughter by the name of Almira, aged nineteen of all of which his family is composed -
Samuel Banscoy.
Sworn & subscribed
before me in open Court.
August 11 th 1829.
C. D. Shoemaker Prov.
Account of property belonging to Samuel Banscoy July 1 st 1829 taken by Thomas Pace and Henry H Brown, on application of the said Banscoy for a pension pay
   Possession of 12 acres of land, for which he has no title in Law, value at $36.00   1 Yoke of Oxen 50.00   2 Cows, each W th 28.00   1 Heifer 5.00   12 Sheep 16.80   2 Hogs 7.00   4 Pigs 4.00   1 Grind Stone 1.50   House hold furniture 10.00   152.30  
Luzerne County ss.
Before the subscribers one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County personally came the above named Thomas Pace and Henry H Brown who being duly sworn did depose and say that they are not interested in the cause for which the foregoing appraisal was made & that the said and that the said appraisal and Inventory above stated is Just & true to the best of their judgment; the said Thomas Pace &

Henry H Brown being well known to me to be persons of respec- tability and truth
Subscribed known and certified this 13 th July 1829
Orange Falls Justice of the Peace
Henry H Brown Thomas Sace
State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County, P s
I Charles D. Shormaker Clerk of the Court of said County of Luzerne do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Samuel VanScy did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under an engagement on the Continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred fifty two dollars and thirty cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court at Wilkes Barre the first day of September A.D. 1829
C. D. Shormaker Clerk

No 9139
Army leaves
not on Rolls
Admitted
Private of Artillery for One Year.
$50 —
sent to Prisoner.
Northmoreland Luzerne Co Pa
10-9 6- 34.14 1-16 11 1

BRIEF in the case of  Samuel Van Scoy of Northmore  land, County of Luzerne  in the State of  Pennsylvania  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judges of the Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 66
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17 82 Enlisted for 3 years was discharged in May or June 1785 As a Gen. Capt Savage, Lt Col Stevens Col Lamb, Genl Knox    Affidavit & furnished all the Evidence he could procure in 1829
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? North Castle, Westchester County, New York
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
His own Declaration
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
The papers which accompany his application do not apply in any way to the support of his application for a Pension. I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. M. Wilson Examining Clerk.

Samuel Van Looy Rev. Pennsylvania.

Samuel Vanseay. P o act 7 June 1832 $50 00 per ann.
To what time was he last paid?
Pension Office
G. B. A.
Sept 13 th 1847
P o to 4 th Sept 1846
W. J.

Rehran
4695.
INVALID.
File No. 4695-
Samuel Vanscay
Pr. Rev. War.
Act: June 7, '32
Index:—Vol. A , Page 386
[Arrangement of 1870.]

38060
Samuel Vanscay
Luzerne County
Penn a
abt 15 March 1888
Rebecca
See letter 7 Sept 1829
to C. D Shoemaker
see letters 1 Oct. 1829 to S. Vanscay; also to S. Vanscay Nov. 25. 1829. do. to S. Van- scay Aug. 11. 1830. do. to S. Van- scay Nov. 16. 1830.
7 2 25.
11.25 6 2 4
42.53

Will Mr. Dickinson be so good as to say whether the name of Samuel Vanscoy, within men- tioned, appears on the rolls of the New York Line? and if so, in what regt. and company, and for what term?
Yours Resp t .
Pension Office,
Nov. 25: 1829
J. L. Edwards
No such name on the New York roll A. M. L.

2029  Pennsylvania
Samuel Vancoy
of Luzerne Co., in the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Savage of the reg't commanded by Col. Lamb in the his Artillery here for one year —
Continental
New York Service Records A.K.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 50 Dollars in Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of November 1832 and sent to Pineview  Northmoreland Pa.
  Arrears to 14th of Sept. 1832  75.00    Pension allowance ending 1 st Mch 1833  25.00     $100.00  
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Insufficed Clerk. Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 89
Set to Pension and to Pension Agent at Philadelphia each dated June 26. '47 Set to John Breece Sept 1. '47

Pension Agency, N. A. Unit. Philad a Oct. 20, 1847.
Sir:
On the 14 th inst. I addressed a letter to you on the following case, and having received as yet no reply, take the liberty of repeating the inquiry.
Under date of 26 th June 1847, I was directed by you to suspend the payment of Samuel Vanscoy, pensioner under Act 7 June 1832, at $50 a year; and under date of 16 th September I was again directed to resume payment from 24 th Sept. 1846, at $42 46 / 100 a year. But on the 17 th April 1847, I had paid his attorney his pension at $50, from 24 th Sept. 1846 to 24 th March 1847. A power of attorney has now been presented, to draw his pension from 24 th Sept. 1846 to 24 th Sept. 1847, at $42 46 / 100 . Can I, on this power, pay the six months from 24 th March to 24 th September 1847, and if so, am I to pay the full amount for the six months, or should I deduct the excess ($3.77) paid for the six months from Sept. 1846, to March 1847. The holder of the power of attorney is awaiting your decision on this case.
I am very respectfully
Yours obediently
Sam l Ross Menden Pension Agent, "
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City

Payments to be made at Philadelphia by the First U. S. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Pennsylvania
Alms 3 mo 11 day per mth 7" 15" Maltop
Issue a New Certificate at the rate of $42 44 per Ann. to Commence from 4 th Sept. 1846
Recorded by M c Duffield Clerk, in Book 2 Vol. 16 page 89
John Breese Myoming Luzerne Co
Capt. Luerger, 3 rd Inf ty . Regt. Resides in Luzerne Co. Pa. Union Mills, Luzerne in New Jersey. Nov. 1840 22 yrs. Apr. 1842

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel Vanscoy of Luzerne Co. of the State of Pennsylvania who was a private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Fifty dollars and 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 fifteenth day of November one thousand eight hundred and thirty- seven
John B. Babb Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edward

Pension Agency, U.S. Mint. Phila d Oct. 14. 1847
Sir:
Under date of 26 th June 1847, I was directed by you to suspend the Pension of Samuel Vancoy, est d 1832, at $50; and under date of 16 th September, I was directed to pay him at the reduced rate of $42 \frac{46}{100} from the 4 th September 1846.
As I have heretofore stated in reply to your last direction, Vancoy's attorney was paid on the 17 th April 1847, the six months' pension from 4 th Sept. 1846 to 4 th March 1847, at the full rate of $50 a year; and this day a power of attorney has been presented to draw his pension for twelve months from 4 th September 1846, to 4 th September 1847.
Can I on this paper pay the six months from March to September 1847, and if so, am I to pay the full amount of $21. 25 , or deduct therefrom the excess of $3. 75 paid for the six months from Sept. 1846 to March 1847?
I am, very respectfully My obed t serv t
Samuel Rop Snowden P. Gent.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Pension Commissioner Washington City

Sept 20 th 47
Sant. Van Scuy file

Pension Agency, N. S. Milt, Philadelphia, Sept. 17, 1847.
Sir
I have received your directions of the 16 th inst. to resume the payment of the pension of Samuel Vancoy, Act 7 June 1832, at the reduced rate of $212. 46 , "from the 4 th day of September 1846, "the time to which he was last paid."
This pension at the rate of $50 per annum was paid from the 4 th Sept. 1846, to 4 th March 1847, on the 17 th of April last, before your instructions of 26 th June, directing his suspension, were received at this office.
I am, very respectfully Yr obedt. Servt.
James Rop Mendenhall Treasr of the Unit & Pension Agent.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City

June 20/47 Sandusky the Increase W. Young Pa } June 16 1847 }
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To the commissioner of Pension Washington City D.C.

Wyoming, Luzerne County Pa June 16. 1847
Sir
My name is on the Revolutionary pension list at the rate of fifty dollars per Year. The evidence presented by me which is on file in the department & on which the certificate was granted to me in 1832 (I think this is the date, not having it now before me) shows twelve Months service in Col Lamb's New York Regiment of Artillery.
Now I desire you to inform me whether, since the issuing of my certificate, the law has been altered, & whether under existing law, I am entitled to an increase of pension.
If I am entitled to an increase will you please inform what proceeding is necessary (if any) beyond the mere application, to obtain such increase.
Very Respectfully Your O bt Serv t
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Samuel Vanhook
Attest to signature of Sam t Vanhook P. Pettibone

The hon. the Secretary of the War Department Pension Office
Sir
Samuel L. Edwards Jr
In reference to yours of the 7 th Sep r . Inst. I would beg leave to remark, — that the person who made the statement of my case to the War Department, in order to obtain my Pension, — must have erred, by misunder- standing the verbal statement of my case (for I am not a man of learning) Also, it is therein stated — "That I entered the service in the month of April 1782. — and was Attached to Col. Weisenfeldt's Regiment"; I scarcely believe it was in April 1781; of which I am not certain from memory being somewhat Impaired. — At all events, I have an I feel confident that I served in Colonel Lamb's Regiment of Artillery for more than Nine months, — stationed on West Point. For I was there before the building of the Barracks, and Assisted in making mortar & in Artillery and was afterwards a Waiter to Captain Parage with whom I continued until discharged in July or August 1783: Dorr, and Col. Branes Artillery being Garrisoned on West Point, some time after the body of the Troops was discharged. — And I furthermore believe, that I was transferred from Col. Weisenfeldt's Regiment, and enlisted into Col. Lamb's Regiment, — before the expiration of the term of 9 months in the former. —

A reference to the Muster Rolls of Col. Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, stationed on West Point, in the years 1782, & 1783, may remove all doubt, — and the corresponding Affidavits, which will be forwarded, as soon as facts transpire, — will substantiate the Truth!!!
Will the hon. — the Secretary of War & Divisions C. G. Pension Office have the goodness to institute an Inquiry into a Review of the case of an Unfortunate old Revolutionary Soldier — !!!
And forward such directions and Send Writs, as may be consistent with the dignity of this high department of the U.S. States, — and for the honor of the Revolutionary Cause
I am, Gentlemen —
very respectfully your obedient old soldier Samuel Henshaw
26. Sep. 1829.

James L. Edwards Esq. Common officer Washington U. States. War Department

Oct 22 1847
Immersdale Attention
Peneria Agency, Philada
J. L. Coarards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Morning Luzerne Co Pa Sept 6 th 1847
Sir in close I have sent you according to your Request the Certificate of Samuel Vandacy in order that a new one may be issued please forward the same as soon of convenient.
J S Edwards
Common Pleas
Yours Respectfully John Meece

Wyoming Luzerne County Pa April 18 1847
Sir
at the request of Samuel Vanseoy an old Soldier I write you to ask in behalf of the old man that his pension may be continued as usual he is a very worthy poor old man and the amount he has been receiving does hardly support him and if it is reduced he will have to be supported by the public Those old heroes rendered valuable services to their country in time of need & their number is dwindled to almost none and for the honor of the Nation Let the old soldiers that remain among us receive the full amount awarded to them by General Consent of the People he is a very old and infirm man and in all human probability he will not live to draw his pension but a very few times more and when the last old soldier is laid in the grave the world will never look on their like again I feel a deep interest in this old mans case not of respect the amount he receives but as respects his feelings at what he happens to be a dishonor to him to have his pension reduced
if he continues any way consistently draw his Pension as usual please write and inform him and send him money to send to the Pension agent so that he may be reinstated
Yours Respectfully John Paces
J. L. Edwards Commander

W. Dickson Certificate
Filed Aug. 11. 1829
Assembly Rept
8-10. 8
2 46
4258
4258

This may certify that I Marshal Dickson a Soldier in the Revolutionary War was acquainted with Samuel Van Scoy that he served as a Soldier in the same War and in the same company that I did in the company of Capt. Thomas Hunt and Col. Weyenpelt's Regiment of the New York line in the year one thousand seven hundred and Eighty three and served as a nine months man until his time was out and then he enlisted for three years and served as a private Soldier until the War was ended
Witness my hand at Tunkhannock April
the 2 d A D 1829
his Marshal Dickson mark
In presence of Eunice Furry
Merick Furry County of State of Pennsylvania
Sworn and subscribed to April 2 d 1829
before me Eunice Furry Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named subscriber Marshal Dickson is a man of truth and veracity and is to be believed from the acquaintance I have had with which is fifteen years last Tunkhannock April 2 d 1829
Eunice Furry J.P.

I certify that in an original Certificate I believe that I stated that Samuel Vancoy enlisted for nine months in the Revolutionary War and served his time after and so it was a mistake For I do know that he enlisted out of the nine months service into the service of the Revolutionary war for three years or during the said war in the months of May or June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two according to the best of my knowledge and belief I think I am correct November 4 th 1829 Present at signing Luman Ferry
Marshal Dickson Smith
I certify that the above certificate is sworn and subscribed to by Marshal Dickson the 4 th day of November A D 1829 before me Luman Ferry Justin Pease
I certify that I have been acquainted with Marshal Dickson for several years and believe him a man of truth witness my hand at Lunkham. Oct the 4 th day of Nov 1829 Luman Ferry

State of Pennsylvania On the Eighteenth day of Lebanon County } October 1830. Personally appeared before me
the Juror to keep the Peace in, and for the County aforesaid Isaac Atkinson - and after being duly sworn agreeably to law; on his Oath, Deponeth and saith That, he enlisted in the Continental Army, - in the Connecticut Line in the year 1777, and continued in said Army till June in the year 1783, when he was discharged; that while in the Army as aforesaid he was well acquainted with a number of the Officers and Soldiers of Colonel Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, among whom was Samuel V. S. Coy, and from facts well known to him the said Deponent, he believes believes that the said Samuel V. S. Coy, (who is now an Applicant to the War Depar- tment for a Pension) to be the Identical person with whom he was acquainted as aforesaid in Colonel Lamb's Regiment of Artillery, - and that he is well convinced that the said Samuel V. S. Coy served, served in the said Regiment of Artillery (called Lamb's Artillery) for a term of One year or more Subscribed and sworn to before me this Eighteenth day of October in the year 1830. Isiah Perkins
Ebenezer Harding Jr. J.P.
I do hereby certify that the Above named Deponent Isaiah Atkinson is personally known to me, as a person of Integrity, and as such full confidence is to put in what he saith under Oath
E Harding Jr. J.P.

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss.
I Henry Pettibone Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County do certify that E. Harding Jr before whom the within affidavit was sworn & subscribed was at the time thereof, and now is an Acting Justice of the Peace, and as such authorized to administer Oaths - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Wilkes-Barre the 12 th day of November A.D. 1830 Henry Pettibone Prot.

I do hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Joseph, Thomas Gander as a person of truth, & that full credence is to be placed in whatever he hath related.

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County.
On the twentieth day of December in the year eighteen hundred and thirty.
Appeared before me Reuben Holgate one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County. Andrew Raulb and James Seggvaries - upon after each being severally sworn agreeably to their Oaths, Deposed and said that they and each of them is well acquainted with Thomas Gaidner and have been acquainted with him for four or five years and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity sworn & subscribed before me the day & year first above written. Andrew Raulb James Seggvaries 20 Dec 1830 Reuben Holgate J.P.
I do hereby certify that the Above named Andrew Raulb and James Seggvaries are each of them personally known to me as men of respectability, and in each of whom full faith and confidence may be put
Decm 20 1830 Reuben Holgate J.P.
State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County
I Henry Pettibone Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Luzerne do certify that Reuben Holgate, before whom the foregoing depositions were taken was at the time thereof an Acting Justice of the Peace, duly Commissioned, and that his acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Wilkes-Barre the 22 nd day of December Anno Domini 1830 Henry Pettibone Proth.

Census Office Nov 15 th 1820
Wilkes-Barre Nov 12 th 3
Free
Hon John H. Eaton Secretary of War Washington City D r

The Honorable The Secretary of the War Department Pension Office
Sir I forward the enclosed Affidavit of a Isiah Adkins, in addition to that of Mr. Jenkins which I sincerely hope will be considered as Satisfactory Evidence, in regard to the Identity of my pension and the time requisite for my services under the Continental Establishment of the Revolutionary Army, to entitle me to a Pension. My old comrades are passing rapidly away — I am Superannuated & Penniless. I therefore most fervently pray the Hon. the Secretary to afford me immediate Relief by granting me the Pension founded on my Revolutionary services.
Sir, Respectfully I am Samuel Scott

Pension Office August 10 th 1830

The Hon. the Secretary of War War Department, U.S.A. Pension Office J. L. Edwards Agt. Pension Officer
Sir,
Since you have had the goodness to grant me a re-hearing, in regard to my Pension Claim, I have been to N. London, Long Island & elsewhere, in the hope of finding some of my old comrades, who served with me in the same Regiment & company; but Alas, they are all no more! — But providentially, since, I have obtained the desired information (The enclosed Affidavit of Mr. Bentel (alias Doct. Brul. Bentel) it is confidentially hoped & believed will be conclusive in regard to the time requisite and of the Identity of my person. If not, (and it be necessary) it will soon be followed by that of Jesse Dickerson, — and others of similar import. — Will the hon. Secretary have the goodness to assure me of the Acceptance of my claim, — and make such Arrangements with the Bank of the United States, as will alleviate my pressing wants.
Sir, on confirmation of my claim, — please to assure me by a line directed to Wm. Switland Esq. Post Master New Troy Post Office, Rensselaer Co. N.Y.
22 July, 1830.
Samuel van Scy

Samuel Van Klief

Old Soldier's Paper
Free
Secretary of War Washington City D. C.
Dec. 28 1830 D. C.

The Hon. the Secretary
War Department Pension Office
Sir, The enclosed Affidavit of Thomas Gardner, will be satisfactory evidence of the identity of person, as well as the requisite term of my service in the continental Army. We confidently believe, is entitled me to the Pension, which I pray the Hon. the Secretary to grant, as speedily as possible. In order to relieve my pressing wants
Sir, I am, with sentiments of respect Very Truly Samuel H. Scott Fremont 25. Dec 1836 Luzon Pa.

State of Pennsylvania twenty second day of July On the twelfth of the year of March 1821, County of Luzern personally appeared before me A. Phillips one of the Justices to keep the peace in our said County. John Jenkins And after being duly sworn, Agreeably to law, - on his Oath, Deposed & saith That while in the Revolutionary Army, in the Connecticut Line, (and when stationed at West Point, at the Connecticut Barracks) on the 17 th seventeenth day of March 1782, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two; - at an Affray (a Fist cuff & Club Battle) which took place, at Foot's Inn, below our Barracks; - in consequence of a bet, have previously offered by said Foot, to the Muskett of either Corps, that would play the first tune, (viz St Gabriel's day in the morning immediately after the Reveille); - that the Muskett of the Connecticut Line, were first on the ground at Foot's, (among whom the opponent was one) and played the first tune, which offended the Muskett and Soldiers of Col. Lamb's & Brant's Artillery; and in consequence the aforesaid Fist-cuff & Club Battle ensued, to such extent, that the Reserve troops were called out, in order to quell the Mob, - or Riot. - That in this Affray, (17 th March 1782) he became Acquainted with Samuel T. Scott, who then wore the Uniform of Col. Lamb's Artillery viz Blue, faced with Red; that from that period, he frequently saw and conversed with the said Samuel T. Scott, who consistently wore the same Uniform and that he uniformly understood, that he belonged to Col. Lamb's (ostensibly Secret Col. Stephens) Regiment of Artillery, and he believed to Col. Savage's Company, where as his Quarters. And as such he was Acquainted with him, for more than one year, or until the Army was about being disbanded; which commenced in April 1783 and continued till June, or August inclusive, when we were discharged; - both being Young men Among the last of the troops that were discharged. Subscribed and sworn to before me J. A. Jenkins
the day & year aforesaid A. Phillips, Jus. Peace
J. A. Jenkins

Can certify That the deponent within named, John Leaks alias John S. Leaks, is a man of truth and veracity, lives in the neighborhood, & is to the subscriber personally known.
Alv. Phillips Jus. Peace
State of Pennsylvania
Luzerne County ss.
I Henry Pettibone, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County do certify that Alvah C. Phillips Esq before whom the within affidavit was made, was at the taking of the same an acting Justice of the Peace, duly Commissioned, and authorized to administer Oaths. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this second day of August A.D. 1830
Henry Pettibone Proth.

New York Pa Aug 4 th 3 rd
Dear
Genl. ....
Secretary of War Washington City D. C.
Revolutionary Claim
Henry Small