Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19471, Matthew Trotter, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Trotter, Matthew Margaret
W 19471
CONTENTS

11 New York / Albany Margaret Trotter widow of Matthew Trotter N.Y. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Lieutenant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 320 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of June 1848 and sent to L. J. Perkins Albany N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 226 Vol. 4.
Reported

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M 21 May 1787 Husband died 9 Dec 1830 -
Col. Wiltell. N.Y. Lins
Adm. clnt Lieuten and 118 mo 67 days
add 5 mo 23 -
24 mo Limit
$320
General Jenkins Esq. Albany New York

State of New York
County of Albany ss. On this 9 th day of October in the year One thousand eight hundred and thirty nine, personally appeared before the Justice, Clerk of the City of Albany, (being a Court of Record) Margaret Trotter, a resident of the City of Albany, aged sixty two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838, entitled "An act, granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows,"
That she is the Widow of Matthew Trotter, who was a Lieutenant and Quarter Master in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War, & served as such in the New York Service in the Company commanded by Capt. Tim Eycke & as Quarter Master in Col. Willetts Regiment, as will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed.
She further declares that she was married to the said Matthew Trotter, on the twenty seventh day of May in the year One thousand seven hundred and eighty seven. That her Husband the aforesaid Matthew Trotter died on the 9 th day of December in the year One thousand eight hundred & (30) thirty
That she was only married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January eighteen hundred & thirty four - at the time above stated.
She further declares that her name previous to her marriage was Margaret Wendell
I swear to the subscribed on the day & year above written, in open Court - Witness the Seal of said Court & the signature of the Clerk thereof.
J. G. Watson Clerk.
Margaret X Trotter mark
John H. Trotter Witness

State of New York Albany Justice's Court ss. John Trotter of the City of Albany, being duly sworn, deposes that he is a son of the within named Matthew Trotter and Margaret Trotter. That his said Father died on the ninth day of December in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty — leaving his said Mother a Widow, who has ever since that time remained and now is a Widow —
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court, this 9 th day of October 1839 —
John Trotter.
J. G. Watson 6th
It is hereby certified that the above Deposition is a credible Deposition — By order of the Court — In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court this 9 th day of October 1839 —
John G. Watson 6th

State of New York County of Schenectady. } ss.
I certify that the following is a true copy of the record of the marriage of Mathus Trotter and Margarida Wendel — with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures, as follows: "Mathus Trotter met Margarida Wendel by de re Albane. Boortight May 27. 1787"
From which Register it appears that Mathus Trotter and Margarida Wendel were regularly married on the twenty seventh day of May One thousand seven hundred and Eighty seven by the Rev. Dsrek Rommyns then Pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church in the city of Schenectady. I, Jacob Van Vechten — above named, depose and say: that I hold the office of Pastor of said Church — and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Church — with the exception above named, as certified by me. Jacob Van Vechten
Sworn before me. this 28 th day of August 1838 John H. Van Eps Justice of the Peace
State of New York County of Schenectady } ss. Atty's Office.
I William W. Broadway Deputy Clerk of said County do hereby certify that John H Van Eps before whom the foregoing deposition of the Rev. Jacob Van Vechten purports to have been taken was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace in the said County duly Commissioned & qualified & I do further certify that his subscription to said deposition is genuine Witness my hand & official Seal this twenty eighth day of August 1838.
W. W. Broadway (Dep. Clk)

I do Certify That Matthew Trotter was a Lieutenant and Quarter Master in my Regim. raised on Bounties of unappropriated Lands, and continued till the close of the War. Given under my Hand this 4 th day of December 1791.
A. Willett.

Lieut. Hayhurst Certificate —
I do certify that Mathew Trotter was mustered as Lieut. & 2 nd Master in Col. M. Willits Reg t of New York State Troops raised on Bounty of unappropriated Land & that I have paid him as a Lieut. & 2 nd Master and that he served in said Regiment to the close of the War. I do further certify that Bounty Lands have been Granted to him —
Albany 14 January 1891 To whom concerned
Abraham Ten Eyck Late Paymaster N.Y. State Troops

I do hereby certify that Matthew Trotter with myself served as Lieutenants in Col. Marinus Willett's Regiment in the year 1781. That in the fall of said year I was deranged and I respectfully remember that he was continued an Officer in said Regiment. Given under my hand at Albany this 25 th of January 1794.
Jacob Hochstrafer
To whom it may concern.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 19471
Margaret Trotter
Wid. of
Matthew Trotter
Lieut Rev War
Act: Feb 2 nd  188
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 281
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mar. 3 p . 1840. see Bt: to Pen. agent - L. Jenkins - to L. Jenkins Jan y : 9 th 1841
Albany 5049
Margaret Trotter widow of Matthew Trotter
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 9. Dec r . 1830 of Albany Co. in the State of N. York who was a Lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the reg t . commanded by Col. Willett in the N.Y. Line time for 18. months & 7 day
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 243 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Feb. 1840 and sent to Lemuel Jenkins, Albany, N.Y.
Arrears to the 1 th of Sep r . '39 850.88 Semi-annual allowance ending Mar. '40 121.55
$972.43
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 2.
Clerk, Page 107

Report Lt. A. Ray May 28 '47 to same July 29 '47
New York 4249
Margaret Trotter widow of Matthew Trotter who was a Lieutenant in the New York Series for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 320 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of January 1844 and sent to
J. H. Jenkins Albany New York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 139

V N. York Margaret Trotter lit. to L. Jenkins 7. Dec. 1839 to same 3. Feb. 1840
Act July 1838

Albany New York - 5049
Margaret Trotter widow of Matthew Trotter dec.
Let. to Agent Jan'y 29, 1841.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 9 th of Dec. 1830 of Albany Co in the State of N. York who was a Lieut. in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt t commanded by Col. Willett in the N.Y. Levies time for 2 years Lieutenant. Decreased from $243:11 per ann Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 320 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836, deduct amt. received under former certificate
Certificate of Pension re- issued the 29 th day of Janu- ry 1841 and sent to Samuel Jenkins, Esq. Albany, N.Y.
Arrears to the 14th of March, 1841
Pemi-annual allowance ending
Diff. of rate } $506:01
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2 Page 107.

6205
Margaret Trotter
Ad. 1838
Col Willett
Marr'd 27. May 1787
Husband died Dec 9. 1830
Admitted
Lieutenant 2 years $320-
Laurel Jenkins Esq.
Albany
N.Y.

Albany October 10. 1839.
Sir,
I herewith transmits the application of Mrs. Margaret Trotter, Widow of Matthew Trotter, for a pension under the Act of 7 July 1838, with her declaration and documentary proof of his services, - and am,
with great respect,
Yours ob t Serv t .
General Jenkins.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commis r of Pensions War Dept t

Albany December 6. 1839.
James L. Edwards, Esquire, Commis d of Pensions
Sir,
I enclose herewith a Certificate of the Comptroller of this State, relative to the services of Matthew Grotter, on behalf of whose widow I forwarded to you an application for a pension, on the 10 th of Oct. last.
Very Respectfully Your obed. Serv t L. Jenkins

The Number and Amount of Certificates issued by the State of New York for Living & Militia Service &c. Continued from Book II d I.
   Interest in money To whom given     1781 Nov. 30 5065 Matthew Drotten Lt. — 57 4 —   1782 Dec. 31 6978 " " Lt + 2 mo 139 12 6  
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Dec. 6 1839
I hereby certify that the above accounts from Book 2 now remaining in this Office, and also that it appears from the same Books that the said Matthew Drotten served his first term above named under Capt Abraham Livingston, and the second under Colo. Comd t Maurice Willet. And that on the 26. Dec. 1781 Alys c Web-ster was a Colonel, and that on the 31 st Dec. 1782 Maurice Willet was a Colo. Comd t .
Philip Schuyler Dep. Comptroller
for 34 th paid
788 370 382-120 194.15 5 2602 760 780 194 700 180 47 487.06

Albany December 21. 1839.
Sir,
I enclose copies of certain documents, certified to by the Dept y Secretary of State, in relation to the claim of Mrs. Margaret Trotter, showing that her Husband served to the end of the War - These together with those already forwarded to you in her case, will, I think, show that she is entitled to a full pension - Very Respectfully
Your obed Serv t
Levi L. Jenkins.
Geo: W m Crump Esquire Actg. Com r . of Pensions.

Feb 15. 1840
Nov 1 Mr. Stokes James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions War Dept. City of Washington.

Albany February 11. 1870.
James L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir, Your favor of the 3 d inst. respecting Mrs. Margaret Trotter's claim, is received.
As I do not know that we can at present produce any further proof, in that case, you will please give her a Certificate for the period of her Husband's services mentioned in your letter -
Very Respectfully
Your obedt Servt.
Lemuel Jenkins.

Payment to be made at Albany by J. W. O'Callaghan, Esq. Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of Albany
Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 2.
Page 107 by
D. Brown,
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Margaret Trotter, of the State of New York widow of Matthew Trotter ————— who was a Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution ————— and died on the — 9 th — day of December 1830 ————— is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of {Two hundred } dollars and — eleven — cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this seventeenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

March 3. 1840
Mr Stewart
James L. Edwards Esquire Commis n of Pensions War Dept. City of Washington.

Albany Feby. 29. 1840.
James L. Edwards Esquire Commrs? of Pensions,
Sir,
I have received the pension Certificate of Mr. Margaret Trotter, but do not find his name on the roll lately sent by you to the Albany Agency - Will you have the goodness to instruct the agent to inscribe his name on his Books?
Very Respectfully Your obed Servt L. Jenkins.

Albany December 11. 1840.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir,
In the case of Mrs. Margaret Trotter, (Widow of Matthew Trotter) to whom a pension has been granted under the Act of 7 July 1838, for $243.11 per annum, evidence has been found in the Comptroller's Office, a Certificate of which I enclose, showing that her Husband rendered about nine months Service, in addition to the period already proved & allowed by your Office, & which entitles her to a full pension. It appears from the papers now on file in your Office, that Mr. Trotter served in the capacity of a Lieutenant & also in that of a Quarter Master -
I submit for your consideration the question whether the Widow is not entitled to an additional allowance for his service in those two capacities, as well as for the additional period of service proved by the enclosed Certificate.
I have the goodness to favor you with an early answer to this application for an increase of Mrs. Trotter's pension -
With great respect
Yr. obedt. Servt
General Jenkins.

Albany December 14. 1840.
James L. Edwards Esq r , Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
Referring you to my letter of the 11 th inst. making application for an increase of Mrs. Maryach Trotter's pension, I enclose official evidence from the Comptroller's Office, that John Pearce who made the payments to Mr. Trotter as stated in the certificate enclosed in my last, was a Pay Master - Please file the enclosed with the other documents in Mrs. Trotter's case -
I am Sir,
with great respect
Your obedt Servt
Levi Jenkins

Canceled old Certificate Make out a new one Notify agent to pay at present rate of discount for new payments

Albany January 15. 1841.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commis n : of Pensions, Sir,
Your favor of the 9 th inst. respecting the case of M rs Margaret Trotter, is received, & agreeably to your suggestion I enclose her Pension Certificate.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully
Your obed t Serv t
Levi Jenkins.

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
My husband Matthew Trotter served for a term exceeding twenty four months as a Lieutenant in the Regiment of three years' men Commanded by Lt Col: Willett in the war of the Revolution. For this service I had a pension awarded to me at the rate of $320 per annum. John F. Jenkins Esq who acted as my attorney in prosecuting my claim for a pension informed me that he discovered proof of such service on the Books of the Comptroller of this State which he filed with the papers in the matter of my application for such pension. But as advised by Counsel and as I believe to be true, the pension awarded to me is predicated altogether on my husband's services as a Lieutenant whereas he served also & simultaneously as a Quartermaster , & to the full end & close of said war. I therefore hereby assert a claim for increase of my stipend by reason of my husband's services as aforesaid as a Quartermaster &c. Alex Ray Esq of Washington City D.C. is constituted my agent to prosecute this my claim; & I pray that he may be re-

-Certified as such. Dated Albany, May 3 rd 1847.
Margaret Scollin per John Scollin

May 14, 1897.
le Monsieur Frotter
Virginie.
J. L.
Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Washington May 13. 187
Sir
I enclose herewith an application from Mrs. Margaret Trotter widow of John, a pensioner of the New York roll at the rate of $320 per annum on account of her husband's services as a Lieut.
The widow alleges as you will perceive in her application, that her husband served as Dr. Med. among the opinion, her pension should be augmented for the Staff service.
Now I respectfully request in her behalf, an examination of the evidence filed relative to the Staff service.
I remain
very respectfully
Yours On-Sir
Alex. N. Taylor
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

4249, 43-62 July 17/47 Adul in case of Margaret Brooke, wid of Matthew
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions War Department

Washington July 7. 1877.
Sir,
Your letter of the 25 th May in the case of Marjua- net Trotter was duly rec d . (a pensioner on the Albany Agency at the rate of $320 pr. annum ad (1838))
In addition to the evidence filed in this case, I enclose, herewith Certificates No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 & 6. which goes to their further service, both as Dr. Masters and Lint. then already filed or allowed for.
I think you will find Mr. Bates recapitulation of Trotters services to be correctly noted. and that you will readily admit the increase as claimed to $400 pr annum.
I remain Your
most respectfully Hens. N. May
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions

Admitted
Sent to,
L. Jenkins Albany.

Albany April 4. 1848.
James L. Edwards Esquire, Commis n of Pensions, War Department,
Sir, I enclose the Declaration of Mrs Maryann Trotter, Widow of Matthew, being her application for a pension under Act 2 d February 1848.
Very Respectfully Yours obed t Serv t . Samuel Jenkins.

State of New York } Secretary's - Office }
Certify that it appears by the Minutes of the Council of Appointment of this State in this office that on the 24 th day of July 1782 Matthew Trotter was appointed and Commissioned a Lieutenant in the Regiment of Levies raised for the defence of the Frontiers of this State whereof Marinus Willett was Lieut. Col. Commandant and that on the 21 st day of March 1783 the said Matthew Trotter was appointed and Commissioned a Lieutenant in the Regiment of Levies raised for the defence of the Frontiers whereof Marinus Willett was Lieut. Col. Commandant.
Given under my hand and the Seal of this Office at the City of Albany the 28 th day of August 1838
Arch d Campbell Dep y Secretary

A List of Pierce's Certificates
   Voucher No Date To whom issued Cert No principal Total Date when cashed Commences   Doll s 90 th Doll s 90 th     5190 87 May 1 Matthew Trotter 94.718 78 - 84 Jan'y 1 1   " " " " Matthew Trotter 94.721 160 - " " " 1  
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Dec r 9. 1840
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from books now remaining in this office labeled "A List of Pierce's Certificates"
H. H. Broadway Dep. Comptroller

N o 13 The State of New York
To Gerrard Pancker Treasurer
1785 July 28 th Paid John France (Pay Master) 3854 £ 293. 4 "
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Dec r 14. 1840.
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from the Treasurer's account with the State of New York now remaining in this office
W. W. Duryay Dep t Comptroller

In the matter &c of the widow of Matthew Trotter.
Certified Copies of docts in the office of the Secy of State N.Y.

① Dutchess County . To whom it may concern, I Elias Van Bunschoten depose and say that in the year 1782, when I joined Col o M c Willett's Reg t , that soon after Lieut. Mattew  Trotter was appointed Qu ar Master to the three years troops raised on the Bounty of unappropria- -ted lands, and also to an extra duty as Qu ar Master to the garrison to take charge of the public stores, as there was no garrison Qu ar Master at any of the garrisons on the Mohawk river. In consequence of the extra duties assigned Lieut. Trotter, there were no re- -cruiting instructions granted him, and as there was no mode pointed out in what manner Qu ar Mas-  ters were to be introduced, and it was absolutely necessary for a Qu ar Master to be appointed to take charge of the stores of three years troops, and it always has been practiced that the Staff Officers have been chosen by the Field Officers of their respective corps, that said Trotter has been Continued under my command in like rank and aforesaid duties until the whole  of the troops were discharged. N. B. If Lieut. Trotter has not been returned to the Honorable Council of appointment as an officer in my care it is an omission in the return
(Signed) E. V. Bunschoten Comm d . of N. York Three years troops.
 Dutchess County . Elias Van Bunschoten before named came before me Dennis Tappan one of the Justices of the Peace for said County, the first day of March 1794, and being duly sworn deposes and saith, that the above Deposition is the truth

according to the best of his knowledge.
(signed) E. V. Benschoten.
Sworn before me the day & year above written
Seunis Tappin
2. " Abraham Ten Eyck deposeth, that he was paymaster of the New York State Troops raised on bounties of unappropriated lands commanded by Marinus Willett; and that it appears by the Muster Rolls of that Regiment that Colonel Willett had the Command of those troops until the latter end of November 1783, when they were formed into a Corps under the Command of Major Elias Van Benschoten who continued to command them until the ninth day of January then ensuing following, at which time they were all discharged. — Albany, February 1798.
Sworn before this 5 th day of February 1798.
(signed) John Taylor.
(signed) Abraham Ten Eyck.
Department of war " accountants' office " January 17 th 1797.
3. " I certify that it appears by a Register of the Muster-Rolls of the New York State Regiment on file in this office, that Colonel Marinus Willett Commandant of said Regiment was mustered from the 1 st of January to the 1 st of November 1783, and his pay has been made up on the pay Rolls for that period.
Given under my hand and seal of office the day and year above written.
(signed) W m Simmons
Act

4 Resolved, that Job Wright, James Cannon, Simon Newell, Peter B. Pierce, Jonathan Pearsey, Joseph Harrison Jellis A. Fonda, be and they are hereby appointed Captains, Pliny Moor, Josiah Richardson, Duncan Campbell, John Thornton, Matthew Trotter and Timothy Hutton Lieutenants, and Gideon Cole, Ryal Bingham, John C. Shaver, Jesse Hubble, Christopher Peak, Laurence Tremper, and Witter Johnson Ensigns in the Regiment of Levies raised for the defence of the frontiers whereof Marinus Willett Ensign is Lieutenant Colonel.
State of New York Secretary of State's Office Albany, June 30 1847.
I certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of the proceedings of the Council of appointment of this State, under Date of the 21 st of March 1783. Arch d Campbell Dep Sec. of State
5 I do Certify, that Jellis A. Fonda, was Captain, and Matthew Trotter a Lieutenant in my Regiment in the late war, and continued in service till the close of the war when the Regiment was disbanded. Given under my hand the 6 th of February 1792.
(Signed) M. Willett
State of New York Secretary of State's Office Albany, June 30, 1847.
I certify the foregoing to be true extracts from original papers on file in this Office Arch d Campbell Dep Sec of State

6 "This may certify that in the year 1781 I was Lieut & Q u -Master to Col. M. Willett's Regiment. of which Elias Willard was Surgeon. to said Regt. Albany, the 13 th March 1812. (Signed) Matt o Trotter
State of New York Secretary of State's Office, Albany June 30, 1847.
I certify the above to be a true copy of an original document on file in this office.
Arch d Campbell Dep. Sec. of State
Recap n Doc t N o 6. shows that M. T. was a Q u M r and Lieut. in the year 1781.
" N o 1. shows that M. T. was a Q u M r & Lt in 1782 & in 1783, till all Willett's Troops were discharged 7 th Jan y Schoten did not join Willett's Reg t till 1782, & knew nothing of M. T.'s service in 1781. This doc t is sworn to .
" N o 2. is the certificate of Paymaster Ten Eyck, to the effect that Col. Willett had the command of his troops until Nov r 1783, & that Major Van Buschoten did not enter fully upon his duties as Comm d of his Battalion until the last named date, & that he continued in com- mand till Jan y 1784.
" N o 3 confirms Ten Eyck's statement as to length of Col. Willett's service up to 1: Nov r 1783.
" N o 4, shows that Matthew Trotter & the other officers who served till the full end of the war in Nov r 1783, were reappointed for that year (1783). Other documents show that Willett's troops for this year were enlisted for 8 months from 1: Ap r 1783 .
" 5. Col. Willett's cert e of M. T.'s service till close of war in 1783.
Note that Major V. Buschoten certifies (doc t N o 1.) that M. T. served as Q u M r & Lt t till 1: January 1784. G. H. S. (Ed)

PENSION OFFICE—OFFICIAL
J. L. Edwards Commissioner. By H. S. Evans.
J. W. O'Leary Esq.
Pension Agent, Albany, New York.

April 7, 48
Act Feb 2, 48
Colu
4249
Adm.
James L. Edward Syms Comm'g? of Pursers Navy Dept. Washington City.

State for New York
City & County of Albany ss. On this 3 rd day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty eight, before the Subscriber, a Commissioner of Deeds, in & for the said City of Albany, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, appeared Margaret Trotter, a resident of said City, aged seventy two years, Supernant who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Matthew Trotter, who was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution, who died on or about the 9 day of December 1830 — That his services as such Lieutenant were proved on the application of this Declarant for a pension under the act of 7 July 1838, which was granted to her — That the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of 27 th June 1844, was three hundred & twenty dollars.
She further declares that she is still a Widow — and that from infirmity, she is unable to write her name — I swear to subscribe on the day & year her above writing, before me — Supernant subscribed Maryann X Trotter Samuel Jenkins Com d of Deeds mark In presence of A. C. Lock.
I Certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me. Samuel Jenkins Com d of Deeds.
State of New-York, CITY AND COUNTY OF ALBANY, CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, L. Van Deusen — Clerk of the City and County of Albany aforesaid, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that Samuel Jenkins Commissioner of Deeds — in and for said County, duly appointed and sworn, and that the signatures to the Jurat of said Affidavit and to the said Certificate, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of the said County, this thirteenth day of April 1848.
L. Van Deusen Clerk.

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4249
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New York
Act 3 March 1843
May 20 1843
May 20th
John F. Jenkins Washington St $320 per annum New York
Act 14/1843
J. F. Jenkins Albany N. York

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. County of Albany
On this 13 th day of October in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty- three , before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the City of Albany
personally appeared Margaret Potter a resident of the City of Albany in said county, aged Twenty Six Years who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolu- tionary war:
That she is the widow of Matthias Potter who was a Lieutenant and Quarter Master in the Revolutionary Army.
She further declares that she was a Pensioner of the United States under the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the said act was Three Hundred Twenty Dollars. and from infirmity is unable to write —
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Margaret Potter her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } and year first above written. }
Thos Baynes
I Certify that the above declarant is personally known to me.
Thos. Baynes Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. County of Albany
I, Henry B. Haswell clerk of said county, do hereby certify that Thomas Baynes was on the day of the date of the above jurat and certificate, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, duly appointed and qualified, and that the signature above, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of of- fice and subscribed my name, this twelfth day of October 1843.
H. B. Haswell Clerk

Albany, N.Y. Oct 12 th 1843
Hon d J. L. Edwards.
Sir Annexed is the Application of Margaret Potter, Widow of the late Matthew Potter for the renewal of her Pension under the act of the 3 rd of March 1843. If you find it correct, please forward me her Certificate as soon as may be otherwise convenient to yourself. Your Ob d Serv t John F. Snelling

To the Honorable the Legislature of the State of New York.
Most Humbly Sheweth,
That your petitioners served as officers in the late war in Col o Marinus Willetts Regiment of New York State Troops raised on bounties of unappropriated lands for the term of three years that your petitioners having continued in service until the Regiment was disbanded, that your petitioners applied to the Commissioners of the land office of this State for the gratuity of the lands which they were entitled to for their services - but being informed that the law empowering them to grant patents to officers and soldiers was expired - Your petitioners therefore prays that the Commissioners of the land office may be enabled to make such provisions for your petitioners as the officers of the like rank in said Regiment received for their services. And your petitioners in duty bound will ever pray.
Matthew Trotter Ellis A. Fonda
I do certify that Ellis A. Fonda was a captain and Matthew Trotter a Lieutenant in my Regiment in the late war and continued in service till the close of the war when the Regiment was disbanded. Given under my hand this 6th. of February 1792. M c . Willett.
(Endorsed.)
February 7. 1792. N o 165. Petition of Matthew Trotter and Ellis A. Fonda praying a grant of lands for Military services. In Assembly February 7. 1792 read and referred to Mr. Ten Broeck, Mr. Talbot and Mr. Talmadge. February 10th. Mr. Ten Broeck reported that the prayer of the petition be granted - The House concurred. See the report annexed.
Mr. Ten Broeck from the Committee to whom was

referred the petition of Matthew Trotter and Jelles A. Fonda Report that the prayer of the petitioners ought to be granted and directed him to ask for leave to bring in a bill for that purpose.
State of New York Secretary's Office
I certify the preceding to be a true copy of an original petition and Certificate of Col. M. Willett with the endorsement thereon - Which petition he was heretofore presented to the Legislature of this State and since deposited in this office by order of the House of Assembly.
Arch d Campbell Dep. Secretary
Albany Dec. 20. 1839.