Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10,823, Peter Valentine, New York

SERVICE
New York
Valentine, Peter
NUMBER
R. 10823
CONTENTS

54717 Application of Peter Valentine for a patent under the Act of Congress passed 7: June 1832.
Report to Hon. J. Q. Adams President Agents - James L. Puff Brooklyn N.Y.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of June 7. 1832
State of New York } County of Westchester } S.S.
On this twenty third day of February 1839 personally appeared before me Gates Tompkins first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the said County. Peter Valentine , a resident of the town of Pelham, in said County of Westchester and State of New York, aged Seventy nine years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That in the month of July Summer of of the year 1776. Declarant thinks in the month of July — in said year, he, (then being a resident of East Chester in said State) enlisted into the Army of the United States, to wit, into the Company of which Gilbert Dean was the Captain in the Bri- gade commanded by General Scott in the Regiment commanded by Col. Patrick Marmel of the New York Line for a term of Nine Months and served in the Army until the close of the war when he received a regular discharge. That he was enlisted as aforesaid on East Chester Green from whence he marched with said Compa-

ing to New York and was present at the in- vasion of that City by the British forces, after- wards he was ordered to White Plains and fought in the battle which occurred at that place, in the brigade of Genl M c Donough against Genl Howe Commander of the British troops afterwards he was ordered to New Jersey and remained in that State until his final discharge or until the close of the War having served for a period of seven years, That while on duty at White Plains — he was wounded in the thigh by two buckshot, that he also received a wound in the leg by a ball which lodged there and was afterwards extra- cted by Det White Surgeon in the Army. That he has made several attempts to procure his pension, but the Agents which he employed were ignorant of the mode of proceeding, and negligent of his interests one of them having lost his military dis- charge received as a result, and neither having sent his application to the Pension Department as he has been informed since by letters. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, or an annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State, or only on that of

the agency in the State of New York. Summons & Subscribed The above is a true & correct Copy of the original Before me Caleb Tompkins His Peter Valentine mark
And I Caleb Tompkins first Judge as aforesaid do hereby declare my opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and I do certify that I considered him wholly unable to attend Court by reason of old age & bodily infirmity 23 February 1839 — Caleb Tompkins
State of New York County of Westchester
I John H. Smith Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Caleb Tompkins before whom the above declaration of Peter Valentine purports to have been sworn & who has subscribed his name thereto & to the annexed certificate, was at the date thereof First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County duly Commissioned & qualified & that I am acquainted with his hand writing, have examined his subscription to said declaration & certificate & believe them to be genuine. Witness My hand & Official Seal this 23 rd day of February 1839.
John H. Smith Clerk

May 31, 1937
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Mrs. J.C.Valentine 449 East King Street Franklin, Indiana
BA-J/DEL Peter Valentine-R.10823
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Peter Valentine, who served in the 2 nd Regiment of Orange County troops under Colonel A Hawk Hayes of New York.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 10823, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of Peter Valentine, the only soldier of that name that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Peter Valentine are not shown.
While residing in Pelham, Westchester County, New York, and aged seventy-nine years, Peter Valentine applied, February 23, 1839, for the pension which might be due on account of his service in the Revolutionary War and stated that while residing in East Chester, New York, he enlisted in July, 1776, for nine months in Captain Gilbert Dean's Company, Colonel Samuel Drake's New York Regiment, that he was at the invasion of New York by the British, after which he went to White Plains and was in the battle at that place, where he received a wound from a musket ball which lodged in his right thigh and that he continued to serve until the close of the war.
His claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of service of six months as required by the pension laws under which he applied.
Soldier's wife is referred to but her name was not given and as there are no further data as to soldier's family and the date of his death is not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. MILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

P. O. Peter Valentine
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Printed list of 1852 shows cause of supersession; - Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: The declaration of claimant & the certificate of the secretary of state and comptroller do not agree. The rolls forth no officers named in the certificates.
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

O.M.&N.
Aug 28, 1905 R
Commonwealth Pensions Gentlemen, -
Will you kindly inform me if your records show if Peter Valentine Hollander, served in armies (either Continental or Militia) of New Jersey or in a Dutch or German regiment during Revolutionary War. If so, the date of enlistment, discharge etc. He may have spelled the name in Holland style.
Yours truly
C. L. Valentine 97 Catalpa Ct Chicago.

MRS. JOHN CLARENCE VALENTINE 449 EAST KING STREET FRANKLIN, INDIANA
April 12-1937
Veterans Bureau
Washington D.C.
My Dear Sir -
Will you kindly send me the pension record of Peter Valentine (wife Rachel) who served in the 2 nd Regiment of Orange County militia under Col. A. Hawk Hays of New York in the war of the Revolution?
Yours Truly
Ella N. Valentine
Mrs. J. C. Valentine
449 E. King St.
Franklin
Indiana.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Peter Valentine , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 76 7 years Gilbert Dean Samuel Drake N.Y.         
Battles engaged in, White Pl - wounded in thigh leg Residence of soldier at enlistment, East Chester, N.Y. Date of application for pension, July 23, 1839 Residence at date of application, Pelham, Westchester Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, 79
Remarks: Soldier's claim was rejected on the ground of his failure to establish by credible witnesses service in the Rev. War under the above named officers.

William Deane
Jan 22. 1847
Dear Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, William Deane

183 Pension Office January 12 1847
Sir,
The Certificate of the Secretary of State and Comptroller of New York transmitted by you in the Case of Peter Valentine dec d refers to no evidence of his Service. In his application, Valentine, alleges that in 1776 he enlisted for a tour of 9 Months under Capt. Dean of Col d Drake's Regiment, and continued in the Service until the Close of the War. Capt. Dean and Col d Drake were Militia Officers of Dutchess County, and were not engaged at any time in a tour of 9 Months. Much, less a continuous Service until the Close of the Revolution . Disbanding of the Army at the Conclusion of Peace. He refers to no Service under any one of the Officers named in the Certificate of the present by you.
John Seaton Esq. Present

Washington Dec. 28 th 1846
Sir I enclose herewith the certificate of the Secretary & Comptroller of New York in the case of Peter Valentine of that state an applicant for pension in whose case I have been employed as agent. I presume this certificate of service will be found satisfactory as it covers more than 2 years of service & will entitle the claim- ant to a full pension under the act of 7 June 1832. be so kind as to report the case to me at your earliest convenience. & oblige
Very Respectfully Yr. M c St. Nathan Scoble
Wm J. L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions.

State of New York } Secretary's office }
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this office that on the first day of December 1776, Peter Valentine Enlisted as a Soldier in the Third New York Regiment, Captain Bleeker's Company, for three years, and was discharged on the first day of December 1779.
Arch d Campbell Dep. Sec. of State
Albany Dec. 17. 1846.

Comptrollers Office Albany 10 th Dec. 1846,
Sir
Yours of the 5 th inst. is recd, Below you have a statement of all that appear of Peter Valentine .
  Sergt.  31. Dec. 82.  Prentice Brown  Redk. Weisepfels  32. 0. 0    Priv.  26. Sep. 80.  Jonathan Laurence  A. Peewling  8. 3. 6    "  1. Dec. 80.  Jon u Laurence  John Harpser  5. 17. 4    "  27. Oct. 80.  John Thompson  Con t . Van Veghten  1. 12. 0    "  30. July 81.  Dr  Dr  " 10. 8  
Peter Valentine
  "  20. Jan. 80.  John Blankett  Gilbert Cooper  8. 0. 0    "  14. Oct. 79.  Johanns Blankett  A Hawk Hay  3. 9. 4  
The name also appears in Secretarys office 3 d Regiment Capt. Bleeker 1. Dec. 76, 3 years Disch d 1. Dec. 79.
Yours Respectfully
John W Martin Esq. Mount Hope Orange Co N.Y.
Philip H. Phelps Deputy

Ut Hope N.Y. Sept 3 d 26
Dr Sir
I have lately been employed to act as an agent for the heirs of Peter Valentine and the heirs of Earl Labor who were soldiers in the war of the Revolution and who previous to their deaths made application under the act of Congress of 1832 for a Pension but for some cause unknown to the heirs was never obtained Having become acquainted with you some time since when in Washington I take the privilege of asking you to assist me in bringing those cases once more before the Commissioners of Pensions and if possible get an allowance obtained I should visit Washington at the present time but the weather is so intolerable warm I shall defer it until some future day
Please let me hear from you soon.
Yours with Respect
John W. Warne
Nathan Leach Esq

Wren L. L. Adams
Mar 7 '29
D. C.

126 War Dep Gen: H March 7: '39
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that the claim of Peter Valentine of Westchester Co NY under the act of 7. June has been disallowed & his papers filed in this Office.
He alleges that he enlisted for 9 mo in 76 under Capt Dean of Col Saml Drake Regiment of the NY line and served continuously till the close of the war when he rec d a discharge which has been lost by his agent.
Capt Dean & Col Drake were militia officers in Dutchess Co & served a tour in 76 under the proclamation of Genl Washington. They were not at any time engaged in a tour of 9 mo service, much less continuous service of 7 years as asserted by claimant.
enter in NY Index act 7. June 32
Gen. J. Q. Adams Present

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington D.C.

R. Edwards Esq Sir,
Enclosed we forward you the Declaration of Mr Peter Valentine of Pelham N.Y. for a pension under the Act of Congress passed 7: Jan'y 1832.
We have never seen Mr Valentine ourselves, but our Agent assures us that he is a very worthy man, universally respected in the neighborhood where he resides, and that there can be no doubt of the truth of his declaration.
You will doubtless observe some discrepancy in his papers. Judge Thompson before whom he was sworn made some erasures & interlinations without noting them, but there being no material alteration, & the intent being evident, we have concluded that it would not be essential to incur the expense of preparing new papers, (an expense which would be very considerable), as Judge Thompson resides many miles distant from Mr Valentine and cannot visit him without much inconvenience.)
Mr Valentine suffers somewhat from loss of memory. He is positive however that he served till the close of the war from the date of his enlistment and that he enlisted in 1776. but he thinks that

he then enlisted for only nine months . As he never left the service his subsequent enlistments are not remembered by him. He referred us (as a witness of his said services) to Zarkinah Christian late of the city of New York, with whom he declared he served in company and was familiarly acquainted during the Rev. War. Upon inquiry we discovered that Mr Christian, departed this life two or three years since, and was as we understood at the time of his decease a pensioner under the act of 1818. His other witnesses (or at least all of them which he can at present remember) are long since deceased.
Trusting that his name will be found duly entered upon the Rolls on file in your Office, and that the requirements of your Department satisfied, we forward his application.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
Lewis V Purce
10 Thout St.
Brooklyn
N.Y.
Report to Hon.
J. L. Adams
Present
By
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
Brooklyn March 1/59
P.S.
By referring to our Agents letter we perceive that Mr Valentine does not assert that Zarkinah Christian served in the same company with himself, but in the same Regiment , & in the company of Capt Powell.

May 11, 1839.
Madam: Your letter to the President has been received. In reply thereto I have to inform you that Peter Valentine, in order to establish his claim, must prove his service. The error he has committed in his declaration is not the only objection to his claim. Unless he can prove by at least one witness that he served six months during the Revolutionary war, a pension cannot be granted. The names of the officers under whom he served are on the rolls, but there is no evidence on our rolls that he served as he has stated in his declaration. To Mrs. Eliza R. Grenzebach, Pelham, New York.

Dear Sir
I have taken the liberty of addressing you although a stranger to you, in behalf of a poor fellow creature, being sensible your ear is ever ready to hear the woes of the afflicted, and your heart and hand to relieve the oppressed - It is now two years since we removed in this village we now reside, we found a distressed family of two aged persons, a Mr Peter Valentine & wife, the old man near on the borders of grave, sick and afflicted, a worthy and deserving couple - we enquired in their situation and found he was an old revolutionary Soldier had served faithfully during the War, had fought and bled for that liberty we are now enjoying in our blessed happy country, and he deprived of every comfort even the necessaries of life, we found he had made many efforts to obtain a pension, but having no friend to defray the expenses for him he could not obtain it - We was informed that Messrs Lewis & Pierce of Brooklyn - Long Island was agents to the Pension department at Washington we applied to them to endeavour to get him his pension he is entitled to - We had the papers executed under Mr Valentines direction, and forwarded them to the above gentleman they sent them immediately on to Washington, but it appears there

was some little mistake in the papers they have been rejected and returned, although his name was found on the roll - it has been such a source of grief and disappointment to the poor old couple. If there is any mistake it must be imputed to the old man age and forgetfulness he bears the marks of the Wounds, he received in the battle he was engaged in
I so sincerely hope my dear Sir you will intercede and use your influence in this case
It will not be long they will need it they will soon pass from this transitory life to receive that Pension in Glory our heavenly father has assigned to them who truly love and the Lord may heaven bless and prosper you is the prayer of your petitioner
Respectfully Yours &c
Mrs Eliza R Grenzback
Pelham, West Chester County
April 30 th 1839