Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 28,928, Peter Van Sant, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Van Sant, Peter. Van Gandt.
S 28,928
CONTENTS

29,828
New York
Peter Van ... of Senecabe in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Skerry of the regt commanded by Col. Matlock in the New Jersey line for 12 months & 16 days
Peter Van Gant Albany
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 41 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of March 1835 and David ... N. Halsey Halseyville
Arrears to the 14th Sept 1832 Pens-ant. allowance ending March 20.77 $166.10
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by ... Clerk, book ... Vol. ... Page 78

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. th 1832.
State of New York
County of Seneca ss On this 27 th day of May 1833 personally appeared in Open Court before the Honorable Daniel Mosely Circuit Judge of the Twelfth Circuit of the State of New York the said Court now sitting, at Ovid Peter van Landt of the town of Ovid in the County of Seneca and State of New York aged seventy five years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States as a private in the Militia under the following named officers and served as herein stated to the best of his knowledge and belief
Firstly Deponent says that in the month of August 1776 at the time the battle was on Long Island deponent was living in the town of Reading in the County of Hunterdon in the state of New Jersey, where deponent was attached to and belonged to the Militia in that place under the Command of Captain David Skomp, that at the request of the said Captain David Skomp deponent volunteered for five weeks and went out with the said Captain in order to go to the City of New York, when we arrived in sight of Elizabeth Town there came orders to Captain Skomp that we were not needed at New York they had a sufficient supply of men there, and we were all ordered to Elizabeth town and placed in Col. Mahones Regiment, after remaining two weeks at Elizabeth town we were dismissed or discharged and deponent returned home
Deponent says after remaining

At home one week deponent was clasped, that is his Company of the Militia Commanded by the said Captain David Skomp was divided into two parts one half of which would go out for one month and then be relieved by the other half of the Company, that Deponent on being clasped was called upon and went out under Captain Skomp to Amboy, after one month expired, deponent had to remain at Amboy to serve in the place of deponents father who belonged in the same Company of Militia Commanded by Captain Skomp as deponent did, and Deponents father belong to the opposite class or in the other half of the Company, after serving one month for his father deponent then had to serve for himself and so deponent continued to serve first for himself and then for his father until he served ten months, that Colonel Maholm Commanded the Regiment, and deponent says that a part of the time deponents Company was Commanded by Captain Stilewell during this ten months service, the duty deponent performed was to keep garrison and stand guard - after remaining ten months was discharged and went home
Deponent says that in the month of August 1777. deponent and his class were called upon to go to Elizabeth town for one month we accordingly went Commanded by our Capt. Skomp, at this time the Regiment was Commanded by Col. Sidneberry at this time deponent served one month for himself and one month for his deponents father, after the two months expired deponent returned home
That in the first part of the month of November 1777. deponent and his class were again called upon to go to Amboy, we went out under Captain Skomp. When we arrived at

Amboy were placed in Col. Taylor's Regiment remained at Amboy at this time two months served one month for deponent and one month for deponent's father, at the end of the two months deponent & the Col. he was at this time attached to were discharged and deponent returned home, The duty performed was the same as in the preceding town,
That in the first week in January 1778. deponent and his Col. were again called upon and went out with and under Captain Skomp to head quarters at Summerville and joined Col. Mahelen's Regiment. That deponent served one month for himself, and then had to serve one month for deponent's father, and then one month for deponent and so continued to serve without interruption alternately for deponent and deponent's father until in the month of August when deponent's father was out by age from doing Military duty, being out at this time eight months, while out at this time was stationed at Mill-stone, at Abraham Dumond's on the Raritan and a part of the time at Summerville, the duty performed by deponent while out, was to keep Garrison Stand guard, and go out on scouting parties, during this service was out at the battle at Monmouth
Deponent says after serving the eight months above & last set forth he served occasionally on month tours, but cannot recollect distinctly under what officers he served under, nor at what particular time, Except one month deponent went out and served at Morristown under Captain Tison, to guard prisoners, there was no Regiment there at this time, this month's service was rendered in the month of September 1781.

Deponent says that he never knew any General that he served under except General Hurd
Deponent 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
To the interrogatories propounded by the said Court to the said Applicant for a pension as prescribed by the War Dept
1st says he was born in the town of Sumner  Sunnyside in the County of Hunterdon  Sunnyside in the State of New Jersey on the 15 th day of January 1758.
2 above set forth deponent says that he has lived in the town of Ovid in the County of Seneca for thirty four or five past years
3 has a Record of his age in his bible a paper kept in his family
4 set forth above
5. " " "
6 He knew General Hurd and served under him
7. is known by Genl. John De Witt P.M. at Lodi.
Hon. J. H. Halsey late member of Congress, who can testify to his Character for truth and veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution
That he knows of no person who can testify to his services
Sworn to and Subscribed Deponent in Open Court
Liba Murphy Clerk
State of New York
County of Seneca § sp: me Asa Bennett a Clergyman of the town of Ovid in the County of Seneca and State of New York and Andrew Bops of the same place hereby Certify that we are well

Acquainted with Peter van Landt who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy five 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 to and subscribed the 27 th day of May 1833 in open court Seba Murphy clk,
Asa Bennett
Andrew Boff.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories as prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Peter van Landt the above Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states.
And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Asa Bennett who has signed the proceeding certificate is a clergyman residing in the town of Ovid in the County of Seneca and State of New York and that Andrew Boff who has also signed the same is a resident of the said town of Ovid in the said County of Seneca and State of New York and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Daniel McClellan County Judge.
I Seba Murphy Clerk of the County of Seneca and of the said Court in said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Peter van Landt for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County the 27 th day of May 1833. Seba Murphy clk,

In the matter of Peter Van Landt for Pension
25452
from J. Ferris Died

Hunterdon Co } County } p
State of New Jersey aged seventyeight years The Deposition of David Schamp a Cap t in the revolution- ary-war. Taken Before me John Thompson one of Justices of the peace in and for said County, Relating to the services performed by Peter Van Gant of the township of Ovid - in the County of Seneca in the St te of New York a person applying for a pension
Says that he was a neighbour of said Van Gant during the whole of the revolutionary war and knows that the said Van Gant was out a great part of the time serving for himself and his father as they both belonged to this deponent's company which was classed in two classes which was so classed that Peter served for himself and his father month about some time under this deponent and some times under other officers, as to the particular times and terms of service he is unable to state he knows that he was always faithful in turning out the different calls for the militia and farther saith not
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 12 th day of February A.D. 1834
David Schamp
John Thompson J.P.
Hunterdon Co } County } p
State of New Jersey I John Thompson one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County do hereby certify that Capt David Schamp whose affidavit is hereunto affixed and also the affidavit of William Vanfleet Where taken before me and that they are men of good credit on whose statement all credit is due and ought to be given
July 12 th . 1834
John Thompson J.P.
State of New Jersey, Hunterdon County, ss
I Isaac G. Farlee clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Hunterdon, do hereby certify that John Thompson Esquire who signed the foregoing certificate is one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such, and that his signature is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Flemington the 12 th day of July A.D. 1834
Isaac G. Farlee. Clerk "

Hunterdon County } p
State of New Jersey
The Deposition of William Vanfleet of the township of Reading- ton in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey aged seventy nine years Relating to the services performed by Peter Van Zant of the township of Ovid, County of Seneca, in the State of New York, a person applying for a pension says Was well acquainted with the said Van Zant during the whole of the revolutionary war having resided both in the same township and knows that he served one month at Elizabeth Town under the command of Capt. John H- iker but as to the particular time he does not recollect, he and Van Zant at this time belonged to the same meps he also thinks he was in service with Van Zant at Somervill he knows of being out several tours with Van Zant but as to time and place he does not recollect and further saith not.
William Vanfleet
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 12 th day of February A.D. 1834
Jn Thompson Justice of the peace
State of New Jersey } p Hunterdon County }
I Isaac G. Farlee Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Hunterdon do hereby certify, that John Thompson Esq r . before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, then was and now is one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County duly sworn and sworn, and that his signature is genuine, and that full faith and credit, are due to all his official acts, as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Flemington this thirteenth day of Febru- ary in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
Isaac G. Farlee Clerk

No 25452
Peter VanZandt Seneca County New York
let up
March 19 '34
Alan?
12 mo. 1400 per
Har N Halsey H.R.
Jonah
St. Louis Engr. Assoc. N.York

Hm - N. Halsey

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Peter Van Zandt Seneca County New York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. Aug. 1776 - - 14 private Col Shomp, Colonel 75 years Traditionary evidence - papers   Called - " " - 10 - " { Col Shomp, Col Stilwell Huntingdon County Correctly Attached.   Called Aug. 1777 - 2 - " { Col Shomp, Colonel New Jersey   Called Nov. 1777 - 2 - " { Col Shomp, Col Taylor   Called Jan. 1778 - 8 - " { Col Shomp, Col Michelson   Served Sept. 1781 - 1 - " { Col Shomp  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) 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 (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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 days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
There are many applicants for pensions who served in the

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?  { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
one copy mentioned by the applicant

John Thompson Esq. Sir in the within Papers have been returned to me for the want of your Certificate to the Credibility of Capt. Schamp & Van Vleet, will you be so good as to Certify to their Credibility, (on Receipt of this) which the Department requires, and forward these papers by mail to the Hon. N. Halsey Member of Congress Washington and you will confer a favor on Mr. Van Landt. yours & Jonah Bernis
N. Halsey

227 East State St. Trenton, New Jersey. 9-10-1900.
Hon. H. Clay Evans, Est. Friend.
Will thee kindly see if there is any Pension record of the following men and if so kindly send me certificates.
✓ Peter Williamson Bucks Co Pa. 6 W m Buckman " " o Nicholas Largeire " " o Peter Vansant " "

o Cornelius Vandandt Brinkerhoff o Mahlon Worthington
These were all in the Revolutionary Service, and if they drew Pensions I shall be very grateful for Certificates. I thank thee for thy kindness in sending me the Certificate of Pension & Service received recently. If thee can attend to this at once, it will be a great favor, as my clients are in haste to enter a

Chapter as Charter Members, and must send papers in next week. If there is any expense attending this please let me know and I will remit amount at once.
Thy friend, Anna M. North.

28928 Copy INVALID.
Sept 18-1900. M. B. Anna M. North - Boston N.Y.
File No. 28 928
Peter Van Zandt
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 295
[Arrangement of 1870.]
✓

New York
Wm Van Zandt suspended
Re letter of 22 Aug 3 to Solomon Lewis to Wm. J. Harvey Feb. 28 1855
adm d $41.55
Act 7 June 52

NY Feb. 25.
will accept for Peter Van Zandt a Pension for twelve months and four years since Feb 24 th 1835—
N. Halsey

War Department Pension Office February 3 rd 1895.
Sir.
I have the honor to return you the letter of Mr Thompson, and the deposition of Captain Schamp, and respectfully to refer you to my letter of the 22 nd of August last to Josiah Ferris Esq r for the objections to the claim of Peter Vansandt — The deposition is not only authenticated, but there is an objection to its matter also. — The Captain asserts that Vansandt's statement as to the service under him of ten months in 1776, and eight months in 1778, is true, while his own declaration upon oath does not detail such an amount of service in those years — The principal difficulty is the claim of service as the substitute of his father, which amounts to eleven months. The remaining twelve months, and fourteen days which he rendered by virtue of his own militia obligations are not objected to. —
I have the honor, to be very Respectfully Your Obed t Servant. J. L. Edwards
Hon. N. Halsey, House of Representatives

David Schump.
affidavit
Nov. 1854

State of New Jersey
Hunterdon County ss: David Schamp of the said County being duly sworn deposes & says that he is well acquainted with Peter van Gandt the present Applicant for a pension; that this Deponent was Commandant of a Company of the New Jersey Militia during the Revolutionary War, that the said Peter van Gandt and also his Father both belonged in said Company; that in the year '76, the said Company was organised under the Clap system to be called out on monthly tours, and it so happened that the said Peter and his Father were in separate Claps, that the said Peter always not only served his own tour but served regularly for his Father, when it came to his Father's lot to take the field, and so continued to serve regularly as substitute and for himself ten months in said '76. and this Deponent further says that he has perused the Declaration of the said Peter and knows that the statement made by him in relation to the services rendered under this Deponent as Captain is correctly set forth. and true, Sworn to and Subscribed the 13 th day of November A.D. 1834 before me J. Thompson J. Peace David Schamp
I do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with David Schamp the above deponent and believe him to be a man of truth & veracity
J. Thompson J. Peace
Hon. J. Halsey H. B.

For Thompson Readington, N.J. Boston in
July 1874.
Says P. M. Quimby, American paper sent to Hon. A. H. Walsy ~ J. L. Edwards Esq. Penn. Ave

~ Peter Van Landt
New York
Centraville N.Y. July 17th
18 3/4
Jonah Ferris Esq. or Peter Van Gant Ovid Seneca County New York
Hon. N. Holsey A.R.
3 Jan. 1835-

Readington Hunterdon County & State of New Jersey Dear sirs) The Pension papers of Mr. Van Gant did not reach my hands untill the 12 th of July last I therefore scarcely knew what to do about directing them to Mr. Halsey as Congress had then adjourn'd I indorsed the certificates required by me, and also got the certificate of the Clerk under the seal of our County Court and have inclosed the papers directed to the Hon Nicholas Halsey Member of Congress, or to J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City July 15 th 1834. J. Thompson J.P.