Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9,395, for William Matteson, Connecticut

SERVICE
Conn.
Matteson, William or Mattison
NUMBER
8.9395
B.L.H. 3990-160-55-
CONTENTS

32.952 New York, Albany William Mattison Chautauqua in the State of N.Y. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg t commanded by Col [blank] in the Revolution for 10 Mo: 8 days Conn.
scribed on the Roll of Albany the rate of 33 Dollars 88 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of Dec r 1831 and sent to Amos W. Muzzey Panama N.Y.
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by [blank] Clerk, E. 2 Vol. 4, Page 47
William Matteson. Dec. 19/84. made corrected. [blank]
Heath not on A.B
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35322 act man 5/63 April 2 nd 1858
William Mattison p
Capt Heart Col Herman Swift
Ent-abn - Ind 1780 dis " " 1780
NY Mil
Revolution
Capt: 1st Inf 2 nd Inf regt: _____
Admit H. Co. Aug 21/55 B. Co. _____
3990 ip Aug 22/55
6 Walker M. Norton Harmony Newmarket New York St. N.Y.
NY
Ad 32-32952
Vol M1, page 3

The words "in the Continental Army" were interlined before signing M. Mattison.
State of New York } Chautauqua County } On this 26 th day of March A.D. One thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid William Mattison aged 94 years a resident of Harmony in the State of New York who being duly sworn according to Law declares he is the identical William Mattison who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Hart in the Regiment (of Connecticut Militia) commanded by Col. Heman Swift in the Continental Army in the War of the Revolution that he enlisted at Nelson's point, New York for the term of six months about the last of June 1780 and continued in actual service in said war for the term of fourteen days and was honorably discharged on the Highlands North of West Point about the last days of Dec. 1780
That he receives a pension of thirty three dollars and eighty eight cents per annum for such service, that his pension certificate was dated Dec. 1, 1851 and is recorded in the Pension Office in Book E. 2. Vol. 4. page 47 and is numbered 32,952
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the Act approved March 3 rd 1855. He also declares that he has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor, that he had a written discharge but lost it -
Witness M. Mattison, witness to the mark William his Mattison We David Peirce and Ebenezer P. Hoag residents of Harmony, in the State of New York

upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by William Mattison in our presence, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
David Peirce Ebenezer B Hoag
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons, that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
M. Norton J. P.
State of New York } Chautauqua County } ss. Clerk's Office
I hereby certify that M. Norton Esq whose signature is subscribed to the foregoing jurat & certificate was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace within and for said county, duly elected and sworn, and that said signature is genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said county at Mayville this 28 th day of March A. D. 1855.
R. O. Allen Clerk
Please transmit my Warrant to M. Norton at Harmony, Chautauqua Co. N.Y. his In presence of William J. Mattison David Peirce mark

Ms. 34.696 William Watson Brother 1800 -

State of New York 3
Chautauqua County ) B William Wallson of the Town of Harmony in the County of Chautauqua and State of New York being duly sworn saith that on the twenty fourth day of January last he was twenty six years of age This deponent further saith that on the month of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty he entered the Revolutionary Army of the United States in the Regiment Com- manded by Colonel Wallis. In virtue of the Captain of his Company and of the Subaltern Officers this deponent has forgotten, that he remained in this Regiment about three or four weeks and then was with others transferred to the Regiment commanded by Colonel Harmon Brant where he remained until the first day of January in the year sixteen hundred and eighty. After having been in the army some- thing more than, six months. he then left the Army until the June following when he again entered the Revolutionary Army in the Company of Captain Stephen Pettit in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Ebenezer Huntington both of whom were then absent from the Regiment with a detachment of soldiers to the South but who returned to the said Regiment again in the fall following. This deponent remained in Col. Huntington's Regiment about three months. Perhaps ten days short of three months. This deponent was then sent to Pats- kill to engage in the business of Blacksmithing for the use of the Army, in which business this deponent was skilled, at which place he remained in said employment until the first day of January One Thousand Seven

hundred and Eighty two when he was honor- ably discharged from the said Army.
This deponent further saith that the 25th of March that he was employed in the Revolutionary Army from the time he first entered until he was finally dis- charged was a few days more than one year the precise number of days this deponent does not now recollect.
This deponent further says that he has resided in the said Town of Harnady for the period of nearly seventy years past and, that according to his knowledge and belief, there is no other man in this town by the name of William Matteson or that this deponent is the Brother of David Matteson of Erie County Pennsylvania whose affidavit is herewith transmitted and is the identical William Matteson named and alluded to in the said affidavit of the said David Mat- teson and further this deponent saith as such
William Matteson
Sworn and Subscribed } This 28th day of August } 1838 before me.
J. H. Pray Justice Peace
State of New York } Chautauqua County } John Lewis being duly sworn doth depose and say, that he is a regularly authorized minister of the Gospel, residing in the town of Harnady in said County, and that he has been acquainted with the above named William Matteson for the last twenty years, and that he is, & always has been reputed to be a man of truth and veracity, whose statements are

entitled to full faith and credit.
Sworn and Subscribed this 25th day of Dec 1838 before my
John Lewis
J H Foray Jurat Peer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Erie County ss
***** Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the *Peace in and for said County Personally *****
Came David Matteson of the Township of Spreafly County and State aforesaid and being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that he is well acquainted with W m Matteson being his brother that he formerly lived in New London State of Connecticut and now resides in the town of Hannibal Chautauqua County and State of New York, that he the said W m Matteson listed into the service of the United States in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty nine and was in the United States Service as a Black Smith at the town of Pickettville
Sworn to and Subscribed the 17 th August 1843 before me
David Matteson
John Boyd

February 2, 1937
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BA-J/MCS
Wm. Matteson, S. 9395
Mr. Victor A. Matteson Suite 1407, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
The data contained herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 9395, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Matteson.
He was born January 24, 1762. The place of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
He enlisted at New London, Connecticut, July 6, 1780, and served as private in Captain Elisha Heart's company in Colonels Wylllys' and Heman Swift's Connecticut regiments and was discharged December 12, 1780. He enlisted August 26, 1781, served as private in Captain Stephen Betts' company in Colonel Ebenezer Huntington's Connecticut regiment and was discharged December 30, 1781. He was then sent to Peekskill and was engaged under Captain Edward Mix as blacksmith for the army and was discharged January 1, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1838, at which time he was a resident of Harmony, Chautauqua County, New York, and stated that he had lived there for the last twenty-seven years.
A brother, David Matteson, was living in Leboeuf Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1838.
In 1851 reference was made to the children of William Matteson but their names were not given.

In 1855 William Matteson was living in Harmony, New York, and in that year one Victor M. Matteson acted as witness for him but the relationship was not shown.
There are no further data relative to the family of William Matteson.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Revman
9395
INVALID.
File No. 9395
William Mattison
Dis Rev War
Act: June 14 82
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 237
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1906, Jan 11 - First to Geo E. Cole. M.B.H
1915. Feb 9: History to Mrs. J.B. Root. M.B.H error in S.F. 29534 Barnabas Wellman.
1930. July 14. - hist. to Mrs. Samuel E. Dean. M.C.S
1931 Oct. 23. hist. to Mrs. John B. Meyer M.C.S
1937 Feb. 2. hist. to Mrs. Victor A. Matteson M.C.S

✓ 3990
(
160 acres.

N. York
William Matteson
lit. to Hon. R. P. Marvin b. Feb. 1839
A. N. May 6 June 57
Act 7 June 1832

35-322
Official business • free
Hon. S. P. Waldo Chairman of Pensions Washington D.C.

No. 35322
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 2nd 18 55
William Matteson prs.
N. Y. Mil. Rev. War
Warrant 3990-100-55
M. Norton
Harmony
N. Y.

H. of Rep.
June 11 1839
Sir Enclosed are the papers of Mrs Madison of Harmony N.Y.
Respectfully &c
R. P. Munn
J. L. Edwards Esq

Harmony, Chemung Co. N.Y. March 30 th 1855-5
Hon S. P. Waldo
Comt r of Pensions
Dear Sir
I enclose to you herewith the applications for Bount y of Land of Joseph Pickner Claims - 80 acres Jonathan Cheeney " 120 " W m Mattison (Revolutionary) 160 "
Your Ob't Serv't M. Norton
Act of March 5, 1855.

William Matteson Proof of Service
War of Rev-
A. W. Muzzey Atty.
Panama N.Y.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office March 31 st 1857
I certify that on application for evidence of the Service of William Mattison in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the Books and documents remaining in this office, and find the name of William Mattison in "Hasell's Receipts" under the following heading viz, "The United States Do. To the State of Connecticut, for the Pay of Sunday Parsons who joined the third Regiment as short Service in the year 1781," and opposite said name are the following entries, When entered the service, Aug 26 When discharged Dec. 30 | Time in service 4 mos. 4 days | Amt of Pay £ 6. 5. 4 | days allowed to go to Camp and return 14 | amt. of Pay while going to Camp & returning £ 0. 18. 8.
R. G. Pinnery Comptroller by Geo. Robinson Clerk

March 12 th 1857
W
Decl of Power of Atty from Wm Watterson.
Mr Diftett
A. W. Murry
Panama
Chautauqua Co
New York

May 1857
Recd. by order of John Patterson
Andrew W. Wells
John Patterson
Will
John E. Heath
Chief Clerk
Prussian Office
Washington D.C.

Panama P.O. Nov - 1851 -
Y. S. Evans Esq.
Dear Sir -
On the 22 nd day of Sept last I forwarded to the Pension Office the certificate of the Court of Court as to the services of William Matteson in the War of the Rev - and as I have heard nothing from it since, I fear it failed to reach you -
We are the more anxious about those papers from the fact that the old soldier sent on his Discharge papers 13 years ago - which were lost either at Washington or on the way.
Will you have the goodness to inform me if those certificates reach you -
I am Sir -
Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt - Huebs Willoughby

Panama Chautauqua County N.Y. Sept. 22-1857-
Hon. J. E. Heath.
3. S. or Evans Esq. Gents-
On the 19 th of June last - I forwarded to you the certificate of the completion of let. of the services of William Matthews 1 st Campaign. since which time I have found proof of his first Campaign. both of which I send for you.
You will perceive that he was allowed 14 days time in going to and returning from Camp - at the 2 nd Campaign -
Now - as he swears in his Declaration. that he entered the services at New London each time. and was discharged at or near West Point each time it is clear he should be allowed 14 days time going to - and returning from Camp the first Campaign as well as the 2 nd which would make 28 days.

and 8 days in service -
You will please also bear in mind, that the owner that he worked during one campaign in a Blacksmith Shop -
And now Sir -
allow me to say - that as the old gentleman is totally blind and entirely dependant on his children to support and even feed him - I would fain hope that his certificate of Pension may be for - without further delay -
I am Sir -
Very Respectfully Your Ovt. Servt. Amos W. Muzzey

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office
Hartford Sept. 16 th 1851
I certify, that on application for evidence of the service of William Mattison in the war of the Revolution. I have examined the books and documents remaining in this office, and find the name of William Mattison on a Pay Roll under the following heading viz, "Pay Roll of Short Levies in Capt. Harts Company "2 d Conn. Regt. who have served the Campaign of 1780," and opposite the name of the said William Mattison are the following entries viz | Commencement of service, July 6 th | Expiration of service Dec. 12 th | Time in service 5 mos. 6 days. Amount £ 10. 8.
In "Haskells Receipts," under heading, "The United States Dr. To the State of Connecticut for the pay of sundry Persons who joined the third Regiment as short Levies in the year 1781," I also find the name of William Mattison, and opposite said name are entries as follows, When entered the service Aug. 26 th when discharged Dec. 30 th | Time in service 4 mos. 4 d.

Amount of Pay £8. 5. 4 | days allowed to go to Camp & return 14 | Amt. of Pay while going to and returning from Camp £0. 18. 8.
R. G. Pinney, Comptroller, by Geo. Robinson Clerk.

February 2, 1937
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BA-J/HMEZ-eel
Mr. Victor A. Matteson Suite 1407, 420 N. Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois
Wm Matteson 8.9395
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Matteson, grandson of Hezekiah Matteson; also, suggestions for sources of information pertaining to said Hezekiah, who came from England and settled in New York or Connecticut.
The record of William Matteson is furnished herewith.
For information in regard to Hezekiah Matteson, it is suggested that you apply to the Director of the New York State Library, Albany, New York. It is suggested further that information might be obtained from Chautauqua County, New York or from New London County, Connecticut, the counties in which he may have settled.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

October 23, 1931
BA-J/MCS
Mrs. John B. Moyer 3420 Kromer Avenue Everett, Washington
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request of October 9th, for the Revolutionary War record of William Matteson.
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the pension claim, S. 9395, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Matteson.
He was born January 24, 1762, place not stated.
He enlisted at New London, Connecticut, July 6, 1780, and served as private in Captain Elisha Heart's Company in Colonels Wylllys' and Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiments and was discharged December 12, 1780. He enlisted August 26, 1781, served as private in Captain Stephen Betts' Company in Colonel Ebenezer Huntington's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged December 30, 1781. He was then sent to Peekskill and was engaged under Captain Edward Mix as blacksmith for the army and was discharged January 1, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1838, at which time he was a resident of Harmony, Chautauqua County, New York.
A brother, David Matteson, was living in Leboeuf Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1838.
In 1851 reference was made to the children of William Matteson but their names were not given. There are no further data relative to the family of the soldier.
In 1855 William Matteson was living in Harmony, New York.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

v. and 1812 Wars Section
MCS:MLB
July 14, 1930
Mr. Samuel E. Dean 110 N. Franklin Street Chicago, Illinois
Dear Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 9395, it appears that William Matteson was born January 24, 1762, place not stated.
He enlisted at New London, Connecticut, July 6, 1780 and served as a private in Captain Elisha Heart's Company, in Colonels Wylllys' and Heman Swift's Connecticut Regiments and was discharged December 12, 1780; He enlisted August 26, 1781, served as a private in Captain Stephen Betts' Company, Colonel Ebenezer Huntington's Connecticut Regiment, and was discharged December 30, 1781. He was then sent to Peekskill and was engaged under Captain Edward Mix as blacksmith for the army and was discharged January 1, 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 28, 1838, at which time he was a resident of Harmony, Chautauqua County, New York.
A brother, David Matteson, was living in Leboeuf Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania in 1838.
In 1851 reference was made to the children of William Matteson, but their names are not stated. There are no further data relative to the family of this soldier.
In 1855 he was living in Harmony, New York.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

Re
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Matteson or Mattison a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S.F. 9395
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 6 1780 Dec 12 1780 Pvt. Eliza Keant Nylas & Heman Swift Conn.   Aug 26 1781 Dec 30 1781 Pvt. Stephen Betts Ebenezer Huntington          
Battles engaged in, None cited
Residence of soldier at enlistment, me at New London Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 22, 1835 His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Harmony Chautauqua Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 6 Jan 24 1762
Remarks: Children alive in 1850 names not stated, no further family data  1851
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

VICTOR A. MATTESON, F.A.I.A. ARCHITECT SUITE 1407, 20 NORTH WACKER DRIVE CHICAGO
January 21 1937
Bureau of Pensions, War of the Revolution. Veterans Administration Bldg. Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will it be possible to secure a copy of the Pension papers of William Matteson, born Jan 20 1760, married Mahitable Matteson 1785, died April 4 1858?
William was one of three brothers who served in the Revolution, sons of David Matteson, b.1715 d. 1811. David was the son of Hezekiah Matteson, data unknown.
I am desirous of securing the genealogy of the Matteson family, and possibly these pension papers will throw some light on the subject. We know he had a pension.
I shall be glad of any suggestion you may make as to the means of securing data as to Hezekiah Matteson, who came from England we believe, and settled probably in Chautauqua County, N.Y., or possibly in New London, Conn.
Yours very truly
Victor A. Matteson

GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH COMMITTEE
MRS. JOHN B. MOYER, STATE CHAIRMAN
3430 KROMER AVENUE
EVERETT
WASHINGTON
WESTERN DIVISION
DISTRICT NO. 1
MRS. MARTHA B. KERSHAW, CHAIRMAN 305 ALAMO APTS. BELLINGHAM
DISTRICT NO. 2
MRS. D. M. DEUTSCH, CHAIRMAN E. 117 ST. VICTORY HIGHWAY SEATTLE
EASTERN DIVISION
DISTRICT NO. 3
MRS. L. H. PINKHAM, CHAIRMAN ROUTE 5 SPOKANE
DISTRICT NO. 4
MISS E. TEMPLE SPAULDING, CHAIRMAN 211 MARGADELLA APTS.
October 9th 1931
October 9th 1931
Veterans Administration, Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
I would appreciate very much, an abstract of the application of William Matteson for a pension for his services during the Revolutionary War. He was born in 1760 in Montville, Conn., and died in Chautauqua County, N.Y., in 1858.
After his name in list of Revolutionary soldiers from Connecticut, appears BLWt.3990-160-55; also, S 9395(survivor's file)
Thanking you for the information, I am
Very truly yours,
Mrs John B. Moyer Mrs John B. Moyer

FACTORIES PECATONICA, ILL. CHEMUNG, ILL. BELVIDERE, ILL.
110 N. FRANKLIN ST.
CHICAGO, ILL. May 22, 1930.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am very much interested in getting the record of one
William Matteson, Chautauqua County, New York State,
a veteran of the Revolutionary War, who died about 1858 at the age of 99 years.
In looking up the record in Chautauqua County, I find he was reported to be the last surviving Revolutionary War Veteran in that county. I am interested in getting this information on account of my daughter wishing to join the D.A.R. and will appreciate very much any information you can give me from your records concerning him.
I am unable to give you his postoffice address at that time as he lived on a farm about six or seven miles from Jamestown, New York.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may give me, I beg to remain
Yours truly,
S. E. Dean
Samuel E. Dean, 110 N. Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois.
SED:LD.

Geo. E. Cole,
Torrington, Conn.,
January 10th 1906.
The Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir :
I am enclosing to you herewith a copy of a letter I wrote you on December 13th., last, in reference to certain information in reference to one William Matteson. As I have not heard from you, I am afraid my former letter has gone astray or been mislaid.
I would thank you very much to inform me whether you can furnish me with the desired information, and oblige greatly
Very truly yours,
T-
Enclosure-

both Parker way
Torrington, Conn .,
December 13th 1905.
Honorable Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir :
Will you please furnish me with what data you have in reference to William Matteson, who served in the Revolutionary War, enlisting July 6th 1780 as a short term man in the 3rd regiment of the Connecticut line under Col. Wm. Wylllys. This regiment formed a part of Gen. Parson's brigade in the operations of that year in New Jersey and along the Hudson. In February 1781 he again enlisted in the same regiment which had been incorporated in the army of Lafayette for service in Virginia against Arnold and Cornwallis, but was located at camp on the Hudson. He was however, detailed to the Arsenal at Peekskill on the Hudson where he served as armorer until the close of the war. I understand your records show that he was the last pensioner of the war in New York state.
By favoring me with what information you have on the subject, you will greatly oblige
Respectfully yours,
Geo E. Cole
T-
JAN 12 1906
PENSION U. S. JAN 11 1906 OFFICE

Geo. E. Cole, Torrington, Conn.
December 13th 1905.
Honorable Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir :
Will you please furnish me with what data you have in reference to William Matteson, who served in the Revolutionary War, enlisting July 6th 1780 as a short term man in the 3rd regiment of the Connecticut line under Col. William Wylllys. This regiment formed a part of Gen. Parson's Brigade in the operations of that year in New Jersey and along the Hudson. In February 1781 he again enlisted in the same regiment which had been incorporated in the Army of Lafayette for service in Virginia against Arnold and Cornwallis, but was located at camp on the Hudson. He was however, detailed to the Arsenal at Peekskill on the Hudson where he served as armorer until the close of the war.
I understand that your record shows that he was the last pensioner of the war in New York State. By favoring me with what information you have in regard to this man, you will greatly oblige
Respectfully yours,
T-

770 38.263 34.696
William Mallison New York Act June 7. '32
Adm de priv. 10.8 in d $33.88
From Mar. 4. 1831.
William Mallison
Anna W. Mussey Panama New York

Oct 30 th 1851
Rel: to claim of  Amos Matteson
Amos W. Muzzey
Panama
N.Y.
Forplett

Panama 22 nd Oct - 1857-
J. S. Evans Esq-
Dear Sir -
I inferred from your letter of the 6 th inst in reference to the Claim of William Matteson for Rev-Pension - that it would be granted on his substantiating his claim by the certificate of the Comptroller of Court.
This I forwarded on to you by Mail on the 22 nd of Sept - last and, as I have heard nothing from you since in reference to it - I fear has failed to reach you -
Will you have the goodness to inform me if you rec d the same -
I am Sir -
Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. Amos W. May
P. S. The Old Soldier feels very anxious about his claim - as his papers which he for- d to Washington 13 years ago are lost -

Brief in the case of Williams Mattison Chautauqua County and State of New York act June 7. 1832.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record proof being the records in this office and the Certificate of the Comptroller of the Exchequer
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent.
Amos W Muzzy Esq Panama Chautauqua 60 New York
J. H. L. Avridge
Examining Clerk.

Panama New York 19 th June 1851-
Hon. G. S. Towns- Dear Sir-
Your favor of the 6 th inst. was duly rec d - in reference to proof of the service of Wm Matteson and I am happy to for d you the Certificate of the Compt. of Compt. as required-
I would fain hope to receive (as I doubt not I shall) a favorable answer soon -
I am Sir -
Very Respectfully Your Ob t Servt Amos W. Muzzey

William Mallon To Lucas W. Muzzey
Power of Attorney
1789-1791-
H. Mallon Agent.
Peruame. Chautauqua County N.Y.

I know all men by these Presents - That I William Matteson of The Town of Harmony County of Chautauqua and State of New York - have constituted and appointed and by these presents do constitute and appoint Amos W. Muzzy of Panama, County & State aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney. irrevocably with power of substitution. for me and in my name. Place and stead, to ask and receive of and from The United States Second or third Auditor of the Treas- ury - or any other Officer or Officers authorized to settle and pay the same. any pension certificate, money or moneys that now is or are due to me, an account of services rendered, disbursements made - or expenses incurred by me - while in the service of the United States in the War of the Revolution - and in my name to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for such pension cer- tificate, money or moneys - that I might or could do - were I personally present at the doing thereof - hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my said Attorney shall do in and about the premises by virtue hereof divis good causes - and reasonable consid- erations me thereunto moving
In testimony whereof. I have set my hand and seal this 17 th day of February 1851 -
This William Matteson Mark

Signed sealed and delivered in presence of -
Victor M. Matteson
Simon Smiley
State of New York
County of Schenectady } ss. On this 17 th day of February 1851. personally appeared before me, William Matteson and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to the his act and deed for the purposes therein contained.
Abner Lewis County Judge
State of New York Schenectady County } ss. Clerk's Office }
I Rich d . O. Green Dept. under Oscar Shiles Esq. County Clerk of said County, & also Clerk of the Courts thereof. Do hereby certify that Abner Lewis Esq. was on the 17 th day of February A.D. 1851. Sole Judge Schenectady County duly elected and sworn and authorized by the laws of this State to take the acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments under seal. And further that his signature to the above certificate is gen- uine
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 20 th day of Feby. A.D. 1851
R. O. Green Dept. Clerk

1851 89 1762
State of New York County of Washington ss. On this 19 th day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty one before me  before me  the undersigned  James M. Smith  Judge of the County Court of said County  of said County  James M. Smith  William Matheson a residents of the County of Washington aged eighty nine years who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth on his oath of the benefit of the following declaration in order to obtain of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated - That he volunteered at New London N.H. as a private soldier in the Company commanded by Capt. Elisha Hoot in the Regiment of Light Infantry commanded by Col. Hymen Swift - on the 10 th or about that first day of June A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty - for the term of seven months or until the first of January following - and continued in actual service in the said war of the Revo- lution for the term of about seven months - and was honorably discharged at the Highlands North & near West Point on or about the 1 st day of January A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty one - on account of the expiration of his said term of service That he received a certificate of discharge, which he carried in his pocket until it was worn out - He further declares that he again volunteered as a private soldier in the Company commanded Com- manded by a Capt. Betts (as he believes) on or about the 15 th day of June A.D. one thousand seven hundred and eighty one for the term of six months but, as the said Capt. Betts had gone South to join the Army against Cornwallis, in this department, was placed under Sergeant Lord - and was by him ordered off to Peekskill to work in a Blacksmiths shop one Edward Mix being Capt. of the shop.

That he continued in actual service in the said War of the Rev- for the term of six months, and was honorably discharged at the Highlands near West Point, on or about the first day of January A.D. one thousand seven hundred & eighty three - on account of the expiration of his said term of service -
That he received a certificate of discharge, which he also carried in his pocket until it was worn out. He further states, that he made an application by affidavit for the pension to which he may be entitled, for his said term of service - in the war aforesaid, about the year 1837, and there substantiated his proof of service aforesaid by one David Matteson of Watford Pa - which proof was verified before a Justice of the Peace of Watford Erie County Pa - by the name of John Boyd - and that his declaration, papers and proof of service were placed in the hands of Hon. Abner Lewis of Panama N.Y. - and by him forwarded (as he supposed) on to Washington and are supposed to be lost - and - as the said David Matteson has since died, he (Deponent) of no other witness living, by whom he can prove his said services - He therefore hereby renews his application, for the pension to which he may be entitled under the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on any the pension roll of the agency of any State. William V. Matteson Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid Hon. Lewis, Co. Judge

We John Lewis a Clergyman residing in Hannoy County of Chautauqua and State of New York - and John Steward residing in of the Town County & State aforesaid - Hereby Certify. That we are well acquainted with William Matteson who has subscribed to and sworn to the above Declaration - Having known him for thirty years - That we believe him to be Eighty nine years of age - That he is respected and believed to be in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution - and that we concur in that opinion -
John Lewis
John Steward
State of New York - Chautauqua County ss. I Abner Lewis Judge of the County Court of said County do hereby Certify, that after the investi- gation of the matter, after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant, (William Matteson) was in my opinion, a revolutionary Sol- dier, and served as he states, and I further certify, that it appears to me that John Lewis who has signed the preced- ing Certificate is a Clergyman, residing in the town of Hannoy County of said and that John Steward is a Credible person, and that their statement is entitled to full faith and Credit. Given under my hand this 18

day of February 1857.
Abner Lewis, County Judge I do further certify, that the said William Mattison is entirely blind, and unable to write his name and unable to attend a Court for the purpose of making his declaration. Abner Lewis, Co. Judge
State of New York Chautauqua County } ss. I do hereby certify, that some time about the year 1837. The above named William Mattison, made his declaration before a Magistrate for the purpose of procuring the pension for which he now appears, and that there was attached to his said declaration an affidavit of David Mattison, taken before John Boyd Esqr of Waterford, Erie Co. Pa, whom I know to have been an acting justice of the peace, at the time said affidavit was taken, And that the said affidavit, of the said David Mattison, fully corroborated the declaration of the said William Mattison as to his services, as above set forth Dated Feb 18th 1857. Abner Lewis, Co. Judge
State of New York Chautauqua County } ss. R. Nick. Green Dept. under Clerk's Office } Orson Miles Esq. Clerk of said County and also Clerk of the Courts thereof do hereby certify that Abner Lewis Esq was on the 17th & 18th days of Feby. 1857. Sole Judge of Chautauqua County Court, the same being a Court of Record duly elected & sworn and authorized by the laws of this State to administer oaths & affirmations and further that his signature to the foregoing Deed and Certificate are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 20th day of February A.D. 1857 R. G. Green Appt. Clerk William Mattison Declaration Revolutionary Service in 1780