Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18461, Samuel Wright, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Wright, Samuel Phebe
W. 18461
CONTENTS

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New York City
Thebe Wright widow of Samuel Wright who served in the Revolutionary war, as a sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of May 1849. and sent to
P. M. Irving New York City
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 241 Vol. 4
1839 Dec 12 1843 April 11
H. D. Perrine that request for papers to be used in court should be made by clerk. Prior H. H. Wesley history Prior
Reprinted May 8/49

Samuel Wright married to Pheby Cheeseman May the thirteenth day In the year of Our Lord 1706
Samuel Wright was Born the twentieth day of seventh day of August in the year of Our Lord 1761
Phebe Wright was born the twenty seventh of May in the year of Our Lord 1763
Sarah Wright Was born June the twenty Eighth day In the year of Our Lord 1707
Sarah Wright Diseased July the 1 st August 2 nd 1709
Joseph Wright was born January the first day In the year of Our Lord 1790
Mary Wright was born Septem 12  March the twelfth day In the year of our Lord 1792
Sarah Wright was born the fifteen th of March In the year of Our Lord — 1795

Before Christ cir. 397.
16 ¶ Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another; and the LORD hearkened and heard it: and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.
Or, special treasure.
17 And they shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels; and I will spare them as a man spareth his own son that serveth him.
18 Then shall ye return, and discern between the righteous and the wicked; between him that serveth God, and him that serveth him not.
CHAP. IV.
1 Gods judgment on the wicked, 2 and his blessing on the good. 4 He exhorteth to the study of the law, 5 and telleth of Elijahs coming and office.
FOR, behold, the day cometh that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh
shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.
2 ¶ But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.
4 ¶ Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.
5 ¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:
6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.
Before Christ cir. 397.
a Luke 1. 78.
b Exodus 10. 3.
c Matthew 11. 14. Mark 9. 11. Luke 1. 17.
The End of the OLD TESTAMENT.
He Samuel Wright Bought this book february 1700 New York Harriet Wright Dr. Born August the 20 th of 1797
Charles L. Wright Was Born in April the 20 th - 1800
Mannah Wright Was Born January The 10 th Day in the year of our Lord 1804

Dec n made before 30 th April 1844 & filed before Jan y 23 rd 1845-

State of New York — City and County of New York } } On this Seventeenth day of April, 1844 personally appeared before me William D Waterman Alderman of the Ninth ward in said City Phoebe Wright, a resident of the Ninth Ward in said City, aged near seventy-eight 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 cer- tain widows." That she is the widow of Samuel Wright, who was a — Sergent and Served during the greatest part of the Revolu- tionary War under Capt. Atkinson's Company, in the Third New York Regiment commanded by Col d Hanswort, which service closed at the end of said War, for the proof of which services she refers the Commissioner of Pension to the Record of said troops now in the War Department. She further de- clares that she was married to the said Samuel Wright, on the 13 th day of May in the Year Seventeen hundred and — eighty six; that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Wright died on the fifth day of July eighteen hundred and six; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated. And the said Declarant doth further depose and say, that from the length of time that has elapsed since the death of her said husband she is unable, from the recital of her said husband to her of his Revolutionary services, more particularly to set forth from memory the said services, but from her present recollections he served previous to the said recited services under other officers but is now unable to say what officers or what time was — served, but well recollects that he told her the last tour was three years, or thereabout, nor is she able, after much fruitless search to find any person that served with him to enable her to prove the service rendered or to bring to her recollection other services, that the accompanying family record which has remained in her possession, and as far as entered previous to his death is in her said husband's

hand writing) and the annexed certificate of Dr Phillips. (who refused to be sworn saying his rule was to give a certificate only) is all the record proof that relates to her marriage sworn to and subscribed { P. C. } Phebe her Wright on the day and year above } mark written before me Wm D. Waterman Alderman of the 9th Ward of the city of New York
I certify that the above declaration by reason of bodily infirmities is unable to attend in open court and make her above declaration - that she subscribed the above declaration by making her mark because she said she was unable to write her name
Apr 17. 1844
Wm D. Waterman Alderman of the 9th Ward of the City of New York
State of New York — } ss City & County of New York } I James Conner Clerk of the City and County aforesaid Do certify that Wm D. Waterman is a Magistrate as aforesaid and that his signatures to the Declaration of Phebe Wright and Charles Wright are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this fourteenth day of April 1844 James Conner, Clerk.

State of New York, } City & county of New York, } ss. On this Seventeenth day of April 1844, personally appeared before me William D Waterman Alderman of the ninth ward of s d city Charles S Wright, a Resident of the Ninth Ward in said City aged forty four years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth depose and say - that he is the son of Phoebe Wright in the annexed de- claration named, that his father Samuel Wright died on the fifth day of July, 1806 as appears by the record thereof herunto annexed by him cut out of the family bible in his mothers possession, and that his mother the said Phoebe Wright has remained a widow ever since the death of his father the said Samuel Wright - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year afore said } before me -
Charles S Wright
W m D Waterman Alderman of the 9 th Ward of the City of New York
I hereby certify that I know the above named Charles S. Wright and that he is a man of truth and veracity and his oath entitled to full credit
W m D Waterman
April 17. 1844
Alderman of the 9 th Ward of the City of New York
Samuel Wright Deceased July 5. 1806

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Thelma Wright N.Y.
His has been supplied on not after Act 7. July 3 84
Mr 86. d 06
on Roll - 3 rd Reg - Capt. Dorson -

These Certify That in The Marriage Records of The First Presbyterian Ch. of The City of New York & which are now in my possession - on page 80. under Date of May Thirteenth Seventeen Hundred & eighty six is the following entry viz -
Samuel Wright and Phoebe Cheesman both of New York were married May 13 th 1786,,
W. W. Phillips Boston of The First Ch. in The City of New York June of New York This 16 th day of April 1844.
a true extract from The record

State of New York, } ss. City & County of New York } ss. On this Seventh day of December 1844, personally appeared before the judges of the Marine Court, in and for said city & county, Phebe Wright, a resident of the Ninth Ward in said city, aged seventy eight 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 Samuel Wright, who was a sergeant, and (as appears by the certificate of the Dept t Secretary of the state of New York obtained since making the annexed declaration) enlisted on the 7th day of November 1778 under Capt t Arson, in the third New York Regiment, and was mustered to the end of the war, in the place of sergeant Nelson. She further declares, that she was married to the said Samuel Wright on the 13th day of May, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six, that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Wright, died on the fifth day of July, eighteen hundred and six, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at the time above stated. For the proof of which services, marriage and death of her said late husband, she refers the Hon d The Commissioner of Pensions to the records in the War Department, the certificate of the said Dept t Secretary of State and the proofs annexed to the annexed declaration.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year above written
Phebe Wright
Sworn to Before me this 7 day of December 1844 In Open Court
D. Paine's justice of the Marine Court of the City of New York & justice of the Peace in & for the said City & County of New York

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner , CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That D. Randall before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Justice thereunto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 7 th day of Dec r 1844
James Conner Clerk.

State of New York } City of New York }
On this twenty first day of January 1845, personally appeared before the judges of the Marine Court, in and for said City Phebe Wright, a resident of the ninth Ward in said City, aged seventy eight 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 pension to certain widows" That she is the widow of Samuel Wright who was a Sergeant, and (as appears by the certificate of the Dep t Secretary of the State of New York, obtained since making the annexed declaration) enlisted on the 7 th day of November 1778 under Capt d Nelson, in the third New York Regiment and was mustered until the end of the war, in the place of Sergeant Nelson. She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Wright on the 13 th day of May, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six: that her husband, the afores d Samuel Wright, died on the fifth day of July eighteen hundred and six: that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated. For the proof of which service, marriage, and death she refers the Hon d the Commissioner of Pensions, to the Certificate of the Dep t Secy of State, the records in the War department and the proof annexed to her first declaration sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written in open Court.
Phebe Wright
Before me, D. Randall
Justice of the Marine Court in the City of New York
City of New York } }
I Abraham Atten Clerk of the Marine Court of the City of New York do certify that the foregoing declaration of Phebe Wright was subscribed and sworn to in open Court on this 21 st day of January 1845 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this 21 st day of January 1845
Abraham Atten Clerk

December 5, 1932.
Mr. A. F. Bennett 47 East South Temple Street Salt Lake City Utah.
BA-J/ILL Samuel Wright W. 18461
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of Gabriel Wright and of a Samuel Wright, both soldiers of New York in the Revolutionary War.
A search of the records has been made and fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of any soldier named Gabriel Wright in that war.
The record of Samuel Wright given below is obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 18461, based upon the service of Samuel Wright in that war.
Samuel Wright was born the seventh, twentieth or twenty-seventh (not clearly written) day of August, 1761, place not stated.
He enlisted November 7, 1778 and served as a sergeant in Captain Aorson's Company, Colonel Gansevert's New York Regiment, his service terminating at the close of the war.
OK Mrs. Finch JLL
The soldier died July 5, 1806.
Samuel Wright married on May 13, 1786 in New York City, Phebe Cheesman; both parties were then of New York City. She was born May 27, 1766, place not shown.
Phebe Wright, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed April 17, 1844, at which time she was a resident of the Ninth Ward, New York City.

Rev. War 1812 Pension Section New York
The names of the following children of the soldier and his wife, Phebe, are shown:
Sarah born June 28, 1787, died August 8, 1789. Joseph " January 1, 1790. Mary " September 12, 1792. Sarah " March 15, 1795. Harriet " August 20, 1797. Charles S. " April 24, 1800. Susannah " January 9, 1804.
At the time Phebe Wright, the widow, applied for pension, their son, Charles S. Wright, was living in the Ninth Ward, New York City.
The above record is that of the only soldier named Samuel Wright who served in the New York troops found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

May 1, 1929
Mr. Joseph V. Wright C/O Merchants Mutual Casualty Company 268 Main Street Buffalo, New York
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.18461, it appears that Samuel Wright was born, August 7, 1761, place not stated.
He enlisted, November 7, 1778, and served as a sergeant in Captain Aorson's Company, Colonel Gansevert's Third New York Regiment, until the end of the war.
He died, July 5, 1806.
While living in New York City, he married, May 18, 1786, Phebe Cheesman, of said city. She was born, May 27, 1766, place not stated.
She was allowed pension on her application executed April 17, 1844, while living in the Ninth Ward of New York City.

Their children were:
Sarah born June 28, 1787, died August 8, 1789. Joseph " January 1, 1790. Mary " September 12, 1792. Sarah " March 15, 1795. Harriet " August 20, 1797. Charles S. " April 24, 1800. Susanah " January 9, 1804.
The above noted is the only soldier named Samuel Wright who served with the New York Troops that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.

May 10, 1924.
Geo. W. Vanderhoef, Jr. 34 Pine St. New York City.
Sir:
Rev War
I have to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim, W. 18461, it appears that Samuel Wright was born August 7, 1761, place not stated. He enlisted November 7, 1778, and served as a sergeant in Captain Amason's Company, Colonel Gansevert's Third New York Regiment, until the end of the war. He died July 5, 1806.
While living in New York City, he married May 13, 1786, Phebe Cheesman of said city, she was born May 27, 1766, place not stated. She was allowed pension on her application executed April 17, 1844, while living in the ninth ward of New York City.
Their children were:
Sarah born June 28, 1787, died August 8, 1789. Joseph " January 1, 1790. Mary " September 12, 1792. Sarah " March 15, 1795. Harriet " August 20, 1797. Charles S. " April 24, 1800. Susanah " January 9, 1804.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
The above noted is the only soldier named Samuel Wright who served with the NY Troops - that is found on the Rev War rolls of the War Dept.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18461
Phoebe Wright widow of Samuel Wright Sergt New Mar.
Act: Feb 29 48
Index:—Vol. m , Page 362
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Apr. 3/94 Mil Hist. to Mrs. F. E. Johnson, 13 E. 62 St. N.Y. City.
1924 May 10. Hist. to J. W. Vanderhoef.
1929 May 1, Hist. to Joseph U. Wright, M.E.E.
1932 - Dec. 5 - Hist. to A. E. Bennett. J.L.B.

THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH 47 EAST SOUTH TEMPLE STREET SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
Nov. 14, 1932
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
We are desirous of securing all available information regarding the following:
only M V H ✓ Gabriel Wright , Jr. who belonged to the Duchess County Militia Regiment of Minute Men. Found in Duchess County History p. 156. ✓ Samuel Wright of Albany County Militia, 16 Regiment. Samuel Wright of Duchess County Militia, 4th Regiment (LBR). Samuel Wright who was in the First Regiment New York line. Samuel Wright, Lieut. Washington County, New York. Samuel Wright, 1820, Captain of Ontario County, New York.
Your assistance will be very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF UTAH
A. F. Bennett Archibald F. Bennett, Secretary
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KENNEDY & CHAMBERLIN ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW BUFFALO, NEW YORK
268 MAIN STREET
J. LEO KENNEDY IRVING H. KENNEDY ROSS I. CHAMBERLIN EARL H. KEYSER MILTON L. BAIER
April 18, 1929
United States Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
My grandsire, Samuel Wright, was born June 17th., 1757, and is supposed to have served in the Revolutionary War. He was a private in The Line, First Regiment, (New York), under Colonel Goose Van Scharck, Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius Van Dyck. I have also reason to believe that he served in the Third Regiment, under Colonel James Clinton, Colonel Peter Gansvort, Lieutenant Colonel James Bruyn, and also in the Albany County Militia, under Colonel Lewis Van Woert, Major James Ashton.
He was a resident of Bern, Albany County, New York. I would like to know if the said Samuel Wright ever applied for a pension for his services and if there is any record of his service, of his family in your office.
I am enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope for your reply.
Thanking you for your attention in this matter.
Very truly yours,
J. V. Wright Joseph V. Wright
JVW:MEM

KENNEDY & CHAMBERLIN ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW BUFFALO, NEW YORK
501 CASUALTY INSURANCE BLDG. 268 MAIN STREET
J. LEO KENNEDY IRVING H. KENNEDY ROSS I. CHAMBERLIN EARL H. KEYSER MILTON L. BAIER
March 8, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
I am anxious to know whether or not my grandsire, Samuel Wright , who was born June 17th, 1757, ever applied for a pension for his services during the Revolutionary War. He served as a private in the Line First Regiment, Colonel Goose Van Scharck, Lieutenant Colonel Cornelius Van Dyke.
I have also reason to believe that he also served in the Third Regiment under Colonel James Clinton, Colonel Peter Gansvort, Lieutenant Colonel James Bruyn and also in the Albany County Militia under Colonel John Blair, Colonel Lewis Van Woert, and Major James Ashton.
He resided in Albany County in the town of Berne, which is about fifteen miles southwest of the present city of Albany.
Any information you can give me regarding his family will be appreciated.
Yours truly,
Joseph V. Wright
JVW/RAB.

GEO. W. VANDERHOEF, JR. CHARLES E. ROBINSON SCHUYLER PARDEE
VANDERHOEF & ROBINSON
TELEPHONES { 6495 { 6496 { 6497 } JOHN { 6498 { 6499
STOCKS AND BONDS
34 PINE STREET
NEW YORK,
April 9, 1924
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the records filed with you in regard to pension granted to the widow of Samuel Wright who enlisted in Capt. Aron Anderson's and Col. Peter Grasevortz 3rd New York Regiment on November 7, 1778, which pension was granted to his widow Phoebe Cheesman.
My reason for requesting copies of these papers is that I desire to join the Sons of the American Revolution and they require this copy.
Thanking you for your trouble, I am
Very truly yours,
G. W. Vanderhof Jr.
GWV.W

13 East Sixty-second Street.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
My great grandfather Samuel Wright served some years in the war of the Revolution . The list of his family bible was sent to Washington, and it is on file in the Pension Department. Would you kindly send me a copy of it. I cannot give you the date it was sent. But Samuel Wright was born in N.Y. Aug. 1761.

He married Phoebe Chusman May 13 th 1786. and he served in the war before he was married and drew a pension. He died July 8 th 1806 Would you be so kind as to advise me how I can obtain his record in the army, the organization he served in, his rank, and the length of time he served.
I am anxious to establish these facts, so that I can join the Daughters of the Revolution.
If you can kindly give this your attention, and reply to my request you will

confers a great favor on Samuel Wright's great granddaughter
Josephine A. Johnson 13 E. 62 nd St. New York City
Tuesday March 21 st 1894
Address Mrs. F. E. Johnson

HOWLAND D. PERRINE, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, No. 58 WILLIAM ST.,
NEW YORK, Nov 26 1889.
To the Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Sir.
About the year 1843, as I am informed, one Pyle, an Attorney at Law, residing at Nyack N.Y. filed a claim in your Office for a Pension for one Phoebe Wright, widow of Samuel Wright, a soldier in the War of the Revolution.
Among the papers given to this Pyle by the family were the leaves from the Family Bible containing the Family Record. These papers were necessary at that time in proof of the claim & they were filed with the other papers in your Office. The pension was subsequently granted to Phoebe Wright.
The record referred to has now become necessary in legal matters affecting my clients, the heirs of

Samuel Wright, and as the Record was not required to be filed in your Office, we desire to secure its return to be used in the pro- ceedings referred to.
I would therefore request, in be- half of my clients, that you would be so kind as to look through the papers in your Office referring to the Pension to Phebe (Cluett) Wright Widow of Samuel Wright, decd, War of 1776. and if the Family Record is found therein to return the same to me as early as practicable. Also to inform me as to the rank or po- sition held by Samuel Wright in that War, and in what organization he served. Trusting you will be able to find this valuable paper &c I remain
Yours very Mt H. D. Perrine Atty, etc.

McKIM, MEADE & WHITE, NO. 1 WEST 20TH STREET, NEW YORK.
Jan 30/93
Pension Department
Gentlemen
Mr.
It is necessary in closing some business that I find out as much data as possible regarding a Samuel Wright, of New York I believe, born Aug 27-1761 and died July 6 - 1806.
He served in the Revolutionary War, serving the seven years

His widow, Phebe Cheesman Wright obtained a pension about the year 1843, which I suppose you have a record of I want to find what positions he held and in which regiments he served during the war, especially the one held last
Will you kindly let me know this as soon as possible as I am about to sail to Europe and the matter must be attended to before going
Greatly Obliging Yours Truly
H. Hobart Weekes
* 1 West 20 th St N.Y.

Samuel Wright N.Y. Service Capt Adreans 6 th 3 rd NY Reg t - Col l Gansevoort year not stated

New York September 6. 1848
Sir
I herewith transmit applications of Mrs Ann Goodrich, Mrs Phebe Wright, and Mrs Betsey Bedient for a renewal of their respective pensions under the Act of 2 nd February 1848
Very respectfully
Your obedient Servant Phebe M. Irving
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissaire of Pensions Washington D.C.

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Phebe Wright
N.Y. th Act July 7 '38
add Lyons, Sug.
$120 pr an
Also Acts Mar. 3 '43
June 17 '44.
David Pyle Esq - Clarkstown N.Y.

8074. Phebe Wright N.Y.
Susannah Id to David Pyle Sept 29th. 1844 Id to Same Nov 16. '44 , to Same Jan'y 9. 1845
Act July 7 H 38

Clarkstown Oct 7 th 1844
Hon Sir
Your letter accompanying the original paper of Mrs Phebe Wright was received on the fifth instant, in which you say they "are herewith returned for proper authentication" and also "in case of disability, when the declaration may be made out of court, before a single judge, he certifying the fact of disability"
The declaration being made before William D Waterman, then the Alderman of the 9 th Ward of the City of New York, who agreeable to the Charter of the said City was a Judge of the Court of General Sessions, which is a Court of Record, and he having certified to the that Mrs Wright by reason of bodily infirmities is unable to attend court or write her name - and the Clerk of the City of New York having certified that Mr Waterman is such Magistrate, the certificate being drawn after the form in doc N o 126. 26 th Congress 1 st Session page 95, All which is in accordance with the rules adopted and my uniform practice heretofore, I am at a loss to conjecture wherein the improper authentication consists, and herewith return the papers again to you, that your Honor would please to have the goodness in again examining them to particularly directing me to wherein the deficiency consists, (as I cannot presume that in your examination any part of them has been overlooked,) and then return them to me, as soon as possible and I will have every deficiency rectified as far as can be done.
You also state in your letter that "the indentity and the service of Samuel Wright as a private for more than two years is sufficiently established" After the receipt of your last letter in the case of Mercy Dickens with the copy of one formerly sent to the Hon J D L Montany, I went to Albany to procure the requisit paper, and there, in examining the records of the different Regiments of the New York Regiments in the Continental service, certified at the end to be true copies of the record in the war Department then at Philadelphia, I found and obtained the enclosed certificate which you will see states that Thomas Nelson was a Sergeant & was exchanged for Samuel Wright and Samuel Wright was mustered to the end of the war in the place of Sergeant Nelson, which I believe must satisfy you that Mr Wright did serve as a Sergeant and not as a private
I remain Hon Sir
your ob t Serv t
David Pyle
Hon James L Edwards.

State of New York } Secretary's office }
I certify that it appears by the Military Register in this office that Thomas Nelson was a Sergeant in Capt. Liebout's Company in the 3 d New York Regiment and was enlisted on the first day of January 1777 and was exchanged for Samuel Wright November 5. 1778:
And I further certify that it appears that Samuel Wright Enlisted in Capt. Norson's Company in the 3 d New York Regiment on the 7 th of November 1778 and was Mustered to the end of the War in place of Sergeant Nelson.
Arch d Campbell Dep Sec. of State
Albany Sep. 18. 1844
fees 25 cents

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Phebe Wright
N.Y.
act 4 th July '38
found a Roll and see turned for Society and at the end of the way

Clarkstown April 20 th 1841
Hon d Sir
Accompanying I send you the Application of Mrs Phebe Wright for a pension with all the proof that now can be obtained which I expect you will examine in its turn and send to me the result thereof I have for some time expected the Certifi- cate for Mercy Dykens widow of Richard Dykens
I remain Your Hum d Serv t David Pyc
Hon d
James L Edwards

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Pension Office, November 26th 1844.
The papers in the case of Phoebe Wright are again returned for proper authentication. The declaration must be made before a Judge, in compliance with the regulations of this Department; and unless the rules be complied with the claim cannot be considered. Although it may be the acceptance in which an alderman is held in New York, he is not regarded as a Judge in this office; his acts as alderman not being the acts of the Court of General Sessions as you say, of which, according to the city charter he is only a part, the acts of which are certified by its seal.
I am, Very respectfully, Your obedt Servant, G. M. Cummins
David P. Pyle, Esq Clarkstown, New York.

Clarkstown Dec r 7 th 1844
Hon d Sir
I again enclose the former papers of Phebe Wright for a pension with an annexed declaration now taken as is required by the rules adopted with an additional declaration under the acts of 1843 & 44.
I have always until the receipt of your last letter, considered an Alderman a judge, as they are invested with the same power in criminal courts as a judge of any county in this state, but you seem to think otherwise and to your opinion I feel in duty bound to submit. As her papers was formerly made out and sent on the 17 th of April last, and through my misconstruction of the authority of an Alderman that her claim has been so long delayed, I would beg the favour that her claim might now be immediately attended to and not have to wait again its regular turn that the widow may have the benefit as the state of her health is but feeble.
I remain Hon d Sir
your Hum d Serv t
David Pyle
Hon d James L Edwards
P.S. Mrs Wright since the making of her declaration before Mr Waterman has had her health restored and now has appeared before the Marine court and was able to write her name.
D Pyle

To the Hon James L Edwards
Mr n Pye ought not to be blamed for the informality of the former proceedings in these cases of Mrs Wright as the Court recommended that course against Mr n Pye's opinion.
Then Astor
Jany 25 th 1845
Hon d Sir
I again enclose the papers of Mrs Wright certified as I wanted them to be done as will appear by the above note of Mr n Astor the Clerk
I when calling upon him on the 10 th Inst. wanted him to put his certificate to the Declaration sworn to on the 7 th of Jany Dec r last but to do so he utterly objected stating that his certificate must bear date on the day the affidavit was taken, he being a New Clerk to comply with his request the second Declaration have been drawn
I remain Hon d Sir your obt Servt
David Pye

State of New York City & County of New York } p: On this fifth day of September A D 1848 before me, a Commissioner of Peace in and for the City & County of New York, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Phoebe Wright, a resident of the City of New York, aged Eighty two years, who being first duly sworn, according to law doth on her oath make the following declara- tion, in order to obtain the benefits of the provi- sion made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2 nd February, A D 1842, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revo- lutionary war. That she is the widow of Samuel Wright who was a Sergeant in the war of the Revolution, and that she received a pension at the New York City agency of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum under the Act of 17 June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to & subscribed before me Phoebe Wright this fifth day of September A D 1848
Irving Paris Commr. in law of Deeds.
I certify that I know the foregoing declaration to be the person who averred a pension as stated in the foregoing declaration. Irving Paris Commissioner of Deeds

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner , CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Irving Paris before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a commissioner of deeds in and for the said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and that I believe the signature of said Irving Paris thereunto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 6 day of Sept 184 8
James Conner Clerk.
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New York.
Phoebe Wright widow of Samuel Wright who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 5 th July 1806. of City N.Y. in the State of N York who was a sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Aaron of the Regt. commanded by Col Gauseworth in the N York line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 120 00 in Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of March 1825 and sent to David P. Clarkestown N York.
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by H. J. Evans Clerk, Book 2. Vol. 1. Page 187.

6.744
Rev. — 817. June 1844.
New York.
Phoebe Wright widow of Samuel Wright who was a Sergeant in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of March 1845. and sent to
Maria Pyle Esq Clarksboro New York.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A 2 Vol. 1. Page 91.

State of New-York } ss. City & County of New-York. } ss. On this Seventh day of December, 1844, personally appeared before the Judges of the Marine Court of said City and County Phebe Wright, a resident of the Ninth Ward in said City, aged seventy eight 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 3 March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. And the Act of Congress, passed June 17th 1844, entitled "An Act to continue the pensions of certain widows" That she is the widow of Samuel Wright, who served as a Sergeant in Capt. Aarons Company in the Third New-York Regiment, that he enlisted therein on the Seventh day of November 1778 and served until the end of the War. She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Wright on the 13th day of May, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six, that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Wright died on the fifth day of July, eighteen hundred and six. That the proof of said services, her said marriage, and her said husbands death are annexed to her declaration under the Act of Congress, passed July 7th 1838, for which she has not as yet been allowed a pension. And that she is still such Widow
Sworn to and subscribed, the day Phebe Wright and year above written
Sworn to Before me this 7th day of December 1844 in Open Court
D. Randall Justice of the Marine Court Justice of the Peace in for the City & County of New-York
STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, James Conner, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That D. Randall before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Justice thereunto subscribed is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 7th day of Decr 1844
James Conner Clerk.

State of New York } City of New York } ss
On this twenty first day of January 1845, personally appeared before the judges of the Marine Court, of said city, Phebe Wright, a resident of the Ninth ward in said city, aged seventy eight 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 3 d of March 1843, "granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War and the Act of Congress passed June 17 th 1844 entitled an Act to continue the provision pension of certain widows. That she is the widow of Samuel Wright, who served as a Sergeant in Capt d Aarons Company in the Third New York Regiment, that he enlisted therein on the 7 th day of November 1778, and served until the end of the War. She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Wright on the 13 th day of May in the year seventeen hundred and eighty six, that her said husband the aforesaid Samuel Wright died on the fifth day of July eighteen hundred and six. For the proof of which service marriage, and death, she refers the Hon d the Com te of pensions to the papers annexed to her first declaration. That she has not as yet been allowed a pension under the act of July 7. 1830.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year above written, in open Court Phebe Wright
Before me D. Randall Justice of the Marine Court of the City of New York
City of New York ss. I Abraham Atew Clerk of the Marine Court of the City of New York do certify that the foregoing declaration of Phebe Wright was subscribed and sworn to in open court on this 21 st day of January 1845. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal affixed the Seal of the said Court this 21 st day of January 1845
Abraham Atew Clerk