Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 6123, for Jacob Lane, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York
Lane Jacob " " Lane "
R 6 1 2 3
CONTENTS

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th A.D. 1832
State of Pennsylvania County of Allegheny
On this Twenty fifth day of February A.D. 1835 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in the County of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania Jacob Lane a resident of Indiana Township in the County and State aforesaid, aged ninety seven on the fifth day of July last since which time he hath been in his ninety eighth year who being first duly sworn according to law, doth make the following declaration on his solemn oath in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7 th A.D. 1832 - That he entered the service of the United States as a volunteer in the revolutionary war under the following named officers and served as herein after stated. Jacob Lane states that near the beginning of the war he volunteered and entered the service of the United States and performed military duty as a private in a company commanded by Captain Stephen Berhee first Lieutenant Peter Benschoter first sergeant - Bont Vancliff - said company was attached to the 2 d Regiment of Pennsylvania Militia which was commanded by Col. Dubois Alias Benschoter was Major and were stationed at Morristown near Kingsbridge a short distance above the City of New York at which he performed military duty one year and six months and he thinks longer but is certain it was not less than one year and six months that he remained at this station while stationed at Morristown he was at parts of time engaged on a picket post which was employed to discover the Tories and those who were plundering and pillaging his Country at the first he was employed in assisting to build fortifications and in preparing facilities the whole of his service was under Captain Stephen Berhee - During the year
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an a half mentioned he was sometimes ordered to Fish Kill Stay from some time and was then ordered back to Morristown he was in a battle fought at Morristown - the American forces stationed at Morristown were attacked by the British from the City of New York - the American force was under the command of Gen. Lee and Col. Dubois - the action began about eleven o'clock in the forenoon the American force went out of the fort and met the British in a field at some little distance from the fort - the battle continued from eleven o'clock A.M. until about seven down - he was engaged the whole day from the time the battle began until the British retreated in the battle and assisted in taking the British fort which lay between the American fort and the City of New York - The British fort was taken the same evening of the battle in which he recalled the Americans got two brass cannon and a small swivel - This was the only battle he was in except a skirmish which took place when he was engaged on a scouting party and was attacked by some of the British on low marshy ground about a quarter of a mile from the British fort - the party lay in this marsh until after night and then returned to the American fort - he was one of this party and the British fired on them for half a day while they lay in the marsh - there was but one American wounded by a shot in the side - he can not recollect the year he entered into the service but remembers distinctly that he was in the service and was at Morristown at the time of Burgoyne's defeat - he was under arms at Poughkeepsie having been ordered there from Morristown at the time Burgoyne's Army was brought into that town - Morristown was the head quarters during all the time he was in the service of the Regiment to which his company was attached - he was discharged shortly after Burgoyne's Army was taken through Poughkeepsie - he can not recollect what was become of his dis- charge - he was driven from the settlement by the Indians three or four years after he left the service and lost every thing he had as before his discharge was lost at that time. He was born in

The state of New York between Brunswick & Albany went - When a young man to Poughkeepsie at which place resided when he entered the service of the United States. Shortly after he left the service he removed into the state of Delaware (Bucks Co. Middle Smithfield Township) - he was in Delaware, with the exception of about a year and a half which he compelled to leave it by Indian hostilities, from the time he first went there until about thirty years ago when he moved into Westmoreland County where he lived about twelve years from that into Allegheny County Pennsylvania where he now lives and which is about five miles from the place where he resided in Westmoreland County. & further he states that he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service. His age is recorded in the family bible of his father which bible his brother Isaac got and it is in the hands of the family of his brother who resides in the state of Virginia. He is acquainted with Jonah Bol.stead Amariah Spurr Wm Armstrong David White Joseph Morrison and Michael Bright who can testify as to his character for truth and veracity and their belief of his having served as a revolutionary soldier. He further states that his memory is so much failed that he cannot state the dates of his events or the precise length of time he served. Perhaps he served upwards of two years but is certain it was not less than one year and six months as before stated. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid James Riddle his Jacob Lane New 12
We, Abraham Boyd, Benjamin Resiger, residing in the Centre County of Allegheny State of Pennsylvania, and Joseph L. Morrison residing in the same, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jacob Lane who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration that we believe him to be

Many seven years of age the fifth day of July last that he is respected and beloved in the neighbourhood, where he resides he has been a soldier in the Revolution and that he remains in that opinion
Sworn and Subscribed to the day & year aforesaid James Riddle
By Abrahm Boyd Joseph Morrison
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the inter- rogatories presented by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he hath set forth in the foregoing declaration & and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Abrahm Boyd who has sworn to and signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, a resident of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania and that Joseph Morrison who has also signed the same is a resident of said county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania and is a credible person, and that their statement is fully entitled to credit.
James Riddle
one of the associate judges in and for the county of Allegheny State of Penn d holding a court for the Special purpose of taking the deposition at the house of David Long, an inform old man) — he being unable to attend at the Court House —
I Henry H. Paterson clerk of the court of Common Pleas for the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify the fore- going contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of David Long for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 26th day of July A.D. 1835
H. H. Paterson

Jacob Lane
Pa. Rem —————
Act 1832.

State of Pennsylvania } County of Allegheny }
Be it Known, that on this Sixteenth day of November A. D. 185 2 , before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Lane
resident of Monroeville , in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the son & legal heir of the identical man , who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of the Pension Act of 1818
That he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint SAMUEL M. KNIGHT , of Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney to prosecute the claim of Isaac Lane for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Department at Washington City or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency; to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
John Lane
John Lane
Sworn to, Subscribed, and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the John Lane to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
A. S. Reinhard Justice of Peace
State of Pennsylvania } County of Allegheny }
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny Co that John Lane the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney, is the son & legal heir of the reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that J. G. Reinhard Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, this Sixteenth day of November 185 2
Geo. S. Hays Clerk
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3. "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.

August 22, 1933
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Jacob Lane, R. 6123 BA-J/MCS an
Mrs. Jennie Morrison 510 Bayne Street Versailles Pennsylvania
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for the Revolutionary War record of Jacob Lane.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a Jacob Lane who was pensioned from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in 1818.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, R. 6123, based upon the military service of Jacob Lane, the only soldier by that name who was from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Jacob Lane or Laine was born July 5, 1737, in the State of New York between Brunswick and Amboy.
While living in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, he applied for pension February 25, 1835, and alleged that while living in Poughkeepsie, New York, he enlisted near the beginning of the Revolution, served at various times, amounting to eighteen months in all, with the New York troops under Captain Stephen Duryee and Colonel DuBois, and was in the battle of Morrisania.
His claim was not allowed as proof of his service was never furnished in accordance with the requirement of the pension law.
He stated that shortly after he left the service he moved to Middle Smithfield Township, Bucks County, Delaware (apparently Pennsylvania instead of Delaware). He moved to Westmoreland County,

Pennsylvania, about 1805, and about twelve years later moved to Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
In April, 1835, he stated that he was a resident of Deer Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He died in that County, date not given.
Soldier married Hannah. Her maiden name and the date of the marriage was not given.
In 1852 the soldier's son, John, was a resident of Harmarville, Pennsylvania.
In July, 1854, both Jacob and Hannah Lane or Laine were dead.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

32,778 Jacob Lane Penn a
Hon H Dana Mch 3 1835-
M Simington May 9 1835-
Wm Tifell Sep 29 1857
S M Hovey Feby 14 1853-
Rev. J. Lightner May 15/60
* J. M. D. Sharpe
Aug 4. 1860
* Walter March Sep 26/60
For these two letters see claim of
Jacob Lane Pa. R.-
June 7/1832

Suspended 32,778
See letter to Pa -
Mon. H. Denny
3. March. 1835
9 Mar '55 M. Bingham
Det Wm Kipell Sept 29/51.
Col Hosey Feb 7/41 1853-
See case Jacob Line, Pa
act. 7 th June 1852

Pension Office
Feby 14 1855
Sir
Jacob Lane of Pa made application for a pension many years ago, but his claim was disallowed because he failed to establish the fact that he rendered any service in the war of the Revolution, If his children desire to prosecute the case they must prove his services by the Records of Pa, to be found in the office of the Auditor Genl at Harrisburgh, or by the testimony of witnesses who knew that he did serve as all. Sir,
P. M. Hovey Esq Freeport Pa

80 Pension Office, May 15, 1860
Sir,
In reply to the enquiries contained in the enclosed letter of Messrs Everett & Strickland. You are respectfully informed that we have no evidence of the service of Jacob Sine in the revolutionary war. It is proper to add that even if such evidence could be produced, no claim for land or pension could now be received by his descendants. Children of revolutionary soldiers are not entitled to pension, and land, by the laws now in force can only be granted to the soldier, his widow, or minor children.
Robert Lightner Esq Treasury Department Washington, D.C.

Freeport Armstrong Co Pa July 20/55
Comm of Pensions Washington D.C. Dr Sir
Enclosed is your agency to examine claim of Jacob Lane of Allegh- any Co Pa (now deceased) & H. Lane, deceased against the U. States on account of Pensions
The heirs inform me that Jacob Lane was granted a small pension under act of 7 th June 1832. but that he never drawed any money as made application for it It was obtained through one Livingston an atty of Pittsburgh Pa the claim was filed by him a short time after the act 7 th June 1832 was passed, probably 5 or 6 years after
Jacob Lane the one first above named served in the Revolutionary war and died in Alleghany Co Pa.
Please Andums Love & Oblige
Yours affec Servt
Address — J. M. Hoosey agt
Freeport
Armstrong Co Pa
N.B.
Please give all the particulars in regard to this claim
MSS

May 7 Pittsburgh
[Faint, illegible handwriting]
J. L. Edwards Esquire.
War Department Pension Office Washington City D. C.

Pittsburgh May 2 d A.D. 1835
Dear Sir,
Memoranda of Pension.
Sir - Hon. H. Denny handed me your note to him dated March 3 d in reference to the application of Jacob Lane for a pension. Mr. Lane lives at the distance of some twenty miles from the City - is unable to be removed from his house or even from his room as I understood when out so that in this case it is exceedingly difficult to procure such a statement from him as would be satisfactory. He sent me the written statement by some relative of his I put it into form and directed him to read for a Magistrate by whom he might be sworn to it. He has also procured the Certificate of some of his neighbours who have known him for a long time who testify as to his character for veracity.
We have gone as far to comply with the requisitions of your note and to satisfy the conscience of the Department, as to the justice of the claim of Mr. Lane, as was possible under the circumstances.
He is far advanced in the evening of life - his powers of body and mind prostrated and his recollection of past events is exceedingly fugitive and indefinite .
Most respectfully,
Yours etc. etc.
M. Livingston

War Dept
PG
May 9 1856
Hi
The statement of Jacob Lane received with your letter of the 2 d inst that he never enlisted, nor was, drafted into the service, but served as a volunteer under different commanders at different times, compared with his allegations in his original declaration that he performed eighteen months constant service at Morrisiana in the company of Capt Stephen Berhee under whom he states his whole service was performed renders it impossible recognize him to have been in actual service at within the act of 1832.
Unless each term of actual service shall be specified in detail as was required in my letter to War Dept giving the time, place, officer, and duration of the service, and supporting it by the best attainable evidence, a favorable decision cannot be had on this claim. The paper remains on file.
M. Livingston Esq. Pittsburg Pen

June 11, 1951
Mr. George W. Craft 432 High Street Newark, New Jersey
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 6123, that Jacob Lane or Lain was born July 5, 1737, in the State of New York between Brunswick and Amboy.
While living in Indiana Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, he applied for pension February 25, 1835, and alleged that while living in Poughkeepsie, New York, he enlisted near the beginning of the Revolution, served at various times, amounting to eighteen months in all, with the New York troops under Captain Stephen Duryee and Colonel Du Bois, and was in the battle of Morrisania.
His claim was not allowed as proof of his service was never furnished in accordance with the requirement of the pension law.
He stated that shortly after he left the service he moved to Middle Smithfield Township, Bucks County, Delaware (apparently Pennsylvania instead of Delaware). He moved to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, about 1805, and about twelve years later moved to Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
In April, 1835, he stated that he was a resident of Deer Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. He died in that county, date not given.
Soldier married Hannah; her maiden name and date of marriage not given.
In 1852 the soldier's son, John, was a resident of Harmarville, Pennsylvania.

The above noted is the history of the only soldier by the name of Jacob Lane (searched under all spellings of that name) who served with the New York troops that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
In July, 1854, both Jacob and Hannah Lane or Lain were dead.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

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 _____ a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     enlisted at _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____   _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, _____ Date of application for pension, _____ Residence at date of application, _____ Age at date of application, _____
Remarks: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Versailles Pa. Aug. 10. 1933.
Pension Commissioner,
Veterans Bureau, Washington 28, D. C.
Would you please give me any information you can relative to a pension granted in 1818 to Jacob Lane of or in Allegheny County also his Military record and rating if any.
Respy. Yours,
Mrs. Jennie Morrison. 510 Bayne St. Versailles Pa.

432 High St., Newark N. J. May 4, 1931.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir,
Perhaps you will supply me with as much information as you have concerning Jacob Laine who served during the Revolution in Colonel Jacobus Swartwouts Regiment - Dutchess County New York. The information is to be used for the Sons of the American Revolution Respectfully yours George W. Craft.

210 High Street, Springfield, Mass. August 18, 1914
Commissioner of Pensions, Dear Sir,
I am sending the following data in regard to Jacob Laine - a soldier in the Dutchess County Militia in the Revolutionary War - so that you may be able to ascertain whether a pension claim or land bounty claim was made because of his services. I am also enclosing my

former letter to you so that you may see what information I desire. Especially his birth, war record and death.
Name - Jacob Laine (or Lane) Place of residence after service - Beekmantown, Dutchess County, New York.
Approximate date of death - 1790 - 1820 or more.
Name of wife - unknown Name of son - John Laine (or Lane) Beekman Dutchess Co., N. Y.

Thanking you in advance for any information, I am,
Sincerely yours,
(Rev.) Edmund R. Laine, Jr.

210 High Street, Springfield, Mass.
July 31, 1914
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir,
I have been referred to you by the Adjutant General in regard to the war record of my great-great grandfather - Jacob Laine. The records of the War Department show that he served as a member of Jacobus Swartout's Regiment of Minute Men - Dutchess

County, New York Militia, in the Revolutionary War.
I am writing to see if your office has any further record of him such as -
1. Date of enlistment. 2. Age at enlistment. Exact date of birth 3. His actual service. 4. Record of any pension granted to him. Age when granted, etc.
Thanking you in advance for any information you may give me, I am, Sincerely yours, (Rev.) Edmund R. Laine, Jr.

1914 Aug 20 Hist. To Rev. Edmund R. Gaine Jr. P.M.
0123 REJECTED
1931 June 11 Hist. to George W. Craft P.O. recd
1953 Aug 22 Hist. to Mrs. Jennie Morrison Service: A.C.S.
1908 June
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
List of 1852 gives fol. reason for discharge: Period, length, and grade of service, and names of company, and field officers required.
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Cont
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Allegheny County
Jacob Lane Senior of Deer Township Allegheny County and State of Pennsylvania being first duly sworn according to law doth on his solemn oath make this further statement as to his services in the Revolutionary War . That he never enlisted or was drafted but went out as a volunteer in which character all his services were performed - that he served under different commanders at different times such as Genl. Lee Col. Dubois and Capt. Dreyer and continued in the service as a volunteer whenever his services were wanted during the war - that he was in several engagements - one at Morasena which he has before stated and was also engaged in the attempt to set fire to the British Fleet on the North River by the American Fire Ships. He further states that from old age and consequent loss of memory he is unable to give dates or to state precisely the length of time he served but knows that he was engaged in active service as much as eighteen months at least - sworn and subscribed before
me a justice of the peace for the County of Allegheny in the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania this 25 th day of
April 1835
Robt. Boyd
Jacob Lane mark

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Allegheny County ss
We the subscribers citizens of the said County being sworn do certify on oath that we are and have long been acquainted with Jacob Lane Senior of our Township in said County - that the said Jacob Lane is a man of veracity and we would, from our personal knowledge of him, put entire confidence in his statement - that he has long been respected and considered in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the Revolutionary War and we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed this 25 th day of April A.D. 1835 before me the sub. scribe a justice of the peace of Allegheny County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania varied
R. Noble Boyd
George Hosick I do certify that I have known the above Jacob Lane between 29 and 30 years W.W. Hickey
James H. Boyd I do certify that the above to be correct
I have known the above Jacob Lane more than 15 years and believe the above statement to be correct John Beatty

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Allegheny County ss
I Henry H. Peterson Prothonotary of the Courts of Common Pleas of Allegheny County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do certify that Robt. Boyd Esq. before whom the foregoing depositions were taken and sworn to was at the time of the taking of the said depositions and now is an ac- ting Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Allegheny in the State of Pennsylvania duly commissioned and sworn to all whom acts as such full faith and credit and of right should be given throughout the United States and elsewhere
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Courts this se- cond day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
H. Peterson Pro

REVOLUTIONARY PENSION CLAIM.
ACT OF
POWER OF ATTORNEY
TO EXAMINE CLAIM.
[REDACTED] D. M. Hasey, Attorney, [REDACTED] Cheyenne. Anthony C. Pa

Power of Attorney.
I know all men by these presents: That I John Lane a son and heir at law of Jacob Lane of Lebanon Pa  57 Mt Hopey or Mifflintown Pa do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint [Redacted] my true and lawful Agent and Attorney to prosecute the Claim of Jacob Lane for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due under the provisions of the Act of March 3rd 1832 or any other Act or Resolution of Congress, and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers and documents in relation to said Claim on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed: and to do all things that I might or could do, were I personally present: Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do in the premises.
Witness my hand and seal this fifth day of July 185 4 .
In presence of J. Patterson } ss. John Lane John Lane } Mark
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. COUNTY—ss.
On this fifth day of July 185 4 before me a Notary Public in and for the County and State above mentioned personally appeared Jacob Lane and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned.
Jacob Patterson N.P.
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. COUNTY—ss.
On this fifth day of July 185 4 before me the undersigned a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared John Lane a resident of said County, and made oath according to law that he is the identical John Lane who executed the foregoing power of Attorney, and that he is directly interested in said Claim, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my said Attorney may use in prosecuting said Claim.
John Lane Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written.
Jacob Patterson N.P.
STATE OF Pennsylvania } ss. COUNTY OF Union } ss.
I Edward G. Patterson Esq., a Notary Public in and for the County and State aforesaid hereby certify that Jacob Patterson Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavit and acknowledgement were made and who has thereunto signed his name, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my official seal this 18th day of August 185 4 .