Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 20447, for Frederick Lepper, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
New York
Lepper, Frederick Mary
W 20447
CONTENTS

New York 1558
Mary Lefler, dec d widow of Frederick Lefler who died on the 16 April, 1820, (of Prio.) in the State of New York who was a Ph. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Wm of the Regt. commanded by Col. Willett in the New York line for 23 Mo. 6 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 77 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. & terminating 15th May 1845, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13 day of July, 1846 and sent to Giles H. Yates Esq. Albany, N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Semianual allowance ending Increase from $4.33. Deduct all former payments under the act
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by Thomas Sampson Clerk Book C Vol. 1 Page 121
Report
Pay d to Frederick Lefler Adm or for the use of Jacob H. Lefler, Hannah Lefler, Mary Stearns, Peggy Knapp & Catharine Bolson only surviving
Children - letto G. H. Yates July 25. 1846.

1538.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th of July, 1836, Mary Lepper deceased deceased late of New York, widow of Frederick Lepper who was a Private in the War of the Revolution,
is entitled to receive Seventy Seven dollars and thirty three cents per annum during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th day of March, 1837 and terminating 13th May 1845 when she died  and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September Pay to Frederick Lepper admr. for the use of Jacob H. Lepper, Hannah Lepper, Mary Sheary, Peggy Hedah & Cath. Bolvan only living children. Increase from $47.33 Second allowance per annum $10.00 Given at the War Office of the United States, this 13th day of July, one thousand eight hundred and forty six.
Examined and Countersigned.
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of New York Montgomery County 3/8
Personally appeared before me Joseph French a Justice of the Peace in and for the County afore- said Jacob H. Lappan who being duly sworn says he is the oldest child of Mary & Frederick Lappan aged Sixty Years on the 11th day of May last past and that he was born on the 11th day of May 1779 as he has always been informed by his parents & has seen the Record as made in the Bible kept by his Father but which record is now lost, the further says that he has always understood from his Parents that the marriage took place as stated by his Mother Mary Lappan; and further this de- ponent saith not.
Jacob H. Lappan
Sworn and subscribed before me This 11th day of September A.D.
Amsterdam County of said
Joseph French Justice of the Peace

State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's Office, P.
J. George D. Ferguson Clerk of the County of Montgomery aforesaid, do hereby certify that Joseph French before whom the within affida- vit purports to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, & that his name subscribed to the within affidavit is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Office Sept. 5th. 1837.
Geo: D. Ferguson.

See of V2050
1837
Mar 1775 Dec 1820
Adm 6 mo 19 days pm $22.11 cash 4 Mar 1831 N York Mts
1840 4/4 17.55 1780 45 26.66 " 44.21 "
comdg days 80 compt 7. 7. 82
14 6
9 - Bradbury roll 3
23 6
47.33
30.
$77.33
J. B. Washburne Dep CLK
margin - some apparent one year of which (possibly 1837) is out of place

State of New York § Montgomery County §
On this third day of June 1837 personally appeared before the undersigned Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Montgomery Mary Lippincott a resident of the town of Amsterdam in the County aforesaid aged eighty five 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 4th 1836 - That she is the widow of Frederick Lippincott who was at various times in the service of the State of New York in the Revolutionary War - but that the knowledge she has of her said husband's services in said War is derived from traditional report or from the facts and circumstances related to her by her husband and other persons serving in said War at the time of such services and since which she believes that he served & done duty at various times & places in said War all of which times and places she does not now recollect - but he was called out in the service under Captain Ward & Colonel Willett's Regiment in the Year 1777. and served since which he was called out in the Year 1778 under Capt General Sullivan & the same Colonel and since at that time since which he was called out in the Year 1780 under Capt Willett & Colonel John Schuyler since which he was called out in the Years 1781 & 82 under Capt Mason & Colonel John Schuyler & all the above services done in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Willett. She further states & believes that her said husband was captured at the periods above stated - she further states that she was taken prisoner by the Indians & carried to Canada & remained a prisoner thirteen months but owing to old age, cannot recollect the Year she was made a prisoner - she further declares that she was married to the said Indian Lippincott on the 10th day of January 1777 - that her husband the aforesaid Frederick Lippincott died on the 16th day of April 1820 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear

by reference to the proof hereto annexed Sworn to and Submitted by Mary L Lupper on the day and year } his aforesaid written } mark before me John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts
I do hereby certify that I am some acquainted with the said Mary Lupper - who has made her marks to the foregoing declaration and believe her a creditable person and that the statements by her made in said declaration are entitled to full credit - She made her mark in subscribing said declaration for the reason of bodily infirmity -
John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts State of Virginia } Montgomery County } ss.
I John Hand a Judge of the County Courts in and for said County - do hereby declare my opinion after examining the declaration and affidavits hereto annexed - that Mary Lupper the applicant for a pension named in said declaration - is the widow of Frederick - Lupper who was a private in the war of the Revolution - and has performed all her duty in said war as therein stated - and that she was lawfully married to the said Frederick Lupper at the time mentioning in said declaration and that the said Frederick - died at the time stated in the said declaration - and that the said Mary has remained a widow ever since his death - and that the said Mary cannot from bodily infirmity attend any court of record - In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Amsterdam aforesaid this 3 rd day of June 1837. John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts

of record — In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Amsterdam in said county — this 3 rd day of June 1837 John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts

State of New York } ss. Montgomery County }
on this third day of June A.D. 1837 - personally appeared before me John Hand a Judge of the County Courts of the County aforesaid Jacob Lepper of the town of Amsterdam in the said County - aged Eighty six years, who being lay me duly Sworn - and upon his oath doth depose & Says - that he was well acquainted with and is a Brother to Frederick Lepper deceased who is named in the annexed declaration of his widow Mary Lepper - and knows that said Frederick - has done service at various places and at various times in the war of the Revolution - this deponent has seen said Frederick - go from his home in said war, at several times - to return home - and he said at that time he had been in service in said war - nine months under Capt. Paton and nine months under Capt. Wirt and nine months under Capt. Shaver - this deponent was also a private in said war, but deponent served under Capt. Sever & Totten - and this deponent has examined a declaration made by said Mary Lepper here to annexed and believes the statements made in said declaration true - and this deponent further says that he was present when the said Mary Lepper was married to the said Frederick Lepper - on or about the 10th day of January A.D. 1777 - and that he was present when her husband the said Frederick Lepper died on the 16th day of April 1820 - and that she the said Mary has remained a widow ever since the day of the said Frederick's death - his Signature and Subscription Jacob Lepper on the day and year above Mark written before me John Hand a Judge of the Montgomery County Courts

I further certify that I am personally acquainted with Jacob Lupper who has sworn to the within affidavit and know him to be a credible person and that the statement by him made therein, are entitled to full credence - that he has made his mark in subscribing the said affidavit for the reason of bodily infirmity -
John Hana a Judge of the Montgomery County Court -
State of New York Montgomery County Clerk's Office
I, Richard H. Cushing Deputy Clerk of the County of Montgomery do hereby certify that John Hana Esq. whose name is subscribed to the inside of the within affidavit purporting to have been made by Mary Lupper and Jacob Lupper was at the date of the same a Judge of the County Courts in and for said County and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe that the signatures of said Judge to the inside of said affidavits and also to the accompanying certificates are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 5 th day of June 1837
R. H. Cushing Dep. CLK
V 21051 due 5/  Mar 3 1775 due 1/820 Adm Com 19 Dec 1796 #2211 cont 4 Mar 1831 N York Misc  1780 1781 1782 1783 1784 1785 1786 1787 1788 1789 1790 1791 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 1798 1799 1800 1801 1802 1803 1804 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819 1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829 1830 1831 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837  7 14 9 23 47 30 77  6 1 6 33 33 33  Bradbury 23 roll 3

April 26, 1932
RA-J/HEL
Dr. J.H.Lepper 10 First Street, S.E. Mason City, Iowa
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to Frederick and Jacob Lepper, soldiers of the Revolutionary War. Their histories follow:
Frederick Lepper W.20447.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.20447, based upon the military service of Frederick Lepper in that war.
Frederick Lepper, while a resident of Johnstown, Canajoharie District, Tryon County (which was later Montgomery County) New York, enlisted in 1777 and served during the years 1777, 1778, 1780, 1781 and 1782, nine months in each year, as a private under Captains John Winn, Bradbick (or Bradbig), Garrett Putnam, Shaver, Abner French and Jacob Diffendorff, and Colonels John Harper and Marinus Willett in the New York Troops.
He died April 16, 1820. His age is not stated.
The soldier married in Herkimer County, New York, that part which was later called Warren, Mary, whose maiden name was not stated. They were married in January, 1775, or January 10, 1777, both dates given by the soldier's widow Mary. The soldier's brother, Jacob Lepper, who was present at their marriage, stated that they were married January 10, 1777. Said Jacob was aged eighty-six years in 1837 and resided in Amsterdam, New York. Statements also appear in the claim that soldier's widow, Mary, was taken prisoner by the Indians during her husband's service, carried to Canada with her second child and held thirteen or fourteen months or three years, a prisoner among the Indians.
Soldier's widow, Mary, was allowed pension on her application executed June 3, 1837, at which time she was aged eighty-five years and resided in Amsterdam, New York. In 1840, it was stated that she was aged eighty-six years.
She died March 14 or March 18 (both dates appear in the claim), 1843.
The following children survived her: Jacob Frederick or Jacob F, born May 11, 1777, the oldest child; Hannah, wife of Joseph Lepper; and Mary or Polly, wife of Joshua Stearns, all of Amsterdam, New York; Margaret or Peggy, wife of Lawrence Hoak or Hough, of Springfield, Otsego County, New York; and Catharine, wife of Henry Bolson or Balson, of Brutus, Cayuga County, New York. In 1846, Jacob Frederick Lepper was deceased. Frederick Lepper was administrator of the estate of Jacob Frederick Lepper, no relationship of Frederick to Jacob Frederick shown.

New York 1558 -
This pension has been increased from $22.11 to $47.33 per annum, commencing 4th March '831 -
Accid -
Mary Lepper widow of Frederick Lepper who died on the 16th. April 1820 of Montgomery Co in the State of New York who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Win - of the Regt - commanded by Col: Willet - in the New York line for 14 months and six days - Increased from $22.11 to $47.33 per annum.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany - at the rate of 47 Dollars 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of April 1843 - and sent to M c . Force - of Amsterdam N. Yk.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 43. 5567.96 Semi-annual allowance ending - Sept 13. 00
$ 591.02
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d - }
Recorded by Abel Stewart - Clerk Book C. Vol. 1 - Page 121

Let to Hon. M. J. Bovee, Nov 27 1837
Let. to M. J. Bovee, 10 th July 1838. to same for May 1840 do. do. July 29 1840 do. do. (Aug. 7 th 1840 do do (Aug. 14 th 1840 do do (Nov. 3. 1840) do do (Nov. 28. 1840) do do. Feb. 26. 1841 M. J. Bovee Sept 25 th 1841.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of Ap l 6 th 1838 from March 4 th 1840 to March 4 th 1840. Agt. Noted April 27 th 1842.
New York 1558
Mary Lepper
widow of Frederick Lepper, who died on the 16 th April 1820 of Montgomery in the State of New York, who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Wein of the regiment commanded by Col. Willett in the militia line of New York for 6 months 19 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany, N. Y. at the rate of 22 Dollars 11 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of No- vember 1837 and sent to Hon. M. J. Bovee, Amsterdam N.Y.
Due to the 4 th of Sept r 1837 $143.72 semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar '38 11.06
$154.78
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Noted by D. M. Curdy, Cld. A. Vol. 2 Page 112

Mary Lepper Widow of Frederick Lepper deceased Suplicate Surrogate's certificate & application to Court of Probate by Jacob F. Lepper
E. H. Bates Atty

State of New York Montgomery County } ss. Surrogate's Court }
I Giles F. Van Vachten
Surrogate of said County hereby certify that at a Surrogate's Court held before me at Fultonville in said County on the 4 th day of April 1845. It was satisfactorily proved before me that Mary Lepper, late of the Town of Amsterdam in said County died a natural death on the 18 th day of March 1843 leaving her surviving only the following named children. To wit - Jacob Lepper, Hannah wife of Joseph Lepper, & Polly wife of Joshua Stearns, all of whom reside in said Town of Amsterdam. Margaret wife of Lawrence Hough who resides in the County of Otsego in said State. Catharine wife of Henry Bulson who resides in the County of Cayuga and Frederick Lepper who has since died all of whom are of full age. That said Mary Lepper at the time of her death was a pensioner of the United States and that all said children are still alive except the said Frederick.
And I further certify that on the 24 th day of April 1843, the said Jacob Lepper was by me duly constituted and appointed Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said Mary Lepper deceased and that Letters of Administration were accordingly issued to him which still remain in full force, unrevoked and uncancelled. and I further certify that I did interline in the above the words "on the 18 th day of March 1843". As Witness my hand and seal this 4 th day of April 1846, at Fultonville aforesaid.
Giles F. Van Vachten Surrogate

State of New York Montgomery County
To the Hon. S. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Mary Sepser the widow of Frederick Sepser in her life time drew a pension of $23 in Arrears after his death the Children of the said Mary Sepser had also increase of $300 allowed them for services rendered by Frederick Sepser in the Revolutionary war Under Captain Patman & French as a rifle man, My Father Frederick Sepser was also enlisted Under Capt Bradbig & Capt Kain as a rifle man I have frequently heard my Father Frederick Sepser mention these Captains above named that he served under them as a soldier I also heard him mention of serving under Capt Bradbig & Capt Kain & that he had longevity as a soldier about four years during the Revolutionary War as a rifle man I hereby request & appoint Giles H. Yates Esq r of Schenectady my agent & lawful attorney to claim & prosecute my claim for the children of Mary Sepser Last & I pray and desire of full pension & back pay Dated Mahawk April 4 th 1846.
J. F. Sepser
Mary Sepser widow of Frederick Sepser dec d enlistment promoters certificate & application to (one of B. & P.) for pension & back pay
B. H. Yates attorney

Mr G. S. Yale Sir, My Father Frederick Lepper died 22 nd years ago next April and left a widow Mary Lepper my Mother. She died March 14 th 1883. My Mother at  at the time of her death was entitled to a small pension only 140 dollars and afterwards eleven dollars every six months during her life, about I never was satisfied with her not getting any more and I hereby authorize and empower you to act in behalf of the heirs at the pension office and prosecute if by examining her claim is still good, her claim for an increase of her pension. Sign by Katharine her Bolson mark
The above named Katharine Bolson is a daughter of Frederick Lepper deceased. This above name is meant for Henry Bolson

Fred Lepper wid: Mary Lepper Catharine Bulson mother to G. H. Bulson for Comm of Pensions
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State of New York, Montgomery County, Clerks Office. I, George D. Ferguson Clerk of the County of Montgomery, aforesaid, do hereby Certify that Joseph No. 1, for whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn, was on the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and that his name subscribed to the within affidavit is his Genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office this 5th Sept. 1837.
Geo: D. Ferguson.

State of New York Montgomery County
Personally appeared before me Joseph French a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Mary Lippin Widow of Fredrick Lippin deceased who being duly sworn says that she was married to the above named Fredrick Lippin in the month of January 1775 by the Reverend Rosencrantz in the County of Herkimer and State of New York that part of said County of Herkimer is now called the town of Warren deponent further says she has no record wedding in her possession - but says in the life time of her husband a record was by him kept in the family Bible but has long since been lost further this deponent saith not -
Sworn and subscribed to Mary Lippin before me this 11th day of September at Amsterdam Herkimer County Joseph French Justice Peace

State of New York Mont- gomery County Clerk's office p=
I certify that the above named Joseph French whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the foregoing affidavit &c. was on the day of the date thereof a judge justice of the Peace in and for the said County and duly au- thorized by the laws of the said State to admin- ister oaths, and that his signature subscribed to the same is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 17th day of October 1840 John M. Tabor, Dep. Clerk

State of New York Montgomery County 3/
I personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Jacob F. Lippner a resident of the Town of Canajoharie County aforesaid Legal Sixty three years who being duly sworn says that he is a child of David - with Lippner & Mary Lippner - deponent fur- -ther says that he never knew or heard of soldier of the War of the Revolution except deponents Father Frederick Lippner - Deponent further says that formerly the account was written Lippner & also Lippner He further this deponent says not sworn and subscribed before me this 16th day of October 1840. 3
Jacob F Lippner
Joseph French J P
I certify that deponent is respectable and that his statements are entitled to full
Joseph French J P

Compton Certificate

The number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Levies & Militia services &c continued from Book N o I.
  1782 To whom Given   Dec 31 7593. — Frederick Leparde pr d 18 11 5   The number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Levies & Militia services &c continued from Book N o II.   To whom Given.   1782 7mo 78 days   July 10 10916 Frederick Leparde pr d X 1 8 5   The number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Levies and Militia services &c continued from Book N o III.   To whom Given   1780 16 days   July 31 17672 Frederick Leparde pr d 7 0 3 3/4   Dec 30 17726 " " " 10 13 11   2   37 6 7 
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Jan 16 th 1840
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Books 2, 3 & 4 now remaining in this office and also that it appears from the same Books that the said Frederick Leparde served his first term above named under Captain Abner French & his second term under Capt Jacob Dofender & his third & fourth terms under Capt Garret Putnam & Lt Col John Haper and that Marinus Willett was a Colonel on the 31 st December 1782.
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Watkins Comptroller

July 7, 1932
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Doctor J. H. Lepper 10 First Street, S. E., Mason City, Iowa
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of April 30, 1932, in which you state that you had received the Revolutionary War records of Frederick Lepper, W. 20447, and Jacob Lepper, W. 1300, which were furnished you on April 26, 1932, and in which you also requested a like report on the records of John and Wyant Lepper (various spellings), all of New York State.
The Revolutionary War records of this office show that on February 28, 1930, you were furnished such a report on John Lepper, W. 20433; that on February 10, 1930, you were furnished like report on John Lepper, W. 8043, and on May 26, 1931, photostatic copies of original papers on file in the same pension claim were furnished you; that on March 9, 1932, photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claim of Wyant Lepper, S. 10980, were mailed to you. You have now had the records of all soldiers with surname Lepper (variously spelled) that are found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator after 1932 not used Jacob D. Hiller 1917-1932 Ans. Sept. 8-1932

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November 17, 1925
Mrs. E. A. McCaffery 88 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 20447 it appears that Frederick Lepper while a resident of Johnstown, Canajoharie District, Tryon County (which was later Montgomery County), New York enlisted in 1777 and served during the years of 1777, 1778, 1780, 1781 and 1782, nine months in each year, as a private under  Captains John Winn, Bradbick (or Bradbig), Garret Putman, Shaver, Abner French and Jacob Diffendorff, and Colonels John Harper and Marinus Willet in the New York Troops.
His age is not given. He died April 16, 1850.
His widow Mary was allowed pension while living in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York.
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From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 6034 it appears that David Shepard was a Captain at the Lexington Alarm, on April 28, 1775 was appointed Surgeon

in Colonel Timothy Danielson's Massachusetts Regiment and served to December 31, 1775, and was also Surgeon of the Third Regiment of Hampshire County, Massachusetts from October 21, 1777 for twenty-eight days.
He died December 12, 1818 aged seventy-four years and one month.
His widow Lucinda was allowed pension while living in Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York.
*****
Owing to the great pressure of current work, the large number of similar inquiries and the lack of a clerical force available for such a purpose, not more than two records of Revolutionary War pensioners are sent to any inquirer or organization.
You or any one designated by you may examine and collect data from Revolutionary War pension claims, by calling at the Bureau which is the usual practise in such matters, as said records are open to the public for research work under the provisions of the Act of March 3, 1901.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

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July 13, 1931.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. NWHF
Dr. J. H. Lepper, 10 First Street, SE., Mason City, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of May 28, 1931 requesting photostatic copies of the papers on file in pension claims named in office letter of April 13, 1931, which were:
Historical Sect. Apr 26, 1932
 Frederick Lepper, W.20447  Jacob Leber or Lepper, W.1300  Wyant Lepper, S.10980  John Walrod, Wt.108972-160-55. 
The cost is $8.85 as stated in said letter. Your remittance should be made by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.
Upon receipt of that amount the copies will be made and mailed as soon as completed.
For further information in regard to John Lepper, W.8043 of which you obtained copies, it is suggested that you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, this city who is the custodian of military records.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLIER Assistant to Administrator.
On Feb. 11, 1932 he ordered these 2. See corres. re Wyant Lepper S.10980

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 6TH. 1930
DR. J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 11TH. 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
May 28th 1931
U Re: reas of Pensions. Washington D.C.
gentlemen:- ✓ I have just received the copies of Pension papers of John Lepper. Rev Soldier W-8043 and have gotten a lot of valuable information from them.
Please advise if I can get copies of his enlistment and discharge papers from the War Dept, or where ever these old papers are kept?
Will you please forward this letter to the proper Dept for answer and oblige.
Kindly state how many pages are in his file in this Dept, relating to enlistments, and discharges.
There are also records somewhere as to the engagements he was in as the Sons of Revolution mention them briefly in some of their data.
I wish copies of others as mention in your letter of the 13th ult
I am Yours truly,
John H Lepper.

Prof. L. Edwards

Amsterdam June 6. 1839
Dear Sir
Enclosed I forward the papers of the Widow Mary Tiffin & wish you to examine as to the share of her Husband as it will appear in the Will you have in your possession - The Marriage is attested by a Witness who has printed that is the best that can be done - She is old and infirm & cannot wait as well as she would wish - I hope this case will be carefully examined as there is no doubt of the share of her said Husband - let me know soon
I am &c
Matthew J. Pearce
Rev. J. L. Edwards

Payment to be made at Albany, — by T. W. Olcott, — Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of Albany,
New York
June new California 14.6 — pri
17.33
317.91 Deduct what has been paid.
23.00
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 112, by
M. Bovee Esq Amsterdam N.Y.
D. M. Curdy, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Mary Lepser, of New York, widow of Frederick Lepser, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive Twentytwo dollars and Eleven cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Eighteenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven.
J. B. Poinsett Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

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Amsterdam Sept 7. 1839
Dear Sir
Enclosed I forward additional testimony in the case of Mary Leffler Widow of Francis Leffler deceased. I hope you will consider it sufficient to entitle her to a certificate for 6 Mos. & 19 days as a Dividend -
I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Borne
Ward J. L. Edwards

Aug 29
Cambridge Mass
Mass.
Free A. J. Bane
Dear J. L. Edmunds
Prison burnt.
Washington D.C.

Amsterdam August 26. 1839
Dear Sir
You will please forward to me a certificate in the case of the Widow Mary Lippner for 6 mo. & 19 days as stated in your letter of the 23 d instant.
I am yours with sentiments of esteem
Matthias J. Broun
Wm. J. L. Edwards

Nov 27
Mary Pepper
Rev J. G. Edwards Prison Church Washington D.C.

Unit
Amsterdam Nov 22. 1839
Dear Sir
I have as yet not recd the certificate in the case of the Widow Mary Lippman - Mrs. Frederic Lippman was his husband while living -
I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Baeck
Hon J. J. Edwards

Mrs. Lepper
In at July 2 nd New York.
Miss J. L. Edwards Dunbar Court Washington D.C.

Amsterdam June 28 th '38
Dear Sir
The friends of the Mary Lippin Widow of Frederick Lippin are dissatisfied as to the amount allowed her, as her said Husband served almost constantly in the Revolutionary War - I wish a reexamination of her case - She may have been mistaken as to the year in which the service was ren- dered -
I am yours respectfully Matthew J. O'Brien
Dear J. L. Edwards

Miss J. L. Edwards Coast of Louisiana Westmoreland W.C.

Quincy
New Bedford - May 15. 1840
Sir In reply to your letter of the 8th ultimo I comply with your request by sending the Certificate of the Compe- tition also the certificate of Mary Lipscomb - you will find no co- py of the other one I am yours respectfully
William J. Burpee for
Wm. J. L. Edwards

21
Aug 13, 40
FREE
Rev. J. L. Edwards Rev. of Missions Washington D.C.

Amsterdam August 1840
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 7th ultimo I would say that you seem to think that Frederick Liffman the Hus- band of Mary Liffman was not the Soldier named in the certificate of the Comptroller of this State - I would say to that part of your letter that there never was in our nation of country any other man by the name of Frederick Liffman except her said husband. as to that part of your letter which alludes to myself I stated to you in my letter of the 1st ultimo that the communication of the records was made at the request of the claim- ant some months before I made the examination & I also stated that I would make an affidavit if it was necessary. I hope this letter will be sat- isfactory. Claimant alleges that her Hus- band served more than 2 years in her original pension. I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Rose
Dear J. L. Edwards

At the time I took my explanatory dissolution I did not have the certificate before me - at the time I forwarded the explanatory dissolution I did not think it necessary to attach it - or allude to it - I supposed that you would call for the evidence & then I would furnish it. If I had intended to have previous an imposition on the department, I would of course have had my certifi- -cate dated after you called for it but as I was conscious of having justice and equity in my case - God forbid that I would resort to a dishonorable means. To obtain a dollar from the depart- ment which they were not entitled to - but when I have no doubt I will use my best endeavors to obtain what the Law had anticipated for them. There is no doubt of the means of the Elements provision.
I am yours respectfully
M. J. Bane
(Signature)
Rev. J. E. Edwards

P-17
Miss J. L. Edwards County Prison Washington D.C.

Quincy August 1. 18100
Sir In reply to your letter of the 29th July last past in the case of Mary Lifford Widow of Frederick Lifford - I will state that claimant sent for me to call on her here which I did & she then informed me that her said husband served under Capt. French & D'Arnaud - I told her that I would examine that fact which I did and found she was correct only as to time she supposed her husband served 9 months at the rate of said Capt. claimant is 86 years of age and without an ignorant person - There was no other Soldier of the name of Frederick Lifford in this country since the revolutionary War - There is no reason doubt that the certificate of the Comptroller of this State - is the services of Commandant here then there is that we must admit - Claimant states in her original papers 3 years service & I have no doubt - she is entitled to a full pension

what I have stated in this letter as to an examination of the case is correct. & If you have any doubt about it I will create an affidavit of the facts - There is no doubt of the services of Frederick Lipp. all the difficulty is that all his services cannot be made out - owing to the long time since such services were performed. I hope you will not subject the claimant to no further expense - but allow him interest. I forwarded his certificate in full confi- -dence that the case was settled -
I am yours respectfully
Matthew J. Breece
Dear J. L. Edwards
Is. your letter of Dec 8th of Army Coast Guard regim. the certificate of the Comptroller I comply with I signed the case settled
M. J. Breece

Augt 17. 1840
Sir
in the case of Mary Lofgren Widow of Fredrick Lofgren you say that I do not answer the interrogatories you put to me. I then say that I do not understand them & wish you to draw them & I will answer them. I can show that among the relations (of Mary) that there never was a man by the name of Fredrick Lofgren or Lofgren except the claimants husband in our section of country  Ole J. L. Eolson  Yr. &c Matthias J. Bence

Oct 22 1820
N.Y.
add proof
Manuf Lepper
Mrs J. L. Edwards Court of Prisoners Washington D.C.

Amsterdam Oct r 17. 1840
Sir
Enclosed I forward an affidavit in the case of Mary Lippman widow of Frederick Lippman - I hope it will be satisfactory
I am yours respectfully Matthias J. Boreel
Hon. J. L. Calhoun

Mary Lepper
12 1/2 Addison Mary Lepper Miss J. L.
Cosm

Feb 9 1841.
My Addison Many others
Hon J. L. Edwards Washington D.C. Court of Divisions

Quincy Amherst January 3. 1841
Sir
Go Gentlemen I forward an affidavit of Jacob Shue Esq. in the case of Henry Lippin Widow of Frederick Lippin you will discover that he swears that he saw with Frederick Lippin in Capt Garnet Putnam & Capt Abner French, Com he also swears as to the claimant being a Prisoner in Bermuda which was a fact of Public notoriety - He shows no studies in his affidavit - I have no doubt but you will allow the services rendered Capt French & Lippin as to the claimant and accordingly return her certificate
I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Doree
Wm J. L. Colburn

16 Sep 1841
Dr Crump.
Mary Pepper
on Roll '56
No 1558
John J. G. Colanad
W. Shew
Commission of Assurances
Washington
D.C.

Dear Sir
Charleston September 12th 1821
I enclose an affidavit of Jacob Shaw Esquire in the case of Elizabeth Lippin Widow of Fredrick Lippin - He Shaw says that he never knew a share of the estate of Fredrick Lippin or Elizabeth except claimants Newburn and further swears that he Shaw served with Fredrick Lippin under Capt. Garret Dutmann & Capt. Abraham being the same Soldiers - It is perhaps unnecessary to say that Jacob Shaw stands as high in public estimation for truth and integrity as any man in our country, I do not discover a doubt in this case & venture to return the claimants certificate so that you may issue a new one for the unpaid claim & it will enable the claimant to obtain her money sooner as she has not drawn since the interest was claimed by the claimant -
I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Pearce
Wm. L. Edwards

Oct 1 1841
FREE
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington D.C.
Ms.

Amsterdam Sept 28. 1841
In reply to your of the 25th instant in the case of Mary Lippin Widow of Frederick Lippin I would say that I, or the department have been in no error in this case. I had supposed from all your former letters that the Issue between you was whether Frederick Lippin who served in the company Commanded by Genl. Putnam & Capt. Frink & Leipsdorf was the same person as I had identified him as the same Soldier by the testimony of Jacob Shue who served with him in Putnam & Frink's company I could not see the reason why her Pension was not allowed - now it appears you want the Widow to identify how could she have been allowed a Pension under Capt. Putnam unless she had been identified - If you will examine her original papers you will find the affidavit of Jacob Lippin who was also a Soldier in the Revolution and a brother of Frederick Lippin who identifies her as the Widow of Frederick Lippin & who was present at the time the original papers were taken from her does the case stand - on the original

Upon this is allowed a Division according to the Rules of the department - There comes in the testimony of Jacob Shaw Esq. who says that he served with Frederick Lippard or Lippard under Capt. General Putnam & Capt. Abner Flanders being the Principal Soldiers - none can then be any other in this case - I think not
I am yours respectfully Mathias J. Bruce
Col. J. L. Edwards

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
April 11 th , 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Mary Lepper , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany, New York, Agency, at the rate of Twenty two Dollars and eleven Cents per annum, under the law of the 4 th July 1836, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1840, to the 4 th March 1841.
Respectfully yours,
William H. Trevelyan COMPTROLLER.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm. of Enrolments
Washington D.C.

Amsterdam July 2. 1842
Sir Esdras I send you an affidavit of Henry Shaver in the case of Mary Lofgren Widow of Frederick Lofgren - deponent is a bosom- friend of the claimant - I presume this will remove all doubts as to the genuineness of her signature under the Certificate I forwarded of the birthroll of the services of her said husband under the Capt. the Abraham T. & Jacob Lofgren - I hope you will forward the certificate soon as this case has been delayed a great while - I also forward her original certificate -
I am yours respectfully
Matthias F. Baeck
Dear J. L. Edwards

Hon M. J. Bovee Amsterdam
NY

2080
June 18 th
114. July 3d
43 Sec.
 184.7  48.63  291.16  48.63 
Dear Friend L. Edwards
Missum beamin Washington D.C.
Free N. J. Bury

For Col: J. L. Edwards Command of the forces

Albany N.Y. July 21. 1846
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions
In the certificate lately received from your office in the case of Mary widow of Frederick Lopper deceased, there were two clerical errors - the name of the Administrator of her estate to whom the arrears of pension were made payable, was given as "Frederick Lopper", whereas his true name is "Jacob Frederick Lopper", & the sum due was stated to be payable "from the 4 th of March 1831, to the 15 th May 1845," instead of "from the 4 th March 1831, to the 18 th March 1843," the true date of her decease. The last error was not discovered by me until the vouchers were presented for payment - They were however paid & the amount truly calculated from 4 th March 1831, to March 1843. As the sum due has been paid to the right person & the correct amount has been paid, it was not deemed necessary to trouble you to correct the certificate.
In the case of Ober Luther the certificate was adjudged to have been incorrectly issued & it was returned to your office for correction the first week in May last. Since which time no new certificate has been issued. Nearly three months having passed by since this certificate was thus returned for correction I hope it will not be deemed improper in me to call the attention of your clerk charged with

such matter to this subject.
I am very respectfully your most obedt. servt.
G. T. ...
Rev Col. J. L. Edwards Comm. of the Pres.

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 8TH, 1930
DR. J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 8TH, 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
March 16th 1932
Vetans Adminstration Bureau of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you please give me information concerning Frederic Lepper W. 20447 Revolutionary War Soldier. I wish information concerning his pay, birth place and under whom he served and where. Information such as is supplied when the applicant answers the questions put to him when he has entered a claim for pension.
Also same information concerning Jacob Lepper W. 1300
The men are brothers of my Grandfather and I am compiling a family history.
I am Yours truly, Dr J H Lepper. Opt.

PERMANENT RELIEF FROM CHRONIC HEADACHES
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 6TH, 1930
DR. J. H. LEPPER OPTOMETRIST
10 FIRST STREET S. E.
CROSSED EYES STRAIGHTENED WITHOUT AN OPERATION OR DRUGS
PHONES— OFFICE—128 RES.—2321-W
GLASSES FITTED FOR THE FAMILY NO DRUGS USED
PHOTO TAKEN DEC. 11TH, 1930
MASON CITY, IOWA
April 30th 1932
Veterans Administration. Washington D.C.
Attention Mr A D Hiller:-
You did a fine piece of work for me in your letter of the 26th regarding Frederick Lepper W. 20447 and Jacob Lepper W 1300 .
This Jacob Lepper has been reported killed at Oriskany, and your letter tells of his living to the ripe old age of 86 yrs.
This same Jacob Lepper is said to have been born in Germany, and your information says that he was born in German Flats, and not Germany.
I have taken the following information from the Archives of New York. Vol 1. page 415.
Roster of State Troops.
Frederick Lepard (Lepper) Pr, Col Willett. Capt Fonda. Frederick Lepert (Lepper) Pr. Col Clyde. Capt House Frederick Lepper Pr. Col Hooper. Capt Putnam. Frederick Lepperd Pr Col Clyde. Capt Diefendorf.
It is my opinion this report is of two Frederick Leppers, One the father and the other a son. One being Frederick Claim W 20447
Also these other Leppers.
John Lephard. Pr, Col Klock, Capt Cayser. John Lepard. Pr, Col Willett. Capt Fonda. ? Lepper, Pr. Col Klock, Capt Ruff. John Lapper, (Lepper) Pr, Col Fischer. Captain Veeder. Jacob Lepper, Sgt, Col Fischer. Capt Veeder. (Same person) Jacob Lapper, Sgt, Col Fischer, Capt Veeder. (same) Wyent Lepper, pr, Col Klock, Capt Miller. (same) Wyent Lapper, Pr, Col Klock, Capt Miller )
In another report I have the names of John Lephard? Prvt In Col Klocks second regiment. Frederick Lepper, Prvt Col Klocks 2nd regt. Jacob Lepper. Prvt, Col Klocks 2nd regiment, and this Jacob is the one reported as killed at Oriskany.
I know it is asking a lot, but any information you can give me on the Lepper's all ancestors of mine, their enlistment, service etc will be appreciated. I am gathering material for publication "The Lepper family in America" Am starting back to 1710 when the first contingent arrived.
I am Yours very truly.
Dr J H Lepper. Ont.
Yours  J H Lepper
John H. 20433 Recd Feb. 28-1930 John H. 8043-Recd cont memo 1930 photos May 26, '31
March 9 '32 photos
I will eventually

New York
Mary Lepper, widow of Frederick
Letter, Suspended
Hon M. J. Bowe 21 Aug 1837
do Aug 30th 1837 Aug 30th 1837 to Hon. M.
J. Bowe Admitted

Mary Lepper, N o 1558.
Letter to Hon. John Sanford June 16. '41
" " M c Bree Sep. 25. '41
" " " " " 11 Oct. '41
" " " " " 25 July. '42
" " Hon. John Sanford March '43
act 4: July. 1836.

WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1932-117
Mary Lepper wid. of Frederick Lepper Priv. Rev. War
Act: July 4, 1836
Index: —Vol. 24 , Page 429
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1925-Nov. 17- Tombstone data to Mrs E. A. McCallery - for letter in Ch - H. 6034 of David Shepard - 1931-Mch. 3- Dr. J. H. Lepper adv. MMV cost of photos. 1931-Apr. 13- Dr. J. H. Lepper again adv. cost of photos See carries in John Lepper H. 8043. MMV 1932-Apr. 26- List to Dr. J. H. Lepper - EBL 1932-July 7- Dr. J. H. Lepper adv. no letter Lepper on file - MMV

Dear J. L. Edwards Cust. of Prisoners
Le. C.
W. B. [?]

Concord Mass Augt 28. 1840
Dear Sir In reply to yours of the 21 st inst relative to the case of Mary Lippson Widow of Frederick Lippson I would say that I have answered all the inter- rogatories in yours of the 29 th of last July fully - and I would further say that their answer was as given by the name of Frederick Lippson Lippson in Lynn County, near Haverhill, who was a Soldier of the War of the Revolution except claimants husband's name I have added to your own I would further say that Capt's French & Diefenderf were both residents of Lynn for some time - many years, and I would further say that Claimant states 3 years in her papers and says that her husband served probably a longer period, & because she in the first instance did not name the Officer she is to be excused - I should think the pension laws very insufficient agreeable or applicable to this case - I have no doubt of the claimants husband's service under Capt's French & Diefenderf I am - respectfully Yours J. L. Edwards & Matthew J. Pierce

Fred Lopper
Surrogate's Ct.:
H. L. died 18 Mar '48 surviving children
Jacob || Lopper
Hannah Lopper
Mary Hearn
Peggy Hook
Catherine Baleson
A
B. F. Nits Atty

State of New York Montgomery County Swinegate's Court J. S.
I Giles F. Van Vechten Swinegate of said County hereby certify that at a Swinegate's Court held before me in and for said County on this 15 th day of May in the year 1845 at Fultonville, it was satisfactorily proved that Mary Lepper, late of the Town of Amsterdam in said County died in said Town on the 18 th day of March in the year 1843. That at the time of her death she was a Pensioner of the United States.
That she left her surviving the following named children all of whom are of full age - to wit - Jacob F. Lepper Hannah wife of Joseph Lepper and Mary wife of Joshua Stearns all residing in said Town of Amsterdam. - Peggy wife of Laurence Hoak residing in the Town of Springfield in Otsego County Catharine wife of Henry Baldon residing in the Town of Brutus in Cayuga County all in said State and Frederick Lepper who has since that time departed this life.
As Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 15 th day of May in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and forty five at Fultonville aforesaid
Giles F. Van Vechten Swinegate

I, Jacob Shew of Northampton, County of Fulton and State of New York, do hereby certify that in the Spring season of the year seventeen hundred and eighty, a company of nine months men, or New Levis was raised in the (then) County of Tryon, now Montgomery &c. which said company was commanded by Capt. Garret Putman. I was one of the privates in said company, and at the time of ranking and sizing said company the first time by Solomon Woodworth, a man by the name of Frederick Lopper or Lopperd, (as they then called him,) claimed to be at my right hand, I at the same time claiming to be at his right, we being of an almost, or quite equal height. Preference was given to said Lopper because he was older, and farther advanced than myself in Military tactics, and that the said Frederick Lopper continued in the said company and was a good and faithful soldier at my side until the said company was all discharged at one time in the fall season of the same year.
And I further certify that in the Spring season of the year seventeen hundred and eighty-two a company of nine months or New Levis was raised in the said County of Tryon, commanded by Capt. Abner French. I was one of the privates in said company, so also was the same Frederick Lopper or Lopperd as above described to have served in Capt. Putmans company. That although there was not any difference of opinion with us as to the priority of rank, yet I am entirely sure that he was the same identical person who served in the said Capt. Garret Putmans company in the year 1780 as first above described. And that he continued also in the said Capt. Frenchs company, a good and faithful soldier and was discharged in the fall season of the same year with the residue of the company.
I also certify that during the period of the Revolutionary war I was acquainted with, or rather knew almost every man residing along, and within a distance of from fifteen to twenty miles along the Mohawk river west of Schenectada as far as Utica or Rome, and that there was not any other Frederick Lopper, Lopperd or any name similar, except the one above described, and that his place of residence was at or near the Sandflats in Johnstown.
Jacob Shew
J. Shew
Subscribed & sworn this 9 th day of September 1841. Before me J. Haddad H. P. M. Judge of Fulton County Courts

State of New York
Fulton County
Clerk's office
3. Tobias A. Stoutenburgh Clerk of the said county of Fulton do hereby certify that Theodore H. Selen whose name is subscribed to the within certificate of affidavit was on the day of the date thereof a judge of Fulton County courts residing in said county, and that the signature written purporting to be his is genuine.
Witness my hand and official seal Sept. 11 th 1841.
T. A. Stoutenburgh
Quay -

PAY
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H. J. Currie Esq. Fosdce Montgomery Co.

State of New York Montgomery County 3p.
Personally appeared before the Subscribed a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Matthias J. Bovee a resident of the Town of Amsterdam and County aforesaid who being duly sworn says that Mary Lippin widow of Frederick Lippin informed deponent that an affidavit deponent had committed an error in her first declaration as to the names of some of the Captains, and deponent further stated to this deponent that her husband had served under Captains French & Leipoldt, and wished deponent to make an amendment to that effect, which deponent performed & the result is before the deponent, and further this de- ponent saith not. & Matthias J. Bovee sworn and subscribed, before me this 23 day of November 1840 Joseph French Justice Peace
I certify that deponent is a reputable man that his statements are entitled to full credit.
Joseph French J P

State of New York McDermott County
Oct 1
Clerk's Office ss. I certify that the Will of William Joseph French Esquire whose name is subscribed to the front of the foregoing affi- davit was on the day of the date thereof a true notice of the Peace in and for said County and duly authorized by the Laws of the said State to administer oaths and that his signature subscribed to the same is genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set My hand and the Seal of my Office this 23 d day of November 1840
J. Conner Clerk

Mr. M. J. Bovee Amsterdam

Amsterdam Nov. 23. 1840
Sir I forward my affidavit in the case of Mary Lipps widow of Ferdinand Lipps. I hope it will be satisfactory
I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Boreel
Hon. J. L. Edwards
PAY
Pounds 6
H. J. Cernee Esq. Forester Montgomery Lea

March 1841
My Dear Sir
Hon. J. L. Edwards Court of Sessions
Washington
W.C.

Amsterdam March 2 nd 1811
Sir In reply to yours of the 26 th of February last past in the case of Mary Tiffin Widow of Frederick Tiffin I would say that you have not apprehended the true meaning of the affidavit of Jacob Shus Esquire. Jacob Shus says that he served with Frederick Tiffin under Capt. Abner French and Genl. Putnam - and the claimant has been allowed for the services under Capt. Putnam, & would it not be singular to reject the services under Capt. French when Mr. Shus states it clearly in his affidavit that he served with the same under Capt. French & Putnam - and I would further state that Jacob Shus is a man of first respectability - he has been a Member of our State Legislature a number of times - I do not see any ground for rejecting the services under Capt. French & I do not think that I am prejudiced - I wish that affidavit examined again & I have no doubt you will come to a different conclusion.
I am yours respectfully
Matthias J. Bleecker
Wm. J. L. Edwards

Mary Lepper widow of Fred K Lepper
App n for increased pay
G. H. Harkes 2/11/16

Albany N.Y. Apr 27/96
Col. J. L. Edwards Comm r of Pensions Sir:
Your favor papers in support of the claim of Mary Lepper widow of Fredk Lepper deceased, whereby a pension of $47 33 / 100 per annum only, whereas she was entitled to full pay. The family allege that the tradition of her service is to the effect (as often stated by her previous to her death) that he served under Captain John Winn , Bradley , Shaw's & Putman about 9 months under rank. She died 18 th March 1843, leaving children her surviv- ing as per Indisputable Certificate marked A.
(When this claim for increased pay was examined last spring, there appeared no proof that Frederick Lepper was the same person named on Bradleys Roll in 1778 as a private. In view adduce the affidavit of Conrad Eder B (otherwise spelt Illig) who served with him in said Company. For this service in Capt Bradleys Company the claim for increased pay is rejected Respectfully J. L. Edwards.
Of the claim is allowed the sum of $100.00 for the services of the late Mary Lepper
G.H.W.

C
St. Thomas 29 th day
6
Hon. Matthias J. Bove
Amsterdam
N.Y.

State of New York County of Fulton } ss:
On this 28 th January 1841, personally appeared, before me, Thaddeus St. John one of the judges in and for said County of Fulton, Jacob Shaw of Northampton, State & County aforesaid, a Soldier of the Revolutionary Army, and to me well known sustaining an irreproachable character, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath depose and say that during the period of the Revolutionary War he formed an acquaintance with a man by the name of Frederick Lepper, about the year 1780. That during the years 1780 and 1781 the said Frederick Lepper was a private Soldier in Capt. Garret Putman's Company of New-Louis or nine months men, and in the year 1782 he, the said Frederick Lepper was again a private Soldier in Capt. Ebenezer French's company of New-Louis or nine months men, a good and faithful Soldier. That this deponent is unable to say as to the correct way of spelling the name of Lepper, yet he is very positive that if the name of Frederick Lepper or Leperd, 'urd or 'oid, or any other name being that in substance is found on the old records, it must have direct reference to this same individual who served as above stated, there being no other Frederick of a similar name in the Deyon County troops at that time to the knowledge of this deponent, nor was there any citizen in said County at that time of a similar name, and if there had been at that time this deponent would in all probability have known it. - That while the said Frederick Lepper was in the service as above stated it was reported and believed to be true that his wife was taken prisoner by the Indians & Tories and taken away captive against her will to Canada. That if she is now applying for a pension, she must be the same identical woman who was thus taken prisoner and who was believed to be the lawful wedded wife of the above mentioned Frederick Lepper.
19 th line "is found," was written on an erasure prior to execution
Subscribed & sworn to before me Thaddeus St. John Judge
Jacob Shaw

State of New York Fulton County Clerk's Office
I Tobias H. Stanton Clerk of the said county of Fulton do hereby certify that Thaddeus H. John whose name is subscribed to the within certificate of office -davit, was at the date thereof a Judge of the County Courts of said County of Fulton and that said signature is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office, this 1 st day of February 1841.
T. H. Stanton Clerk
Thaddeus H. John Judge
Home, Matthias J. Howe
Adrian

N.Y. August 18 th 1841
Mary Depyede
111 West
J. L. Wilson Ward of Division Washington
D.C.

Amsterdam, August 16. 1844.
Sir
In the case of Mary Lippard widow of Frederick Lippard - in which case I have asked for an inquest & it has not been allowed I would ask have you consent to the conclusion that she is not entitled to an inquest - she was allowed first for services of her husband under Capt. Garrett Putnam - afterwards she alleged that her husband served under Capt. Abner French & which you objected & requested a writ of subpoena duces tecum & I found Jacob Shaeffer who was a member of the company - Mr. Shaeffer swears that he served under Capt. Putnam & Abner French with Frederick Lippard or Lippard I am sure that Mrs. Lippard is as much entitled to the allowance under Capt. French as that under Capt. Putnam & I do not see how any other conclusion can be given to it -
I am yours respectfully
Matthew J. Borce
Dear J. A. Edwards

State of New York Herkimer County } ss
Personally appeared before the Subscribed a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Henry Shaver a resident of the Town of Demarest County aforesaid aged Eighty two Years who being duly sworn says that he was well acquainted with Frederick Lippin or Lippman who was a Soldier of the Revolution & deponent further says that said Lippin served under Capt- ain Abner French in the War of the Re- -volution & deponent further says that Mary Lipp- -in Widow of Frederick Lippin is a boarder in of said deponent & deponent further says that said Mary Lippin now resides in the Town of Canajoharie County of Montgomery further this deponent saith not
Sworn and subscribed Henry his Shaver before me this 28 th day of June 1842 James F. Brown { Justice of the peace
I certify that deponent is reputable and that his statements are entitled to full credit
James F. Brown { Justice of the peace

Wilkinson County Clerk's office
I John Woodruff Deputy Clerk of said County do certify that Dennis Green before whom the within affidavit purports to have been taken was at the time of the signing thereof a Justice of the peace in for said County, duly qualified in said County and duly authorized to take the same and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of said Justice and hereby believe that the signature of the said Dennis Green subscribed to the said affidavit is genuine in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 28th day of June 1842
John Woodruff
Deputy Clerk

Augt 3 rd
Aug 3 1842
N.Y.
FREE
[Handwritten flourish]
Dear L. Edwards
Mary
Coast of Limons
Washington
D.C.
[Faint handwritten text]

Asburytown July 30. 1842
Sir
In reply to yours of the 25th ultimo in the case of Mary Lippin Widow of Frederick Lippin I would say that I was perfectly acquainted when I opened and read your letter - Henry Shewon is an own blood cousin of the claimant Mary Lippin, and if he does not know the part of Frederick Lippin serving under Capt French who on earth could know - If Mary Lippin the claimant is not identified as the widow of Frederick Lippin by the affidavits of Joseph Shewon and Henry Shewon - I must confess that I do not understand the meaning of the word Identity -
I am yours respectfully Nathaniel J. Breece
Dear J. L. Edwards
As soon as I forward the certificate I have no doubt of the case being allowed - as I had promised the evidence you wished me to obtain in your former letter W. G. V.

PRICE
Hon. J. L. Edwards Court of Sessions Washington. D.C.

Amsterdam August 1. 1810
Sir Long since I forewarned you an affidavit in the case of Mary Lipford for an inuendo of her Russian you requested me to forward the same from the Comptroller of this State & I comply with your request - & also at the same time return her certificate & least warning you return her certifi- -cate to me. I wish you to inform or instruct me by the return mail to return her certificate - as I recd her name once before the 3 rd Sept. as she is old and poor. She was taken a prisoner with a small child & was a Prisoner since your arrival the Indictment.
I am your most obedt Servt Mathias J. Bleecker
Rev J. L. Edwards

Feb. 24. 1840
Andover Feb. 19
Wm. J. L. Edmonds Coast Ind. Division Washington D.C.

Amsterdam February 19. 1840
Sir
Enclosed I forward you a copy of a statutory affidavit in the case of Mary Lippin widow of Frederick Lippin. I wish you could let me know from this soon as she is old and feeble & I - she is entitled to an interest. I will forward to you her present certificate - the document about taking a pension with her second child and was among the Indians at St. Catherine's.
I am yours respectfully, Matthew J. D'Arcy
(Copy J. L. Edwards)

Mary Lippur N. York
4 July 1836 Section 3 d
Increase to $77.33 to 15 May 1845 the day she died - deducting a- mount of payments on former certificates -
Issue Certificate in the name of the Frederick Lippur adm. of the estate of Jacob H. Lippur Han- nah Lippur, Mary Levan, Peggy Hook, Catherine Bolson and send it to Gils, H. Falls, Albany. B. Oct. 11.
copy sent to J. B. B. Frederick Lippur

Mary Lister N. York
4 July 1836
Section 3 rd
Interest to $77.33
to 15 May 1845 the day she died - at which a rent of payment on from interest -
The capital in the name of the stock after the sale of stock after her death, Mary Lister Peggy Heath, Catherine Borton and interest to the said Heath. B. B. B.
off of interest due to stock

State of New York } Herkimer County }
I Conrad Eddy of the Town of Frankford in said County A Pensioner of the United States Aged Eighty four years Being duly sworn according to law do Depose & Say that I become acquainted with Frederick Lippert In the year 1778 that he was commonly called Frits Lippert that is the German Name & in English Frederick Lippert, that at the time I first became acquainted with Frederick Lippert he was living South west from Fort Plank, then the district of Coeymans County of Albany, In the year 1778 We both Enlisted Into Capt Bradbeck Company of Virginians in the Service & served Nine months to Geat the time of enlistment and where discharged from Capt Bradbeck Company, the different parties with that some years after the Revolutionary war in my way to Albany I called to see my old Friend who lived with me under arms in the war I found him was living In the Town of Amsterdam County of Montgomery Below Frieser Mill, That in Capt Bradbeck's Hall my name was Enrolled Conrad Eddy That I now write my name Conrad Eddy Sworn before me this 24 th day of Jany 1846 at Frankford Herkimer Co
Conrad Eddy John Lewis Pease
STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Herkimer County,
I certify that John Lewis Pease whose name is subscribed to the joint of the annexed affidavit was, on the day of the date of said affidavit in and for said county duly elected and qualified. And that I am well acquainted with his hand-writing, and verily believe his signature to said genuine  joint of the annexed affidavit are genuine -
Witness my hand and official seal. Jany 26th 1846 -
E. S. Linnson Clerk

State of New York Warren County } ss
I Conrad Eade of the Town of Frankford in said County A Pensioner of the United States Aged Eighty four years Being duly sworn according to law do Depose & Say that I became acquai- nted with Frederick Lefher In the year 1778 that he was commonly called Fritz Lefher This is the German Name & in English Frederick Lefher, that at the time I first became acquainted with Frederick Lefher he was living South west from Fort Plain, then the district of Saratoga Warren County of Troy, In the year 1778 We both Enlisted into Capt Broadbuck Company in Vir- ginia Service & served nine months to Geatown the time of enlistment and where discharged from Capt Broadbuck Company, this dependent further saith that some years after the Revolutionary war in my way to Albany I called to see my old friend who lived with me under arms in the war I heard his was living In the town of Amsterdam County of Montgomery Below Trever Hill, That in Capt Broadbuck's Trail my name was Enrolled Conrad Eade That I now write my name Conrad Eade Sworn before me this 28 th day of Jany 1846 at Frankford Warren Co
Conrad Eade his mark John Morris J. P.
I Certify that Conrad Eade is a man of good Character and a credible witness
John Morris J. P.

State of New York Montgomery County 3p.
Personally appeared before the Subscribers a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Mary Lippin a resident of the Town of Amsterdam and County aforesaid Aged Eighty Six Years who being duly sworn accor- ding to law deposes and says that she is the widow of Frederick Lippin who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution - deponent further says that at the time of making her declaration under the Act of July 4. 1836 - deponent does not now recollect all the Officers she stated in her former declaration as deponent is old and has memory very much impair- ed by age and bodily infirmity - deponent is now satisfied that her said husband served under Captain Horace French eight or nine Months - deponent also thinks her said hus- band served under Captain Jacob Leipsdorf one or two Months - the year deponent does not recollect - the Col. must have been Dillitt & Henson - deponent asks for an order to her present certificate - deponent has never known a Soldier by the name of Frederick Lippin except her said husband - further says not known any other person by the name of Frederick Lippin This 17 th day of February 1840 Joseph French J.P.
Mary Lippin mark

State of New York Montgomery County
over
Clerks Office ss. I do Certify that the within named Joseph French whose name is Subscribed to the front of the foregoing affidavit was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and duly authorized by the Laws of the said State to administer Oaths and that his signature subscribed to the same is genuine In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of my Office this 18 th day February 1840
J. Bonne Clark