Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 33350, for Edward Keeler, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (N.Y.)
Keeler, Edward.
S 33350
CONTENTS

(2992) New Jersey Roll
Edward Keeler Capt Black 4 New York line — 1777, 3 years In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 of Sep. 1818 and forwarded to Walter L. Shee Hamburg Sassen 62 New Jersey
Arrears to 4th of Sep. 1818 $ 39. 46 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819.  48. 00
Arvs. 4 Mos. 28/30. $ 87. 46
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Notification sent to Gideon Green, Esq. Sep 1820, Newton N.J.
State of New Jersey not on a B

return Edward Keeler Jr. 7 th Apr. 1818
To. Walter L. Shee. Hamburg. N.Y.
Admitted

District of New Jersey - County of Sussex ss -
On this seventh day of April A.D One thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County personally appeared Edward Keeler aged fifty seven years resident in New Jersey said County aforesaid who being by me duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval service of the United States in the Revolu- tionary War" That he the said Edward Keeler in the year One thousand seven hundred and seventy seven on the eight day of April enlisted as a private soldier at Fort Montgomery in the Company of Captain James Black which company was attached to one of the sixteen additional Regiments commanded by Col. N. Malcolm for the term of three years and upon the expiration of the said term of enlistment was discharged at Mendham New Jersey on the eight day of April one thousand seven hundred and eighty which discharge was given to the said deponent by Col. Oliver Spencer That he the said Edward Keeler has no other evidence now in his power of his said services that he is in reduced circumstances and prays the aid of his Country
Sworn and declared before me } the day and year aforesaid }
Edward G. Keeler
WATTS & HILL

I Walter L. Hise Judge of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Edw and Keeler did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding preceding declaration against the common Enemy, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and heard before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress —
Witness my hand at Hambley New Jersey the seventh day of April A.D. 1818 —
WALTER L. HISE
I Walter L. Hise Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Sussex do certify that the within named applicant Edward Keeler is in indigent circumstances and needs the aid of his Country —
Witness my hand at Hambley N.J. the 7th day of April 1818 —
WALTER L. HISE

State of New Jersey Superior County
Ephraim Greenfield Clerk of the court of common pleas in and for said county do hereby testify that Walter L. Shaw Esquire before whom the foregoing depositions appear to have been made and who has thereunto subscribed his name was at the taking and signing the same one of the judges of the court of common pleas of said county of superi duly commissioned and sworn into office and to all his acts as such full faith and credit is and ought to be given. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said county court this 24 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen
E. Greenfield

Edward Keeler, ~ Pensioner. Copy of Affidavit, Sc
2992
Mark 1819

District of New Jersey, ss.
On this sixteenth day of August, eighteen hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, in & for the County of Sussex, in the State of New Jersey, the said Court being a Court of record, within the said County, being constituted by the Laws of the said State a court of record, having power to fine & imprison, proceeding according to the course of the common Law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount in civil causes, and keeping a record of its proceedings. — Edward Reeler, resident in the township of Hardyston in said County, of the age of fifty eight years, who being first duly sworn, doth upon his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18 th of March 1818. and the 1 st of May 1820. — that he the said Edward Reeler, enlisted in the year 1777. for the term of three years, at Fort Montgomery on the Hudson river, under Captain James Black, in a regiment commanded by Colonel William Malsolms of the Sixteen additional Regiments; — that he continued under this command till the year 1779. when he was transferred to a Regiment commanded by Colonel Spencer of the New Jersey line, under which last command he continued till in April 1780. when he was discharged at Mendham in New Jersey; that he was in the battle of Monmouth; and that he has a certificate from the War Office of the United States, under the hand of J. E. Calhoun, and the Seal of the said department, and numbered two thousand nine hundred and ninety two — that this Declarant is placed on the Pension list, roll of the New Jersey agency, at the rate of eight dollars a month, to commence on the seventh day of April one thousand

eight hundred and eighteen. — And in pursuance of the act of the 18 th of May 1820. this declarant doth solemn- ly swear, that he was a resident, citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that he has not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of his property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring himself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled, "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolu- tionary war," passed on the 18 th day of March, one thou- sand eight hundred and eighteen; And that he has not, nor has any person in trust for him, any property, or securities contracts, or debts due to him, nor has he any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by him subscribed. — And this declarant doth further say that he is fifty eight years old & upwards, that he is by occu- pation a labourer, and by reason of age and a disordered state of the lungs, he is unable to pursue his said occupa- tions, so as to procure a livelihood thereby. — that his family resident with him consist of his wife, named Elizabeth, and of the age of fifty four years and upwards, who is rheumat- ic and otherwise infirm, and frequently unable to con- tribute at all to the support of his said family; and of one daughter, named Anna, of the age of fourteen years who by reason of her age and sex, is unable properly to provide for her own support, without being able to contribute to the support of this declarant and his said wife; and this declarant further says, that he is in such indigent circumstances as to be unable to support himself, without assistance from his country, or from public or private charity.
Sworn to & declared in open Court ? Edw s Reeler. on the 16 th day of August, A.D, 1820. Jas. H. Ford

Schedule of this declarant's property, necessary clothing and bedding excepted. —
Real Estate — none.
Personal Estate. —
two Cows, one hog & four pigs, one rack of dishes — 8 Six chairs, three Sheep, two pots, 1 tea kettle — two pails — one griddle 1 chest — 1 Spider — 1 pair of tongs 1 churn — 1 table — 1 pair andirons 3 earthen pots — 1 scythe & cradle — 1 old sled 1 old Plow — 1 spinning wheel — 1 corn hoe 1 axe — 1 corn basket, — 6 old barrels three trays — 1 lantern —
Debts owing from this declarant to several persons — to wit: to Samuel Keeler Esquire, twenty one dollars, to Samuel Smith ten dollars, to Dr. L. Hommedieu eight dollars, to Joseph Sharp thirty four dollars, to Moses Davenport four dollars. —
Sworn to, & declared in open Court, Edw d Keeler the 16 th day of August 1820. S
Jab. H. Ford
It is the opinion of the Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing Schedule, is forty eight dollars & sixty cents. — Jab. H. Ford
I, Ephraim Green Jun r — Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas afores d — do hereby certify that the fore- going Parts, and the Schedule thereto an- nexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court: and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value, of the property exhibited in the afores d Schedule, is forty eight dollars & sixty cents. — In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 30 th day of August, 1820. — E. Green Jun r Clerk of the Court for the County of Sussex

July 10, 1931
Florence L. Farber Hamburg New Jersey
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section EHL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.33350, that Edward Keeler enlisted at Fort Montgomery, New York, April 8, 1777, served as a private in Captain James Black's Company, Colonel William Malcolm's Regiment and in Colonel Oliver Spencer's Regiment, was in the battle of Monmouth and was discharged April 8, 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was aged fifty-seven years and resided in Sussex County, New Jersey.
In 1830, he was residing in Hardyston Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, and stated that his family then residing with him consisted of his wife, Elizabeth, her maiden name not given, aged fifty-four years "and upwards" and a daughter, Anna, aged fourteen years. There are no further family data.
No charge is made for this service.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.

33 350 Rev INVALID.
File No. 33 350
Edward Keeler
Rev War
Act: 18 th March 187-
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 220
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb. 10, 1906 - History to Miss Robinson of Robinson, 876 William St. N.Y. - H.R.
1911 Oct. 27 Hist. to Mrs. W. Bross. V.L.M. 1912 Aug. 5 - Mrs. W. Bross. to apply to and set for date of death V.L.M. 1913 Feb. 20. Hist to Jos. J. Robinson 1913 Mar. 6. F. M. Lovette wife no further data 1921 Apr. 19 Hist. to Mrs. Jas. W. Eaton (Elizabeth B.) 1921 Oct. 10. Hist. to Chas. D. Hommel (Annie E.) 1922 Mar. 4. Hist. to F. M. Lovette 1923 Feb. 13 Hist to James B. Hommel aug 1923 Sept. 7. Jos. J. Robinson wife of cost of copies, etc. 1923 Dec. 18. Copies mailed to Jos. J. Robinson. AW. 1931 July 10 - dist. to Florence & Farber Edf

aw Rev. War Section.
March 6, 1913.
Miss Frances M. Lorette, 181 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 22" and received the 24" ultimo, you are advised that the record of Edward Keeler, Sur. File No. 33,350, Rev. War pensioner, which was furnished Mr. Joseph J. Robinson, February 20, 1913, contains all the data relative to the soldier's family which is on file in said claim. The names of his father and mother and the date and place of soldier's birth are not stated therein.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Kavanagh Commissioner.

V.L.M.
Rev. War Section
RECORDED
August 5, 1912.
Mr. William W. Bross, Room 513, # 76 William Street, New York.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 30" and received the 31" ultimo, requesting information as to the date of death of Edward Keeler, Sur. File No. 33,350, Rev. War, you are advised that in order to obtain the date of last payment of his pension, to whom paid, and probable date of his death, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, citing the following data: Edward Keeler, Ctf. No. 2,992, issued September 26, 1818, under Act of March 18, 1818, New Jersey Agency.
Very respectfully,
J. L. Davenport Commissioner.

3) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Edward Keeler  P.T 30350
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apl 8, 1777. 3 yrs. Private James Black William Malcolm Oliver Spencer Continental Regt.                                                                 
out Nov 1777  Battles engaged in, Monmouth  Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated.  Date of application for pension, Apl 7, 1818. His claim was allowed  Residence at date of application, Sussex Co., N.J.  Age at date of application, 57 yrs. date of birth not stated  Remarks:  In 1820 his wife Elizabeth was 54 years old and daughter Anna 14 yrs old There is no further data on file as to family  Very respectfully,

Hamburg, N.Y. 120485 May 25, 1931
Pension Dept Washington DC
Gentlemen:
It is my purpose to join the D.A.G. as a descendant of Edward Keeler who enlisted in the Continental Army on Apr. 5, 1777 for three years. He served as a private in Capt James Black's company of Col. H m Malcolm's Regiment of Continental Troops, Rev. War. Was transferred about Mar. 1779 to Lieut. Col. M m Smith's Company of Col. Oliver Spencer's Regiment of Continental Troops. He took part in the Battle of Monmouth and was discharged Apr. 16, 1880. He applied for and was granted a pension under application dated Apr. 7, 1815.
I shall greatly appreciate a copy of his war record or Certificate of services from your office

which must accompany my application. Shall there be any charge for this certificate kindly let me know. Thanking you, Sir
Very truly yours
Florence L. Farber

ROBINSON & ROBINSON, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW, NO. 76 WILLIAM STREET,
GEORGE L. ROBINSON. JOSEPH J. ROBINSON.
NEW YORK.
TELEPHONE, 3022 JOHN.
Jan'y. 19th, 1906.
Department of Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:-
We are endeavoring to obtain information relative to one Edward Keeler, sometimes spelt Keller, who was enlisted in the Revolutionary War, enlisting from the State of New Jersey, or possibly from the State of Connecticut.
Will you kindly let us know if his name appears upon your records, and also any further information that you can give us concerning him.
Appreciating an early reply, we remain,
Yours very truly,
Robinson & Robinson
Dict. J. J. R.

WILLIAM W. BROSS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW 76 WILLIAM STREET ROOM 513 TELEPHONE: 2672 JOHN
NEW YORK, October 19, 1911.
J. L. Davenport, Esq., Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir,
8 33 340 I am desirous of obtaining a transcript of the record of Edward Keeler, an enlisted soldier of the Revolutionary Army. Said Keeler was a native of the State of New Jersey, and enlisted probably from Sussex or Morris County in said State. I am informed that in his later years, he was in receipt of a pension from the government. Will you be good enough to send me a transcript of his military record?
If my letter is not properly addressed, will you kindly hand it to the right official for reply? Thanking you for your courtesy, I am,
Respectfully yours,
no fees William W. Bross

WILLIAM W. BROSS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW 76 WILLIAM STREET ROOM 513 TELEPHONE: 2572 JOHN
NEW YORK, July 30th. 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Referring to my inquiry of October 20th.1911 concerning Edward Keeler , a private in the Continentals of the Revolutionary War, can you inform me from the correspondence on file in your department or from the other data in connection with the pension he received, the date of his death? Possibly this date may appear in connection with the discontinuance of his pension payments.
Thanking you in advance for your early reply, I am
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive script, reading "William W. Bross", written in dark ink on a horizontal line.

Telephones 3022 John
J. Robinson & Robinson
Attorneys and Counsellors at Law
Proctors in Admiralty
George L. Robinson Joseph J. Robinson
26 South 75 William Street
New York
Department of Pensions War of the Revolution; -
Feb. 14 th 1913
Gentlemen:-
Would you kindly send to me a certified copy of the affidavit of Edward Keeler when he applied for a pension. Edward Keeler was in the war of the Revolution hailing from New Jersey.
Also kindly let me know your fee for same and I will promptly remit.
Yours Truly Joseph J. Robinson 26 South St. New York City
Though this man was a member of the Army Navy that asked for & got this record in 1906. I sent him another because he was only part owner in the other one one

17112 P.O. Box 96, Babylon, L.I. March 19, 1921.
RECEIVED MAR 22 1921 DIVISION The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
I desire to obtain from the records of your office a certified copy of the services rendered by Edward Keeler, a soldier in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He enlisted on April 15, 1777 for three years; served as a private in Captain Black's Company of Colonel Wm. Malcoms' (Malcolm's) Regiment of Continental Troops, Revolutionary War. Was transferred about March 1779 to Lieut. Col. William Smith's Company of Col. Oliver Spencer's Regiment of Continental Troops. Was in the Battle of Monmouth and was discharged Apr. 16, 1780. He applied for and was granted a pension under application dated April 7, 1818.
From your records will you send me a certificate of his record such as complies with the requirements of the American Daughters of the Revolution. Thanking you for an early reply,
I am Respectfully yours,
Elizabeth B. Eaton (Mrs. James M. Eaton.) -

CHARLES D. HOMMEL HOTEL MOHAWK BROOKLYN, N.Y.
Rec
September Nineteenth, 1921.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly confirm to me the war record of my ancestor, Edward Keeler, soldier of the Revolutionary war?
I have secured certain information which I give you below for your convenience in locating this record, but in order to substantiate my application for membership in the "Daughters of the Revolution" I understand it is necessary for me to have this data confirmed by your office.
Upon advice from you I will gladly forward whatever fee is required for this research.
EDWARD KEELER: Enlisted April 8th, 1777. Served three years. Rank:- Private. Captain:- James Black. Colonel:- William Malcolm (also) Oliver Spencer.
Classification:- State Continental. Battle engaged in :- Monmouth, N.J. Date of Pension: April 7th, 1818. (His claim was allowed) Residence at date of application for pension was Sussex County, N.J. Age:- 57 years.
Thanking you in advance for your attention to this, I am
Very truly yours,
Annie E. Hommel
(Mrs Charles D.)

#181 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn NY
D. 33350.
Feb. 22 nd
Mr. L. C. Davenport
Sir I am in receipt of your letter of 20 th inst. to Mr. Joseph L. Robinson of #26 South St. N.Y. in which you sent him the military history of Edward Creech during the Revolutionary War. I have his War Record

which you sent me some time ago.
What I want is a cer- tified copy of his affida- vit when he applied for his pension for my other family data which you may have on file in your office.
I am trying to find out who his father & mother were, and where he was born. What ever the charges are, I will see that Mr. Robinson my lawyer forwards the amount to you.
Hoping you may be able to assist me.
I remain
Yours Respectfully (Mrs) Frances M. Gorette

War record of Edward Keeler Rev.
War.
Date of enlistment - April 8 th 1777. 2-2 ct stamps
Length of service - 3 years.
Rank - private.
Capt - James Black
Col. - Wm Malcolm & Oliver Spencer
State - Continental.
Rev 10
over
Battle - Saratoga
Enlisted - at Fort Montgomery N.Y.
Date of application for pension - April 7 th 1818
his claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application - Sussex Co. N.J.
Age at date of application 57 years
Wife Elizabeth aged 54 years & daughter Anna

aged 14 years in 1820.
Edward Keeler was also in Cpt. Abraham Keely's Co. from N.Y.
My Great Grandfather

717 Canal St. B-Klyn. N.Y. Feb. 5 th 22.
Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Gentlemen
Will you kindly send me a pamphlet copy of the war re- cords of Edward Kelly Rev. War, as I want it for the Daughters of the Revolution. The material is as much as I know of him. Any more infor- mation will be greatly

affectionately.
Yours Affly
Frances M. Lorette

Per Sec 4 JG
JAMES G. HOMMEL 380 STUYVESANT AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y.
December, Thirtieth, 1922.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly furnish me with a statement of the military history of
EDWARD KEELER
soldier of the Revolutionary War.
I wish to use this document in filing application for membership in the society of the Sons of the Revolution.
Yours very truly,

Ex. Mm Div. Per. War Section
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan 15 , 1923
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1st name of widow No. of claim. ELIZABETH  Name of soldier, Edward Wheeler  Enlisted April 8, 1777 continental army 1st State  SEVERED 3 YEARS  P. O. address of claimant, soldier at  enlistment and after service  AFTER - PEQUANACH, MORRIS CO. N.J. Company AND HARDESTON, SUSSEX CO. N.J.  Regiment AND STOCKHOLM - " - " N.J.  ✓ State where enlisted NEW YORK  birth Date of enlistment NOV 9 1761  death Date of discharge NOV 25 1826
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
CAPTAIN JAMES BLACK
COL. WILLIAM MALCOM
COL. OLIVER SPENCER
Return attached letter with reply.
Washington  Guardner Date application for pension APRIL 7 1808 Commissioner. claim was allowed

JOSEPH J. ROBINSON
COUNSELLOR AT LAW
100 Front Street 186 Front Street
NEW YORK, July 26, 1923. 19
Department Of The Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly forward to me six copies of the Revolutionary War record of Edward Keeler who fought in the battle of Monmouth and is recorded on your files under
C. W. & N. Division (3-525) A. W. Inv. File 33350 Rev. war
date of enlistment, April 8th, 1777. Captain With Captain James Black, Col. Wm. Malcolm and Oliver Spencer; also what- ever additional information or family data your records show.
If there is any charge for this, I will be pleased to remit.
Awaiting your early reply, I am
Yours very truly,
Joseph J. Robinson
Spd for Bend 1 page declas of 1818. 3 " " " 1820.

JOSEPH J. ROBINSON COUNSELLOR AT LAW 188 FRONT STREET 186 Front Street
NEW YORK, July 26, 1923. 19
Treasury Department, Office of the Auditor for the Interior Dep't., Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Kindly forward to me six copies of the application for pension of Edward Keeler, Revolutionary war, act 1818, Trenton Agency. He applied for pension April 7th, 1818 from the residence of Sussex County, New Jersey.
If there is any charge for this, kindly send me a bill and I will be pleased to remit.
Yours very truly,
Joseph J. Robinson

M 233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
DEC 7 - 1923
192
Chief Rev. War Section Division.
Sir:
I have this day received from Joseph J. Robinson No. 244,965 for $ 3.60  1.00 , requesting post-office address as per letter herewith.
Copies mailed Finance Div. Inst. Dec. 18, 1923
REV. WAR SECTION
Respectfully,
O. J. RANDALL
O. J. Randall Chief Finance Div.

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
M 6
Ex. aut
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
394
Job No. ....
Date Dec. 17, 23
Subject Edw. Keeler. Rev. War, 83335-0
24 copies of 2 pieces consisting of 4 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION Division.
Remarks: make 6 copies of each page all negatives
Approved:
W.B. Wilson
Chief REV. WAR SECTION
Chief Clerk.

m.O. for $3.60 W
JOSEPH J. ROBINSON COUNSELLOR AT LAW XXXXXXXXXX 186 Front Street
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 1923. 19
Mr. Hays Haymaker, Acting Commissioner, Dep't of The Interior, Rev. War Section, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am in receipt of your favor of Sept. 7th, 1923, in response to my inquiry relative to "S File 33350" of Edward Keeler, Revolutionary War Pensioner, in which you stated you sent such a record to me on Feb. 20th, 1913, which is correct.
I now wish six more copies as requested in my letter, and enclose Post Office Money Order for $3.60, to cover the expense of same, pursuant to your letter of Sept. 7th, certification not being necessary. OK
Your attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
Joseph J. Robinson 49
46 24 15 120 24 360
Encl.

JOSEPH J. ROBINSON
COUNSELLOR AT LAW
XXXXXX
186 Front Street
NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 1923. 19
Mr. Hays Haymaker, Acting Commissioner, Dep't of The Interior, Rev. War Section, Bureau of Pensions, Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am in receipt of your favor of Sept. 7th, 1923, in response to my inquiry relative to "S File 33350" of Edward Keeler, Revolutionary War petitioner, in which you stated you sent such a record to me on Feb. 20th, 1913, which is correct.
I now wish six more copies as requested in my letter, and enclose Post Office Money Order for $3.60 to cover the expense of same, pursuant to your letter of Sept. 7th, certification not being necessary.
Your attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
J. J. Robinson
money order not enclosed - mts
Encl.

Rev. War Secti
aw
Sept. 7, 1923.
Jos. J. Robinson, 186 Front St. New York City..
Sir:
I have to advise you that owing to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, this Bureau is unable to furnish the record of a pensioner of the Revolution more than once to each inquirer, and you were sent such record on Feb. 20, 1913, but if you desire photostat copies of the original papers on file in the pension claim, S. File 33,350 of Edward Keeler, Revolutionary War pensioner, the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at fifteen cents for each copy of each page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification of each set of copies, if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is four.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
Hayo Haymaker
Acting Commissioner.
Copy decla 1818 = 1 page " " 1820 = 3 " 4

Payable on the 4 th March & 4 th September of each year by the President of the Trenton Banking Co in Trenton N Jersey.
Edward Heiler
$33,300
Recorded,
6/10/1875

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES, of the 18 th of March 1818
Edward Reuler late a private in the army of the Revolution
is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New Jersey Agency, at the rate of eight dollars _____ cents per month, to commence on the seventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
GIVEN at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES,
this twenty sixth day of September one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
J. B. Calhoun Secy of war.

March 6. 1879 Paid to March 4. 1879 Nov 11. 1879 Paid to Sept 4. 1879 June 1. 1880 Paid to Nov 4. 1880 Mar 20. 1881 Paid to Mar 4. 1881 Apr 8 1882 Paid to Mar 4. 1882 Sept 16. 1882 Paid to Sept 4. 1882 May 27. 1883 Paid to Mar 4. 1883 Sept 19 1883 Paid to Sept 4 1883 Apr 8 1884 Paid to Mar 4 1884 Novem 18 1884 Paid to Sept 4. 1884 Mar 31. 1885 Paid to Mar 4. 1885 Sept 16. 1885 Paid to Sept 4 1885 Mar 21. 1886 Paid to Mar 4. 1886 Sept 26 Paid to Sept 4. 1886
(2,992)

Pension from the 4 th Sept. 1826 To 25 Oct. 1826 = 2 Months 21 Days