Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 14,163, for Isaac Peterson, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Peterson, Isaac
S. 14163
Carded
CONTENTS

New York 8848
Isaac Peterson
Saratoga in the State of N York who was a private in the Comp y - commanded by Captain Damm, of the Reg t - commanded by Col Lansing in the N York army for 9 months as a Seaman 15. months as a Private
Entered on the Roll of New York at the rate of 36 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of April 1833 and sent to Aaron Nash. Ballston N York
Arrears to the 14th of March 1793. $172 Semest. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833. 43
$ 215
{ Revolutionary Allowance, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by George Taylor Clerk. Book 8 Vol. 4 Page 70.
Letter to Adam Nash and 3 d Auditor 4 th Oct 1838.
Dead.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 April 1838 from 4 Sept 1835 to the 13 Oct 1835. after note - filed 26. Oct 1838.

No 12469
Isaac Peterson
Aaron Nash
Ballston
N.Y.

BRIEF in the case of  Isaac North Peterson  County of Saratoga in the State of N.Y.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 70  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776 Mar. — 9 — Seaman Gen. Putnam  Rep Schoone Maria, Capt. Seaman   '77 May — 4 — drafted Col. Lansing , Capt. Hann   '78 — 4 — enlisted Capt Lusk or Lusk   immediately after — 4 — dis. Capt. Shaninett ,   after this — 7 — Volunt. Capt Col. Willet   I cannot make out the Capt's name  
 5. In what battles was he engaged?  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albany  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? tradition  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Levin Bell Examining Clerk.

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Oct r 23 1838.
Sir:
Under the act 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," Esther Peterson widow of Isaac Paterson dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Albany N. Y. Agency, at the rate of Eighty Six Dollars and Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832 has been paid at this Department, from the fourth of Sept. 1835 to the 13 Oct r 1835.
Respectfully, yours,
Merion B. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.

12.469
A Cash 1924 ✓

Declaration, in order to obtain the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE, OF NEW-YORK, } ss. SARATOGA COUNTY, }
On this sixth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two — personally appeared in open court, before the court of Common Pleas of the county of Saratoga and State of New-York, now sitting, Isaac Peterson , a resident of the Town of Malta — in the county of Saratoga, and State of New-York, aged seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He was born in the City of New York in the State of New York January 5th 1762 recorded in the English Church Book of records in the City of New York then  then He is known to Rev. Abijah Beck of Ebenezer  Ebenezer  and Eli Foster  and Eli Foster of the Town of Malta in the County of Saratoga and State of New York and to Matthias Swain and to William Gleason & Palmer Ledy Esquires of the Town of Malta — in the County & State aforesaid who can certify to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a Revolutionary Soldier.
He resided in the City of Albany & State of New York when he enlisted & entered into the service of the Revolution for the term of Nine months & served as a private soldier from the — day of March 1776 until the — day of December 1776 that he enlisted at the City of Albany aforesaid on the — day of March 1776 under Captain Isaac Seaman of the American Navy, Comd Gun manon of the Mariah a six gun  gun Schooner in the American Fleet on Lake Champlain of Albany when he was accepted for Four months

Commanded by Comadore Wyn  Kepp of Albany that immediately after his said enlistment he with other enlisted soldiers Marched from Albany to Fort George under the immediate command of the said seamen continued there some days & were & went in Ballus to Schenborough and there entered on board of the said Schooner Mariah under the said Capt Seamen that he was ordered by the captain to attend as a cabin boy and he served and did duty as such on board of said Schooner until the expiration of nine months and that he was honorably discharged on board of said Schooner signed by said Capt Seamen his discharge long since lost he has no documentary or other evidence of his said services that after receiving his said discharge he was set on shore at Schenborough and returned home to Albany —
9 months

That he resided at Albany aforesaid when he was drafted for 4 months in capt William Hann company of Albany Militia in the regiment of colonel Lansing in May 1777 and served until september following as a private soldier. in manner following that immediately after he was drafted he with other drafted soldiers marched under the said captain Hann from Albany to Fort George in order to keep Garrison continued there until Ticonderoga was given up to Burgoyne and then returned with the American military stores to Fort Edward and from there to erect shill and there built a log breast work but soon were obliged to retreat from that to Fort Miller and then made a short stand from there to Saratoga and continued there until 4 months was I was fully expired. during which time by capt Hann at Saratoga no document or other evidence of this service. several continental Regiments arrived at Saratoga a few days before our time of service expired. General Gates Brigadier was there 1777 at Albany he enlisted for Four months under capt Stephen Lusk of a company of Albany Militia raised in order to keep Garrison at Albany to guard the City and to guard the prisoners in the Fort and that he served as a private in said Fort and on guard through the City until 4 months was expired at Albany discharged by capt Lusk for 8 months
That he resided at the City of Albany in the County of Albany when he was drafted for Four months in the Company of Captain William Hann of the Albany Albany Militia in the Regiment of Colonel Lansing in May 1777 and served until september following as a private soldier in manner following that immediately after he was drafted he with other drafted soldiers marched under the said capt Hann from Albany to Fort George in order to keep Garrison continued there until Ticonderoga was given up to Burgoyne and then retreated with the American Military stores to Fort Edward and from there

to shoot with & then built a log breast work but soon were obliged to retreat from that to Fort Miller & there made a short stand from there to Saratoga and encamped and continued there until Four months - was fully expired dismissed by Capt Hurn - at Saratoga no document any or other evidence of this service several continental Regiments arrived at Saratoga a few days before our time was expired Gen Glovers Brigade was there at Albany he enlisted for Four months under Capt Stephen Lusk of a company of Albany Militia raised in order to keep Garrison at Albany to guard the City & to guard the Prisoners in the Fort. That he served as a private in said Fort and on guard through the City until four months was expired at Albany discharged by Capt Lusk lost - 4 months
he enlisted at Albany into a company to keep guard at Quemans on the North River 12 twelve miles below Albany to keep guard over the Poughkeepsie then building at that place that he enlisted in April 1778 for four months and served until the day of August - following immediately after his said Enlistment under Capt Shandenett the conductor and commander of the building of the Poughkeepsie aforesaid he marched to Quemans & did duty in keeping guard &c under the said Shandenett until the full period of his said service was expired and he was discharged by the said Capt Shandenett at Quemans aforesaid the discharge is lost he has no documentary or other evidence of his said services 4 Mths

That he resided at the City and County of Albany in the State of New York when he entered into the Service of the Revolutionary War, as a volunteer under Captain Robert P. Dore of the Militia of Albany in the State of New York, being a Company raised in order for the western expedition against the Indians & Tories under the command of Genl Clinton that he entered the Service at the City of Albany aforesaid For Seven months , from the day of June until the day of January following in manner following that he immediately after his said Enlistment Marched from Albany with the Company to which he belonged under the command of the said Captain Dore to Canajoharie on the Mohawk west of Schoharie & from there to Ballston to Ostego Lake by Land & waited there for the Troops to arrive under Genl Clinton, then loaded into the Boats the Military stores for the expedition and conveyed them down the western Branch of the Susquehannah River to the Forks of the Seneca where the Army marched by Land, under Genl Clinton Colonel Gansevoort & Colonel Willet . David S. Fonda was Adjutant of Colonel Gansevoort's Regiment, continued at the Fort some days, then he the Army Marched to Miamis the Military stores continued & were conveyed in the Boats as before, that he continued to serve until the full period of his engagement was expired & was dismissed by the Captain Dore at the Miamis, he has no documentary evidence of his said Services, nor any other evidence thereof. 7. months
He resided at the City & County of Albany in the State aforesaid & since the Revolutionary War he has resided at the Towns of Half moon & Malta in the County of Saratoga & State aforesaid & that he now resides in the Town Malta aforesaid

That during the Revolutionary War he resided at the City of Albany and State of New York that immediately after the said War he removed to the part Town of Halfmoon in said County (now Saratoga), & continued to reside there until he removed to the Town of Malta in the said County of Saratoga where he now resides about twenty years ago, where he now resides

We, Matthias Swaim , a clergyman, residing in the Town of Malta county of Saratoga, State of New-York, and William Gleason , residing in the Town of Stillwater  hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Isaac Peterson who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
William Gleason Matthias Swaim Clerk
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Matthias Swaim who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the Town of Malta in the county of Saratoga, State of New-York, and that William Gleason of Stillwater who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Stillwater in said county is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Thomas Palmer , clerk of the court of Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the county of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Isaac Peterson for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 6 th day of September in the year 1832.
Thomas Palmer Clerk
 1. Where, and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.  6. { To a soldier.—Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an officer.—Did you ever receive a commission; and, if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the revolution. 
In answer to the above questions he states that he was born in the city of New York in the state of New York January 5 th 1762. His age is recorded in the English Church Book of record in the city of New York. At the time he entered the service above mentioned he resided in the city of New York. In the state of New York, after the war, in the county of Saratoga at Clifton or Halfmoon until the 18 th Dec since which time he has continued to reside in that in said county. Some of the time enlisted some times volunteered & some time was drafted. He stated the names of Col Ganservoort Col Butler, Dowe I. Fonda.
Enlisted 11 discharged 111
remained and from there

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
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August 17, 1925.
Henry Sage Dermott, 554 Hudson Ave. Albany, N. Y.
Sir:
I have to advise you, relative to the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 14163, of Isaac Peterson, the post office address of his widow Esther is not on record,
The amount due from Sept. 4, 1835, to Oct. 13, 1835, the date of his death, was paid by Treasury Settlement dated Oct. 23, 1838, to Aaron Nash, attorney for the widow Esther, neither the address of attorney or widow are stated. The pensioner resided at Malta, Saratoga Co., N. Y.
For any further data in this matter, you should consult the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E. St. N. W. Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: Isaac Peterson, Ctf. 8848 issued April 29, 1833. rate $86 per annum commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Agency New York.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev. War
14163 INVALID.
Sept. 27, 1906. And. for Int. Dept. 1925 Aug. 17. H.S. McDermott as to address. aw 1925 Sept. 16. H.S. McDermott letter returned to Exec. Sec. Office
File No. 14163
Isaac Peterson Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 298
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mr Midous claim Records searched
Sept. 13, 1906.
A. E. D.

Pen Off. June 5. 1837.
Sir
Please inform me when Isaac Peterson, of Stock was last paid at $86 a year, under the Act of 1832.
R. J. Atkinson Esq. 3 Auditor
Respectfully J. C. [?] A. J. [?]
W. J. [?]
3. Auditor's Office June 5. 1837.
Sir:
Isaac Peterson, Albany N. Y. Act June 7. 1832, at $86 per annum, appears from the books of this office to have died on the 13 th of October 1838 & his pension has been paid in full to that date.
Very Resp y
W. J. [?] Auditor
Geo: C. Whiting Esq. Comm d of Pensions

No 12469 Isaac Patterson Peterson
Aaron Nash Bullton Ky

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Isaac Peterson which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? doubtful V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes.
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

554 Hudson Ave Albany N.Y. 4 July 1925.
Hon. Com r of Pensions Washington D.C.
My dear Sir:
Relation to Pension, file no S. 14163 granted to Isaac Peterson , Malta, Saratoga County N.Y. issued 29 April 1833, Rate of $86 per year for service rendered during Revolutionary War.
It appears pensioner died 13 October 1835, and that in October 1838 the amount due pensioner from Sept 4 1835 to date of his death was paid to his widow Esther Peterson .
If you could conveniently do so would you have me informed as to the address of the said widow Esther Peterson or of any other address appearing?
With thanks for reply.
Respectfully
Henry Sage Drown

D. W. & N. DIVISION OCT 3 1906 RECEIVED

O. W. and N. Div
Division.
A. G. P. Ex'r.
Inw. File No. 14163.
Isaac Peterson
Rev. war.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., September 27, 1906.
SIR:
For use in the above-entitled claim for pension, you are requested to furnish this Bureau with a report in the case of Isaac Peterson
pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1832 by certificate No. 8848 issued April 29, 1833  New York Agency, showing the date of last payment of pension, to whom paid and the date of death of above named soldier if known.
Very respectfully,
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Warner
Albany 932 & 933
Commissioner.
THE AUDITOR FOR THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT,
Treasury Department.
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O. W. & N. Div. OCT. 3 1901 RECEIVED

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Oct 1 st 1906.
The Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir: In reply to your letter of 27 th Sept in case of Isaac Peterson, Rev. War, Act 32, Certificate #8848 Albany Agency, Roll, you are informed that, according to the latest account rendered by the U. S. Pension Agent, the records of this office show last payment to have been made at $86.- per month to 13 October 1835 date of death. Payment was made to Aaron Nash Atty for the widow Esther, by Treasury Settlement dated 23 October 1838. The pensioner resided at Malta, Saratoga Co. N.Y.
Letter herewith returned.
W. Respectfully,
ROBERT S. PERSON Auditor.
By J. A. Fee
Deputy Auditor.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON
CLAIMS DIVISION
September 3, 1925.
IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE
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The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Sir:-
There is transmitted herewith letter from Henry Sage Dermott, 554 Hudson Avenue, Albany, N. Y., making inquiry relative to payment of a pension in the case of Isaac Peterson, service not stated.
Mr. Dermott has been advised of this reference.
Respectfully,
J. R. McCarl, Comptroller General.
By:
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. AW
Sept. 16, 1925.
Chief of Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E. St. N. W. Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Herewith is returned, the letter of Henry Sage Dermott, who was advised by this Bureau to apply to your office for the data he desired in connection with the Revolutionary War pension claim of Isaac Peterson, New York Troops, S. 14163.
The data given in Mr Dermott's letter is correct.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott, Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Peterson, Israel GRADE Private LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 124-72 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED January 31, 1794 to John Stackdale, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.