Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 8007, for Peter Patterson, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Patterson, Peter
R. 8007
CONTENTS
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Peter Paterson
superior
Wm L Dayton Ithaca Mon th B. 18. 9

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
19 Aug 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1776 2 Genl. Daniel For Age is A Living Writ   1777 6 Genl. Col. M. 6 at   1778 6 Hoff. Majr present Fructifying Evidence   1779 6 Ebenezer Dutton —   1780 2 (Majr. E. L. L. Abode   1781 3 Chudwick was in   1782 2 (no other) township   2 3 0 of   Shrewsbury   to —  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr Peter Patterson.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1852.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1852.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1852. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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 days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
The time places & officers of each service should be given as far as possible, and witnesses if any surviving should state the

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 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 services.
G. { 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.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of 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 that 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must fix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and time 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
In knowledge of the services in detail.

Declaration of Peter Paterson under the act of Congress of June 7, 1872
For Master, Roll of Capt. Van Clief
Signature

Sub for take affidavit of Peter Patterson in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th A D 1832.
St. L. Co. Monmouth County ss. Personally appeared before the Subscriber a justice of the Peace in and for said County Peter Patterson, who being duly sworn upon his oath saith that he is unable to procure any witness who can swear to his services in a title. That William Applegate, who has subscribed the affidavit to his original declaration, is the only person who can testify as to personal knowledge of his services, and that not in a more explicit manner than what he has done. That he is himself unable to state much additional to his original declarations. That he entered the service of the United States as a private in the Company of Capt. James Green & Lieut. Brinkley in the latter part of August or first of September 1776. That he continued under the above named officers and performed his monthly term of service regularly. T h rough the months of Septem- ber at the Highlands and Shoals Harbour. & November in 1776 and January in 1777 in keeping g. out at the Highlands. Long Branch & Young River and in protecting the adjacent Country. March, May & July in garrisoning the shore at Shrewsbury, the Chart. Highlands & at various other stations in the vicinity. It was during the latter part of his service under the above officers, in the months of May or July (as he thinks) that he was ordered with others by Lieut. David Forman to Shrewsbury Inlet which was then closed and worked there some time, there being at least in opening said Inlet and by that means to deprive the British & Refugees of the facility they had enjoyed in plundering and ravaging  of carrying over from the coast and plundering the Inhabitants. That he served sixteen several terms as a private in the Company of Captain Benjamin Van Clief of the Township of Freehold in said County. viz September & November in 1777 at Shoals Harbour, Shrewsbury & Highlands. January, March & May in 1778 part in Freehold

and part or guarding the Shore at Long Branch Highlands & the Shore  at the  Shore Shrewsbury July & September for 1779  for  the  months & Medallion. in the months of January, March and May, in 1779 his services were performed principally in the Township of Free- hold, but occasionally in Medallion and Shrewsbury. July, September and November on the Shore, at the guard house at the Highlands, Long Branch, Long River and at various other points on the Shore. & the months of January & March in 1780 in the Township of Freehold in protecting the inhabitants from the predatory incursions of the Refugees. The services on each of these times consisted of one month, the place of service was Freehold Court House, from which they marched whenever the exigencies of the service required them. That he then entered as a private in the Company of Capt Joshua Huddy & Lieut Brown and served under them three several monthly times, he cannot specify the precise time but knows that it was in the year preceding Huddy's Capture at the Block House at Long River and that occurred as deponent thinks in February or March of the year 1782. So his three times under Huddy must have been performed in the year 1781. These three times were performed at the Block House at Long River and in securing the Country adjacent then infested by Tories. That deponent was not in the Block House at the time Huddy was taken it not then being his time. That afterwards he performed the monthly times of service in the year 1782 under Capt Polin, Lieut Cook (he thinks) and sergeant Joseph Miller at Long River and the points on the Shore in the vicinity - That from elderage and consequent loss of memory he cannot state his services with any more particularity, was never in any battle but was concerned in some unim- portant skirmish, in one of which at the Block House whilst under Capt Huddy he received a wound from a musket ball in his thigh. For

his field officers, age and residence he refers the Department to his original declaration. That during the time of his service he served with an embodied Corps called into service under the authority of the State. That he was in the field and Vicksburg House before mentioned and during the time his services were performed was not engaged in any civil pursuit And he hereby relinquishes any claim to a pension or annuity except the present + declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any State
Sworn and Subscribed this 1 st of September A.D. 1833 before me William Lloyd
Peter P. Patterson mark
I, Daniel H. Ellis, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Union County do hereby certify that the annexed paper contains the original and supplemental proceedings had in the matter of the application of Peter Patterson for a Pension. I further certify that William Lloyd before whom the above affidavit is taken, is a Judge of said Court, and a Justice of the Peace in Union County, duly commissioned and sworn. And that his name is enrolled as such in my office. That I am acquainted with his handwriting and believe his signature to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand & seal of office this 5 th day of September A.D. 1833
D. H. Ellis Clerk

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. State of New Jersey Morris county ss:
On the thirteenth day of August A.D. 1833, personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said county Peter Paterson — a resident of the township of Howelle in said county & State aforesaid, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 —
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated — That he was drafted in the (last part of the) month of August (or first of September) (as he thinks) of the year 1776 in the Company of Capt. James Green & Lieutenant Brinkley and continued in the Malitia service as a Private in said Com- pany for one year and performed my his months turns of service being 6 in number and comprising the months of September November in the year 1776 and January March May & July in 1777 — In each of these several towns the applicant was station- ed at the Town of Tuckahoe as Head-Quarters from which place he was marched to Toms River to Shrewsbury & Shrewsbury Inlet. The Highlands & other several points along the shore but this Applicant cannot specify any particular spot at which a whole town was performed except at the town of Tuckahoe the Head-Quarters afore- said — That having been  at various  times  in the service of Captain during the latter part of his service under said Capt. Green, he recollects of being ordered by Genl David Forman, with many others, to Shrewsbury Inlet, which was the close and

by his order, were then kept at work for at least three weeks, in an attempt to open said Inlet & by that means prevent the Refugees & the enemy from escaping over & plundering the inhabitants of that section of the County. The Refugees & enemy came over from the Hook & the City of New York. - That he was next in service as a private under one Captain Benjamin Van Clief of the town- ship of Freehold of said County. That according to the best of his recollection he served at least 16 several tours under him; Comprising the months of Sept & October in the year 1777, & January, March May, July, Sept & Nov, in the year 1778, and the months of January March May July September & November in the year 1779, and the months of January & March in the year 1780. The services on each of these tours consisting of one month, and the place where they were performed was at Freehold in said township of Freehold from which spot we were marched to all exposed points along the shores of the townships of Middletown, Shrewsbury & Howell, &c as stated in detailing the place where the services were performed under Capt Green aforesaid. After the applicant left the Company of Capt Van Clief above named, he entered as a private the Company of one Captain Joshua Huddy, and subsequently Lieutenant Brown (we think) and served under them at least three several  tours . He cannot specify the precise time but he knows that it was in the year before Huddy was taken prisoner at the Block House at Jones River - and that event happened this applicant thinks in February or March of the year 1782 - so that his 3 tours under Huddy must have been performed in the year 1781 as he believes. Huddy was stationed at Jones River and had com- mand of said Block House at which place this applicant was stationed as head-quarters.

During the performance of each of the three tours above named - This Applicant was not in the Block House when it was taken, it not then being his month of service - Capt Huddly was taken prisoner by the Refugees and afterwards hanged by them at the Highlands in retaliation as they said for the death of one Phil White - After the Applicant finished his service under Huddly at Long River & the Block House - He served as a private under Captain Polin - Lieut Cook (he thinks) and Sergeant Joseph Miller - Under them he performed for duty picket duty in the year 1782 at Long River and the points in that vicinity to which he was marched - This Applicant cannot state his service more at large than as above stated - He was never in any battle, tho' he was on a scout in some unimportant skirmish, and once a picket in taking a British Brig laden with sugar which got ashore at the Branch - He was never with the Regular Army, & therefore remembers no Continental Regiments - His field officers were Genl David Forman, Col. Wykoff and Major Elisha Walton and Colonel he remembers of serving under one Major Elkanah Chadwick - That he was Born March 1 st 1757 - that the round of his age was born up with his father's House about 7 or 8 years since and he now depends, upon his memory & family reports &c - That he was born in the township of Middletown in said County - that he was living in Shrewsbury Township (since called Hartz) when he was called into service - has lived in the same place since the Revolutionary war, & lives there now - That he was drafted in the commencement of war - That he cannot designate his officers more definitely than as above - That he never received anything but a verbal discharge from the service - That Peter Smith & Cornelius Barkalow are persons who can testify as

to this applicant's character for truth and veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. That he knows dockumentary evi- dence, though William Applegate is a person whose testimony he thinks he can prove, as to his knowledge of this applicant's service — That during the time of his service, he served with an Embodied Corps called into service under the author- -ity of this State. That he rec d rations, when out & some pay in Continental money. That he was in the field & the Block-House before mentioned and during the time in which his services was performed he was not engaged in any civil pursuit — And he hereby relinquishes every claim whatsoever to a pension or annuity ex- cept the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension-rolls of the agency of any state — That in making the estimate of his services as above, by reason of old age and consequent loss of memory he cannot positively swear as to their precise length, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods above mentioned & in the grades above mentioned. He is confident that his services amount to at least two years —
Given under this y th of Aug t 14 th 1833 before me
The 17 th line on 1 st page first int l line & parts of 33 rd & 34 th first int l line, & the word "Monthly" first int l line on 3 rd page & likewise on the 2 nd
his Peter X Paladino mark
Joseph Goversborough Judge of Justice

Munmouth Co. ss. William Applegate aged 74 years being sworn before the Subscribers according to Law doth in his oath saith That he is well acquainted with Peter Patterson who hath subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - That he knew him during the Revolutionary war - That he saw him out in the Malitia and he believes that he served as he states - Sworn & subscribed this 7 th day of William Applegate of Aug st 1833 before me
Joseph Goodenough Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the Peace and Justice of the Peace
We Peter Smith & Cornelius Bankals residents of the township of Harell Munmouth Co. N.J. hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Peter Pat- -terson who hath subscribed and sworn to the above declaration - That we believe him to be 76 years of age - That he is reputed & believed in the neigh- -borhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that op- -inion -
Sworn & subscribed this 7 th day of Peter Smith of Aug st 1833 before me Cornelius Bankals Joseph Goodenough Judge & Justice as aforesaid
And thereupon I the Subscribers one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the Peace and a Justice of the Peace of said Court after the inves- -tigation of the matter and after putting the inter- -rogatories prescribed by the War Department do declare my opinion that Peter Patterson the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states - I further certify that

it appear to me, that Peter Smith and Cornelius Back- alon who have signed the preceding Certificate are both residents of the township of Howarth aforesaid - That they are credible persons, and that their state- ment is entitled to credit. I further certify that there is no clergyman resident in his vicinity (except the vicar of 3rd appearance) I further certify that William Applegate who has subscribed the above affidavit before me is a credible person and his statement is entitled to credit. I further certify that Peter Palsson, the applicant, cannot by reason of bodily infirmity attend Court &c. In testimony whereof I have hereunto put my hand this 7 th day of August A.D. 1833 - (The words to wit, the reality of the applicant first introduced)
Joseph Goodenough
I, Daniel H. Ellis Clerk of the Inferior Court or Common Pleas of the county of Monmouth & hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings had before Joseph Goodenough, a Judge of said Court & Justice of the Peace in & for said county in the matter of the application of Peter Palsson for a Pension - I further certify that Joseph Goodenough before whom the above declaration was made and the above affidavit taken, is to whom the above Certificate is given is a Judge of said Court of Common Pleas (as well as a Jus- -tice of the Peace of said county) duly commissioned and sworn & that his name is entered as such in my office - That I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and believe that his signatures to the annexed papers are his genuine signatures, and that full faith and credit should be given to these, his official acts - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal of office this 8 th of August A.D. 1833.
D. H. Ellis Clerk

8007
P. O. Peter Patterson
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: REJECTED , 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____ _____
Re-enlisted: _____ _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____ _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.

Vu Girstup 76 Oct 1832
1.

New Jersey
Revol
Peter Patterson
Suspended
See letter 8007
Wm L. Dayton
28 Oct 1833
Applicant Dead
see Wm L Dayton let Oct 9 33
Set to Hon. J. H. Randolph
Mar 19 1838 with papers.
See letter inclm S. 4699 of rulef Van Relt
Oct 7. Land 1832

John Patterson
St. Louis
Mo.
St. Louis Mo. St. Louis Mo. St. Louis Mo.
1888

add. proof Peter Patterson N.Y.
FREE
J. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions Washington City -
Old claim 3

Sir.
I enclose an additional affidavit in the case of Peter Patterson, whose papers are on file in your office awaiting your determination. I hope that it may be found satisfactory and an allowance made for such term of service as is that to be sufficiently proved. I have retained the affidavit for some considerable time with a hope that further evidence would be found to make out a term of service greater than nine months, but despairing of that I now forward it.
Very Respectfully
Your Humble Servt.
Wm L. Dayton
Fairhaven, Mount Co. N.Y.
Nov 4 th 1834