Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,266, Thomas Boyce, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Boyce, Thomas or Buyce,
N 25,266
B.L.Wt. 817-160-55
Catharine
CONTENTS

3.593
New York City Catharine Boyce widow of Thomas NY who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a priv: & ensign Increased from $55,66 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 175 dollars 66 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 26 th day of February 1853.
and sent to Aaron Ward, care of Hon. J. R. Thompson U. S. Senate
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under a February 3, 1853, Page 12. Vol. H.

33 3593
11.577. Detachment 3/55 March 23/55.
Dathanus Royce, Wiscor J. Thomas Royce Det. priv. Capt. George Combs Col. James Hammond N.Y. Mil
Enl. day of — 1776 dis day of Revolutionary War. Formerly a pensioner of U.S.
Bogton Adm't 160 acres June 7 1855. R. J. T. B.
817 acres June 7/55 Elijah Years. Atty Tarrytown New York
Vol. B. - 1.

State of New York Westchester County, ss:
Personally before me John W Mills County Judge County Judge in and for the County of Westchester on this Eighth day of December 1853 came Catharine Doyce now of the Town of Mount Pleasant in the said County of Westchester widow of Thomas Doyce deceased whom he deceased resided in the Town of Greenburgh in the said County of Westchester now aged Eighty one years and upwards - to wit of the Eighty age of eighty years on the twenty first day of November now last past who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the Act

of Congress passed February 3: 1853
That she was married to the said Thomas Boyce sometime on the year twenty Eighth day of August 1815 at the house of James P. Lee in the aforesaid Town of Mount Pleasant by Thomas F. Smith a Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church in the presence of James P. Lee, Abby L. H. Lee and Leah Lee whose affidavits are hereunto annexed each of whom and others were present and saw the marriage ceremony performed.
And the declarant further saith that at the time of the death of the said Thomas Boyce which took place on the seventh day of June 1825 he was and had been for several years previous a pensioner of the United

State, and at the time of his death held and was in possession of a pension Certificate upon which this deponent has been informed and believes, her legal representative drew the amount due to the said Thomas Boyce up to at the time of his death.
And this deponent further saith she hath remained the widow of the said Thomas Boyce ever since his death and is now his widow -
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day } and year above written - } Catharine his Boyce mark
John W. Miley, County Judge West-County -
I certify that the above deponent signed the foregoing declaration in my presence by making her mark and stated as a reason therefor that she could not write -
John W. Miley
County Judge
West-County

State of New York } Westchester County } ss:
Personally appeared before me Edward Dyer John W. Mills County Judge in and for the County of Westchester James P See of the Town of Mount Pleasant in the said County of Westchester now aged Eighty one years and upwards who being by me duly sworn on his oath doth depose and say that he is the brother of Mrs Catharine Doyce the widow of Thomas Doyce late of the Town of Greenburgh in the said County de- posed that deponent was personally acquaint- ed with the said Thomas Doyce and knows that he was a prisoner of the United States for services rendered by him as a soldier of the United States during the Revolutionary war - and that at

the time of his death he held a pension Certificate issued by the United States Government upon which deponent as the legal representative of the said Thomas Doyce drew the pension that was due at the death of the said Thomas Doyce and at that time left the said pension certificate with the Pension Agent in the City of New York.
And deponent further saith that he was present and saw the said Thomas Doyce married to his deponent's sister Callarine. That said marriage took place at deponent's House on the twenty eighth day of August 1885. That the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Thomas G. Smith a minister of the Gospel.

Reformed Church in the presence of deponent and deponents wife Abigail Pike and Leah Lee and others
And deponent further saith tht said Catharine Royce hath remained the widow of the said Thomas Royce (since his death) which took place in the year 1826, and that the said Catharine is now his widow.
Sworn before me this 8 th } day of December 1858 }
JAMES P. P.
John W. Mills
County Judge
Westchester County
I certify that I have known the above named deponent James P. Pike for many years & that I consider his testimony entitled to full credit.
John W. Mills
County Judge
West. County

State of New York,
Westchester County } G s : Abby P. Lee and Sarah Lee both of the town of Mount Pleasant in the said County of Westchester being severally duly sworn doth depose and say that they are both person- ally acquainted with Catharine Doyce mentioned in the preceding affidavit of James P. Lee - that these deponents were present and saw the said Catharine married to James Doyce therein mentioned - that said marriage took place at the house of the said James P. Lee on the twenty eighth day of August 1815 - that the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev d Thomas G. Smith a minister of the Dutch Reformed Church - that

the deponent Abby P. See is fifty Eight years of age and upwards and that this deponent Sarah See is aged Sixty nine years of age and upwards. -
That these deponents were each well acquainted with the said Thomas Boyce and know that he was reported to have been a soldier of the Revolution - And know that he as such soldier drew a pension from the United States Government for such services -
And deponents further say that the said Thomas Boyce died sometime in the year 1826 and that the said Catharine Boyce has remained his widow ever since that time

the deponent Abby P. Lee is fifty eight years of age and upwards and that the deponent Sarah Lee is aged sixty nine years of age and upwards. -
That these deponents were each well acquainted with the said Thomas Boyce and know that he was reported to have been a soldier of the Revolution. And know that he as such soldier drew a pension from the United States Government for such services. -
And deponents further say that the said Thomas Boyce died sometime in the year 1826 and that the said Catharine Boyce has remained his widow ever since that time

and is now his cordov -
Alley Permelia See
Seah See
Sworn before me this 8 th day of Dec r 1853 }
John W. Mills
County Judge West t County
State of New York } Westchester County }
ss: Personally appeared before me John W. Mills, County Judge in and for the said County of Westchester John Homer of the Town of Greenburgh in the said County, who being by me duly sworn on his oath saith that he is now Ninety four years of age - that deponent was personally acquainted with Thomas Boyce late of the said Town of Greenburgh

That deponent was acquainted with the (That said acquaintance began at said Thomas Boyce at the the commence- ment of the Revolutionary war - and knows that he was a whig and at that time and that he served as a soldier from about the com- commencement of the war until its close - That the said Boyce was wounded at some place in the Town of North Castle in the said County and was at that time taken, prisoner and carried to the City of New York as a prisoner of war and was kept as such prisoner by the British who was then in the posses- sion of the City of New York - That deponent knows that the said Thomas Boyce was a penman

of the United States, for services rendered by him during the Revolutionary war and that he drew a pension for such services up to the time of his death. - That deponent was also acquainted with Mrs. Calhame Boyce the widow of the said Thomas Boyce that they lived a neighbour to deponent from the time of their marriage about the close of the late war with Great Britain until his death which took place about the year 1826
John Romer
mark
Sworn before me this 3 8 th day of Dec r 1850
John W. Mills County Judge New-County
I certify that I have known the above named deponent John Romer for many years and that I consider his testimony entitled to full credit. and I further certify that the said John Romer testified signed the above affidavit in my presence by making his mark and assigned as a reason therefor that he could not write by reason of old age and bodily infirmity -
John W. Mills County Judge New-County

STATE OF NEW YORK,
County of Westchester, ss.
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That John W. Mills Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, County Judge  a Justice of the Peace , in and for said County, residing in said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Judge  Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine .
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Courts and County, this ninth day of December 1853
Robt R. Oakley
CLERK.
West Co. Comty

11.577.
In the matter of Catharine Boyle,
Claim for San Jacinto under "act approved March 3 d 1853"
Direct to Elijah D. Wells Tarrytown N. York.

State of New York County of Westchester } SS
On this Twentieth day of March A. D. one Thousand eight hundred & fifty five, per- sonally appeared before me, a Justice of the peace, within & for the county of and State aforesaid, Catharine Boyce , aged Eighty one years & upwards, a resident of the Town of Mount Pleasant in the State of New York, who being duly sworn ac- cording to law, declares that she is the Widow of Thomas Boyce deceased at the time of his death a resident of the Town of Greenburgh in the said County, Who was a private (an Ensign) in the company commanded by Captain George Combes , in the Westchester County New York regiment of Militia, commanded by Colonel James Hammond , in the War with Great Britain, declared by the United States on the 18 th day known as and called the Revolutionary War, That her said husband at _____ on or about the commencement of the Revolutionary War in the year Seventeen hundred & Seventy six, and continued in actual service in the regular service and army, in said War for the term of Five months or there- abouts, in the company commanded by Captain Rosecrans or Rosecranch . That the said Thomas Boyce was in actual service for the term of one year in the company commanded by Captain George Combes in the Westchester County N.Y.

Militia as Ensign in said military service That she was taken prisoner on or about the 4 th day of March in the prison in the Sugar House in the city of New York till the 6 th day of June 1852 or thereabouts
She further states that she was mar- ried to the said Thomas Boyce in the Town of Mount Pleasant & State of New- York, at the house of her brother James P. See of the on the twenty-eighth day of August A. D. one thousand eight- hundred & fifty, by one The Rev. Thomas T. Smith a Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church, in the presence of James P. See, Abby P. See & Sarah See, each of whom saw the marriage ceremony performed - And that her name before her said marriage was Catha- rine See - That her said husband died at the Town of Greenburgh in the said county of Westchester, on the seventh day of June A. D. one thousand eight hun- dred & twenty six, And that she has re- mained the widow of the said Thomas Boyce ever since his death and that she is now a widow -
That she has leave to refer for further proof to the papers & proofs on file in the Depart- ment upon which she was granted the widow's pension certificate herein after set forth -
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act Approved March 3 rd 1855"
She further states That at the time of the death of the said Thomas Boyce which took place at the time aforesaid, he was & had been for several years

previous a pensioner of the United States and at the time of his death he was in possession of a pension certificate upon which she has been informed believes his legal representatives draw the amount due to the said Thomas Boyce up to the time of his death. — She further states she now is a pensioner as the widow of the said Thomas Boyce dec d . under the Act of Congress passed February 3 rd 1853 — and is now in possession of a Widow's pension certificate and thereby regularly draws a pension, of which the following is a copy; to wit;
Department of the Interior, Widow's pension —
I certify that in conformity with the 2 nd Section of the Act of February 1853
Catharine Boyce Widow of Thomas Boyce who was a private an Ensign in the Revolutionary War, is inscribed on the Pension list, at the rate of One hundred & seventy five dollars and sixty six cents per annum, commencing on the 3 rd of February 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage deducting former payments at the rate of $35.66 2 / 100 per annum —
Given at the Department of the Interior this Twenty sixth day of February,

one thousand eight hundred & fifty nine
R. M. Challen Secretary of the Interior,
Examined & countersigned, }
S. P. Waldo Commissioner of Pensions.
her Catharine H. Boyce. mark
We Sarah Stephens and Horace Goodrich Riley residents of the Town of Mount Pleasant in the state of New York, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed & acknowledged by Catharine Boyce, in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance & statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be — and that she is now a widow the widow of the said Thomas Boyce dec d .
Sarah Stephens Horace Goodrich Riley
The foregoing declaration & affidavits were sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant

is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim — and that the said Catharine Boyle is now the widow of the said Thomas Boyle dec d .
Peter Clark — Justice of the peace
STATE OF NEW YORK, County of Westchester, ss.
I, ROBERT R. OAKLEY, Clerk of the County aforesaid, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Peter Clark Esquire, whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Instrument, and endorsed thereon, was, on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, residing in said County, elected and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same, according to the laws of the said State. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine. X that his term of office will
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Courts and County, this 21 st day of March 185 5
Robert R. Oakley
Exh ibit Dec r 31 st 1856

By Richard Varick & Richard Platt of the City of New York Esquires—
This is to certify That in Pursuance of the Law of the State of New York Entitled "An Act making Provision for Officers & Soldiers & Seamen who have been disabled in the Service of the United States" Passed the 22 nd of April 1786 We have examined Thomas Boyce of Philips- burgh in the County of Westchester Blacksmith And find that during the late war he was an Ensign in Captain Peers Coombs Company in the Regiment of Westchester County Mili- tia lately commanded by Colonel Joseph Drake & afterwards by Colonel James Ham- man; That on the third Day of March one thousand seven hundred & eighty two being ordered out on a Scout to Norristania with a party of Men under the command of Captain Israel Honeywell, they were overtaken & attacked near Pine's Bridge by the Enemy from whom he received two Wounds with a cutlass, the one on the left Side of his Neck, the other on his left Arm; By Means whereof he is in a great

Measure disabled from obtaining his livelihood by labour; That he was forty Years of age the twentieth Day of March last; That his Pay while in actual service was twenty Dollars per calendar Month And that he now resides at Philipsburgh aforesaid; Wherefore in pur- suance of the said aforesaid we do further certify That upon the Principles of the Act of Congress of the seventh Day of June 1785 the said Thomas Boyce is entitled to receive from the Treasurer of this State a Yearly Pension of ninety six Dollars, from the third Day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty two if not before received.
Given under our Hands This fourteenth Day of June 1786
Richd. Varick. Richd. Platt

New York
Thomas Bryce or Boyle Ensign
in Col Drake's N.Y. regiment in service of the U.S. dur- ing the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the roll of the New York agency at $8 per month on the 14 th day of June 1786. increased to $10. \frac{40}{100} per mo by the law 24 April 1816 to take effect from and after the passage of the act.
Normal Certificate issued 7 May 1824 and sent to the Pensioner care of Ezra Mead Esq
Greensburg
New York

3593 New York City Catharine Boyce widow of Thomas who served in the Revolution-
John R Stephens Octo 20 1854 J. W. Mills, Nov: 27/54 Hon: J. V. Peck, Jan'y: 19/54
ary war, as a Priv. & Ensign.
Inc d from $46.65 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 55 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 17 th day of May 1854. and sent to
Hon. J. V. Peck. Hn. Rep s .
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 89 Vol. 1

No 3886
Catharine Buyer
Widow +
of Thomas Set to J. V. Peck
Dec 17/53
" " Jan 19/54
allowed $ 46 \frac{65}{100}
per annum
Com. Feb 3/53
Act F. 1853

3593 New York City Catharine Joyce, widow of Thomas.
Set: to Hon. J. V. Peck, A.M. 22/8/54.
who served in the Revolutiona-
ry war, as a private & Ensign
inc. to $55, \frac{66}{100}
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 41. Dollars 65
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 11 th day of February 1854. and sent to
Hon. J. V. Peck Hn. Rep.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1858, Page 89. Vol. a

Pension Office Dec 14/53
87 June 26 Sir. Please report time of last payment to or date of within named pension
Respectfully F. Burt Esq. S. Hall I and for Com. Present.
Thomas Boyce, Invalid. $10.40 per month. Said 7 June 1826, paid.
F. Burt Auditor.

Mr. Edwards
Thomas Bryce must make an affidavit agree- ably to the within form, and the instructions thereto attached, and forward it to the War Department, be- fore a formal certificate of pension can be issued for him.
23 Mar. 1824 -
Recd. 21 Apl. 1824

State of New York, Westchester Co. Clerk's Office
I Nehemiah S. Bates Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Ezra Mead whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit, once endorsed thereon was on the day of the date of the said certificate a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Westchester dwelling in the said County Com- missioned and sworn and duly authorized by Law in which Full Faith and credit is to be given to his acts accordingly In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County, the 14th. day of April 1824.
N Bates C.M.

APPLICATION FOR A NEW CERTIFICATE.
County of Westchester
ss.
On this thirteenth day of April 182 6 ; before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Westchester personally appeared Thomas Boyle who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Greenbough  George Cunn in the regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Brant in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York but has that  never  he received a certificate of that fact, under the signature and seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate, on or about the  Received  day of a formal certificate 182 , at or now now wishes to obtain one
Abraham Boyle
to this Thomas F. Boyle mark of
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Ezra Mead one of the justices of the peace in and for the County of Westchester. Ezra Mead
NOTES. The last four blanks are left for the applicant to set forth the time, place, and manner of the loss or destruction of the original certificate.
The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be properly authenticated, by the certificate of the proper officer, under his seal of office.
If the pensioner has never received a formal certificate, but has drawn his pension on a mere notification, as was the case in a few instances many years ago, he should leave out the above words in italics, and insert, in lieu thereof, "but has never received a formal certificate, and now wishes to obtain one."

Catharine Bryce widow of Thomas, N.Y. Catharine - aged 80 yrs. married Thomas, 28 th Augt 1815. Thos. died 7 th June 1826, Thos. was a pensioner & the draw balance due him after his death.
Certificates Comptroller N.Y. (14 Mar 1854), Thos. Bryce Ensign taken 4 th March 1782 & released from Captivity 6 th June fol. - leaving "3 mos. & 2 days." ✓
" " " (23 Jany 1854). Thos. Bryce Ensign 6 th June 1782 & 28.7.4 - Thos. Bryce private 31 July 1781 & & 12.15. 6 3/4 - Thos. Bryce private 4 th March 1782 & 7.1.8.
" Secretary N.Y. (3 rd Jany 1854), Thos. Bryce enlisted in Capt. Rosencrans Co. 5 th Regt. 20 th Apl. 1777 to serve during the war & omit d in Sept. 1777.
" " " (27 Sept. 1854) Thos. Bryce 16 th June 1778 Thos. Bryce was appt d Ensign in Capt. George Combs Co. Westchester Mi- litia. in Regt above time commanded by Joseph Drake Esq. subsequently by Col. James Hammond.

Brief in the case of Catherine Boyle widow of Thomas Westchester County and State of New York act of February 3 - 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.) Documentary
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband an invalid pensioner of U States & paid to his death Service 3 months ensign 5 " private — proved by certificate of military roll of the state of New York (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by credible witnesses who were present at the ceremony — Death of pensioner proved by Auditor's report Identity & widowhood proved by credible witnesses Allowed $ 46 \frac{65}{100} per annum to Com Feb 3/53
Name and residence of Agent
Hon J. V. Peck Hq of Rep.
Examining Clerk.
J. L. Gray

James Burrough Mar 13
Rev. Edward 30                33 3/4 16 65    16 65 46 65
The Rev. John E. Calhoun Secy War
For Journal Certificate
Recd 17 Mar 1824
W. Washington
Free

State of New York Westchester County ss.
Be it known, that before me Ezra Mead in the County aforesaid personally appeared Thomas Boyle and made oath that he is the Identical Thomas Boyle named in the original Certificate herein inclosed.
Sworn and subscribed his Thomas J. Boyle this twelfth Day of March 1824 mark
Before me Ezra Mead one of the justices of the peace in and for the County of Westchester
To the Hon. John C. Calhoun Secy of war,

Ch 5-
Thomas Baylee from Jan. 1. 1788. to Jan. 1. 1789 at 64/ is L. 38. 8. Audit. 10 th April 1789
5

Westchester
County. Thomas Boyce came before me George Comb one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Westchester and State of New York and made oath that he was examined by Richard Varick and Richard Platt Esqr appointed by the said State for that purpose obtained a certificate set- ting forth that he had served as a Ensign in Capt. George Comb Company of West- chester County Militia commanded by Colonel James Hammon, that while in the Company and Regiment aforesaid he received two wounds, one in the left arm, and the other in the left side of the neck, and that he now lives in the State of New York and County of Westchester.
Sworn before me at the town of Greensburgh this 30 th day of March 1789
Thomas Boyce
George Comb, Justice
State of New York Comptroller's Office
Albany March 14. 1854
I hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of Affidavit of Thomas Boyce with the original on file in this office that the same is a true and correct

transcript therefrom and the whole of said original with the endorsement thereon
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office at Albany the day and year above written -
H. D. Haswell
clerk.
J. M. Wood Comptroller

60 133 1/2 193 1/2
28. 7. 4 90
13. 2. 487
8/2 207 1/2 782 76. (134, 24) 20
8/5 67 70
76 60 16 30 46
Cent. Comp. Pres. from 4" Mch. to 6" pm 82. 3. 2.
" " En. May 25 " 1780.
116. 7. 8
Secty of State says: Off: 16" pm. 18 and uniform in service to 84 and other En. abt.
Cent. Comp. Com. Com. Com. in service from May 27 79 to 25 May 80.
120 55 66 175

£ s. d. 110. 7. 8.
Capt. Grocomb Heol Da r Varnum onl. May 25 th 80.
Ensign
Mor. Boyce, Pri from 4 th Mch. 82 to 6 th June. 3 Mos: 2 ds:
" " App d Ensign 16 th June 78.
Pri from 20 th Ap l . to Sept. 77, sect, Status 6078 W.G.
William ... at ...
Rev. Off. Rev. 34/55 " " "

Sing Sing January 4 th 1886
My Dear Colonel
Our mutual friend C. B. Stephens of Mount Pleasant wishes you to call at the Pension Office in person and attend to an application of an increase of his mother's pension.
I have examined the papers with care and think the application just.
The Commission of Pensions of twenty of Oct last wrote to Mr. Stephens on the subject which letter is enclosed; but if you examine into this matter you will see that the old lady's request ought to be granted.
Mr. Stephens is going to Albany succeeding in obtaining the additional proof here in after mentioned. Her pension amounts now to $55.00 and was granted on the following proof viz.

1 st For five months service in Captain Barnett's Company 11 th Regiment. In certificate marked A. herewith enclosed a duplicate of which they have on file.
2 nd For three months & two days service in Capt. Stone's Company see certificate B is enclosed a duplicate of which they have on file.
The addition to her pension is claimed on a certificate marked C herewith enclosed for one year's service in Capt. Loomis Company in the Regiment commanded by Hammond. No allowance has been made for this service, and the proof is clear and positive. Bryce the husband received his commission in Capt. Loomis Company which is on file in Pension Office.
Yours A. Ware
Mr B. Make your will pension a for all days service. See Resolutions enclosed reference to page 4.
A. W.

Payment to be made at
New York City by Van B. Livingston
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 3d, 1853, Page 89 Vol. H
G. T. Getty Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the 2d section of the act of Feb- ruary 3, 1853,
Catharine Boyce, widow of Thomas Boyce. who was a Private and Ensign in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Forty Six dollars and Sixty five cents per annum, commencing on the 3d of February, 1853, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior, this 14th day of February one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
W. L. C. Claiborne Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
S. M. M. Commissioner of Pensions.

The declaration and Proof of Catharine Boyce to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed July 3, 1853—
The rule requires that deeds to be made in similar described with in that case upon the requisitions of Hon. J. V. Peck. I, M. M.
Leads
NY Dec 1826
Hon. J. V. Peck New York

Catharine Boyce, wid: of Thomas,
Westchester Co:
Act/53
N.Y.
Increase from $55. 66 / 100 per An: to $175. 66 / 100 .
Res:
Cent: to Aaron Ward, Esq. Can of Hon: J. R. Thompson,
U.S.
111

Ship; Oct. 53. m. y. Boston.
S 817
Stearns

John R. Stevens Esq. Natchez Co. Gary Town. N.J.

State of New York } Secretary's Office } I certify that it appears from Book of Military Appointments Vol. 1. page 75. remaining in this office, that on the 16 th day of June 1778. Thomas Bruce was ap- pointed an ensign in Captain George Coub's company of the Westchester County militia, in the Regiment, at one time commanded by Joseph Drake Esq. and subsequently by Lieutenant Colonel James Hammond. Dated Albany September 27. 1854.
A. J. Johnson, Dep. Sec. of State,

State of New-York, }  COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, March 14 1854.
I hereby certify that on searching the record of audited accounts in this office, from May 22, 1782, to October 31, 1794, I find in Book A page 97 of said record the following audited account therein recorded, to wit:
Liquidation of Accounts of Discharge Thomas Boyce & Jacob Acker, Acker Burgess & Solomon Purdy, Privates in Capt. Israel Honey- well's Company taken the 4th of March 1782 & releas'd from captivity the 6th June following -
   Thomas Boyce Ensign Mo. 20 3.2 @ 20 Dols per Mo - 92 Rats (3.16.8) 28 7 4   Jacob Acker Privat 3.2 - 6 2/3 do 8 3 6   Acker Burgess do 3.2 - do " 8 3 6   Solomon Purdy do 3.2 - do " 8 3 6     L 52 17 10  
Audited Sept. 24 th 1784.
W. D. Hasbrouck clk.
J. M. Woodhull Comptroller

State of New York } Secretary's Office } I certify that it appears from the Military Register of the troops who served in the New York Line of the Conti- nental army in the Revolutionary War, remaining in this Office, that Thomas Boyce enlisted in Captain Rance's company in the Fifth Regiment, on the 28 th day of April 1777, to serve during the war, and that he was omitted from the roll in September 1777 - Dated Albany, Jan. 3 rd 1834.
A. G. Johnson, Dep. Sec. of State,
I know the above to be the signature of A. G. Johnson, Esq., Dept Sec of the State of New York,
S. Cole

State of New-York,
Westchester County ss. Isaac S. Acker of the of the Town of Greenburg, in the Said County of Westchester, being duly Sworn, depose and says that he is the Son of Jacob Acker Deceased, that he merely believes that Said Jacob Acker was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, - That the Said Jacob Acker during his lifetime told this deponent he enlisted in the Army of the United States and Served therein Six years and upwards, That he further told this deponent, that Thomas Boyle was in Said Service, and Served in the Same com- -pany with him, That Said Thomas Boyle was engaged with him in a battle fought at Schappa- -qua in the Said County of Westchester, and at the Said battle they were both severely wounded and taken prisoners at the Same time by the British troops and were conveyed to the old Sugar house (so called) in the City of New-York and imprisoned therein Six Months or more And this deponent further, says that he has fre- -quently heard the Said Jacob Acker express that he was dissatisfied in regard to the amount of pension money he received on the grounds that the Said Thomas Boyle drew a pension for many years previous to the Said Jacob Acker receiving his, that they both Served the Same time in the Army and rendered the like Service to their Country - that the Said Jacob Acker made applications for a pension soon after the Said Boyle from time to time until about the year A.D. 1826 before he was able to obtain any pension for his Services in the Said Army
Sworn to and Subscribed before me the 5 th day of January 1854 - Patterson M c Cart
Justice of the peace in and for the County of Westchester
Isaac S. Acker

Hon L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Harry Town Westchester County October 19th 1854 Hon. L. R. Waldo
Sir I here with send you further evidence for the claim of Catherine Boyce widow of Ensign Thomas Boyce you will see by the certificate of Capt. Keene that the Regiment of Westchester County Militia was in service very soon after his appointment and from the evidence we have he must have been in service down to the close of the war as Ensign. The evidence you have at Washington and that I now send will satisfy you clearly that she is entitled to her full pay or pension
John R. Stephens
You will please direct your Answer to this letter to Harry Town Westchester County N.Y.

Brief in the case of Catharine Boyce, wid: of Thomas. Westchester County and State of New York act 3 rd July: 1853,
Claim, (" original " "for increase.") Increas. from $55. 66 / 100 to $175. 66 / 100 per An.
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Evidence of service, New York rolls. Various Certificates of the Comptroller & Secretary of the State of New York, show that the Soldier served as an Ensign 15 months & 2 days, & 7 months & 15 days, as a private. The claim sometimes since was admitted for 3 mos: & 2 days, service as Ensign & 7 mos: & 15 days, as a private. But The certificates filed from the Comptroller's Office of New York recently, show the additional service of one year as Ensign. The Soldier's identity is clearly established by Pardon & record Proof. The Applicant was recently admitted under the Act of July 3: 1853, when her Widowhood & identity was proven very satisfactorily.
Name and residence of Agent
Aaron Ward Esq re Cattaraugus: J. R. Thompson, u. s. s.
S. C. Boyce Examining Clerk.

Engraving Feb. 14/1894
Rugby  WIDOW, &c.  no
by W.D. Juniper My
File No. 35266
Catharine Boyce Widow of Thomas Boyce Ensign Rev. War.
Act Feb. 3 rd 1893
Index : Vol. A , Page 77
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of New York Comptroller Office
Albany March 14. 1854
I hereby certify that the name of Enst Thomas Boyce appears in the list of one hundred and twenty Invalids Examined and Certified to by Richard Varick and Richard Platt Esquires, Commissioners appointed for that purpose under the Law entitled "An Act Making provision for Officers, Soldiers & Seamen who have been disabled in the service of the United States" Passed the 22 d of April 1786 - That the name of the above Enst Thomas Boyce also appears as one of the forty six Invalids named in a list of Invalids Examined by Dr. Charles McKnight and Certified by him to Richard Varick and Richard Platt Esquires under date of May 31. 1787 which list is attached to and forms a part of the List first above referred to. It appears from the latter list that said Commissioners granted a Certificate to said Enst Thos. Boyce June 14. 1786 and I further certify that said Lists remain on file in this office
W. R. Haswell
Clk.
J. M. Wood Comptroller

White Plains Jan 31. 1854 -
My Dear Sir -
I herewith send you another batch of papers for the War Department in reference to the pension case of Mrs. Catharine Boyce. The papers I now send show that Thomas Boyce was an Ensign attached to Captain Israel Honeywell's Company. That he was with others taken prisoner on the 4 th of March 1782. - and released on the 6 th of June following. This proof corroborates the statements made by John Rorer and Isaac Acker in their respective affidavits in relation to the imprisonment of Boyce.
The certificate of the Secretary of State shows upwards of five months service. and the proof I now enclose shows upwards of 3 months. Making in all Eight months and upward. -
Will you have the goodness to present

these papers to the commissioner of pensions, and procure his decision upon them at your earliest convenience. I believe this to be a just claim & I would not urge it -
I received by this days mail a copy of Stansbury's report and map for which please accept my thanks. - It is needless for me to say that every word of the like will be duly appreciated. -
Will you have the goodness to subscribe for me for a copy of the Congressional Globe & the Appendix - and direct it to be sent to me. -
As I am not informed of the subscription price, I will thank you to give me that information in the next communication you may have to make to me and I will remit it to you. -
Yours"> Yours truly
J. W. Mills
Hon J. V. Beck -

Search
Thomas Boyce
pa 42. -
Paide 42. - pa by H. Robertson
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State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Jan 23. 1854.
Liquidation of Accounts of Ensign Thomas Boyce & Jacob Acker, Acker Burgess & Solomon Purdy privates in Capt n Israel Honegull's Company taken 4th March 1782 & released from captivity the 6th June following
Thomas Boyce Ensign No. 10. 3.2 a 20. D oll 92 C ts (3.16.8) L 28.7.4
Note It will appear that the above amount is the same in amount as the first item in the annual certificate 3 I hereby certify the above to be a true extract from Book A. page 79 Audit of Accounts now remaining in this office except the above note.
Compt W m D r Haswell Examining Clk.
J a M c Vosh Comptroller
There are other papers on file showing that he was in the service during the Revolu- tion Aft of Thos Boyce + certificate of Compt n to examine in validity

[Persons making application at the Comptroller's, or Secretary of State's Office, for searches, or certificates of service of any person, in the army of the U. S. during the revolutionary war, should give the name and ranks held by such person; the nature of the service; whether in the Infantry, Cavalry, or Artillery, &c.; in the regular army or militia; the names of the officers commanding the regiments and companies at the time of enlistment, service and discharge, as near as can be given. The names should be given with care, and in a legible hand.]
In pursuance of a law passed the 27th of April, 1784, entitled "An act for the settlement of the pay of the Levies and Militia, for their service in the late War, and for other purposes therein mentioned," the following certificates have been issued, bearing interest at five per cent per annum, viz:
   Date of Certificate No. of Cert'e issued, £     June 6. 1782 Thos s Borgee Esq. 18.3114 L 28 7 4   July 31. 1781 Thomas Bruce Priv t 36.333 12 15 6 2 / 3   March 4 1782 Thomas Bruce " 36.430 7 1 8   49 4 6 2 / 3                    
STATE OF NEW-YORK,
COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Albany, Jan 23 1854
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Book No. 41. 8 now remaining in this office, and that the service for which the certificates above named were issued, were performed under the following officers, viz:
   First — under Capt. in Col. Regiment.     Second " " Israel Honeywell " Superior to Lieut. Col. HANEMAN " "   Third " " Israel Honeywell " do do do " "  Fourth " " " " "  Fifth " " " " "  Sixth " " " " "  Seventh " " " " "  Eighth " " " " "  Ninth " " " " "  Tenth " " " " "  Eleventh " " " " "  Twelfth " " " " "  Thirteenth " " " " "  Fourteenth " " " " "  Fifteenth " " " " "  
I have examined the rolls for the above, and find £49.4.6 2 / 3 to be correct.
Chas. B. Haswell Examining Clerk.
J. M. Cook Comptroller.

11.579.
S. P. Wells Esq. Council of Public Works, Department of the Interior, Washington City, (D. C.)
30

White Plains May 14. 1854.
My Dear Sir, -
I herewith send you the Pension Certificate issued to Mrs Catharine Bryce; in accordance with the directions contained in the letter of Mr Waldo to you of the 22 nd ult. - which came to me by yesterday's mail. - With many thanks to you for your kindness in this matter and in the hope that the new Certificate may be one for full pay for the services of her husband as an Ensign -
I remain Yours truly
Hon Jared V. Peck Washington.
J. W. Mill

State of New-York, } COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, October 13 1854.
I hereby certify that on searching the record of audited accounts in this office, from May 22, 1782, to October 31, 1794, I find in Book A pp 152 of said record the following audited account therein recorded, to wit:
State of New York Dr to Daniel Martling 1779 May 20 To an error in my pay roll as cap in Col Hammon's Regt. of Westchester County Militia Audited the 13 November 1784. for a short charge of one ration per day from 27 th September 1778 to 20 May 1779 is 233 Rations at 10 c  £ 9..14..2 "Audited 1 december 1784"
Wm D. Vansell Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Dep. Compt

State of New-York, }  COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, October 13 1854.
I hereby certify that on searching the record of audited accounts in this office, from May 22, 1782, to October 31, 1794, I find in Book A page 137 of said record the following audited account therein recorded, to wit:
"Pay abstract of Col. J. Hammon's Regt. of Westchester County Militia in the service of the United States, commencing 27th May '79 & ending 25 May 1780."
  J. H. Paulding Major  11. 28-50  1074  10  £44. 15. -  £283. 8. 4    R. Garrison Q.M.  11. 28-13  358  "  14. 18. 4  76. 19. 4     £360. 7. 8  
  Am't of Capt. Gomb's Pay Roll  No. 1.  1626.  8.  7    " " Regua's " "  " 2.  2065.  19.  -    " " Onser's " "  " 3.  1761.  17.  5    " " Marthins " "  " 4.  1743.  18.  11    " " Onser's " "  " 5.  35.  7.  3 1/3    " " Lieut. C. Tarsell's " "  " 6.  12.  9.  9 1/2     £7605.  18.  7 3/4  
"Audited 6 November 1784"
I certify that On page 138 of said Book I find the following "State of New York Dr to James Hammon Lieutenant Col. of Westchester County Militia"
To my pay as Lieut Col. from the 27 May 1779 to the 25 May 1780 on different alarms no. 2 10. 13 & 60 Dolls pr. M. £250. 8. - To my pay during the time I was in captivity from 25 May 1780 until the 26 November 1781 is 18 Months a 60 dolls pr. M. 4 32. - - - To 3412 Retained Rations, at 10 d  142. 3. 4 £824. 11. 4
Credit
By cash from Col. Ellison £93. 1. 11 3/4 " ditto from Arch d Coornhoven 18. - - 111. 1. 11 3/4 £713. 9. 4 3/4
"Audited 18. September 1784"
W. D. Haswell } Col. }
Philip Schuyler Comptroller

White Plains Jan 13. 1854.
Hon David V Root
My Dear Sir -
I herewith send you additional proofs in the case of Mrs Catharine Boyce. - Will you have the goodness to present it to the Comt of Pensions and get his decision. - The certificate of the Secretary of State shows that her late husband Thomas Boyce enlisted on the 20 th day of April 1777 to serve during the war. and that he was omitted from the Roll in Sep r 1777. - at which time I suppose he was taken Prisoner by the British in a Skirmish at or near Chappague in this County - and was taken to New York. - and returned as a Prisoner of war. - and for that reason was omitted from the Rolls. - The

papers of Poyce on file in the War Department upon which he obtained his pension will probably show this fact -
Do the best you can with it and procure as early a decision from the Pensions Office as possible -
The affidavit of Acker (enclosed) I suppose will not help us any as it is merely hearsay evidence - It has been brought to me with a request to send it on - and I do it to please the person who requests it - I can say for Mr Acker (the deponent) that he is a very respectable man and in whom the utmost confidence can be placed
Yours truly J. H. Mull

Ms 153 - 3593 Catharine Boyce
Wed Thomas
Boynton Jan 13/55
Non J. V. Peck P. R.

Pension Office
Oct. 20. 1854.
Sir
Catharine Boyce widow of Thomas of N.Y. has already been pensioned under the act of 1853 for as much service as her husband is identified with. The additional certificates filed by you do not show more service for her husband than was on file when the case was admitted. The fact that certain other officers were in service for a longer period than she was pensioned for is by no means conclusive proof that he served as long as they did.
I am respectfully Your Obt. Servt.
L. P. Matus Commissioner
John R. Stephens Esq. Tarry Town Westchester Co. N.Y.

S. P. Waldo Esq., Sir Sir,
Enclosed you have 3 applications for Bounty land under act approved March 3 d 1855.
Do me the favor, to pass on the application of Catharine Boyce soon as may be, she is very old & the proceeds would come acceptable at this time,
Very truly yours
Eliph D. H. S. Atty. V.C., Garrison Westchester County, N.Y.

State of New York } Comptroller's Office } Albany March 14 th 1854.
I, hereby certify that on searching the record of audited accounts in this office, from May 22, 1782 to October 31, 1794. I find in Book A pp 97. of said record the following audited account therein recorded, to wit.
Liquidation of accounts of Ensign Thomas Boyce & Jacob Acker, Acker Burgess & Solomon Purdy, Pirates in Capt. Israel Honeywell's Company taken the 4 th March 1782 & releas d from Captivity the 6 th June following.
  Thomas Boyce. Ensign m o 3. 2. @ 20 dollars per mo. 92 Rats 3. 16. 8. 28. 7. 4.   Jacob Acker. Pirate 3. 2. - 6 2/3 do - - - - - 8 3. 6.   Acker Burgess do 3. 2. - do " - - - - - 8 3. 6.   Solomon Purdy do 3. 2. do " - - - - - 8 3. 6.   8 52 17. 10   Audited Sept r 24 th 1784. -
A B Haswell Clerk.
Sam l M c Leok Comptroller

State of New York
SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Albany March 11 th 1854,
I certify that it appears from the Military Register of the Continental Line of the Continental Line of New York, in the Revolutionary Army, remaining in this office, that Thomas Bryce enlisted in Capt. Rance's Company, in the Fifth Regiment, on the 20 th April 1777, to serve during the war, and was mustered Sept. 1777.
H. Johnson, Dep. Sec. of State,

White Plains April 18, 1854.
My dear Sir -
I must trouble you once more with my pension case. — My friend Stephens is dissatisfied with the decision of the Court of Pensions upon the pension case of his Mother Mrs. Boyce and has procured some further documentary evidence tending to show that Thomas Boyce for whose services as a revolutionary soldier she claims a pension was in service long enough to warrant a full certificate. —
It appears from the certificate of the Secretary of State date Jan 3. 1854. which is now on file at Washington that Thomas Boyce enlisted the 5 th Regiment on the 20 th day of April 1777 to serve during the war and that he was omitted from the roll in Sep r . 1777. — The next traces we have of him is as an Ensign in Capt s George Comb's Company under the command of Col Hammond in which he received two wounds for which he was placed in the invalid pension list and drew a pension. — The next we hear of him is as an Ensign in Capt s Hovey's Wells Company on the 4 th of March 1782. when he was taken prisoner & was released on the 6 th of June following. —
I send you the papers which Mr. Stephens has placed in my hands. and will trouble you to hand them to the Court of Pensions. and get his decision. —
I had the misfortune to lose by the fire which destroyed the Drawbaugh papers some of the Number of the Globe & Appendix which you were kind enough to

than for me. As I intended to preserve the N o I have them bound I would like to replace them - Is such a thing possible? Pr Please let me know. at the same time send me a bill of the amt I am indebted for the subscription. -
Very truly Yours
John C. Mills

State of New-York, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, October 13 1854.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:
   NAMES. No. OF BOOK NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.   £ S. D.     Tho s Bruce Ensign 625 628 May 25. 1780 110 7 8 Capt. George Court Lt Col. Jas Hammon                    
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
W. D. Haswell Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Comptroller.

White Plains Nov 23. 1854 -
Hon. J. P. Waldo
Sir -
I wish to call your attention to the case of Mrs. Catharine Boyce for whom you granted a Pension Certificate some time last spring -
Mr. John D. Stephens the son of Mr. Boyce informs me that he obtained a further proof of the service of Thomas Boyce in Col. Hammonds Regiment from the State Department at Albany. This new proof as he informs me - shows that Boyce served in Col. Hammonds Regiment from May 27. 1799. to May 25. 1800. and that he received £110 upwards for that service
If my recollection is right the proof was not furnished at the time the pension cert Certificate was issued if so Mrs. Boyce is entitled to a pension for this additional service - Will you

have the goodness to investigate this matter and let me know the result at your earliest convenience
Your obedient
J. W. Mills.

Brief in the case of Catharine Boyce, widow of Thomas. Westchester County and State of N.Y. act 3 d Feb y : 1853.
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.") Increase from $46. 65 / 100 to $55. 66 / 100 per An:
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Evidence of Service, New York rolls. The Certificate of the Comptroller of New York shows service of 7 months & 15 days as private & 3 mos. & 2 days as ensign. Identity clearly established. Applicant was recently admitted under act 53 when widowhood & marriage was proven.
Hon: J. V. Peck, Name and residence of Agent
No: Ref:
J. B. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk.

State of New York
SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Albany Oct. 13 th 1854.
I certify that it appears from the Minutes of the Council of Appointment of this State, Vol. 1. page 75, that Thomas Bruce was appointed an ensign, in the company of Westchester County Militia, commanded by Col. J. Court, in the Regiment commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Hammond (formerly commanded by Joseph Drake), on the 16 th day of June 1778. And I further certify that I do not find in the said Book of appointments from said 16 th June 1778 down to 1784, any omission in the series, or any appointment in the place of said Bruce in said company, or regiment.
A. G. Johnson, Dep. Sec. of State,

11.577
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 23 1855
Catharine Boyce Wid of Thos Boyce Capt Geo Combs Rev. War, N.Y. Mil
Warrant No 817-160-55
Elijah Herks, Canajoharie, New York

State of New York
SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Albany January 29 th 1855.
I certify that it appears from the Minutes of the Council of Appointment. Vol. 1. page 75. remaining in this office, that Thomas Bruce, was commissioned an ensign in Lieutenant Colonel Dunn Hammond's Regiment of Militia in the County of Westchester, on the 16 th day of June 1778.
I further certify that I have searched the Books of Council Minutes, remaining in this office, and showing the appointments to Military Offices, in the New York Militia, during the Revolutionary War, and I do not find that any person was, during said war from 1775 to 1783, appointed to office under, or by, the name of Thomas Bruce, or Thomas Boyce, or Thomas Boice, or Thomas Boies, or the word Boyce, spelled, or misspelled in any other way, either in the Westchester County Militia, or in the militia of any other county, in this State, and that the said Thomas Bruce is the only officer of that name, or a similar name.
A. G. Johnson Dep. Sec. of State;

State of New York Comptrollers Office
Albany March 11. 1854.
I hereby certify that on searching in Book C. of Invalid Pensioners of Record in this office I find the following Entry on pages 29 and 30.
"Thomas Boyce came before me George Bomb one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Westchester and State of New York and made oath that he was re-examined by Richard Varick and Richard Platt Esqrs appointed by the said State for that purpose obtained a Certificate setting forth that he had served as a Ensign in Capt. George Bomb Company in the Regiment of Westchester County Militia lately commanded by Colo. Joseph Dork and afterwards by Colo. James Hammond and while in the said Company and Regiment aforesaid he was disabled by receiving two wounds with a Cutlass the one in the left side of his neck and the other in his left arm and that he now lives in the State of New York
Thomas Boyce
To
Carried forwards

To Peter T. Curtenius Esq re State Auditor
Sworn before me this thirty first day of May One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty seven
George Comb. Justice
Thomas Boyes Invalida Ensign from 1 st June 1786 to June 1787 } $38.8-
Audited 5 June 1787 "
And I further certify, that on pages 123 and 124 of said Book C. I find the following entry
Westchester County
Thomas Boyes came before me George Comb one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of West- chester and State of New York and made Oath the he was examined by Richard Varick & Richard Platt Esquire, appointed by the said State for that purpose, obtained a Certificate setting forth that he was a Ensign in Capt. George Comb Company of Westchester County Militia commanded by Colo James Hammon, while in said

Company and Regiment aforesaid he was disabled by two wounds one in his neck and the other in his left arm, and that he now lives in the State of New York and County of Westchester.
Sworn before me at the town of Greensburgh } Thomas Boyce this first day of May 1788 } George Conk, Justice
From 1 June 1787 to 1 Jan y . 1788 } is 7 Mos. at £. 3. 4. - per Mo. is } £. 22. 8. -
Audited June 12. th 1788.
J. D. Haswell Clerk
J. W. Leavitt Comptroller

State of New-York, COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, December 26 1854.
I Hereby Certify , That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:
   NAMES. NO. OF BOOK. NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. £ S. D. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.     Thomas Boyce Ensign 4 18.344 June 6. 1782 28 7 4 Capt Israel Honeywell Lt. Col. Sal. Hammon   Thomas Bruce do 6 25.628 May 25 1780 110 7 8 " George bomb Col. Sal. Hammon   £ 138 15 "                  
The first item of £ 28..7..4 was for his pay while Prisoner from March 4. 1782 to June 6. 1782 which includes 92 Rations (£3..16..8) being 3m. 2d per diem
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
W. D. Haswell Clerk.
Philip Phelps Deputy Comptroller.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Joyce, William GRADE Private LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 3661 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Aug. 31, 1790
to Joseph Nye, 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.