Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16,878, Edward Burhans, New York

SERVICE
New York
Burhans Edward Bridget
NUMBER
W. 16.878
CONTENTS
2

642
New York
Edward Burhans
of Rosebury, in the State of New York who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Schoonmaker of the Reg t commanded by Col Brink in the New York line for 2 Years from May 1774
and
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of Eighty Dollars per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of October 1832 and sent to Col B K Gardner Dist P M Genl Present
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1832 $120 Pemi=ant. allowance ending 4(Mar-33) - 40
$160
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H McBlain Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 5 Page 126
Dead. See letter within
Act to Pensions 4 May 1833 " " Pension Agent " "

Albany, N.Y., 2540.
Bridget Burhans in widow of Edward Burhans, Dec d . a pensioner under act of 1832, who died on the 3 rd September 1832 of Delaware Co in the State of N. York who was a private in the 6 th Reg t commanded by Captain Schoonmaker of the reg t commanded by Col Brink in the New York line for 9 months N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany N.Y. at the rate of 30 Dollars in Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 st day of March, 1834. 3 rd Sept r 1832.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th day of March 1839 & signed Hon. A. J. Parker Delhi, N. Y. New York
Arrears to the 4 th of March 1839 $195.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 39 15.00
$210.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd }
Recorded by J. M. Curdy Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 111.
ref d The Letter to E. G. Burhans Esq. March 3 rd 1843 Letter

State of New York Delaware County
On this 14 th day of January 1839 personally appeared before the undersigned Daniel Rowland one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Delaware, Bridget Burkans a resident of the town of Roxbury in the County of Delaware and State of New York aforesaid, aged seventy nine years who being first sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836; That she is the widow of Edward Burkans who was a private in the Revolutionary Army and a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States under the act of June 7 th 1832 to whom a Pension Certificate was issued by the War Department - which said certificate was surrendered to the agency for paying pensions after the death of said Edward Burkans and the pension up to the time of the death of said pensioner was received by this deponent widow of the said pensioner - She further declares that she was married to the said Edward Burkans on the 6 th day of November in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy eight, that her husband the aforesaid Edward Burkans, died on the third day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed -
Sworn & subscribed before me Jan'y 14. 1839
Bridget Burkans
D Rowland Judge etc.
I certify that the applicant Bridget Burkans who this day appeared before me and made the above declaration & subscribed her name as above cannot by reason of old age and bodily infirmity attend the Court. Given under my hand Jan'y 14. 1839 D Rowland Judge etc.

State of New York Delaware County
Edward I Purnhans being duly sworn deposes and says that he is well ac- -quainted with Edward Purnhans who was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States has seen the Certificate which was issued to him by the War Department granting him a pension of Eighty dollars per annum during his life under the act of June 7 th 1832 as this deponent believes - that said Edward Purnhans died on the third day of September 1832 as this deponent very well recollects - That he is well acquainted with Bridget Purnhans the widow of said Edward Purnhans and has been well acquainted with her for thirty years past and during said time they lived together in the capacity of husband & wife until the time of said Edward Purnhans death - and that the said Bridget Purnhans has remained a widow ever since her said husband's death of further saith not
Sworn and Subscribed
E. I. Purnhans
before me Jan'y 14. 1839
D. Norvalance Judge
I the undersigned one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas for the County of Delaware before whom the above affidavit was taken and sworn to do certify that Edward I Purnhans the above named deponent is a reputable and credible witness. Dated Jan'y 14 th 1839
D. Norvalance Judge

State of New York
County of Ulster ss. I John Lillie Pastor of the Protestant Reformed Dutch Church of the town of Kingston in the County of Ulster, do hereby certify that the following is a true extract from the Records of said Church, "one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight the Sixth day of November, was married Edward Barkhaus single man, with Bridget Blanshan single woman"
that it is a true Copy of the record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows:
"D. O. Nov: is met gebooren geuouert Edward Barkhaus, I. M. gebooren in woonghely onder Kingston met hem Brilje Blanshan I. D. gebooren in woonghely onder Kurly"
I John Lillie above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Pastor of the Protestant Reformed Dutch Church in the town County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Church with the exception above named as Certified by me -
Given before me this 4 th day of January 1889 - P. Van Gaasbeek Jr Justice of the peace
John Lillie Pastor

State of New York Ulster County ss.
I, John P. Dugan Clerk of the County of Ulster do hereby certify that Peter Van Garburt Esq. before whom the within affidavit of the Rev. John Lillie purports to have been taken was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Ulster. And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and verily believe his signature to the said Affidavit is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the said County this 4 th day of January 1839.
John P. Dugan Clerk.

Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832.
State of New York County of Delaware ss.
On this 20 th day of July in the Year one Thousand, Eight hundred and thirty two - personally appeared before me Elias Preston One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Delaware, being a Court of Record - Edward Bushans a resident of the Town of Roxbury, in said County of Delaware and State of New York, Aged Eighty Years (nearly) 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 th 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. - Viz -
That in the early part of the Summer, he thinks in the Month of May or June in the Year 1774 he as a Volunteer in the Militia of the State of New York, enlisted for the term of Four Months - That his Company officers were Henry Schoonmaker Captain and John Brink and Myles Lieutenant - That he then resided in the Town of Kingston Ulster County, State of New York - and went from there to Fort Montgomery in order to repair said Fort - and that he actually remained in the 4 Service at this time for the term of Four Months , in repairing said Fort - he does not recollect who the field officers were of any -
That he again enlisted as a Volunteer in the Early part of the Summer of the Year 1775 (he does not recollect the Month) for the term of Five Months the field officers were James Clinton and Cornelius 5 - Wynkoop Colonels - his Company officers Jacobus S. Bruyin Captain Thomas DeWitt and Albert Pauling Lieutenants and were under the Command of General Montgomery - That he resided then in Kingston as aforesaid - and Went from there to Montreal in Canada - That they marched thro' Albany, Lake George and when they arrived at St. Johns in Canada they came in Contact with the enemy and a Battle was fought in which he was engaged, he remained there nearly Seven Weeks (as he now thinks) from there they went on to Montreal and was there when our troops took possession of Montreal - The term of his enlistment expired before he returned - That he remained in the service of this Campaign for a period of Six Months , suffered much from cold weather before his return -

That he again enlisted as a Volunteer in the Summer of 1776 for the term of Five Months - his field officers were Levi Paulding & 5 Cornelius Wynkoop Colonels - M c Logan Major - his Company officers were Moses Cantine Captain and Edward Schoonmaker Lieutenant he thinks General Putnam Commanded - they marched from Kingston and went to the White Plains - where a Battle was fought in which he was engaged - and from there he went to Long Island and New York and was in the retreat from Long Island - What he actually served at this time Five Months -
That the next Summer he again enlisted and went as a Volunteer for the term of Four Months - his field officers were Johannes Snyder and Johannes Kaudenburgh Colonels - his Company officers were John 4 Dettill Captain and John Brink and Myers Lieutenants - that they marched from Kingston and went to Fort Montgomery - got at the Fort soon after a Battle had been fought - and went from there to Pukekill and other places - that he actually remained in the service at this time for the term of Four Months -
That at another time he again volunteered to go to Schoharie in said state of New York - to repel the Indians and Tories who were committing depredations there - he enlisted for Three Months 3 and did actually serve during the term of said enlistment - his field officer he thinks was Col. Paulding - his Company officers were Tobias Van Buren Captain - Abraham Van Aken and Peter Post Lieutenants he recollects it was in the Summer season they were there - but cannot now recollect the Year - that they marched from Kingston and went thro' Haverfield to Schoharie - and remained there to guard the inhabitants from the ravages of the Indians -
That at another time he enlisted and went as a Volunteer in the Summer of 1777 for the term of Three Months - under the 6 - command of Capt. John Dettill - he does not now recollect his other officers - that the Company marched from Kingston and went to Dutchy County and that they were at the Mine Kill so called - does not recollect the Year -
That at the time Burgoyne was taken  in 1777 he had again enlisted for the term of Three Months and did serve that length of time he was at the Battle of Stillwater - his field officers were -

Jonathan Plummer Col. his Company Officers were Tobias Van Buren Captain and John Brink and Myers Lieutenants - And this deponent further says - That he has been enlisted for short periods of time at several times - which are not enumerated in the foregoing statements - That he served in the Militia during the greater part of the Revolutionary War - but he now is so infirm, and his health so impaired that he cannot recollect particulars nor dates that he has no documentary evidence - That he knows of no other persons, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service - except those herewith annexed -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the Agency of any State -
Sworn to and Subscribed, the day and Year aforesaid - before me - Peter Prector Edward X Burkhard mark
Interrogatories put to the deponent - and his Answers thereunder oath -
1. Where, and in what Year were You born ?
Answer - In Kingston, Ulster County - State of New York - in the Year 1752 -
2. Have you any record of your Age: and if so, when is it ?
Answer - I have no record of my Age - in my possession
3. Where were you living when called into Service: Where have you lived since the Revolutionary War - and where do you now live ?
Answer - When called into Service I lived in Kingston Ulster County N.Y. - Since the War - I have resided in the Town of Hurley Ulster County N.Y. and now reside in the Town of Redhook, Delaware County N.Y. and have resided here for the last thirty Years -

4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you Volunteer, or were you a Substitute? And if a Substitute for whom?
Answer - I always Volunteered -
5 - State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia regiments, as you can recollect, and the general Circumstances of Your Service?
Answer - I have been in the Service when Genl. Washington - Montgomery - Geo. Clinton - Putnam had the Command - also Genl. Arnold - and Col. Paulding - also Col. Courtland - the general Circumstances of my Service are embodied in my declarations - as nearly as I now can recollect in my Weak and feeble state of health -
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so - by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
Answer - I have had a discharge from Col. Paulding - and I think from some other, I do not now recollect - but they are not now in existence - they are lost and worn out -
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 -
Answer - I am acquainted with many persons in my town - I will name the Rev David Mead - W m Jonas Moore, Cornelius Keator, Michael Patterson - Taken before me this day and Year aforesaid Otho P. Morton

5 Jan 1843 p 6
B. Burkau on roll
DEC 31 1842 NY
Tom
J. A. Schwartz Esq. Pro-motions of Plenary Pension Office Washington City D.C.

Rosebury N.Y. Dec. 30 th 1842
Dear Sir
I wish to call your attention to the case of Bridget Brinkham a pensioner under Act July 4. 1836. widow of Edward Brinkham who died Sept 3 rd 1832 & was a pensioner under Act 1832. her pension Certificate is N o 2540, Recorded Book A. Vol 2. Page 111 - at the rate of $30 - being for 9 months Service - her husbands pension was $80 - two years Service - the reason stated by you for Not allowing her $80. was that her husbands statement did not compare with evidence subsequently obtained from the Archives of the State of New York (see copy annexed) a certificate was taken at $30 (as she was poor & very infirm supposing that the arrangements would be sufficient for her as long as she would live) - with the understanding to prove a longer Service - (see Rev A. J. Parker letter a copy of which is annexed)
The person (her son John E. Brinkham) who attended in procuring the claim of her husband is dead & I cannot find any copy of the proof
I wish therefore the favour of you to furnish me a copy of the original statement & Evidence in her husbands case - stating for what parts of the time a pension was granted to his widow & what part rejected that I may make an effort to find witnesses to prove her served that part of the time -
The husband in this case at the time of making the application was in a declining state of health & died soon after and though at the time of good mind and memory, but testifying from recollection it is not strange that he may have mistaken dates - I have no doubt but he served the time stated -
The widow in this case is my grandmother - she is urgent in her request for me to take steps to have her pension increased which she believes & says she knows she is entitled to - she is poor & has no children able to support her - her pension not being sufficient
Will you have the goodness to forward me the statement as first given in - and also inform me of the proper steps to be taken in getting her claim - that is what will be required? also if you should find that she is entitled to an additional pension whether she would receive back pay - in justice I suppose she would - as early an answer as practicable is desired
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com. Pensions
Very respectfully yours E. J. Brinkham

War Department
Pension Office
Feby 26. 1839
Sir
The papers of Mrs Bridget Buchanan have been examined and filed - The claimants husband was allowed a pension for two years service - but on reviewing his papers it was found by comparing his statement with evidence subsequently obtained from the Archives of the State of New York - that he had been allowed for more service than he was entitled to - His pension was therefore discontinued and the pension called upon to sustain his claim by further proof. All that can be admitted upon the proof on file is 9 months service - If it be decided to accept a pension for that term a certificate will be issued accordingly.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
your obt servant J L Edwards
Hon A. J. Parker Member of Representation
Feby 27. 1839
Dear Sir
I enclose you the decision in the case of Mrs Bridget Buchanan - I informed Mr Edwards in answer to this decision to send me a certificate for 9 months - but that I would only receive it reserving your right to prove a longer time hereafter if you can do so - as soon as the certificate is rec d I will forward it to you
E. Buchanan Esq
A. J. Parker

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 16878
Bridget Burhaus Wid. of Edward Burhaus Rev. Rev. War.
Act: July 4 1836
Index:—Vol. A
Page 164
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1454
RECEIVED
P. O. Edward Bushman
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

Rejected See letter to Otis Preston 29 Apr. 1829.
1454

N. York —
Bridget Burhans
mt. to Hon. A. J. Parker 26. Feb. '39
1 Ltr to E. G. Burhans Feb 13 th
1843
"
Act July 4. 1836

1869.

State of New York } County of Delaware } ss.
On this 7 th day of August in
the Year 1832, personally appeared before me Otto Preston one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Delaware - Michael Pattison a resident of the Town of Roxbury, in said County of Delaware and State of New York, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say - That he is well acquainted with Edward Burhans, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration - And that he was acquainted with him during the Revolutionary War - that in the Year 1775 he was present when a Company of Militia marched from Kingston, Ulster County State of New York, on an expedition to the North as far as Canada as he then understood - he well recollects that the same Edward Burhans was a soldier in said Company when they started - that he then understood - they were enlisted for Five Months - and he verily believes that the said Edward Burhans did serve in said Campaign during said enlistment, for he does not recollect that he saw him again from the time he started until after the rest of the troops returned -
- That in the Year 1776 - he this deponent enlisted for the term of Five months in the Militia - that Col. Levi Pudding was Colonel of the Regiment - that he well recollects that the said Edward Burhans was also a soldier in said Regiment that they were together during the greater part of said time during said enlistment - that they were at the White Plains when a Battle was fought there - and he feels confident from the best of his recollection that said Edward Burhans served at this time for the term of Five months - he thinks that M c Intosh was the Captain under which said Burhans served at this time - - - That in the Year 1775 he thinks according to the best of his recollection that Jacobus S. Bruyn was the Captain under which said Burhans enlisted -
Sworn & subscribed - the day and Year aforesaid before me Otto Preston
Michael Pattison

State of New York Delaware County ss.
On this 7 th day of August in the
Year 1832 personally appeared before me His Preston one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Delaware and State of New York — Martinus Seryver now a resident of the Town of Roxbury in said County of Delaware — who being first duly sworn according to law — doth depose and say — that he is well acquainted with Edward Bushans, who has since subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration — that he was acquainted with him during the Revolutionary War — that the said Edward Bushans and this deponent did during said War reside in Kingston Ulster County — that in the Year 1776 he this deponent served Five months in the Militia under the Command of Col. Pauding — that he well recollects Edward Bushans was also a Soldier in said Regiment that they were together at the Battle at White Plains — that this deponent actually served Five months at this Campaign — and that he verily believes that the said Edward Bushans also served Five months — that they enlisted for Five months — and did serve until duly discharged — that they marched from Kingston Ulster County — His Sworn & subscribed the day and Year } Martinus Seryver aforesaid before me } Mark
His Preston
We David Mead a Clergyman residing in the Town of Roxbury, County of Delaware and State of New York and Jonas Moe residing in the same place, hereby Certify, that we are well acquainted with Edward Bushans who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; and that we believe him to be about Eighty Years of age; that he is respected and beloved in the

Neighborhood where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion - Sworn and Subscribed before } David Mead me the 7 day of August 1832 } Jonas Moore Otho Preston
I Otho Preston one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas (being a Court of Record) of the County of Delaware and State of New York - do hereby Certify that Edward Buchanan the Applicant herein named cannot from bodily infirmary attend the Court of this County, that he is now confined to his bed - and from present appearances cannot survive much longer - And that in my opinion from my personal acquaintance with him for nearly thirty years past and from 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 I do further Certify that David Mead who has signed the preceding Certifi- cate is a clergyman, residing in the Town of Roxbury in said County of Delaware - and that Jonas Moore, who has also signed the same, is a resident of said Town of Roxbury and is a Creditable person, and that their Statement is entitled to Credit -
Otho Preston
State of New York Delaware County ss
I Knowland Belknap Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware (it being a Court of Record) do certify that Otho Preston Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits purports to have been sworn, was at the time of the same, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavits and the above certificate, to be his proper hand writing and signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this Eleventh day of August 1832. Knowland Belknap Clerk.

(2540)
42311
Bridget Burham widow of Edward act 4 July 1836. NY
Admitted Private 9 months
Hon. A. J. Parker H.R.

State of New York
Delaware County ss.
I Crawford & Sheldon Clerk of the County of Delaware do hereby certify that Daniel Rowland Esquire the person before whom the foregoing affida- vits, purports to have been Sworn was at the date of the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware duly Com- missioned and Sworn, and that his name subscribed to the foregoing affidavits & the above certificate is genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County January 16th 1839.
C. W. Sheldon Clerk

O. G. 20.943. Edward Burhance App. for Pension
New York line. Several visits none of which ended with the house with the family
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State of New-York } County of Delaware } ss.
On this sixth day of June one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the County of Common Pleas in and for the County of Delaware aforesaid in the State aforesaid personally appeared Edward Burhance aged 65 years and upwards resident in the Town of Roxbury in the County and State aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the late act of Congress entitled An act to provide for certain persons engage in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war.
That he the said Edward Burhance enlisted in the Town of Kingston State of New-York in the spring or summer of 1776 as a private for the term of five months under Capt Jacobus S. Brugh enlisting officer in a Regiment commanded by Colo. James Clinton of the New-York State Line. That he continued to serve in said Corps until the expiration of said term of enlistment and one month and half longer - and received his discharge in the first part of the winter of 1776 at Montreal in Canada, which said discharge was destroyed by fire at Kingston N-York. And further that in the spring or summer following in the 1777 he again enlisted as a private soldier for five months under Capt Moses Cantine enlisting officer in a Regiment commanded by Colo Levi Paulding of New-York State Line.
(That

That he continued to serve in said Corps until the expiration of said term of enlistment and received his discharge at Murders Creek near New Windsor in the State of New York which said discharge was also destroyed by fire at Kingston N York at the time Kingston was burnt by the Enemy, that during his first enlistment he was engage in the Battle at the taking of the Fort at St. Johns and at several skirmishes and under the second enlistment was engage in the Battle at White Plains and was also engage in skirmishes at different time and places - And that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in the need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence in his proof of his said services. —
Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid Oth Preston one of the Judges as aforesaid -
I Oth Preston one of the Judges as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Edward Bushnell did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated as stated in the foregoing declaration against the Common enemy. —
I do also certify by my own personal knowledge that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support, and I do hereby transmit the foregoing testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the department of war pursuant to the aforesaid act of Congress. —
Oth Preston one of the Judges as aforesaid

In testimony that Oles Preston was on the 6 th day of June last one of the Judges as aforesaid and that the signature to the preceding affidavit and certificate appear to be his I have affixed the seal of said court this first July 1818
H. R. Phelps Dep. Clerk

House of Representatives Jan'y 29. 1839
J. Edwards Esq. Sir,
I am requested to enclose you the papers of Bridget Bunker and widow of Edward Bunker a Revolutionary soldier who applied for a pension under the act of 4. July 1836 —
Very Respectfully
Yours
A. J. Parker

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Mr. A. J. Barker H.R.

House of Representatives 27. Nov 1839 }
J. L. Cookson Esq. Sir,
By your letter of yesterday, I am informed that all the time of service that can be admitted in the case of Bridget Burkans is 9 months. Reserving to her the right to form a longer term hereafter. if she can, I conclude to take a certificate for the nine months -
Very Respectfully &c A. J. Parker

Sept 14
copying MS Sept 19
Com- Ed Burkam My roll
Commissaire of Pensions Pension Office Washington City D.C.
1723
with the
Br cu Wa mo in 40. in 60. 11.

J L Edwards Commr. of Pensions
FREE
Delaware Co
Edward Burhans Esq. Roxbury. New York
1835
1835 East Meant West

War Department Pension Office 21 st May 1835
Sir
In reviewing the papers upon which your claim to a pension, under the act of 7 th June 1832, is founded, it is evident that you were allowed for more service than the evidence will justify. You allege in the first place, four months service in 1774 in Capt Schoonmaker's company. In 1775 five months in Captain Brims company. In 1776 five months in Capt Cantine's company; four months in Capt De Witt's company, period not mentioned; Three months in Capt Scher's company; Three months in Capt De Witt's company, and three months in Capt Van Buren's company in 1777. The first term being previous to the commencement of the War is not provided for by the act. Of the fourth and sixth, under Capt De Witt and of those under Capt Scher and Van Buren there is no evidence in the Department. These two last were militia companies and like the militia generally called out occasionally only, and for short terms. All service of this description must, in order to being allowed, be specified in the evidence printed out by the regulation.

of the Department, the duration of each term of actual service must be definitely stated, the names of the officers and the place or places where rendered.
The payment of your pension is suspended in order that your claim to that part of your service more particularly in question may be confirmed by explanation.
I am Respectfully Your obedient Servant J. L. Edwards
Dear Sir
Roxbury N.Y. Sept 9. 1835
The enclosed note from you was taken out of the Post office by me - I supposing it was meant for me - it having been laid aside at the time - & not noticing it until it came under my observation again this day - I thought as perhaps there might be some mistake about it - I would observe that Edward Pumbaus the person referred to you by you did in September 1832 & left a widow who drew the pension up to that time & that the certificate from you was of course returned to the agent in New York City & of course the pension stopped at the time of his death - I at the time made out the power of atty for the widow as I am - I am grandson to the late pensioner the late pensioner
Roxbury Sept 10th
Yours Respectfully Edward J. Pumbaus

P.O. Aug 22 '32
Free
New York
of Plan
Washington City
Abraham Lincoln sent cat: letter Col. C. H. Gardner Dept. of War
Roxbury N.Y. Aug. 13
No 1869

Secretary of War
Sir
Enclosed are the papers of Edward Burkham in order to obtain a Pension under the Act of June 7 th 1832 - from present appearances he cannot live many days - - - should his Declaration not be full enough - or more proof required - it would be very desirable to know it as soon as possible -- that the information might be obtained from him before he departs this life -- he does not know of any more Witnesses now living - he is so feeble and infirm it was with difficulty he could recollect what  any Circumstances that occurred during his Service -- I have always understood from him that he served during the whole of the War - and have heard him a few Years ago relate a number of Particulars - that has now left his mind -
Please to direct any communication for him - to me - at Roxbury - Del. County N.Y.
Respectfully Yours
J. E. Burkham
August 13 th 1832 -

P.O. Box 20.943 Pens. Office
24. March, 1829. Edward Buchanan Act March 10, 1810
New York
Dear Sir,
Letter to the Hon. Alexander W. Washington

Boxbury N. Y. March 14. 1829
Hon. Sir Edward Burhane the man named in the within Affidavit is yet a live and as poor as any man need to be for comfort Is it proper under the statement of his affi- davit that he can draw a Pension if found able I hope he may - the statement made by him was made some time since but it can be made anew if it would be of any use to him - It was once presented to the Pension department and rejected for his not serving 9 months in continuation, I have understood they are not so particular at present - under all circumstances, if the poor old man can be considered a proper subject for a pension I hope it may be attended too - any further proof on the subject will be attended too if directed to me as I live near to the old gentleman
I have the honor to be your humble servant
Hon. Secretary
Otis Preston

In at Jan 29 N.Y. 4234 4 July 36
Bruce Parkhurst
Colorado Springs Pension Office Washington City Mr. A. J. Parker H.R.