Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23,734, William Bussing, New York

SERVICE
New York
Bussing William Susannah
NUMBER
N 23,734
CONTENTS
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New York. 20473.
William Buffum of New York in the State of N. Y. who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Alner of the Regt. commanded by Col. Malcomb in the State Troops line for
17 months
Inscribed on the Roll of N. York at the rate of 56. Dollars 66. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13. day of Sept. 1833. and sent to John N. Taylor, 3. Nassau St. N.Y.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 33. 141. 65. Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 34. 28 33. $ 169. 98.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Francis Clerk. Book E. Vol. 4. Page 48.
book of Roles

New-York 1107. City 12
Susannah Bussing,
N.Y.
widow of William Bussing
who was a Private
in the N.Y. line
for 17 months
At July 25
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 56 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of July, 1843. and sent to
Robert C. Bacot, New York
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 101.

State City & County of New York ss: On this sixteenth day of October A D 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Marine Court of the City of New York now sitting William Bussey a resident of said City who being first duly sworn 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 is seventy six years of age on the 17 th day of January last past, that he was born in the said City of New York on the 17 th day of January 1756 according to the tradition of his family to wit the family bible that he has a written record of his age to wit the family bible that he entered the service of the United States in July 1776 for six months in Captain James Alner's company, in the 2 d Regiment New York State Troops of Infantry commanded by Colonel Malcolm, & served the full period of 6 months & more, that soon after his said enlistment his Captain Alner was promoted Major & then Henry Brazier was made his Captain - that he was at- tached to said company under Brazier on the 15 th Sep r 1776 when the American Army was driven out of New York by the British. that during said 6 months he was at the battles of Long Island, Harlem Heights & White Plains. That in the summer of 1780 he again entered into said service
6 mos

3 mo at Poughkeepsie in the said State of New York for three months in Colonel Philip Van Courtlandt's Regiment of New York Infantry in Captain Samuel Cook's company & continued in said service said 3 months doing duty on the lines at or near Fishkill
That in the Spring of 1781 he entered a volunteer for six months in Captain Theodosius Fowler's company of light infantry in Col. P. Van Courtlandt's Regiment of New York Troops under the orders of the Marquis La Fayette being then at Poughkeepsie and marched with his said company & Col. Van Courtlandt down to West Point & Haverbridge & crossed over to Bergen in New Jersey was engaged in several skirmishes & returned to Poughkeepsie where he was discharged - that his said discharge was soon lost - That in the summer of 1777 he was also engaged in the Government service for more than 3 months in making & putting down chevaux-de-frise in the North River at the Highlands - That Theodosius Fowler his old Captain & Peter Tilton his fellow soldier are now living in this city & can testify to part of his said services from their personal knowledge - That besides the two gentlemen above named he is well known to Aldermen Henry Meigs Alder- man John Palmer & many others who can & will testify to his character for veracity, & his reputation as a soldier of the

Revolution - that he has no documentary evidence - that he now lives & has lived since the Revolution in the City of New York. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any State. Sworn to & subscribed this 18 th day of October 1832 in open court.
ES.
John Barber Clerk
Wm Busing
Peter Tilton of the City of New York personally appeared in open court & being duly sworn saith that he was born in the City of New York in the year 1755 - that he has been well acquainted with the above named William Busing - that they were playmates together of the same age in the said City until the war of 1776 that in that year they both entered Capt. James Alens Company together for six months - that said Busing was with this Regiment in said Company at the battle of Long Island in 1776 - that when the British drove the Americans out of New York in 1776. Said Busing went with his said Company to the battles of Harlem Heights & White Plains - that after the said six months campaign

this Deponent parted with said Busing & enlisted in the Continental Line & he did not see him again during the war, but he always understood that said Busing was in service most of the time afterwards in the war - that he has been intimate with said Busing since the war & known him for a man of strict integrity & has no doubt of the truth of the statements in his declaration. Sworn & subscribed this 16 th day of Oct r 1832 in open Court, Es. John Barbieri Clerk
Peter V. Tilyou
We John Palmer Henry Meigs and John N. Taylor residents of the City of New York do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Busing the above named applicant, that we believe him to be seventy six years of age. That he is respected & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion. Sworn & subscribed this 16 th day of Oct r 1832 in open Court. Es. John Barbieri Clerk
D. Meigs John N. Taylor

Susannah Bufsing application for Pension.
due 2 March 31
Admitted 1 Pension 17 months
Admitted of her said husband
J. N. Taylor Esq. New York

State City and County of New York ss: on this 29 th day of October A D 1838 personally appear- ed before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the City and County of New York at the City Hall of said City in open court Susannah Busing a resident of said City aged 60 years on the 11 th day of August last past being just duly sworn according to law both on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Con- gress passed July 7. 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of William Busing late of the said City deceased. who during his life time was a Revolu- tionary Pensioner of the United States & received a pension of 56 dollars & 88 cents per annum That her said husband received said pension for his services in the Revolutionary war as a soldier. that she has often heard him speak of serving in Col. Malcolms Regiment & also in Captain Fowlers company. but she is not acquainted with the details of his services. that said Fowler resided in this City but is now dead. that she has no proof of her said husbands services. & therefore begs leave to refer to the affidavits of said Captain Fowler. Peter Tilton & other proofs of his

services which she is informed were forwarded to the War Department in support of her application for a pension at the time of her making such appli- -cation - She further declares she was married to said William Busing on the 18 th day of March 1792. That her said husband died at the City of New York on the 2 nd day of March 1830. That she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service but that it was prior to the first of January 1794 viz at the time above stated -
From the 24 th day of March 1838 to the 1 st day of October 1838 in open court Deponent making her mark being unable to write
Joseph Noyes Clk

Extract from the record of marriages of the Minister Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Protestant Dutch church of the City of New York Liber F.
"March the eighteenth one thousand seven hundred and ninety two; William Bussing and Susannah Odell"
I Cornelius Bogert clerk of the above named religious corporation certify that the above is a true copy of the record above mentioned with the exception of the date which is expressed on the said record in fair, legible figures as follows "1792 March 18"
Cornelius Bogert Clerk of the above named Corporation
State of New York } City & County of New York }
-p: I Cornelius Bogert above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the religious corporation styled the Minister Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Protestant Dutch church of the City of New York, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said corporation with the exception above named as certified by me; and that the seal affixed to such certificate is the common seal of said corporation and was so affixed by their authority.
Sworn before me this } 18 th day of October 1838 }
Cornelius Bogert Clerk as above
H. Ulshoeffer }
Commr of Deeds

State City and County of New York ss:
On this 29 th day of October A.D. 1838.
personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas held in and for the City and County of New York at the City Hall of the City of New York Phoebe Lent - a resident of said City who being first duly sworn in open court according to law Deposith and saith that she is acquainted with Mrs Susannah Busing now appearing with her in Court - that she is the widow of William Busing deceased late a resident of said City and a citizen of the United States - that the Deponent is the sister of the said Susannah - that the Deponent was 73 years of age on the 13 th day of March last past - That she was well acquainted with the said William Busing before his marriage with her said sister Susannah in 1792 - and has been in the habit of seeing said Busing & her said sister almost every day since their said marriage up to the day of his death - that he died on the 2 nd day of March 1836 in the City of New York & that Deponent was present when he died - That since his death the Deponent has resided in the same house with her said sister Susannah - that the said Susannah still remains the widow of the said William Busing - and has not intermarried since that event Phoebe her Lent

State City and County of New York ss: I Joseph Hoye Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas held in and for the City and County of New York at the City Hall of the City of New York said Court being a court of record. do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original pro- ceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Susannah Bussing for a pension. That Phoebe Lent whose affidavit is annexed is a credible person the statements entitled to credit. and further that Henry Melchoffer Esq. whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the affidavit signed by Cornelius Wright subjoined to the certificate of marriage which annexed was on the day of taking the same a Commissioner of Pleas in & for the City & County of New York authorized to administer oaths, & that I am acquainted with his signature and truly believe that the signature H. Melchoffer subscribed to said jurat is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the said Court this 29 th day of October A.D. 1838.
Joseph Hoye Clerk

No 14922.
William Busing New York City
Admitted
Private 17 th months
John N. Gaylor, agent 80 Napan Street New York City

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
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 shew 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, shewing the Service of William Dufing, of New York City
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 1776 More than 6 Private Capt James Alner Capt Braxton Colo. Malcomb Colo. Philip Long Island Y West Point - to Bergen New York City Age 76 Traditionary for Part of the same & Living testimony apart   1780 3 Capt Samuel Wm. Bouillon Harlem Heights New Jersey   Volun 1781 6 Couplins Brigadier White Plains Returned to Poughkeepsie   1777 More than 3 Capt Theo- dorus Fowler Lafayette   15 1 17  
5 mo due Capt For less affi davit 5 mo only in Capt Far less affi davit
I am, respectfully, Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
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, 1832.
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 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, 1832. 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 day 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 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.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he 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 enquiry 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 the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
[f] 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 affix 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 line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[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.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, ABRAHAM ASTEN, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY,
That John N Taylor Esq whose name is subscribed to the Jurat of the annexed affidavit was on the day of the date thereof a Commissioner of Deeds in & for the City & County aforesaid duly Commissioned & sworn & authorized by Law to administer Oaths — And further that I am acquainted with the handwriting of such Commissioner and verily believe that the Signature to said Jurat is genuine —
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 12 th day of October 1832.
Abn Asten Clk

State City and County of New York ss. Theodosius Fowler of the City of New York aged seventy nine years & upwards being duly sworn deposes & saith that he commanded a company of light Infantry during the campaign of 1780 in Col Philip Van Cortlandt's Regiment in New York. That he is well acquainted with William Busping of this City & has been intimate with him ever since the Revolutionary War. That said Busping was a soldier in his said com- pany during the said year of 1780. That he distinctly recollects that said Busping served with him in his said company during that campaign, a period of about five months according to the best of his recollection. That said Busping was one of the men drafted into his company from Poughkeepsie. That the Deponent is now entirely unable to attend in Court to make this deposition having a severe infirmity in his legs which prevents him from leaving his house. Sworn to this 5 th day of October 1832 Before me John N. Taylor Commissioner etc. 3 M rs Fowler took a caption in 2 nd York Reg.

14922.
William Bussings pension application.
[Handwritten flourish or signature]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and after reading the affidavit of Theodosius Fowler and Peter Tilton that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certify that Henry Briggs above named is President of the board of Aldermen of this City, that Theodosius Fowler, Peter Tilton and John N Taylor also above named are respectable inhabitants of the City of New York and that all of said persons are credible persons and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. By the Court.
John Barberie, Clerk
I John Barberie Clerk of the Marine Court in the City of New York do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of William Dufing for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 16 th day of October 1832 twenty third day of May 1833.
John Barberie

State City and County of New York ss: On this 23 d day of May A.D 1833 personally appeared the within named William Busing in open court before the Justices of the Marine Court of the said City of New York and being duly sworn did depose and say that from loss of memory he cannot swear positively to the precise amount of his service, but according to the best of his recollec- tion he served as a private not less than the following periods to wit - in 1770, in Capt. Alner's company six months - in 1780, in Capt. Conkling's company three months - in 1781, in Capt. Fowler's Comp. six months - and in 1777, in the Government service at the Highlands three months - witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office the day and year aforesaid
John Barber

New York 2226
Susannah Buping widow of William Buping, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 2 nd Mar 1836 of N.Y. City in the State of N. York who was a priv in the Co o commanded by Captain Almer of the reg t commanded by Col Mulecombe in the N.Y. State line for 17 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York City at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1st day of April 1839, & sent to S. N. Taylor, Esq. N.Y.
Arrears to the 14th of Mar 1839 $169.98 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 28.33
$198.31
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. McCurdy Clerk Book 1. Vol. 2. Page 67.
Order to pay 214 March 1840.

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3rd of March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of 7 July 1838.
State of New York } City & County of New York } ss: On this twenty fourth day of May A.D. 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the city and County aforesaid, Susannah Bussing a resident of the city of New York in the county of New York, aged 72 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the widow of William Bussing who was a private in the war of the Revolution and that she received a pension under the Act of 7 July 1838 at the New York City agency, at the rate of 56. 66 / 100 Dollars per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written before me John Smith Commissioner of Deeds
Susannah her X Bussing mark Witness to mark J. A. D. Bawb
I certify that the above deponent is known to me to be the identical person she declares herself to be in her deposition and also by the Oath of Robert G Bacat who also deposes before me that she is the above person she declares herself to be
John Smith Commissioner of Deeds

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, NATHANIEL JARVIS, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, D.O HEREBY CERTIFY, That Peter Prickney before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the Signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 25 th day of May 1843
Nath Jarvis
Clerk.
Known to me myself to be Robert G She is the above Commissioner of Deeds
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John N. Taylor Notary Public State of New-York

Susannah Busing
$ 56:66 per a
Rev. C. Bacot New York

Sir
New York May 25 th 1843
I herewith transmit application of Susannah Bussing for one year's additional pension under the Act of March 3 rd 1843.
I am respectfully your obedient servant Robert C. Dacot
h/ J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Mechanics Bank New York 28 th March 1840
Sir
I enclose for your examination, the papers in the cases of Mrs Susannah Brasing, a pensioner under the Act of 7 th July 1838, at $56 66 / 100 per Annum, and Jacob Lent, a pensioner under the act of 18 th March 1818, at $8 per month, who claim their pensions from the 4 th March 1839,
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt
J Knapp Pres
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

In at Mar 18.
NY.
Salem at D...
Peabody
James A. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Inland
Washington D.C.

New York March 15 th 1889
Sir:
I beg leave to remind you of the case of Mrs Susannah Buffum an applicant for a pension, whose papers were forwarded to your office in October last - to solicit in her behalf a decision upon her claim.
Very Respectfully
Your Most Obedt Servt
John N Taylor
James L Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

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Oct 31.
N.Y.
7 July 1838.
Mrs Bussing
Mrs L. Church Esq. Indian Commissioner P. Abingdon St.

New York Oct 29 th 1838.
Sir:
I submit the enclosed application of Mrs. Susannah Bunting for your consideration - & would respectfully suggest that you will find very full proof of her husband's services (if I recollect aright) annexed to her application for a pension, which was forwarded by me & is filed in your office
Very respectfully
your obt serv John N Taylor 3 Napan St. N.Y.
To,
J. L. Edwards Esq.

New York City
William Phipps on sole act 1832 to what time paid?
PL
John Harry Esq
Died 2 nd March 1836 p st . that period
JH

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23734
Susannah Bussing Widow of William Bussing On 10 th J. Smith
Act: March 3 rd 1843.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 107
[Arrangement of 1870.]