Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 810, Nathaniel Dean, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Dean, Nathaniel
S. 810
Carded
CONTENTS

New Jersey 9850
Nathaniel Dean of Brunswick in the State of N. J.
who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Lyle of the Regt commanded by Col. Dylam in the N. J. Militia. line for
9 mo: 20. ds -
Inscribed on the Roll of N. J. at the rate of 32. Dollars 22. Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21. day of June 1833. and Deliv. Ch. G. M c Chorney v Present
  Arrears to the 4th of March 33.  64. 44    Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept. 33.  16. 11     $ 80.55.  
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by Franciosi Clerk Book E. Vol. 3 d Page 108.
To Wightstown N. J. ✓

order to pay, Sept. 23. 1836—
d d d
15

Nathaniel Dean
State of New Jersey } Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Middlesex County ss. } Act of Congress passed June the 7. 1832.
61111 On this third day of September  October Eighteen Hundred and Thirty Two personally appeared before me Robert Webberney one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Middlesex, being a Court of Record Nathaniel Dean a resident of the Township of South Brunswick in the said County of Middlesex aged about Seventy seven years, having no means to know with certainty 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 the 7. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States as a private in the Militia of New Jersey under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated viz. in the year 1776 was called into service under Captain Syle, does not remember his first name, and under Colonel John Dymens, and marched to Amboy, Blazing Star, and Elizabeth Town guarding the shores against the excursions of the enemy this tour lasted two weeks, shortly after was called into service under Captain Aaron Longstreet and Colonel John Neilson for the same purpose, and marched to Elizabeth Town, Paulers-hook, Bergen Point, and other places about the time the British shipping sailed up to New York was out one month on this tour, was again called out under the same Officers he believes, and for the same purposes and marched to Elizabeth Town and other places along the lines, was out this time at least one month, in the early part of January in the year 1777 was again called out into service under Captain Aaron Longstreet and Colonel Jacob Hyre, and was stationed at the village of Cranbury at the time the British army lay at New Brunswick and continued there until some time about the first of June following being relieved part of the time; and while there was engaged on numerous scouting parties for the purpose of confining the enemy within their quarters, this tour must have lasted at least two months and a half in the whole, shortly after was called out under the same Officers, at the time the British army marched from New Brunswick to Somerset Courthouse and marched to Lowland-mountain, and from thence to Steels-gap where part of General Washington's army lay, and from thence marched to a place north of Piscataway, and from thence into that place, and continued there until the British army left New Jersey and passed over to Staten Island; was out on this tour one month at least, after this was:

called into service under the same officer he believes and marched to Elizabeth Town, and several other places, and was engaged in protecting the Inhabitants in that district of the Country from the depredations of the enemy which was frequently made from Staten Island directly adjacent thereto was out on this town a month or more, cannot tell how much, was called into service again about the time the British army was marching to Philadelphia, and marched he thinks in Captain Peter Perine's company under Colonel Forman not certain, and marched to Red- Bank fort, and Cooper's ferry on the Delaware River, and several other places, was out on this town more than a month how much cannot now Remember, in the year 1778 after the British army cropped from Philadelphia into New Jersey, was called out and marched to Allentown and fell into the rear of the British, and followed them until the Battle of Monmouth in General Scott's division to the best of his remembrance was out on this town from two weeks to one month, I will say three weeks was again called into service under Captain Peter Perine he thinks, and Colonel William Scudder and marched to Springfield, and other places was out this time at least one month, and in the years 1777 and 1778 was engaged in the service in carting provisions for the regular army such as meat and flour from Philadelphia to Morris- town was engaged in that service at least four months, and from the best calculation that he can now make, he verily believes he was engaged in the service fourteen or fifteen months in the whole, for this he can declare that he went out every time he was called upon from his first entering the service until the conclusion of the Revolutionary war, and as his memory is very frail he is inclined to believe that he was out on some towns that he has now forgotten, and he further declares that he has no documentary evidence relating to his services, except the affidavit & receipts attached and he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he also declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State
sworn to, and subscribed before me the subscriber this 3. day of September 1832
Nathaniel Lean
Robert Wethersey

Interrogatories put by him the aforesaid Robert McHenry Judge as abovesaid to the above named applicant namely Nathaniel Dean
1. where, and in what year were you Born
Answer in the year 1735 he believes having no other means of ascertaining it, But by certain writings
2. have you any Record of your age, and where is it
Answer I have no Record of my age with certainty, nor none of our family as far as I can ascertain
3. where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live
Answer in the Township of South Brunswick in the County of Middlesex and have always lived there until the present time
4. how were you called into service
Answer as a volunteer
5. State the names 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
Answer, General Scott, Colonels Dyer, Neilson, Hyre, Scudder and the Captains I have above named, and as to the general circumstances of my services they are all mentioned as far as I can recollect in my foregoing declaration
6. did you ever receive a discharge from the service
Answer I never received any other than a verbal discharge
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief generally of your services as a soldier of the Revolution
Answer I am known to Colonel David Chambers, Major Dean Britton, John Gulich, John Grove, George Morris, and Nathaniel Britton to whom I can confidentially refer, and others if necessary
sworn to and subscribed before me the subscriber this 3. day of September 1832
Robert McHenry
Nathaniel Dean

State of New Jersey James C. Henry Pastor of the first Presbyterian Church in the village of Middletown in the County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey and Reuben Morris of the same place, Do hereby certify — that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Dean who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing declaration, and believe him to be Seventy seven years of age, or thereabouts, and that he is reputed, and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion — sworn to, and subscribed before me the subscriber this 2. day of September 1832.
James C. Henry.
Robert McHenry
Reuben Morris
And he the said Robert McHenry one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Middlesex, Doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the foregoing Interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the said Nathaniel Dean the applicant above-named was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and served as he states, and he further certifies that it is known to him that the said James C. Henry is a Clergyman, and resident in the said County of Middlesex, and that Reuben Morris who has also signed the same is a resident also of the County of Middlesex, and is a creditable person, and that their statement is entitled to credit, and further it is the opinion of him the said Robert McHenry Judge as aforesaid, that the said applicant labours under such Bodily infirmities that he cannot without risk, and danger personally attend the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Middlesex, to have his case examined, or investigated.
Robert McHenry
the foregoing affidavits were all sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written
State of New Jersey Middlesex County ss. I F. S. Vanarsdalen Clerk of the Court of
Common Pleas in and for the said County of Middlesex do hereby certify that Robert McHenry before whom the foregoing proceedings were had was at the time a Judge of said Court & that his signature as thereto written is the proper handwriting of said Judge
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 17 th day of September A.D. 1832. F. S. Vanarsdalen Clerk

State of New Jersey } Be it known that on the 16. day of August 1832 Middlesex County ss. } before me Robert W. Chesney one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in and for the County of Middlesex, personally appeared John Applegate who being duly sworn according to Law, did depose and say that he has for many years past been well acquainted with Nathaniel Dean a resident of the Township of South Brunswick, and County of Middlesex aforesaid, and that he perfectly Remembers being out with him as a private in the Militia of New Jersey in the time of the Revolutionary war, and was with him in the company commanded by Captain Aaron Longstreet, under Colonel Jacob Hype, and that the said Nathaniel Dean, and this deponent were out together in the service, whilst the Militia was stationed several months at the village of Cranbury when the British army lay at New Brunswick, and was also out together in the same service at Elizabeth Town and several other places, and from his knowledge of, and nearness to him the said Nathaniel Dean, he has reason to believe, and does believe, that he was engaged in the service on different tours during the Revolutionary war, and further saith not.
sworn to, and subscribed before me the subscriber this 16. day of August 1832. and I certify that the witness to the above affidavit is a credible person known to me Robert W. Chesney
John Applegate
State of New Jersey } Middlesex County ss. } I F. P. Pennycuick Clerk of the Court of the County of Middlesex in S t State do hereby certify that Robert W. Chesney before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn was at the time a Judge of S t Court and duly authorized to take affidavits and administer oaths. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 17 th day of September A.D. 1832
F. P. Pennycuick Clerk

11119
Nathaniel Dean
N. J. South, Bound Brook
Capt Lyle
Col Dykeman
f
service in "carting" disallowed
adm'd 9 mo. 20 ds pri
$32.22.
Lam mon Deal

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 subjjoined 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 Nathaniee Dean N.J.  inform
   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.     1776. 11 Private Loyle Col. Dylmen - Amboy G. Town. 77 Born Lives in entered an a Middlesex N.J.   Shortly after 1 " Longstreet Wilson   again 1 " " " on the lines   1777. 2 15 " " Hays Cranberry   after 1 " " " one living witness known   " 1 on the " " " Monmouth Red Bank generally   " 1 on the " Darrene Forman Battle Fort Del.   1778 - 1 21 " " Williams Certificate of Clergymen   again 1 " " " and Citizen -   " 8 20 carrying provisions to the Army   Served in all 14 or 15 Months  
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 of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 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 _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must 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.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Dean S. 7. 810 a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his ( or his widow's ) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1776 14 or 15 mos { Lyle Aaron Longstreet ✓ Peter Perrine ✓ { John Daychinck John Neilson Jacob Hysor Forman ✓ William Scudder N. J.        
Battles engaged in, None
Residence of soldier at enlistment, South Berwick Township, Middlesex Co N. J.
Date of application for pension, Sept 3. 1832: his claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, South Berwick, N. J.
Age at date of application Form 1755.

Demorest, Ga.
Jan. 31, 1909.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir, - I am thinking of joining the "Daughters of the American Revolution." My great grandfather Mathaniel Dean was a Revolutionary soldier from New Jersey. It has been suggested to me that you might be able to furnish

me proof of that fact and also give me his regiment and any other information you may have regarding him. I shall be greatly obliged to you if you will inform me of anything you have respecting this matter.
Yours truly,
(Miss) Olive Van Hise

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by L. D. L.
Claim No. _____ From 'n 2,
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Nathaniel Dean
Service N. J.
Additional Service Rev. War
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190____
No claim, combination records _____, 190____
REMARKS:
No claim, except I. 810

Rev War INVALID.
File No. 810
Nathaniel Dean
Pro. N. J. Mil.
June 7, 1852.
Index — Vol. a , Page 92
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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1909 Feb 10 military history to Miss Oliver Van Klief. M. B. H.

32.22 General Dean Payments to be made at Trenton, N.J. by P. Dickinson, Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
New Jersey
Wm. L. Read
X 810
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 3 d Page 108. by Francis J. Francioni Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Nathaniel Dean of the State of New Jersey who was a private during the Revolutionary War
is entitled to receive Thirty two dollars and Twenty two cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 1 st of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and November, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this Twenty first day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three
Acting John B. B. Lee Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
32 22 64.44 16 11 80 55

Milton Bank Pension Office Sep 16 1836
Sir
Send Mr. Mindine an extract
In answer to your inquiry of the time to which Abraham Scappo was last paid, I have to state that he received his stipend at this agency up to the 4th day of last March.
Enclosed you will receive the certificate and oaths of Nathaniel Dean, a pensioner who has not made application for more than two years, and so reported in the last semi-annual report, upon return of the papers if found correct, I will pay him what is due him.
I am very respectfully
George Wm. Cump. Esq
Your Obedient Servant H. Dickinson Pres.