Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10486, John Collins, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental Mass.
Collins, John
S. 10486
CONTENTS
carded

2412
New York
John Collins
of Mendon in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Prince — of the Regt. commanded by Col Warner in the Massachusetts line for 13 months and 12 days —
★ Continental Mass. Records completed Feb. 13/16.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 44 Dollars 70 Cents per ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Novem- ber 1832 — and sent to claimant Westmeadow N.Y.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 — $67.05 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 22.33 $ 89.43
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by John Cromwell Book D. Vol. 5 Page 76

State of New York - and the County of ... 1832. Personally appeared before me, James ... John Collins ...
I John Collins was born in ... Astoria ... 1784 ... the County of ...
In January 1836 ... the Army of Genl. ...

During the winter Genl. Thomas found the Army, the British, received reinforcements, & on the 5th of May an Army retreated from Lee's, at least 4 or 5000 were taken with the small proportion of men I was discharged at Chantilly, about the last of May.
In July 1st 1862 we had a battle near Manassas, where a number of our Company (then part of Battery) was captured. Next day a Cloudy day, and a party of the Regiment, we were ordered at Pittsfield, from there we marched to New York, where there are many retreating from Long Island to White Plains, where they were not being handy backwoodsmen, some went off the train on a false alarm. Throwing up entrenchments, I was absent, but I believe they came from Marlinton, they were called for Burnside, & were there discharged about the first of December at Washington.
In July 1862, the Militia were called out to go to the North, to oppose Burnside's, I volunteered, and was ordered to Fort Lee, we were there very hard at the work of the trenches, but we were not engaged. Soon after an advance, a party of the enemy were said to be approaching by the way of the road, the volunteers were called for to meet them, they kept the road, I turned out, and a skirmish ensued. The enemy, in the meantime, moved on the left, and were ordered to retreat, the party was immediately engaged, a lot of men retreated 10 miles to Fort Greble, commanded by Genl. Schuyler, but Burnside was not there, the enemy were in force, and were about to attack, but they were forced to retreat to Fort Miller, & there they were again engaged. The enemy were driven back, and the volunteers were ordered to the rear, and were not engaged again. The enemy were defeated, and the volunteers were detached under Col. H. to attack the enemy's camp, which was successful, the battle began, we carried the enemy's camp, and the enemy were defeated and taken. Then came Col. Sheene with a reinforcement, this was the battle.

Battle, we defeated him took his cannon & many men after apportioning to guard the prisoners to Williamstown Meeting house, and company returned home, I returned North to Pumbaa & several men from here were killed. During the action of the battle, I was frequently called on to go as a guard to the prisoners, was at Pumbaa and at Castleton, and at Shanesboro after the surrender of Bragg. In 1869, after my removal to Ia, I became more frequent and the Militia were called out, I was sent under arms two weeks at Castleton, & went to Independence several times. My services were all in the State Troops and Militia. I never had any discharge in writing, my services under arms amounted to as much as thirteen months in the whole. I know of no person now living that was in the service with me, for my character, I would refer to Mr. Barnard and Henry Dillows esqrs. or any other inhabitants of Mendon where I have lived 24 years. My name is not on the pension roll of any agency of any state, nor do I relinquish any claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present — I hope to receive a full and just reward for my services. I am sure of my services in the service and speak the aged and the many. I have not yet received any pension from any other source. I am sure of my services.
I am James Smith
I am sure of my services in the service and speak
James Smith. Judge of Monroe Common Pleas I further certify that John Collins the above- applicant, on account of bodily infirmities is unable to attend Court. The answers to the interrogatories made necessary by the Secretary of War are attached in his application. I believe he has represented his age truly, & that his claim is entitled to credit.
James Smith Judge of Monroe County Common Pleas

She signs to the following Certificate are Gentlemen of respectability, with whom she was associated, and are entitled to credit. Mr. McGregor is a minister of the Gospel.
I James M c Gregor of Mendon in the County of Monroe do hereby certify that I have been acquainted with John Collins the witness of this affidavit about twelve years, I believe he has correctly stated his age, I have frequently heard it said that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, I believe his character for truth is unquestionable & I have no doubt of the truth of his statement as above made.
James M c Gregor
I John Moore of Mendon in the County of Monroe, in State of N.Y. certify that I have for 19 years been previously acquainted with John Collins the affiant, and for a long time have been informed that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, but he has repeatedly stated his age, and that his statement relating to his services in the Revolutionary War is true, I have frequently heard it reported that he died in the Revolutionary War, but have never heard it so stated.
John Moore
The above named James M c Gregor & John Moore made oath to the above certificates by them signed.
Amos D. Smith Judge of Monroe County Common Pleas.
Cl 5318
State of New York Monroe County ss. I certify that James Smith Esquire before whom the above affidavits purport to have been sworn, was at the date of the same a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and really believe that his name subscribed to said affidavits is his proper hand writing and signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the court at common pleas of said County this eighth day of August 1832. Leonard J. Davis Clerk

5318
John Collins
admitted
13. mo 13 days

State of New York } Monroe County } Ss. On this Sixteenth day of November 1832 personally appeared before me James Smith a Judge of the County Courts of Monroe County John Collins a resident of the town of Mendon in said County, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following amendment to his declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That in January 1776 he volunteered under Capt. Nathan Pierce for five months as mentioned in his declaration it is his best recollection that it was the first day of January that he volunteered and the last day of May that he was discharged, and knows that he served the full term of his enlistment
That the first day of July 1776 he enlisted under Lieutenant Sewell for five months as mentioned in his declaration, that he was discharged either the last day of November or the first day of December and that he served the full term of his enlistment
That in the fore part of July 1777 he volunteered under Ensign Meredath King and served as mentioned in said declaration, that he returned home the fore part of August does not recollect the day is confident he served as much as one month.
That the 13 th day of August 1777 was ordered out under Capt. Brown as mentioned in said declaration to the defense of Bennington and subsequently to Guard the Prisoners to Williamstown Mustering house That he is confident he served at this time seven days.

That some time in the month of October 1777 volunteered under Capt Brown and was employed in transporting and guarding provision from Pawlet to Castleton and Skaneateles. was discharged some time in November. is not distinct in his recollection as to the length of time but is confident he served as much as one month after the surrender of Burgoyne
That in the year 1779 he removed to Ira in the State of Vermont, and that in the month of October 1780 he turned out under Capt Lemuel Roberts, was marched to Castleton was principally employed for scouting for the term of two weeks and was then discharged.
That he recollects at three different times turning out on alarms and going to Ticonderoga a distance of forty miles. One under Capt Salisbury, One under Capt Roberts, and the other time under Capt Warren recollects that the first two tours were in the year 1781 and that under Capt Warren 1782. does not recollect distinctly. knows he was out as much as five days each time
That in the month of October 1782 volunteered under Capt Roberts marched to Otter Creek. Town of New Haven was employed in removing families that had been plundered by the enemy and their effects. that he served at this time fifteen days
That he is confident he served as above stated and as here recapitulated
  January 1776 under Capt Nathan Pirm  5 Months    July 1776 under Lieut. Merrill  5 "    July 1777 under Ensign Melad King  1 "    Aug 1777 under Capt Brown  7 days    Oct 1777 under Capt Brown  !    Oct 1780 under Capt L. Roberts  15    Three tours to Ticonderoga 1781 & 1782  15    Oct 1782 under Capt Roberts  8  
Making 13 Months 13 days

Oct 1777 under Capt Brown — 1 Oct 1780 under Capt L Roberts — 14 Three tours to Ticonderoga - 1781 & 1782 15 Oct 1782 under Capt Roberts — 7
Making 13 Months 13 days
And further he saith not John Collins
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
James Smith Judge of Monroe County Courts
I further certify that John Collins the above named applicant and who subscribed and sworn to the above amended declaration, is still unable to attend court from bodily infirmity
James Smith Judge of the County Courts of Monroe County

Reuben
10486 INVALID.
File No. 10,486
John Collins Priv Peter War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. a , Page 77
[Arrangement of 1870.]

John Collins fri $44.70 N.Y. Albany act 7 June 32. last paid?
SMC
Sept. 29. '44
Disc 5th Jan. 1833 p't. that paid
JH