Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 10723, George I Denniston, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Denniston, George I. (or J.) Margaret
W. 10723
{ B.L.Wt. 547-200-Lieut. Issued Sept. 2. 1790. no papers.
CONTENTS

Mr,
H. H. Lydon
May 22. 1
Same May 2
J. H. Rooms
H. Moulton
Sept. 29, 1853
E. and H. Hunt
April 14, 1854
Ad Jan 16/54
Adolphe
Jun 20/54
Thos. Lumpkin
Dec. 21, 1857-
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new York
Agent Denniston d. George I. Denniston on the 13 May 1812 in the State of New York in the Regt commanded of the Regt commanded in the New York 2 years
on the Roll of New York City to of $20 Dollars 00 Cents num, to commence on the 1st day of 1831 and 12 Aug 1841 in she died.
rate of Pension issued the 17 day of 1850 and sent to Sylvester, Charleston, N.H.
Amount paid from $310.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Payable to only surviving child John Denniston
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836,
Recorded by Book
Vol. 2
Page 356
DENNISTON, GEORGE I. (N.Y.) W-10723
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KNOW YE, that, in pursuance of an act of our legislature, passed the sixth day of April, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety ; entitled "an act to carry into effect the concurrent resolutions and acts of the legislature, for granting certain lands, promised to be given as bounty lands, and for other purposes therein mentioned," WE HAVE Given, Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents, DO Give, Grant and Confirm unto Lieutenant George Denniston ALL that certain tract or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Montgomery and in the Township of Ulysses known and distinguished on a map of the said Township (filed by our Surveyor-General, in our Secretary's-Office, agreeable to law) by Lot number Twelve Containing Six hundred Acres
TOGETHER with all and singular the rights, hereditaments and appurtenances to the same belonging, or in any wise appertaining ; EXCEPTING and RESERVING to ourselves all gold and silver mines
and also five acres of every hundred acres of the said tract or lot of land for highways : TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above described and granted premises, unto the said Lieutenant George Denniston his heirs and assigns, as a good and indefeasible estate of inheritance, for ever. ON CONDITION NEVERTHELESS that within the term of seven years, to be computed from the first day of January next ensuing the date hereof, there shall be one actual settlement made on the said tract
OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK, by the Grace of GOD, free and Independent : TO ALL to whom these presents shall come, Greeting : passed the sixth day of April, one thousand, seven hundred and ninety ; entitled "an act to carry into effect the concurrent resolutions and acts of the legislature, for granting certain lands, promised to be given as bounty lands, and for other purposes therein mentioned," WE HAVE Given, Granted and Confirmed and by these Presents, DO Give, Grant and Confirm unto Lieutenant George Denniston ALL that certain tract or lot of land, situate, lying and being in the County of Montgomery and in the Township of Ulysses known and distinguished on a map of the said Township (filed by our Surveyor-General, in our Secretary's-Office, agreeable to law) by Lot number

I do hereby assign and set over to David Oliver & Francis Lewis both of the Town of Lynden all the Lands granted in the within Patents, and that freed and discharged from all Incumbrances. as Witness my hand, this and Seal 28th day of March one thousand, eight hundred and three
and that freed and discharged from all Incumbrances. as Witness my hand, this 28th day of March one
George J. Denniston
Witness For present Richard Curtis John Bucklew Seneca Co. N.Y. Be it known that on the Third Day of September one thousand eight hundred and... of the Court of Common Pleas for said County Richard Curtis and John Bucklew and being Duly sworn Depose that they saw the above named George J. Denniston live the above written assignment as his voluntary act and seal in mentioned and being well acquainted with both the witnesses with the due execution thereof and having Examined the assignment for the purpose there am well satisfied and finding none to be recorded
remembered that on the Third Day of September one thousand eight hundred and... from personally came before me Cornelius Humphrey one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County Richard Curtis and John Bucklew and being Duly sworn Depose that they saw the above named George J. Denniston live the above written assignment as his voluntary act and seal in mentioned and being well acquainted with both the witnesses with the due execution thereof and having Examined the assignment for the purpose there am well satisfied and finding none to be recorded
Cornelius Humphrey
George J. Denniston (Multilithed) W.F. 10723 N.Y.
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Has George J. Denniston of the state of New York a Lieutenant in Regt. commanded by Col Pickens in Bount Land for services in Rev. war. — 2/11/22
Land Warrant N o 547 for 200 acres, issued Sept. 2. 1790 to George J. Denniston, a Lieut. in the N. York Continental line.
Recd N o 98.

State of New York County of Orange } ss Margaret Tennistone of the Town of Wallkill County & State aforesaid. On this thirtieth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred & thirty six personally appeared before the undersigned one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange aged eighty seven years on the fifth day of Septem- ber instant who being first duly sworn accor- ding 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. 1836. That she is the widow of George J Tennistone who was an Ensign & Lieutenant in the Third New York Regiment in the Revolutionary regular army of the Revolution. That his Commissions as such Ensign & as such Lieutenant are herewith annexed that she is the widow of the identical George J Tennistone named in said Commissions & that said George J Ten- nistone served as an Ensign & Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution from the commen- cement to the end of the Revolutionary War That this Deponent from her age & loss of Memory is unable to state the officers under whom he served but she now well re- ects of having heard her husband the said George J. mention of having served under Col s Pickering & Col s Willett. That this Deponent was well acquainted with Col s Timothy Pick- ering under whom her said husband served & has often seen him at her house on business with her husband during the war. and that she always understood that her said husband was honorable discharged at the or about the last of the year 1785 he being retained two years after the end of the war at West Point in the charac- ter of Assistant Quartermaster  Quartermaster . That he she was married to her said husband before the
Dec r 1836

Commencement of the Revolution war, that her first child by her said Husband was born on the first day of May 1775. but as appears by a record now in her possession in the handwriting of her said husband made at the time of the birth of said child. that this deponent well recollects that she was married two years before the commencement of the war. That this deponent was born in the now Town of Blooming Grove & County of Orange. in the year 1749. and was married to her said Husband by Rynier Van Nest a minister of the Reformed Dutch Church at the house of Abraham Roosa in the Town of Marlborough in the then County of Ulster now Sullivan. and that her said husband died at the present residence of this deponent on the thirtieth day of May in the year 1812 of the dropsy in the chest. that this deponent has ever since resided at her present residence & has remained a widow. ever since the death of her said husband. that she has but two children now living by her said Husband that the youngest child is dead which this deponent had by her said Husband, which was born in the year 1785. that her said marriage will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed. That
Subscribed and sworn before me this 30th day of September 1836
Margaret Denniston
W. H. M. one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange
I certify that I am acquainted with Margaret Denniston who made and subscribed the foregoing affidavit and believe her to be a woman of truth and veracity and entitled to full credit in her statements. And that upon a personal examination I am fully satisfied that in consequence of her age and bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court. State of September 30 - 1836
W. H. M. one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange

6, July 22 1844
Appe for Arrears, Mays Dennis
7/90
1844
H H Superior Court 111 Bagr
Declaration of John Deumter

State of New York Orange County } ss.
Court of common pleas held in and for the County of Orange on this 14 th day of February 1844.
personally appeared in open court being a court of Record before the judges of said court now sitting. John Denniston a resident of said County aged 62 years. who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration and states that he is a son of George J. Denniston and of Margaret Denniston now deceased, and that his Father George J. Denniston died on the 31 st day of May 1812 and left him, surviving, Margaret Denniston, and that his Mother the aforesaid Margaret Denniston died on the 12 th day of August 1841 and left him this deponent John Dennis
on her surviving, and only child. and that his Father the aforesaid George J. Denniston deceased, was a Soldier of the Revolution and served as an Ensign, Lieutenant and Quartermaster, and that his Mother the aforesaid Margaret Denniston was in the receipt of a Pension for her husbands services as Ensign and Lieutenant of the amount of Two hundred and Twenty one Dollars per annum, at her death and that he this deponent the aforesaid John Dennis- ton makes this Declaration in order to obtain a differ- ence of pension which was due his Mother for his said Fathers services as Quartermaster and Staff Officer at the time of her death which he now claims to be due to him as the only surviving of the aforesaid Mar- garet Denniston
John Denniston
Sworn & subscribed this 14 th of Feb
1844 before me
Mr. Conway Deputy Clerk

State of New York Orange Com. Pleas 3
I do hereby certify that satisfactory proof has this day been furnished in the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange in the State of New York, now sitting, and being a Court of Record, that Margaret Denniston, the widow of George I. Denniston, deceased, late of said County, died in the County of Orange on the twelfth day of August 1841, and left her surviving John Denniston her only child and that she was at the receipt of a pension of two hundred and seventy one Dollars per annum, at the time of her death and that the said John Denniston is now a resident of Orange County and is of lawful age.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court this fourteenth day of February 1844.
M. Morris Deputy Clerk

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August 18, 1931.
Mrs. G. H. Bennett 11 Greenwood Court Utica, New York.
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section REB:ILL
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10725, that George I. or J. Benniston enlisted early in the Revolution, place not stated. On November 21, 1775, he was commissioned ensign of the 3 d New York Regiment. On May 23, 1780, he was commissioned lieutenant of the 3 d New York Regiment. On July 1, 1780, he was commissioned lieutenant of the 3 d New York Regiment. He was at the surrender of Burgoyne, was in the battle of Saratoga, and he was with Sullivan on his Indian expedition. From January 1, 1781, until late in 1781, he served as assistant quartermaster at West Point and was under Colonel Timothy Pickering.
He married in 1775 in Haverberg, Sullivan County, New York, Margaret (her maiden name not stated), who was born September 5, 1749 in Blooming Grove, Orange County, New York.
He died May 30 or 31, 1813, in Wallkill, Orange County, New York.
His widow, Margaret, was allowed pension on her application executed September 30, 1835, at which time she was a resident of Wallkill, Orange County, New York.
She died August 12, 1841.
Their first child was born May 1, 1775, and their youngest child was born in 1785 but their names were not given. In 1826 John Benniston was the only surviving child and he was then sixty-

two years of age and was a resident of Orange County, New York.
D.L.L. There is no claim for pension on file on account of the services of Joseph Dunnistan of Orange County, New York, Rev. Thos.
Very truly yours,
A. D. MILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

New York City aged 23
Margaret Kenniston married George W. Kenniston deceased resided in the State of New York was an Ensign in the Company commanded Captain [blank] of the [blank] commanded for [blank] in the [blank] for [blank] Ensign [blank] 9 " 8 9 " [blank]
Contl. + New York
inscribed on the Roll of [blank] rate of 2 1/2 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of [blank] 1836 and sent L. L. Mail Newburgh N.Y.
arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $1490.50 Semi-ant. allowance ending [blank] 135.51 $1626.01
{ Revolution Act July
Recorded by H.H. Addison Book [blank] Vol. 1 P.
Lt. H. Armstrong, Jan 19 th 37 -
June 16. 17. 1837
Let to Secy of War, Jan 7. 17, 1838. " to Hon. J. C. Brodhead 20 Jan. 38 " To Hon. N. Jones, July 15, 1840

Richard
Very R ly mmanded 'ed
Increase. 93 New York city
Margaret Denniston widow of George J. Denniston who died on the 13 May 1812 of Orange Co. in the State of New York who was an Ensign in the in the Comp y . by Captain of the of the N Lieut. Col. Pickering the e 14 mos & 21 days 9 " 9 "
ed on the Right of New York City rate of 360 Dollars 00 Cents num, to commence on the 11 th day of March, 1831 & end 12 Augt 1841, when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day July 1850 and sent to N. H. Sylvester, Charleston N. H.
DENNISTON, GEORGE I, (N.Y.) W-10723
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending Payable to only surviving child
John Denniston
Recorded by Book D
Vol.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, }
Clerk, age 356
erased from.
$271.00

May 22, 1931
Miss Dorothy Shipley 94 North Transit Street Lockport, New York
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section MCS:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10723, that George I. or J. Denniston enlisted early in the Revolution, place not stated. On November 21, 1776, he was commissioned ensign of the 3 rd New York Regiment. On May 20, 1780, he was commissioned lieutenant of the 3 rd New York Regiment. On July 1, 1780 he was commissioned lieutenant of the 3 rd New York Regiment. He was at the surrender of Burgoyne, was in the battle of Monmouth, and he was with Sullivan on his Indian expedition. From January 1, 1781, until late in 1783, he served as assistant quartermaster at West Point and was under Colonel Timothy Pickering.
He married in 1773 in Mamakating, Sullivan County, New York, Margret (her maiden name not stated), who was born September 5, 1749, in Blooming Grove, Orange County, New York.
He died May 30 or 31, 1812, in Wallkill, Orange County, New York.
His widow, Margret, was allowed pension on her application executed September 30, 1836, at which time she was a resident of Wallkill, Orange County, New York.
She died August 12, 1841.
Their first child was born May 1, 1775, and their youngest child was born in 1785 but their names were not given. In 1844 John Denniston was the only surviving child and he was then sixty-two years of age and was a resident of Orange County, New York.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

May 2, 1927
Miss Gladys M. Freeman 140 West 58th St. New York City
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 10723, it appears that GEORGE I. or J. DENNISTON enlisted early in the Revolution, place not stated. On November 21, 1776, he was commissioned Ensign of the Third New York Regiment. On May 20, 1780, he was commissioned Lieutenant of the Third New York Regiment. On July 1, 1780, he was commissioned Lieutenant of the Third New York Regiment. He was at the surrender of Burgoyne, was in the battle of Monmouth and he was with Sullivan on his Indian expedition. From January 1, 1781, until late in 1785 he served as Assistant Quarter-master at West Point and was under Colonel Timothy Pickering Timothy Pickering.
He married in 1773 in Mamakating, Sullivan County, New York, Margret (her maiden name not stated) who was born September 5, 1749, in Blooming Grove, Orange County, New York.
He died May 30 or 31, 1812, in Wallkill, Orange County, New York.
His widow, Margret, was allowed pension on her application executed September 30, 1836, at which time she was a resident of

Wallkill, Orange County, New York.
She died August 12, 1841.
Their first child was born May 1, 1775, and their youngest child was born in 1785 but their names were not given. In 1844 John Denniston was the only surviving child and he was then sixty-two years of age and was a resident of Orange County, New York.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

11 Greenwood Court Utica, N.Y. July 28, 1931.
ONEIDA CHAPTER
Veterans' Administration Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension record of Joseph Denniston (Rev. War pensioner), of Orange County, N.Y., whose wife Margaret , aged 82 yrs. was living in Walkill, Orange Co., N.Y. in 1840?
Also Henry Davenport , of Monroe township, Orange Co., who was 98 yrs. of age in 1840 census?
OK
Thanking you
Very truly yours
(Mrs. G. H) Edith B. Swancott Registrar.

94 North Transit St Lockport, New York April 25, 1931
Dear Sir,
Will you please tell me if the following crew pensions and any other information you have concerning them especially the name of the wife of each, as I am anxious to form a Children of the American Revolution Society which is starting here.
RECEIVED SECTION APR 28 1931 OF RECORDS
1 Jeremiah Easton of the 2nd or South end Regiment of enrolled men from Ulster Co. 2 William Denniston - also of the 2nd or South end Regiment 3 George J. Denniston , same as above ✓ 4 Charles Denniston same as above 5 James " " " " 6 Alexander " " " " 7 John " " " "

8 Hendrick Quick, of Rochester Ulster Co. - Assigner of the Article of Association 9 Philip Quick - (Same) 10 Jacobus " - " " 12 Cornelius " - " "
I will be very grateful for any information you send.
Yours truly, Dorothy L. Shipley

Sylvester C. Dunham, President. John B. Langer, Vice President.
John L. May, 2 d Vice President. Louis F. Butler, Secretary.
The Travelers Insurance Company,
Hartford, Conn. April 5, 1910.
AGENCY DEPARTMENT
LOUIS N. DENNISTON, Agency Instructor.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sir :
In looking up my Revolutionary ancestry I have run across information to the effect that a Margaret Denniston, living in or near Walkill, N. Y., was a pensioner for the Revolutionary services of one John Denniston. Inasmuch as my great grandfather was a John Denniston I should be glad to have you advise me what your records disclose as to the service of the John Denniston on account of whose service you paid  was paid a pension to Margaret Denniston. This woman died sometime after 1897 at the age of 92 or more.
Your early attention will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
Louis N. Denniston
10723

Revolution.
New York Line
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 10723
Margaret Denniston
wid. of
George L. Denniston.
Ensign & Scout.
Asst. Q.M. Rev. War.
Act: 4 July 1836.
Index: Vol. a , Page 169
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1910 Apr. 5: Louis N. Denniston info wid Mar - garet pensioned for service of Geo. L. Denniston & no record of John Dennis- ton aw
192 Hist. to Gladys M. Freeman in case of Daniel Denniston - W. 19168. W.C.D.
May 22. hist. to Miss Mary Shidley. W.C.D. 1918 - Hist. to Mrs. G. H. Denniston - J.L.L.

Copies of papers sent to Hon. Geo. Briggs. Rev. Count. Rev. Clavin - Jan 1/60-
Geo. I. Lamontan N.Y.
Sept 18 th 52
Recd Oct 1836
Dec 18 th 56
H. L. Ladd atty.

both Tellinghurst 5247-38 mm
Margaret Annison
am 2 36 - aig
Charge to the Com
June 19-1850
Mr Allison
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Col. James L. Edwards
n Comm Pension Washington City DC

May 7 1844
Hon J. G. Clinton House of Reps,

in 14 as there been a pension granted to Mrs Linsabaugh widow of Henry Linsabaugh of N.Y. on application of Joseph Ellis Esq.
Allow me to ask your Early action in the case of the Heirs of Joseph Morrell late of New York
And also the claim of John Denniston the heir of Margaret Denniston late a pensioner for an increase of pension.
Yours at fully &c J. H. Clinton H. R. May 7, 1844

H o Rep d May 6. 1830
Sir
I will thank you to cause an early re-examination of the claim of Margaret Denniston du ce . who was a prisoner under the Act of 1836 at the New York Asylum.
The papers in this case are as far as the name of her son, Mr. Denniston.
It would afford me great pleasure to have this case disposed of at once.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully (W. B. L.)
H. D. Gales
As
W. L. Gales for Pennies

Inverness
Margaret Tennant wid of Rev J G Tennant N
act 4 July 1836
Adm o 2 years up 12 Nov = in £420. 00 per share from 4 March 1831 to 12 August 1841 the day of her death payable to John Tennant only surviving child after de- ducting what has been paid at the rate of £10- per share
H. H. Sylvester Charleston N

Pension Office Septm 1850
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that upon a more careful examination of the claim of Abigail Gillette widow of William Gillette a report which escaped our observation is found, which shows that her husband lived but

X
Well Mr Ames please attend to this, as I do not know what amount of spousal has been allowed in her case,
Hon J. P. L. Edwards
Marked
Col.
Mr Boote

Charleston Sept 2 1850
Sir
The cert. of pen. recently issued for p36. to Margaret Dennett di o . was surrendered @ pen. at New York on the 28th ult o . & I have rec d my pen. If necessary will you write the Dept before you can a new one to be issued for the p420.
Very Resp ly H H. Smith
Col. Edwards

Pension Office,
August 3 d 1850.
Sir:
In answer to your letter of the 29 th ulto, in relation to the case of Margaret Denniston, deceased, widow of George S. Denniston, I have to state that, upon referring to the documents filed in the case of Mrs Elizabeth Tillinghast, that in "the of pay due sundry persons in the Quarter Master General's Department in the state of New York from January 1 st 1782, to January 1 st 1783," the pay of George S. Denniston clerk, is set down at $35. per month.
If you will return the certificate lately transmitted to you, a new one will be issued in the name of Mrs Denniston at the rate of $420 per annum.
Very respectfully, Your Ob st Serv t J. L. Edwards
Hb. Hb. Sylvester, Esq Charlestown, Mass.
\frac{35 \frac{1}{2}}{420}

Charlestown N H Aug 22 50
Sir
After having written you yesterday, I rec d . yours of the 3 rd inst. on the subject of the Denniston case, which had been carefully directed to Charlestown Mass, where it had remained nearly a month.
In consequence of this misdirection (as the delay produced by it), I was forced to send the premium certificate to the party, (as it has now probably before this time been paid & surrendered at the Agency in N York.
You are therefore be pleased to cause a new one to be issued in the usual manner (as found at the time. May I hope to hear it done at once.
I am very Respectfully H H Sylvester
How of L Edward,

Pension Office May 22. 1837.
Sir;
The case of Margaret Denniston has been re-examined, but I find no warrant for increasing the pension already allowed. It appears that her husband was appointed Ensign November 21. 1776; Lieutenant, 2d March, 1780; and discharged 1 January, 1781. He then became clerk in the Quarter Master's Department at $35. per month, which was not in addition to line pay, but was all the pay he received, he then having no rank in the line at all. The proper amount of pension in this case would be $405. per annum, and as the parties have already received $420. there seems to be no reason why they should desire to disturb the settlement.
Very Respectfully Your Servt J. H. Heath Secy of Pension
H. H. Sylvester Esq Pension. ✓

Margaret Bennett Feb. 11. 1836

Washington Tn Dec. 19 th 1856
Dear Geo. C. Whiting, Dec. 19th Community of Russia
There is an explanation of the papers in the case of Margaret Denniston, dec? Widow of Th. I. Denniston, I find that he served full two years in the Quincy Mariner's Dept. as an assistant. I think Denniston have been in almost every instance granted for this rank, at the rate of four hundred & fifty dollars and I cannot see why one should not be granted in this case at the same rate. Denniston is admit- ted to have served till the close of the War as Ass. of Mate. I have the honor &c #N.Y. Oct 24th July 1836 Th. L. Lupton

Sir:
War Department, Third Auditor's Office, June 19 th 1854.
In reply to your letter of the 16 th Instant requesting to be informed as to whether certificates Nos 482, 483, 484, 485 and 486 which issued to George J. Dennison for his commendation as a Lieutenant of the Vol Line of the Continental Army were issued to him for his services to the close of the War, I have to inform you that the said certificates were issued in his name on the 7 th August 1863, and on the 17 th August, Edward Dunscomb Agent for Arrears of Pay of the State Accepted its Commission General John Pierce for 232 certificates embracing from No 423 to 654, of course those of John Dennison were included, and which issued to him no doubt for his services to the close of the war. The certificate that came unlooked in your letter is herewith returned.
Very Respectfully & F. Burr. 3 rd Auditor. Colonel Waldo, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.

city Margaret Denniston do widow of George I, New York Orange Co!
increased from $271 to $360 per annum at Apt 2 nd N o . from 4 March 1832 to 12 th Augt 1841, payable to John Denniston, only child.
(See Denniston acct. filed showing payment of $30 per mo.)
At 4 July 1836
N. N. Sylvester Charlestown, N. H.

To be filed with a paper filed Jan 21. 18 in the case of G. J. Denniston
Mr. Fieplett

May 5-1852
Dear Sir,
As the application of the term of desertion, and one of G. J. Denniston for the proper allowance for her services, will come up in a few days. I beg leave to add to my statement even a few lines, it is only within a day or two, that the fact has come to my knowledge that Denniston was entitled to $35 per mo. in addition to her pay in the line. See Journals of Congress Vol 3. page 494.
Denniston was an adjt. in 1775. @ 200 per m. to the end of the war @ 100 per m. commutation pay @ 100 per m. had a suit. as the public records show: but was detached, in 1781. & placed on the 2nd Regt. where he continued until 1784, @ was paid for his last services the full sum he was entitled to as above, to wit $35 per month @ has only in a pension for his last services. Whereas his pension should have been $100 per mo.
Yours J. E. Hatt. Esq.
Dear Friend
H. H. Sylvester

Treasury Department, Third Auditor's Office, May 24, 1852.
It appears from the printed Register of certificates issued by John Pierce Esq., Paymaster General & Commissioner of the Army Accounts of the United States that certificates were issued, as follows to Rev. J. Denniston:
No. 483 — $26.60 " 484 — 500.00 " 485 — 500.00 486 — 573.30 = $1600.
Dated Aug. 7, 1883 - Received June 22, 1883.
J. S. Callahan, 3 rd Auditor.

May 8 th 1850
To all friends
Dear Rebecca Denunzio,
at N.Y. May 4 30
May 1850
H. H. Sylvester

   Names Letter N o Date Amount When due     George I Denniston N. 503. Decem. 14. 1786 $273.25 January 1. 1782  
Treasury Department Register Office May 20. 1880
I certify the above to be a true extract from the "Register of Certificates issued by Jonathan Burnell Commissioner for settling the accounts of the Commissary and Quarters Master Departments," at the close of the Revolutionary War.
Winfield Haines Register

Estimate of Pay Dora Kennedy Person in the Insect Mark Keye Department in Australia of NSW from Jan 1 1982 to July 1 1983
Geo Denniston Clerk $35.00 per mo. $420 See papers with Miscellaneous files copy of Cath Tillinghurst Aug 7 1988
H H Sylvania

Bloomingburgh April 17 th 1850
Be it known that I do hereby Nominate and appoint H H Sylvester of the City of Washington My True and lawful attorney for me and in My Name to call on J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions to Reclaim the My Declaration and other proof on file in his office which contain an application for a pension under the act of July 4 th 1836
John Denniston

FR/10
18 Sept new
How J. L. Edwards cannot Pensions Washington del
to be filed Dennison's paper

Charleston N H Sept 16 50
Sir,
May I call your attention to the issue of the pension certificate for Margaret Denniston due as allowed by your letter to me of Aug 3 rd , which by misdirection was delayed for some weeks.
In your letter of Aug 3 rd you say that a certificate for $420 may be issued on the payment & surrender of the one for $360.
Of the pay t @ surrender, I wrote you on the 2 nd of this month. The pay t was made at York Aug 28 th as I advised you: yet I have not rec d the new certificate, altho' I have daily looks for it.
Will you cause the issue at once, (as) very much oblige me (as) the parties in interest
Yours Truly Respectfully
A. H. Sylvester
Col Edwards

Mem o from Margaret Denniston acc. July 4 1936 N o 93 acct M y
Le S t Ellis Jan 16 444
1780 Nov 30 — I Cargill Com Gun 177 N 3 Ral Apr 75 2 Su In Sun Sk 50 1 — Alk 3 40 — 1 Pay of Pulcher Com te fr y 6000 Comm n Gun Mil Ray Jan 12 1781

   Camm Gen.  100  3  n    Dept. do  80  2     Comm. plan  70      Dept. Cong  55      Conductors  45  1     Clerks  40  1    

Jos. Ellis Bloomington Ill. C. 1797 May 1 st Dennis 1 st due Feb 4 '36 NY ca c Mil p Geo Dennis paper no 93
Ens. 21. Nov. 76.
 + Sept 19. Sept 1780. 3 rd NY Cont Regt Com. fr. Geo Clinton  + Do Feb. 1781. by Congreg. 
In 12 th Sep at Allentown 1781-1782
After 2 nd  month
 + Annuity d c & receipt by Hugh Hugh 31. Nov 1784. belong to that account. 
+ original papers on file.
  Wm All d 14 Mar 21 1785   from Mar 20 80 9 0 9 St   to July 1 81 24 0 0 p 271   
See Warh. papers. Ens. 1776 to 1778.
Ret. Col Van Cortlandt R y & H y M y page 38
Adj. 29 Mar 77. Packrat also due.
Adj. Q r 75. p. 1178 Vol 3 Am Archives
2 nd M y
Ordaly Book Gen Clinton in National Inst. Warh. Highlands July 7 82 Geo I Dennis 1 st Lieut. in place of Tapp who was 20 Mar 80

Sir
The case of Margaret Denniston, has been filed since Apr. 17: — that of the widow of David Hunt, since Apr. 1, and that of Samuel Marks, since Apr. 4. th
The time to be taken up in disposing of these cases would not exceed thirty months, and since they have been some time since called up by Members of Congress and still undecided, may I not hope that they may at once be disposed of.
I feel the more anxious about them inasmuch as I wish to go to N.H. and am now only detained by these cases.
I would not ask anything by way of favor for I believe that, by your rules, you may be justified in rejecting my petition.
Faithfully Yours
H. H. Sylvester
Col Edward Forster Garrison

Charlestown N.H. June 28 50
Sir,
In the case of the application of the late Margaret Denniston, dau r , late of New York, a pensioner under the Act of July 4 1836. for an increase of pension. I have to refer you to the pension papers of Catharine Tillinghast , widow of Col. Tillinghast , a pensioner on the N.H. roll under the Act of July 7 1838, wherein you will find an original report of said Col. Tillinghast, showing that his Denniston, served in the 2 d M c G. Depart t 12 mo s @ was paid $35 per mo. $420 per ann. The report alluded to, is the paper numbered 23. Denniston you are aware, served through the War. @ in bounty land & commutation as a Lieut., having been discharged Jan y 1 1781. @ complaints for services in the 2 d M c G. Depart t . The 12 mo. in each grade will give but as he served here 1783; & until paid, a full pension of $1000, & beg $580:Δ This case has long been delayed. @ I beg of you now to turn to the proof here mentioned, @ give me an immediate report.
Sirly Respectfully
A H Sylvester
Col. Eames

Washington, Feby 24 th 1854
Dear S. P. Waldo Bureau of Pensions
We shall regard it as a special favor, that at your convenience, you will again take up, and examine the claim of Margaret Henryston, widow of George H. New York, 4 th July 1836, at 93, ad. as Ap. for Master at $420 per annum.
Although it appears, that you have here to date examined the case, for Mr. Moulton, and reported adversely, yet, I feel so confident, that it should be increased to $600, we think that upon a review, your will arrive at the same conclusion.
We would refer you to the brief drawn up by Mr. Coombes, which contains all the facts in the case, and which are stated so clearly, that we cannot see how they can be resisted.
Mr. Lumphin who has the control of the case has requested us to attend to it, & we hope to find a favorable decision and return from Court.
Very respectfully Edward F. Hant.

Washington, April 18, 1853.
Sir:
Enclosed please find a power of atty. authorizing Thomas Sempkin Esq. (on whose behalf I make this application) to prosecute the claim of Margaret  Laura Denniston, dec d widow of George J. Denniston dec d , of N.Y. for an increase of Pension under the Act of 4 th July 1836. A pension has been allowed in this case, at the rate of $420 per annum; but it appears to me such a perfectly clear proposition that she was entitled to $600, that I cannot entertain a doubt that upon a reexamination of the case the pension will be increased.
The facts in regard to Denniston's services are so fully proved by record and documentary evidence, as to leave no possible ground for controversy.
He was appointed an Ensign , to take rank as such (in the Continental line) from the 21 st Nov. 1776

Demagard 1. Jan 1981.
He was Commissioned a Lieutenant , to take rank as such from the 20 th March 1980 . (See Commission on file). This rank  in the line he retained till the close of the war , when he received Commission and Bounty  Land for service as Lieutenant to the close of the war .
In January 1981 he was appointed Assistant Dep't. Q. Master , in the Quartermaster General's Department , which staff appointment he held, in addition to his rank in the line , until after the close of the war , in 1984. His pay in the Q. Master's Department, was $35 per month, which adds to his pay in the line , makes his pay $61.2/3 per month . All the above facts are clearly proved by record and documentary evidence on file.
Not only does the evidence clearly show that he did hold both his rank in the line and staff from January 1981 to the close of the war, but the law clearly authorized him to hold both of said appointments, and receive

pay in both capacities.
On the 15 th July 1780, it was resolved by Congress - "That the quarter master have liberty, with the approbation of the Commander in Chief, or Commander of a separate Army, to take such and so many officers from the line of the Army , to serve in his department, as he may find necessary, and as are willing to engage in the business. (See Journals of Congress, Vol 3, p. 492
On the same day it was resolved, that the pay of a Deputy Quarter Master, should be "thirty-five dollars per month in addition to his pay in the line ." (same Vol. p. 494.)
Pension has only been allowed in this case for the pay of $35 per month, for the staff service - nothing having been allowed for the pay in the line .
I feel confident that you will agree with me that a mistake has been made in constituting the pension, and will cause the same to be corrected
I have the honor to be Very respectfully, Your obedt Servt J. J. Goubeaux Hon L. P. Waldo Commit of Pensions

Charlestown NH July 29. 1850
Sir
I have in a cert of pension, enclosing Margaret Denniston, pension from $271 to $360 per ann. It was not accompanied by any letter or note showing how this sum was fixed upon. Geo Denniston rec d Bounty land & commutation pay as a Lieut in the line, but was deranged in 1781. @ went into the Quarters Master Genl s Dept t at Westpoint, where he remained until 1784. I have shown by the cert. of the Reg t Treasurers that he was paid for his services in that Dept t up to Dec r 7 1782. @ the papers of Mr s Tillinghast of N.Y. at p g 38, to which I refer you in my letter of June 28 show that he was paid in one instance as a A. S. Q m Master for 12 mo at $35 per mo: so that admitting as  3 years service in that capacity, there would be due him $410 per ann. at the least. That he served up to Dec r 1 1782. @ through the years 82 & 83 there is the most ample proof in my mind, as it is admitted that he served  during the war @ left the line of the army in Dec r 81
I shall not send the cert. to the parties until I hear further from you, @ not then unless the sum be increased to $410. May I beg of you to give this

personal allusion, (as inform me as soon as you can how you view it: as I cannot with any propriety accept a pension for £50 less than what appears to me to be due)
Yours Respectfully H. H. Sylvester
Col Edwards

New York City Pension Agency Sept 4. 1850
Sir
At the request of Mr H. H. Sylvester I beg to report that the certificate of marriage in the case of Margaret Dennisson, widow of George John- ston, has been paid & turned over to me to be returned with my quarterly vouchers.
Very respectfully
Your obedient Servant
Daniel M. Brown
Pension Agent
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Washington May 20 50
Sir
I enclose an additional paper in the case of Margaret Denniston. A certificate was placed in your hands a few days since from the Reg. of the Reas. showing that Mrs. J. Denniston was paid by a certificate of for Bunnell for money due him July 1. 1782 $273. Common Bunnell accounts did not extend further back than 22 nd Aug. 1781. This, then was the last due Denniston for a period of seven of life than 5 m th — over $50 per mo.
It is, in evidence from the rolls, that Denniston was, at Enn. @ Lint. @ decamp July 1. 1781; @ the proof off d shows that he passed at once into the D t M t Genl. Depot at West Point; when he is found as late as July 1784, surrendering to the D t M t Genl. the property of the public at that time on hand in his charge. This is, also a matter of record. He was, at the time recognized & addressed by Col. Pickering as Advt. M t . or D t Master as appears from a letter from Col. Pickering.
From Paine Am. Arch. Vol 3. p 1178. Oct '75 it appears that Denniston was an Advt — the term is not specified — but the pay was in W ts for that office $480 per ann. In the same Vol. p 579 he is found as a D t Master, @ I have seen this entry in the Washington papers in the Dept. of

State, in these words Geo. D. Dementon "Adjt. 29 March 77 Back rations due", @ of which I have a copy made in 1844; but from the imperfect manner of indexing, the entry cannot be found, as I did not make at the time the massay referred to the Vol. & pay. The foregoing facts go to show that he was in continuous service from 1775 to 1781 when he was discharged; - as Adj. Engr. @ Adjutant & Lieut.; the pay of which must have been at least $50 per mo. I have you a hasty brief made by myself in this case in 1844; not as proof, but as corroborating my present statement.
I now enclose a letter from the 3 rd Auditor, which shows that Dementon's acct was settled Aug. 7. 1783 & at which time he received certificates amounting to $1600. for the balance due him March 22 1783.
Such a chain of evidence as is here presented, can seldom be found at this time of the service of any Officer in the Q.M. Dept. @ I trust you will find it such as will justify you in allowing the widow the highest rate of pay, to wit: $1000 per ann.
I beg of you that you will give this case a personal examination @ report to me the result.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully H. H. Sylvester
Recd Feb 2, Edw.

May and Denniston d. N. 9 Oct 36 widow of Geo. I. Denniston. alloted $420. She died 12 Aug 1841. Ensign in 1785 adpt and Asst Q.M. Master. adpt 27 March 1777. War: Papers in continuous service from 1775 to 1781 when he was deranged the pay of which would have been at least $50 per Mo. in as St. & adpt deranged in 1781 when he passed into the Pr. M. A. Genl. Dept at West Point, where he is found as late as July 1784 surrendering to the Pr. Master Genl Pickering, the property of the public at that time on hand in his charge - This is a matter of record. He was recognized and adpt by Col Pickering as Asst Deputy Q.M. Master as appears by the letter of Col Pickering - From Foreign Am. Archives Vol 3 p 1178 Oct 75 it appears that Denniston was adpt, the time is not specified, but the pay was in N. Y for that officer $480 per Annum. In the same vol. page 579 he is found as

as a Dr. M. see Wai : Papers in these under Geo. J. Denniston "Ady. T. 29 March '77. Third auditor certificate that Denniston accts was settled Augt 7, 1883 at which time he was certified amounting to $1600 for the balance due him March 22. 1883. J. Ellis.
Ex p Apr 15.
Ames endorsement Geo Denniston Clerk $38- per mo. $420 per paper with miscellaneous files care of Cath. Tillinghast act 7th July 38

June 20/52
Report of Margaret Fenton & others
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Col. James L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

New York
June 18 '50
Sir
I was somewhat disappointed in not having a Report from you on Saturday, in the case of Mary Dennis & Lucy Flint. The subject amid the press of business before the Office, must have escaped your recollection.
Then address me at Charlestown N.H. The appl. of Patty Jones of the: an original case filed by Mr. Pillsbury in said case. @ the case of — Parker I will thank you to call up. In these two cases I left with you Mr. Pillsbury's letters, nearly a month since. Let me hear from you at an early day.
Faithfully H. H. Sylvester
Col. Edwards

Margaret Denniston Child of Geo. S. N.Y. - w 1836
H. A. Sylvester -

Washington Jan. 19. 1888
Sir
May I beg leave to call your attention to the case of the children of Margaret Denniston, widow of Geo. Denniston deceased. They have been receiving at the rate of $35 per mo. whereas they should have been at the rate of $40 per month.
Geo. Denniston was a Lieut. in the N York line, during the war, @ Genl. Cornwallis, South Carolina. He was discharged in 1781, @ Philadelphia as a Clerk in the Quartermaster Genl. Dept. at Fort Point, under Col. Hugh. Hughes. The facts have still to be determined. May be found with the London papers now on file. The regular pay as allotted by Congress for a clerk in the 27th Regt. was $40 per mo.
I have the honor to be
Respectfully
J. D. [unintelligible]
Mrs.
J. D. [unintelligible]

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office May 24, 1852.
It appears from the printed Register of Certificates issued by John Pierce Esq o Paymaster General and Comptroller of the Army Accounts of the United States that certificates were issued, as follows to George J. Denniston:
No 483 mmmm $ 26. 60 " 484 mmmm 5 00. 00 " 485 mmmm 5 00. 00 " 486 mmmm 573. 30 = $ 16 00
Dated Aug. 7. 1783 - became due March 22. 1783 -
John S. Gallagher 3 d Auditor

Washington City May 23 1857
Sir,
I have the honor of receiving the enclosed letter from you this morning, respecting the claim of Margaret Denniston an widow of Geo. J. Denniston late of New York for an increase of her pension for staff service, or service in the department of the Quartermaster General at West Point, from the years 1780 to 1784.
The claim, is for pay as a Lieutenant in the line, @ the same allowances for his services as above stated: so as to give the claimant a pension of $1000 per ann, instead of $400 now in.
It is stated in your letter that Denniston having been deranged in July 1781, ceased to hold his rank in the line, or to receive pay as such — that the only pay to which he was entitled was $35. per month for his services in the Q.M. Genl Dept.
Had the examining Clerk who drew up your letter taken upon himself the trouble to examine the records in your Office, as he might very easily have done, he would have found the facts just the reverse from what he has stated. Denniston held the rank of Lieut. on the 11 day of July 1781 when he was deranged, and appointed a clerk or Dept. Q.M. at West Point, in accordance with the resolution of Congress of July 15 1780, still holding his rank in the line @ receiving his pay as Lieut. to the close of the war, when he was allowed commutation pay @ bounty land, in addition to the $35 per month from July 1780 to the spring of 1784. from the Q.M. General Dept.

By referring to the Journals of Congress you will find that a session of the Quarter Master General Dept. took place July 11. 1780 under that date, it was resolved, "That, the Quarter Master General have liberty, with the approbation of the Commander in Chief, or Commander of a separate Army, to take such, as so many Officers from the line of the Army, to serve in his Department, as he may find necessary as or are willing to engage in the business." See Vol 3 pp. 492.
On page 494 Vol 3. same date under a resolution for fixing the pay of the Officers in the Quarter Master General's Dept., you will find the pay of a deputy Q.M. was "thirty five dollars per month, as addition to his pay in the line." This was the pay as then allowed which Dearborn recd per mo. for his services in that dept., as admitted in your letter. That he also recd his pay in the line from 1781 to the close of the war with his commutation of five years half pay as Lieut. may be clearly shown by the final settlement certificates issued by Mr. Pierce, as from the Books of the 3 rd Unit.
If there ever was a case clearly coming within the law as the practice of the Office in computing Pensions under the Act of June 7 1832, for pay in the line, as in the staff, this is certainly one. as I would respectfully ask that, the Commission will honor personally, would personally examine it.
I have the honor to be
Hon Jos E. Heath
Rufus H. H. Sylvester

1852
Wm - Dunn ton entire of Geo. J. Danna to N.Y. at 1836 allowed
Th. Dampkin

State of New York } ss. County of Sullivan }
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, John Dunnington
of the County of Orange — and State of New York — do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint JOSEPH ELLIS, of Bloomingburgh, Sullivan County, and State of New York, my my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my behalf, to prosecute my claims for an increase of pension on my application now on file under the Act of July 4th 1836 — and to receive such Certificate as may be issued; hereby revoking any power of Attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my Attorney, Joseph Ellis, may lawfully do in the premises; and that I authorise my said Attorney to employ one or more attorneys under him to act for me in my behalf, as my Attorney, the said Joseph Ellis, may deem proper.
In Witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 21 st — day of March — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-
John Dunnington
State of New York County of Sullivan ss.
Be it Known, that personally appeared before me John Dunnington to me known, and acknowledged that he executed the above Power of Attorney to be his act and deed.
J. O. Dunnington S. D.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } Sullivan County Clerk's Office, }
ss. I certify, that at the date of the certificate of proof or acknowledgment to which this is subjoined, the said J. C. Dunning , was a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said County, this
7 th day of April A. D. 1853
J. Waring Clerk.
Bloomingburgh April 11 th 1853 Joseph Ellis The above named attorney for John Denniston above named do hereby constitute and appoint Thomas Lumphin of Washington City to present the claim of John Denniston above named for an increase of pension Joseph Ellis Attorney for John Denniston

April 17/50 3
Age 1850
Wali
H. H. Sylvester Age 17 50

State of New York Sullivan County } ss
be it known that personally appeared before me Joseph Ellis a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Sullivan & State of New York John Denniston a Resident of the Town of Wallkill in the County of Orange in the State of New York aged 68 years and made oath in due form of law and states that he is a Son of George I Denniston and Margaret Denniston now both deceased and that his Mother Margaret Denniston made an application for a pension under the act of July 4 th 1836 and obtained a pension under said act and that he now makes this supplemental declaration in order to obtain an increase to said pension for his said fathers services in and during the war of the Revolution as a Ensign Lieut and quartermaster and that his said mother the aforesaid Margaret Denniston died some five years since and that she was a widow at the time of her death and that he is now the only surviving child of the said Margaret Denniston and that he refers the commissioner of pensions to the declaration and other proof on file presented by his said mother on her application now on file in his office and that he gives reference to the declaration and other proof in his said office made by this declarant to prove the time of his said mothers death.
Sworn and subscribed this 12 th day of April 1850 before me Joseph Ellis Justice of the Peace  John Denniston
STATE OF NEW-YORK : Sullivan County Clerk's Office. } ss
I Certify That Joseph Ellis Esq., the person subscribing the annexed or foregoing deposition and before whom the same was taken was on the 12 th day of April A. D. 1850 a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly elected and sworn and authorised to take the same; and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 15 th day of April A. D. 1850
Gad Wales CLERK.

Mr John Buell
Dr Sir
Enclosed are all the old papers that I have been able to find in relation to the claim of George I' Tenniston, I have been to the house of his widow & have been informed that many old papers relating to his services have been destroyed. You will find enclosed a part of a patent for land which was granted to him on account of his revolutionary services as I understand he would not have been entitled to receive bounty land unless he had served to the end of the war, the fact of his having been deranged from his company in the year 1780, should not be considered as conclusive that he ceased to serve after the time of his derangement.
The affidavit of Robert A Burnet who was an officer in the service proves that he was in service at West Point as an Assistant Quarter Master until after the close of the Revolutionary war, which with the correspondence of Col. Pickering after the close of the war showing that he held that office, connected with the fact that he was retained in the peace establishment after the close of the war shows conclusively to my mind that he did hold the office of Assistant Quarter Master General until & after the disbanding of the Army. Also I send you a leaf from an old account book which is in the hand writing of Genl Tenniston which shows that in 1780 his pay was $360. per year for his office. with these facts, I submit to you the claim of Margaret Tenniston his widow to have her pension increased from $271 per year to $360. I trust you will give this a speedy examination & advise me of the result as soon as practicable. I trust you will pass the claim. Address me at Newburgh N.Y.
Newburgh Jan'y 6 th 1837
Yours Truly H. Armstrong

357 357 2
Margaret Dennis (tn) Widow of Geo. J. Dennis (tn) 1836
Ad of July 4. 1836
Enl d Enlist d 21. Nov. 1776 Pvt. Detach d 21 Mar 1780 Discharged 1 Jan 1781
Admitted
Enlist d 14 & 21 days Limit d 9 & 9 do 24-
Liburn L Vail Esq Newburgh New York
were both stationed at Fort Constitution on

State of New York Orange County } ss On this thirtieth day of September in the year 1836 Personally appeared before the undersigned a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange John A John A Roose of the Town of Mam- Kating in the County of Sullivan, aged seventy five years on the fifth day of October last. The who being by me duly sworn deposes & says that he has been ac- quainted with Margaret Denniston in the annexed declaration named that he has been since about the year 1770 that he was was acquainted with George & Denniston her said husband from about the year 1770 until the time of his death that he knows that said George & Denniston was married to the said Margaret before the war of the revolution & from the best of this deponent's recollection they were mar- ried in the year 1773. That the said George & & Margaret were married at the house of this deponent's father, in the presence of this deponent by Rynier Van Nest a minister of the Reformed Dutch Church. That said marriage was solemnized in the Town of Mamakating & then County of Ulster That this deponent has known that the said George & Margaret lived together as man & wife until the death of the said George & that they were in the neighborhood where they lived always reputed to be man & wife & to have been legally married & this deponent never heard the legality of their marriage ques- tioned or disputed. That he knew the said George & that he was an officer in the army of the revolution & that this deponent was also a soldier of the revolution. And that they were both stationed at Fort Constitution on

the Hudson River for eleven months one during a part of the years 1775 & 1776. that in the month of April 1776 said George I was ordered to Fort Stannus. that at & during the term of eleven months aforesaid said George I was acting as an Ensign  a Lieutenant & done duty as such in a company as this deponent now believes commanded by Captain Craig that this deponent knew said George I at New Point after the close of the Revolutionary War acting as assistant Quartermaster  Quartermaster and that he knows that said George I & Margaret lived together as man & wife until the death of said George I & that the said Margaret has remained unmarried ever since the death of said George I & further says not subscribed & sworn before
me this 30th day of September 1836
John A. Roos A. H. M. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange
I certify that I am acquainted with the John A. Roos who made & subscribed the foregoing affidavit & believe him to be a man of truth & veracity & his statements entitled to full credit. Dated September 30. 1836
A. H. M. one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Orange

State of New-York, } ss. ORANGE COUNTY, }
I, LEBBEUS L. VAIL, Clerk of the County of Orange, Do Hereby Certify, That James G Clinton Esq whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the proof or acknowledgements of the annexed Instrument and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement a Judge of Orange County in, and for the county aforesaid, dwelling in the said county, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorised to take the same: and further, that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge ————— and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said county, the — 6 th day of October 1836
Lebbeus L. Vail, Clerk

5 I owe for G. I. Dennis
1837

State of New York Sullivan County
We it know that before me James Sevens a justice of the peace in said County , personally appeared James Ivery aged 86. a resident of the Town of Mamakating in said County, and made oath in due form of law, that he was a soldier during the revolutionary war, in Col. Van Cortlandt Regiment, and was then well acquainted with George I Penniston late of the Town of Wallkill Orange County deceased, that in the Year 1777. said George was an Ensign in Col. Gregg Company Col. Willis Regt. and was at the taken of Burgoyne. and in the Year 1778. was appointed Lieutenant in said Company, and was at the battle at Monmouth in the State of New-Jersey, and in the Year 1779, was out on what was called the West- ern expedition, against the Indians under General Sullivan and General Clinton, and during the two last mentioned campaigns, the said George I Penniston had the command of the Company as Lieutenant and done the duty of a Lieutenant in said Company and Regt. that in the Year 1780. or 1781 as this deponent was informed and believes, the said George went into the Quar- ter-Master department at West Point, and this deponent was wounded at Fort Schuyler and was taken to Albany and put into the Hospital and further says not Subscribed by making his mark April 3. 1837 James Ivery mark
I do certify that James Ivery who made the foregoing affidavit is intitled to full credit and belief
James Sevens justice P

STATE OF NEW-YORK, SULLIVAN COUNTY, } ss.
I, WILLIAM E. CADY , Clerk of the County of Sullivan, Do hereby Certify, That James Devers Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the acknowledgment of the annexed Certificate and endorsed thereon, was on the day of the date of the said Certificate, a Justice — in and for said County of Sullivan, dwelling in the said County, Commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized by law, to take the proof and acknowledgment of Deeds and Discharges of Mortgages, &c. And further, that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice and verily believe that the signature of James Devers — subscribed to the said Certificate, is the proper hand-writing of the said Justice .
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and af- fixed the Seal of the said County, this Eighth — day of April 183 7 .
William E. Cady , CLERK.

1837
In increase
H Armstrong Pier.
Margaret Dennistoun. Glasgow
H. Armstrong.

State of New York Orange County ss Robert Burnet of the Town of New Windsor in said County being duly sworn says that he is aged seventy four in the month of February last. That he was an officer in the Army of the Revolution, that in the month of June in the year 1781 this deponent received a commission as a Second Lieu- tenant of artillery. That he was acquainted with George I. Denniston upon the Revolutionary war & knows that he served therein as an officer as this deponent has been informed & believed from the commencement of said war until the close thereof. That in the year month of March in the year 1781. this deponent was applied to by said George I. Denniston who was then acting as Assistant Quartermaster at West Point & was then either an Ensign or Lieu- tenant in the service of the United States, to become his Clerk for a short period at that time, but that this deponent declined accepting such application, that in the month of June September in the year 1782 this deponent re- turned with his company to West Point afore- said after the capture of Cornwallis & that he then found said Denniston in the said service as an Assistant Quartermaster under Colonel Pichegru, & this deponent was informed that said Denniston had remained at West Point from March 1781 until the month of September aforesaid. That this deponent was then annexed to Captain Moody's company of Artillery & remained at West Point aforesaid until until the month of November in the year 1783 and this deponent knows that said Denniston remained at West Point in the Quartermaster's Department until the month of November 1783. and that said Denniston remained at West Point in said Department until after the close of the Revolutionary war. That this deponent was discharged from said service in the month of December in the year 1783. & is now a pensioner of the United States & that he used

State of New York
Orange County ss Robert Burnet of the Town of New Windsor in said County being duly sworn says that he is aged seventy four in the month of February last. That he was an Officer in the Army of the Revolution, that in the month of June in the year 1781 this deponent received a commission as a Second Lieutenant of Artillery. That he was acquainted with George I. Derriston before the Revolutionary war & knows that he served therein as an Officer as this deponent has been informed & believed from the commencement of said war until the close thereof. That in the year month of March in the year 1781. this deponent was applied to by said George I. Derriston who was then acting as Assistant Quarter Master at West Point & was then either an Ensign or Lieutenant in the service of the United States, to become his Clerk for a short period at that time, but that this deponent declined accepting such application. That in the month of September in the year 1782 this deponent returned with his company to West Point after said after the capture of Cornwallis & that he then found said Derriston in the said service as an Assistant Quarter Master under Colonel Pickering, & this deponent was informed that said Derriston had remained at West Point from March 1781 until the month of September aforesaid. That this deponent was then assigned to Captain Moody's company of Artillery & remained at West Point aforesaid until the month of November in the year 1783 and this deponent knows that said Derriston remained at West Point in the Quarter Master Department until the month of November 1783. and that said Derriston remained at West Point in said Department until after the close of the Revolutionary war. That this deponent was discharged from said service in the month of December in the year 1783. & is now a pensioner of the United States & that he used

commissioned by the name of Robert Burnet and further says not known before me this { 7 th day of January 1837}
Robert Burnet
(R. Armstrong Justice of the Peace)
I the undersigned justice of the Peace before whom the foregoing affidavit of Robert Burnet was made & subscribed do certify that I am well acquainted with him & believe him to be a man of truth & veracity & that his state- ments are entitled to full credit & further that he appears to be of a sound mind not infatuated by old age & possessed a correct memory. that he now takes an active part in the public affairs & the passing events of the day.
(R. Armstrong)
Certify that I am acquainted with the hand writing of Morran Armstrong. That he is a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Strang- & that the above signature is the proper hand writing of the said Morran Armstrong.
John McRae M c Conaghys

H. Armstrong
State of New York County of Orange ss. I, Lebbey L. Vail Clerk of the Common Pleas Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby Certify, That Horace Armstrong Esqr. is a Justice of the Peace in and for Orange County duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission is dated on the 7 th day of April 1836. and will expire on the last day of December 1839. And that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of the said County the 6 th day of January 1837.
Lebbey L. Vail, Clerk

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 $400  302 50  87 50  36 18  123 60  70  40  11 0  192 30  302 50 
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 8-25  401.2 1/2  2161  149.8 1/2 

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Dr. the United States
To George Denniston
To 12 Months & 25 days Service as an A.Q.M. } 364 00 to the Garrison at Westpoint from the 1 June 1784 to the 25 th July 1785 inclusive @ 30 dollars p r month. —————  To 12 Months Subsistence from 1 st July 1784 to the 1 st July 1785 } 30 00 12 Months } 30 00  1192 - 5
13 30   39 0 1 5   10   41 5 38   45 3   160. 29 4   181 4 23 4   204 8

Wallkill Orange County Jan. 15 1833
Dear Cathy.
I hope You will not deem me to owe the reason of reminding You of Your promise at so early a period, and be assured my Friend that nothing but my Embarrassed Situation would induce me to do so on my  arrival here , I was attacked from all Quarters when I owed the least Trifle, some I put off for a while with fair promises others were callous, and roundly affirmed that I had not been farther than New York - my principal creditor I had to disprove of been to Salisbury which I said but very illspun - I expected to have gone to Westward to try my luck there but the Traveling has been so extremely bad that I could not think of taking so long a Journey at this inclement Season, there has not as yet been any snow worth mentioning at least not sufficient to make sleighing, we have had a great deal of rain and some intense cold freezing weather which of course is very detrimental to the winter grain  I am fearful that Gideon will not be able to come to New York as soon as we had reason to expect, owing to the difference now subsisting between the Spaniards & the United States - so that until the matter is adjusted I see no great prospect of relief from him I am much at a loss what to do with respect to Gideon Gideon he may possibly deny the partner- ship, or plead the act of Limitation as I never had any promise from him that would prevent his pleading availing himself of the benefit of the act.
Dec 17 1832 Abraham

Monthly Abstract of Provisions Issued to a Detachment of Federal Troops Stationed Here the Month.
   No Men No Women No Cays Rations Total     11 1 6 12 72   1 " 6 1 6   12 " 6 12 72   Extra " " " 4   2 " 4 2 8   1 " 10 1 10   16 " 6 16 96   6 " 4 6 24   13 " 4 13 52   7 " 6 7 42   2 " 4 2 8   1 " 4 1 4   1 " 4 1 4   2 " 5 2 10   1 " 16 1 16   2 " 25 2 50   1 " 9 1 9   2 " 7 2 14   3 " 4 3 12   6 " 8 6 40   3 " 3 3 9   1 " 4 1 4   1 " 6 1 6   1 " 3 1 3   1 " 20 1 28   6 " 6 6 68   2 " 20 20 40   W. Mason 699   131   710  

John Campbell } Letter to Geo. D. Dorniston }
22 nd August 1792
George D. Dorniston
Little Newton
Go you know

New Yorks August 29 th 1792
Dear Sir
Your favor of the 24 th inst t was received by my son while I was at Philadelphia the former Letter mention d I answered which answer I put into the hand of your friend Pearce to forward which which he promised to do, in I mentioned my determination of being in Philadelphia the latter part of this month from which place I returned on monday last, during my stay I examined both your & my papers and found them in the state I first left them the reason given me by Simons the chief clerk was that some of the old clerks had left the Office and that until other suitable ones could be procured nothing would or could be done for us, I called on Col d Pickering and asked of him not as matter of favor but debt he owed me to interfere and obtain that justice which he gave me reason believe I was to receive from him for my services. this since my return I have repeated by letter with

with some transcripts of letters written by said Col o to Miss Ann Pack Wolff and myself which transcripts will prove that the Col o Pickering has thrown a barrier in the way of our receiving interest on our specie claim of the forty thousand dollars ow ing . Mr Woodcot is a Lyer, this is a matter I wish to pin fast on one of them which may possibly verify the old proverb when rogues falls out honest people get their own I can at yet not believe that our late Master Timothy is a dishonest man but in my last letter have charged him with being like a man who married a second wife and neglected those children which he had by the first. I also contem- plate writing to Col o Hamilton to whom a line from yourself perhaps might not be amiss for in my opinion the Auditor is an honest man but has not any knowledg of either our characters or the fatigues we have undergone but I also believe that his chief Clerk on whom he pins his faith will rack invention to

raise difficulties & objections against our receiving what is our due what leads me to this belief is that he in no instance when I have been in the Office has referred either me or any other person to the Auditor my advice to you is you should write to both Col o Pickering Secretary of the Treas- -ury & the Auditor stating your case the strangest language which Messrs Wolff Lachenbach Reese and others in the same predicament are determined to do, and if nothing is done for us before the meeting of Congress then to memorial- them in which we shall state the Treat- -ment we have received as well as the various applications we have made to the persons appointed by them to settle our acc ts I am sorry for your mis- -fortune and that it is not in my power to give you relief
I am your friend
John Campbell
Geo R Deniston

B.H. 10
July 26th 1780
By His Excellency GEORGE CLINTON, Esquire, Governor of the State of New-York, General and Commander in Chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same:
To George I Denniston Esq. GREETING.
THE Council of Appointment having on the first + Day of July 1780 ap- pointed you Lieutenant of a Company in the third conti- nental Regiment raised under the Direction of this State vice William Sappi resigned 20 th Day of March 1780 you are therefore to take the said Company into your Charge and Care, as Lieutenant thereof, and exercise all and singular the Powers and Authorities, and perform the Duties to the said Office belonging, for which this shall be your sufficient Warrant—A Certificate of your Appointment being transmitted to the Board of War, agreeable to an Act of Congress, of the eighth Day of March 1779:
Given under my Hand at Poughkeepsie, in the State of New-York, the Twentieth + Day of September in the fifth Year of the Independence of the said State, and in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty.
By His Excellency's Command,
Robt. M c Lean Secy
George Clinton

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
To George M. Daniston Esq r Greeting. We, Reposing especial trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these presents constitute and appoint you, to be an Ensign in the Third New York Regiment in the Army of the United States, to take rank as such from the 21 st day of November A D 1775. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of an Ensign by doing and performing all manner of things therein belonging. And do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your command to be obedient to your orders, as Ensign. And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this, or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your Superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force, until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Congress beforementioned, or a Committee of the States.
Entered in the War Office and examined by the Board
Attest
A. Scull
Secretary of the Board of War
Witness His Excellency John Jay Esq r President of the Congress of the United States of America, at Philadelphia the 28 th day of June 1775 and in the Third Year of our Independence.
John Jay

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED
Greeting. We, Reposing special trust
confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct, and Fidelity, DO by these presents constitute and appoint you, to the rank of Colonel in the Army of the United States, from the 21st day of January 1776. You are therefore strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this, or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Congress beformentioned, or a Committee of the States.
Witness the Congress of the United States of America, as day of January 17, and in the Independence.
President of the 21st year of our
John Hancock
Entered in the War Office and examined by the Board
Attest
Secretary of the Board of War.