Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12634, Thomas Crosman, Conn. Continental Conn. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. continental
Krosman, Thomas
S 12634
Conn. Sea Service
CONTENTS
carded
Born in N.Y.

1870
Thomas Crossman
Disb. March 14. 1833
Obj. 14. 16
P. 298
Adm
Scammon on board Oliver Cromwell —
 41 6 6  24 6 6  26 6 6   51 6 2 
Admiral
Private of Infantry
18 months —
6 do Private Scammon
2 years
Has Vail Jones H.R.

County of Ulster  BRIEF in the case of  Thomas Crossman of Newburgh  of  Ulster  in the State of  New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Volunteer 1 May 1775 As a Gen. Washington   do 1 May In 1776 1 8 private Col. Poygan   do July 1777 11 Col. Poygan   do July 1778 about 1 Ensign Col. Poygan   do 1780 3 Col. Poygan  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Ships of Colonial People & the Crows  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? New London Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living witnesses as to part of his service, & traditional evidence  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Not properly attached 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Chas. L. Wilson Examining Clerk.  9 March 1832

New York 14,924
Thomas Grosman
Ulster Co. in the State of N. York, who was a Seaman Vt. Inf. in the company commanded by Captain Chapman of the reg't commanded by Col. Pierson in the Army time for 6 months Seaman 24.00 17 " Vt. Infantry 60.00 $84.00
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of $14 Dollars less per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. Increased from $51.62.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of April 1840 and sent to Hon. Nathl. Jones, H.R.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1840 756.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. " 142.00 Former payments to be deducted $798.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. 2. Vol. 4. Page 12.
Continental Army Penn. Record corrected Nov. 4/45. 8

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832 State of New York } County of Ulster }
on this Eleventh day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared in Open Court before the Judge- -s of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Ulster aforesaid now sitting. Thomas Crossman a Resident of the Town of Newburgh in said County aged seventy three 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 act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated — that on the first day of May in the year 1775 he entered  Volunteered in New London in the State of Connecticut in what was called the States troops under Capt. James Chapman of New London in Col. Pease's Regiment for the term of eight mon- -ths. during which term I went about fifty miles to Newbury Port in the army commanded by Ben- -edict Arnold at the time said Arnold marched to Canada — was taken sick at Newbury Port and remained there about three weeks. after which I retur- -ned to Roxbury near Boston and found the Regi- -ment that I first entered  Volunteered in service in said Regi- -ment the term aforesaid of eight months. and was discharged on the last day of December —
Next — on the day following being the first day of January in the year 1776 I again entered  Volunteered in the same Company and same Regiment for the term of one year and remained in the said town of Roxbury until the British left Boston then marched to New York Leaving Boston sometime in the month of April

was engaged in New York in Building a fort and digging a well. I went from New York to I think Powlers Hook and was there engaged in Building a fort. during said time of Building said fort I encamped at night in the City of New York - in June of said season Col. Pearson was promoted to rank of General. & Major Tyler appointed a Col. to supply his place. & Capt Chapman was promoted to the rank of Major - The same season I was also employed in building fort Washington on York Island after which I went and was engaged in Building fort Independence on the heights above Kings Bridge and then returned to the City of New York it being in the month of August - remained in said City of New York until about the middle of September when the whole army evacuated said City and marched to the said heights above Kings Bridge where I remained about three weeks - and from there was marched to White Plains - while there one Chris- topher Darrow came through the camp broiling up for Volunteers to go on scouting parties to watch the motions of the enemy in which service I was em- ployed in various expeditions, to east Chester, up West Ch- ester Creek, New Rochel, & Rye which closed my term of one year service aforesaid -
Next -
and further in the year 1777 thinks in the month of February I Volunteered enlisted under Capt Nathaniel Gait in Col. Saltonstall's Regiment for eleven months in New London and was stationed in fort Trumbull in a Company of artillery and served my time out in said Fort - and in the year 1778 in the month of February I entered on board the ship Oliver Cromwell (as a private) of 20 guns then laying in Boston har- bor and sailed the 22 nd day of March. Said ship was commanded by Capt Timothy Parker - of New London Norwich Ct. John Chapman first Lieutenant - during our cruise in said ship we made a battle with the British ship called Admiral Cagle of 18 guns and the ship Cyren of 16 guns. and captured them

by the and brought them into Boston. said Curtis continued about six months — then in the 1780 I  Volunteered in the Town of Reading Fairfield Co. Ct in a Regiment commanded by one Col. Beebe for the term of Nine months — and went to Horn Neck in the State of Connecticut and when there was called upon and went to Long Island to a place called Fri inlet and took Fort George with fifty-two Prisoners and returned to Horn Neck and remained during our time of engagement and was discharged.
That to the interview above prescribed by the War Department and put by the court he answers as the first That he was born in Morris County in the State of New Jersey in the year 1759 on the 18th Day of August that he lived there until eight years of age and then removed with the family to New London in the State of Connecticut where I resided at the time of my service in the revolutionary war.
2 nd That he has no record of his age
3 rd That he lived at New London Connecticut when called into service and from thence I moved to the City of Hudson about the year 1783 or there about 4 years that from thence he moved to Cooksackie — and lived there about 7 Years that from thence he moved to the Town of Woodstock in Ulster County and lived there about 7 Years that he then moved to the town of Rochester where now Warrensburg by a division and has lived there ever since & lives there now.
4 th That he Always Volunteered as a private in the Connecticut State Troops as set forth
5 th That in the 1 st Engagement as aforesaid in the year 1778 he was as he has set forth with General Arnold that at Roxbury as aforesaid said in 1775 General Ward was there and (General Spencer who I think was my General but will say so positively) that we had several small Picket Skirmishes there that the Army of Genl Gage was the British Army lying near that place as he thinks That in the 2 nd Engagement while out on one of the scouting parties as set forth under Captain Darrow in the year 1776 we attacked

a British Guard - Guarding a British Store of Lignum that there were about 100 hogs heads of Lignum stored at New Ro- -chelle he thinks it was called - and had a very severe battle in taking the same and succeeded and stole the Casks & returned to the Camp - in the 4 th Engagement he has set forth many particulars and as fully as he now remembers -
6 th That he never received a written discharge
7 th That he produces the Affidavits of Christopher Sarrow his Captain Aforesaid and of a Mrs Elsworth whose testimony is herewith Attached - And produces in Court Edward Lewis Esq Charles Hartshorn Esq George Leman & Robert H Willard to prove his reputation & Good Character - That he could not produce the blue jacket in Court from the neighborhood of his residence he being from home to Albany
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency of any state
Thomas Crofman
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Adolfus First Judge John G Hardenburgh } Judges John A Deyo John Pansen
We Edward Lewis Esq Charles Hartshorn Esq George Leman & Robert H Willard do Certify that we are residents of the same neighborhood in the Town of Washington where the Aforesaid Thomas Crofman resides who has sworn to and subscribed the Aforesaid declaration that we have attended to the investigation of the matter aforesaid before the Court & Concur in the opinion of the Court that he was a revolutionary soldier as he has set forth & as such succeeded aforesaid that he is a man of unblemished character of the age he represents and entitled to full credit - Sworn to and subscribed this day and year aforesaid before us Adolfus First Judge Charles Hartshorn

— way and a year ago and Adolfus First Judge & A. G. Hardenburgh } Judges Abm A. Deyo John Van Ness
State of New-York,
ULSTER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE:
{ ss.
I, Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster,
and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, Do hereby Certify==
That Abraham D. Dofrey — Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed Affidavit, — First Judge —
in and for the said County of Ulster duly authorised to take affidavits, &c.; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge — and verily believe the signature "A. D. Dofrey" — subscribed to the Certificate or the said annexed affidavit to be genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this Eleventh day of September 1832
Jacob Snyder
That in the 2 nd Engagement while out on one of the scouting parties as set forth under Captain Dawson in the year 1776 we attacked

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
July 21, 1924.
Grace I. Wright, Grace Dodge Hotel, Washington, D. C.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12634, it appears that Thomas Grosman was born August 18, 1759 in Morris County, New Jersey.
While residing at New London, Connecticut, he enlisted May 1, 1775 and served as a private in Captain James Chapman's Company, Colonel Pearson's Connecticut Regiment, he joined Captain Williams' Company to go on the expedition to Canada under Colonel Arnold, but was taken sick at Newburyport, when he recovered he returned to his former company and regiment and served out his enlistment of eight months.
He enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one year as a private under Captains Chapman, Evans, Christopher Darrow and Colonels Pearson and Tyler, was in an engagement

at New Rochelle and on several scouting parties.
He enlisted in January 1777 and served three months as private in Colonel Ely's Connecticut Regiment and later served eleven months in Captain Nathaniel Gait's company, Colonel Saltonstall's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in 1778 and served six months as a private on board the ship "Oliver Cromwell", Captain Timothy Parker, had a battle with the British ships "Admiral Keppel" and "Cyrus", and captured them.
He enlisted in 1780 and served nine months as a private in Captain Bradley's Company, Colonel Bebee's Regiment, and was at the capture of Fort George.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York. —
In 1851, a son Oliver F. Crossman, aged sixty years and a resident of Ulster County, New York, is referred to. There is no further family data on file.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the

Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Crosman, you should apply to the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E St., N. W., Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Thomas Crosman, Certificate No. 14924, issued April 28, 1840, rate $84 per annum, Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Reborn
12.634 INVALID.
1924 July 19 - Helen H. Hornbeck Hest fur - aers. 1924 July 21 Hest to Grace Wright and 1924 July 23 " " Carrie Wright "
File No. 12.634
Thomas Corman { Seamen's } Beer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: - Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Statement of Thomas Crosman
In 1775 May 1st enlisted for 8 months under Capt James Chapman in Col Pearsons Regt Some time this season I left Capt Chapman and joined the company of Capt Williams, under the command of Genl Arnold, on an expedition against Quebec, was taken sick on my way to Quebec after I recovered I returned to Capt Chapmans Company and served my enlistment out. I then enlisted under the same Capt Chap- man in Col Pearsons Regt for one year Done part of this service in Boston until the British evacuated Boston then we was marched to New York on Foot, Here Col Parson was pro- moted to Genl. and our Major Tyler was made Colonel and Capt Chapman was promoted to Major. I then came under Capt Evans from New York we marched up the North river to White Plains. here I joined a compa- ny of Volunteers under Capt Barrow, and short- ly after I was wounded after this service I enlist- ed in Capt ... Col Ely Regt from the town of Saybrook 1 Jan 1777 after this three months service was done I enlisted under Nathaniel Goyt Capt of New London in Col Solotons Regt for Eleven Months This was —

Artillery Service after I done this Service I Shiped on Board Ship Oliver Cromwel of 20 guns under Capt Parker of Norwich for Six months Cruise this was in 1779 after I done this Service I Served Nine months in Col Bebee Regt at Horse Neck. under Ensign Barlow I do not remember my Capt But I think his name was Bradley and from there I volunteered under Major Faber Fitch Lieut Andrew Mead

State of New York, ss Sullivan County
I Christopher Darrow of the Town of Deversink in said County being duly sworn makes oath and says that Thomas Grossman, of the Town of Harnensing Ulster County was a volunteer in a company of rangers under my command in the revolutionary War in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six and that he volunteered out of Colonel Bylers regiment of Connecticut troops.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 15 th day of March 1831
Christ r . Darrow
Sullivan County
Clerks office
I Jesse M Foster clerk of the said County do certify that Thomas R. Hardenburgh before whom the annexed affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the said County And that I am acquainted with the hand writing of said Justice and truly believe that the signature of "Thos R. Hardenburgh" subscribed to the said affidavit is the proper hand writing of the said Justice and genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 22 nd day of September A D 1832
Jesse M Foster, Clerk

18070 Thomas Crossman
Personally came before me Jemima Tolsworth and being duly sworn deposed and said that in the year 1775 she was acquainted with Thomas Crossman and that said Thomas enlisted in the service of the United States for the term of eight months and went with the troops (as was said) to the town of Boston and that she then deponent did not see said Thomas again until the year 1788 when she then told her he had been in the service ever since his first enlistment
Jemima Tolsworth Mark
Taken and subscribed before me this 27 th day August 1832 Hathorne J.P.

STATE OF NEW-YORK, Ulster County Clerk's Office, } ss.
I, Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, do hereby certify, That Charles Wirt Horn Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorized to take affidavits, &c. and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature "Chs. Wirt Horn" subscribed to the Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this Eleventh day of September 1832
Jacob Snyder
State of New York, ss Sullivan County
I Christopher Dorrance of the Town of Neversink in said County being duly sworn make

Comptroller's Office Hartford June 5 1839
I certify that on Application for evidence of the services of Thomas Crossman who claims service in the War of the Revolution I have examined the Books of payrolls remaining in this Office - and find his name on Pay Roll of Col. James Chapman's 5 th Company 6 th Regiment raised by Order Genl Assembly Connecticut 1775 - Thomas Crossman commenced service May 15 June of (Buchanan) Dec 10 having served Six months Twenty five days - 6 Mo 25 days
Henry N. Wilbourn Comptroller

Thos Grossman
NY
18 Oct
Colo
Ex French & Sylvester
Nov 21-57

Thos Grossman
NY
18 Oct
Colo
French & Yoest
Nov 21 57

State of New York } Sullivan County } 88
Be it known that on this 8 th day of October in the year 1851 personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace in & for said County Oliver Crossman a resident of Ulster County aged 60 years & made oath in due form of law and states that he is a son of Thomas Crossman deceased a late resident of Ulster County in said State & that his father applied for a pension under of the Act of June 7 th 1832 & obtained a small pension & claimed that he was still entitled to an increase of said pension & that he this deponent is interested in obtaining said increase & he further states that his father left no widow at the time of his death.
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 8 th day of October 1851 J. O. Dunning J.P.
Oliver F. Crossman
Know all men by these presents that I Oliver F. Crossman of Ulster County in the State of New York do constitute & appoint H. H. Sylvester & B. B. French my true & lawful attorneys for me & in my name to call on the Commissioner of Pensions to give him the privilege of examining the declaration & other proof on file which contains the application of his father the said Thomas Crossman now on file in the office in office of the Commissioner of Pensions
Oliver F. Crossman
State of New York } Sullivan County }
On this 8 th day of October 1851 Personally appeared before me Oliver F. Crossman and personally acknowledged that he executed the above power of Attorney & I certify that I the said Oliver F. Crossman who signed the same to be the individual described in & who signed the same
J. O. Dunning J.P.

Know all men by these presents that I Oliver F Crossman of Ulster County in the State of New York do constitute & appoint H. H. Sylvester & B. B. French My true & lawful attorneys for me & in My Name to call on the Commissioner of pensions to give him the privilege of examining the declaration & other proof on file which contains the application of his father the said Thomas Crossman Now on file in the office in office of the Commissioner of Pensions
Oliver F Crossman L S
State of New York
Sullivan County
On this 8 th day of October 1857 Personally appeared before me
STATE OF NEW-YORK: } ss Sullivan County Clerk's Office.
I Certify That J. O. Dunning Esq., the person subscribing the annexed or foregoing deposition  substant and before whom the same was taken was on the 8 th day of October A. D. 1857 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 October A. D. 18 57
Gad Wales
CLERK.
he ss Crossman and the

Ulster County N.Y. ss
STATE OF NEW-YORK, { ss. Ulster County Clerk's Office,
I Jacob Snyder, Clerk of the County of Ulster, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Ulster County, do hereby Certify, That Charles Hartshorn Esquire, was on the day of the date of the Certificate to the annexed affidavit, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Ulster, duly authorized to take affidavits, &c.; and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe the signature " Chas Hartshorn " subscribed to the Certificate of the said annexed Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this 20 th day of April 1833
Jacob Snyder
This 13 th day of April A D 1833 Nathaniel Hoornbeck Chas Hartshorn J.P.
I hereby certify that the above named deponents together with their other names in the application for a Pension are men of undoubted truth and veracity
Chas Hartshorn J.P.

Seneca County N.Y. ss
Personally came before me Charles Hartshorn one of the Justices of the Peace of Seneca County Horace Weston a Minister of the Gospel - & Nathaniel Hoonbeck who being duly sworn as legally depose and say that they are personally acquainted with Thomas Crossman the within named Pension Claimant and that he is of good moral character and entitled to full credit as to truth and veracity. and that they believe him to be of the age he states and by reputation in the neighborhood they also believe him to have been a Soldier of Revolution. Sworn to and subscribed before me Horace Weston This 13 th day of April A D 1833 Nathaniel Hoonbeck Chas Hartshorn J.P.
I hereby certify that the above named deponents together with their other names in the application for a Pension are men of unsearchable truth and veracity Chas Hartshorn J.P.

New York 34924
Thomas Crossman
of Ulster in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Chapman of the Regt. commanded by Col. Pearson in the Revolutionary War
time for 6 mos Service } 8 " Priv. }
Continental Revolutionary Pensions corrected Dec. 4/65
inscribed on the Roll of N. York the rate of 51 Dollars 62 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of July 1833 and due to Mrs. H. Crossman Modena
arrears to the 4th of March $10324 mrs. ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. 33 25.81
$129.05
Revolutionary Claim } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, Book E, Vol. 3, Page 51

Hon. N. L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions Sir.
House Reps. April 27 th 1840
I am requested to lay before you the enclosed Certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut, the Pension Certificate and Statement of Thomas Crossman, and request a new Certificate with additional or full pay, should the applicant be entitled
I am Very Respectfully Your Servant Nathl. Jones

Payments to be made at N York by Pres W. Br. Waugh Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
N York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E. Vol. 3 Page 51. by Geo. C. Stiles Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Thomas Crosmann of the State of New York who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Fifty One dollars and Sixty Two cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 26 day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Examined and Countersigned. }
J.

1870 Thomas G. Warner
Thos. Warner then

Thomas Connors BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? No XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? No XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No Vide Quere 16 XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? No
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
† QUERÉ XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
‡ QUERE XVI.  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 paper 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.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

Rev. and 1812 War Section. 3-1885
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
July 23, 1924.
Carrie Wright, Grace Dodge Hotel, Washington, D. C.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12634, it appears that Thomas Crosman was born August 18, 1759 in Morris County, New Jersey.
While residing at New London, Connecticut, he enlisted May 1, 1775 and served as a private in Captain James Chapman's Company, Colonel Pearson's Connecticut Regiment, he joined Captain Williams' Company to go on the expedition to Canada under Colonel Arnold, but was taken sick at Newburyport, when he recovered he returned to his former company and regiment and served out his enlistment of eight months.
He enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one year as a private under Captains Chapman, Evans, Christopher Darrow and Colonels Pearson and Tyler, was in an engagement

at New Rochelle and on several scouting parties.
He enlisted in January 1777 and served three months as private in Colonel Ely's Connecticut Regiment and later served eleven months in Captain Nathaniel Gait's Company, Colonel Saltonstall's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in 1778 and served six months as a private on board the ship "Oliver Cromwell", Captain Timothy Parker, had a battle with the British ships "Admiral Keppel" and "Cyrus", and captured them.
He enlisted in 1780 and served nine months as a private in Captain Bradley's Company, Colonel Bebee's Regiment, and was at the capture of Fort George.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York.
In 1851, a son Oliver F. Crossman, aged sixty years and a resident of Ulster County, New York, is referred to.
There is no further family data on file.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the

Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Crosman, you should apply to the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E St. N. W., Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Thomas Crosman, Certificate No. 14924, issued April 28, 1840, rate $84 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

8-1600.
Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
If not called for in 15 days, return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON, D. C.
RETURNED NO. 11
Aug 7

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
3-1865
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
July 21, 1924.
Grace I. Wright, Grace Dodge Hotel, Washington, D. C.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12634, it appears that Thomas Crosman was born August 18, 1759 in Morris County, New Jersey.
While residing at New London, Connecticut, he enlisted May 1, 1775 and served as a private in Captain James Chapman's Company, Colonel Pearson's Connecticut Regiment, he joined Captain Williams' Company to go on the expedition to Canada under Colonel Arnold, but was taken sick at Newburyport, when he recovered he returned to his former company and regiment and served out his enlistment of eight months.
He enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one year as a private under Captains Chapman, Evans, Christopher Darrow and Colonels Pearson and Tyler, was in an engagement

at New Rochelle and on several scouting parties.
He enlisted in January 1777 and served three months as private in Colonel Ely's Connecticut Regiment and later served eleven months in Captain Nathaniel Gait's Company, Colonel Saltonstall's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in 1778 and served six months as a private on board the ship "Oliver Cromwell", Captain Timothy Parker, had a battle with the British ships "Admiral Keppel" and "Cyrus", and captured them.
He enlisted in 1780 and served nine months as a private in Captain Bradley's Company, Colonel Bebee's Regiment, and was at the capture of Fort George.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York.
In 1851, a son Oliver F. Crossman, aged sixty years and a resident of Ulster County, New York, is referred to. There is no further family data on file.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the

Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Crosman, you should apply to the Pension Section, Civil Division, General Accounting Office, 1800 E St., N. W., Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Thomas Crosman, Certificate No. 14924, issued April 28, 1840, rate $84 per annum, Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "Washington Gardner", written in dark ink on the document.
Commissioner.

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If not called for in 15 days, return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON, D. C.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
July 19, 1924.
Helen H. Hornbeck, Grace Dodge Hotel, Washington, D. C.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 12634, it appears that Thomas Crosman was born August 18, 1759 in Morris County, New Jersey.
While residing at New London, Connecticut, he enlisted May 1, 1775 and served as a private in Captain James Chapman's Company, Colonel Pearson's Connecticut Regiment, he joined Captain Williams Company to go on the expedition to Canada under Colonel Arnold, but was taken sick at Newburyport, when he recovered he returned to his former company and regiment and served out his enlistment of eight months.
He enlisted January 1, 1776 and served one year as a private under Captains Chapman, Evans, Christopher Darrow and Colonels Pearson and Tyler, was in an engagement at New Rochelle and on several scouting parties.

He enlisted in January 1777 and served three months as a private in Colonel Ely's Connecticut Regiment and later served eleven months in Captain Nathaniel Gait's Company, Cole Saltonstall's Connecticut Regiment.
He enlisted in 1778 and served six months as a private on board the ship "Oliver Cromwell", Captain Timothy Parker, had a battle with the British ships "Admiral Keppel" and "Cyrus", and captured them.
He enlisted in 1780 and served nine months as a private in Captain Bradley's Company, Colonel Bebee's Regiment, and was at the capture of Fort George.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 11, 1832, while a resident of Wawarsing, Ulster County, New York.
In 1851, a son Oliver F. Crossman, aged sixty years and a resident of Ulster County, New York, is referred to. No further family data. on file.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Crosman, you should apply to the Pension section, Civil Division, General Accounting

Office, 1800 E St. N. W., Washington, D. C., citing all of the following data-
Thomas Crosman, Certificate No. 14924, issued April 28, 1840, rate $84 per annum, Commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, New York Agency.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

8-1609.
Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
If not called for in 15 days, return to THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS. WASHINGTON, D. C.
RETURNED Not at

Grace Dodge Hotel, Washington, D. C. July 5, 1934.
To the Commissioner of the U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Will you kindly give me a record and family data of my great greatgrandfather Thomas Crossman pensioned under the Act 1832, placed on pension roll July 26, 1833 for service in New York Militia - resident at that time of Ulster County, New York.
S. 12634
Yours very truly,
Carrie Wright
Kindly report the name of the person to whom his last pension payment was made A

Grace Dodge Hotel, Washington, D. C. July 5, 1924.
To the Commissioner of the U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Will you kindly give me a record and family data of my great great grandfather Thomas Crossman pensioned under the Act 1832, placed on pension roll July 26, 1833 for service in New York Militia - resident at that time of Ulster County, New York.
Yours very truly,
Helen H. Hornbeck
Also kindly report the name of the person to whom the last payment of his pension was made out

Grace Dodge Hotel, Washington, D. C. July 5, 1924.
To the Commissioner of the U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Will you kindly give me a record and family data of my great greatgrandfather Thomas Grossman pensioned under the Act 1832, placed on pension roll July 26, 1833 for service in New York Militia - resident at that time of Ulster County, New York.
Yours very truly,
Grace D. Wright
S. 12634 Kindly report the name of the person to whom his last pension payment was made.