Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10,754, John Gould, New York

SERVICE
New York.
Gould, John
NUMBER
S. 10754
CONTENTS
carded.

No. 039 W. Mark in Gould
in the State of New York Private in the Comp. comm. by Captain _____ of the Regt. comm. by Col. Drake in the New York line for 18 months
scribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 60 Dollars _____ Cents per ann to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of Oct 1831 and due to K. Fish New York
Arrears to the 4th of Sep '33 $ 150 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4. M '34 30 $180
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. G. Collins
Recorded by _____ Clerk Book 8 Vol. 1 Page 88

21330
In the Matter of the application of John Gould for a pension, under the act of June 7 th 1832.

State of New York City and County of New York } p:
On this twenty ninth day of December 1832, personally appeared in open court before the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York, now sitting, John Gould, a resident of the said City, County and State of New York, aged seventy five 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: viz. some time in the month of May or June (according to the best of his recollection) in the year 1776 he enlisted as a volunteer, for the term of six months in the Militia of the State of New York, in a Company commanded by Captain ————— Rogers, in Colonel Samuel Drakes Regiment, which formed a part of the Brigade of New York State Militia under the command of Brigadier General John M. Scott: that during this period he acted as orderly Sergeant: That at the expiration of the six months for which he had enlisted he was discharged at Haverstraw, in the present County of Rockland, in the State of New York, some time in the month of November or December (as he thinks) 1776 - That immediately after his said discharge he again enlisted for the term of twelve months in an independent Company commanded by Captain Samuel Delavan, in which Company Daniel Delavan (at present residing some where in the County of Westchester, State of New York (as he is informed) was Commissioned as a Lieutenant.
That he the said John Gould was born at

8 Huntington on Long Island in the State of New York on the sixth day of January 1757, as appears from the record of his age in his Family Bible which he has at his residence N o 245 Water Street. That he resided at Huntington, in the County of Suffolk, in the State of New York, at the time he first entered the service: that after the war he resided for a year or two in North Salem, in Westchester County, but that for the last forty two years he has resided in the City of New York. That he entered the service as a Volunteer: that he does not remember the names of any of the regular officers, attached to the companies with which he served except as herein stated: that when on the lines in Westchester County in the winter of 1776-1777 he does not remember any continental regiments or companies being there, and that Major Nicholas Fish was, to the best of his recollection, the only officer of the regular army at that time on the lines. That after he entered the service his company came from Westchester County to the City of New York, and he was billeted in Beaver Street; the company then went to Long Island, and was there engaged on the lines. That in the latter part of August they returned to New York, which place they soon evacuated viz sometime in the month of September 1776. and then removed into Westchester County, from which they withdrew to Haverstraw, where his first term of enlistment expired. That Delaware's Company was in the winter of 1776-1777 on the lines in Westchester County; that while there the said company was, on the 16 th day of March (as he thinks) engaged in an action at Williams Bridge, with a party of the British under the command of Major Campbell; and on the evening of the same day in another action at Ward's house, in which Major Campbell was killed: that at this latter engagement this petitioner was

...under the command of Major  Colonel Campbell; and on the evening of the same day in another action at Ward's house, in which Maj r Campbell was killed: that at this latter engagement this petitioner received two wounds, one of which deprived him of a finger of his left  right hand, and the other broke the ridge of his nose. That this petitioner was present on the Danbury expedition, tho' not yet sufficiently recovered from his wounds to take an active part: that he was present at the engagement in which at Ridgefield in which Col. Wooster was killed. That he thinks he received a discharge at the expiration of his term of service, tho' he has either lost or mislaid it, nor does he remember by whom it was given. That Daniel Delavan above named, has a knowledge of his personal service, & could testify to the same, but that as he is informed, the said Daniel Delavan is in a very weak state of body, and utterly unable to appear in Court: that Abraham Leggett of the City of New York, also can testify to his service. That the said John Gould is acquainted with the above named Abraham, Leggett, & Nicholas Fish, and with Samuel Kellogg, and William Shadlock of the said City.
And the said John Gould hereby renounces every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. K.
Alm Aken Clerk for Pleas
John Gould
We, Samuel Kellogg of the City of New York and William Shadlock of the same City

do hereby certify that we are acquainted with John Gould who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be seventy six years of age: that he is reputed in the City where he resides, and believed to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed this Twenty ninth day of December one thousand eight hundred & thirty two.
John Astor Clerk for Plrs
Samuel Kellogg William X Shaddock mark
I, Nicholas Fish of the City of New York, do hereby certify and declare that I am well acquainted with John Gould who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration: That in the winter of 1776-1777, I held a Commission as Major of the 2 d New York Regiment of Infantry, in the line of the Army of the United States; that the said Regiment not being fully organised I was stationed on the lines in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York: that at that time the said John Gould was a soldier in the New York State Militia, and was also stationed on the said lines: that I have read his preceding statement or declaration, and verily believe the same to be true and accurate. Sworn and subscribed this day of December 1832.

5 I, Abraham Leggett of the City of New York do hereby certify and declare that I am well acquainted with John Gould who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration: that in the winter of 1776-77. I was a lieutenant in the 5 th New York Regiment of Infantry, commanded by Colonel Dubois: that some time during that winter I was on a recruiting expedition in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York: that I then and there first became acquainted with the said John Gould, who was then in the Militia of the State of New York, and stationed on the lines in said Westchester County; and that the said John Gould was concerned in the engagement at Ward's house, and was then wounded: that I do not of my own knowledge know for what length of time the said John Gould was in the service but that I have read his foregoing declaration, and verily believe the same to be in all respects true and accurate.
Sworn and subscribed the 29 th day of December 1832.
Allen A. A. Clerk for Plaintiff
Abraham Leggett
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the questions interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears

to them that Samuel Kellogg and William Shadams who have signed the foregoing certificate, and that Abraham Lefget who has signed and sworn to the foregoing deposition are residents of the City of New York, and are creditable persons, and their statements are worthy of credit -
MO I Worm Attest of the Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of NYork
I, Abraham Astor, Clerk of the City and County of New York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County do hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Gould for a pension -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this twenty ninth day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two -
Abraham Astor Clerk
In the matter of the application of John Gould, for a pension -

7 State of New York City and County of New York } p: I, Nicholas Fish of the City of New York, do hereby certify and declare that I am well acquainted with John Gould who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration - that in the winter of 1776-77, I held a Commission as Major of the 2 nd New York Regiment of Infantry, in the line of the Army of the United States; that the said Regiment not being fully organised I was stationed on the lines in the County of Westchester in the State of New York: that at that time the said John Gould was a soldier in the New York State Militia, and was also stationed on the said lines that I have read his preceding statement or declaration, and verily believe the same to be true and accurate. And I do further certify that I was prevented by indisposition from appearing in the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York on the twenty ninth day of December last, when the annexed decla- ration & certificates were made and sworn to - Sworn and subscribed this third day of Ja- nuary one thousand eight hundred and thirty three - Before
HAMILTON Fish
Nich Fish
Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City and County of New York -
State of New York City and County of New York } p:
I, Hamilton Fish, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City and County of New York, duly sworn and authorised to administer oaths in the said City and County

do hereby certify that on the third day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty three Nicholas Fish, named in the foregoing deposition was duly sworn before me, that the matters set forth in the said deposition are true to the best of his knowledge, recollection, and belief - and I further certify that the said Ni- cholas Fish subscribed his name to the said and that he is a credible person, and that his statement was given to my deposition in my presence. Dated the third day of January 1833.
Hamilton Fish.
Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City & County of New York.
State of New York City and County of New York } ss. I, Abraham Astor Clerk of the City and County of New York, do hereby certify that Hamilton Fish, who has signed the foregoing certificate, and before whom the preceding deposition was subscribed and sworn, was on the day of the day of the date thereof a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City and County of New York, duly autho- rized to administer oaths, within the said City and County of New York, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Commis- sioner and verily believe that the signatures of Hamilton Fish to the said certificate and to the joint annexed to the said de- position, are genuine - Witness my hand, & the seal of my office this fourth day of January 1833.
Abn Astor, Clerk

State of New York Westchester County } p
I Daniel Delavan, of the town of Mount Pleasant, in the County of Westchester, do hereby certify and declare that I am well acquainted with John Gould who hath subscribed and sworn to the annexed declaration: that in the winter of 1776-1777 I was a Lieutenant in an Independent Company commanded by my brother Daniel Samuel Delavan (at present deceased) - that the said John Gould enlisted in said company for the term of twelve months, some time in the fall of 1776, and served regularly therein - that said Gould was present at the engagement at Hards house where he was three wounded viz. in his face and in his hand - that according to the best of my knowledge and recollection the said John Gould had previously served in the American Army: and that he served during the whole of the term of twelve months for which he had enlisted in the Company commanded by my late brother. Further certify that I have heard the annexed declaration of said John Gould, read - and that I verily believe the same to be in all respects true and accurate; and that said Gould served as therein stated - Further certify that in consequence of bodily infirmity I am unable to appear in open court to testify to the preceding statement -
Subscribed and sworn to before me the 23 day of July 1833 Charles Yee Justice of the Peace
Daniel Delavan
State of New York Westchester County } p
I Charles Yee one of the Justices of the Peace for the town of Mount Pleasant in the County of Westchester and State of New York do hereby certify that on the twenty third day of

10 July one thousand eight hundred and thirty three Daniel Delavan named in the foregoing deposition was duly sworn before me that the matter set forth in the said deposition is true to the best of his knowledge recollection and belief. And I do further certify that the said Daniel Delavan is a credible person, and that his statement is enti- tled to full credit. And further that by reason of bodily infirmity the said Daniel Delavan would not be able to appear in open court
Charles Goe Justice of the Peace
State of New York } Westchester County } ss. I, Nathaniel Bayles - Clerk of the County of Westchester do hereby certify that Charles Goe who has signed the foregoing certificate and before whom the preceding deposition was subscribed and sworn to, on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the peace duly commissioned and sworn and residing in the town of Mount Pleasant in the County of Westchester and State of New York, and authorized to ad- minister oaths within the said town And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature "Charles Goe" to the preceding certificate and to the jurat annexed to the said de- position, are genuine. Witness my hand and the seal of my office this first day of August 1833.
N Bayles Clerk

no. 21,330
John Goulet New York co N.Y.
f Admitted Private 18 months
Hamilton Dist. Agt. New York P.O. New York co N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 27, 1833.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter v rem ; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of John Gould New York County N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 11/70 1 Captain Col. Saml. Braker Brig. Genl. John A. Scott 75 years Suffolk Co. N.Y. Living witnesses & Traditionary   " 11/76 1 Private  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
The regulations require claimants to produce the best evidence in their power, and as it appears in this case that Daniel Delavan can sustain the declaration it is expected that his testimony be furnished.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
 This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. 
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
 [Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
' A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
 If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
 Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: 
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____ who has
subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
 If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person 

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Orville D. Davidson Clerk

Rev. War
10754 ✓ INVALID.
File No. 10,754
John Gould Dist. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832.
Index:—Vol. A , Page 146
[Arrangement of 1870.]

awd
# 10.752

Rejection Oct 1828
John Gould - Soldier's -
probably N.Y. line -
# 10,752 Ind
# 20,775 Ind
# 23,125 Mills
# 24,289 "
# 29,605 Ind
# 40,000 Ind New York
Low File No 27,874
Don't fit L. 28
Nov 12/19

State of New-York, } ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK.
I, NICHOLAS DEAN, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said City and County, Do hereby Certify,
THAT Richard Riker Esq. before whom the annexed deposition was made was on the day when the same was so made Recorder of the City of New York and one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New York and by Law authorized to administer Oaths.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, this Seventh day of July 1828
N Dean
James Archer
Sworn this Seventh day of July 1828
Daniel DeLavan
R Riker
Recorder of the City of New York
of New York do d as such a part was Thomas and aired for one year shot through the d carrying away e disabilities ey further services. compensation for been pensioned in the year 1828
New York ty and County of Archer orally make Oath

I John Gould of the City of New York and State of New York do hereby declare that I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary war and served as such a part of the years 1776 and 1777 in a Regiment commanded by Col d Thomas Thomas and in Captain Samuel Delavan's Company which said Regiment was raised for one year and while in the service in a battle with the British forces I was shot through the Nose just below the orifice of the Eyes and also through the left hand carrying away one of the fingers and severely lacerating the others. By reason of the disabilities thus contracted I never was in a capacity to render my Country any further services.
This declaration is made with a view to obtain compensation for for wounds received whilst in actual service having never been pensioned or rewarded for the same.
Witness my hand this - 7 th - day of July - - - in the year of our Lord 1828.
John Gould
Before me Richard P. Piker Recorder of the City of New York in the City and County of New York and State of New York personally appeared this day James Archer - - - and Captain Daniel DeLavan - - - of the said County who did severally make oath that John Gould by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and known to us to have been a Soldier in the service of the Revolution in manner as therein stated.
James Archer
Daniel DeLavan
Sworn this Seventh day of July 1828
R. P. Piker
Recorder of the City of New York
by D. V. 2 July 1828

Revolutionary claims.
RECEIVED
The Hon.
Richard Rush
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington.
John G. Smith recd. July 11. 1848. M c Alister July 11.
447.

Sir
New York July 9 th 1828
At the particular request of John Gould I have the honor to transmit for your decision the enclosed papers.
with great consideration & respect
I am Sir
Your Obed t Servant
Wm H. Morris
The Hon
Rich d Rusk

J. L. Edwards Esq.

New York August 2 nd 1832
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commis r of Pensions
Sir
I enclose herewith the papers of John Gould, to which has been added the deposition of Daniel Delaware, as required by your letter of May 27 th herewith returned.
A very severe indisposition which has con- fined me for many weeks to the house, has prevented an earlier attention to this busi- ness.
As soon as any action is had on the enclosed, may I beg the favor to be in- formed
Respectfully
Your obed t serv t H. Hamilton Fish.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Gould, John GRADE Private LINE Rhode Island
WARRANT NUMBER 3162 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Nov. 26, 1791
noted in book: "Served to the end of the war and received the gratuity. See Rolls."
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.