Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4879, Francis Hendricks, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Hendricks, Francis
R. 4879
Hendrick or
Henry or
Francis or Henry
CONTENTS

State of New York County of Schenectady 38
On this eight day of September 1832 personally appeared before me Marvin Judd one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas a resident of the Town of Glenville in the County of Schenectady & State of New York in & for the said County, Forensic & Andrus, aged Eighty five years, who being first duly sworn accord- ing to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated -
That he resided in the Town of Rinebeck County of Dutchess State of New York was drafted in the Month of December 1775 & served three months in Capt. Peter West Falls Company. Col. Sutherland's Regt. under Brigadier Genl. Ten Broeck - on the 25th December marched to New York was stationed there - at Harlem & at Kingsbridge was an orderly Sergeant - was often sent out on scan- ting parties - was discharged at New York - In May - 1776 Joined the Company under Capt. Westfall & went to Woodstock Ulster County at an alarm of the Tories & Indians took several Tories prisoners & brought them to Poughkeepsie & then marched to Rinebeck having been absent seventeen days In August same year joined the Company under Capt. Wilson marched to Fort Montgomery & Fort Constitution & was six weeks in Garrison In 1777 marched again under Capt. Wilson to New York at the time British landed on Long Island was

Stationed about twelve Miles from New York on East River there kept Guard - and crossed over to Long Island at the time the Enemy burnt some Houses - from thence Marched to Crotona River Town of North Castle, Westchester County, where was Stationed two or three weeks to guard a Bridge & from thence returned to Rinebeck - was absent about three Months - in a few days after about 1 st Nov. Marched again under Col. Wilson for New York on Kingsbridge on the way had an Encoun- ter with twelve Light Horsemen - Kill one Horse & took one prisoner - was Stationed 5 or 6 days at Valentines Hill assisted in Storming what was called the Negroes Fort - was dispatched on a Scouting party under Ensign Ely who was Killed & three privates after a few days was detached on another Scout Six Miles from Kings- bridge had five Men Killed of our party - British at this time lay in New York. was Discharged at Kingsbridge last of March - In May 1778 was Call d upon to go to Romboutys to take some Tories. Succeeded - took them to a running Ship at the Wall Kill near Esopus. was in Service two weeks at this time - at the time the Enemy Burnt Esopus Bained the Army under Genl. Putnam & served one Month until the Enemy were driven back - again joined the Army under Col. Cope Served Damage on Demileth & Served three Months - was on duty at West point in Strengthening the Cheve- auxdefrise across the river & erecting the fortification walls there - In 1780. was again Call d upon & served under David Van Syp. of the Commiss y department - & employed in transporting during the Winter from Albany & Salisbury Ct provisions. & Munitions of War - Also in 1781 in the Winter was employed in transporting Ammunition & provisions for the Army at the Highlands during the last two years was

was in Service three months in each year was well acquainted with Col. Graham & Major Fisk That he has no Documentary evidence & that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his Service - That he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any State -
That he was born in the Town of Pinebeck County County of Dutchess State of New York
That he has a Record of his age
That Col. Reed Gilbert Cornwall Peter Brader W.P. Pyle & Harmon Morn Residing in the Neighborhood can testify as to my character for truth & veracity & their belief of my services as a Soldier of the Revolution
That in matters of memory one or two discharge which are lost from the lapse of time -
That the Court of Common Pleas of the said County Sits at Schoharie twenty four Miles distant from his Place of Residence & that he is unable by reason of bodily infirmity to attend the said Court
Sworn & subscribed the day & year Frances Hendricks affidavit before me - Mason Field a Judge of Schoharie County
We William Salisbury a Clergyman residing in the Town of Schoharie County aforesaid & Nathan R Dyke residing in the same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Francis Hendricks who has

Subscribed & sworn to the aforesaid Declaration; that we believe him to be eighty five years of age; that he is reported & situated in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Salisburg of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion
Sworn & subscribed the day a year after service
William Salisbury
Before me - A. P. S. 1820
Maurice Judd a Judge of
Schoharie County
And I the said Judge do hereby declare my opinion after investigation of the matter, & and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Salisburg of the Revolution as far as he states, and I further certify that it appears to me that William Salisbury of Schoharie in the County of Schoharie the foregoing Certificate is a Clergyman residing in Schoharie & that Matthew P. Taylor who has also signed the same is a resident of the same place & is a respectable person, & that their statement is entitled to credit - And I further certify that the Applicant's interest therein is unable to attend the Court of Common Pleas here by reason of Badly Informing
Maurice Judd a Judge
of Schoharie County
State of New York } County of Schoharie } ss. I John Seeband Jr. Clerk of the said county Do certify that Maurice Judd before whom the two preceding affidavits purport to have been sworn, and also whose name appears to the preceding certificate of credibility was at the date of the same one of the Judges of the court of common pleas in and for the said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and justly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavits and the certificate of credibility to be his proper hand writing and signature - Witness my hand and seal of office this 27th of September 1820 -
John Seeband Jr. Clerk

John H. Harnett
to Willis G. Ware Power of Attorney
W. G. Hade

State of New York, County of Schoharie } ss:
Be it known that before me a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized by Law to administer oaths personally appeared John Henricks a resident of the town of Gilboa in the County of Schoharie and State aforesaid who being duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that Francis Henricks (deceased) then at the time of his death a resident of the Town of Blenheim in the said County of Schoharie and State aforesaid - Who was a Revolutionary Soldier and that he believes the United States are still indebted to said existing Laws for the pension that was due under the Application heretofore made and that he is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which application was heretofore made - And that Maria Poely widow of Christian Poely (deceased) is directly interested in said Pension - And that she duly authorized to respond this deponent by her Power of Attorney dated December 13 th 1832. to take all necessary acts steps with irrevocable power to examine into investigate and establish her claim for said pension - And that Hannah Smith widow of Adam Smith (deceased) is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which Application was made as aforesaid and that she has duly authorized to respond this deponent by her Power of Attorney dated December 10 th 1832. to take all necessary acts & steps with irrevocable power to examine into investigate and establish her claim for said pension - And that Peter Henricks is directly interested in said Pension - And that he has duly

authorized and empowered this respondent - by her Power of Attorney Dated December 10 th 1852 to take all necessary acts and steps with irrevocable power to examine into and investigate and establish his claim for said pension - And that Nathan Roppley is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which application has been made as aforesaid And that she has duly authorized & empowered this respondent by her Power of Attorney Dated December 27 th 1852 to take all necessary acts and steps with irrevocable power to examine into investigate and establish her claim for said pension - And that Francis Denariells is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which application has been made as aforesaid And that he has duly authorized & empowered this respondent by his Power of Attorney Dated December 27 th 1852 to take all necessary acts & steps - with irrevocable power to examine into investigate and establish his
State of New-York Schoharie County Clerk's Office: } ss :
I, Almerin Gallup, Clerk of said county, do hereby certify that Jacob Morse whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledg- ment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said county, sworn and duly authorized to take the same ; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof, or acknowledgment, is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the 20 th day of January 1853. Almerin Gallup CLERK.
do hereby stand - [Signature] Wall of [Signature] [Signature] [Signature] this set my hand
and seal - John Hendrick Signed sealed acknowledge & sworn to before me this 18 day of January 1853 Jacob Morse Justice of the Peace

authorized and empowered this respondent - by her Power of Attorney Dated December 10 th 1852 to take all necessary acts and steps with irrevocable power to examine into and investigate and establish his claim for said pension - And that Catherine Rappleyan is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which application has been made as aforesaid And that she has duly authorized & empowered this respondent - by her Power of Attorney Dated December 27 th 1852 to take all necessary acts and steps with irrevocable power to examine into investigate and establish her claim for said pension - And that Francis Denariells is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which application has been made as aforesaid And that he has duly authorized & empowered this respondent by his Power of Attorney Dated December 27 th 1852 to take all necessary acts & steps - with irrevocable power to examine into investigate and establish his claim for said pension - Now I do hereby for Myself and for the persons above named - I constitute and appoint Willis G. Wade of Washington true and lawful Attorney with irrevocable power to examine into investigate and establish the claim for said pension And do all acts necessary thereto.
In witness whereof I have on this 18 day of January A.D. 1853, set my hand and seal -
John Hendrick
Signed sealed acknowledge & sworn to before me this 18 day of January 1853 }
Jas M c Moose Justice of the Peace

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Francis Hendricks a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. B. File 4879
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 1775 3 mos. Orderly Sergeant Peter Westfall Sutherland N.Y.   Every year 1776-1781 inclusive 2 yrs. 3 mos. + 10 days Priv. Westfall Millson Saml. Damage or Demitch David Van Ness Henry B. Livingston Graham Carman  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Rhinebeck, Dutchess Co., N.Y.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 8, 1832. Not allowed
Residence at date of application, Blenheim, Schoharie Co., N.Y.
Age at date of application, eighty-five years, born at Rhinebeck
Remarks: Sol. died without furnishing satisfactory proof of six months' service, required by the Act of 1832 under which he applied. He died bet. Feby 1834 + Feby 1835. In 1853 his surv. childn were: John - Maria wife of Wm Rocky; Hannah wife of Abram Dewitt; Peter: Catharine Rappleya + Francis Hendricks.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Ms. 31. 72 H. H. H. H. 4879 at 15 June 1879

Miss
Francis Hendricks
Dec 1832
New York
PAID
of the papers of Francis Hendricks the United States Washington
Official Library

31,772 New York
Francis Hendricks Suspended
See letter to Mr. P. Tyler P'keepsie N.Y. 20 Aug - 1834
See letter to Hon. J. Adams March 7. 1835
See H. Graham Apr 22/56 Let. John Hendricks - Jan. 15, 62
Ms. 7 th June 1832

AUG 20 1912
Mr. Omar J. Veley 3814 Fifth St., Washington, D.C.
and +
Mrs. Ella Edral, Middleville, New York.

Residence at date of application, Guernsey, Connecticut  Guernsey, Conn.
Age at date of application, 85 yrs born Rhinebeck N.Y.
Remarks: Cl. susp awaiting specific statement as to date duration location, + commanders of each unit of actual service, wh. Sol. failed to furnish - There is no law under wh. the claim can now be completed by his heirs.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

State of New York } ss; County of Schoharie }
Be it known, that before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared John Hendrick a Resident of the Town of Gilboa, in the County of Schoharie, in the State aforesaid, who being sworn according to law, states that he is the son of Henry Francis, or Francis Henry, or Hendrick late of Gilboa in the County of Schoharie, and State of New York, who was a Revolutionary soldier, and that he believes the United States, are still indebted, under existing laws, for the Pension that was due under the application heretofore made and that he is directly interested as a claimant in the Pension for which application was heretofore made as aforesaid, and constitutes and appoints Horace Graham of Gilboa in the County and State aforesaid my true and lawful attorney, with irrevocable power to examine into, investigate, and establish the claim for said Pension, and do all acts necessary thereto.
In Witness whereof John Hendrick has on this 2 d day of October 1855, hereunto signed his name, and affixed his seal.
John Hendrick
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me on this 2 d day of October 1855. J. B. Richmond Justice of the Peace
STATE OF NEW YORK, SCHOHARIE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, } ss.
I, ALMERIN GALLUP, CLERK OF SAID COUNTY, do hereby certify that J. B. Richmond whose name is subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE in and for the said county of Schoharie, sworn and duly authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice of the Peace, and verily believe that the signature to the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that the same is executed according to the laws of this State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the 2 d day of November 1855
Almerin Gallup
CLERK

Rev. S. Edwards 6 of Pensions
31.772 Francis Hendricks N.Y.

Waukesha 15 to July 1834-
Yrs
I again forward the papers of Francis Haverick with his supplemental declaration properly authenticated before a Court of Record - Also the Affidavit of His Brother of Rhinebeck. The only person I could find in that region living who took part in the War of the Revolution. Those that were on the pension list are dead
Yours Respectfully J. A. Lyle
Hon. J. L. Edwards C. of Pensions

Schoharie Co., Gilboa, April 3 d /55
Dear Sir
Herewith is enclosed the power of attorney, & the request of John Hendrick that search might be made for the name of Francis Hendrick, or Henry Francis, who was a Revolutionary soldier. to the end that the Heirs may know whither they may present their claim for his Pension, which inures to them - There seems to have been a diversity of ways for spelling the old soldiers name, it seems to have been written on the Records at Albany, Henry Francis Hendrick , seems to be the dutch of Henry - I will also enclose the certificate of service found at Albany which will probably be a Key to service which might happen to be found at the Department, Will you please cause diligent search to be made & write me the result. & also enclose the within papers & send back to me. as this business has been overlooked

and delayed a long time. Will you have the goodness to give me an answer as soon as possibly convenient.
I am Very Respectfully
Yours O. L. Swann
Horace Graham
J. Minot Esq.

North Berne January 1 st 1862
Hon.
Com. of Pensions of the United States Sir
Some years since Francis Hendrick a Revolutionary Soldier filed his application for a pension for services in the Revolutionary War - soon after making the application he died & the application was con- tinued in my name, I being one of his heirs at law, since that time has been no return time of the action of the De- partment.
Please inform me the

Exact State of the Case & What additional proof is required if any to establish the Claim
Respectfully
Yours
John Hendrick Gilboa
Schoharie Co. New York
P.S. Direct your answer to me at my address as above J.H.

OW & R ab No. 967372.8. P. B.
Sept. 1 st Titusville, Penn. 1906
Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir,
I address you to inquire of you. To advise me if your Records bears any statement of Settlement & who with. of the Heirs of.
Francis Hendricks of Rhinebeck, Dutches Co. N.Y. for Services rendered as a Military Man in the Revolutionary War of 1776.
Kindly reply at your very earliest convenience & Oblige
Yours Truly
Great Grand Daughter of Francis Hendricks Mrs Elizabeth A. Wright 18 1/2 W Walnut St. Titusville, Penn.

Mr Hendrick Pension Papers

State of New-York,  COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE.
Albany, May 9 1854.
I Hereby Certify, That on searching the Records in this office for the Registry of Certificates issued in pursuance of a law, passed April 27, 1784, entitled "An Act for the settlement of the pay of Levies and Militia for their services in the late war, and for other purposes therein mentioned," I find the following, viz:
   NAMES. No. of BOOK. NO. OF CERTIFICATE. DATE. £ S. D. RANK AND NAME OF COMPANY OFFICER. RANK AND NAME OF FIELD OFFICER.     Henry Francis 2 7.069 Dec 31. 1782 3 14 8 Capt. Simon Newell Col. Marcus Millett   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]   [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles] [Scribbles]  
I have examined the Rolls for the items above set forth, and find them to be correct.
John Casull Clerk.
Philip Schuyler Comptroller.

1906 Sept. 11 - History to Mrs. Elizabeth A. Wright 1912 Sept. 7. To Mrs. Ella Edsall & and Mr. Omar J. Veltey.
Acts of July 11, 1902, and March 3, 1903.
4879
P. O. Francis Hendricks
Service: _____
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Francis Hendricks.
Blankin N 4 1/2 12 th Feb. 44 3
Free
Hon John Adams M. C. Washington City

Dear Sir
Shenkin 10th Febry 1835
I beg leave to trouble you once more on the subject of pensions. for the reason that some explanations are necessary. I will briefly state the case of the two applicants. You will perceive they have both been before the Comm't. of Pensions & returned. 1 st Mr. Fenton - the papers were returned & I was refer d to the S r . Bangs of Boston, Comptroller of M s . in whose office were the rolls of the State Troops & Militia Mr. Bangs made search & could not find his name on the Capt. or Col. under whom he served for the 9 months term, & the reasons why, were that Mr. Fenton although enlisted in the State of Massachusetts - was marched to Albany & there incorporated with a New York Company & Regiment. I so informed I think the Com te . He then required proof. I then procured the Affidavit of his Brother - and forwarded it. & He again - refers me to the Secretary of State of M s . & thus it rests. I think his papers amply supports & the fact - that He served a N.Y. Reg t . will not prejudice his claim. when explained. and account for the absence of their names on the Rolls of the M s . Troops - . If ever there was a man entitled to a pension it is Mr. Fenton He is a worthy old Soldier. Nearly Blind

very poor with a wife entirely blind
The papers of Francis Hendricks are on file in the pensions office. They are suspended for want of an Explanatory affidavit from fraxt him. Mr. Hendricks was taken sick soon after I was apprised by the Commt of Pension & died soon after, otherwise a satisfactory one could have been forwarded. There is no doubt but what he was entitled to a full pension. But if a full one cannot be obtained get whatever allowed you can. I have advertised for the old man (He having no property) about $30 to get his business done & the proof besides spending a good deal of time under the fullest conviction that he was entitled & would receive a pension.
Yours to service
N. P. Dyer
Hon John Adams

State of New York Schaharie County
On this 4 th day of February 1834- personally appeared in Open Court Before the Judges of the Court of Said County now sitting Francis Hendricks a resident of the Town of Hunkin in the County aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the fol- lowing Supplemental declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
That by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot state the particular days when he entered the army in the service of his Country during the Revolutionary War. Nor the particular dates when these services were performed in every instance But according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below in the fol- lowing grades. For three months as an orderly Sergeant For two years three months & ten days as a pri- vate and for such service he claims a pension
That the aforesaid two years, six months and ten days service is made up by the following terms of service (viz)
In December 1775 was drafted and served three months in Capt. Westfalls Company Col. Sutherlands Regiment
In May 1776 volunteered & served seventeen days in - Capt. Westfalls Company.
In September 1776 was drafted and served four months in Capt. Wilsons Company Col. Henry K Livingston Regt. Marched to Pukekill. Stationed there a time then marched to White Plains. Arrived there at the close of the Battle - pursued the enemy - then

Marched to North Castle where the Regiment lay and was employed in defence and scouts &c. where he was discharged
In August (Wint's) 1776 Volunteered under Capt. Wilson and served one month and fifteen days. Marched to Fort Montgomery and Fort Constitution
In 1777 was drafted and served three months in Capt. Wilsons Company Col. Grahams Regiment. Marched to New York and up East River. Thence to Croton River North Castle &c where he was discharged. —
In November 1777 was drafted and served four and a half months under Capt. Wilson as stated in former declaration.
In May 1778 (Wint's) Volunteered on expedition to New Portners - was in service fifteen days
In 1777 Volunteered at the time the Enemy Burnt Housatonic and served one month under Capt. Westfall was drafted and served three months under Captain Dornage of Demileh. Col. Carmons Regt. Marched to West Point was employed on the fortifications a part of the time (Wint's) This was in 1779 —
was drafted and served three months under Capt. Wilson Col. Fishs Regiment. Marched to Fort Washington in company with several other Regts under Gen. Scott intending to storm the Fort was stationed near Valentines Hill employed in scouts defence &c. there were several other Regts lay there at the time one or two from Connecticut. Col. Fishs Col. Grahams & Col. Sutherlands & others. —
In 1780 served three months under Capt. David Von Kip of the Comnpany & Department. —
In 1780 served three months under the last named officer. —

That to the 5th Interrogatory required to be put the States. That he was acquainted with Capt. Morgan Lewis. & Gen. Putnam who were with the troops when the enemy retreated down the North River after Burn- ing Esopus. That Genl. Pulaski. Gen. Lee Genl. La Fayette. Gen Washington. Gen. Jones Clinton Gen George Clinton were with the troops. when he was and also the following Regiments. Col. Fish Col Carmans Col. Grahams. Col. Clintons. Col. Sutherlands Col. Livingstons. was acquainted with Maj. Fish- is Maj. Westfall also Gen. Ten Broeck. That Col Clinton & Grahams Reg t lay near each other 12 miles from New York. when the enemy lay on Long Island & burnt some houses. two or three hundred fires were ordered to be built to deceive the enemy as to their force. was with the Reg t when Maj. Westfall died and a number of the soldiers. Canted as was supposed by the Poisoning of the Cider by the Tories. Great numbers were taken Sick. and also this department
Subscribed and sworn to over court this 4th February 1832 before me John Schobard p. Clerk
John C. Hendrick

State of New York Schenectady Co.
I John Gebhard First Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County do hereby certify that the within contains the Supplemental proceedings had in open Court in the matter of the application of Francis Dondouche for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at office this 4th day of February 1834 John Gebhard Jr. Clerk

State of New York Dutchess County ss
I Jacob Hendricks of the Town of Rhinebeck in the County aforesaid aged Seventy Seven years who being duly Sworn according to law by me the undersigned Justice of the Peace - Deposeth & Says that he is a Brother of Francis Hendricks residing in the Town of Blenheim County of Schoharie and during the Revolutionary War of Rhinebeck aforesaid that the said Francis resided a part of the time with this deponent that he well remembers The said Francis was drafted & volunteered at different times during the revolutionary War between 1775 & 81 that he knows well his joining the Company under Capt. Wittfall and marching to New York & Kings bridge etc and that he was absent in service at this time three or four months according to this deponent's recollection also that he marched in the Militia at the time the British went to Esopus - also going on an expedition to Ninepart - was after some time - that it is supposed and believed in this deponent's neighborhood that the said Francis was a Soldier of the revolution and was much in service -
Jacob Hendricks
Sworn & subscribed before me this 22 nd day of May 1834 & I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Jacob Hendricks & that he is a credible person & his statement is entitled to full credit
Edward E. Coles
Justice of the Peace

State of New York, County of Dutchess } ss I Henry J. Fraser Clerk of the County of Dutchess in the State of New York do hereby certify that Edward S. Coles Esquire before whom the preceding Affidavit was sworn was at the time a Justice of the Peace for the said County duly en- powered to administer oaths and I believe his signature affixed to the said Affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County the 23 rd day of May A D 1834 Henry J. Fraser Clerk