General Affidavit officially granting John Burke his pension by stating that John Burke is a resident of New York state and detailing his time in the Union Navy by way of shipmate testaments. Handwritten Notary Public seal, and Stickfiguar drawing of State of New York seal. The General Affidavit was done by John J. KellyThe supporting documentation is the Itinerary of John Burke's time in the Union Navy. it noted when a when and where he boarded the ship when he became Quarter Master, and when he was in sick bay. this document was signed by John Appleton.