Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13418, Joseph Hoit, N.H.
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Service Number
N.H. Hoit, Joseph S13418
Carded.
Contents [blank]
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5593.
New Hampshire
Joseph Hoit of Concord in the State of N.H. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain [illegible] of the [illegible] commanded by Col Dana in the NH [illegible] for 9 months 22 Days.

Inscribed on the Roll of N.H at the rate of 32 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 12th day of July [Feby?] 1833 and [unintelligible]

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $48.66
[Illegible] allowance ending 4 Mar 33 16.22
$64.88

{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by [unintelligible] Clerk
Book D. Vol 1st Page 161
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10221

Joseph Hoit
of
New Hampshire

Private
9 Mos & 22 days
$32.44

Hon: J. M. Harper
H.R.
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BRIEF in the case of [handwritten] Joseph Hoit [end handwritten] of [handwritten] Concord [end handwritten] in the State of [handwritten] New Hampshire [end handwritten]
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? [handwritten] Court [end handwritten]
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? [handwritten flourish]
3. How old is he? [handwritten] 71 Years [end handwritten]
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

Period. Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. Gen. 

In 17 [handwritten] 79, - 3 -, private, Capt Kimball. Col Dana
1780, - x3 22, " Webster, " Nichols
1781, - 3 -, " Head, " Runnels
x per Role [Rule?] of service [end handwritten]

5. In what battles was he engaged? [handwritten] None Mentioned [end handwritten]
6 Where did he reside when he entered the service? [handwritten] Bascawen [end handwritten]
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? [handwritten] Two living witnesses [end handwritten]
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? [handwritten] Not properly connected [end handwritten]
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
Daniel Boyd [signature] 
Examining Clerk.
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[illegible]
10.221
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DECLARATION In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. State of New-Hampshire, County of Merrimack  }ss. On this Sixth day of  September 1832 , personally appeared in open Court before the Judge s  of the Superior Court of [illegible], now sitting, Joseph Hart a resident of Concord - in the County of  Merrimack and State of N.H. aged  71 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, 1832. 

That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated -- that he entered at Boscawen in the [illegible] County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, the first of August AD 1779 for three months under Capt. Peter Kimball and marched directly to Portsmouth NH. and then joined Capt Sea's Company in Col Nichols Regt [Regiment] in New Hampshire line from there to the Island (do not recall of what the island was called) and there served out the full term of three months and honorably Dismissed but did not take a written discharge. 

That he entered at Boscawen aforesaid about July AD 1780 for three months under Capt. Ebenr. Webster, Lieut. Carter in Col Nichols Reg & in the New Hampshire line Marched directly to West Point and there served and in its vicinity the full term of  three months out, and honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge. 

That he entered at Boscawen aforesaid in the month of July 1781 for three months under Capt Nathaniel Head, Lut Davis, Major Morston in Calo Russells Regt in New Hampshire line Marched directly for West Point went as far as Danbury in Connetticutt was then ordered back to Springfield Mass, from thence to Charleston New Hampshire then [illegible], was then when the news of Cornwallis defeat was received and the Troops had a day of [document continues on next page]
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Maj. Marston in Col. Runnells Regt in New Hampshire line marched directly for West Point, went as far as Danbury in Connecticut was then ordered back to Springfield Mass. from there to Charleston New Hampshire then [illegible] was there when the news of Cornwallis defeat was received and the Troops had a day of rejoicing on the occasion and then served out the full term of three months  and honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge.

That he actually served in the three above enlistments nine months
That he has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service [illegible] the affidavit [illegible] to a [illegible] by Nathan Carter and Elias Abbot ~

That he was born in Salisbury Mass in the year 1761 -- was moved to Boscawen when very young by his Father lived there untill he entered the service of the United States and since in Boscawen about ten years and since in Concord and now resides in same place.

[Printed] 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 the Agency of any State.

[Handwritten signature] Metcalf [illegible] Sworn to and subscribed, the 6th Sep. 1832 [Handwritten signature] Joseph Hoit

We,  Ira Rowell --residing in  Concord--and  Amos Hoit -- residing in handwritten: said Concord - hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Joseph Hoit, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 71 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
day and year above mentioned 
Ira Rowell
Amos Hoit

And the said Court do herby 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 certifies, that it appears to them that Ira Rowell, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the Town of Concord and that Amos Hoit, who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Concord and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I,  Moses Eastman Clerk of the Superior Court of Judication for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of  Joseph Hoit for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this Tenth day of  September 1832
Moses Eastman
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[illegible]
10418
INVALID
File Bo. 13. 418
Josep Hoit
Prv. Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index: - Vol. 1, Page 179

[in brackets] [Arrangement of 1870]
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10221
Joseph Hoit
of New Hampshire
Hon J (strike through)
Hon. J. M. Harper
House of Representatives
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NH           Hoit, Joseph          S13418

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which these answered in thenegative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joseph Hoit 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 amout 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
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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?
Two citizens No

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
No
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? Yes
    Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?  Yes

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? Yes

XVI. +Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered Satisfactorily? Yes

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, be 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.
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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 mililtia, &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 corp 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.
QUERE 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 beloved. 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 sheer 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 not 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.
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Affadavit
Nathan Carter for Jos. Hoit
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I Nathan Carter of Boscawen in the county of Merrimack in the state of New Hampshire aged seventy one years testify and say that I enlisted in to the service of the United States in Boscaswen about the month of August of 1779 under Capt Peter Kimball and marched to Portsmouth, NH and there joined Capt S[illegible] C[illegible] my enlistment during this service was under the command of Col  Davies and that [illegible]
And further testify that I enlisted at Boscawen aforesaid in the month of July AD 1781 for three months Col Nathl Head [illegible] in Bob Runnell Reg't in New Hampshire's line, and marched for West Point and went as far as Danbury Connecticutt, then back to Charleston Mass[illegible] was there when the news of Cornwallis defeat was received and then served out the full time of three months, and further testify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Hoit of Concord in County and state aforesaid, and know that the said Hoit enlisted into the service at the same time with me and under same officers and served with me in same Regt. the full term of my enlistment in the above two services and lastly dismissed and returned home together and the said Hoit is now presently with me
Nathan Carter State of New Hampshire
Mennick [illegible]
Sept 6th 1832
Personally appeared the above named Nathan Carter and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me George Abbott, Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Nathan Carter is a man of good character whose statements are entitled to full credit
George Abbott, Jus. Peace
State of New Hampshire Secretarys office September 6. 1832.
The above named George Abbott is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Merrimack, duly [illegible] and sworn and his signature as such genuine
By testimony whereof I have hereto set the seal of the State Ralph Metcalf Secretary
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Abbot for Hoit
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aged [illegible] years testify and say that I enlisted into the services of the United States at Concord in the County and State aforesaid about July [illegible] 1780 for three months [illegible]. Lost family in fall [illegible] in New Hampshire live and [illegible] to West Point New Jersey and then serve out the full time of my enlistment, and further testify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Hoit of Concord in County and State aforesaid and know the said Hoit did enlist and served under same officers in same Company and Regiment for the same term of time I did with no [illegible] at the same time with me

State of New Hampshire
[illegible] Personally appeared the above named Elias Abbot and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me George Abbot Justice of the Peace

I Certify that the above named Elias Abbot is a man of good Character whose statements are entitled to full credit
George Abbot Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire. Secretary's Office of Sept 6. 1832.

The above named George Abbot is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Merrimack[?] duly constituted and sworn. [illegible] whereof I have hereto set the Seal of State.
Ralph Metcalf Secretary.