Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File [BLANK], Joel Adams, Conn.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE                                             NUMBER 
Conn.                  Adams, Joel.            Rejected
CONTENTS

enl in Symsbury, Conn
in 1818 aged 57 yrs res Washington Co. Ohio
See George Carrel  - $42/38

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The original declaration for pension
from which this photo was made
is on file in the Revolutionary War
pension claim of George Carrel
Md. Troops, S. 42138
It was made on the reverse of
the paper containing the declar
ration of said George Carrel
and had been overlooked ever
since its rejection-
See cause of rejection on photo
Inadmissible, not on the Continental
Establishment-
The claim is not recorded on
written list of rejected pension claims
and no 1818 Claims on the printed
list of 1852.
A Wilson
June 6. 1918
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The original declaration for pension
from which this phots was made
is on file in the Revolutionary War
pension claim of George Carfiel
M. Troops, S.2138
It was made on the reverse of
the paper containing the declar
ration of said George Barrel
and had been overlooked ever
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since its rejection-
See cause of rejection on photo
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Inadmissible, not on the Continental
Establishment-
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The claim is not recorded on
written list of rejected penown claims
and no 1818 Claims on the printed
list of 1832.
Addison
June 6. 1918

see note on other side of this photograph
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                                                        MCS
Rev. & 1812 War Section


                                                  May 26, 1928
R. F. Adams
Miller-Ritter Bldg.
Huntington, W. Va.
Sir:
I advise you that Joel Adams applied for pension May 14, 1818, under the Act of March 18, 1818.
Said act provided only for such service as was rendered on the continental establishment?"
As the service of Joel Adams did not come within this provision his claim was not allowed.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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                                                               MCS
                  res. to letter of
                   Mch 31, 1928
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.

                                              April 6, 1928.
R. F. Adams,
Miller-Ritter Building,
Huntington, West Virginia.
Sir:

I advise you that from the Revolutionary War records
of this bureau it appears that Joel Adams alleged that he enlisted in Simsbury, Connecticut in the spring of 1776 and served about ten months in Captain Benjamin Mill's Company in Colonel R. Bradley's Connecticut Regiment; that he enlisted in the summer or fall of 1778 or 1779 and served about one year in a company commanded by Moses Cook; that 
about 1780 he enlisted and served six months in Captains Pigeon's and Moses Cook's Companies in Colonel Mathew Meade's Connecticut Regiment.
He applied for pension May 14, 1818, at which time he
was fifty-seven years of age and was living in Washington County, Ohio. His claim was not allowed as the kind of service he rendered did not come within the provision of the pension law under which he applied.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to a Joel Adams who enlisted from Vermont or New York.
Respectfully, 
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner
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                                                        Date June 6, 1918
Name Joel Adams                              No Rejected 
Conn Troops Rev
Photographic copies wanted of  1
pieces, consisting of  1  pages
Remarks

Exr.  AEWilson    Chief  Rev. War Svce  Di.

APPROVED:            T. F. Dennis
Serial 6639                Law Clerk
No.
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1 - 687    PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 24277
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications,
Room G 137.                                          June 11,   1928
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension.   Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 1 page from Rev. War pension claim of Joel Adams, R. File. Conn. troops.
No. of copies one of each Shall form be kept standing? --- days
For further information see M. M. H.Finch   5033    541
                                                             Room No. Phone No.
Approved:
A D Wilkinson                              Margaret  M H Finch
Chief Clerk of Bureau.                 Chief of Branch or Division  

NOTE: No order made ""SPECIAL"" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering

CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph     single or double space?           Facsimile signature? 
Mimeograph  one side or both sides?            Facsimile signature?
Folding            once or twice?
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Assembling
Stapling            Once?  Twice?   Side?  End?

Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? ________     Dated _________
Addressograph from lists
Envelopes, size                                   Cards, size
Proof list                                             pay rolls
Labels (submit sample)                       Corrections
Fill in letters                                         tabulation sheets
Photostat X Size actual   Official use?   Repay?  yes  $.15
Blue Print    Size               Official use?  Repay?

Remarks
                                    (OVER)
This photo of one page was made from the original in claim of George Carrel,  Ma Troops, S-42138
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                                                                15822
                         3-2233       
   BUREAU OF PENSIONS
    Finance Division 
                  June 4 1928                  
 Chief Rev and 1812 Wars Section
I have this day received from
R. F. Adams
money order in the amount of $1.5/100  requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith
Photo needed & Facsimile Sid, intfd
June 13, 1928
O. J. RANDALL
Chief, Finance Division
N. C. L.
to CC
June 11

















Finance Division

June 4 1928
1812 Wars Section on
ave this day received from
Adams
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order in the amount
200 requesting
letter herewith.
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O. J. RANDALL
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Chief, Finance Division.
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H. C. L.
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ADAMS ADVERTISING AGENCY
ESTABLISHED 1907
MILLER-RITTER BUILDING
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
June 2, 1928,
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions:
Washington, D. C.

                                               FINANCE DIVISION
                                              ??? KEEPER'S DESK
                                                JUN 4 1928
                                      BUREAU OF PENSIONS
           Rev. & 1812 Wars Section:
Dear Sir:
In reply to your letter of June first, I desire to have a
photostat copy of the original declaration for pension of Joel Adams, revolutionary War soldier, filed May 14, 1818, by said Joel Adams, who enlisted from Simsbury, Connecticut, and who was 57 years of age and living in Washington County, Ohio, at the time of filing his claim.
Enclosed is money order for 15c, payable as you instructed, to the Secretary of the Interior,
Thank you very much for your consideration and cooperation in this mat er. America is fortunate in having public officials
who are so ready to be helpful to her citizens.
Sincerely and respectfully,
R. F. Adams
(R. F. ADAMS )
RFA-H                              PENSION
                                             JUN
                                             4
                                            1928
                                        OFFICE
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1812 Wars Section.                         MMNF
                                        June 1, 1928.
R. F. Adams,
Miller-Ritter Building.
Huntington, West Virginia.
Sir:
I advise you that if you desire photostatic copy of
original declaration for pension of Joel Adams, Revolutionary War soldier, whose history was furnished you on April 6, 1828, the same will be furnished you upon request, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912 at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
There is only one page to be copied the only one on
file in said claim.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau
by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the
Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.

Hard copy made from the original which is in the claim of Sage Carrel  S. 42138
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ADAMS ADVERTISING AGENCY
ESTABLISHED 1907
MILLER-RITTER BUILDING
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
May 28, 1928.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Subject: Joel Adams Revolutionary War service.
Replying to your kind letter of May 26th, the information which we wanted concerning the Revolutionary War service of Joel Adams was desired not for the purpose of trying to establish a claim upon the government but for the purpose of tracing a relationship. We therefore desired an outline of the kind of service which Joel Adams stated that he performed in his claim for pension May 14, 1818 at which time he was residing in Washington County Ohio, having enlisted at Simsbury, Conn. I hesitate to ask so much of you but if you will be kind enough to send me a transcript of his statement contained in this claim for pension it will be of untold assistance to me,
Thanking you, I am
Yours respectfully,
R. F. Adams
(R. F. Adams )
RFA-CP.

PENSION
MAY
29
1928
OFFICE
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: COL. W. H. WALDRON, Chairman; M. P. SHAWKEY, C. L. WRIGHT, F. W. ROBERTSON, C. W. KERR, T. A. PALMER, Secretary
TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT CONFERENCE
OF
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
March 24. 25, 1927
C. McD. ENGLAND, District Governor
LOGAN, W.VA.                               HUNTINGTON
                                                       WEST VA.

                                May 24, 1928,  

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions:
Washington, D. C.
                           Rev. & 1812 Wars Section:

Dear Sir:
SUBJECT: Revolutionary War Record of JOEL ADAMS:
JOEL ADAMS --
Enlisted 1776 in Capt. Benjamin Mills' Company, Col. R. Bradleys regt. Connecticut soldiers.
in summer or fall of 1778 or 1779, in company commanded by Moses Cook.
in 1780 served in Capt. Pigeon's and Moses Cook's companies,
Col. Mathew Meade's Connecticut regt.
Applied for pension May 14, 1818, at age 57 years when living in Washington County, Ohio.
INFORMATION DESIRED:
A statement of the kind of service rendered by JOEL ADAMS, on which his pension claim was made. If possible a transcript of his statement
contained in said pension claim.
Receipt of this information will be greatly appreciated.
Yours truly,
R. F. Adams
(R. F. ADAMS)
Miller-Ritter Bldg., Huntington, W. Va.

PENSION
MAY
25
1928
OFFICE
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section:
ADAMS ADVERTISING AGENCY
ESTABLISHED 1907
MILLER-RITTER BUILDING
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
April 12, 1928
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
SUBJECT: Continental Soldier JOEL ADAMS,

Enlisted in Simsbury, Conn. Spring of 1776.
Served 10 months in Capt. Benjamin Mills
Company, Col. R. Bradley's Connecticut
Regiment, also in companies commanded by
Captains Pigeon and Moses Cook.
Applied for pension May 14, 1818, when 57 years
of age and living in Washington County,
Ohio.
Dear Sir:
With reference to your letter of April 8, 1928:
1. Will you please advise me of the nature of the service upon which the above JOEL ADAMS based his claim for pension May 14, 1818, which claim
was not allowed.
2. Please supply me with the address of the attorneys through which above mentioned pension claim of JOEL ADAMS was made.
3. Please supply the postoffice address of JOEL ADAMS if same is set out in his claim for pension.
4. If names of references or witnesses are given in his application would very much like to have their names and addresses.
5. If name of wife or any dependents of JOEL ADAMS are mentioned in said application would like to have them.
I am very sorry to be so much trouble to you, but find this information important in the record I am trying to trace Thank you very much for your kindness in supplying it.
Yours truly,
R. F. Adams
(R. F. ADAMS )

PENSION
A
APR
18
1928
OFFICE
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: COL. W. H. WALDRON, Chairman; M. P. SHAWKEY, C. L. WRIGHT, F. W. ROBERTSON, C. W. KERR, T. A. PALMER, Secretary
TWENTY FOURTH DISTRICT CONFERENCE
OF
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
March 24-25, 1927
C. McD. ENGLAND, District Governor             HUNTINGTON, 
LOGAN, W.VA.                                                  WEST VA.

March 31, 1928,
To
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
SUBJECT: Attached correspondence concerning Continental Soldier JOEL ADAMS.
Dear Sir:
In answer to questions on attached sheet
1. First name of widow. Not known.
2. Address of soldier at enlistment and after service.
At enlistment: Possibly at Simsbury, Conn., Castleton, Vt., or
Whitehall, N.Y (then Skeenesboro).
After service: Probably at Whitehall, N. Y. Possibly at Simsbury
or Castleton.
3. State where enlisted. Possibly at Simsbury, Conn. or Castleton, Vt.
4. Date of birth. Not known.
5. Date of death. Not definitely known.
6. If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding
officers.
was member of about 3000 Continental troops at Ticonderoga,
under Gen. St. Clair
INFORMATION DESIRED:
1. Date and place of birth.
2. Date and place of death.
3. Name of wife, parents, and children.
4. If possible, date and place of marriage.
Thanking you, I am,
Respectfully,
R. F Adams
(R. F. ADAMS )
Miller-Ritter Bldg.
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3 - 049.
EXECUTIVE COMMITEE COL. W. H. WALDRON, Chairman M. P. SHAWKEY C. L. WRIGHT, F. W. ROBERTSON, C. W. KERR, T. A. PALMER, Secretary 
Ex. MCS       Div. Rev. &1812 Sec.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 17 1928.
The attached letter is respectfully returned
with the information that the data furnished is
not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent
answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below
as the information in your possession will permit,
and return to this Bureau.
,First name of widow not
known
Name of soldier Joel Adams
address a soldier at
enlistment and after service.
POSSIBLY AT SIMAURY, CONN.
 CASTLETON. VT OR
WHITEHALL, NY. - not known
I, N. N. Not known
definitely
State where enlisted, see above
Date of birth, not known.
Date of  death (do)
If unable to furnish company and regiment
give names of commanding officers. Member of
about 3000 continental troolet
at Ticonderoga under Gen.
St Clair
attached letter with reply.
Winfield Scott
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner
6-2463
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SHAWKEY, C. L. WRIGHT, F. W. ROBERTSON, C. W. KERR, T. A. PALMER, Secretary
TWENTY-FOURTH DISTRICT CONFERENCE
OF
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA
March 24-25, 1927
C. McD. ENGLAND, District Governor                    HUNTINGTON,
  LOGAN, W.VA.                                                              WEST VA.
July 26, 1927.

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am attempting to trace the family of my great grandfather, JOEL ADAMS, who is said to have been a member of 3000 Continental troops under Gen. St. Clair at and near Lake George and Ticonderoga in 1777.
JOEL ADAMS is said to have been selected for special duty at some time during this period, that duty being the task of going with his ox or mule cart some 40 miles to Ft. Edwards through territory filled with hostiles and bringing back funds to pay the troops. The trip is said to have been accomplished successfully for which he is said to have received official
mention, thanks or commendation.
I am very anxious to get information about any JOEL ADAMS who were in the Continental troops during the Revolutionary period, and am particularly anxious to get the following information:
Where did JOEL ADAMS live, and from where did he enlist?
What was his age.
What were the names of his father and his mother?
What were the names of his dependents, if any, and
What was his war record?
If any of this information is available from your department I shall be most grateful to receive it; and if you do not have it, but know where it might be obtained, I will thank you kindly if you will advise me.
Respectfully,
R.F. Adams
(R. F. ADAMS )
RFA/H
PENSION
APR
2
1928
OFFICE

PENSION
JUL
28
1927
OFFICE