Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21596, Thomas Akeley, Mass. Vt.
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Akeley, Thomas
Number
S. 21596
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9159
Windsor Vermont
Thomas Akeley
Windham in the State of Vt [Vermont]
Private
in the company commanded
Captain Gill
of the Regt [Regiment] commanded
Col [Colonel] Greaton in the Mass
14 months
[illegilbe] from $30
Inscribed on the Roll of Windsor Vt [Vermont]
at the rate of 46 Dollars 67 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831
---
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of June
1838 and sent Hon H.
Hall of Rep
---
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $326.69
an allowance ending 4 Sept
23.33
$350.02

Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by [illegible] Addison Clerk,
 [illegible] Vol. 3 Page 53

[illegible]to [illegible] Whitney
Augt [August] 7, 1838
to Hon H Hall
Dec [December] 20, 18
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No 71 Windham Co [County] Vermont
Thomas Akeley Dec [illegible] for Pension
August 1832
No 2,795
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STATE OF VERMONT.
County of Windham ss
Probate District of Marlborough
At the Probate Court, within and for said District, being a Court of Record
On this third
day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, At Brattleborough in said District-

Present Hon. Marshall Miller Esquire Judge
Before the said Probate Court, within and for said District, now sitting
Thomas Akeley
a resident of Brattleborough
in the county of Windham and State of Vermont, aged seventy seven 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 7, 1832. That he entered into the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated
At the commencement of the Revolutionary war
on the day of Lexington Battle, in April 1775.
I was one of the minute men, so called, and was marching that day as one of a party of said minute men from Dedham towards Lexington
A few days after Lexington Battle I inlisted [enlisted]
for eight months under Capt. [Captain] Gile and Col. [Colonel] Greaton-- I then lived in Dedham, Mass. [Massachusetts] Served that
term of eight months, at Roxbury, Dorchester and Cambridge and was dismissed at Cambridge at
the end of the term, without any written discharge also served one month more in the same
company after the said eight months had expired, to supply the place of some, recruits who did not arrive in camp
as expected. In 1776, I served under Capt. [Captain] Warriner and Major Shepardson, cutting a road
from Charlestown, No. 4, N.H. to Ticonderoga, for several months, my impression is that
the term was six months but am not certain. These troops were raised in what is now Windham County, Vermont, then disputed between New York & New Hampshire and I cannot recollect under what authority they were raised. 
Had no
written discharge. Refers to William Fairbanks deposition to prove his services for the first nine months
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.
To the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, he answers, upon his said oath, as follows
Was born in Boston, Mass. [Massachusetts] in the year 1755.
Has only a private record of his age.
Lived at Dedham, Mass. [Massachusetts] when he first entered the service. Removed to Vermont in 1776 and
has lived in the town of Guilford and Brattleborough, Windham County, ever since
Enlisted voluntarily -

In the eight months service in 1775. remembers Col. [Colonel] Patterson's regiment remembers General Ward

In the service at the northward in 1776 there was no other corps in service at the same time
and places. The whole party was under the command of Major Shepardson
Had no discharges in writing-
Refers to Stephen Greenleaf Esq. and Mr Joseph Rogers under this interrogatory, there
being no clergyman in the vicinity who can testify as required-
Thomas Akeley
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Marshall Miller Judge of Probate
We Stephen Greenleaf, a citizen residing in the town of
Brattleborough in said County and Joseph Rogers
of Brattleborough in said County

hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Thomas Akeley
who has subscribed and
sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy seven years of age, that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
Stephen Greenleaf
Joseph Rogers

Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
Marshall Miller Judge of Probate
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
revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Stephen Greenleaf
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a
resident in the said town of Brattleborough and that Joseph Rogers who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Brattleborough
in said county, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
I James Elliot, Register
of the Probate
Court, within and for
District
of Marlborough aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said
Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Akeley, for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this third
day of August
A. D. 1832
James Elliot, Prob. [Probate] Register
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Thomas Akeley
Supplementary Affidavit
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State of Vermont

Windham County SS.
New Fane, Dec [December] 21. A.D. 1832
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a
Justice of the Peace within and for said County, Thomas Akeley
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 -
From about the last of April 1775 to
the last of December 1775, as stated heretofore
eight months
After the expiration of that time, as stated
in my declaration

one month
From about June 1776 to November 1776
under Major Shepardson, as stated in my declaration. Six months
all as a private soldier
And for such service I claim a pension
Thomas
Akeley
The above named Thomas Akeley then and there
made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed
contains the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth-
Before me, James Elliot, Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont
Windham County Court Clerk's Office,
New Fane, December 21. A.D. 1832
I certify that James Elliot, Esquire, is
one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the
County
of Windham aforesaid, and that the above
is his signature-
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court
on the day and year above written.
James Elliot, Clerk.
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Revolution
21596
INVALID
File No 21,596
Thomas Akeley
Pri Rev  [Revolutionary] War
Act: June 7 32 [1832]
Index: - Vol. 2, Page 4
Arrangement of 1870
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[illegible] James Elli [illegible] 1835
Hon Hiland Hall Apr. [April] 16, 1836
Letter to Ths. [Thomas] Akeley
Nov [November] 18, 1837
[illegible] 1838
[illegible] from [illegible] 76 [illegible]

9159
Vermont
Thomas Akeley
Brattleborough in the State of Vermont who was a Pri [Private} in the Com [Company] commanded by Captain Gill of the Reg [regiment] commanded by Col [Colonel] Greaton in the  [illegible] line for 8 months 6 months 76 14 months
to be encreased when certificate returns
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 30 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March 1831

Certificate of pension issued the 3 day of April 1833 and [illegible] James Elliott New Fane Vt [Vermont]
Arrears to the 4th of March 55
Semi-anl [annual] allowance ending [illegible] 33
$60.00
15.00
$75.00
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by E.D. Bullock Clerk 
Book E Vol. [Volume] 3 Page 50
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Mr. Sam Shepardson
In Guildford New York
[illegible]
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My Dear
I have only this minute to write a line and let
you know that I am in good health through mercy
I was favoured last week with a happy meeting
with Col Carpenter at Dorset by whom I had the
happiness of hearing from you I Desire to thank
God for the Good News of your health may God protect
you and keep you in a sense of his goodness
my affection and concern for my family is
unknown to you, but I trust I have an In trust
in your prayers as you have in mine
our company are all well and in good Spirits
Ezra is very well, we are yet at Rutland on
Otter Creek, if you are disposed to write to me
you may have opportunity to write by the 
Delegate to the Convention at Westminster the Last
Wensday [Wednesday] in this month it is Expected that Capt
Bowker of this place will be there and if we are
moved from this place of Capt Gowker will
know where. I have little News to write
the Indians have done mischief at union River
which caused an alarm in this town yesterday
where that a considerable number of enemy
was killed by a Skooners Crew but have not the
particulars
these in great hast from
your Loving husband and
Father

John Shepardson
Rutland
Oct 17, 1776
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I Phineas Mather of Marlboro in the County
of Windham and State of Vermont of lawful
age do testify, depose and say: That in the
year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred seventy six.
I was called upon to defend our country
against the encroachments of our enemies and
especially to defend this State from the attack
and assaults from the British and Indians
from Canada. I further say that Thomas
Akeley of Guilford was in the same Company

with me, mate in the same mess commanded by Capt [Captain] Samuel
Warriner the term of [illegible] was six months
he served out his time with the rest of the
company, and was honorably discharged
Phinehas Mather

State of Vermont
Windham County ss. Marlboro September 5th AD 1837
then personally appeared the above
named Phineas Mather and after being carefully
examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath
that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed
contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Before me Phineas Mather Justice of the the peace
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State of Vermont
Windham County

I hereby certify that Phineas
Mather [illegible] Esq. is a Justice of
the peace in & for the County of Windham and
that the within is his own proper signature-
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
seal at Brattleboro, this 30th day of November
1837
Epaphri Seymour Notary public
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Wm Fairbanks affidavit
in favor of Thomas Akley [Akeley]
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I William Fairbanks of Dedham in the County
of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts Yeoman, aged
seventy nine years -- Testify and say that I have been
acquainted with Thomas Akeley now of Brattleborough
in the State of Vermont - since the month of April
1775- that said Akeley served with me, the

Term of Eight months at one time in Captain Joseph Guild's
company as a Soldier, in the year 1775, and
that this service was rendered in the neighborhood
of Boston while the Brittish [British] occupied that
Palace, and I well remember that said
Akeley was an active Soldier and faithfull

to duty during the eight month, aforesaid-
And I further say that said Akeley served
one month with me in the same company after
the said Eight months had expired, to supply the place
of sundry recruits who did not arrive in the
Camp at the time expected

Dedham April 2, 1832-
William Fairbanks

Norfolk SS. April 2-- 1832- Then the above named William
Fairbanks personly appeared before me and made
oath that the above statement by him subscribed
is true in all its parts.
his Justice of Peace
No. SS. Dec 26. 1832. I further certify that the above
named William Fairbanks is known to me as a man of
truth and veracity
Wm [William] Ellis, Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk
I James Ware Clerk of all the Indiced County in
for the County of Norfolk hereby certify that William Ellis Esquire
above named, for four years & more lest post & now is, a Justice of
Peace in said County duly commissioned and qualified to his
date of said office and that both his signatures above
true. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed
my name & affixed the seal of the Supreme
Justice
Court of said Commonwealth at Dedham  this twenty seventh
day of December AD 1832
James Ware
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk
I James Ware clerk
of the Judicial Courts
within and for the County of Norfolk
hereby certify that William Ellis Esquire
whom the within affidavit purports to have been
taken, is a Justice of the peace in and for the County
of Norfolk aforesaid duly appointed, commissioned and
qualified to discharge the duties of said Office

and that his signature to the certificate within is
genuine
and true being perfectly acquainted
therewith
In witness whereof I have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the
Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth at Dedham
this sixth day of August AD one thousand eight hundred &
thirty two
James Ware
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Payments to be made
at
Burlington
by Pres. W.S. Br Banke
Agent for paying Pension
ers, in the
Agency of
Vermont
Recorded in the Pension Of
fice, in Book E. Vol. 3
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by E.D. Bullock
Clerk.
came to Br 1776 from Dedham Mass [Massachusetts]
Grayton
Capt [Captain] Joseph [illegible]
Col [Colonel] Grayton
came to [illegible] 1776 [illegible] Dedham
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War Department
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States
of the 7th June, 1832, Thomas Akeley
of the State of Vermont
who was a Private in the Army of the
Revolution
is entitled to receive
Thirty dollars and
-- cents

per annum, during his natural life, commencing
on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the
4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year

Given at the War Office of the United States
, this
Third
day of
April
one thousand
eight hundred and thirty-three
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.
[illegible]
Secretary of War.
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Return this
admit
qui
private
$30
James Elliott Esq [esquire]
New Fane
Vt [Vermont]
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Thomas Akeley which require further
proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?
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?
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 amount of pension
he is entitled?
No.
last service not definite see note 
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
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?
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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?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining
it?
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 has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who
administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under
his seal of office?
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?
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered?
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, 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."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
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 be 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.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not
written on the same sheet 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 end 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.
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[illegible] 
Mr Thomas Akeley
Brattleborough
Vermont
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State of New York
Washington County ss
---
Ezekiel Adams being duly sworn
saith that he knows Thomas Alley of the Town of
Brattleborough County of Windham and
State of Vermont and has known about sixty
years -- That in the year one thousand seven
hundred and seventy six then was raised in the
six town of Halifax, Guilford Brattleborough,
Hinsdale Marlborough and Fullam (now
called Dummerston) in said County of Windham
a company of State his troops as this deponent
believes - That the said company was raised
and the men enlisted for six months service
that the officers of said company were Samuel
Warrine Captain, Abel Dimmick first Lieut [Lieutenant],
Josiah Boyden second Lieut [Lieutenant] no ensign James
Cuther orderly Sergeant - That they were under the
command of Col. [colonel] Barrett when he was per
it but generally their senior officer was
Major John Sheperson- that they with two
other companies were under said Sheperson's command
during the said six months
That this deponent enlisted and served said
time in Captain Warriners company and
this deponent knows that the said Thomas
Akeley was at the same time a soldier
in said Warners company and served
therein as such during the said time of
six months - that part of the time they
were engaged in cutting and preparing a
road for the transportation military stores
and the passage of troops through the towns
of Springfield covendish Salt Ash (now Plymouth ) Shrewsbury Hubbarton & others
to Mount Independence in said State of Vermont
and part of the time called to confront th
enemy at and about Ticonderoga and
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places adjacent on Lake Champlain
That this deponent now resides in the town of
Cambridge County of Washington &
State of New York and that at the time
of making this deposition the said
Thomas Akeley is present with this
deponent at the residence of the deponent and that this deponent knows
him to be the same identical Thomas
Akeley who served during the war of the
Revolution as above stated
subscribed and sworn the
Ezekiel Davis
13th day of January 1835
before John P. Putnam
Justice of peace
State of New York
Washington County
I Henry Shepherd Deputy Clerk
of the said County of Washington
do certify that John P. Putnam Esq [esquire] 
before whom the above and preceding affidavit was
sworn to and whose name is subscribed,
thereto was on the day, the same purports to have been
taken a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly
authorized to take the same. And that I am well
acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe
his signature to the said affidavit to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of said County this 20th day
of January 1835
Henry Shepherd Deputy Clerk
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I Timothy Root of Guilford in the County of Windham and State of Vermont; of lawful Age do testify, depose and say. - That in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy six. I was called upon to defend our Country, against the encroachments of our enemies; And especially to defend this State, from the attack and assault from the British and Indians from Canada. - It not being convenient for me to leave my Home and Family: - I hired one David Ayers of s'd Guilford to supply my place, who was attached to, and belonged to Capt Samuel Warriner's Company, the term of my hire was Six Months; The Company marched firstly to Charlestown No 4 - NH. And from thence to Cavendish in Vermont - The Company served out their time; and were honourably discharged as I have often been informed. The Company was raised for Military Service; but, what their employment was, after enlistment I know not - whether cutting of roads, I cannot say - The Company was raised for defence of our common Country. 
And further Deponent saith not. - 
/s/Tim'o Root
State of Vermont
Windham County ss. Guilford September 28th AD. 1836. - 
Then personally appeared the above named Timothy Root, and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned, made solemn Oath, that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed, contains the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. - 
before me /s/Lemuel Whitney Justice of the peace -
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The within Deposition, taken at the request of Thomas Akely, and to be prefered to the Sec'y of War, - or the Commissioner of Pensions, in order to assist him in obtaining a Pension, for services performed in the same Company the same time, and for the same term of time. - 
Certified by Lemuel Whitney Justice of the peace - 

State of Vermont
Windham County ss } I hereby certify that Lemuel Whitney Esq is a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Windham. & that the within in  his proper signature - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my seal this 30" day of November AD. 1837 - 
/s/Epaphro Seymour Notary public
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Mr. Hall's statement of the case
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[handwritten letter]
J L Edwards Esq Com'r of Pensions

Sir
I submit herewith a supplementary declaration of Thomas Akeley, an applicant for a Pension, together with an original letter of his commanding officer, & I beg have also to refer you to the declaration & evidence of Phinehas Mather now on file in your office. Mr. Akeley claims for 6 months service from June to Dec'r 1776, not heretofore allowed him.
A considerable portion of the time of said service was employed in making a road from No. 4, Charlestown, N.H. to Mount Independence, to open a more direct & convenient route between New England & the military posts on Lake Champlain. 
That the road was made, & for military purposes is matter of history. The making of the road for such purposes is mentioned in Gordon's History of the Revolution, Vol. 2.p. 389; & on a map found in "Gen'l Burgoyne's state of his expedition as laid before the house of commons," the road is laid down, & marked thus. "New road cut by the rebels-"
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[handwritten letter]
If it be said that the service might have been of a civil & not a military character, I would respectfully suggest that the road being made near a frontier through a country nearly or quite a wilderness, by men called out in a body & marched a great distance from their homes, at a time of great military operations & exclusively in aid of those operations, the presumption would be that the service was of a military character.
But the testimony in this case renders presumptions unnecessary. It shows that the men were called out under officers, with military organization & arms, "bound to military service," & that they were actually marched to Mount Independence to assist in its defence against an apprehended attack.
In conclusion, I beg leave to say that I am acquainted with Thomas Akeley, the applicant, that thee is not a more honest & worthy man living, & that I have as perfect a conviction of the truth of his statement as I could have of any fact not personally known to me - Very respectfully, your Obt. Servt. 
/s/Hiland Hall
Washington Jan'y 18, 1834
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['NB - Should you' crossed out]
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[addressed envelope]
[postmark: BRATTLEBORO VT DEC 20]
Free
Lewis Cass Esq'r Secretary at War, or J. L. Edwards, Com'r of Pensions. - 
Washington City. - 
(Pension Office0
[margin notes: Vt. Add. pff Tho Akeley]
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[handwritten letter]
Brattleboro Nov'r 30th 1837. - 

Dear Sir.
Enclosed are the Depositions of Mr. Timothy Root - and Mr. Phinehas Mather, which you returned to Mr. Thomas Akely of this Town, of date Nov'r 18th 1837. - for the want of proper authentication? - (as you say.) Mr Akely has called on me for advice and assistance &c. - I have procured a certificate from a Notary Public, shewing the Authority before whom the Depositions were taken. - In your letter you further observ'd. - It is highly probable that the alledged services may be established by the Executive Records of Vermont. - Now Sir, In answer to that part of the letter; - It is sufficient to say, that at the time the service was performed; - Vermont, was then claimed, and under the Jurisdiction of the State of New York. - and that no Executive Records were in existence. - Vermont was not then an Independent State. 
But Sir, I know not, why Mr. Akely should not receive a compensation for his services as well as Others. - Mr. Mather tells you in his Deposition, that Mr. Akely was in the same Company and same mess with himself - And yet, this same Mr. Mather has obtained a pension for the same services at the same time - And is now on the pension list. - 
Mr. Akely is an Aged Man, and infirm withal - and needs remuneration for his services (in the down hill of life) as much as Others, who have rendered no greater services for his Country than himself - 
I presume Sir, with such evidence and Authenticity as is now contained in said Depositions, that none other will be required. - 
Am Sir. very Respectfully - Your Obed Serv't
/s/Lemuel Whitney.
J L. Edwards Com'r of claims - 
NB. Mr Akely has requested me to write to you, and to say further that at the time of his performing the services mentioned in s'd Depositions. All was confusion and discord in this State - there was  not settled Government - This State being at that time claimed by New York. And I think it was not until the year 1790 or 1791 - that Vermont was admitted into the Union - and Vermont paid to N. York $30,000 for an adjustment of differences &c - 
(you may direct to Mr. Akely-or myself-in Brattleboro Vt.) -
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Thos Akely
[addressed envelope]
[postmark: BRATTLEBORO VT MAR 28]
Free
J. L. Edwards 
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City.
Pension Office 
[margin notes: D. Crump Gen. att. Mar. 31.]
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[handwritten letter]
Brattleboro March 27th 1838. - 

Sir,
I received from the "War Department, Pension Office Nov'r 18th 1837.  The Depositions of Timothy Root and Phinehas Mather, returned for proper authentication" &c - I immediately applied to Lemuel Whitney Esqr for advice and assistance; - We precured a Notary Public's certificate to shew their genuineness - And forwarded them again to the Pension Office sometime in Dec'r last - but have not as yet received any answer. I have done all in power to substantiate my claim - as you will learn from Mr. Whitney's statement - encloseing s'd Depositions - Others have been placed on the list for services at the same time and place - and why I am kept back and out of my pay requires some explanation. I hope Sir You will re-examine the papers, and evidence, and forthwith forward to me your certificate &c
Yours Respectfully - /s/Thomas Akeley
J. L. Edwards - Commissioner of Pensions.}
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[handwritten letter]
Ho Rep's June 2, 1838

Sir
I enclose you a certificate of the publication of the intention of marriage of Eb'r Chace & Hannah Barney, which with the other testimony on file, will I think be satisfactory proof of the marriage - 
I also at the request of Tho's Akeley of the Vt Roll return his original certificate, for the purpose of having it replaced by a new one for a greater service according to your letter to Mr Akeley of Apl 5. 1838 - I hope the new certificate may be sent me as early as practicable, & that the case of Hannah Chase (Chace) may be also specially re examined - most respectfully
/s/H. Hall
Com'r of Pensions
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[addressed envelope]
Fayetteville Vt. Jan'y 28.} Free.
[margin notes: Vt. Feb 2'd Thos Akeley]
J. L. Edwards, Esquire,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington City.
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[handwritten letter]
New Fane (Vt.) Jan'y 28. 1835.

J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Sir, - By the request of Thomas Akeley I inclose to you the affidavit of Ezekiel Adams - It seems that Addams Akeley and Phinehas Mather are all the survivors of Major Shepardson's command. - that Mather has been placed upon the pension list and struck off, Akeley's claim rejected, and Addams's, for the same service, admitted, and that he still draws a pension - 
I am, Sir, very respectfully, Your most obedient Servant,
/s/James Elliot -
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Thos. Akeley
Vol. 12. p 105. 13 days 
Lexington alarm
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Additional Declaration of Thomas Akeley
I Thomas Akeley of Brattleboro county of Windham & State of Vermont, aged 78 years, ['do' crossed out] being duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his oath, make the following additional Declaration, in order to obtain an increased pension, agreably to his application, now at the War Department - From age, and consequent loss of memory, he is not able to recollect all the particulars - But I well recollect, that I enlisted at the time that Phinehas Mather enlisted, and marched with him, (& returned with him) we enlisted into a company to go & open a military Road over the Green Mountains from Charlestown (N.H.) or No 4. to the Lake, so that the New Hampshire & other eastern militia could march over to Fort Independence & the Lake 
I enlisted at Guilford Vt on or about the first day of June AD 1776 and marched
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thro' Brattleboro, Dummerston, Putney, Westmoreland & Walpole, to said Charlestown, under Capt Warriner & Maj. John Shepardson - From Charlestown, I went to Springfield (Vt.) to Col. Barrets, who provided for us - Thence to Cavendish, where we were encamped awhile I employed on said Road, the bridges &c - We repaired or opened the Road over the Green Mountains & when we got to Rutland, were billetted out sometime, working upon the said Road & bridges we made a Bridge at Rutland, over Otter Creek River. While there there was an alarm or two by the movement of the Enemy on the Lake, and we marched thro' Castleton & Hubbardton to Mount Independence - Gen'l Arnold was on the Lake about this time, and being compelled to retreat & leave the lake, is said to have burnt his ship before he gave up. As near as I can recollect, our time expired the first
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of December 1776 - & we returned thro' Cavendish, Springfield, & so down the River as we went, to our homes. We were then under New York State, & probably called New York troops. I am fully satisfied that I served on this tour or campaign, six months, beginning as near as I can recollect the first of June 1776. We were armed with guns & tomahawks - 
/s/Thomas Akeley
State of Vermont - Windham County ss. 
On this 7th day of Jany AD 1834. personally appeared before me Thomas Akeley, who subscribed his name to the foregoing Declaration & Statements, & made made oath, that the same were true - 
/s/Samuel Elliot
Justice of the peace
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I certify that
Samuel Elliott to me well known
is an acting Justice of Peace of the County of Windham
State of Vermont,  & that the within is his signature
Washington Jany 16. 1834
Hilard Hall W.C.