Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9592, Charles Hulett, New Jersey
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New Jersey Hulett Charles S. 9592 Carded
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1848 Nov 14, Report to Agt: by letter 
Let to B.A. Lavender 
January 25, 1850 with copy of Certificate 

32.394. 
Virginia 
Charles Hulett, deceased, of Frederick in the state of Virginia, who was a Musician in the company _ commanded by Captain Neil _ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Van Dyke in the New Jersey line for 9 months. 

Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond. at the rate of 33 Dollars _ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831 & Ending 27 May, 1835, the day of his death. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Nov: 1845 and sent to N. Leake, present. Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
 $139.67 {Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832} Recorded by Uell (?) Stewart Clerk Book E Vol. 672 Page 18
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Certificate of Marriage of Charles Hulet & Catherine Miller
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Exhibit No. 3 
Virginia 

I Thomas Allen Tidball, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Frederick, do hereby certify that on the register of marriages in my office is the following - "Charles Hulet and Catherine Miller by the Rev C Alexander Balmain the sixteenth day of January One thousand Seven hundred and eighty Seven.
And that the above is a true copy from the records with the exception of the date, which is [illegible] on the record in fair legible figures as follows - "16" of January 1787." 

I Thomas Allen Tidball above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the County Court of the County of Frederick in the State of Virginia, and that the above is a true contract from the records of the Said court, with the exception above named, is certified by me. T.R. Tidball, Clerk of the County Court of Frederick. 
Sworn to before me AW Benton a Justice of the peace for Frederick County 
I Thomas Allen Tidball, Clerk of the county Court of the County of Frederick aforesaid, do hereby certify that Richard W. Barton before whom the above affidavit was made is a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of the said court this 18 day of June 1845 and in the 69th year of the Commonwealth T.A. Tidball
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12108 Catherine Hulet decd VA Act 7 July 38 M. 87 d. 36! rejected
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State of Virginia Frederick County 
On this fourth day of August in the year 1845 at a court continued & held for the county aforesaid in open court came Jonas Aby and in behalf of himself and the other heirs of Catherine Hulett made this declaration on oath in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Acts of Congress passed June 7 1832 and July 7, 1838. 
That the said Jonas Aby is the lawful husband of Barbara one of the daughters of Charles & Catherine Hulett now decd. That the said Charles Hulett the said Aby always understood and verily believes was a soldier & musician in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary war. That said Hulett was a native of New Jersey and after serving in the militia of that state volunteered and was enlisted in Captain Nichols company which was a part of the first Regiment of New Jersey in the service of the United States which Regiment was commanded by Col. Ogden. He Enlisted as aforesaid on the 7 May 1778. See Exhibit No. 1. He was engaged in the battle of Monmouth and was wounded in the leg and then or soon after taken as prisoner and by the enemy and carried in captivity to the West Indies. To relieve himself from the horrors of his imprisonment he joined the British Army as a musician and was sent to the United States. That soon after his return to the United States he deserted from the British ranks and again joined the army of the United States at the South under General Grune. He was present at the siege of York and after the surrender of Cornwallis he was one of the corps that escorted the prisoners which were sent to Winchester in this county and he remained in service to the end of the war. This declarant always
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understood that said Hulett at the close of the war held the rank of Drum-Major. 
Said Hulett at Winchester aforesaid on the 16 day of January 1787 married Catherine Miller of same place and resided in Winchester until he died which he did on the 20th day of May (1835) One Thousand Eight hundred & thirty five at Winchester aforesaid intestate. That his widow Catherine Hulett survived him & remained a widow until her death which took place at Winchester aforesaid on the 20th day of August (1836) One Thousand Eight hundred & thirty six intestate see Exhibits Number 2 & 3. 
The said Hulett & wife had several children but at the death of Catherine Hulett all had died young & childless except Richard, James, Barbara & Harriett. Richard & James have since died childless and intestate, Barbara is the wife of the declarant Aby and Harriet is the wife of  Henry Worrel and as far as this declarant knows is still living in the State of Michigan but the particular place or county unknown. 
J Aby
And the court do hereby declare their opinion that the said Charles Hulett was a Revolutionary soldier that himself & wife died at the times specified in the foregoing declaration of Jonas Aby who is a resident of this county known to the court & of good repute and the court further certify that in their opinion Barbara wife of Jonas Aby aforesaid and Harriet wife of Henry Worrel aforesaid are the only heirs of Catherine Hulett decd aforesaid. 
I Thomas Allen Tidball, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Frederick, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the
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original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jonas Aby in behalf of himself and the other heirs of Catherine Hulett [illegible] for arrears of pension. In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office the 9th day of August 1845 and in the 70th year of the Commonwealth. T.A. Tidball
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September 15, 1937
Charles Hulett
S. 9592
BA-J/AWF
Katharine E. MacGeorge
438 Broadway
Camden, New Jersey

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you
request the Revolutionary War records of Charles Hulett and Reuben Cheeseman, both of New Jersey.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and no claim for pension found based upon the service of Reuben Cheeseman, under any spelling of the name.

The data furnished herein concerning Charles
Hulett were obtained from papers on file in pension claim S.9592, based upon his service in the War of the Revolution.

Charles Hulett was a native of the State of
New Jersey; the date of his birth was not shown, nor were the names of his parents given.

He served as a musician in Captain Neil's company of New Jersey Artillery, and was at the battle of Princeton, length of this service not given. He enlisted May 7, 1778, served as musician in Captain Nichols' company in Colonel M. Ogden's 1st New Jersey
regiment, he was in the battle of Monmouth, where, wounded in the leg, was taken prisoner and carried to the West Indies. In order to gain his freedom, he joined the British Army as a musician, and returned to this United States. Departed from the British ranks, and joined the
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army at the South under General Greene, was in the siege of Yorktown, at which time he was a drum major. and after the surrender of Cornwallis, he was one of the corps that went with the prisoners to Winchester, Virginia.

The soldier, Charles Hulett, married January 16,
1787 in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia,
Catharine Miller. He died in Winchester, Virginia, May 20 or 27, 1835, aged seventy-five years, and his widow, Catharine, died there August 20, 1836, in her seventy-sixth year.

They had several children, who died in their
youth, their names not shown. It was stated that their sons, Richard and James, were deceased in 1845, leaving no children.

The pension due on account of the service of
Charles Hulett, was allowed on an application executed August 4, 1845, and paid to the only surviving children, namely Barbara, wife of Jonas Aby of Frederick County, Virginia; and Harriett, wife of Henry Worrel or Worrell of the State of Michigan.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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Pension Office, May 12, 1845
Sir, In reply to your enquiry for evidence of the service of Charles Hewlett, decd I would inform you that his name is found on the Roll, but the rules forbid any further disclosure of the evidence until the claim is formally asserted in his name by one or more of the children under the act of June 7, 1832. 
When all the information derived from him shall be embodied, the Department will make a thorough examination of all Records which may possibly confirm it. 
Very Respectfully, Your Obt Servant, J L Edwards
Benj. A. Lavender, Esq. Winchester, VA
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370.86
Charles Hulett, decd VA Let. to B.A. Lavender Sept 17th 1845 Act 7th June 1832
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8 - 1609.
United States
Department of the Interior.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
If not called for in 15 days return to
THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
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Rev. and 1812
War Section.
April 3, 1925.
George Barrowman,
2625 S. Wabash Ave.
Springfield, Ohio.
Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in
the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 3592, it appears that Charles Hulett was a native of New Jersey, and served as a Musician in the New Jersey Militia, after which he enlisted May 7, 1778 and served as a Musician in Captain Nichols' Company, Colonel Ogden's New Jersey Regiment, he was wounded in the leg at the battle of Monmouth, soon afterward
was taken prisoner and carried to the West Indies; to gain his freedom, he joined the British Army as a musician, after returning to the United States, deserted from the British ranks and again joined the United States
Army at the South, was at the Siege of York,
and remained in service until the end of the War, at
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which time he was a Drum Major.
Soldier married Catharine Miller, January 16,
1787 at Winchester, Virginia. He died at said 
Winchester, May 20, 1835, aged seventy-five years, and she died there August 20, 1836, aged seventy-five years.
His pension was allowed on an application executed August 4, 1845, and paid to his only surviving children -- Barbara, wife of Jonas Aby of Frederick County, Virginia, and Harriett, wife of Henry Worrel or Worrell of Michigan.
Other children mentioned were Richard and James, both of whom were dead in 1845 and left no children.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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June 13, 1907.
Mr. James Aby Sommerville,
Sommerville Trust Co., Inc.,
Newport News, Va.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 28th ultimo and received on the 31st, relative to the military history of Charles Hulett, a soldier of the War of the Revolution, you are advised that from the papers in claim, Survivor's
File #9592, it appears that one Charles Hulett was a Musician during the Revolutionary War, and after serving in the New Jersey Militia he volunteered May 7, 1778 in Captain Nichols'
company, Colonel Ogden's 1st New Jersey regiment; was wounded in the leg at battle of Monmouth, and then, or soon afterward, was made prisoner and carried to the West Indies; to gain his freedom, he joined the British Army as a Musician, and after returning to the United States, deserted from the
British ranks and again joined the United States Army at the South; was present at the siege of York and remained in service
until the end of the War, at which time he was a Drum Major.
Soldier married Catharine Miller January 16, 1787, at
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Mr. James Aby Somerville,

Winchester, Virginia, where he died May 20, 1835, at the age of seventy-five years, and where she died August 20, 1836, aged seventy-five years.
His pension was allowed on an application executed August 4, 1845, and paid to his only surviving children, Barbara, wife of Jonas Aby, of Frederick County, Virginia; and Harriet, wife
of Henry Worrel, of Michigan.
Other children mentioned were Richard and James Hulett,
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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RECEIVED
SEP 8 1937
MAIL SUB-DIV
VET ADM. 24
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[Seal]
CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Lenni Lenape Society
438 [Illegible]
Camden, N.J

Camden NJ Sept 6, 1937 Veteran's Administration Washington D.C. As Senior President Lenni Lanape Society CAB I need data concerning the (a NJ) pension of Private Chas. Hulett of New Jersey and Lt. Reuban Cheeseman of Cumberland County New Jersey. Very truly Katherin E 
MacGeorge Sr. Pres.
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Calumet 1793
2625 South Wabash Avenue 
Factory and General Offices 
Springfield, Ohio 

The Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Co. Chicago Branch 

Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, 
D.C. 

Dear Sir:

Will you kindly give me the War Record of - Charles Hulet, who served under Colonel Matthias Ogden, and enlisted in the First New Jersey Regiment of the Revolutionary War? 

Thank you in advance for what information you can give me, I remain, 
Very Truly your, Leo Baveumau
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[stamp:]. U.S. PENSION OFFICE A MAY 31 1907



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LANDS
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REFER TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK
CITIZENS PHONE 346
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OFFICE:
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HOMES FOR SALE ON SMALL
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NEWPORT NEWS, VA., May 28, 1907.

OFFICE:
WASHINGTON AVENUE AND 28TH STREET

Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-

Will you be kind enough to send me a copy of the record of Charles Hulett, who was my great grandfather, which record can be found in the Revolutionary War Survivor's File 9592.

I wish this in order to join the Sons of the American Revolution, and thanking you in advance for your attention to this for me, I am,

Very truly yours,
AJas Aby Sommerville


COUNTRY HOMES,
FARMS, TIMBER,
MINERAL, OYSTER
LANDS
BOUGHT AND SOLD.
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9592.

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SIMPSON & BIRELY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW

ROOMS 203-206 EXCHANGE BUILDING

EARNEST C. SIMPSON
CHARLES W. BIRELY

NEW HAVEN, CONN.  December k7, 1908

[remainder illegible]
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OWM

SIMPSON & BIRELY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
ROOMS 203-206 EXCHANGE BUILDING
EARNEST C. SIMPSON
CHARLES W. BIRELY
NEW HAVEN, CONN, December 7, 1906.

Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen:

Will you kindly send me a statement of the military history and record of Charles Hullet, soldier of the Revolutionary War, and particularly the information as contained in the heirs' application for pension?

Thanking you for the favor of an early reply, I am,

Yours very truly,
Earnest C. Simpson

[stamp:] O.W. & N. DIV. DEC 8 1906 FILES

[stamp:] U.S. PENSION OFFICE A DEC 8 1906
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Mrs. Emile Aby Howell, Mt. Olive Mississippi. Mch, 12, 1908. Madam:- In reply to your letter dated the 3rd and received the 6th instant, you are advised that from the papers
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[stamp:] RECORD DIVISION MAR 7 1903

[stamp:] U.S. PENSION OFFICE A MAR 6 1908
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Mt. Olive, Miss. March 3/1908
Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC 
Dear Sir, Will you please copy the record of Chas. Hulett, who served in Rev. War in Col Matthew Odgens 1st N.J Regiment and his surviving children drew a pension for his services. Thanking you, I am Very Respct Mrs. Emile Aby Howell Mt. Olive, Miss.
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Medical Div. Mr Bryant: I am requested to learn whether Charles Hulett was a pensioner and whether he resided at Winchester or in the Valley of the Shenandoah. Can you consistently oblige me to this extent? If still further information can be given, shall be glad to have it. Oct 13/06 Doc Wilson
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Please address statement to Mr. Shewalter and hand it to Mr Fletcher while Army Division who will deliver it. Bryant.
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Bureau of Pensions, Oct 13, 1906 Searched by Simmons Soldier, Charles Hulett Service, Drummer Boy, Va. Regt. Rev
Remarks: No OW Inv. or Wid: as above No Rev Rej. OW Inv. File#9592.
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[stamp:] O.W. & N. DIVISION JUN 6 1899 RECEIVED.
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J. Emmet Sullivan, Attorney at Low, 814-615 Union Trust Bldg. Detroit, Mich. Pension office Washington DC
Gentleman, I have an ancestor who was in the Revolutionary War and whose name appears upon the pension rolls. His name is Charles Hulett He enlisted as a drummer in Capt. Isaac Morrison's Co 1st NJ Reg. commanded by Colonel Matthias Ogden. As I desire to join the Sons of the Revolution I wish you to forward me a certificate showing what the records contain in relation to such ancestor, mail to me with mem of such fee as required. Your ? Emmett Sullivan 1899
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IN REPLY REFER TO
Rev. and 1812
War Section.

3 - 1885
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON

April 3, 1925.

George Barrowman,
2625 S. Wabash Ave.
Springfield, Ohio.

Sir:

I have to advise you that from the papers in
the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 9592, it
appears that Charles Hulett was a native of New Jersey, and served as a musician in the New Jersey Militia, after which he enlisted May 7, 1778 and served as a musician in Captain Nichols' Company, Colonel Ogden's New Jersey Regiment, he was wounded in the leg at the battle of Monmouth, soon afterward was taken prisoner and carried to the West Indies; to
gain his freedom, he joined the British Army as a musician, after returning to the United States, deserted from the British ranks and again joined the United States Army at the South, was at the Siege of York, and remained in service until the end of the War, at
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which time he was a Drum Major.

Soldier married Catharine Miller, January 16,
1787 at Winchester, Virginia. He died at said Winchester, May 20, 1835, aged seventy - five years, and she died there August 20, 1838, aged seventy - five years.

His pension was allowed on an application executed August 4, 1845, and paid to his only surviving children -- Barbara, wife of Jonas Aby of Frederick County, Virginia, and Harriet, wife of Henry Worrel or Worrell of Michigan.

Other children mentioned were Richard and James, both of whom were dead in 1845 and left no children.

Respectfully,
Hays Haymaker
Acting Commissioner.
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[left side]
July 14 '99
J. Emmett Sullivan
Detroit Mich
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1906 Oct. 17. Hist. to Dr. Wilson,.
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1906 Dec. 12 - History to
Earnest C. Simpson
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1907 May 7 - Hist. to Charles Showalter through Fletcher White, army Div. Bureau of Pensions

1907 June 13. Hist. to Jas Aby Sommerville

1908 Mar. 12 Hist. to Mrs. Emile Aby Howell

192 Apr. 3          "    "   George Barrowman ug.
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1937 Sept. 15 -  hish to Katharine E. George. AWZ

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9592
Rev War.  INVALID
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File No. 9592
Charles Hulett
[illegible] Rev War
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Act: June 7th 1832
Index: --Vol. 1, Page 185

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Baltimore July 22 1850 
J S Edwards by 
Law of Pension 

Dear Sir 
A certificate of pension was granted on the 12 Mar 1845 to Barbara Aly and Hanes Lovell only (intelligible) children of Charles Hueleto (Huelet's?) deeds a musician of the Revolutionary war for 4 March 1834 to 27 May 1835, the day of her death. Barbara Aly used his (has?) (unsure) at Richmond her offer I was granted but Harriett Wovell had (unintelligible)  and could not be found. I need a letter for Detroit from her requesting me to get for her but I cannot find the original certificate nor do I know when I can be. 

Will you be pleased to send me a copy of that certificate stating I to be Sees (unintelligible) 
Very thoughtfully, Ben A Sarendes 
Formally of Amherst VA
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Exhibit No1

A return of the volunteers inlisted from the Second Regiment of Essex County Militia commanded by Philip Van Cortlandt Esqr inlisted agreeable to an act entitled An Act for the speedy and effectual recruiting the four New Jersey Regiments in the service of the United States.

[table follows with 9 columns; columns and data beneath as follows:]

Recruits names
Charles Hewlet

When enlisted
May 7

No. of class inlisted for
5

No. of Company
2

By whomcommanded
Cap. Nichols

Place of Residence
Newark

Age
18

Stature
ft.  in.
  5.6

Description
Dark complection
[end of table]

Foster town 27 May 1778.

Recd of Capt Spears & regt.  the within named
forty five men, except one left sick behind.

M. Ogden. Col. 1st J. Regt.

State of New Jersey
I Charles G. McChesney Secretary of
State of the State of New Jersey do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true
extract from a paper headed as
above, as taken from and compared
with the original now on file.
[seal affixed at left]
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in my Office.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office at Trenton in
said State this twenty third day of May A.D. One thousand eight hundred and forty five.
Charles G. Chesney
Secy. of State
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W. 37086

Charles Hulett decd.
a
Act 7 June 1832

Admd. 9 mo. musician
$33 per Ann.

from 4 March 1831 to 27 May
1835, the day of his death
payable to Barbara Aby
and Harnet Morrell only
surviving Children of
Ch. Hulett decd.

Nathaniel Leake
Present
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12108. Aug. 12, 1845
be
Catharine Hewlett, a.
July 7, 1838.
[stamp:] WINCHESTER Va. AUG 11

PAID
2 1/2 oz.
25

J.L.Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Winchester Va. Aug 9. 1845.

E L Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City

Dear Sir

Enclosed I hand you the papers in the matter of Jonas Aby petitioning for arrears of pension due to Catharine Hulett as her representative, 
Sir her own right presuming two declarations unnecessary.

Respectfully
Ben A Lavender
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Winchester Va Oct 15./45

To Nathan Leakes
Washington City

Dear Sir

Mr Green of Richmond informed me of having sent my letter to him to you matter upon
the subject of Ch. Huletts claim for a pension.

I can get nothing further & if you know not how able to succeed please present this letter to
J.L. Edwards Esq.  must way he may forward me
the certificate of pension for the nine months service.

Respectfully
Ben. A. Lavender
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Oct 16. 1845.
Recd of
Charles Hulett

Hon. J.L. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
Washington
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Washington Oct 16 1845

Sir

I received on the 28th Sept. a letter from
Benjn. A. Lavender of Winchester Virginia
requesting my aid in the further prosecution
of the claim of the heirs of Chas Hulett decd.
an applicant for pension under the law of 7 June
1832. I have as yet been unable to obtain further proof of his services in New Jersey. 
I now enclose a letter received from him this morning requesting the certificate may issue
for the nine months service already proved as drum major I believe.  Proof of more service will be presented hereafter if obtained. I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your obt. Servant
Nathan Leake

Hon J.L. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
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37086

Charles Hulett
decd.
Va.
Act 7 June '32
d. 20th [illegible] 35.
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Col. Ogden Capt.
Morrison - 1st N.J. Regt.
9 mo. -  Musician

Col. Ogden, Cap. Morrison
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Exhibit No 2.

State of Virginia }
Frederick County }This day before the subscribed a Justice of the Peace in and
for the County aforesaid came John S Gallaher Esquire editor of the Winchester Republican a newspaper printed in Winchester in the County aforesaid and having been duly sworn according to law deposeth that the following obituary notice of Charles Hulett is to be found in number Eleven of Volume XXV of the Winchester Republican on file of the date of Wednesday Morning May 27, 1835, and which
file being bound he is unwilling to permit to be mutilated by cutting out leaves or otherwise
to wit
"Died in Winchester on Wednesday last, Charles Hulett aged 75 years, a most excellent and exemplary man. Mr H. was one of the band of revolutionary worthies. He was attached
to Captain Neil's company of New Jersey Artillery and served with it in its hard fought battles of at Monmouth and Princeton, when it was almost cut to pieces after the fall of its commander Col Van Dyke of New York who is now the last survivor of the few brave men of that company who outlived the Revolution. He was its first Lieutenant and conducted the retreat from princitor after the death of
Capt Neil.

Mr Hulett was buried with military and masonic honors and the procession was attended by a large number of citizens paying the last tribute of respect to the good and venerable man.

At a meeting of the officers and brethren of Hiram Lodge No 21. called to attend the funeral of Brother Charles Hulett, on motion of Dr J W R Dunbar the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Resolved, that this lodge feel deep right at the loss of our venerable and esteemed Brother Charles Hulett and we feel great respect for his memory, and regard for his valuable qualities
as a mason, man, and a Citizen.

Resolved, that in testimony of our respect for his memory, and our gratitude for his services as one of the patriots who fought for
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for the liberties of the country in our Revolutionary war, that we will wear crepe on the left arm for the space of thirty days.

Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the family of the deceased, signed by the Worshipful Master and Secretary, and that the editors be requested to publish them in the papers of the town.

Extract from the minutes
W G. Singleton, Will pro tem

C.A. B Coffroth Secretary."

And the said John S Gallaher further deposeth that the following obituary notice of the death of Catharine Hulett widow of Charles Hulett is to be found in number Thirty four Volume
Twenty six of the newspaper aforesaid on file of the date of Wednesday Morning August 24,  1836, and which paper is bound & cannot be spared from the file.

"Died
In this town on Saturday last, Mrs Catharine Hulett in the 76 year of her age, widow of the late Charles Hulett."
Jno. S. Gallaher

And I do further certify that I saw the obituary notices above mentioned in the files of papers above mentioned bound in a book and the above are true copies.

Given under my hand this May 30 1845
Geo. Reed


Virginia
I Thomas Allen Tidball, Clerk of the County
Court of the County of Frederick, do hereby certify that George Reed who has signed that above certificate was then and is now one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace for 
the County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn and that signature purporting to be his is genuine.

I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the
seal of the said Court the 9th day August
1845 and in the 70th year of the Commonwealth.
T.A. Tidball
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Payment to be made at [blank] by [blank]
Agent for paying Pensioners in the Agency of [blank]


Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book [blank]
Vol. [blank] Page [blank] by [blank] Clerk.
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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, Charles Hulett, decd., who was a Musician, in the Revolutionary War was entitled to a pension at the rate of $33 per ann. commencing on the 4 March, 1831 and ending on the 27 May 1835, the day of his death, which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Barbara Aby and Harriet Morrell, only surviving children of Charles Hulett, deceased,

['is entitled to receive', ' dollars and     cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semiannually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.' crossed out]

Given at the War Office of the United States, this 12th day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty five.

Secretary of War.

Payable at Richmond Virginia.

Examined and}
Countersigned.}

Commissioner of Pensions.