Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16046, Robert Beach, Conn. Continental
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(3-1776)

SERVICE NUMBER

Conn.
Continental

Beach, Robert

S. 16046

CONTENTS carded
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17.602 Increase
Vermont
Robert Beach
of Chittenden Co in the State of Vermont who was a private, Corpl & Sergt in the compy commanded by Captain Bostwick of the Regt commanded by Col. Houlton in the MA, Conn. and Cont.

Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 91 Dollars 00 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of July 1850 and sent to Hon. J. Meacham, H.R.

Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending
Increased from $64.33

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk
Book E, Vol. 3 Page 57

Both Agents notified July 22, 1850
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A

Revolutionary Calims.
STATE OF VERMONT,
Chittenden County, ss. }
ON the seventeenth day of August A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable County Court for the County of Chittenden, now sitting,
Robert Beach a resident of Hinesburgh in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont, aged 72 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 I volunteered in the month of October 1776 from New Milford in the Militia for three months as waiter to Colonel Ganfield and went to Stratford and remained there as a guard to guard the sea shore until the next Jan of 1777 when I was dismissed. And in the month of April I think the 25th 1777 there was a number of men called for to stand as minute men from New Milford and I volunteered and stood one of those men through the war and I turned out in the company commanded by Elisha Bostwick, Colonel Cook and General Wooster commander and we marched to Danbury and was there when it was burned and we pursued the British to Ridgefield and there we had an engagement and General Wooster was killed. General Arnold was in front of the British with about 700 Continental troops then we followed then to comps at the sea shore. There we had an engagement and we had to retreat and went to New Milford and was dismissed after serving eighteen days. And in the month of May 1777 I enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Stevens and went to Peekskill and drove the baggage waggon. I enlisted for six months and remained there until August, thence we marched to White Plains and remained until my six months was out and they were not willing to discharge me then and I marched with them to Redding in Connecticut and was dismissed after I had served eight months. The regiment was commanded by Colonel Hastetan. And in June 1778 I turned out as minute man in the company commanded by Captain Elisha Bostwick for three months and marched to Horse Neck and was employed as a guard and seven of us took eight cowboys & tories and was dismissed in September after serving three months. And in the month of the same September I enlisted for three months more 1778 in the company commanded by Capt. Benjamin [illegible] Colonel Canfields Regiment and marched from New Milford to Horse Neck and thence to Greenwich and there had a small engagement with the British and was dismissed in December. And in the fore part of October 1779 I enlisted in the company commanded by Captain Turner and Colonel Canfields Regiment and marched from New Milford to [illegible] from thence to Fort Independence from thence to
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to Newrochell and staid there until Jan of 1780 and immediately enlisted in Jan of 1780 in the company commanded by Captain Bill and this was a company of Rangers and marched to White Plains and remained there until I served three months and was dismissed. And in the latter part of the summer 1780 I volunteered in the company commanded by Captain Noble Hine for three months and marched from Peekskill to Robinsons mills and remained
there until my three months expired and was dismissed.
I never received a written discharge.
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 in any State.
Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Robert Beach
Before  Nathan B. Maswell, Clerk
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 a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states, - And the Court further certify, that it appears to them that Josiah F. Goodhue is a clergyman in good standing and Leonard Hodges who have signed the annexed certificate and who are residents of the town of Williston are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Attest Eli Brownson
John Nansicklen
 [illegible] of Chittenden County Court
STATE OF VERMONT. 
Chittenden County, SS.
I Nathan B. Masswell Clerk of Chittenden County court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert Beach for a Pension. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 17th day of August A. D. 1832
Nathan B Maswell
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I Esther Benson of Hinesburgh in the County of Chittenden aged forty nine years being duly sworn to depose and say that I am the daughter of Robert Beach of said Hinesburgh, and that several years ago I frequently saw a paper purporting to be a  Sergeants Warrant which noted that said Robert Beach was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War. I have read the paper frequently but I cannot now recollect by whom it was signed, as I have not seen it probably in twenty years and further I say not.
Esther Benson

State of Vermont
Chittenden County
Hinesburgh Jan 18th 1834
Personally appeared Esther Benson and
made solemn oath that the foregoing
affidavit by her subscribed contains the
whole truth and nothing but the truth
and I certify that the said Esther
Benson is a credible witness.
Mitchell Hensdill, Justice Peace
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8691
Robert Beach

15

16 (xed out)


2 years
#80


admitted by
M Daffield


N.B. Haswell Esq
Burlington
Vermont
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Brief in the case of Robert Beash
County of Chittenden in the state of Vermont
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  in open court

2. If before aa Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3.  How old is he? 72

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
4 column table, 8 lines of entries

1st entry
Period.   October in 1776
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 3 months 8 days
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served.

2nd entry
Period. April 1777
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 6 months
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served. Gen Wooster

3rd entry
Period. May 1777
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 8 months
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served. Capt. Elish Bostwick - Col. Cook

4th entry
Period. June 1778
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 3 months
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served. Capt. Stevens, Col Haselton

5th entry
Period. Sept 1779
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days.  3 months
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served. Capt. Elisha Bostwick Col. Caufield

6th entry
Period. October 1779
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 2 months
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served. Capt. Nobel Hine

7th entry
Period. Jany 1780
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 3 months
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served.

8th entry
Period. last of the summer of 1780
Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days. 3 months
Rank. Private
Name of General and field Officers under whom he served.

5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned so distinctly as to be able to be understood

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  New Milford

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary and living witnesses

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?  The papers are not attached as required b the Regulations

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.

Sam F Potts
Examining Clerk
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Additional No 1

State of Vermont}
Chittenden County}
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for Chittenden Count, Robet Beach of Hinesburgh to me known as the same person who made his declaration before the Honorable Chittenden County Court on the 17th day of August AD 1833 who being duly sworn doth make the following additional declaration that be error of old age and the [illegible word] loss of memory, ne cannot state [illegible word] as t the precise dates of entering and leaving the army buy according to the best of his recollection, he served not less that the periods mentioned below and in the following grades

For 3 months as a private in 1776
       10 days                             1777
       8 months                          1777
       3 months                            1778
       3 months                            1779
        3 months                           1780
        3 months                           1780
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      26 months 10 days
making in all, twenty six months and ten days for what I clain a pension. I was born in Stratford Conn and am now Seventy Three years old. I have no record of my age - when I entered the service I lived in New Milford Conn. Since the revolution I have lived the [unknown word] part of the time in Vermont, having lived in Hinesburgh for the last Forty years it is not in my [illegible word] to provide further testimony of my services
Robert Beach

Sworn and subscribed this 9th day of July AD 1833 and I hereby certify that the above named Robert Beach is a Credible person
Before me
Nathan B Haswell Justice Peace
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State of Vermont}
Chittenden County}

I Nathan B Maxwell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Nathan B Haswell Esq before whom the within declaration is taken is a Justice of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this state, and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 9th day of July AD 1833
Nathan B Maswell
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I Sarah Beach of Hinesburgh in the county of Chittenden and Sate of Vermont being duly sworn do depose and say that I am the wife of Robert Beach of Said Hinesburgh, and that I know that said Robert Beach was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War and that I have frequently seen his sergeant warrant, but I cannot recollect by whom it was signed. This warrant what kept with a large number of Continental Bills, but being considered of no consequence we have taken no means to insure them and I have not seen the warrant probably in twenty years. I know that my husband was in the army more than three years and I think he was a Sergeant a year or more but I cannot recollect the exact time and further say not 
Sarah (her X mark) Beach

State of Vermont}
Chittenden County SS} Hinesburgh Jany 18th 1834
Personally appeared Sarah Beach and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by her subscribed containing the whole truth and nothing but the truth and I certify that the said Sarah Beach is a credible witness
Mitchell Hensdill Justice Peace
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Stephen Haight
Office of the 
Sergeant at Arms
Senate

B
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On this 14th day of November 1833 personally appeared Robert Beach of Hinesburgh, County of Chittenden and State of Vermont makes the following declaration in order to procure an increase of his pension that he was a sergeant in the company of Capt. Elisha Bostwick [ILLEGIBLE] and was also a sergeant in Capt. Taveres company six months in the revolutionary war as set forth in my original declaration and I further testify and say that I was a corporeal thereunder in the company of Capt. Noble Hine and I further say that I served three months as a sergeant in Capt. B_____ company of [ILLEGIBLE] for which I claim an additional allowance according to the Act of Congress of July 1832. I further testify and say that the reason why I did not [ILLEGIBLE] said service in my original declaration was that I was informed by Asa Hall that it would not make any difference in the amount of my pension he having made application for a pension under a [ILLEGIBLE] law and was informed that no additional pay was allowed for services as a sergeant and further say not.   Robert Beach

Sworn and subscribed this 14th day of November AD 1833, and I hereby certify that the above named Robert Beach is a credible witness.  

Before me, Nathan B. Maswell [ILLEGIBLE]
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I Asa Hall of Hinesburgh County of Chittenden County of Vermont Testify and say that I informed Robert Beach that it would not increase his pension to state and prove that he had served as a sargeant I made this statement supposing it would make no difference as I had obtained a pension under a former law and nothing  was allowed to me are [illegible] of my having been a sargeant I further day that I have often heard the said Robert say long before he nead application for a pension that he had served as a sargeant and corporal in the Revolutionary War and further say not.
Asa Hall
Sworn and subscribed this 14th day of November AD 1833, and I hereby testify that the above named Asa Hall is a credible witness.
Before me Nathan B Maswell Justice of the Peace
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I John Beach of Williston County of Chittenden and State of Vermont of Lawful age testify and say that I have always understood that my brother Robert Beach was a sargent and corporal in the revolutionary War. He was called sargent on his return home and I have no doubt of the fact it was generally understood and believed in the neighborhood where he resided and I have never had any reason to doubt it. I further testify and say that I was in the revolutionary War but never in the Company or Regiment with my brother Robert and further say not.
John Beach

Sworn and subscribed this 14th day of November AD 1833 and I hereby certify that the said John Beach is a credible witness.
Before me 
Nathan B. Harwell
Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
Chittenden County}Ss
I Nathan B Maswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Nathan B. Harwell, before whom the foregoing deposition of Robert Beach, Asa Hall and John Beach are taken, is a Justice of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this state, and that his name hereto subscribed is his own  ? signature.
In testimony of whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Burlington, this 14th day of November AD 1833
Nathan B Maswell
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P
16046
INVALID.
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File No. 16,046
Robert Beach 
Sergt Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 31
[Arrangement of 1870}
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See letter to Hon. H. Allen
Jan. 12 1836.
to same March 19, '36
to same March 26, 1836
to to same Dec 16, 1836
to to Hon. L. Lea 5 Jan 1837
copies of the certificated of the [illegible of Connt. sent Jane 19 '39 to Hon. H. Allen
10

Let. G.P. Marsh
Dec 19 1845
Let to J. Meacham
Jany 7 1850 to June
March 11, 1850

1 to B2 (32)
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Vermont 17.602
Robert Beach
of Chittenden Co in the State of Vermont who was a private in the compy commanded by Captain Bostwick of the regrt commanded by Col. Houlton in the war 16 mos. pri. capt. & seagt reduced form $80 per anm,
Comm. Aud Cont. AU
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont (Burlington) at the rate of 64 Dollars and 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
re=
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of February 1838 and sent to Stephen Haight Esq Sergt Arms, Senate
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1838=$177.15
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept"-32:16
$209.31
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.} Recorded by S.S. Elliot
Book 62, Vol 3, Page 56

Let. to Burlington Pn. Agt. Feb 7, 1836
let to N.B. Haswell, Mar 26, 1838
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Left side:

17.602
Vermont
Robert Beach
of Chittenden Co. in the State of Vermont who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Burtinck of the Regt; commanded by Col Houlton in the Conn. line for  2 years.

Conn. and Cont. AW

Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Augt. 1833 and sent to N.B. Harwell, Burlington

Arrears to the 4th of March 1830 $160.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending Sept.  40.00
$200.00

{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832} Recorded by W. L. Williams Clark,
Book E Vol 3 Page 53

2

Right side:
Sent to Hon. J. Allen 30 Dec. 1835

Lee Cert. N. B. Haswell January 28 1834
E.L. Engles by order to suspend Jan 28 '34
let. S. Haight,  27 February 1834

Lee letter Secretary of 
Mar 14 July 1836
do. to S. Haight, Oct. 1, 1834
do. to Hon. Luke Lea Jan 6, 1837
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Allowed for following service

76 Towner & Bell Capts. ?  Pri. 3
78 Bostwick ? Corpl. 3
'80 Bronson ? Sergt. 3
79 Hines ? Pri. 3
80 Hines ? Sergt. 3
81 Gaylord ? Pri. 1

7 mo pri. 23.23 200$
3 Corp. 11.00
6 Sergt. 30.--
64.23
13.77

64.23
449.61
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Robt Beach Vt act 1832. when last pd?
G.M.C.
Feby 6, '38
p 7. 4 Sept 1833
JH
23
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'21
Hon H Allem
HR
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Sent from the comprtoller of __ _____ of Connecticut concerning the services of Rueben Bostwick & Robt. Beach ----------------- papers of Bostwick.  -----------------------

Get the papers and send to Hon. H. Allen copies of their properly certified --
No. 30.490.
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27.
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Oct. 76 Volunter Waiter Co. Col. Canfield 3
Apl. 77 Bostwick cook 8 or 10 days
May 77 Stevens Hasteton drove baggage waggon 6 mo. served 8 mo.
June 78 Bostwick 3 mos.
Sept. " Browns Canfield 3 mos.
Oct. 79 Towner " 3 mos.
Jany 80 Bell-rangers 3 mos
80 Hine 30 mo

76 Hines-Canfield 3 mo. 1 witness
winter 76 Towner & partly under Bell 3 mo. 1 witness
Apl 77 Bostwick 8 or 10 days
May 77 Steven Hagens 6 & served 8 mo
June 78 Bostwicks 3 mo Corpl
Sept 80 Bronson 3 mo Sergt 1 witness
Oct 79 Hines Canfield 3 mo. pri 1 witness
Jan 80 Bell 3 mo
80 Hines " 3 Sergt. no grade
Mar. 81 Gaylords 1 pri 1 witness
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Robt Beach
Sept. 76 Noble Hine - Canfield waiter to Col. 3
Winter 76 Towner, ranger & Bells 3
Apl 77 E. Bostwick 10
May 77 Stevens Hazen teamster 8
June 78 E. Bostwock Corpl. 3
Sept. 80 Bronson Sergt. 3
79 Hine pri. 3
80 Bell Sergt. 3
" Hine pri. 3
81 Gaylord " 1
Hine Sergt. 3
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STATE OF VERMONT
Chittenden County, S.S.}
I Nathan B. Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court, do hereby certify that, Mitchell Hinsdill Esq. before whom the annexed depositions  N. 1 2 3 4 & 5 are taken, was at the time thereof, a Justice of the Peace, duly qualified, acting under the authority of this State, and that I believe his name thereto subscribed, to be his own proper signature. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington, this 27th day of Janury A.D. 1834.
Nathan B. Haswell
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M.
Robert Beach
Vermont
Chittenden Co.
increased from 
$64. 33/100 per anm
to $91 per anm com
4 March 1831, deducting what has been paid 
Act 7 June 1832
Hon J. Meacham
H.R
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Secretary of the Interior
case of 
Robert Beach
June 7, 1832
[illegible] 46 Ind.
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Department of the Interior
June 28th 1850
sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Robert Beach, and I am of the opinion that he should be allowed, under the Act of June 7th 1832, for the following services, viz, for 6 months as Sergeant, 3 months as Corporal and 15 months as private.
His certificate of pension to be sent to the Hon J, Meacham, House of Representatives.
I am very respectfully
Your obt. servant
T. Erving
Secretary
J. L. Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
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13.
Mr- at- H
N.B. Haswell, 
Prest
Jan 27
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Jany 26 1838

Sir,
I take the liberty of calling your attention to the suspended case of Robert Beach  you informed me you would review the case I am confident he is entitled to a Pensions, altho there may have  been some discrepancies in his statement. Judge Haight I believe has charge of the [illegible], and will probably call upon you.
Respectfully yours
N. B. Haswell

J L Edwards Esq
Commr. Pensions
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Pluhm Agency
Montpelier Vt July 15 1851

J L Edwards Esq
Comr

Dear Sir
The  favor of 5 in relation to the increase of Robert Beach's pension made Act of 7th June 1832 from 64 33/100$ to 90$ per annum is recd.

I do not find his name on the roll of this agency & it has occurred to me that perhaps your letter was intended for the Agt. at Burlington. I wait for fruther instructions before entering his name on the roll

Respy yrs
W Obssert
Abt Reed Agcy
for J A Page
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20.
Judge Haight,
In my last interview with Mr. Edwards, he engaged to review the case of Mr Beach -- I was confident I had enclosed the accompanying document to you some time since, but on examination find myself in error. Mr Allen ___ himself in favor of Mr Beach and I would recommend that you see him and consult on the  subject.

Your ____
N. B. Haswell
Judge Haight ___
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9.
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Burlington Sept 28, 1835

Sir

By request of Mr. Robert Beach i have endevoured to comply with your letter of the 28th of Jany. in giving a statement of his services, which is herewith accompanied with sundry affidavits provided by him.
If there is discrepancy in  his statements, I think it must be owning to old age; for which some allowances hould be made.

Mr. Beach is poor and I ____ hope that he might be reinstated in his first pension, -- if it cannot be raised.

Please communicate to me your decision.Yours Respectfully
Nathan B Harwell

To JL Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions}
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Payments to be made at Burlington by Pred. U.S. Br: Bank
Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of Vermont

Issue new certificate
7 mo pro $23.33
3 - Corpl 11
6 Sergt 30
6
464.33
deduct what has been pd.
Stephen Haight Esq Sergt. at Arms Capitol
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book E Vol. 3 Page 53 by W.L. Williams Clerk
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Overwritten the entire document: Cancelled


WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.


I certify that, in conformity with  the law of the United States of 7th June, 1832, Robert Beach of the State of Vermont who was a Private in the revolutionary war is entitled to receive Eighty 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 Thirty first day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War.

Examined and countersigned}
Geo. Wm. Crump
Acting Commissioner of Pensions
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28.
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Washington Dec. 27th, 1849.

Dear Sir
I have rec'd a letter from Robert Beach of Williston Vermont. He states that he once rec'd a pension of $80.00 per annum and has been cut down to $66.00 Will you be kind enough to state why his pension was reduced & what steps are necessary to be taken to restore him to his former pension.
Truly Yours
J. Meacham
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Richard Ela Esqr
Pension Office

R Beach
14.
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Washington 17 December 1834

Sir
I herewith send you ___ affidavits in the case of Robert Beach all of whom are known to me and  they are among the most respectable in the town of Hinesburgh and if they are believed by you it appears to me that there are not  inaccuraces or doubt on your ___ of his having served as a sergent in the war ____ ____

I am  ___ __
Respectfully your Obdt. Servant
S. Haight
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[illegible] Jan 3d
Robt Beach
Vt

Col. James L. Edwards
Commr of Pensions
Washington City

Hon L. Lee
H R
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Washington City
January 2d, 1837

Sir,

The papers of Robert Beach of Hinesburg and State of Vermont, asking for a pension, has been refered to the committee on Revolutionary Pensions.

I will take it as a favour if you will furnish me with the reasons why he was not placed on the pension roll, or if he ever was on, why his pension was stoped.

With much respect
I, am, y. obt. servt
Luke Lea

Col. James L. Edwards
Commr of Pensions

P.S. If he was ever placed on the roll, please say for what time of service

L. L.
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17.
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Washington  Dec 13 1845

Sir

I am requested to forward you the accompany papers referring to a pension formerly allowed to Robert Beach & afterwards suspended.

The decision of the case may be communicated to

Yours respectfully

Geo P. Marsh

J L Edwards [illegible]
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Vt Feb 25

Robt. Beach

Reuben Bostick


Jas L. Edwards
Com. of Pen
Hon. H Allen
H R
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H. Rep. J.C. 24 36
JL  Edward
Sir, In the case of
Robb Beach &  Reuben Bort
said I under a certificate from the comptrollers of Connecticut 

I do not know that at [illegible] [illegible] I forward it at
by a revolutionary [illegible] Robb Beach  [illegible] for [illegible] he for
to you through me him argument
To I [illegible] from know him [illegible] could [illegible] him 
[illegible] [illegible] [illegible] so far and him fact and [illegible].
[illegible] [illegible] [illegible]  [illegible]
H Allen
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Hon James Meacham
M C
Washington
D C


Do read the latter and then judge of the justice of the claim
H H Sylvester
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May 6 1850
Williston
Hon James Mecham 
Dear Sir I am yet numbered among the living and my health is as good as cold be expected far a man of my age ninety in October Next. I am troubled with the Rumites one hip [bowed?] out of joint gives a great deal of pain [illegible] abul to walk out of doors. This was done to get our  liberty which we now injoy--- My Dear Sir I received your letter telling  not to be discharged the pention agent had never look over my papers. I feel so well well satisfied of an increase of pention it seams if Hon Mr Edwards who looked over all my papers he wold give me Ninety Six Dollars the little time I stay on arth.
I did not put in all my servis becaus Judge [Sorensen] thats made my papers sed I had got a nuf. he sed my [illegible]ing was as good as any I told him I had more which you have his affidavit with my papers - Now I served one tour Marched to Danbury then to [Rigfield] then Bedford then to North [illegible] then the arme was moving west nine miles the Shipping had movd that way in the fall of the year Very muddy We stayed ther 3 monts lacking five or six day the Shipping moved of [illegible] another time being [illegible] man I was cald on to gard the Stores in the State of New York at Colonel [illegible] which I saved in guardin them Stores three months under Capt Nobel Hine the other tour was under Capt Bostwick the men that went with me are all dead not one living - I served at another time under Capt [illegible] one month when [Horrowwork illegible] until I got these before the fire had gone out not a [illegible] No Stores come with their Shipping burnt the torn sails of I am not [illegible] I put it in my statement Ruben Brunsun who [illegible] with me his affidavit will tell which is there if not lost It seems those affidavits that I sent there by Hon Georg P. Marsh was a nuf to satisfy any Court or Jure freeing all my [illegible] of My feet & the bone of my grate to the first [illegible] one hand has it [illegible] cartrdge in it
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Mr John Weed from New York cum by Harrtford sed the cuntroler when the [illegible] was afixing to go to congress to get an act passed for those teamsters that sarved in the War of Revolution as I did I [illegible] was as good as any sarves the arme cold not move without baggage wagons to carry the baggage I listed the same as I sed when I carried a gun and my task was hardest [illegible] when my time was out. They wold not discharge me Dear Sir I found my self under grate obligation to you for your goodnis in your a tention to my  business it seaims you havent forgot me I think you have bin the most [illegible] man you prevailed with agent to look over him self in stid of his clerk. My earnest wishes for your atenton to it as I feel my claim is stritly and just as I will satify you for all paymints I have received Sum [illegible] from you which I can reed as wel as not I cant [illegible] take cumfort in reading Mr. Marsh sent me a number sent me hisen you will your when you get to it. you want [illegible] told [illegible] a strong [illegible] wide a wake when went to congress now sed Tichenor dont [illegible] your self [illegible] as you get ther this was before you Remembers it was when legeslator sat at [illegible] but he did not Mind Tichenor he was governor at that time--if I  [illegible] Mr Giddians I wold as for far as [illegible] he wish he went a long & never looked at the [illegible] fade as old Mr [illegible] sed when he [illegible] in the time of the revolution war being [illegible] they [illegible] the old man tared & fethered him he sed he wish he has gone along and never looked at the [illegible] liberty pole this sevis I did at North Castel and in the state of New York. The Men as allowed I can mention the names Samuel Canfield John Canfield William Erit Britton Andrew Summers Joseph Bostwisk [illegible] you will see, I have made a good many marks if you can find them out you will learn my meaning Dear Sir if you have suffered as much as I you wold feeal as if you aught to have sum benefit. More
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Please right me when you receive this and grately oblige your of mind & very humble servant. 
Robert Beach
Hon Samul Mecham in [unk] congress


Williston May 6th 1850
J Meacham
Dr Sir
The foregoing is a communication from Old Mr Beach I think you will not be able to make it out. In his making some statements in relation to additional service in the War of the revolution over & above what he was allowed a pension for at the time of his original application he was told by Judge Bronson that he had proved service enough to entitle him to a full pension such appears not to be the case if the Waggon Service is excluded the witnesses to this additional service are now all dead but wen living at the time of the first application I do not suppose his [unk] unapproved statement will aid him.
Your favor in relation to my application is at hand I have written to W. Phelps to day- W. Miller writes to the P M Genl to day.
Yours Truly
A V Holley
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Dec 23 Vt.
Robert Beach
Mr Heman Allen
HR

Jas L. Edwards Esq
Com. of Pensions
Mr. Edwards will have the goodness to make his communication to the subscriber.
Heman Allen
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State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Rhody Beach of Hinsburgh in the county & state of Vermont aged eighty fore years I formerly resided in New Milford Litchfield County State of Connecticut being well acquainted with Robert Beach of Willston Chittenden County State of Vermont who formerly resided in New Milford Litchfield County State of Connecticut at New Milford Litchfield County & State aforesaid I was wel acquainted with Robert Beach who lived in New Milford in the time of the Revolution War I well remeber his being in the united states servis I well rember when he cum hum he was cald Sergeant by the men that went with him he bore that title I lived a ny naber to the said Robert Beach that [unk] lives in Williston Chittenden County State of Vermont ther was no dout then att New Milford of the said Robert Beach being a sergeant I no he was a member of times gon in the servis I well remember he was furley a corpril then a sergent how ling he was sergent I cold not tel I no he was gon a number of times he did one tour for his Father when he was sergent  his fathe was in a clas to furnish a man it fell to the said David Beach to do that tour of dute him being old & infairn the said Robert Beach did the tour of dute for him which was three month att that time I lived in the family of the said David Beach at that time
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30
Nov '45

Hon: georg P. Marsh
member of hous congress
washington
D.C.
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Williston November 3; 1845
Dear Sir
as you bisnes was shuch you cold not sett tend to me I thought I wold drop a line to you & relate sum part of my services in the Revolutionary servis ther was one tour I never put into my purtistion that was I colinteared and marched to Danbury from ther to Michfield frother to Bedford then to North [unk] the arme was then moveing to the west about nine milds I have forgot the plais that they moved to= it apears to me it was after the infamus Benedick Arnald kild so may att New leenam gurnel Segard was kild with his one Lord the year I cant rember I no I went ther= the British lay of was enspected they wold land the lenth of time I cant tel my impestion is a bout too monts I no my wife and a nother woman with the help of Father racked & bound my wheet befor I got hum & took car of it my wife is now ded of she was living I might lurn sumthing from hur she had to fo a number of times into deald to help as I was gon the most of the time I listed do a minnet man to been reddy att all times and I all ways was I have traviled to Evere see port from New haven to king bridge this side New York Stanford Hors neck marmaneck saupets taratound this was one other tour of dute that I did not put into my purlishtion that was one month att Norrawalk when it was burnt the reson was Judge Brunson led I had got a neef ther was no need you will find his affadit with my papers he maid my papers you will find Rubin Brunson affadait to that amount but he is now ded & all most all the rest Elisah Peck Joseph Farrin Danil Barnum Stephen Purril John Beach Ebeneser Bortwick all thes testafied in my cais ther is too living that testafied Rhode Beach & Sthmer Canfield likewise my wife & too dafters that had red my sergent worrent which is not lost the fact is the old seventy six men or all most all gon to ther hum & the time is not far distent before I must follow them as long as I have gon thru with all there hardships to gain our independence want the cumforts of life the little time I stay on arth my Deer sar you no sumthing of my troble I oned fore hundred acrs of land in the senter of Jinsburgh had fore housen rented out besides the one I lived in did winter hed of cattle 3 or fore hundred sheep & number of horses & now it all gon by lending my name I dont one afut of land on arth if its had [unk] porsabul I shold swets props of blood you was I ail cummistion I well remem
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Dear Sur I dont espect gover ment will make up my misfortin but as long as I have gon thru there hardship & spoilt my hull frains my his dead out of joint if you had taken your nike & cut my lage of to my nee I dont thing it wold pained me wors I have sat in a grate char before the fier nune nites and days never had my cloths of nor slep to no anything about sleep I have never bin clear of pain more or les sence the time we under took to storm the fort indpenenc on vollinte hill this side New york nothing to eight for too days & too nights then the march from Weckhester from the hous of John Gay that made the tree to with british we started little after dark the wind & storm was as pourful as I ever knew the smow fell nee hy that night we marched to Saint Chester then to New ranchel no fire no boots shuer all most of my feet from my feet so the waiter took the skin & nail of together of we went into a room when we got to Newrauchel lay down all wet & all most ded took such a cold I never got over it Sur you have known me a number of years you never see me no other wais then laime I kought more purticler in the Letter of kought to Mr Edwards I wish you wold need it if you have paistions now Sur in the furst plais I drawed eighty dollars David Russ Jr told me he drawed pay as serjent & I cold acording I putishtiond for that as I had served one year faithfully a serjent & three monts a corpril he further sed all my servis did not cum under the act of June 32 I never did any other servis onely in the united states servis I dont no but Mr. Edwards culd that servis with congress [unk] cummanded by Curnel Hasun I joined that Rigment att Peekskils marched to White Plains from ther to winter quorter in Reding in connecticut the curnel wold not discharge me when we got ther & got settle I was discharged my servis att that time was eight monts you will see I bought more puticles in my letter to him Sur you will see my papers at the pention offis you will larn by them that I proved by Mr Peak he was with me att crumpond & Horsneck likewise the affadit you have with you My Dear Sur dont forgit uncle Robert I did not forgit your self att your alection I carne too men to the ballit box My arrist prar to that supream archatect of the unevears that my helth may bea perceed to hear you or in the senit in congress Dont forgit me & what ever you say shall be dun this from your election friend & humble servent you will esquse my pore spelling and riling.
Robert Beach
Hon gerges March member in congress
pleas to right me when conveanyent
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the true state of the [unk] I have served my cuntry as faithful as any living man I have bin in five ginnerel actions Besides severel small ingagements one at Moraseane one at kingsbridge or little this side let Mr Edwards take one guorther the steps I have taken he wold say att onee hand over I had a number of witneses and the preant the athroaty of the town as respect my credibily- Robert Bewach
which ought to satisfy any cort or jure I never lost my property by intorksation ther ant that living man in arth can say I ever drink to hurt me not with standing I kep a publich hous about thirty year in Hinsburgh & delt out as much as most men I intended to shown you my hip & feet but your bisnes was shuch you cold not atend to it but ther is no misstake in what I have staeed of ther I purtishtion for an increas of pention for serving as sergent he resest my sertificut to sixty fore dollars 33 cents a year.
Mr Marsh if it wold not bee to much troble to send me sun speaches I red yours & was well pleased to find we had a man in Vermont that want afrid to speek in the Halls congress & after he had spke had the aplas of evere man of sere
Mr Allen sent me number being so lame I cant laber I have time to reed
N:Bther is one man in Williston that draws pay as sejent that had lost his serjent warrent had only one man to say he beleaved he was a serjent
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State of Vermont
Chittenden County} Personally appeared before me Nathan B Haswell a Justice of the Peace for said county, Robert Beach of Hinesburgh in the county of Chittenden to me known as the same Robert Beach who originally made his declaration for a pension under the act of June 7, 1832, and makes the following explination and additions to said declaration. 
In 1776 when the war commenced I was sixteen years of age, by the consent of my father, I engaged as a minute man, and stood ready to be called into service whenever required.
My first service was in Captain Noble Hines company in Col Canfields Regiment. I think I entered the service in September 1776, after joining the army, Col Canfield selected me as he waiter and I served and did duty with him three months at Stratford (Con).
In December 1776 according to the best of my recollection I enlisted for three months in Captain Townsor Turner company of rangers, was part of the time attached to Captain Bills company and I was dismissed I think in March 1777 having served three month.
In April 1777 (at the time of the alarm) I volunteered in Captain Elisha Bostwicks company in Col Cooks regiment and went to Danbury and was there when it was burnt; this service was ten days.
In the month of May 1777 I enlisted as a private in Captain Stevens company in the congress regiment, commanded by Col Hazen (and not Hazleton as stated in my first declaration) Major Reed and Major Torry were in the same regiment, my enlistment was for six months, but I served tow months over my time making eight months in all
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In June 1778, I volunteered for three months in Captain Elisha Bostwicks company and did duty as a corporal during the time we were marched to horseneck, served out the full time of three months.
In October 1779 I was drafted and did two tours of service of six weeks each as a private in Captain Hines company in Col Canfields Regt, making three months in all- being reported in memory by Mr R Brownson who was with me, I am inclined to think there was one error in my first declaration, in stating this service to be in Captain Turners company.
In January 1780, I enlisted for three months in the company commanded by Captain Bell, we were called Rangers, and marched to White Plains, we were stationed between the two armies, but I think had no Colonel, I served out the three months.
In the summer of 1780, precise date not recollected I enlisted into Captain Noble Hines company in Col Canfields Regt, received a Sergents Warrant (which is lost), served as a Sergent three months, during this service was at a place called Crum Pond and Red Mills, was also at Peckskills when Elijah Peach was with me.
In the month of September 1780 (and not 1778 as stated in my first declaration) I served as a substitute for my Father David Beach, and did the duty of a Sergent for three months, during this service was at horse neck.
I was at Peckhill at the time it was burnt the date I do not recollect, served three months I think I was in Captain Hines company and
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believe it is not included in the foregoing service. I distinctly recollect taking charge of the ear guard as we marched out of Peckhill, previous to the firing of the place.
Should there be any [unk] in the dates of this and my previous statement, I can only say that old age and infirmity mist account for it. I am positive that I performed the services as states in the companies and Regts therein refered, and have to pray that my case may be again reviewed by the Commissioner of Pensions, and such pension awarded me as justice demands.
Robert Beach
Sworn and subscribed this 7th day of August AD 1837 and I hereby certify the above deponent is a credible witness. Before me
Nathan B Haswell Justice of the Peace

I William Noble, Clerk of Chittenden County Court hereby certify that Nathan B. Haswell before whom the foregoing deposition of Robert Beach was taken is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County of Chittenden, duly qualified, acting under the authority of this State, and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington in said County this 7th day of August AD 1837.
Wm Noble
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I think Mr Beaches case ought to be [unk]- in this section he has been esteemed an honest man. I have known him for thirty years and have known nothing against his character- if there is any [unk] in his statements, I hope they may be [unk]- and a pension awarded for such sum as he ought to receive.
Burlington Nov. 6, 1839
N B Haswell
J L Edwards Esq
Com of Pensions
Washington
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Department of the Interior
June 28th 1850
Sir
I herewith return the papers in the case of Robert Beach, and I am of the opinion that he should be allowed, under the Act of June 7th 1832, for the following services, viz for 6 months as sergeant, 3 months as corporal, and 15 months as private.
The certificate of Pension to be sent to the Hon. J. Meacham, House of Representatives.
I am very respectfully your obt servt
signed, T Erving
Secretary

J L Edwards Esq
Commr of Pensions
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Robert Beach
21,



H.
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I HEREBY certify, that the accompanying pages numbered from one to four, inclusive, are truly copied from the originals in the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions, Department of War.
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions

BE IT REMEMBERED, That James L. Edwards, who has signed the foregoing certificate, is Commissioner of Pensions; and that to his attestations full faith and credit are and ought to be given.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused the seal of the Department to be affixed, on this eighteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven.
B F Butler
Secretary of War, as interim
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Comptroller's Office
Hartford Connecticut
26 January 1836
On application for Reuben Bostwick I have examined the Books & papers in this Office relating to the Revolutionary services and certify,
that there remains a document headed "A Ration Bill of the officers in Colo Samuel Whiting's Regiment of Guards- it being the 4 Regiments of Militia in the State of Connecticut &c. raised in March 1777, and stationed at Fairfield & Stratford, &c. by order of Brigr. Genl Silliman." In which are the names of Samuel Whiting Colonel, Amb Gould Lt Colo, Wm Hawley Lieut.
The names of Lieut. Wm. Hawley is also entered in "A Pay Abstract of Capt Gershon Morehouse company &c in Colo Saml Whitings Regt &c for a short campaign at the Fishkills in Oct. 1777, commanded by Lt Col Jonathan Dimon, &c."
In Haskells receipts, in an acct of expense of Coast Guards, in this entry;- "1777 Sept. 5 Colo Saml Whiting Regt at Fairfield L 1483.19.11 specie value." Also in the same account is this entry:- "1775 Feb. 16 date of Settlement Lt Aaron Hawley Co Artillery L 524.4.9 specie value." ANd Lt Arron Hawley is credited on Pay Table Acct Books Feb 14, 1778, "By his acct rendd for his co guards at Fairfield, Pay Roll, &c L 880.15.4."
I further certify that no pay roll of a captain Gould, or of Lieut Hawley has been found.
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nor has the name of Reuben Bostwick been discovered.
(Signed) Gideon Willis Comptr
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(copy)
Comptroller's Office
October 22nd 1833
I, Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify, that I can find no entry of the appointment of Aaron Hawley to be a Lieutenant of the guard at Stratford, yet there is his bond on file, dated June 3d 1777, in which it mentions that he was appointed a Lieut. of a guard, consisting of a Lieut. two sergeants, & twenty five privates, ordered by the General Assembly to be raised & stationed at Newfield in Stratford, &c in Decr 1776.
Under date February 16, 1778, I find charged to the United States, on the books of the Pay table, to amount Lt Aaron Hawley's account rendered for his company guards at Fairfield L 880.15.4; under date April 1st 1778, also is charged the United States the amount of his account rendered for his company of guards at Stratford L 82.3.8 3/4.
I further certify that I have not been able to find any roll of his company; or any proof how long they were in service.
E Phelps
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Sir,
I cannot find the roll of Lt. Hawley's company; but send you proof that he was in service, and as a Lt. Comdt. This will corroborate the oath of the applicant, and secure him a pension, unless the documents in the War Office should contravene it.
I am, respectfully, yours, &c.
E. Phelps
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No 2
State of Vermont
Chittenden County } Hinesburgh November 14th 1834
We the under signed are well acquainted with Mr. Robert Beach of Hinesburgh aforesaid do testify and say that he is a man respected in society and that his word is not scrupled nor questioned but is as good as his bond, and we have no doubts of his services in the Revolutionary war.
Erastus Bostwick Town Clerk
Selectmen of Hinesburgh}
Joseph Marsh 
John S Patrick
Nathaniel Miles Just Peace
Nahum Peck- Justice Peace
John Wheelock- Justice Peace
Stephen Byington Justice Peace
Wm P Briggs Judge of Probate

The  Gentlemen who have signed this paper are personally known to me, and are men of the finest standing and respectability in this vicinity,
Nathan B Haswell
Sept 28, 1835
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I Eli Brownson of Richmond in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont of lawful age do depose and say that in August 1832 I made the writings and declaration for Robert Beech of Hinesburgh for him to obtain a Pension and in making his statement f the time he served in the Revolution he stated that he had served longer time and at other times than what he had there stated and I told him it was not necessary to state any longer time of serving for that he had already made out two years or more and would entitle him to full pay, and further the deponent saith not.
Eli Brownson
State of Vermont
Chittenden County}ss. Richmond September 8th 1834
Personally appeared the above deponent Eli Brownson and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing else. Before me
Benoni Thompson Justice Peace
State of Vermont
Chittenden County} I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Benoni Thompson before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken was at the time, a Justice of the Peace, duly qualified, and I believe the above to be his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 28th day of September AD 1835.
Nathan B Haswell
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Ebenezer Bostwick
Deposition
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No. 6
Deposition of Ebenezer Bostwick of the township of Rootstown county of Portage and State of Ohio taken on the fourth day of December in the year 1834 as follows, The said enlisted and served in Captain Turner's company. He said Beach entered the service sometime in the month of December AD 1776 served in said Capt Turner's company and in Capt Bells company of Rangers for three months, both which companies were in the military service of the United States. That said Robert Beach was discharged about the tenth or eleventh of March AD 1777 and further deponent saith not.
Ebenezer Bostwick

I, Henry Root a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Portage and State of Ohio do hereby certify that Ebenezer Bostwick was by me sworn to testify the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth and that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed was reduced to writing by me.
Given under my hand and seal this fourth day of December AD 1834.
Henry Root Justice of the Peace

The State of Ohio
Portage County ss.} I Geo. Kirkum Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Portage aforesaid do certify that Henry Root Esq before whom the above deposition was taken and who has in his own proper hand writing subscribed his name to the certificate there under written, was at the time of taking said deposition and still is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned and qualified.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Ravenna this fifth day of December AD 1834.
Geo. Kirkum Clerk

I am personally acquainted with Ebenezer Bostwick who has given the foregoing deposition, he lived for a long time in this section of County and I hereby testify that he is a credible person.
Nathan B Hasiell Clerk of Chittenden County Court
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No 3
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Daniel Barnum of Hinesburgh in the county of Chittenden and State of Vermont aged seventy two years and six months do depose and say that I am personally acquainted with Robert Beach of Hinesburgh aforesaid, that in the year 1777, I was in the service of the united States as a soldier in the command of Col Hazen or the regiment [unk] the congress regiment, and the said Robert was then a soldier in the same regiment, and in the same company to which I belonged, the Captains name was Stevens. I was there as a substitute for Reuben Warren of New Midford, and continued there one months, during all which to said Beach was there in the service, and when left the service I left him there. I then under that said Beach had enlisted for the term of six months. I have been acquainted with said Beach for more than forty years, and lived near him mist of the time for the last forty years- we have from time talked about the time we were in the service together- [unk] was at White Plains- and he has always said that in that service he served two months or his time- viz eight months- after the service I have above stated I was at Crump pond N.Y. and from a circumstance which said Beach had related viz- that a man was drowned there- which fact I distinctly recollect. I am inclined to thinks that he was in the [unk] at that place- this was 1778 or 1779- I have heard Beach relate this fact before he ever applied for a pension- indeed as long as twenty or thirty years since. The first service above spoken of was about the time the Burgoyne
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remembered- while at Crump pond I was in the Connecticut line-serving under Capt Hyde, Col Bradley's regiment- Huntinton's brigade- Beach did not then belong to the same regiment with me- "previous to" erased and "after" interlined before signing.
Daniel Brownson

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of July 1834- and I certify that from my personal knowledge of said Barnum he is a person of credibility and veracity.
Nathan B Haswell Justice Peace

State of Vermont
Chittenden County ss.}
I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Nathan B Haswell who has signed the above certificate is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Chittenden and that his signature thereto is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 7th day of July AD 1834,
Nathan B Haswell
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No 3
[unk] Feb 14th 1834
Hon Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Dear Sir
Robert Beach of Hinesburgh, Chittenden Co Vermont informed me that his pension is stopped, doubting the evidence of his service as a soldier during the revolutionary war. He has been a neighbor of mine for more than 30 years and I consider his statement of service during the war, can be relied upon as much as that of any other person as I have always considered him a man if undoubted veracity, and have frequently heard him relate a history of his services.
The Secretary mist place great reliance upon the declaration of those old men, there are so few instances when evidence can be procured of events so remote and time has swept most of the away.
Yours with respect & esteem
Esra Mech
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Rhode Lacey
Deposition
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No 7
State of Vermont Chittenden County
I Rhode Lacey of Williston, county of Chittenden, State of Vermont, age 74 years after being duly sworn do depose testify & say that in the year 1780 while I was resideing att New Milford in the county of Liutchfield in the State Connecticut I came to the knowledge of the fact that David Beach of New Milford aforesaid was in a class that was by law to furnish a man for three munth servis in the contentnel army of the united states that by lot it fell to the said David Beach to [unk] & perform that servis in the year aforesaid that the said David was old and infarm that Robert Beach a sun of the said David then of New Milford aforesaid now of Hinsburgh Vermont took the plais of the said David Beach in the armey and served aforesaid for the term of three moth, there facts I larnt while living in the family of the said David Beach in the year above mentioned I then understood the said Robert Beach was a sergent this servis was dun in the summer season for I well remember so many being called a way at that tiem I went in the fields to help git the harvist myself and further the deponent says not.
[unk signature]
John Wheelock Justice Peace
Sworn to subscribed before me this 23d day of Sept. 1835 and I certify that from my personal knowlege of said Rhose Lacey she is a person of cradebility and varacity.
John Wheelock
State of Vermont
Chittenden County} I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that John Wheelock before whom and at the time when the foregoing deposition was taken was a Justice of the Peace duly qualified &c, and I believe his name thereto subscribed to be his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 28th day of September AD 1835
Nathan B Haswell
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No 8
State of Connecticut County of Litchfield, Probate Office, District of New Milford ss: On this 2d day of July AD 1834 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate for said District now sitting at New Milford said District Reuben Bronson of said New Milford who being duly sworn according to law testifies & says as follows- viz
I was 73 years old the 10th day of June 1834- some time in the month of October in the year 1779 about the middle of said month I was drafted in the militia for six weeks & marched to Stratford in Fairfield County in this State in the service of the united States Robert Beach (then) of said New Milford but now residing as I am infirmed & believe in Hinesburgh in State of Vermont belonged to the same militia company that I did and was drafted at the same time that I was & for the same length of time and marched at the same time I did to Stratford we were both privates, we both remained at Stratford in the service of the United States till the expiration of the six weeks, at the expiration of the six weeks those in the draft who were willing to stay longer were required by the officers to do and the said Robert Beach & myself both consented to remain I remained at said Stratford six weeks longer making three months in the whole- after the expiration of the first six
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weeks, the said Robert Beach marched to Norwalk and remained there as I understood at the time & believed six weeks longer making a service of three months in the whole. I returned home about the middle of anuary 1780. Noble Hine was captain, Samuel Canfield Esq was Col.
On the 14th of March 1781 I went as a sergeants substitute for Lemuel Thorpe who was drafted. I went through Danbury directly to Norwalk where I remained till the 14th April of the same year making one month. The said Robert Beach was a private in the same company in which I was sergeant and went at the sometime to Norwalk & served there the full term of one month at which time we were both honorably dismissed. The officers were Capt William Gaylord, Lieut Gid. Noble, Ensign Benjn Mygatt.
On the 7th day of October 1777 I volunteered a private & marched to Peckshill, State of New York, from there to Continental Village & to Fishkill, staid a few days, then marched to Poughkeepsie, Rhinebuk, & Red hook, remained at Red hook 3 days & then returned to Fishkill town barracks when I was honorably dismissed on the 30th day of the same month. The said Robert Beach went at the same time I did and continued with me in the service this time till we got to Fishkill whether he continued in the service with me till the 30th or till I was
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discharged I am not able to say. I have no particular recollection of his being with us after we lest Fishkill though I do not mean to be understood to say he was not there. Officers Col Monly, Capt Noble Hine, Lieut Elisha Bostwick, and further the deponent says not.
Reuben Bronson

Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid & I certify that the said Reuben Bronson retains a good character for truth and is a credible witness.
Nathaniel Perry Judge of Probate for sd District

At the same Court- Personally appeared Thomas Canfield of said New Milford aged 70 years in February last & being duly sworn according to law testifies and says as follows viz- I was in the service of the United States as a private, as substitute for Heth Canfield at Stratford at the time spoken of by Reuben Bronson in his affidavit above in 1779 & 80 which affidavit I have heard read, I was at Stratford three months or more. I knew the said Robert Beach mentioned in the foregoing affidavits of Reuben Bronson and agree with the said Reuben Bronson on the facts that he has states regarding the service of the said Robert Beach except I am not able to say what time he left Stratford for Norwalk.
Thomas Canfield
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Sworn to & subscribed the day & year aforesaid & I certify that the said Thomas Canfield sustains a good character for truth & is a credible witness.
Nathaniel Perry Judge of Probate for sd District

State of Connecticut
Probate District of New Milford ss.
I George Taylor Clerk of the Court of Probate for sd District do certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of sd Court in taking the affidavits of Reuben Bronson & Thomas Canfield for the benefit of Robert Beach an applicant for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of sd Court this 2d day of July AD 1834.
George Taylor
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No. 9
I Elijah Peck of Charlotte in the county of Chittenden and State of Vermont depose and say I am seventy four years old I formerly resided in Newtown in the State of Connecticut and county Fairfield I went from said Newtown a volunteer in the service of the Revolutionary war in Capt Botchford company & Col Canfield regiment marched to compounds in red mills state of New York served three months under said officers in AD 1778/79 I further say that I was well acquainted with Robert Beech from previous to my engagement to the present time he was formerly from New Milford Litchfield County State of Connecticut now of Hinesburgh Chittenden County State of Vermont I further say that the said Robert Beech was with me compounds at red mills state of New York was a sergeant in Capt Noble Hines company Col Canfield Regiment and both served three months and was discharged then was one circumstance  took place when at crumponds a man by the name of Partch was drowned in the pond, we noth helped in getting him out he was buried in arms in the month of June 1780. I enlisted in Capt Botchfords company Col Canfield Regiment and marched to Horse neck , Rye & marreneck and that vicinity served three months in the Revolutionary service. I further say that said Robert Beach above mentioned was in the same Regiment at said time and places but not in the same company he was a sergent in Capt Benj Bronsons company and Col Canfield Regiment we both served about 3 months in sd Regiment and was discharged. I further say the above Robert Beach was sent out by Col Canfield as a patroller party below the river oposite Long Island the said Beach had six men with him he took eight reffugees and brought them in to camp
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No. 9
I further say that the said Beach some forty years since has frequently told me he belonged to the congress Regiment commanded by Col Hazen and that he enlisted for six months and served eight months & he also told me he was at the Whiteplains when the news came to Whiteplains that Burgoine had surrendered and that they had a day of rejoicing he further told me he belonged to a company of Rangers and tried to storm the fort Indepenance State of New York Vollintineshill he further told ne he was at Peckshill when that was burnt he told me that he commanded the rear guard and was a sergeant at that time I went with the said Buck but twice at crumpond and horseneck and that vicinity but I have no reasons to doubt his statement.
Elijah Peck

State of Vermont
Chittenden County ss.} Williston 21 Sept 1835
Then personally appeared Elijah Peck signer of the above deposition and made oath that the above contains the whole truth. Before me
Wm P Briggs Judge
I further certify that I believe the above named Elijah Peach to be a man of good character for truth & veracity.
Wm P Briggs Judge

State of Vermont
Chittenden County} I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Wm P Briggs Esq before whom and at the time when the foregoing deposition was taken was a Justice of the Peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 28th day of September AD 1835
Nathan B Haswell
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1st term waiter 3 mo to Col Canfield
4th term driver for 8 mo of a team to Hazans regt

31
Sept '34
D

Hon Heman Allen
HR
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No 10
Chittenden County State of Vermont
I Stephen Turrill of Hinsburgh in the county of Chittenden State of Vermont aged 81 years depose and say I am personally acquainted with Robert Beach of Hinsburgh county and state aforesaid I was in the service of the United States with the said Robert Beach att Stratford Fairfield County State of Connecticut in the year 1776 I was in the same company with the said Robert Beach commanded by Capt Nobel Hine of New Milford Curnel Samuel Canfield was our curnol the said Beach was waiter to curnel Canfield the time of servis was three months we both served out the three months & was discharged & further the deponent say not.
Stephen Turrill

State of Vermont
Chittenden County} Hinsburgh Sept 17 AD 1835
Then and there personally appeared Stephen Turrill the signer of the foregoing deposition & after being duly cautioned and examined made solemn oath the the same deposition before me. 
John Wheelock Justice Peace
I certify that from my personal knowledge of said Stephen Turrill he is a person of credibility and veracity.
John Wheelock Justice Peace

State of Vermont
Chittenden County}
I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that John Wheelock Esq before whom and at the time when the foregoing deposition was taken was a Justice of the Peace duly qualified &c and I believe his name thereto subscribed to be his own proper signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 28th day of September AD 1835.
Nathan B Haswell
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Hon Judge Haight Sergent arms of hous in congress
Washington
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Williston December 25 1837
Hon Judge Haight
Dear Sur
feeling so senseable of the justis of my claim & the need I stand in of it I thought I wuld troble you with a fu lines to no if my purtishtion is rejected again or not when I see men drawing mony from goverment that never fired a gun & not a single witnes barely ther one testimony to substanate ther claim & I have furnished a cloud of witnes together with as good men as we have in our cuntry to show my crediilty I fell in hopes you have succeeded in geting me a surtfacate if you dont suchseed I wish you wold larn whare the grate difficulte is I pursume I cold git ever a man in Hinsburgh to sine a surtifacate as it respects my credibilaty & likewise in connectiut wher I lived when I did the servis when I look back on the cruched parths I have traviled in to gain our indepenene & freedum from New Cunnun New Haven Darbe Stratford bridgeport farfield Norawalk I was ther when it was burnt or before the fire had gon out Stanford Horseneck NY Newrochel East Chester & Westchester & the White plains I was att peckskill when that was burnt I cummanded the rear gard when we left the village the British cum from kingsferry from [unk] shiping & burnt it got back to ther shiping a gain when I look over the hardships & furteage freesing my feet lying on the snow & cold ground so one of my hops is [unk] out of joint had not half a nuf toeaght in trying to slow the fort independence on Vollintines hill up this side New York we had nothing to eaght for too days & nights all there things so fresh in my mind & as long as congress has seen fit to make him compensation for those hardships I think it unjust intitled to it sur bea so good as to drop me a line the setuation that is in if upturned I will satisfy your [unk] for all troble sur with respect I am your very humble servant
Hon Judge Haight
Robert Beach
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I Robert Beach of Hinsburgh in the county of Chittenden and state of Vermont being duly sworn do depose and say that I am seventy three years of age and that I served in the Revolutionary War more than three years and for the particulars as to that service I refer to my former affidavit filed in my application for a pension. I further say that I was a sergent in the Revolutionary as much as fifteen months and that I had a sergeants warrant which was signed by Colonel Samuel Canfield and I kept said warrant several years after the war but it is now lost and I have not seen for nearly or quite twenty years. I further say that at the time I was making my application for a pension I mentioned that I was a sergent the same length of time which I now mention, but I was told it would make no difference in my pension and it was not necessary to mention it and it was therefore [unk], and further say not.
Robert Beach
State of Vermont
Chittenden County} Hinesburgh June 23, 1834
Personally appeared Robert Beach and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit is true and I further certify that the said Robert Beach is a credible witness.
Mitchell [unk] Justice Peace
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I Asa Hall of Hinesburgh in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont of the age of fifty years being duly sworn do depose and say that I have been well acquainted with Robert Beach of Hinesburgh for twenty years or more, and for several years I have been his nearest neighbor. I have frequently hard him relate his services in the Revolutionary War and he always spoke of being a sergeant a part of the time but what part I am unable to say. I further say that at the time said Robert Beach was taking measures to procure his pension I [unk] with him, and told him that it unto make no difference in his pension and he therefore neglected to [unk] in his own affidait that fact, and took no [unk] to prove it. The reason that I have Me Beach for my opinion was that I was a sergeant in the last war and [unk] a pension and as I draw me more than a private I suppose he would not.
Asa Hall
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State of Vermont
Chittenden County ss} Hinesburgh January 21st 1834
Personally appeared Asa Hall and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Before me and I certify that said Hall is a credible witness.
Mitchell Hensdill Justice Peace
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I Sarah Minerva Scott of Hinesburgh in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont of the age of forty years being duly sworn do depose and say that I am the daughter of Robert Beach and that I have several years ago frequently seen a paper purporting to be a sergeants warrant belonging to Robert Beach which recited that he was a sergeant in the Revolutionary War but I do not recollect by whom the warrant was signed & further say not.
Sarah Minerva Scott

State of Vermont
Chittenden County ss} Hinesburgh January 18th 1834
Personally appeared Sarah Minerva Scott and made solemn oath that the affidavit by her subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth before me and I certify that the said Sarah Minerva Scott is a credible witness.
Mitchell Hensdill Justice Peace
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Jany '34
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I Mitchell Hensdill of Hinesburgh in the County of Chittenden and State of Vermont being duly sworn do depose and say that for fifteen years last past I have lived a near neighbor to Robert Beach of said Hinesburgh and during that time I have frequently heard him mention his services in the Revolutionary War as a sergeant, and I further say that at the time said Beach was getting his papers made to apply for a pension he mentioned that he was a sergeant a part of the time he was in the service; and I am person remarked it was not necessary to mention that he was a sergeant as it would make no difference in his pension and further say not.
Mitchell Hensdill
Sworn and subscribed this 23d day of January AD 1834 and I hereby certify that the above named Mitchell Hensdill is a credible witness. Before me
Nathan B Haswell Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
Chittenden County} I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Nathan B Haswell before whom the above affidavit of Mitchell Hensdill was taken, was at the time thereof a Justice of the Peace, duly qualified acting under the authority of this State, and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 27th day of Jany AD 1834
Nathan B Haswell
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No 4
State of Vermont
Chittenden County} Personally appeared before me Nathan B Haswell, a Justice of the Peace for Chittenden County, Robert Beach to me known as the same Robert Beach who originally made his declaration for a pension under the act of June 7, 1832, and on his oath says that according to his best recollection the following is a statement of his services in the Revolutionary War- that being about sixteen years of age when he first into the service he by the consent of his father, engaged to s or a minute man, ready when called for to enter the service.
That my first service in Captain Noble Hines company in Col Canfield's Regt Connecticut troops; in the month of September or October 1776 he entered said company- Col Canfield selected me as his waiter, and I remained in the service three months.
In the winter of 1776 and I think in December I enlisted for three months in Captain Towner or Turner s company of Rangers and was part of the time attached to Captain Bells company during the service and was dismissed according to the best of my recollection in March 1777.
In April 177, at the time of the alarm and at the time Danbury was burnt, I volunteered in Captain Elisha Bostwick's company and was out in the service ten days.
In May 1777 I enlisted as a private in Captain Stevens company in the congress regiment commanded by Col Hazen (and not Hasleton as stated in my first declaration) Major Reed and Torry, belonged to the same Regiment. I enlisted for six months, but served two months more than I engaged for- making in all eight months.
In June 1778, I volunteered for three months in Captain Elisha Bostwicks company, was made a corporal, and did duty as such marched to Horseneck and served out my time.
In the month of September 1780, my father David Beach was drafted, and by consent I entered as his substitute in the company commanded by Capt Benjamin Brownson
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I did duty as a sergeant, we marched to Horseneck, and I served the three months out.
In October 1779, I was drafted and did the tours of duty of six weeks each, as a private in Captain Hines company in Col Samuel Canfields Regiment, making three months in all (my memory being refuted by the Brownson, I am inclined to think there was on error in my first declaration wherein it is stated that I was in Captain Turners company.)
In Jany 1780 I enlisted for three months in the compy commanded by Captain Bill, we were called Rangers, the Colonel I do not recollect we were marched to White Plains I served out my time.
In the summer of 1780 I enlisted into Captain Noble Hines company in Col Samuel Canfields Regt, served a sergeants warrant, which is lost did duty as sergeant three months, was at Crumpond & Red mills and also at Peckshill, and Elijah Risk was with me in this service.
In March 1781 I volunteered as a private and did a tour of duty of of one month in Captain William Goglerds company, Benjamin Myatt was our Ensign and Gideon Noble Lieutenant the service was done in Norwalk.
I volunteered and was at Peckshill at the time it was not burnt and thinks I was attached to Captain Hines company- was out in the service three months- the date I am unable to give, but believe is not included in the foregoing service.
All my services were [unk] in the Connecticut troops.
Robert Beach

Sworn and subscribed this 28th day of September and I hereby certify that the above named Robert Beach is a credible person. Before me
Nathan B Haswell Justice of the Peace
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[unk]
1776- 3 months as private in Capt Noble Hines Co- Samuel Canfield Col
           3 do do Tanner or Turner and Bill} Rangers
           10 days do Capt Elisha Bostwick
            8 months do Capt Stevens- Col Hazen
1778 3 months corporal-Capt Elisha Bostwich- Col Canfield
1778 3 months sergeant- Capt Benj Bronson- do
1779 3 months private Capt Noble Hines- do
1780 3 months sergeant Captain Bell- Rangers
         3 months private Noble Hine- Col Canfield
1781 1 month private Capt Gaylord
         3 months sergenat at the time Peckshill was burnt, date not recollected
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33 mos 10 days

24 mos 10 days as private
3 mos as corporal
9 mos as sergeant
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33 mos 10 days

Mr Beach says that he had charge of the rear guard as a sergeant, when the troops marched outof Peckshill.                      N.B.H.
Mr Beach says he thinks he had but one sergenats warrant, and that one was signed by Col Canfield

State of Vermont
Chittenden County}
I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Nathan B Haswell Esq before whom the foregoing declaration and statements is made is a Justice of the Peace and that the foregoing is his own hand is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 28th day of September AD 1835
Nathan B Haswell
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State of Vermont}
Chittenden County}
I hereby certify that the papers hereto attached marked from A to E. in the sane documents hereto been forwarded the Pension office to substitute the declaration of Robert Beach and that since their return the document marked Additional No. 1 has been added. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Chittenden County Court this 9th day of July AD 1833
Nathan Maswell Clerk
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We the undersigned inhabitants of Williston do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert Beach who has subscribed and sworn to the annexed Declaration, that we believe him to be seventy two years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resided to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Josiah F Goodhue
Leonard Hodges

Sworn and subscribed this 17th day of August A.D. 1832 and I hereby certify that the above persons are credible witnesses.

Nathan B Maxwell Clerk
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I Reuben Bostwick of Burlington in the county of Chittenden being duly sworn depose and say that I am well acquainted with Robert Beach of Hinesburgh. I was in the Connecticut service in the year 1777 and while in that service I frequently saw said Beach, and know that he was in the Revolutionary service but for how long a period of service he enlisted I am unable to say as we lived within two miles of each other, I am knowing to the said Beach having been in several tours of duty during the Revolutionary war.
Reuben Bostwick

Sworn and subscribed this
26th day of July AD 1832


STATE OF VERMONT.}
Chittenden County, SS.}
I Nathan B Haswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court, do hereby certify that, Eli Brownson Nathan B Maxwell Esqrs before whom the annexed affidavit are taken, was at the time thereof Justices of the Peace, duly qualified, acting under the authority of this State, and that I believe their name thereto subscribed, to be their own proper signatures.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at Burlington, this 14th day of September A.D. 1832
Nathan B Maxwell
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John Beech
Deposition
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I John Beech of Williston Tenement of lawful age [illegible] by seventy six years do depose testify and say that I was acquainted with Robert Beech of Hinesburgh in the time of the Revolutionary War and was knowing of his being at Stratford Connecticut in the service for some time and also Horseneck for some time cannot say how long and also that he served as I learnt from others at the time in the year 1779 and 1780 and was knowing of his going and returning. And further the deponent saith not. 

John Beach

Chittenden County
Hinesburgh August 17th 1832

Personally appeared the above deponent and made solumn oath that the above contains the truth.

[illegible] Eli Brownson Justice Peace
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Robert Beach
Hinesburgh
8691
16

July '33

A
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I Joseph Farrand of Hinesbough being of lawful age depose testify and say that I was acquainted with Robert Beech in the Revolutionary War and was knowing of his serving three months at Horseneck as Volunteer in the Militia from West Milford and was knowing of his being at Danbury at the time or a little after it was burnt and was knowing of his being on that expectation
Joseph (his X mark) Farmer

Sworn to and subscribed
this 16th day of August 1832
Eli Brownson Justice Peace
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G
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I Rhoda Beach of Hinesburgh Chittenden County, Vermont, being duly sworn, depose, testify, and say that I am eighty four years of age, that I formerly resided in New Milford Litchfield County and State of Connecticut, that I am well acquainted with Robert Beach of Williston resided in New Milford Litchfield County and State of Connecticut aforesaid, that while I was residing at New Milford in the said county of Litchfield and State of Connecticut I was then well acquainted with said Robert Beach who lived in the town county and state last aforesaid in the time of the Revolutionary war, that I well remember that he was in the United States service in the time of the said war and I well remember the tie when he the said Robert Beach came home from and out of said war and service that he the said Robert was at the time when he came home as aforesaid out of said service called sergeant by the men that were with him in the said service and he the said Robert ever after bore that title, that I lived a neighbor to said Robert when we both resided as aforesaid in said New Milford, that he now resides in Williston Chittenden County Vermont, that there was no doubt to my knowledge of nor question in New Milford   aforesaid but what the said Robert Beach was a sergeant in the united States service during the Revolutionary war- That I know he the said Robert Beach was several times gone
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out from home in said service, and that I well remember her the said Beach.  Beach was first corporal and afterwards a sergeant. That I know he the said Robert performed one tour in said service for his father while he the said Robert was Sergeant as aforesaid That his the said Robert's father was in a [illegible] to furnish a man for said service and there it fell to him to his sd father.  David Beachs lot to furnish a man or perform one tour and his son sd Robert performed it his father being old and infirm  That the tour aforesaid was three months service at that time  That I lived and [illegible] in the family,  of said David Beach at that time That I well remember at one time when the said Robert returned home from said service  his feet were badly frozen 
Hinsburgh Chittenden County Vermont
October 29th A.D. 1845 Rhoda Beach
State of Vermont

Chittenden County ss
Hinsburgh October 29th AD. 1845
Then and there Rhoda Beach who is personally known to me and who is of Hinsburgh personally known to me and who is of Hinsburgh Chittenden County Vermont and who is known to me as a person sound in mind and memory
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and and is person of reputed truth and veracity and who signed and subscribed her name to the above and foregoing deposition in my presence personally appeared and made solemn oath that the said deposition by her subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Before me
Nahum Peck Justice Peace
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Williston Feby 10 1836

Hon. J.L. Edwards at War Department Pention Office

Dear Sirs

Being informed by the Hon Hermon Allen who is a member of the house in Congress that my purtishtion for pention was rejected. [illegible] being  unabel to git about much. I have brought & have got several affadavits to substansate my claim which I thought your [illegible] wold be satisfyied [illegible] the men that was with me in the servis am allmost all dead & the time is not far distant before I shal return back to bed hear know more the little time I have to stay I want the cumforts of life. I am now 76 years of age next Octr. & in going thru the hardships in the defence of our cuntry to gain our independence & freedum lying on the snow wet & cold ground has bin the means of knowing one of my hips out of joint besides when I was in the cumpany of [illegible] cummanded by Capt. Bell I frose my feet in trying to storm the fort independence on Vollentine Hill up this side New York we left the fort marched to Westchester got ther about dark dried sum mutten & flour Test[?] got our fires a burning orders was to turn out & [illegible] not a loud word to [illegible] spoke we marched write of the ground left our fires burning marched to East Chester from ther  to Newrouchel that night & just begun to snow as we left Westchester the snow fell that night about too feet we got there about daylight. We then had bin without anything to caught for 2 days three nights the British was landing [illegible] us when we left Westchester this is but a smal part of the hardship I went thru in asisting to gain our independence the pay want the object with us at that time unles we maintained what we have declared we may as well be shot down as not we so considered it I will state one little surcumstance which took plais when I was a corpril I was sent by the Col Canfield one day below the lines with 6 men a patroling prty to [illegible] what we cold discover went down on [Sillich] Point opposite from Long Iland Cum a cross a party from the illand I hailed them [illegible] no reply I ordered my men to fire tha all fired but my self my gun mis fired I took out a cartridge [illegible] of the end primed held the cartridge in my hand when my gun went of burnt up the cartridge in my hand burnt my hand all to a blister had bad hand
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this took plais when I was at Horseneck the time I burnt my hand being out all night I got cold in it I had a bad hand perhaps it will be a sed I was carlis to hold a cartridge in my hnad under the lock thats tru we can offer cea when it too late. I had no time to spar then I was determined that I hold have what I had the inside of my gun which tha did we kild three wounded too at a nother time when I was at Horseneck I was a Sergent sent by Col Canifeld below the lines oppisite from long island I cum a cros a party of refugees from the island there was eight of them but seven of us we see them land we was not discovered by them I consulted my men I told them if tha wold stick by me we wold take them or we wold loos our own lives if we undertook it there was mi give back we took them & took them in to camp 
Dear Sir was I in a sutation as I was before I lent my name to the Bank & other plases which his cort me ten thousand dollars taken all my property I wold not trouble you with these lines not with standing that justis sir I am intitled to it since the men that was with me in the United States Servis am amost all ded ther was my oldest Brother David Beach listed in 75 & Corrtued thru the hull of the war til pear he listed a shoulger got a Lutent commission he cum to me at the White Plains when I was with the Congress Regiment commanded by Col. Hasen he is now ded I cant cal on him & til the cais with almost all we can hardly take up a paper but we see such a Midfalationary gont to his long hum yard purtishen or wold jumbly pray that he might bea plaised again on the pention list the statement I maid and sent to your onner together with those affadvits is as sertain as ther is an overruling have that gor?? the univerars I have dun more in the little ton where the British cum to Danbury & burnt the town & stores then sum that now drawing mony from goverment I was in three clos ingagements I was with in one mor of General Wortewhen he was shot from his hors  Sir your cumpliance to my request will grately eleave a tur friend to our cuntry
Sir with respect I am your obedient servent
Robert Beach

Hon J.L. Edwards
War Department pention offis
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Hon J.L.Edwards War Department
Pension office
Washington



Feb '36
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Williston October 25, 1845

Hon. J.L. Edwards

Dear sir being so sensubal of an increas of pention I thought I wold drop a line to your onner thinking if you cold be maid sensuabl f my farteags & hamish in the Revelutin servis you wold grant my request. I in he first plas listed as a mninnet man to be reddo at a minnet warning which I was as I lived a short distent from the Sea Shore we was ofen cald out as in Danbury when the British came & distroyed the town & stores I see them burn avinu hous we was ofen cald out in a lar num for one day sumtimes only the Carrums gun & drums & the Dells rung & we wold have counter orders agrate number of times. I have bin at New Haven Old Milford Darbe Stratford Old Well Black Rock Forfied Green farms & Norrawalk. I was ther when it was burnt one month which I did not put in my papers the reson was becas Judge Brunsun sed I had got anuf to uptain my pention you have his affadavit amung my papers I was at Peekskill when that was burnt when the British Cam from Kings Ferry burnt it I commanded the rear guard when we left the village I was a Sergeant I well remember the last load was guns chartridge boxes & flints a very hevy load again out of village a bad hill his horse wold not daw the lode I told him to hold on we would shove the waggin up but he was very much frightened & the British was apon us he cut his horses out went on I gut up into the wagin took out one gun one cartridge box 2 handfuls of flints went on we marched back on the hylands that leads to Peekskill abut five mile camp all night got um reesonforcements marched back laid out to attacked them but they had destroyed the stores & got over gallus hill south of vilige we see them but ther wasnt a gun foned we was half an our too late I furnished a man of the new recrutes next day with my fun & other furnature.
Sir I was a Sargent one year & did that duty faithfully & a corporel 3 months I thought I proved beyond a doubt six month of time I showed by Mr Elijah Peck that was with me 3 month at Crumponds 3 month at Horseneck as good a man & as credible as any living man & my wife & too daughters that they had red my Sergent Warrent which is lost - the reson I did not put it in my first purtations was Mr Hall told me that Shargent did not draw any moore then shouger you have his affadavit amung my papers. Hon. Sir I am an old man & very laim one of my hips is out of joint
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& took them to the wite Players not a bit of any thing to Eaght. Now my Dear Sur feeling so Sensuabul of an increes of the pention I thought I would relate a part of the hardships that I went thru & the situation I am in quosaqunce of the hardships one of my hips drawed out of joint & my hand all most spoilt & here is a man drawing ninety six dollars for the los on onely one finger in the last war never fired a gun a know sur the time cannot bed for distent that I shall want any thing at hour hands as long as I have spoilt my hull fram in the Servis of our Cuntry I want the cumforts of life the little time I stay on Earth I shoted not roght these lines to your onner had I kept my same of other mens paper by reson of that I lost ten thousand Dollars I dont ask anthing at your hand on that acount but I feel so confident of the claim= you will allow me three months a corpril & one year a Sergent I think you by just looking at my papers you won't hesitate giving me six months 3 month at crumponds 3 months at Horseneck as to my credibility I can git as good men as he have in or cuntry that are acquainted with me. the Hon. George P March a Member in the House of Congress the Hon. Judge Meder which has bin a member in Congress likewise the Hon. Judge Slaid which has bin in Congress & Cornel Hide of Burlington which has been a collector for a number of years there men ar all acquainted with me likewise Governer Van Ness all these men I can get their affidavit if needed respecting my credibility as I keep a publick hous in Hinsburgh thirty years which gave me an opportunity to get acquainted with these gentlemen likewise Nathen B Haswell Esq of Burlington. per you letter to Nathan B Hawell respect all my servis did not cum under the Act June 7 1732 I never did any other servis onely in the united state servs I listed under Capt Steven for six month joind the Regiment Cold the Congress Regment commanded by Cornel Hason at Peekskil Mager Reed & Mager cory was the 2 magers. Curnil Hason sed I must drive the baggage waggin & carry the officers baggage which I did when we marched for Peekskill to the White Plains I well remember it was remarcabul hot we had to march in the night part of the wa it was the year Burgoin was captured in year 1777 if I am not mistaken I served over my time my time was out at the White Plains but the Cornil sed I must stay til they got to Winter quarters which they went to Reding in Connecticut which I served too mnt over my time & was discharge. Sur it ant to be a wonder att if I have maid sum mistakes in sum part of my statements we did ent the of keeping dates our object was to git our liberty which we did but I spoilt my constitution in doing it but what would the United States bin had we not stud our hand I was in five clus ingagements ball shot thru my cloth & men shot down that stood by me I was within ten foot of General Worter when he was shot of his horse when the British Burnt Danburty I wish sir you would have paitions & look over these bad spelt lines & do as you wold wish to be don by
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with the Rhumitis in going thru these hands ships to obtain our independence at the time I was with Captain Bell in the company of Rangers we assisted in trying to storm the fort this side New York Fort Independence on Sollentine hill to cold we stuck to it too days one night without anything to eaight the secont day gent att night we found we could not cary it  we marched to West Chester I was hous that maid the treebe isit the British got this gent Dark Drawer I am mitter & flou8r split up sum rails maid our fires (ink splotch covering start of next 4 lines) ?th not a cloud worm to be spoke turned the water out of our ??? marched night of the ground the British was then landing in plain sight if it had bin in the daytime they lage out to masacreer us as it was ther common practis but we marched to East Chester without making a halt as we started from West Chester it just begun to snow we marched from East Chester to New Marche it stormed the half of the way the snow fel about nee hy that night got to New Nauch nowhel as the Rousters crowed for day they sed it was thirty miles no fire to go tu we was all most exsorted went into a room lay down all weet & all most ded no boots thous all most off my feet I never my feet took such a cold. I never got over it it has drawn my hip out of joint I have got nine night & days in a gree char never have my cloves of nor never slep to no anything about sleep it settled all over me it was the reason of that starving & freesing to death. If now my foot so the nale gum of my grate to when I was a Corpril at Horsneck I was sent by the Curnell with six men down belo the lines as a petrele to see what we could discover a plain Cold tillick Point opposit from long island we see a bote coming we lay in the bush til the got so we cut them off from ther boe & took them to camp ther was eight of them the refugees from the island. I was sent when I was a Sergent by Cornel Canfield with six men at the same place got bebarir being in the night we was attacked by a party from the island. I hailed them they maid no reply I ordered my men to fire which they did mine misfired or burnt the powder in the pan I bit of a cartridge fired being in a hurry held the cartridge in my hand when my gun sent of burnt the cartridge in my hand being out all night got cold in my had lost the use of one finger & allmost spoilt my hand when I was in the Company of Rangers we lay between the too armies the most of the time traveled the most of the time at night & day & hadent more then half anuf to eight I no we took too stays one night at a plais called mild Squar below the White Plains a goin to British
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Dear Sir
you thought I maid a rong statement in my affadate for my Brother John Beach if ther was any mistake Judge Hale must have made it I stated my Brother listed for three years under Capt Bolin to drive an ox team Bolin raised ten teams for the government servis told y Brother if the oxen failed in one year he wold git him discharged if he was - if he cold the oxen faild in one year & was told Bolin got my Brother discharged But they Cold hild him the full three years but he served only one so I stated it was dun at muntion hous Burlington and ther was quite a number in if there w(ink blotch covering word) any mistake the Judge must made it but my Brother is now de(ink blotch covering word)  my Brother David Beach is ded which was thru the hull of the War went to Boston in 1775 & contued til Seas I cold prove by him if he was living I was with him part of the time & the men that was in the Revalution war as a mort all gon to ther long mum the time is not for distent with my self I was born in the 1760 October 25 the 25 of this month I ar 85 years old this from your friend & very humble server
Robert Beach

Hon J.L. Edward - War Department
pention offis Washington

N.B How d]Sir these men that testafied in my cais ar all ded my too Brothers Elijah Peck Joseph Farris Stephen Turril Danil Barnum Rubin Bruson  Ebenezer Bostwick and my wife never bin clear of pain Sence I left the arme more or les if you had tken your nief & went to cutting my hll of I dont think it wold pain me wors I wish yor onner wold have pactions to look over these bad spelt lines & the word me a cording by they as tru as the sained writing in Bible all the survis I did was in the united States service