Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 972, Henry Clark, New Jersey
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(8-1776) SERVICE  New Jersey 
Clark, Henry
NUMBER S. 972
carded.
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9358 New Jersey 935
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Henry Clark
[edge of page is missing] ..indham in the State of New Jers. was a private in the company commanded by Captain Condict of the Regt commanded Col Lindsley in the N.J. Militia for 13 months
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Inscribed on the Roll of New Jersey at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of May 1833 and sent to Hon L. Condict - Morristown N.J.
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         to the 4th of March 1832       86.66
allowance ending 4 Sept     "           21.66
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                                                   $  108.32
          {Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Francis F. Franciosi Clerk, Vol. 3d Page 105  27
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State of New Jersey Morris County}Ss
   On this 3rd day of August in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and tThirty two personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the inferior Court of common pleas now sitting Henry Clark a resident of the Township of Windham County of Morris + State of New Jersey aged 72 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make and subscribe the following declaration according to the best knowledge [lution] and belief in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1882
1st I entered the service of the United States in the Summer of 1776 and served one month under Captain Zenus Condict and Lieutenant David Cook 2nd Lieutenant Joseph Condict + ensign Matthias Lane field officer Col Munson stationed at tremblaz point while new General Lee came to camp and 
2nd gave official news of the Declaration of independence also I served under Cap Samuel Cozad other company officers not recolluted served in the fall of 1776 stationed part of the tine on Newark mountain - the Remainder of the month was stationed at Springfield both stations in aforesd County
3d Also served one month in the fall of 1776 under Henry Axtell stationed at Eliz Town Point Col Lindsby was Col Jacob Ford was then a field officer --
4th Also I served one month I think in the fall of 1777 under Captain Daniel Cook Lieutenant Ebenezar Reeves I believe that James Linn of Somerset was Major and Wm King Col Stationed a part of the time at Liberty Corner near Basking ridge from thence marched to Bridgetown in Essex County then engaged the enemy then march to Van Mintners near Lurbtertown and there stayed the remainder of the tower
5th I also served one month in February or March 1778 under Lieutenant John Carnis - no Captain. Ensign not recollected Ellis Cook of Morris was our Col. Dunn of Somerset Major. Had an engagement at Martin woods with about 1500 of the Enemy Col Scott of Boston. and Col. Parker of Virginia Each with a body of regular troops were in the engagement
6th I also served one month in the spring I think of 1778 under Capt. Daniel Cook + Lieutenant Victor King at Elizabeth Town Col. Thomas of Elizabeth commanded
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7th I also served on month in Summer of 1775 under Captain Zophar Carnes Lieutenant Samual Day Frederick Frelinghyson Col. first stationed at Elizabeth town from there marched to Woodbridge in Essex County from there to an old fort near Amboy from the fort to Amboy which there wounded and hood Prisoner one Captain Picket a tory officer from Amboy  I marched to Elizabeth Town then engaged the enemy from Elizabeth Town and marched to ward (?) now Bloomfield and then returned to Elizabeth Town & closed the tower.

8th I also served one month under Capt Crane & Lieutenant Corwin  Wm Wings Col. stationed at Elizabeth Town from there we marched to Manisink on the Delaware in Sussex county to protect the frontier from inroads by the (?)
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Soldier 
I shall also call upon
two respectable citizen of the
Township of Mendham to prove my character as a
man of truth & Verasity
and I do hereby relinquish every claim to a pension
or Annity whatever and declare that my name is
not on the pension Roll of the United States nor of
the agency of any State whatsoever
of
[illegible] subscribed [illegible]
day & year
first above written-
Personally appeared in open court Ephraim Carnes
and being duly sworn according to law saith that
he personally know that Henry Clark the subscriber
to the foregoing Declaration done military duty
as a Soldier stationed one  [illegible] point
one month at Newark Mountain Springfield -
Also one month stationed near Baskinridge  Bridge
Town and Quitletown as sett forth in his Declaration
Stephen Dail
Ephraim Carnes
I know the above Ephraim Carnes, to be a credible witness
in the County of Morris in N Jersey. Lewis Condict, a Rep. from N. Jersey
Feb 6th 1833
Personally appeared in open Court Mahlon Pitney and
being duly sworn according to law saith
that he personally knew that Henry Clark the
Subscriber to the foregoing declaration done military
duty as a soldier the month stationed a few days at Elizabeth Town there marched to the Minisink on
the Delaware also one month Stationed at
Aqqarkanark  as set forth in his Declaration
Stephen Vail
Mahlon Pitney
I know Mahlon Peter to be a credible witness
L. Condict, a Rep. from N. Jersey
We Daniel Drake and William Pool one from sin
residents of the Township of Mendham do hereby certify
that we are well acquainted with Henry Clark the at
Scriber to the foregoing declaration and believe him to be
Seventy two years of age and that he is reputed and
believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have
been a soldier of the revolution and that we comm
in that opinion
Stephen Vail
Daniel Dake
his mark
William Pool
Stephen Vail is well known by to be one of the Judges of the Common Pleas Court of Morris County N. Jersey and the signature of his name to each deposition is genuine
Lewis Condict a Representative of N.J. 
February 6th 1833
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And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after pulling 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 certified that it appears to them that Daniel Drake and William Pool .....who have Signed the preceding certificate are residents of the Township of Mendham and are credible Persons and that there Statement is entitled to credit
Stephen Vail

State of New Jersey 
Morris County.  I David Day Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the natter of the application of Henry Clark for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set y hand and Seal of Office this third day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
David Day

Henry Clark
No 6105
13 months private
Aug '32

Admitted
Private N. J. Military 
13 months
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The within papers & Declaration of Henry Clark are now in the same order & condition, in which they passed the Court before which the proceedings were had
Feb. 22d. 1833
Lewis Condict one of the Reps
from N. Jersey

Henry Clark
No 6105
13 months private
Aug '32
A
Admitted 
Private - N.J. Militia
13 months
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He further states that he was born in the year 17680 in in the Township of Mendham in the County of Morris and have a Record of my age at home - he was living in the said township of Mendham when he was called into service and has lived there ever time and still lives there-
Henry Clark

Subscribed & sworn the day
and year aforesaid -
Stephen Vail
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Henry Clark
No. 6105

New Jersey

Susp. 8. Jan. '33
Obj. 14. 16,

Hon. L. Condict

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8 Feb. '33
Obj. 16
Admitted

p 199
Page 240.
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Brief in the case of Harry Clark of Mendham 
County of Morris in the State of New Jersey of 
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

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

2. If before a 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.
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[table follows with 4 columns, headings as follows:]
(1) Period.
(2) Duration of Service. {sub-headings:} 
a. Years b. Months c. Days.
(3) Rank.
(4) Names of General and Field Officers
under whom he served.

[text under columns:]
(1) In 1776 3 tours, 1777, 1778 4 tours,
3 do
(2) a. [blank], b. 3, 1, 4, 5
(3) As a [blank]
(4) Gen- Capts. Condit, Cayzard, Cook, 
Carns, Crane, Day & Beach; Cols Lindsley & Ford & Thomas.
[end of table]

3. In what battles was he engaged?
Martins troops

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Morris County New Jersey

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

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Reference to certificate of the credibility of the   Witness & dates of service not all given

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
James Wilson Examining Clerk
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Let to P. Agent and to Dr
Condict Suspending pension
payment Nov 20, 46

Let to D. L. Condict Decem 3 '46
"      "   Hon Wm L. Marcy Feby 6 '47
"      "         do.              do. Decr 14, 47
Hon J.W. Miller 23 June '48
  "       "     Same April 3 1849.   
   "   see July/21 May 1850. Decision
affirmed by Secy to July 20. 1850.
See letter filed with Decisions
and copy sent Hon L. Condict
23d July 1850

Geo Vail July 7 1853
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Dec '46


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We the Subscribers Citizens of Ne Jersey and residents of Morris County, do hereby certify to the Honorable Secretary of War that we have long been personally acquainted with Revd Henry Clark of Mendham, who is reputed and believed by us to have been a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and now receives a pension from the United States.  He has been a Preacher of the Gospel in the Methodist Church for many years and being now as we believe of Eighty years of age, has in a considerable measure ceased from his active ministerial labor.  During our long acquaintance with him he has maintained the character of a Christian Minister of Jesus Christ, in a walk & conversation  free from reproach & censure, possessing & deserving the confidence & respect of all who have known him, as a man of blameless life of strict regard to truth & honesty, in all his intercourse with his neighbors and others ----------
Mendham Dec.14.1846

I know Mr Clark by reputation, and believe the above to be a true statement of his profession and character
Daniel H Johnson. Pastor Presbyterian Church Mendham. N. Jersey
William Babbit
John Marsh
Chas. H. Conkling
Moses Babbit
John Latham
Mahlon Pitney
Ezikiel Whitehead
James Wood
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I entirely concur in the foregioig statement having been acquainted with Mr Clark from my childhood. Iamnow fifty four years of age, - to which I may add that I wrote Mr Clarks firs Declaration and have heard two revolutionary soldiers corroborate many of Mr. Clark's statements with regard to his services.
J. W.Drake

I have been acquainted with Mr Henry Clark and have generally been his family physician for nearly thirty years; and have always considered him one of our most worthy citizens, and a sincere Christian; and do not recollect having heard any other character of him.
Absalom (?Abraham) Woodrick

I have been personally acquainted with the reverend Henry Clark of the township of Mendham in the county of Morris more than thirty years and have ever esteemed as one of our most worthy citizens.
Edward Condict

I have had no personal acquaintance with Rvd Henry Clark of the adjoining township of Mendham until very recently - I have however known him by reputation from my childhood, having lived until about twenty years of age, except when absent at School within about three miles of him - I have always heard him spoken of favorably as a man of piety and a worthy citizen - I do further certify that I am personally acquainted with most of the gentlemen whose names are appended to the foregoing certificates, and that they are among the most respectable citizens of our County.
Morris Town Dec 16. 1846
Ira C. Whitehead.
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I am acquainted with all the gentlemen whose names are subscribed to to the above certificates.  They are of  our most worthy & respectable citizens.  James Wood Stephen Thompson and J W Drake have been members of our State Legislature, William Babbit & Edward Condict are judges of our Court of Common pleas. Tehe Honorable Ira C Whitehead is one of the Judges of the Supreme Court  of the State of N.J.  The statements & opinions of these gentlemen, relative to the character of the Revd Mr Clare, are entitled to the fullest confidence.
M Miller
Senate Chamber
Dec 21 1846
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Hon. George Vail

Hon George Vail
Morristown
N. Jersey
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Morristown Feby 17/55

Dear Sir

Your favor of the 15th was recd last evening kindly proffering your aid in behalf of the Claim of Revd Henry Clark decd-  I have hastily drawn up from memory a statement of his case of which I can never think, without feeling indignant, at the unkind aspersions against his character. He was a Christian of as much purity & sincerity, & of a character as spotless & blameless, as I have ever known. And he served his country, with zeal & fidelity in the hour of her trial, & until her freedom & Independence were achieved.

His misfortune by a lame arm, for which he was permitted to go home to be nursed, prevented his return to camp at the time limited by his furlough, and not answering to his name, he was noted of course as a "Deserter" which word was written against his name on the rolls.

If he had deserted, actually, he would have been tried by Court Martial & hanged or shot as a criminal. He however, as soon as he recovered, was ready for duty, & willing, as he was ready, & performed duty, either by enlistment or as a Militia man, or a volunteer, until the close of the war.

Beside all this, this same record of his desertion was on the files of the Pension Office when his pension for Militia service was first allowed; & if Commissioner Edwards had then considered him "Deserter", he would at one have rejected his claim. But he did not then believe him guilty
of desertion, but considered it as an entry, equivalent to the word "absent", when the furlough expired: his after service, shewing his fidelity.

This view, is the truth of the case, & in the case of impartial & unprejudiced minds, should suffer to wipe off this foul blot, & restore to his heirs & friends the character of an endeared father, by granting him the bounty which Congress intended for all the defenders of our Country's wrongs.

His children have recd various circulars from different agents, offering their services in this case. I have heretofore advised not to attempt it, so long as the former Commissioner remained. Possibly his son, may have placed the claim in the hands of some one of these men, who really know nothing of its merits. I regret giving you so much trouble, but I desire to possess you fully with its merits & difficulties, & relying on your sympathy in behalf
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of an injured Christian & Patriot, slandered & persecuted to his grave.
Very respectfully & truly,
Your friend [?]
Lewis Condict

Hon. George Vail
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Pension Claim of Henry Clark for Increase

He was an enlisted soldier in the beginning of the Revolutionary war in Capt Noadiah Wade's company, Col Ephraim Martin's Regt.   He enlisted at Mendham Morris County, with several of his neighbors, & his name is found with others on the rolls of Martin Regt.

He was entitled by service, to the benefit of the act of March 1818; but that law being limited to Paupers, Clark having a little farm & being a Preacher in the Methodist Church, would not apply. In June, 1832, the act was passed, which included militia service, as well as service by enlistment, & Clark then applied for its benefits, having performed duty also as a Militia man.  In his declaration, he mentioned his militia service only, as he supposed the act embraced no service except Militia, it being called & known, as the "Militia pension law".  His papers were first drawn by Major Pitney of Mendham, who also thought no service but militia was intended by that law.  His claim was allowed for his duty as a Militia man, at about some $40 per annum, & he recd it regularly several years. Finding at length, that this act was not confined to Militia service, & that his additional duty in Wade's company Martin's regiment, would entitle him to an Increase of Pension, I drew up at his request a supplemental Declaration, setting forth his service above stated by enlistment, with the evidence &c. & asking an Increase.

I hope you will take the trouble to look over these last papers at a leisure hour. Whilst Clark was on duty in Wade's company, he became a
cripple in one arm & unable to handle his musket. The army surgeon, Doctor Loring or Loree, advised that he should go home to his father for the winter, to be nursed at home, & be attended by the family Physician, Doctor Pitney. His officers gave permission by furlow, verbal or in writing, limited for some 2 or 3 months. He went home-- his an grew worse, & fears were passed by Dr Pitney, that he would have to lose the hand by amputation. Finally, it was restored, & he returned to his duty, if I recollect rightly-speaking from memory only.  Not returning according to his furlow, he was marked on the rolls, as having "deserted".  I suppose they presumed him to have "deserted" inasmuch as he did not return on the expiration of his furlow. He was then a cripple-- confined & in great danger both of limb & life, & yet disgraced for desertion.
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His first Captain (Wade) had resigned, & Capt. Mitchel succeeded him.  I think (from memory only) that Clark returned to the company as
soon as his arm was restore, (the papers will shew) but the record which branded him as a "Deserter", was not corrected. Col Edwards
not only rejected his claim for increase, but struck his name from the list of pensioners, till he should disprove the desertion!

The poor old man, felt keenly & as indignantly, as an humble Christian could feel. He had risked his life for his country-- been crippled in her
service, & whilst under the Physician's care, is charged with Desertion!  He had fought the enemy in battle; but neither the army Chest of the Enemy nor the whole British Exchequer, could ever have induced him to desert.  He made solemn oath & protestation, against the charge of Desertion; & all his neighbors united to prove Henry Clark to have been during a long life, a most exemplary consistent Christian Minister- eminent for his humility & piety.-  I beg you to read a testimonial of his character & life, signed by many known to you, & among others, by Mahlon Dickinson-- & many of the best men in the township of Mendham & around him.
But the Commissioner (Edwards) not only reference-- but through his Chief Clerk, Crump, accused him of perjury.

If you knew Henry Clark as I know him for 50 years-- you would say with me, that the Treasury of the U. States could not tempt him either to Desert his Country service, nor to swerve from the truth. An appeal was taken
from the Commissioner, & I sought a hearing before the Secretary, but his engagements
were so urgent & pressing he was forced to post from it from time to time, & if he acted at all upon the case, he could not have revised it as a whole.

The sting of unmerited reproach, & the ingratitude of his Country, broke the heart of the old man. He had become very poor in old age, & left a single or unmarried daughter, who also was destitute & poor, If living, his just demands for faithful & long service to his country would be very acceptable to her & beside, it would be an admission of his fidelity, from which he had never departed.

Could you not obtain permission to take the papers to your room & examine them at evening-- alone? You can see the books at the office. Reference is made to Wade's muster rolls, which may be found on file with Wade's Declaration for whom I obtained a pension by law of March, 1818. If his pay rolls are with his
declaration, they will shew Clarks name.  The single fact of his performance of Militia duty, after the term of enlistment expired, & his pension being allowed for that service must shew that he could never have deserted. His punishment for the crime, would have been death by Military Law. 

Very respectfully 
L. Condict
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Honble. Wm. L. Marcy, Sec. of War

Dear Sir,

I feel myself constrained by necessity, to solicit your attention for a moment, to relieve me from a grievance imposed on me, as I verily believe, without any valid ground, and from which no one but yourself can apply the remedy. And to avoid waste of your time so constantly occupied with more weighty matters, I will state my case in few words.

I was pensioned under the militia law of 1832 for services strictly of a Militia character--receiving a little more than $40. annum-  In 1846, I made application for an increase, stating to the Commissioner fully, the grounds & the evidence on which my claim was predicated. The Commissioner, not only rejected it - but has also discontinued my former stipend, until I shall make out a written continuous statement
of all my Revolutionary service in detail, the names of all my officers, stations &c. &c.

Having no copy or memorandum of my first declaration to refresh my memory, & being now 87 years of age, it would be a miracle if I could now relate a minute history of services performed more than half a century since, which should in all its details, precisely agree with one made 15 years ago.

I might err in the name of my captain, Colonel, or Lieutenant- I might mistake the year, or the month of a battle, or in what month or year some one of my many monthly tours of Militia service was performed-- in either of which particulars it might be alleged that these contradictions proved me to be an Imposter, a ground already assumed by the Commissioner, who has accused me of claiming the reward
of services performed by another called by the same name.

My complaint is not because my last claim for an increase is rejected.  The commissioner had a right to decide thus, I do not question, nor will his charge against my uprightness, injure me where I am known. And whenever your Honor shall find leisure to examine the Army records on which I rest my claim, the incorrectness of the charge will be apparent.

My grievance consists in this-- viz the withholding my annual
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stipend, on which my living mainly depends. I am now too aged to labour - & I have an aged daughter who has been for several months confined to her bed & her room, entirely dependent on me. We are greatly in want, not only of many of those little comforts which are indispensible in sickness-- but I can scarcely tell today whence my bread for tomorrow is to come. The winter is also near & we must have clothing, & fuel, or we must suffer.

In this condition, I appeal to you, not for charity-- but as the friend of the Revolutionary soldier, in the hope, & belief, that you will so far interfere, as to direct the payment of my former stipend now withheld, leaving for the present my claim for increase, until you shall find time to examine for yourself the army records on which it rests, wherein will be found my Regiment, my Company, the names of my Colonel-- Captain-- subalterns, & many of my Comrades with my own name & proof of identity.
Henry Clark

New Jersey Morris County ss:
Be it known that before me David Day, a Justice of the peace, personally appeared Reverend Henry Clark, of Morris County, aged 87 years, & made oath in due form of law, that the facts & statements, in the preceding paper subscribed by him, are just & true, to the best of his knowledge & belief.
Sworn before me October 4th 1847-
David Day J. P.

I David Day a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & State do hereby certify that I have for many years known the Reverend Henry Clark, who has this day made Oath before me of the truth of the facts & statements contained in the preceding paper signed by him:  that he has for many years & until prevented by infirmity of age, been Minister of the Gospel, in good standing in the Methodist Church - that
Christian character has always been unblemished & free from reproach & that I know no man who is in my sincere opinion, more entitled to belief as a man of truth & uprightness, than Henry Clark--
Morris Tow New Jersey October 4th 1847-
David Day
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State of New Jersey
Morris County ss }
I George H Ludlow clerk of the County of Morris aforesaid  do hereby certify that David Day whose name is signed to the foregoing affidavit was at the time of taking such affidavit one of the justices of the Peace in and for the same County of Morris duly commissioned and sworn and that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all the official acts of the said David Day as such Justice of the peace. 
And that the name of David Day thereto signed is in the proper hand writing of the said David Day.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County of Morris at Morristown this 4th day of October AD 1847.
George H. Ludlow Clerk
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To the Hon. W. L. Marcy, Secry of War.

Sir,

In behalf of Revd Henry Clark of Morris County N. Jersey, claiming an Increase of Pension as an enlisted Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, an appeal to you is respectfully asked, from the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions, for the following reasons.

viz: 1st
Because the Commissioner, without authority, accuses the Claimant of asking a pension for himself, predicated on the service of another man, of the same name, when the evidence before him is amply sufficient to establish his identity.

2d
Because the Commissioner arbitrarily withholds all further payment of the annuity heretofore allowed & paid to Clark, "until he shall make a commited statement of all the time he claims, in the following particulars: periods-- length & grade- names of Captains & Colonels-- Stations &c.  An attempt to comply with such a requirement at the age of 85, could surely fail from defect of memory, to shew some real or apparent incongruity & thus furnish a more plausible pretext for rejecting the claim.

3rd
Because the claim for an increase, predicated solely on service by Enlistment in the New Jersey line of the Continental army, & sustained by testimony furnished by the archives of New Jersey, & by the original pay rolls of the regiment & company to which the claimant belonged, is disallowed by the Commissioner.

4th
Because he claims the right to vindicate himself against the charge of attempting to claim the benefit of the service of another man-- as well as against the imputation of Desertion-- pledging himself as a Christian & a Patriot, to shew the injustice of both.

He respectfully asks the production of all his papers on file in the Pension Office, & also, for the original pay rolls & muster rolls of Captains Wade & Mitchell's companies, in Col. Ephraim Martins regiment, named in his Supplemental Declaration. Believing also, that amongst the vouchers filed by Capt Noadiah Wade, in his application for a pension in 1818. some rolls 
may be found including this claimants name, he requests that they may be produced.  The Hon. Mr Miller of the U.S. Senate, has kindly consented to present this appeal to the consideration of the Secretary, & will desire an opportunity to examine the Declaration & documents.

In behalf of Revd Henry Clark
very respectfully
Your obt servt &c.
Lewis Condict

Morris Town N. Jersey
January 16th 1847
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Nov 28, 1846
Recd of Henry Clark

[stamp:]. WASHINGTON D.C. NOV 29

James L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Present


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Washington 27th Novr 1846.

Sir,

Your letter of the 10th relating to the supplemental declaration of Henry Clark, was recd on the 24th.

I regret to find occasion to say, that your intimation of a discovery, "that there was a Henry Clark in Ward's co." if intended for
me, or Mr Clark, is entirely conjectural & gratuitous.

Capt Wades rolls of the year in which Clark served in his Co. have not been seen by me, nor by him; nor do we know with any certainty that they have been preserved at all. I know however, that in 1818, or about that time. Capt. Wade himself presented his own claim under that act, accompanied by many original papers-- probably rolls of his co. & if perfect, they will show the name of Henry Clark-- his officers & commander named in his last Declaration. And the certificate of Doct. McChesney, Secy. of N. Jersey now in your office, giving Return of Col.
Martin's regt. shews good ground to believe that Capt. Wades rolls of that year, though not then in possession of the Colonel, were afterward returned by Wade or his Joseph Capt Mitchell.

Mr Clarke claims the benefit of said rolls, so far as they may prove his service in Martin's regt and I respectfully enquire, is he not entitled to such benefit.  If I am to understand from your last letter- or from your reply to this, that he is not so entitled to have his claim adjusted, he must then appeal to the Secretary of war.

Very respectfully
Your obt Servt
Lewis Condict

Col. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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Mt Nebo NC Yadkin County
June 12th 1855

Respected Sir

I am requested to say to you that some three years ago one- Wm S Feals of Missouri Recd a power of Attorney from Mary Lyons of this
County to receive & sell a Land warrant
under the act of 1850 for her son- Robt Lyons of the California Volunteers which warrant he did receive.   She now request the department not to issue no warrant- under the act of 1853 on that power of attorney- that she will make special application for the same
N B Dozier P M
Mt Sebo
Yadkin County
NC
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Nov 14 46

D C

Rev H T Clark
N.J. roll for increase
Col. Jas. L. Edwards
Present

D L Condit
Prest.
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Washington, Novr. 14th 1846
Dr. Sir
I forwarded a few weeks since, the papers of Revd. Henry Clark of Morris Co. N. J. claiming an increase of pension. He refers particularly to the records of the N. J. line of the Army, in support of his claim & more especially to the rolls of Capt. Noadiah Wade, Col. Martin's regt. during a period stated in his deposition. Also to some rolls or returns, which may be on file with the Declaration & papers of Capt. Noadiah Wade who was pensioned under the act of March 18. 1818. His claim for increase, rests on this evidence; & he is very desirous that I might be permitted to look over Wade's rolls with you. 
I shall return it a favor, if consistent - & whenever it may suit but your convenience to make the examination, will call at the office.
The enlistment with Wade was in Jany 77 & the  service continued till late in May '78.
Very respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
Lewis Condict
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Morristown N. J. Jany 6th 1848
Dear Sir,
You recollect the case of Henry Clark, a pensioner under the act of 1832 at the rate of about $43 pr. an:- In '46 he presented a claim for an increase, which was rejected by Col: Edwards & his former pension suspended & withheld - until he shall make a new & continuous declaration, stating in detail all his services - names of all his officers - dates of enlistment - discharges -  of battles - skirmishes - marches - places &c: &c: He is now about 90 years old, & having no copy or memoranda of his 1st declaration, is aware that he might mistake a month a year or the name of an officer - or of a village - & that a trifling error of memory might subject him to a charge of contradiction in narrating events of a former century he declines the task - knowing the frailty of his memory.
About Sept. or Octr. last Secry Marcy wrote me, that if I would send a written statement showing the grounds of my appeal, he would carefully examine & decide my cases. I accordingly made out & sent him this case, & have heard nothing from him since. The object presented, was simply to restore his first pension - on the ground of the injustice of requiring a 2d declaration. His claim for increase, rests solely on the Army records, now in the office of which the Commr. refuses Clark the benefit - charging him with claiming as his own the service performed by another Henry Clark. We are willing to prove his identity - but the Commr. insists on his compliance as to a new detailed continuous statement, perhaps to entrap him in an apparent inconsistency.
My argument before the Secry is brief - but presents clearly, all the points. It asks him to relieve Clark from a requirement so hard, & restore his first allowance, leaving his claim for increase to be decided on its own evidence, hereafter, whenever the Secry can find license for its examination. If you will recall his attention to the case, you will do Clark a signal favor - he being very destitute & old - but a man of singular purity of heart & life. If you could have a personal interview, & then leave in his hands a written memorandum, I think he would decide it.
 The only reason of postponing the question of increase, is the amount of three urgent duties before the Secry. - If he would examine the whole, I should greatly prefer it. The Army books would require inspection. - & if the depositions & books have any doubt as to the identity, we are bound to furnish it.
I have written to Mr. Van Dyke & Mr. Newell respecting the Townley claim. Mr. V. D. being the Rep: of this District, will you please put the papers in his
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(x marked across page. Last paragraph blacked out.)
hands - first & seeing that all the original papers are with the petition.
There was annexed, a list of each - viz: the Certificate & depositions - amounting to some 6 or 7 - perhaps more. The certificate is much worn, requiring to be handled with great care. Probably there may be a copy of Mr. Phelp's report accompanying the papers.

I see there is a bill providing for widows of Rev: officers & soldiers. Heretofore it has extended to those only who were married prior to 1794. - Why this arbitrary limit? It cannot affect the merits of the service performed - nor the solitude or wants of the widow. Would it not be more like equal justice, & less insidious, to include all widows of Rev: men, whose husbands if living would by existing laws be entitled to pension? Thomas Cobb's widow is excluded - whose husband served from 1776 to 83 - & was engaged in most of the battles from Trenton, to that of York Town.
I could mention John Lock's widow & others. Lock was in the artillery in '76. his Capt. (Danl. Neil) was killed at Princeton - Jno. Doughty then a Lieutt. succeded Neil & Lock was under Doughty's command till the Army was disbanded. His widow, with 5 or 6 children live near Chester, miserably poor - without a pension - because married after 94.

Yours truly,
Lewis Condict
Hon: J W Miller

(lower right side written vertically)
Lewis Condict
Pensions
Clark & Townsly
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22
Let to Pension Agent at Trenton and also to Doct Lewis Condict Nov 20 '46

Hon. W. L. Marcy Secy of war Feby 6 1847.

Let. to same Decr. 14 '47 

Let to J W Miller Jude 23
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Mt Nebo NC
June 12 55

Free by N B Dozier Plt

Private

L. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D C
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Pension Claim of
Henry Clark, of N. Jersey on appeal to the Secretary of the Department of the Interior. argument + Brief in behalf of the Claimant.
Return to Hon J. W. Miller of the U.S. Senate.
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April 6, 1853
Rel: to claim of
Henry Clark's heirs
to arrears of pension

Geo: Vail
Morristown 
N. Jersey

(lower stamp)
DEPAERMENT OF THE INTERIOR
PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BUSINESS
Commiss
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Rev War.   INVALID.
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File No. 972
Henry Clark,
Priv. N.J. Mil.
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Act June 7, 1832
Index: --Vol. A. Page 67

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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71.      Morris town N.J.
April 2/53

Geo. Vail
-------------
Asks whether there is any money due the heirs of Henry Clark recd as pension.

Mayo

Respectfy refd to the Comr.
of Pensions & writer so informed

Dept Int.         G C Whiting
Apl 6 1853      Ch. Clerk

Recd Apl. 6 1853
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Morristown NJ April 2d 1853

Hon J S McLelland
Secty of the Interior
Dear Sir 
Letters have been received here informing the heirs of Henry Clark dec that there is being due to them a considerable sum of money for services during the revolutionary war, as an enlisted soldier he having during his life received a pension as one of the militia. I have been solicited by the heirs of said Clark to procure information from the department in relation to it. I may be asking of toy more than is usual (and if so I would thank you to correct me), but being rather uninformed as to usual mode of proceeding in such cases, I take the liberty to address you to enquire if there is any money as represented and what evidence is it necessary to transmit to the department if there should be any pension due to them.
Your kindness in answering these enquiries will 
oblige yours truly
Geo Vail
Member elect to 33d Congress
from 4th District, N Jersey
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Minit.
Pension Office
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In the case of Henry Clarke (presented by L. Condict), the report of the Com. Pens. says the rolls show he was a deserter.

He alleges that after being absent  from the company, and after the desertion of the substitute whom he left furnished during such absence- he (Clarke) returned and did duty with the company. Do the rolls show any service by Clark after the entry of deserter?

Vide 4 Regt. (Martin's) N.J. in the U.S. Service Wade's company in 1777 & 1778.

A. Campbell
Chief Clerk

No evidence that he performed any service after his desertion January 25th 1777.

F. S. Evans
for Case of Pension
March 22 1848.
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Senate Feb 18/48

Hon. J.W. Miller

One letter of Lewis Condict
Asking attention to his appeal
in case of Henry Clarke

No. 74 See Feb 21, '48
Pension Office

Written to March 25.48
sustaining the requisition
of the Commr. Pensions-

Pension Office-
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Senate Chamber
Feby 18/48

Hon. Wm L Marcy
Sec of War

Sir

At the request of the Hon Lewis Condict of N.J. permit me  to call your attention to an appeal
taken in the case of Henry Clark a pensioner under the act of 1832.

The enclosed statement of Dr Condict shows
clearly the points in the case.  I will [illegible] that I know Mr Clark to be a stately old man and that he has been put to much inconvenience in having his former pensioned suspended so long.  I hope he may be restored to that and let his application for increase be regranted or sustained where it was-
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merits. Your attention to this appeal at as early a day as your convenience will permit me

Much oblige Yours vey respectfully
[signature]J.W. Miller

[illegible] to return Dr Condits letter to me
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Senate, May 10, '48.

Hon. J.W. Miller.

Enc. letter of Henry Clark. asking for copy of his declaration for a pension.

M. 179. [illegible] May 12/48
Pension Office 

Cole
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Senate Chamber
May 10/48

Hon H L Marcy
Sec. of War

Permit me to call your attention to the enclosed note from Mr Clark & to ask that you [illegible] direct a copy of the declaration on the files of the pension office, [illegible] to me this enclosed note, to be made out & [illegible] to me

With much respect
Yours
J.W. Miller
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Copy 

Nov. 8, 1906
A
MR

Pension Office
May 21, 1850

Sir:

I have the honor herewith to transmit the papers, numbered from 1 to 29 inclusive, relating to the case of Henry Clark, on which Mr. L. Condict appeals and a Brief of the evidence. Mr Condict's letter is retained till the other cases to which it refers shall be disposed of.

In 1832 Henry Clark applied for a pension setting forth a minute specification of 13 several tours of militia duly performed by him in the Revolution, and his claim was allowed upon his own statement. Fourteen years afterwards he seems suddenly to have recollected that he had performed service as a regular soldier under Capt. Wade. On preferring this new claim he was required to recapitulate minutely all his services but announced his unwillingness to attempt it unless furnished with a copy of his first declaration, lest as he alleged, he might make a statement inconsistent with it.  By order of Secretary Marcy this advantage was accorded him, and in another statement he contents himself with altering the dates of the first to suit the new aspect he wishes his claim to wear.

But it appears from the rolls of Capt. Wade's company in this office that Henry Clark enlisted on the 25" Dec. 1776, and deserted 23d January 1777, after which his name is not to be found on the company records at all.  Yet in his amended declaration he says he returned from his militia tour in Feby. 1777, and immediately marched away with Wade's company.

In October 1777, Capt. Wade resigned and was succeeded by Capt. Mitchell 
over
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The claimant says he obtained a furlough from the latter and if he is marked as a deserter it must have been for overstaying that furlough a day or an hour. But in truth his name was never on Mitchell's roll, and his whole excuse falls to the ground.

That a statement of dates made in 1832 could be corrected by the same man in 1848 is not of itself probable, as the memory of a man 86 years old is hardly better than it was 16 years before, but when the latter statement is disproved by a record it can carry no weight.
And as the pension was originally allowed on the sole representation of the claimant when, by asking for an increase he co[n]victed himself of
having been a deserter at the very period for which he was then drawing pension, I felt constrained to order its discontinuance.

Hon. Thos. Ewing
Sec'y of the Interior
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Senate Chamber
July 31/48

Comr.Edwards
Comr. of Pensions

Sir,

I enclose you the declaration & received Slate of Henry Clark for increase of pension.

Permit me to ask your attention to the case as soon as possible.  I trust that the said difficulties were removed and that the old
man may be permitted to enjoy his pension before he dies.

Yours very respectfully
J W Miller
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Senate Chamber January 23/47
Hon. J W Miller presents the appeal of Hon Lewis Condict against the decision of the Commr. of Pensions in the case of the Revd. Henry Clark and asks an interview on the subject

M 27
23 January 1847
Pension Bureau

(check mark)
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Senate Chamber Jany 23d/47

Hon W L Macey
Sec of War

Sir,
At the request of the Hon Lewis Condict of N. J. I have the honor to enclose the appeal of the Rev Henry Clark in the case of a pension.
You will oblige me by causing me to be informed when the papers are sent to your department and at what time I may see you for a few minutes  when the (illegible)
 With much respect 
Your (illegible)
J. W. Miller
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Senate Chambers
June 17/48

Jay
You will please to send me at your earliest convenience a copy of Henry Clarkes 2d declaration of revolutionary services held in your office on 8 March, 1846
Your attention to this will much oblige.  Yours respectfully JWMiller

J L Edwards Esq
care of [?pensions?]
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Thos Moody
Ala
[unintelligible written inverted]
1832
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Senate Chamber
Feby. 17 /49
Col J. L. Edwards

Dr Sir

At the request of Dr Condict I enclose his letter recounting the service of Henry Clark.

His statement corresponds with my recollection of the facts of the case, and permit me to say that I can see no reason why the old man should not restored to the receipt of his first pension.

As to his claim for increase I have nothing to say, but why his old pension should be withheld from
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him, after the department has decided against his application for increase I do not comprehend.

The applicant discrepancies between his first & second declaration have I think been satisfactorily explained in his statement of July 1848 at all [illegible] sufficient for you to relieve the suspicion cast upon his first application.  It does appear to me that his former pension having been granted to him under all the proofs 
& forms of law required by. the department it cannot now  be legally withheld from him unless
the department is prepared to show that there has been gross fraud practiced in his first application.

From my knowledge of the
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character of Mr Clark I am satisfied that no deception on his part could have been intended.  I hope you will handle the case
with your usual care and inform me of the result.
and much oblige
yours very respectfully
J.W. Miller
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The Commissioner of Pensions
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Morristown, N.J. Feby 13th '49

Sir,

In Novr 1846, Henry Clark of this County, a Pensr. under the act of June 7th 1832, applied for an increase of Pension for reasons stated in a supplemental Declaration presented by me, &
accompanied by certain documentary testimonials.

In your letter of Novr 20/46, you required of him "to make a continuous & connected statement of all the terms he claims in the following
particulars;-- period, length, and grade- names of Captains-- station &c.  This requisition will not be dispensed with, & no further payment made, until it is complied with".

Mr Clark having no memornanda of his declarations which were on file in the office, felt that it would be difficult, & perhaps impossible,
after the lapse of so many years, to give from memory, so detailed & minute a statement without mistaking perhaps the month or year of some specific service - or name of a Captain, & varying thus from his first statement, he might subject himself innocently, to suspicion, or charges of fals[e]hood or inconsistency. He was therefore constrained from necessity, to decline this requisition, unless he could be furnished with a copy of his statement from the Pension office.

An appeal was taken to the Secretary of War, asking to be relieved from this requirement of furnishing such statement, & that he might
be restored to the pension heretofore recd until the Secy. could find leisure to examine his supplemental Declaration & the documents accompanying it & the Army records to which it refers.

On the 23d March 46 the Secy. decided, that he could not with propriety overrule action of the Commissioner & Clark was
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constrained to attempt a compliance with the requisition of the Commissioner, in furnishing such a statement of his services.

The Secretary, on the application of Senator Miller, directed a copy of Clark's original Declarations to be furnished, to aid his memory, & in July 1848, a connected statement was made out by Mr Clark of all his revolutionary services, as nearly in chronological order as his memory would permit, & correcting some apparent discrepancies as to dates & names of officers. This statement, in compliance with the
requisition of the Commissioner, should relieve Clark from the suspension of his first allowance, which has been withheld since Sept 46.

He is in his 90th year, & feels keenly the effects of poverty & old age.  A few days since I heard he was very ill-- not expected to live, & must need some of those little comforts, which cannot be obtained without money.

The object of this note, is, after a recital of facts, to solicit for the old man, his restoration to the suspended pension, inasmuch as he has complied with the conditions.  The next semiannual payment is near at hand, & he hopes the reasonableness & justice of his restoration, need no argument-- leaving the equity of his claim to increase, to be decided
by the evidence submitted, whenever it shall be examined.

Very respectfully &c.
Your obt Servt
Lewis Condict

Col. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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Hon: W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War
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Morristown N.J. April 26th 1848.

Hon. W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War,

Dear Sir,

The Abstract, furnished me by your direction,
of my Militia service, taken from my 1st Declaration, on the files of the Pension office
I recd last week, through the kindness of Senator Miller.

In furnishing "a connected narrative in detail, of all my military services", as called for by your direction, I find the rough draft of my 2nd declaration is but an outline, or sketch, of that sent to the Department. And the object of this note, is, to solicit through you, such a copy or abstract from the files of this 2nd declaration, as has been recd of my first paper.  I shall then see the discrepancies alleged by Col. Edwards, & will faithfully endeavour to correct whatever errors or inaccuracies may be detected, so far
as memory may enable me to do, having no desire to be compensated for any services not sustained by satisfactory evidence, as you may decide. Without such a tract or copy. I shall have no means either to disclose or reconcile statements, which tho'e seemingly erroneous, may be errors only of dates or names.

If you will be kind enough to communicate the copy to my friend Mr Miller, I shall receive it safety & promptly.

Very respectfully
Your obt servt &c
Henry Clark
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Henry Martin, deceased, N.J. Act of 1832, for increase & for restoration to the rolls-

Declared
Aug 3d 1832.
That he performed 13 tours of militia duty - 1 mo each
3 in 1776
1 in the fall of 1777, as he thought-- and 9 in 1778 and later

In Oct. 1846. 
He applied for increase, alleging that when he
first applied (within 2 months after the passage of the act of 1832) he supposed that the act provided for militia duty only-  But alleged that he performed service in the Line of N.J. from
about Jany 1st 1776-

That he entered service under Capt Wade in Col
Martin's Regt. and after about 1 month, his father arranged with Capt Wade that he was to go into the militia & that a substitute was to be
engaged in his place. That after serving 1 month in the militia he found that his substitute had not fulfilled his engagement. That he then he entered
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in Wade's Company. That soon his left hand and
arm became disabled and he in the fall of 1777
was furloughed and that his disability continuing the next spring about June 1778 he was discharged.

On this statement of facts and on the further statements contained in his first declaration, namely, that- in Feby or March 1778. he performed one months tour of militia duty - also a tour "in the Spring I think of 1778" and also one month in the Summer of 1778 - owing to the discrepancy in the two statements, not only was his pension not increased but he was stricken from the rolls.

His service - especially the tour in 1777 and the nine later tours in 1778, &c. were proved by the oaths of Ephraim Carnes - pensioned from N.J. under the act of 1832 - No 9355. for the same service, and that of Mahlon Pitney- pensioned under the same act for like service- N.J. No 9357. and both of whose applications were made July 31st 1832.
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three days before Clarks.

Clark appealed from the decision of the
Commissioner, and proved that he was a clergyman of great purity and integrity of character.

It should be stated that the rolls showed that Clark entered the service in Wade's Compy Martin's Regt. Decr 25th 1776 and deserted Jany 25th 1777, and this desertion is entered on the rolls of Capt Wades Compy for May & June 1777.  And Clark's name does not occur on
the rolls of his company after that date.  There are no muster or pay rolls of Wades Company
in 1777 until May.

['The appeal' crossed out]
The decision of the Commissioner was sustained on the appeal. It does not appear that reference to the cases of Cairnes and Pitney up to the present time.

The only manner in which the charitable intendment of the law, that conflicting statements should if possible be reconciled, can justify the
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Henry Clark decd
Brief

the claimant's integrity is this, that owing to Clark's disability commencing in the Spring of 1777 (after his technical desertion) he was considered as substantially unfit for duty, and altho he may have been a part of the time with
his company - (i e constructively) ['altho in hospital' crossed out] yet being regarded as unfit for duty his name was not restored to the rolls and he was allowed to perform any tours of
militia duty for which he felt able-

It seems to me that, with all the proofs of Clark's integrity and purity of character he has been dealt with somewhat harshly, and that
on the oaths of his two comrades the office would have been justified in continuing his pension for the time he is proved to have served in the militia after his desertion. And I think that
upon the fact that his witnesses have been
pensioned for the same service, the office would be justified in restoring his name to the rolls for the 9 months latest service - after he was in the Line, as testified to by Carnes & Pitney-- notwithstanding the appeal.
Dodge
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Copy

Department of the Interior 
July 20th, 1850

Sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Henry Clark, deceased, and I have to inform you that your decision of the 21st May last has been re-affirmed. Be pleased to transmit a copy of this letter to the Hon. Lewis Condict, Morristown, New Jersey,

I am, very respectfully your obt sert
T. Ewing
Secretary 

J.L. Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
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(Copy)

Department of the Interior
June 18th 1850

Sir:
The papers in the case of Henry Clark are herewith returned, and I have to inform you that your report thereon has been confirmed by this Department.

I remain
Very respectfullyyr. obt. sct.
(Signed) T. Ewing

21 May 1850

J. L. Edwards Esq
Comssr of Pensions
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9
Comr. of Pensions
Report in
the case of Henry 
Clark.
Pension Office
Feby. 6, 1847.

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Pension Office
February 6. 1847.
Sir,
In obedience to your order, I have the honor to make the following report upon the case of Henry Clark, referred to in the letters of Hon. J. W. Miller and Dr Condict.
Henry Clark was allowed a a [sic] pension in 1833, upon his own narrative under oath for 13 tours in the N. Jersey Militia. He has lately applied for service in the N. Jersey Line of the
Continental Army, and my letter of 20th November last, (herewith enclosed,) will apprise you of the decision made upon that application. Having stated his militia service in 1833, it could
not be reconciled with the claim now set up for Continental service, and he is required to make, as the rules require, and attending circumstances most imperiously demand, a
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[Letter continued from previous page]
[underlined] connected statement of [underlined] all the service for which a pension is [underlined] now claimed. This, he declines doing, and the object of this appeal is to exempt him from a compliance with that requisition.
Although my letter of 20, November last did not disclose the fact that the Continental Soldier of the same name was a deserter, that fact was subsequently made known to his Attorney, F. Condict, who has introuced[?] it in his letter.
Taking his exhibits as filed in 1833, and 1846, (unexplained by the connected statement required of claimant, and for which it is asked he shall be exempt,) he is asserting a claim for service in the continental army, which is condemned by the Muster roll; ~leaving his desertion in a short time after enlistment; and by the pension he has been drawing for regular tours of Militia duty for
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The very period he [underline] alleges [underline] he engaged in the Continental Army. The service of the Deserter, Henry Clark, was in 1776, or 1777, by the roll, and this claimant alleges for a longer period, while the claimant has sworn to militia monthly tours from 1776 to 1779, inclusive. If claimant be not superannuated his reminiscence of the stirring scenes of of [sic] military service in early life cannot be much impaired, and if he is superannuated, he should not have been allowed to swear to the supplemental declaration.
In every aspect of the case, the suspension of his pension for further explanations and proof is amply justified. 
I have the honor to be,
Very Respectfully,
Your obt Servant.
J L Edwards
Hon W. L. Marcy
Secretary of War
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Washington 8th Decr. '46

Sir,

Revd Henry Clark of New Jersey, has presented his claim to Col. Edwards for an Increase of Pension, predicated on service heretofore estimated & referring as evidence, to original rolls of the co. & regt. now in the Department, as he supposes,

The Commissioner rejects the claim, with an intimation which cannot be misunderstood, that Clark designs to avail himself of the service of another Henry Clark whose name is discovered in a certain co. & regimt.

This charge - so serious to Clark's character & so fatal to his claim, if true; I feel bound to investigate, before you.  If his entire innocence shall not appear, he will merit exposure & punishment, from which I will make no effort to shield him.

The Commissioner has suspended payment of Clarks annuity heretofore allowed, until he shall make a continuous & connected statement "of all the terms he claims, in the following particulars; periods-- length & grade, names of 
Captains & Colonel-- Station &c.

In behalf of Clark, I respectfully appeal from the decision of the Commissioner in rejecting the claim; & also in requiring such statement for the following reasons.

1st
That there is ample testimony to support & confirm the claim.

2nd
Because the requirement of this statement is both unnecessary & unreasonable, as will appear on perusal of his last Declaration & its accompanying documents.  I do not say that such statement is required for the sake of drawing him into the averment of service inconsistent with a Declaration made in 1832. But it some unreasonable to require under such circumstances from a soldier at the age of 84 years, a minute detail of events which occured 70 years ago.

I make no objections to require of Clark, proof, that he is the Henry Clark, named in the records; & I respectfully solicit the rolls of
the co. & regimt alluded to in his declaration, to be examined before you-

Very respectfully
Your obt Servt.
Lewis Condict

Hon. W.L. Marcy
Secry. of War
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Pension Office Nov. 0/469
Henry Clark &
Margaret S. Morris


Pension Office
Doct. Lewis Condict

Present

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Pension Office
November 20th 1846

Sir,

The supplemental declaration of Henry Clark
for an increase of pension has been examined
and filed.

The reason assigned for omitting his Continental service in the minute narrative of his service required by the rules and which his declaration shews was in the hands of his draughtman is unsatisfactory.  He gave a detailed statement of thirteen tours of Militia service commencing in 1776 and covering a greater part of the War and when it is discovered that there was a Henry Clark in Wade's Company of Martins Regt. he asserts that he is that individual.  His declaring so essentially conflicts that no reliance can be placed on either.  We will therefore make a continuous and connected statement of all the terms he claims in the following particulars, period, length and grade
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names of Captain and Colonel, stations &c.  

This requisition will not be dispensed with and no further payment made until it is complied
with.

The adjustment of the pension of Margaret S.
Morris has been re-opened at your request and it is perceived that she was properly allowed for fifteen months eleven days as Surgeons,  private, but she was improperly allowed for eight months and nineteen days as Ensign without such record or documentary evidence of the grade as the rules imperatively require. This service is said to have been rendered
in his father's company in the expedition to
Canada in 1775, 1776.

Record proof of the grace of Ensign is required
and you are informed that he never served as Lieutenant according to the witnesses statement.

I am, very respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J. L. Edwards

Doct Lewis Condict
Present
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Morris Town N.S. Octr. 1846.

Dear Sir,

Herewith you will receive the deposition of Henry Clark, a soldier of the Revolution, asking an increase of his pension under the act of
1832.  His present claim is predicated on the belief that his pension was allowed exclusively for his militia service, & that his Declaration in 1832, did not state his service by enlistment in Col. Martins regiment for 3 years.

Whether or not he is correct in his memory, I do not know, having no copy or abstract of his declaration or the evidence. All I can vouch for, is the probity & uprightness of the Claimant. If on examining his former papers, you shall find no specification of his service under Col. Martin, & shall also find a roll of Capt. Wade's or Capt Mitchell's Co. between January 1777. & May 78, bearing the name of Henry Clark, I trust you will be satisfied as to the equity of his present claim.

His rank or grade, as Sergeant of Militia, will appear by the enclosed certificate of Secretary McChesney's, on settlement of Clark's Militia
Acct. by the Commissioner for Morris County.

Mr Clark has for many years been a circuit preacher in the Methodist Church, of exemplary character for his piety-- & is now 86 years
of age-- unable to perform further duties.

Please notify me the result of your examination.

Very respectfully
Your obt Servt
Lewis Condict

Col. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

P.S.  By the accompanying certificate of Secy. McChesney, of the return of 4th Regt (Col. Martin's) the names of Capt Wade's men, are not given, for reasons mentioned. Wade's pay rolls, or some of them, may be found in the pension office, for the period mentioned in Clark's deposition, containing Henry Clark's name.
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Morristown N. Jersey, July 26th 1848.

Col. Edwards

Sir,

Herewith is enclosed a statement of the Revy.
services of Henry Clark of this County, as required by your letter dated Nov. 20th 1846, addressed to me, then in Washington. It is, as far as is in his power, a continuous & connected statement of all his Military duties, in reference to "period, length, grade, names of Captains-- Station &c."

This requisition would have been complied with before, if he had been furnished with a copy at an early day of each declaration on file, to enable him to explain or to reconcile any discrepancy-- & to correct mistakes--errors in date &c.  The copy of his 2nd declaration, was recd. last week.

The pension granted him in 1832. ($43.33/100 pr an:) was suspended & Clark was by the same letter, notified, "that no further payment would be made, until this requisition is complied with".
Mr Clark considered the suspension to be oppressive in his old age, & extreme necessity. The Secretary of War, on consideration, decided it to be proper & Clark has complied. He now earnestly prays & hopes, that an order may be made, directing the pay Agent at Trenton, to suspend no longer the former annuity.  He has an aged daughter at home, 
who for years has been confined & helpless-- & he is entirely without means to provide for her or for himself, those little daily comforts, which sickness & age require.

He is the more importunate, because he fears that the examination of records & decision on his claim as an Enlisted soldier, may possibly be deferred, by the presence of other official duties, for some weeks to come.

Very respectfully &c.
Lewis Condict
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Oct 9 47
Morrisontown NJ
Oct 21/47

Lewis Condict

Asking that the pension of the Henry Clark be restored to him.

62 yrs. See Oct 6/47
Pension Office

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Hon. William L. Marcy

Secretary of War.
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Morristown N. Jersey, Octr. 4th '47

The Hon: Secry of War
Dr. Sir.
I respectfully entreat a moments consideration to the enclosed papers of Revd. Henry Clark, who is now in deep affliction by sickness, poverty & old age, (87 years)
It is this - in one sentence. To be restored to the stipend heretofore given, now taken from him, because he has asked for an increase.
The Commissioner offers to restore it - provided he will renounce his new claim. On this ground an appeal was requested for your decision last winter, but was withdrawn for the time, owing to the pressing of your duties. He does not now expect a decision on the appeal, to admit his new claim, but merely, that until that point can be examined, he may be permitted to receive his former stipend - on which he depends for daily bread.
Col: Edwards by this decision, exercises a kind of decrease, from which I am sure he would revolt, could he but know the man & had the patience to examine the words & compare them with the depositions. 
If you can reinstate him thus far, that he may live till a leisure hour shall permit you to examine the appeal - it is all he now prays. It will be humane & just. And when you can personally inspect the records of Col: Martin's Regt. with Captains Wade's & MItchell's rolls for 1777 & compare them with Clark's 2d Declaration & those furnished by the Secretary of State od N. Jersey, I am confident you will do him justice
Pardon my importunity in his behalf.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Serv. &c:
Lewis Condict
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New Jersey, Morris Co[all underlined]

Declaration & renewed statement of Henry Clark, for Increase of Pension.[last 3 words underlined] 

Law of June 7th 1832.[all underlined]
(In compliance with a requisition of the Commissioner of Pensions dated November 20th 1846.)

Return to Lewis Condict
Morristown New Jersey[all underlined]
July '48

D.
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State of New Jersey, Morris County. ss:
Be it known, that on this 19th day of July AD. 1848. before the subscriber, a Judge of the Common Pleas Court, ['& Justice of the Peace' crossed out] in said County personally appeared Reverend Henry Clark of said County, an aged & highly respectable man, for many years a Preacher of the Gospel in the Methodist Episcopal Church, of exemplary Christian character & worthy of all credit as a man of veracity-- who being duly sworn according to law declare as follows, viz:

I am a native of Mendham township, Morris County New Jersey, where I have resided
during my life, & am in the 88th year of my age.
I am the same Henry Clark, who, in August 1832, made a declaration of militia revolutionary  services under the act of Congress of June 7th 1832, upon which a Pension was allowed me of $43.33 pr annum. In October 1846, I made a second declaration, stating other revolutionary services, not contained or mentioned in my first declaration, & for which I claimed an increase of pension.  These additional services had been performed by me as an enlisted soldier in the army of the United States, in the regiment commanded by Col. Ephraim Martin. The reasons why this service by enlistment, was not stated in my first declaration, under the Militia Law of 1832, are fully set forth in my 2nd declaration of Octr 1846, to which I beg leave to refer, to avoid their repetition hereion. And I make this reference to the reasons so set forth, more especially because the Commissioner of Pensions has inferred from the omission of the army service in the 1st declaration that I never performed such service.  And in the letter, he plainly accuses me of claiming the benefit of any service performed by another Henry Clark. I invite a scrutiny & challenge a full investigation of this charge-- as due to myself & to the government.  Under the solemnity of my oath, I
declare I never heard of, nor have I ever known another Henry Clark, except my Father: nor had I any intimation or knowledge, of any record or document whatever, containing that the name of Henry Clark, as a soldier in Col. Martins regiment, until after I had repeatedly stated to my attorney & my Pension Agent, the fact, that I had actually performed duties as an enlisted soldier in said regiment & which were not enumerated in my first declaration. And it is only since my declaration of Oct 1846 that in the old State records at Trenton, the secretary of State (McChesney) had found & given  evidence of enlistment under State authority, by Captain Noadiah Wade, of the regiment of Col. Ephraim Martin.

By a decision of the Commissioner of Pensions, I have been required to make out a connected & 
detailed statement, of all my revolutionary services-- the places & dates when & where performed-- names of my officers &c. &c.
The frailty of memory & lapse of time, would unavoidably prevent any satisfactory statement of this character, unless aided by some memorandum or copy of my former narrative, presented at the Pension Office in 1832. The Secretary of War having directed a copy of my declarations to be furnished, to enable me to connect the history of my services, & also to explain
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& to correct mistakes which may have been made: I shall now endeavour to comply, having only within the last week, been favored with the copy of the declaration of October 1846.

On perusing my first declaration, & recalling past events to recollection. I think that my several tours of Militia service are not therein mentioned in the order of time. The writer of my narrative being greatly hurried by other claimants, could not give much leisure for the arrangement: & the several tours were written on paper, as they occurred to my memory. I think also I detect some mistakes in dates, which I will endeavour to rectify, not expecting to arrive at accuracy.

My first tour of Militia service, was early in the summer of 1776 -- I believe in the early part of June. Lewis Condict was my Captain, Daniel Cook (afterwards Capt. & Major) was Lieut. - Lane, Ensign. Col. Munson was at the head of our regiment. We were stationed at Trembly's point, near Spanktown, now called Rahway. We were stationed there on guard duty for one month, then discharged & went home. A little before our discharge, news was recd in camp by Express, that Independence was declared. The declaration was publicly read in camp & 
produced much joy. The Express (Col. Lee or Genl. Lee) proceeded forthwith to Boston.

My 2d tour of Militia duty, as I now think, was performed at Elizabethtown Essex Co. altho' in my 1st declaration the service at that place is mentioned as 3d tour. Henry Axtell was then my Captain (afterward Major Axtell) Samuel Cozad 1st Lieutent., Jacob Ford Colonel.  In the copy of 1st Declaration, Lindsley is mentioned as Colonel, & Ford, as "Field Officer."  Joseph Lindsley was for a short period, a Major. Eleazer Lindsley, was Col: of a regiment in the Northern part of Morris County. But I think Col: Ford commanded on this tour of duty at Elizabth
Town, where I performed guard duty one month, & was discharged as I believe, in August, 76.

My 3d Militia tour of duty (called in the copy the 2d) was, as I believe upon reflection, performed as a substitute for Samuel Love, son of my step mother. When I returned home from my last tour, he had been ordered to service, but being then not well, my father advised that I should go in his stead, which I did accordingly, under command of Samuel Cozad, now Captain, in Col. Ford's regiment, stationed first at Newark Mountain-- then Springfield, performing guard duty for one month, & then discharged. This tour was in August 76, going as substitute with no interval between this & my last preceding tour.

I performed a tour of Militia duty of one month, in the company & under the command of Capt. Dodd-- William Young Lieut. stationed at Elizabethtown, performing guard duty Col. Ford commanding the regiment. Lieut Young's pocket book was stolen, & being found in
possession of one of our men, he was sentenced on conviction to 39 lashes. Adjutant
Bott, standing by the Drummer, threatened him, for favoring the culprit. This tour was performed in the fall, & I was discharged in October as is believed.

In the copy of my first declaration before me, my tour under Capt. Dodd & Lieut. Young, is the last one mentioned.  It was probably so placed, because recollected after the other
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tours had been mentioned & written down, & not that it was the last duty performed by me as a Militia man.

I performed a tour of Militia service under Capt. Daniel Cook - Ebenr. Reeves Lieut. James Linn of Somerset Major (afterward a member of Congress) Wm Winds, Col.-- afterward General Winds, commanded the regiment, stationed a short time at Liberty Corner-- marched to Spanktown now Bridgetown-- had a fight with a foraging & plundring party of the enemy from
Staten Island, by Amboy & Woodbridge, in which Capt. Cook recd. a flesh wound in his shoulder.  Genl Winds commanded in this engagement. We afterward marched to Van Mullins near Quibbletown- stationed there till our month expired. We captured a baggage wagon in the skirmish, belonging as was said to the 40th British regiment.  I believe the whole, or nearly the whole mass of Militia force of the State was on duty; this part of the Country being the overrun by the enemy-- & General
Washington retreating before them.  In the copy of my 1st declaration this town is stated
(tho' not positively) as occurring in 77. This I have no doubt is a mistake as to the year. It
was late in the fall of 76 & but a month or so before my enlistment in Capt Wade's Company. 

I have a strong impression & belief, that Capt. Cook's wound was recd. in November 76. He was carried home, & he resided but a few miles from my father's dwelling: & my discharge from this tour of duty which continued a month, was late in November or early in December 76- 77.

Capt. Cook was not long confined by his wound. Early in December 76, he recd authority for
raising by enlistment, a body of recruits, to serve 3 months, & several of my Mendham neighbors enlisted under him. Among them, Mahlon Pitney, Benjamin Leonard, others not remembered.

It was about this period, viz: December 1776, that the recruiting service for 3 years began to be known in Mendham. A company was organized, of which Noadiah Wade was Captain, Zophar Carnes Lieut. & Clement Wood Ensign - the regiment commanded by Colonel Ephraim Martin. Several of my neighbors enlisted in Captain Ward's company, among whom I well remember Stephen Leonard, William Brown, William Minton, John Doty, Robert Logan, Stephen Frost, Isaac Stark,          Hudson & Phillip Hathaway. There were other comrades
whose names I do not now recollect- I may hereafter and others perhaps, if their names can be recalled.  I enlisted in Martins regiment, & Capt Wade's company, early in January 1777 to serve for three years, unless sooner discharged, in Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey.  It was about the time of the battles of Trenton & Princeton. The enemy occupied N. York, Staten Island, Amboy & New Brunswick, from which places they often annoyed & plundered & carried off as prisoners, many Jerseymen-- & most of the Militia were kept out in active duty.

Whilst Capt. Wade & his officers were employed in filling up our company, my father became
somewhat unwilling that I should leave him for the army, & proposed to hire a substitute in my
place. Finally Capt. Wade agreed conditionally-- & my father made an agreement with a young man
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named             Hull, to become my substitute in Wade's company. I did not receive a formal release or acquitted, because the engagement on Hull's part had not been yet consummated,
as it was not expected by Capt. Wade to march with his recruits & engage in active duties before spring, he consented to my going to perform a tour of Militia duty under the order of Lieut John Carnes. We marched to the lines &
were stationed at Van Mulines near Quibbletown - Col Cook commanded the regiment, General Winds & General Dickinson commanding a large militia force encamped along the foot of the mountain North West of Amboy & New Brunswick. Col. Parker of Virginia
& Col. Scott of Massachusetts, with their regiments of regular troops, were also stationed in this vicinity, & the whole body was engaged with the British & Refugees at Martin woods, near Bonham town & New Brunswick.  There was a large farm yard, containing several stacks of Wheat in sheep, near Bonham town, & a large force of the enemy took a position between our encampment & the wheat stacks, & a number of their wagons & were in readiness to load & carry off the wheat. Col. Scott with his Boston troops attacked the enemy near Martins woods & his regiment suffered severe loss. Colonel
Parker supported him with his Virginians, in which Col. Cook & the whole militia force under Generals Dickinson, & Winds, all joined, & repulsed the army with heavy loss, who failed to carry off the wheat. The force of the enemy was believed to exceed 1500 me. This tour of Militia duty was performed in winter. We marched from Mendham some time in January, continued in service a full month- were discharged & returned home, some time in February.

By the copy of my first declaration, it seems that this tour of duty under Lieutt. Carnes is dated in 1778. This is a mistake, as I am, on further reflection, well satisfied that it was in 1777 being after my enlistment- & after Hull had promised to become my substitute. It was also as I believe, my last Militia duty, prior to entering upon active service in Captain Wades company, Martin's regiment.

I am enabled more satisfactorily to fix upon the year of this tour, from the fact of its performance very soon after my enlistment, & before marching under Capt. Wade to join his regiment, Where I know of no established facts, to fix upon a date as certain, I am very conscious of my liability to err, in years & months-- as well as in names of officers. But in respect to my performance of such duties, & in general, as to places, I speak with confidence.
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Soon after my return home from my last Militia tour, I learned that Hull, my expected substitute, had broken his promise & left the place. Captain Wade held me responsible, & insisted on my fulfilment of my engagement as an enlisted soldier in his company, which was now full. In the first week of March 1777, we marched under our officers from Mendham by Morristown, Turkey (now New Providence) to Westfield, when one company joined the regiment under Col. Martin; & halting there a few days, marched to Woodbridge, about 4 miles West from Amboy, where the enemy lay in force. One company was stationed on a farm, belonging to a rich old Tory named Foster, who had joined the enemy. Our orders were to secure his stores of grain & provision from being carried oft. Our regiment had frequent skirmishes with the enemy along the lines, in which one company partook -- viz, at Ash swamp -- at Woodbridge -- at Short hills & Strawberry hill. The enemy evacuated Amboy & New Brunswick some time in the spring -- but kept possession of Staten Island & New York, from whence their plundering parties often annoyed the inhabitants, & we continued to perform Military service along the lines, protecting the people on this frontier, till we went into winter quarters near Pluckemin, Somerset County.
Our Captain (Wade) previous to our going to winter quarters, had resigned his commission-- or been dismissed from service, & was succeeded by Captain Mitchell (Alexander, I believe)
In the course of the summer, my left arm & wrist & hand became lame -- increasing in swelling in the fall, & at times very painful, so that manual exercise was difficult, Whilst in winter quarters at Pluckemin, it was proposed to send me to the Hospital for treatment. Captain Mitchell, after examining the arm, gave me permission, by written furlough, or verbally (uncertain which) to go home for a time, as my father lived about 6 or 8 miles distant from Pluckemin. I went home under this permission, & our family Physician, Doctor Pitney, distinguished as a surgeon, prescribed for my lameness, until I returned to camp at Pluckemin under Capt Mitchell. 
I cannot tell the extent of my furlough or permit-- nor the [underline] precise [underline] time when I returned to Camp. My lameness increased; & Doctor Loring our Surgeon, after frequent examinations advised my discharge, as a disabled soldier, unfit for active duty. About the 20th of May, or 1st of June 1778, I rec. my discharge from this service, & returned to my father at Mendham, soon after the season of Corn planting.
Doctor Pitney again was consulted, & under his treatment, with good musing, the arm was restored to soundness.
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my discharge I think was in writing - but has long been lost or mislaid. Its precise date, I cannot tell.
The Commissioner of Pensions, in a written communication, states, that on the company roll, my name is marked as a "Deserter".
In the consciousness of my entire innocence of this charge, I do most solemnly deny its correctness: nor can I believe, that any of my company officers or comrades, ever believed me [underline] guilty [underline] of it. As it affects my character as a man & a Christian, I claim the right & the privilege to vindicate & exculpate myself. On my return to camp in the winter, my furlough or permit, possibly may have been overstaid [sic], a day, or an hour. I cannot tell: but certainly, I do not know that I transgressed one home, nor had any intention so to do. But if the fact were so, I presume the Clerk of the company marked me as "deserted" -- not appearing when called, & so the record remains till this day.-- And if from continued infirmity, I was tardy by an hour or a day, could it amount to wilful desertion in the criminal & odious sense of the peace? I was never called a Deserter -- was never punished or threatened -- but was treated kindly & courteously -- having my duties assigned me, which were performed as formaly, so far as ability permitted.
And if my officers considered me a Deserter, were they not bound to arraign me for trial, & if convicted, to punish me as a Deserter? If my name shall be found continued on the rolls of my company & regiment, to the time of my discharge as an Invalid, can it be right & proper, for the sake of avoiding a pension awarded by Law to the faithful soldier, to brand me with infamy as a Deserter? I would gladly appeal to my officers & comrades in proof of my fidelity, were any of them living: but alone as I am-- & standing on the verge of the grave, I appeal to Him who knoweth all things & declare, that I have never been guilty of desertion, as I am charged.
I recollect that the wants of the army during that winter were so distressing, from deficiency of clothing-- shoe -- & provisions, that whilst in huts, after the campaign was closed many soldiers were allowed to obtain employment among neighboring farms, & others who were not very distant from home, visited friends, under engagements, verbal or written, to return to camp before commencement of the spring campaign: probably those who tarried beyond the period, were marked "Deserter", tho' returning to duty soon after.
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After my discharge from the Army service under Col. Martin in May or June 1778, I again became liable for militia when called for. At the time of the Monmouth battle, I had been ordered on a tour of duty militia duty for a month under Capt. Artemas Day. We marched from Windham to Elizth. Town, where we rendezvoused under the command of General Winds - Marched thence to New Brunswick & Spotswood, on the route for Monmouth. Some reports were circulated of the destruction of a bridge in one advance, & we returned under Genl. Winds to Eliz:Town. Heavy firing was heared from the Southwest, afterward believed to be the artillery at Monmouth. This was in June 78. Our company remained in Elizthtown., till the expiration of our month, when we were dismissed for home.

In the copy of my 1st declaration, this tour is numbered as the 10th which upon reflection, is not its proper order, as I believe. Other tours therein mentioned, are not enumerated in the order of time, but most probably were written as they happened to occur to memory at the time of their narration.

I performed a tour of one month militia service, in the company of Capt Danl. Cook, Victor King Lieut. stationed at Elizabethtown, commanded by Col. Thomas of ElizthTown., performing guard duty one month; & according to the best of my recollection this service was next in order & was served in August 1778.

I served as a militia man one month, in Capt. Ezekiel Ceanis company, Wm. Corwin Lieut. - We marched to Elizabethtown & from thence with a large militia force under General Winds, to Sussex County & to the Minnesota settlement on the Delaware against the Indians. This service, as I believe, was in the fall season of 1778. & probably included part of September & of October. Making together one full month. In my 1st declaration this tour against the Indians is believed to have been performed in "summer." If however it was in the year 78, I think on reflection, it must have been in the fall. I cannot say positively, as to the year, within 79 - or 78.

I performed a tour of militia duty of one month duration, under Zopher Carnes, then a Captain- Samuel Day Lieut. under command of Col. Frelinghuysen of Somerset. Elizabethtown was our first station, performing guard duty - thence we marched to Woodbridge - Old Amboy - stationed some days in a fort - had a skirmish with some Tories & Rifugees - took prisoner a Capt. Picket, a Tory of Amboy, who was wounded. Marched thence to Elizthtown. - had an engagement there with the enemy - Drove & Pursued them through Bloomfield then called Wardsesson - & thence to Hackensack & returned to Elizabethtown - our month having expired we were discharged. This service was in the fall season, as I believe of 1779.
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I performed a tour of Militia service of one month, at Aquahanack in Essex County in the Company commanded by Captain Artemas Day. General Winds commanded a large militia force, & had an engagement with the enemy. This was also in the fall season - & the year I think was 1779. I performed two months, in distinct - & separate tours of militia duty at Morristown: one under Captain Jabez Beach, Lieut. Hurd & Ensign Guerin for one month, guarding military stores deposited at Morristown.
The other tour was under orders of Captain Artemas Day, assigning to me the command of a Sergeant, guard to protect the public military stores, & to guard the prisoners confined in Morristown jail. The first of the last mentioned tours was performed in the fall season as I think, of 1778 - or of 79, & the last in the fall or winter of 1780. I had been elected a Sergeant in the company to which I belonged, before my enlistment in Capt. Wade's company, & had performed Sergeants duty on several tours, but cannot now tell when I was first chosen, nor how often I did Sergeants duties. After my discharge from the Army, & return to my militia duties in Capt. Artemas Day's company, I was re-elected a Sergeant & acted in that capacity in all my militia tours of duty after my said discharge, & also on some occasions as Clerk of the company. Perhaps the depositions of Ephraim Carnes, or Wahlon Pitney, annexed to my first declaration, now on the files of the Pension Office may prove my service as a Sergeant in militia service. And I also refer to a certificate from Dr. McChesney, Secry of State of New Jersey, copying a certificate from Silas Condict Esqr. Commissioner for settling militia Accs & now on file in the pension office among papers relating to my 2nd declaration, furnishing record proof of my grade, as Sergeant. And with that voucher, I refer also, to others, taken from the records of Trenton, relating Col: Martins regiment & to Captain Wade's company. A deposition of James Rodgers, of Martin's regiment relating to my service, will also be found in the office.

Captain Wade was pensioned for this same service under the act of 1818, I am informed & believe, that to support his claim, Capt. Wade deposited many original papers - Returns - Pay rolls - Muster rolls - Enlistments - &c: I respectfully invite their examination, not doubting but my name will be found upon his rolls & Capt. Mitchells rolls & returns, from January 1777 to May 1778.

I claim also the benefit of the records in the books of the War Department
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which relate to the Enlistment of men under Col. Ephraim Martin, in Capt. Noadiah Wade's or Capt. Mitchells Company in January 1777, & to the Returns - muster rolls & pay rolls of the company in said regiment so commanded by said Captn. Wade or his sucsessor Capt. Mitchell between the first of January 1777 & the first of June 1778.

I claim also the full benefit of all the services which from the before recited books, records & vouchers, may stand in the name of Henry Clark, avowing as I do, that I am the identical Henry Clark therein named, & who actually performed all the services therein recognized, between the dates before mentioned. And in proof of my identity I appeal to the fact of the names of my several comrades before mentioned (Leonard, Logan, Minton & others) who were my neighbours, enlisting in the same co: may be found recorded in the same rolls & returns- in the same regiment with my own - now all gone to the grave.

I also appeal to the deposition of James Rodgers before mentioned, then my only surviving comrade, serving in the same regiment & knowing me to his death.

I have no further documentary evidence relating to my services in the war of the revolution. But as to my moral character for integrity may seem implicated by the charge of claiming the benefit of the service performed by "another Henry Clark," as well as perhaps by the charge of "desertion" - I respectfully refer to a voluntary certificate given by many of my near neighbours, & signed also by denators Dayton & Miller, with others of less public notoriety - & which was presented to the secretary of war & probably also to the Commissioner of Pensions, about December, 1840, or January 47.

There is in the Pension Office, a certificate, under the hand of the then secretary of State (Isaac Southard, as is believed) & his official seal, showing from public records, that large sums of money were paid by the New Jersey Treasuree in various years of the revolution, to most, &probably to all the officers under whom I served, for payment of the individuals of the several companies & regiments performing the services. For nstance to Generals Winds & Dickinson, Colonels Ford, Monson, Cook, Frelinghuysen, Captains Dodd, Cook & others. Times - places other details are mentioned, corroborating my Declaration of my Revolutionary duties. This paper thus certified, I am informed & believe, was deposited with the Commissioner of Pensions some 9 or 10 years past for general use in N. Jersey claims, & so recd. by the Commissioner from my Agent & Attorney Doctor L. Condict. I respectfully refer to it, as strengthening my claim. And if in the opinion of the Commissioner it shall be thought necessary, or essential, I will apply for such testimonial, to be annexed to my papers now on file in the Pension Office.

And in conclusion, I beg to be indulged in one further remark, viz: The decision of the Commissioner in Novr. 1846, was to this effect - that I should
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present a connected statement of all my revolutionary services, setting forth in detail the places of service, dates - names of officers, duration of the tours &c: &c according to the rules & regulations of the department. Until this should be done, all payments would be suspended upon the Pension heretofore allowed me.

This requirement, I have fulfilled, according to the best of my ability, & as soon, as I was furnished with the means of knowing what apparent inconsistencies were found in former statements, & what mistakes & errors required explanation.

Several mistakes & errors, as to months & years especially were soon apparent & are readily admitted. Explanations & corrections of known errors are made. The great & important facts, of long & repeated service, actually performed, during the full periods stated in former declarations, will admit no abatement, being as I conscientiously believe true, to the extent stated.

And having thus complied with the order of the Commissioner, & as sustained by the Secretary of War; may I not now, in all fairness, expect, that my former pension, "suspended till this statement be made" shall be restored to me forthwith? If my personal necessities, the results of old age, & the protracted illness of an aged single daughter, dependent on me, could be know to the Department, it would no longer withhold the little stipend which must find us bread in summer, & fuel & clothing in winter.

The pressure of official business may perhaps postpone for many weeks a decision on the merits of the new claim for increase, but an order to allow former payment to be restored, requires little consideration whilst it will gladden the heart of the old soldier.

The following noted interlinations & erasures, were made before signing, - viz: 
Page 1st .....the word "containing" interlined . The word "that" erased.
Page 2... near the bottom the figures "76" interlined... Page 5., "Strawberry hill" interlined. 
Page 5... at bottom, erased the word "Mg". page 4 - erased the word "Mr" -interlined, word "My"
Page 6... erased - word "him" - interlined, word "Mr." Page 7... erased name "King" - interlined "there"
Page 10 ... erased word "dates" - inserted word "months." - interlined word "especially."
 again Page 1st. toward it's bottom, the following interlination- "& given information of,"
page 3.  name of Phillip Hathaway inserted.

Sworn & subscribed before me at Morristown, the date first mentioned, viz. July 19th 1848.
 Jacob Wilson Judge of Comn. Pleas
Henry Clark
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State of New Jersey, Morris County ss:

I, George H. Ludlow, Clerk of Morris County do hereby certify that Jacob Wilson Esqr before whom the preceding & annexed Declaration & deposition of Revd Henry Clark, was taken & subscribed on the 19th day of July 1848, is one of the Judges in the Court of Common Pleas,[the words "& one of the Justices of the Peace" is crossed out] in & for said State & County, & duly authorised by law to administer oaths. I also certify, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & that the signature of his name thereto (Jacob Wilson) is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, & affix the seal of said County & of my office, at the Court house in Morristown, this 28th day of July, 1848__
[seal appears to the left of this paragraph]

N. B. Jacob Wilson on being a Justice of Peace, those words are erased before signing, & also upon the first paper, line 3d.

The subjointed certificate, & signature of Jacob Wilson, are both in his own hand writing.

William Logan, whose certificate relating to the character & standing of Henry Clark, is hereto annexed by [illegible], is one of the Judges of the Common Pleas of Morris County, & his signature thereto is genuine.

[signature]George H. Ludlow Clerk


I hereby certify that I have been intimately and personally well acquainted with the Reverend Henry Clark, for forty years past, & with his family. He is fully worthy of all that is said of him, in the first six lines of the aforesaid deposition, taken and subscribed before me, on 19th of July 1848, as an aged minister_ an exemplary Christian, a man of [illegible] integrity & truth, fully entitled to belief at all times, possessing the esteem of confidence of all who know him. My opportunities of knowing him well, have been long & frequent. I was Sheriff of the same County seven years, surrogate five, and a Judge of the Pleas, for the last four years--

[signature]Jacob Wilson

Morris Town
July 19th 1848
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State of New Jersey, Morris County ss:

I, George H. Ludlow, Clerk of Morris County do hereby certify that Jacob Wilson Esqr before whom the preceding & annexed Declaration & deposition of Revd Henry Clark, was taken & subscribed on the 19th day of July 1848, is one of the Judges in the Court of Common Pleas,[the words "& one of the Justices of the Peace" is crossed out] in & for said State & County, & duly authorised by law to administer oaths. I also certify, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing & that the signature of his name thereto (Jacob Wilson) is genuine.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, & affix the seal of said County & of my office, at the Court house in Morristown, this 28th day of July, 1848__
[seal appears to the left of this paragraph]

N. B. Jacob Wilson on being a Justice of Peace, those words are erased before signing, & also upon the first paper, line 3d.

The subjointed certificate, & signature of Jacob Wilson, are both in his own hand writing.

William Logan, whose certificate relating to the character & standing of Henry Clark, is hereto annexed by [illegible], is one of the Judges of the Common Pleas of Morris County, & his signature thereto is genuine.

[signature]George H. Ludlow Clerk


I hereby certify that I have been intimately and personally well acquainted with the Reverend Henry Clark, for forty years past, & with his family. He is fully worthy of all that is said of him, in the first six lines of the aforesaid deposition, taken and subscribed before me, on 19th of July 1848, as an aged minister_ an exemplary Christian, a man of [illegible] integrity & truth, fully entitled to belief at all times, possessing the esteem of confidence of all who know him. My opportunities of knowing him well, have been long & frequent. I was Sheriff of the same County seven years, surrogate five, and a Judge of the Pleas, for the last four years--

[signature]Jacob Wilson

Morris Town
July 19th 1848
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Roxbury July 27th 1848

I William Logan of Morris County, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, do certify that I live in the neighborhood of Rev Henry Clark of Mendham whom I have known personally and intimately for forty years as [illegible] as a man of exemplary piety of strict veracity and probity in all his dealings, and that he is esteemed by all who know him as a man of truths and worthy of all confidence

William Logan
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Morris County, N. Jersey[all underlined]
Deposition of
Henry Clark[name underlined], asking for an enlargement of his Pension, under the laws of June 7th 1832[everything after "under" is underlined]

Return to Lewis Condict.
Morris Town, N. Jersey[all underlined]

Vida Koles.
Deserter
enlisted 25 Decr 1776
deserted 23 Jany 1777

Capt Wade resigned Oct 1777. Capt Michael [illegible] commanded the company [2 words illegible] formed after July 1777

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State of New Jersey, Morris County ss:
On this 10th day of October, AD 1846, personally came before the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace and a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, Reverend Henry Clark of Morris County, a Preacher of the Gospel of the Society of Methodists, believed by me to be a man of exemplary Christian character & fully entitled to belief, who being duly sworn according to law, on his oath declare as follows.

I am in the 86th year of my age, was born in Morris County N. Jersey, & have spent my life on the farm where I now reside. I am the same Henry Clark, who who [sic] applied for & recd a pension from the States of $43.33 pr annum under the militia pension law of 1832. I served in the war of the revolution by enlistment in the army, & also as a militia soldier as a volunteer, & by draft. I never applied for a pension under the act of 1818, that law being confined to applicants who were so poor, "as to require the aid of their Country for support", & I had a small farm on which I lived, without being a public charge.

Understanding that the Militia law of 1832, made no distinction as to property, I applied
for its benefits: but in my narrative of service in my declaration, I confined myself to my Militia duties only if I mistake not, under the impression, that the law recognized no other but Militia duties. Such is my impression & present belief, but if I am mistaken on this point, 
a reference to my declaration will correct the mistake. I have no memorandum of my narrative, & speak now, from memory only. I desire the Declaration & proofs may be examined, & if it shall appear that my army service by enlistment, & my militia service, are both set forth fully, and that both are computed & embraced in my present pension- then & in that can I desire to withdraw this claim. But if my service as a militia man only, has been considered & allowed, then & in that case, I desire to be considered , as now claiming a pension on account of my Revolutionary
services by enlistment, & actual service in Col. Ephraim Martin's regiment, & Captain Noadiah Wade's company of the New Jersey line in the year 1777, & part of 1778.

In the winter which immediately followed Genl Washington retreat through New Jersey, Capt
Noadiah Wade, Lieutt Zophar Carnes, & Ensign Clement Wood, were recruiting men by enlistment for Col. Ephraim Martins regiment. I then lived with my father in Mendham township
where I now live, & early in the month of January 1777, I enlisted in this company, under an engagement to serve 3 years, unless sooner discharged. Many of my neighbors joined the same company, among whom I can recollect Robert Logan, William Minton, Stephen Frost, Stephen Leonard, John Doty, William Brown-- one.      Hudson & Isaac Stark; others not recollected.

The enemy was then occupying Staten Island, New Brunswick & Amboy; & the adjoining
parts of N. Jersey, were greatly distressed by their foraging & plundering parties, & the Militia of the State were ordered out in large force for defence. My father applied to Captain Wade to release me, that I might go as a militia man, holding out an expectation, that he
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would furnish a substitute for me in Wade's company. To this proposal Capt. Wade consented, & I joined the militia men of my neighbourhood under Lieut John Carnes, if I mistake not. We left home early in February, or late in January 11, & joined the Morris County Militia Regiment under Col. Ellis Cook, at Van Muliner near Quibble town, where this Regiment & several others were stationed, not far from N Brunswick & Amboy, we were stationed here one month, when our company was relieved, & we were permitted to go home. During this month, we had a fierce fight with the British & Refugees. Col. Parker from Virginia & Col. Scott from Boston, with their Regiments, were engaged in this fight, which took place at Martin's woods, a few miles North of New Brunswick, & near Bonham town. On my return home, the young man who had partly engaged to become my substitute in Wade's company had June off, & Captain Wade refused to release me from my engagement with him for the 3 years service.

During this militia tour, Wade's company had been filled by enlistment & early in March 1777, during the first week, the whole company, including myself, marched from Mendham under our officers, through Morris town, thence through Turkey (now New Providence, & to Westfield, Essex County. At Westfield, our company under Capt. Wade, joined Col. Martin's regiment, & we remained here a week or ten days, when we were marched to Woodbridge, near Amboy, then occupied by the enemy. Capt Wade's company was quartered on the farm of one Foster, a wealthy Tory, who had gone to the enemy, leaving his granary & house stored with grain & provision & furniture, which he endeavoured to carry off, & which we had order to secure. There were frequent skirmishes with the enemy in the neighbourhood of Amboy & N. Brunswick, particularly at Strawberry hill at Ash Swamp-- Short hills & Woodbridge-- in most of which, Martin's regiment was engaged. Some time during this campaign, one Captain (Wade) had either resigned, or was dismissed, & Captain Mitchell (Alexander, I think was his first name) was appointed in his stead. Our company & regiment remained on this frontier duty, guarding & protecting the Country from the ravages & depredations of the enemy, until after they broke up their encampments at Amboy & New Brunswick, & moved off toward Philadelphia.

In the course of this summer & fall, my left wrist & hand gradually became lame, & swelled to such degree, & became so painful as to disable me at times from carrying a musket. We finally went into winter quarters near Pluckemin, Somerset County, & my arm had become so helpless, it was proposed to send me to the Hospital at Pluckemin. Application was made in my behalf to Captain Mitchell, who after examining my arm, gave me a furlough for a
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Pitney, our family Physician, & on the expiration of my furlough, I returned to camp
at Pickenson, to duty, under Capt. Mitchell.
In the spring following (1778), the
coming of my hand & own returned, & serious apprehensions were entertained, that I should to the hand.
The Session of the Hospital, or the assistant Surgeon (Dr Loring)
after a careful examination, advised my discharge, as being disabled for active duty
& after receiving a discharge, about the 1st of June 1778, I returned home, soon after ┃
the reason of complanting, & was placed under the case of Doctor Pitney, by whose
treatment my arm soon recoverd from its laws.
performed much Militia duty after this, as well as some before my enlistment
in wadisco as detailed in my former Declaration, to which I respectfully refer, under the
impression that the service by the enlistment in Wards & Martin's right as in departed, is
not therein specified, & for reasons before mentioned. My compases in this service, as I believe
none of them now living-- nor have I any documentary evidence of this service, having
my discharge. I am informed & believe, that Capt Roadiah Wade was pensioned under
act of 1818 & that some of his company rolls are probably on the files of the Pension
I respectfully claim the benefit of his vouchers & documents, as well as of the
words & documents in the war Department, relating to Col. Martin's regiment in 1777, confi
that if Captain Wades company rolls during the time of my service upon him, or
Capt Mitchell, can be found my own name will be there recorded, establishing the
ty of this my claim for an increase of my pension, in proportion to the duration of my duties
the defence of my Country
After the close of the war. I recd from the Commissioner
dict, a certificate for a balance due me, on acct of Militia service. some word of which
perhaps be found in Trenton, for which I claim allowance. I am informed & believe, that
a diligent search for the company rolls of Capt: Wades at Turton, no such rolls could
and altho' proof of his appointment & grade, as well as of Colonel Martins, is to be found in
centary's office.
After my discharge from Martins regiment. I became liable to be
out as a militia man in the company to which I belonged, Captain Artimas Day, in which
Clerk, a while. I was soon chosen by the company as a Sergeant, & performed the
of Orderly Sergeant to the close of the war.
In my first declaration, I stated in my
of Militia duty, that I was a Sergeant in my company & acted as such. I was told
no difference in pay between Sergeant & private; & whether my rank as Sergeant is therein
or not, I do not know; but the fact that I was a Sergeant is true. & I now
claim whatever additional allowance may justly be due to me therefore, as well as
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service in Martin's Regiment. Sworn & subscribed, the date first above mentioned
the interlineations in line-3 22 12 page 1: also, in line of page at bring all made before
any
Sept Lovell, Judge Court Pleasley Clark
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State of New Jersey, Morris County ss:

I, George H. Ludlow, Clerk of Morris County, do hereby certify that Joseph Lovell Esqr whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Declaration of Reverend Henry Clark, & before whom said Declaration & deposition was made on the 10th day of October, 1846, is one of the Justices of peace, & one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, in & for said County & State, & that the signature of his name thereto(Joseph Lovell,) is genuine. In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name, & affix my seal of office, at the Court House in Morris Town, this thirtieth day of October, 1845.

[signature]George H. Ludlow Clerk

[seal appears to the left of his signature]
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M2

Notes given by the Commissioners of the several Counties for Militia Services.

No. of Voucher.  Indent
No. of Certif.  72
Date.  May 3 1784
SIGNED BY Silas Condit
PAYABLE TO.  Henry Clark [illegible]
Amount. ￡4.2.9
1 y's int. [blank]

STATE OF NEW JERSEY:
I, CHARLES G. McCHESNEY, Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey, do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true abstract from a Book, headed as above, as taken from, and compared with the original, now remaining in my office.---And I do further certify, that Silas Condit was, by an Act, passed by the Legislature of this State, December 20, 1783, entitled "An Act to procure an estimate of the sums due to the Militia and Troops who have been raised for the defence of the frontiers of the State, and to provide for the settlement of the same," appointed a Commissioner for the County of Morris for the purpose of settling and adjusting the pay rolls of the Militia and Troops of this State, as aforesaid, and also for signing and delivering out to each and every person a note for the payment of what may be justly due.
[seal appears to the left of this paragraph]

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Trenton, in said State, this fifth day of October A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty-six.

[signature]Charles G. McChesney
Secretary of State.
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M3

A return of the 4th Regiment of the State of New Jersey in the Service of the United States of America

(at the foot of Col Martin's return the following note appears)

By Captain Wade and his officers.

Capt Wade being on the recruiting Service, and took away with him most of his enlistments, it being the custom of Officers on the lines to take all their papers away with them when they go off, by which means we are unable to give an accurate account of his men according to direction. We know that, himself, his officers and almost all his men were enlisted in the county of Morris and by his last weekly return Stands thus.

Sick and present fit for duty of non commissioned officers and privates----- 60
Inlisted and not come in----------------    4
Missing in battle                                          2
Discharged                                                  2
Deserted                                                    17
Dead                                                            2
Total enlisted                                             87

Camp Woodbridge
May 21. 1777

A true return
Ephraim Martin Col.
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State of New Jersey

[seal appears to the left of the following paragraph]
I Charles G McChesney Secretary of State of the State of New Jersey to hereby certify that the foregoing is a true extract from a Return of the 4th New Jersey Regiment as taken from and compared with the original now on file in my office: and I do further certify that the first enlistments in Col. Martin's Rolls, bears date November 1776; and that there no Rolls of Cap. Wade on file in this office. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal of Office at Trenton this fifth day of October A. D. One thousand eight hundred & forty six.

[signature]Charles G. McChesney
Sec'y of State
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12-5-41

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*


NAME Clark, Hezekiah
GRADE Private
LINE Armand's Corps
WARRANT NUMBER 12862
ACREAGE 100
ISSUED May 6, 1795 to Peter Manuel, assignee

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relevant to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.