Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8307, Daniel Peck Whipple, R.I. R.I. Sea Service
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Service
R.I.
R.I. Sea Service

Whipple, Daniel Peck        
Number W. 8307
Hannah
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3742
Rhode Island
Hannah Whipple widow of Daniel Peck Whipple who was a pensioner under the Act of (illegible) and who died on the (illegible) 1814 (illegible) of Providence in the State of R. I. who was a Surgeon with the Navy ("commanded by Captain" crossed out) and ("of the" crossed out) Army ("commanded by" crossed out) of the U. S. in the (illegible) 
5 m 15 days - Navy
9 "   20 "       - Army

(Illegible) on the Bill of R. I. (illegible)
262 Dollars  08 Cents per annum,
(illegible) on the 4th day of March, 1836.

(Illegible) 3 day of Augt. 1839 (illegible)
Providence R. I.

(Illegible) Mar 1839,             $786.24
(Illegible) ending Sept. 39      131.04 (underlined)
                                               $917.28 (underlined)
(Remainder torn off)

(Facing Page) A. (illegible - "A. Ray"?)  July 31, 1851
(Illegible) Nov. 10/51
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State of Rhode Island in Cumberland (bold) in the County of Providence

On this fourth (bold) day of August AD 1838 personally appeared before me David Daniels (bold) one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said County Hannah Whipple a resident of said Cumberland aged (illegible) years, who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows" That she is the widow of Daniel Peck Whipple formerly of said Cumberland, who was a Surgeon & assistant Surgeon & Hospital mate during the war of the Revolution. That in June 1775 he was appointed Surgeon on board the Sloop Katy a Vessel of War fitted out & employed in the service of the State of Rhode Island & under the command of Abraham Whipple, Esq. in which capacity he served until January 3rd 1776 when he was discharged as will appear by the original discharge signed by Whipple hereto annexed. And she further declares that on 6th day of October 1777 he was appointed assistant Surgeon to Doctor Jonathan Arnold Surgeon General of Rhode Island by Major General Spencer which appointment is hereto annexed in which capacity he served one month & a half at least & in the year following he was appointed Surgeon & one of the Hospital mates by said Jonathan Arnold in which capacity he served until the end of the War. And she further declares, that she was married to the said Daniel Peck Whipple on the sixth day of November 1783, as will appear by the Records of said town of Cumberland & that said Daniel her husband died on the 19th day of May 1814, and that she has remained a widow ever since. She was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1794.

Hannah (X) her mark Whipple
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Providence (illegible) In Cumberland, this fourth day of August A.D. 1838. Then personally appeared before me the above (crossed out) within named Hannah Whipple, and made oath to the truth of the preceding declaration by her signed. And I further certify that, from bodily infirmities and sickness she is unable to attend  Court.

David Daniels
One of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas
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(Postmark) Woonsocket August 28

Benjamin Cowell Esq
Providence R.I.
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I hereby certify, that Daniel P Whipple son of John Whipple and Hannah Weatherhead daughter of Enoch Weatherhead, both of Cumberland, were Lawfully joined together in Marriage in said Cumberland on the sixth day of November A.D. Seventeen hundred and Eighty Three by me the subscriber John Detler Justice of Peace - 
Recorded November Sixth, Seventeen hundred Eighty three
Witness John Detler Town Clerk

(Double Line)

I Pardon Sayles Town Clerk of the Town of Cumberland County of Providence & State of Rhode Island, hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date / which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures as follows "Sixth day of November AD 1783."
"Recorded November 6th 1783"
Attest. Pardon Sayles Town Clerk

(Double Line)

I Pardon Sayles above named depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town, county & state aforesaid and that the above is a true Copy or abstract from the records of said Town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Pardon Sayles Town Clerk
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Providence (illegible) Cumberland August The Twenty eighth day Eighteen hundred and Thirty Eight. Then personally appeared Pardon Sayles Town Clerk of said Cumberland and was duly sworn to the aforegoing Certificate according to law.
Before me   Dan A. Danish, Public Notary
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Town Clerks office  Cumberland  Augst. 28 1838

Benj. Cowell Esq
Dear Sir
Yours of the 27th Inst. is Rcd. including one dollar, for former copies (illegible) certificate, and I now enclose (illegible) the Certificate of marriage of Daniel Peck Whipple agreeable to request -

copy      25
postage   6
(Line here)
               31 (illegible) chg'd

Your (illegible)
P. Sayles Town Clerk
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Copy of (illegible) for Mrs Whipple
Hannah Whipple
2950
Married 1780
died 1814
Allow Surgeon's Mate
15 mo & 5 days
(Line Here)
5 mo 15  US Navy     68.75
9 & 20  Army            193.33
                              (Line here)
                                $262.08


Benj Cowell
Providence  RI
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Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation
In General Assembly June Session AD 1775

It is voted and Resolved that the Committee of Safety be, and they are hereby directed to charter two suitable vessels for the use of the Colony, and fit out the same in the best manner, to protect the trade of this Colony: That the said vessels be at the risk of the Colony, and be appraised before they are chartered by Messieurs Joseph Anthony, Rufus Hopkins and Cromel (Cromwell) Child, or any two of them; who are also to agree for the hire of vessels: That the largest of said vessels be manned with eighty men, exclusive of officers, and be equipped with ten guns, four pounders, fourteen swivel guns, a sufficient number of small arms - and all necessary warlike stores: 
That the small vessel be manned with a number not exceeding thirty men: That the whole be included in the number of fifteen hundred men ordered to be raised in this Colony, and be kept in pay until the first day of December next, unless discharged before by order of the General Assembly: That they receive the same Bounty and Pay as the Land Forces, and the under or petty officers the same as sergeants of the army: and that the Lieutenant General, Brigadier General, and Committee of Safety, or the major part of them, have the power of directing and ordering said vessels: and in case it shall appear to them that the officers and men of the said vessels can be more serviceable on shore than at Sea, to order them on Shore to defend the Sea Ports in this Colony: and it is further voted and Resolved, That the following officers be, and they are hereby appointed to command the said vessels, to wit:
of the largest vessel:
Abraham Whipple Commander, with the rank and power of Commodore of both vessels. John Grimes First Lieutenant. Benjamin Seabury Second Lieutenant. William Bradford of Providence, Master, Ebenezer
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Flagg Quarter Master, at the lawful wages of four pounds lawful money per month.
Of the smallest vessel
Christopher Whipple, Commander
William Rhodes, Lieutenant.
True copy of record
Witness Henry Bowen Secry

Colony of Rhode Island (illegible)
In General Assembly October session AD 1775.
It is voted and Resolved, with the consent of Mr. John Brown, That the Colony will purchase the Sloop Katy as she now is, with her boats, stores and appurtenances, at the rate of twelve hundred and fifty dollars: That the said John Brown be allowed the hire of said Sloop at the price agreed upon, from the twelfth day of June last, to this day, out of the General Treasury: and that in case the said Sloop be taken or lost before this day, that then the said John Brown shall receive out of the General Treasury the said twelve hundred and fifty dollars, with interest from the said twelfth day of June, in full compensation, without any allowance for Hire.
True copy of record
Witness Henry Bowen Secr'y
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Providence Ye.  I, John W. Smith Clerk of 
Court of Common Pleas, within [illegible] the
County of Providence [illegible] said State, being a
Court of record, do hereby certify that David
Daniels Esquire before when the [illegible] declaration
was sworn in one of the Justices of our said Court
that Ariel Cook Esquire before whom one of the
[illegible] affidavits was sworn in a Justice of the 
Peace for the town of Cumberland in said County:
that Dan A Daniels Esquire before whom one
of the [illegible] affidavits was sworn is a 
Notary Public within & for said County of Provi-
dence & that William Aplin Esquire before 
whom the other two [illegible] affidavits were sworn, 
is a Notary Public within and for said County 
of Providence:- that by law said David, Ariel,
Dan and William are authorized and qualified
t administer oaths and take depositions: and
that their respective signatures aforewritten are 
genuine 
In testimony whereof, I hereunto 
set my hand and affixed the seal of
our said Court at the City of Providence
this tenth day of October in the year
of our Lord on thousand eight hundred and thirty eight~
John W. Smith Clerk
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I Amaziah Weartherhead official [illegible]
in the county of Providence being now 80
years of age [illegible] and do testify ans say, that 
I am well acquainted with Doctor Danielson L.
Whipple Founder of said Cumberland and
the husband of Hannah Whipple now his
widow and residing in Cumberland, I well
remember tat said Whipple was a surgeon or
Surgeon's mate or hospital mate attached to
the army of the revolution from the time of
General Spencer expedition in 1777 until
after the [illegible] [illegible] Rhode Island
I remember of being sick in the hospital in
September 1778 at Popesquash, in the town
of Bristol and of him attending me. This fact
I well remember, and he continues to serve
in that capacity until the latter end of 1779
[illegible] to the best of my recollection or
longer.
Amaziah Weatherhead

State of Rode Island &
Providence fe. Providence Sep. 28, 1838
[illegible] Amaziah Weatherhead subscribed &
made oath to the aforegoing deposition before me
and I further certify that said Amaziah
Weatherhead is a credible witness
William Aplin Public Notary
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State of Rhode Island
County of Providence
On this 13th day of May 1851personally appeard in open Court being the Municpal
Court of the City of Providence and a Court
or record [Narcissa] Whipple of Cumberland
in said County who being duly sworn according to law
on oath [illegible] & says that she is the daughter
of Hannah Whipple late of Cumberland
in said County deceased widow of
Daniel Peck Whipple a surgeon &
surgeons mate during the war of 
the Revolution & she further declares
that after the act of July 7 838 of congress
was [illegible] granting pensions to the
widows of these officers & soldiers who
had served in said war [illegible] said Mother
applied for & obtained a  [illegible] [illegible]
said act at the rate of $202.08 per annum
only & she believes it was all [illegible] [illegible]
for services rendered as Surgeons Mate
but she  [illegible] that her said father
served as Surgeon a part of the
 time he was in service. He served
as Surgeon on board the "Katy" under
the command of Abraham Whipple Esq
as much as seven months at least
from June 1775 to January  [illegible] 1776
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that afterwards, he served as Hospital Mate 
in the General Hospital of Rhode Island
for the greater part of the war as will
appear by the evidence ion her claim
on file in the Pension Office at Washington 
to which she refers, and  she further declares
that her Mother was entitled to a 
larger pension that was allowed her
& ought to have received the same. That
her said Mother departed this life on the 31
day of December AD 1838 having the following
children [illegible] to  [illegible] Sarah P Joslin widow 
of the city of Providence & Narcissa Whipple & Evelina Clark 
wife of Samuel Clark & George Whipple of North Providence
Wherefore for herself & the other children
of said Hannah she claims that all  [illegible]
of Pension due their said Mother at
at the time of her death be paid to them
Narcissa Whipple

Subscribed and duly
sworn to by Narcissa
Whipple in open Court.
Albert G. Greene
Clerk
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State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Municipal Court of the City of Providence
in the County of Providence and State 
aforesaid.
May 13, 1857

Be it remembered that satisfactory testimony has
been this day [illegible] to this Court that Hannah
Whipple late of Cumberland in said County of Provi-
dence, deceased, widow of Daniel Peck Whipple, a 
surgeon or surgeon's mate during the War of Revo-
lution, was a pensioner of the United States,
under the Act of Congress, July 7th AD. 1838, and received a pension at the rate of $262 08/100 per annum
at the Agency for paying Pensions at said [illegible]
up to the time of her death. The said Han-
nah died on the thirty first day of December AD.
one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight and
at the time of her death, left the following 
named children:  [illegible] Sarah P. Joslin of the
City of Providence, widow, Narcissa Whipple and Evelina Clark, wife of Samuel Clark of said Cumberland and George Whipple of North Providence in said County of Providence and that all of said children are now over twenty one years of age.
And the Court orders it be certified that
said Narcissa Whipple, who has signed the aforegoing Declaration, is a credible person.
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In attestation whereof, I have hereunto set 
my hand and have affixed the seal of said
Court this thirteenth day of May AD 1857.
Albert G. Greene,
Clerk
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military history of Daniel Peck Whipple
[illegible] file 8307

Chart follows
Dates/enlist             Length of svc     Rank     Captain                    Colonel                 State
June 15, 1775 to      Jany 3, 1776       Surg     Abraham Whipple   Sloop "Katy"         R. I Sea service
Dec. 6, 1776 to         Jany 3, 1777       Surg's Mate                         Col. Chas Brown   R. I. troops
Mch 1, 1777 to         Apl 6, 1777           "         "                               "        "       "
Oct 1, 1777 to           Nov. 6, 1777        "         "                               Jonathan Arnold surg. Genl
Apl. 1, 1778  "           May 6, 1778         "         "                               Col. Matthewson
July 25, 1778             Sept. 16, 1778      "         "                               Col. Greene
Aug. 15, 1779            Sept. 17, 1779      Surgeon                             Col. John Sayles
July 20, 1780              Aug. 25, 1780           "                                    Col. George Peck
Mch 2, 1781              Apl 6, 1781                "                                               "
Aug. 7, 1781              Sept. 9, 1781             "                                               "

Formerly of Cumberland, R. I.
Aug. 4, 1838
Cumberland, R. I.
82
Sol. was son of John Whipple, sol. mar. at Cumberland, R. I. Nov. 6, 1783 Hannah Weatherhead
dau. of Enoch Weatherhead. Sol, died May 19, 1814, she died Dec. 31, 1838 leaving only the following children surviving: Sarah P. Joslin (widow); Narcissa Whipple; Evelina Clark wife of Samuel Clark, and George Whiipple.
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Daniel Peck Whipple (R.I.)
(R.I. Sea service)
W.8307
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Genl. Hospital  Yorktown Oct. 18th 177
Permit the bearer Danl. Peck Whipple to pass
the Guards, Sentries- on his was to Providence on Hospital service.
Jon Arnold  [illegible]
To all concerned
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Daniel Peck Whipple (R.I. & R. I. Sea Service)
W. 8307
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Philadelphia  December 6th, 1776

The went out to board and was sick
which cost me for board and Attendance  [illegible]
one pound L.M. for  [illegible] weeks £ 3:0:0
on week twelve shillings per week        0:12:0
Doctors Bill                                            1:16: 07
Then was discharges the 3rd day
of January 1776
My Expenses home to Providence is     3:06:4
the whole is                                            8:14:4
Daniel Peck Whipple Doct. of the Sloop Katy
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Genl. Hospital - Providence Oct. 1st 1777

Sir/ Doct. Daniel P. Whipple, the bearer , is
Drawn to leave in the Alarm Company in the Town
of Cumberland, he by lameness on his left hand
is unfit for Soldier duty- but may be helpful
in my department - I wish your [illegible]
to assign him to that purpose -
Your [illegible]  very [illegible]
Jona Arnold, [illegible]

To the Hon'ble
Major General Spencer
[illegible]
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Providence 6 Oct 1877
The within Doc’r Daniel P Whipple has leave to fill  Doctor Arnold agreeable to the within questions – And is excused from said by Genl Spencer RI 
Draught for that purpose. J Spencer AD Carey
Sy: [illegible]
[illegible
Daniel Peck Whipple (R.I. R.I. Sea Service)
W.8307
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[The entire page is illegible]
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Mr. Goile
Oct. 10 [illegible]
three portions of Ethic
& one forth [illegible] and
[illegible]
Daniel Peck Whipple R.I
[illegible].8307
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R.I. [service]  Whipple, Daniel Peck W. 8307 [number]
R.I.Sea Service [service] Hannah
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I" I know nothing that Mr. Whipple Dockter of the Sloop Katy being paid moor wages then while the 25 of October 1775 and am sure that the Remainder of his wages is due
January 3 1776
A Whipple
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Daniel Peck Whipple (R.I. R.I. Sea Service)
W.8307
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Philadelphia  January the 3 1776

This to [illegible] that I have Discharged
Doctor Daniel Peck Whipple from the Sloop
Katy in the service of the colony-
Rhode Island.
Abraham Whipple
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Daniel Peck Whipple R.I. Sea Service
W.8307
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Popasquash  Gen. Hospital  Aug. 20th 1778

Permit the bearer on of the Hospital Mates
bound in [illegible] to Rhode Island to pay
and [illegible] Bristol Ferry-
Jona Arnold [illegible]

To the office of the 
Guard at
Bristol Ferry
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Whipple
75. 18 June- Dr. of the Katy to 3 Jany 76 – 6mo 16dy
77. Oct. Hospital mate to Hospital as drafted but being same was detached as Hospital Mate
77 Aug a pass calling Hospital Mate
Former who makes his cross details the day of com: & end of various tours from Dec’r 76 to Sept 81 – as surgeon to various regiments
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Widow, &c.
Revy
File No. 8307
Hannah Whipple
Wid.
Daniel Peck Whipple
Surg Rev War
Act: July 7th 1838
Index:-Vol. [illegible], Page 330
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May – 10 – 1900
Histy to Mis Claris H Bowen 
134 Pine St. Pawtucket R.I.
1918 Oct. 30 History to Miss Susie A. Whipple &c
1939 – Feb – 9 Photo to Mr. Edw H. West ILL.
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8307 - Wid
Daniel Peck Whipple

Aug 4, 1838
Cumberland RI - 82

Jan 15 75 - Surgeon Sloop "Katy"
Capt Abram Whipple
[crossed out: 6 mos] 5-75 Navy

Oct 6 77
Asst Surg to Dr Jonathan Arnold - 1 1/2 mos

78 Surg to end of war

Married Nov. 6, 1783
Cumberland R.I.
Hannah Weatherhead

He died May 19 - 1874

She died Dec 31, 1838
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June 15. 75 to Jany 3. 76
Surg Sloop Katy
5-15d

Dec 6. 76 - to Jany 3. 77
Surgs. Mate
Col. Chas Brown

Mch 77 same
1m - 6d.

Oct 77 1m 6d

Apl 1, 78 1.m 6d

July 25 - 78 1mo. 27d

Aug 15, 79 - 1m
Col Jno Sayles

Jany 20 1m 5d
Col Geo Peck

Mch 1, 81 1mo 5d

Aug 81 - 1m
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''''' 15/m 15 to Jan 1 76
5.15
_ 27dy 1.12
1."
1 "
1."
0.21 1.9
1 "
1.5
1.5
1.2 14
______
15.05 35
5.15 12
4.20 15.5

12.50
5
____
62.80
6.25
____
60.75
180  666
13.33    3
_____
193.33 9.86
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February 9, 1909.
BA-J/ILL
Daniel Peck Whipple
W. 8307

Mr. Edward H. West
408 Montgomery Street
Laurel, Maryland

Dear Sir: You are furnished, herewith, as requested, photostatic copy of one page of the original thereof on file in the claim for pension, W. 8307, based upon service of Daniel Peck Whipple in the Revolutionary War. 
Very truly yours, 
A. D. HILLER, 
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator.
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BA-J/ILL
Rev. & 1812
No. 440
February 1  9.
Navy-Dr. 970
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Revolutionary War Pension claim - W. 8307,
 for service of Daniel Peck Whipple  Actual 1 page
This was the pass allowing Hosp. Mate to go over Bristol Ferry, signed Johathan Arnold, dated Panpasquash, Gen [illegible] – Aug 20, 1778
25 cents 1 page

Kindly leave margin of 1 ½ inch at top of page and return papers in folder with corresponding name and number. 
Chief, Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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February 1, 1939. 
Kindly furnish photostatic copy of one page from pension claim W. 8307, based upon service in the Revolutionary War of Daniel Peck Whipple. 
Edward H. West 
408 Montgomery St. 
Laurel Maryland
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Pawtucket
Rhode Islnd
May 2, 1900

Gen Esane
Dear Sir
I would like to inquire if upon the pension list of
Revolutionary Soldiers there appears the
name of Daniel Peck Whipple of the
town of Cumberland, Rhode Island.
I have been told that his wife Hannah
Weatherhead Whipple drew a pension
after his decease. I have inquired for 
such a record, from my own State, also 
from Massachusetts, and at the suggestion
of Gen. Wm. M. [illegible] of Boston, I write
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to you. If such a record is to be found
will you kindly give me the statement
of service. I will gladly remit  such
renumeration as is customary for such 
service.
Very respectfully  yours,
M.E.C.[illegible] 

Mrs. [illegible] H. [illegible]
134 Pine St.
Pawtucket

R.I.
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Crow Indian Bapt. Mission
Wyola, Mont.
Oct. 19, 1918

Department of the Interior,
Washington,
D.C.

To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to ask that
the Department kindly send
to the above address the state
ment of the military history of 
my ancestor, Daniel Peck Whipple
a soldier of the Revolutionary War.

His widow Hannah Weather-
head Whipple received a pension
from his service & the certificate
which was sent us read as fol-
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lows: 1. W. and [illegible] Division
       J.R.W
       8307 Wid. Rev. War.

Thank you for desired information.
Respectfully,
(Miss) Susie A. Whipple
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Abstract of Monies paid Surgeon 16'

Filed 11 Aug 17 by Alex Ray

case of Hannah Whipple widow of Doc. Daniel P. Whipple
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Copy filed 
In the case of Hannah Whipple of N.J widow of Hannah ad July 7, 1838 
“abstract of Monies paid officers in Hospital for Services,”
 Sig. Doc’r Arnold Hosp..No1…..15.12
1778 
Dec’r 5. Doc’r Caleb Fisk. No 2  32.80
“ Solo. Brown N3 15.12
Sept 3 “ Daniel Whipple 4  2.00
Sept 4 “ Rch. Rogerson 5  18.12
1779
Feb. 19 “ Alfred Arnold..6  Arnold Hosp drs 6} 36.6
1778 Dec 7 “ Henry Stevens 7 23.8
79 Feb 20 “ Henry Stevens 8  20.6
78 Dec’r 7 “ Joseph Omen..9 37.12
Aug 28 “ do 10 8.0
79 Feb 17 “ Theodore Parson 11 114.0
March 3 “ do 12 12.12
1978. Nov 5. Abe F Sheldon Hosp Steno 13  25.4
1779 Feby 28 [illegible] Wheaton do 14 57.0
1779 March 4 Doc’r Stephen Harding 15 255.12
I herein [illegible] attached to be a true copy
Alex Ray
Washing'n 11 Aug 57
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Washington
July 30. 1857
J. E. Heath
Com’r of Pensions
Sir
In the case of Hannah Whipple decd late of Rhode Island.
She had a pension during her life time under act 7 Mar 1818. On account of her husbands service as a Surg’n Mate. or surgeon and allowed at the rate of $262.08 per annum & The heirs are of the opinion, a higher rate of pension there have been allowed. Either for the period of service or rate of pay - as Surgeon, or Surgeon Mate.
In behalf of the heirs (whose application is herewith submitted) I must request the favor of you to cause a re-examination of the proof filed in the case, as well as to the rate of pay allow
I remain Sir
Your Obt Ser
Alex. Ray 
& for 15mo -5ds service
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Washington July 9. 1859

F. L. Evans Esq
Chief Clerk
Sir 
In the case of Hannah Whipple late of Rhode Iland decd: I have acquired a power of attorney from one of the heirs requested permission, for me, as the attorney to make an examination of the evidence filed in Mrs Whipples case. with the [illegible]to as [illegible] of the pension. 
I am very 
Respectfuly
Your Obt Ser
Alex. Ray
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Washington
Aug 11. 1857
J. E. Heath Esq
Com’r of Pensions 
Sir
Since the rec’ of your letter of the 30 ult in the case of Hannah Whipple dc’d. I have received a printed circular stating the 4th rule of your office, which prevented a re-examination of her claim, has been explained away! and that made the now existing rule of your office the claim can be reviewed &c
I have just recd a letter from Judge Cowell of Rhode Island. The agent in the first application in this case, informing me. In there was "Whipple entered on board the 15 June 75 under Capt. Whipple and was discharged Jan 3.76 and then discharged at Philadelphia this would make 6 mo 19 days. even of nothing was allowed him on starting home” 
I have been furnished with an original paper sharing the payments made to certain Hospital Surgeon (and which I intended to give back as I have no authority, I enclose the copy which I intended to retain myself) the original one be exhibited when the claim is examined.
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It shows in Sept 1778 Doc’r. Daniel P. Whipple was paid for his service as a Hospital Officer 2.0
I understand, the widow claims for services in the Hospital Department, and that there is evidence on file to show he was in the Hospital Dept. as Mate or as Surgeon.
I have respectfully to request in behalf of the heirs, a reconsideration of the evidence filed in this case in consideration the a copy of the pay made to him in Sep 1778. Having that will be sufficient evidence discovered on file be rate the pension as a higher allowance.
Very respectfully
Your obt serv
Alex. Ray 
note. 
I find among the paper sent me by Judge Cowell in this case, some which indicate that dc’d Whipple was in the Gen Hospital for upward of 12mos which, I hope you will allow me to be present there the case come up for examination
Alex. Ray
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Providence  Oct 30 1838
Sir
I herewith endorse the applications
of Ruth Whipple widow of Jole Whipple
Marcy Northup widow of Ichabod
Phebe James widow of Silas, Tamson
Tripp widow of Jonathan & Hannah
Whipple widow of Daniel P Whipple
for pensions under the act of July 7, 1838
I am most respectfully
yours
Benja Cowell


I L Edwards Esq
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Providence June 19, 1839

Sir,
I [illegible] yours of 20 [illegible] respecting the
claims of Mrs Phebe James widow of Silas James, Marcy Nothrup widow of Ichabod & Hannah Whipple widow of Daniel P 
Whipple - In [illegible] to so much as respects
the claims of Mrs. James & Mrs. Whipple
I herewith enclose further testimony.
In Mrs James case you only wished further
proof of identity ([illegible] & marriage being
established), the affidavit of David Matteson 
is enclosed for that purpose
As respects the claim of Mrs Whipple you
may wish to know something of the character
of Robert Tower who signs with a [illegible] &
has as you observe, sworn "so positively",
whom this [illegible] the enclosed affidavits
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of Samuel Weatherhead (recently one of 
our State Senators in the Legislature) Jesse Amsbury & Willard Joslin will furnish
you with all the necessary information
having been acquainted with him from their 
childhood - and as a further proof as to
the [illegible] of his [illegible] I will add
that his statement of the services of Doct
Whipple on board the Katy under Com:
Abraham Whipple was taken without any reference
to the Legislative act authorizing the [illegible]
[illegible] of that [illegible] - When [illegible] to
that act which was sent with Mrs. Whipple's
papers, you will see how it [illegible]
with his statement of in the most important
particulars & his statement of Dr Whipple's
subsequent services are all corroborated
by documentary evidence, so far as
that evidence has been preserved,
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you observe that "he was drafted as a private
of Militia in Oct 1777" & seem to infer 
from this circumstance that Tower was
[illegible] as to his (Whipple's) previous services
By looking to the request of Dr Arnold 
of Oct 1, 1777, you will see that he did
not belong to the Militia but to the 
"Alarm Company" which consisted of those
who were exempted of Militia duty.  The 
Alarm List or Companies could not be
called out except in times of great
danger when all could be called out by 
law of the State - In addition to which 
Dr Arnold recognizes him as Hospital
Mate in a "permit" dated Aug 20 1778
& enclosed is another old paper, part of 
which is torn off, dated Oct 1, 1777 & [illegible]
to "Doct D P Whipple" and signed by "J Arnold"
& the counter sign "Oct 5, 1777" is,  believe on
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the hand writing of General Spencer
but am not certain- These documents
show he was recognized in the character of
a "Hospital Mate" under the [illegible] [illegible]
and the evidence proved his serving in
that capacity-
I also enclose a copy of the act appointing
Johnathan Arnold Director General of
the Hospital Department & also a copy
of an act authorizing him make such
appointments under him as he thought
proper. - I could add much more to show the
remarkable memory of Robert Tower but
presume it unnecessary- May I request
that these wo pension may be granted.
I an respectfully 
your [illegible]
Benja Cowell
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Know all [illegible] by those present that I Sarah
P Joslin of the City of Providence widow
do hereby [illegible] & appoint Alexander
Ray of the City of Washington D.C my
true lawful agent & Attorney to prosecute
the claim of myself, Narcissa Whipple & Evelina
Clark of Cumberland & George Whipple of
North Providence; all in the County of 
Providence for any amount of Revolutionary
pension or increase of pension that may
have been due our Mother Hannah Whipple
late of said Cumberland deceased who was
the widow of Daniel Peck Whipple a
Surgeon in the war of the Revolution
and I hereby authorize my said agent
to examine all the papers & documents
in relation to said claim on file in the 
Departments at Washington City or [illegible]
to file additional evidence  [illegible]
and to secure the Certificate which may
be issued for said claim which Certificate
I wish made payable to me & the above
named Narcissa Evelina & George;
to appoint one or more [illegible] under
him for the purpose herein [illegible]
and to do all things that I might
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or could do were I personally present
Hereby ratifying & confirming all  that my [illegible]
Attorney & Agent shall lawfully do in the [illegible]
In witness where of I have hereunto set my 
hand & seal the 25 day of June AD 1851
Sarah P Joslin

Signed & sealed
in presence of
H W Joslin
Thomas C Greene

Providence p.
This first day of July
eighteen hundred and fifty one personally
appeared Sarah P Joslin and acknowledged the
above instrument by law  signed to be her free 
act & deed.
Before me
Thomas C. Greene
Justice of the Peace
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State of Rhode Island
Providence  Clerks office Court of Common Pleas
I certify that Thomas C Greene
whose signature appears on the [illegible] page
is a Justice of the Peace in [illegible] the City of 
Providence, duly [illegible] engaged & qualified to 
[illegible] in his said office, and that 
full faith & credit ate to be given to his
attestations as such.
In witness whereby I hereunto set
my hand & affix the seal of said Court
at Providence this 2 day of July AD 1851.
Levi Salisbury
Clerk
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I Thomas Spence of North Providence
in the county of Providence being now 85 years of aga on oath do testify
and say that I was formerly well
acquainted with Doctor Daniel P
Whipple of Cumberland. Said Daniel 
was a Surgeon in the Army of the 
revolution. I remember of being
stationed in [illegible]in the year 1777
ot 1778, three month and I was then a 
private in Captain George Peck Company
of Minute Men and I have recollection
that Doctor Whipple was stationed there
wo as a Surgeon to the Army and attended
to the same regiment, I think to Col William 
Aldrich, but an not certain. I remember 
Doctor Whipple, Col Aldrich and myself were all in the same mess.
Thomas Spence
State of Rhode Island & 
Providence fe  North Providence Sep. 28
1838 [illegible] Thomas Spence subscribed &
made oath to the aforegoing deposition
before me and I further certify that said
Thomas Spence is a credible witness.
William Aplin Public Notary
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I Robert Tower of Cumberland in the County of Providence
being now 75 years of age & upwards, on oath so depose & say that
I was ell acquainted with Doctor Daniel Peck Whipple formerly
of said Cumberland, he was an Uncle of mine. I also have 
a particular recollection of all, his service during the Revolutionary
war I will first state my memory is very good. I
can now remember the speakers in the British Parliament
which were made preceding the & the members names
who were friendly & unfriendly to America. I can remember
all the principal events of the Revolution can tell the 
days on which all the great battles fought and the 
names of all the principal Generals. I further certify
that on Friday the 18th of June 1775 said Daniel Peck
Whipple entered on board the Sloop Katy a vessel in
the service to the State of Rhode Island & under the
command of Abraham Whipple Esq This vessel was
stationed in Providence river until the 3rd of September
following, when she went on a cruise by order of
General Washington to intercept the British packet
coming to New York; she then went to Bermuda after
powder by his order & said Daniel was discharged from
her on the 3rd day of January 1776 at Philadelphia & 
got home on 16th & drew pay till he got home, his pay was
2.5 dollars per month & three shares of all that was taken
After this cruise, his next service was at Bristol as
Surgeon Mate to Col Chase Browns regiment of Militia
Dr [illegible] Fish was Surgeon. This was in December 1776 his services began December 6th & continued to January 3rd 
1777. The British landed their troops at
Newport on Saturday the 7th of December 1776 & completed. . 
the landing on Sunday the 8th. His next services were
at Providence in said capacity in March attached to
same regiment, he went to Providence the first of
March & served until the 6th of April - In General
Spencer's expedition in October 1777 from October 1st
until 6th of November. His next services in said 
capacity were at Providence in April 1778 he was there
attending to those soldier who were sick & had been
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inoculated with small pox. attached to Col Mathewson
regiment he was there from April 1st to May 6th following
his next services were from 15th of July 1778 to 16th of
September, had the case of this [illegible] at [illegible]
Most of all Col. Greene's regiment commonly called
the black regiment, were under his care. I mean those
that had be wounded, and were sick.  After this he
went as Surgeon to Col John Sayles regiment. [illegible] Whipple
was [illegible] [illegible]: The regiment was detained? at Bristol one
month & he served during that time in said capacity from
16th of August to 17 September 1779. His next service was on
Rhode Island in 1780. He went as Surgeon to Col George
Peck's regiment he went away the 20th of July & got back the
25th of August- during this time he was stationed on 
Rhode Island. The French Army under Comte De 
Rochambeau was in Newport at that time consisting
of 1000 men & the French fleet of seven ships of the line
was in Newport Harbor & the British fleet appeared off
the harbor and it was apprehended, they would again
invade the State, which circumstance was the cause of
the Militia being called to Rhode Island at that time.
His next services were in March 1781. He then was
attached to same regiment, as Surgeon, and [illegible]
to Rhode Island where he was stationed. His
services were from March 2nd to April 6th of said
year. His next services were in August following, 
he was attached to same and [illegible] to
Rhode Island where he was stationed from August
7th to September 9th as Surgeon to same regiment & that
completed his services as Surgeon during the war.
Although he stood as Surgeon to same regiment [illegible]
the end of the was, his services were not wanted - the 
Battle of York town when Lord Cornwallis was taken
put an end to the fighting. And I, the said Robert
Turner, do further testify that said Daniel Peck Whipple
departed this life on Thursday on the 19th day of May
AD 1814 and was buried on Saturday following. I was
present at the funeral & Elder Stephen Olson preached.
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the funeral sermon from the 8th chapter of Ecclesiastes
18  I remember the text and the words I can repeat
them if necessary.  These are the services of Doctor Daniel
Peak Whipple  as I understood them at the time, and
I think I have stated them correctly. 
Robert Tower X his mark
Attest Ariel Cook
Providence Co Cumberland Sept 15 AD 1838
The above named Robert Tower personally appeared
before me & made oath to the foregoing deposition
by him signed and I further certify he is a man 
of truth and veracity and is a man of uncommon
memory with regard to the events that have
taken place in said town and the service of
them belonging to said town which [illegible] in the
war of the revolution He made his mark being blind
before me
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I William Joslin of the city of Providence do tes-
tify & say that I am now fifty one years of age. 
that I was born and brought up in Cumberland in the
County of Providence and resided there until the year
1815 when I removed to this city. that until I re-
moved to this city I always lived a near neighbor
to Robert Towes now of said Cumberland.  He lived
at the next house to ours & for about three years he lived
in my father's family.  Said Robert has been blind
ever since I knew him & from a child as I have
understood.  He always sustained a good
character for truth & veracity but what renders
him somewhat remarkable is his memory.
His memory is extraordinary.  When once he hears
of anything, he never forgets it.  He used to take
great pains to acquire knowledge.  Whenever he got
hold of a Book or newsppaer, which he understood
contained anything he wished to know, he would
get someone to read it to him.  I used to read
to him a great deal when I lived near him
I sometimes used to avoid him for fear he would
ask me to read.  I have known him to
carry a book three miles to get it read to him,
and when it was once read he would remember it,
or when anything was told him he would always
remember it.
Although he was blind, yet, by the help of a staff
he would go anywhere about the neighborhood
& off to some distance.
His hearing was remarkable.  When he lived in my
fathers family, he could tell anyone by his walk.
His memory was very accurate & retentive, more so
than any other man I ever saw.
William Joslin
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State of Rhode Island.
Providence Co. In the city of Providence o this
fifteenth day of June A.D. 1839 personally appeared
before me, the aforenamed Willard Joslin and made
oath to the above deposition, which was reduced to writing
by me in his presents [presence] and by him subscribed in my
presence.
And I do further certify that the said Willard
is a credible withness.
William H smith Justice of the Peace
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I Samuel Weathehead of Cumberland in the
county of Providence & State of Rhode Island do tes
tify and say that, having heard the deposition of
William Joslin read, I have no doubt from what I
myself know of Robert Towes, that this statement therein
contained are correct & true.
I have been acquainted with the said Robert Towes
fifty years, & have always considered his memory
to be very extraordinary.
A few years ago I was relieved from a law case
by the accuracy of his memory.
He stated to me a fact which took place fifty years
ago, which fact was a matter of Record.   I called
on the Clerk of the Court for him to examine the
records to see if what Towes had stated was correct.  The
clerk, at first, could not find anything of it in
record.  I told said [crossed out] Notwithstanding this, I had so
much confidence inthe extraordinary accuracy of
said Towes memory  that I requested the clerk to
make further search.  The clerk on further search
found a file of papers containing every fact that
Towes had asserted, but which had never been
recorded
I am now sixty two years of age.
Samuel Weatherhead
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State of Rhode Island
Providence Co In the city of Providence on
this Fifteenth day of June A. D. 1839, personally appeared
before me the afornamed Samuel Weatherhead & made
oath to the depostion on the other side written, which
was reduced to writing by me in his presence & by  him
subscribed in my presence.
And I do further certify that the said Samuel is
a credible witness
William H Smith Justice of the Peace
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I Jesse Amsbury of the city of Providence do tes
tify and say that I am about sixty seven years
of age that I was born & brought up in Cum-
berland in the county of Providence and was well
acquainted with Robert Towes & lived a near neigh-
bor to him.  Said Robert has always sustained 
a good character for truth & veracity, and what
William Joslin has testified with regard to his memory
{his deposititon having been read to me) I believe to be
correct.  I myself have often read to him in
my younger days when I lived in Cumberland.
He was always anxious to acquire knowledge.
It was always customary for the neighbors when they
wished to ascertain any fact which was said to
have taken place to go to Robert and find out
its truth, especially if this fact had been of long
standing.  he was considered a kind of
chronicle of the time & of events.
He was always blind, but was remarkable for
his hearing & memory.
When I was a boy I used to lead said Robert about
to trainings & town meetings & I recollect he
could always tell any boy he knew by putting
his hand on the boy's head.  He could instantly
recollect a boy from his recollection of the pe
culiar make of his head & height.
Jesse Ambury
Providence Co. In the city of Providence on this Fifteenth day
of June A.D. 1839, personally appeared before me, the
above named Jesse Amsbury & made oath to the above deposition, which
was reduced to writing by me in his presence & by him sub
scribed in my presence.
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And I do further certify that this said Jesse is a credible
witness.
William H. Smith Justice of the Peace
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations
Providence  CO. I, John w. Smith clerk
of the Court of Common Pleas within for the
County of Providence in said State, being a
Court of record, de hereby certify that William
H. Smith Esquire, before whom the three aforegoing
affidavits were sworn, is a Justice of the Peace
for the City of Providence; that by law he is
duly authorized and qualified to administer
oaths and take depositions, and that his
three [illegible, seal interferes] written signatures are genuine.
In witness whereof I hereunto
set my hand and affix the
seal of our said Court, at the
City of Providence, this nineteenth
day of June AD 1839
John W. Smith clk
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Hannah Whipple [signature]
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State of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations
In General Assembly February AD 1777.
It is voted and Resolved that the Director
of the General Hospital in this State, and
the Hospital Surgeon [illegible] and they are hereby
[illegible] to make such appointments
as are necessary for the service and respectively
appertain to them or either of them, to appoint,
regulating their numbers according to the 
rules of the Continental Army and in
proportion to the number of troops for which
such hospital shall be used: that their Hospitals
mates respectively draw the same pay and
rations as are allowed and drawn by
hospital mates in the general hospitals
of the Continental Army: That the Director
agree with all others necessary for the
service upon the best terms he can, not
exceeding the pay and rations allowed them
in similar rations in the Continental Hospitals.
And it is further voted and Resolved
that officers and soldiers in the service
of the State, when in Hospital draw their
rations from the Steward according to the
regulations therefor.
State of Rhode Island and
Providence Plantations
Secretary's Office May 30, AD 1839
I Henry Bowen Secretary of
said State and Keeper of the
Records and the Seal thereof
Do hereby certify:
that the foregoing is a true copy of record
and I further certify that at the
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Session of the General Assembly of said State
in December seventeen hundred seventy six
(1776) Doctor Jonathan Arnold was elected
Director and Provediton of the General
Hospital or hospitals to be established in
this State as appears of record.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the Seal of said
State at Providence, the day and year 
henry Bowen