Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,565, Frederick Vaughan, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Vaughan, Frederick Vaughn.
8 32,565
CONTENTS

28.889.
New York Illinois
Frederick Vaughan
Big Flatt in the State of New York who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Backus of the Regt. commanded by Col. Tilden in the Connecticut line for state troops for 12 mo.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 40 Dollars Conts per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Augt 1834 and sent to J. Robinson Elmira
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 34 $120.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept 34 20.00 $140.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Geo. H. Bruns Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 88.
665 W.B. Plate May 13 45
Low to Pow age. June 14. 1846
To Illinois from 4 th Sep 1844
21. June 1845. Notification to Pensioned. Award. Illinois
late to N.B. Plate. Nov 12 th 1845
Same, Merit 19. 1847.

Fredrick Vaughan Delegation
23938
Direct to S. Robinson Elmira N.Y.
Adm d 12 mo pre 40 H

Comptrollers Office January 24 th 1834.
I Elisha Phelps, Comptroller of Public Accounts of the State of Connecticut, do certify that I have not been able to find any charge of the military services of Capt. Whiting Backus, in the revolutionary war, charged upon the books of the Pay Table, or any roll of his company.
I further certify that, under date January 23 rd 1782, the pay roll of Capt John Vaughan, Militia, Wager, West Point, £830, 19, 3 is charged upon the books of the Pay Table, to the United States; & that no roll of this company has been found, or evidence showing the duration of their service.
Elisha Phelps

State of New York,
State of New York } Floyd County } Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid Frederick Vaughan who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that the evidence of his Sister Fyral which is hereto annexed is the best and all the evidence now in his power to procure of his services in the Revolutionary War - That the reason why her evidence was not taken and attached to his papers before they were sent to the War Department is that she was then confined by a dangerous illness and wholly unable to give evidence upon any matter - He thinks it not impossible but that there may be persons living in the State of Connecticut who may be acquainted with and recollect his services in the Revolution, but if there are he knows not who they be and is wholly unable to travel there to make the search and he is therefore compelled to submit his case to the department upon the evidence of his Sister as the best in his power to obtain sworn and subscribed this 25 day of September 1833 } Frederick Vaughan before me - Abel W. Nye
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Frederick Buphan who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit before me and that he is a credible witness - H. B. BRYER

At a Court of Common Pleas, held at the Court House in the Village of Elmira in and for the County of Tioga and State of New York on the fifth day of March 1833; the term of the said Court commencing on that day.
Present The Hon. Grant B. Baldwin First Judge. Joseph L. Darling } Esquires Elijah Shoemaker } Darius Bentley } Judges
State of New York } Tioga County } On this 6th day of March 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Judges before named being a Court of Record because made so by the Constitution and Laws of the State, having by Law a Clerk and Seal now sitting, Frederick Vaughan a President of the Town of Bigflatt in the County of Tioga and State of New York aged Sixty Seven Years the twenty sixth day of last Novem- ber who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the follow- ing Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. —
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He declares that agreeably to orders issued by Governor Trumbull of the State of Connecticut in a call for volunteers and militia he enlisted and turned out on the 13 th day of October 1780 for the term of Nine months in the Company Commanded by Capt. Whiting Barker and in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Daniel Sillden After his enlistment as aforesaid he was March'd to New Lebanon from thence to Windham, thence to Colchester and from thence to Norwich Landing where the Company took up their quarters for some weeks in connection with the main part of the Regiment; we were then March'd to New London. Near the Sound where we had our winter quarters and on the opening of the spring of 1781 were employed for some time as guards and scouts upon the Coast; we were then March'd to Norwich Landing where on the 14 th of July 1781 he was dis- missed having fully served out the said term of Nine Months for which he volunteered.
And he further declares that on the first day of September 1782 he volunteered and enlisted for the term of three months in the

Company Commanded by Capt John Vaughan in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Canfield in the Connecticut Troops. Immediately on his enlist- ment as aforesaid he was marched to Fishkill on the Hudson River in the State of New York; thence crossed over with the said Company to West Point where he was stationed on Garrison duty during the whole of the said term of three months, was discharged on the first of December 1782 and went home. Making one year service in the whole. And he further declares that he has no documentary evidence of his said services; and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure to testify to them.
And in answer to the several Interrogatories put to him by the Court he says that he was born in the Town of Lebanon, County of Windham in the State of Connecticut on the 26 th day of November 1766.
That he has a record of his age in his Bible which he took from his Father's family record which he believes to be correct.
When he first entered the service he lived in the place of his nativity; after the close of the war he lived at the same place.

five years; then lived twenty eight years in the Town of Westmoreland in the now County of Oneida in the State of New York; then lived four years in the Town of Hector in the County of Tompkins and State of New York; then lived thirteen years at his present residence in the Town of Bigflats aforesaid.
That in all his service aforesaid he was a volunteer and turned out as such.
He was acquainted with Gen. McCauley, Col. Canfield, Col. Dillen (under the two latter of whom he served) Major Lroup, Adjutant Whitmore and the Troops under their Command.
He received a written discharge for his three months service signed and given by Col. Canfield which he gave to his father to keep for him since which he has not seen or heard of it neither does he know what has become of it; but he never received any written or printed discharge for his nine months service.
He would refer to Robert Miller, Abel Keyes, Elaser Owen, Comfort Bennett, and Joseph

Rowley all his Neighbors and well acquainted with his reputation for truth and veracity and who can testify to their belief in the truth of the foregoing Declaration.
He hereby Relinquishes every Claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Frederick Vaughan
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid.
Green M Mitchell
We Elias Beardshaw a blacksmith residing in Bethel and Robert Miller residing in Big Flats County of Tioga and State of New York hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with Frederick Vaughan who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be sixty six years of age and upwards; that he is generally reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Robert Miller Elias Beardshaw
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Green M Mitchell

And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion After the investigation of the Matter and after putting the Interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above Named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies that it appears to them that Elias Beardslee who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clapp man resident in the Town of Catherine and that Robert Miller who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Bigflats in the County of Tioga aforesaid and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit. —
State of New York } Tioga County ss } I Green M Tuttle Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas aforesaid do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the appli- cation of Frederick Baughan for a Pension. — In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 11 th day of March 1833
Green M Tuttle

State of New York Niagara County ss. I Green M. Southill Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that the affidavits of Frederick Baughan and Royal Beebe have been annexed to the foregoing proceedings and that Abel Keyes Esquire before whom the said affidavits were sworn and subscribed was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County residing in the Town of Big that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and know his signature subscribed to the said affidavits and Certificates of Credibility to be genuine -
In testimony whereof my Seal of Office is already affixed over the tape above and I have hereunto set my hand this 28 th day of September 1833 —
Green M. Southill

State of Illinois Kane County } ss
On this 28 th day of May A.D. 1845 before me the subscriber a notary Public of the said county of Kane personally appeared Frederick Vaughan who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain John Vaughan in the regiment commanded by Colonel Burford. In the Service of the United States that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New York where he has lately removed. That he now resides in the State of Illinois where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from New York was that the son with whom I have heretofore resided left the state of New York and came into this state and I therefore came with him.
Sworn and subscribed before } me the day and year aforesaid } William B. Platts } Notary Public }
Frederick Vaughan
State of Illinois } Kane County } ss
David J. Vaughan being duly sworn doth depose and say that Frederick Vaughan the person who has subscribed to the above oath is the person described in said affidavit
Sworn and subscribed before } me this 28 th day of May 1845 } William B. Platts } Notary Public }
David J. Vaughan

I William B Platts Notary public in the county of Kane and State of Illinois do hereby certify that David T Baughman the person who has made the foregoing affidavit of the reality of Frederick Baughman is a man of veracity and respectability Given under my hand this 28 th day of May AD 1845
William B Platts
State of Illinois }
Kane County ss I Mark W Fletcher Clerk of the County Commissioners Court of said County Certify that William B Platts was a Notary Public as above on 28 th day of May last and still is, and that his signature to the above affidavit is genuine Witness my name and the seal of said Court at Geneva this 3 rd day of June AD 1845 Mark W Fletcher Clerk

Aff. of John Bingham

State of New York } Genesee County } John Vaughan of the town of Batavia in the County of Genesee and State aforesaid Age a seventy three years and upwards being duly sworn deporeth and saith that Frederick Vaughan of the town of Bifflett in the County of Tioga and State aforesaid, an applicant for a Pension, is a brother to this deponent. That the said Frederick was a Private in the Connecticut Troops and between the Month of September 1880 and the Month of August 1781 the said Frederick served Nine Months in Capt. Whiting Baker's Company under Col. Daniel Linden. And this deponent further saith that the said Frederick served one other term of three Months as a Private from the first of September 1782 to the first of December of the same Year in the Company of Capt. John Vaughan (who was the Father of this deponent) and under Col. Canfield Sworn & subscribed } this 5th day of July } John Vaughan 1834 before me }
C. M. Chapell

I hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with John Vaughan who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Affidavit and that he is a credible witness
C. M. Russell Esq.
State of New York } Genesee County ss } I Timothy Fitch Clerk of the said County do hereby Certify that Charles M. Russell Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit purports to have been sworn and who has signed the above Certificate of Credibility was at the date thereof one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County - that I am well acquainted with the signature of the said Justice and believe it genuine In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this fifth day of July 1834
T. Fitch Clerk

Frederick Vaughn New York No. 23938
g proofreg d
adm d
J. Robinson Esq. Elmira N.Y.K.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 4 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Frederick Vaughan
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     13 Octr. 1780 vol. 9 Pri. Col. Danl. Tille =died 67 years Lebanon Traditionary   1st Sept. 1782 vol. 3 " Col. Canfield Windham C. born  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
An allowance can be made for any service alleged to have been rendered under 16 years of age without satisfactory proof. The service in the state Troops of Connecticut, is believed to be susceptible of proof, & claimants are required by the Regulations to produce the best evidence in their power.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers :
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

Act of Jan 7 th 1832
Frederick Vaughan N.H.
Suspended
See let to J. Robinson Elmira
N.Y. Mar 20 th 34
O.C.

32 565 Rev INVALID.
File No. 32, 565
Frederick Vaughan Rev Rev War
Act: June 1 st 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 494
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Aurora Kane Co Illinois March 6 1847
Sir
enclosed I send what I suppose to be the necessary papers to obtain for the heirs the amount of pension due Frederick Vaughan deceased. I applied to the pension agent at Springfield Illinois but he said as the pension had been reclaimed for 14 months he could not pay and directed me to send the papers to your office whether these papers are all that is necessary or not I do not know but do be informed me if any thing more is necessary I trust that you will do as you have frequently done heretofore enlighten my ignorance for which kindness you have my warmest thanks
To J. L. Edward } Yours Truly &c W. B. Hato

Aurora State Co. Illinois Oct 21. 1845- Dear J L Edwards
Sir,
Frederick Vaughan
a resolutionary pensioner of this State transferred from Albany Ills. made the necessary papers in order to obtain his pension from the agent at Springfield Ills. who returned them stating that he could not receive them and pay the money because the oaths were taken before a notary public (the oath to obtain the transfer was also taken before a notary agreeable to a form sent by you for Mr Vaughan) the agent Mr Reed required the oath and acknowledgement to be taken before a justice of the peace but before that could be done Mr Vaughan (who was ill when the papers were returned) died. I have applied to the best of counsel who advised me to apply directly to you and ask you to furnish me with the necessary information to enable Mr Vaughans children to obtain the pension due him before his decease if the papers made by him are not proper the attorneys inform me that such matters are so regulated by instructions to that they can not give the requisite information this is my excuse for troubling you with this Yours truly
W. B. Hato

MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency,
June 16 th 1845
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 14 th inst. I have to state, that Medrick Vaughan a Pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 _____ at _____ Dollars per annum _____ was last paid to the 4 day of Sept. 1844 —
I am, Sir,
Very Respectfully,
Yr. ob't serv't,
Thos. M. Olcott
PRES'T AND PENSION AGENT. for
L. Jenkins

J. L. Edwards Sir
Aurora June Co. N.Y. May 3 d 1845
Frederick Vaughan a revolutionary pensioner from the State of New York is now a resident of this county - he is a very old man and can give but little information of the manner of receiving his pension all that he can say is that he had an agent at Albany N.Y. for receiving his money - I have therefore thought the most certain method of obtaining the necessary information for him would be to trouble you on the subject and will esteem it a great favor from you to inform me whether he can receive his money in N.Y. city or not (as that is most convenient for him to draw by merchants going east) please give me (for him) all the necessary information to enable him to obtain his money with as little expense as possible for he is a very poor man and unable to employ an attorney - if any peculiar forms are required please send some - he has a certificate signed by yourself as Commissioner Yours Truly &c W. B. Plato

State of New York } Frogs County } Personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County Tryal Beebe a resident of the Town of Bigflats in the said County aged sixty nine years who being truly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she is a sister to Frederick Vaughan an applicant for a Pension - that during the Revolutionary War she lived at home with her Parents in the Town of Schenon County of Windham and State of Connecticut That she well remembers of her brother Frederick's being out in the service as near recounted at the time in the family to the amount of one year - she is not able to recollect the precise period when the said service was performed but thinks it was towards the close of the war - he was out two terms, the first she understood was nine months under Col Filden and the last of three months under Col Canfield and her Father was the Captain of the Company - Tryal Beebe Sworn & subscribed this 28 day of September 1833 before me - H. B. Ryers
Hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Tryal Beebe who has subscribed and sworn to the above affidavit and that she is a credible witness H. B. Ryers

Elmira, Tioga Co N.Y. August 19 1834
Dear Sir,
I am enabled at length to transmit you the testimony in the case of Frederick Baughman which with that of the other witness on file will comply with the requirement of the note at the bottom of the enclosed printed letter. The applicant hopes to receive shortly a Certificate for his half pension
I have the honor to be Sir, with great respect and esteem Your obt. servant J Robinson
The Hon James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

Elmira Feby. 4, 1834.
Sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Frederick Vaughan with whatever of testimony can be obtained from the Comptroller of Connecticut to whom I was referred on the 21 st Dec - The only point that seems to be established by this Certificate, as in any way bearing upon the case, is that John Vaughan was a Militia Captain in 1782 in the West Point Service -
I have only to say that it is difficult to sustain a case by records when there are none to be found, but that the claim is fully sustained by the testimony of his sister and I therefore respectfully submit it.
I have the honor to be
with great respect
Your obt. servant
J. Robinson
George W. Crump Esq. Pension Office