Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,321, Robert H Wendell, New York.

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Wendell, Robert H.
R. 11.321.
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370 41 Application of Robert H Wendell Applicant for a Pension under the act of 7 th June 1832 -
N.Y. act 7. June '32

State of New York Schenectady County } ss: Clerks office -
I S id H ollis Marsh Clerk of the said County of Schenectady in said State do certify that Samuel W Jones whose name is subscribed to the jurats of the affidavits of Robert H Wendell, John Ayres, John L Delgraft, John J Schermerhorn, James Van Vorst, Philip A Fruaxo & Jerome Barkhydt thereto annexed was at the time of taking the same and now is first judge of said County, & first judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County, duly Commissioned & sworn as such, and whose name is also subscribed to the Certificates & papers thereto annexed. And that the name of "S W Jones, first judge Schenectady County" subscribed thereto is in the proper hand writing of the said judge
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my said office the 2 nd day of May 1845.
S. H. Marsh Clerk of Schenectady County

Declaration of Robert H Wendell in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7 th 1832
State of New York. City and County of Schenectady } ss
On this first — day of May 1845 personally appeared before me Samuel W Jones first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Schenectady Robert H Wendell a resident of the said City of Schenectady in the said County of Schenectady and State of New York aged eighty five years the seventh day of Jan- uary last. He being prevented from appearing in open Court by reason of bodily infirmity which I hereby Certify; — who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. (The said Court of Common Pleas is a Court of Record having a Com- mon Seal) — That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated —
That this declarant served in the Militia of the State of New York, and the following are the names and ranks of the field and Company officers under whom he served viz: Brigadier Generals Abraham Van Brock Robert Van Rensselaer and Peter Gansevoort — Colonels Milian Van Van Rensselaer, Jacob Lansing, Philip P Schuyler Peter Gansevoort Lieutenant Colonel Herman Wendell a cousin of this declarant Abraham Leuyler formerly Major, Major Harmanus Wendell an uncle of this declarant. Captains John Price and Jacob Roseboom, the latter the fore part of his service was a Lieu- tenant, and the said John Price after part of the time a Major. and Captain Yates — This declarant was born in the City of Albany and a resident there du- ring the whole of his service hereinafter mentioned.
This declarant received orders immediately after the

declaration of War to hold himself in readiness to march at a moments warning, and was appointed an orderly Sergeant in Captain John Prices Company of Militia. Colo. Abraham Cuyler commanding in General Ten Broecks Brigade, and served therein as guard to the Arsenal: The Barracks & The Prison at Albany till the year 1753. as such Sergeant. when this declarant was appointed by the Governor & Council 2 o Lieutenant. but his Commission has been lost or destroyed. and all his officers are now dead. during which time. this declarant in the Summer of each year. Spring & Fall. was sent out in expeditions under Captain Price & Roseboom. at Schoharie. up the Mohawk River. at Saratoga & Lake George. The precise dates this declarant cannot now accurately state. nor the whole number of said Expeditions against the enemy. But the following are among the number to wit
The fore part of July 1778 news arrived at Albany that the Indians had made a descent on Schoharie. aided by some Tories: and that a battle had ensued. between a small party of our men. and some 400 of the Enemy - that our men were overpowered. and that the Enemy were engaged in burning the houses and plundering the inhabitants. A party of horse were sent ahead under Captain Woodcock. This declarant marched in a detachment of the Albany Militia. consisting of between one & two hundred men. under Captain John Price & Lieutenant Jacob Roseboom. marched through the Killebarnack to Schoharie near Cobuskil at a place then called the Lower Fort. occupying the Church there as our Barracks - we remained there to protect the Inhabitants from the incursions of the Tories and Indians. Detachments of Scouting parties were daily sent out. in which this declarant was included. after an absence in said Expedition the said party returned to Albany. having been engaged in this Four Six Weeks. which ended sometime in August and according to the best recollection of this declarant - the latter part of the said Month. This declarant

resuming his station for the remainder of the year, as one of the Guards there as aforesaid -
In the Spring of 1779 Information was communicated at Albany, that the enemy had made another descent upon Cobuskill in Schoharie, and had drawn our troops in Ambush to cut them off - The Albany Militia were again called out under Colonel Abraham Cuyler this declarant served in that Expedition under Captain Jacob Roseboom, marching through the Nelletbarrack to Schoharie County, at a place called the upper Fort near Cobuskill and took up our Quarters at Beekers, serving as the season before as a guard to protect the Inhabitants, and engaged in Scouting parties - This expedition started from Albany, as nigh as this declarant can recollect in the month of March, and returned after an absence of six weeks in the month of April, the precise time of returning to Albany this declarant cannot further state - This declarant then resumed his former duties as guard in said City of Albany as before stated - and continued therein till called out in the following Spring year In the spring of the 1780, and as nigh as this declarant can recollect, information was received at Albany that Sir John Johnson with a party of Tories and Indians had made a descent on Johnstown and along the Mohawk. A detachment of the Albany Militia were ordered out and this declarant marched to Colonel Cuyler Caughnawaga through Schenectady under Captain Roseboom. A party of the enemy crossed the Mohawk River near Fries Mill, a Skirmish took place at a place called Foxes. Major Elias Van Buschoten, of the Eight months Levies joined us - The Enemy gave way - The Baggage Wagon of Sir John Johnson was taken - The next day the said Major pursued, with his men and about 30 Volunteer Militia of which this declarant was one of them We arrived at Herkimer at Breakfast, but the Enemy Escaped our pursuit, and we returned to Albany

after an expedition of three weeks.
In the fore part of August of the same year 1780. Another alarm was given at Albany, that the celebrated Joseph Brant the Indian Chief was making a descent on the Inhabitants of the Mohawk Valley, with a party of Indians. A detachment of the Albany Militia, of which Colo. Abram or Ab. Abram Luyler was Commander, and Captain Roseboom, commanded the Company in which this declarant served, marched to Schenectady, where we met the Schenectady Militia under Colo. Wemple or Wemple as he was sometimes called, and proceeded thence up the Mohawk River in Company - we found that the Enemy had just burned Canajoharie, Fort Plain, and the adjoining places, arrived at Fort Plain while the Church was burning which was surrounded by 7 or 8 Indians who fled at our approach. Found a girl Woman there lying on the ground who was scalped, but yet living. She said she had been knocked down with a stone by one Hans Richter a Tony, and that an Indian had scalped her. We took care of her, a number of houses were then burning, among them John Heeks. From thence we proceeded to Fort Plank a short distance further several houses on the road were consumed, at one of the houses, we found a boy scalped, & his feet in the fire, we took him out but he was dead. on arriving at Fort Plank, we collected 9 children, and an old woman, who had all been murdered by the enemy & we buried them in one grave - we were stationed at Fort Plank, and engaged in scouting parties for five weeks, about 4 miles from fort Plank while this declarant was engaged with a party of Scouts, we found a woman with 4 children who had been murdered, her womb ripped open and an unborn infant torn therefrom - we buried them all in one grave - we also found two Boys Sons of a Mr Dieffendorf who had just been scalped.

But were alive - I brought them to Fort Plain and had them taken care of, and they recovered as this declarant has been informed - We returned to Albany after being engaged in this tour six weeks, and this declarant resumed his former station in the guards there, and continued to serve therein until he was called out again in the fall of the year 1781 hereafter mentioned.
In the month of August 1781 while this declarant was so doing duty as a guard as aforesaid John Waltermeyer a Tory, with a party made an attempt to capture General Schuyler at his residence in Albany. This declarant had just stationed the guards at the jail where British prisoners were confined, and a little after dark walked near the then Ferry. He heard a gun fired from General Schuyler's house. This declarant immediately ran to the guard, and directed them to follow him to General Schuyler's house - This declarant outrunning the guard, reached the said house first - He entered and proclaimed that 50 men were at hand, that the house would be surrounded, and that the General would be safe - The General was up stairs - He met his three daughters in the Hall to wit Anna, Betsey, and Margaret, then called Peggy. Waltermeyer and his men hastily ran out of the house by the back door, as the rest of the guard came up in front - They took off the General's silver plate, but dropped a silver Tea pot - and they escaped. This declarant was the first person that entered the General's house, after Waltermeyer and his men had entered - General Schuyler being a cousin of declarant's father, and intimate in his family - They expressed great joy at my appearance and their rescue -
In the fall of the said year 1781, and as late as November, this declarant was again called out with a detachment of militia from Albany, under the command of Captain Roseboom to go up the Mohawk River - We marched to Schoenectady - we were joined by the Schoenectady

Militia under Colonel Meniple, and Captain Jelles Fonda. We marched together from thence to Caughnawaga, and from thence to Fort Herkimer where we joined Colonel Millet - we marched through Blocks Bush - The Royal Grant and on, to West Canada Creek - where we met the enemy under Colonel Walter Butler, Brandt and Major Rops, and after a contest with them - The enemy fled - leaving Colonel Walter Butler who was killed in that engagement - which caused great rejoicing, as he was a Tory, and had committed great cruelties on the inhabitants, James Van Vorst of the City of Schenectady, now living was in that expedition, which lasted 4 Weeks and upwards - we returned to Albany, and declarant resumed his station in the Guard there again, declarant was called out to Saratoga 4 Weeks - and to Lake George for a longer period, But declarants memory has failed him and he cannot state the precise times, but well remembers that he continued in the service till 1783 when peace took place, He got married & removed to Schenectady thereafter where he has ever since resided - All his officers are dead, & most of his fellow soldiers, He knows of no one save those whose affidavits are hereto annexed to wit Philip J. Fruax son of Abraham Fruax, James Van Vorst and John J. Schermerhorn - He has no documentary evidence - He does not recollect of receiving any discharges - He turned out when ordered, and returned home with his officers - and performed his duty as a Guard at Albany, when not ordered out on expeditions, which was often the case, but cannot be more particular than above stated - All which is set forth according to the best of his knowledge, recollection and belief.
This Declarant did not charge his mind with the several services he was engaged, nor can he now recollect them all, It was not his intention to apply for a Pension for his services during the Revolutionary war - But this Declarant finds himself reduced in his old age - and now unable to labor, or gain a livelihood - He is reduced to the necessity of making this application, at this late day, when his memory has failed him; and his old companions are dead -

by whom he could have fully corroborated his 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 Sworn to and subscribed the day and Year aforesaid, be Robert H. Wendell for me S. W. Jones, First Judge of Sch. County
We John A. Yates a Clergyman & Prof d in the City of Schenectady, and John S. De Graff, resi- -ding in the same City of Schenectady hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Robert H. Wendell who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration That we believe him to be Eighty five 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 & subscribed to the { Mr. J. Yates first day of May 1845 before me { John S. De Graff S. W. Jones, First Judge of Schenectady County
And the said Judge do hereby declare my opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the Inter- -rogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he stated. And I do further certify that John Yates _____ who has signed the preceding Certificate is a clergy- man resident in the City of Schenectady, and that John S. De Graff who has signed the same is a resident in the said City of Schenectady and is a credible person, and that their state- ment is entitled to Credit.
S. W. Jones, First Judge of Sch. County

4 Interrogatories pronounced to Robert H Wendell of the City of Schenectady an applicant for a Pension prescribed by the War Department, by me Samuel H Jones first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Schenectady & State of New York. The said applicant being prevented from appearing in open Court by reason of Bodily Infirmary, the said Judge attended on the said Applicant at his dwelling house in the City of Schenectady, and received his declaration on oath herein above set forth and received his answers as follows to these Interrogatories.
1 Where and in what year were you Born?
He answers. I was born in the City of Albany on the 7 th day of January 1760
2 Have you any record of your age: And if so where is it? My Father kept a Record in the family Bible, and it was there Recorded. I have often seen and read it, but it is now lost or destroyed. I cannot find it.
3. Where were you living when called into service: Where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
Answer. I lived in the City of Albany. I have lived in the City of Schenectady ever since the war, and now live there.
4. How were you called into service; were you draughted, did you volunteer, or were you a Substitute?
Answer. I was called into service by order of the officers of my Regiment, in all cases, and was never a Substitute.
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 circumstance of your service?
Answer. Brigadier Generals Abraham Ten Broeck, Robert Van Rensselaer & Peter Gansevoort, Colonels Killian Van Rensselaer, Jacob Lansing, Philip Schuyler, Herman Wendell a cousin of mine.

Abraham Cuyler. Marinus Waddell my uncle? Myndert M Wempe. Captain Jelles Fonda. John Price. Jacob Roseboom. Jacob Waddell adjutant was my brother. Henry Waddell 1 st Mayor was my brother. The above named were General Field & staff officers of the Militia of this State - Colonel Marinus Willet. Major Elias Van Brunschooten. of the Levies for the Defence of the Frontiers. General Philip Schuyler of the Continental Army - and many others I served under but I cannot recollect them all. Some of the above also were on the Continental Establishment. after the commencement of the war such as General P. Schuyler. but I cannot designate them all now - I served in the Militia who were often called out. to dislodge the Tories at the Nelderbrook. in expeditions in Schoharie County. up the Mohawk River. at Saratoga. Lake George. and as a guard in Albany. I was orderly Sergeant. and frequently did the duty as a Lieutenant. Commander of parties. and was Commissioned by the Governor & Council as a 2 nd Lieutenant. before the close of the war. signed by Governor Clinton - but I cannot tell what has become of the Commission. nor my warrant as Sergeant.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so by whom was it given. and what has become of it? Answer. I do not know or recollect if any regular discharges were given to our Militia troops. If I ever had any. I do not remember 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? I suppose I could name half of the City for I am well known to them - You know me Judge Jones. also John Selfraft Rev John A. Gates - James Van Vorst. Philip P.

A True copy. John J. Gohmerhorn.
The foregoing are interrogatories by me put to the said Robert H. Wendell and his answers taken this 1 st day of May in the year 1845 on which day the same was subscribed by him.
Robert H. Wendell
J. W. Jones, First Judge of Shelby County

State of New York Schenectady County ss: John J Schermerhorn of the City of Schenectady in the said County and State being duly sworn says that he was Eighty one Years old the 23 rd day of January last. That at the age of 14 th Years old he commenced doing duty as a Soldier in the Militia of the city, then town of Schenectady, in the Revolutionary War under Colonel Wemple. Captain Coothout. That he was engaged in various Expeditions from the Year 1778 to the close of the war. This de- ponent knew Robert H Wendell the now applicant for a pension during the said war and ever since. That said Wendell at the time of the war resided in the City of Albany. and since, in the City of Schenectady. This deponent knew that he was a Soldier in said war and acted in the Capacity of an officer. That from his own knowledge & from information derived from Soldiers and officers. This deponent is satisfied and has no doubt but that said Wendell served in the Militia of Albany on various Expeditions up the Mohawk River in Schoharie & elsewhere. This infor- mation is derived from Colonel Wemple. Captain Jelles Fonda and others who are all now dead. also from Major Harmonus Wendell. with whom he was also personally acquainted now deceased. And it is generally reputed & believed in this neighbor- hood that said Wendell served in the army of the Revolution in the manner stated in his declaration. This deponent was well acquainted with James Van Vorst of said City and Abraham Truax this son Philip & Truax of said City the said James Van Vorst & Abm Truax were Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army - This deponent well recollects seeing the two boys of Dieffendorff who had been scalped as stated in said Wendells affidavit

And well remembers the burning & ravages at Fort Plain Fort Plank & the adjoining Country as stated by said Wendell, and witnessed by this deponent. The said Wendell also was a guard to the Arsenal. Barracks & Prison at Albany -
John J Schermerhorn
State of New York: Schenebady County ss. I Samuel W Jones first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in and for the said County of Schenebady. Do certify that John J Schermerhorn, whose name is subscribed to the above affidavit, on the first day of May 1845 appeared before me, and was by me duly sworn to the truth of the facts set forth in his affidavit, above by him subscribed And that I know the said John J Schermerhorn, and that he is a credible witness -
S. W. Jones, First Judge

State of New York Schenectady County ss: James Van Vorst of the City of Schenectady in said County & State being duly sworn says that he is now 82 Years old, and was born in the said City of Schenectady, and has ever since resided there: That he was acquainted with Robert H Wendell formerly of the City of Albany now of said City of Schenectady, during the Revo- lutionary war: That this deponent served in said war as a soldier & as an Express rider. That at the age of Sixteen he enlisted at said City of Schenectady in a Company of Minute men: That in the Fall of 1781. The Militia and Volunteers from Albany & Schenectady, were ordered out to join Col. Willet up the Mohawk River. That the Sche- nectady Troops were under Command of Col. Wemp and Jelles Fonda was Captain over him. That the Albany Troops were under the general Command of General Abraham Tom Brook, and as this deponent believes and according to the best of his knowledge and recollection, Robert H Wendell above mentioned was a soldier on that expedition in the Albany Troops. This depo- nent saw him there doing duty with them as a soldier That the Albany Troops marched at that time to Schenectady and that they all marched together from Schenectady up the said Mohawk River - passing through Caughnawa- -gu where they encamped for the night - From thence they marched to Fort Herkimer, and overtook Col. Willet this Command on Saturday, On Monday following they marched to Clocks Bush, Royal Grant, and from thence to West Canada Creek - where they had a Battle Col. Walter Butler. The Indian Brant and Major Ross commanded the enemy. Col. Walter Butler was killed on that occasion. The said Robert H Wendell serving in that expedition, with the said Albany Troops - This deponent after that acted as an Express rider - but this deponent was informed & firmly believes that said

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Wendell was engaged during the war in various Expeditions. and until the close of said war and he is generally reputed & believed to have been a faithful Soldier. He sustains a good Character for Truth & veracity & a Credible Witness; The said Wendell served several years in the Guard at Albany during the war — James X Van Vorst mark
State of New York: Schenectady County Is: I Samuel W Jones first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Schenectady do certify that on the 29 th day of April 1845 appeared before me James Van Vorst the Deponent named in the above affidavit. Who was by me duly sworn. to the truth of the facts set forth by him in said affidavit. And I further certify that I have satisfactory evidence: that the said James van Vorst who affixed his mark to said affidavit is unable to write: and that the said James van Vorst with whom I am acquainted. is a Credible Witness
S. W. Jones First Judge

State of New York. Schenectady County Is: Philip A. Truax of the Town of Niskayuna in the said County of Schenectady and State of New York being duly sworn & says, that he was acquainted with Robert H. Wendell of the said City of Schenectady, during last war of the Revolution, and has ever since been intimately acquainted with him. The father of this deponent, now deceased was a Lieutenant under Captain John Mynderse and in the year 1780 as nigh as this deponent can recollect The said Father of this deponent was stationed at or near Fort Plain, and this deponent was informed by his said Father that the said Robert H. Wendell, was also stationed there and acted as an officer, either as 2 o Lieutenant or Ensign. This deponent according to the best of his recollection & belief, further says that the soldiers with the deponent's father, the said Robert H. Wendell and Jelles Fonda also of said City of Schenectady were stationed at or near said Fort Plain in the State of New York, about a month: That they were in the Battle of Foxes Creek so called in Palatine - That Sir John Johnson & Col. Butler commanded the British & Indians, & Col. Cuyler the Americans as this deponent was informed & believes: This deponent well recollects seeing the troops in the City of Schenectady, on their return. That this deponent's father the said Robert H. Wendell & Jelles Fonda were dressed in the uniforms of officers at that time. That the troops paraded in Albany Street now called State Street in said City, & encamped in a Blockhouse: That they brought down with them some prisoners. They were forwarded to Albany - This deponent has always been informed & believes that said Robert H. Wendell served at various times & expeditions during the said war And this deponent has often heard his said Father in his lifetime say that said Wendell was a faithful soldier during said war & deserved a Pension for his said services - said Wendell has always sustained a good character for truth & veracity & a credible witness - said Wendell is reputed & commonly believed in the neighborhood where he resides.

and among his acquaintances to have been a soldier of the Revolution. This deponent also says that the Father of this deponent informed this deponent that said Robert H Wendell was with him at Stillwater near Saratoga, Col. Bruyler Commanding as this deponent was informed. The father of this deponent said Wendell & others were absent in the service the greater part of that summer. & was informed by him that they were at Lake George.
This deponent has always resided in the City of Schenectady except for the last two years. He now resides in Tiskayuna adjoining said City of Schenectady.
Before sworn to the words "Albany Street, now called" written over the 11 th line of the 7 th page from the bottom
Philip A. Truitt
State of New York Schenectady County ss: Samuel W Jones first Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Schenectady do certify that on the 29 th day of April 1845 Philip A Truitt the deponent named in the above affidavit appeared before me subscribed and was by me duly sworn to the truth of the facts set forth by him in the said affidavit. And I further certify that I am acquainted with the said deponent and that he is a credible witness.
S. W. Jones, First Judge etc
State of New York Schenectady County ss: Jerome Bartholdt of the City of Schenectady in said County and State being duly sworn says that he is now nearly Eighty one years of age, was born in said City, but when quite young was living at Normans Kill in Albany County with his Grandfather: This deponent was a soldier, serving in the Militia of said State. That in the Spring of 1779 this deponent was in the Expedition at Schoharie at the time mentioned in the declaration of Robert H Wendell hereto annexed, which has now been read to him. This deponent was also stationed at the upper Fort, near Beckers. This deponent was in the

four months Militia. It was at the time the enemy had drawn the small force there into an ambush & had cut them off and were engaged in burning, plundering, and murdering the inhabitants, when the Militia was called out: This deponent was also in the Expedition, against Colo. Butler Brant Villages at West Canada Creek in the fall of 1781, having removed to Schenectady, previous thereto. This deponent then served under Colonel Trample, & Jelles J. Fonda Captain. The Albany Militia joined the Schenectady Militia, and we all marched from Schenectady to Caughnawaga, and from thence to Fort Herkimer, where Colo. Millet took the Command. We marched to West Canada Creek where we met the enemy - had a battle, beat off the enemy, and Colo. Butler was then killed. This deponent knows the said Robert H. Wendell. He lived in Albany during the war, and since then has lived in the City of Schenectady. He served in those Expeditions above mentioned, and from Information derived from officers and soldiers of the Revolution who are now dead, this deponent understood he believes that said Wendell served in the Militia during the war, in Expeditions in Schoharie up the Mohawk River, Saratoga, Lake George, and from his own knowledge, and from the Information of others he verily believes that said Wendell was a faithful soldier, during the war, and he fully believes the declaration by him sworn to hereto annexed -
Sworn & Subscribed to the 2 o day of May 1845 before me: by the above
Jerome his Barhydt mark
Deponent by Affixing his mark: The said Deponent was formerly able to write, but in consequence of old age, infirmity & trembling of his hands, he cannot now write intelligibly. I certify also that I have been many years acquainted with Deponent, and that he is a credible Witness
J. W. Jones, First Judge of Schuy County

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Thos. K. Mendenhall New York
Let to Thomas Palmer June 11th 1845
Some papers handed in by him and were returned to him on Jan. 13. 1846
R. H. Mendenhall June 2. 1846.
Hon. B. R. Wood 18. June 1846
R. H. Mendenhall Aug 5. 1846.
Papers copied & sent to Hon P. Rowe, 22 May '34.
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Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1863.
11.321
P. O.
Robert H. Wendell
Service:
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Schenectady, July 9 th 1848
Hon ble Bradford P. Wood
Since Judge Jones' appointed place rec d your letter - I found the additional affidavits, which I had supposed were left at the Pension office by Mr Sanders, and have sometime since forwarded them on to Secretary Marcy, but have not since heard from Washington. May I ask for your kind offices, still further in my behalf. — If you could consult Mr Marcy, and ascertain how the matter stands, I should feel under great obligations to you.
Yours respectfully
Robert B. Wilson

Reprentah Wall Jan 1. 1848
Col. Edward
The within letter from Judge Jones of Schenectada, will explain the drift of the Communists. I am personally with the venerable Mr. Wendell - and it is with extreme regret I learn that a man of his respectability, (and within my recollection, in comfortable circumstances) should be compelled to apply to his country. I can and do cheerfully bear witness to all Judge Jones says in his behalf of his high character. Some year ago, I was engaged in the trial of an ejectment suit, in which incidentally an aged witness spoke of the said Robert H. Wendell being engaged in the Revolutionary struggles. I have no doubt of the fact, and if any thing can be done for him, it is to his own acts of mental justice.
I remain Truly yours Bradford R Wood

Schenectady 28 May 1846
Sir
One of our citizens Robert H. Wendell now between eighty & ninety years old, having become necessitous has applied for a pension for military services performed during the Revolution - His application was presented last fall and I understand is likely to be rejected because he has not presented one item of evidence sometimes (tho' not always as is said) required by the pension agent - It is said his name is not found on certain muster rolls found in our Comptroller's office - As these rolls are acknowledged to be very defective I believe the fact that the applicant's name is not shown to be on them too is not generally deemed of much consequence if the service is made out by other reasonable proof - I understand, and indeed remember that Mr Wendell's own statement and examination on oath before me made out a case for allowing a small pension and in addition he has testimony from other persons substantially confirmatory of his own story - among them is your fellow citizen Capt t Bogart whom you know is a highly respectable man and himself a pensioner by undoubted right - It would gratify many persons both here and in Albany if by any explanation or information you could give Mr Wendell's claim could

be allowed - He is the son of the Wendell who was the first Sheriff of Albany County during after the adoption of the State constitution in 1777 and who was returned Sheriff during the whole revolution except one year - In his time there were many executions of Tories and his zeal for the cause of Liberty descended to his son the Robert H. Wen- dell. The latter studied law and is now the oldest lawyer in the state his admission to the bar proceeding that of May 7 th Popham seven days, being 16 th April 1783 - His son Henry R. Wendell was an officer of the last war and served with considerable reputation - Under such cir- cumstances and in the case of so aged and meritorious citizen the doubts if any should be decided in his favor and if the case be not a clear one against him his claim should be allowed - If you can help him it will be a case of charity and from what I can learn one of justice also - I write this without any other motive than to help if possible one who claims and appears to have been in some degree in- strumental in attaining the Liberty we now enjoy - and I can hardly credit the supposition that one standing as he does on the brink of the grave with his understand- ing, his education and his character would on such a subject testify to a string of falsehoods -
I remain with respect
Your Obedt Servt
S. W. Jones
Re B. R. Wood Esq M. C. G.

Schenectady May 23 rd 1846
Honb d William L Marcy Secretary at War.
Dear Sir
During the Revolutionary war. I resided in Albany, and was enrolled in the Militia Service, and was called out in very many Expeditions. up the Mohawk River. In Schoharie County. and up the North River. Serving mostly under Captains Roseboom, Price, Schuyler & Cuyler.
After the war I removed to Schenectady, and although then in comfortable circumstances. I have by losses become reduced. I am Eighty four Years old. and confined to my house.
In the Month of May 1845. in order to obtain a pension, I forwarded to the Pension office. My affidavit or Declaration in the form prescribed; taken before Saml W Jones Esq. first Judge of this County with the affidavits of the Rev d John Austin Yates professor of Union College. John J Delraft Esq. also of John J Schermerhorn, James Van Vorst, Philip J Pruax & Jerome H Barhydt. Last winter I also forwarded additional affidavits of Jacob G Honda, Wm M Diamond, and Capt n John Bogart. The latter I presume you are personally acquainted with.
I am informed that my application was rejected because my name is not found on the Records of the office of the Comptroller of this State - These Revolutionary Records as well known are very imperfect, and in my judgment should not be made a conclusive test of service. Although the officers & soldiers who then served are mostly dead, and their rolls lost or destroyed. I was led to believe. if the best evidence in my power to obtain, was forwarded. that would be satisfactory. & such had been the instructions. I am now Eighty four Years old. and cannot enjoy the pension long - but having faithfully served. It would be highly useful & gratifying to me. to become the recipient of the bounty granted to the soldiers of the Revolution - I am the son of Henry Wendell formerly Sheriff of the County of Albany - You are acquainted with my connections - May I ask your kind interference in my behalf of an old fellow soldier?
Yours respectfully
Robert H Wendell
56-2-1-1

State of New York City & County of Albany } ss
John Bogart of the said city of Albany being duly sworn saith that he is a resident of the said city, and was during the revolutionary war & ever since: That he is well acquainted with Robert H. Windell now of the city of Schenectady, but formerly of the city of Albany: that he resided in the city of Albany during the said War: That this deponent knows personally, that the said Robert was frequently called out, and did serve, as a soldier, in the militia of the State of New York in various expeditions, during the said War, and especially, on the Mohawk river & its vicinity, but the number of times and the length of service, this deponent, from the length of time past, and his great age, cannot now state, with any certainty or precision: but this deponent believes, he was so in service, generally, at all times, when the militia of the city & county of Albany was called out into service, which from the situation of the country, was very frequent —
Subscribed & sworn to the 21 st day of November 1845 before me:
And I certify that the said John Bogart is a credible witness, being personally acquainted with him
John Bogart
John M. [unclear] Judge of the County Court Commissioner at Law

City and County of Albany Clerk's Office
ss: I William Mose Clerk of the said City & County do hereby certify that Robert J. Miller before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was on the day of the date of the jurat thereto a Judge of Albany County Courts That I am acquainted with the Hand writing of the said Judge and truly believe that his name subscribed to the said jurat is his proper hand writing and Signature
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the Seal of the said County this 19th day of Dec 1845
William Mose Clerk

Schenectady May 2 nd 1845
Is d Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I send herewith Papers of Robert H Wendell of this place on his application for a Pension for Revolu- -tionary services. under the act of the 4 th of June 1832. As soon as you can conveniently examine and determine on the same. please advise me
very respectfully
Thomas Palmer

Mission Office

State of New York Schenectady County Is: I Silas H. Marsh Clerk of the County of Schenectady in said State do certify that Demetrius M. Chadsey whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the affidavit of Jacob G. Fonda, hereto annexed, was at the date thereof a Commissioner of Deeds in & for said County of Schenectady, duly Commissioned & sworn as such, and that the name of Demetrius M. Chadsey subscribed to said jurat, is in the proper handwriting of the said Commissioner. And I do also certify that Samuel H. Jones , whose name is subscribed to the jurat of the affidavit of Wm. M. Diamond also hereto annexed was at the date thereof first Judge of Schenectady County, duly Commissioned & sworn as such, and that the name of S. H. Jones subscribed to said jurat is in the proper handwriting of said Judge. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my Name and affixed the Seal of my said office the 15 th day of December 1845
S. H. Marsh Clerk

State of New York. City & County of Schenectady ss. Jacob G Fonda of Glenville in the County of Schenectady being duly sworn says that he resided in the City of Albany was the  after  the commencement of the  in the Year 1778  the  any war, and for until the close of said war. That this deponent then was and ever since has been acquainted with Robert H. Wendell now of the City of Schenectady, then of the City of Albany. That this deponent served with said Wendell in the Militia, under Robert Van Rensselaer who was the General, Abraham Cuyler Colonel, in various expeditions up the Valley of the Mohawk, and at Saratoga, in the several expeditions up the Mohawk, at Fort Hunter, at Canajoharie, Fort Flank, at Palatine, Stone Arabia, at Fort Herkimer, at Saratoga. From the length of time intervened, this deponent cannot set forth the respective times. Said Wendell served in said expeditions, but this deponent from his best knowledge, recollection & belief, has no hesitation to state that the same amounted to at least two years service.
Before sworn to a part of the 4 th line erased the word "After" wrote over it, and the words "in the Year 1778" written over the 5 th line
Jacob G. Fonda
Sworn & subscribed to the 27 th day of September 1845 before me & I certify that the said Jacob G. Fonda is a credible witness, being personally acquainted with him
Demetrius M. Chadsey commissioner of deeds

State of New York City & County of Schenectady ss: William Diamond of the City & County of Albany being duly sworn says that he was a resident of the said City & County of Albany during the Revolutionary war: That he was well acquainted with Robert H. Wendell then of the said City of Albany, & lived a neighbor to him. This deponent frequently saw him in uniform as an officer, & often on horseback, in the years 1779 & 1780 and he was then reported & believed to have been an officer engaged in the service of the United States, and that he was so engaged during that time more than six months, the said troops were going & returning on various expeditions, in the said service.
W m M. Diamond
Sworn & subscribed to the 15 th day of September 1845
S. M. Jones, First Judge of Schenectady County And do certify that I am acquainted with the above deponent & that he is a credible witness
S. M. Jones, First Judge of Schenectady County

Schenectady June 6 th 1846
Honble. Wm L Marcy
Sir
I enclose sundry affidavits which I sent on by Mr Sanders last winter which supposed were filed in the pension office by him - but it appears from Mr Edwards Report that he took them away again - I am sorry to trouble you so much - but you will bear with an old Revolutionary soldier
Very respectfully
Robert H. L. (Lindell)

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Wendolph, Jacob GRADE Private LINE Pennsylvania
WARRANT NUMBER 10588 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED June 29, 1789 to M. McConnell, 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 relative 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.