Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34532, David Whipple, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass
Whipple, David
S 34532
CONTENTS

12.501
Massachusetts
David Whipple
in the state of _____
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by colonel Jackson of the Mass. G. ne, for the term of 1 year .
scribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 of September 1818
certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd of July 1819 and sent to Col. Thomas Worcester Mass
arrears to 4th of Mar 1819 - £45 11 0 emi-anl. all'ce ending 5 Sept 19 - £48 11 0 £93 22 0
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued

I Stephen Powers of New Salem in the County of Franklin and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say that I entered into the Continental Service in the month of April 1781 and joined the Regiment commanded by Col Michael Jackson and in Capt Nathan Dine company in the month of May following, and in the month of November 1782 and at that time I became acquainted with Mr David Whipple of Hardwick in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts and was knowing to his being in the company of Granadiers company commanded by Capt Cogswell until the latter part of December 1783 and have no reason to state that he performed the duty of a faithful Soldier
Stephen Powers
Hampshire ss June 5th 1819 personally appeared the above named Stephen Powers and made solemn oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed contains the whole truth
Before Thomas Powers Justice of the Peace

Hampshire ss.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts I Josiah Dwight Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth for the said County of Hampshire certify that Thomas Powers is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that his signature to the within Certificate is his proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof at Boston subscribe my name & affix the seal of said Court this eighth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen
Josiah Dwight

I Hezekiah Bush of Belchertown in the County of Hampshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts lawful age testify & say that in October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & eighty two I belonged to Col Michael Jackson's regiment being the eighth Massachusetts regiment in the United States Service in the 7 th month of October I became acquainted with David Whipple of Hardwick in the County of Worcester who was then a private in the company of Capt Parry belonging to the Regiment aforesaid the 7 th Whipple was after removed to a company commanded Capt Amos Cogswell in the same regiment that the 7 th David did duty in the two companies aforesaid from October seventeen hundred & eighty two till some time in the month of December seventeen hundred & eighty three when he was honorably discharged at West Point in the state of New York and further the deponent saith not
Hezekiah Bush
Hampshire ss On the ninth day of June in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & nineteen the aforesaid deponent was examined & cautioned & sworn agreeable to law to the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed taken at the request of David Whipple of Hardwick in the County of Worcester & to be used for his benefit at the office of the Secretary of War for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the late act of Congress granting pensions to revolutionary soldiers. (and I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Hezekiah Bush & that his deposition is entitled to full faith & credit)
Ebenezer Mark Doolittle Justice Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Hampshire ss. I Josiah Dwight, Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth for the said County of Hampshire certify that Mark Doolittle Esq. is a Justice of the peace in & for said County & that his signature to the within Certificate is his proper hand writing. In testimony whereof I here subscribe my name & affix the seal of said Court the ninth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen.
Josiah Dwight

David Whipple.
Hardwick
P2 to P3
Jackson's chap. to
Reg.
Proof of service wanted.
Adm l ca

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Westport, ss.
On this fourth day of September 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the said District, personally appears David Whipple
aged fifty-four years, resident in Hardwick County, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said David Whipple enlisted in October 1782. in the state of Massachusetts in the company commanded by Captain
Garr and after was under Capt Amos Doolittle of the same Regiment, that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the month of December 1783, when he was discharged from service at West Point state of New York. that he was in the Battle of
The Continental line. This service was in and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services. David Whipple
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Solo. Strong, Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Western Circuit. Massachusetts
I, Solomon Strong Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said David Whipple did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. It also appears to my satisfaction that the said David Whipple is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
And the seal of said Court is hereunto affixed.
Solo. Strong

David Whipple.
12,501
Hardwick July '19
RA entitled

Schedule of the Estate of David Whipple of Haverwick, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Applicant for a Pension under the Act of Congress of May 1. 1820.
100 Acres of Poor Land at the remote part of the Town, and a small old house & a small Barn, both of but very little value $800.00
Also a share in a Gristmill valued at 125.00
   1 Horse $30.00 2 sets Traces 3.00   1 Yoke of Oxen small 35.00 10 plates 42   3 Cows w/ 17 calves 51.00 8 do 53   3 Yearlings 15.00 2 Platters 75   3 Calves 9.00 1 Pitcher 17   24 Sheep & Lambs 21.00 5 small Tumblers 40   5 Swine 15.00 1 mug 08   1 Horse Wagon & Harness 12.00 1 old set of knives & forks 33   1 Cart 13.00 5 Spoons 1.50   1 Plough 3.00 5 milk pans 1.00   1 do .50 1 Trap Kettle 4.00   2 Chains 2.00 1 do 50   3 Hoes .75 1 Iron Kettle 50   1 Shovel .25 1 do 75   1 Scythe & Snath .75 1 do 40   1 Dung Fork .75 1 Iron pot 50   1 Grindstone 2.00 1 do 33   1 Table .50 1 Wash Tub 33   1 do .50 1 do 67   1 Chest with drawers 1.00 1 Looking Glass 50   8 Chairs 2.00 2 Iron Pans 2.00   3 Glass Potts .20 1 Meat Barrel 33   1 Jug .08   2 pails .50   915.78 $ 944.04   215.78   Total $ 1159.82  
My family consists of a wife named Elizabeth Whipple aged 58, and one daughter Eliza Whipple aged 16 years. My occupation is that of a Farmer, which my age and infirmities render me unfit to perform but little labour.
I am in debt by a correct estimate $1278.79 more than I have due me
David Whipple

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this eleventh day of July , 1820, personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, David Whipple , aged sixty-one years, resident in Hardwick in said County, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: That in the month of Oct 1781, into the Massachusetts line in the Regiment commanded by Col. Michael Jackson, and into the Company commanded by Capt. Amos Cogswell, and continued in the service until the month of December 1782, when he was honorably discharged, his Company being at that time commanded by Capt Amos Cogswell. My pension certificate No 12, 501.
and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any man- ner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
David Whipple.
Sworn to and declared, on the eleventh day of July, 1820 before the said Court.
Attest,
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is One thousand one hundred fifty nine dollars and eighty two cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eleventh day of July 1820.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

David Whipple.
See letter to the writer dated. 6 th October 1825
Ms. A. 9. 2. 15. 25

To the Hon: Secretary of War - Sir
In conformity with the intimation given in your communication of the 4 th of August last, and herewith returned, I have procured the evidence of Joseph Whipple as to the origin of the debt due from David Whipple to Elbridge Butler, which was the foundation of the claim, and consideration for which the deed was given to said Butler, by said David Whipple - a copy of which deed is also enclosed - I have taken the evidence of Joseph Whipple, because he was more easily to be come at, and was well knowing to all the transactions of his father in relation to this particular claim, as well as the others to which he testifies - and whom I believe to be a perfectly fair and credible witness - His father is old and infirm, and lives at considerable distance from this place - and so likewise the several persons to whom he was indebted as mentioned in said Joseph's deposition - Said Joseph I interrogated particularly, in relation to all the demands which he sets forth to have paid for his father, as mentioned in his deposition now in your office with the application of said David for a pension - He has given the account of them, which is set forth in his deposition accompanying this letter - To be sure, I have gone farther in this matter than your letter

would appear to require - but he having all the facts at perfect command, I thought it might be as well to give a more particular account of the several claims than was given in the depositions heretofore forwarded - to shew that his was not a story invented, without any ground work for the facts alleged by him.
The deed will of itself shew that Butler's debt was due and owing from said David Whipple a long time before his application for restoration to the pension list - and the discharge which follows it was made by said Butler, immediately on his receiving his pay from said Joseph Whipple, who purchased all the estate, with the view, and for the purposes, mentioned in his deposition. But having found more demands against his father than he had an idea of, at the time, he has been very seriously injured by the bargain, and became obliged to make sale of it, at a great sacri= fice to himself, and feels wholly unable to contribute such relief to his aged parent as is necessary to make him comfortable.
We, therefore, hope that the evidence now furnished will be considered satisfactory to the War Department, and that the Hon. Secretary will be pleased, on inspection thereof, taking the whole together, to place the said David Whipple once more on the pension roll. →
Any further communications on the

subject are respectfully requested to be addressed to your obedient and very humble servant, William Garrison
Worcester, Mass'ts Sept. 6. 1825.
P.S. On reference to Elbridge Butler's deposition, it appears that David Whipple gave him a note on the 20th Dec. 1820, for $486.47 cts - and by the copy of the deed hereto annexed it appears that said David gave said Butler a mortgage of his real estate to secure the payment of said note and interest - And on the 30th March 1821, Joel Whipple purchased of his father the same estate, subject to said mortgage - and said Butler's deposition further shews that Joel Whipple paid the whole amount of said mortgage to said Butler, which was on the fifth of March 1825, as appears by Butler's discharge of the mortgage, which follows the deed hereto annexed. This demand, with the others hereto annexed, as stated to have been paid by said Joel for his father, shews that said Joel paid the full value of the said real estate, on account of his father and for his benefit alone.
W. Garrison

David Whipple, Jr. restoration
Re May 15. 1826
Hon. J. M. Davis & Rep.
Mr. Edw. Curch
Penns.

Will Mr. Edwards look at enclosed and inform me of the decision of the Trustees - I have not examined the paper but suppose the objection here- fore made is removed, as the prop- erty I understand was conveyed solely for the benefit of creditors
Respectfully Yours
J Davis

David Whipple - Worcester County - Massachusetts.

Is the Hon. James Buchanan, Secretary of State, Washington.
Sir:
Agreeably to your note to the Hon. Mr. Davis, a Representative from this District in the Congress of the United States, dated the 17th May last, I have procured the affidavit of Samuel Thayer, the purchaser of David Whipple's farm, previously conveyed to his son Joel Whipple - which is now forwarded to you - On reference to the demands already exhibited, and properly authenticated, as having been paid by said Joel, for the consideration of the conveyance to him, it will appear, that they amounted to about $1000, at the time he paid them, which, together with many other demands, settled by him for said David (and not enumerated in his former statement, being mostly of not so large an amount to any one individual, and the creditors not being easily come at, could not, without much expense, be properly authenticated, agreeably to the requisitions of your Department, amount to the price for which said Joel sold said farm to said Thayer, being obliged to do so, in order to pay the said demands, agreeably to his contract with said David - And in corroboration of said Joel's

Statement, it appears by the extra schedule of said David, annexed to his application for a pension, that he was owing, at the time of such application, by a correct estimate, made in 1890, twelve hundred seventy eight dollars and 79 cents, more than he had due to him. Joel Whipple has gone on, and paid out to the extent of his means, and the old man is unable to maintain himself - therefore he is desirous of some relief from the liberality of his country.
The affidavit now enclosed, appears to be all the evidence required, by the last note from your office - and I presume will be sufficient for the  your purpose, intended to be answered by it. -
Should any further difficulties lie in the way, you will please give me information thereof, and thereby much oblige, Sir,
Most respectfully,
Your obedt. servant.
William Garrison
Worcester, Mass ts
June 23. 1826.

1 March 1823.
David Whipple, Mass:
Hon. Mr. Davis, H.R. Office
Recd. 6 Feb: 1827.
Mr. Edwards
Pension

Feby 3. 1827
Sir
Will you look at the enclosed additional Evidence in the case of David Whipple of Haver- wick Mass. If I am not mistaken in my recollection it removes the objections which have been taken for it appears that the property sold for more than the son gave because he had made betterments Equal to the difference - This should not be set to the credit of the father - This being taken as correct. it would leave but a small sum in the hands of the father, considering the claim of the son for services as said. a sum which would accord ing as I understand the rule, which will com- stitute no objection to granting a pension - I speak from recollection and may be mistaken. I will thank you to give me an early answer.
I have the honor to be Yours Oblt Servt John Davis

34 532 Rev INVALID.
File No. 34, 532
David Whipple Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 475
[Arrangement of 1870.]

paid in 1821 for clothes and learning utensils to Jason Husted to the amt. of $20 for debts due S. Whipple - In 1821 to Joel Whipple for dry goods articles to the amt. of $12.33 for debts for dry articles to the amt. of $15 worn out lost or destroyed - 1 Brap Kille sold to E. Johnson for 4 dollars for a debt due S. J. -
Claimant aged 63 y. no occupation "without the means of doing any thing" wife 60 y. infirm - See letter September 1823 to Abijah Bigelow Esq. Worcester
Mass.
See letter Feb. 7. 1825 to Hon. Mr. Sibley. H. Rep. & to Mr. Garrison, H. Rep. 1825. - ap. 1819.
Massachusetts
David Whipple, 70 y. prior served 1 y. from 1782.
1 st Sched: dated July 18 20 Real Estate — $925 — Personal — 2 34.82 Total $ 1159.82 Indebted by contract does not reach to whom $1278.79
2 nd Sched under act Mar 18 23 dated 18 June 1823 exhibits — $100.31
accounts for the disposal of property &c. By sale of Real Estate to Joel Whipple for $500 on the 30 Mar. 18 21. & on the 1 st Jan. 7. 1823 his interest in a Grist Mill to Joel Whipple for $150. The real estate that was sold for $500 was under mortgage for $480 which Joel Whipple agreed to pay the balance of consideration was owing to Joel Whipple

Massachusetts David Whipple 2.
Restored 14 July 1827 pension to commence 18 Jany 1827. Notifica- tion sent to the Hon. Jno. Davis H.R.

Put on a new envelope a new envelope over these Papers - Re- store David Whipple 2 . - pension to commence January 18. 1827 -

Cyril Walker Deposition
Thu Dec 12 th 1825 a/p
Thu Dec 12 th 1825 a/p

I Jason Minter of Hardwick in the county of Worcester I Stephen Morton of Hardwick in the county of Worcester a commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify and say that on the 2 nd of the day of November 1820 that David Whipple of said Hardwick was indebted to me for the sum of twenty five dollars and fifty six cents and his son Joel Whipple on that day gave me his note for the same amount and he has since paid me for the same. Stephen Morton
the above demand which I had against David Whipple was for sundry articles of blacksmith work which he had at my shop from the 1 st of June 1818 to the 2 nd of November 1820 which I have no doubt but what these articles were for the use of cultivating his farm with and for benefit of the family Stephen Morton
Worcester ss. December 6 th 1825
The above named Stephen Morton made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed for before me
Daniel Ruggles Justice of Peace

I Jason Minter of Hardwick in the county of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age and alt- -gether disinterested do testify and say that I am well acquainted with David Whipple now resident in Dana in said county of Worcester an Applicant for restoration to the Pension roll of the United States & have been acq- -quainted with him from the year 1796 that he lived in Hardwick for many years together with his family & dur- -ing that time had large dealings with me in the purchase of English & W. S. Goods (I being a trader) that his Accounts with me for articles from my store were of long standing to wit from the year 1796 to the year 1820 that on the 11th day of April 1821 my claims against him amounted to three hundred & fourteen Dollars for which sum his son Joel Whipple gave me his note and has since paid it. my aforesaid Accounts were for sundry goods of various kinds such as a family are in the daily use and consumption of for eating, drinking, clothing, &c. & according to my books & the best of my knowledge accrued from time to time from the year 1796 to the year 1820 & I have no doubt that said articles were used and improved by said David Whipple & his family for the support & comfort of those who enjoyed, partook of, & shared them; the length of time which has elapsed since said Account occurred prevents me from being more minute than I have stated above Jason Minter
Worcester Nov. 29 th 1821 the above named Jason Minter made solemn Oath to the truth of the above Deposition by him subscribed before me Daniel Ruggles Just. O'Leary

This may certify that I Cyril Walker of Hardwick county of Worcester & commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify & say that on the twentieth day of Feb y in the year 1817 David Whipple then of Hardwick but now residing in Dana County of Worcester was indebted to me for the sum of seventeen dollars & twentyeight cents which sum I paid James Whipple (Brother of the said David Whipple) a debt which he then owed him and received David Whipple's note for that sum, and held said note until the twentysixth day of December in the year 1820 when I gave up the aforesaid note, obtained a new note signed by Joel Whipple surety for his father (the said David Whipple) on his personal estate being attached for debts he then owed, his surety being doubtful) which note principal & interest I recd of Joel Whipple on the eleventh day of March last amounting to twenty six dollars & sixtyseven cents Cyril Walker Dec r 5 th 1825
Hampshire ss. Greenfield Mass. 3 rd Dec r 1825 Personally appeared Cyril Walker signer of the above Instrument and testified to the truth of the same before me Calvin Mearns Jus. Peace

Rec d Dec r 12 th 1825 Sp ce
Cyrus Walker Deponitor Dec r 12 th 1825 Sp ce
Hampshire Y t December 12 th 1825 Received & Recorded Book 52 Page 626 am Examined By Lewis Lyman Reg r

Signed, Sealed, and delivered Worcester ss December 20 1820. in presence of us. — } Then the above-named David Sam l . F. Butler, Whipple acknowledged the above Instrument W m Butler — } to be his free act and Deed — before me William Butler Just. of Peace
Rec d Dec r 23 1825. Entd. & Exam d By O. Fiske Reg r —
The foregoing is a true copy of Record as Recorded in the Registry of Deeds Book 222 page 330. — Attest Art s . Ward, Reg r
Know all men by these presents, that I Elbridge Butler having received the money secured by this Mortgage as therefore hereby discharge and release the same — In witness whereof have here unto set my hand and seal this 5 th day of March A. 1825. — Elbridge Butler seal In our presence } Worcester ss March 5 1825. Elbridge Butler Samuel F. Butler } acknowledged this Instrument to be his free Sam l . Thayer — } act — before me. — Sam l F. Butler Justice of the Peace
Rec d March 7 th 1825. Entd. & Exd. By Art s . Ward Reg r
The above is a true copy of the discharge recorded in the margin of the Record of the foregoing copy. — Attest Art s . Ward, Reg r
(Seal 37th) Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss. I, Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for said County of Worcester, do certify that Artemas Ward, Esq., above named, is Register of Deeds within and for said County, duly qualified and authorized to certify copies of the records of all deeds and other instruments in his said office of Register; that true faith and credit are due to his acts as such Register, and that his signature to the copy of the deeds and discharge thereof hereto annexed, is in his own proper hand writing. In witness whereof the Seal of said Supreme Judicial Court is hereto affixed, the first day of September, Anno Domini 1825. —
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.

Know all men by these presents, that I David Whipple of Hard- wick, County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachu- setts Yeoman - In consideration of four hundred eighty six dollars and forty seven cents paid by Elbridge Cutler of the aforesaid Hardwick Gentleman - The receipt whereof I do her- by acknowledge do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Elbridge Cutler his Heirs and Assigns all my real estate belonging to my homestead farm together with the buildings thereon, containing about one hundred and thirty acres lying in the N. Westerly part of Hardwick aforesaid and bounded as follows, Northerly by land of Daniel Stephens and Ephraim Newton, Westerly on Swift river Southerly by land of Silas Richardson and Easterly by land of Moses Whipple meaning to convey all the farm on which I now live and occupy. - To have and to hold the afore-granted premises to the said El- bridge Cutler his Heirs and Assigns to his & their use and behoof forever. And I do covenant with the said Elbridge Cutler his Heirs and Assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore-granted premises, that they are free of all Incumbrances; that I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Elbridge Cutler and that I will warrant and defend the same premises to the said Elbridge Cutler his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons. - Provided nevertheless, that if the said David Whipple his Heirs, Executors or Administrators, pay to the said Elbridge Cutler his Heirs, Ex- ecutors, Administrators or Assigns the sum of four hun- dred and eighty six Dollars and forty seven cents in one year from date with Interest payable annually, then this Deed as also a certain note of hand bearing even date with these presents, given by the said David Whipple to the said Elbridge Cutler conditioned to pay the same sum and in- terest at the time aforesaid shall all be void; otherwise shall remain in full force. - In witness whereof I the said David Whipple together with Elizabeth my wife in testimony of relinquishing her right of Dower in the premises have hereunto set our hands and seals this twentieth day of De- cember in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- dred and twenty. -
David Whipple (seal)
(seal)

I Ellbridge Cutter of Hardwick, in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age, and altogether disinterested, do testify and say, that I have been well acquainted with David Whipple, now resident in Dana, in said County of Worcester, an applicant for restoration to the pension roll of the United States for many years, that he lived in Hardwick together with his family a long time, and in that time, had large dealings, with my Father in the purchase of English & West India goods (he being a trader) that his accounts with him for articles from his store were of long standing according to his books, to wit, from the year 1798 to the first of April 1815, at which time I became a partner in trade with him, and the said Whipple continued his dealings with us, to the 20th of December 1820 at which time the company claim against him amounted to $486.47 cents, for which sum he gave me his note, and a mortgage of his real estate; which note and mortgage remained undis- charged till the fifth day of March 1825 when his son Joel Whipple (who had bargained for said estate with his father, the said David, subsequently to the date of my mortgage) paid to me the whole of my said claim against the said David, and I thereupon discharged my said mortgages. — The aforesaid accounts were for sundry goods of various kinds, such as a family care in the daily use and consumption of for eating, drinking, clothing &c. according to our books, and the best of my knowledge. — And I have no doubt that said articles were used and improved by said David, and his family, for the support and comfort of those who enjoyed, partook of, and shared them. — The length of time which has elapsed since said accounts accrued, prevents me from being more minute, than I have set forth as above. —
Ellbridge Cutter
Worcester Jy. December 3. 1825 Then the above named Ellbridge Cutter, well known to me, and a credible witness, made oath to the truth of the foregoing depo- -sition by him subscribed, before me,
Sam. F. Cutter, Justice of the Peace.

1816 Mr David Whipple To Thomas Smith $22 Aug 17 To Break & Carding 16 lbs Wools c $1.14 Sept 24 " " 9 3/4 " " c 69 Oct 17 " " 6 " " c 30 Nov 26 " " 6 1/2 " " c 33 Dec 18 " Dressing 5 Yds Dark Brown c 1.15 1817 25 " Cal Thread c 12 Jan 1 " Dressing 16 Yds Dark Blue c 8.00 Aug 7 " Break & Carding 1 1/2 lbs Wool c 65 Dec 21 " " 15 1/2 " " c 78 1819 Dec 24 " Fulling 6 1/2 Yds Cloth c 18 1821 July 20 " B & Carding 26 1/2 lbs Wool c 1.59
1817 Oct 22 By Cash on acct. $15.26
The balance Recd. of Doct Whipple to Dec 26 Thomas Smith Worcester Vt. December 26, 1821
The above named Thomas Smith made solemn oath to the above account and that he received the balance of five dollars and twenty five cents of Doct Whipple before me
Francis Bragg Clerk of Peace

Know all men by these presents, that I David Whipple of Hard- wick in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman, in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars paid me by Joel Whipple of the same Hardwick & County & Commonwealth aforesaid Yeoman the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain, sell and convey unto the said Joel Whip- ple his Heirs & Assigns forever, a certain tract of land lying in the West- erly part of said Hardwick, it being the farm on which I now live containing by estimation one hundred and twenty two acres be the same more or less, & bounded as follows, viz, beginning at a hem- lock tree standing on the East side of the east branch of Swift River being the Southwest corner of land now owned by Eph m Newton thence running E 38° S 24 Rods to a stake & stones a corner of said Newton's land, thence N 29 1/2° E 23 Rods to a stake and stones on the West side of a large rock, thence E 21° S. about 143 Rods to a stake and stones in the West line of Moses Whipple's land, thence in said Moses Whipple's West line Southerly by marked trees, about 100 Rods till it comes to Silas Richardson's North line, thence W 31° about 160 Rods in said Richardson's North line to a stake standing in a meadow, thence S 29° 15' W about 43 Rods to a stake & stones on the East side of the brook that runs through said meadow, thence W 27° N about 76 Rods to said Richardson's Northwest corner, it being a stake & stones, thence N 43° E crossing said river to a white ash tree, thence on the same course, till it strikes the river again, to a stake and stones standing on the West side of said river, thence Northerly on said river & crossing it to the bounds first mentioned on the East side of said river. — To have and to hold the granted and bargained Premises, with the privileges and appurtenances thereof to him the said Joel Whipple his Heirs and Assigns forever, to his and their use and behoof forever, and I the said David Whipple, for myself and Heirs, Executors & Administrators, do covenant with the said Joel Whipple his Heirs and Assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the premises, that they are free of all Incum- brances, except a mortgage deed given to Elbridge Cutter for security for the payment of four hundred & eighty odd dollars, & interest, that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Joel Whipple to hold as aforesaid — and that I will warrant & defend the same to the said Joel Whipple his Heirs

and assigns forever, against the lawful claims & demands of all persons, except as before excepted. — In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this thirtieth day of March in the year of our Lord 1821 —
David Whipple (seal)
Signed, Sealed & delivered, Eliz th  mark Whipple (seal)
in presence of us. — Worcester ss. Apr 9 1821. Personally
Leon d Thayer appeared the within named David Whipple and Eph m Whipple acknowledged the within written Instrument to be his free act & deed — before me —
Dan l Ruggles Just. of Peace
Rec d Dec r 5 1821. Entd. & Exd. R. O. Fiske Reg r
The foregoing is a true copy of Record as Recorded in the Registry of Deeds Book 224 Page 489. — Attest N. B. Ward, Reg r .

Whipple to Whipple
Copy
paid

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I David Whipple, of Hardwick, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, in Consideration of one hundred and fifty dollars paid by Joel Whipple of Hardwick aforesaid, Yeoman,
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Joel his Heirs and Assigns, one half of a Great Mill standing in the Southeasterly part of Dana, in said County, which I hold by deed from Chandler Sabine, and Ephraim Thayer, of Dana, aforesaid. — — —
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said Joel Whipple his Heirs and Assigns, to his & their use and behoof forever. AND I do, for my self my Heirs, Executors and Administrators, covenant with the said Joel his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Joel Whipple and that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Joel his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said David Whipple
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this first day of January in the year of our LORD one thousand eight hundred and twenty- three
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us Ebenezer Perry Moses Lawrence Jr.
David Whipple (seal)
Worcester ss. June 19 th 1823.
Then the above-named David Whipple acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and Deed—before me, Daniel Suggles Just. of Peace.
Rec. Nov. 29 th 1825 Ent. & Exam. By M c Ward, Reg r .

The foregoing is a true copy of record, as Recorded in the Registry of Deeds Book 245. Page 640.
Attest N. B. Ward, Reg.

David Whipple.
Hardwick, Massachusetts.
Worcester County.
Additional evidence, in support of his claim for a restoration to the pension roll - revised and corrected as required by the War Department.

I, Joel Whipple, of Greenwich, in the County of Hampshire, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Yeoman, of lawful age, Do testify and say that, for several years previous to 1821, being more than twenty one years of age, I had been engaged by my father David Whipple, (an applicant for restoration to the pension roll of the United States,) to labor for him, upon the farm occupied by him in those years - which engagement was made from year to year, during the time I labored for him, at an agreed price between us, for my services, and for the use of an horse which I owned at the time, left me by my Brother, at the time of his decease - the contract between my said father and myself was not in writing, as we were not in the habit of making any written Agreements between us, being willing to trust to the good faith of each other as to the fulfilment of our respective engagements, and it not being customary, in this part of the country, for persons similarly situated to enter into any written contract, by which to shew their respective obligations. The agreement yearly made between us, was, that I should labor, with my horse, and help him carry on and improve the farm so occupied by him, for which he was to allow me one hundred dollars a year, together with the board of myself and horse - I did so continue to labor, and my father thereby became indebted to me, in a considerable amount - and at the time he quit the farm, there was due to me more than the sum of $300.00 - and in the year 1823, I received, in purchase, of my said father toward my demands against him, a deed of his share in a joint will, for $150. - a copy of which deed is herewith exhibited - I also received one plough, at $3. - 1 ditto at $0.50 - 2 chairs at $2. - 3 hoes at $0.75 - 1 shovel at $0.25 - 1 scythe & snath at $0.75 - one dung fork at $0.75 - 1 grindstone at $2. - 1 chest with drawers at $1. - two iron bars at $2. and one meat barrel at $0.33 - all of which

which property I received at what was considered its fair value, in part payment of my demands against him as aforesaid. I still have claims to a considerable amount against my said father, which I do not expect ever to be paid - as he is old, infirm, and altogether unable to discharge them . The property above mentioned is set forth in the inventory or schedule of property annexed to the declaration and application of my father, now in the War Office at Washington, with other evidence furnished by him in support of his claim for a pension, or restoration to the pension roll. The reason why I continued to work so long for my father, without being secured for my pay, was, that I did suppose he was owing so much to other persons, as I found at last was the case - and supposed presumed he would be able, at any time, to pay me all that was my due - but when his other creditors called for their pay, and took the greater part of his real estate, as well as personal property, I found it would be impossible for me to secure myself, out of the remaining personal estate which he had, and was therefore induced to take deeds of his real estate, as heretofore mentioned, for my security - but, for reasons herein stated, as well as those mentioned in my other deposition accompanying this, I have made a very losing bargain of it - and am left without any remedy - he being, as said before, so old, and infirm, that he is by no means able to maintain himself, but is dependent on charity for his support.
Ever Wm Whipple
Worcester, Ms. December 7, 1825. Then the above named Joel Whipple, personally made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition, by him subscribed - he being well known to me, and in my opinion a man of veracity and disinterested
William Garrison, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester ss.
I, Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, within and for said county of Worcester, do certify, that Daniel Ruggles, Samuel F. Lester, and William Garrison, Esquires, are Justices of the peace, within and for said county, duly qualified and authorized to act, as such Justices; that full faith and credit are, and ought to be given to all their doings, as such Justices, and that their certificates to the affidavits hereto annex- ed are in their own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand, and affix the seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said county, this twentieth day of December, in the year of our Lord 1825.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
See certificate respecting Register of Deeds, on the back of one of the deeds hereto annexed.

Know all men by these presents that I David Whipple of Hardwick in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts yeoman in consideration of the sum of five hundred dollars paid me by Joel Whipple of the same County Hardwick Commonwealth aforesaid yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge do here by give grant, bargain sell and convey unto the said Joel Whipple his heirs and assigns forever a certain tract of land lying in the westerly part of said Hardwick it being the farm on which I now live containing by estimation one hundred & twenty two acres be the same more or less is bounded as follows viz. beginning at a hemlock tree standing on the east side of the east branch of swift river being the southwest corner of land now owned by Eph m Newton thence running E. 38° S. 24 rods to a stake & stones a corner of said Newtons land thence N. 29 1/4° E 23 rods to a stake & stones on the west side of a large rock thence E. 21° S. about 143 rods to a stake & stones in the west line of Moses Whipple's land thence in said Moses Whipple's west line southerly by marked trees about 100 rods till it comes to Silas Richardson's north line thence N. 31° W about 160 rods in said Richardson's north line to a stake standing in a meadow thence S. 29° 15' W about 123 rods to a stake & stones on the east side of the brook that runs through said meadow thence N. 27° E about 76 rods to said Richardson's northwest corner it being a stake & stones thence N 43° E crossing said river to a white ash tree thence on the same course till it strikes the river again to a stake & stones standing on the west side of said river thence northerly on said river & crossing it to the bounds first mentioned on the east side of said river. To have and to hold the granted & bargained premises with the privileges & appurtenances thereof to him the said Joel Whipple his heirs and assigns forever to his & their use and behoof forever and I the said David Whipple for myself my heirs executors & administrators do covenant with the said Joel Whipple his heirs & assigns that I am lawfully seized in fee of the Premises that they are free of all incumbrances except a mortgage deed given to Elbridge Butler for security for the payment of four hundred & eighty odd dollars & interest that I have good right to sell & convey the same to the said Joel Whipple to hold as aforesaid and that I will warrant & defend the same to the said Joel Whipple his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons except as before excepted. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of March in the year of our Lord 1821. signed sealed and delivered in presence of us David Whipple (seal) Clara his wife (seal)

Leont Thayer of Worcester ss. Apl. 9. 1821. Personally appeared the within Eph m Whipple named David Whipple acknowledged the within within instrument to be his free act and deed.
Before me Dan l Puggles Just. of Peace Rec d Dec r 5. 1821 Ent d & Bk d P g 10 C. Fiske Reg r .
The foregoing is a true copy of Record, Recorded in the Registry of Deeds, Book 224 Page 489.
Attest J. B. Ward, Reg r .
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester ss. Abijah Bigelow, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, holden within and for said County of Worcester, do certify, that Artemas Ward, Esquire, is Register of Deeds for said County of Worcester, duly chosen and qualified to act in said Office, that it is his duty to certify copies of deeds recorded in said Office, when required, and that full faith and credit is, and ought to be given to all copies of deeds by him certified, and that his signature to the above certificate is in his own proper hand writing.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my name, and affix the Seal of the Court of Sessions for said County of Worcester, this twenty fifth day of July A. 1823.
Abijah Bigelow, Clk.
Whipple to Whipple Copy
Sec 49

Copy of a deed David to Joel Whipple

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT
I David Whipple of Hardwick in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts yeoman
in Consideration of one Hundred and fifty Dollars paid by Joel Whipple of Hardwick aforesaid yeoman
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, sell and convey unto the said Joel his Heirs and Assigns, one half of a Grist Mill standing in the south-easterly part of Dana, in said County, which I hold by Deed from Chandler Vabins, and Ephraim Thayer, of Dana aforesaid
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said Joel Whipple his Heirs, and Assigns, to his & their Use and Behoof forever. AND I do, for my self my Heirs, Executors and Administrators, covenant with the said Joel his Heirs and Assigns, That I am lawfully seized in Fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good Right to sell and convey the same to the said Joel Whipple AND that I will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Joel his Heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful Claims and Demands of all Persons. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said David Whipple
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this first Day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twentythree
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us, Ebenezer Perry Moses Lawrence Jr
David Whipple
Worcester ss. June 19th 1823 Then the above named David Whipple acknowledged the above Instrument to be his free Act and deed—before me, an exact copy of a deed acknowledged. Daniel Buggles Just of Peace Daniel Buggles

The estate of David Whipple, of Hardwick, in the County of Worcester, appraised upon oath by us the subscribers, as follows. viz.
  one Shoat, . . . . . $ 2.80.   One 70 lb kettle, . . . . . 0.75.   One pot, . . . . . 0.50.   One pair of flutes, . . . . . 0.50.   One skillet, . . . . . 0.25.   Brass kettle, . . . . . 0.50.   Six knives and forks, . . . . . 0.50.   Two pewter basons, . . . . . 0.33.   Six pewter plates, . . . . . 0.60.   Six earthen plates, . . . . . 0.25.   Six cups and saucers . . . . . 0.50.   One bowl 5 cents - one d r eight cents, . . . . . 0.13.   One creamer . . . . . 0.08.   Tea pot, . . . . . 0.10.   Six chairs . . . . . 1.00.   Table 1 dollar - d r 50 cents . . . . . 1.50.   Candlestick. . . . . 0.05   $10.34 
David Whipple.
The above list was shewed to us by the said David Whipple, as containing the whole of his property, this 14 th day of June, A.D. 1823.
Thomas K. Smith William Walker.

Wm Linnison Esquire Worcester
David Whipple - Hardwick, Massachusetts additional evidence in support of his claim for a pension, as required May 17, 1826. - Worcester County. Malp ts

I Samuel Thayer of Hardwick, in the county of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age do testify and say, that in the month of March A.D. 1825 I purchased a farm of Joel Whipple, lying in Hardwick aforesaid containing by estimation One hundred and thirty acres, for which I paid twelve hundred dollars to him the said Joel Whipple being the same land conveyed to him by his father David Whipple. Samuel Thayer.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Worcester, ss. June 11. 1826 Samuel Thayer appeared and made oath to the above deposition by him subscribed, before me
Saml. F. Butler Justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss. I Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the county of Worcester, do certify, that Samuel F. Butler, Esquire, above named, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for said county, duly qualified and authorized to act as such Justice, under the authority of said Commonwealth; that full faith and credit are, and ought, to be given, to all his doings as such Justice, and that his signature to the certificate of the oath above stated appears to be in his own proper hand writing. - In witness whereof, the seal of the Court of Common Pleas is hereto affixed, this seventeenth day of June, A.D. 1826.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

NORCESTER 10 323
Rec: June 27. 1826
1 March 1826
General H. White
City of Washington
Secretary of War
The Honorable James P. Kenner
William L. Hudson
For the Pension Department }

1823 1823. Darius Whipple
Wm Garrison, at Worcester, Mass Us
Re? Dec. 31. 1825
Amos H.
rec? Dec. 31. 1825.
Sept 1819.

J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Sir
I received your note of the 6th of October last, respecting the case of David Whipple, an applicant for a pension, and agreeably to your suggestion, have had the testimony of the creditors taken anew. You will perceive, at once, that accounts of so long standing and of so various a kind, could not now be set forth at large , in so particular a manner, as those of a more recent date. The depositions state the facts, generally, and with as much precision as could be expected, considering the nature of the transactions, by the persons concerned in them - and coming from those who have no sort of interest, personally, in the effect of their evidence, must be considered as entitled to full credit. From the depositions now furnished, it appears that the real estate of said David, though appraised in 1820, at $800.00 - was sold by him for $650.00 - which was considered as its full value at the time of the sale - and persons will vary in their estimation of real estate, as well as in anything else, and yet be all perfectly honest men, and of good judgment. Since Joel Whipple bought the real estate, he has been obliged to sell it, in order to fulfill his engagements with the creditors of said David - and by undertaking to pay those demands, has already advanced more than $1000.00 - as appears by said Depositions, which makes him, said Joel, a loser of more than $200.00. by the bargain. This loss of his has nothing to do with the case, excepting that it goes to shew that all the real estate of David Whipple was disposed of by the said David, in the best manner that it could be, for the benefit of his creditors - and that he has nothing more to hope or expect from it.

I have procured copies of the deeds from said David Whipple to Joel Whipple, which with the copy of the deed from said David to the Esau Butler and the discharge thereof, I now enclose - these documents, with the accompanying Affidavits, it is presumed will satisfactorily establish the claims of said David to his pension, and will fully corroborate the evidence already in your office respecting the case.
It has been intended to procure all the evidence required, in such applications, and to save the officers of the War Department from all unnecessary trouble - but unexpected difficulties will sometimes arise, and the applicants trust to the candour of all who have the inspection of their papers, for any indulgence that justice and equity may seem to require, in order to enable them to make out their case, agreeably to the intention of the acts relating to the granting of pensions.
I pray you, Sir, to examine this case, and give me any further information on the subject, which its importance to the applicant appears to require.
I am, very respectfully,
Your obedt Servt.
William Garrison
Worcester, Mass.
Dec. 9, 1825.

David Whipple - Hardwick, Mass.
Additional evidence, in support of his claim to restoration to the pension roll of Massachusetts.

David Whipple - Additional evidence -
Whipple to Barnes
Copy
Dec 28 th

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That Joel Whipple of Greenwich in the County of Hampshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Yeoman, for and
in Consideration of Eighty Dollars paid — by Moses Barns of Ware in the County and State aforesaid Yeoman. —
the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give, grant, bargain sell and convey unto the said Moses Barns his — Heirs and Assigns, one undivided half of a grist-mill with all the privileges and appertinencies thereunto belonging in common with Seth Johnson situated in the Southeast part of Dana in the County of Worcester and State aforesaid , it being the same mill that was deeded to David Whipple by Chandler Saban and Ephraim Thayer of Dana . —
A true Copy of Record as Recorded in the Registry of Deeds. Book 257. Page 002. — Attest: Artus Ward, Clerk
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the afore-granted Premises to the said Moses Barns
his Heirs and Assigns, to their — use and behoof forever. AND I — do, for set Heirs, Executors and Administrators, covenant with the said
Moses Barns his — Heirs and Assigns. That I am — lawfully seized in fee of the afore-granted Premises; That they are free of all Incumbrances;
That I — have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Moses Barns
And that I — will warrant and defend the same Premises to the said Moses Barns his Heirs and Assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I the said Joel Whipple
have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this thirtieth — day of March — in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty- six . —
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us. Adaline M. Freeman Nancy Stimpson
Joel Whipple (seal) Eunice H. Whipple (seal)
Hampshire ss. April 8 th 1826. Then the above-named Joel Whipple acknowledged the above Instrument to be — free Act and Deed—before me,
W. S. Wing Justice of Peace
{ Just of Peace.
Rec d Jan y 17 th 1827. Entd. & Exd. By Artus Ward Reg r .

We the subscribers hereby certify that in the year 1820 we are Ephraim Whipple Seth Johnson & Stephen Johnson Jr being of lawfull age and living in Dana in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being personally acquainted with and living within a few miles of David Whipple of Hardwick in said County, do testify and say that in our opinion as disinterested persons, the Gristmill situated in Dana aforesaid and land which formerly belonged to said David Whipple, and conveyed by him to Joel Whipple of said Hardwick by deed dated the first Day of January A D 1823 was not worth more at that time than the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars, and that said grist mill and land was not worth more in May A D 1826 than eighty Dollars, the reason why said property has Depreciated so much in Value is owing to the decay of the same produced by time, and the erecting by other persons of new mills in more convenient situations for the people in that vicinity, which has taken away all the advantages formerly belonging to said first named Gristmill, heretofore owned by said David Whipple
Ephraim Whipple Seth Johnson Stephen Johnson Jr
Worcester ss on this fifteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven personally appeared the above named deponents before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace within and for the said County and being by me lawfully Examined and cautioned and sworn in due form of Law to testify the whole truth and nothing but the truth relative to the statements in the above Depositions.
Nathaniel Johnson Justice of the peace
(See one back hereof)

I testify that Ephraim Whipple the deponent within named is at present and has been for a number of years the Town clerk of the Town of Dana and is also one of the assessors of said the present year
and that Stephen Johnson just named within is the present year one of the selectmen of said Town and that Seth Johnson is the present owner of the other half of the Mill referred to within
Dana January 15th 1827. Apollo Johnson justice of the peace

We the subscribers hereby certify that in the year 1820 we, being at that time selectmen of the town of Hardwick, Mr David Whipple of the town called on us to Appraise his "real estate", which we did, & supposed the value at that time to be not more than eight hundred or eight hundred & fifty Dollars, after which time his son Joel Whipple bought the farm & made many improvements, such as repairing the house, making additions to the Barn, making Wails & cultivating the land which made the farm much more valuable, which increased the value of the farm as much as it sold for more than the Appraisal —
Hardwick Jan'y 12 th 1827 —
Moses Allen Ezra Pruggles
Ulverston Jp Jan'y 12 - 1827 Moses Allen & Ezra Pruggles Personally appeared & made oath to the above
Statement — before me
Daniel Pruggles Just. A. Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester, ss. I, Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the judicial courts for the county of Worcester, do certify, that Daniel Ruggles and Apollos Johnson, Esquires, are Justices of the peace for said county, duly qualified and authorized to act as such Justices; that full faith and credit are to be given to all their doings as such Justices - and that their signatures annexed to the foregoing depositions appear to be in their own proper hand writing - I further certify, that Artemas Ward, Esquire, is Register of Deeds for said county, duly authorized to certify copies of any documents recorded in his office - and that his name as annexed to the copy of the deed herewith exhibited, appears to be in his own proper hand writing.
In witness whereof, the seal of the court of Common Pleas for said county is hereto affixed, this 18 th day of January, anno Domini 1827. =
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.

David Whipple. —
W. 17
The official Chicago and signature of the Register must be duly authenticated

Schedule of property of David Whipple, as exhibited with his application to be restored to the pension list July 11. 1820. to wit. — One hundred acres of poor land at the south part of the Town (of Hardwick) and a small old house, and a small barn, both of but very little value, conveyed by deed from me to Joel Whipple, of said Hardwick, on the 30 th day of March, 1821, a copy of which deed is hereto annexed. — $800, 00—  Also a share in a Grist Mill, valued at $125, 00— conveyed by deed from me to Joel Whipple, for $150, 00. A copy of the deed of conveyance is hereto annexed. —
  One horse $30 sold to Jason Minter, in 1821. for debt due him from me. —   One yoke of Oxen; small, $35. — J. Minter; for same. —   3 Cows at $17. each. $51. — J. Minter; for same. —   3 Yearlings. $15. — J. Minter; for same. —   3 Calves. $9. — J. Minter; for same. —   21 Sheep and Lambs. $21. — J. Minter; for same. —   5 Swine. $15. — J. Minter; for same. —   1 Horse-wagon & harness. $12. — J. Minter; for same. —   1 Cart. $13. — J. Minter; for same. —   1 Plough. $3. — Joel Whipple in 1821. for debt due him from me. —   1 ditto. $0, 50. — J. Whipple for same. —   2 Chains. $2. — J. Whipple; for same. —   3 hoes. $0, 75. — J. Whipple; for same. —   1 Shovel. $0, 25. — J. Whipple; for same. —   1 scythe and snath. $0, 75. — J. Whipple; for same. —   1 dung fork. $0, 75. — J. Whipple; for same. —   1 grindstone. $2. — J. Whipple; for same. —   1 Table. $0, 50. — Now on hand, much worn —   one ditto. $0, 50. — Now on hand, much worn —   1 Chest with drawers. $1. — J. Whipple, in 1821. for debt. —   8 chains. $2. — 6 of which are on hand. Others worn out —   3 glass bottles. $0, 20. — Lost or broken —   1 Jug. $0, 08. — Lost or broken —   2 pails. $0, 50. — Worn out —   2 sets of Tens. $3. — One set for debt. disposed of to E. Johnson —   10 plates. $0, 42. — Now on hand, much worn —   8 ditto. $0, 58. — On hand, excepting 2 much worn —   2 platters. $0, 75. — Disposed of for debt to E. Johnson —   1 pitcher. $0, 17. — Broken and destroyed. —   6 small tumblers. $0, 40. — Lost and worn out. —   1 mug. $0, 08. — Broken and destroyed —   1 old set of knives & forks. $0, 33. — Now on hand. —   5 spoons. $1, 50. — Now on hand, much worn, & of little or no value. —   6 milk pans. $1. — disposed of, broken or worn out —   1 brass kettle. $4. — Sold to E. Johnson in 1821. for debt. —   1 ditto. $0, 50. — Now on hand, much worn —   1 iron Kettle. $0, 50. — Now on hand. —   1 ditto. $0, 75. — Now on hand. —   1 ditto. $0, 40. — Lost or destroyed. —   1 iron pot. $0, 50. — Now on hand. —   1 ditto. $0, 33. — Lost or destroyed. —   1 wash tub. $0, 33. — Worn out or destroyed. —   1 ditto. $0, 67. — Worn out or destroyed. —   1 looking glass. $0, 50. — Now on hand, of little or no value. —   2 iron bars. $2. — J. Whipple in 1821. for debt. —   1 meat barrel. $0, 33. — J. Whipple in 1821, for debt. — 
The above is all the property exhibited in my first Schedule. and has been disposed of as above accounted for. My family consists at this time of only myself and wife. My wife named Elizabeth, 60 years of age, is infirm, and unable to do any thing toward procuring a maintenance. I have been by occupation a farmer, but am now without the means or ability of labouring for a support. The first mentioned real estate was conveyed to J. Whipple, as appears by the deed annexed, for $500. — It was under a mortgage at the time of sale, to Elbridge Cutter, for debt due from me to him: which debt, said Joel Whipple, by agreement, is to pay to said Cutter, and which amounts to more than the difference between the appraisal as above, and the consideration expressed in said deed. The balance of the consideration I was owing to said Joel Whipple at the time of conveyance, for monies advanced to me by him. The share in the Grist Mill was likewise conveyed to him in payment for what I was indebted to said Joel Whipple, which accounts for the whole consideration money expressed in both deeds above referred to.
David Whipple.

DECLARATION,
In order to be restored to the Pension List, under the Act of the 1st March, 1823.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of WORCESTER, ss.
ON this sixteenth day of June 1823, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County of Worcester, David Whipple , resident in Hardwick , — in said County, aged sixty three years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st May, 1820, that he, the said David Whipple , — enlisted for the term of three years — in the month of  of October , in the year 1781 — in the State of Massachusetts , in the Company commanded by Captain Amos Cogswell , — in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Michael Jackson — in the line of the State of Massachusetts — on the Continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until the month of December, 1782, when he was honourably discharged, and had a certificate thereof, which has been lost by accident . — he was discharged from the said service, in West Point , — in the State of New York ; that his name has been placed on the Pension List, and dropt therefrom on account of his property. His pension certificate was granted July 21. 1819, and numbered 12,501.
And, in pursuance of the Act of the 1st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property: — (See Schedule annexed)
David Whipple.
Sworn to, and declared, on the eighteenth day of June, — A. D. 1823, before the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County of Worcester. — Attest. Abijah Bigelow, Clk.
I, Abijah Bigelow , Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the said Court, that the said David Whipple did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is ten dollars and thirty four cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this eighteenth day of June, — 1823.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
ancey conveyed in accounts for the whole consideration

I David Whipple of Hardwick, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, an applicant for restoration to the pension roll, under the acts of Congress of the United States, testify and say, that having become advanced in years, and much of an invalid, being also very considerably in debt, greatly beyond my ability to pay without the sale of all my property, I made a conveyance of my real estate to my son Joel Whipple (as appears by copies of the deeds now in the office of the Secretary of War) for the purpose of having him pay my debts so far as the said estate would pay them; and said Joel took the deeds for that purpose, and to prevent so great a loss as would arise, had suits been commenced on all the claims then standing against me - This transfer was made without any written contract on the part of said Joel to appropriate the proceeds to the purpose aforesaid, but with a verbal promise so to do - as I had no reason to doubt his disposition to fulfil such parole agreement for my benefit, as a son, disposed to "honor his father", would do in every such case - and in execution of said agreement, said Joel has paid various debts, truly and honestly owing from me, many of which were of long standing, the nature and amount of which will in a great measure appear from my statement annexed to my application for a pension, and from the depositions heretofore furnished in evidence of my just claim for such pension. I further testify, that I fully believe the said Joel has paid toward the discharge of debts due from me to creditors of mine, other than himself, the full value of the real and personal estate heretofore conveyed by me to him for that purpose, and that he has, by endeavoring to release me, in my old age, from such a

variety and amount of claims as existed against me, been considerably injured in his own property, and has been obliged to sell and dispose of said real estate, in order to raise such sums of money as he had already engaged to pay  paid for me - Many debts are now due and owing from me, which neither myself, nor my said son Joel are able to pay, and we are both in such reduced circumstances that unless I can obtain some relief from the bounty of my country, I shall be obliged to claim assistance as a town pauper - I am now unable to earn or procure my own subsistence, without the aid of friends to a considerable amount.
I am ignorant as to what other evidence is required, to substantiate my claim to a pension, beside that which I have already furnished - I have heretofore stated that no written contract existed between me and my said son Joel - But, if the Secretary of War will re-examine the evidence in my case, I think he will find that all but a very small portion of my estate was disposed of, to pay debts, not due to my relatives , but to persons totally disinterested, and wholly unconnected with me, excepting as creditors - I am still owing my said son a considerable sum of money, for debts of mine which he has paid, as well as for services and expenses by him contributed in my behalf - But I have no means of discharging them. And I humbly apprehend that the evidence in my case, will fully shew that my property has not been disposed of by me, to benefit my children, but my bona fide creditors - From the papers furnished, it will appear, that if every thing is deducted which has been allowed to said Joel, on his own private account, but a very small balance ($13,33 etc only as my schedule shews) will remain undisposed of, say no means enough to pay my other honest debts. I therefore most

humbly solicit the Honorable Secretary to give my case another examination, in the hope and confidence that, with the statement now made, he will feel himself warranted in granting the prayer of the subscriber for a repara- -tion to the pension roll. David Whipple
Worcester, Jp. April 20 th in 1826. Then the above named David Whipple, personally ap- -peared, and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing statement, by him subscribed. And I further certify that the said David is well known to me, as a person of truth, and entitled to full credit.
Nathaniel Harris } Justice of the Peace.

I, Joel Whipple of Greenwich in the County of Hampshire, of lawful age, do testify and say, that the conveyance of my father's real estate to me, as mentioned in his deposition herunto annexed, was made under the circumstances, and with the views, and for the reasons, therein stated - And in fulfilment of the agreement by me made, on receiving said conveyance, I have paid the debts due from him to divers persons, agreeably to the depositions furnished in proof of his claim for a pension - all which payments made by me for him, amount to more than the said estate sold for - and he is now owing me, for monies paid on his account, for which I have no security - On making said agreement with him, and taking said estate, I expected to be able to realize enough therefrom to pay all his debts; and upon that ground I settled his debts to various creditors, and gave my own security to them to them therefor. - By which means I became obligated to pay, on his account, a much larger sum than I have been able to realize from said estate, having been obliged to convey the same, by sale, in order to pay said debts, and could not obtain so much therefor, as I had paid, and was holden to pay, for my said father.
In consequence of which arrangements, I have lost a considerable of the little property, which I was previously the bona fide owner, not conveyed by my father to me, but obtained by the labor of my own hands; and am so much reduced thereby, as to be unable, without great injury to myself and family, to contribute any larger toward his my said father's support.
Joel Whipple

Worcester, ss. April 20th 1826. Then the before named Joel Whipple personally appeared, and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing statement, by him subscribed - and I further certify that the said Joel is well known to me, as a person of truth, and entitled to credit.
Oliver Harris Justice of the peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worcester, ss. I, Abijah Bigelow, clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the county of Worcester, do certify that Oliver Harris, Esquire, is a justice of the peace within and for said county of Worcester, duly qualified and authorized to act as such justice, under the authority of this Commonwealth, that full faith and credit are to be given to his acts and doings as such justice; and that his name as signed to the certificates annexed to the depositions of David Whipple and Joel Whipple, appears to be in his own proper handwriting.
In witness whereof, I have affixed the Seal of the Court of Common Pleas for said county, this twenty second day of April, Anno Domini 1826.
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.