Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41332, James Whelpley, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Whelpley, James
NUMBER
S. 41332
CONTENTS

Vermont 20476
James Whelpley
of Hubbardston in the State of Vermont who was a D r master in the commanded by Captain of the Regt. commanded by Colonel Bradley in the Conn t . line for the term of 11. months & 22 days from 17 to 17
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington, Vt. at the rate of 20 Dollars per mo commence on the 1 st day of April 1 amount paid under act of June 7. 18 be deducted.
Pension issued the 6 th day of April 1837 and sent to B. F. Langdon Castleton, Vt.
Arrears to 4th of Semi-annual all co ending
d. Jany 6. 18 38
$
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818. May 1, 1820. March 1, 1823. }
Recorded Book 7. vol. 4 page 84 by D. Brown clerk

James Whipple Esq Quaker Master
His property $183. Annuity — 56. He owes $1560.00
A. 541. 8 Jan 1849
not settled
STATE OF VERMONT
Bill of
...in said county of... ...personally appeared before the... ...court for said county...

STATE OF VERMONT, } Wittens County, ss. }
On this 28 th day of June 1820
personally appeared before the County court for said county of Wittens in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) James Whippley aged 73 years, resident in Hubbardston in said county of Wittens who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: A Quarters Master in the 4 th Connecticut Regt Col. Bradley in 1779 -
that he made his original declaration on the 1 st day of April 1818
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 1541 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 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.
1 Mare - 2 Cows - 18 Sheep - 5 Calves - 1 Hogshead - 1 barrel - 1 old wagon - 1 old plow - 1 old cutter - 1 wooden clock - 1 Stove - 1 pine chest - 10 old chains - 1 carriage set - 1 dish kettle - 1 Spade - 1 Shovel - 1 Stone not paid for - 1 small do - 1 old warming pan - 3 iron spurs - 1 old coffee pot - 2 mugs - 2 beakers - 1 doz nutmeg grater - 1 wooden bowl - 1 wooden tea pot - 6 or 7 cups & saucers - 1 doz plates - 2 bottles - 4 tumblers - 1 sugar bowl - 2 old axes - 10 yds rope - 1 room in house - annuity secured to me of the value of 56 dollars per annum during life - I have nothing of consequence due me, but am in debt about fifteen hundred & sixty dollars. - My occupation has been that of a Surveyor, but from my advanced age & poor health am unable to survey or labor. I have a wife named Phoebe aged about 63 years in poor health unable to labor but little. I have a little girl residing with her named Lydia Gleanon aged 13 years in good health. J. Whippley
Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of June 1820 before said court.
R. Rippon CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, } Wittens County, ss. }
I, Robert Rippon clerk of the County court for the county of Wittens 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 afore-
said schedule is One hundred sixty three dollars; that the said James Whippley is indebted to the amount of fifteen hundred & sixty dollars - & has an annual income of fifty six dollars per life -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Wittens this 28 th day of June 1820
R. Rippon

James Whipple Esq.
13. 53

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 25 th day of July A. D. 183
personally appeared before the Rutland Court of the County of Rutland James Whipple Esq. a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States, in the year 1777 and served in the as Quarters Master
in the 4 th Regiment of the Connecticut line under the following named officers. Col. Bradley, Lt. Col. Mead, Maj: Johnson he entered in Jan y . & left in Decem r . - he lived in Norwalk, Connecticut, when he entered the service - marched to Peterkill, Tarrytown - through New Jersey to Pennsylvania & was discharged on account of ill health near Valley Forge. was in the battle of Brandywine - & Red Bank - & Red Bank - & Red Bank For this service he was placed on the New Pension roll under the act of 1818, & is now on at the rate of $20. per month. In 1780, he was appointed Captain in a corps of troops composed of exempted & volunteers , & called the Alarm List - he was commissioned by Gov. Trumbull of Conn. He remained as Capt. as apud d during the remainder of the war, & was subject to the orders of Gen l Silliman, & at times Waterbury & Mead - ready to turn out at a moments warning. He was frequently called out on alarms, indeed it was a rare occurrence that he remained quietly at home for a week at a time - his memory is much impaired, & he is wholly unable to specify the different periods of his services, or the states - he however recollects three months service at Horse Neck under Col. Mead he thinks 1781 - at another time he served two months at Horse Neck, - at another time one month at Norwalk - at another time one month at Stamford. he served under Waterbury, Mead, & St. John - and when called out on alarms, served from one or two days to a fortnight at a time - his actual service as Capt. could not be less than a year - he thinks it must have been a year & a half - The enemy was in possession of New York, Long Island & the Sound, & his residence was near the lines, & the alarms were almost daily - the enemy were constantly harassing the inhabitants on the coast - he was at Fairfield & Norwalk when these places were burnt - & at Fair- field he led on the troops that attacked & repelled the enemy. There

were no Continental Troops served with him during these times - They were on other service & the lines were defended by the discipline of Troops to which he belonged - He knew Genl. Washington, Mifflin, Huntington - Pitsburgh Knapp, M c Dougal, Sullivan, Lafayette, Paton, Lee, Wayne, Lord Shelburne & many others - He has no documentary evidence & knows of no person who can testify to his services whose evidence he can procure. He was born at New-Work, Connecticut the 22 d Oct. 1747 [O.S.] - but has no record of his age - he recollects it was entered in his father's Bible. In 1784 he moved to Ballston, N.Y. & in 1787 came to Rutlandtown, Vermont, where he has ever since resided. He is known to the Rev. Mr. Flagg, who lives about 3 miles from him, & to all the old people of the town, & most of the people of the neighbouring towns.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, except Vermont.
Sworn to and subscribed the { day and year aforesaid.
Rodney C. Royce
James Whelpley
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
2 1 1
Rodney C. Royce, Esq. Clerk of the Court of Probate do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of James Whelpley Esq. for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, at Rutland this 6 th day of August A. D. 1832
Rodney C. Royce

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N.F. 41,332
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of James Phelps a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 Jan'y 1, 1777 Pvt. & Sgt. Volunteered in militia as officers stated Conn.   Jan'y 1, 1777 Dec. 15, 1777 Quartermaster Philip B. Bradley   Served at various times 20 & 21 Capt. Lieut. Col. Col. Raymond Stephen H. John   year end of War in 1783 Capt. Stephen H. John   was in several engagements with British Shipping in one of which he sustained   sabre wound of head at Rye Harbor.  
Battles engaged in, Long Island where he was wounded in leg. Harlem, White Plains, Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Morristown, New York, Saratoga, Valcour's Hill where he was wounded in wrist. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Torrington Conn.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 1, 1818. His ch. al.
Residence at date of application, Hubbardton, Rutland Co. Vt.
Age at date of application, b. Oct. 22, 1747 Old Style at Torrington Conn.
Remarks: d. Jan'y 6, 1838 (from A. B.)
In 1817 his first wife died her name is not stated. In 1820 his wife Phebe was 63 yrs. He had to break up his family and she went to live with her children, and died May 28, 1822.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Vermont.
James Whippley. D r Master 1777. one year, Aged 73 years by Profession a Surveyor but owing to advanced age and infirmities is unable to pursue the same. Wife aged 63 years in bad health and unable to work but little he has a little girl residing with him in good health aged 13 years. - Schedule dated 28 June 1820 contains an annual income of $56 during his life, house hold and kitchen furniture amounting in value to $183. 00 He is entitled to sundry persons, (names not given) $1,560. 00 Schedule under the act of March 1823 dated 3 rd June 1823 contains personal property to the amount of $62. accounts for the decrease of his property as follows viz. He states that he was obliged to break up his family after he was stricken from the pension list and has since principally resided with his friend David Barber who has advanced him for his support more than the amount of his annuity, so that he will have nothing due him in justice for several years to come, though he has a full belief that he will never let him suffer for want. The annuity of $56 mentioned in his first schedule has been his only means of support, since making his schedule he has lost his wife by death. The man he sold on the 15 July 1822 to D. & H. Barber for three notes of $60 pay- able in June 1824 which notes he gave to J. H. Cook in part of a debt of $130 which he owed him, one cow he killed for the use of his family in the year 1821, the other

he sold to P Gleason for $15. The principal part of said sum he purchased necessaries, 6 sheep he sold to J Barlow to pay a debt which he owed him. The wagon Cattle and Horses are worn out, and the small articles of furniture he deliv- ered to his wife when he was under the necessity of breaking up housekeeping which were taken by her to her children who supported her during the remainder of her life. He further states under oath, that the annuity of $56 for life, was secured to him in May 1817 . The consider- ation of which was the sale of some lands he then owned in Hubbardton, to David Barber. The reason he agrees for disposing of his lands, was, that he found himself unable to take care of, or cultivate them, to enable him to get a living. In the affidavit of David Barber filed within in which he states that the annuity of $56 was secured by him to the applicant in the year 1817 in consideration of the sale of about 250 acres of land mountainous and unproductive, from his being unable to cultivate or take care of the same; to receive the said annuity during his life, and that since he has been stricken from the pension list, his annuity has been insufficient to support himself, and on that account he was obliged to break up his family. R Temple, States that the applicant has been obliged to anticipate his annuity for some time to come.

St. Mar 7
Mar 7
Hubbardston Pa March 2 d 1860
Commission open from city of Washington
note of

Hubbardston Feb 25 th 1835
Sir I have already taken your time and patience sufficient- by I am loth to add- They must be uninteresting to all but you, all - not so to me - - - - -
You observe that my "own statements" as to the extent of services in, the rank of Captain are "quite indistinct". To this I answer that the statements I understand which Mr Temple copied corrected & showed to me - in which I observed no essential difference, I endeavoured to make as distinct as in my power on the nature of the services, or my recollection would admit, and I would wish it to be further understood that it, I am from my best memory & belief at that time, and now - and that I have no other ground on which I can go - By going to at Lowell - I could find testimony that I had actually commanded on the frontiers in the rank of captain & probably some, men that had served under my command this would be as much as should expect - I had understood by some publications I had seen that my testimony would obtain some evidence neither hope I made the Application - not I think I should have troubled you with it -
I can get no relief from the words of the pay table office in Connecticut for strange as it may appear to the people of this generation, I do not remem- ber ever to have made up a history for pay on my appli- cation for Pensions and doubt much whether I could make any - I will state the reason in short terms - it was that when obtained it was good for nothing a whole years pay of a year would not procure powder a drink of grog - his pay would be $184. Dollars and his drawn $100 - the depreciation of the currency was generally spoken of as 200. for one but it was much lower from 2 to 400 $100. for one a month, $7. Dollars would be worth 3 1/2 cents - of the all they would get - then sir our stubborn facts - I make no comment none is needed -

All my papers that respect my petition either under the act 18 or 22 for convenience left with Mr. Joseph. — and Han being one amongst his papers yet. I sent for them. They his administrators sent me the certificate that I was instated etc. — And said it was all they were in possession of. I can prove their being recently — I can prove his acknowledgment of having received them at Washington after he had obtained my pension ————— by going to Norfolk that I did receive in the frontier —————
Can you order payment under these circum- stances your answer will govern me under all or any of these matters —
Can I be put on the full pay of a Lieut.
Can after all that has happened be put on the list for pension under the act of 1815 1818 — rather degrading Your answer will oblige
J. H. [Signature]
N.B. please to direct to H. F. Langdon Esq. Castleton — I have procured him as my Agent
I was from the beginning and from the natural circumstances of the whole affair, it would be indubitable that they must be so — that with view such the long unthinking letter that if possible by considering the whole ground you might judge of the propriety of my claim ————— I write with difficulty — or or I would draw have again on and expunge many things of which am am ashamed ————— Pray excuse the infirmities of a man in his 88 year it is what Human nature is liable to and I want help or after is ————— Yours [Signature]

Journal
James Whelpley?
1777 - One year. NO -
Wood 73 years Surveyor by occupation left owing to advanced age and bad health he is unable to surmount labor. Wife aged 63 years in bad health unable to labor, but little he has a little girl residing with him aged 12 years in good health. Schedule dated 28 June 1820. The Clerk certifies that he has an annual income of $56 for life. House held and kitchen furniture amounting in value to $183.00. He is indebted to sundry persons names not mentioned $156.00 which the Clerk certifies to.
Schedule under Act of March 1823 dated 3 June 1823. In which he accounts for the decrease of his property as follows. He states that he was obliged to break up his family after he was struck from the pension list - and his family principally resided with his friend David Barber Esq who has advanced him for his support more than the amount of his annuity.
Mr. Whelpley states, under oath that the annuity of $56 for life, was secured to him in May 1817, the consideration of which was the sale of some lands he then owned in Hubbardton, to David Barber. The reason he assigns for disposing of his land, was, that he found himself unable to take care of, or cultivate them, to enable him to get a living. Affidavit of David Barber exhibited date 7 th July, 1824, corroborating the above statement of Mr. Whelpley, a letter from the Hon. Mr. Mallory dated Jan y 18 th 1825, is filed within, stating that he has been acquainted with claimant for 16 or 18 years past, that he has been highly respected as a man of integrity that he has been the representative of the town where he resides for many years, also a magistrate while his health would permit him to discharge the duties. That claimant often mentions his embarrassments to him and that he is entitled to full credit as to anything he states. Dec r 21 st 1823
annuity, so that he will have nothing due him in justice for several years, though he has a full belief that he will never let him suffer for want. The annuity mentioned on his first schedule of $56. for life has been his only means of support, since making his first schedule he has lost his wife, by death.
The Mare he sold on the 15 July 1822 to David & Horatio Barber for the sum of $60 payable in June 1824, which note he gave to James which he owed him. One Cow he killed for the use of his family in 1821, the other he sold to E. Gleason for $15 the principal part he purchased necessaries. 6 Sheep he sold to J. Barlow to pay a debt which he owed him. The waggon cutter & harness and stove are worn out and destroyed. The other small articles of furniture he delivered to his wife when he was under the necessity of breaking up his family, which were taken by little but to her children who supported her during the remainder of her life.
See letters 23 rd June 1823, 3 rd June 1824 to R Temple Esq. Rutland Vt

W. H. Harrison Rep. North Purchasing from Lower Wickett Store
Col. S

James Whelphy, Quarter Master in Col. Philip B. Brady's Regiment is discharged from further service in the American Army at his own request. By Command W. H. Harrison. Genl
Head Qrs 9 Dec 15. 1777

N o 3590 Vermont
James Whelpley of Hubbardton in the State of Vermont who was a L. W. & Capt. in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t ; commanded by Col. Bradley in the Connecticut line for 11 1/2 months D r States 153.33 12 " Capt. _____ 250.00 403.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 100 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th day of Dec r . 1832 and sent to R. Temple Present
Arrears to 4th of September 1832 604.99 Semizant. allowance ending 4 March 1833 } 201.66 $ 806.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 4 Page 92
Set of Pensions 17 Feb, 1835 Set of Pensions 25 Feb, 1835 Set same 9 March 1835 Set same April 1835 do. L. B. F. Langdon March 24. 1837

Let to Pensioner 17 Feb 1835 Let B.F. Langdon 25 Feb 1835 let same 9 March 1835 let same 22 April 1835 do. to B.F. Langdon March 24. 1837

11.541 Q
Appr. Act June 1832. papers
returned. Obj. 5. 9 Novmbr. 1832
Vermont
James Whippley
of Rabbarton in the state of Vermont who was a 2d. M aj in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradley of the Connecticut line, for the term of One Year
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 of June 1819 and sent to Jane Goolititoy Middlibury Vermont
  Arrears to 4th of March 1819  $222.58    Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819  120    11 Mos 14 days arrear  342.58  
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Not entitled
James Whippley R. Temple P.O. Home Vermont

1916 Oct. 24 Hist. to Mrs. C. B. Mathews.
41 332
Rev INVALID.
File No. 41,332
James Whipple Deceased Rev. Rev.
Act: 16 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8 Page 539
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sep 19.
James Whipple Esq. is a respectable magistrate, but is too old to do business. He drew up his own statement at considerable length, which accompanies this; but to comply with the form, I con- densed it. I hope Mr. Edwards will have patience to read it through. He will see that Mr. Whipple's annuity is so small, that he was obliged to break up his family, & anticipate his income for some time to come. I hope he may be restored, as he is poor & meritorious.
R. Scudder

This case was examined by H. E. Hasler this paper withdrawn & filed with the clerk of the court for re-examination for arrears & deeds to H. E. Hasler

To what time was James Whippley, of Vermont, act 1818, last paid?
Paid t. the 4 Sep 1832
JH
And to what time was the same person paid, under act June 7. 1832?
Ps o . the 4 Sep 1834
JH
J. L. Edwards April 6. 1837

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INCORPORATED MANUFACTURERS OF WAX BRAND, 'A', EXTRA CLEAR, EUREKAS AND PERFECTIONS RED CEDAR SHINGLES PLAIN AND FANCY DIMENSIONS
Blaine, Wash., South Bend Wash. Sept 23 - 1916.
Pension Office Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
If possible will you kindly send me the pension papers of James Whelpley who served in Abner Prior Co. 5th Connecticut Regiment 1777. He was in 9th reg. New York in 1776 as private in Capt. Comstock's Co. Also in Col. Bradley's Reg. was appointed quartermaster for Col. Bradley in 1777.
Will you also tell me what records you have of Ahab Sayles - his name is on the Rhode Island organization during Rev. War and he was on duty in July & Aug. in 1780.
Both are my great-great-grandparents & I am anxious to join the D.A.R. - so will be very grateful to you if you will send me all available records.
Yours sincerely (Mrs.) C. B. Weatherwax.
Box 402 South Bend Wash.

apb 6 Castleton Apr. 6 Gen. Whipple's new cabinet
203 225- J. M.
J. L. O'Donnell Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Castleton Mich 30 (87)
Yrs acknowledging to advice of your letter of 24 inst I enclose James Whipple's pension certificate, and with you to enclose to me his new certificate -
I am very respectfully Yours Ever True
B. F. Langdon
Rev J. L. Darius Esq - Comr. of Pension Washington D.C.

James Whipple Dr. Master Vermont.
Brief supplementary
App. for restoration
Hew R Temple H. R.
9 th Oct 1825, last evidence

James Wheepley Quarter Master, was informed 8 th February 1825 in a letter to the Hon. R. B. Mallory "That the Secy. of war considered the annuity mentioned in the original brief herewith, sufficient, tho' small to keep him from becoming a town charge.
The new master's oath, that the annuity of $56 is inadequate to his support, and that he has procured an advance of $150 from Mr. Barber.
Conoborated by the affidavit of Barber. which see herewith.

Rev. Nathaniel
J. L. Edwards
Division Office
Rec. 229 Jan. 1825.
This letter is to be scratched

Sir
Jan-18. .
I believe I have omitted to make the statement I engaged to do respecting James Whelpley an applicant for a pension.
I have been well acquainted with him sixteen or eighteen years past. He was one of the early settlers of the town where he lives. Has been highly respected as a man of integrity. He has been the representative of the town many years. Also a magistrate while his health would allow him to discharge the duties. I have been frequently at his house in years past, the last time about eight years ago while I lived in the adjoining town. He then often mentioned his embarrassments - but of his particular circumstances I know nothing except from report what he told me many years ago. He lives His reputation entitles him to full credit as to any thing he states. Yrs Most respectfully Plehalla.

James Whelpley by
403.33 201.66
Payments to be made
at Burlington by the Exrs. U. S. B r Bank & Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Vermont
to be deducted General Pension Agency March 1818
Mar. 4. 1818
Capt. of a Connecticut Company of Volunteers, & Quarter Master in the 4 th Conn t Regt. of Habersham 45 years previous of St. Joseph, Conn.
Drop Whelpley's name from the roll under act of June 7. 1832, and issue a Certificate for him under act March 18. 1818, the pension to commence at the first of April 1818, Sept 1834 , at $20 per month, and send it to B. F. Langdon, Esq. Castleton, Vt.
The amount paid under the act of June 7. 1832 to be deducted.
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, in Book D. Vol. 1 page 92
[Burlington Agency] Inform n Agent as to the charge

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, James Whippley of Hubbardton of the State of Vermont, who was a Quartermaster and Captain in the army of the Revolution ————— is entitled to receive Four hundred and three dollars and thirty three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty eighth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two
L. Wood. Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

James Whipple Esq,
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September next, in Burlington by Heman Allen Esq agent.
James Whipple
4 th Conn St
Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
James Whelpley late a Quartermaster in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Vermont Agency, at the rate of twenty dollars per month, to commence on the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this eighth day of June one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
J. L. Edwards in the absence and on behalf of the Secretary of War.

Castleton Va April 16 1861
Friend
L Edward Esq-
Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Castleton
Ap. 15 1835
Sir
I wish again to present for your consideration the claim of Capt. James Whipple of Dubuque for his pension - All of his papers relating to his late services he left with the late Mr. Temple and he cannot now find them among Mr. Temple's papers. If he cannot be allowed his pension as a Captain, I have supposed his pension as a Lieutenant would be continued without further testimony - All his testimony he offered when he obtained his pension as a Lieutenant is in the Mission office - to which I refer you. If additional testimony is required he should be pleased to advise me. His Capt. & Lieut. commissions be entrusted to Mr. Temple and as they are not as yet found I have concluded they were left in the Mission office.

I understand the evidence of Mr. Whipple, since as a Lieut. was full of so I know of no reason why he is not entitled to his original pension - Mr. Temple took his Capt. commission and the deposition of a Mrs. Dyer &c &c and informed Capt. W. that he could and would have him placed on the list of pensions for Captains Whose evidence was furnished by Mr. Temple I know not, but it now appears that Capt. W. cannot prove actual service after the end his Capt. commission, agreeably to the construction given to the act by the Department
Your reply will much oblige
Very respectfully yours
B. F. Langdon
J. L. Edmund Esq. Washington

90
Feb 28 Patterson V. Feb 20
Free
J. L. Edwards Esq. Museum Office Washington D. C.
90

Castleton July 19 1835
Mr Capt. Aaron Whipple of Belchertown has employed me his agent to receive his pension and to address you on the subject of his pension obtained by late Mr. Temple Esq. He informs me that he has written you on the subject and made his statement and answers to the questions found in your letter of 17 July all to Mr. Place - Capt. W. Commission in the Militia and discharge from the regular army also his Certificate under the Act of 1818 he thinks now in the Pension Office as he cannot find either of them among Mr. Temple's papers. He pleads to advise me of any additional information is required of Capt. W. to entitle him to a continuance of his pension - He wishes you to address me on the subject of any further recommendation from the

Department on this subject is necessary
I refer you to the Minutes of the Senate the Knight's instant down there the Bell of P. of Rep. 8c
I am respectfully yours
B. J. Langdon
To J. L. Board Esq —
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

P.O. Aug 16. 32
Hon. Lewis Cass Sec'y of War City of Washington
Pension Office

Rutland Vt 9. Aug. 1882
Sir Enclosed I send the application of James Wheelock for increase of pension - he would be much gratified if you would act upon it so that he may not be prevented from drawing the 4 th of Sept.
Very respectfully Your obedient R. Temple
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office

I Dan Hunt of Benson in the county of Rutland and State of Vermont aged seventy four years testify and say I have known James Whelpley of Hubbardston in said county by Reputation for thirty years or more and have been personally acquainted with him for about ten years, that I believe that he is of the age of eighty four years as he represents that he is respected & believed in this vicinity to have been a revolutionary soldier, and I concur in that opinion. According to the best of my recollection I have in my years since heard him called Capt. Whel- pley. he has more generally been called Esq. Whelpley, having as I understand held the commission of a Justice of the peace. And further say not.
Dan Hunt

noon August 3 rd 1852
Personally appeared Rev Dan Hunt signor of the within deposition and made oath to the same before me Isaac Green Just Peace

Rutland 21. Aug. 1882
Sir
On the 9 th inst. I sent you the declaration of James Whipple Esq. for an increase of Pension under the late act of Congress - I now enclose some affidavits to corroborate his statement.
I am Sir, respectfully,
Your Obtd.
R. Brinsfield
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office

Sept 23.
State proof
Miss W. H. May
Franklin
Mr. C.
With the [unclear] and
3,590
Lewis Sec of War
This was found in Room No. 103 at [unclear] a map of [unclear] Oct 21 467
Russian office

Rutland 12. Sep. 1882
Sir
Enclosed I send you some additional testimony in behalf of James Whelpley Esq. whom case I proceeded to you on the 9. ultimo.
I am Sir, respectfully
Your obedient
R. Temple
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office

Castleton Va July 7 th
Sir
James Whipple Esq
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Sec'y of War City of Washington
Recd 12 July 1823
Pension Office

Castleton / Oct / 7. July 1823
Sir
England is the affair of James Whipple Esq. in his case of pension, as required. I fill in with him at this place, on my way to Niagara &c. - and as I shall be absent some considerable time, have thought best to forward it from this place. presuming signature is so well known to you as not to require the Certificate of the County Clerk -
I am Sir, respectfully your obed. Servt R. Brimble
J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office City of Washington

James Whipple
Declaration de at
Quartermaster Col Bradley's Regiment Connecticut Line
1777-1 year
On Roll
Admitted

I James Whelphy of Hubbardton in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, do on oath declare & say, that I served in the army of the United States in the war of the Revolution, on the con- tinental establishment, against the common enemy, for a longer period than nine months.
In the month of January A.D. 1777. The first of the month, I received a commission under the authority of Congress, as Quarter Master in the fourth Connecticut Regiment command by Col o Philip B. Bradley, in the Brigade of Genl. McDougal - which com- mission was dated the first day of January A.D. 1777. and under this commission I did duty in said Regiment as Quarter master during the year 1777. at Peekskill, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and at the Gullph - and at the end of the year, when the army retired into winter quarters. - On account of my ill health, I retired from the service with the approbation of my superior officers. I further say that I am a resident citizen of the United States, and that I am now in

The 71 st year of my age - and am in reduced circumstances in life - and need assistance from my country for support - my dis- charge dated 15 Dec r 1777 herewith sent - J. H. G. G. G.
Sworn and subscribed at Middlebury in the state of Vermont - this first day of April A.D. 1818 -
Before me Joel Doolittle Judge Supreme Court
I Seth Abbott of Cornwall in the County of Addison and state of Vermont, on oath depose and say, that I was well acquainted with James Whelpley who signed the forego- ing declaration, in the year 1777 - and know that he did duty as Quarter master as above stated, by him, in that year - we then belonged to the same town, Norwalk in Connecticut - Seth Abbott
Sworn before me
Joel Doolittle Judge Sup. Court -

State of Vermont ss I Joel Doolittle Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Vermont do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said James Whelphly did serve in the Rev- olutionary War as stated in the preceding de- claration against the common enemy, & I now transmit to the proceedings testimony had and taken before me to the Secretary of the Depart- ment of War, in order to his the said James Whelphly obtaining the pension made by the act "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" pursuant to the directions of said act - Joel Doolittle
And I the said Judge, on full & satisfactory proof do certify, that the said James Whelphly is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support Joel Doolittle

State of Vermont } Darius Matthews. Clerk of the Addison } Supreme Court of the state of Vermont within & for the county of Addison Do certify that the Hon. Joel Dootlittle is a judge of the said Supreme Court and that the foregoing is his signa- ture.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Supreme Court this 10 th day of Nov. A.D. 1818.
Darius Matthews

In receipt of Pm.
Due Dec 15 1777
11 1/2 2? Mt
12 1/2 Capt
6 6 6
  160.00  240     10.00  10     6.66 2/3      153.33 1/3  250  capit.     153.33  2? Mt       $  403.33   
R. Temple Present

State of Vermont Rutland County ss 3
November 22 d A.D. 1832
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the Peace for the County of Rutland, James Whippley of Hubbardston in said County, an ap- plicant for an increase of Pension under the late act of Congress, who being duly sworn deposes & states, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his services - but according to the best of his recollections he served not less than the periods mentioned before, and in the following grades, namely. In 1777, for eleven months & a half as as Quarters Master of the 4 th Connecticut Regiment - and in subsequent years for the term of one year and three months, I served as a Captain - and for that service I claim a Pension. Between the time he served as Q. Master & as Capt. he served about 14 months as Lieut. which he forgot to mention in his declaration subscribed & sworn before me This day & year aforesaid 3
J. W. H. [Signature]
A. Temple Jus. Peace

State of Vermont
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, That Robt. Frazier before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, is a justice of the Peace for R. County duly commissioned - and that his name thereunto is in his own hand writing
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 24th. day of Nov. 1852
R. Pierpoint

20.
Subhadrta Rs Free March-2 nd
Commission of portions Washington city

Herbbarnton Feb 27 th 1835
Sir A Duty I owe to myself and my companions in arms, in that war of the Revolution, that notwithstanding the egotism, in which all my communications abound, I do not pretend that I stood alone and peculiarly preeminently distinguished above my Fellows for my courage or Patriotism more so than they Did - For in addition to their zeal in the common cause, they were under an absolute necessity to be alert - the enemy at their doors and must be repelled at the threshold or the consequences suffered -
I wish it to be understood that when I have used the pronoun I the word we would apply with propriety - for I do positively know that all living on the shore within about 8 or 9 Miles of the South, who were able (and willing) to bear arms were in constant & actual Military Duty - and literally lay on their arms - it was a rare thing if they could rest a week without being called to defend - their vigilance was such, the enemy could not or rarely Did extend their excursions a half mile from the shore - you will naturally suppose that was not done without collisions -
And I do aver that every man along that shore (who took a common interest with us) Ought to had a mention long before this time - You will also naturally enough suppose that this would be injurious to all - Ruinous to some - I shared with them -

James Whipple

Hubbardston Augt. 23 d 1832
Send you all the evidence of my services in  the  Revolutionary war, it is only traditionary without papers I can get no other. My commissions are not in being, I gave them to the children, being thought unlost, like the Almanacs of last year, the testimony of the Barbers shows that I had forgotten it. I could get enough of this kind of testimony but it would be but repeating the same thing. A time of service, terms of service &c should be required in evidence it cannot be supplied & will not be attempted. —
In taking the deposition I have chosen men of character. The Rev David Rootes well known — David Barber by age — Horatio Barber capt in the Militia Light Horse — Levi Barber capt of Militia Samuel Parson town Treasurer of many years standing — Jonathan Hanson a respectable Farmer — all are persons of character and respectability.
I submit the whole to you to your judgment & advice. Anything further is wanted of me please to inform —
Yours
As the description of Mrs Dyer I have not got it could vary nothing from the facts. Mr Parsons & Hanson except that in the neighborhood in the time of the Revolution on one that was the underwriting man — I need a note to E. G Merrill will supply it. — It helps —
Pls. please to send to Mr S. Westcott the papers so fixed that I can receive my pension there if convenient. Reserving to yourself a compensation for your attentions. I again beg the favour of your Agency.
Yours J. Wheelwright

State of Vermont } Hubbardton July 30 th 1832 Rutland County }
I Abahel Wright residing in the town of Hubbardton County and State aforesaid hereby certify that I am well acquainted with James Whelpley who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that I believe him to be 84 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been an officer in the revolution and that I concur in that opinion. Abahel Wright Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before me James Hagg Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont } Hubbardton July 30 th 1832 Rutland County }
I David Barber residing in the town of Hubbar- ton County and State aforesaid hereby certify that I am well acquainted with James Whelpley who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that I believe him to be 84 years of age that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a captain in the revolution and that I concur in that opinion and further say that I have never heard such an opinion contradicted or disputed and that I recollect to have seen a commission issued by him in the revolution signed by Jonathan Trumbull and believe it to have been a captain's commission.
David Barber
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before me James Hagg Justice of the Peace

I Samuel Parson of Hubbardton in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont aged sixty six years testify and say That I have personally known James Whelpley of Hubbardton aforesaid for forty years or more That I believe he is of the age of eighty four years as he represents That he is reputed and believed in this vicinity to have been a soldier of the revolution and I concur in that opinion - In the early part of my acquaintance with him, he was commonly called Captain Whelpley That he wore said title until he was appointed a Justice of the peace - It is my belief that he held the commission of Captain in the war of the revolution and I believe it is also the general opinion in the vicinity that such was the fact and I do not recollect to have heard it disputed
And further say not Samuel Parson
Hubbardton July 18 - 1882
Personally appeared Samuel Parson signer of the above deposition and made oath to the same
Before me Samuel Cheever Justice of the Peace
I Johnathan Slason of Hubbardton in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont aged seventy two years, testify and say that I have been personally acquainted with James Whelpley of Hubbardton aforesaid for forty years or more - That I believe he is the age of eighty four years of age as he represents - It is my belief that he held the commission of a captain in the war of the revolution. I also believe that such is the general opinion in the vicinity - I do not recollect ever to have heard it disputed
and further say not Jonathan Slason
Hubbardton July 18 th 1882
Then personally appeared Jonathan Slason signer of the above deposition and made oath to the same
Before me Samuel Cheever Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
Rutland County } Hubbardton July 30 th 1832
I Milton E. Barber residing in the town of Hubbardton County and State aforesaid hereby certify that when a Boy living with James Whipple the person who has subscribed to the above declaration recollect to have received from him a paper with a seal upon it which he said was a captain's commission which received by him in the revolution and I believe it to have been such
Milton E. Barber
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Before me James F. Page Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont
Rutland County } Hubbardton July 30 th 1832
We Horatio Barber and James W. Barber residing in the town of Hubbardton County and State aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Whipple who has subscribed to the above declaration that he is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been an officer in the revolution and that we concur in that opinion - and further say we recollect to have seen among his old papers a commission which he said was a captain's commission received in the revolution and recollect seeing him give such a paper to some one of the children
Horatio Barber
James W. Barber
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Before me James F. Page Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
I Robert Rippon Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Isaac Greenwood, James Flagg & Samuel Cheever, before whom the annexed affidavits were taken, are Justices of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned - and that their names subscribed thereto are in their own proper hand writing respectively. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 21. day. 1832 R Rippon

I Mary Dyer of Castleton in the county of Rutland & State of Vermont of the age of seventy five years, being duly sworn depose testify and say, That I was born and lived till thirty years ago in the town of Norwalk in the County of Fairfield in the State of Connecticut, that while I resided in said Norwalk I lived within about two miles of Capt. James Whippley now a resident of Hubbardton in the County of Rutland aforesaid and was well acquainted with him, and know that he was then reputed to have been a Captain in the revolutionary war, and was generally by that title called, and believed to have served in that war in the capacity of a Captain, that he removed as I understood from Norwalk aforesaid some time before I did, to Batavia in the State of New York, that when I came into Castleton aforesaid thirty years ago as I believe, the said Whippley resided in Hubbardton aforesaid and has resided there ever since, that for most of said thirty years I have lived within about three miles of him, and have been well acquainted with him up to this time, that I have ever since my remembrance believed him to have been a Captain in the war aforesaid, and believe that people generally among whom he has resided have considered him entitled to that designation, that I have never heard it questioned, that he served his country in the said war, in the capacity of a Captain, and further say not.
Witness J. H. Merrill
her Mary Dyer mark
State of Vermont } Castleton 24 August 1832 Personally Rutland County } appeared Mary Dyer the above named deponent and subscribed and was sworn to truth of the foregoing deposition. Before me J. H. Merrill Jus. Peace

James Whipple; case Mary Dyer's Deposition.

State of Vermont
I Robert Rippon Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Elias H. Merrill, before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, is a Justice of the Peace for said County, duly qualified and that his name subscribed thereto is in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 12 th day of Sept. 1832
R Rippon

David Barker Esq. aff James Whippley's case
Rec. Augt. 1824-
R. Temple, Rutland, Vt.

State of Vermont Rutland p
David Barber of Hubbardston in the county of Rutland, being duly sworn, doth depose and say, that the annuity of fifty six dollars mentioned in the schedule of James Whelpley Esq. of the 28 th June 1820 and the 3 rd of June 1823 was issued to him by me in 1817 in consideration of the sale of about 250 acres of Mountainous unproductive land, from his being unable to cultivate or take care of them to receive said annuity during his natural life - Since he has been dropped from the pension list, his annuity has been insufficient for the support of himself and family. his family were broken up, his wife went to live with her children, where she died - he remained with me and has support as usual.
David Barber
Subscribed and sworn this 7 th day of July 1824
R. Pierpoint, Pres. Cause.
State of Vermont Rutland p 3
I Robert Pierpoint Clerk of Rutland County Court, do certify that Robt. Pierpoint was, on the 7 th day inst. & yet is, a justice of the peace for said County, duly commissioned - And that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Rutland this 31 st day of July 1824
R. Pierpoint

James Whipple Esq. Aspirations

State of Vermont Rutland ps - }
I James Whelpley of Hubbardston in the County of Rutland, being duly sworn, do depose and say - that the annuity mentioned in my several schedules of 1820 & 1823, and forwarded to the Pension office, was secured to me in May 1817, the consideration of which was the sale of some land I then owned in Hubbardston, to David Barker. I found myself unable to take care of, or cultivate my land to enable me to get a living, which induced me to sell them for an annual income during my life, as before stated. - and further say not
J. Whelpley
State of Vermont Rutland ps - }
Subscribed & sworn before me this 7 th day of July. 1823
R. Brooks Mr. Pierce

Application of James Whelpley for a pension — Supplementary to his application under the act of March 1818 & of the act of the first day of May 1820, And in compliance to the act of the 1 st Day of March 1823 to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service in the Revolutionary War
upon which the P. James declares & says, that on or about the 1 st Day of April 1818 he exhibited before Joel Doolittle Esq. Judge of the superior court for the State of Vermont his application for a pension In which he by the advice of P. Judge stated only that part of his services which brought his case within the Statute, leaving Moore to suppose he took no other part in that war — and understanding that the Secretary of war had some attention to the time and manner of the services of the applicants. I beg pardon for subjoining the following Declaration, viz.
My father taught me the first rudiments of civil liberty — and a dislike to the oppressive acts of Britain —
When the war Broke out I entered into the spirit of Resistance with determined zeal.
In august 1776 I served a volunteer in the Ranks a private in term I received a triangular wound in my leg by a shell from the Battery on Long Island — I fought in the Battle on Harlem Heights and at the White Plains my term of service expired I re-entered again a serjeant for a term to 15 th of March 1777 — in this term near Valentines hill in a contest with a party of British horse, whom we took & dispersed, I received a a severe cut on the wrist. And in this term I had an appointment of Quartermaster in the 4 th Connecticut Regt. when this engagement ended, I re-entered on the expiration of my new office & duty — and continued with the Regt. till toward the close of Sept. 78 my discharge indeed was made out on the 15 th Dec. The Ill State of Health I had contracted was the principal cause of this measure — together with the consideration that there was a surplus of Officers, more than was needful, or useful, that the frontier situation of friends and family needed assistance, if I could give any. I returned to my friends, & was immediately placed on the roll of a company of that description of Militia called the Storm list of this company, I was put in command as their captain

with part of this company we volunteered with Regular troops, we took & broke up the Nest of Villians at Garrisonia called the Nest of Lucea Muggers — and again with a Major Tracy with some Regular troops cropped the Sound to Setahet on Long Island, surprised & took a British Garrison of about 330 men, at crab meadow — landed them safe in Stratford — at another time with volunteers from this company and capt. Sam l Lockwood (an enterprising & bold officer, who commanded) & his volunteers, boarded and took the Shieldhorn, a man of war sloop with 6 carriage guns and about 50 men together with her convoy viz. 4 other sloops & wood vessels, in Nye Harbor here I received two sabre wounds on the Head which came near to being fatal — after that we surprised and took the Halifax Brig of 16 guns in Coldspring Harbor without resistance but the wind failing we were obliged to give her up and make our escape —
These are some of the most prominent transactions in which I have been personally, in short war - the minor were too numerous & uninteresting to deserve recital here -
It is sufficient to say that on that frontier station war murder conflagration & violence was practiced against us unceasingly — all in which we made the defence we could, notwithstanding all our vigilance, Norwalk the place of my activity and there Residues in the centre & Fair- field on our left, Bedford on our right, & Danbury in our rear was laid in ashes. —————
If in act of our Independence I constituted nothing It must be chargeable to want of power & of good will there was no want
Thus after sacrificing about 7 years of the most active part of my life, at my own expense, I returned to freedom and liberty, but found by the sacrifices I had made I was involved  involved in debt beyond my ability to pay in the ordinary course of my business as heretofore followed—
I sold my Farm Paid my debts and with the small Remainder of my property turned Merchant. this not meeting my hopes, I settled my debts as far as I could, left un-paid to my creditors about the sum stated in my schedule of 1820. I purchased some land in this place on which, and the practice of surveying which I assumed as a profession, I submitted myself to family & lost my faithful companion who while in that greatly missed me

lingering under a consumption for a number of years under which  all &  distressing  circumstances expired in 1817 this calamity, and the infirmities of age brought on it which I could not supply but by taking credit of my friends to secure them and provide for future wants as far I could. I sold my property David Barber Esq. by deed bearing date May 6 th 1817 conditioned, to pay me annually the several items contained in my declaration of 1820 valued by the court (if memory serves me) at about 500 dollars. I married another woman Healthy at first a fever soon after destroyed her health and under under these circumstances and with my limited means means of living, & supporting a family but by contracting debts which I had already done, beyond my ability to pay, and unjustifiable to continue, & abuse to the con- fidence of my friends. I found myself constrain- ed by the hard hand of necessity to make a sep- arate living. She went to her children She Deceased May 28 th 1822. I live with the family of Barber a dependent no
At the writing of this I have a copy of the schedule of 1820 and if had, it is not probable that I could account or remember every article therein exhibited I will state what now remains in my possession viz One Fifer 3 years old with her calf one Steer 2 yrs old - 1 Do of 1 year old - one old wooden clock 1 Old Maple Bureau or chest 9 Sheep
The other articles contained in the schedule and not contained in this I will account for as correctly as my memory will serve
The annuity Barber paid up and in my near 4 years needy circumstances, exceeded that stipulation in various other ways so far that in justice or equity there can be nothing due from him on the score of the annuity for years to come my subsistence has now considered as a gratuity no settlement for this surplus has been made & never can or will be except by offset in cash. The Note noted there I sold to David & Horatio Barber for 60 Dollars on the 15 th day of July 1822 for their note payable on the 1 st day of June 1824 & on the 15 th day of Sept 1822 was I endorsed the note & delivered it to William Paige Esq. for James Oliphant as collateral security to the same in part for the payment of about 130 Dollars due him on 2 notes

One of the cows I killed for Beef last fall in the fall of 1824 and consumed in the family
The other sold to Enoch Glason in Westtown for money 15. Dollars part I have paid for necessaries due & 4 dollars I have now — 6 sheep I sold last fall to Jirah Barlow for payment in part on account — The old Wagon Stove & Stove I brought with my petition — they are now broken and worn out — the old cutter likewise worn out — The Articles of furniture I principally received by my 2 wife and were restored with her to her children & some are used in the family here
I think of nothing more except to thank my country for favor received — I had forgotten to state that, in my former schedule I stated my profession — Surveyors considered it only required a description — I had not then & for some years before been able practice
It will be seen by the above that I am not thick & had the hard hand of fate, presses me to disclose the unpleasing fact that I am poor
I have not told every Blackhood thing nor do they know it — If my countrymen can be fit to set out a little assistance assistance they will collect the feelings of an old man, within a few months of the contempt & pity of the world — I write with difficulty — my hands are feeble & partially palsied, cause the blunder — I can do no better edition —
[Handwritten signature: J. W. Foster]
Interwoven Screen — to before me This 3. day of June 1823.
R. D. Webb for Peace

State of Vermont Rutland County ss
I James Whippley of Hubbardston in the county of Rutland being duly sworn before me say that the annuity of fifty six dollars sanctioned in my declaration of 28 th June 1820 & 3 rd June 1823 has proved wholly insufficient for my necessary support - & that I have been obliged to procure advances from David Barber Esq - who is the person obligated to pay the annuity to the amount of one hundred and fifty dollars otherwise I should suffer for want of the necessary of life & that I have a distressing prospect before me for the short remainder of my life: unless the Government of the U. States shall restore me to the pension list.
Subscribed & sworn to this 8 th day of October 1825
J. Whippley
Before me David Barber Justice of peace
State of Vermont Rutland ss
David Barber of Hubbardston in the county of Rutland and State of Vermont being duly sworn etc. deposes and say that I am the person who engaged to pay the annuity of fifty six dollars to James Whippley Esq. as stated in his declaration of 28 th June 1820 and 3 rd of June 1823. I further say that the said James from his advanced age and feeble health is wholly unable to earn anything to aid in his support - and I further say that the annuity aforesaid has proved wholly insufficient for his necessary support and that to prevent his suffering I have been obliged to advance him about one hundred and fifty dollars which is chargeable on his said annuity - & further say not
David Barber
Subscribed & sworn this 9 th .
Oct. 1825, before me H. H. Noble Esq. Justice

James Whetpley
See Lpt 1819.
1 March 1823,
v. 5
James Whetpley.
Alloud
YB
R. Temple, Present.
Rec. 13 Dec: 1825

State of Vermont
I Robert Rippon Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that David Barker & Robt. Prindle, before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, are justly of the mean for said County duly Commissioned and that their signatures thereto subscri- bed, is in their own proper hand writing
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court this 9 th day of October 1825
Robt. Rippon

STATE OF VERMONT, } County of Rutland, ss. }
ON this 3 rd day of June 1823 personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) James Whelpley resident in said county, aged 75 years, who being 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 James enlisted for the term of during the war on the 10 th day of January in the year 1777 in the state of Connecticut  in the company commanded by Captain as quartermaster in the regiment commanded by Colonel Bradley in the line of the state of Connecticut on the 10 th continental establishment; that he continued to serve in the said corps until December 1777 when he was discharged from the said service, in  on the Schuylkill the state of Pennsylvania that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
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.
1 cow & calf — 1 steer — 1 yearling — 9 sheep — 5 lambs — 1 wooden clock — 1 old bureau — 1 stove — My wife died in 1822, as stated in the accompanying paper —

That since the exhibition of my first schedule, the following changes have been made in my property.
The annuity mentioned in said schedule, has been my only means of support, & that proving wholly insufficient for my support, after I was dropped from the pension list, I was obliged to break up my family, and I have since principally resided with my friend David Barber.
Edg r who has advanced me for my support, much more than the amount of the sums due from him for my annuity, so that I shall have nothing due me, in justice, for several years to come, though I have a full belief that he will not let me suffer —
The man I sold on the 15 th July 1822 to David and Norah Barber for their note of $60 payable in June 1824, which note I endorsed to James Hickok in part of $130 I owed him. One cow I paid & killed for beef in 1821, which was consumed in my family. The other I sold to Enoch Gleason for $15. last Spring the principal part of which I have paid out for necessaries — 6 sheep I sold Josiah Barlow last autumn, to pay a debt I owed him — The old waggon, cutter, harness, & stove, are worn out & destroyed. — The other small articles of furniture mentioned in said schedule, I delivered to my wife, when I was under the necessity of breaking up my family, which were taken with her to her children, who supported her during the remainder of her life — For a further description of my situation, I refer to the accompanying paper. — J. W. Whelpley —
Sworn to & declared on the 3 rd day of June 1823 —
R. Rippond, Clk.

Sworn to and declared on the
day of
before
I, Robert Pierpont clerk of Richland Co. Court do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the court, that the said James 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 fifty two dollars and _____ cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this 7 th day of June 1823
R. Pierpont

Mr. & Mrs. Webb
Castleton Va
Free
Feb 10
Commission of persons or Pension Office
Washington City D.C.

James Whipple, Newbedford Nov. 26 th 1835-
To the commissioner of Pensions
I am compelled to the the advice of the commissioner of Pensions - I beg leave to state that
That in order to put my Application for a Pension in a respectable shape, I procured Mr. Peeples assistance, and afterwards to forward my papers and draw my money
I am informed that in all such cases pension payment is required - "that it is desirable for each petitioner to designate in a written statement"
the names and rank of the others under whom he served
I say then that whilst in the regular service I belonged to the state of Connecticut -
I served a Quartermaster in the 4 th reg t in the Connecticut line - Also M c Donogh Brig d Genl Col l Philip B. Bradley
my service was principally in the state of New York & Pennsylvania, regular enlistment from Jan y 1 st 1777 to Dec r 15 th same year - I then left my business and left the army at Valley Forge in January -
The principal Battles which I was in was that of Brandywine by accident & Germantown - The forgoing while I was in the regular service - After I retired from the regular service I was enrolled in that Description of Militia commonly called the Alarm list in this I did duty a private until the spring of the year 1781 when I was appointed a Lieut t - and acted as such through that year -
In 82 - I was appointed Capt t of that company in which commanded in that capacity until the year in 83 - Some Col l Siliman commanded the Brigade in Genl commanded the Brigade - Col l Stephen St. John the Lieut t Capt t Clapp commanded the company
Here I ought to note that in my description

That I made, by which I obtained my function I stated that I was a captain in the year 81. It was a mistake of memory, I was then a lieutenant. After the Lieut. retired at the close of the year 80, I was chosen by the company their Lieut. & took the command as such & through the year 81- acted in that capacity, it was recalled afterwards, after I made the declaration that on the memorable dark day a note that I then I was under the command of General Waltersburg and by him ordered to the defense of Byram Bridge. Then by the enemy I suffered this misfortune of this, who said he would mention this circumstance to the commissioners.
At the close of the year 81- Capt. Rayson retired and I was chosen captain in which capacity I acted to the close of 83.
Both these officers complained of exhaustion & inability to sustain the responsibility of the office. Both of my commissions are dated in the fall succeeding my appointment, and it is probable that part of the services declared in both these offices might have been done in the intervening time, (between my appointment and the date of my commissions).
At that time, after the time of making the declaration the old commissions were supposed to be out of existence, thrown away as rubbish among the old & useless papers of the extinct war, but after Mr. Temple had gone to Washington they were evidently found, I immediately enclosed them in a letter to Mr. Temple then at Washington, with this information, that the error (if such) might be rectified on his return he informed me he had received the letter, but that he had obtained my function previously, & had made no use of it.
My services while with the Militia were principally between Fairfield and Kingsbridge on the frontier, in sound and Long Island, in front of New York and Morrisania on our right, in both which places the enemy were in force, principally refugees, who left us, not in good opinion of the cause.

in want of every thing, & considered all surrendered from the whites as lawful prize — The Defense Revolved on the inhabitants in the neighborhood, principally, of whom I partook a share with my fellow
In this kind of service which consisted chiefly in defending against Manders I was in no considerable battles except at Battle of Rowan and Fairfield as Fairfield . I led about 700 or 800 volunteers to the attack of the Enemy, in their  in their retreat, in the morning after the destruction of the town — it was not at first intended to attack their main body but to turn off their rear guard — they escaped but the ardor of the Brown fellows would ad- mit of no restraint — they pursued up to their line, our position was favorable, a narrow neck of land and commanding ground — they could not bring their cannon to bear, the Defs would not admit of the advantage of numbers — they gave a general fire, & charged — they were broken & retreated in confusion to the ship for protection of their Towns not then in any ship for  ship for  ship for  ship for Nothing more than scurrying took to place at Rowanwalk — My testimony was taken before the county court at Hartford — I then resided in Hartford , in Rowan & still reside there resided there at the time I made application for a pension I have annually  triple over $400. Dollars per annum I was paid to the 4 th of Sept 1834 —
All the papers relating my petition, with all the other communications or correspondence in writing that passed between me & the People & in the transac- tion of that business, for convenience in obtaining or draw- ing my pension, I left with him the letter yet if in being I informed Mr. Bela of this, he undoubtedly examined them — length of As to the time of service I beg leave to refer the commissioner to my Declaration it is not now probable that if I should make a new one it would compare in every respect
charges this division to the resolution of a unanimous decision such as my self

All I can say with safety is that I made that Declaration according to my best memory & Belief
With respect J. W. Greville
N.B. I believe my Declaration stands in my own hand writing, I made out one, and requested him to transcribe it, & put in a more respect- able form - he did so, read it, I see no essential difference
J. W. Greville
In the above you will see many blunders I cannot mind - pass over
J. W.
I believe I moved all marching orders first session when at Southwark Standard from all or first place on 21 st November - I have that in all clear thanks of

James Whipple
Statement
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A short sketch of what I remember of my past life —
I was born at Norwell in Fairfield county Connecticut on the 3 rd day of Nov r 1747 7 . Educated a farmer. In the beginning of our Revolution I conceived a strong aversion to the arbitrary acts of Britain. I was no soldier nor did ever expect to be one — When the English attacked New York I was a constable of the town & executed my military duty. I went to New York with the Militia, a volunteer, served with them a private till the army crossed the River into Jersey — retired, and volunteered with the militia  I served one month on the sea coast, at Norwell  one month , in the month of Nov r in this term I engaged as a volunteer, (I selected) to serve to the 15 th of March 1777 and served the term a sergeant. In this term I was appointed a Quartermaster in the 4 th Connecticut Reg t  to on the first of Jan y 1777. I served in that Reg t about the middle of January following, my discharge was dated Dec r 15 th 1777 I have it now on this service I now draw a pension of 20 dollars p t mo.
The time intervening to the year 79 or 80 I served in the description of Militia then called the Alarm list made up of such as was considered as exempt from duty with the Regular militia — having held officers in companies raised occasionally for short terms — in the year 80 as a duty in the I was appointed to the command of a company as their cap t to the close of the war —
If I am required to state minutely the terms time & place of each of my services it cannot be done, and will not be attempted. I say sincerely and in short terms that every man in that Reg t  with a willing to bear arms ought in strict justice to have a pension

They were titled on Military service from about 64 76 - to the end of the war - their fatigues were greater and their dangers more abundant than those of the regular Army - They were confront - I was amongst them & know it
Wardour the Disgrace I now stat such particulars of my service as captain as now occur to my memory
In May 80 - I was in service at Hornchurch (I remember the memorable dark day) I believe about 2 months to about July - In the next October part of Nov - about six weeks - I believe I was then a Lieut
In 81 - from about the time the army under washington went to the south I did service at the same place 4 N o At Stamford till toward the close of October whither capt or Lieut I am uncertain I believe a capt about 4 N o the next winter - winter of 81-2 on the east road at Hornchurch, about 2 weeks 1 M o in Dec r & 3 weeks in March
about the fore part of May 82 I was ordered and with my company went to Stamford and Hornchurch (for they were alternately frontier) where I continued 7 M o in service as capt till the latter part of November I did not command the same men the whole time - like all other Militia they had concerns at home would not, and could not be retained, a length of time, we were therefore obliged to dismiss the uneasy and retain as many volunteers as possible, our companies was of small
I remember my company at one time was reduced to seven men only - but by recruits from other companies, and from home, we kept our companies respectable usually

In the winter of 82-3 - were in respect of the enemy much as the had been for several years past, their mar- rauding parties from Long Island on our frontier nightly Infested our shores Swens in the whole at Norwalk Stanford and Norwalk could not be less than 3.000 Our Military Duty was constant, if during fighting marching & counter marching, may be called military Duty
I believe that there was no part of these states so exposed to the depredations of the enemy as this frontier - It took on one side - and Long Island on the other - our situation was painful
When I had orders to march my company towards to the lines (as we called them) we had them regu- lar from Genl. Silliman - sometimes, Genl. or Col. Mead - or Genl. Waterbury
They were to March to Housatonic or elsewhere - Term of service Indefinite, I don't recollect any Regular Discharge was ever given, we kept the men as long as we could, when some had gone home, & the remainder would stay no longer we told them they might go home
The Secretary of war seemed to wish more mi- nute details, and I have given them tediously long - It is all that I at present recollect and more (I believe) than will have patience patience to read - an old man's blunders must be looked over - What I have written is from the best mem- ory I have of these long past events
The foregoing may have errors & probably has errors that would be out of my power to correct
I have noticed those occurrences which are were most prominent in my memory it represents but a small part of the whole

Our services were so irregular Multiform and complex, and pay worthless that I seldom made any regular returns - when I did, the pay was so worthless, it would not be called for. A private's pay for a year would not procure him a Tilt of grass.
J. H. Whelpley