Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,600, for John Rague, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Penn.
Rague, John.
21. 3, 600
Hannah
{ Pat. No. 1829-300 - Sugar Mate Issued Sept. 29, 1790 to John Nele, assignee. No papers.
CONTENTS

Ltr to P. Agent 16. July 1840 To New York City from 4 March 1840. 24 July 1840 Notification to S. Spencer. New York See letter to P.M. Spring May 11. 1844
New York City Connecticut 675
Hannah Bogue widow of John Bogue
who died on the 16 th October 1798, of Fairfield Co in the State of Connecticut who was a Surgeon. Mate in the ————— commanded by Captain ————— of the regt t ————— commanded by Col. Humphreys in the Penn s line for two years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 480 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of March 1837 — and sent to Benj. Isaacs Esq r Norwalk.
Arrears 4th of March 1837 $ 2880. — Pension allowance ending 10 Sep r 37 240.
$ 3120. —
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act July 4, 1836, { Section the 3 d 
Recorded by Asa Allison Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 88

795. 3 sec.
admitted surgeons mate 2 yr 1/480
Final Settlement
July 1 st 1784 - July 1-1782 4/12.00 No 73.904 July 259.3 Vols -
" " July 1-1783 due 3, July 26/1784 74.66 132.48
Resigned July 1 st 1783

State of Connecticut County of Fairfield
On this sixth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty six personally appeared before the Court of Probate within and for the District of Norwalk in said County being a Court of Record. Hannah Rague a resident of Westport in the county of Fairfield and State of Connecticut aged seventy eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 4. 1836.
That she is the widow of John Rague who was a Surgeon mate in the tenth Regt. in the Pennsylvania line in the Continental Army under Col. Hampton Genl. Wayne and Washington. and according to her best belief and recollection said John Rague entered the service of the United States around some time in the year 1776 and continued in the Continental Army as a Surgeon Mate until the close of the War had formerly a number of papers which have all been lost has no documentary evidence in support of her claim except what may be at Washington City in the War Department to which for her services she would particularly refer the department.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Rague on the first day of January in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty one that her husband the aforesaid John Rague died on the sixteenth day of October Seventeen hundred and Ninety eight and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid the said Hannah Rague being blind could not write her name and done before said Court of Probate.
Hannah Rague An X Mark

State of Connecticut } Fairfield County } } No. 100th Dist.

State of New Jersey
Essex County ss
Personally appeared before me Abner Squire one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, Apphia Tichenor in the Sixty Eighth year of her age, who being duly sworn according to law on her oath, saith that she was personally acquaint- ed with Doct. John Ragge in the time of the Rebel- -tionary War, that he was married to Hannah Penn- his Sister the first day of January in the year Seventeen hundred & eighty one, that at her time of marriage Doct. John Ragge was in the service of the United States, and acted as Surgeon- Mate, before his marriage, as aforesaid, and that he continued to act as such, in said army until the close of said war, and until the Army was disbanded. (And his affiant further saith that her means of knowing, the said Doct. John Ragge was attached to said Army, was that he was frequently visiting his Wife, and friends at her Father's House, and in and from the Army. This affiant cannot say what Regiment, General or Colonel he served under, but that he belonged to the Pennsylvania Line. (And that Hannah Ragge has remained his Widow from the time of his death, in the year Seventeen hundred & ninety Eight (And is still living as such) Apphia Tichenor Sworn, and Subscribed to before me this third day of December Eighteen hundred and sixty six I am personally acquainted with the said Apphia Tichenor she is a credible and respectable Lady
Abner Squire Justice of the Peace " " "

State of New Jersey County of Essex
3 Js: I Elias Van Arsdale Junior Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Essex Do hereby Certify that Abner Squier Esq: before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made & taken, at the time of taking the same was & still is one of the Justices of the Peace of said County, residing therein duly Commissioned & sworn, that I am acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe that the signature "Abner Squier" subscribed to the Jurat of said Affidavit is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court at Newark the Third day of December A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty five E Van Arsdale J. Clerk

State of New Jersey Essex County ss Personally appeared before me Israel Day one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County Doct.
John C. Budd in the seventy fifth year of his age who being duly sworn according to law on his oath saith that he became acquainted with Doct. John Rogue at Battle Hill in the County of Morris estate aforesaid who was at that time a Surgeons mate in the Pennsylvania line Army of the United States in time of the Revolutionary war. that he came to said place by the immediate direction of Capt. James Bond the reasons for his leaving camp was that a difficulty had taken place between him the said Doct. John Rogue and a brother officer. and while at Battle Hill was married to Hannah Boussee now Hannah Rogue. in which time the difficulty became settled and the said Doct. John Rogue returned to the Army and remained in the service of the United States as Surgeons mate until the close of the war and the Army disbanded. At which time the said Doct. John Rogue came and settled in the neighbourhood of Battle Hill and remained within a few miles of the same until his death and Hannah Rogue the widow of the said Doct. John Rogue is still living
John C. Budd M.D.
Affirmed and subscribed before me
the second Day of December 1836
I am personally acquainted with the said John C. Budd. he is a credible
witness
Israel Day Justice of the peace

State of New Jersey } Personally appeared before me Israel Day one Essex County ss - } of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County
Israel Bonnel and Fanny Bonnel his wife each over the age of seventy one years who being duly sworn according to law on their oath say that they were well acquainted with Dea. John Rogue in the time of the Revolutionary war that he was at that time in the Army of the United States and was Surgeon M te in said Army at which time he was married to Hannah Bonnel of Battle Hill in the County of Morris State aforesaid and that he continued in the Army of the United States until the close of the war and the Army disbanded and that the said Hannah Rogue the widow of the said Dea. John Rogue is still living and that they lived at the time of his Marriage neighbours to Thomas Bonnel the Father of Hannah Rogue and frequently saw Dea. John Rogue in his Regiments
Sworn and subscribed before me this 2 nd day of December 1836 I am personally acquainted with the witnesses and that they are worthy of credit
Israel Bonnel
Fanny Bonnel
Israel Day Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey County of Essex ss.
I Elias Van Arsdale Junior Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Essex Do hereby certify that Israel Day Esq: before whom the several affidavits hereto annexed of John C. Bland, Israel Bland & Fanny Bland were respectively made & taken, at the time of taking the same was & still is one of the Justices of said Court residing therein, duly Commissioned & sworn, that I am acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe that the Signature "Israel Day" subscribed to the jurats of said affida- vits, is genuine -
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the seal of said Court at Newark the Third day of December A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty Six -
E Van Arsdale Jr. Clerk

State of New Jersey (Personally appeared Morris County. ss) before me James Ely one of the justices of the Peace in & for the Lower Said County of Morris & State aforesaid, Calvin Green of the age of Twenty one Who on his oath deposith & says that the Marriage Contract is registered in a Book or Rec- -ence kept by my father, Revd. Jacob Green Between John Magee & Hannah Barnwell in the year 1781 Jan'y 1 & further this deponent saith that Simon before me the 3rd day Calvin Green of Decr 1836 - And I am Personally acquainted with Calvin Green - And his is a credible witness. James Ely - Justice of the Peace -
State of New Jersey Morris County ss I Joseph Dalrymple Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Morris aforesaid, do hereby certify that James Ely esquire before whom the Above Affirmation was taken is one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn, and I further certify, that I am acquir- -nted with the handwriting of the said Justice and reily believe the signature signed to the above Certi- -ficate is in the proper handwriting of the said Justice. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Morristown the third day of December A.D. 1836 J. Dalrymple Clerk

State of New Jersey (Personally appeared Morris County. ss) before me James Ely one of the justices of the Peace in & for the Lower Said County of Morris & State aforesaid, Calvin Green of the age of Twenty one Who on his oath deposeth & says that the Marriage Contract is registered in a Book or Rec- -order kept by my father, Revd Jacob Green Between John Magee & Hannah Bumiller in the year 1781 Jan'y 1 & further this upon the oath  affirmation I bow before the 3rd Calvin Green of Decr 2 1836 - And as I am personally acquainted with Calvin Green and his is a credible witness - James Ely - Justice of the Peace -
State of New Jersey Morris County ss I Joseph Dalrymple Clerk of the Superior Court of Common Pleas, in and for the County of Morris aforesaid, do hereby certify that James Ely esquire before whom the Above Affirmation was taken is one of the Justices of the Peace, in and for said County, duly Commissioned and sworn, and I further certify, that I am acquir- -nted with the handwriting of the said Justice and reily believe the signature signed to the above Certi- -ficate is in the proper handwriting of the said Justice. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Morristown the third day of December A D 1836 J. H. Dalrymple Clerk

I George Taylor Clerk of the said Probate Court do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Hannah Rogers for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Probate Court this 6 th day of December 1836
George Taylor Clerk

State of New Jersey
Essex County ss
Personally appeared before me Oliver Squier one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, Apphia Tichenor in the sixty eighth year of her age, who being duly sworn according to law on her oath, saith that she was personally acquainted with Doct. John Ragge in the time of the Revolutionary War, that he was married to Hannah Pennock her Sister the first day of January in the year Seventeen hundred & eighty one, that to her knowledge Doct. John Ragge was in the service of the United States, and acted as Surgeon-Mate, before his marriage, as aforesaid, and that he continued to act as such, in said army until the close of said war, and until the Army was disbanded.
And her deponent further saith that her means of knowing, the said Doct. John Ragge was attached to said Army, was that he was frequently visiting his Wife, and friends at her Father's House, and to and from the Army.
This deponent cannot say what Regiment, General or Colonel he served under, but that he belonged to the Pennsylvania Line. And that Hannah Ragge has remained his widow from the time of his death, in the year Seventeen hundred & ninety eight
And is still living as such Apphia Tichenor
Sworn, and subscribed to before me this third day of December Eighteen hundred and sixty six
Long personally acquainted with the said Apphia Tichenor
She is a credible and respectable
Long
Oliver Squier Justice of the Peace

State of New Jersey County of Essex
ss: I Elias Van Arsdale Junior Clerk of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Essex Do hereby Certify That Abner Squier Esq: before whom the foregoing Affidavit was made & taken, at the time of taking the same was & still is one of the Justices of the Peace of said County, residing therein duly Commissioned & sworn, that I am acquainted with his handwriting, and verily believe that the signature "Abner Squier" subscribed to the Jurat of said Affidavit is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name & affixed the Seal of said Court at Newark the Third day of December A.D. Eighteen hundred & thirty five
E Van Arsdale Jr. Clerk

Rev.&1812 Wars Section ady
Copied from M.E.E. hist. 1/22/29.
September 22, 1930.
Mrs. S. M. Glass, 1802 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles, California.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3600, it appears that John Rague entered the service in 1776, was a Surgeon's Mate in Colonel Hampton's Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment and served until the close of the war.
The soldier married January 1, 1781 Hannah, daughter of Thomas Bonnell, of Battle Hill, Morris County, New Jersey. After the Revolution they settled in that neighborhood and the soldier died there October 16, 1798.
His widow Hannah was allowed pension on her application executed December 8, 1836 while a resident of Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, aged seventy-eight years. In 1840 she had moved to New York City to reside with her friends.
It is not stated that they had any children.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Copy  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 3600
Hannah Rague Widow John Rague Sur: Meate
Act: July 4, 1836, Sec: 3
Index:—Vol. M. , Page 148.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Apr 2 4'96 Bedford Penn d to B9 Kirby Pt Che  etc  NY. St B
July 21 96 socd push to Jn. 0 Baggins St B Tidworth Pa
John Aug 10 96 socd Name W Baggins St B Tidehurst Pa
Dec 11 96 To Jn Baggins Tidworth Pa May-18-1902 - S. Reynel. Marysville, Kas 1917 Dec. 4 First to Burnett

1929 Jan 22. Hist to Miss Jessie A. Rogue, N.Y.C. 1930 Sept 22. Hist. to Mrs. S. M. Glass. A.N.Y.

See Letter to A.G. June 23. 1845.
645. New York.
Hannah Rague, widow of John Rague was d th on the 16 October 1798 of Fairfield in the State of Conn. who was a Sur: Mate in the Co commanded by Captain _____ of the reg t commanded by Col Hampton in the Penn s line for 2 years - paid $22 1/2 & $20 p. mo:
Inscribed on the Roll of City of N. York at the rate of 524 Dollars 52 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Increased from $480 p. annum.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of June '45 and sent to Pierre M. Irving.
Arrears to the 4th of N York City Semi-annual allowance ending
N.Y.
Revolutionary C Act July 4, Section the Swann Pag

N. Hannah Rague Mother of John A. G.
act 4 July 1836
Adm o Surgeons Mate from 30 Sept. 1780 to 19 th March 1782
17 mo 19 days @ $22 1 / 2 $396.75 6 " 11 " @ 20 127.77 $524.52
deducting what has been paid at the rate of $480 00 / 100 per Annum
Pierre M. Irving N. York

New York May 12. 1845
hr
In a letter of May 11. 1844, returning the pension certificate of Mrs Hannah Rague, which had been forwarded under an erroneous impression that the same increase had been allowed to Sergeants & Sergeants Mates, to which latter grade her husband belonged, it is stated that an increase would be allowed, if it can be shown that her husband received $45 per month. The enclosed paper is a reference to the evidence on which her pension was originally allowed will establish the fact that Mr John Rague's service continued through the period when, it is now admitted, the pay of a sergeant's mate was $45 per month. i.e. from 30 th September, 1780 to 19 th March, 1782. I presume therefore that Mrs Rague is entitled to an increase which will approximate to $50 per annum, & I beg to enclose her certificate with a request that a new certificate of increase may be issued to her, payable at the New York City Agency on which Roll her name is inscribed. The certificate now returned contains an endorsement of payment to be made at Hartford - from which agency Mrs Rague has been transferred - she being a resident of this city.
J. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Very respectfully Your obedient Servant Siene M. Irving

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New York Dec 5. 1843
Sir
I herewith transmit application of Mrs Hannah Rague, widow of John Rague, Surgeon's Mate, for an increase of pension under the recent decision of the War Department, & also surrender her certificate that a new one may be issued in lieu thereof.
Very respectfully
Your obedient Servant
Diana M. Rague 15 p Wall St.
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

General Pension 1 year in the year
Payments to be made at Hartford by James Dodd Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Connecticut
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol. 1 Page 88 by Wm. H. Clison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Hannah Rague — of Connecticut widow of John Rague who was a Surgeon's Mate in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive four hundred & eighty dollars and — cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1837, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty ninth day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven.
J. R. Poinsett. Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Mr. Wm July 22, 1840.
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington

Pension Agency Wartford July 20. 1840.
Sir
In answer to your enquiry as to what time Hannah Rague a Pensioner on the roll of this Agency under the Act of 4 July 1836 at 480 dollars per annum was last paid I have to inform you that she has been paid to the 4th day of March 1840.
I am Very Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. A. H. Pomroy Agt.
J. P. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington.

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of New-York, County of New York } ss.
On this tenth day of July 18 70 , before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public in and for said County, personally appeared Hannah Rague who, on her oath, declares that she is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain _____ in the Regiment commanded by Colonel _____ in the service of the United States ; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Connecticut from whence he has lately removed; that she now resides in the state (district, or territory) of New York where she intends to remain, and wishes her pension to be there payable in future; and that her reasons for removing to the state of New York , are to reside with her friends, and that being blind she is unable to write, Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Sylvester Spencer Notary Public Witness Hannah X Rague Mark Chas. H. Spencer
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

State of New York
City and County of New York } 1/3
Be it known that before me the subscriber a Notary Public in and for the State of New York, residing in the City of New York, personally appeared James M. Jones of the City aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that he is personally acquainted with Mrs. Hannah Raper, a pensioner under the Act of 4 th July 1836, and knows her to be the same person described in her own affidavits hereto annexed.
Sworn to and Subscribed this tenth day of July 1840 before me,
James M. Jones
Sylvester Spencer Notary Public
I certify that the above named James M. Jones is a credible Witness.
Sylvester Spencer Notary Public

CITY AND COUNTY OF } ss. NEW-YORK,
Be it Known, That before me, SYLVESTER SPENCER , a Notary Public, in and for the City and County aforesaid, personally appeared Hannah Rague and made oath, in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate in her possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I Certify, That in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Hannah Rague of Connecticut widow of John Rague who was a Sergeant in the army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Four hundred & Eighty dollars and  cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and on the 4th of September.
GIVEN AT THE WAR OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES, this 29 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty Seven .
J. R. Poinsett Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the above mentioned John Rague and that she now resides in New York city and has resided there for the space of three months   past, and that previous thereto she resided in Connecticut to the truth of which statement I am fully satisfied. and that being blind is unable to write
Sworn to and Subscribed, this tenth day of July 18 40 before me,
Sylvester Spencer Notary Public.
Hannah Rague Witness B  Chas H Spencer

New York 14 th June 1840
Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Mrs Hannah Rague, a pensioner under the act of 4 th July 1836, for the transfer of her name from the Connecticut Pension Agency, to that of the city of New York.
Very Respectfully Your O bt Serv t Sylvester Spencer
James A Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions, Washington

Return of the Pennsylvania Line Entitled to Donation Lands Reported by the late Comptroller General
   Rank Regiment Wears No. Period     John Rague Surg. Mate Infantry 300 65. 7 th Ins t May 31 st 1787  
I do hereby Certify that the above is a true Extract, Copied from Donation Book, Remaining in the Office of the Surveyor General of this Commonwealth.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and Caused the Seal of said Office to be Affixed at Harrisburg the 3 rd day of May A D 1845
For Jacob Sollade G.S.
H. McLean
See 25 th page

No 220. } Certificate for £ 100. 0. 0 Specie
We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to Doctor John Kaye Surg n Mate of the first Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of one hundred pounds, Specie; being part the Amount of the Depreciation of his pay, from 19 th August 1778, to August 1 st 1780. Pursuant to an act of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780.
Yorktown March 29 th 1781
M c Nicholson } Hen y Slagle } Aud s Mich d Swoope }
No 221 } Certificate for £ 127. 0. 0. Specie
We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania, is indebted to Doctor John Kaye Surg n Mate of the first Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of one hundred and twenty seven pounds, Specie; being part of the Amount of the depreciation of his pay, from 19 th August 1778 to August 1 st 1780. Pursuant to an Act of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780.
Yorktown March 29 th 1781
M c Nicholson } Hen y Slagle } Aud s Mich d Swoope }
No 222 } certificate for £ 100. 0. 0. Specie
We do certify that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to Doctor John Kaye Surg n Mate of the first Pennsylvania Regiment, in the sum of one hundred Pounds, Specie; being part, the Amount of the depreciation of his pay, from 19 th August 1778 to August 1 st 1780 Pursuant to an Act of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780.
Yorktown March 29 th 1781
M c Nicholson } Hen y Slagle } Auditors Mich d Swoope }
Auditor General's Office Harrisburg May 5 th 18245
I do hereby certify that the foregoing are correct copies of the Original on file in this office
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office
John A. Purviance Aud t General

Declaration
In order to obtain an increase of Pension under Act of July 4 th 1836
State of New York } ss: County of New York }
On this fourth day of December in the year Eighteen hundreds & thirty three personally appeared before the subscriber, An Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the City County of New York, Hannah Rague, a resident of the city of New York, aged Eighty five years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain an increase of Pension under the Act of Congress, passed July 4 th 1836:
That she is the widow of John Rague, who was a Surgeon's Mate in the War of the Rev- olution: and that she is in the receipt of a pen- sion under the above Act of 480 dollars per annum but is entitled to an allowance of 600 dollars per annum, with arrear for the difference between the two amounts from the 4 th March 1831.
She further declares that she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the said John Rague; and further that she is the identical Hannah Rague named in the Pension Certificate herunto annexed, and now surrendered that a new Certificate for the increase to which she is entitled may be issued to her in lieu thereof.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written
Before me by making her mark, she being blind
Hannah Rague her mark
Assoc Judge New York Common Pleas
I hereby certify that the above declarant is

unable from age, and bodily infirmity to attend and make the foregoing declaration in open court.
December 4 th 1843 M c Intosh
For Judge New York Common Pleas
(Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page) Hannibal for the Common Pleas

STATE OF NEW-YORK, CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW-YORK, } ss.
I, ANDREW WARNER, CLERK of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of New-York, being a Court of Record, and the County Court, DO CERTIFY, That William Inglis, Esq before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a private Judge of said Court in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized to take the same; and that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Judge and verily believe that the signature thereunto subscribed is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said Court, the 5 th day of December 184 7 .
Andrew Warner
Clerk.
clearant is

Newark Dec. 6. 1836
Hon: J. S. Edwards
Inclosed is the application of Hannah Rague for a Pension you will perceive the states that her husband Doct: John Rague was surgeon mtd in the Continental Army whom Service I presume you easily find by referring to your rolls -
Very respectfully your Friend Benj. Leach

Los Angeles Calif. Aug 28 th '30
Pension Bureau Washington D.C.-
Did Hannah Rague, wife of Dr. Jno. Rague apply for a pension - Rev. War. - A manuscript note in my possession says, "His widow obtained a pension in 1836 for the services of her husband, Dept of Interior Records!"
A reply would be greatly appreciated.
Very Truly - Mrs S. M. Haas.
Los Angeles - Calif - 1802 Cinnaron St.

New Hampton Jan. 14, 1929.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen,
About one month ago I asked for the military history of Dr. Rague a frenchman, who fought in the Revolution. I should very much appreciate a reply.
Yours very truly, Jessie A. Rague

Rev. A. 18/12

New Hampton Ia Dec, 16, 1928
Pension Bureau. Washington D.C.
Dear Sirs,
Should you kindly write me the Military History of Dr. Rague a surgeon in the Revolutionary War.
He came from Paris France with La Fayette and was given the La Fayette sword as a token of friendship. His youngest son, I believe was Francis Rague and his wife.

Hannah Page.
I would so much appreciate this information and also desire to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. My grandfather was John P. Page of Charles City-Iowa, formerly from the East.
Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
✓ Could you inform if our family has a

member, this is some one has already joined,
Thanking you kindly
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Jessie A. Rague.

OLD WAR & NAVY JUL 6 1896 FILES.
PENSION OFFICE JUL 2 1896

JOHN SIGGINS,
—DEALER IN—
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, CARPETS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS. Established 1864. CROCKERY, &c.
R O
Tidioute, Penn'a., July 1 1896
Friend Bureau Washington D.C. Gents
Will you please assist me if you can find the name of John Rangel, on any of your books of the "Colonial" or "Revolution" Wars, as he was said to hold a Deeds Comm'n which was lost about 20 years ago, he was my Grand Sire and I want to become a member of the Sons of the Revolution and for that reason am very anxious to find his War Record
Thanking you in advance for your trouble I shall be pleased to hear from you Tidioute Pa and John Siggins

PENSION NOV 30 1917 OFFICE. L S.

Rev Dec 17 West 121 st Street New York City Nov 28/17
H Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
To the Officer in Charge:—
Dear Sir:— The date of the marriage of John Rague, Surgeons Mate, Pennsylvania troops, Revolutionary War , is required, to complete a record for the Daughters of the Revolution. In a letter from your department to me April 24 th 1896. it was stated that Hannah Rague, widow of John Rague, made an application for pension on December 6 th 1836. at which time she was residing in Westport Conn, and seventy eight years of age, and that her pension was allowed for the

actual service of her husband as Surgeons Mate in the Pennsylvania troops, Revolutionary War."
In her application for a pension I assume that she must have given the date of her marriage.
Will you kindly give such information on the subject as you have and greatly oblige.
Yours very Respectfully
Burnett J. Kirby
P.S. Would it be of any interest to the department to have the date of birth and birth place of John Rague, a soldier of the Revolution 173: Sept the 14th, 1748. Paris France.
B.T.K.

BPO 447228. Apr. 20/96
Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, April 21-----, 1896.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. B. T. Kirby,
Portchester, New York.
The within correspondence should be addressed to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of all wars, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.
The two two-cent stamps received with your communication are herewith returned.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR:
F. H. Smith
Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.
(300a) Per U
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4 4 slant attached
JAMES H. MORAN, Receiver.
THE CONSOLIDATED GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
MANAGER'S OFFICE.
Port Chester, N. Y., April 18 th 1896
Record and Pension Office, War Department, Washington D.C. H. Ainsworth, Colonel, U.S.A. Chief of Office.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge your courteous reply to my inquiry with reference to John Rague of the Revolutionary Army. The following is copied from a letter received from
"Treasury Department" Third Auditor's Office Dec r 20 th 1856
Sir: "Your letters of the 12 th & 13 th insts have been referred to this office by the Secretary of the Interior & in reply I have to inform you that Hannah Rague, widow of John, New York City Roll, under act of July 4 th 1836, died 3 rd June 1849 and her pension has been paid in full to that date."
The above letter was addressed to J. H. Kirby from Auditor's Office. I infer that the said John Rague must have been on the Rolls if his widow rec d a pension. My only object in this matter is get the military history of said Rague and I shall feel sincerely obliged if the letter above quoted may help throw light on the matter.
Thanking you in advance for any trouble your office may take in the matter, Very Respectfully Yours P. P. Kirby

JAMES H. MORAN, Receiver. THE CONSOLIDATED GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY. MANAGER'S OFFICE.
Port Chester, N. Y., April 23 d 1896.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me, if possible, the military history, rank etc., of John Rayne surgeon, or surgeon's assistant in the army of the Revolution - I enclose my correspondence with Record & Pension Office of the War Department for your inspection - Any information on the subject will be received with thanks.
Yours very truly
D. Kirby
Port Chester N.Y.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
H. F. 3600
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of John Rague 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.     1776 to close of war Surgeon's mate ✓ Hampson Penn.            
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Dec. 6 1836 He el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Westport Fairfield Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, 78 yrs. old.
Remarks: He married Jan'y 1 1781, Hannah daughter of Thomas Bonnell & died Oct. 16 1798. After the war he settled in the neighborhood of Battle Hill, Morris Co. N.J. In 1840 his widow Hannah had moved to New York City to reside with her friends. No other family data.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section MTE/eel
January 22, 1929
Miss Jessie A. Rague New Hampton Iowa
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W.3600, it appears that John Rague entered the service in 1776, was a Surgeon's-Mate in Colonel Hampton's Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment and served until the close of the war.
The soldier married, January 1, 1781, Hannah, daughter of Thomas Bonnell, of Battle Hill, Morris County, New Jersey. After the Revolution they settled in that neighborhood and the soldier died there, October 16, 1798.
His widow, Hannah, was allowed pension on her application executed December 6, 1836, while a resident of Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, aged seventy-eight years. In 1840 she had moved to New York City to reside with her friends.
It is not stated that they had any children.
This bureau has no record of D.A.R. national numbers. It is suggested that you apply to your local D.A.R. chapter for such information.

Due to the very large number of inquiries similar to yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to each request pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.
Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order of receipt.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Widow's sister, Apphia Sichenor was living in 1836, then aged 68 years, & one Israel Bonnel and his wife, Fanny had aged over 71 years, were testified in Essex Co. N.J. in 1836.