Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 41386, Asahel Wright, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Wright, Asahel
S 41386 B.L. N o 1509-100
CONTENTS

8424 Vermont. R
Asahel Wright Hubbardton, in the state of Vermont, who was a Sergeant in the regiment commanded by Colonel Vose, of the Massachussetts line, for the term of two years.
Disbursed on the Roll of Vermont, — at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29. of May, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8. of March, 1819. And sent to Amos Thompson, judge, Rutland, Vermont.
to 4th of March, 1819. $: 73.80 all'ce ending 4. Sept. 1819 . . 48 "
o. \frac{7}{31}
$: 124.80.
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Notification sent Oct 23. 1820. to B. Thompson Esq. Hubbardton Vt

Wright, Asahel Mass SH1386

Arakel Wright (Serjeant) Vofes Maftr. Reg!
Dec - 76 or Jan - 77 to Spring = 1779 -
29 th May 1810 - found on the rolls.
Admitted.

State of Vermont } On this 2 nd day of May Rutland County } 1818 before me the subscriber one of the judges of Rutland County Court personally appears Asa Wright 67 years of Middlesex in who being by me first duly sworn doth on his oath make the the following in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war; That he the said Asa Wright enlisted during the War in Lenox (Massachusetts) in the Month of Dec. 1776 or in Jan. 1777 into the company commanded by Capt. Moses Ashley in Col. Noyes Regt. Massachusetts line & continued to serve in said corps until the 10 th of August 1777 when he received orders to repair to Richmond to take command of the Regimental Baggage as will appear by the order here with transmitted & continued from his Regt. for 18 th Month or more  servicing not being able to do duty in consequence of ill health, then in the spring as he believes in 1779 continuing the Spring previous to Arnold's surrendering West Point he rejoined his Regt. & did duty in the Team or Wagon service for nine Months & being unable to do duty any longer he had permission to return home, & never was able to rejoin his Regt. afterwards during the war. and being a distance from his Regt.

and never had no written discharge sent him; and that he was never ordered into any Battle; and that he has no other evidence now his papers of his said services. and that he is in reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.- Given to a delinquent before me the day & year aforesaid.-
Amos Thompson - Judge Rutland County Court.-
I Amos Thompson one of the Judges of Rutland County Court do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Askel Wright did serve in the revolution- ary War as stated in the preceding decla- ration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary for the War depart- ment, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress
Amos Thompson
By order of Judge Thompson P. T. Russell, Clerk

State of Vermont
Thomas Thompson ass
Judge of Rutland county court do, certify that it has been made to appear to satisfaction that the aforesaid Asahel Wright is in need a circumstance and stands in need of the assistance of his county for support
Amos Thompson
holliston
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Arakel Wright
not entitled
8424
Sep 1814
STATE OF VERMONT

STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
On this 28 th day of June 1820
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.) Asahel Wright aged 68 years, resident in Middlesexton in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: in Capt. Ashley, Co. Col. Vose Regt. of Mass. during the war from 1777—
that he made his original declaration on the 29 th day of May 1818
has received a Pension Certificate, No. 8424 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.
100 cows 2 calves 3 2 y. old. 4 yearlings. 15 sheep. 1 plow, 1 old plow 1 hay, 1 old chain & about 100 acres of land that Co- mm on dollars per acre. I owe nothing of money and me but am indebted to seven persons at 800 dollars. My occupation has been that of a husbandman but from age and infirmities I have been unable to labour but little for several years I have no family but reside with my son who supports.
Asahel Wright
Sworn to and declared on the 28 th day of June 1820 before said court.
R. Phipson CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
I Robert Phipson clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said court:—And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Nine hundred ninety four dollars. & that s d Wright owes $800—
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 14 th day of July 1820
R. Phipson

War Department Bounty Land Office
26 May 1829.
Sir,
In compliance with your request, I enclose Land Warrant N o 1509 issued for Asahel Wright who was a soldier of the Mass ts . line, the receipt of which you will please acknowledge by return of mail —
With respect
Yours &c
C. Stephens
M rs Jona n Deming Castleton Rutland Co. V t

Castleton Aug t 5 th 1829
Sir,
It will be recollected that I desired the 3. closed land Warrant directed to Detroit in Michigan Territory, where I expected to spend the Summer. On my return home I found it in the Post Office in this place: my recent return is my excuse for my delay in acknowledging the receipt, sooner.
I have now received Land warrant N o 1509 in favour of Asahel Wright of the Mass: line of the Continental Army By virtue of his power of att y Jonathan Laming

Asahel Wright
N o 1509
C. Hopper

DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
Regulations for the Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary War who acquired a right to Land from the United States, but have not received it.
By an Act of Congress, of the 16th September, 1776, it is provided, that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve, during the War, or until discharged by Congress, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, are not entitled to land from the United States.
The following declaration must be filled up and sworn to by the claimant:
State of Vermont }
County of Rutland }
Castleton May 11th 1829
I, Asahel Wright aged Seventy eight years, do, upon oath, testify and declare, that, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven in Jan'y. I enlisted for the term of "during the war," and served in the regiment No. 1st under the command of Colonel Patterson of the Massachusetts line; and that I continued in the service aforesaid until the close of the war, when I was regularly discharged from the said first regiment, commanded by Colonel Vose.
I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the Bounty Land promised to me on the part of the United States; nor have I ever assigned or transferred my claim in any manner whatsoever: therefore,
Know all men by these presents, that I, Asahel Wright aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Jonathan Deming Esq of Castleton to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
Attest,
Asahel Wright
I, Jonathan Deming aged Seventy three years, do, upon oath, declare that I have been long acquainted with Asahel Wright who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence, and well know that he is the identical person he therein represents himself to be; and further, I know, or do believe, that he did perform the military service therein stated.
Attest,
Jonathan Deming
Before me, Ezekiel Buel a justice of the peace for the County of Rutland personally appeared the above named Asahel Wright subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined, to be his free act and deed; and, likewise, personally appeared Jonathan Deming who hath subscribed the above certificate of identity, both to me well known to be men of respectability and truth, and made solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed, this Eleventh day of May 1829
Ezekiel Buel Justice of the Peace.
In testimony that the abovewritten Ezekiel Buel was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of Vermont at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name and quality, at Rutland this 13th day of May 1829
R. Rippon Clerk of the County Court Rutland County
This law expires 3d March, 1827.
Receiving pay under the resolution of May 1828

(Copy)
Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 18 Nov. 1828.
SIR:
Your claim, under the abovementioned act, having been examined, you are found to be entitled to the pay of a Sergeant of Infantry in the Continental Line. The amount which may be due, accordingly, will be remitted to you by the Treasurer of the United States.
I am, sir, very respectfully, Your obedient servant,
(Signed) Richard Rush.
W. Asahel Wright.
True Copy J. B. L. [?] Treasury Department 25 May 1829.
Massachusetts Line } F. D. }

Sir,
Castleton May 26 th 1829.
You will see by the inclosed declaration that the Applicant Asahel Wright has appointed me his Atty. to receive his Land warrant. If it is consistent with the regulations of the War department, I wish it may be sent to me at Detroit Michigan Territory; as I expect to spend the summer there, and in Ohio. If so, please to direct the envelope to "John J. Deming Esq. Detroit M.T." or if not convenient until the fall: direct to myself in Castleton Rutland County Vt. Your Humble Servt
Jonathan Deming
Hon: J. H. Eaton Sec y War Washington City

mmst S-41386
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., May 12 , 1923
In reply to your request of _____, for the history of Asahel Wright , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the following is taken from the soldier's claim for pension.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Jan. 1777 Sergt. and Wagoner Moses Ashley Jesse Halliday Joseph Vose Patterson Mass.   and served to close of war.  
Battles engaged in, None stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Enlisted at Lenox, Mass. Date of application for pension, May 29, 1818. His ch. was ab. Residence at date of application, Hubbardton, Rutland Co., Vt. Age at date of application, 67 years. Remarks: In 1820 soldier was living in Hubbardton, Vt. with his son, name not stated. _____ _____ _____  Date of death not on A.B.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

41 386
INVALID.
Rev
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41 386
Isabel Wright
Seiz Herbar
Act:
18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]

Letter to Miss Lucy Hale Bowdoin Feb 10, 1910 Silver Creek, N.Y. 1923 - May 12 - Hist to Clara Holcomb (Mrs. K.O.) M.W.F.

1718.3
April 2 - 1923 -
Commissioner of Pensions - Dear Sir: -
Can you send me any official record of the war services of Asahel Wright, a Sergeant in Col. Joseph Vose's regiment of Massachusetts in the years 1777-1778? I have written to the Adjutant General at Wash. and to the Sec. of the Commonwealth at Boston and have just a statement of his being a Sergeant, the Captain and Colonel's names. I should be very glad of any records you can give me as I am getting my credentials for joining the D. A. R. and need official proof of my ancestor's service.

If you have any dates of his marriage, place of his birth or marriage, I would like those, too.
Thanking you for your trouble, I am
Most sincerely
Clara Wolcott (Mrs. K. A. Wolcott)

Ad.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by M. Conboy
Claim No. Feb 4, 1910
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Asahel Wright
Service Rev. War. H. & N.Y.
Additional Service _____
No _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
No claim as above. Try SWnw. File 6,454 (Mass) also SWnw. File 4,386 (Mass)

Rev War (3-469)
Bureau of Pensions.
Application No. 41386
Certificate No. _____
NAME OF SOLDIER, Asahel or Azel Wright
Co. _____, Reg't H of Mass
INFORMATION DESIRED.
All papers for exam

Mass. Wright Asahel SH1386
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Isabel Wright S. 41.38 E Mass.

Stillwater 10 th Aug t 1877.
Permit the bearer Ser t Wright of Capt o Ashley's Comp y in my Reg t to pass to Richmonds to take care of the Reg t Baggage
Jos B Vose Col l

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
No. of Original page 249
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
July 31. 1828.
Asahel Wright, of Hubbardton — in the County of Rutland. — in the State of Vermont. — has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Sergeant — in captain Holliston —'s company, in the 1st regiment of the Massachusetts line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing.
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
6. July 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to _____ in the _____ It further appears that _____ is now on the pension list of the _____ agency, and has been so since the _____ at the rate of _____ dollars per month.
The name of Asahel Wright cannot be found among those of the Massachusetts line to whom certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars were issued — It appears however from the Massachusetts Muster Rolls that Asahel Wright enlisted in the 1 st Regiment, on the 1 st January 1777 for the War — and opposite to his name is the following remark "enlisted in June 78" —
Putnam Hagner And

In the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the army of the Revolution approved in the 15 th May 1828" I, Isabel Wright of Hubbardston in the County of Rut- land in the State of Vermont do hereby declare that I enlisted in the continental line of the Army of the Revolu- tion, for and during the War, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period I was a sergeant in Captain Holiston's Company in the 1 st (Belrose) Regiment of the Mass ts line. And I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars: to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778. And I further declare that I was not, on the 15 th day of May 1828 on the pension list of the United States. I have lost my discharge. I have no evidence to corroborate my declaration except the annexed affidavits.
Witness my hand, this 25 th day of June in the year 1828 Isabel Wright
Before me, Robert Temple a Justice of the peace duly commissioned to administer oaths in the county of Rutland, in the State of
Vermont, personally appeared, this day, James Whippley, Esquire, and John Ramsay, of the said county, who did sever- ally make oath that Isabel Wright , by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier an officer in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this 25 th day of June, in the year 1828
I, Robert Pierpoint, Clerk of the Court of the county of Rutland, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that Robert Temple, before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a Justice of the peace duly commissioned and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 2 nd day of
Seal [L.S.] July 1828
R. Pierpoint

State of Vermont Chittenden County } ss }
I Jepse Holliston of Burlington in the County of Chittenden late Capt. in the 1 st Col. Vose's Regt. of the Mass'tts line in the army of the Revolution being duly sworn do depose & say that Asahel Wright of Hubbardston in the County of Rutland was a sergeant in said Regiment & belonged to my Company, that he enlisted to serve for during the war that he served faithfully, and was honorably dis- =charged at the close of the war. I believe he was out of health the latter part of the time and was put to the duty of wagoning
Subscribed & sworn this            Jepse Holliston 27 th June 1828 before me Nathan Basswell Justice of the peace

State of Vermont Chittenden County ss
I Nathan B. Hoswell Clerk of Chittenden County Court do hereby certify that Nathan Hoswell before the within affidavit is taken is a Justice of the peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 27 th day of June A.D. 1828 Nathan B. Hoswell

State of Vermont Chittenden County ss
Nathan B. Russell Clerk of Chittenden County
Contra do hereby certify that Nathan Russell before the within affidavit is taken is a Justice of the peace duly qualified acting under the authority of this State and that his name thereto subscribed is his own proper signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Burlington this 27 th day of June A.D. 1828
Nathan B. Russell

Deposition of Abel Pierce Taken & sealed up by me Abel Pierce

The Deposition of Abel Pierce who Testifies and says that he was a soldier in a company commanded by Capt Moses Ashley in a Regiment commanded by Colo Vose in Glover Brigade on the continental Establishment that Serjeant Knight Belonged to the S d company
State of Vermont In Hampshire County
Abel Pierce
Hubbardston June 5 th 1818
Abel Pierce Personally appeared And made solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition.
Before Me J. H. W. S. Justice of Peace

Act-1828
Settled at
Treasury
Cons n with
Invalid file
# 41.386
REPRODUCTION AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT
Exemptions of the Act of the 19th March, 1828, approved 10th May, 1828. I, under the Act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain invalid soldiers, officers and sailors," have the honor to submit the following list of the names of the persons who have been exempted from the operation of the said Act, viz:—

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, 3 d Sept 1828
The annexed paper, relating to the claim of Asahel Wright , under the abovementioned act, is respectfully referred to the Secretary of War, with a request that he will be pleased to cause me to be informed whether it appears, by any records in the War Department, that the claimant has received, or is entitled to receive, the bounty in land granted by Congress for service in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution.
Richard Rush
The Hon. the SECRETARY OF WAR.
not returned - Mass?
War Department Bounty Land Office 9 th Sep r 1828.
Asahel Wright of the Massachusetts Line, is not returned, as being entitled to Land from the United States, nor has a warrant issued for him.
C. Stephens