Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 13568, for Andrew Kettell, Massachusetts

SERVICE
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Kettell Andrew or Kettell Eleanor
W 13568
CONTENTS

Massachusetts. L 318
Eleanor Kettlell, widow of Andrew Kettlell
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 2 d September 1807 of Suffolk in the State of Massachusetts who was a Sgt. Maj. in the Army commanded by Captain W. C. of the Reg t commanded by Jackson in the Mass s line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d day of Oct r 29 and sent to R. Baldwin Boston, Mass s
Arrears to the 14th of Sep r $420.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 60.00 $480.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Baldwin Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 101.

5882 Eleanor Nettell Widow of Andrew Nettell dec.
m 92 d'7-
Abnd. 2 yrs Sergt. Major.
120.
No deduction
R. Baldwin Boston

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, of the 7th July, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,"
State of Massachusetts, } County of Suffolk } ss
On this twenty fourth day of July in the year eighteen hundred and thirty nine, I, Eleanor Kettle, of the county of Suffolk, State of Massachusetts, personally appeared before the Hon. Peter O. Thacher, Judge of the Municipal Court of Boston of the county of Suffolk, a resident of Boston in the county of Suffolk aged seventy four 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 provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Andrew Kettle who was a* Sergeant and Sergeant Major in the Massachusetts line in the War of the Revolution and served therein as a closing War man until after the Peace in June 1783, at which time the said Andrew Kettle was honorably discharged from the Army, most of which service was performed in the Company of Col. Thomas Hunk of the 16. Mass. Regt. commanded by Col. Henry Jackson. She has preserved two several Manuscript Journals kept by her said husband during said service one of which journals accompanies this declaration.
She further declares that she was married to the said Andrew Kettle on the fourth day of November in the year seventeen hundred and ninety four; that her husband, the aforesaid Andrew Kettle, died on the second day of September in the year eighteen hundred and seven that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety-four, viz: at the time above stated. And she has not married since his death.
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me, viz. on 24 th of July 1839. And I further certify, that the
said Eleanor Kettle by reason of her great age and infirmity could not personally attend Court. Peter O. Thacher, Judge of the Municipal Court of the city of Boston. Eleanor Kettle
* Here insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy, or militia, as the case may be, and specify the service performed, as directed in rule numbered one of these regulations.

I Eleanor Tucker, (widow of Nathaniel Tucker dec) of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged Forty five years - do on Oath testify and say, that I am the reputed daughter of Andrew Nettell late of said Boston dec, and his Wife, now widowed Eleanor Nettell, that I have always heard and believed, my late Father said Andrew Nettell served in the War of the Revolution in the Army, He died in the Month of September Eighteen hundred and Seven and left his Widow said Eleanor Nettell who is still living and resides with me in the City of Boston and she has not Married since the death of her husband the aforesaid Andrew Nettell,
Eleanor Tucker.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Suffolk ss. On this twenty fourth day of July in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine, the said Eleanor Tucker ap- peared and made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit which she signed in my presence: I also further certify, that the said Eleanor Tucker is a person of considerable respectability & that full faith is due to her as a person of truth and veracity. Peter O. Thacher, Judge D. and Justice of the Peace throughout the said Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
City of Boston, July 13 th 1839.
I the subscriber do hereby certify, that it appears by the Registry of marriages, in the town (now city) of Boston, there is the following record of marriage, viz: Andrew Kettell & Eleanor Bennett, married by Rev. Peter Thacher, fourth November, one thousand seven hundred and ninety two.
That it is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the record, in fair legible figures, as follows: Andrew Kettell & Eleanor Bennett, married by Rev. Peter Thacher, 4 Nov: 1792.
Samuel H. McCleary, City Clerk.
I Samuel H. McCleary, above named, depose & say, that I hold the office of City Clerk of the City of Boston, in the County of Suffolk, State aforesaid, & that the above is a true extract from the records of marriages in said Boston, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Samuel H. McCleary.
Suffolk ss. Boston, July 13 th 1839. The above named Samuel H. McCleary appeared and made oath to the truth of the above certificates by him subscribed. Before me,
— Wm Hayden Jr — Justice Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Suffolk ss
I, Thomas W. Phillips, Clerk of the Municipal Court of the City of Boston, hereby certify that the Hon- -able Peter C. Thacher is sole Judge of said Court That the signature herein written purporting to be his are his genuine signatures; I further certi- fy that William Dreyden junior Esquire is a Justice of the Peace within the County of Suffolk That the signature written within purporting to be his, is his genuine signature. Witness my hand & the Seal of said Court hereto set this twenty seventh day of July A.D. eighteen hundred & thirty nine. —
Thomas W. Phillips, Clerk

Cambridge
This Book is mine
Garrison Post Point
Mass.
Andrew Kettell
1816
Garrison Post Point
Mass. 1816
Andrew Kettell Mass. 1816

I left Manchester the 3 rd of April, and arrived at Camp H. H. the 15 th was transferred to the Major Camp an appointed first Sergeant -
A. 19 th we had the French Ambassador and was inspected by him -
May the 26 th it was pleasant the wind at S.W. the Day there was a man die near the Grand parade. I was to see the Execution there was but one Hanged. The Colorman age 48 years he bid us all farewell and turned off the ladder. Suddenly the rope broke the criminal fell upon his head and cut his head in a shocking manner they got another rope, he seized it under his left ear himself and had a pistol with a loud voice turned off the second time and Died
his crime was for forging the Gen l and field officers hand writing - Giving Discharges and farthings to the Soldiers and selling his cloaths, arms & accoutrements - the other 10 was Reprieved
the 31 st was left with a constant Rain this Day, it had been as dry a time of ever I saw -
June 2 nd Wednesday morning the wind at S.W. we had a hard shower at 9 AM. we had orders for marching paraded about 1/2 after ten with knapsacks, arms & 40 Rounds proceeded to Latham arrived about 3 in the afternoon heard the 6000 of the British was within 2 miles of us at Spring Field and had set several Houses on fire we halted about 1 1/2 hours and drew 1/2 Gilt turn.

Proceeded for Springfield with about 3000 men and a number of pieces of artillery. we moved in sight of the enemy and halted for the night. it Rained and thundered all night we laid out upon the ground.
Thursday the 8 it was cloudy and thick weather. the wind still W. we still remain at the height 3 miles from Springfield it was current this morning that the British was intrenching near Connecticut farm. the many Hessians deserted who informed that the number have deserted in out besides Staten Island. we now proceeded on our march to the farms about 1/2 O'clock AM met 22 British.
Prisoner. we arrived at the Arrived at the farms at 4 O'clock. we slept all night in an Orchard near Mr Churchs on the farm.
Friday the 9 it was clear and pleasant the wind at W. had 3 been killed for the Brigades who had not time to get behind of whom there was orders to retreat back to the heights from whence we came we drew 3 days rations of bread and 3 of fresh Beef. no Pork or beans as yet.
Saturday the 10 it was clear and pleasant the wind at W. no particular in AM this day.
Sunday the 11 it was clear and pleasant the wind at SW the Brigade had cantonment issued to them.
Monday the 12 it was cloudy & hazy the wind at S by W.

This Afternoon came on a heavy shower with Thunder Lightning & high winds at NW. The shower lasted 10 minutes and after cleared we had pleasant Evening.
Thursday 13 th it was pleasant the wind at SW.
Wednesday 14 th it was pleasant.
Thursday 15 th it was wet & hazy. The wind at South. I wrote a letter to Mr. King by post morning about 9 o'clock. It cleared up the day was scorching hot.
Friday 16 th it was hazy in the morning the wind at NE in the forenoon it cleared up very hot. The Enemy is very still in their camp at Eliza bettown.
Saturday 17 th
after sunrise it rained very hard. the wind at South. the morning was so bright to death. Thomas Brown of Co. A. Meigs kept for attempting to desert and encouraging others. Notwithstanding his being preserved from the gallows on the 26 th of May last for the like crime he still persisted in his wickedness which causes me to think that the ultimate death was designed for him.
Sunday 18 th it rained hard a short daylight the wind at SW. it cleared up at 9 o'clock.
Monday 19 th it was pleasant the wind at W. I went to see three spies hanged this morning at Grand Park.
Tuesday 20 th it was pleasant the wind at SW.

Wednesday the 21 it was cloudy the wind at W. we had a heavy shower
Thursday the 22 it was clear and pleasant the wind at E & S I went up to the Halls at Morrison to get some of my clothes which I left there I returned in the afternoon I was taken sick at night I lay sick all night on the ground in the morning
Friday the 23 it was very hot 3 or 4 cannon guns were fired the Brigaded and march on to Springfield. I was sent to Chatham about 12 miles and there at Mr Ward's where I was taken Great care of. The Enemy moved for Springfield about 10,000 of them
They were opposed by Col. 8 Angel's Regt and the Jersey Brigs and then coming over a Bridge where was a large creek that rendered them passing otherwise. The Engagement continued about 12 hours a very constant fire of Cannon and Musket and troops retreated to the Heights. The Enemy took the Town and set the most part of it on fire. When they retreated to Elizabeth town from where they came our Army followed after them to the farms where they had an entrenched Camp to old Encampment
Saturday the 24 it was clear and Pleasant I was very sick but better than I was before it began to rain very hard Thundered and Lightened until night

I heard that the Brigade was to march in the morning Sunday the 25 it was Pleasant the wind at S.W. I was so well that I went to the Regt. the Brigade marched at 9 o'clock. I kept in the rear. I was very unwell But I endeavored to cheer up my heart until Meridian. Then the Brigade halted. I was obliged to lie on the ground by the water side weary. I could and was worst again than I was before.
Monday 26 the was thick & heavy and like to rain. I Proceeded with the Brigade till night and then halted at Ramey in the woods. I laid down on the ground the rain came on.
(10) I was obliged to lay in it as I could not get to any house. - Tuesday the 27. it was Pleasant the Wind at S.W. I remained in a poor Condition our Col. was behind I had nothing done for me this Day. Wednesday the 28. it was Pleasant Weather wind at S.E. the Col. came to see me he gave me Pork which I took it help Greatly But Left me weaker in the evening it Rained very hard. I wrote a Letter to my Mother this Day sent it by Miss Whiting.
Thursday the 29 it was Pleasant the wind at S.W. I was some Better than I was the Day before.
Friday the 30 it was Pleasant the wind at S.W. this Day.

11) Recd. orders to march to Morrow morning. The Sick way to be sent to the Flying Hospital. I had no mind to go as I never had been at one. But the Dct. told me I had Better go as I was in a poor weak Condition.
Saturday July the 1 it was Clear and Pleasant the Wind at S.W. The Army marched this morning at 3 o'clock & went to the Hospital.
Sunday the 2 it was very hot the Dct. came visit to the Barr. to see me he gave me some Bark to eat. he took a great deal of care of me I wanted for nothing.
Monday the 3 it was Clear and Pleasant the wind at S.W.
12) I found I got Better fast Tuesday the 4 it rained very hard and continued all Day
Wed. June the 5 it was Clear and thick the wind at S.W. and
I got stronger every Day
Thursday the 6 it was Cloudy in the morning. The wind at S.E. it cleared about 11 o'clock. S.W. and was
Inclement Raining hard with Thunder and heavy Clouds grew to the W. & S.W. still grew Better. Friday the 7 it Rained very fast in the morning the wind at S.E.
Saturday the 8 it was Clear the wind at S.W. much the same as the Day before.

13 Sunday the 9th it was pleasant the wind at S.W. & was so well as I went to camp to Deliver some Indian who was well. I laid in camp the night our Brigade pitched there into the morning.
Monday the 10th it was very hot light breeze at P.M. I returned to the Hospital this afternoon on the request of the Doc. to stay a few days with him.
Tuesday the 11th it was pleasant the wind at S.W.
Wednesday the 12th it was very hot the wind at P.M.
Thursday the 13th it was pleasant the wind at S.W.
Friday the 14th it was pleasant very hot and calm.
Saturday the 15th it was clear & pleasant wind at W. & S.W. this day was to welcome a man Bull with the Small Box who was taken at Charleston.
Sunday the 16th it was pleasant and very hot.
Monday the 17th it was clear and pleasant.
Tuesday the 18th it was pleasant very hot I left the hospital for good and joined the Regt. Hand to Hand 3rd of Rains and 4th of Rains.
Wednesday the 19th it was pleasant I was very well this day.
Thursday the 20th it was pleasant the wind at S.W. I drew a Blanket and Shoes.
Friday the 21st it was pleasant the wind at South.

15 Saturday the 22 it was Pleasant we had the news of the General's first arrival
Sunday the 23 it was Pleasant the wind at N. This Evening we had the end of the Enggamen of the Day before between the Brave Gen l Wayne and a number of Nigres & Nigresses the am t of 3000 belonging to British in the possession of a Black house in a point of Land
Convenient to the North River Gen l Wayne Encamped to overlook it Gen l Potter and his cavalry soon came
Monday the 24 it was pleasant the wind at West was improved by Gen l and Sterling
Tuesday the 25 it was pleasant
16 Wednesday the 26 it was pleasant the wind at South
Thursday the 27 it was Clear and Pleasant and Very Dry
Friday the 28 it was pleasant There was a party of 1000 in arrival in Camp this Day with Mr. Kent we had orders for marching and all preparations making but Evening at Evening parade it was read that we should Decamp at 3 O'clock AM it rained hard this night
Saturday the 29 it was pleasant Picked tents at Day break and proceeded on our march to Scituate where we arrived about 9 o'clock near of present River after Refreshment; proceeded to Scituate & Miss the Day was Very hot. I never Endured so much Fatigue in my

Brigade arrived at Pamaun at 10 o'clock and here for the night. It thundered lighted and rained very hard about 8 hours then ceased raining. It light in a rain the night as our tents did not come up. —
Sunday the 31 st it was cool & cloudy. A wind at 10 we got out at 3 o'clock with our tents and proceeded to Kekerat Meeting House which was 12 miles, arrived at noon and halted refreshed our men and proceeded 6 miles farther to Laverstraw, where we encamped and remained for the night. at Laverstraw we had orders for marching at
1 o'clock still
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Monday the 31 st it was pleasant we marched tents at 1 o'clock pro- ceeded to the Spring for our arrived before Sun Set. Camped about 8 o'clock with our men a mile from the Spring towards the water mill and halted at evening. Note that we had orders to leave half our baggage & half our tents sent to West point.
Tuesday the night it was very hot. we were making all preparation to proceed for Spring Bridge to Lehigh Creek the enemy heard that the British had returned to York Wednesday the 2 nd it was very hot we had hard rain with Thunder and Lightning.

At every mile call we had orders for marching to be ready the river again which was disagreeable news to me for I did not expect to cross into the Province again.
Thursday the 3rd was pleasant but very hot. This day moved a little from home which gave me great pleasure. I went to see John Baker and took a drink of ginger- beer. Friday the 4th it was pleasant we had orders to hold our Column in readiness to march at moments warning.
Went a letter by Mr. Foster the day ing Saturday the 5th was pleasant very hot we had orders to strike tents at 10 am
and to march to the ferry we were crossing the River at night.
Sun the 6th was pleasant but hot we moved on to Haverstown about 6 miles and then halted for the night quite our tents about 3 o'clock in the afternoon came on a heavy rain with thunder and lightning at evening parade had orders for marching at 2.00.
Monday the 7th was foggy. At 8 o'clock General Gore arrived in order we marched toward the river and crossed over a great mountain. marched there the East end of the mountain and to grass bush.

Before we left the wharves at 11 AM we Encamped there and then joined the night at Evening. The Capt. worked orders to march at 3 AM the morning
Tuesday the 8 th of June We left here for Seward on our way to the Junction of the Roads. When we met the night wing of the Army they were embarked in front of the left when the whole proceeded to the Junction the right wing halted and Encamped the left moved two miles further on to town. halted & Encamped. we Encamped in a bad place for water
Wednesday the 9 th it was pleasant but very hot
Thursday the 10 th it rained during all the forenoon with Thunder and Lightning
Friday the 11 th it was clear and pleasant nothing remarkable this two days
Saturday the 12 th it was pleasant but very hot the wind at 10 AM
Sunday the 13 th it was very hot I went to see a farm in the forenoon. I took a ride of Gray with him
Monday the 14 th it was very hot as ever
Tuesday the 15 th very hot as ever this day
Wednesday the 16 th

23) Very hot weather heavy thunder and lightning came with a heavy shower of rain. the wind at S.W. by W. It was very hot the wind at S.W. Friday the 18. It was cloudy and rained in the morning the wind at E about 11 o'clock it cleared up. Saturday the 19. It was cloudy the wind at S.E. Sunday the 20. It was clear and cold. wind at N.E. Monday the 21. It was clear and cold the wind at North, morning remarkable this day.
(24) Tuesday the 22. It was pleasant at 12 o'clock had orders for marching the next morning and left for Washington making this evening for the march. Wednesday the 23. It was pleasant. The wind at S. at 7 o'clock we struck tents and march at 9 AM from Washington town. We camped about 12 miles and within 2 miles of Potomac. The march was very fatiguing on the day of the battle. we arrived on the ground at 1 PM at which time there came on a heavy shower of rain with thunder. we remained on the ground till the 30 of Sept. then moved

(25) September the 3 rd Rained very hard all day with high winds. At 10 P.M. the water just over in mind of the River on Broad Street or it was as bad for two hours as ever I saw. At Evening that Cold was had over for many the next morning.
Tuesday the 4 th It was clear and pleasant we struck tent at 7 AM and at 10 AM the Army began the march. we marched 10 miles to St. John's River and encamped upon the heights. It was a hot day for water.
(26) September 4 th it was clear and pleasant this morning wrote a letter southward by Mr. Wells before 7 AM. It was pleasant the Brave day. I was there the morning.
September the 5 th it was clear and pleasant again. I was there in the afternoon at Washington Church.
September 11 th clear and pleasant this morning. I was there the Cavalry of David Hall who was encamped this day at 10 AM in the morning. an interesting account of morning and night after the Cavalry leaving.

27) Rain came on with heavy Thunder and some lightning September the 12th was clear and pleasant nothing new to day
Spencer has not been working at the 10th and pleasant to day and Spencer left in the morning so we will move to join Col. Dodge at Stone River (at Day's Station) with the plan we will all pass on small pleasure
September the 12th was clear and pleasant the morning until 10 o'clock then it began to rain the commander left the
(28) as set off for Rhode Island and Major Lyon Green where the command Cuff and Barrett deserted to York last night from our Post
September the 12th was clear and pleasant in evening Col. Cote had orders for the whole command to be removed to March at the earliest moment Col. Cheyney says has orders to move tomorrow morning for part
September the 12th it was clear and pleasant at day Col. Cote had orders for

29) To march in the morning at 9 o'clock.
September the 20th. A rainy night and cloudy. We struck tents at 7 o'clock and the Grand Armee began the march at 10 o'clock. The Army marched in the following order.
 Genl. Douglas's Division.  Genl. Howe's D o .  Genl. Rains's D o . (Left wing)  Party of Artillery.  Commissariat D o .  Lord Shelburne's D o . (Right wing)  Genl. Gage's D o . 
The Army marched to the old Encampment at Orange Town.
The commissariat which the
we arrived on the ground (30) at 3 o'clock without much exertion. The Evening had a pleasant shower.
September the 21st. Cloudy and cloudy about 1 o'clock it was clear and pleasant. This Day went a letter to my Mother. By Mr. Bell, I had the pleasure to hear of the Death of White which was as great a shock as I ever met with in my life, as he was a great man's wife and a obliging Companion. It is leaving him with his selfish affection to be sorrow that he has left us in order to enjoy in the

21) In the other world a Region which he could never enjoy In this world of Sin and Sorrow
September the 22 nd it was pleasant the wind W nothing new this day.
September the 23 rd & 24 th it was Clear and pleasant and very warm this after- noon Came on a heavy shower of rain and thunder with most severe lightning - and continued till 12 o'clock at night then cleared
September the 25 th Clear and cool the Army was this day reviewed by the Major General and the Officer of the Grand Army -
September the 26 th Clear and pleasant. The whole Army was ordered to turn out last night at 12 o'clock to draw Provision and pack 2 Days in order to march. The cause of the movement was that the Enemy was a going to take the first fort that Arnold had sold to them which was Lippay Discovered. The Enemy came up the River as far as they were permitted pleased God in the last moment to Confound the Plot which was laid for our Distress. Arnold made his Escape to York and Andrew then & Fitzgen is now our

23 Prisoner he was taken the Planes of the fort in order to bring his army to the fort of every part we had the orders read.
Giving the account of General going to the camp the Commander in Chief arrived at West Point yesterday from Hartford.
Wednesday the 27 th was cloudy and cold the wind at N E about noon it began to rain with high winds which continued till 12 at night at New Pown we drew a bill of exchange.
Thursday the 28 th this morning clouded over, the wind at N W.
34 Friday the 29 th Clear and pleasant the wind at N W Saturday the 30 th Cool, pleasant but a pleasant day.
Sunday October the 1 st this morning foggy, about 9 AM Clear above present. This day Major Andrew was tried and convicted for being a spy. He was to be executed at 8 AM this afternoon, but was reprieved till the next day.
Monday the 2 nd Clear and pleasant his General post Master after marching about 10 AM Major Andrew who was executed for coming out from the enemy as a spy beyond the lines, with General Andrew.
Tuesday the 3 rd this morning came on a heavy storm of rain the wind at N E. After half past ten drew a bill of exchange.

19 Wednesday 2 nd June 1863 Rain and gale but — At Evening a brigade had orders for marching to the morning. This Evening all prepara- tions were making for the march.
Saturday 13 th Cold and Cloudy at 7 o'clock struck tent at 9 o'clock March from Brant town and arrived at Hanes Station at 1 o'clock and pitched tent. Raining S t , June at 12 o'clock June 13 th 1861
Clear away —
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Sunday 8 th Clear and Present truck tents at 7 o'clock and march for West Point over the mountains at night halted two miles from the point, and lay out the night. a fatiguing march this Day as we were obliged to march & loading file for 13 miles
Monday 4 th of the Month of Joggy at 8 o'clock march on to the Point at 10 o'clock clear away. Alert we pitch tents
Tuesday A.M. Clear and fair the wind at N.W. this morn. of the three months term was Discontinued
Wednesday the 11 Clear and pleasant the wind at N.W. this afternoon. Drove a set of hum-b. Bread for two days -
Thursday 12 th this morning Cloudy and warm. Drew 1 day of flow-

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Friday the 13 this Morn began to rain the wind at NW at 12 o'clock clear away Present
Saturday the 14 this Morn. Clear and Pleasant the wind at NW very moderate. I wrote a letter to my mother by Mr Rhoades
Sunday the 15 this Morn. foggy and warm the Wind at W. this morning I sent a letter to my Aunt Hester By Mr Rhoades at noon Recd a letter from Sam. this afternoon Col o Gano's units they had orders to prepare for Embarkation for Albany and the other units of the York Brig d to be ready to march when ordered — This night some showers of rain
at 12 o'clock
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Monday the 16 this Morn g Cold the wind at NW and very high a blue-day and Cold night
Tuesday the 17 Cold and windy with hail the wind at NW this Day Major Gen l Heath Appointed to Command this Post
Wednesday the 18 Clear and Cold the wind at NW last night so Cold as the Po or made fire at Even g Parade had orders Read for the Brig d to move into Barracks which was very agreeable — this Even g was kept in Remembrance the 17 of October —
Thursday the 19 this Morn g Clear and Pleasant the Wind at NW a warm Day —

Friday the 20 this morning hazy and warm the wind at S.W.
Saturday the 21 this morning hazy and pleasant the wind at S.W. this evening had orders to inspect the mason's houses and to be ready to turn out at the first notice.
Sunday the 22 this m. cold and foggy but a pleasant day.
Monday the 23 cold and foggy the wind at N.W.
Tuesday the 24 this morning cold the wind at N.W. and very high.
Wednesday the 25 clear and pleasant the mason's committee Gordon, etc. the jailers with
a rope round his neck for the space of half an hour and received 100 lashes on his back.
Thursday the 26 this morning cold and foggy but a pleasant day the letterman wrote a letter to Mr. Mathews.
Friday the 27 cold and cloudy this morning sent a letter to Mr. Mathews by Mr. Elen and to Mr. Elen.
Saturday the 28 this morning a heavy rain with wind at N.W. this evening had the agreeable news of the death of Col. -
Thompson's corps in the March to Charlotte - our Party came up with them at a place called Lynch Mountain advantageous position.

Wind gave them a total Defeat in which Col. Ferguson with 150 of his men were killed. It made the river wind 1000 fathoms of chain. Father... were sent the 2d Regiment... at least 100 were... a pit of them.
Sunday 29 Cloudy This Morning the Regiment took Position at the Barracks at 11 o'clock. Fired every 10 min. Fired 2 round of Canister and 1 round of Coffee a man.
Monday the 30th Cold and the wind at NW
Tuesday the 31st Cloudy & Cold with Rain and Lightning in the Evening
Wednesday December 1st a heavy Storm of Snow and Rain with a high wind every hour the wind at
V.E. which lasted till night at 12 o'clock cleared away. Drew a few of them the 2d Battery and Col. the mountain howitzer with Snow.
Friday the 3rd Cloudy and Cold this forenoon I attended the Execution of George Baker a Midshipman of Col. Harrison's Regt. for being concerned in a conspiracy with a number of others to spike the Cannon at Fort Schuyler and intending to desert to the Enemy and inducing others to desert with him.
Saturday the 4th Rain and Snow in the morning and cleared in the afternoon.
Sunday the 5th Cloudy and Cold this Morning. Clear and Pleasant the wind at NW.

Monday the 12th Morning Clear and Pleasant The wind at N.W.
Tuesday the 13th and foggy till 10
Wednesday the 14th and cold the wind at N.W.
Thursday the 15th Morning cloudy some snow The day sent a letter to Mr Winslow and to Mr. Cobb
This day was to defer to Capt Joshua Egan a Division for repeated desertion and leaving his Post the Genl was pleased to grant a full and free Pardon to him
Friday the 16th Clear and Cold the wind at N.W.
Saturday the 17th Clear and Pleasant
Sunday the 18th cloudy with rain and snow
Monday the 19th Morning Rain and snow the wind at N.E.
Tuesday the 20th This morning some showers of Rain the day I was on fatigue taking up the Chain - at Evening Clear away Pleasant
Wednesday the 21st and Cold the wind at N.W. This morning Col. Jackson and Col. Cobb arrived from Had on Light
Thursday the 22nd and cloudy - this afternoon a heavy Rain which lasted till 12 o'clock at night
Friday the 23rd and Cold with high winds the wind at N.W. The day sent a letter to me under seal by Mr. Donn
Saturday the 24th Cold the day sent a letter to Mr Winslow by Col. Cobb

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Sunday the 19 the morning foggy and Rain the wind at W Monday the 20 clear and
Pleasant the wind at N W
Tuesday 21 Clear and Pleasant this morning the Troops at this Post under the Command of Genl. Stokes crossed the river and March on Expedition in town the morning - at 11 o'clock a 13 Cannon was discharged on the arrival of the French Fleet from Rhode Island -
Wednesday the 22 a heavy Storm of Rain with high wind this morning 13 Cannon was discharged the French Genl set sail for Head Quarters -
Thursday the 23 Clear and Cold the wind at N W
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Friday the 24
Saturday the 25 the morning a heavy Storm of Rain the wind at S E and very high at noon clear away -
Sunday the 26 Clear and Pleasant the wind at N W
Monday the 27 Clear & Pleasant this Day the Troops arrived from their Expedition from the Planes -
Tuesday 28 the morning warm and Pleasant at 8 o'clock Colt had Orders Read for the Jersey Brigade to March to morrow morning
Wednesday 29 foggy at noon Clear away Pleasant
Thursday  Thursday 30 Cloudy and Cold this Day two Brigades of Bay Troops arrived at this Post

47) Friday the 2nd December the 1 Clear and Cold this morning the other two Brigades of Bay Troops arrived - Col. Webb's Regt march to the Huts the other side of the River and Col. Angel's Regiment crossed the River and March for Robertson Mills to Build Huts. this afternoon I sent a letter to my mother in Mr Rand
Saturday the 3 Cloudy and extreme Cold this morning the 2 Regiments of the 1 Brigade joined with us
Tuesday the 6 Cloudy and warm the wind at S.W.
Wednesday the 6 Cloudy (60) and Warm
Thursday the 7 Cloudy this Day being a Day of Thanksgiving throughout the United States Bent at Day of Gratitude with us
Friday the 8 Cloudy and warm the wind at S.W. this morning for a letter to Mr Day By Mr Rand has Bread to Day
Saturday the 9 Clear and Cold the third Day and no Bread
Sunday the 10 a hard Rain the wind at S.E. Drew a Jit of Rum and a Jit of Flour
Monday the 11 Cloudy and Cold the wind at N.W.

Thursday the 16th Clear and Cold the wind at N.W. Friday the 17th Clear and Cold the wind at N.W.
Saturday the 18th Clear and Cold the wind at N.W. Sunday the 19th Clear and Cold the wind at N.W.
Monday the 20th Cloudy and foggy with rain.
Tuesday the 21st Clear and Cold the wind at N.W.
Wednesday the 22nd Cloudy with rain and hail. In the evening went to Southgate and found
with him. He is now well. That one Aunt was dead which greatly surprised me as I had not heard from her. She was sick.
Thursday the 21st Clear and Cold the wind at N.W.
Friday the 22nd Cold and Stormy with snow the wind at N.E.
Saturday the 23rd Cold and Stormy with hail. Brother Sam took supper with us. Sunday the 24th foggy and warm.
Monday the 25th Clear and Cold the wind at N.W. Brother Sam took Breakfast with us. Tuesday the 26th
Clear and Cold the wind at N.W. and very high.
Wednesday the 27th flying clouds with wind and snow and extreme cold.

Thursday the 20 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W. 10 days.
Friday the 21 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W. 10 days. This Day the Snow began with the Night.
Saturday the 22 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W.
Sunday the 23 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W. and kept the Day past midnight.
Monday the 24 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W.
Tuesday the 25 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W. 10 days. This Day the Snow began with the Night.
Wednesday the 26 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W.
Thursday the 27 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W. 10 days. This Day the Snow began with the Night.
Friday the 28 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W.
Saturday the 29 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W.
Sunday the 30 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W.
Monday the 31 Clear and cold the wind at S.W. & N.W.

Saturday Feb 13 Cold with clouds the day sent a letter to me Mother one to Bill Rice and one to John Dexter By Mr Brigham
Sunday Feb 14 a Cold Storm of Snow to Day the wind at E
Monday Feb 15 Clear and Cold the wind at NW
Tuesday Feb 16 Cold and windy with rain
Wednesday Feb 17 Clear and cold the wind at NW
Thursday Feb 18 Cloudy and cold - This Day sent two letters to Col. Jackson to go to Boston
Friday Feb 19 Cold and windy Clouds the wind at NW
Saturday Feb 20 Clear and Cold Pleasant the wind at NW
Sunday Feb 21 a Heavy Rain and Snow at Sandwich
Clear away cold Extrem light in the north most of the night
Monday Feb 22 Cloudy at noon began to Snow with at SE and continued all night wind at NE
Tuesday Feb 23 the Snow two feet deep and continued very stormy in afternoon clear away
Wednesday Feb 24 Cloudy and warm with Snow
Thursday Feb 25 Cloudy and warm the wind at NW
Friday Feb 26 Windy and Cold the wind at SE
Saturday Feb 27 a cold Rain to Day the wind at NW
Sunday Feb 28 Clear the wind at NW and very high
Monday Feb 29 Clear and Pleasant to Day the wind at NW
Tuesday Feb 30 Clear and Warm the morning till 10 o'clock sun out and warm with snow at night clear and warm

Monday 1st Clear and Pleasant very warm
Tuesday 2nd Clear & S. wind - and warm - some rain last night - there is a lot of snow in the mountains - how beautiful it will be to go skiing -
Wednesday 3rd a clear warm day - the wind is a S.W. - Thursday 4th Clear and Pleasant -
Sunday 8th Cold - Storm of hail and rain -
Monday 9th Clear and Pleasant - The wind at N.W.
Tuesday 10th Clear and Pleasant the morning
Wednesday 11th Cold and windy the wind at N.W.
Thursday 12th Clear and Pleasant the wind at S.W. the
Afternoon Past Master
Friday 13th Clear and extreme Co. D 1
Saturday 14th a severe storm of snow beginning at 12 o'clock last night and continued till 12 this night the wind at N. and extreme cold
Sunday 15th flying clouds and cold the wind at N.W. the forenoon Drew one fill of snow
Monday 16th Clear and Pleasant the wind at N.W.
Tuesday 17th Pleasant Day the wind at S.W. and warm
Wednesday 18th warm and Pleasant the wind at S.W.
Thursday 19th some rain last night Clear and windy the morning
Friday 20th cloudy and some snow today at evening very cold and rained all night
Saturday 21st Cold windy clouds Drew a fill of snow

Sunday the 18 Clear and cold the wind at N.W.
This afternoon I received a letter from Mr. Price Dated the 26 of December. it gave me great pleasure to hear once more from home —
Monday the 19 Cloudy and cold some snow last night this morning the light Infantry march for Peaks Hills
Tuesday the 20 Clear and cold with high winds.
Wednesday the 21 Clear and Pleasant to day at Evening came on a heavy snow this day I received 9 hard Dollars from the B. State which was the first money I had Recd for 10 months —
Thursday the 22 Cloudy and cold the wind at N.E. Drus  ju at Run to day
Friday the 23 Cloudy and Rain with Hail and cold winds
Saturday the 24 Clear and cold with high winds
Sunday the 25 Clear and Pleasant in the morning but high winds with snow the afternoon
Monday the 26 Clear and windy with flying cicles
Tuesday the 27 Cloudy and warm the wind at S.W. this morning Brother Sam took breakfast with us & came from new Windsor for the Gen. Bangs
Wednesday 28 Clear and Pleasant and warm
Thursday March 1 Cloudy and cold the wind at N.W.
Friday the 2 Cold rain with Hail in the evening Thunder and Lighting and hard showers —
Saturday the 3 Clear and windy
Sunday the 4 Clear and Pleasant with wind

Monday #5 Snow and Rain with wind the wind at S.W.
Tuesday #6 Cloudy and warme with thick air
Wednesday #7 Stormy with Snow the wind at S.E.
Thursday #8 Cloudy and warme
Friday #9 Clear and Pleasant and warme this day
Saturday #10 warme with Snow Drew a Gill of Rum
Sunday #11 Clear and Pleasant
Monday #12 Pleasant in the Morn but windy in the after part of the day
Tuesday #13 Clear and Pleasant with warme air
Wednesday #14 Cloudy and cold with Snow and Rain Drew a Gill of Rum
Thursday #15 Cloudy and warme with Rain at Evening hard Thunder with Sharp Lightning
Friday #16 Cloudy and cold
Saturday #17 Clear and Pleasant with warme wind
Sunday #18 warme and Pleasant no Rain since the 15th
Monday #19 warme Rain with high wind at S.W.
Tuesday #20 Clear and windy with warme air
Wednesday #21 Clear and windy
Thursday #22 Clear and Pleasant with warme wind
Friday the 23rd Cloudy and cold with Rain and wind with Thunder and Sharp Lightning in the Evening
Saturday #24 this day clear and Pleasant I have my Furlough to go home

21) Sunday the 20 th Clear and cold last night some snow I left the point about 10 o'clock and took my route by High Falls to waygo about 26 miles when halted for the night and laid at a Sunken Point.
Monday the 26 th Cloudy and cold with snow in the morning I took my route by High Falls and the river road and halted at Sunken Point after marching 34 miles with quick time. Tuesday the 27 th clear and windy and cold. Began my march early in the morning and took my route over a large mountain of gravel and limestone rocks and drew a division and then drove on to Harrison and halted at Sunken Point after a marching of 34 miles as a division of 4000 men.
Wednesday the 28 th cloudy and cold this morning proceeded on my march by the river to Sunken Point.
and to Turkey Hills and halted and went to Springfield and then called on the General after a marching march of 34 miles as a division of 4000 men till sun down.
Thursday the 29 th cold with snow early in the morning and left Springfield and took my route by Williamstown to Springfield and then to Bopp's Field after a march of 34 miles then halted for the night at Spring clear away cold.
Friday the 30 th Clear and cold proceeded on my march by the way of Pennycuick Leicestershire and Worcester and halted after dinner at Marlborough by the way of Newbury North Berks and arrived at Marlborough at 7 in the evening after a march of 40 miles.
Saturday the 31 st cold with wind Sunday the 1 st very warm and pleasant the day but cloudy at night about 12 at night came on a storm of snow and rain with wind.

Monday the 2 Snow with high wind at 1 E and continue all night
Tuesday the 3 Snow with high winds and rain till night at 1 am then begin to snow this being the third night and second day of its blowing
Wednesday the 4 Cold with flying clouds and high wind.
Thursday the 5 Clear and pleasant this day
Friday the 6 Snow and storm left here and went for Boston and arrived at Cambridge
Saturday Clear and pleasant this afternoon left Boston and went to Malden and had till Monday this came over to Charlestown and staid till Tuesday morning
Tuesday the 10 Snow pleasant left Charlestown
and went to Boston and staid till the next day
Wednesday the 11 Stormy with rain and hail and thunder after seeing the brig launched off from the wharf sideways. I left Boston about 3 o'clock and arrived at Marlborough at 11 in the evening
Thursday the 12 Cloudy and cold this morning I was taken ill this forenoon and remain sick till sundown
Friday the 13 Cold with snow and hail most of the day
Saturday the 14 Clear and cold with wind
Sunday the 15 Cold and windy this day
Monday the 16 Clear and pleasant
Tuesday the 17 Windy and cold
Wednesday the 18 Pleasant and warm this afternoon
Thursday the 19 Cold and stormy with rain and hail

Friday April 20 Cloudy with rain till evening about 8 at night came on hard showers of rain with thunder and lightning Saturday 21 Clear and windy in the morning — Sunday 22 Cold with wind and clouds Monday 23 Cloudy & cold. At Newbern this morning and arrived at Morehead at sun down — Tuesday 24 At Morehead and arrived at Beaufort in the afternoon and staid till Thursday morning when I rode for Morehead and arrived at Morehead at sun down Friday 28 Clear and pleasant Saturday 28 Warm and Pleasant Sunday 29
Monday the 30 Cloudy and foggy with rain Tuesday May 1 Clear and Pleasant with warm winds Wednesday the 2 Warm and Pleasant Thursday the 3 being a day of fasting and prayer throughout the state Friday the 4 flying clouds and cold Saturday the 5 Clear and Pleasant and warm with warm winds Monday the 6 Cloudy and cold Tuesday the 7 Rain with wind all day and evening Wednesday the 8 Rain with rain and snow in the afternoon till night Thursday the 9 Cloudy and cold

Mass
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 13568
Eleanor Kettell
Widow of
Andrew Kettell
Serg. Maj. Mass Line
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. a , Page 392
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Boston Massachusetts July 26. 1859
Sir
I herein enclose documents in support of the claim to a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, of Mrs. Hannah Kettle, widow of Andrew Kettle dec d who was a Sergeant and Sergeant Major, and served as during War Man in left the 16th Mass s Reg t , commanded by Col. Henry Jackson, one of the journals kept by said Kettle is also forwarded which the family request to be returned unless it should be thought indis- pensably necessary to place the same on the files of the Department. If this case is admitted be pleased to forward the Certificate for the same addressed to me at this place.
I am respectfully, Sir Your Obedt
Reuben Baldwin J. P. Edwards Esq r , Com r of Pensions Washington