Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,933, for Daniel Lee, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Lee, Daniel
NUMBER
8.40933
{ B.L. Wt. 1229-300 capt. Issued June 28, 1792 to Martin Kingsley, assignee no papers.
CONTENTS

At to Hon. J. Thompson Dec 18 '46
2 Apr 5 - 1825
5409
4
Pennsylvania
Daniel Lee
Major Captain line Col o Greaton
the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 of Jan y . 1819 and sent to John Vincent Esq r Judge, Waterford. Erie Co Penn a
  Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1818. 4 mos 30  84.  ✓    Semi-ann. all ce ending March 1819.  120  ✓     $ 204   
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued 4 March 1819. Notification sent to Thomas Wilson Esq r Erie Pa Feb 11 1819

John Vincent Judge District Erie — Pennsylvania Recd 20 May 1818
one case
Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secretary of the Department of War Washington City
msl 2

To the Honorable John C. Calhoun Secretary of the Department of War,
I do certify that Daniel Lee who has this day made the foregoing declaration, under oath, of his services during the Revolutionary War, is a resident Citizen of the County of Erie aforesaid. —
Inclosed is Mr. Lee's Commission as Captain in the 3 d Massachusetts Regiment, a Certificate of the Oath taken, and a receipt in which he is mentioned as Lieut. —
John Vincent
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Erie County p
I certify that the above named Vincent is duly commissioned as one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Erie and that the the above is his signature and that full faith and credit ought to be given to all his official acts In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 6 th
day of May A D 1818
For John Kelso Prob Edward J. Kelso

Erie County ss
I John Vincent one of the associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid Do hereby certify that I am Personally acquainted with Daniel Lee who made the Annexed Application for a Pension (he residing about Six miles from me) that he has no property of any kind of his own that he resides with & is supported by his Children that he is a Token honest man and as I have been informed and believe was in good Circumstances till about twenty years ago when by becoming bail for a friend he was reduced to poverty he is now as I believe about twenty eight years old
Given under my hand the 5 th Day of Dec r A.D. 1818
John Vincent

Daniel Lee, Capt. Massachusetts line 29. April, 1818.
The Judge must certify that the applicant is in indigent circumstances, and a pension will be granted —
stream & see his wife the 29th day of April 1818 before me John Vincent
John Vincent, Esquire Judge, Presqu' Isle, or Erie, Penns a Rec d 20. May, 1818.
Daniel Lee

Erie County ss.
(State of Pennsylvania)
Before me the subscriber one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County personally appeared Daniel Lee and after being duly sworn doth depose and declare,
That in the month of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and seventy seven, he received the Commission of a Lieutenant in a Company commanded by Captain Abraham Watson belonging to the 3 d Massachusetts Regiment under the Command of Col. John Preston: that deponent continued to serve as Lieu t in the said Company during the years 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and until the 8 th day of February Anno Domini one thousand Seven hundred and eighty one, at which time deponent was commissioned a Captain in the 3 d Massachusetts Regiment of said, whereof William Hull Esq r was at that time Lieutenant Colonel Commandant;
That deponent continued to command the said Company, until the close of the year one thousand Seven hundred and eighty two, when the Army being reduced, deponent being among the younger Cap-
tains

-tains was arranged out of the service. —
Deponent states that his Lieutenants Commission is not now in possession, his Commission as Captain being inclosed
Deponent also doth depose and say that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life he is in need of assistance from his Country for Support
See and subscribe the 29th day of April 1818
Daniel Lee, Capt. Massachusetts line 29. April, 1818.
Before me The Judge must certify that the application is in indigent estate and a pension will be granted
Daniel Lee John Vincent, Esquire Judge, Presqu' Isle, or Erie, Penns a Rec d 20. May, 1818.

D Lee
5409 Cont
Con 19 Jan 1819

Pennsylvania Erie County
On this seventeenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, personally appeared in open Court, being a court of Record, for the said County, [its will by its being made such by act of assembly of 1722 as by its proceedings being according to the course of Common Law, having jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount and keeping a record of their proceedings and having the power of fine and imprisonment] Daniel See aged 79 years, resident, in McLean Township, in said County who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, to wit, that he, in the month of January 1777 rec d a commission as Lieut in Capt. Abraham Watson's company of the 3 d Regiment, Massachusetts line, commanded by Col. John Graydon and served in said Regiment until February 1781 about which time he received a commission as Capt in said Regiment and served as such until the close of the year 1782 when he left the service upon the reduction of the army: That the date of his original declaration is the 25 th of April 1818, and the number of his pension certificate is 3409. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th 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 wit, an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War passed the 18 th day of March 1818: and that have not, nor has any person in trust for me

any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me, nor have I any other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule of Property
one Cow & Calf, one year old Heifer, 1 Table, 3 chairs, 1 Stand Table, 1 Water pail, 3 Tin pans, 16 shepaw 1 pot Skettle and some crockery barely sufficient for me and my wife: also 4 sheep
Daniel Lee
By occupation I am a Farmer, but from my advanced age and general debility I am unable to pursue it, even if I had the means: I have a wife Patience aged 63, but no children residing with me.
I sworn to and declared 17 th day of June in open court before John Vincent & John Grubb, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid.
It is the opinion of the Court that the value of the property above stated is forty dollars.
John Vincent
J. Grubb
Dieu County State of Pennsylvania
I Thomas Wilson Prothonotary of the Courts of Common Pleas in and for the County of Die do hereby certify that the foregoing oath or affirmation 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 forty dollars. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Thomas Wilson Prothonotary

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
Quot
May 9, 1925.
Edith W. Smith 501 E. Colfax Ave Denver, Colo.
Madam:
I have to advise you, from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 40933, it appears that Daniel Lee was appointed in January 1777 Lieutenant in Captain Abraham Watson's Company, Colonel John Greaton's Third Massachusetts Regiment, and so served until February 1, 1781, when he was appointed Captain in said Third Regiment and served until the close of the year 1782.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 29, 1818, while a resident of Erie County, Pennsylvania, aged seventy-seven years.
His wife Patience was sixty-three years old in 1820, date of marriage not stated. Children are referred to, no names given.
Soldier died April 5, 1825. The date and place of his birth are not stated.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF Commissioner.

Albany May 21 1770
Rev. of Sur't See of Col Greeting, Recd two Ages, also two Receipts, one for Six Ages, del'd Sam l Bond W th , one d o for three d o delivered Othniel Phelps A.C.Y. — in behalf of Col Lewis D r L. M th —
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I Do hereby certify that Lt Daniel Lee of the 2d Battalion of the Massachusetts Bay State Comma by John Greaton Esq r
did take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America, as prescribed by a Resolve of Congress, bearing date the 3d of February, 1778.
In Witness whereof, I have signed and delivered the present Certificate.
Albany May 11 1778
Th s Conway M c gill

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN (Congress) ASSEMBLED
To Daniel Lee Esquire
(Greeting.)
We Reposing special trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these presents institute and appoint you to be a Captain in the Third Massachusetts Regiment in the Army of the United States, to take rank as such from the _____ day of _____ 1775. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of a Captain by doing and performing all manner of things therein belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers, under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as Captain. And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions, from time to time, as you shall receive from this, or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress for that purpose appointed, a Committee of the States, or Commander in chief for the time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the rules and discipline of War, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force until revoked by this, or a future Congress, the Committee of Congress forementioned, or a Committee of the States.
Witness His Excellency John Hancock Esq. President of the Congress of the United States of America at Philadelphia the twenty-sixth day of May A.D. 1775 and in the Tenth Year of our Independence.
John Hancock
By Order of Congress
(Signature)
Secretary at War

Denver, Colo. Mar. 9. 1925
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir: — I would be greatly pleased to receive, if possible, some genealogical data concerning Captain Daniel Lee , of the 3 d Mass. Regt. in the Revolution, who became a Pensioner, 1818, in Erie Co., Penn.
We have in the family a statement of his military services, but we desire very much to know the date and place of his birth , the date of his (2 d ) marriage (to Patience Callender), and the date of his death in Erie Co., Penn. The names of any children , also, would be most welcome information.
This information is desired for meeting the requirements for membership in the D.A.R. Society.
Very respectfully yours,
(Miss) Edith W. Smith 501 East Colfax Ave Denver, Colo.

MILDRED WARNER WASHINGTON HEARTS OF OAK CHAPTER MONMOUTH, ILL.
Apr. 14. 1913.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions Washington. D.C.
Dear Sir.
In behalf of a great grand-daughter, and for the pur- pose of joining the D.A.R. the record of David Lee, as a pensioner is desired.
He was a Captain in the Revolu- tionary War. in Col. Greydon's Regt. His commission was signed at Boston, 26th day of July, 1780 by John Hancock - He died April 5, 1822.

It is said that he drew his pen- sion at Waterford , Erie Co. Pa.
An early reply will greatly help go accommodate me as at time pres- sed in this particular case.
Very respectfully.
Susannah I. Webster Regent
Mrs Helen Nye Rupp. Registrar and Correspondent. 304 - South Main St. Monmouth, Ill.

May 18 th 1904 -
Will you kindly give me the name of Co. and Regt. in which Daniel Lee served in war of Revolution - he was a Captain - his commission signed by Hancock - Boston Mass - I think in 1780 - He died in Erie Co. Penn a in April 1822 and buried with military honors in Erie Cem- etery - Am under the im- pression he received a pension and his mail at Waterford - Erie Co. Penn a . Am a great grand child of Capt. Daniel Lee

my home in Colorado - with a few weeks stay in N.Y. am quite desirous of finding his Co. and Regt.
In "Soldiers and Sailors in Rev. of Mass" it gives but one Daniel Lee as Capt. which tallies in many respects with the few facts I am possessed. As he (my great Grand Father) received a pension I am sure the pension rolls will give his Co. and Regt. also Post office address - then I could compare with the Daniel Lee in Mass. soldiers of Rev.
By kindly noticing this at the earliest opportunity will confer a great favor on
Eva P. Shepard.
Mrs. J. C. Shepard 355 Lenox Ave. Ny, City N.Y.

4-Hist to hepard 77.4.65
History to Leesburg, Ills. Fr.
40 933
Rev INVALID.
File No. 40 933
Daniel Lee
Capt Rev Lee
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 29
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 28, 190 Mrs S.C. S
April 18, 1910. Sara Taylor Drake, La
1913, April 25: History to Mrs. Helen N. Rupp. Fr.
1914 Jan. 15 History to Mrs. J. S. Hollingshead. P
1923 Aug. 14. Hist. to Cous R.B. Howell. au. 1925-May 9. Hist. to Edith V. Smith aunts.

Galesburg, Ill. Apr 8-10.
W m Davenport,
Sir:-
In reply to your letter of the 4 th instant stating that it is essential to give some data concerning Captain Daniel Lee, before you can give me any further information, would say he served in the 6 th Company 3 d Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by John Cleton Esq. Revolutionary war. His name appears on the rolls from Jan. 1, 1777 to June, 1782. He was commissioned lieutenant Jan. 1, 1777 and promoted to be captain Mar. 31, 1780. He is buried in Erie, Pa. If this is sufficient, I would be very glad if you could give me any further information.
Respectfully,
Sara Taylor Drake.
569 N. Cedar St, Galesburg, Ill.
APR 10 1920

Rev. War Section.
aw Aug. 14, 1923.
Hon. R. B. Howell, United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the pension claim, S. 40933, it appears that Daniel Lee was appointed in January 1777, as Lieutenant in Captain Abraham Watson's Company, Colonel John Granton's Third Regiment of Massachusetts, and so served until February 1, 1781 when he was appointed Captain in said Third Regiment and served until the close of the year 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 23, 1813 at which time he was living in Erie County, Pennsylvania, aged 77 years. His wife Patience was 63 years old in 1820. They had children, but their names are not on record. He died April 5, 1825.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford information in regard to a Daniel Lee of Paris, Maine, nor is a soldier of that name found on the list of pensioners of the Revolution, paid in Maine in 1820.
Sincerely,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner.

Sen. R. B. Howell 331 - Senate Office Bldg
Lieut Daniel Lee alleged to have lived in Paris, Maine in 1777.
& pensioned in Me 1820 but gave service as stated in one

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COMMISSIONER
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Senator Howell clerk desired this record
you sent from the papers
Lee
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Mrs. J. S. Hollingshead
JAN 14 1914
403 - The Albemarle
17 th & J Sts. N.W.
Please furnish,
History of Daniel Lee S. 40.933.

Denver, Colo., May 10, 1925
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir, Permit me to repeat a request made some weeks ago. My letter must have gone astray somehow as I have received no acknowledgment of it. I asked for information concerning Capt. Daniel Lee of the 3d Mass. Regt. in the Revolution who became a Pensioner in 1818, in Erie Co., Pa. Especially desired are the dates of his birth and death and the names of his children, if given. This information is desired for establishing eligibility for membership in the D.A.R. Society. The other letter was written about March the 9th if I am not mistaken.
Any dates or facts about the life of Captain Lee will be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
(Miss) Edith W. Smith
501 East Colfax Ave
Denver, Colorado

January 15, 1914.
Mrs. J. S. Hollingshead. 403 The Albemarle. 17th & T streets. N. W. Washington, D. C.
Madam:
In order to ascertain the date of last payment of Daniel Lee's pension and name of person to whom the arrears were paid, you should apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U.S. Treasury Department, giving him all of the following data:
"Daniel Lee. Certificate No. 5409. for $20. per annum. from April 29, 1818. issued January 19, 1819, under the Act of March 18, 1818, at the Pennsylvania Agency".
Very respectfully,
E. M. Sattzgeber.
Commissioner.

Old copy
Honorable J. C. Calhoun
Admired Secretary of war Washington City

Waterford Erie County P. A., Dec 5 th 1818
Sir) I herewith Enclose the application of Daniel Lee for a Pension with my Certificate of his being in Reduced Circumstances annexed thereto. The facts contained are stated in the Certificate and are proved by many credible witnesses.
The Pension Certificate of James Blair has been handed to him that of Robert Muzzey will be first opportunity.
With Due respect I Remain your obedt & humble Servt
John Vincent