Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,872, for Samuel Huse, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (mass.)
Huse, Samuel
S. 32,872
CONTENTS

Hon: Caleb Washburn Apr. 21/56 S
(9944)
Massachusetts.
Samuel House, Capt Gerrish. Lieutenant, Massachusetts line 1776. one year the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 th of March 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of July 1818. and sent to Stephen Minot, Esq r Haverhill, Mass.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. entirely ending
5 Mo. 2/31. 4/30. $ 103.95
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Stephen Minot (1749-1808) was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and a member of the Continental Congress.

I, Samuel Huse of the Age of 74 years declare & say that I am a resident Citizen of the United States; that I reside in & belong to Newburyport in the County of Essex, in the Middle Circuit in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I further say that I entered into the service of the United States, in the Army of the Revolutionary War as a second Lieutenant, under a Commission, which I now produce; I entered about the 1 st day of January 1776 in the Company commanded by Capt. Jacob Gerrish, in the 12 th Reg t of Foot under Col. Moses Little, of the Massachusetts line, for one year, & served therein under said commission until the year was out, & then by request of the General, I remained about six weeks longer in the service until the recruits came in; & I then left the service by permission of the superior Officers, the time of my engagement being expired. —
I also say that I am by reason of my reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from my Country for support; & that I never had any pension allowed me by the Laws of the United States.
Sam l Huse
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Essex ss. March 30 th 1818 Then the above named Samuel Huse made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed is true, before me,
Stephen Minot, { Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.
I, Amos Pearson, of lawful age depose & say that, I am well acquainted with the above named Samuel Huse; that I served in the same Reg t with him in the service by him above stated & know that he served in the Revolutionary Army as above by him stated: I also know that he is in reduced & needy circumstances in life, & in need of assistance.
Amos Pearson
Essex ss. March 30 th A.D. 1818 Then the above named Amos Pearson made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed is true, before me,
Stephen Minot, { Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Docket No. March 30. 1818
I hereby certify that the following is a copy of the original Commission, referred to in the within Statement of Samuel Thuse, & by him this day offered in evidence to me, as within mentioned, viz.
"IN CONGRESS. The Delegates of the United Colonies of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New Castle, Kent, & Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, & South-Carolina, to Samuel Thuse, Gentleman.
We, reposing especial trust and confidence in your patriotism, valour, conduct, & fidelity, Do by these presents constitute and appoint you to be second Lieutenant of Captain Jacob Ferris's company in the 12 th Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel Moses Little, in the Army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently, to discharge the duty of second Lieutenant by doing and performing all manner of things thereinunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as second Lieutenant. 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 Colonies, or committee of Congress for that purpose appointed, or commander in Chief for the time being of the Army of the United Colonies, 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 untill revoked by this or a future Congress. By order of the Congress, John Hancock President."
Attest Chas Thomson Secy January the 1 st 1776
Attest, Stephen Minot { Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.
Whereupon, it appearing to my satisfaction, that the said Samuel Thuse did serve in the revolutionary war, against the common enemy, as stated in his declaration aforesaid, I now certify & transmit the testimony in the case, & the proceedings, had therein to the Secretary of the Department of War.
Stephen Minot { Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.
I also certify that I am fully of opinion that the said Thuse is in indigent circumstances & in need of assistance from his country for support.
Stephen Minot, Judge as aforesaid.

1944
Samuel Huse
July 1818
Apr 25 182
[Faint, illegible cursive signature or initials]

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ESSEX, ss.
At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas of the Middle Circuit, begun and holden at Salem, within and for the County of Essex, on the third Monday of June, A. D. 1820.
Present, Hon. SAMUEL DANA, Chief Justice.
Hon. WILLIAM WETMORE, and
Hon. STEPHEN MINOT, Associate Justices.
In open Court here, being a Court of Record for said Circuit, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Samuel Huse resident in Versburyport in said Circuit, who is named in Pension Certificate No. 1944 . now in his possession, of which the following is a true copy, to wit,
"WAR DEPARTMENT.....REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM."
"I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, Samuel Huse late a Lieutenant .
"in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of twenty dollars per month, to commence on the thirtieth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen "
***** "Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty eighth day of July , one thousand eight hundred and eighteen . J. C. CALHOUN, Secretary of War," *****
appears, and exhibits to the Court here a Schedule, subscribed by him, as follows, to wit,
SCHEDULE,
containing his whole estate and income, his necessary clothing and bedding excepted, to wit;
  one old maple desk - ten old chairs - 2 small pewter platters one five piece plates - one broken iron pot - one iron dish kettle - one brass kettle, one old Mahogany Table, and one small table  } $ 12. 75    1 Gold string of beads which formerly belonged to his wife now deceased  2    1 Iron Tea kettle  50    a demand on one Samuel Favour (Insolvent) of more than 2 years standing for 6 dollars which he would sell for 1.  $ 16. 25  
That he is now upwards of seventy six years of age, and so decrepid as to be unable to labour - has no dependance except the bounty of government - or occasional aid of

friends for support.
That he served in the army of the United States, in the war of the revolution, on the continental establishment, with the rank of Lieutenant, as stated by him in his declaration, on his application for a pension March 30 th 1818.
Sam Huse
Essex ss July 10. 1820
Then the above named Samuel Huse made oath that the said Schedule & Statement by him subscribed are true before me
Stephen Minot Judge of said court

and at the same time he produces to the Court here the following Oath, taken and subscribed by him, before the Hon. Stephen Minot a Judge of said Court as aforesaid, to wit,
I, Samuel Huse do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, 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. So help me GOD.
Sam d Huse
Essex, ss. C. C. C. P. June, Term, A. D. 1820.
Then the abovenamed Samuel Huse took and subscribed the aforewritten Oath before me
Stephen Minot Judge of said Court.
I, ICHABOD TUCKER, Clerk of the Court aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath, and 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
sixteen dollars twenty five cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Salem, in said County of Essex, on this 17 th day of July A. D. 1820
Attr. Ichabod Tucker, Clerk.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
March 25, 1927
Rear Admiral H. P. Huse, U.S.N. 2400- 16th St Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 32872, it appears that Samuel Huse was commissioned, January 1, 1776, Second Lieutenant of Captain Jacob Gerrish's Company in Colonel Moses Little's Twelfth Regiment of Foot and served one year and six weeks.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 30, 1818, while a resident of Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, aged seventy-four years.
In 1820, he stated that his wife was deceased, but did not give her name, nor is there any further data on file as to family.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

32872 Rev INVALID.
File No. 89,872
Samuel Huse
Lieut Geo Huse
Act: 18 th March 1818 th
Index:—Vol. 2 ; Page 198
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Feb 4 '96. Wilsy to Thos H. Edsall (Colo Springs, Col.) 1927-Mch. 25 - Hirst to Rear admiral H. P. Huse exec. Mar 26, 1927. photos mailed to Admiral H. P. Huse 2400 - 16 th St. Wash. DC (see receipt for payment in 1927) Samuel Huse (N. H. 81807H) 1930 - Feb. 10. Photos to Rear Admi ral Harry C. Huse - MMF 1931 Jan. 23 - Hirst to Mrs. Herbert E. McQuesten exec.
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Samuel Huse Continental (Mass) 8 328 12

IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the United Colonies of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of Newcastle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina, to Samuel Hase Gentleman
WE reposing especial trust and confidence in your patriotism, valour, conduct and fidelity, DO by these presents constitute and appoint you to be Second Lieutenant of Captain Jacob Gerrish's Company, in the 12 th Regiment of Foot, commanded by Colonel Moses Little in the army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence of American Liberty; and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Second Lieutenant by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as Second Lieutenant . 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 Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the time being of the army of the United Colonies, 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.
Attest Chatham January the 1 st 1776
By Order of the Congress, John Hancock President

Samuel Thure March 30. 1818
24
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[Faint, mirrored handwriting from the reverse side of the page]

To the Secretary of the Department of War, Sir please to transmit the Certificate of allowance of my Pension (under the late law) to Stephen Minal Esq. of Haverhill, Me. who will forward the same to me.
March 30. 1818
Saml Huse

MRS. HERBERT E. MCQUESTEN 104 HIGH STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASS.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly tell me if you have any record of a pension being paid to Mr Samuel Huse of Methuen, Mass., for service in the Revolution?

If you have such a record, will you kindly forward me all the facts on the pension record?
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very truly,
Gerora M c Questen. (Mrs. H. E. M c Questen)
P.S. This Samuel Huse Jan. 6, 1931. lived part of the time in Newbury, Mass.

H 32872
811 NORTH CASCADE AVENUE, COLORADO SPRINGS.
Dec 28. 1895
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Sir:
I have the honor to request a statement of the Revolutionary Services &c of Samuel Huse (Capt or Lieut) of Essex Co. Mass. - a pensioner under the Act of Mar. 18. 1818.
I am. yours respectfully Mrs. My Edsall

13650
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
March 18, 1927 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copies of 7 pages from the Rev. Samuel H. Allen, S. 33873, Samuel H. Allen.
No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see A. S. Tilden Room No. 521 Phone No.
Approved:
L. G. Lambreel Chief Clerk of Bureau
J. B. Wilson Chief of Branch or District
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph single or double space? Facsimile signature?
Mimeograph one side or both sides? Facsimile signature?
Folding once or twice?
Assembling
Stapling Once? Twice? Side? End?
Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? Dated?
Addressograph from lists
Envelopes, size
Proof list
Labels (submit sample)
Fill in letters
Cards, size
Pay rolls
Corrections
Tabulation sheets
Photostat x Size actual Official use? Repay? yes $ 1.05 Blue Print Size Official use? Repay? $
Remarks
(OVER)
see receipt for payment in Samuel H. Allen, N. No. 518046

NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus.
.....192 . (Date)
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All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 39540
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 139.
January 31, 1930 ..... 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering PENSIONS ..... Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of eight pages from the Rev. War pension claim of Samuel Huse, S. 32872.
two negatives and one positive
No. of copies 3 of each / ..... Shall form be kept standing? ..... days
For further information see Mrs. Finch ..... 5033 ..... 541 Room No. Phone No.
Approved: .....
..... Chief Clerk of Bureau.
..... Chief of Division.
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph ..... single or double space? ..... Facsimile signature? .....
Mimeograph ..... one side or both sides? ..... Facsimile signature? .....
Folding ..... once or twice?
Assembling
Stapling ..... Once? ..... Twice? ..... Side? ..... End?
Electric typewriter ..... Fill in addresses? ..... Dated? .....
  Addressograph from lists ..... Cards, size .....   Envelopes, size ..... Pay rolls .....   Proof list ..... Corrections .....   Labels (submit sample) ..... Tabulation sheets .....   Fill in letters ..... 
Photostat X Size actual ..... Official use? ..... Repay? Yes  $3.60 Blue Print Size ..... Official use? ..... Repay? ..... $ .....
Remarks .....

NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus.
.....192 . (Date)
INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
 Make new addressograph plate  Change present addressograph plate } On list.....  Destroy present addressograph plate } 
as follows:
Now reads            1 ..... 2 ..... 3 ..... 4 ..... 5 .....
Should read        1 ..... 2 ..... 3 ..... 4 ..... 5 .....
FOR USE OF DUPLICATING AND ADDRESSING SECTION
ADDRESSOGRAPH
The above change was made ..... 192 .
Operator .....
MULTIGRAPH
Operator ..... Date ..... Type set by ..... Date .....
Remarks: .....
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1877-1880 to be
January 31, 1930
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please furnish photostatic copies of eight (8) pages (three copies of each page Two negative and one positive, making in all twenty-four pages) from the Revolutionary War pension claim of Samuel Huse, S.32872. Not to be certified.
Signed:
Rear Admiral Harry P. Huse, U.S. Navy
2400 - Sixteenth Street Washington D.C.
Received payment January 31, 1930 Three Dollars and Sixty Cents ($3.60) Maurine E. Ewrick Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
2 neg. types 1 positive } this is what we ordered but they made 2 pos. + 1 neg.

January 23, 1961
Mrs. Herbert E. Mc Questen 104 High Street North Andover, Massachusetts
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32872, that Samuel Huse was commissioned January 1, 1776, second lieutenant of Captain Jacob Gerrish's company in Colonel Moses Little's Twelfth Regiment of foot and served one year and six weeks.
He was allowed pension on his application executed March 30, 1818, while a resident of Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, aged seventy-four years.
In 1820 he stated that his wife was deceased, but did not give her name, nor are there any further data as to family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner