Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36144, for Hiram Mitchell, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Harry Penn -
Mitchell, Niran
8 36144
CONTENTS

Inform d Feby. 14. 1822 that he could not be reinstated - further Hon. W m Clay, as Richm d Virginia -
No action taken until 1821, to Hon. W m Clay, as Richm d Virginia
4,780
Roll of Kentucky
Giram Mitchell Capt Stiles Penn n Private 4
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 24 th of June 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of Dec r 1818. and sent to the Hon ble Henry Clay.
Arrears to 4th of September 1818. 2m th 30 d - 18:93 Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 March 1819 - - - 48: -
$ 66:93
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued
Lexington

State of Kentucky -
RESPECT OF
, ss.
On this 24 th day of June 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Courts of the state aforesaid for the said district, personally appeared Hiram Mitchell aged 59 - years, resident in Lexington (K) in the said district, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, 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 and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he, the said Hiram Mitchell enlisted in the Marine Service in the state of
Pennsylvania in the company commanded by Captain Miles Pennycuick of the City of Philadelphia, for the term of one year, early in the year 1776. That he served on board the Ship, Reprisal, mounting 16 guns, commanded by Captain Lambert Weeks; that he served during one cruise, and being sick was left on shore when the vessel sailed on another cruise; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the expiration of the year for which he enlisted as aforesaid, at which time he was discharged from service; that after the expiration of the year he worked a year in the Laboratory at Philadelphia, under Captain Joseph Shelton; that he was in the battles of; that during their cruise they took three prizes, a ship which he thinks was called the Friendship, another called the Prens, and a Schooner -
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid.
By: Johnson Circuit Judge
I, By: Johnson Judge, &c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Hiram Mitchell did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress
and that he is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country
witness my hand this
June 24 th 1818
By: Johnson Circuit Judge

State of Kentucky Fayette Circuit Court
I Thomas Bodley Clerk of the Court for the Circuit of a circuit do Certify that the Honble. Benjamin Johnson whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration is the presiding Judge of the said Court And that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith And Credit.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed the seal of said Court at the Court house in Lexington this 24 th day of June 1818.
Thos. Bodley C lerk

Heiram Mitchell's Schedule
Exam d & certified in due form.
Sur. for Mr Edward
Not entitled J. L. G.

State of Kentucky, Fayette Circuit Court,
Be it remembered, that a Court held held for the Circuit aforesaid, at the Court house thereof, in the Town of Lexington, on Monday the 18 th day of September, One thousand eight hundred and twenty; Ann Mitchell made affidavit in Open Court, and produced a Schedule of her husband Hiram Mitchell's property. Agreeably to an act of Congress, passed the 18 th day of March 1818 concerning Pensions, which is herein to be entered of record in the words and figures following: "Kentucky, Fayette Circuit ss. On this 18 th day of September 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the said Circuit, Ann Mitchell, who, being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath declare, that to the best of her knowledge, her husband Hiram Mitchell about 70 years ago late Pensioner of the United States, the number of whose pension certificate is 4782 dated 24 th day of March 1818, and that in March 1819 he was struck with the grave palsy, and has been deranged since January 1820, and still remains insane, and he has not since the 18 th day of March 1818 by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of his property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring him 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 18 th day of March 1818," and he has not nor any person in trust for him, that this declarant knows of any property or securities, contracts or debts due to him nor has he any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by this declarant  and by me subscribed."
as to whose service in the Revolutionary War and Ann knows nothing was mentioned in the United States on the 18 day of March 1818.

  One frame house & Lot, in which he lives in in Lexington $330.   One half Dozen Chairs 2.   One Table 4.   1/2 Dozen Knives & Forks 1.   5 Cups and Saucers .50   1/2 Dozen Plates .75   2 Dishes 1.00   One Casked Still 1.00   One Oven & Pot 2.50   2 Tubbs one pitcher 1.00   One Tumbler .12 1/2   Two Small Towels .25   1 sp. Hand of Songs 1.00   1 sp. One Iron & Clock 60.00   One Table Clock 1.     Sum her Mark - Mitchell $426.22 1/2 
I, the undersigned, declare on the 18 th day of September 1820. before me. W.C. Warren.
State of Kentucky Fayette Co. ss. Feb. 20 th September 1820 I Thomas Dudley clerk of the court for the Circuit aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and Schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of 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 four hundred and Twenty Six Dollars Twenty two Cents. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court at the court house in Lexington on the date above, and in the 29 th year of the Commonwealth.  Thos Dudley Clk. C.C. by Noah C. Summers D.C.

Thos Bodley affidavit as to H Mitchell

State of Kentucky Fayette County ss
Thomas Bodley of lawful age States on Oath, that he has been acquaint- -ed with Niram Mitchell for about twenty years or upwards that he has always understood & believes the said Mitchell was a soldier during in the Revolutionary War; that he has lately visited the said Mitchell & finds him in a most deplorable situation, that he has been informed by his wife & neighbours, that he was struck with the dead palsy about the first  first of January 1820 by which he lost his speech, his senses in a great degree, & has lost the use of his limbs & person so as to become entirely help- -less; that his wife has nursed him ever since & fed & cleaned him like a child; that she has exhausted the whole of his personal property for his support & is indebted several small sums for wood &c that they have nothing left but the small house & lot in which they live, which would not now rent for more than forty Dollars per year. This Deponent considers him a distressed object of charity & that he is entitled to a Pension from his Government.
Thos. Bodley

Fayette County Ky. Kentucky
Sworn to by Thomas Bodley in due form before the subscriber a Justice of the peace for said County this 14. August. 1821.
R. J. Todd J.P.

One case Henry Clay Esq. V Kent? Lexington?
Rec? 8 th July 1818-
Washington
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Secy of
Admitted
the
House
Hon. H. Clay
House of Reps

Starr
Mr. President
Mr. Secy of War
The Honble The Secretary of War
Washington City
Mr. Edw

Sir
Lexington 25 th May. 1821
I beg leave to transmit for your consideration an affidavit respecting the case of Hiram Melickell, a pensioner. Many other affidavits to the same tenor might have been procured, but this, being made by a gentleman of undoubted veracity, I supposed would be sufficient for its purpose, which is to invite your examination into his case, if your decision is not definitive or does not preclude it, under the hope that the petitioner may be allowed the pension. A stronger appeal to the liberality of the Government can scarcely be imagined than that which his miserable situation makes. It excites the sympathy of all here who know it.
The rule which is deduced from the amount of property is a good general rule, the best that could be observed; but you will readily perceive its inapplicability to Hiram Melickell's predicament.
The honorable Mr. Calhoun.
I have the honor to with great respect Your ob. servant H. Clay

Fri
Heyington (R) 25 th June 1818.
At the request of Hiram Mitchell I transmit to you the evidence taken before Judge Johnson, to entitle him to the provisions of the act of the last Session of Congress made for the soldiers of the Revolution &c. Be pleased to inform me of the fate of Mr. Mitchell's application.
Yr. ob. Serv t .
H. Clay
The Hostle leg of war

Affirmed aged 40 yrs. — No 2 Schedule Name, & sched: made by wife — amount $426.22. House & lot valued at $3500 — — served one year in 1776 in the Penn t line — afterwards one cruise in the navy — See letter within from W. Clay — MS S with W. Clay
addressed to Col. [?] Mr. [?] { Mr. Clay in Richmond Va Feb 23. 1802

For reconsideration.
Report to Henry Clay, Lexington, Ky.

36 144
Rev INVALID.
File No. 36 144
Hiram Mitchell
Dr Rev Mr
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 278
[Arrangement of 1870.]