Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,934, for Seth Pratt, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Mass.
Pratt, Seth Elizabeth
NUMBER
W. 26,934
CONTENTS

14-265 R District of Maine Seth Pratt 2 d
of Bucksport in the state of of Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brown of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Nine months
Inscribed on the roll of District of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 27 of April 1812
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 of Sep r 1819 and to M c Kinley Esq r  Bangor D r of Maine
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1819 130. 40 Semi-ann. all ce ending Mar ch 1820 48. 00 16 Mo. 8 30 $178.150
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Heed. Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sep r to 29 th Sep r 1838. Agt. notified 21 st May 1843.
Respectfully sent May 14 th 1841, to William Crosby Esq r , Belfast, Maine.

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27 th April 1818 Seth Pratt Bucksport
June 1778 enlisted in Col. Isaac Patten's Regt. Served 4 weeks
There is no evidence that he served as an Adm. (See new Declaration he served in Brewer's regt.) M c Kinstry P at ent Seth Pratt. Private
Colonel Brewer's Regt. Capt n Brewer Comp y . 14 June 1778 - 9 months
The claimant is the same man who after his Declara- tion —

I, Seth Pratt of Bucksport in the County of Hancock, do hereby testify & say that, I was a Private soldier in the capacity of a Volunteer in the Lexington Battle in April 1775: I then enlisted immediately into the service of the Revolutionary war for eight months in Capt. Samuel Hilton's Company, Col. Patterson's Regt.: We were stationed at Fort 8 th June in Cambridge; I served this term out & was regularly discharged at that place: In the month of June 1778 I enlisted again for five months, in Capt. Stone's Company Col. Brimmers Regt. of Artillery: We marched immediately for Albany & P'keepsie: I served my time out of enlistment out at this place & was regularly discharged at that place: In the month of June 1778 I enlisted again for nine months: In Capt. Cummings's Company, Col. Sussacoe Regt. Putnam's Brigade: I joined my Regt. at West Point: After the Battle of Monmouth we were ordered on to the White Plains: Where we continued three months: We then returned to West Point where I continued till my said term of nine months were out. When I was again regularly discharged: In the month of July 1780 I enlisted again for three months in Capt. Jarris's Company & Col. Webb's Regt. I had a furlough on account sickness for a part of the time; but returned & served my 3 d term out, when I was regularly discharged: — In the Winter of 1781 I have lost all my said Discharges: I am now under reduced circumstances & need the assistance of my Country for support.
Seth Pratt
Proofs for Hampton Apr. 24 th 1818
Personally appeared Seth Pratt above named & was duly sworn to the truth of the above 3 d Affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me N. H. H. H. H. One of the Judges of the 3 d Eastern Circuit

Seth Pratt 2
14765
March 1840
C
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STATE OF MAINE.
At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Castine within and for the County of Hancock on the third Tues day of March A. D. 1820.
Hancock ss.
On this twentieth day of March 1820, being the first day of said term, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record by the laws of said state, with power of fine and imprisonment Seth Pratt aged 62 years, resident in Bucksport 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: Nine months in 1778 in Capt Brewers Company in Col d Brewers Regiment in the Massachusetts line. Besides another other services.
of all which I made declaration before the Honorable Judge Winslow on the 27 th day of April 1818, and have received my pension certificate therefor, No. 14263 and I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen in 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.
Sworn to and declared on the 20 th day of March before the
Wm Crosby a Judge of said Court attest Nelson Shaw Clerk
Seth Pratt on oath say and declare that I have no real nor personal Estate nor any income whatever my necessary bedding and wearing apparel excepted Except one Cow

I Seth Pratt on oath say and declare that I have no real nor personal Estate nor any income whatever my necessary bedding and wearing apparel excepted - Except one Cow
five Sheep taken to double and returning four Goats which I am unable to perform The value of my tools and furniture are worth little or nothing -
I am a Blacksmith by profession but by reason of age and infirmity I am unable to follow it -
I have three Children only living with me Elizabeth aged 24 Abigail 21 Nathan aged 21 lost in the war but I have no claims on them for any support my wife is aged and Sickly I am unable to support myself and family without the aid of public or private Charity
Seth Pratt.
State of Maine
Hancock Jp. Circuit Court of Common Pleas at Eastport March term A.D. 1821
I Mason Shaw Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit in the County of Hancock and State of Maine do hereby certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the foregoing schedule is forty two dollars and seventy five cents
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this twenty ninth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Mason Shaw Clerk

Maine 3923
Elizabeth Pratt widow of Seth Pratt deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the — 1825 of Waldo Co in the State of Maine, who was a private in the Com commanded by Captain — of the regt commanded by Col Brewer in the Mass. line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Aug 1839, & sent to Archibald Jones, Frankfort, Maine.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1839 $ 90.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sep '39 15.00 $105.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Purdie Clerk, Book A Vol. 1. Page 19.
Takes 9 sheets - not on Q.B.

4179 Elizabeth Pratt widow of Seth
Me
abt July 38
M ar 1782
died 1825
Allan 9 mo pr
$30 pr annu
Mass line
4179
Archibald Young Frankfort Me

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of July 1830 entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows State of Maine. County of Waldo,
On this twentieth day of December 1830 personally appeared before me Alfred Johnson, Judge of Probate for the County of Waldo Elizabeth Pratt a resident of Grandport in the County of Waldo aged seventy five years who being first duly sworn, according to law, on her oath doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed July 7. 1830 entitled, An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows, that she is the widow of Seth Pratt who was a soldier in the army of the Revolution, he served eight months in the first of the war near Boston, and afterwards nine months at one enlistment, a part of which term he was stationed at or near to West Point, he was out in the service some other short terms the particulars of which I cannot relate. She further declares that she was married in January 1782 in the year seventeen hundred and eighty two, that her husband the aforesaid Seth Pratt died on the thirty first day of March 1823 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, as above stated. Witness S. Heath) Elizabeth Pratt her mark
Sworn to & subscribed by the said Elizabeth Pratt this twentieth day of Decr. A.D. 1830 Before me Alfred Johnson Judge of Probate

State of Maine
Waldoboro. I the subscriber, Register of Probate hereby certify that Alfred Johnson, before whom the proceedings were held is the Judge of Probate for the County of Waldo. I also certify that above (on the other page) contains the original proceedings of the said Alfred Johnson in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Pratt for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court the twentieth day of December One thousand eight hundred & thirty Eight.
Solomon Heath. Register Probate

I Elizabeth Pratt of Bransford Maine on oath say that some months since in open Court before the Hon. Alfred Johnson Judge of Probate I made a Declaration under oath in order to obtain a Pension as the widow of the late S th Pratt a Revolutionary Soldier, which Declara- tion was handed to Archibald Jones to be for- warded to the Pension Office. My said husband S th Pratt was a Pensioner under the first general Act of Congress allowing Pensions to the Revolutionary Soldiers.
Elizabeth her  x Pratt mark
State of Maine . Waldo County, ss.
June 24 th 1859 Then the abovenamed Elizabeth Pratt made Oath to the truth of the above Declaration by her signed Before me.
Archibald Jones, Jur. of the Peace

I John Kingsbury on Oath say, that Elizabeth Pratt of Frankfort is my Aunt. She is the widow of Seth Pratt who was a Pensioner under the first general Act of Congress allowing Pensions to the Revolutionary Soldiers.
John Kingsbury
I Clarissa Kingsbury on Oath say that Elizabeth Pratt is my Aunt. She is the widow of Seth Pratt late of Bucksport who was a Pensioner on account of services in the War of the Revolution.
Clarissa Kingsbury
State of Maine Waldo County ss. The the abovenamed John Kingsbury and Clarissa Kingsbury, being both personally known to me and both credible witnesses, appeared and made Oath to the above Affidavits, by them respectively signed before me this twenty Second Day of June 1839. Archibald Jones Jus. of the Peace

I Hannah Grant on oath say, that Elizabeth Pratt of Frankfort of Penobscot is my mother and the late Seth Pratt, her husband was my father, I am the oldest of their children now living being myself fifty three years old, I was brought up and lived with my said Parents until I was married and have lived near by them as long as my father lived and near my mother ever since. They lived together as man and wife until my father died March 31 st 1823, and had twelve children, two of whom being older than me George and Lydia were born at Sudham and are now dead. My mother never married again.
Hannah Grant
State of Maine.
Waldo ss.
December 28 th 1838 Then the above named Hannah Grant personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above Affidavit by her signed is true. Said Hannah Grant is a credible Witness.
Before me Archibald Jones Justice of the Peace
State of Maine
Waldo ss
I Bailey Pierce Clerk of the Judicial Courts of said Waldo County, certify that Archibald Jones is a Justice of the Peace in said County, duly authorized to act in that capacity and the above signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said County & subscribed my name this twenty second day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty eight
B. Pierce

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Norfolk. Town of Needham
I Asa Kingsbury certify that the following is a true copy from the records of said Town of Needham with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows.
George Pratt Son of Seth Pratt and Elisabeth Pratt his wife, born May 22. twenty Second 1782. Seventeen hundred eighty two.
Lydia Pratt Daughter of Seth Pratt and Elisabeth Pratt his wife, born September 6. Sixth 1783. Seventeen hundred eighty three.
I Asa Kingsbury, above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk in the Town of Needham, in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said town with the exceptions above named as certified by me.
Asa Kingsbury Clerk of the Town of Needham
Not forth fs.
Dedham Dec. 15. 1838
Then the above named Asa Kingsbury personally appeared & made oath that all the statements contained in the above certificate by him signed are true, before me Ezra Wilkinson Justice of Peace

As the Town Clerk of Sudbury did not embrace in his Certificate that the Record of the marriage of Seth Pratt to Elizabeth did not appear a Letter from said Town Clerk is enclosed

July 5, 1932
BA-J/AWF
XXXXXXXXXX Seth Pratt W. 26934
Miss Annie Boggs 326 University Avenue Oxford, Mississippi
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Seth Pratt, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.26934, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Seth Pratt.
While residing in Needham, Massachusetts, he was a volunteer at the battle of Lexington, and immediately afterward enlisted and served eight months in Captain Samuel Kilton's company, Colonel Paterson's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted sometime in January, 1776 and served five months in Captain Stow's company in Colonel Brewer's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted sometime in June, 1778 and served nine months as a private in Captain Brewer's company in Colonel Samuel Brewer's Massachusetts regiment. He enlisted sometime in July, 1780 and served three months in Captain Jarvis' company, Colonel Webb's regiment.
He moved from Needham, Massachusetts to Frankfort on the Penobscot River, and then to Bucksport, Hancock County, District of Maine.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 27, 1818, then a resident of said Bucksport, aged about fifty-nine years.
He died in Bucksport, Maine, March 31, 1823.
The soldier, Seth Pratt, married in January, 1782,

at Needham, Massachusetts, Elizabeth Kingsburg or Kingsbury.
She was allowed pension on her application executed December 20, 1838, at which time she was living in Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine, and was about seventy-five years of age.
It is stated that Seth Pratt and his wife, Elizabeth, had twelve children. The following are the only names that are shown in the claim-
George born May 22, 1782 Lydia " September 6, 1783 Elizabeth aged twenty-four years in 1821 Abigall " twenty-one years " " Nathan " twenty-one years " " Hannah " fifty-three years " 1838
Hannah, who signed Hannah Grant in December, 1838, stated that she was the oldest child then alive, and that her brother, George, and her sister, Lydia, were born in Needham, and were then dead.
John, Asa and Clarissa Kingsburg or Kingsbury stated in 1839 that the widow, Elizabeth Pratt was their aunt.
The widow's brother, Phinehas Kingsburg or Kingsbury, and his wife, Mary, testified in the case.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Reg WIDOW, &c.
26934
File No. 24747
Elizabeth Pratt
Widow of
Seth Pratt
Brimfield
Act: July 7 th 1838
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 142
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1932-July 3-List the Miss Annie Boggs sent

Settled 4179
A. L. Ours, May 29: '39
do - do - June 11: '39
act 9 July 38

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PENOBSCOT, ss. Hampden
ON the 24 th day of April A. D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Third Eastern Circuit, of the Court of Common Pleas, in said Commonwealth, including the Counties of Hancock, Washington and Penobscot : Personally appeared Seth Pratt who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, on his oath made the statement and declaration by him subscribed, and hereto annexed, 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."
And thereupon, I the said Judge do certify that I am satisfied the said Seth Pratt did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in his said declaration, against the common enemy, and that he has made it appear to me, that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Which proceedings and the testimony annexed, being all he has been able to produce, I now transmit to the Secretary, for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said Court to be hereto affixed M. Mansfield Esquire, Judge of the Court as aforesaid.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK ss.
Ernest Sampson
I, JAIRUS WARE , Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that
Ernest Wilkinson
Esquire,
is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office, and that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine and true.
In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth hereunto at Dedham, this fifteenth day of December A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Ernest Sampson Clerk

Seth Pratt 2 o Me 1825 when p d .
p d to 4 March 1825 JH
d. 1823
1825 1823

326 University Ave., Oxford, Mississippi
May 20, 1932.
To the Chief Clerk of the Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Did Lemuel Pratt of Massachusetts, draw a pension for Revolutionary service? He married on November 23, 1750 Lydia Willard. They had eight children.
Their fifth child was Seth born September 5, 1758 at Needham, Massachusetts. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Kingburg. Did either Seth Pratt or his widow draw a pension for Revolutionary service?
Seth Pratt and his wife, Elizabeth, had twelve children; the two oldest and three youngest died young. Hanna, the third child and the oldest that lived, was born on April 17, 1765 married James Grant in 1807. Their daughter Rozella born 1808, married Capt. Seavy. They came South (to Georgia). Their son, Eben Edwin, came to Mississippi, died here leaving children, Willard, John, Sarah, Rose, whose records we have. If any in this lineal line drew a pension, I wish copy of the application for same. I am informed that Betty Pratt was living and drew pension as late as 1840, but I need proof as to whether she rendered service or was allowed pension on service of her husband or father.
Hoping to hear from you, I am very truly yours,
Annie Boggs (Miss) Annie Boggs.

July 1
Frankfort Ky June 24
25
To the Commissioners of Pensions
me at Frankfort Ky Eliz
Washington City

Grandport (Me) June 24. 1889
Sir
I enclose herin Evidence to show that Elizabeth Pratt was the widow of Seth Pratt a Revolutionary Pensioner. As it has not been stated that Evidence must be taken in open Court I have taken it myself. If that had been required I suppose her first Declaration would have been returned. You have already a Certificate that I am a Magistrate authorised to administer Oaths filed in this case. Send the Certificate directed to me. If that be not proper let it be directed to Elizabeth Pratt directed to this P. Office.
I am Sir yours very respectfully, Archibald Jones
P. S. This will authorise you to look into the Declaration of Seth Pratt

Asa Hensberry
West P. Richardson W Nov 30th
free
To Archd. Jones P. M.
Frankfort
Me.

Needham November 28 th 1838
Sir
I have searched our town records, and also the Church records left by the Rev Samuel West and find nothing of the Marriage of Seth Pratt and Elizabeth Kingsbury. If Mrs Pratt is correct that Mr West married them it is extraordinary the record was Omitted, (Mr West was a very careful man) I have had frequent applications for certificates and never have failed of finding the record before this — I find record of the Birth of two Children of Seth Pratt and Elizabeth Pratt his wife, as follows viz. George Pratt Son of Seth & Elizabeth Pratt Born May 22 nd 1782 Lydia Pratt Daughter of Seth & Elizabeth Pratt Born September 6 th 1783
If evidence from any person in Needham now living that could state near the time of their Marriage would be of any Service I will make inquiry by your writing to that effect. If Phinehas Kingsbury is living it is likely he might state the time.
And Dear Sir, Please to inform Mrs Pratt that I am glad to hear from her. I claim her as Aunt, my Mother's name was Pratt Sister to Seth Pratt.
Very Respectfully Yours — Asa Kingsbury
239. Needham

I Mary Kingsbury of Frankfort on a oath say that I am now seventy six years of age, my husband Stephen Kingsbury was Brother to Elizabeth Pratt now of Frankfort (Mrs Pratt maiden name being Elizabeth Kingsbury; I was well acquainted with her before she was married, I was not present at her marriage, but I know she was married at Dudham about the year 1782 to Seth Pratt then of Dudham. I was married to her brother the same year at Dudham, I remember well that Mrs Pratt's two first children named George and Lydia were born at Dudham and both were buried on the same day. I attended the funeral. Hannah now Hannah Grant was then a small child. Seth Pratt with his wife now his widow moved to Frankfort on Penobscot river, with my husband myself and family. Seth Pratt removed afterwards across to the opposite side of the river in Bucksport. I have always lived near said Pratt while he lived and near his widow since. She had a large family of children and always lived together as man and wife until he died, she never married again.
Mary Kingsbury
State of Maine.
Waldo.
December 8. 1888 Then the above named Mary Kingsbury personally appeared before me and made solemn oath that the above Affidavit by her signed is true. Said Mary is in good standing and is a credible witness. Before me
Archiebal Jones Justice of the Peace

State of Maine
Waldo Co.
I Bailey Peirce Clerk of the Judicial Courts of said Waldo County, certify that Archibald Jones is a Justice of the Peace in said County duly authorized to act in that capacity and the signature annexed to the within certificate purporting to be his, is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Waldo County and Subscribed my name this twenty second day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty Eight
B. Peirce

I Phinehas Kingsbury now of Frankfort on oath say that I have been well acquainted with Seth Pratt of Bucksport from the time we were boys together. We then both lived in Dukham in Massachusetts in 1778 about May or June in that year said Pratt entered into the army for nine months; I know that he marched and was absent that term. I was informed while said Pratt was absent that he was serving in Col. Brewer's Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental line; said Pratt informed me when he came home that he was returned into Col. Brewer's Continental Regiment and that he had served the whole term in that Regiment, in the Company of Capt. Brewer, and I verily believe said Pratt served said nine months in the Continental line.
Phinehas Kingsbury
I Andrew Tyler on oath say that I served in Col. Samuel Brewer Mass. Regiment Patterson Brigade in 1778. I was a drill Ser- geant I well remember that in that year there were a number of men turned into that Regiment that were entered for nine months and served out their terms. I did not know Seth Pratt while in the service, but he has stated to me incidents that happened that year in that Regiment with such particularity that I verily believe he served in that Regiment.
Andrew Tyler

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hancock ss. June 14. 1819 Then Minchas Shingsbury and Andrew Tylor both being personally known to me and both being credible witnesses severally made oath subscribed to the within Affidavits by them signed before me Archibald Jones Jus. of the Peace
I Mason Shaw, Clerk of the judicial courts of the county of Hancock and Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, do hereby certify that Archibald Jones before whom the above affidavits appear to have been made, is a justice of the Peace acting under the authority of this Commonwealth, and that the above is his signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said county, at Boston this fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen, Mason Shaw

To the Commissioners of Pensions Washington
Free Maine July 1838 4179 Dec 29

Frankfort (Ill.) Dec. 22. 1838
Sir
The Pension Certificate may be forwarded to me or be handed to the Hon. H. J. Anderson Member of Congress. If there be any defect in the newborn Papers, it is re- quested that I may have notice. Sith Pratt was a Pensioner.
Yours respectfully, Aren. Jones

I Josiah Conett of Newportland in the county of Somerset, District of Maine, do testify & say, that I was a private soldier in Col l Samuel Brewer's Regiment in the Continental line in the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight and served in said Regiment nine months. And that Mr. Seth Pratt (now of Bucksport in the County of Penobscot ) was a private in the same Regiment and served the same term of time with me Josiah Everett
Somerset ss. Taken and sworn to this twenty fourth day of June Anno Domini eighteen hundred & nineteen, before me,
Levi H. Perkins Justice of Peace
24 June 1819 I hereby certify that the above named Josiah Everett is a man of truth and veracity and of a good moral character Levi H. Perkins Jns. Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Somerset ss. I William Allen junior Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the county of Somerset, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby certify that the above named Levi H. Perkins Esq was at the time the above affidavit appears to have been made a Justice of the Peace within and for said county
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of said county the thirtieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen
Wm. Allen Jr, Clerk

Seth Pratts Declaration June 27. 1819

I Seth Pratt of Westbrook, in the County of Hancock on oath do testify & say, that in giving the account of my services in the Declaration which which I made out on the 27 th of April last & which is inclosed I stated from my recollection at that time; but I now find that I made several mistakes, viz Capt. Cummings Company. This was a Company in the same Reg t . but I was in Capt. Brewers Company & Col. Brewers Reg t . — The Col which I called Susassee was a Polish Officer who had the command of the Fatigue party which were building the Forts &c at West Point,* and who was called the Colonel. But I in fact belonged to Brewers Reg t as above stated: and I joined this same Reg t at White Plains & served my nine months as a faithful soldier; & was honorably discharged as such: There was a soldier in the same Company & in my Mess. by the name of Josiah Everett, whose affidavit will be procured if he can be found: another soldier by the name of Nath l Ayers was with me; & he & I were the only two soldiers from the town of Dedham, Massachusetts and he is dead:
Seth Pratt
Deposed to June 27. 1819.
Personally appeared Seth Pratt above named, & was duly sworn to the truth of the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed.
Before me M c Kinley J. C. C. S.
* Probably Cuscussee .
M c Pratt is one of the Plain honest Yeomanry of our country and from a knowledge of the Man & from corroborating testimony, I think there can be no doubt but he performed the services