Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17527, for Nathaniel Reynolds, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Reynolds, Nathaniel Heamah
W. 17527
CONTENTS

Sister to P. Age 23 March 1841
New York. W. 5/6, Catharine Reynolds - of Westchester, in the State of N. York, who was a Lieut: - in the Comp'y. commanded by Captain Lamed - of the reg't - commanded by Col: Drake - in the N. York line for 2 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of New York, at the rate of 320 - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Dec: 1840. and sent to the Pensioner, at South Salem, Westchester Co. N.Y.
Amount to the 14th of Sept: 1840. $ 3040:00
Pension allowance ending 4 Mar: 41. 160:00
Deducting amount already paid. $ 3200:00
(Revolutionary Claim,)
(Act June 7, 1832.)
Recorded by Wm. L. Lautzinger, Clerk, Book B. Vol. 4. Page 13.

Case of Nathaniel Reynolds.
Affid t of Benjamin Reynolds
Wellesley College West Centre County

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. City and County of New-York, }
I, ABRAHAM ASTEN, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That
David D. Shepard Esq. whose name is subscribed to the First and Certificate of the annexed Deposition was on the day of the date thereof a Commissioner of Pleas in and for the City and County of New York duly commissioned & sworn and authorized by Law to administer oaths.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and af- fixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the eighteenth day of January — 1835
Abraham Asten

State of New York      1 Westchester County ss. On this first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared before me Ezra Cookwood son of the widow of the late Court of common pleas in and for the said County of Westchester, Nathaniel Payne by old the town of South Salem in the said County of Westchester aged seventy eight years, who being sixty duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say - That on or about the first of April in the year 1776 the declarant entered the service as a private soldier in the New York State Troops so called, in the company of Capt. Henry Hanson and regiment commanded by Col. Samuel Keer. That the declarant was marched with his said company to New York and joined the said Regiment and remained there in the service until the British forces took possession of the City of New York, when the declarant with the said company and Regiment retreated to Kings Bridge and threw up some barracks near Kings Bridge. That some time during the summer of the year 1776 the British forces landed in East Chester in said County and thereupon on the Regiment aforesaid and the American forces under Genl. Washington retreated to White Plains - And the declarant was in the engagement at that place - That after the battle at White Plains, the declarant with the Reg t & Brigade to which he was attached, under command of Genl. Scott retreated across the North River and the decla- rant continued in said company in actual service until the expiration of eight months and was honourably dischar- ged near Stony Point on or about the first of December 1776. The declarant recollects Genl. Washington, Genl. Scott, Major Fish - Col. Drake, Genl. McDougal and the declarant believes Col. Malcomb was with the troops some part of the said campaign - That the declarant enlist- ed as a volunteer and was verbally discharged.

And the declarant further testifies That on the 25 th day of June 1778 he was commissioned as second Lieutenant in a Company commanded by Capt. Samuel Lawrence in the Regiment of Col. Samuel Drake in the Militia of Chester Co. - Which said Commission is hereunto an- nexed - That while a Lieut. as aforesaid, the company to which the declarant was attached, was frequently called into service for short periods, for the purpose of repelling the incursions of the enemy and guarding the Lines in said County - That while ordered into service and while in actual service as aforesaid at or near Rompoint in S d County and while on duty as a Guard with others, the declarant with about twenty others were taken prison- ers by a party of British Light horse, under command of Col. Simcoe, and were taken prisoners to New York and confined in the Sugar house. The said Guard was under command of Lieut. Keeler who was wounded at the time the said Guard were taken prisoners as aforesaid in the engagement with the enemy -
After remaining some days in the Sugar house, the declarant was taken out of prison and conducted by a British Officer on to Long Island and permitted to board with a farm- er at a place called Flatbush and was under the orders and directions of the British Officers in regard to the place of his board and had certain limits pointed out to him beyond which the declarant was not permitted to pass - That during the period aforesaid the declarant was frequently solicited to join the enemy and enter the British service, and also was ordered to hold himself in readiness to go on board a British Ship and depart for England as a prisoner - but neither threats nor persuasions could induce the declarant to violate his engagements to his Country and he remained a prisoner as aforesaid until he was exchanged which, by a memorandum in his possession, and his own recollection he knows to be on the 24 th day of October 1781 -
That at the time the declarant was exchanged as aforesaid he was conducted by, and in custody of a British Officer to Elizabeth town in New Jersey and delivered up to an

American Officer whose name was Skinner, and as this declarant understood was an agent or Commissary and was concerned in the exchange of prisoners. And after being thus exchanged was permitted to return home to South Salem aforesaid where the parents and family of the declarant then resided. That the declarant was in custody of the enemy as aforesaid from the 26 th day of June 1779 when he was taken a prisoner as aforesaid until he was discharged on the said 26 th day of October 1781 being a period of two years and four months. And then returned home -
The declarant further saith that before the last period of service above mentioned he was frequently called into service as a private in the Company of Capt. Henry Mason and others and was in the engagement at Beard's house in East Chester at the time a British Major Samuell was killed and a number of the American soldiers were taken prisoners - That the declarant was a volunteer and in a company as the declarant believes, commanded by Capt. Gideon Suly and then under the command of Lieut. Lawrence and in the engagement at Ridgefield in Connecticut - and recollects Col. or Genl. Arnold was in the engagement and his horse was shot by the enemy - And after the engagement the American forces retreated to Milton and was in the engagement shortly after at Compo near Saugerties where a number were killed and wounded - And from December 1776 until the time the declarant rec d . his Commission aforesaid he distinctly recollects that he served at one period as a private soldier the term of one month during which time the engagement took place at Beard's house - and several other times amounting together to upwards of one month -
And in answer to the several interrogatories prescribed by the War department, the declarant further maketh oath and says that he was born in the town of Greenwich in Connecticut on the 22 d day of February 1754 and removed with his parents to a place called Willand's Manor (now South Salem) when one or two years of age and has always resided in said town of South Salem ever since, except about three years the declarant was an apprentice to one Stephen Reynolds & resided at a place called Nine Partners in Dutchess County - That the Declarant has a record of his age in his family Bible and now present before him - That he lived at South Salem (then Salem) aforesaid at the place called Crop River, where he

now lives when called into service as aforesaid, and has resided there ever since. - The declarant was never drafted - he always volunteered or enlisted as aforesaid and never served as a substitute.
That he the declarant recollects the following regular Officers who were with the troops when he served as aforesaid, viz. Genl. Washington, Genl. M c Dougall, Col. Malcomb. Also he recollects, Genl. Scott, Col. Drake, Col. Thomas, Col. Crane, Major Fish and their respective regiments of Militia - That the declarant never received a written discharge from the service - Had a Commission as Lieut. aforesaid signed by Geo. Clinton which is hereunto annexed. That the declarant has no other written or Documentary evidence of his service other than is hereunto annexed - That he was always a true friend to the Independence of the Country and is known in his present neighbourhood to Col. Joseph Benedict and Abraham Todd who can testify as to his character for truth and veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the revolution. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed
The day and year aforesaid Nathaniel Reynolds
before me Ezra Lockwood one of Judges of Westchester Co. Pleas
State of New York
Westchester County ss. Mr. Joseph Benedict aged eighty one years and Abraham Todd, aged seventy one years, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Reynolds who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy eight years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the first day of January 1833. 1833.
before me -
Ezra Lockwood one of the Judges of the Court of Com. Pleas in & for Westchester County.
Abraham Todd.
Nathaniel Reynolds
Joseph Benedict

And I Ezra Lockwood one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Westchester do hereby declare my opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the several interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And I do further certify, that it appears to me that Joseph Benedict and Abraham Todd who reside in South Salem in said county - and who have signed the preceding certificate are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
And I do also further certify that by reason of advanced age and infirmity the said Nathaniel Reynolds cannot attend the Court or any Court of Record in said County to make his aforesaid declaration. Ezra Lockwood one of the Judges of Westchester County -
State of New York } City and County of New York } ss:
Jacob Van Tassel of the said city of New York being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is aged eighty eight years and upwards that he was in the service of the United States as a soldier and officer in the revolutionary war during the greatest part of the time - That he knows Nathaniel Reynolds the Deponent above named that he has heard his declaration or affidavit read and has no doubt that the same is in all respects just and true - (Deponent further says that several facts stated in the said foregoing declaration or affidavit of the said Nathaniel Reynolds occurred to the certain knowledge of this deponent - That said Nathaniel Reynolds was an American soldier in the service of the United States in the revolution as he has above sworn - Also the circumstance of the engagement at Ward's House in East Chester at the time the British Major Campbell was killed, and also the imprisonment of the said Nathaniel Reynolds after the British

at Flatbush on Long Island for upwards of two years as he has above stated. Deponent further says that he was a fellow prisoner with the said Nathaniel Reynolds at the place and during the time last mentioned and that deponent and said Nathaniel Reynolds were exchanged and set at liberty about the same time Deponent recollects the officers named in the foregoing declaration by Nathaniel Reynolds, and also heard at the time that Nathaniel Reynolds was a prisoner in the sugar house as he has above stated of which fact deponent has no doubt. Deponent further says that said Reynolds and himself were in actual duress in the custody of the enemy during the whole time they were at Flatbush as aforesaid.
Sworn before me this 18 th day of January 1833 the same being by me read to deponent all of which he fully understood
Jacob his X Van Tassel mark
David B. M c Lean Commissioner
State of New York - On this day personally appeared Calvin M c Leod of said city, known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing affidavit and said that he is well acquainted with Jacob Van Tassel the deponent of the foregoing affidavit and has been for many years past and that he is a man of strict integrity & fair character and whose faith or even his assertion would never be doubted.
Sworn before me this 18 th day of January 1833
David B. M c Lean Commissioner Calvin M c Leod

State of New York
Westchester County
On the fifteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty three before me personally appeared Stephen Gilbert of South Salem in said county who being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is acquainted with Joseph Munroe the within named deponent and having seen the deposition of the said deponent believes the matters set forth therein to be substantially true.
Subscribed and sworn this fifteenth day of January 1833 before me Thomas Mead Justice of the peace
I Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of Westchester State of New York do hereby certify that Ezra Lockwood before whom the foregoing declaration of Nathaniel Reynolds was made & sworn to me and who has subscribed to the Certificate of the same was on the day of the date thereof a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the said County. And also do certify that Thomas Mead Esq r before whom the foregoing deposition was sworn to who has subscribed the same was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the peace in the said County - and further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Judge & Justice and believe the signatures subscribed to the same and annexed depositions as true and genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name this 21 st day of January 1833
N. Bayles Clerk County of Westchester

State of New York
Westchester County ss. On this eighth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, personally appeared before me Ezra Lockwood One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Westchester, Joseph Munroe of South Salem in the County aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say that he is aged sixty five years that he is well acquainted with Nathaniel Reynolds of South Salem aforesaid and hath been acquainted with him ever since the Revolutionary War -
That the deponent was a private soldier in the Company of Capt Lawrence in the Reg t commanded by Col. Samuel Drake in the Militia of Westchester County, called State Troops, and was a soldier in said Company in the month of June 1779, when said Reynolds was taken a Prisoner in an engagement with the enemy at a place called Curn Pond in said County -
That the deponent was taken a prisoner at the time and place aforesaid and well remembering being marched with said Reynolds and other prisoners to New York and was confined in the Sugar House - That the deponent was confined as a prisoner two or three months and was then exchanged & returned home to Salem, now South Salem aforesaid - That the said Reynolds was a Lieut. in the Company to which this deponent belonged and was on guard when taken a prisoner by the British forces as aforesaid - The deponent recollects that Lieut. Steele commanded the guard at the time of their capture as aforesaid and was wounded in the engagement at the time.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Joseph Munroe
Before me Ezra Lockwood One of the Judges of the Court of Com. Pleas in & for said County.

State of New York } West Chester County }
Benjamin Reynolds of the Town of Greenburgh in the County of Green State of New York. Formerly being in his 72 nd year having been duly sworn doth depose & say that he is a brother of Nathaniel Reynolds who is now about applying for a pension under the Act of Congress passed June 1832, & that in the year 1776 he did serve with the said Nathaniel for about eight months as privates in Genl. Scott's New York Brigade, in the company commanded by Capt. Henry Pearson of the Regiment commanded by Col. Saml. Drake. That this Deponent & his Brothers were with their company engaged in the Battle of White Plains. That after the Battle the Brigade crossed the North River into Orange County where it was discharged on the 25 Decr. 1776. that this Deponent hath always understood & believe that in 1779 his Brother while doing military duty a few miles from Pines Bridge in West Chester County was captured by the British & carried to New York & there detained a prisoner for about two years, that at the time he was taken he was a Lieutenant in the Militia of New York & furthermore this Deponent saith not. —
Benjamin Reynolds
Sworn this 2 nd day of August 1832 before me
William Jay one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County.
State of New York } Westchester County }
Samuel Laurence of the Town of South Salem in said county being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is acquainted with Benjamin Reynolds the above deponent and this deponent believes him to be a man of truth and veracity.
Samuel Laurence
Subscribed and sworn this 15 th day of January
1833 before me Thomas Mead Justice of the peace

I, Nathaniel Bayles Clerk of the County of West- Chester & State of New York do hereby certify that Wil- iam Lay whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the foregoing deposition of Benjamin Reynolds was on the day of the date thereof a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County, and also that Thomas Head Esq. whose name is subscribed to the certificate of the foregoing deposition was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Judge & Justice and believe the signatures, subscribed thereto as theirs are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 21 st day of January 1833
N. Bayles Atty.
Westchester Co. N.Y. & Westchester County
Case of Nathaniel Reynolds. Affid. of Benjamin Reynolds

100-38016, 4098
Hannah Reynolds, widow of Nathaniel Reynolds, who died on the 21 Septem 1843, of Westph in the State of N.Y., who was a Lieut in the Co commanded by Captain Larnet of the reg commanded by Col Drake in the N.Y. line for 2 years, N.Y.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York City at the rate of 320 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834. N.Y. Sep: 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24: day of Octo 1844 and sent to H. S. Hart, Bedford, N. York
Arrears to the 4th of Sep 1844 Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd }
Recorded by F. L. Swann, Cle Book @ Vol. 1 Page 126

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Oct 28, 1843
St
N.Y.
July 4 1836
Hen Reynolds
Julius Caesar
Washington City
D.C.

State of New York
Westchester County } ss. On this twenty first day of October 1843, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, Ezra Lockwood one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Westchester, the same being a court of Record, Hannah Reynolds a resident of the town of Lewisboro' (formerly South Salem) in the county of Westchester aforesaid, aged eighty four years on the twenty sixth day of May last, 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 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of Nathaniel Reynolds late of said county of Westchester and who was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. That the said Nathaniel Reynolds entered the American Service in the Revolutionary war as this deponent is informed & believes to be true, shortly after the declaration of Independence. - That on or about the month of July 1778 he was commissioned a Lieutenant in Capt. Samuel Lawrence's Company, in Col. Samuel Drake's Regiment of Militia of Westchester County. That while in the American Service in the Company and Regiment aforesaid he was taken prisoner, while in an engagement with the enemy, at York Town in said County, formerly called Crumponds, and was carried a prisoner to New York, and remained a prisoner in New York and on Long Island, two years and four months or thereabouts, and was exchanged and returned home. - That the declarant is unable to procure documentary or other evidence of the different periods of service of her late husband performed during the Revolutionary war, but he was in the engagement at Ridgefield when Genl. Wooster was killed. That the said Nathaniel Reynolds procured evidence of his services in the Revolutionary war and was placed on the pension list in 1833 at the rate of 240 Dollars per annum which pension has by a subsequent Certificate from the War Department under date of Dec r 18 th 1840 been increased to the sum of 320 Dollars during his natural life. - And that this declarant would respectfully refer to the proofs and documents accompanying the application of said Nathaniel Reynolds on file in the War department at Washington for evidence of his

Services in addition to which this declarant is at this time unable to produce further or other testimony than is hereunto annexed.
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Reynolds, on the fifteenth day of October 1778 by the Rev. Solomon Mead, then the Presbyterian Clergyman, of South Salem in said County - - That her husband, the aforesaid Nathaniel Reynolds died on the twenty first day of September 1843, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed. Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me Ezra Lockwood one of the Judges of Westchester County Courts - Hannah her Reynolds mark
I certify that by reason of advanced age and from bodily infirmity the above named Hannah Reynolds is unable to attend court for the purpose of making her aforesaid declaration - Ezra Lockwood Judge in

State of New York Westchester County } ss -
George Reynolds of Lewisboro', (formerly South Salem in said County of Westchester) being duly sworn, upon his oath, saith that Nathaniel Reynolds of said town a Revolutionary Pensioner, died on the twenty first day of September last. And that Hannah Reynolds named in the annexed Application for a Pension, is the widow of the said deceased and that she has remained the widow of the said Nathaniel Reynolds since his decease -
Sworn to and subscribed this 25 th day of October 1843 before me Ezra Lockwood one of The Judges of Westchester County Courts -
I Certify That I am acquainted with George Reynolds the above named deponent and that he is a man of truth & veracity & that full credit is to be given to his statement. Ezra Lockwood one of the Judges of Westchester County Courts -
State of New York & Westchester County } ss.
Martin Mead of Lewisboro' (late South Salem in the County aforesaid) aged seventy one years, being duly sworn saith - That the Rev Solomon Mead, the father of this deponent, was the Presbyterian Clergyman of the said town for the term of about forty eight years. That the said Solomon Mead kept a Record of the Marriages that were solemnized before him during his Ministry in said town. That after the decease of the said Clergyman this deponent kept the Records aforesaid for many years and has now the said Record before him. That he this deponent finds in the hand writing of his said father on the said record of Marriages that Nathaniel Reynolds was Married to Hannah Coley October 15 th 1778. Which Record is in the words & figures following, to wit, "Nathaniel Reynolds & Hannah Coley Octob: 15: 1778." Sworn to & subscribed this 25 th day of October 1843 before me
Ezra Lockwood one of the Judges of Westchester County - I Certify That Martin Mead the above named deponent is a person of Credibility & that full faith & credit is to be given to his statements. Ezra Lockwood Judge etc -

State of Connecticut
vs. Charles T. Purdy Clerk of the circuit of New Britain & Co knoweth that Ezra Lockwood Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate and before whom the preceding deposition was made, was on the day of the signing of said Certificate of the arms of Connecticut pledged to the said Charles T. Purdy Clerk of the said circuit and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Lockwood and that I believe his signature thereto to be genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said circuit this 25th Oct 1843 Charles T. Purdy Clerk

Westchester County ss I Ezra D. Smith one of the Judges of Westchester County Courts before whom the declaration and and proofs in the Application of said Hannah Reynolds for a pension were taken do hereby certify That I have been well acquainted with the Reverend Solomon Mead and with his handwriting for many years previous to his death - That the Record of Marriages wherein is recorded the Marriage of Nathaniel Reynolds to Hannah Coley is a genuine Record in the proper handwriting of the said Rev. Solomon Mead and that the same appears to have been made at the time it bears date
I have not the least doubt of the genuineness and antiquity of the said Record kept by the said Rev. Solomon Mead in this case Poundridge Westchester County August 1 st 1844
Ezra D. Smith
11/1/44

Nathaniel Reynolds West Church St New York
admitted. 24 no. 1 st Sess.
Affiant Croton N.Y. Westchester Co. Hotel - Poughkeepsie N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Nathaniel Reynolds
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     April 1776 8 Private Capt. Hildreth Capt. Drake White Plains March to New York 78 years South Salem New York By living witnesses & his commutation   25 Dec 1779 a Prisoner until the 24th of Feb 1781 2d Lt Capt. Savina Capt. Drake Brige field Compts  
The claimant states that he served in several other towns, but does not distinctly enumerate them in the officers under whom he served -
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

May 23, 1938.
Mr. John L. deForest R. D. 1 Stamford, Connecticut.
BA-J/ILL Nathaniel Reynolds W. 17527
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Noah Hoit, a Captain of the Vermont Rangers, who died February 13, 1811, also, the record in that same war of Lieutenant Nathaniel Reynolds, born January 27, 1715 and died about 1790, who served with his sons, all from Greenwich, Connecticut.
There is no claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of any Noah Hoit, under any spelling of that surname. The record of Nathaniel Reynolds, who was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and served as lieutenant in the Revolutionary War has been found. The data which follow are found in pension claim, W. 17527, based upon his service, and may aid you in your research.
Nathaniel Reynolds was born February 22, 1754 in Greenwich, Connecticut, and was taken by his parents at the age of about two years to live at Cortlandt Manor (called later South Salem), in Westchester County, New York. The names of his parents are not given. They all resided during the period of the Revolutionary War at Gross River in said county.
Nathaniel Reynolds volunteered April 1, 1776, served as a private in Captain Henry Slasson's company, Colonel Samuel Drake's regiment of New York troops, was at New York when the British took possession there, retreated to King's Bridge, was in the battle of White Plains and continued until December 25, when he was discharged. He enlisted in 1777, and served as private in Captain Gideon Seely's New York company, and was in engagements at Ridgefield and at Crompo, specific dates not given. He was commissioned June 25, 1778, (his name borne Nathaniel Reynolds, Jr.) 2nd lieutenant, Captain Samuel

Lawrence's company, Colonel Samuel Drake's Regiment of Westchester County, New York Militia, and June 24, 1779, while on duty at Crompond under Lieutenant Isaac Keeler was taken prisoner by the British, was confined in the Old Sugar House in New York, after which he was held prisoner at Flat Bush on Long Island, and was exchanged October 24, 1781. He returned home then.
Nathaniel Reynolds was allowed pension on his application executed January 1, 1833, at which time he resided in South Salem, Westchester County, New York. The officer had resided there ever since the War with the exception of about three years during which he was an apprentice to one Stephen Reynolds who resided at Nine Partners, in Dutchess County, New York; no relationship between Nathaniel and said Stephen Reynolds was stated.
Nathaniel Reynolds died September 21, 1843 in Westchester County, New York.
He married October 15, 1778 in South Salem, New York, Hannah Coley, who was born May 26, 1759; they were married by the Presbyterian Minister of South Salem.
Hannah Reynolds, this officer's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed October 25, 1843, at which time she resided in Lewisboro (formerly called South Salem), New York.
In 1840, Nathaniel Reynolds' daughter, the wife of Aaron Morehouse, resided in Saratoga County, New York; her given name is not shown.
In 1843, one George Reynolds, of Lewisboro, made affidavit in behalf of the above noted widow's claim for pension, but did not state any relationship to the family.
In 1833, Nathaniel Reynolds' brother, Benjamin Reynolds, was a resident of Greenville, Greene County, New York; Benjamin was then in the seventy-second year of his age, and stated that he was in the battle of White Plains with his brother, Nathaniel.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following:
Hannah Reynolds, widow of Nathaniel Reynolds, Certificate # 4098 Issued October 24, 1844 Rate $320 per annum Commenced September 22, 1843 Act of July 4, 1836 New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

PENSION U L JUL 6 1918 S. OFFICE
RECEIVED U. S. POSTAL SERVICE JUL 20 1918
2 11

165 M. Beck St - Rev. Sun 3
Casper Wyo.
July 18, 1918
Department of the Interior Washington D.C. Dear Sir,
The University of New York suggested that I look up the records of Nathaniel Reynolds as his records indicated that these names (Watkins) had been confused. And perhaps you can find the record under - Nathaniel.
165 M. Beck St. Res. feel free to use Mrs. Fred Cottenan

✓ Ict stamped envelope enclosed
Casper Wyo
Feb. 5, 1923
Peersim, Beracum.
Rev. Dr. Washington W.C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me any information you can regarding the dets of Birth, death and marriage of Nathan or Nathaniel Reynolds who was 1st Lieutenant and also the same yrs. who was 2nd Lieutenant

in the revolutionary war. The widow of one Weberah Reynolds drew a pension. Not quite sure of her first name but I think that is the right one. Any other information regarding this matter will be appreciated.
Respectfully
Mrs. E. J. Turner 10750 Beech St. Casper Wyo

Ex. EW
Div. Rev. War.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Apl 10, 1923
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
1 st Name of widow Nathana or Name of claim
Name of soldier Nathaniel
Regulars Reg't  Soldiers Post address of claimant  at enlistment
Yaphra Avenue New York
Company under Col. James
Regiment McClellan
✓ State where enlisted New York
Date of enlistment  birth Westchester Co
Date of discharge death
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Officers, Lieut.
Return attached letter with reply.
John G. ... Commisioner. Oct. 23rd, 1923

N 6033
Hannah Reynolds, M a of Nath l Reynolds NY 4 July 1836
Set to Clarmant July 24 1842 " " R & Hart Aug 15/89

Ex.
Div. MAIL DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., July 6, 1918
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
No. of claim,
Name of soldier, Nathaniel Reynolds. Emma Reynolds-Turner P. O. address of claimant, Casper Wyo. 165 N. Beech St.
Company
Regiment
State where enlisted New York Name of War Revolutionary
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
From Long Island I think and believe he was an officer of some kind himself. Return attached letter with reply. J. M. Steelgaber Commissioner.

22060
14576 New York
Nathaniel Raymond
of Coeymans in the State of New York who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Carm of the Regt commanded by Col Sch in the N. York line for 2 Mo.
Inscribed on the Roll of 1831 at the rate of 24 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of June 1833 and Serial No. 1210 Comp. Pension
Arrears to the 4th of March 1831 $480 Semestral allowance ending 4th March 1831 120 $600
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by J. C. Sike Clerk, Book E, Vol. 4, Page 73
Letter to Col. Nash 3. Oct. 1840 to same 12. Nov. 1840

Rev. War Section.
April 30, 1914.
Mrs. Mary J. Curtis.
R. F. D.
Plantsville, Conn.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 28 th instant, you are furnished herewith a correct history in the claim of Nathaniel Reynolds, Wid. File No. 17,527, Rev. War, and advised that there is no further data in said claim relative to service.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Seltzgeber, Commissioner.

R. F. D., Plantville, Conn.,
Apr. 28, 1914.
Mr. G. M. Saltzgaber, Commissioner, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Referring to your reply, W. F. 17527, March 28th, 1914, statement of military history of Nathaniel Reynolds, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, the supposition was that said Nathaniel Reynolds was a lieutenant of the Revolutionary War, but it would appear that he was not a lieutenant of the said Revolutionary War but of the state militia which existed soon after the close of said war.
A memorandum of the records secured from a Mr. George W. Reynolds of Cross River, N. Y. seem to show that the said Nathaniel Reynolds was commissioned a lieutenant June 24, 1786. This document was executed by Robert Harper, Sec'y by order of Gov. G. Clinton of the State of New York.
Am I correct in my conclusion of the matter? Kindly advise.
I enclose your statement of March 28th, 1914, which please return with your reply.
Thanking you for favors, I remain,
Respectfully,
Mrs. Mary J. Curtis, Per E. L. Curtis.

Plantaville, Ct., March 18, 1914. R. F. D.
Pension Office of War Department, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Kindly furnish a statement from your office of Lieut. Nathaniel Reynolds, such as you think would be required in connection with an application for membership in Chapter, D. A. R.
Lieut. Reynolds was born in Cross River, Westchester Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1754, and fought in the battle of White Plains, where he was captured and confined in the British ship "Jersey" for six months. He was also a pensioner.
If desired will remit for charges upon advice as to the amount of same. Stamped envelope enclosed.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. Mary J. Curtis,

Prescott, Wis.
Apr. 11. '24.
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir -
Nathaniel Reynolds was my great, great, grandfather who served in the Revolutionary War. I want to find out where he was born, where he was married, and where he enlisted, as I need this information to become a member of the D.A.R. He died, Sept. 24, 1843 at Cross River, N.Y.
He was pensioned from 1786 during the remainder of his life, and because of this I thought the necessary information might be received from the pension records. Enclosed find stamped envelope. Thanking you in advance I remain
Sincerely,
(Mrs.) Electa M. Hollister.

A.D. Hiller
Executive Assistant to the Administrator Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
May 7, 1938
Hayt Hay Hai
Dear Sir:
I have heard that my Revolutionary ancestor Noah Hoit (born March 23, 1759) was a Captain of the Vermont Rangers and was held prisoner for some time in the old "Sugar House" in New York City under Marshall Cunningham. After his release he returned to Castleton, Vt. where he died Feb. 13, 1811. Do you have records that verify this?
Also have you records of Lieut. Nathaniel Reynolds (b. Jan. 27, 1715, d. about 1790) who with all his sons fought in the Revolution? They were all from Greenwich, Conn. G. Conner has been f.d. Rec'd one of I thank you.
Very truly yours John L. de Forest R.D. 1 Stamford, Conn.

A. H. & J. J. REYNOLDS COMPANY,
IMPORTERS & WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
801 & 803 GREENWICH ST.
CABLE ADDRESS—AIRLESS
New York, May 3 1892
Pension Bureau Washington D. C. Gents.
Can you inform me how long Nathaniel Reynolds of Cross River N.Y. served in the war of the Revolution, I am informed he was a Lieutenant, was prisoner on Long Island for 3 years and drew a pension 15 or 20 years after war and his widow also recd pension at his death, I will consider it a great favor if you will send me what information you possess regarding him,
Yours very truly John Jay Reynolds 308 Pt. 18 St. N.Y. City.

RECEIVED JAN 29 1896 OLD WAR & NAVY
PENSION OFFICE JAN 27 1896

126-5-89 17527-44 J. J. Reynolds Co.
Importers & Manufacturers
Foreign Cheese Domestic
368 Greenwich Street,
Branch 399 Greenwich St.
New York Jan 25 1896
Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C. Com. Rann
Dear Sir.
I desire information regarding Military record of Nathaniel Reynolds of South Salem N.Y. enlisted 1776. Revolutionary War.
Very Resp y
John Jay Reynolds

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Reynolds a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (for his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. W. F. 175-27
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  LENGTH OF SERVICE.  RANK.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  STATE.    CAPTAIN.  COLONEL.      Apr. 1. 1776  8 mos.  Pri.  ✓  Samuel Drake  N. Y.    ✓  ✓  "  Gideon Seely  ✓     June 25. 1778   2 nd Lt.  Samuel Lawrence  Samuel Drake      was taken prisoner June 24, 1779, and retained, part of time in the Sugar House, N. Y., until Oct. 24, 1781, when exchanged.  Battles engaged in, White Plains, Ridgefield, Compt. Crompton, Cross River  Residence of soldier at enlistment, South Salem, N. Y.  Date of application for pension, Jan. 1. 1833. His cl. was al.  Residence at date of application, South Salem, Westchester Co., N. Y.  Age at date of application, B. Feb. 22. 1754, Greenwich, Conn.  Remarks: He mar. Oct. 15. 1778 at South Salem, N. Y., who was born May 26, 1759. Hannah Coles; he died Sept. 21, 1843 and she was alld. pension on her appl. ex. Oct. 21, 1843 while a resident of Lewisboro, (formerly South Salem) N. Y. A daughter (name not stated) mar. Aaron Morehouse and was living in Saratoga Co. N. Y. in 1840.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
May 19, 1924.
Electa M. Hollister, Prescott, Wis.
Madam;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 17257, it appears that Nathaniel Reynolds was born February 22, 1754 at Greenwich, Connecticut.
While residing at Salem (Cross River), New York, he enlisted April 1, 1776 and served as a private in Colonel Samuel Drake's New York Regiment, was in the battle of White Plains and served eight months.
In 1777 he served as private in Captain Gideon See-ly's New York Company and was in the battles of Ridgefield and Compo, dates not stated.
He was commissioned June 25, 1778, Second Lieutenant and served in Captain Samuel Lawrence's Company, Colonel Samuel Drake's New York Regiment, in an engagement at

Crompond, June 24, 1779, he was taken prisoner, and retained part of the time at the Sugar House, New York, and was exchanged October 24, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 1, 1833, while a resident of South Salem, Westchester County, New York. He died September 21, 1843.
Soldier married October 15, 1778 at South Salem, New York, Hannah Coley, who was born May 28, 1759, and she was allowed pension on her application executed October 21, 1843, while a resident of Lewisboro, New York.
A daughter, name not stated, married Aaron Morehouse and was living in Saratoga County, New York in 1840.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., Mch. 28, 1914.
Mr. W.F. 17527 Rev. War Mrs. Mary J. Curtis, R.F.D. Plantersville, Conn. Madam:
In reply to your request of Mch. 18, received Mch. 20, for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Reynolds a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (for his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1, 1776 8 mos. Pri. " Samuel Drake N.Y.   " " " Gideon Seely " "   June 25, 1778 Was taken prisoner June 24, 1779 & retained, part of time in the Sugar House, N.Y. until October 24, 1781, when exchanged.  
Battles engaged in, White Plains, Ridgefield, Compo, Crompond. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Salem, Cross River, N.Y. Date of application for pension, Jan. 1, 1833. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, South Salem, Westchester Co., N.Y. Age at date of application, Born Feb. 22, 1754, at Greenwich, Conn.
Remarks: He married Oct. 15, 1778, at South Salem, N.Y., Hannah Coley who was born May 26, 1759; he died Sept. 21, 1843 and she was allowed pension on her application executed Oct. 21, 1843, while a resident of Lewisboro (formerly South Salem) N.Y. A daughter (name not stated) married Aaron Morehouse and was living in Saratoga Co., N.Y. in 1840.
Respectfully,
J. M. Satterlee Commissioner.

Reynolds L.

Pension Office
Oct. 5. 1840
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 1 st inst. relative to an increase of the pension of Nathaniel Reynolds, I have to state that his claim to an additional allowance cannot be admitted unless sustained by further proof. If he served as alleged, and was a prisoner for the term stated in his declaration, some more satisfactory evidence of it may be obtained by application to the Comptroller of the State of New York.
I am respectfully
Your Obet. Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Aaron Nash, Esq. Ballston Spa N. York

Copy of Pension Certificate of Nathaniel Reynolds Lieutenant &c.

War Department Revolutionary Claims
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832, Nathaniel Reynolds of the State of New York who was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive $240 per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4 th of March 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4 th of March and 4 th of Sept in every year.
(L. S.)
Essex and County signed
J. L. Edwards
Commission of Pensions
Seaborn
Secretary of War

Oct 5 1840
N.Y.
FREE
James L. Edwards Esquire
Comm. of Pensions
Washington City
D. 61

Ballston Octob. 1. 1840
Sir
At the request of Nathaniel Reynolds, of this State, who was a Lieutenant in the War of the Revolution I would communicate to the War Department the following Statement given by him; to wit: That he entered into the Service of the United States at South Salem, on the 24 th June 1779 under Capt Lawrence of Colonel Thaddeus Crane's Regiment and served as a Lieutenant under said Officers, as follows, to wit: Went to Crom Pond in Westchester Co N.Y. and was on the same Evening, 24 June 1779 called out in Command of the Guard (at Crompond) & taken prisoner while on duty as Lieutenant, by a Party of the British, and continued a Prisoner as aforesaid from the said 24 June 1779 - to the 24 th October 1781 — two Years and four months, —
That the said Nathaniel Reynolds is now a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of June 1832 at the rate of 240 dollars per annum, as appears in the Copy of his Certificate herewith Enclosed,
The object of this Communication is, to inquire whether the said Nathaniel Reynolds is not entitled to receive the full pay of Lieutenant instead of the

amount he now receives.
It is supposed that the proof of the services of the said Nathaniel Reynolds may be found in the War Dept.
Please to examine and make returns to me at this Post Office.
I am
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servant
Aaron Nash
J. L. Edwards Esquire Comm. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Pension Office
November 12. 1840
Sir,
The certificate of the Comptroller of N. York offered as evidence in support of the claim of Lieut. Nathaniel Reynolds to an increase of his pension under the act of June 7. 1832, is received. The claimant is required to make his application before a Magistrate; and, if he is still a resident of the County of West-Chester, to state the fact, and assign a reason for applying from the County of Saratoga.
I am respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J L Edwards
Aaron Nash, Esq. Ballston Spa N. York

Mechanics Bank New York 20 th March 1841
Sir
I enclose for your examination the papers in the case of Nathaniel Reynolds, a pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832, which it appears has been increased from Two hundred and forty, to Three hundred and twenty Dollars per annum, which has not been reported to this Agency.
Very Respectfully Yours A. H. Root J. Knapp Pres
James N. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

W. S. Heart, Aug 15/44
File with Harvard Reports Paper
J. L. Edwards Esq Counsel of Pension, Washington, D.C.
Aug 15 1844 Col. Mills
3 pages

Aug 25th Col. H. L.
Free.
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Cmt. of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

Bedford, Westchester Co. N.Y. Augt. 12. 1844
Dear Sir:
Hannah Reynolds of Lewisboro' in this County informs me that last spring an application was sent to your office for a pension for her. She is the widow of Nathaniel Reynolds who was a lieutenant in the Revolution and rec d a pension of $320. p r annum. Please inform me at your earliest convenience whether or not her application has been rec d ; and if rec d whether or not it is imperfect or defective, or why she does not receive a certificate.
J. L. Edwards Esq Clerk of Pensions. }
Yrs. obd t serv t . Robert G. Hart

h033
Hannah Reynolds Maw of Nathaniel NY
Act 4 July 1836
Adm o . 2 years Rent - $320 per Ann m Commencing on 22 nd Sept 1843 -
R. S. Hart Proford Md.

N. J. 1841, 2.
Aug. 15/49

Pension office, Aug 15, 1848.
Sir,
The paper of Hannah Reynolds, now returned to her at South Salem, West Chester Co. N.Y. on the 24th inst. that the judge might certify as to the genuineness that the second test of the Rev. Solomon Mead was genuine; since which time they have not been received at this office
Robert S. Hart, Esq. Bedford, West Chester Co. N.Y.

Payments to be made at New York by Pres. U. S. M.; Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Upon new certificate 2 yrs St. 320 $
New York
Deduct what has been paid -
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book C. Vol. 1. St. Nath! Reynolds Page 73 by G. A. Miller U.S. Pensioner Clerk. South Salem Westchester Co N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Nathaniel Reynolds of the State of New York who was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive One Hundred Forty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 1 day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
L. D. Campbell Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

14576

31 Hist as my 28 Mrs. Esther bridge N.Y. 1896 Reynolds City.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 175-21  Reynolds Reynolds  Widow of  Reynolds Reynolds  East Rochester
Act: July 1st 86
Index: —Vol. M Page 155
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1892 May to J. J. Reynolds Oct. 22nd Hist. to A. Stuart Williams
Feb. 2 Hist. to John Jay Mayor
1914. Mch 28. Hist. to Mrs. Mary J. Curtis 1914. Apr 30. Corrected circular sent to above. for 1918 July 26 Hist. to Mrs. Fred. W. Allen 1923 June 27. Hist. to Mrs. E. J. Turner. mmf H. 1924 May 19. Hist. to Electa M. Hollister awf 1924 May 22. Hist. to John de Forest. J.H.

The People of the State of New York
By the Grace of God, FREE and INDEPENDENT
To Nathaniel Reynolds Junr Esqr Greeting
WE reposing special Trust and Confidence, as well in your Patriotism, Con-
duct and Loyalty, as in your Valour and Readiness to do us good and faithful Service.
Have Appointed and constituted, and by these Presents DO Appoint and constitute
you the said Nathaniel Reynolds Second Lieutenant of a Captain in Sam Laurens
Company in the County of Westchester, in the Regiment whereof Samuel Drake Esqr. is Colonel
YOU are therefore, to take the said Company into your charge and care as Second Lieutenant thereof,
and duly to exercise the Officers and Soldiers of that Company in Arms, who are hereby commanded to obey you as their
Second Lieutenant and you are also to Observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from time to time
receive from our General and Commander in chief of the Militia of our said State, or any other your Superior Officer, Accor-
ding to the Rules and discipline of War in pursuance of the Trust reposed in you, and for so doing this shall be Your
Commission, for and during our good pleasure, to be Signified by our Council of appointments. In Testimony
whereof, we have caused our Seal for Military Commissions to be hereunto Affixed. Witness our Trusty and well
beloved George Clinton Esqr our Governor of our State of New York, General and Commander in
chief of all the Militia, and Admiral of the Navy of the same, by and with the Advice and Consent of our said
Council of Appointment, at Poughkeepsie the Twenty fifth day of June in the Second
year of our Independence, and in the year of our LORD, one Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Eight
Passed the Secretarys Office June 27 th 1778
By His Excellency's Command.
Wm. B. Vanclief Secretary
Geo: Clinton

At 31 July 1770 I hereby certify that the within named Nathaniel Reynolds Esq. has been duly qualified by taking the Oath of and of office  allegiance prescribed by law
Richard Stalfield Clerk of the County of Westminster
Nathaniel Reynolds New York 11/15/27.
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Nathaniel Reynolds New York W17527.
At 31 July 1770 9 o'clock in the morning in the presence of Nathaniel Reynolds

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Williamsbridge, N.Y. October 9 1895
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am the great-grand daughter of Nathaniel Reynolds, who was a lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army. It is necessary that I establish that the said Nathaniel Reynolds did serve in the Revolutionary Army. I have in my possession a deposition and power of Attorney executed by Nathaniel Reynolds, which recites that Nathaniel Reynolds then had in his possession an original Certificate of Pension and sets forth at length a copy of it. Enclosed is a copy of such certificate. I have been unable to find the original. One of the rules governing applications for membership in the "Daughters of the Revolution" is "If application be made on documentary evidence, the original document or a certified copy must be filed with the paper. Please forward Certified me a copy of the application of Nathaniel Reynolds for pension under the Act June 7 1832 and also certified copy of the certificate of Pension. If your Department can without too much trouble or too great expense give me any further evidence with the proper certificate I will be grateful for any assistance. Please let me know the amount of fees in order that I may remit.
I remain
Yours Truly,
Hester Allen Hunt

1750
Given at the City of New York, in the State of New York, this 10th day of March, 1895.  My Commission expires July 1, 1895.  Notary Public in and for the State of New York.  My Commission expires July 1, 1895.  Notary Public in and for the State of New York.

W A R D E P A R T M E N T .
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
I CERTIFY ,that in conformity with the laws of the United States ,of the 7th. of June 1832 ,
Nathaniel Reynolds of the State of New York who was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive two hundred and forty dollars and            cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the fourth day of March 1831 and payable,semi-annually on the 4th of March and the 4th. of September in every year.
GIVEN AT THE WAR OFFICE OF THE UNITED
L.S.
STATES this 1 day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Lew. Cass
Examined and
Secretary of War
Countersigned by
J. LEdwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

1 p.
Aaron Nash Esq Ballston

Pay Roll of Virut Isaac Kelerz Company in Fort Col J Crasus Regt of Militia while in Captivity from the 24 th June 1779 to different Period
   Name Rank When taken When Exchange Time Dollars Rations Amount of Rations amt of Cash Rec amt of Pay Rations due   M D $ 20 no 40     A Keyser's Virut 1779 June 24 1781 Oct 24 28 " 26 2 / 3 180 10 35 " 122.0.0 211 13. 11  
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany Oct 19 1840
I hereby certify the above to be true extract from Book A of audited account Page 145
M c Brannan Comptroller

Pension Papers of Nathaniel Reynolds
Crops River P.O.
South Salem
22080
Plan to send to Post Office Crops River South Salem- Westchester Co
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State of New York County of Kings 35.
I Abraham Vanderveer Clerk of the County of Kings and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County Do hereby Certify that John Kouwenaar Esq. whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the annexed deposition was on the day of the date thereof a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the County of Kings duly Commissioned and sworn and authorized to administer Oaths -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court & County this 19 th day of January 1833
A. Vanderveer Clerk
in the revolutionary war during the greatest part of the time that he knows Nathaniel Reyn- =olds the declarant above named that he has heard his declaration or affidavit read and has no doubt that the same is in all respect just & true Deponent further says that several facts stated in the said foregoing declaration or affidavit of the said Nathaniel Reynolds occurred to the certain knowledge of this deponent that said Nathaniel Reynolds was an american Soldier in the service of the United States in the revolution as he has above sworn

Kings County } of State of New York } Francis Stryker of the Town of Flatbush in the County of Kings being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is aged Seventy Two Years and upwards that he was acquainted with H on . Nathaniel Reynolds a Prisoner and Boarded at the house of his nex neighbour John Van sicklen. that the said Nathaniel Reynolds was in the service of the United States as a Soldier and officer in the revolutionary war during the greatest part of the time that he knows Nathaniel Reyn- =nolds the declarant above named that he has heard his declaration or affidavit read and has no doubt that the same is in all respect just true Deponent further says that several facts stated in the said foregoing declaration or affidavit of the said Nathaniel Reynolds occurred to the certain knowledge of this deponent that said Nathaniel Reynolds was an american Soldier in the service of the United States in the revolution as he has above sworn

and also that he was acquainted with Mr Jacob Van Tassel a Prisoner at his Brothers house as a boarder and that he believes the affidavit of Jacob Van Tassel true Sworn before me this 18 th day of January 1833 the same being by me read to deponent all of which he fully understood John Houwenhoven Commissioner For Kings County. S
Kings County } State of New York } Gerrit Houwenhoven of the Town of Flatlands. County State aforesaid farmer being duly sworn doth depose and say that he is acquainted with Cornelius Stryker the deponent of the foregoing affidavit and has been for many years past & that he is a man of strict integrity & fair Character and whose oath or even his assertion would never be doubted Sworn before me this 18 th day of January 1833 { Gerrit Houwenhoven John Houwenhoven Commissioner

Dear Sir
Ballston Spa NY Nov 5 th 1840
Herewith enclosed, you will receive a Certificate from the Comptroller of this State, in support of the Claim of Lieut Nathaniel Reynolds to an increase of Pension under the Act of June 7, 1832. You will also receive his original Pension Certificate, which please to examine and transmit to me. a Certificate in his favor, for such amount of Pension as he may be entitled to receive, direct to Ballston Post office - as usual, as early as convenient
I am Respectfully Your O bt Servant Aaron Nash
J. L. Edwards Esq - Com. of Pensions Washington D. C
W

Dear Sir
Ballston Spa Dec 3 rd 1840
Enclosed herewith you will receive the application of Lieut Nathaniel Reynolds for an increase to his Pension under the Act of Congress passed June 1832. which please examine and make returns to me, at Ballston P.O. as early as may be convenient
I am Very Respectfully Your most obt Servant Aaron Nash Agent for N. Reynolds.
J. S. Edwards Esquire Washington City D. C.

Dec 9. 40
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Adolph
Nathan Reynolds.
L. Edwards Esquire
Commission of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

State of New York } ss. S. Chauncy Smith County of Westchester } Clerk of the County of Westchester do hereby certify that William Hunt whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of the prob. of the foregoing affidavit and endorsed thereon, was on the day of the date of the said Certificate a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, residing in the said County Commissioned and Sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well ac- quainted with the hand writing of the said William Hunt and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate is genuine
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said County the 5 th day of November 1840
O. Smith Clk

State of New York Westchester County } ss;
Be it known that before me, William Munt as Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared Nathaniel Reynolds who being first duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is aged eighty six years; that he is a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832, at the rate of two hundred and Forty dollars per annum, com- mencing on the 1 st of March 1831, that he still resides in the County of Westchester in the State of New York,
And the said Nathaniel Reynolds further deposes and says, that he has received his Semi-annual payments of Pension at the rate aforesaid until the 1 st of September 1840, but he is informed and verily believes that under the Act aforesaid he is entitled to receive an increase of Pension, he therefore Prays that he may receive the difference by way of arrearage between the annual amount of his present Pension and of the annual Amount of Pension of which he may be entitled to receive, under the Act aforesaid, which will appear by the following Statement of his Services in the Revolutionary Army, To wit; that he entered into the service of the United States, as a Lieu- tenant on the 24 th day of June 1779 and was captured by the Enemy on the same day, and continued in Captivity until the 24 th of October in the year 1781, twenty eight months, For the proof of his Services and Captivity aforesaid, he relies on the Certificate of the Comptroller of the State of New York,
He makes his application from the County of Saratoga, for conveni- ence, having a daughter residing there, that her husband Aaron Morehouse may attend to the business for me, Subscribed and sworn this 24 th day of { Nathaniel Reynolds November 1840 before me }
N B. The word "September" altered from "March", on the 14 th line before subscribing sworn }
William Munt { Justice of the Peace }

CONTENTS
Carded

M. C. H. 1836 1836. Transf. to Ohio from 4 Sept 1833. Jan 26 1836 to North Scat. Pa. Case of J. Darlinton, West. Union, Co.
Paid at the rate of 25 cts per day from the 6th of April 1838, to the 4th of March 1837 to 4th March 1839. 1839 Not since 24 Jan'y 1840
Ohio 1836  Kentucky
Nathaniel Reynolds in the State of Kentucky who was a private in the 1st Regt. commanded by Captain Gregory of the 1st Regt. commanded by Colonel [illegible] in the Virginia line for [illegible]
Entered on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 23 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of [illegible] 1833 and [illegible] [illegible] [illegible]
Arrears to the 1st of Sept 28.32 Pension allowance ending March 18.60
$67.90
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Dick Boyd Clerk Vol. 7 Page 25

Nathaniel Reynolds
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N. Reynolds

State of Kentucky Barren County Set
On this 15 day of July 1853 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Barren County Court here sitting (Nathaniel Reynolds a President of the County of Barren State of Kentucky aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
That he entered the service of the United States on the day of 1781 in the County of King William in the State of Virginia The names of the officers not recollected that he was ordered to Williamsburg and that he served there as a Militia man one month and that he received no written discharge for that period of duty That he again entered the service of the United States in the County of King William on the day of 1781 under Capt Joseph Gofney whose Company was attached to a Regiment commanded by Col Christopher Thomas and that Lt Richardson was Marched to Hobb's Ford in New Kent County Virginia to the Long Bridge St Peters Church & to Bacon's Ovary and that he served in this service of duty two months That he again entered the service of the United States in the same County on the day of 1782 under Capt John or Lieut  Isaac  Isaac his Lieutenant was named William Boxwell That in that time

of the War Department, Washington to Hance and Company in the State of Virginia. Thence to the War Department Hills & up the Country to the Allegheny Mountains in the District of Columbia. I am aware that his term of service at this time was four months and that he entered the service each of the following years as a Militia Man and that he was born in King William County Virginia on the 25- th of Nov 1762 and that he has a record of his age in his little book kept by his father in his life time & that he was called into service in the County of King William Virginia & that he was a volunteer he does not recollect the names of any of the regular officers except Genl. Lafayette and that he read no written discharge for any of his terms of service and that he is acquainted with James Bennett Wm Rickett Thornton settle in his present Neighborhood who can testify to his character for veracity and that he was born from King William County in Vir- ginia to Hance in the same state and from Hance County to Barren County Kentucky where he now lives and that there is no person now living that is known to him by whom by whom he can prove his services by and that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any state about even been to and subscribed the day of year afore said M att Hance

We Zacharias Lewis bury a Clergyman and Charles Perkins Residing in the same County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Reynolds who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 71 years of age and that he is reported & believed in the neigh- bour where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion Sworn to and subscribed this 15 day of July 1833
Z Lewisbury Charles Perkins
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after an investigation of the matter & after putting the interrog- ories prescribed by the War Department that the foregoing Nathaniel Reynolds was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states and the court further cer- tifies that it appears to them that Zacharias Lewisbury who has sworn to & subscribed the foregoing certifi- cate is a Clergyman Residing in the County of Barren Ky and that Charles Perkins who has also sworn to & subscribed the same is a resident in the said County and a creditable person & that these statements is entitled to Credit
I William Logan clerk of the County Court of Barren County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Nath- aniel Reynolds for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office this 15th day of July 1833
W. Logan Clerk of the Court of Barren Ky

Ohio
STATE OF XXXXXX Adams County ss
BE IT KNOW, That before me, Daniel Boyle a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, personally appeared Nathaniel Reynolds and made oath in due form of Law, that he is the identical Nathaniel Reynolds named in an original certificate in his possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
War Department.---Revolutionary Claim.
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Nathaniel Reynolds of the State of Kentucky who was a private of Infantry in the army of the Revolution, is entitled to receive three Dollars thirtythree per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th day of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th September in every year.
(Given at the War Office of the United States.
this 25th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty three J. P. Edwards  Levi C. A. S. Secretary of War
Commisioner of Pensions that he is entitled to a pension of one dollar 94 5 / 12 cents per month on account of wounds and disabilities received, or of services rendered to the United States during the Revolutionary War ; that he served Captain Jack Reralls under several other Captains of Infantry in the Richards on's Regiment; that he now resides in Adams County State of Ohio and has resided there for the space of upwards of two years years past; and that previous thereto he resided in Warren County State of Kentucky
Sworn and subscribed this 29th day of December 1835 before me, Nathl. Reynolds Daniel Boyle J. P.
NOTE.—The above deposition must be signed by the deponent.

Ohio State of Adams County of Adams
I, Daniel Moyle
a Magistrate in the County above named, do hereby
certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence, to wit both from the affidavit of Gabriel Pullum who is a respectable Witness & Citizen of the County aforesaid & from my ac- quaintance & person al knowledge that Na- thanial Reynolds
who has this day appeared before me to take oath of identity, is the identical person named in the Pension Certificate, which he has exhibited before me num- bered 19596 and bearing date at the War Office the 25 th day of September 18 33; and signed by Lew C. Cas Secretary of War.
Given under my hand at West Union, this 29 th day of December 18 35 Daniel Boyle J. P.
The State of Ohio Adams County
I, Joseph Darlington Clerk of the Court of Adams - County, certify, that Daniel Moyle - is a Magistrate as above; and that the signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
my whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office, and subscribed my name, this 29 th day of December in the year 18 35
Joseph Darlington Clerk of the Court of Adams - County. Ohio
* Here state what the evidence is; whether personal knowledge, or the affidavit of respectable persons, giving their names.

State of Henrico County Va
On this 15 day of July 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Barn County Court then sitting Nathaniel Reynolds a resident of the County of Barn State of Virginia aged 71 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
That he entered the Service of the United States on the day of 1781 in the County of King William in the State of Virginia The names of the officers not recollected that he was marched to Williamsburg and that he served there as a Militia man one month and that he received no written discharge for that time of duty That he again entered the Service of the United States in the County of King William on the day of 1781 under Capt Joseph Gosney whose Company was attached to a Regiment commanded by Col Christo- pher Thompson & that Richardson was marched to Hobb's Ford (New Kent County Virginia to the Long Bridge St Peters Church & to Bacon's Oney and that he served in this Service of duty Two Months That he again entered the Service of the United States in the same County on the day of 1782 under Capt John or Lieut  Leal his Lieutenant was named William Boxwell That in that Service

of which he was first attached to Hampshire County in the State of Virginia thence to the Mobjack Wills & up the Country to the Old Dominion Mountains in the District of General Lafayette and that his term of service at this time was four months and that he entered the service each of the following times as a New Union Man and that he was born in King William County Virginia on the 25 th Nov 1762 and that he has a record of his age in the little book kept by his father in his life time & that he was called into service in the County of King William Virginia & that he was a volunteer he does not recollect the names of any of the regular officers except Genl Lafayette and that he read no written discharge for any of his terms of service and that he is acquainted with James Burnett Mrs Pickett Thornton & others in his present Neighborhood who can testify to his character for veracity and that he removed from King William County in Vir- ginia to Hampshire in the same state and from Hampshire County to Barrow County Kentucky where he now lives and that there is no person now living that is known to him by whom by whom he can prove his services by and that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any state about even sworn to and subscribed the day & year afore said Nestor Floyd

We Zacharias Lewisbury a Clergyman and Charles Perkins Residing in the same County do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Reynolds who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 71 years of age and that he is respected & believed in the neigh- borhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion sworn to and subscribed this 15 day of July 1833
Z Lewisbury Charles Perkins
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after an investigation of the matter & after putting the interrog- ories prescribed by the War Department that the foregoing Nathaniel Reynolds was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states and the court further cer- tifies that it appears to them that Zacharias Lewisbury who has sworn to & subscribed the foregoing certifi- cate is a Clergyman Residing in the County of Barren Ky and that Charles Perkins who has also sworn to & subscribed the same is a resident in the said County and a creditable person & that these statements are entitled to credit
I William Logan Clerk of the County Court of Barren County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Nath- aniel Reynolds for a pension In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed my seal of office this 15th day of July 1833
W. Logan Clerk of the Court of Barren Ky

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Nathaniel Reynolds Barren Co. Ken.
Geo - 1781 private 7 mths. $23.38
Mr Logan Clerk Barren Co Glasgow Ken

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Nathl Reynolds.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1781 1 P. no officers mentioned 71 Bao Traditionary   " 2 " Col. Gofrey Col. Simpkins   " 4 " Col. Qualls  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1852.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1852.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1852. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine, with precision, the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

June 23, 1939
Mrs. W. G. King 133 N. Wetherly Drive Beverly Hills, California
BA-J/AWF Nathaniel Reynolds S. 15615
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Nathaniel Reynolds who received a pension in 1833, while living in Barren County, Kentucky.
The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S.15615, based upon service of Nathaniel Reynolds, in the Revolutionary War.
Nathaniel Reynolds was born November 25, 1762, in King William County, Virginia. The names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of King William County, Nathaniel Reynolds served as private with the Virginia troops, as follows- in 1781, one month, names of officers not stated; in 1781, two months in Captain Joseph Gafney's company, Colonel Holt Richardson's regiment, and again in 1781, four months in Captain John or Joseph Quarles' company, Colonel Holt Richardson's regiment.
Nathaniel Reynolds moved from King William County, to Henrico County, Virginia, and thence to Barren County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application

executed July 15, 1833, at which time he was living in Barren County, Kentucky.
The soldier, Nathaniel Reynolds, had moved in 1835, to Adams County, Ohio.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data in regard to the family of Nathaniel Reynolds.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Nathaniel Reynolds Certificate #19596 Issued September 25, 1833 Rate $23.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 Ohio Agency, transferred from Kentucky.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

August 5, 1930
AWF:MLB
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
Mrs. W. M. Conner 519 South Winnetka Avenue Dallas, Texas
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15615, that Nathaniel Reynolds was born November 25, 1762, in King William County, Virginia.
While living in said county, he enlisted in 1781 and served one month as a private, officers not stated.
He enlisted again in 1781 and served two months as a private in Captain Joseph Gafney's Company, Colonels Christopher Tompkins and Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted the third time in 1781 and served four months as a private in Captain John Quarles' Company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 15, 1833, while a resident of Barren County, Kentucky.
In 1835, he was living in Adams County, Ohio.
There are no data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

November 21, 1924
Mrs A. C. Rippier 413 Third St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15615 it appears that Nathaniel Reynolds was born November 25, 1762 in King William County, Virginia.
While living in said county he enlisted in 1781 and served one month as a private, officers not stated.
He enlisted again in 1781 and served two months as a private in Captain Joseph Gafney's Company, Colonels Christopher Tompkins and Holt Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted the third time in 1781 and served four months as a private in Captain John Quarles' Company, Colonel Richardson's Virginia Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 15, 1833 while a resident of Barren County, Kentucky. In 1835 he was living in Adams County, Ohio.
There al is no data on file as to his family.
Owing to the lack of a clerical force available

for such a purpose, only two reports are furnished each inquirer.
Respectfully,
Date of death not on APO
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
WASHINGTON, D. C., August 29, 1893.
Madam:-
In answer to your inquiries regarding the service and rank of Nathaniel Reynolds, a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia, whose military history was transmitted to you on the 21st. day of last June, I have to state that it was extracted from his own statement which he made in his application for pension, the material part being confirmed  Confirmed by documentary evidence or established by witnesses who were in the service with him.
He stated that he was born in November, 1762, and was 18 years of age when he first entered the army in 1781 as a private in the militia. As he made no claim for a higher rank there is hardly a probability that he was in actual service as a Lieut., but like many others he may have been elected to that office in the militia after the close of the war.
There is no record of any warrant having been issued by the general government for the military services of Eliza Pedigo who is alleged to have served from Virginia. Revolutionary soldiers were not entitled to bounty land unless they served to the end of the war on the Continental establishment. Virginia

granted land to her soldiers for certain service in the Continental and State regiments and a list of the names of the beneficiaries, if any exists, would probably be on file with the Comms Commissioner of the State Land Office, Richmond, Va.
This Bureau is not in possession of any record of those who participated in the Frontier Indian wars.
A statement of the military services of John Freeman, a Revolutionary soldier from Virginia, is enclosed herewith as requested.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Hattie R. Taylor,
229 W. Chestnut St.,
Louisville, Ky.

Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C.,
Apr 26, 1897
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Reynolds , a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will please find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1781 1 mo Pri Not remembered. Va   " 2 " " Gafney Tompkins "   " 4 " " Lucas ~~~~~ "  
Battles engaged in, None mentioned Residence of soldier at enlistment, King William Co. Va. Date of application for pension, July 15, 1833. Residence at date of application, Barren County Ky Age at date of application, 71 years Born King William Co Remarks: Va Nov 25 1762 No mention is made of his having served in Pa. His pension description is not given. From papers on file with the Very respectfully  clerks , would seem that this soldier removed to Adams Co Ohio sometime during the year 1830
Commissioner.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section MMHF/ILL
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON
June 5, 1930.
Mrs. W. M. Conner 519 South Winnetka Avenue Dallas, Texas.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that due to the very large number of requests similar to yours, and lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make a series of investigations and reports pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution and War of 1812 for one person or organization.
Kindly designate two soldiers whose histories you most desire, give their full names and as much as possible of the following data in regard to each: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence before and after service and given name of widow, and their records will be furnished if on file.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
18074
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
October 5, 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 photostatic copies of four pages from Rev. War pension claim of Nathaniel Reynolds, S. 15615.
No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? ..... days
For further information see M.M.H. Finch  5033  541 Room No. Phone No.
Approved:
[Signature: C. L. Garbriel] Chief Clerk of Bureau
[Signature: Mary G. Finch] Acting Chief of Branch or Division
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
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OFFICE OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Oct. 4 1927
Chief Pay War Section Division.
I have this day received from Mrs. Lola D. Harris money order in the amount of $ 100, requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Robert T. ... mailed to Finance Div. Mfd. Oct. 11 1927
J. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division.
W.L.
To G.G. Oct. 8-1927
(62) P. ... Oct. 8-27

MMVJ
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
BUREAU
September 19, 1927
Mrs. Lola D. Harris 215 Plaza Serena Ontario, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15615, of Nathaniel Reynolds, Virginia Troops, will be furnished you under the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is four.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior (not to the Commissioner of Pensions).
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
4 pages @ 15c $ .60 Certification .25 $ .85
Enclosed please find m o for this amount.

EWALL
September 19, 1927
Mrs. Lola D. Harris 215 Plaza Serena Ontario, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 15615, of Nathaniel Reynolds, Virginia Troops, will be furnished you under the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is four.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior (not to the Commissioner of Pensions).
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

R
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215 Plaza Serina Ontario, Calif. Aug 26, 1927.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Nathaniel Reynolds served as a private in the Virginia Militia, and, Sept 28, 1833, being then 72 years old, was granted a pension under the Act of June 7, 1832. Will you please send me a copy of his application for a pension. I particularly want the names of his wife and children.
I have been told that a full copy of his application may be had for 15¢ a page. If this is true, please let me know the number of pages and I will send the required sum. Very truly yours.
Mrs. Lola H. Harris

133 N. Witherby Dr. Beverly Hills, Calif. April 25, 1939
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send me a copy of the pension papers of Nathaniel Reynolds (Reynolds) a soldier of the Revolu- tionary War, who received a pension while living in Barren County, Kentucky, 1833.
Thanking you in advance for your courtesy in the matter,
Yours truly,
J. Estelle King
(Mrs. W. G.)

Handwritten scribbles in white ink, possibly in Arabic script.

519 South Winnetka Ave., Dallas, Texas. July 29 th - 1930.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs:- Enclosed you will find a recent communication from your department, and as much of the necessary data as I can give regarding:-
1. Nathaniel Reynolds : - Private - born Nov. 25 th , 1762 in King William Co., Va. Died, 1844, Adams Co., Ohio.
I understand he was in Capt. Gafney's Co.; Col. Tompkins Regiment, and received a pension - Rev. service.
He not know any thing further except that he married Catherine Vernon and their son, (He.) Admiral Reynolds, (who married Sarah Freeman) had military service - probably 1812.
2. John Nichols . I am trying to identify my John Nichols. He not know which of these two, is mine, (known.) so append Land Bounty (Rev. service) numbers of both.
(a) John Nichols of Va. # Warrant 1592, service 3 years. soldier, Va. date of Warrant 8/20 - 1783.
Same - Warrant # 2403 - service to end of war - Va. Line - date - 2/4, 1784.
Collins List of Ky. p. 13, vol. 1. states "John Nichols with Capt. Squire Boone's Co., at the Painted Stone - June 23-1780." Shelby Co.
(b.) My known ancestor - John Nichols was living in that part of this Mason Co. which was organized as Greenup Co., 1803-4. Justice of the Peace.

and secretary of the Greenup Co. Court. Signed minutes from organization until April 1 st term - 1805. At July 1 st term, 1805 papers of administration issued to widow, Cassandra and John Wilcoxen on estate of John Nichols, deceased . Cassandra (widow) died 1819. Sons & daughters of John & Cassandra were:- John, Nicholas . (born Sep. 23 - 1785; died, Hickson Co. Tenn. 1874) - James E. , Alfred G. H. , Martha (m. Benjamin Chinn) and Cassandra (m. James Bartley.)
The other John Nichols who was in Ky., at the same (or about) time, had wife Rebecca . His will probated Oct. 1811. Sons:- Amos , James and John Fields Nichols . Daughters - Winifred Clark . Exh. - James Nichols . (son)
Which of these two John Nichols had the Pa. Rev. service ? I need this for identification.
(B.) John Nichols - N.C. service in Rev. - had several Rev. Warrants for land in "Tennessee Co.". One on the Cumberland - or near Hays Creek - is Warrant # 3084 - Grant # 1714. Date May 20 th - 1783.
Signed Rich'd Hobbs Spaight.
I shall certainly appreciate any record you may - or can - give me in order to establish which was my John Nichols - whose wife at time of his death - 1805, was Cassandra .
(C) " John Nichols (or Nichols ) & Philip Nichols (or Nichols ) were in Capt. John Whitall's Co. of Rangers, Monongahela Co. , under Col. Daniel McFarland ; ranging in " " & Ohio counties. Pay abstract apl. 22 - July 25 th 1778." from Shubert & Kellogg's "Frontier Defenses on upper Ohio."
Thanking you more than I can express - I am Sincerely, Mrs. W. M. Corner. (Mrs. Nellie Nichols Corner)

JUL 29 1893
FILES

July 25 th , 1893.
Judge W m . Lochren, Washington, D. C.
Nov 25 1762
My dear Sir
I thank you for your response to my letter asking for a copy of the record of the pension granted Nathaniel Reynolds for service in the Revolution. I understand those old records in the pension office contain many inaccuracies. This record says the above mentioned was a private, but I have been informed he was a Lieutenant of Cavalry in Virginia. I understand many of the Virginia records are in the pension office, hence, I write to know if any of the records show that Nathaniel Reynolds was a Sub Lieutenant of Cavalry in Virginia during the Revolution.
I mail stamps for your reply, also, stamps for sending this inquiry to whatever other department may have

this record, in case it is not in the Pension Bureau.
Have you any record of a pension granted to John Freeman of Richmond, Virginia, for Revolutionary service?
And have you a record of the land warrants made for such service in Virginia? And have you a record of a warrant of land being granted Edwin Pedigo in Virginia? — And any record of the Commissioned officers in the Virginia forces in the Indian Wars on the Frontier? This question I refer to you after having had several letters on that subject returned to me from the War Department.
I trust the importance of my questions will be apology for my intruding on your valuable time, & will also plead for an answer at your earliest convenience. —
Very truly yours, (Mrs.) Katie Reynolds Taylor, #229 W. Chestnut St. Louisville, — Ky.

RECEIVED APR 21 1893

The Hospital College of Medicine
Medical Department of The Central University of Kentucky.
Faculty.
Dudley S. Reynolds, M.D., LL.D., President 229 W. Chestnut St. John H. Clemens, M.D., Vice President 206 W. Walnut St. John L. Carrico, M.D., 700 10th St. Frank C. Wilson, M.D., 1001 10th St. Samuel T. Dabney, M.D., 216 W. Chestnut St. Cornelius Skinner, M.D., 110 W. 9th St.
James Lewis Hance, M.D., 539 Fourth St. Thomas Hunt Stockley, M.D., 129 W. Chestnut St. John Edwin Mays, M.D., 216 W. Chestnut St. H. Horace Grant, M.D., 1316 W. Market St. Louis T. Warley, M.D., 231 W. Chestnut St. P. Richard Taylor, M.D., 644 Fourth St.  *229 W. Chestnut St.
College Building 324 E. Chestnut St. opposite the City Hospital
Louisville, Kentucky, Apr. 9 th '93.
Dear Sir,
Dr. Dudley S. Reynolds of this city obtained from Commissioner Green B. Raum, a record of a pension granted Nathaniel Reynolds for service in the Revolution. Will you please send to me a certified copy of that record, with as much information as possible concerning the capacity in which Nathaniel Reynolds served in what branch of the service, and in what colony? It will be a great favor if you will reply at your earliest convenience as I have waited till now thinking your predecessor was probably rushed with work before the change in administration.
I enclose a stamped envelope for reply.
Respectfully,
Kattie Reynolds Taylor
*229 W. Chestnut St., Louisville, Kentucky.
P.S. Present bill to Dr. P. Richard Taylor at above address. - K.R.T.

The Hospital College of Medicine
Medical Department of the Central University of Kentucky.
Faculty.
John L. Barrabee, M.D., President 20th Second St. Dudley S. Reynolds, M.D., 226 W. Chestnut St. Frank C. Wilson, M.D., 104 Third St. Samuel S. Cabaneg, M.D., 216 W. Chestnut St. Thos. Hunt, M.D., 169 W. Chestnut St.
College Building 6 Chestnut St.
Geo. Lewis, M.D., 101 W. 22nd Fourth St. John Edwin May, M.D., 103 Second St. W. Horace Grant, M.D., 106 W. Market St. Lewis S. H. Hartley, M.D., 234 W. Chestnut St. P. Richard Taylor, M.D., 229 W. Chestnut St. Opposite City Hospital.
Louisville, Ky. Aug. 21 st 1895
My dear Sir,
I enclose a copy of the pension record containing information concerning Michael Reynolds who was granted a pension. I understand he was a Lieutenant of Cavalry in a Virginia regiment but have not been able to prove that he was the same person as Lieut. Reynolds. It seems that this Lieut. Reynolds presented a petition for pension to the 2nd session of the 20th Congress, but the Committee on Military Pensions reported adversely on the petition January 27, 1829.
Do your records in the Pension Bureau show that this pension which was refused Jan. 5 th 1829 is the same pension that was afterward granted, upon application made July 15 th 1832?
A relative who knew the Michael Reynolds whose pension was allowed, says he enlisted when sixteen yrs of age, and that he was wounded under left breast and under right shoulder blade. To facilitate matters I copy marks on paper you forwarded me dated June 20 th 1893. In 1 st line in upper left corner are "O. W. & H. Division." On line just below in upper left corner are "F. S." in typeprinting. On the next line to extreme right are type-written letters: "S. 7. 1." In lower left corner below last line of document, in printed type, are "799416-3-24."
Stopping for an early reply, I am, Yours truly, Mrs. Katie Reynolds Taylor #209 W. Chestnut St. Louisville, Ky.
Very truly yours Katie Reynolds Taylor
Dr. P. R. Taylor

Respectfully yours, referred to The Commissioners of Pensions - probably misdirected to this office, as no such letter as referred to herein has been written from this office -
Register

The Hospital College of Medicine
Medical Department of the Central University of Kentucky
Faculty
John H. Garrison, M.D., President 1601 Grand St. J. M. Campbell, M.D., 126 W. Chestnut St. Russell Williams, M.D., 161 Grand St. Samuel S. Ashley, M.D., 116 W. Chestnut St. David M. Cook, M.D., 119 W. Chestnut St. College Building 6 Chestnut St.
James H. Carr, M.D., 1201 1/2 Fourth Ave. John Edwin Hays, M.D., 1203 Grand St. H. Horace Grant, M.D., 1206 W. Market St. Lewis S. H. Hurley, M.D., 1214 W. Chestnut St. P. Richard Taylor, M.D., 1229 W. Chestnut St. opposite City Hospital.
Louisville, Ky. Aug. 31 st 1893
My dear Sir,
Yrs. of the 24 th in response to mine of the 12 th just recd. I am very much obliged to you for the information concerning the pension and may lead to identification of the man whose pension was allowed, with Lieut. Nathaniel Reynolds who was the same person I am sure.
I have since learned that Edwin Pedigo belonged to a regiment called the "Virginia Blue" I think it was an infantry regiment. I have been told the name Pedigo was spelt Daigoy previous to the year 1800. Understand Edwin Pedigo was made a Colonel but here as official records
Thos. Nathaniel Reynolds whose history I am handling was a cavalry man. I enclose please find stamp.
Hoping this will aid you in finding any records you may possess and that you will be so good as to let me hear from you at your earliest convenience. I am
Very truly yours,
William Reynolds
Address: Mrs. Nettie Reynolds 722 7th Chestnut St. Louisville Kentucky c/o D. R. Richardson

1936 Aug 5: H-21 to Mrs. W. M. Conner (Ennis) 1939 July 23: Mrs. W. M. King (Ennis)
15615  INVALID.
File No. 15615  Nathaniel Reynolds  Dis. Rev. War  Act: June 7. 52  Index: Vol. 1 , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1892 Apr 16 Bill to D S Reynolds, Louisville Ky
1892 May 2 + Hist D S Reynolds Louisville Ky 28
1898, June 21, Hist. to Lattie Reynolds Taylor, Louisville Ky. F.S.
#93 Aug 26 Mrs. Katy R Taylor regarding service rank & death Pres 1893 Oct 16 Mrs. Katy R Taylor that papers to Congress incorrect are in Congressional files Pres
1924 Nov 21 Hist. to Mrs. A. E. Rippier. H. letter in ch. H. 4060 of Elisha Reynolds MMVTF
1927 Oct. 11. Plate to Mrs. Lola D. Harris MMVTF

Northern Branch of Kentucky Lexington 18 January 1836
Sir
Yours of the 7 th Inst is just received. Nicholas Baymolds a pension under the Act of June 1833 at the rate of Twenty three Dollars & 33 cents per annum has been paid to the 4 th Sept 1833
I am very respectfully, Your obedient Servant
J. M. Milton Pension clerk
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

West Union 29 Dec 35 Jos. Darlington Rev. B. King Dec 6 th
Respectfully submitted to the Commission on the Sabbath 3 rd Sunday in April Jan 6 th 1836 Richard Hays Chair
Respectfully
West Union 5 th Dec 31
Third
W. H. Reynolds Jr Rev. W. H.
Suburb J. B. 1959 from Rev. Ohio

West Union Adams County Ohio
Sir
December 29. 1835
M c Reynolds a person who has requested me to forward the enclosed papers to you - His object is to have his certificate renewed & transferred from the agency at Lexington Kentucky to that of Cincinnati Ohio - he wishes his certificate to be forwarded to me at this place
I am very respectfully y r ob d serv t
Joseph Darlington

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 9 th , 1839.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," Nathaniel Reynolds, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Ohio Agency, at the rate of Twenty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1838, to the 1 st March, 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Nathaniel H. Harris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.