Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23,819, for Philip Nelson, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Nelson Philip
S. 23, 819
CONTENTS

New Hampshire
Philip Nelson
of Sutton in the State of N Hampshire who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Ebenezer of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Nisen in the Mass line, for the term of 20 Mos from December 17 75 to 17
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 66 2/3 Dollars per month  annum , to commence on the 4 th day of Mar 1831 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of Aug 1832 and sent to Almahan Harvey Patten Village N Hampshire
the Roll on  day of 182 and notification sent to at Pension commencing on the of 182
Amount due on 4th of } Mar 1832  $ 80 - per annual alle } 4 Sept " "  $ 40   $ 120
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 10, 1818, May 1, 1820. }
June 1832
Recorded Book 20 Vol 1- Page 173

Philip Nelson
Jonathan Haines
Orion Willard
Hb.
20 m.
$66-66 per annu
317
Page 170

Personally appeared before me Jonathan Harvey a justice of the peace for the County of Merri- mac in the State of New Hampshire Philip Nelson late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of the 18 th of May 1818 resident in said County aged seventy six years doth on his oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the provision made by act of Congress of the 7 th . of June 1832 —
That in year 1775 — he enlisted into the Army of the Revolution under Capt. McFarland in the the  Regiment com- manded by Col. John Nixon in the the  Massachusetts line on the continental establishment and served more than two years — That on the 22 nd . day of September 1819 he was placed upon the Pension List Roll of the New- Hampshire Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the 12 th day of May 1818 that under the Act of Congress of May 1 st . 1820 believing himself excluded from the benefit of the Act of 1820 on account of possessing more property than the law allowed he never applied for a pension un- der that act and has never received any — that he now resides in Sutton in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire and that he resided at the same place at the time he made his first application for a pension — Philip Nelson
State of New Hampshire } July 31 st . 1832 County of Merrimack }
Then the above declaration was sworn and subscribed to
Before me Jon t Harvey Justice of the peace and late Member of Congress

Sutton Village 31st. July 1832.
Hon. Lewis Cass, Secretary of War.
I herewith send you the case of Philip Nelson, a Revolutionary Pensioner, for your consideration. He is a neighbor of mine, & sustains a fair character for truth and veracity. His case is unquestionably a fair one, and ought to be allowed.
I am most respectfully Your Ob't. Serv't.
J. W. Harvey.

Jon a Nelson

I Jonathan Nelson of Sutton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I have well known Philip Nelson of said Sutton and that it has always been the common report that he was a soldier of the Revolution - And I further depose and say that solely by his industry and economy he has pos- sessed a small property but in conse- quence of lameness sickness and old age he has become reduced in prop- erty and his impaired in health - and further saith not &c - -
Jonathan Nelson
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough
August 3rd. 1818 - - -
Personally appearing the above named Jonathan Nelson made oath that the facts set forth in the above affidavit were just and true - And I further certify that the said Jonathan Nelson is a credible witness.
Before me Jon d Harvey Justice of the peace

I Asa Nelson of Sutton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Ham- shire Gentleman depose and say that I well know Philip Nelson of the same Sutton and know that he enlisted into the Revolutionary service in the Conti- nental establishment of the United States soon after Lexington Battle and prior to Bunkerhill Battle and I think that it was in the year 1775 and I am knowing that he continued the service of his Country from the time he enlisted for the term of about two years — The said Philip Nelson firstly enlisted under under Captain Nathan M c Farland in Col d . John Wixen's Regiment and then belonged to the town of Haverhill in the County of Essex and State of Massachusetts and further saith not — Sutton July 30 th 1818 Asa Nelson
State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough July 30 th 1818
Then personally appeared the The above named Asa Nelson and made solemn oath that the facts set forth in the above affidavit by him subscribed were just and true — And I further certify that the above named Asa Nelson is a credible witness —
Jon Harvey Justice of the peace

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Philip Nelson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     May 1775 8 mos Pvt. Nathan McFarland John Nixon Mass   Jan'y 1. 1776 Dec. 1776 Micajah Glason Nixon        
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Haverhill Essex Co. Mass.
Date of application for pension, May 12. 1818. His w. was allowed
Residence at date of application, Sutton, Hillsborough Co. N. H.
Age at date of application, not stated
Remarks: There is no data as to his family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1921 Mich 30 Hist. L. R. E. Smith
Proclamation
23819 INVALID.
File No. 23,819
Philip Nelson
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1894
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 295
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2712 Rev.
A. E. Smith DRUGS AND JEWELRY THE REXALL STORE
Rockwell, Iowa, Feb. 23 1921
Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D. C.
My Dear Sir: I have been informed there is a Philip Nelson of Sutton, N. H., on the pension records for the year 1840, and am very anxious to obtain a Revolutionary War record of this Philip Nelson.
Will you please send me a detailed record of service of this man?

A. E. Smith DRUGS AND JEWELRY THE REXALL STORE
Rockwell, Iowa,.....192.....
The said Philip Nelson was born in Rowley Mass. 1756. and died in Sutton N. H. 1841.-
Would like this record as quickly as possible -
Yours Respectfully.
Mrs. A. E. Smith.
Cerro Gordo Co.

Hon. Joshua Darling
Heniker
N. H.

Sutton August 17 th 1819
Hon. Joshua Darling Sir
At the request of Mr. Philip Nelson I make some statements, as it respects his property and circumstances — Mr. Nelson has shown me, to my satisfaction, that he is not in so good circumstances as I have heretofore thought — He also appears to be more embarrassed, as it respects debts, than I once thought — Mr. Nelson may possibly be worth six or seven hundred dollars, and not more, and also in rather indigent circumstances, and in my opinion stands in need of support from his country — I am of opinion that Mr. Nelson needs some support, more than many others of my acquaintance, who have been placed on the pension roll. —
I am very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Jon s Hovey

I, James Smiley of Haverhill in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, depose & say that I am acquainted with Philip Nelson now of Sutton in New-Hampshire. I further say that he was a private soldier in the Army of the revolutionary war, in Capt. M c Farlands company in Col. John Nixons Reg t . from as early as in May till the last of December A.D. 1775, and he was also a soldier & served in Capt. Gleason's Reg t Company in Col. Nixons Reg t from the first of January to as late as November in the year 1776. I was a soldier in the same company with him, in both the said years & well remember his serving as above stated. James Smiley
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Essex ss. Haverhill August 17 th 1819. Then the above named James Smiley made solemn oath that the above deposition, by him subscribed, is true. I also certify that he is a credible witness. Stephen Minot, { Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit.
I William Hutchinson of Salem in the County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire depose & say that I am acquainted with Philip Nelson now of Sutton in New Hampshire and that he was a private soldier in the army of revolutionary war in Captain McFarlands company in Col. John Nixons regiment from May until the last of December 1775 & he was also a soldier and served in Captain Gleasons Company in Col. Nixons regiment from the first of January to the last of November in the year 1776 and that I was an officer in s d Regiment in the last mentioned service. William Hutchinson State of New Hampshire } Then the s d William Hutchinson Rockingham ss Aug 9 1819 } made Oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed. I also certify he is a credible witness. Silas Dutton Justice of the peace & quorum

State of New Hampshire — Secretarys Office Augt. 30. 1819
I hereby certify that Silas Betton Esq r is a Justice of the peace and quorum within and for the county of Rockingham in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, and that he was so at the date of the foregoing certificate to which his name is subscribed and that to his acts and attestations as such, faith and credit are due.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the public seal of said State on the day of the date hereof
Sam l Sparkhawk Secy

I wish the Secretary's Certificate on Hon Silas Bettis - Captain of ship - he has lately made, and and transmitted for him in some other case,

I Edmund Davis an old soldier of the War of the Revolution in capt. Moor's company in Colo. John Stark's Regiment in the year 1775 and stationed at Winter Hill in the State of Massachusetts before and say that I was knowing to Philip Nelson now of Sutton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire being a soldier of the Revolution war and served nine months both being stationed at Winter Hill at the same time —
EDMUND DAVIS
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. —
July 24 th 1818 —
Personally appearing the above named Edmund Davis made oath that the facts set forth in the foregoing deposition were just and true — I further certify that the said Edmund Davis is a credible witness — Before me J. O. Harvey Justice of the Peace

Elisha Parker's Deposition

I Elisha Parker depose and say that, I will know Philip Nelson of Sutton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, late a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and know that by reason of sickness, old age and other several infirmities, he has become reduced in his circumstances, and has a considerable family to maintain, and stands in need of support from his Country.
Elisha Parker
Hillsborough ss. } State of New Hampshire August 23. 1819
Personally appearing the above named Elisha Parker made solemn oath that the above deposition is true — I also certify that he is a credible witness —
Jon Harvey Justice of the peace and of Quorum

Philip S. Hovey
Deposition
is a highly credible and disinterested Witness. his letter of August 17 th 1819 (after having examined minutely into the circumstances of Moses Nelson) will explain his former certificates of July 31. and May 9 th 1818. There is also accompanying the certificate of Col. Philip S. Hovey and Elisha Parker whom I know to be very credible witnesses. establishing

I Philip S. Harvey depose and say, that I well know Philip Nelson of Sutton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire late a soldier in the War of the Revolution and know that by reason of old age, sickness and other infirmities, he has become reduced in his circumstances, has a considerable family to maintain, and stands in need of support from his country.
Philip S Harvey
Hillsborough ss. } State of New Hampshire August 23. 1819
Personally appearing the above named Philip S. Harvey made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed was true — I further depose certify that he is a credible witness —
Jon Harvey Justice of the peace of the Ludrum —

Hillsborough SS.
State of New Hampshire } Aug. 28. 1819.
I hereby certify that, the Hon. Jonathan Hovey is President of the Senate of the State of New Hampshire is a highly credible and disinterested Witness. his letter of August 17 th 1819 (after having examined minutely into the circumstances of Moses Nelson) will explain his former certificates of July 31. and May 9 th 1818. There is also accompanying the certificate of Col. Philip S. Hovey and Elisha Parker whom I know to be very credible witnesses. establishing and confirming my original certificate of the merit of the applicant.
Joshua Duling Judge as aforesaid
Philip S. Hovey Deposition

Jon Haway

I Jonathan Harvey of Sutton in the county of Hillsborough and State of New- Hampshire depose and say that I have well known Philip Nelson of said Sutton for more than twenty years last past — That it ever has been the com- mon report that the said Nelson was a soldier of the Revolution — I further depose and say that the said Nelson by his industry and economy has accu- mulated a decent property large but in consequence of old age lame- ness and other infirmities, is now on the decline as to respects his health as well as property — and far that saith not — Sutton July 31 st . 1818
Jon d Harvey
State of N. Hampshire of County of Hillsborough } July 31 st . 1818
Personally appearing the above named Jonathan Harvey made oath that the facts set forth in the above affidavit were just and true — And I further certify that the said Jonathan Harvey is a credible witness —
Before me Bradbury Peabody Justice of the peace

This certifies that Mr. Philip Nelson (the bearer) late a soldier in the war of the Revolution has by reason of lameness and other infirmities become reduced in his circumstances and in my opinion stands in need of some support from his Country — Sutton May 9 th . 1818 —
Jon t Harvey — Enoch Bailey John Harvey Jun

Philip Nelson's Affidavit on Application for a Pension
Philip Nelson
No 82
Private 1st Massachusetts Regiment Massachusetts Line 1775 - 1 year
Not on Roll
of and from the fare of within papers it is evident that the application does not meet the ap- proval of this country for support
on the statement now

The Judge (Sawyer) seems to admit he was in error respecting Mr. Nelson circumstances - and has stated he believes him to be a very good man - and has Nelson first, that he would pay more than a month's rent entitled to the land for the year.

I Philip Nelson of Sutton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, testify and say that I enlisted into the service of the United States, in the Spring of the year of 1775 for eight months and served in Capt. Nathan M c Farlan's Company in Col. John Nixon's Regiment in the Revolutionary War on the Continental establishment, and about the expiration of the said eight months service I enlisted again into the service of the United States, for one year and served during the year 1776 in Capt. Micajah Glason's Company in Col. Nixon's Regiment in the Massachusetts line until the last of Dec r 1776, when I received an honorable discharge from the Col. Nixon aforesaid at Philip's Manor near White Plains in New York.
I further testify and say that I am by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and infirmities in need of aid and assistance from my Country for support Philip Nelson May 12, 1818.
State of New Hampshire } May 12, 1818- Hillsborough ss. }
Then personally appeared the above named Philip Nelson and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me Joshua Darling } One of the associate judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in the County of Hillsborough, New Hampshire

I Joshua Darling Judge &c as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Philip Nelson within named did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for nine months on the Continental establishment and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of War, pursuant to a late act of Congress, entitled an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War. I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Applicant is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of assistance from the Country for support - Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 12th day of May 1815 -
State of New Hampshire } I Joshua Darling Hillsborough } I Moses Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County New Hampshire do certify that the Hon. Joshua Darling is a Judge of said Court that the above is his signature, and that the seal hereunto affixed is the seal of said Court. Moses Eastman Clerk

Ms. 632 New Hampshire.
Philip Nelson.
of Sutton in the state of N. Hampshire who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon of the Massachusetts line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 12 th of May 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 d of Sept r 1819. and sent to Joshua Darling Esq. Henniker, N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1819 $126.39. Semi-ann. all ce ending Mar 4. 1820 48.00
(15 m. 20 d 4 h / 31 1/2 h )
Dolls: 174.39
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
GR

Philip Nelson's Pension Certificate
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of March next, in Portsmouth N.H.
at the U. S. Branch D r
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Recorded

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818,
Philip Nelson
late a private
in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New Hampshire Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the twelfth day of May one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this twenty second day of Sept. one thousand eight hundred and Nineteen
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.