Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21940, for Caleb Remington, Rhode Island

SERVICE
R. I.
NUMBER
S. 21940
Remington, Caleb
CONTENTS

21. 146 Rhode Island
Caleb Remington of Providence in the State of Rhode Island who was a Private in the Comp commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Stack in the Rh. Island line for 2 Year ————— " —————
see Essek Parsons papers
Payment refunded for reason given B B Comell 18 March 1830 ditto B B Cowell 29 Sept 1835 ditto Hon W R Knight 12 Decemb ————— " ————— same 9 Januay 1836
Inscribed on the Roll of Rh. Island at the rate of 120 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Oct. 1833 ————— and Scott B. Cowell Providence
Arrears to the 4th of Sep r 33 $ 300 Semi-ant. allowance ending A r M ch 34 60 $360
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { A r June 7, 1832. } J. C. Stiles
Recorded by J. C. Stiles Clerk, Book 6 , Vol. 2 , Page 127

Caleb Remington
H.
17033

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc. August Term 1832
County of Providence
On this 17 th day of September A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a special District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Caleb Remington a resident of Johnston in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 84 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 Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, viz.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He was born September 16 th 1749 in Johnston as by the records of that town will appear, always have lived in Johnston both before and since the War
and this applicant further states that in 1775 soon after the battle of Lexington an Independent company of Light Horse was formed for military service in the then approaching war was chartered by the General Assembly of Rhode Island. The commander of said Corps had the rank of Colonel & the second in command a Lieut Colonel. Benjamin Black was the first Colonel & Daniel Newton first Lieutenant Colonel. This applicant was first sergeant. The Corps were ready for service as early as June 1775. After they were ready all armed & equipped they were frequently called upon. When ever there was any alarm this company was always called upon & always went to whatever place they were called to & staid as long as required.
and this applicant further states that in 1776 the above named Corps were called upon to go to Newport & staid about one month & also went to Wickford & staid about one month & also to Point Judith & staid about five weeks. These were in the Summer & fall of that year.
In 1777 A.D. ...

month & also went to Wickford & staid about one month & also to Point Judith staid about six weeks - These were in the summer & fall of that year
In 1777 Major General Spencer had command of the American Troops in Rhode Island, this Corps volunteered their services to him to be under his particular command. which were accepted by him - The record of the note of the corps & the Genl acceptance are now lost - after this the said Corps were always ready at a minutes warning & were always called upon by the General in every alarm, which were very frequent the British being then in possession of Newport - The corps were upon duty more than one half of the time in actual service of that year
And this applicant further states that in the year 1778 General Sullivan having the command of the American Troops in Rhode Island the above named Corps the above named Corps were almost constantly in service & was in Sullivan's expedition & he the said applicant was employed by Genl Sullivan to carry a despatch to Count D'Estang on board the French fleet which then had entered Newport harbour
and this applicant further states that in 1779 this Corps were employed in pretty much the same service, in guarding the shores of Narragansett bay. They were also employed to go and surprise a number of Tories in the west part of this state (R.I.) they went & took and brought them to Providence & lodged them in jail
and this applicant further states that in 1780 this Corps were called upon to go to Bristol where they were stationed a number of times - this applicant left the Troop this year & took his discharge, having been appointed a commissioned Officer in the Militia force
and this applicant further states that from June 1775 to August 1780 besides being always ready, he was in Actual service more than half of the time, but it is out of his power at this distant period to undertake to particularize the months or days - Their obligations to the American Commanders were of such a nature that he supposes he ought to be considered in service all the time

that distant period to undertake to particularize the months or days - Their obligations to the American Commanders were of such a nature that he supposes he ought ought to be considered in service all the time
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.
attest B Howell Clerk a Lib Remington
I Jeremiah Manton of Johnston in the County of Providence on oath do hereby declare that in the month of Decem- ber AD 1776. I belonged to a Corps of Light Horse commanded by Daniel Manton Benjamin Black, first, & then by my father Col Daniel Manton. I belonged to it from that time until the end of the Revolutionary War, and I further testify that I well remember, Col. Remington of said Johnston in Remington belonged to said Corps when I joined it & had belonged from the time it was organized & he continued to belong to it until the year 1780. when he left it, having, as I

I well remember, Caleb Remington of said Johnston in  the  time  when  it  was  organized  when I belonged to said Corps when I joined it & had belonged from the time it was organized & he continued to belong to it until the year 1786, when he left it, having, as I under stand been appointed a Commissioned officer in the Militia - Said Caleb always did duty in said Corps as long as he belonged to it, except on one or two occasions he was detached, being a very ingenious Guns Smith. He repair a firelock same arms
Jeremiah Manton
Who sworn to in open Court Sept 17.
B Cowell Clk
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 Jeremiah Manton who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the testified for the said applicant  as he states  and that  who also signed the same is a resident in the as he states and is a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Caleb Remington for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 7 th day of November 1832
Benja Cowell Clk

Caleb Remington
of
17033

And now on this first day of July 1833. Caleb Remington, who subscribed & swore to the annexed declaration Sept 17 1832 in Court, maketh further oath in explanation of said declaration viz - said Caleb declaring that by reason of old age & infirmity being now in his 86 th year he cannot swear as to the precise length of service but according to his best recollection he served as follows - he was first Sergeant during all the time he belonged to said Corps, from 1775 to 1780 =
He was in actual service as follows - from June 1775 to December of that year } 3- Three months }
February 1776 to December of that year - 6 from Jan'y 1777 to Decr. of that year. - 7 from Jan'y 1778 to Decr. of that year - 6 from Jan'y 1779 to Decr. of that year - 6 28-
he was in actual service during the above years twenty eight months at least for which he claims a pension

and he further states in explanation, that said Corps was under the particular command of the American Commanding General & was always to be in readiness at a moment's warn- ing and indeed this Applicant was in service all the time for being a gun Smith by trade he was employed by particular command of Gen Spencer in making & repairing guns Armes &c when he was not in the field. He further says that he has no documentary evidence of his service but in addition to the deposition of Jeremiah Manton he now produces the certificate of the Rev d William C Manchester & Benjamin Sweet who are acquainted with him and can testify in his behalf —
Caleb Remington
July 1. 1833
Sworn to before me by said Caleb
Brayer Curdell
Commission Dist Court
R.I. Dist

a Anglyman We William C Manchester residing in Johnston & Benajah Sweet residing in Providence hereby certify and say that we are well acquainted with Caleb Remington who has subscribed & sworn to the annexed declaration that we believe him to be 85 years of age that he is respected & beloved in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion -
Wm C Manchester
In Providence July 1. 1833 Benajah Sweet Sworn to before me and I further certify that said William C Manchester is a Angly- man residing in Johnston & that both he and Benajah Sweet are credible witnesses and their statement entitled to full credit
Benja Lawell Comm Dist Court R I Dist

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 Isaac Remington 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.     1775 3 mos. 1 st Sgt. in the Independent Benjamin Stock R.I.   1776 6 mos. troop of Horse Daniel Newton   1777 4 mos. named "The Captain"   1778 6 mos. General's Cavalry   1779 6 mos. for the County of Providence R.I.  
Battles engaged in, Br. Gen. Spencer and Gen. Sullivan's Expedition
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Johnston, Providence Co., R.I.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 17, 1832, His ch. al.
Residence at date of application, Johnstown
Age at date of application, 84
Remarks: There is no farm data
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

WILLIES. MAR 9 1899 COLUMBIA NAVY

Campton Village N. H.
March 4. 1899
Commissioner of Pensions -
Dear Sir -
In 1896. I received a letter from Mr Wm Lockhart - who was then Com. of Pensions. in regard to the military record of my grandfather Caleb Remington a soldier of the Revolutionary War. It said his pension was allowed for ten years actual service as sergeant in the R. I. Troops Revolutionary War; a part of the time he served under Col Benjamin Slack - He enlisted from Johnstown R. I. " Can you tell

me the date of his beginning and expiration of his time of service - and also when his pension ceased ? I want to find out in some way what year he died - and this is the only way I can think of - for no pension was paid after his death -
Was he in the Cavalry or Infantry - and under what officers was he besides Col Black? Who was his Captain?
I shall be greatly obliged if you will kindly write and tell me what you can find - as little delay as possible -
Yours truly - (Mrs) E.W. Mallery -

Handwritten squiggle or mark on the right side of the page.

44 Clay Street - Pawtucket - R. I.
April 28. 1896 + R
Hon Wm Lochren Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I wish to have copied for me what you have in relation to Barzilla Knight . - my grand- father, a soldier of the War of the Revolution - he lived in Cranston R. I. also what you have in regard to my other grand father, Caleb Remington I do not remember whether he drew a pension or not. but know my grandmother Knight did. - Kindly reply soon -
Please tell me what will be the expense of this information with your official seal attached - and oblige yours truly - (Mrs) E. W. Mallery

Caleb Remington made an application for pension on September 17th, 1832, at which time he was residing at Johnston, R. I., and 84 years of age, and his pension was allowed for two years actual service as a sergeant in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary; a part of the time he served under Col. Benjamin Slack. He enlisted from Johnston, Rhode Island.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. E. W. Mallery,
44 Clay St., Pawtucket, R. I.
135-92

In the cases of Caleb Remington and Jeremiah Manton, (R. I.) write a letter to Hon. N. R. Knight, informing him very particularly as to the course R. & M. should pursue in order to get the suspension of their pensions removed.
Mem o : 10 Dec. 1835-
(P ss )
Immediate attention)

Rev Sec
51 Clay St
Central Falls R.I.
Oct. 6-1920
Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions -
Will you kindly tell me if Caleb Remington and Barzillai Knight received a pension.
Caleb Remington served in the Revolutionary War under Col. Black in Expedition to Rhode Island. He enlisted from

Johnson R. T.
Barzillai Knight enlisted from Franklin. Served under Captain Talbot and Col. Hitchcock.
Truly yours
Clara M. Amos

EW ekit
Revolution
21 940 INVALID.
File No. 21,940
Colch Remington Seiz Rec Rec
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 335-
[Arrangement of 1870.]
May 5 '96 Doed perused to Mrs Mallery Pawtu R.I. SWB
Apr 15 '99
Mrs. E.W. Mallery Campton Village N.H.
1920 Nov. 12 Hiel to Clara M. Ames - EW.

17035
Caleb Remington
Oct 5, 1818 (ms. und.)
Hon. M c Knight
Providence
R I

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Caleb Remington which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? ys
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? ys
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? ys
V. * Has he mentioned 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? no
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? ys
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? ys
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? ys
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? ys
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Witness
XIV. †If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? The Court has
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? u
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 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 shewn 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.
†QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
†QUERE XVI.  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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.

Nantow & Remington
Rd.
on Hm. A. R. Knight Senate U.S.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
In General Assembly March 28 1778.
Whereas Benjamin Root, Daniel Manton, Edward Fenner, Caleb Harris and William Potter commissioned officers of the Troop of Horse, preferred a petition and represented unto this assembly, that influenced by the purest motives of regard and love for the safety, honor and happiness of their country, at a time when invaded by a numerous and powerful enemy in the year 1775, they, with others now belonging to the said Troop, formed the design of establishing a Troop of Horse for the defence of the country: That this assembly granted them a charter, with the powers and privileges therein contained. That in consequence thereof, and that they might not be unworthy of the favours therein granted, they have been at very great expence in keeping suitable horses and military equipage, always ready at a moments warning, to go upon immediate duty: That they have always performed every thing required of them by their charter, not doubting but that the privileges and powers therein contained, would be fully preserved upon them. That their horses which are the best in the country, have been in the service of the public in going express, &c. at only two shillings per day expence to the State: That in the late intended expedition upon Rhode Island, one half the said Troop was on duty. That the use of their horses and necessary expences have always exceeded their wages: And that notwithstanding the privileges in their charter, doubts have arisen whether they are intitled to the same payment as Officers of foot of the same rank in the militia: upon which account payment for their services in the said expedition hath been delayed: And thereupon they prayed this assembly to take the premises into consideration, and to order that such of them as have been in the service of the State at any time heretofore, and have not been paid, be allowed and paid the same wages as have been allowed to Officers of the same rank in the militia regiments of foot, which they conceive themselves clearly entitled to by their charter.
And the premises being duly considered, It is voted and Resolved, That Col. Christopher Lippitt, Gideon

Colony of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
In General Assembly October Session A D 1775.
An act to establishing an Independent Troop of Horse in the County of Providence, by the name of The Captain General's Cavaliers for the County of Providence.
Whereas the preservation of this Colony in time of war, dependeth under God, upon the military skill and discipline of the Inhabitants: and whereas a number of Inhabitants of the County of Providence, namely, Benjamin Flack, Daniel Manton, John Mauney, Elisha Mauney Jr, Benjamin Hubbard, Charles Winsor, Caleb Harris, Andrew Harris, Jeremiah Winsor, Thomas Wood, John Olney, William West, Richard Eddy, Pardon Bowen, Benjamin Waterman Junr. John Wells, John Ferris and William Potter, have offered themselves to begin, and with such others as are or shall be added to them, to form themselves into a Troop of Horse, by the name of The Captain General's Cavaliers for the County of Providence, and by their humble petition prayed this Assembly to grant them a charter, with such privileges and honors, and under such restrictions and limitations, as the Assembly might think proper:
Wherefore this Assembly, in order to give all due encouragement to so laudable a design, have ordained, constituted and granted, and by these Presents do ordain, constitute and grant, that the Petitioners, together with such others as shall be hereafter added to them, not exceeding the number of eighty, exclusive of officers, be and they are hereby declared to be, an Independent Troop of Horse, by the name of The Captain General's Cavaliers for the County of Providence: And by that name they shall have perpetual succession, and shall have all the rights, powers, privileges and honors, in this Grant hereafter mentioned.
In the first Place: It is granted unto the said Troop, that they or the greater number of them shall and may once in every year, that is to say, on the Second Monday of April, meet and assemble themselves together in some convenient place by them to be appointed, and there to

choose their Officers: That is to say, one Captain, two Lieutenants, one cornet, one Quarter Master, and all other officers necessary for training, disciplining and well ordering of the said company or Troop of Horse, at which election no officer shall be chosen but by the greater number of votes then present. The Captain, Lieutenants, cornet and Quarter Master, to be approved by the Governor for the time being, and shall be commissioned and engaged in the same manner that other military officers in this colony are.
Secondly. That the said company shall have liberty to meet and exercise themselves upon such other days and as often as they shall think necessary: and not to be subjected to the orders of the Colonel or other Field Officers of the Regiment in whose district they live, in said meeting and exercising: and that they be obliged to meet for exercising at least four times in a year, upon the penalty of paying to and for the use of said company, the following fines, that is to say, the Captain, for each days neglect, three Pounds, lawful money, the first Lieutenant two pounds and ten shillings, the second Lieutenant two pounds, the cornet and Quarter Master one pound and ten shillings each, the clerk and corporals one pound each, and the common soldiers twelve shillings each: to be levied by warrant of distress from the Captain or superior officer of said company for the time being, directed to the clerk.
Thirdly. That the said company or troop, or the greater number of them, shall have power to make such rules and orders among themselves, as they shall think necessary to promote the end of the establishment; and to lay such fines and forfeitures upon any of their own company for the breach of any such rules and orders as they shall think proper, so as the same exceed not twenty shillings for any offence. And also shall have power to levy the said fines and forfeitures they shall so impose, by a warrant of distress from the Captain or other superior officer of the said company for the time being, directed to the clerk.
Fourthly. That all those who shall be duly inlisted in the said company, so long as they shall continue therein, shall be exempted from bearing arms

or doing military duty, (watching and warding excepted) in the several companies or trained bands in whose district they respectively live, excepting such as shall at any time be officers in any of the said companies.
Fiftily. That the commissioned officers of the said
Troop from time to time shall be of the Court Martial, in the regiment in whose district they live.
Sixtily. If any officer or officers of the said company
or troop shall be disapproved by the Governor, or shall remove out of the said county of Providence, or shall die, that then the Captain of said Troop or superior officer for the time being, shall call the said Troop together as soon as conveniently may be, and choose another or others, in the room of such officer or officers so disapproved, removed or dead, in the same manner as is herein before described.
Seventily. And for the further encouragement of the
said Troop, it is further granted to them, who are as this Assembly are informed by their humble petition designed to be composed of such as have sustained officers in the civil and military departments, and others of worth, that the Captain of said Troop shall be of the rank of a Colonel, the first Lieutenant of the rank of a Lieutenant Colonel; the second Lieutenant of the rank of a Major; the cornet of the rank of a Captain; and the Quarter Master of the rank of a Lieutenant.
Eighthly. That the said company in the time of an alarm, shall be under the immediate direction of the Captain General, Lieutenant General and Major General of the Colony; and that the officers be commissioned accordingly.
Ninthly. That the company of said Troop of Horse be compleatly equipped with all accoutrements and furniture, commonly used by other Troops of Horse, with the addition of a carbine to each and every of said troopers.
True copy - witness
Henry Bown Secy.

State of Rhode Island &c.
In General Assembly December 1776.
It is voted and Resolved, That Col. Joseph Noyes and Col. Ray Fands, be directed forthwith to accompany the Troops of Horse stationed at Boston Neck and Point Judith; and that they procure convenient Quarters for said Troops as nigh said places as possible.
True copy - witness Henry Bowen Secy.
It is voted and Resolved, That the Committee of Safety in the County of Kings County, settle the Billeting of the Troops within that County, and the Keeping of the Horses in the Troop stationed within said County, and that they allow one shilling and nine pence per night, for keeping each Horse.
True copy - witness Henry Bowen Secy.
It is voted and Resolved, That the Committees of Safety within the Counties of Providence, Kent and Bristol, pay for the keeping of the Horses belonging to the Troop, within their respective Counties, at the following rates to wit: Two shillings and six pence for each horse per night in the town and county of Providence, and in the Counties of Kent and Bristol, two shillings.
True copy of record - witness Henry Bowen Secy.
In General Assembly September A 1779.
Upon a pay abstract of a patrolling Party of Horse commanded by Col. John Gardner in August 1778, presented into this Assembly: It is voted and Resolved, That the said abstract be referred to the Honorable Major General Gates; and that it be recommended to him to make the same Allowances to the persons therein named, as have been heretofore made to the Troop of Horse who have done service within this State.
True copy of record - witness Henry Bowen Secy
State R Island Secy's Office Decm 24. 1835
I further certify that there was no other Troop of Horse than the Capt. Gen. Cavaliers, chartered by this State until after the peace of 1783.
witness Henry Bowen Secy.

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
In General Assembly March 20 1778.
Whereas Benjamin Nash, Daniel Manton, Edward Fenner, Caleb Harris and William Potter commissioned officers of the Troop of Horse, preferred a petition and represented unto this assembly, that influenced by the purest motives of regard and love for the safety, honor and happiness of their country, at a time when invaded by a numerous and powerful enemy in the year 1775, they, with others now belonging to the said Troop, formed the design of establishing a Troop of Horse for the defence of the country: That this assembly granted them a charter, with the powers and privileges therein contained: That in consequence thereof, and that they might not be unworthy of the favours therein granted, they have been at very great expence in keeping suitable horses and military equipage, always ready at a moments warning, to go upon immediate duty: That they have always performed every thing required of them by their charter; not doubting but that the privileges and honors therein contained, would be fully preserved upon them: That their horses which are the best in the country, have been in the service of the public in going express, &c. at only two shillings per day expence to the State: That in the late intended expedition upon Rhode Island, one half the said Troop was on duty: That the use of their horses and necessary expences have always exceeded their wages: And that notwithstanding the privileges in their charter, doubts have arisen whether they are entitled to the same payment as Officers of foot of the same rank in the militia: upon which account payment for their services in the said expedition hath been delayed: And thereupon they prayed this assembly to take the premises into consideration, and to order that such of them as have been in the service of the State at any time heretofore, and have not been paid, be allowed and paid the same wages as have been allowed to Officers of the same rank in the militia regiments of foot, which they conceive themselves clearly entitled to by their charter.
And the premises being duly considered, It is voted and Resolved, That Col. Christopher Lippitt, Gideon

Comstock Esq. and Major Sylvester Gardner, be and they are hereby appointed a Committee, to take into consideration the foregoing petition; and that they make report thereof to this assembly, at the next session.
True copy - witness Henry Bowen Secy.
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations.
In General Assembly June session A.D. 1778.
Whereas Gideon Comstock and Christopher Lippitt Esqrs. two of the committee who were appointed to examine what Allowance should be made to the Troop of Horse for their service, presented unto this assembly the following report and account, to wit:
Agreeable to appointment have taken the petition of the officers of the Troop of Horse into consideration, and report our opinion as follows: That the commissioned officers ought to be allowed the same wages from time to time as are allowed the Alarm and Militia officers of equal commissions doing duty at the same time, and the same number of rations as are allowed the several Militia officers with whom they respectively rank.
And your committee are of opinion, that the same bounties, wages and rations ought to be allowed the non commissioned officers and privates, as are allowed the non commissioned officers and privates of the Alarm list and Militia: That they be allowed for the service of their Horses, the same per day as the Privates: And as to Rations for their horses and going Express, that they be allowed the same as are allowed in the Continental Army.
Submitted by your humble Servants.
Gideon Comstock - Christopher Lippitt - Committee. The State Dr. To our Service on the foregoing business
one day each at 18 s per day £ 1. 16. 0
Expences 9 s. each 0. 18. 0
£ 2. 14. 0
And the said Report being duly considered, It is Voted and Resolved, That the same be and hereby is accepted: That the said account be allowed; and that the amount thereof, being two pounds fourteen shillings lawful money, be paid unto the said Gideon Comstock and Christopher Lippitt out of the General Treasury.
True copy - witness Henry Bowen Secy

14th Dec 1835. Attestation of the country: That this
BY HIS EXCELLENCY,
John Brown Francis
Governor, Captain-General and Commander in Chief of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
BE IT KNOWN, that the name "HENRY BOWEN" to the afore-written attestation subscribed, is the proper hand writing of Henry Bowen, Esquire, who, at the time of subscribing the same, was Secretary of the State aforesaid, duly elected and qualified according to law: Wherefore unto his said attestation, full faith and credit are to be rendered.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of said State to be affixed at Provi- dence, this twenty third day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five and of Independence the fifty Sixtieth.
John Brown Francis
BY HIS EXCELLENCY'S COMMAND.
Henry Bowen Secy
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