Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R 614, Hickey Bates, N.H. Sea Service New York.

SERVICE
N. H. Sea Service New York
Bates, Hickey
NUMBER
VB 614
CONTENTS

The number and amount of certificates issued by the Treasurer of the State of New York for Service & Militia Service &c continued from Books Nos 2 & 8
   To whom given     1779 November 22 13.146 Hickby Bates Sergt 4 16 2   1780 44.604 Huske Bates Private 11 7 1/4  
State of New York Comptroller's Office Albany 19 May 1840
I hereby certify the above to be true extracts from Books Nos 3 & 9 now remaining in this office and that the Service for which the first certificate above named was issued was performed under Capt John Van Brenschoten and Lieut Christian Dubois and Abm Hoagland, & the second under Capt Nicholas Brower and Lieut Abm Dent Jan and Isaac Vail. The second tour was performed in Colonel Van Brinkerhoff Regiment, and the first in Colonel Roswell Knapp's Regiment.
M c Intire Dep Comptroller

Sept 12
at ny
J. J. Schenck Esq.
FREE
Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington

Pleasant Valley Sept. 6 th 1839
Sir Yours of the 10 th of July was duly received by me, and the same was shown to Mr. Bates the Applicant for a pension. he states that the sloop of War Harlequin was lying in the City of N. York and was manned by Volunteers (he being one) under Capt (Daniel Shaw and was blockaded in the harbor until the British had taken Long Island when they ran her up Harlem Creek near Kings bridge and there dismantled her. and further as his Statement sets forth. the Old man has been quite sick for a length of time I hardly think he will be make further proof or further to Apply. but he requests that his papers may be sent back, and he now says he has found some proof in the City of N. York respecting his Imprisonment and his Service on board of the Harlequin. and wishes to know if he should prove those facts as stated whether he will then be entitled to a pension. The proof of his Service under Brown and Van Brunschoven if more is required means will be used to obtain the same at Albany. he is a poor man and at present quite feeble. and shall wait an Answer from you before he proceeds further. -V Yours with respect Garrett Adrain
To S r L. Edwards Esq
NB. for my part I cant see of any use of the papers being sent back, if he obtains further Testimony let him forward that.

Jan 8. 41
Miss J. A. Edwards  Edwards Esq. 20 Patuxent  Patuxent 4. Washington City  Washington City
FREE

Pleasant Valley Jan 4 th 1841
Sir/ You will I hope indulge me once more in saying a few words in behalf of Hickey Bates the (Applicant for a Pension) convinced I am that the Old man is deserving yet if not entitled why then we cannot expect it the proof at Albany you say does not show sufficient service, he was then drafted for three months service but was discharged before the time expired his services at West Point if there be not sufficient proof we can obtain proof of his services there. that on board of the sloop Harlequin you say cannot be admitted cannot something be allowed him for his other services and for his being imprisoned. and if proof can be shown of the sloop Harlequin being in the service then can there any allowance be made for him. he tells of a M rs Vandeburgh (who is still living) who says she was in actual service and was as M r Bates has said, driven up Harlem river &c. do Indulge the old man by giving me a few lines more on the subject Yours with respect. Garrett Adrians

POWER OF ATTORNEY AND CERTIFICATE.
Know all men by these presents, That I, Rachel Bates do hereby constitute of the County of Dutchess and State of New York and appoint H. H. BOSTWICK, of Auburn, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney, irrevocable, for me and in my behalf, to prosecute my claim for pension on account of the Military services of Hickey Bates deceased, to which I may be entitled as the only surviving child of said Hickey Bates,
and to receive such Certificate as may be issued, and to appoint one or more attorneys under him for the purposes aforesaid, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorney, the said H. H. Bostwick, may lawfully do in the premises.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twelfth day of February A. D. 185 5
Eliza Conover
By Rachel Bates
Acknowledged before me the day and year last above written. And I certify that I am not inter- ested or concerned in the prosecution or result of this case. And that I am satisfied that the said Rachel Bates is the only surviving child of said Hickey Bates.
William I. Hughes Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss: DUTCHESS COUNTY, }
I, GEORGE H. TOMPKINS, Clerk of the County of Dutchess, and of the Courts of said County, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, THAT William J. Beighson Esq. whose name is subscribed to the CERTIFICATE of the proof or acknowledgment of the annexed instrument, and thereon written, was at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dwelling in said County, commissioned and sworn, and duly authorized to take the same. And, further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice of the Peace and verily believe that the signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment is genuine, and that the same is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of this State.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Courts and County, this 13 day of February A. D., 1855
Geo H Tompkins CLERK.

Ex'r.
INVALID.
614
RECEIVED
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Hickey Bates
P. O. _____
Service: _____
Discharged: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

N. York
Hickey Bates
let. to G. Adriano 10. July 1839 to same 14. Sep. 1839 to same 28 July 1840 to Hon. C. Johnston 23. Dec. 1840 " J. Adriano family 9th 1841. do to Hon. R.D. Davis H.R. Feb-18-1842 A.H. Bostwick Feb 24 1853
C 14
Not June 7. 1852
FREE
Cole Hon. S. P. Waldo Clerk of Pensions Washington D.C.
Hickey Bates Nov 1852

N. York
Hickey Bates
let. to G. Adriance 10. July 1839 to same 14. Sep. 1839 to same 28 Decy 1840 to Hon C. Johnston 23. Dec. 1840 " J. Arias Jan'y. 9th 1841. do to Hon R.D. Davis H.R. Feb 18. 1842 H.H. Bostwick Feb'y 24 1853
614
Not June 7. 1852
FREE
Cole Hon S. P. Waldo Clerk of Pensions Washington D.C.
Hickey Bates Feb 18 1852

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington

Clearant Valley December 14 th 1840
Sir, I herein enclose you the Affidavit of John Desine of the City & County of New York, which I hope will be sufficient to enable S r H. Bickey Bates to obtain a pension, in regard to his services which I transmitted to you from Albany . The term of service you say were not sufficient to entitle him to pay, the Old men were discharged before his term of service expired and went immediately into other services under other circumstances. If anything more is required in order that he may obtain it, please to give information as soon as possible, will permit.
Yours with due respect. General Adams
To S r L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Pearant Valley. May 25 th 1840
Sir, I now transmit to you the Certificate of the Deputy Comptroller, which I hope will be satisfactory Evidence of the services performed by Mr. Bickley Bates. Respecting the scope of war in Harlequin it is true was never enrolled. It was in New York when the British came in, and was forced to run up Harlem river, and as set forth in Mr. Bates affidavit - and respecting his Imprisonment, he has lately heard of one person in the city of N. York, who (if living) can testify thereto in case his age and abilities will permit. if there should be anything more wanting please Inform me as speedily as your business will permit. Yours with due respect
Garret Adrians
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

History Books
Incl Dec 19. 40
Mr. [unclear]
J. L. Schwan
Washington City D.C.
Hon. Ch. Johnston H.R.
C. Johnson 14. 1840

Washington City Dec 18. 1840 - Hon J. L. Edwards - Sir,
I have the honor to enclose to you, a communication, which I this morning received from Mr. Kirby Boston (a resident of my District) upon the subject of a pension - I wish you would avail yourself of the earliest opportunity, of receiving the subject, and send to me the result of your investigation - and oblige
yours respectfully Charles Johnston

Feb 14 42
Mr. G. M.
Hickey Dals
Ray on  the  place
Washington
Department
Mr. Robson
Hm R. D. Davis
NO

I - will thank the Clerk in the Pension Office - to inform me
- if Joseph Christen - drew a Rev. Pension - and how long as a Rev. Soldier in the Connecticut Troops - and how his right to Lands can be obtained - if his office affords the information -
Also - to send me the papers of Hickey Bates now in the hands of the Comr. of Pensions - He applied for a Pension - which was denied as I was told - and I wish to know the reason why it was denied - that I may look into it - and if proper get him one from Congress by a special act.
I make these requests in writing - as more convenient - than to you - than the trouble you are under - but if you wish me to call at the office - let me know & I will do so
R. D. Davis
Shrewsbury
12 Feby 1842

Auburn NY, Feby 16 th 1855.
Dear Dr. Waldo, Censor of Pensions,
Sir,
Herewith I send Power of Attorney in the Case of Mickey Bates. Please state what proofs are required in the Case.
Yours truly
W. H. Eastwick

Feb. 27. 1839
Mr. Oliver Bates (19 June 1832)
J. G. Edwards Esq.
FREE.
Commission of Pensions City of Washington

P Pleasant Valley Feb. 23 1839
Dear Sir I again trouble you with another application for a pension and hope that enough service is proven to entitle him thereto. there is no testimony to be found living of his Imprisonment.
Yours with respect
Garrett Adrians
To S. J. Edward Esq.