Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14394, Elisha Brewster, Continental (Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Conn.)
Brewster, Elisha Sarah H.
N. 14394.
CONTENTS

613.
Massachusetts Roll
Elisha Brewster
Con m Sergeant Sheldon's reg t Dragoons. Mass. In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 27 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of May 1818 and sent to Hon. Samuel Putnam, Salem, Mass.
Arrearages to 4 th Sept r 1818 4 months 8/30 $34.13
{Revolutionary claims,} {Act 18th March, 1818,}
6 years
✓ Discontinued Washington Magazine
Notes in left margin: Pension sent to the Hon. E. H. White 27 Sept 1818 Salem, Mass.

rep? see Let. to Pen. agt. Sep 13 1844 Jas Gregory. Aug 19/46
2582
Massachusetts
Sarah H. Brewster Dec who died widow of 22 November 1841 Con n Elisha Brewster who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 25 Sep 1833 of Hampshire in the (Con n ) Mass a who was a Sgt of Cav l in the Co commanded by Captain reg commanded by Sheldon of the the Mass a line for 2 years in
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass a . at the rate of 180 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Increased from $120. per ann m Certificate of Pension issued the 13 th day of Septm. 1844 and sent to James Gregory, Marblehead, Mass a . Total Amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. D. Swann Clerk, Book Vol. Page 53
Pay to Elisha H. Brewster, Eliza B. Mills, Zipporah Parrish & Lucy B. Hazen only sur. children

Elihu Brewster

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss
Be it remembered that on this twenty-seventh day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me before me Samuel Putnam one of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Personally appeared Elisha Brewster of Worthington in the County of Hampshire in the Commonwealth of said Gentleman and made solemn oath that he served as a private and noncommissioned officer in the army of the United States during the revolu- tionary war upon the continental establishment more than nine months in the second regiment of Light dragoons having been enlisted for the war and having faithfully served six years and four  nine months he was then from on the twelfth day of June in the year eighteen hundred and eighty three by his Excellency George Washington commander in chief early discharge  and the badge of merit for six years faithful service as by his discharge him to annexed will appear - and the said Elisha further testified that - about twelve years since he had a fit of sickness and has ever since remained in so feeble and debilitated a state as to be unable to labor and to attend to any regular business that in consequence of his ill state of health he has become em- barrassed and involved in debt - and though he held a small farm is unable to retain it & support himself and his family and is now in such indigent and reduced circumstances as to property as to stand in need of assistance from his country

and of the relief provided by long service for the officers & soldiers in the army of the united States during the war of the revolution and that he the said Elisha did receive every pension heretofore granted to him and upon examination the records  Elisha Brewster had in the premises it appears to me that the said declaration of the said Elisha made as afore said is true. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & caused the seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court to be hereunto affixed - S. Putnam Just. 2. S. J. Court of Mass.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss. April 27. 1818 - Then & there the said Elisha Brewster personally appeared before me Samuel Putnam one of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth and made oath to the truth of the declaration aforesaid by him subscribed in my presence. And it appearing to my satisfaction that the said Elisha Brewster served for more than nine months - viz six years & four months in the revolutionary war upon the continental establishment against the common enemy - I do hereby transmit the evidence in the case to the Secretary of the Department of War. Given under my hand & the seal of said Court the 27. ap. 1818
S. Putnam Just. S. J. Court of Mass.

Hamp. den 25.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts I John Ingersoll Clerk of all the Judicial Courts of said Commonwealth in the County of Hampden, do certify that Samuel Pitman is a Judge of the Supreme Judicial Court that the signature annexed is his proper hand writing - and that the seal hereunto hereto affixed is the seal of said Court - April 20 th 1870 Attest John Ingersoll Clerk

no 89 Elisha Brewster
not entitled
Hon. E. H. Mills, Senate.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
HAMPSHIRE ss.
At a Special Session of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Western Circuit, begun and holden at Northampton, within and for the County of Hampshire, on Wednesday, the fifth day of July, and de die in diem to the sixth day of said month A. D. 1820 :
PERSONALLY APPEARED, in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said County, created such by the Laws of the Commonwealth, Eliza Brewster aged sixty five years, resident in Washington in said County, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: in Capt Benjamin Talmadge Company of Col. Col. Col. Col.
being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: in Capt Benjamin Talmadge Company of Col. Elisha Sheldon's Regt of Light Dragoons as heretofore set forth in his original declaration of the 27 th of April 1818 upon which his pension Certificate No 663 issued. And my business is agricultural and that only and my Constitution was much injured by the fatigues & sufferings of more than seven years service in the Revolutionary war. And for fourteen years last past, my state of Body and Mind has been such as to render me incapable of attending to my ordinary business. The number of my family with me is five my wife is 50 years of age of feeble constitution and Daughter Eliza age of twenty years Deborah aged 18 years & Lucy aged 13 years & one Son Elisha aged 10 years.
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the following schedule by me subscribed. 80 acres of land with a dwelling house &
 Barn timbre at 12 3/4 per line $9611.05. 20 Acres of unimproved land lying remote from the upper road at $5. per acre $100.00 One horse $50.00 Three Cows 45.00 — 95.00 One heifer 2 years old 11.00 Two year old cattle 15.00 One Calf 3.00 — 19.00 16 Sheep 18.00. 10 Sheep, 7.50. 2 Swine 8.00. One pr old Cast wheels 8.00 — 41.50 One set Harrow teeth 2.00 One Age 75. 2 Iron Wedges .50. One hoe 40 c — 3.65 One dish Kettle 1.00 One Iron pot 1.33. One Tea Kettle .75. One Skillet .50 — 3.58 One Baku Kettle 1.00 One Small Kettle .50. 2 Old Plow beams 2.50. 2 Old do aft Chains .50 — 5.50 One plow beams 1.00. 2 do Plow & Tongs .50. 1 Cedar St d 1.25. 11 old Cedar Posts 2.00 — 4.75 One old horse harness 4.00. One Saddle & bridle 3.00. 12 do Chains 1.00. 2 do Tubs 75 c . 1 Chain tub 75 c — 14.50 3 pails 75 c . 1 Cist 3.00. 1 Small bench 2.00. 1 square table 2.50 One D r 1.50 One Chest 1.00 — 10.75 $1268.23 
Elisha Brewster
Sworn to, and declared, on the sixth day of July 1820, before the said Court.
Attest, Smith Dwight Clerk.
I, JOSIAH DWIGHT, Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule which follows it, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is twelve hundred sixty eight dollars, and twenty three cents.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this 8 th day of July 1820.
Josiah Dwight

2717
Sarah H. Brewster
Declaration
at 7 July 38
m 88 d 33
2717
Brewster
Mass.
at 7 July 38
m 88 d 33.
adm?
2 years Sergt. Dragons 120 $
No deduction
Wm Ward. Worthington Mass.

State of Massachusetts Hampshire County ss.
On this 16 th day of October 1838 personally appeared before me Nathan Conkey Judge of the Court of Probate for the said County. Being a Court of Record Sarah H. Brewster of Worthington in said County aged sixty nine years 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 the 7 th of July 1838
That she is the Widow of Elisha Brewster who was a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution and served seven years or more in that War. That he was first a pensioner under the Law of 1818 and afterwards under the Law of 1828. the evidence of which is herewith transmitted /
She further declares that she was married to the said Elisha Brewster on the 24 th day of April 1788 that her Husband the said Elisha Brewster died on the 25 th day of September 1833 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period
Sworn to and subscribed on the Sarah H. Brewster day & year above written Before Nathan Conkey Judge of Probate
I Samuel H. Lyman Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Hampshire do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Sarah H. Brewster for a pension - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 16 th day of October A.D. 1838
Sam l H. Lyman Reg t of Probate

Sarah H. Brewster
Proof of Marriage

Hampshire County S.S.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I, Elisha H Brewster of Worthington in said County of Hampshire depose and say that I am the Town clerk of said Town, and that the following is a true copy of a record on the Books of said Town, in my keeping as clerk aforesaid. viz
"Elisha Brewster & Sarah Huntington both of Worthington were lawfully joined in Marriage the 24 th day of April 1788."
Sworn & subscribed before me this 8 th day of October 1838
Elisha H. Brewster
William Ward Justice of The Peace
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, SAMUEL F. LYMAN, Register of the Court of Probate within and for said County of Hampshire, do hereby certify that William Ward Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, duly and regularly appointed, and that the signature thereto annexed purporting to be his, I know to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this sixteenth day of October A.D. 1838
Sam F. Lyman Register of Probate.

M.B.H.
Rev. War Section.
N.Y. 14 394
September 9, 1914.
Mrs. Kittie B. Turnell, 126 Chittock Avenue, Jackson, Mich.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the first instant, requesting the military history of Elisha Brewster , a soldier of the Revolutionary War you are furnished the following information, from the papers on file.
d
He applied for pension April 27, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Worthington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and sixty-three years of age.
He enlisted in Connecticut and served six years and four months as a Sergeant, in Captain John Webb's and Captain Benjamin Talmadge's companies, in Colonel Elisha Sheldon's 2d regiment of Light Dragoons on the Continental Establishment until June 12, 1783, when he was discharged by General Washington and honored with a badge of merit for six years' faithful service.
In 1820 he referred to his children, Eliza twenty; Zipporah eighteen; Lucy thirteen; and Elisha ten years.
His claim was allowed.

Soldier married at Worthington, Massachusetts, April 24, 1788, Sarah Huntington; he died September 25, 1833; she was allowed pension W. File 14,394 on her application exe- cuted October 16, 1838, while sixty-nine years of age and a resident of Worthington. She died November 22, 1841, leaving the following children: Elisha A. Brewster, Eliza B. Mills, Zipporah Parish, and Lucy B. Hazen.
Very respectfully,
[Signature] Commissioner.

To Hingham, Mass. U.S.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14394 Sarah W Brewster Widow of Elisha Brewster Sergt Rev War
Act: July 7th 88
Index: Vol. a , Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1894 Oct - Hist B. K Brewster, Wob Jan. 7, 1905 Hist. to Geo. L. Van Deusen Lowell - Mass - 1906 June 25 Hist. to J. S. Parish - C 1911 Apr. 13, Clifford B. Morrison. F 1914 Sept 9: History to Mrs Kittie B. Furness mmx

Sec. No. 40000, July 24. '39
Massachusetts - 2582
Sarah H. Brewster, widow of Elisha Brewster,
who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 th June '18 and who died on the 25 th September 1832 of Hampden in the State of Massachusetts who was a Serjt. Co. G th in the County commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg t commanded by Colonel [blank] line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 120 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of Ap l '39, and sent to [blank] Boston [blank]
Arrears to the 14th of Mar. - $ 360.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 60.00
$ 420.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by R. Burdine Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 - Page 72

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by a. m. D. 10/4/11
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Elisha Brewster
Service Conn.
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
No W. & any service from 18,000 " Reg. Detall No Rev. below 18,000 except #14394

not I. P. Worthington Mass. Sep. 3 d 1894 Com of Pensions Washington D.C. Hon Sir
My Grandfather Elisha Brewster was in the Revolutionary Service about 7 1/2 yrs. He enlisted from Preston town, He rec d a pension for his Service under Act of Congress of 15 th of May 1828. I desire to get a Certificate to the fact as a Credential for membership in the Mass. Socy. Sons of the American Revolution. Can you furnish it for me?
Yours Truly C K. Brewster

17 Kirk St Lowell Mass.
Dec r 19/1904.
DEC 22 1904
FILES.
Commissioning of Pensions.
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any information regarding the Naval record of Lieut. Jacob Baldwin, of Guilford, or Branford, Conn. who was Commissioned early in 1876, among the first Naval Officers, and according to the Journal of Congress was serving on the Wasp. Oct 10/76.
I would like the date of his Commission, Discharge etc.
Also have you any record of Capt. Elisha Brewster, of Middletown Conn.
Very truly,
Geo. Vandusen M.D.

31 Trumbull Street New Haven, Conn.
April 6, 1911
Commissioner of Pensions, Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Will you kindly inform me if an Elisha Brewster of Connecticut received a pension for services in the War of the Revolution? If so please state service and grounds for application, also if more than one Elisha Brewster was a pensioner of government.
Very respectfully Clifford Brewster Morrison

Sept. 1, 1914.
U.S. Commissioner of Pensions.
I am making out papers to become a D.A.R.✓
My Ancestor was Elisha Brewster , born in Preston Ct. Feb. 25-1755, died in Worthington Mass.
Sept. 25, 1833
Can you send me a certificate stating that he was a Pensioner. I have been informed that he was a Private in the Preston Co. at Lexington, also Private, Col. Huntington Regiment of Light Dragoons.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Kittie B. Turnell 126 Chittock Ave Jackson Mich.

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., _____, 189___
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Elisha Brewster , 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.       He was discharged on June 12 1783 having served 6 yrs and 4 months as a private and got in Capt Benj Tallmadge's (Col Elisha Sheldon's Regt. of Light Dragoons)    
Battles engaged in, None mentioned
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Worthington Mass
Date of application for pension, April 27 1818
Residence at date of application, Worthington Mass
Age at date of application, 63 yrs
Remarks: He married Sarah Huntington April 24 1788 and died Sept 25 1833
Very respectfully,
M. C. Brewster
Commissioner.
Worthington Mass

By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof Ebenezer Brewster Sergeant in the 1 st Reg t Light Dragoons Regiment, having faith- fully served the United States six years & four months and being inlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS the 12 th Day
June 1703 —
G. Washington
By His Excellency's Command,
J. Trumbull Secy
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
Fred. J. Whiting Adjutant
THE above Ebenezer Brewster Sergeant has been honored with the BADGE of MERIT for six — Years faithful Service
Ebenezer Sheldon Colonel

HEAD-QUARTERS, June 12 th 1783.
THE within CERTIFICATE shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on Furlough.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Elisha Brewster Sergt. Troop
Elisha Brewster, 2 d Continental Dragoons (Conn.) Mid. File 14, 394.

CHICAGO, TENNESSEE AND GULF RAILROAD CO. "THE IRON BELT" LINE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SUITE 300--70 STATE STREET 'PHONE CENTRAL 779
CHICAGO, ILL. June 19, 1906
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
I am in receipt of a letter from Mr. C. K. Brewster of Worthington, Mass., who tells me that I can obtain from you a certificate showing that Elisha Brewster was a revolutionary soldier and was granted a pension for services in 1830.
I am a grandson of Eliphalet Parish who married a daughter of Elisha Brewster and would like to have you forward me said certificate.
If there is a fee attached, kindly advise and I will remit by return mail. I am
very respectfully,
J. D. Parish
JDP/Z

Sarah H Brewster die
(Mass.
at 7 July 3 80
increased
2 yrs Serg t of
Cavalry -
180. deduct what
was paid
to Elisha H Brewster
Eliza B. Mills Lippard
Parish & Lucy B. Ha-
-zen my surviving
children
James Gregory Esq
Marblehead
Mass -

Marblehead, March 15 th , 1844.
Honored Sir:
At the request of Mr Elisha H. Brewster, one of the children of Sarah H. Brewster, late of Warrington, Hampshire County, in this State, — a Pensioner under the law of July 7 th , 1838, deceased — I have the Honor to forward a Declaration of his made with the view of claiming any arrear or increase of Pension which his said Mother might have been entitled to.
Elisha Brewster, the husband, is understood to have served as a Sergeant of Cavalry in the Connecticut Continental Line during a large portion of the Revolutionary War, at the rate of fifteen dollars per month , — at which rate of pay, viz: $180 per annum, he was actually pensioned under the law of May 15 th , 1828.
It is therefore presumed that, as in a former letter the Hon. Department stated to the writer that allowances made to widows were pro rata with the rate of pay the husband received while in service, — provided it did not exceed the pay of a Lieutenant Colonel — that t

the same rule will govern in the present case, — the widow having received $120 only per annum.
I am, with very great respect, Your Honor's humble servt. James Gregory
James L. Edwards Esqr Commission of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

Col t Brewster
Hon. Elijah H. Mills
Northampton
W. C.

Hon E H Mills
Worthington Nov 7 th 1820-
My Dear Sir,
Respecting the case of Capt Elisha Brewster whose pension paper is with you, I can only reiterate what I observed when with you. - His services began with the year 2 ended with it in June 1783 - He was an active good soldier, and retired without property; and his Constitution & health much impaired by the fatigues and hardships which he endured. - By the aid of his father he possessed himself of a piece of land, on which he now lives, & My own industry supported his family until about fourteen years ago, when without any manifest cause he became mentally diseased; and has ever since been partially insane; and generally so disordered in body and mind, as to be incapable of attending to any business, or the common concerns of his family; and but for the particular attention, liberality and gratitudes of his friends, he would long ere this time have been destitute of any property & without, any house, or home. - I am

Appear that his Inventory is in- sufficient to his success - But his case is peculiar, & I think if rightly understood by the Secretary, he will be continued on the list. - I and other friends are grateful for your willingness to receive his application & doubt not, but his case will be fairly & fully stated (to the gentleman whose province it is to decide, whether he shall continue to be supported by his friends, or be aided by the Government, whose faithful servant, he was, for nearly eight years, & in which service he lost his health & of course reduced to his present necessitous condition) and we flatter ourselves that your influence will go far towards his obtaining the object of his; & we believe the ardent wishes of all who are acquainted with his case - But permit me to assure you, that we calculate, cheerfully to acquiesce in the result whatever it may be. -
Accept of my best wishes for your health
and the long continuance of your important public services, & believe
me to be Dear Sir your cordial friend & very hbl Servt. Ever A. H. Harkness
PS The last year he
it was necessary not withstanding the aid of his friends to sell about one 5th part of his land to pay a debt which he had long owed. -

2 of
Should evidence of his situation & care the peculiarities of his case be necessary it can be furnished in abundance, by your brother, Miss Weiss, House & Others —

Brewster
Worthington Ms Jan 20
Flu
June 2
Inat m.
J. L. Edwards Esq
Com. of persons
Washington City

Worthington June 20. 1839.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir Will you allow me to call your attention to the allowance of pension to the widow Sarah H Brewster the widow of the late Capt Elisha Brewster deceased Capt Brewster served during the War and for a long time as Sergeant of Dragoons in Col. Sheldon's Corps. He was pensioned under the Act of 1818. but afterwards suspended. Having attained to something above the condition of a pauper. By the Law of May 15. 1828. he was again pensioned as Sergeant of Dragoons and allowed fifteen dollars per Month. The Certificate was surrendered by myself to enable the widow to obtain the small sum due at his decease. I do not presume on a recurrence to the Laws of 1828 & 1838. why if Mt Brewster was entitled to his full pay of fifteen Dollars per Month by the former. Mrs Brewster is not entitled to the same sum for the five Years by the latter.
I merely wish to call your attention to the subject if the allowance is not right you will correct it and
if

my views are mistaken ones. I do not wish to trouble you for a reply
Yours Respectfully
W m Lloyd

Marblehead, June 12th, 1846.
Honored Sir:
Since the increase of Pension granted Sept. 13th, 1844. to the heirs of Sarah H. Brewster, late of in Massachusetts Worthington, in County of Hampshire, the deceased widow of Elisha Brewster, who was a Sergeant of Cavalry in the War of the Revolution — information has been received by which it appears that Mr. Brewster also served in the capacity of "Brigade Quarter Master", the pay of which grade is understood to exceed that of Sergeant.
As the Army Books in your Honor's Office undoubtedly show whether Mr. Brewster did so serve as Brigade Quarter Master, — as the regularly constituted Agent of the heirs, I desire very respectfully to solicit such information in their behalf, in regard to the alleged fact, as may be useful to them and at the same time simply equitable between them and the Government.
And while writing I am desired in behalf of the children of William Thompson, late of this town, deceased, to make an enquiry in their behalf. Mr. Thompson served the whole War — mostly in the New York Artillery, Continental Line, and was not

Discharged till the summer of 1883. He was first Pensioned under the Act of 1818, at the rate of $96 per annum, as a Sergeant, and afterwards under the Act of 1832 at the rate of $110. His children are of the impression that part of his long services was performed in the capacity of a "Conductor of Military Stores", - and if so, it is understood that he was entitled to a greater rate per annum than he received. As the Army Books in the Massachusetts Archives do not contain the records of the Regular Army for the last three years of the War , I am requested by the children of the deceased (who are my next-door neighbors) very respectfully to enquire of your Honor whether the Records show that he did serve in said capacity of "Conductor of Military Stores"?
It is respectfully submitted that an answer to these enquiries cannot in any event operate with injustice to the Government and may save useless expense to the heirs, and may also at the same time save the necessity of again troubling the Hon. Department in this premises.
I am, with very great respect, Your Honor's humble servt.
James Gregory
James L. Edwards Esqr Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

Sarah H. Brewster
Department Certificate

Revolutionary Claims.
Under the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15th May, 1828.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
August 13. 1828.
SIR :
Your claim, under the abovementioned act, having been examined, you are found to be entitled to the pay of a Sergeant of Dragoons , in the Continental Line. The amount which may be due, accordingly, will be remitted to you by the Treasurer of the United States.
I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Richard Rush
Mr. Elisha Brewster.
Note. The certificate was surrendered at the payment after Mr. Brewster's death. W. H. Ward

Act 1828
Settled at Treasury
Consult with
Asst. Secy. Mr.
Feb. 14 39
[Signature]

473 No of orig Pay 382 REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
July 29. 1828.
Elisha Brewster of Worthington — in the County of Hampshire — in the State of Massachusetts , has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Sergeant in captain Webb's company, in the 2d regiment of the Light Dragoons line; commanded by Lt. Sheldon and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing —
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Dinkins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE, 5. August 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Elisha Brewster in the Sheldon Dragoons . It further appears that Elisha Brewster — not — is now on the pension list of the  any — — — — — agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
John Hagner Aud
1035089

473 No of orig Pay 382 REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
July 29. 1828.
Elisha Brewster , of Worthington , — in the County of Hampshire — in the State of Massachusetts , has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Sergeant in captain Webb's company, in the 22 regiment of the Light Dragoons line; commanded by Col. Sheldon and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing —
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary, A. Dinkins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
5. August 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Elisha Brewster in the Sheldon Dragoons
It further appears that Elisha Brewster — not — is now on the pension list of the  any — — — — — agency, and has been so since the 3. March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month
John Hagner Aud
1035087

Revolutionary Claims.
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Form of a Declaration to be made by the Non-Commissioned Officers, Musicians, and Privates.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828, I, Elisha Brewster of Worthington in the county of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a * Sergeant in Captain John Webb's Company, in the Second Regiment, of the  Light Dragoons commanded by Col. Sheldon . And, I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars; to which I was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15th of May, 1778.
And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May, 1828, on the Pension List of the United States.†
Witness my hand, this seventh day of July in the year 1828. Subscribed & sworn to this seventh day of July 1828. before me. William Ward Justice of the Peace  Elisha Brewster
Before me, ‡ William Ward a Justice of the Peace in the county of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts personally appeared, this day, Asa Starkweather Esq. and Joseph Marsh Esq. of the said county, who did severally make oath that Elisha Brewster by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this seventh day of July in the year 1828. William Ward Justice of the Peace
I, Solomon Stoddard Clerk of the Court of the County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts do hereby certify, that William Ward Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a § Justice of the Peace and duly empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the [L. S.] said Court, this eighth day of July A.D. 1828. S. Stoddard Clerk of said Courts
* Sergeant, Corporal, Musician, or Private, as the case may be.
† The claimant, though not on the pension list on the 15th May, 1828, may have been on the list on or since the 3d of March, 1826, and afterwards stricken off: if so, he will add, and that I have received of the United States, as a pensioner, since the 3d of March, 1826, the sum of dollars, paid to me by the Agent for paying pensions in the State of
‡ Here insert a Justice of the Peace, or other Magistrate duly empowered to administer oaths.
§ Justice of the Peace, or otherwise, as the case may be.

Washing ton  md  th July. 9, 1828
Sir
I enclose the application of Elisha Brewster for the benefit of the act of Congress for the relief of certain survivors of the Revolutionary Army.
I have not deemed any proof necessary to support his claim, other than is to be found in the records of the War Department. There it will be found that he enlisted in Connecticut, in the latter part of the year 1775, or beginning of the year 1776, into the Reg t of Dragoons for during the War, and his discharge which was forwarded to the department with his application for a pension under the Law of 1818 and remains, there will show that he was honorably discharged after more than 10 years faithful service of his Country.
If his claim is admitted except Brewster wishes the amount allowed him forwarded to him at this office. It may be addressed to my care if you please.
Your obed t servant
Hon. Richard Rush Sec y of the Treasury
Wm Ward

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Hampshire ss.
I, Samuel Wells, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Hampshire, do certify, that William Ward Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace, within and for said County, duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth; and that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity; and that I am acquainted with the hand-writing of the said William Ward and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth, this twelfth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Samuel Wells Clerk.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Hampshire } ss.
On this 12 th day of February, A.D. 1842, personally appeared before me, William Ward, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Hamp- shire, Elisha H. Brewster, of Worthington, in the county aforesaid, who being first duly sworn accord- ing to law, doth on his oath testify and declare, that he is a son of Sarah H. Brewster widow of Elisha Brewster, late of Worthington in said County, deceased. That said Elisha Brewster was a Sergeant of Dragoons in the Revolutionary War, for which service his said mother was pensioned at the rate of One hundred and twenty dollars per annum, under the provisions of the law of July 7 th . 1838.
He further declares that he has reason to believe his said mother was entitled to a Pension to which she was justly entitled, and he makes this declaration with the view of obtaining, for the use and benefit of himself and three other children of said deceased pensioner, named on the certificate of the Register of the Probate Court hereto annexed, any increase or arrears of Pension to which she might have been entitled from the date of the commencement thereof, to the time of her decease, which happened on the twenty second day of November 1841.
Elisha H. Brewster
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year first above written. Before me William Ward Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston March 13 th 1844
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation William Ward was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Hampshire.
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Palfrey; Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampshire ss At a Court of Probate holden at Northampton in and for said County on the first Tuesday of March A.D. 1854 before the Hon. Nathan Conkey Judge of Probate for said County satisfactory evidence was furnished that Sarah H. Brewster late of Worthington in said County a Revolu- tionary Pensioner died on the twenty second day of November A.D. 1841 left four & only four surviving children, whose names are Elisha H. Brewster, Eliza B. Mills, Zipporah Parish and Lucy B. Hazen all of whom are of full age and still living
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this fifth day of March A.D. 1854
Sam. H. Symon Reg. of Probate

W.14394:Rev.War.
Jan. 7, 1905.
Sir:
In reply to your request for the military history of Elisha Brewster, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you are furnished the following information, which appears in his papers on file in this Bureau.
He applied for pension April 27, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Worthington, Hampshire Co., Mass., and sixty-three years of age.
He enlisted in Connecticut and served 6 yrs. & 4 mos. as a sergeant, in Capt. John Webb's and Capt. Benjamin Talmadge's companies, in Col. Elisha Sheldon's 2d regiment of Light Dragoons on the Continental Establishment until June 12, 1783, when he was discharged by General Washington and honored with a badge of merit for six years' faithful service.
In 1820 he refused to his  mentioned his wife, aged fifty years, and children, Eliza, twenty; Zipporah, eighteen; Lucy, thirteen; and Elisha, ten years.
His claim was allowed.
Soldier He married at Northampton April 24, 1788, Sarah Huntington; he died September 25, 1833; she  she was  all  pensioned as his widow, and died  on her appln exp. Oct. 16, 1833 while 69 yrs.  of age & a resident of Northampton. She died November 22, 1841, leaving the following children: Elisha H. Brewster, Eliza B. Mills, Zipporah Parish, and Lucy B. Hazen.

Omit The records of this Bureau fail to show any claim for the Revolutionary services of Lieut. Jacob Baldwin.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
George L. Van Deursen, M. D.,
17 Kirk Street, Lowell,
Mass.