Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14238, William Bartlett, Mass. Mass. Sea Service Navy

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Bartlett, William
W. 14238
Mass. Sea Service
Tabitha
Navy
CONTENTS

1661
Massachusetts-
Tabitha Bartell, decd. - widow of William Bartell -
who died on the 2 d January, 1808 - of Essex Co in the State of Massachusetts: who was a priv. of 4 guns in the company - commanded by Captain Merrill - of the Regt - commanded by Col. Glover - in the Massetts - line for 7 mo 12 days - pay 6: line for 2 mo - 15 - - plus - Increased 100% for service in the Navy - Increased from $45.33 per annum
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 75 Dollars 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Ending 1st: April 1838, the day of her death.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 - day of October 1844 - and sent to Jas. Gregory, Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
5538.063
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd }
Recorded by W. H. Stewart Clerk. Book C Vol. 1 - Page 49-
Repr: by letter to Agent 19th:
October 1844 -
Col to Hon. S. P. King Secy.
28/12 4/5.
1889 No 1 history by M. M. Bartlett Prior

37- 6.66 1.66  45.33
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Essex, ss. Probate Office.
I Nathaniel Lord junior, register of probate for said county, hereby certify, that Tabitha Bartlett, late of Marblehead in said county, widow, deceased, intestate, was a revolutionary pensioner of the United States; that she died on the first day of April, A. D. 1838; that she left three children, and no more, viz. Robert Bartlett, Thomas Bartlett and Devereux D. Bartlett; and that they all are still living, and of full age;
as appears by the records in said office.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this second day of January, A. D. 1844.
Nath. Lord Jr.

I John Bartlett of Marblehead in Massachusetts on oath testify, that I am minister of the Second Congregational Society in Marblehead, & that the following is a transcript of the Records of the marriages in said society. viz
"William Bartlett & Tabitha Green on the twenty eighth day of December in the year One thou- sand seven hundred & seventy three" and that it is a true copy of the Record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the Record in fair, legible figures, as follows "William Bartlett & Tabitha Green. 1773, Dec n 28 th £2.5.0"
I John Bartlett above named depose & say that I am minister of said Second Congregational Society in Marblehead in the County of Essex in Massachusetts aforesaid, & that the above is a true extract from the records of said Society, with the exception above named as certified by me.
Essex. Dec n 8. 1837 Sworn before me
John Bartlett.
William Sibley. Just. Peace.

House of Representatives Dec. 12. 1857 I certify that William Siebens is a justice of the Peace duly qualified & his signature within written is genuine
G. C. Phillips -

3020 Papers in the case of Mrs Tabitha Bartlett - widow of William dec d
Mass.
Adm rs Seiz d 7 mo 12 ds $37 per ann. com y 4th March 1837.
See Roll Cap y M ch 1837 6 th M ch 1837
Hm. S. C. Phillips H R

State of Massachusetts } ss: County of Essex }
On the twenty-eighth day of November A. D. 1837 personally appeared before the Supreme Judicial Court, now held, at Salem in & for said county of Essex, Deborah D Bartlett, a resident of Middlesex in the county of Essex, and State of Massachusetts, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, as guardian of Tabitha Bartlett, of said Middlesex widow, in order to obtain for her the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4th. 1836. That she is the widow of William Bartlett, who was a sergeant in Capt. John Merrill's company in Col. John Glover's regiment, that he entered the service on the eighteenth day of May A. D. 1775, and left on the first of August 1775, the term of his enlistment. That he marched to Cambridge to join the American army and remained with said company and in active service till the time of his discharge. He further declares that said Tabitha Bartlett was married to said William Bartlett on the thirtieth day of December, in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy three; that her husband, the said William Bartlett, died on the second day of January eighteen hundred and eight; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof her annexed. — Deborah D Bartlett
Sworn and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before —
Samuel Putnam one of the Justices of the Sup. Jud. Court of Massachusetts. —

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. I John Prince Clerk of the Sup: Jud. Court within & for the County of Essex hereby certify that Hon: Samuel Putnam is a Judge of said Court, and that his signature within-written is genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court at Salem this 28 th day of November A.D. 1837.
John Prince Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, } ss. Marblehead. County of Essex . . . . }
On this sixteenth day of January, A. D. 1834, personally appeared before me James Gregory — a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County of Essex, Devereux D. Bartlett, a resident of said Marblehead, aged forty-seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath testify and declare, that he is a son and was formerly Guardian of Tabitha Bartlett , late of said Marblehead, widow, deceased, intestate: that said Tabitha Bartlett was at the time of her decease the widow of William Bartlett , who was in much service both by land and sea in the War of the Revolution: that among other service he was a Sergeant in what was called the eight months' service in the year 1775 — in the Company of Capt John Merrill of the 21 st Regiment of Massachusetts Foot, commanded by Colonel John Glover, — for which period of service his said late mother was pensioned on the 23 d of December, 1837, to the amount of thirty-seven dollars per annum — under the provisions of the law of July 24 th , 1836.
He further declares, that the Declaration upon which his said Mother was Pensioned was signed by himself as her Guardian aforesaid, — she having lost her faculties through old age and infirmities at the time it was so signed: that he was aware when he so signed said Declaration, both from the testimony of aged persons of his acquaintance and from what he himself could recollect of the statements of his said late father, William Bartlett aforesaid, that he was in much other service in the said War, beside that for which his mother was Pensioned as above set forth; but not knowing the particulars of it much of it was not set forth in said Declaration.

He further Declares, that since the decease of his said Mother, he has ascertained the particulars of a portion of said service - so as aforesaid performed by his said late father and omitted for want of a knowledge of the particulars of it in said former Declaration: that his said father - after his discharge from said Glover's Regiment - entered the Sea Coast Service sometime in the year 1776, and served as a Private in the Company of Capt Francis Felton for several months, and until sometime near the close of said year of 1776, when he was permitted to leave it and join the Continental Schooner Lee, John Manby Esq commander, on board of which vessel he served as Gunner for several cruises, and several months ; but the exact length of time he cannot state, though he avers it was not less than four months .
He further declares his said father was also in much other naval service, beside that last named - of a public character; but he is at present unable to describe the particulars of it, and he begs to refer to the Certificate of the late Secretary of State for the State of Massachusetts, and the Affidavit of the Honorable John Prince, and to the Certificates of the Hon. Leverett Saltonstall and Hon. Stephen C. Phillips, on the back of said Prince's affidavit - affirming the excellent character of the affair - in proof of the service the particulars of which are herein set forth, - and also to the Certificate of the Register of Probate for the date of the decease of his said Mother & the names of the children she left, - in whose behalf this Declaration is made, - which certificate is also herewith annexed.
Devereus D Bartlett
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written -
Before me, James Gregory, Justice of the Peace

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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14 14238
Tabitha Bartlett Widow of William Bartlett Pri Rev War
Act: July 4 th 36
Index:—Vol. A , Page 34
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1661 Massachusetts Tabitha Backett widow of William Backett deceased who died on the 2 nd January 1808 of Essex Co in the State of Mass ts who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain Merrill of the 8 th Reg t commanded by Col. Hovey in the Mass ts line for 7 mos & 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass ts at the rate of 37- Dollars — Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Dec r 1837 and sent Hon. S. C. Phillips to Mass ts .
Arrears to the 14th of Feb y 1837 $239.50 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar ch 38- 19.50
$ 258.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 5. }
Recorded by W. H. Addison Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2. Page 45

1661.  Massachusetts
Sabitha Bartlett, Died widow of William Bartlett who died on the 2 January 1808 of Essex Co in the State of Massa d who was a Pr ty Lieut in the Co commanded by Captain Merrill of the reg t commanded by Col. Glover in the Mass d line for 7 Mo 12 Serg t  2 13 P rs
Inscribed on the Roll of Massa d at the rate of 45 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1th day of March, 1834. And end g  1 Ap r 1838 day of her Death Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Sept  1844 and sent to James  Gregory, Marblehead Mass Arrears to the 1th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Increased from $31.00 v. an
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by F. L. Swann Clerk, Book ① Vol. 1 Page 19.
rep d see set h ag t 24 Sept 1844 Pay d to Robert Bartlett, Thos Bartlett & Devereux D. Bartlett, only son, child deceased, former paym t

Extract from the Records of the Second Church of Christ in Marblehead.
Joined in marriage by the Rev Isaac Story "1773 Dec 30" William Bartlett & Sabitha Green, both of Marblehead."
ATTEST.
John Bartlett Pastor Second Church.
Marblehead, July 7 th 1837

Essex ss:
Marblehead Nov. 29 th - 1837. I hereby certify that the within named John Bartlett is the Pastor of the Second church in Marblehead.
William Stabens - Jus. Pac.

Memorandum & marriage certificate of William & Patience Bortle.
William Bortle

William Bartlett entered as sergeant in Capt Merritt's Co. (as unorganized by Capt Merritt official Roll) of Infantry, May 10 th - 1775. & march d to Cambridge June 22 - with the other Regiment. I was one among others of those who were detached from the army to furnish them then fled out the Navy by Gen Washington. I was entered with Manly in armed Schooner Lee - where I knew him as boatswain or gangers. How long he served in Schooner Lee I do not know but I know him to be actively engaged during the Rev war. I was at sea with him. Several times in private armed vessels (he was prize master, & once came home in a valuable prize) -
Manly - Schooner Lee. See Gen Washington Letters. Dated at Cambridge Novm 30 th 1775 -
1037 Received July 30 th 1887
John Prince

Marblehead, October 14th, 1844.
Honored Sir, —
I have the Honor to return herewith the Pension Certificate issued to the heirs of Tabitha Bartlett, deceased, under the law of July 4th, 1836, and have very respectfully to request that it may be reviewed.
The increase allowed on the amount of the old Certificate (which has recently been found and is also herewith enclosed) is but eight Dollars and 33 cts per annum, for four months' service as Gunner of the Continental Schooner Lee.
I have never noticed on any Revolutionary Record that the allowance of a Gunner was less than two shares of Prize Money, — or double that of a Seaman ; and on reference to the Roll of the Frigate Boston, the original of which

I had the Honor of loaning to the Department for the purpose of copying on the 10th of November, 1841, it will be found that the pay of the Gunner was 90 shillings (or $15) per month, while that of the Seamen was but 48 shillings (or $8) per month. Taking, therefore, fifteen Dollars per month, or $180 per annum, as the regular pay of a Gunner in the Continental Navy of the Revolution, it is very respectfully submitted that the four months Gunners Service paid in this case, entitles the heirs to an increase of thirty Dollars per month annum , or one sixth part of a full allowance, instead of $8.33, the amount allowed, — this latter amount being at the rate of but little more than one half of what would have been due a common Seaman for the same length of Service.
I am, with very great respect, Your Honor's humble servt.
James L. Edwards Esq.      James Gregory Commission of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

Marblehead, March 5 th , 1844.
Honored Sir:
I have the Honor to forward herewith the (Declaration of Devereus D. Bartlett of this town, claiming in behalf of himself and brothers (named on the Certificate of the Register of Probate which accompanies the paper) for Revolutionary Services performed by his late father, William Bartlett , — which service, for reasons named in the Declaration , — was omitted in the Declaration made by him as Guardian of his late Mother, Talitha Bartlett, Deceased , — a Pension under the 3 d section of the law of July 8 th , 1836.
No one here at all acquainted with the Revolutionary Services of said William Bartlett, doubts that his said widow was entitled to a full pension, — his name being almost proverbially identified with the bravest and most active of our old Revolutionary veterans.
The affidavit of Hon. John Paine (backed by the Certificates of Hon. Messrs Saltonstall & Phillips — our two late worthy Congressional Representatives) will afford some idea of the merits of the case.
I am, with very great respect,
Your Honor's humble servt,
James Gregory
James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions. Washington, D.C.

I, John Prince, of Marblehead, in the county of Essex, State of Massachusetts do on oath depose and say that I was well acquainted with Melvin Bartlett of said Marblehead, deceased, and know him to be the same individual named in a company roll of John Merritt capt. and in Col. John Glover's regiment, a sergeant. I further declare that said roll was received by me personally from said Capt. John Merritt, who on the 8th of Jan y A.D. 1818 made oath to the truth of said list as being a list of the company that marched with him to Cambridge to join the army of the United States in 1775. The Lieutenant Joshua Bentop also personally appeared on the 19th of July A.D. 1832 and made oath to the same facts.
The entry against the name of Melvin Bartlett is as follows viz. Melvin Bartlett Marblehead  Sergeant  Rank  Time of enlistment  20 days  May 13th 1775  100 miles  2 1/2 m s 5 d s  £6-10-2 3/4    20 days  May 13th 1775  100 miles  2 1/2 m s 5 d s  £6-10-2 3/4    When supplied  Price  Payment  When received  Price    himself  —  —  himself  —    Cartridge Boxes  —  —  —  —    Selection  3/4  Cloathing  When received  Amount    Blankets  —  shoes  —  —    more than entitled to  Amount of  —  —  —    by enlistment  Deduction  —  —  —    — — — — —  2. 8. —  Balance  —  —      £6-10-2 3/4      By the heading of the said Muster Roll it appears that they were enrolled to the first of August 1775. Said roll is now in my possession and has been ever since the time I received it from the capt. John Merritt.
John Prince

State of Massachusetts } ss County of Essex }
November 29th 1837. Then the within-named John Br personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the within certificate & subscribed the same in my presence. William F. Dorr. Jus. Pac.

We, John Prince, and Thomas Boardman, of Sher- brooke, in the county of Ulster, and state of Massa- chusetts, do in with depose and say, that we were well acquainted with the family of William Bartlett, the same mentioned in the annexed deposition of John Prince Esq., and know that Jehovah Bartlett is his widow and that she has remained a widow ever since the period of said William's death.
John Prince Thomas Boardman
State of Massachusetts Essex ss: Nov. 29th. 1837. Then the above named John Prince, Esq., and Thomas Boardman, both citizens of Sherbrooke and gentlemen of great great respectability and integrity personally ap- peared and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by them subscribed in my presence.
William D. Briggs Jus. Rec.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the fourth of July 1836,
Sabitha Bartlett, deceased, widow of William Bartlett, who was a Private and Sergeant in the Revolutionary War, was entitled to receive a pension at the rate of Forty-five Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, commencing March 4. 1831 and terminating April 1 st 1838 the day of her death, which will be paid upon the production of the proper Vouchers, to Robert Bartlett, Thomas Bartlett, and Devereux R. Bartlett, only surviving Children, after deducting the Amount which has already been paid her under said act.
This Pension has been increased from Thirty-Seven Dollars per Annum-
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 21 st day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty-four.
Wm Wilkins
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 1. July, 1836
Tabitha Bartlett, deceased, widow of W m Bartlett, who was a private, sergeant and gunner in the Revolutionary War, was entitled to a pension, at the rate of seventy-five dollars and thirty three cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th . of March, 1831, and ending on the 1 st . of April, 1838, the day of her death; which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers, to Robert, Thomas and Alexander A. Bartlett, only surviving children, of Tabitha Bartlett, dec d after having deducted the amount already paid.
This pension has been increased from Forty-five dollars and thirty three cents per annum -
Given at the War Office of the United States, this - 19 th . - day of October - one thousand eight hundred and forty- four . -
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

I John Chapman of Beverly in the County of Essex & Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Do on oath testify & declare, that I am in the eighty seventh year of my age, that I took an active part in the War of the Revolution, that I served in the Revolutionary Army between thirteen & fourteen months at various periods & in different Corps. That I am now in the receipt of a Pension for said service. That I served eight months & ten days in the Marblehead Regiment under Colonel John Glover, at Cambridge in this State.
I was well acquainted with William Bartlett of Marblehead. Said Bartlett was a Soldier in said Regiment with myself; he entered or enlisted in said Regiment at the same time with myself & was discharged at the same time. He was a Sargeant in the Company of Capt John Merritt, & I was a Sargeant in that of Capt William Courtis all of the same Regiment.
I am well acquainted with Sabetha Bartlett the widow of the said William Bartlett & I know that she has never been married since his death. Said William Bartlett resided & died in said Marblehead about thirty years since after a confinement of a few days on account of sickness.
Witnessed by
John Chapman
James Gregory
his John X Chapman mark
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss Aug. 19th 1837
Then the above named John Chapman, an undoubted & credible witness, personally appeared & made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him. Subscribed, Before me, James Gregory, Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss.
I John Prince Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in said County do certify that James Gregory Esq. is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County & that his signature hereon is genuine.
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court August 29. 1837.
John Prince Clerk.

Copy of the Affidavit of Hon. John Prince and Certificates of Hon. Everett, Saltonstall and Hon. Stephen C. Phil- lips which were forwarded to the War De- partment, Washington, in support of the claim of Dec. 1843 Tabitha Bartlett, deceased.
I, John Prince, of Marblehead in the Coun- ty of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do on my oath testify and declare, that I am in the eighty second year of my age: that I took an active part in the war of the Revolution in the Privateering Service and was one of the band of Prisoners that ran upon and cap- tured the British Sloop of War Fanny and carried her in to the port of Havana in the island of Cuba: that I was well and intimately acquainted with William Bartlett late of said Marblehead, deceased, and the late husband of Tabitha Bartlett, also now deceased, and who was a pensioner under the law of July 4th, 1836.
And I do on my oath further testify and declare that I well recollect that said William Bartlett was in much service in the said War of the Revolution, and that among other service that he so performed he was Gunner of the Con- tinental Schooner Lee, John Manly comman- der—in the early part of said war—for two cruises; and according to the best of my recollection and the best of my knowledge and belief, the services of said William Bartlett on board said Schooner, as Gunner aforesaid, continued for the space of four months.
(Signed) John Prince.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts } S.S. Marblehead, Dec. 9th, 1843. County of Essex }
Then the Honorable John Prince—a witness every way credible—and personally well known to me—personally appeared and made oath in due

borne of law to the truth of the above affidavit by him in my presence subscribed.
Before me, (Signed) James Gregory, J. of the Peace
Copy of Certificate of Hon. Sewell Saltonstall.
Salem (Mass.) Dec. 14. 1843.
I hereby certify, that I have been for many years well acquainted with the Hon. John Prince, who has signed the within statement—that he is a Gentleman of great respectability & that any statement made by him is entitled to full credit & will receive the same wherever he is known.
(Signed) Sewell Saltonstall
Copy of Certificate of Hon. Stephen C. Phillips.
Salem (Mass.) Dec. 23. 1843.
I have been for many years acquainted with the Hon. John Prince of Marblehead, the signer of the foregoing affidavit and I should regard no ev- idence more satisfactory than that which he has furnished of the services of the late William Bart- lett, because I am well satisfied of the accuracy of his recollection, and of his perfect veracity.
I have also been in the habit of hearing of the ser- vices of William Bartlett from other old citizens of Marblehead now deceased, all of whom, if living, would undoubtedly confirm the statement of Mr. Prince
(Signed) S. C. Phillips.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Sabitha Bartlett of Massachusetts widow of William Bartlett decd. who was a Sergeant in the War of the
Revolution is entitled to receive Thirty Seven dollars and _____ cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 23 day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Seven
J. R. Poinsett
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Extract from the Records of Deaths in the Town of Marblehead, in the County of Essex, and State of Massachusetts.
One thousand eight hundred eight, Jan y second William Bartlett, Fisherman, suddenly,
I certify that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures as follows: 1808 Jan y 2.
Rich d Homan
I, Richard Homan, above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the Town of Marblehead, in the County, and State, aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Rich d Homan, Clerk of the town of Marblehead.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Essex
Marblehead November 20 th 1837.
Then personally appeared, Richard Homan a credible witness & made solemn oaths to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed.
Before me W m Sabres jus: Pac:
I further certify that the said Richard Homan is clerk of the said town of Marblehead - William Sabres - jus: Pac:

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ESSEX, ss.
By the Honorable Daniel A. White
Esquire, Judge of the Probate of Wills, and for granting Letters of Administration on the Estates of persons deceased, having goods, chattels, rights or credits in said County.
TO Devereaux D. Bartlett , of Marblehead in the County Baker , and Commonwealth aforesaid.
GREETING.
WHEREAS Tabitha Bartlett of Marblehead in said county, widow , has been considered and adjudged to be a person non compos mentis, and incapable of taking care of her self or her estate:—Trusting therefore in your care and fidelity, I do, by these presents, pursuant to the power and authority to me granted by the laws of said Commonwealth, assign and appoint you to be guardian of her the said Tabitha Bartlett , hereby directing and empowering you the said guardian to take care as well of the person as estate both real and personal of the said non compos, and to make a just and true inventory of the said estate, and to exhibit the same into the Registry of the Court of Probate for said county, within three months from the date hereof; and you shall improve frugally and without waste and destruction the estate aforementioned, and apply the annual profits and incomes thereof for the comfortable maintenance and support of the said non compos, and also of her household or family, if any such she have; and you are hereby empowered to settle accounts, receive, and, if need be, sue for and recover, all such just debts as are due to the said non compos from any person or persons whomsoever; and to manage, improve, divide or take care of her real estate, in as full and ample a manner, as he would or might do, were she restored to her right mind; and you shall also pay all such just debts as are owing from the said non compos, which were contracted before her distraction, out of her personal estate, or in case that be not sufficient, then out of her real estate, being first empowered to make sale thereof, or of such part thereof as shall be sufficient for that end, by any court having competent authority, on application made to such Court therefor: and you shall render a plain and true account of your said guardianship, when and so often as you shall be thereunto lawfully required.
In testimony whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court of Probate.
Dated at Ipswich this seventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven
Attest.
C. Wentworth , Register.
D. A. White

I, John Prince, of Marblehead in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do on my oath testify and declare, that I am in the eighty second year of my age: that I took an active part in the war of the Revolution in the Prevailing Service and was one of the band of Prisoners that rose upon and captured the British Sloop of War Lively and carried her into the port of Havana, in the Island of Cuba: that I was well and intimately acquainted with William Bartlett late of said Marblehead, deceased, and the late husband of Tabitha Bartlett, also now deceased, and who was a Pensioner under the law of July 24th, 1836.
And I do on my oath further testify and declare that I well recollect that said William Bartlett was in much service in the said War of the Revolution, and that among other service that he so performed he was Gunner of the continental Schooner Lee , John Manly commander - in the early part of said war - for two cruises ; and according to the best of my recollection and the best of my knowledge and belief, the services of said William Bartlett on board said Schooner, as Gunner aforesaid, continued for the space of four months .
John Prince
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, County of Essex - - - - -
ss. Marblehead, December 9th, 1843.
Then the Honorable John Prince - a witness every way credible - and personally well known to me - personally appeared and made oath in due form of law to the truth of the above affidavit - by him in my presence subscribed -
Before me, James Gregory, S. of the Peace.
Dec. 9th 1843.

Salem (Mass) Dec 14. 1843.
Inverby certify, that I have been for many years well acquainted with the Hon John Prince, who has signed the within statement - That he is a gentleman of great respectability & that every statement made by him is entitled to full credit & will receive the same, wherever he is known. Levrett S. Dorr Hall.
Salem (Mass) Dec 25. 1843.
I have been for many years acquainted with the Hon John Prince of Marblehead, the signer of the foregoing affidavit, and I should regard no evidence more satisfactory than that which he has promised of the services of the late William Bartlett , because I am well satisfied of the accuracy of his recollection, and of his perfect veracity. I have also been in the habit of learning of the services of William Bartlett from other old citizens of Marblehead now deceased, all of whom, if living, would undoubtedly confirm the statement of Mr Prince.
G. C. Phillips. —

To the Honorable John A. Bolles - Secretary of State for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Petition of Devereux L. Bartlett of Marblehead in the County of Essex, Baker, respectfully shows that he is a Son (and also and was also Guardian Administrator of the estate) of Tabitha Bartlett, late of said Marblehead widow, deceased, intestate. That said Tabitha Bartlett was the widow of William Bartlett (father of your Petitioner) and that her said late husband was a native and resident of Marblehead, aforesaid, and resided there in the Revolutionary War - and while he so resided there he performed the following named service in said War, to wit: -
One Term of about eight months' duration in the year 1778, as a Sergeant in the Company of Capt John Merritt of the 21 st Regiment of Massachusetts Foot commanded by Colonel John Glover, - for which period of service his said late Mother was Pensioned on the 23 d of December, 1837, under the law of July 4 th , 1836, to the amount of thirty-seven dollars per annum.
And your Petitioner would further represent that he signed the Declaration of his said late Mother as her Guardian, - she having lost her faculties through old age and infirmities, at the time it was so signed!

that he well knew from the representations of aged persons and what he could recollect of the statements & transient observations of his late father that his said father was in much other service in the said War of the Revolution other & beside that for which his said late mother was pensioned but not knowing the particulars of said other service it was not set forth in the Declaration.
And Your Petitioner would further represent, that since the decease of his said Mother he has ascertained more particulars of said service: that he now has reason to believe that shortly after his late father was discharged from said Glover's Regiment, on some time in the course of the Year 1776, he enlisted as a Private or non commissioned Officer into the Company of Capt Francis Felton of the Sea Coast Guards and served therein in & about the town of said Marblehead for the purpose of its defense & the defense of the adjacent Coasts - until sometime near the close of said Year of 1776, when he was permitted to leave said service and join the Continental Schooner Lee, John Manly Esq Commander : That he served on board said Schooner in the capacity of Gunner several cruises, but the precise length of time he is at present unable to state.
And Your Petitioner would further represent, that he has reason to believe his said father served several other terms of Naval Service after his discharge from said Schooner Lee and among the

rest one or more cruises in the Public Armed Brigs Massachusetts , Tyrannicide , Hazard and Freedom - all either as a Seaman or Petty Officer - and all in the course of the years 1777-'78-'79 and '80, - but he is unable to state the particulars of this Naval Service last referred to.
He therefore prays that your Honor will cause any Revolutionary Documents in your Office relating to said Service to be examined, and that a Certificate of such facts as they may show, touching the premises, may issue in proof of the same.
(Dated at said Marblehead, this fifteenth day of September A. D. 1843.
Derricus D. Bartlett
Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss. Sept. 15th. 1843. County of Essex } .....
Then the above named Derricus D. Bartlett, personally appeared and signed the above Petition, and acknowledged the same to be his free act -
Before me, James Gregory, S. of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Essex ss. On this seventeenth day of October A.D. eighteen hundred forty five, person- ally appeared in open Court, before the Subscriber Judge of the Police Court in & for the Judicial district of Salem in said County Devereux D. Bartlett of Marblehead in said County, Gentleman aged fifty Years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision, made by the Acts of Congress relating to pensions, for Revolutionary Services.
Said Devereux D. Bartlett states, that he is the son of William Bartlett late of Marblehead, aforesaid, gentleman. That said William, in addition to the services already stated and allowed as on file in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions, to wit: eight months as Sergeant, two months, and a half in the Fla Coast Guard, and four months, as Gunner, served during the whole of the war, in public or private armed vessels. That his services as aforesaid are well remem- bered by the aged citizens of Marblehead who were associated with him, on the several occasions, in which he was employed, as will appear by the affidavits and statements an- nexed.
Devereux D. Bartlett
In Testimony whereof I here unto set my hand this day & year first above written. Joseph Swain, Jus. Pol. Court

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Exhibit A
I Joseph Waters, Clerk of the Police Court within & for the Judicial District of Salem do certify that Hon. Joseph G. Waters is the Judge of the Police Court aforesaid and that his signature within is genuine
Witness my hand & the seal of said Court at Salem this seventeenth day of October A.D. 1845.
Jos. Waters, Clerk

12 Tabitha Bartlett
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(Mass -
act 4 July 36
increase
7mo. 12ds 1837
2 - 15 pri
45.33
deduct what has been paid -
from 4 march 31 to 1 apr 38 the day of her death
To Robert Thomas Devereux & Bartlett one surviving child
James Gregory Marblehead Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston January 25 th 1841.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of this within attestation James Gregory was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex,
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.
Secretary's Office, Oct 6 1863
By Certify, That, from an examination of the Books & Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Wm Bartlett of Marlborough is found upon the eight month rolls as a Sergeant in the Company of Capt John Merrill P.M. Howe from May 18 to August 1. October 1775 and on the last rolls Jan'y 19. 1776. Upon the pay rolls of Capt Francis Hatten from July 1 to Nov 13. 1776 9 1/2 months as a private.
There are no rolls of the Schooner Lee, and his name is not found upon the rolls of the Fugitive Massachusetts, May 2nd & 3rd 1776.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Wm A Dole
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Daniel P King M.C.F.
J Map
Dec 13. 1845.
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Sabitha Bartlett
Wm D P King
1842 Dec 12

I Samuel Bowden of Marblehead in the County of Essex aged ninety three years, declare & say that that I was well acquainted with William Bartlett late of Marblehead, who was in the land & sea service during the war of the Revolution. Said William was in the Lee for the period of two years, and during this time was distinguished for many acts of gallantry.
Marblehead Sep. 2. 1845 Samuel Bowden
I William Wickery of Marblehead aged eighty four years, declare and say that the late William Bartlett was my fellow townsman, and well known to me, as an active patriot of the Revolution. He served several months in the Army - but for a greater part of the war, was engaged in the State or privateering service. He was on board of the Thorne for the period of two cruises of six months each.
Marblehead Sep. 2. 1845
William Wickery
I John Harris Jr of Marblehead aged sixty three years declare and say - that I have seen among my father's papers many statements concerning the land & sea services of the late William Bartlett of Marblehead. I will recollect hearing my father say, that said Bartlett with Ebenezer Reed & a few other Citizens of Marblehead, boarded & captured a vessel in the bay bound to Boston while that place was in possession of the British and that the

Captor immediately despatched a part of her Cargo to General Washington, at Cambridge
Marblehead Sep. 2. 1845
John Harris Jun r
I Thomas Cloutman of Marblehead declare and say - that I was very well acquainted with William Bartlett late of Marblehead deceased. I am now eighty four years of age - and will remem- -ber that said Bartlett was actively engaged in the land & sea service during the war of the Revolution and served in the one or the other for more than two years. He was in the ship called the Thorn and served in her for a six months Cruise.
I further declare & say, that said Bartlett was ever considered among the most zealous & active patriots of the Revolution, and was always found ready at the call of his Country.
Marblehead Sep. 2. 1845
Thomas Cloutman
I John Colyer of Marblehead, declare & say, that I will remember William Bartlett late of Marblehead deceased.
He served several months in the Army, during the war of the Revolution, and was also frequently engaged in the sea service either in State Vessels or Privateers. He was more than six months on board of the Marquis & was employed for a greater part of the war, in the various vessels then cruising against the enemy.
Marblehead Sep. 2. 1845
John Colyer

United States of America, State of Massachusetts, County of Essex, ss. Town of Marblehead.
I, James Gregory, Notary Public and Justice of the Peace within and for the said County and State, and dwelling in said town of Marblehead, do hereby certify and make known to all whom it doth or may concern . — That in the course of an investigation into the particulars of the Land and Sea Services of many of my late fellow townsmen, Marbleheadmen, and others , I have become conversant with many of the particulars of the Land and Sea Services of William Bartlett , late of said Marblehead, deceased, — in the War of the Revolution.
Said William Bartlett was the husband of Tabitha Bartlett , (whose maiden name was Tabitha Green ), late of said Marblehead, widow, deceased, and the father of Robert, Thomas, and (Devereux D. Bartlett , of said Marblehead, and was one of the most brave, active and energetic veterans of the town, in both the Land and Sea Service of the said War of the Revolution .
And I do further certify, that among other service of the said War in which said William Bartlett was engaged, he served at the siege of Boston , in the year 1775 , as a Sergeant of the Company of Capt. John Merrill , of the 21 st Regt. of Massachusetts Troops , (known as the Marblehead Regt. ) commanded by, Colonel

(afterwards General) John Glover , of said Marblehead: Also as a Soldier in a Btry of Sea Coast Guard commanded by Capt Francis Felton , in the year 1776: Also, for several cruises , as Gunner of the Continental Schooner Lee , commanded by the celebrated Capt. John Manly , — in part of the years 1776 and 1777, — all which named service has been fully proved to the satisfaction the satisfaction of the Department of War, at Washington.
And I do further certify, that it appears from the statements of the Hon. John Prince , of said Marblehead — one of our most aged, worthy and respectable citizens — who was himself very actively engaged in the Privateering and other service of the said War , and one of the gallant Band of veterans that rose upon and captured the British Sloop of War Lively and carried her safely into Havanna , — that said William Bartlett was actively engaged in the Public and Privateering Service throughout the whole of the War , and yet had the good fortune of never having been taken prisoner during the whole of the sanguinary conflict. And the statement of the Hon. Mr Prince is fully corroborated by many others of our most aged and respectable citizens; and I myself have no doubt , whatever of the entire accuracy of these statements; and I do verily believe that, — if all the particulars of the Public Land and Sea Service of said William Bartlett could be proved within the Rules of Evidence prescribed for the administration of the Pension Laws, his children would recover a much larger Pension than has yet been allowed

in right of his widow, the said Fabithea Bartlett, deceased.
In witness whereof , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal, this seventeenth Day of January, A. D. 1845.
James Gregory, Notary Public, S. of the Peace.
Wardlehead, Mass. John Danner Thomas Cloutier John Collier Samuel Bowden William Nickery Edmund Bragg
Schooner Lee Ship Never Therm Marquis
Hooper
of the Affinity John G
Wardlehead Mass.
With regard to the above statement contained in this Certificate I fully concur in saying that I was well acquainted with the services of William Bartlett, deceased, my fellow-townsmen. Knowing him to be actively engaged in all the services of the revolution, and acting with the most undaunted courage and sense of duty, I tell you we reached the said William Bartlett, when he had just arrived at sea, that his services were needed at Cambridge, that he immediately pro- ceeded to the place on foot.
John G. Hooper

Rev John Prince Esq
Copy of the Affidavit of Marblehead, Mass.
I the Prince of Marblehead , do fully acquiesce in all the statements contained in the certificate relating to the land and sea services of the late Mr. Bartlett my fellow townsman, and can truly say, so from personal knowledge, of all the facts contained in the foregoing certificate; and I further state that the heirs of the late Sabitha Bartlett , are entitled to a still larger amount of pension than has yet been awarded them by the department at Washington. Mr. Bartlett was actively engaged from the commencement to the close of the sanguinary conflict, and was never taken prisoner during the sad and dishonoring war of rebellion. I well recollect Mr. Bartlett's bringing in two valuable prizes, one taken by the celebrated John Manly and another valuable ship which I myself helped tow into Marblehead harbor , and so valuable was the prize taken by Manly that had government sent express orders the stores contained on board the prize were in every way suited to carry on the war. Mr. Bartlett was ever active in the liberty where with we are free, —
Yours
John Prince.