Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 20,452, Joseph Brisset, Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Brisset, Joseph
R. 20,452
New York, residence in 1829
CONTENTS

J. Brifet's claim. Joseph Brifet not adm.

(not admitted)
1723.
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 15 th of May, 1828, I Joseph Brisset, of Champlain, in the County of Clinton, in the State of New-York, 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 services until its termination, at which period I was a private in Captain Maurice Desdevais' Company, in Col o . James Livingston's regiment: 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 15 th 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 14 th day of August, A. D. 1829.
Joseph his X Brisset, mark.
Witness C. K. Averill.
Before me Calvin K. Averill, a Justice of the peace in the County of Clinton, in the State of New-York, personally appeared this day, Prudent La Genesse, and Peter Rehnway, of the said County, who did, severally, make oath, that Joseph Brisset, by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the army of revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness
a

Witness my hand this 4 th day of August, 1829. C. K. Averill, J. P.
Clinton County, ss c I. Smith Mead, deputy Clerk of the Court of the County of Clinton, in the State of New-York, do hereby certify that Calvin K. Averill, 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 said Court, this day of 1829.
The Secretary of the Treasury will please direct all Communications to me at Rouse's Point P. O. New-York, to the care of C. K. Averill, P. Master.
his Joseph X Brisset mark.
Witness Bela Edgerton.
Clinton County, ss.
Before me, Calvin K. Averill, Esq; a justice of the peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Peter Ahnway, and Nicholas Constantine, this day, and severally, made solemn oath, that they knew Joseph Brisset in the army of the revolution, as a volunteer in Capt. Maurice Desdevaux's Company in Col o . James Livingston's regiment; and that in the year 1779, he was transferred into Col o . Moses Hazen's Congress regiment; and that he was in the service to the end of the war,

war, and personally known to us, to have performed the military service, as by him stated.
his Peter X Rehnway. mark.
his Nicholas X Constantine mark.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this 3 d day of September, 1829.
E. H. Averill, J. Pease.

Ex'r. OLD WAR.
No. 20 452
May 15 1828 Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Joseph Briquet
(Canadian)
Reg was REJECTED
Died at _____
other claim.
_____, 187____
Clerk.
Application filed: _____, 18____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

20.452
Joseph Brisset
For official report & other papers of investigation into frauds by Canadian Refugees see admitted John Gauley File No 4b.358

Boyle
original copy  v

I Samuel D. Ingham Secretary of the Treasury do Hereby certify that the annexed papers are the Original papers received at the Treasury depart- -ment in relation to the claim made in the name of Joseph Brisset for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," approved 15 th May 1828.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury this

Joseph Bristo's Revolutionary Pension claim

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 15 th of May. 1828. I Joseph Briquet of Champlain in the County of Clinton in the State of New York 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 Private in Captain Maurice Desdevais company in Colonel James Ferrington's Regiment. And I also declare that I afterwards received certificates for the reward of eighty dollars, to which I was entitled under a Resolves of Congress passed the 15 th 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 11 th day of August
Joseph his X Briquet mark
A.D. 1829.
Witness C. N. Arvin
Before me Calvin H. Arvin a Notary of the Peace in the County of Clinton in the State of New York personally appeared this day Prudent LaFenestre and Peter Bréhéway — of the said County, who did severally make oath that Joseph Briquet. — by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the Army of Revolution in manner as therein stated
Witness my hand this 11 th day of August 1829. C. N. Arvin N.P.

Clinton County
I Smith Mead Deputy Clerk of the court of the County of Clinton in the State of New York do hereby certify that Calvin H. Merrill 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 said court This day of 1829.
The Secretary of the treasury will please direct all communications to me, at Rome's Point P.O. New York to the care of G. H. Merrill P. Master - Witness Joseph H. Bishop
Bill Colgertoro.
Clinton County
Before me Calvin H. Merrill Esq. a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County personally appeared Peter Brehm, and Nicholas Constantino this day and severally made solemn oath that

they knew Joseph Brissette in the army of the Revolution as a volunteer, in Captain Mauer in Deschamps company in Col. James Sevier Stons Regiment, and that in the year 1779 he was transferred into Col. Moses Harns company, Regiment and that he was in the service to the end of the war and personally known to us, to have performed the military service as by him stated
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 3 d day of Sept. 1829
Peter his X Brelnwa mark
Nicholas his X Constantino mark
C. K. Averill J. Poore

Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
29 Sept 1829.
Joseph Brisset of Champlain in the county of Clinton — in the State of New York 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 Private — in captain Desarnais — 's company, in the Hazens regiment of the — line; 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. F. H. Dickinson
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
30 th September 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Joseph Brisset in the not
It further appears that Joseph Brisset is now on the pension list of any — agency, and has been so since the 3 rd March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month
The name of Joseph Brisset cannot be found among those of Col. Hazens Regiment to whom were issued certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars.
John Hagner Aud
correct

War Department Bounty Land Office Oct. 5 th 1829
The name of Joseph Brisset is not returned on the Records of Hazens Reg t on file in this Office, among those entitled to Bounty Land, nor has a Warrant ever issued in his name
Wm Gordon