Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17260, Asa Bates, R. I.

SERVICE
R.I.
Bates, Asa
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S. 17260
CONTENTS
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Connecticut 17.226
Isaac Dates
of Windham in the State of Connecticut who was a Pri - in the Conn commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg commanded by Col Parsons in the Conn line for Militia 2 yrs N.D.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of August 1888 and sent S. W. White Windham Ct
Arrears to the 4th of March 33. $ 1 60 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sep-4, 40 40
$2 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Buel Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 3 Page 5

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Declaration of the Asa Bates for a Pension
P.O.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of Windham
} ss. Windham August 13 1832
On this 13 day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Hon Court of Probate for the District of Windham in the county of Windham and state of Connecticut, now sitting, Asa Bates a resident of Windham in the county of Windham and state of Connecticut, aged Seventy Four years, and who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832—That he was Drafted November 1776 to guard the Shore when the British had landed on the Island in R.I. for three months under Capt Asaph Bennett in Col Archibald Cason's Regiment, and served out one time after this He says that the Authority agreed to Draft one fourth of the militia to serve one month at a time so that the militia men might be at home three months out of four, consequently He took and performed his part of duty alternately changing which made him three months duty in each year from Feby 1777 to the time the enemy left the Island which was 1780 making his whole service under this three years arrangement for his drafts about ten months also during this arrangement his father was a subject of duty, and stood his regular drafts, every four months and he says that he performed the regular tower of duty as a substitute for his father during the three years (except the month of August 1778 at that time there was a draft for one month extra and he and his father's duty both came at the same time and consequently he hired a substitute for one month to take his father's place, and paid fifty Dollars) during this alternate drafting he served in militia stationed on the R.I. Shore Coast Greenwich as a substitute for his father near ten months he should think, according the best of his recollection. over and above the aforesaid regular drafts for the year he was drafted for one month in October 1777 & served under Capt William Ray in Genl Spencer's expedition to drive the enemy from the Island and at the expiration of the service he was honorably discharged. the other extra draft was in August 1778 when Genl Sullivan landed with his Army half of the militia were drafted at this time, he and his father were drafted for one month and he hired a substitute for his father as both services came at the same time and paid $50— for the substitute, this time he says well as he remembered by him, for three days they showed neither victory or defeat the battle was a successful one the British gained the victory, and the Battle last near 1778 men - In answer to the interrogatories set by the Court he says that he was born in Country R.I. June 10th 1758. he has no record of his age he lived in Country when he entered the service, and lived there since the Revolution except the last ten years he has lived, in Windham (E.S.) he has no documentary evidence to prove his service but knows of no person living by whom to prove them
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Asa Bates
We, Roger Bingham a clergyman residing in the town of Windham and John Baldwin residing in said Windham hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Mr Asa Bates who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy four years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Roger Bingham John Baldwin

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above-named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that Reyer Bingham is a Clergyman in said Windham and the Hon John Baldwin is a Resident of Windham and each of them are entitled to the highest credit as is also the statement of the applicant
I, Thomas Gray clerk of the aforesaid Probate Court in the county of Windham do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Mr Asa Bates for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 13 th day of August — A. D. 1832.
Thomas Gray Clerk

State of Connecticut } County of Windham } S. Windham Jan'y 14-1833
On this 14 th day of Jan'y 1833 personally appeared in open Court before Chauncy G. Cleveland, Esq. Judge of the court of Probate for the District of Windham in the county of Windham, and State of Connecticut now sitting, Asa Bates a resident of Windham in the county of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged seventy-four years, and who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in addition to one heretofore made by him, dated Windham, Aug. 18-1832. in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7-1832.
Question by the Court Where and in what year were you born? -
Ans. - I was born in Coventry - in the county of Kent, and State of Rhode Island, June 10 th 1758.
Ques. - Have you any record of your age? -
Ans. - I have none.
Ques. - Where were you living when called into service; - where have you lived since the revolution; - and where do you now live? -
Ans. - I lived in Coventry, Kent County - Rhode Island when I entered the service, and has resided in said town of Coventry, until about ten years since, when he removed to Windham, Connecticut, where he has ever since and does now reside.

Question - How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute. And if a substitute for whom?
Ans. - My first campaign was in consequence of a call from the Militia en masse - a part of the others were by draft, and the remainder as a substitute for one Nathan James Bates - out for Richard Watson and First Campaign. Sometime in the month of November, 1876, the British having landed on Rupert Island, the Militia were called out en masse to guard the shores. The company to which I belonged was under the command of Capt. Joseph Berthet, and were stationed at East Greenwich N.Y. We boarded among the inhabitants for about one month - when we went into a house and drew our rations. for the Our duty was keeping guard on the wharves, and about 2 miles from East Greenwich. A part of the company going down every night. It was a very bleak, cold stand, and we frequently had to keep running to prevent us from freezing. We had a guard house on the wharf. One night we were alarmed by the firing of a gun by some person unknown, which caused our whole company to rush to the guard house. After we had served three months, the Legislature of Rhode Island authorized the draft of the militia, and the draft was re arranged that one fourth of the militia should serve one month at a time thus taking their regular tours of duty of one month each. My Draft came first, and I immediately entered upon a month's service, and I continued to do a month's tour, once in four months, as a drafted

men under the British Cpt Newport in 1780. having served two months under this draft. My Father, James Bates was also drafted at
The same time, and I served as his Substitute, with the exception of one month when an entire Draft having been made, we both served together. I served as his substi- tute nine months. We were stationed during this service on the shore principally between North Kingston & East Greenwich. Sometime in the month of Sept. 1777. all the hands that could dock for some work were ordered to assist in building boats at East Greenwich. I was one that was detached for that purpose. Sometime in the month of December 1777. the enemy came near the shore, at a place called Quat- nisset, between E. Greenwich & Wickford, with their ships, and the inhabitants fled in great alarm. Our General had to march part horse in the night to meet the enemy as they were expected to land. Some of our company fled and hid themselves. When we arrived the enemy had not landed, nor did they, and our men quartered in a house which had been abandoned by the inhabitants. We remained here a few days. One half of our men standing guard 6 hours in the night when they were relieved by the other half.
Thirdly - Sometime in the month of October 1777 an entire Draft was made to join General Spencer, at Swanton, for the purpose of making an attack on Rhode Island. I was one that

was drafted, and was stationed at Sinebore, while there we marched three times fifteen miles in the night to Little Compton for the purpose of landing on Newport Island, but the enemy appearing upon the opposite side, and firing upon us we retreated back again. We continued with General Spencer's troops until the expiration of the month, for which we were drafted.
Govett - In the month of Aug. 1878 I was drafted for a month's tour, and joined Gen. Sullivan's ex- pedition to take Newport. We had a very hard tour of duty, working hard shovelling dirt while building redoubts, and suffering at the same time for victuals and drink, we had to go some distance for water. I at one time was offered by a soldier a canteen of urine for my canteen of water, which I refused. The battle commenced in the morning and lasted until night without any cessation of the firing of cannon or small arms, when at night we were compelled to retreat off the island across the ferry to Sinebore, where we remained through the night; it was raining very hard while on the island. There was one man killed & two shot for desertion, and one whipped on hundred lashes for disobedience. - while on our retreat a hogshead of rum was placed near our line of march with the order not to touch the troops with it, they passed but the troops staying so long by it, and the enemy being in pursuit, it was thought best for safety to turn it over.

After having served one month for which we were discharged we were discharged.
Seventh - In the month of Nov. 1879 I enlisted for a month for the purpose of going on to Newport Island to bring off stock, but not receiving any orders to embark, we served the term of duty at Fort Green with, keeping guard along the shore.
Eighthly - In June or July 1878, Richard Waterson was drafted and served as his substitute for one month, and was stationed upon the shore near Fort Green with.
The whole of my services in my several campaigns from Nov. 1876 to the spring of 1880, amount to twenty-five months -
That he has no other evidence of his services but the deposition of Joseph Rice, and can refer to the Hon. John Baldwin as to my character.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Asa Bates
And the S d Court hereby declare their opinion that after the investigation of the matter that the above named Applicant Asa Bates was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states -
I Thomas Gray Clerk of the aforesaid Court of Probate hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the S d Court in the matter of the application of Asa Bates for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of S d Court This 14 th day of Jan y AD 1883
Thomas Gray Clerk

17.260 INVALID.
File No. 17.260
Dale Bates
Pr. Rec. Mar
Act: June 7" 82
Index:—Vol. / , Page 433
[Arrangement of 1870.]

War Department Pension Office 16. April 1833.
Sir,
The papers of William Rudd are herewith returned. His supplementary declaration being made before a notary public, is not sufficient by the regulations of this Department. It should also appear that each term of service is established by the best evidence.
(Decisions upon the claims of Andrew Robinson, and Abner Webb are suspended until the original declarations returned for amendment are again transmitted to this Office in order that a comparison may be instituted between them. The paper are placed on

on file.
The statement of Asa Bates as to his service in the militia of Rhode Island being somewhat confused, and as far as it can be understood, conflicting with the established facts relative to that service; his papers are returned in order that a clear and distinct declaration be made in which the services performed by the claimant are stated in their order, and supported by the best evidence of which they are susceptible, agreeably to the views heretofore communicated to you relative to this and other cases. The papers are herewith returned.
I am, respectfully your obedt. Servt J. L. Edwards
Joel W. White, Esq. Windham Conn.

Mr Asa Bates Statements are clear as can be stated by him. That he served under an alternate drafting one Month in place for himself & the same for his father which made him out 25 Months service but on finding the facts from the records of the state he served one Month in three which made him Twenty Nine Months or more Thus his claim entitles him to a full Pension without any deduction and his Statements are as clear as he gave communication therefrom Respectfully
L. M. Phelps
J. L. Edwards Esq. } Pension Commissioner

Asa Bates Application for a Pension
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J. White

The Deposition of Joseph Price of Coventry in the County of Kent in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Being Engaged according to Law Testifieth and saith that I have been acquainted with Mr Bates formerly of Coventry aforesaid but now of New Haven in the State Connecticut and that in the year 1776 the Deponant and said Mr Bates Belonged to the fourth Company of Militia in said Coventry commanded by Captain Nathaniel in the Second Regt of Militia in the County of Kent Ishibald Hanson was Lieut Col of said Regt and a few days before the British Troops took Possession of Rhode Island the whole which was the last of November or the first of December 1776 the whole of the said Regt was called upon to do Duty and Marched to East Greenwich and did Duty there until the the first of January 1777 when we were Drafted into the Division, do do Duty one month each Division and the said Mr Bates did Duty as a Soldier in said Company the month of December aforesaid and he performed his duty of one months service in one of said Division and I Believe he did his fathers duty likewise and at the Expiration of said three months the Militia was called upon to do duty and whether we had to do Duty one month in three or one month in four I am not certain. the Last of September 1777 one

half of the Metitia was drafted to do duty one month in what was called General Spencer's Expedition the Deponant and said Asa Bates was both drafted and put into a company commanded by Capt William Roy and into a Regt commanded by Col John Waterman we marched to Warwick then in the night went in boats to Warren the boats was then drawn one mile across to the head of Seekonk River We then went in the night to Howlands Ferry in Lioertown served our time out and came home and the laurels that General Spencer got was to be called Grassy Spencer. I was knowing to said Bates doing duty on Rhode Island in August 1778 in Sullivan's Exp Expedition on Rhode Island I served as orderly sergeant and first of said company of Metitia from the January 1776 to the close of the Revolutionary war and I never knew said Bates to neglect to do his duty when called upon he is a man now in the seventy fifth year of his age I have endeavoured to make a correct statement and if it isn't so it is through failure.
attest (Signature)
Joseph Price
Rachel Perkins
Subscribed to me at Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1832 Personally came Joseph Price Esq. Signer to the foregoing deposition and was solemnly sworn to the truth of the same before me.
(Signature) Chief Justice C.C. Price

The foregoing Deposition was taken by the request of Asa Bates for the purpose of obtaining the benefit of the Pension act Passed in the 2 nd Congress of the United States in the year of our Lord 1832
Witness
(W td ) Chip Justin C. C. Pleas
That so, I hereby certify that I have ever been acquainted with Joseph Price from Youth to the present time and consider that he sustains as good a character for truth and veracity as any one in our community
Witness
(W td ) Chip Justin C. C. Pleas
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations I Christopher Johnson Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of said state within for said county do hereby certify that Obadiah Perkins is a justice of the court of Common Pleas within and for said county of that the signature aforesaid purporting to be his is the proper hand writing of said Perkins and that full faith & credit are due the official attestations of said Perkins
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this second day of January A D 1833 at said East- Greenwich in said county
Christopher Johnson Clerk

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations - In General Assembly December 1776.
It is voted and Resolved, That all male persons subject to law to bear arms whether of the militia, alarm list or Independent companies within this State, be draughted in three divisions under the direction of the field officers of each regiment, or commanders of each company; and that those of the militia or alarm list of each division, be formed into companies, to be commanded by officers draughted in like manner for each division; and those of independent companies by officers draughted from their respective companies for each division; and that the draught of every division as aforesaid be made by the respective field officers, and commanders of independent companies, on Monday the sixth day of January next. And it is further resolved, that immediately upon said draught being completed, the field officers and commanders as aforesaid shall cause the first division to be formed into companies, appertain to each their proper officers, and cause them to march as soon as possible, to such place or places for duty, as the governor or commander for the time being shall direct; and thereupon those of the several regiments and companies aforesaid, now in actual service and not draughted in the first division as aforesaid shall be dismissed.
And it is further resolved, that the division on actual duty shall be relieved monthly, in the order they shall be drawn out, by the other divisions; and that the field officers and commanders aforesaid be, and they are hereby directed to cause the relief to be made and done punctually, at the time each division shall have completed its monthly round of duty.

and it is further resolved, that the proper officers of each regiment or company shall cause the fine of five pounds lawful money to be immediately exacted and collected from all persons in each division, who when called out to duty, shall be unprovided with arms and accoutrements by law required, except such persons as the town council of each town shall adjudge and return as unable to furnish themselves therewith. And it is further resolved, that in case any officer or soldier in each division draughted as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to appear at time and place ordered by his respective superior officer or commander, either by himself or a good able bodied and suitable person in his stead, to enter upon and perform such military duty as shall be enjoined him, he shall be subjected to and pay such fines, forfeitures and penalties as the military laws and regulations of this State direct in cases of general alarm.
And it is further resolved, that the pay of each private soldier in service as aforesaid shall be two shillings per day; and that the pay of the several officers be in the same proportion, according to their several ranks and stations, as regulated by the laws for paying the militia when in actual service; and that the said officers and soldiers shall when in actual service, be allowed and draw the same rations as those of the standing regiments, in the service of this State.
And be it further resolved, that the town councils of each town furnish such persons as they shall certify to be unable to furnish themselves with arms, blankets and accoutrements as by law required: and that the same be paid out of the general treasury.
And it is further resolved, that the colonel or commanding officer of each regiment or company as aforesaid, and the town clerks of in the several towns within this State, be immediately furnished by the secretary with a copy hereof.
True copy of record witness
Henry Bowen Scribe

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

Connecticut 17.226
Who Dated at Windham in the State of Conn who was a Pri - in the Conn commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg commanded by Col Carsons in the Conn line for Militia & res N.D.
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of August 1888 and sent S. W. White Windham Ct
Arrears to the 14th of March 33. $ 1.60 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sep-4, 33 40 $2.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E.D.B. McCook Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 3 Page 5

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Declaration of Mr Asa Bates for a Punsian
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On this 13 day of August 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Hon Court of Probate for the District of Windham in the county of Windham and state of Connecticut, now sitting, Asa Bates a resident of Windham in the county of Windham and state of Connecticut, aged Seventy Four years, and who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832—That he was Drafted November 1776 to guard the Shore when the British had landed on the Island in R.I. for three months under Capt Asaph Bennett in Col Archibald Cason's Regiment, and served out my time after this He says that the Authority agreed to Draft one fourth of the militia to serve one month at a time so that the militia men might be at home three months out of four. consequently He took and performed his part of duty alternately changing which made him three months duty in each year from Feby 1777 to the time the enemy left the Island which was 1780 making his whole service under this three years arrangement for his Drafts about ten months also during this arrangement his father was a subject of Duty, and stood his regular Drafts, every four months and he says that he performed the regular tower of duty as a substitute for his father during the three years (except the month of August 1778 at that time there was a draft for one month extra and he and his Father's duty both came at the same time once consequently he hired a substitute for one month to take his father's place, and paid fifty Dollars) during this alternate drafting he served in militia stationed on the R.I. Shore East Greenwich as a substitute for his father near ten months he should think, according the best of his recollection. over and above the aforesaid regular Drafts for the year he was drafted for one month in October 1777 & served under Capt William Day in Genl Spencer's Expedition to drive the enemy from the Island and at the expiration of the service he was honorably discharged. the other extra Draft was in August 1778 when Genl Sullivan landed with his Army half of the militia were drafted at this time, he and his father were drafted for one month and he hired a substitute for his father as both services came at the same time and paid $50.—for his substitute. this time he says well always remembered by him. for three days they staid neither victuals or drink the battle was a sorrowful one the British gained the victory, and the British lost near 1500 men - In answer to the interrogatories put to the deponent he says that he was born in Connecticut Feb. June 10th 1758. he has no record of his age he lived in Connecticut when he entered the service and had there since the Revolution except the last ten years he has lived in Windham (55) he has no documentary evidence to prove his service but he knows of no person knowing by whom to prove them
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Asa Bates
We, Roger Bingham a clergyman residing in the town of Windham and John Baldwin residing in said Windham hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Mr Asa Bates who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be Seventy four years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Roger Bingham John Baldwin

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above-named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that Roger Bingham is a Clergyman in said Windham and the Hon John Baldwin is a resident of Windham and each of them are entitled to the highest credit as is also the statement of the applicant
I, Thomas Gray clerk of the aforesaid Probate Court in the county of Windham do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Mr Asa Bates for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 13 th day of August — A. D. 1832.
Thomas Gray Clerk

State of Connecticut } County of Windham } S. Windham Jan'y 14-1833
On this 14 th day of Jan'y 1833 personally appeared in open court, before Chauncy G. Cleveland, Esq. Judge of the court of Probate for the District of Windham in the county of Windham, and State of Connecticut now sitting, Asa Bates a resident of Windham in the county of Windham, and State of Connecticut, aged seventy-four years, and who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in addition to one heretofore made by him, dated Windham, Aug. 18-1832. in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7-1832.
Question by the Court. Where and in what year were you born? —
Ans. — I was born in Coventry in the county of Kent, and State of Rhode Island, June 10 th 1758.
Ques. — Have you any record of your age? —
Ans. — I have none.
Ques. — Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolution; any more; and where do you now live? —
Ans. — I lived in Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island when I entered the service, and has resided in said town of Coventry, until about ten years since, when he removed to Windham, Connecticut, where he has ever since and now resides.

Question - How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute. And if a substitute for whom?
Ans. - My first campaign was in consequence of a call from the Militia en masse - a part of the others were by draft, and the remainder as a substitute for one Nathan James Baker - and for Richard Watson and first campaign. Sometime in the month of November, 1876, the British having landed on Newport Island, the Militia were called out en masse to guard the shores. The company to which I then belonged was under the command of Capt. Joseph Berrill, and were stationed at East Greenwich N.Y. We boarded among the inhabitants for about one month - when we went into a house and drew our rations. for the Our duty was keeping guard on various pick about 2 miles from East Greenwich Village, a part of the company going down every night. It was a very bleak, cold stand, and we frequently had to keep running to prevent us from freezing. We had a guard house on the street. One night we were alarmed by the firing of a gun by some person unknown, which caused our whole company to rush to the guard house. After we had served three months, the Legislature of Rhode Island authorized the draft of the militia, and the draft was re arranged that one fourth of the militia should serve one month at a time thus taking their regular tours of duty of one month each. My Draft came first, and I immediately entered upon a month's service, and I continued to do a month's tour, once in four months, as a drafted

men under the British Cpt Newport in 1780. during several two months under this draft. My Father, James Bates was also drafted at
The same time, and I served as his Substitute, with the exception of one month when an extra draft having been made, we both served together. I served as his substi- tute nine months. We were stationed during this service on the shore principally between North Kingston & East Greenwich. Sometime in the month of Sept. 1777. all the hands that could dock former work were ordered to assist in building boats at East Greenwich. I was one that was detached for that purpose. Sometime in the month of December 1777. the enemy came near the shore, at a place called Quat- nasset, between E. Greenwich & Wickford, with their ships, and the inhabitants fled in great alarm. Our Squadron had to make good work in the night to meet the enemy as they were expected to land. some of our company fled and hid themselves. When we arrived the enemy had not landed, nor did they, and our men quartered in a house which had been abandoned by the inhabitants. we remained here a few days, one half of our men standing guard 6 hours in the night when they were relieved by the other half.
Thirdly - Sometime in the month of October 1777 an extra draft was made to join General Spencer at Swanton, for the purpose of making an attack on Rhode Island. I was one that

was drafted, and was stationed at Silverdale, where there we mounted three times fifteen miles in the night to Scituate Compton for the purpose of landing on Newport Island, but the enemy appearing upon the opposite side, and firing upon us we retreated back again. We continued with General Sherman's troops until the expiration of the month, for which we were drafted.
Quincy - In the month of Aug. 1878 I was drafted for a months term, and joined Gen. Sullivan's en- tition to take Newport. We had a very hard time of duty, working hard shoveling dirt while building trenches and suffering at the same time for victuals and drink, we had to go some distance for water. I at one time was offered by a soldier a canteen of urine for my canteen of water, which I refused. The battle commenced in the morning and lasted until night without any repulse of the firing of cannon or small arms, when at night we were compelled to retreat off the Island across the ferry to Silverdale, where we remained through the night; it was raining very hard. While on the Island there was one man hung & two shot for desertion, and one whipped on hundred lashes for disobedience. - While on our retreat a huge herd of swine was found near our line of march with the lead out to repulse the troops with us, they refused but the troops staying so long by it, and the enemy being in pursuit, it was thought best for safety to turn it over.

After having served one month for which we were discharged we were discharged.
Fifthly —In the month of Nov 1879. I enlisted for a month, for the purpose of going on to Newport Island to bring off stock, but not receiving any orders to embark, we served the term of duty at Fort Green with, keeping guard along the shore.
Sixthly —In June or July 1878, Richard Waterman was drafted and served as his substitute for one month, and was stationed upon the shore near Fort Green with.
The whole of my services in my several campaigns from Nov 1876 to the spring of 1880, amount to twenty-five months.
That he has no other evidence of his services but the deposition of Joseph Rice, and can refer to the Hon. John Baldwin as to my character.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Asa Bates
And the S d Court hereby declare their opinion that after the investigation of the matter that the above named Applicant Asa Bates was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states — Thomas Gray Clerk of the aforesaid Court of Probate hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the S d Court in the matter of the application of Asa Bates for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of S d Court This 14 th day of Jan y AD 1883
Thomas Gray Clerk

17.260 INVALID.
File No. 17.260
De Bates
Dr Rev Mar
Act: June 7" 82
Index:—Vol. / , Page 439
[Arrangement of 1870.]

War Department Pension Office 16. April 1833.
Sir,
The papers of William Rudd are herewith returned. This supplementary declaration being made before a notary public, is not sufficient by the regulations of this Department. It should also appear that each term of service is established by the best evidence.
(Decisions upon the claims of Andrew Robinson and Abner Webb are suspended until the original declarations returned for amendment are again transmitted to this Office in order that a comparison may be instituted between them. The paper are placed on

on file.
The statement of Asa Bates as to his service in the militia of Rhode Island being somewhat confused, and as far as it can be understood, conflicting with the established facts relative to that service; his papers are returned in order that a clear and distinct declaration be made in which the services performed by the claimant are stated in their order, and supported by the best evidence of which they are susceptible, agreeably to the views heretofore communicated to you relative to this and other cases. The papers are herewith returned.
I am, respectfully your obedt. Servt. J. L. Edwards
Joel M. White, Esq. Windham Conn.

Mr Asa Bates Statements are clear as can be stated by him, that he served under an alternate drafting one Month in place for himself & the same for his father which made him out 25 Months Service but on finding the facts from the records of the State he served one Month in three which made him Twenty Nine Months or more Thus his claim entitles him to a full Pension without any deduction and his Statements are as clear as he gave communication therefrom Respectfully
Isaac M. Whitney
J. L. Edwards Esq. } Pension Commissioner }

Asa Bates Application for a Pension
admit
2 years private
f 80
J. M. White

The Deposition of Joseph Rice of Coventry in the County of Kent in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Being Engaged according to Law Testifieth and saith that I have been acquainted with Asa Bates formerly of Coventry aforesaid but now of Windham in the State Connecticut and that in the year 1775 the Deponant and said Asa Bates Belonged to the fourth Company of Militia in said Coventry commanded by Captain Asa Bennett in the Second Regt of Militia in the County of Kent Asahel Knapp was Lieut Col of said Regt and a few days before the British Troops took Possession of Rhode Island the whole which was the last of November or the first of December 1775 the whole of the said Regt was called upon to do Duty and Marched to East Greenwich and did Duty there until the the first of January 1777 when we were Drafted into three Divisions do do Duty one month each Division and the said Asa Bates did Duty as a Soldier in said Company the month of December aforesaid and he performed his duty of one months service in one of said Divisions and I Believe he did his fathers duty likewise and at the Expiration of said three months the Militia was called upon to do duty and whether we had to do Duty one month in three or one month in four I am not certain. The Last of September 1777 one

half of the Metitia was drafted to do duty one month in what was called General Spencer Expedition the Deponant and said John Bates was both drafted and put into a company commanded by Capt William Roy and into a Regt commanded by Col John Waterman we marched to Warwick then in the night went in boats to Warren the boats was then drawn one mile across to the head of Kukimack River We then went in the night to Howlands Ferry in Limericktown served our time out and came home and the Limerick that General Spencer got was to be called Grassy Spencer. I was knowing to said Bates doing duty on Rhode Island in August 1778 in Sullivan's Exp Expedition on Rhode Island I served as orderly sergeant and sergeant of said company of Metitia from the January 1776 to the close of the Revolutionary war and I never knew said Bates to neglect to do his duty when called upon he is a man now in the seventy fifth year of his age I have endeavoured to make a correct statement and if it isn't so it is through failure
attest (Signature)
Joseph Price
Rachel Perkins
Subscribed to me at Coventry in the County of Kent and State of Rhode Island on the 2nd day of Nov- ember A.D. 1832 Personally came Joseph Price Signer to the foregoing deposition and was solemnly sworn to the truth of the same before me
(Signature) Chief Justice C.C. Price

The foregoing Deposition was taken by the requests of Alice Bates for the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the Pension act. Passed in the 2 nd Congress of the United States in the year of our Lord 1832
Witness ————— (S) Chip Justin C.C. Pleas
Therewith I hereby certify that I have ever been acquainted with Joseph Price from Youth to the present time and consider that he sustains as good a character for truth and veracity as any one in our community
Witness ————— (S) Chip Justin C.C. Pleas
State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Then h. J. Christopher Johnson Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court of said state within for said county of that body certify that Obeel Perkins is a justice of the court of Common Pleas within and for said county of that the signature of said purporting to be his is the proper hand writing of said Perkins and that full faith & credit are due the official attestations of said Perkins
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this second day of January A.D. 1833 at and East- Greenwich in said county
Christopher Johnson Clerk

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations - In General Assembly December 1776.
It is voted and Resolved, That all male persons subject to law to bear arms whether of the militia, alarm list or Independent companies within this State, be draughted in three divisions under the direction of the field officers of each regiment, or commanders of each company; and that those of the militia or alarm list of each division, be formed into companies, to be commanded by officers draughted in like manner for each division; and those of independent companies by officers draughted from their respective companies for each division; and that the draught of every division as aforesaid be made by the respective field officers, and commanders of independent companies, on Monday the sixth day of January next. And it is further resolved, that immediately upon said draught being completed, the field officers and commanders as aforesaid shall cause the first division to be formed into companies, appertain to each their proper officers, and cause them to march as soon as possible, to such place or places for duty, as the governor or commander for the time being shall direct; and thereupon those of the several regiments and companies aforesaid, now in actual service and not draughted in the first division as aforesaid shall be dismissed.
And it is further resolved, that the division on actual duty shall be relieved monthly, in the order they shall be drawn out, by the other divisions; and that the field officers and commanders aforesaid be, and they are hereby directed to cause the relief to be made and done punctually, at the time each division shall have completed its monthly round of duty.

And it is further resolved, that the proper officers of each regiment or company shall cause the fine of five pounds lawful money to be immediately exacted and collected from all persons in each division, who when called out to duty, shall be unprovided with arms and accoutrements by law required, except such persons as the town council of each town shall adjudge and return as unable to furnish themselves therewith. And it is further resolved, that in case any officer or soldier in each division draughted as aforesaid, shall refuse or neglect to appear at time and place ordered by his respective superior officer or commander, either by himself or a good able bodied and suitable person in his stead, to enter upon and perform such military duty as shall be enjoined him, he shall be subjected to and pay such fines, forfeitures and penalties as the military laws and regulations of this State direct in cases of general alarm.
And it is further resolved, that the pay of each private soldier in service as aforesaid shall be two shillings per day; and that the pay of the several officers be in the same proportion, according to their several ranks and stations, as regulated by the laws for paying the militia when in actual service: and that the said officers and soldiers shall when in actual service, be allowed and draw the same rations as those of the standing regiments, in the service of the State.
And be it further resolved, that the town councils of each town furnish such persons as they shall certify to be unable to furnish themselves with arms, blankets and accoutrements as by law required: and that the same be paid out of the general treasury.
And it is further resolved, that the colonel or commanding officer of each regiment or company as aforesaid, and the town clerks of in the several towns within this State, be immediately furnished by the secretary with a copy hereof.
True copy of record. witness
Henry Bowen Scribe

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