Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2594, Asa Copeland, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Copeland, Asa or Copland
W. 2594
Abilene
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Notification sent to David C Burleson Esq. Windham Conn. 28 th July 1820
3,856
Connecticut Roll
Asa Copland
Private Connecticut Line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 29 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd of October 1818 and sent to Jabez Clarke Esq r Judge Windham Ct
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818 4m. & 6/100 — 33:60
Semi-annual all ce ending 4 th March 1819 — 48: —
$ 81:60
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
$2 One Year
Discontinued under law 1 st May 1820
Pomfret, Windham Ct

3 Ct. 2383
Let to William Dec 21/53 " 34/53 " Apr 10/54
St. to pro: William May 6/57
Nathan Belcher Idy 75
Died Apl. 22, 1854 Agency book -
iticut Copeland Asa Copeland
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private Conn Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80, Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of October 1853 and sent to
John Williams Abington ct.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners und ry 3, 1853, Page 58, V

Asa Copeland's Petite de
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Jabez Clarke, Esq; Judge, Wethersfield Windham County, Connecticut.
Asa Copland, Connecticut line, Revolutionary claim.
found on the roll of Col. Samuel B: Webb's regiment, for 12 months.
Adm. d
For testimony relative to the applicant's reduced circumstances - see endorsement in the case of Abel Franklin.

To James Clark Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut The Petition of Asa Copeland of Pomfret in said County & Hath humbly represented that on the 30 th day of June A.D. 1781 he enlisted into the Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War with Great Britain and that he served as a Private Soldier in a revolution in the Connecticut line in the 7 th Company commanded by John Preley in the 3 rd Connecticut Regiment Commanded by Col Samuel B Webb and served therein until the Month of April A.D. 1782 and that before any term of service expired in the Month of April 1782 I enlisted again into the Service of the United States Service for and during the the remainder of the Revolutionary War and was soon after my last enlistment placed to the light In- fantry a Company commanded by Roger Wells in the 3 rd Connecticut Regiment commanded by the Col Sam l B Webb in a Connecticut line and that I served as a private soldier under the Comman- ders of said in a Revolutionary War until that part of the Army that entitled during said war were regularly discharged. And that if your Petitioner was honorably discharged on the 8 th day of June A.D. 1783 which discharge was considered as of no effect until the ratification of the peace with Great Britain and if your Petitioner further says that he now labours under bodily infirmity and that he is poor and in reduced circumstances and by reason of which he stands in need of the as- sistance of his country for support and for any the ben- fit of an act of Congress passed the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818 entitled an making provision for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War Dated at Windham the 29 th day of April A.D. 1818 Asa Copeland

State of Connecticut
No
County of Windham for Windham 29 of April AD 1818
Then came before me I abel Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut Asa Copeland, within named, and signer of the within Petition, and signed the within affidavit, and made oath to the truth of the same, viz I Asa Copeland of the Town of Pomfret in the County of Windham, and State of Connecticut do hereby certify that on the 30 th day of June AD 1781 I enlisted into
the Service and Army of the United States in the revolutionary War, for one year, in Capt. John Riley's Company of Sam d H. Webb, [then called the 3 rd Connecticut Regiment] in the Connecticut Line and served therein, until sometime in the month of April AD 1782, when I again enlisted, into said Company, Regiment there for and during the War, then in existence, and that I soon afterwards detached & joined the light infantry Company commanded by Capt. Roger Welles, of the same Regiment, in which I continued to serve until the Conclusion of the War, and was discharged, with honor, on the 8 th day of June AD 1783, but have lost my discharge, and the same is not in existence, and that by reason of my reduced circumstances in life, I need the assistance of my Country for support, that I labor under bodily infirmity and must rely for my support of myself and family, on the labor of my hands.
Asa Copeland
Sworn the 29 th day of April AD 1818
Before me I abel Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham
I John Holbrook of the Town of Pomfret in the County of Windham, do hereby certify that I am acquainted with Mr. Asa Copeland, the signer of the above affidavit, and his circumstances, and believe him to be poor, and destitute of real property - and to need assistance for support
Sworn the 29 th day of April AD 1818
John Holbrook

I Jabez Clarke Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in Connecticut. Do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Ira Capeland, aided and abetted in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding Declaration, and now transmits the proceedings and testimony to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the Directions in a former entitled Act of Congress Attest Jabez Clarke
I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut. do Certify that Jabez Clarke Esq. is Judge of this Court and the foregoing Signatures are his own hand writing & the Seal Annexed is the Seal of said Court - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Name at Windham, this 11 Day of May A D 1818 Sam Gray
I Jabez Clarke do now further certify that I am fully satisfied that the applicant Ira Capeland is in reduced circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for his support - and that Delegates the Hon. Thomas Grosvenor, and John Holbrook Esq. and Mr. William Williams, are all men of good moral character & credit - and full faith and credit ought to be given to their testimony Attest Jabez Clarke

Asa Copeland
Ex.
Not entitled
3856 Pomfret
8407-74
about $25 p u ann m .
P. 18

District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Special Court of Common Pleas, holden at Pomfret within and for the County of Windham, in said district—
ON this 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, personally ap- peared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment,]
Asa Copeland of said Pomfret
aged Fifty seven years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz : That he enlisted for the term of one year on the 30 th of June 1781  on the & re-enlisted for the War day of  Sometime in April in the year 1782  then in the State of New York & served in the company commanded by Captain Riley, Welles, & Hopkins — in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel B. Webb — in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establish- ment : that he continued to serve in the said corps until the Eight day of June 1783
when he was discharged from the said service on the 30 th day of June 1783 at Westpoint in the State of New York
I have a Pension - date of Original application declaration is the 29 th day of April 1818 . No of Pension certificate is 3856 - by occupation a Farmer - By fall from a horse rendered unable to labor much - I have a wife aged 52 years - troubled with Spasmodick affections - a daughter of my wife named Sally aged 26 years of infirm health, whom I feel under a moral obligation to support - I owe the amount of debts mentioned on the back of the Schedule & Estate
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my prop- erty, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen ; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me ; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Asa Copeland
A Schedule of the Whole estate & income of Asa Copeland of Pomfret in the County of Windham State of Connecticut . June 21 st 1820 - 3 oxen $90 - 5 cows $100 - $190, -- 1 horse (16 years old) $15 - 2 young steers $8 - 23, -- 14 Store Sheep $14 - 2 Sows & five pigs $25 - 39, --

  1 Beareau $3- 2 Chests $1- 2 trunks $1 5.-   2 Looking Glasses $2.- 6 dining chairs $3. 5.-   6 Kitchen chairs $2.- 1 Cherry table $2 4.-   1 Maple Table 1.50- 1 Pine do. 50 c 2.00   Crockery & Glass ware $5- Lin Ware $2- 7.-   Pevter, Knives Forks & Spoons $6 6.-   Wooden Ware & China utensils $5.00 5.-   Iron hollow Ware 3.50 - 2 P rs Sodd Irons 1.50 4.80   Sable Linen & Towels $7.50 - 3 Pairs And Irons $2.00 9.50   4 Iron Candle Sticks 50 c Shovel & Tongs $1.50 - 2.00   1 Coat $12 - 3 ploughs $5. - 3 Chains - $2 - 19.00   1 Iron bar $1.50 - 2 Hoes $1. - one axe 75 c 3.25   horse hairs 75 c - Box & Stools $1 - Harrow $2 - 3.75   3 Reckes 75 c - 3 Pitch forks 75 c - Waggon & harness $25 - 26.50   Sleigh $8 - 8 Cider Bbls - $2 - Brap kettle $3 13.00   Saddle & Bridle $2.50 - Sledge & Bettle $1 - 3.50   2 Muck forks 75 c - 1 Scythe 50 c - Grindstone 1.50 2.75   2 Shovels 75 c - 30 lbs old Iron 90 c - Old cask & hoops $2. - 2.65   3 meal bags $1.50 - 4 Bushels Rye $3.34 - 4.84   8 Bushels corn $5.34 - 250 lbs new cheese $12. - 17.34   150 lbs Pork - $15 15.00   Due from J. S. Parkhurst. 26.00   " " " Sand Bunker 10.-   " " " Benjamin Warren 4.66 
income { The improvement of one third of an estate belonging in common to my wife which has never rented for more than $90 - and the whole estate is in cumbrance with the maintenance of Lucy Holmes a lady aged 87 years - My wife's dower in said estate is worth $25. dollars per year if it was clear of said income = net amount of old lady - }
  Sundry Books including my Bible $12.-   Two old linen wheels 1.50   $467.74 
Asa Copeland
for Schedule of debts see next Page

Debts due Asa Copeland's Creditors June 21 st 1820
  To Phoenix Bank Hartford $80. —   — Elijah Nichols 120 —   — Phebe Cooper 33. 40   — Joel Scarborough 31. —   — Sayette Copeland 24. 65   — Thompson Gospel Fund 15. —   — William Seager 8. 50   — William Glarn 5. 00   — Lucy May 7. 50   $325.05 
N.B. I would further state that I am a Sufferer by Spoilations committed on our commerce by the Spaniards in the year 1801 — but as I was on a fur-Sealing Voyage I do not know the amount of the company's claim — I cannot make any estimate of it.  Asa Copeland
Sworn to and declared on the 21 st day of June A. D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the district of Connecticut.
Attest.
David G. Bolles
Clerk.
I, David G. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule, is (exclusive of the income therein mentioned) $467 — Dollars, and 74 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 14 th day of July A. D. 1820.
David G. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County.

State of Connecticut, County of Windham, ss
on this 12 th day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before the Probate Court of the District of Pomfret in the County and State aforesaid Abilene Copeland - a resident of Pomfret in the County of Windham and State aforesaid aged 84 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Law of the United States passed the third of February 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war that she is the widow of Asa Copeland - who was a private in the Revolutionary war and who received a pension under the act of March 1818 and received his pay at Hartford Connecticut referance being had to his application for a pension now on file in the pension office for a statement of his services &c. She further declares that she was married to the said Asa Copeland on the 9 th day of October - eighteen hundred and nine, that her said husband died on the 4 th day of June eighteen hundred and thirty one that she was not married to him prior to the

to the second day of January eighteen hundred but at the time above stated - She further declares that she is now a widow - In presence of Job Williams                      Melene her  mark Copeland
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before, the Court of Probate for the District of Pomfret, aforesaid,
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office, at Pomfret, this 12 th day of July in the year of our Lord 1853 -
Lewis Williams Clerk of S. Court of Probate

Marriage Solemnized between Capt. Asa Cooper and & Mrs. Abigail Holmes Octo r Ninth A.D. one thousand eight hundred and Nine.
State of Connecticut
County of Windham } ss Pomfret July 12 th 1853 I hereby 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 "Octo r 9 th A.D. 1809".
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Windham County,
} ss. Office of Clerk of Co. Court,
I Uriel Fuller Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, and keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Withrop O. Green Esq. is and since the 20th day of June, 1853 hath been a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, within and for the County of Windham, in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State, to take the acknowledgment of Deeds, and to cer- tify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take affidavits and depositions out of court, and to give certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further Certify that I believe the foregoing signature of the said Withrop O. Green to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and af- fixed the Seal of said Court, at Brooklyn this 19 th day of July in the year of our Lord One Thou- sand Eight Hundred and Fifty three.
Uriel Fuller Clerk.

Marriage Solemnized between Capt. Asa Copel and & Mrs Abigail Holmes Octo r Ninth A.D. one thousand eight hundred and Nine.
State of Connecticut County of Windham ss Pomfret July 12 th 1853 I hereby 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 "Octo r 9 th A.D. 1809" - Job Williams - Town Clerk
I Job Williams above named, depose and say, that I hold the Office of Town Clerk, in the town, county, and state aforesaid; and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town, with the exception of one named as certified by me.
Job Williams - Clerk of said town of Pomfret
Sworn before me -
Winthrop C. Green Justice of the Peace

Parry  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2594 Abilene Copeland Widow Asa Copeland Pr. Rev War
Act: Feb 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 142
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Connecticut.
Isaac Copeland. Private Service from 1781 to end of war.
1 st Schedule 21 st June, 1820 3 Oxen $90. - 5 Cows $100. $190. 1 horse $15. & 2 yearlings $8. 123. 14 Sheep $14. - 2 cows & 5 pigs $25. 39. House hold furniture and implements of husbandry. 85 bushels corn 250 lbs. mackerel 215.74 150 lbs. Pork etc.
$ 467.74 Interest in 1/3 of an estate belonging in shares to his wife which has been rented for more than $90. The whole estate is incumbered with the maintenance of an aged lady, (some of claimant wife with $25 per annum if the estate was clear of the above mentioned in- cumbrance!
Schedule under Act 1 st March 1823, dated 22 nd Dec r 1824 House hold & kitchen furniture & a few farming utensils etc. $102.35 Has the income of 1/3 of a small estate in right of his wife when 25. which is not sufficient for $127.35 her support.
Since the exhibition of 1 st Schedule the following changes have taken place: Sold at different times stock farming utensils, Pork etc. etc. added to the amount of $291.25 Debts collected 140.66 $331.91 which amount had been applied
to the payment of Taxes, for labor, and debts to sundry persons names given, in all $553.40.
Affidavits of the creditors ex- hibited, properly authenticated
Claimant aged 62, a farmer, in consequence of a fall from a horse cannot perform much labor. Wife 57, afflicted with spasm- odic affections, which renders her unable to obtain a support.
See letter March 16. 1825 to
D. C. Bolles, Esqf. Brooklyn, Count.
Cannot be restored, as the Secretary of War does not consider him entitled to a pension in such a definite situation as to need a pension.
(Mar 19)

Pension Office Oct 6/53
Sir Please report time of last payment to, or death of Within named pensioner
Respectfully &c H. Burt Esqr 3 and G. Calh for Commr Present
Asa Copeland, act 1828. $50. p. an. - Died 3 rd June 1831, Paid to his death,
F. Bush Director, "

Aug. 4, 1853.
W o 3,068
Appl. of Abilene Copeland, widow of Asa Copeland, Windham Co., Conn.
Act 1828 N o 197
Act 3 d Feby. 1853.
Rev. Allowed $80 per ann Comm. Feb 3. 1853
John Williams, Abington, Conn.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR PENSION OFFICE, OFFICIAL BU
Conn.

Recd Dec 14/53
Free.
FREE
Hon. Loren D. Wallis Grandison of Pines Washington D.C.

Brief in the case of Mrs Abilene Copeland widow of Asa Windham County and State of Connecticut act of Feb. 3 - 1853
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") Husband a pensioned under act of May 15 - 1828 at Proof exhibited, (if original.) $80 per annum
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Private in the Connecticut line Pension paid to his death June 3rd 1831
Allowed $80 per annum
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by public record Death " " auditor's report. Identity certificate of court
Name and residence of Agent
John Williams Arlington Conn.
Examining Clerk.
H. H. Gray

Abington Ct April 25 th 1854
Dear Sir
In answer to yours of the 10 th instant I have to say that Asa Copland was Pensioned under the act of March 18 th 1818 at $96 per annum he was placed on the roll Oct 23 rd 1818 suspended under the act of May 20 th 1820 Placed on the roll again under the act of May 12 th 1828 at $80 per annum I see no reason why his Widow is not intitled to the $96 per annum you will find by your Records that I have stated the case as it is the widow being poor I suppose she is intitled to the first pension if her husband had not been pensioned after 1818 you would give her the $96 I think on reflection that you gave her the 96
Very Respectfully Yours John Williams
Hon L P Waldo

Abington Ct December 16 th 1853
Dear Sir
I suppose those widows that obtain a Pension under the act of February 3 rd 1853 are intitled to the same as those were that obtained Pensions under former acts your certificate for the Pension of Mrs Capeland was but eighty Dollars, then under the former acts Four & ninety Six dollars when their husbands drew ninety Six Dollars May Capeland draw ninety Six we think she is intitled to the same your the records in your office will show those facts I would refer you to the case of Antapson White who was a Pensioner under the act of 1818 & drew ninety Six Dollars his widow was Pensioned at about eighty and afterwards raised to ninety Six & drawn back to the date of her certificate I suppose you will find all those widows when their husbands drew ninety Six that they were intitled to the same
yours of the 12 th instant is received I had not heard of the ill health of Hon. S. Forney & did not know but he was at Washington when he goes to take his seat then I shall write him & send a letter that Mr Work sent me for to send with mine I enclose the certificate of Mary respectfully yours w th S ir Mrs Fiter which if not correct John Williams you will write me

The Deposition of Tho s Grovesnor of Pomfret in the State of Connecticut, who testifies & says that he is well acquainted with Asa Copeland of said Pomfret who served in the continental Army of the Revolution That he is infirm in body & unable to support himself by labour; and is in reduced & necessitous circumstances and needs the charity granted by Congress to the Soldiers of the Revolutionary War in such situation; and further the deponent saith not. Tho s Grovesnor Pomfret Septem r 28 th AD 1818
State of Connecticut Windham County ss. Pomfret Sept r 28 th AD 1818 Personally appeared Hon ble Thomas Grovesnor Signer to the foregoing Deposition & made solemn Oath to the truth of the facts stated in said Deposition — & is a Gentleman to be relied on for a Man of Credit Before Me Sem. Grovesnor Justice of the Peace
The Deposition of William Williams of Pomfret in the State of Connecticut who testifies & says that he is acquainted with Asa Copeland of P t Pomfret who claims he served as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War that Said Copeland labours under bodily infirmities & is in reduced circumstances & needs the charity granted by Congress to the Soldiers of the Revolutionary War in such situation and further none your Deponent saith not
Pomfret Sept r 28 th AD 1818 William Williams
State of Connecticut Windham County ss. Pomfret Sept r 28 th AD 1818 Personally appeared Mr. William Williams Signer to the foregoing Deposition & made solemn Oath that the facts stated in said Deposition are the truth & nothing but the truth — As said Deponent is a Gentleman to be relied on for a Man of Credit Before Me Sem. Grovesnor Justice of the Peace

I Samuell Gray Clerk of the County Court in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do hereby Certify that the Affidavit of Leruel Grosvenon Esq. before whom the within Affidavit was made, is duly enrolled as One of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Windham & full faith & credit ought to be given to his Acts as such - that his Name Subscribed thereto are his own proper Signature. In Testimony whereof I have Subscribed My Name and Affixed the Public Seal of said Court this 14 th Day of October A.D. 1818
Sam Gray
Hon. Mr. Grosvenon Esq. Wm. Williams Esq. to circumstances of his the said Joseph Leruel Grosvenon Esq.

That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property —
 1 Cx State Farm and Sold to Josiah Williams of Providence sometime in Feb'y 1821. at about 11 but. at 4.75 per but — $53,25  2 Open Grassyfield Sold to Israel Stearns for — 70.00  2 Cows since fattened for family's use in Sept 1823  3 Sows Sows and Pigs and Frederick Holmes for the following prices viz 1 at $10. 1 at $22. 1 at $20 — 60.00  1 Old horse Sold for $1.00 Sold in March 1823 — 1.00  2 Cows given to maturity & Sold to Wilkinson for about — 24.00  2 Sheep Killed for family's use  10 Sows in March 1823 with their lambs and wool to Samuel and Frederick Holmes at $25. — 25.00  2 Sows and 5 pigs fattened and a part sold in the Providence market in Feb'y 1821 the remainder consumed in the family the quantity sold not recollectable to the amount of $30.00  1 Cart & 1 Plough Sold to Samuel Frederick Holmes — 14.00  2 Ploughs worn out in 1824  1 Old waggon and harness almost worn out and an old Sleigh sold to Samuel Holmes in 1824 for — 12.00  2 Iron Shovels worn out  100 lot Chese Sold at Providence at about 7 cts — 7.00  The remainder of the Chese. Rye barn & the 150 lbs of Pigs Consumed in the Family  Collected of S.S. Parkhurst — 26.00  Sarah Baker — 10.00  Benj'd Warren — 4.66 
Which property has been applied to the payment of Ordinary Taxes and the following Debts —   To Frederick Holmes for Salaries $206.00  To the Phoenix Bank Account — 811.00  Elijah Nichols — Principal & Int — 133.00  Shobbs Cooper Do Do — 39.00  Joel Scituate Do Do — 31.00  Joseph Goffland Do Do — 24.65  Gospe Fund in Thompson Do Do — 19.50  William Sayer — 6.50  Com & Laundry — 5.00  Lucy May — Principal & Int — 8.75 
553.40  Attest. H. Copeland

Sworn to and declared on the twentymonday of December A. D. 182 4 before the County Court for the County of Windham, in the District of Connecticut.
Attest
DAVID C. BOLLES, Clerk.
I, DAVID C. BOLLES, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration and oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court ; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is One hundred and two _____ Dollars, and 35
Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court 22 d day of Decem r A. D. 182 4
David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court for Windham County.

00'92 District of Connecticut, ss.
20'6 00. 00'0 At a County Court holden at Brooklyn within, and for the County of Windham, in said District
ON this 22 nd day of December A. D. 1824 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record [having the power of fine and imprisonment]
Isaac Copseland of Pomfret in said County aged Sixty Two years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, makes the following declaration, in order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress of the 18th March, 1818, and the 1st May 1820, & 1 st March 1823
that he the said Copseland enlisted for the term of one year on the
20'6 97'8 30 th day of June in the year 1781 in the state of Connecticut & also enlisted for the same time April 1782 in the company commanded by Captain Nathan Hopkins in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel B Webb in the line of the
State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment—
that he continued to serve in the said corps until the 8 th day of June 1783
when he was discharged from the said service at West Point.
in the state of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property—
That he is a farmer by occupation, but by a fall from a horse disabled so that he cannot perform much labour — That he has a wife aged about Fifty Seven years affected with Spasmodic Affections which renders her unable of herself to obtain a decent support
And in pursuance of the act of the 1st of May, 1820, I do solemnly Swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any per- son in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.—
Isaac Copseland

A Schedule of the whole estate & income of Isaac Gossell and of Pompfield in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut. December 22nd 1824
  One Third of Three houses owned jointly by him and Samuel and   Frederick Holmes - Each valued at $12. $12.00   1 Bureau $3. - 2 Chests $1. - 2 Trunks $1. - 5.00   2 Adiron Stools $1. - Handly old Books $7. - 8.00   1 Chest $6. - 2 Sheep $4 - 1/3 of a calf $2 - 12.00   2 Looking Glasses $2. - 6 Dining Chairs $3 - 5.00   6 Kitchen Chairs $2 - 1 Old Cherry Table $2 - 4.00   1 Maple Table $1.50 1 Pine Do - - - - - 50 2.00   Crockery and Glassware $4 Tin ware $1.50 5.50   Pewter, knives, Forks and Spoons - $6 - 6.00   Woolen ware & Dairy utensils $4.50 4.50   Iron Hollow ware $3. 1 pr Sada Irons .75 3.75   Table Linens & Towels $7. 1 pr Indian $1.50 8.50   4 Iron Candlesticks .50 Shovel & Tongs $1. 1.50   1 Iron Bar $1 - 2 Hoes .75 - 1 Axe .50 2.25   1 Chain 50 3 old Rakes .50 Horse Traces 50 1.50   3 Pitchforks .75 Box of Tools 75. Harrow $1.50 3.00   6 old Bider Bands $1.50 1 Trap Kettle $2.50 4.00   Saddle & Bridle $3 - Sledge & Belle $1. 4.00   2 Buckforks -75- 1 Scythe .50 1 Grindstone $1 - 2.25   30 Hts Old Iron -60 Old basks, boxes etc - $1.50 2.10   3 Meal Bags - $1.50 1.50   A scanty supply of Forage for his stock and no more than a scanty supply of provisions for himself & wife the ensuing season which he owns in company with Samuel & Frederick Holmes, with whom he improves as a mutual income 102.35 
A P.B.
The Improvement of one Third of a Small Estate belonging in Connecticut to my wife which would not rent for more than $25, which considering my wife's infirmity is barely sufficient for her support. Furthermore I have been under the necessity of hiring and superintending two thirds of the Farm on which I live and on account of my inability to labor and the reduced price of produce have found it to me unprofitable and am in

in such altered circumstances that I need the assistance of my Country - Also that in a former Schedule I stated that I had a claim for Spanish spoliations for which I anticipated something - but it was by the Commissioners under the 11th article of the Spanish Treaty rejected and nothing realized which I consider for several years deprived me of my pension - I do therefore most humbly pray the Honourable the Secretary of War to reconsider my Schedule and circumstances and if consistent continue my pension to me, or reinstate me on the Pension List. All of which is respectfully Submitted as in Duty bound.
Robt. Spence
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in the County of ...

Cho of orig Pay 197- REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
19 July 1828.
Asa Copeland _____ of Pomfret _____ in the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut , 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 Hopkins _____'s company, in the 3 regiment of the Connecticut _____ 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.
Regarding the bounty, Adkins.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
21. July 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Asa Copeland in the Connecticut line
It further appears that Asa Copeland - not is now on the pension list of the  any agency, and has been so since the 3. March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
John Hagner And
Connecticut N. 4,456.

Franklin, Connecticut, 14 May, 1818-
I certify that Asa Leland, served as a private soldier, and Non Commissioned Officer, in the Revolution, from the beginning of 1781, to the end of the War; in the 3rd Connecticut Regiment of the United States Army, a great part of the time, in a company of which I was an Ensign, he served faithfully and was honorably discharged-
Jacob Kingsbury late Inspector General in the Army of the United States.

Lieut. Nathan Rees Certified of M c Lachlan's will
12th March 1845
Dear Cousin I have just received your letter of the 10th inst. (n.s.) re the above matter. I am sorry to hear that you are not able to assist me in the matter. I have been thinking of you and your kind words. I am sure you will be able to help me in the end. I am, Dear Cousin, Yours sincerely, John Rees
John Rees
12th March 1845
John Rees 12th March 1845
John Rees
I have just received your letter of the 10th inst. (n.s.) re the above matter. I am sorry to hear that you are not able to assist me in the matter. I have been thinking of you and your kind words. I am sure you will be able to help me in the end. I am, Dear Cousin, Yours sincerely, John Rees

This Certifies that Asa Copeland Enlisted into the Revolution ary Army as a Private During the War - that he served in the 3 d Conn t Regiment, Commanded by Colonel Samuel B. Webb from some time in the Year 1781 untill the close of the war & was then Honorably discharged
Certified
Nathan Beers Lieut t & Pay Master late 3 d Connecticut Regiment Commanded by Col o Sam t B. Webb Revolutionary Army
Old Haven } 13 April 1818 }
Mr Asa Copeland Sir your favor of the 9 th came duly to hand & I am happy to have it in my power to contribute any thing for the betterment of an Old Army acquaintance - wishing the above Certificate may answer (as I expect it will) the purpose intended
I am very respectfully
your Friend
Nathan Beers

Nov 1828
Settled at Treason
Yours affec ly
Dear Sir,
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He is a man of great ability and energy. He has been in the service of the company for many years and has been very successful in his work. He is a very good man and a very good worker. He is a very good man and a very good worker.
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I Asa Copeland of Pomfret, in the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, 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 time I was a Private in Captain E. Hopkins company in the 3 d (or Col. Saml. B. Webb's) regiment of the Connecticut line.
And I also declare that I afterwards received a certificate 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 over third days of March, 1828, on the Pension List of the United States
Asa Copeland
Before me Adarius White a Justice of the Peace in the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, personally appeared, this day Thos. McWard Jr. and John Spencer of the said County, who did severally make oaths that Asa Copeland, by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reported and believed to have been a Private in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated
Witness my hand, this 18 th day of June in the year One thousand eight hundred & twenty eight.
Adarius White J s Justice of Peace

I David C. Bolles, Clerk of the Court of the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do certify, that Adams White Jr 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 18 th day of June in the year One Thousand eight hundred and twenty eight.
David C. Bolles Clerk
Miss Copeland's Declaration

This certifies that Asa Copeland was personally known to me, that he enlisted for, & served through the Revolutionary War, was honorably discharged from the 3 d Connecticut Regiment commanded by Colonel Sam l B. Webb, & that he received the gratuity of Eighty Dollars
Nathan Beach Lieut d & Paymaster late 3 d Conn t Reg t & Captain by Brevet
New Haven } 28 May 1828 }
Revolutionary Army
All Concerned

I (Jacob Kingsbury) of Franklin in the county of New London, and state of Connecticut and late an Ensign in the Army of the Revolution, do hereby certify that I well know Maj Asa Copeland of Pomfret in the county of Windham, and state aforesaid, that he is the identical Asa Copeland who served in Capt. E. Hopkins company in the 3 d (or Col. Webb Regiment) of the Connecticut line of the Army of the Revolution - that I was Ensign of the company in which he served - that he was enlisted for, and during the war, and served until its termination - and that he (as I have been correctly informed, and which I verily believe, afterwards received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, to which he was entitled, under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778. -
Jacob Kingsbury late Ensign in the Army of the Revolution and since Colonel 1 st Reg t U s Infantry

I Ebenezer Gilbert of Brooklyn in the County of Windham and state of Connecticut, do hereby certify, and declare that I have for more than forty five years been personally acquainted with Maj. Asa Copeland of Pomfret in the County & state aforesaid that he is the identical Asa Copeland that served in the Connecticut Line of the Army of the Revolution, that he was enlisted for and during the War, and continued therein until its termination, and that he (as I have been correctly informed, and which I verily believe) was entitled to, and received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, under a resolve of Congress, passed May the 15 th 1778.
Ebenezer his x Gilbert
Sworn to and subscribed, this 18 th  mark day of June 1828.
Before me Adarius White Jr Justice of Peace
I David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that Adarius White Jr before whom the foregoing declaration was, sworn to, 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 18 th day of June in the year 1828.
David C. Bolles Clerk

I David Spencer of Hampton in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut, do hereby certify and declare, that I have for more than forty five years known, and have been per- sonally acquainted with Maj. Jas. Lapham of Pomfret in the County & State aforesaid, that he is the identical Person that served in Capt. S. Hopkins Company in the 2nd Col. Webb Regt. in the Connecticut Line of the army of the Revolution.
I also further declare that I served the two last campa- -igns of the Revolution, in the same Company with him - that he was enlisted for and during the war, that he served therein until its termination, and that he (as I have been correctly informed, and which I verily believe) was entitled to, and received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, to which he was entitled, under a resolve of Congress, passed the 15 th of May, 1778.
Witness my hand, this 17 day of June in the year One thousand eight hundred & twenty eight.
David Spencer
Sworn to and subscribed, this 17 day of June 1828.
Before me
Phoebe Taintor Notary Public

I David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of the County of Windham in the state of Connecticut, do hereby certify, that Roger Taintor before whom the within declaration was 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 18 th day of June in the year 1828.
David C. Bolles Clerk
David Spencer Declaration

Pomfret June 18. 1828.
Sir,
Considering myself a Revolutionary Claimant under the resolve of Congress passed May 15. 1828. for the relief of certain surviving Officers, & Soldiers of the Revolution, I herewith forward such evidence as I hope will be sufficient to substantiate my claim.
If the evidence proves satisfactory, and I am considered entitled to the benefit of the act above-mentioned, I wish the two years pay now due me, may be transmitted by mail, agreeable to your regulation.
I am, Sir, with due consideration Yours respectfully
Asa Copeland.
Hon. Richard Rush.

We the subscribers, associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for Windham County, State of Connecticut, hereby certify that for many years, we have been well acquainted with Major Asa Copeland of Pomfret in said County, who served in the Army of the Revolution as a private. & subsequently held the Commission of Captain in the United States Service, & of Major in the Corps raised for the defence of the State in the last war with Great Britain. Major Copeland has always sustained the character of a brave soldier & of a patriotic, honourable & virtuous citizen. We have no doubt that his statements, accompanying his application for a pension, are entitled to the utmost credit. —
Brooklyn Dec 22. 1824
Gordon
Robinson
Associate Judges
County Ct,
I David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Messrs J. Gordon & V. Robinson Esquires, are associate Judges of said County Court, that the signatures of their names to the preceding certificate, is in their hand writing, & full faith & credit ought to be given to their acts as such — In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the publick Seal of said Court at Brooklyn in said County this 22 d day of Decr A D 1824
David C. Bolles Clerk

I Lucy May of Pomfret in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut. Do hereby certify, that sometime in the Year of our Lord 1820. I took a note of Maj. Asa Copeland of said Pomfret, signed by him, payable on demand with Interest for Seven Dollars and eighteen cents, which note with the Interest arising thereon has recently been fully paid to me. the amount of which, principal and interest was Eight Dollars & Sixty-five cents certified by me. Lucy May
State of Connecticut } Windham County } ss.
On the 29 th day of December 1824. personally appeared the abovenamed Lucy May and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by her subscribed. She being a respectable person and entitled to full credit.
before me. Thos M c Govern Justice of the Peace.

I Simeon S. Parkhurst of Pomfret in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut. Do hereby certify that in the year of Our Lord 1820, I indorsed a Note signed by Majr. Asa Copeland of said Pomfret, and payable at the Phoenix Bank in Hartford at the end of Ninety five days, which note was Discounted at said Bank, and as I fully believe, paid by said Copeland late at the end of Ninety five days from its date, which I do not recollect. testified by me. Simeon S. Parkhurst
State of Connecticut } ss. County of Windham
On the 27 th day of December 1824. Personally appeared the abovenamed Simeon S. Parkhurst and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed, he being a respectable person and entitled to full credit.
Before me, Pardon Kingsley Justice of the Peace

We the Subscribers inhabitants of the Town of Pomfret in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut.
Do hereby certify that we were knowing that Fayette Copeland (late of said Pomfret, but now gone to parts unknown) had a demand against Majr Asa Copeland to the amount of about Twenty five Dollars, in the year 1820. which sum we believe has since been fully paid by the said Asa Copeland, as by a note signed by him, to the said Fayette Copeland, with the indorsements thereon, now in the hands of said Asa Copeland fully appears.
Certified by us.
Sally Holmes
Abilene Holmes
State of Connecticut } County of Windham } ss. Pomfret
On the 27 th day of December 1824. Personally the above named Sally Holmes & Abilene Holmes and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by them subscribed, they being respectable persons, and entitled to full credit.
Before me Tho as Grosvenor Justice of the Peace.

Simon Davis of Thompson in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut, Do hereby certify that as Treasurer Attorney of the First Ecclesiastical Society in said Thomp- -son I have held a Note against Majr Asa Copeland of Pomfret in the aforesaid County, for Fifteen Dollars, the Interest of which had been annually paid and indorsed for more than Ten years previous to the year 1824, which note was in the year 1824 paid by said Copeland. Simon Davis atty for The Thompson Ecclesiastical Society Certified by me
State of Connecticut } ss. Windham County }
On the 27 th . day of December 1824. Personally appeared the above named Simon Davis and made Solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed he being a respectable person and entitled to full credit.
Before me George Larned Justice of the Peace

I William Seger of Pomfret in the County of Wind- ham & State of Connecticut. Do hereby certify that in the year of Our Lord 1820. I held a note of hand against Majr. Asa Copeland of S d Pomfret for the sum of Six Dollars, which note S d Copeland has since paid with the interest arising thereon amounting to about six dollars & twenty two cents. Certified by me William Seger
State of Connecticut { ss. Pomfret County of Windham {
On the 27 th day of December 1824. Personally appeared the above named William Seger and made solemn Affirmation to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed, he being a respectable person, and entitled to full credit.
Before me Thos. Mcgraw Vice Justice of the Peace.

Phebe Cooper of Plainfield in the County Windham and State of Connecticut. Do hereby certify that in the year of Our Lord 1820. I held a note for Thirty Dollars signed by M rs Asa Copeland of Pomfret in said County & State, which note has since been paid by said Copeland, with the Interest arising thereon, amounting to $39.00 Certified by me Phebe Cooper
State of Connecticut } ss. Windham County }
On the 30 th day of December 1824 Personally appeared the above named Phebe Cooper and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by her subscribed, she being a respectable person and entitled to full credit
Before me Asahel Bacon Justice of Peace

I Elijah Nichols of Thompson in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut. Do hereby certify that sometime in the month of March in the year of Our Lord 1820. I loaned to Major Copeland of Pomfret aforesaid One Hundred and Twenty Dollars, on Interest, which has since been paid to me in three different payments, the last of which was in the latter part of the year 1823. which payments with the interest accruing in the intervening time (according to the best of my recollection) amounted to about One Hundred and thirty three Dollars, all of which I received from the said Copeland.
Certified by me.
Elijah Nichols
State of Connecticut } Windham County } Ss. Pomfret
On the 27 th day of December 1824. Personally appeared the abovenamed Elijah Nichols and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed, he being a respectable person and entitled to full credit
Before me Tho s M c Grosvenor Justice of the Peace

Frederick Holmes of of Pomfret in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut. Do hereby certify that during my minority I laboured for Maj. Asa Copeland of said Pomfret eight months in each of the years 1820. 1821. & 1822. that my wages in first year were Sixty four Dollars - in second year Seventy two Dollars and in the third year Seventy two Dollars, Amounting in the whole to Two Hundred & Six Dollars, which has been fully paid me by the said Copeland.
Certified by me                      Frederic Holmes.
State of Connecticut } S c Pomfret County of Windham }
On the 27 th day of December 1824. Personally appeared the abovenamed Frederick Holmes and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed, he being a respectable person and entitled to full credit.
Before me Thos M c Grath Justice of the Peace.

I Lucretia Scarborough (relict of the late Mr Joel Scarborough) of Brooklyn in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut, Do hereby certify that I was knowing to my late husbands having in the year 1820, a Demand of about Thirty Dollars (or over) against Majr Asa Copeland of Pomfret in the County aforesaid, which sum I am fully satisfied has been justly paid in full.
certified by me. Lucretia Scarborough
State of Connecticut } County of Windham } ss.
On the 30th day of Decem r 1824. Personally appeared the abovenamed Lucretia Scarborough and made solemn oath to the truth of the above certificate by her subscribed. She being a credible person, and entitled to full credit.
Before me Wm Robinson Just. of Peace

I David C. Bolles clerk of the county court within and for the county of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do certify that Messrs Thomas M. Grosvenor, Pardon Tinkley, George Larned, Asael Bacon & Vine Robinson Esquires, before whom respectively the annexed affidavits have been made, are severally enrolled as Justices of the Peace within and for said Windham county, that the several signatures of their names to such affidavits are in their hand writing, respectively, & full faith and credit ought to be given to their acts as such - In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed the publick seal of said court at Brooklyn in said county this 4 th day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred twenty five David C. Bolles clerk