Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21,714, Nathaniel Cook, Navy R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy R.F.
Cook Nathaniel Cooke or
S. 21,714
CONTENTS

156-287 Rhode Island
Nathaniel Cooke
of Providence in the State of Rhode Island who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Jones of the Regt commanded by Col Fleck in the Whipple Expedition time for 7 months Private 9 - Maneuvers
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 59 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of July 1833 and Lieut Bliss Carell  Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $118.16 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th Sept 29.67 $148.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N.H. Atkinson Clerk, book E Vol. 2 Page 104

Nathaniel Cooke
18835

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc. August Term 1832
County of Providence On this 17 th day of September A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a special District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session— Nathaniel Cooke a resident of Cumberland in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, viz.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He was born April 15 th 1748 in Cumberland as by the records of that town will appear. He has always resided there except about six years which he lived in Franklin Neap from 1772 to 1778
and this applicant further states that in June 1775 he was drafted & served one month as a private on Rhode Island in a company of minute Men commanded by Col George Peck and this applicant further states that in the fall of 1775 he served one month on Rhode Island in Col Peck's company as a private -
and this applicant further states that in October 1775 he entered on board the Frigate Alfred as a marine a vessel in the employ of the United States commanded by Paul Jones Esq when he entered on board the ship she lay at a place called Holmes Hole, she put to sea immediately & cruised to the Eastward took seven prizes one of which was the British ship Ouelish one of the richest prizes ever taken, she had on board Ten or Eleven Hous and Stacks of Arms & the same number of Suits of clothes destined for the British Army in this country - he was on board of the Alfred nine months, during the cruise she came into Boston and some of the Men were there discharged. The Frigate afterwards continued her cruise until July 1777 before she came back -
and this applicant further states that in October 1777 he was in Spencer's expedition in Col George Peck's company a private & in December following was in the same company one month a private at Narrick. in August 1778 was in Sullivan's expedition one month a private in same company & was in the battle - in the fall of 1779 was a private & served one month at Providence in same company & also in the 1780 fall one month at Newport when the French were there under Gen Rochambeau in same company - & also one month at Bristol in the same company as a private soon after the British burnt some of the houses there - those houses were burnt the 25 th of May 1778

and this applicant further states that in October 1777 he was in Spencer's expedition in Col George Beck's company a private & in December following was in the same company one month a private at Warick. in August 1778 was in Sullivan's expedition one month a private in same company & was in the battle - in the fall of 1779 was a private & served one month at Providence in same company & also in the of 1780  same fall one month at Newport when the French were there under Gen Rochambeau in same company - & also one month at Bristol in the same company as a private soon after the British burnt some of the houses there - those houses were burnt the 25 th of May 1778 all of which he served out & was honourably discharged. He has no documentary evidence, nor does he know of any person living except John Fisk, who has deposed in his behalf who was on board said Frigate Alfred, with him he recollects that a few years ago he gave his deposition for one Nathan Tucker (who has since died) who was with him on board of the Alfred, who procured a pension upon the strength of his deposition.
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. Nathaniel Cook Attest B. Cowell C.W.
Aug 23 rd 1832 Sworn to before me by the Edward Mansfield Honble Barron - Benjamin Cowell Commissioner Dist Court R I Dist
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 it appears to them that Daniel Sayles Levi Lee and John Fisk who have testified for the said applicant are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Cook for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 12 th day of November 1832
Benjamin Cowell C.W.

and this applicant further states that in October 1777 he was in Spencer's expedition in Col George Beck's company a private & in December following was in the same company one month a private at Warick. in August 1778 was in Sullivan's expedition one month a private in same company & was in the battle - in the fall of 1779 was a private & served one month at Providence in same company & also in the same  of 1780 fall one month at Newport when the French were there under Gen Rochambeau in same company - & also one month at Bristol in the same company as a private soon after the British burnt some of the houses there - those houses were burnt the 25 th of May 1778 all of which he served out & was honorably discharged he has no documentary evidence, nor does he know of any person living except John Fish, who has deposed in his behalf who was on board said Frigate Alfred, with him he recollects that a few years ago he gave his deposition for one Nathan Tucker (who has since died) who was with him on board of the Alfred, who procured a pension upon the strength of his deposition
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. Nathaniel Cook attests B. Cowell Cth.
Aug 23 rd 1832 Sworn to before me by the Edward Warren Abner Batchelder - Abner Batchelder Commissioner Dist Court R I Dist
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 it appears to them that Daniel Sayles Levi Lee and  John Fish who have testified for  who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the  the said  and that applicant are  who also signed the same is a resident in the as they state and incredible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Cook for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 12 th day of November 1832
Benjamin Cowell Cth.

No 18855
Nathaniel Cook Providence County Rhode Island
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Blount Providence Rhode Island

BRIEF in the case of Nathanial Cook County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 84 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Drafted - In 1776 June 1 private Gen. Col George Pugh,   1776 Fall 1 private Col. Pugh   Entered - 1776 October private   Continued on board to 1777 July. Marine Capt. P. Jones,   Vol - 1777 October 9 private Col Pugh, Sullivan's Expedition   Vol - 1778 August 1 private Sullivan's expedition in the battle.   1779 Fall - 1 private Same Company -   1780 Fall - 1 private Same Company   also - at Bristol 1 private  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Cumberland Rhode Island.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional, 3 living witnesses certified credible no claimants  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not properly Attached certificate. 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richd. Keyes Examining Clerk.

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Cook a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
File 21,714
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June '76 1 mo Private Geo. Peck. R. I.   Fall '76 1 mo " " " ✓   Oct. '76 9 mos. Marine John Paul Jones Captured seven prizes, including the Br. Ship "Mellish" one of the richest prizes ever taken. Frigate "Alfred" Navy P. 43 -   * '77 ✓ Pri. Geo. Peck ✓ R. I.   Dec. '77 1 mo. " "   Feb. '78 1 mo. " "   Aug. '78 1 mo " "   Fall '79 1 mo " "   Fall '80 1 mo " "  
Battles engaged in, Spencer's Creek Sullivan's Creek & Brattle R.I.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Cumberland, R. I.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 17, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Cumberland, R. I.
Age at date of application, Born Apl. 15, 1748 at Cumberland, R. I.
Remarks: No data as to family.
To Aud. for date of death and name of beneficiary
Very respectfully,

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Nathaniel Cook
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Cumberland R.I.
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Cumberland R.I.
Date of death (as near as possible):
He either received a pension or applied for one 1841
Christian name of widow:
Anne
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Don't know
Remarks: Nathaniel Cook was on the ship Alfred Paul Jones commander
Your name and address:
Frank A Williamson Providence R.I.

ALBERT J. ADAMS, JR. COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW, 120 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, Feb. 25 th 1897.
Pension Bureau, Washington D.C.
Will you kindly have the proper officer search the pension lists for the name of Ananias- Ananias Cook of Cumberland, R.I. for military service rendered during the Revolution. Ananias was a brother of Nathaniel Cook, Jr. whose name is probably on your lists. Ananias died in 1846.
If you will certify the result and state the fee I will remit.
Ananias Cook is supposed to have acted as substitute for Nathaniel during Aug. and Sept. 1778 in Capt. Anos Whipple's Company  Infantry Col. John Matthews's Regiment. Second Division under General Sullivan.
Yours truly, Albert J. Adams, Jr.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
L. W. B. I. 21714.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
March 2, 1898.
Sir:-
Replying to your recent communication you are advised that Nathaniel Cooke, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, made an application for pension on September 17, 1832, at which time he was 84 years of age and residing at Cumberland, R. I., and his pension was allowed for seven months' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Jones and Col. Peck. He also served nine months as a mariner under Capt. Paul Jones. Names of vessels not stated. He enlisted at Cumberland, R. I.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Frank L. Williamson
Providence, R. I.

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
L. W. B. I. 21714.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
March 30, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Ananias Cook and Nathaniel Cook, soldiers of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that a very careful search has been made and from the data given his none of Ananias Cook has not been found upon the Revolutionary war pension records on file in this Bureau.
Nathaniel Cooke made an application for pension on September 17, 1832, at which time he was 84 years of age and residing at Cumberland, R. I., and his pension was allowed for seven months' actual service as a private in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Jones and Col. Peck. He also served nine months as a mariner under Capt. Paul Jones. Name of vessel on which he served not stated.
He enlisted at Cumberland, R. I.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Albert J. Adams, Jr.,
120 Broadway, N. Y. City.

O.H.M.
C
80 Clyde Street
Providence, R. I., May 11, 1907.
The Pension Office,
Department of the Interior,
Dear Sirs, In looking up my ancestry I find a statement which I should like to have verified from the official records. Will you inform me if there is a statement to the effect that Nathaniel Cook of Cumberland, R. I., (b. Apr. 4, 1748. d. Sept. 27, 1846) was a "landsman on the Alfred" and served under John Paul Jones.
Are these facts exact?

Where was the "Alfred" engaged or stationed? did she see active service?
I shall be greatly obliged for information along this line.
Very truly,
(Miss) Mary L. Rogers.

to Jr. City.
Reelection
21 714 INVALID.
File No. 21,714
Nathaniel Cooke
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 77
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mch. 30. 1877. History Mr. Albert J. Adams 120. Broadway. N.Y.
Mar 2'98
F Williamson Prov R.I.
1907 May 23. Hist. to Miss Mary L. Rogers

I John Fike of Northborough in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts on oath do testify & say that in the month of October AD 1776. I entered on board the Frigate Alfred a vessel in the service of the United States under the command of Paul Jones Esq. as a marine - To go on a cruise against the enemy - The Ship lay at a place called Holmes hole when I entered on board - Soon afterwards we sailed & took a number of prizes among which was a prize having eleven thousand suits of clothing & with number of stand of arms & brass field pieces - she was bound to Leek- but when we took her we ordered her to Newport but she went into New Bedford the British having taken Newport at that time we continued this cruise untill January AD 1777. when we arrived in Boston & discharged - And I further testify that during all this cruise Nathaniel Cook of

lumberland in the State of Rhode Island was on board of her, as a man in dis- guise look went on board at the same time I did at Holmes hole, but I do not know whether he left her at the same time, I did or not - The above facts are within my perfect recollection I understand the frigate made cruises afterwards - during this cruise we took Seven prizes - John Fisk
August 23 d 1832. The above deposition was sworn to before me at Providence -
Benja Ladd
Commissioner of Dist. Court for R Dist.
Abner Ballou of lumberland in the County of Providence & State of Rhode Island on oath do certify & say that I have been acquainted with the above named John Fisk - & know & believe him to be a man of truth & veracity - I have known him for the last fifty years Abner Ballou

I Levi Lee of Cumberland County of Providence State of Rhode Island &c - Being 78 years of age do depose and say
That Nathaniel Cook of Cumberland in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island was in the Revolutionary Service in the Independent Company Commanded by Capt. George Pugh in the year 1776 about one month according to the best of my Recollection - He afterwards served about one month on Rhode Island in the latter part of the year in 1779 in the above named Pugh's Company, and I further Recollect that the Company Commanded by said Pugh was frequently called upon during the Revolutionary Service
Levi Lee
Providence &c in Cumberland Sept 10 th A.D. 1832
Then Levi Lee above named subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition.
I further certify that I am acquainted with said Lee and he is a Creditable witness in the premises
Before Arnold W. Jenks Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence sc.
I, WILLIAM R. WATSON, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Arnold W. Jenks is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Cumberland in said county and State:—that he is by the laws of said State, authorised to administer oaths and take depositions: and that the signature to the annexed document, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Arnold W. Jenks
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Providence, this twelfth day of November in the year of our Lord

oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition; I further certify that I am acquainted with said Lee and he is a Creditable witness in the premises
Before Arnold W. Jenks Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence sc.
I, WILLIAM R. WATSON, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Arnold W Jenks _____ is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Cumberland in said county and State:—that he is by the laws of said State, authorised to administer oaths and take depositions: and that the signature to the annexed document, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Arnold W Jenks
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Providence, this twelfth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two
Wm R Watson

I Daniel Sayles of Franklin in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, being 74 years of age do depose and say -
That Nathaniel Cook of Cumberland in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island was in the action that took place on Rhode Island in Sullivan's Expedition, in the Revolutionary War, I do not know how long he was there, whether he lived two years or only one - but I am sure he was in the action. The Independent Company commanded by Capt. George Dike, of said Cumberland were frequently called upon during the Revolution -
Said Cook is now before me and I am now as to his identity - Daniel Sayles
Providence, In Cumberland September 7 th 1822 Then Daniel Sayles above named subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition. I further certify that I am acquainted with said Sayles - and he is a credible witness in the premises Before Alpheus Ballou Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence sc.
I, WILLIAM R. WATSON, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Alexander Ballou is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Cumberland in said county and State: - that he is by the laws of said State, authorised to administer oaths and take depositions: and that the signature - to the annexed document, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Ballou -
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Providence, this twelfth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- two
Wm R Watson