Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12730, Nathan Daniels, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Daniels Nathan
S12730
boarded
CONTENTS

Letter to NY Halladay against to H. R. Mygatt June 8. 1835 Pen agt June 12. 1835 See let M c Fleming Aug. 27. '35
Hon H. Ben nite May 20. 1851
20.969 New York
Nathan Daniels of Cortland in the State of New York who was a Matroske. in the Comp. commanded by Captain Satham of the Regt. commanded by Col. Sedyard in the Conn. and for 12 months Matrop 4 " private of Infy.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 63 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Oct. 233 and Sarah J. Hotchkiss Virgin
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. '33 $154.99 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 M. '34 31.66 $186.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Set June 7, 1832. }
Attest by John H. Stiles Clerk, E. Vol. 4. Page 48

V. Daniels
144/2. 5f
about
12 mo. Matrofs
4 - pri duty.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
State of New York } On this 2 nd day of October County of Cortland } 1832 personally appeared in open Court being the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cortland now sitting. Nathan Daniels a resident of the town of Virgie in the town and County aforesaid & State of New York aged Seventy two years who first being duly sworn according to law upon his oath makes the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as here in after stated to wit
In the latter part of the month of August 1777 he was drafted out of Capt. Daniels Johnsons Company of the town and County of New London in the State of Connecticut, was mustered in the town of Groton Conn under a Capt whose name he thinks was Johnson From there he went to Providence (R.I.) and served three months, where we were engaged in building a redoubt and in guarding the shore, & was discharged with the Company.
In the forepart of June he was again drafted out of Capt. Baileys Company, in New London & was mustered there under Capt. Wm. Shapleigh & was stationed at New London and kept guard against the fleet that lay before New London and was drafted for there two months, and served but one half a month when his father took his place
That he entered the the Service of the United States as a volunteer regular soldier on or about the 3 rd day of May 1779. That he enlisted under Capt. Wm. Lathan in the regiment of Artillery, Commanded by Col. Sedgwick for one year and served the same
That he enlisted in the town & County of New

London State of Connecticut. Was Stationed at Fort Griswold in Groton (Conn). That he served in the fort in which there were ninety soldiers stationed during what was termed the Hard winter. That in the Spring of 1780, he received a written discharge signed by Col. Seayard. That Col. Seayard was killed in the fall after he was discharged. And he further states that he has no documentary evidence and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service.
He hereby relinquishes all claims to any pension or annuity whatever except the present & declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. That in all he served in the Revolutionary war one year thru & a half months.
1. I was born in the town & County of New London & State of Connecticut in the year 1766 2. There is an official record of my age in New London 3. I lived in New London when called into service. I have lived there for about thirty years since the war. I have lived in Colchester (Conn) 2 years, from there I came to Preston Chenango Co NY. 14 years, & then resided in North Norwich (NY) 2 years & for the last 2 years he has resided in the town of Virgie Cortland County, State of NY.
4. He was drafted for the two first terms of service & for the last years service he was a volunteer.
5. Does not recollect the name of any other officers except those set forth in the Deposition.

6. I received a discharge for my one years regular service signed by Col Sedgwick which I have lost William W. Powers 7. I am known to Elder Darius Robinson & to Benj o Reynolds both of the town of Virgie aforesaid
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year above mentioned Nathan Daniels Samuel Hotchkiss Jr. Clerk
Wm W. Powers  Darius Robinson a Clergyman residing in the town of Virgie and Benjamin Reynolds a resident of the same town do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathan Daniels who has sworn & subscribed to the foregoing declaration, that we believe him to be seventy two years of age and that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier in the revolutionary war and that we concur in the same opinion.
William W. Powers
Sworn and Subscribed the day & year above mentioned Benjamin Reynolds Samuel Hotchkiss Jr. Clerk
In the said Court declare it to be 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.
In the Court further certify that it appears to them that Darius Robinson  Wm W. Powers who has signed the above Certificate is a Clergyman residing in the town of Virgie and that Ben o Reynolds who has also signed the same is also a Resident of the said town of Virgie, and that they are persons of Credibility and that their statements are entitled to Credit
William Matheny Samuel Dickson } Judges of Aaron Brown } Common Pleas } Courts

I Samuel Hotchkiss Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cortland do hereby Certify that the foregoing Contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathan Daniels for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this second day of October 1837
Samuel Hotchkiss Clerk

14.472 William Daniels Centland B c York
acme
14-16. P. 394
May 14 33
S. H. H. H. H. H. Vigil P. office

BRIEF in the case of Nathan Darnell  6 of Cotham  in the State of New York  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72 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.     and In 1777 - 3 - Private Gen. Wash   June 1778 1 " Gen. Howe   3 May 1779 Artillery + " Gen. Clinton Col. Ledyard  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? New London Conn.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Testimony  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Papers not attested as usual 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard D. D. Utts Examining Clerk.

Oct. 2. 1832.
at Entertainment New London.
Virgils Courtland Co N.Y.
Where
When Aug. 1777.
Term 3 mos
as
Capt Johnson.
Col
State
Where
When early in June 1778
Term 1/2 mo.
as
Capt Wm Shapleigh
Col.
State
Nathan Daniels
Where
When May 3. 1779.
as Spring 1780
Capt Wm Latham.
Col Ledyard.
State
Term 1 year.
7 { 1760 New London, same Co. Conn.
d. { Deed in 1845?
Father, Nathan Daniels. New London Conn during War
Children
Leonard; Alfred; Nathan; James, Sophia wife Parley Van Tassel; David. Living in 1851.

_____ Div.
----- Ex'r.
----- No. -----
Department of the Interior,
Co. _____ Reg't _____
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
The above title should be indorsed on every paper relating to this claim.
Washington, D. C., _____, 190_____
SIR:
In the above-entitled claim for _____ pension, the testimony indicated in paragraph No. _____ should be furnished.
No. 1. The affidavit of a commissioned officer, or of the first sergeant, or of other enlisted men of claimant's company, setting forth when, where, and under what circumstances the alleged-----
No. 2. The affidavit of the surgeon, assistant surgeon, or hospital steward of claimant's regiment, showing treatment while in the service for -----
It is desirable that the description of the disability should be, as far as practicable, in the language and handwriting of the witness.
If claimant is unable to furnish any part of the testimony indicated, he should state the facts and reasons under oath.
Witnesses must state their post-office addresses, ages, and means of knowledge of the facts to which they testify, and write their names immediately after their statements, leaving no blank space over their signatures; and it should appear in the jurats that they knew the contents of their affidavits, and that erasures or alterations, if any, were made before the oath was administered.
This circular should be returned with the evidence.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev-imp
12.730 INVALID.
905 Dec 6-history to Miss Mary Headley, M.B.H.
No. 12.730
Nathan Daniels Matross" Genl. War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Hannah Chubb of Pooletown Chemango County State of New York City of Pooletown formerly of New London Connecticut State of Verfily that from the best of my recollection I am about sixty eight years of age and that I lived in the family Nathan Daniels in New London State of Conn about During the revolution any war, and that I was knowing the enlistment of Nathan Daniels a son of Nathan Daniels aforesaid and that he was absent about one year I do not recollect the name of any of the officers under whom served
Hannah X Chubb her mark
Taken & subscribed before me this 24 th day Sept 1932
John Riddle Just

Cortland County ss Samuel Ashcraft aged 47 years being duly sworn Saith that he is well acquainted with Hannah Chubb who signed the within affidavit and Saith that she is a person of truth and veracity and of good moral character and he further on his oath Saith that he is well acquainted with John Riddle who took the said affidavit and that he is dead and that he died the last of May last past
Sworn and Subscribed before me Sam l J. Ashcraft the 27th June 1833 Joseph Reynolds first judge of Said County
I the above named judge do Certify that I am acquainted with Samuel J. Ashcraft and know him to be a person whose word is entitled to Credit; that he is a man of truth and veracity Joseph Reynolds first judge of Cortland County
I hereby Certify that I have been acquainted with the within named Nathan Daniels 3 d since about the year 1814 and I know of nothing but what his character for truth & veracity is good
John Riddle 2 o

Mechanics' Bank.
New York June 10 th 1835.
Sir:
I am favored with your Letter of 8 th Inst and before giving the information requested in relation to Nathan Daniels allow me to enquire whether I am to consider him as transferred to the Albany Agency.
I am respectfully Sir.
Your Obedt Servt
W m Fleming Presdt plus a
James L. Edwards Esq r Pension Commissioner.

W. W. 4 Mar 33 Aug-33
to 4 Mar 1835
FREE
May 25
William D. Davis My Dear Sir
209
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pioneers. Washington City D. C.
An d - 30 May 1835.

2 Mar 33 Aug 33
To 4 Mar 1835
FREE
Ans - 30 May 1835.
20/9/35 J. S. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pioneers. Washington City D. C.
May 25
William D. Davis

Orleans, Chenango Co. N.Y.
May 21. 1835
Sir
You informed me some few days since that Nathan Daniels a Revolutionary Pensioner, resident of this County, was transferred and that his name was placed on the Pension list Roll at the Utica Agency and that his pension would there be paid. Since which time he has presented the usual affidavit & power of Attorney at the Utica Office for payment, at the same time showing to the Utica Agent your letter which informed me that his pension would be paid at Utica, payment was refused at the Utica Office on the ground that his name was not entered on their Roll.
Will you please advise me, on behalf of Mr Daniels, what is now to be done by him in order to receive the small pension his due. Will you direct the Agent at Utica to pay or what?
Mr Daniels is very poor, and an immediate answer would confer a favor upon him
Your old Servt
Mary B. Maggatt
J. L. Edwards Esq Com d of Pensions Washington City

Oxford Chenango Co. N.Y. June 3. 1835
Sir.
Within I send a Copy of Matthew Daniels Certificate. when he made Declaration he resided in Cortland County. I believe.
You will please inform me at which agency. his pension will be paid. I presume his name has not since the change of Agency from New York to Albany been placed on the roll of either agency in this state.
I am. Sir.
Very Respect
Your obed Servt
Henry B. Mygatt
J. L. Edwards Esq Com d of Pensions

Oxford, Chenango Co. N.Y. March 13. 1835
Sir,
Nathan Daniel, of this County a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of the June 1832, is informed that his name is not to be found on the list of the Albany Agency. He has heretofore drawn his pension at New York City, but as he was informed that the Agency under the act of 1832 had been transferred to Albany, he had his usual papers prepared and sent to the agent at Albany who declined paying his claim, as his name was not on the list.
Noticing that his name has been omitted through mistake to be placed on the Albany list, he wishes to have his name there placed as soon as may be.
He requests that you will please address me on the subject of this letter informing me that his name is placed on the Albany list, if agreeable to law.
I am, Sir
Your obedt Servant
Henry B. Mygatt.
H. Edwards, Esq. Commr of Pensions New York City

War Department Revolutionary Claims
Order 1
I certify that in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th of June 1832 Nathan Daniels of the State of New York who was a major 2 d in the Continental Army is entitled to receive sixty three dollars and thirty three cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 1 st of March 1831, and payable semi annually on the 1 st of March and 1 st of September in every year
Sir,
Given at the war office of the United States this 23 d day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Memorist & Comptroller
Geo W. Pugh
Acting Comptroller of Pensions
Geo. C. Graft
Secretary of War

Oxford Chenango Co. N.Y.
February 8 th 1857
Dear Sir
Nathan Daniels in his life time drew a pension under the act of 7 th Jan 1832. His pension certificate is dated 23 rd October 1833.
Nathan Daniels died about six years ago, leaving Leonard Daniels, Alfred Daniels, Nathan Daniels, James Daniels the Sophia wife of Parley Van Tassel. David Daniels, his children and heirs at law
The children want to know if there is any back pay to which they are entitled and if so how much. - Please make the enquiry & write us.
Respectfully Yours Bulow & Clarke
Hon Henry Bennet.

Nathan Daniels
14.4772

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Nathan Daniels further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Y II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Y III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Y V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Y VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Y VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Y VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Y IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Y X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Y

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Yes XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? Yes XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Huntington, Indiana
November 19, 1905.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Will you please send me the military records of Nathan Daniels, a private in the Revolution who drew a pension and came from Conn., also of Samuel Strickland Ashcraft also from Conn., who served in the navy and applied for a pension.
Yours very truly, (Miss) Mary Hodaley
43 St. Matilda Street.