Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 39342, Hamlin Cole, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
hole, Hamlin or Hamblin
S 39342
CONTENTS

Head Letter to S. Nunnally. 18 Nov. 1837. Order to pay 23. Nov 1837. Letter to S. Nunnally 23 rd 1837.
20. 282
 Virginia  Hamblin Cole
of _____ in the State of Virginia who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain Shaylor of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Stutmoor in the Virginia line, for the term of three years from _____ 1777 to _____ 1780
Died 24 July 1837
Inscribed on the roll of Virginia at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st day of January 1828 
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 of December  1830 and sent to Hon. M. J.  Archer. House of Reps. 
Arrears to 4th of March 1830 $209.03 Semi-annual all'ce ending 4 Sep " 48. —
$257.03
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818,  and May 1, 1820. }
20 May 1830.
Rec. Book S. Vol. 7. fol. 94.

A Land office Military warrant No. 697 issued to Hamlin Cole for 200 acres the 31 st of May 1783— in consideration of his services as a Serjeant Continental line for 3 years— John Davenport Clk
L. off: Nov r 11. 1826.

For the purpose

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act intitled "An act for the Relief of Certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I Hamblin Cole of the County of Chesterfield and State of Virginia do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental line of the Army of the Revolution in Capt. Everet Meads Company for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination. was taken a prisoner of war by a capitulation at Charlestown S.C. and made my escape from the British, and were again taken a prisoner of war at a post call d Sudbury and severely wounded and in consequence of not being able to march I was paroled as a prisoner of war and never was duly exchanged. I considered myself a soldier during the war, until its termination at which period I was a Sergeant in Capt. Collins Company in the 2 nd Regiment, Virginia line. And I also believe I afterwards received Certificates for the reward of eighty dollars to which I was intitled under a Resol n of Congress passed 15 th of May 1778. But in this I am not certain my memory being somewhat impaired by age. And I further declare that I was not on the 15 th of May 1828, nor at any other time on the pension list of the United States. Witness my hand this 12 th day of September 1829. Hamblin Cole V o .
Chesterfield County to Wit: The above declaration, was subscribed and sworn to before me a justice of the peace for the said County & State of Virginia on the 12 th day of September 1829. William Ellis J. P.

127 Virginia Chesterfield County to Wit:
Before me William Ellis a Justice of the peace for the said county and state, and duly empowered to administer an oath personally appeared this day Jordan Anderson and John Hill, of the said County who did severally make oath that Hamblin Coleby whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated. Witness my hand this 12 day of September 1829.
William Ellis Justice of the peace
I Parke Ponderexter Clerk of the Court of the County of Chesterfield in the state of Virginia. Do hereby certify that William Ellis 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 14 th day of September 1829.
Parke Ponderexter Clerk

Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
9 Oct 1829.
Hamlin Cole of _____ in the county of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia 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 Sergeant _____ in captain Cocks _____'s company, in the Second regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary. F A Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
10 th October 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to _____ in the _____
It further appears that Hamlin Cole _____ is now on the pension list of the _____ agency, and has been so since the 3 rd March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month
The name of Hamlin Cole cannot be found among those of the Virginia line, to whom certificates for the gratuity of Eighty Dollars, were issued -
John Hagman Audt
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War Department Bounty Land Office
The name of Hamlin Cole, does not appear on the Records of the Virginia line, on file in this Office among those entitled to Bounty Land, or, to whom a Warrant has issued —
Wm Gordon
General Land Office 19 October 1829
The name of Hamlin Cole does not appear on the list of Warrants issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond V a so far as they have been received.
Wm Gordon Commissy
General Land Office 19 October 1829
It appears from the list of Warrants issued by the Register of the Land Office at Richmond V a that Hamlin Cole is stated to have been a Sergeant for three years, and as such a Warrant for 200 acres of land has been issued in his name.
Wm Gordon Commissy

I Hamblin Col of Chesterfield County and State of Virginia do hereby certify, that I enlisted in the Continental Army for the term of three years under Lieutenant John Oglesby, on the 1 st day of August 1777; marched directly to the North and joined the main Army at White Marsh near Valley Forge; and was then put under the command of as orderly sergeant of his company Capt. W m Saylor, of the 2 nd Virginia Regiment, then under the command of Col. Alex r Spotswoods: then went into winter quarters at Valley Forge. In the spring of the year 1778, we followed Home to New York, and on the 28 th day of June I was in the Battle at Monmouth, the 2 nd Regt. then commanded by Col. Christian Feebecher. After the Battle of Monmouth, we went to the White Plains, from thence we went to West point Fort; and from thence took up Winter Quarters at Morris Town. In the Spring Month of June 1779 we were put under the command of General Wayne and ordered against Stoney Point Fort on the North River — and in July we succeeded in Storming the Fort —
I was also in the engagement at the Storming of the Fort at Powleis Hook — — In December 1779 the Virginia Troops, then under the command of Genl. W m Woodford, were ordered to Charles Town in South Carolina; We arrived at Charles Town on the 10 th day of April 1780, I was then under the command of Capt. Collin Boche of the 2 nd V a Regt. commanded by Col. John Neville, the Army then under the command of Majr. General Lincoln — The American Army was soon surrounded by Sea and Land by the British Forces then commanded by General Clinton. a constant fire between

The Armies (only when a flag was paring) was kept up until the 12 th day of May 1780, when Gen l Lincoln surrendered the American Army as prisoners. The American soldiers lived upon one pint of Rice p r day without a mouth full of meat or bread for thirty days. — On the 28 th of June
I (with three others) made my escape from the enemy and we had to travel by night one hundred miles through a Tory Country, and had to swim one River
gaid: was mischarged by Col. Davis at Chastafield St. House I arrived safe in Virginia, and never was exchanged thereby saving one man. — I then joined the Virginia Militia and was in an engagement at Shirley hundred on the North side of James River, under the command of Col. Alex. Dick, and Majors Boyce and Hofler, I then acted as Sergeant Major in the Month of May 1781
I afterwards was wounded dangerously by a horseman's sword and taken prisoner at a place called Sudbury's; I was not then able to march to Norfolk with the other prisoners; and was then permitted to
return home. — I am now upwards of sixty eight years old, and cannot walk one step without crutches. —
I will also mention that while to the North, Francis Cowhinder, was a Lieutenant in the same Company that I belonged to.
H
Hamlen Cole

Chesterfield County To wit:
This day Hamblin Cole personally appeared before me , a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid, and made oath that the facts set forth in the foregoing certificate are true - Given under my hand this 12th. day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four.
D. H. Brownche J.P.
Hamblin Cole

1828 papers to be filed with Ad OW Ins
File # 39.342
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Hamlin Cole -
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Virginia -
old Inv. File No 39. 342
{ Act 1828 "not allowed" }

39342 INVALID. Rev
File No. 39342
Hamlin Cole Seiz Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 98
[Arrangement of 1870.]

The affidavits of John Hill, and Francis Patram taken this 22 nd day of November 1827.
These affidavits being sworn before me the Justice of the peace, South. That they have been acquainted with Mr Hamblin Cole for many years, and consider him a man of strict integrity, and in all respects entitled to the confidence of all his neighbours, I have heard him spoken of in high terms, as a soldier and patriot of the revolution. He now is an applicant to his country for some assistance, and in our opinion no person is more deserving than Hamblin Cole. He had the misfortune to have his hip dislocated a few years back & was confined to his bed for many months, and in consequence of the expense of medical services, and other misfortunes he is involved in debt beyond his ability to pay unless he sells his property which is but small. — I do not believe he would call on his Government for any- thing unless compelled by necessity. He is also an old man, and now goes on his crutches, and in that situation labours daily for his living. Much more might be said in favour of this worthy old patriot by us & every person that was ever acquainted if it was considered necessary. Given under our hands this day above written
John Hill
Francis Patram

I William Ellis a Justice of the peace for the County of Chesterfield & State of Virginia do certify that the within parties was sworn before me according to law. Given under my hand this 27 th day of Nov: 1827
William Ellis J. P.

John Philips A. F. David

The affidavit of John Philips of Halifax County Virginia taken subscribed, and sworn to on the 22 nd February 1827 at the house of Hamlin Cole
I know that Hamlin Cole enlisted in the Continental army in the year of 1777 for three years; He was with me at the siege at Charle- -stown, and surrendered a prisoner of war on the 12 th day of May 1780, the said Cole and myself remained remained there as prisoners of war until the 28 th day of June, and of the same year and on that day made our escape, and made our way to Virginia through many dangerous difficulties through a long country. The said Cole was a sergeant, in Capt. William Taylors Company, in the 2 nd Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Ferguson. Signed by me the day and year above, written his
John Philips mark
Subscribed County to Wit: The above was sworn to before me a Justice of the peace for the said County and state of Virginia on the 22 nd February 1827.
William Ellis J. P.

Mr Hamlin Colles (evidence which he procured was sent on to Washington City to procure him a pension by an act of Congress; and his petition passed the house of Representatives without difficulty but met the go by, in the senate in consequence of the want of time. His Petition  claim was again brought forward on last Session of Congress, and was passed in the lower house, but in consequence of the law of Congress for a general Provision for all the old officers & soldiers of the Revolution passed, & approved on 15 th May 1822, it superseded the necessity, I presume, of a special act for his relief. His testimony is filed in among the papers of the senate or lower house and may be found in one of the two places. It is not in his

power to obtain the same testimony without great difficulty; and in fact not at all, in consequence of some of the parties having since giving evidence died. He has never got a regular discharge from the regular army in consequence of having been a paroled prisoner of war, and never exchanged
To his excellency A. B. Giles. will second the Very Respectable old Soldiers Views, as there is none more deserving than old Mr. Hamlin Cole which the testimony sent on to Congress will fully show.
A. C. Ellis.
This is sent as a memorandum for you to write by.

I Jordan Anderson of Giles County state of Virginia being call'd on by Mr. Hamblin Cole to certify that what I know respecting his claims as a soldier of the Revolution his circumstances in life &c. Do say, that I have lived near neighbors to Mr. Hamblin Cole for many years, and have been intimately acquainted with him. My opinion is that he is as worthy a man as I am acquainted with, and that he would not ask any thing of his country or government if his necessities did not require it, or he did not think his claims just. - He is now old, and infirm and goes on his crutches, and in that situation has to labour for part of his living. - His misfortune in having his hip dislocated confined him to his bed for many months; the expense of medical aid, & other expenses necessary to his situation involved him in debt, & in addition to the other expense & difficulties his wife was also long confined to her sick and death bed adding largely to his other debts & difficulties. The different times has involved him in debt. His His property is small his small piece of land poor & if sold would bring but little money. I am of the opinion that every man that knows Hamblin Cole knows and believes he is worthy of the bounty of his country, and would be happy to that effect. His fairness of character, steadiness and mildness of disposition adds any thing to his claims he certainly possesses all of them qualities. I know he now is in need of his the bounty of his government or he would not ask it Given under my hand this 21 st day of November 1827. Jordan Anderson

Chesterfield County to Wit:
I William Ellis a Justice of the peace in the said County and state of Virginia do certify that Jordan Anderson swore and subscribed to the within affida- vit in due form of law - Given under my hand this 21 st November 1827.
William Ellis J.P.
In addition to Mr Jordan Andersons Certificate I can say I have known Mr Hamblin Cook more than thirty years, and know him to be a man of honesty industry, integrity, and believe he would not ask any relief of his country if he did not stand in need of its assistance. I have heard him spoken of and met with by his by associates of the revolution in the most exalted terms, as being a man of the greatest military worth, one of which I will name with pleasure which was General Guaran.
William Ellis

State of Virginia, Chesterfield County, ss.
This day D. H. Branch of said County, personally, appeared before me a magistrate for said County, & made oath, that he has known & lived in the immediate neighbourhood of Mr. Hamblin Cole, the present applicant for a pension, for many years, that so far as an intimate acquaintance will justify the formation of an opinion, the sa. Branch feels no hesitation in saying that no man has sustained a more spotless & unblemished character than the said Cole, either for honesty, integrity, or disinterested patriotism — That the said Cole has almost solely by dint of his arm exertions, on a very small  span tract of land, raised a large family of children — That he is now about seventy years of age, & has been unable for several years to walk without the aid of crutches, that therefore his arm exertions are totally inadequate to the support of his family — & the sa. Branch further believes, that while the sa. Cole was then overlaid by calam- ity & misfortune & then borne down by the infirmities & decrepitude of old age, it was never his intention to have applied to his country for that relief, to which his services

services as a revolutionary soldier. His character as a citizen so justly entitles him. Given under my hand and seal as magistrate as aforesaid this the fifth day of October in the year 1827.
Elijah Gushane J.P.

John H.
The Honorable
John Campbell
Treasurer W. S. Washington City

5 Oct 1829.
855
Richmond
Oct 10 th 1829
My Dear Sir -
The letter you did me the honor of addressing to me of July 20 - 1829, respecting the claims of an old re- -volutionary soldier - Hamblin Cole S er . I put in the hands of his agent to enable him to get the necessary evi- -dence to establish his claim; and he has returned them to me within a few days past; requesting that I would forward them to the proper departments for examination - although I am aware that yours, is not the proper department; yet I hope you will increase the liberty, I now take of return- -ing the papers to you with Mr Cole's additional evidence, with the request, that you will be good enough

to place him in the proper department for adjudication -
I would thank the proper officers to inform me of the decision upon them, as soon, as it is made. If any further evidence should be wanting, I wish to be apprised of the nature of it -
Be pleased Sir, to accept assurances of my respectful, and sincere per- sonal regards &c
The Hon -
John Campbell
J. B. L. [Signature]

Pen: to com: 1 Jan. 1828 $8 per month. act 20 th May 1830. Revs. Va. Role.
Hon. W. S. Archer H. R. Dec. 28. 1830

The application for a pension on the part of William Cook was made to Congress by me. I know him to be resident of the Western District, and that he will return the amount due to him if transferred to the Bank of the United States at Richmond Virginia.
W. Fletcher
Washington Dec. 29 th 1830

Hamblin Cole
"Military Pensions."

21st Congress. 1st Session.
Congress of the United States In the House of Representatives
December 17. 1829.
On motion of Mr. Archer,
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Pensions, be directed to inquire into the expediency of placing Hamblin Cole, of the bounty of Chesterfield, in the State of Virginia, on the list of Military Pensioners; and that the papers relative to the case, on the files of this House, be referred to the said Committee.
Attest. M. S. Clarke Clerk

Richmond Nov. 20. 1837
J. A. Edwards esq. Secy of Pensions.
I return the documents in Hamblin Cole's case, with the original certificate - Please give the necessary directions to the agent here to pay what is due to the heirs.
Respectfully A. Mannall

War Department Pension Office 18 th Nov r 1837.
Sir.
The vouchers in the case of Hamblin Cole dec d late a pensioner under the Act of the 18 th March 1818, are herewith returned.
By referring to the enclosed printed instructions, you will find it is necessary to forward with the vouchers the original pen- -sion Certificate, as that search and inquiry has been made for the same and it cannot be found. —
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your obed Serv t J. L. Edwards
L. Munnally Esq r Richmond Virginia

Hamblin Cole
Mr. Burgess.
Dec. 12 - 1828 Ref d to Com ee on Mil. Pensions
" "Military Pensions"
Care of
Hamblin Cole
Mr. Archer
Green tea
$ 8 per month
April 29 - 1828
Bill reported - No. 283
December 5. 1828.
ref. to the Com. on mil. Pensions
Dec. 16. 1829.
Ref d to Comm ee on mil. Pensions

20th Congress 1st Session
Congress of the United States In the House of Representatives
December 12, 1827.
On motion of Mr. Archer,
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Pensions, be directed to enquire into the expediency of placing Hambleton Cole of the County of Chesterfield, in the State of Virginia, on the list of Military Pensions, -
Attest. My John Blair Clarke Clerk
No papers on file

Mr Evans Nov 17
Name of Banks agent Comr of Pensions. Washington City
PAID

Banks of Va Richmond 1837 Nov: 15th.
J. L. Edwards esqr.
Cour: of Pensions.
Sir:
You will please examine the enclosed Documents and direct the Pension agent here to pay the heirs of Hamblin Cole and the amount due them. You will observe that one of the heirs has not executed the letter of Attorney - This was because he was a resident of the State of Tennessee and cannot be seen without much trouble. it was not known to be necessary to prove that fact when the order of court was made.
Respectfully
J. Munnally
in the Documents to the Agent here.

Barnes book

October the 29 th 1824
We who subscribe our names do Certify that we serv d in the Revolutionary War with Hamblin Col e who belong d to the 2 nd Virg a Reg t he serv d faithfull and is now upon Crutches given under Our hands day & date as Above
In L t Genl. St. late of the Army
Dan l Vinsen

Papers of Hamblin Cole -

Chesterfield County, to wit:
This day Hamlin Cole personally appeared before me as Justice of the Peace for the County of Chesterfield and State of Virginia, and made oath that he served three years in the Continental Army in the 2 d Virginia Regiment. Given under my hand and seal this 20 th day of July 1822.
William Ellis, Justice of the peace.
I do hereby certify that Hamlin Cole, Sergeant in the 2 d Virginia Regt. disavow responsibility of clothing to the 1 st of January 1780, since which he has never drew any from
Colin Locke, Capt. Pay M. & Clothier, 2 d Va. Regt.
I do hereby certify that Hamlin Cole, a Sergeant in the 2 d Virginia Regiment, served three years in the Continental Army, and was taken prisoner in Charleston in South Carolina, 12 th May 1780. Given under my hand this 10 th day of May, 1822.
William Cole, a Soldier in the said Regiment
(Head Quarters, 24 th May, 1782.
The Bearer Hamlin Cole is a prisoner of war to his Majesty's troops on parole.
Henry Whittles P. Martial.

Allen Whitworth after being sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, deposes and saith, that on the 22 d day of May 1781, he the said Whitworth was in the same Company with Hamblin Bole and others, under the command of Col: Robert Goode, which said Detachment was stationed at a camp called Suckeburys in Chester- field county, and were then attacked by a party of the British Army, consisting of Dragoons and mounted In- fantry, commanded by Col: Tarleton; in which attack the said Whitworth and Bole, with others to the number of fifty four men, were made prisoners of War. — And this deponent further states, that the said Bole was so severely wounded that his life was despaired of. — That when the said Deponent with other prisoners, were ordered to the British Prison ships, the said Bole with those who were dangerously wounded, (and thought not capable of marching) were paroled, in consequence of the severity of their wounds. — furthermore this deponent saith not.
Given under my hand this 9 th day of Nov r 1822.
Allen Whitworth;
Virginia
Charlotte county to wit:
This day Allen Whitworth personally appeared before us, Justices of the Peace for said county and made oath to the truth of the above certificate according to the best of his recollection. Given under our hands and seals this 9 th day of November, Anno Dom. 1822.
R. Haskins, J. Elam,

I certify the foregoing to be true copies of the Vouchers filed in the Executive Department of Virginia relative to the claim of Hamlin Galt, for land bounty, for services in the Revolutionary War. Given under my hand this 11 th day of No- vember, 1826.
H. H. Henshaw, Q.C.

Hamblin Coles Papers.

Allen Whitworth, after being sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, deposeth and saith, that on the 22 d day of May 1781, he the said Whitworth, was in the same Company with Hamblin's Co. Sen d and others, under the command of Col. Robert Goode, which said Detachment was stationed at a Camp called Suckbunny's in Chesterfield county, and were then attacked by a party of the British Army, consisting of Dragoons and mounted Infantry, commanded by Col. Tarlton; in which attack the said Whitworth and Cole, with others to the number of fifty-four men, were made prisoners of war. — And this deponent further States, that the said Cole was so severely wounded that his life was despaired of. — That when the said deponent with other prisoners were ordered on to the British Prison ship, the said Cole with those who were dangerously wounded (and thought not capable of marching) were parolled, in consequence of the severity of their wounds. — furthermore this deponent saith not. Given under my hand this 9 th day of
November, 1822.
Allen Whitworth
Virginia, Chesterfield County, to wit:
This day Allen Whitworth personally appeared before us, Justices of the Peace for said county, and made Oath to the truth of the above certificate, according to the best of his recollection. Given under our hands and Seals this 9 th day of November, Anno Dom. 1822.
R. Haskins, Seal J. Elam Seal

I do hereby certify that Hamblin Cole, a Sergeant in the 2 d Virginia Regiment, served three years in the Continental Army, and was taken prisoner in Charleston in South Carolina, 12 th May 1780. Given under my hand this 10 th day of May 1822.
William Cole, a Soldier in the said Regiment
I do hereby certify that Hamblin Cole, Serg t in the 2 d Virginia Regiment, drew all deficiency of cloathing to the 1 st Jan y 1780, since which he has never drew any from
Colin Locke, Capt Paymaster and Cloathier 2 d Virg a Reg t
Head Quarters, 24 th May, 1781.
The bearer Hamblin Cole is a prisoner of war to his Majesty's Troops on parole. Henry Whittles, P. Martial
Chesterfield County, to wit:
This day Hamblin Cole personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Chesterfield and State of Virginia, and made oath that he served three years in the Continental Army, in the 2 d Virginia Regiment. Given under my hand and Seal, this 20 th day of July, 1822.
William Ellis, Justice of the Peace.

I certify that the foregoing are true copies of the original Vouchers filed in the Executive De- partment of Virginia, on which land bounty was allowed Hamblin Glee. Given under my hand this 26 th day of September, 1827.
W. H. Sussan, A.C.C.

Allen Whitworth, after being sworn upon the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God: deposeth and saith, that on the 22 d day of May, 1781, he the said Whitworth was in the same Company with Hamblin Cole, Sen r and others under the command of Col o Robert Good, which said detachment was stationed at a Camp called Suddbury's in Chesterfield county, and were then attacked by a party of the British Army, consisting of Dragoons and mounted Infantry, commanded by Col o Tarlton; in which attack the said Whitworth and Cole, with others to the number of fifty-four men, were made prisoners of war. — And this deponent further states, that the said Cole was so severely wounded that his life was despaired of. — That when the said deponent with other prisoners were ordered on to the British Prison-ships, the said Cole, with those who were dangerously wounded (and thought incapable of marching) were paroled, in consequence of the severity of their wounds — furthermore this deponent saith not.
Given under my hand this 9 th day of Nov r 1822.
Allen Whitworth.
Virginia:
Chesterfield county, to wit:
This day Allen Whitworth personally appeared before us Justices of the peace for said county, and made oath to the truth of the above certificate, according to the best of his recollection. Given under our hands and seals this 9 th day of November Anno. Dom. 1822.
R. Haskins, Seal J. Elam, Seal

Chesterfield County, to wit:
This day Hamblin Cole personally appeared be- fore me, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Chesterfield and State of Virginia, and made oath that he served three years in the Continental Army, in the 2 d Virginia Regiment, Given under my hand and Seal this 20 th day of July 1822.
William Ellis, Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that Hamblin Cole, a Sergeant in 2 d Virginia Regiment, served three years in the Con- tinental Army, and was taken prisoner in Charleston in South Carolina, 12 th May 1780. Given under my hand this 10 th day of May 1822.
William Cole, a soldier in the said Regiment
I do hereby certify that Hamblin Cole, Serg t in the 2 d V a Reg t drew all arrearage of clothing to the 1 st of Jan y 1780, since which he has never drew any from
Colin Booke, Capt. Pay t M t and Clothier 2 d V a Reg t
Richmond, 20 th May 1783.
Head Quarters, 24 th May 1781.
The bearer Hamblin Cole, is a prisoner of War to his Majesty's Troops on Parole.
Henry Whittles
P. Martial
I certify the above to be true copies of the vouchers filed in the Executive Department of Virginia on which land bounty was allowed to Hamblin Cole for services in the Continental line. Given under my hand this 1 st day of July 1829.
W. H. Hearn, A.C.C.

Hamblin Cole
Report

The committee on Military pensions to which was referred the a resolution of the House of Representatives in the case of of Hamblin Cole
Report The applicant states he enlisted in the Continental Army for the term of three years on the first day of August 1777 joined the maine army at White Marsh near Valley Forge He was placed under the command of Capt Taylor as first sergeant in the 2 nd Virginia Regt under the command of Col Spotswood was in the battle of Monmouth assisted in the engagement at Stony Point under Gen Wayne and Pauls Hook In Dec r 1779 he was marched with the Virginia troops to Charlestown South Carolina He with the many of the American soldiers lived for thirty days there without bread or meat subsisting on a pint of rice as their daily allowance He was surrendered with the

detachment under Genl Simcoe on the 12 th day of July May 1780. On the 28 th day of June he made his escape with three others trudging by night one hundred miles through a of country inhabited by Tories swam one river and arrived at in Virginia was discharged by Col Davis and never was exchanged
He afterwards entered the service in the militia was in an engagement at Shirley hundred near James River acting as sergeant major in the month of May 1781. He was dangerously wounded by a horseman's sword and taken prisoner at a place called Snaberrys by Tarleton's hussars, was unable to march to Norfolk with the other prisoners and was paroled and permitted to return home. He is now sixty eight years old and cannot walk one step without crutches. To this statement is confirmed by the oath of the applicant
Allen Whitworth swears he was a fellow prisoner with Hamilton Cole. Prays his services and wounds and that he was paroled in consequence of his inability to march
John L. Clute late a Lieut  in the army of

and Daniel Person certify that they served with Humble Cole that he was a faithful soldier and is now walking upon crutches
Copies of records are also produced from the Executive department of the state of Virginia showing the services of the applicant and that he was entitled to bounty lands from that state
The character of Cole is established proven to be good that he is poor and unable to labour
William Cole certifies that Humble Cole served three years as a sergeant in the 2 nd Reg t Virginia in the continental army and was taken prisoner in south Carolina on the 12 th day of May 1780
A copy of his parole is also amongst the documents
The committee therefore report a bill