Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13,367, George R T Hewes, Mass. Privateer (Conn & R.I.)

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Hewes, George R. T.
S. 13,367
Privateer (Conn & R.I.)
Carded.
CONTENTS

14748 New York
George R. S. Howe Richfield in the State of New York was a Seaman in the Defence commanded Captain Smedley of the in the *
for 7 months 15 days Seaman 9 months Private
Printers, Mass., and Conn. Records compiled May 16/32.
Entered on the Roll of New York the rate of 60. Dollars - 00 Cents per annum, commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of June 1833 and sent S. Crossin Worcester Mass
Years to the 4th of Mar 33 — $120 Arrears of allowance ending 4 Sep 33 30.
150.
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by John Brown Clerk, Book E Vol. 4 Page 61

I. Grippen
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State of New York } On the 16th day of October A.D. 1832 Otsego County } Personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Otsego now sitting. George R. S. Hewes a resident of the Town of New Berlin in the County of Otsego and State of New York aged Ninety Seven years on the fifth day of September now past past, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath Make, the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. That about two years after the Battle at Bunker Hill, he enlisted as a Volunteer on Board of a Privateer Vessel called the "Diamond" of Providence, Rhode Island, commanded by Capt Thomas Stacey of Rhode Island, George Babcock 1 st Lieutenant and a man by the name of Murphy was 2 d Lieutenant. That he enlisted at Providence aforesaid and went into service on board of the Diamond at that place some in the month of April and remained on board about two weeks after enlisting before sailing from Providence aforesaid. That the Diamond then sailed, and made a cruise to the Banks of Newfoundland, and there Captured the British Ship called "Live Oak" Com- manded by Capt Gardner. This ship was sent into Providence in charge of George Babcock Prizemaster when she was safely landed. The "Live Oak" was laden with Sweet Oil & Lard at the time of her Capture as aforesaid. Also the Diamond in this same cruise captured on the Banks of Newfoundland another British Vessel

called the "Mary & Joseph", commanded by Capt Patrick Welch. Laden with Fish. And bound for Gibraltar: The Mary and Joseph was sent into Providence under Lieut Murphy of the Diamond, as prize master - And also the Diamond, in this Cruise captured the British Brig, commanded by Capt Wallace of the British Navy, bound from London, and sailed from Jamaica laden with Rum and Sugar. The name of this Brig he cannot now recollect - and he the said George R. I. Hewes returned to Providence on board of this Prize to Providence , and the Diamond, returned at the same time - and he further states that he was in the service as a privateer under Capt Stacy for the full period of three months - and on arriving at Providence he was discharged from service and returned home to his family then residing at Wrentham in the state of Massachusetts -
And he further states that some time during the same year, and about two months after being dismissed from the service under Capt Stacy as above stated - he volunteered into a Company of Militia commanded by Capt Capt Richardson of Attleboro, Massachusetts, and Lieutenant Horn. And marched from Attleboro in said Company to Nade Ferry, and at that place joined a Regiment commanded by Col Denny of Worcester Massachusetts, and was stationed at Nade Ferry and remained there in the service in said Company and regiment for the period of three months, and was then dismissed, and returned home to his family at Wrentham aforesaid - and he further states that he again volunteered into a company of Militia the same year of the Battle of

New Port, in the year 1778. and was Commanded by Capt Caleb Richardson above mentioned, and David Mann Lieutenant. and was in the Battle on New Port Island, retreated from that place with the American Army, and Crope at Howlands Ferry and marched to Providence. He was in the Service at this time for the Period of three months, and was dismissed at a place called, Off Dikes, New Port Rhode Island, - He also recollects of seeing Genl Sullivan at New Port while stationed there, before the Battle. and he belonged at this time to a Regiment Commanded by Col Benjamin Haines of New Haven aforesaid.
and he further states, that on the fourteenth day of February, and he thinks the next winter after the Battle on New Port Island, he went on Board of the Ship of War "Defence" at Boston, Commanded by Capt Samuel Smedley. and Lieutenant Angel of New Port. Mr Sullivan Sailing Master. Mr John Wapson, Clerk of the ship. that he sailed from Boston on the 25 th day of March according to his present recollection, and the ship proceeded on the Cruise to the West Indies, and on the Cruise took two British Ships bound from London to Jamaica laden principally with Munitions of War, and said prizes were sent into Boston one of them in Charge of Lieut Angel. and the other in Charge of Lieut Pease. and he further states that the "Defence" in the same Cruise captured two Privateer Sloops fitted out at Augustine, and went in with them in Charge, to South Carolina

where they were sold. And he then proceeded in the ship Defence from South Carolina on the cruise to Boston. fell in with a Top sail Schooner loaded with Gentlemen & Ladies, on their passage from America to Augustine, and were said to be Tories fleeing from the country after boarding the said Schooner - The Officers of the American ship Defence , held a Council, and determined, that on the surrender of all the Money on Board of the Schooner, to the Officers of the Defence . the Schooner with her Cargo of Tories might be released and proceed to Augustine - That the Terms of the release the release of the Schooner were complied with, and after throwing overboard the Guns on board of the Schooner she was released, - and he then proceeded in the Defence to Boston and arrived or landed at that place the latter part of September or first of October August and was then permitted by his Captain to return home to his family at Methuen - was in the service at this time from the 14 th of February to the first of October next after making seven months and a half - and he further states that the same year that Cornwallis was taken, he enlisted at Attleboro in Massa- chusetts into a Company of Militia Commanded by Capt Barney of Seekonk. Lieut Everett of Attleboro, in Col. Drury's Regiment. and Marched from Attleboro, to West Point in the State of New York. and was then stationed - That he enlisted into said Company for the period of three Months and continued in the service in said

I who can testify to his character for veracity and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution - And he further declares that no clergyman is residing in his neighborhood whose testimony he can obtain pursuant to the instructions from the War Department.
Com Pany and Regiment at West Point aforesaid and was then at the expiration of said three months service dismissed. And at this time he knew Genl McDugal who had com- -mand at West Point. And he further states that he was here in Boston in the year 1775. And was residing at that place when the Revolution commenced, and was one of the Patriotic Men of that place who through the Tea Board  then he resided at Wrentham and Attlebury at each and every time he entered into the service as above stated. That he has no record of his age - That he has lived in Wrentham and Attlebury  and Wrentham since the Revolution until he removed into the Town of Rushfield in the County of Otsego and State of New York about sixteen years since, where he has ever since and now resides - That he never received any written dis- -charge from the service - That he has no documentary evidence, and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services except the widow of Obed Robinson whose affidavit is herunto  that he is known to Matthew Eddy and Moses Wheeler of his present neighborhood annexed. - And 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 & Subscribed } the day & year aforesaid } George    1775 in open court } J. O. M. our first Judge } of Otsego County.
Mr Matthewson Eddy and Moses Wheeler both residing in the Town of Rushfield in the County of Otsego and State of New York hereby certify that we are

well acquainted with George R. T. Howes who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Ninety Seven years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion - and also that he is a man of good moral character and intitled to full credit
Sworn to and subscribed the 3rd day of October 1832 Matthewson Eddy Moses Wheeler Before me James C. Mendenhall a justice of the peace for the county of Otsego
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after the investigation of putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War department that the above named ap- plicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certify that it appears to them that Matthewson Eddy and Moses Wheeler who have signed the preceding certificate are resi- dents in the town of Richfield in the said county of Otsego and in the neighborhood of the said applicant and that they are credible persons and that their statements are intitled to credit
J. O. Mason } Judges Seth Chase } S. Page - }
State of New York Otsego County ss I, Homer Lathrop Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said county do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of George R. T. Howes for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 18th day of October 1832. Homer Lathrop, Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original proceedings in the matter of the application of George R. T. Howes for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 18th day of October 1832. Homer Lathrop, Clerk

I Obed Robinson of Sturtevant  Sturtevant in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age & engaged according to Law, do depose testify & say that I am well acquainted with George B. T. Hews now of Richfield in the State of New York, and that I traveled with him in the year 1781. from Attleboro' Mass ts to West Point in the State of New York and was in the service of the United States with him at West Point for the term of three months & that he was there honorably discharged & further the deponent saith not
Obed Robinson
Bristol ss. Massachusetts. June 24. 1832
Then personally appeared Obed Robinson Subscriber to this instrument and made oath to the truth of the same.
before me
Leonard May Jr. of y s Place

George R. St. Thomas
18th Oct
St. Stephen
Dear Brother I write a few lines to let you know that we are well I hope these lines will find you the same we have done this writing as well as men as how I can't write no more but you must write back as soon as you can We send our love to you all So I remain yours

State of New York Otsego County ss. I James C. Mawdorth one of the Judges of Otsego County courts do certify that Moses Wheeler and Matthewson Eddy was sworn to the annexed Certificate before me that the are both personally known to me to be persons and are entitled to full credit in their statements
James C. Mawdorth Judge of Otsego County
State of New York Otsego County ss. I Horace Lathrop Clerk of the said County do certify that James C. Mawdorth whose name is subscribed to the above Certificate of the credibility of Moses Wheeler & Matthewson Eddy is still one of the Judges of Otsego County courts, And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the above Certificate to be his proper hand writing and signature. Witness my hand & Seal of Office this 4 th day of June 1833. Horace Lathrop Clerk.

№ 16064
George W. G. Hewes N.Y.
i. j.
mo. d Seaman 7! 15 Private & 9.
$60 per an
Schuyler Crippen Agent
Worcester Mass. Co. New York
Mr. Cane • 44 Court St New York N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of George R. H. Hovey, of Allego Co. New York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Ships or other Vessels Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. About four years after the Battle of Bunker Hill 3 Sailor Ship Capt. Thomas Hays 1st Lieut. George Babcock 2nd Lieut. Murphy Revolutionary War Capture of British Ship Providence Oct 26th 1776 Battle of Red Bank Battle of Red Bank Providence Rhode Island Aged 97 Traditionary evidence of military service   Same Year as above Volun. 3 Private Soldier Capt. Richardson Lieut. Horn Col. Dury From Atleboro to Castle Ferry Atleboro   Volun. 1778 3 Private Soldier Capt. Caleb Richardson Lieut. Bird Col. Benj. Hovey To Providence   Thinks the next winter after the Battle on New Port Island 7 15 Sailor Ship Capt. Dorned Lieut. Mowat Ship of War "Defence" 2 British Ships & 2 Private Sloops   Enlisted same year as above 9 Private Soldier Capt. Barney Col. Dury Lieut. McDougal From Atleboro to West Point Atleboro  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
The applicant Mr Hovey is now in his 99th year, and a more Meritorious application for a Pension has not nor cannot be presented to the Government. The patriotism and love of liberty, has ever actuated this old man to step forward for the defence of his Country. He was a Soldier in the Late War as well as the Revolution. I hope his Pension may be granted, as he really needs the same for a comfortable support. — J. Crippen

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
 6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
 7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 _____; 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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February 13, 1940.
Mr. Sidney T. Howes Hotel Jamestown Office Building Jamestown, New York.
BA-5/ILL George R. T. Howes S. 13367
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of George R. T. Howes who, you state, was born August 25, 1748 in Boston, Massachusetts, married Sarah Sumner in 1768, and died in Richfield Springs, New York, November 4, 1840.
The Revolutionary War records have been searched and only one claim for pension found which was made to the United States based upon service of a George R. T. Howes. His record is given herein as found in the papers on file in that pension claim-S. 13367, the data identical with that as cited above.
George R. T. Howes was born September 5, 1735 in Boston, Massachusetts, where he resided at beginning of the Revolutionary War; the names of his parents were not given. He was "one of the patriotic men of that place who threw the tea overboard".
While a resident of Wrentham, Massachusetts, in April 1777, he entered on board the privateer, "Diamond", Captain Thomas Stacy, at Providence, Rhode Island, and served three months, during which period three prizes were captured: the "Live Oak", Captain Gardiner, the "Mary and Joseph", Captain Patrick Walsh, and a British brig, commanded by Captain Wallace. About two months after the expiration of that service, he volunteered and served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's company, Colonel Drury's Massachusetts regiment; in 1778, he served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's company, Colonel Benjamin Howes' Massachusetts regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island. February 14, 1779, he entered on board the ship, "Defence", Captain Samuel Smedley, at Boston, and went on a cruise to the West Indies; during said cruise, two British ships, two privateer sloops and a schooner were captured, following which the "Defence" returned to Boston, where George R. T. Howes was discharged about October 1, 1779. In 1781, he enlisted at

Attleboro, Massachusetts, and served three months as private in Captain Barney's company, Colonel Drury's Massachusetts regiment, stationed at West Point.
After his service, George R. T. Hewes resided in Wrentham and in Attleboro, Massachusetts, then moved to Otsego County, New York.
He was allowed pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War, on his application executed October 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Richfield, Otsego County, New York. He had resided there about sixteen years.
It was not stated that this soldier was ever married.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid and, possibly, the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data:
George R. T. Hewes Certificate #14748 Issued June 15, 1833 Rate $50 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

1894 May 8 - Hist to Horace Seward
Phila Pa Feb. 18/95 Mil Hiss G. Hon. Frank M. Eddy, St. Paul, Minn. Ex Wm H Grant
Sept. 5 96 Sold proof to J G Wilson Myer - J W B
 1912 Jan. 24. To Mrs. Sarah Striker - e.  1932 - May 17 - Hist. to Mrs. Nat. Hoggatt - JLL  1935 - May 11 - Hist. to Mrs. Mary B. Bishop - JLL  1936 - Feb. 24 - Hist. to Robert G. May - JLL  1940 - Sept. 18 - Hist. to Sidney T. Hewes - JLL 
Reborn
13.367 INVALID.
File No. 13.367
George B. T. Howe Seaman ★ By. Res. War
Act: June 9 th 1852
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 170
[Arrangement of 1870.] (Com. R.S.) and ★ Privateer, Mass. and Conn. Records completed. May 1/06. J.G.

REVOLUTIONARY SERVICE.
O. W. & N. Div.
MEMORANDA.
Please supply as much as possible of the data called for below.
Full name of soldier:
George Rott. Ewelves Hewes
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Boston Mass
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Richfield Springs N. Y.
Date of death (as near as possible):
November 1840
Christian name of widow:
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
He rec'd. pension -
Remarks:
wife did not survive him.
Your name and address:
Horace W. Sellers
3307 Baring St.
Phila. Pa.

✓ one 3¢ stamped envelope recd
318 SOUTH PARK STREET HASTINGS, MICHIGAN
COMMITTEE ON HOME TIES AND WAR RECORDS
Rev. [Signature]
OK [Signature]
Pension Dept - Washington -
Can you give any information relative to the Revolutionary war record of "George Robert S. 13,367 Twelve Stewes" - we know that he served both in Army and Navy - he was a sailor on the "Diamond" or on the "Providence" and was a member of the Boston Tea Party. He was born Aug 25, 1742 in Joseph's Shed, Mass, died Nov 5, 1840 at Richfield, N.Y. married to Sara Sumner Jan 17, 1768.

Also
Have you a record of Nicholas Clemmens, born in Holland 3/7-1749 married to Elizabeth Gets born 2/27-1754 in Holland. Emigrated to America 1775 landed in Philadelphia - after war settled in Washington Co, Pa lived there 30 years, then went to Boardman, Trumbull Co, Ohio - where he died.
He was in the war some time also served as a cook for George Washington several years - but we are unable to get his war service record -

also
Have you a record of Asahel (or Asa Packard) enlisted 9/14-1781 served as a drummer in Capt. Charles N. 1312 Nelsons Co. - Col Benj. Waits Battalion of Vermont Militia. married Nancy Guiney at guiney, Mass - We would like proof of above facts, also any personal information such as dates of place of birth, death and marriage -
Thanking you for any of the facts asked about, I am
Sincerely
Mabel Colgrove Stebbins
Monday.

East Richfield Otago Co N. Z. Sept 1882
Hon Lewis Cope Secretary of War
Sir I wish to ascertain if the name of George R. T. Haines is on the records in the War Office he says he shipped on board the Ship of War Defence at Boston on the 14 th day of March the year he does not recollect that he served on board said vessel in the capacity of a Sailor for about ten months. The vessel was commanded at the time by Captain Samuel Smidley - Mr Haines will become an applicant for a pension under the late act, he is of the age of Ninty Seven years the present month If you will do me the favour to answer to the above you will much oblige
Yours &c James Ayer

PRESIDENT: ALBERT EDGERTON, St. Paul.
VICE-PRESIDENTS: GEO. K. SHAW, Minneapolis. S. J. R. MCMILLAN, St. Paul.
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS: ALEXANDER RAMSEY, St. Paul. RENSSELAER R. NELSON, St. Paul. HENRY P. UPHAM, St. Paul. DANIEL R. NOYES, St. Paul.
SECRETARY: EDWIN S. CHITTENDEN, St. Paul.
TREASURER: WILLIAM P. JEWETT, St. Paul.
REGISTRAR AND HISTORIAN: WILLIAM H. GRANT, 194 Pleasant Ave., St. Paul.
BOARD OF MANAGERS.
John B. Sanborn, St. Paul. Nath. F. Warner, Minneapolis. James H. Weed, St. Paul. Albee Smith, Minneapolis. Douglas Putnam, St. Paul. Henry S. Goff, Minneapolis. Daniel D. Merrill, St. Paul. Samuel B. Adams, Minneapolis. Alfred S. Tallmadge, St. Paul. Elwood S. Corser, Minneapolis. William H. Lightner, St. Paul. William M. Prindle, Duluth. Hiram F. Stevens, St. Paul. Rev. E. P. Chittenden, Winona. William D. Cornish, St. Paul. Thos. B. Clark, Stillwater. Nath. P. Langford, St. Paul. Calvin L. Brown, Morris. Rev. Edwin C. Mitchell, St. Paul. Jas. H. Baker, Garden City. Giles W. Merrill, St. Paul.
St. Paul, Minn., Jan  Feb 28 th 1895.
Hon. William Lochren Commissioner of Pensions.
My Dr. Sir Hon.
Mr. Frank M. Eddy, Congressman elect from the 7 th Minn. District is a member of our Society and has for one of his Revolutionary Ancestors George Re. T. Holwes, who was not only the leader of the Boston "Tea Party", but also served in the Military and Naval forces during the Revolution, and was granted a pension under the Act of 1832, I think, while residing in Otsego County N.Y.
Mr. Eddy desired me to write for a statement of his services as appearing in his Application for pension.
Holwes was a historic character in his time and lived to a great age. The brief sketches of him differ as to the dates of

his birth and death. So if his Application gives the date of birth and the records of your office show the date of his death, I would like very much to have the facts appear.
Keeping for an early reply and with many thanks for favors previously granted to members of our Society I beg to remain
Truly Yours W. H. Grafton Registrar

Act JAN 17 1912 aw

EMILY VIRGINIA MASON CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION HASTINGS, MICHIGAN
Jan. 11. 1912.
Pension Bureau.
Have you any record of George R. J. Hues of Mass. and a soldier in the Revolutionary War.
I desire this data for Mrs. Sarah Sticker to establish her claim as a Daughter of the American Revolution.
Sincerely Yours.
Yo (Mrs. Jason) Lois M rs E l uean, Regents

Box 305
Cordell, Okla
April 11, 1932
U. S. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., Dear Sir;
Will you please furnish me with the following information.
1. Who was George Robert Ivelnes Hewes wife, where was she born and where did she die, what year were they married? 2. How many children did they have and what were their names.
George Robert Ivelnes Hewes (or Hews) was a Member of the Boston Sea Party and a Continental Soldier living at Richfield N.Y. and Boston, Mass. He lived to be 109 years old and drew a pension.
Could you give me any information on Solomon Hewes.

Thanking you, I am sincerely, (Mrs) Nat Hoggatt.
Box 305 Cordell, Okla

Putnam, Conn. April 19, 1935
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
2 copy
Kindly send me a copy of the pension S-13367 Revolutionary War, for George Robert Twelve Hewes , born 1742 died 1840 in Richfield, New York.
Would appreciate mention of his children, if any,
Very truly,
Mary B. Bishop
MRS. MARY B. BISHOP 12 GROVE STREET PUTNAM, CONN.
30 22

731 Kennedy St. N.W. Washington D.C.
Feb. 24 - 1936
Administrator of Veterans Affairs. Washington D.C.
Please furnish record of George R. T. Hawes, S 13.367, Rev. Soldier, to Robert A. May, Gr. Gr. Gr. Grandson, 80 Maiden Lane. New York City, N.Y.
I remain
Yours truly
Jessie M. Casanova.

LAW OFFICES OF Rogerson, Clary & Hewes HOTEL JAMESTOWN OFFICE BUILDING Jamestown, N.Y.
J. RUSSELL ROGERSON SIDNEY T. HEWES J. HOWARD PETERSON FREDERICK E. CLARY 1894-1932
January 31, 1940
A. D. Hiller Veterans Administration Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would appreciate very much a copy of the pension claim of George R. T. Hewes who was born in Boston, Mass. on August 25, 1742 and who died in Richfield Springs, New York on November 4, 1840 and who married Sarah Sumner in 1768. He also had a son Robert Hewes who was born in 1781.
Very truly yours,
Sidney T. Hewes

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
O. W. & N. Div.
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
L. S.
M.E.C.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 8, 1894.
Sir:-
Referring to your personal request of this date, for the military history of George R. T. Hewes, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he first entered the service in April, 1777, at Providence, Rhode Island, and served three months as a seaman on the private armed vessel "Diamond", commanded by Capt. Thomas Stacy; during the cruise a British brig, commanded by Capt. Gardiner, called the "Live Oak", was captured, the "Mary & Joseph", commanded by Capt. Patrick Welsh, and also a British brig commanded by Capt. Wallace of the British navy. About two months after the expiration of this service he volunteered and served for three months at Slade's Ferry, as a private in Capt. Caleb Richardson's company, Col. Drury's regiment. In 1778 he served three months in Capt. Caleb Richardson's company, Col. Benjamin Haves' regiment, and participated in the battle of Rhode Island. In February, 1779 he went on a cruise to the West Indies as a seaman on the ship "Defense", sailing from Boston, and commanded by Capt. Samuel Smedley; during this tour two British ships were captured, bound from London to Jamaica and laden principally with munitions of war. He arrived home about the 1st of October the same year.

In 1781 he served three months at West Point, as a private in Capt. Barney's company, Col. Drury's Massachusetts regiment. No further particulars of his services are given.
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in the year 1735, and was residing in that place at the commencement of the Revolutionary war. He afterwards resided at Wrentham and Attleborough, Massachusetts, until the year 1816 when he removed to the town of Richfield, Otsego County, New York.
In 1832 he was residing in the town of Richfield, New York, and applied for a pension, which was allowed.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Horace W. Sellers, Esq.,
3301 Baring St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

207. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
Sept. 15th, 1896.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning the military record of Robert G. T. Hewes, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that a George R. T. Hewes (which is probably the soldier you refer to) entered the service in April 1777, at Providence R. I. and served three months as a seaman on the private armed vessel "Diamond," commanded by Capt. Thomas Stacy; during the cruise a British commanded by Capt. Gardiner, called the "Live Oak," was captured, the "Mary and Joseph," commanded by Capt. Patrick Walsh, and also a British brig commanded by Capt. Wallace of the British Navy. About two months after the expiration of this service he volunteered and served for three months at Slade's Ferry, as a private in Capt. Caleb Richardson's company, Col. Drury's regiment. In 1778 he served three months in Capt. Caleb Richardson's company, Col. Benjamin Hawes' regiment, and participated in the battle of Rhode Island. In February, 1779, he went on a cruise to the West Indies as a seaman on the ship "Defense," sailing from Boston, and commanded by Capt. Samuel Smedley; during this tour two British ships were captured, bound from London to Jamaica and laden principally with munitions of war. He arrived home about the 1st of October, the same year. In 1780 he served three months at West Point as a private in Capt. Barney's company, Col. Drury's Mass. regiment. No further particulars of his service are given.
He was born in Boston, Mass., in the year 1735, and was residing in that place at the commencement of the Revolutionary war. He afterwards resided at Wrentham and Attleborough, Mass., until the year 1816 when he removed to the town of Richfield, Otsego County, New York.
In 1832 he was residing in the town of Richfield, New York, and applied for a pension, which was allowed at the rate of $60.00 per annum.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. James Grant Wilson, Spring House, Richfield Springs, New York.

Mass Prevalence (Comm. & R.D.)

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George R. T. Hewes 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.
S. File 13,367
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 19 1775 after Bunker Hill 3 mos. Thomas Stacy Private "Diamond" R.I.   3 mos. after above 3 mos. Caleb Richardson Colonel Drury Mass.   1778 3 mos. " " Benj. Hawes Mass.   Following winter Feb. 14. 7 1/2 mos. Samuel Smedley ship - "Defence" Conn.   ✓ 1781 3 mos. Barney Colonel Drury Mass.   1st cruise Captured the "Hercules", "Mary & Joseph" - a British Brig - 2 cruise. Capt two ships two privateers & 1 schooner  
Battles engaged in, Nupert Island. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wrentham, Mass. Date of application for pension, Oct. 16, 1832. Residence at date of application, Richfield, Otsego Co., N.Y. Age at date of application, born Sept. 5, 1735 in Boston, Mass. Remarks: Soldier stated that he was one of the patriotic men who threw the tea over board at Boston where he resided at the commencement of the Revolution.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

May 17, 1952.
Mrs. Nat Heggatt Box 305 Cordell, Oklahoma.
DA-5/ILL XXXXXXXXXXXX George R.T.Hewes S. 13357
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter requesting information relative to George Robert Twelves Hewes, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 13357, based upon the service of George R.T. Hewes in that war.
George R. T. Hewes was born September 5, 1755 in Boston, Massachusetts, and resided there at the beginning of the Revolution. He was "one of the patriotic men of that place" who threw the tea overboard.
While residing in Wrentham, Massachusetts, in April 1777, he entered on board the privateer, "Diamond", Captain Thomas Stacy, at Providence, Rhode Island, and served three months; during this cruise three prizes were captured, the "Live Oak", Captain Gardiner, the "Mary & Joseph", Captain Patrick Welsh, and a British brig commanded by Captain Wallace of the British navy. About two months after the expiration of said service, he volunteered and served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's Company, Colonel Bragg's Massachusetts Regiment. In 1778, he served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's Company, Colonel Benjamin Hewes' Massachusetts Regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island. On February 14, 1779, he entered on board the ship, "Defence", Captain Samuel Snell, at Boston, and went on a cruise to the West Indies; during this cruise, the British ships, two privateer sloops and a schooner were captured, following which the "Defence" returned to Boston where said George R.T.Hewes was discharged about October 1, 1779. In 1781, he enlisted at Attleboro, Massachusetts, and served three months as private in Captain Barney's Company, Colonel Drury's Massachusetts Regiment stationed at West Point.

After his war service, the soldier lived in Wrentham and in Attleboro, Massachusetts, then moved to Otsego County, New York.
He received pension on his application executed October 16, 1832, at which time he resided in Richfield, Otsego County, New York, where he had lived about sixteen years.
It is not stated that the soldier was married.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to show a claim for pension on file based upon the service of Solomon Howes.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

May 11, 1922.
Mrs. Mary E. Bishop 142 Grove Street Putnam, Connecticut.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 22 George E. T. Howe S. 1207
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of George Robert Sedive Howe from pension claim, S. 1207.
The data given herein regarding George E. T. Howe are found in the papers on file in that pension claim; his name is not shown George Robert Sedive Howe.
George E. T. Howe was born September 5, 1755, in Boston, Massachusetts, and resided there at the beginning of the Revolutionary War; the names of his parents are not shown. He was "one of the patriotic men of that period who threw the tea overboard."
While residing in Boston, Massachusetts, in April 1777, he entered on board the privateer "Diamond", Captain Thomas Stacy, at Providence, Rhode Island, and served three months, during which period three prizes were captured, the "Live Oak", Captain Gardner, the "Mary and Joseph", Captain Patrick Walsh, and a British brig commanded by Captain Wallace. About two months after the expiration of said service, he volunteered and served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's company, Colonel Denny's Massachusetts regiment; in 1778, he served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's company, Colonel Benjamin Lincoln's Massachusetts regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island. In February 24, 1778, he entered on board the ship "Defender", Captain Samuel Seabury, at Boston, and went on a cruise to the West Indies, during which period the privateer, alone, two British ships, and a sloop were captured; after that, the "Defender" returned to Boston, where said George E. T. Howe was discharged October 1, 1778. In 1779, he enlisted at Milford, Massachusetts, and served three months as private in Captain Denny's company, Colonel Denny's Massachusetts regiment, stationed at West Point.

After his service, George R. T. Howe lived in Wrentham and in Attleboro, Massachusetts, then moved to Otsego County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 16, 1852, at which time he resided in Richfield, Otsego County, New York. He had lived there about sixteen years.
It is not stated that the soldier was ever married.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

February 21, 1922.
24-2/122 George E. T. Howe S. 12227
Mr. Robert A. May 50 Hudson Lake New York City, New York.
Dear Sir:
In accordance with the request of Mrs. Jennie H. Gannett, this city, you are furnished herein the Revolutionary War record of George E. T. Howe, as found in his application for pension, S. 12227.
George E. T. Howe was born September 5, 1725 in Boston, Massachusetts, and resided there at the beginning of the Revolutionary War the names of his parents are not shown. He was one of the patriotic men of that place who knew the war overheard.
While residing in Boston, Massachusetts, in April 1777, he entered on board the privateer "Hancock", Captain Thomas Stacey, at Providence, Rhode Island, and served three months, during which period three prizes were captured, the "New Bedford", Captain Gardner, the "Mary and Joseph", Captain Patrick Walsh, and a British brig commanded by Captain Williams. About two months after the expiration of said service, he volunteered and served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's company, Colonel Denny's Massachusetts regiment; in 1778, he served three months as private in Captain Caleb Richardson's company, Colonel Benjamin Russell's Massachusetts regiment and was in the battle of Rhode Island. On February 14, 1778, he entered on board the ship "Hancock", Captain Samuel Stacey, at Boston and went on a cruise to the West Indies, during which period two privateer ships, two British ships, and a schooner were captured; after that, the "Hancock" returned to Boston, where said George E. T. Howe was discharged October 1, 1778. In 1781, he enlisted at Attleboro, Massachusetts, and served three months as private in Captain Denny's company, Colonel Denny's Massachusetts Regiment, stationed at West Point.

After his service, George R. T. Howe resided in Wrentham and in Attleboro, Massachusetts, then moved to Otsego County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 15, 1832, at which time he resided in Richfield, Otsego County, New York. He had resided there then about sixteen years.
It was not stated that the soldier was ever married.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name of person paid, and, possibly, the date of death of the above noted pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
George R. T. Howe Certificate #16748 Issued June 15, 1833 Rate $60 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832. New York Agency.
Very truly yours,
A. B. HAZEN, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.