Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10818, Levi Hall, Conn.

SERVICE
Conn.
Hall, Levi
NUMBER
S. 10818
CONTENTS
Carded

Connecticut 9224
Levi Hall
of Middletown in the State of Conn. who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Couch of the Regt commanded by Col Durham in the Militia time for Conn.
9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 30. Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of April 1833. and sent to John Fisk, Middletown
Arrears to the 14th of March 1833. 60.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept. 33. 15.00
$ 75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Francis T. Francis Clerks Book C Vol. 3 a Page 27.
Order to pay 22. Sep. 1837.

no. 2,584

State of Connecticut, County of Middlesex, } S. Middletown,
On this 2 d day of August A D 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the judge  court of Probate within and for the District of Middletown now sitting, Levi Hall a resident of said Middletown, aged 77 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
I enlisted into the service of the United States the first  latter part of the month of February 1776 a soldier for a period of two months to march first to Boston and thence to such other place or places as the Company to which I was then attached might be ordered to march. I resided in Meriden Connecticut at the time of the above enlistment and continued an inhabitant of that Town until on or about the year 1817 say 15 years since when I removed to Middletown abovenamed. The Captain of the Company was John Couch.

the Lieutenant was Mr Parsons of Durham Court that is I think he was 1 st Lieutenant, the 2 d . Lieutenant, I think he was the 2 d , was Mr Newton of Chesire Court. James Hough of said Meriden was orderly Sergeant, Ezekiel Rice of the same place was also a Sergeant. Mr Wadsworth of said Durham was Col. of the Regiment to which this Company was attached. The Company marched from Meriden to Boston. I think we passed through Pomfret, Court, Gouglap woods so called, and so on to Boston. I helped build a fort on Dorchester Hill near Boston. I remained with the Company near Boston the two months of my enlistment; was sick, if my memory serves me, the three last weeks of the two months above mentioned. I came home and got recruited. Some time in May June of the same year I enlisted to go to New York under Capt. Edward Russell of Bran- ford Court. for a period of six months. I joined the Company at New Haven Court. We embarked on board a vessel for New York, arrived there where we remained a month or more, then we went to Long Island and remained there about a week, thence we returned to New York, thence we marched up about 4 miles to Turtle Bay and remained a few days, thence we marched to Harlem Heights a few miles north of Turtle Bay.

At Harlem heights the British came up and we went down to meet them about 1 mile say from the heights I forget the precise distance, and gave them battle: it was quite a skirmish, we drove the British off down South and they went off South over the hills. I should think I remained in Harlem near two weeks. - I then went with the bulk of the Regiment to Paramus across the North River about 12 miles I should think west of the Harlem heights: I was unwell. At this time & and during the whole six months I belonged to Col. Douglass' Regiment who belonged to North Bransford or Northford, Conn. I think I am correct as to the place of the Col's residence. Mr Porter of Watbury Conn was the major: he was taken prisoner at Turtle bay: I was near him when he was taken. I was on guard at Turtle bay when the British approached the place: they came in flat bottomed boats from a creek, each boat with a red flag in it. We joined the Regiment at North Castle, having crossed the River from Paramus: Lieutenant Gilbert from North Haven Conn. was with us. We remained at North Castle till the 25 Dec. 1776 when the Col. Douglass got upon his horse and by the way of Mount gave us a discharge. I then came home.

In the fall of the year 1777 a large body of the militia of Connecticut , if I rightly remember, was called out into service; Generals Howe and Burgoyne were endeavoring about that time to effect a junction of their forces. I marched at that time with the Company that went from Meriden and was absent on service four or five weeks. I am not sure, but have the impression that Mr Colles was the Capt. of the Company. We marched to PEEKSKIL in New York and were on service there and about there, nearly the whole time. While there news arrived of the surrender of General Burgoyne. I remember the Army where we were, were drawn up into a hollow square, and Genl. Putnam rode into the centre and proclaimed the news that Burgoyne was taken. General Parsons of said Middletown was at Peekskil and occasionally gave us orders. Our companies divided, part went north, part south, I was in the detach- ment that marched South to King's Ferry where we remained some time. At the expiration of four or five weeks I was dismissed and came home. Subsequently I went two scouts to Danbury and New Britain a short period of time.
I believe that all the officers above named are dead; and I have stated all that I distinctly recollect.

I have no documentary evidence of the foregoing facts, nor do I know of any living persons who can fortify my statement except those whose dispositions are annexed hereto.
I the said Levi Hall hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. Given to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
In answer to the first interrogatory said applicant states he was born as he thinks in the year 1755 at said Meriden, then called Wallingford. To the second. That he has no record of his age.
To the third. That he lived in Meriden until in or about the year 1817 when he removed to said Middletown where he has since resided.
To the fourth and fifth, that he cannot state more particularly than he has done, and to the sixth, that he was always a soldier and that he never received

any formal discharge or discharges from service, but was dismissed as was usual, and to the seventh, he says that left Mr Benjamin A. Hall and others if here will testify to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a soldier in the Revolution.
sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Levi Hall

We Stephen Topham a clergyman residing in Middletown in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut hereby certify, that I am well acquainted with Levi Hall who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that I believe him to be 77 years of age; that he is respected and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Stephen Topham
A. Attest Stillman K. Wightman Justice of the Peace.
We Benjamin A Hall, residing in said Middletown and Ebenezer Roberts residing in said Town, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Levi Hall who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 77 years of age; that he is respected 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.
Ebenezer Roberts
Benjamin A Hall
B. Attest Stillman K. Wightman Justice of the Peace.

I, Samuel Anthony of Meriden in the State of Connecticut aged 78 being duly sworn depose and say that in the year 1776 I enlisted a soldier for six months in Capt. Russell's Company (of Branford Col.) & Col. Douglass's Regiment and went down to New York with Levi Hall of Middletown. Col. Hall was in the same Company with me. He was a soldier of said Company and served the six months. We enlisted into the same Company each for six months - went to New York together served together during said six months were discharged together and returned together at the end of the six months to said Meriden. I remember that Major Porter was taken at Turtle Bay I remember the little skirmish at Harlem Heights. Date at said Middletown this 2 nd day of Augt. 1832.  witness to said signature Samuel [his mark] Anthony Thomas G. Mather Stillman K. Wightman
Sworn to before me this 2 nd day of August, 1832, Stillman K. Wightman,
C. State of Connecticut, Justice of the Peace, County of Middlesex } Middletown, 14 th Jan'y 1833. I hereby certify that Samuel Anthony, who signed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition, was at the time of signing and making said oath a person of credible credit and entitled to and that his statement is entitled to credit. Attest: Stillman K. Wightman, Justice of the Peace.

I, Daniel Bale of Meriden, Conn. aged 82 being, duly sworn depose and say that I remember Levi Bale's enlisting in the year 1776 and going to New York where he served as a soldier five or six months.
In the year 1777 three companies marched from said Meriden to Fishkill New York. I went as a soldier in one company under the command of Capt. John Hough and Mr Levi Bale marched as soldier in another of said companies under the command of Capt. Jones. We were gone about a month and then returned to said Meriden. From Fishkill we marched down to Poughkeepsie and a short distance below there. I remember that while there news arrived of the defeat of Genl. Burgoyne. And further the defeat with note.
Dated at said Middletown, Conn. this 2 d day of Aug t 1832.
Daniel Bale
Sworn to this 2 d day of Aug t 1832.
before me Stillman K. Wightman,
D. State of Connecticut County of Middlesex Middletown 14 th Jan y 1833. Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that Daniel Bale, who subscribed and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition before me by me subscribed as a Justice of the Peace, is a person of truth, veracity and credibility and that his statement is entitled to credit. Matt. Stillman K. Wightman, Justice of the Peace.

St. Abner Way of Meriden. Comt. aged 79 being duly sworn depose and say that in the winter of 1776 I enlisted a soldier in the same Company from said Meriden with Levi Hall of said Meriden now of Middletown Comt under Capt. Brace of said Meriden. We marched to Boston and remained about Boston and on Dorchester heights for a period of two weeks. The last three weeks Mr Levi Hall was sick; previous to that time we had occupied the same room. Afterwards we returned home. I was at Pictskill at the time the news arrived of the defeat of General Burgoyne in the year 1777 and Mr Levi Hall was there at the time. We both were both soldiers in the Army at the time and returned home after a service of about four or five weeks. And further the Deposition with att. dated at Middletown the 2 d . day of Augt. 1832.
Sworn to before me this 2 d . August, 1832.
Stillman K. Wightman
E. State of Conn. Justice of the Peace, County of Middlesex ss. Middletown 14 th Jany 1833.
I hereby certify that Abner Way, the subscriber of the foregoing deposition who made oath to the truth of the same before me the subscribing Justice of the Peace, is a person of truth, veracity and credibility, and that his statement is entitled to credit. 9 Attest, Stillman K. Wightman. Justice of the Peace.

State of Connecticut
County of Middlesex ss. Middletown
I John Trick Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Middlesex - do hereby Certify that Stillman H. Wightman Esq. is a justice of the Peace in & for the County of Middlesex as per Commission on file in my office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificates mark A. B. C. D. & E. are his proper Hand Writing & signature.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & seal this 2 d day of Augt. A.D. 1832.
W. J. Trick Clerk

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 said Court that Stephen Topham who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Middletown, Middlesex County, Court, and that Benjamin A Hall residing in said Middletown and Ebenezer Roberts residing in said Town who have also signed the same are residents in the said Middletown and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
Stillman K. Wightman Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown
I, John Fisk of said Middletown clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Levi Hall for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Office this 2 nd day of August AD 1832
J. Fisk Clerk

2584
Levi Hall
27 Dec,
private Qu d
$30
5 14 16
Ln o Fink
Middletown
Page 87.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Sevi Hall further proof or explanation.
which require
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 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? 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? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1892? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? 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?

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?
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?
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? No
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
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?
No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? Answered satisfactorily
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 the 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.
†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 authenticated 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 end 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.

Perkins
10818 INVALID
File No. 10,818
Levi Hall
Priv. Rev. War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 163
[Arrangement of 1890.]
Meriden Co n

I Ira Smith of Prospect in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut being seventy five years of age depose and say that I was knowing to Levi Hall being in the service of the United States about two months at Stratford under the command of Capt Berry of Meriden and Lieutenant Whiting in the year 97/98 I believe in the months of August and Sept. And further the deponent saith he had a severe write with the said Levi Hall at Stratford whilst in this town  service of the United States
Dated at Prospect Connecticut the 13 th day of December A.D. 1832
Signed Ira Smith
New Haven County p. Prospect December 13 th A.D. 1832 Then personally appeared Ira Smith subscriber of the foregoing Deposition known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and a credible person and under solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is correct and true Before me Andrew Smith Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut County of New Haven p. New Haven Jan y 25 th 1833 I Nathaniel Clark of the County Court in & for said New Haven County hereby certify that Andrew Smith whose name is above written subscribed is & was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for said New Haven County and duly (over)

qualified to administer Oaths. I that the signature by him his means is genuine official signature
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and official the seal of said county Court the day & date above written
J. B. Beck (clerk)

Enos Hall of Meriden in the County of New Haven, in the State of Connecticut, of lawful age depose say, that in the month of February A.D. 1776 Levi Hall now of Middletown in Middlesex County, was called out as one of the Militia under Capt. John Lock, in the Revolutionary War, and marched with me to Boston, and we were stationed at Brooklyn. Levi Hall served as a Soldier about four weeks. He was then taken sick and was carried to the Hospital and there remained sick four or five weeks, until the Militia was discharged in the month of April A.D. 1776 - Enos Hall
State of Connecticut } to Meriden County of New Haven } On this 15 th day of December A.D. 1832 Personally appeared Enos Hall and made Solemn oath, to the truth of the following Deposition by him subscribed - Before me - Benjamin Andrews Justice of Peace
We the subscribers do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Enos Hall the above named Deponent; that he sustains a good character for truth and integrity; and that we believe the the above deposition to be true - Meriden 15 th December A.D. 1832 - Benjamin Andrews Justice of Peace

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven ss. New Haven Jan. 23 d 1833 I Mr Beach Clerk of the County Court in & for said New Haven County hereby certify that Benajah Andrews whose name is within written & subscribed as I was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in & for said New Haven County I duly qualified to administer Oaths, & that the signature by him within made is genuine Official Signature —
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County Court the day & date above written
J. M. Beach Clerk

I, George Meriman of Wallingford in the County of New Han and State of Connecticut of lawful age and depon say that I am acquainted with Levi Hall of Middletown in the County of Middlesex family of Wallingford aforesaid - that in the year 1776 deponent entered into a company commanded by Captain Russell - in a Regiment commanded by Col. Douglas - in the Connecticut Line - that he enlisted some time in the latter part of the spring or fore part of the summer - that both said Levi Hall enlisted at the same time - that they were finally discharged on Christmas day of the same year having been in the service not less than six months at least - but deponent thinks that according to the best recollection - probably as much as seven months - and further the deponent saith not. - George Meriman
New Han County ss Wallingford Dec. 18. 1832
Personally appeared before me - the undersigned - a Justice of the Peace for the County of New Han - George Meriman the signer of the foregoing deposition - made solemn oath to the truth of the same according to the best of his recollection - & thereby certify that the said George Meriman is a credible person - & that his statement is entitled to belief -
A. B. Chapin Just of Peace

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven ss New Haven Jan. 23. 1833 I John Beach Clerk of the County Court in Open Court New Haven County testify that Almon B. Chapin, whose name is within written & subscribe is sworn at the date thereof a Justice of the peace in Open Court New Haven County is duly qualified to administer Oaths, & that the within signature of "A. B. Chapin Notary Public" is his genuine official signature.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County Court the day & date above written
John Beach Clerk
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

I, Rejoice Camp of Durham in the county of Middlesex and State of Connecticut being now 74 years of age depose and say that the first of February AD 1776 I enlisted a soldier in the capacity of a private into the company under the command of Capt. Couch of Meriden in the County of New Haven Count. for the term of two months. Simeon Parsons of said Durham was Lieutenant of the Company. James Hough of said Meriden was orderly sergeant. James Wadsworth of said Durham was Col. of the Regiment to which our company was attached. Levi Hall then of said Meriden then part of Wallingford now of Middletown in said County of Middlesex was a private in the same company to which I belonged. We marched through Hartford Ponderous woods and so on to Boston. We assisted in building the fortifications on Dorchester Hill near Boston. The rest of the time we were mostly engaged in keeping guard and performing the duties of soldiers. We were on duty on Dorchester Hill when the enemy evacuated Boston. I remember a number of casks of sand were got ready by our forces and put in the fort to roll down the hill and destroy the ranks of the enemy. Our company served out two months, their term of service and Mr Levi Hall among the rest and the first of April 1776 were dismissed and we returned home. I have a very distinct recollection of the events of that time. And further the deponent saith not.
Signed at Middletown Count. the 20 th Dec. 1832.
Middlesex County ss. Middletown 20 th Dec. 1832.
Then personally appeared Rejoice Camp, known to me to be a person of truth and veracity and a credible person, and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is correct and true, before me. Nath. Stillman, Justice of the Peace.

State of Connecticut Middl. Co.,
I John Bicknell Clerk of the County Court of S d Middlesex County do Certify that Stillman K. Wightman Esq. is a Justice of the Peace within & for S d County of Middlesex as S d . Com d on file in my Office & that his name subscribed to the preceding Certificate mark d D. G. H. are his proper Hand Writing & Signatures
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & affix d the seal of S d Court this 20. Day of Feb y A.D. 1833
John Bicknell

1. State of Connecticut } p. Middletown. County of Middlesex }
on this 14 th day of January A D 1883, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate within and for the district of Middletown, now sitting at Middletown aforesaid, Levi Hall, a resident of said Middletown, aged 77 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in addition to and by way of explanation of his first declaration by him made before said Court on the day of the date thereof viz. the 2 d day of August A D 1882, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
Respecting my first tour to Boston named in my first declaration, I have to state, that I enlisted the first of February 1776 a soldier in the capacity of a private, and served the period of two months, the term of my enlistment, except two or three weeks the last of the term when I was dangerously sick and removed to the Hospital. I remained on duty till after the enemy evacuated Boston; afterwards I was taken sick as just stated. The company, to which I belonged, was dismissed the first of April 1776; but I, being at that time sick, was obliged to remain at the Hospital two or three weeks afterward before I returned home. I remember I was extremely weak so that my physicians thought I could not recover. I had the nervous fever. For part of my service this tour, see the deposition of

2. Above Way attached to my first declaration and of Enos Hall and Rejoice Camp attached or rather about to be attached to this supplementary declaration and left by me with this Court.
As to my second tour, named in my first declaration to New York, It was between the middle and the 25 June 1776 that I enlisted a soldier in the rank of a private into Capt. Edward Russell's Company for the term of six months. I served out my full term of six months, as stated in my first declaration. I recollect very distinctly that I was discharged the 25 th Dec. 1776, having served the term of six months. For proof of this service, see the Depositions of Samuel Anthony and of Daniel Hale attached to my first declaration and of George Merriman left by me with the Court to be appended to this supplementary declaration.
With respect to my third tour named in my first declaration, I served as a soldier in the rank of a private for a period of five weeks, as therein stated; was then dismissed and returned home. I thought, at first, it might have been four or five weeks; but upon reflection I am satisfied and am very positive my term of service, this tour, was full five and not less than five weeks. See the Depositions, attached to my first declaration, of Daniel Hale and Above Way. I am unable to obtain any other proof of this tour.
I have stated in my first declaration that I

3. went two scouts to Danbury and New Haven a short period of time. In this respect I was mistaken. I went two scouts to New Haven and one to Danbury. At the time New Haven was plundered by the enemy I was twice called out in the militia to guard the coast and served in the rank of a private. At the time Danbury was burnt I was called out in like manner and went to Danbury and served as a private. For these three tours, comprising in all a period of three weeks and not less than that, I asked for a pension.
In the months of August and September A.D. 1778 I served as a soldier in the rank of a private at Stratford, Conn. in the Company commanded by Capt. Dwan Berry of Mendon; (I then lived within about one mile of him when at home); and Lieutenant Samuel Whiting of Mendon, Conn. (He also was near neighbor to me in Mendon). I served out the full term of two months, and was then discharged and returned home. I did not mention this tour in my first declaration, because I did not then know that I could obtain any witness to it. But I have since obtained the deposition of Ira Smith of Prospect to my service this tour, and he is the only person I can find that was in service with me at that time. I leave his deposition with the Court to be attached to this my extra supplementary declaration.

4. I have done all in my power at present to obtain my pension. I have travelled on foot a great many miles and been at a very considerable expense to complete my papers. I am poor and find it very difficult to meet the expenses. My memory however is pretty good and I can state a great many little particulars which I have not noticed because I do not suppose such statements would be useful to the war department in the investigation of my claim. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Levi Hall Attest. Stillman K. Wightman. Judge of Probate for the District of Middletown.
State of Connecticut, County of Middlesex ss. Middletown 14 Jany 1833.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Middlesex aforesaid, Levi Hall, who being duly sworn, deponeth 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 two months, and six months, and five weeks, and three weeks, and two months - in all twelve months or a year. I served as a soldier in the rank of a private; and for such service I claim a pension.
Stillman K. Wightman Justice of the Peace and Judge of Probate for the district of Middletown.

I John Park Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Middletown do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original & the additional proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Levi Hall for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my Hand & Seal at P. Office this 20 th day of Feby. ad 1833
W. Park Clerk