Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1612, Benjamin Hope, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Na-
Hope, Benjamin Elizabeth
W 1612
CONTENTS

23.305
North Carolina
Benjamin Hope
of Williamsboro in the State of N.C. who was a Private in the Company by Captain Waller of the Regiment by Col. Russell in the N.C. Line time for
9 mos
Virginia Mil
Inscribed on the Roll of N.C. at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Dec 30 and dated March Hope Williamsboro
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 33. $ 7 50 Semiant. allowance ending Sept. 1833. 15
$ 9 00
{ Revolutionary Class Act June 7, 1833
Recorded by C. D. Queen Book E Vol. 2 Page 58

mand that thou requirest, if thy pastors and heretics shall teach the same, and thy people obey them, both that the old dignity and tranquillity of the Church shall return again with a goodly order unto the glory of thy name. Then destroy the Nicotites appointed to be de- stroyed, as soon as they have returned to repentance, and wilt thou destroy the house fallen down at thy last, which instead of Sanctuaries had sighs, and instead of altars, tears. Then promised forgiveness to such as turn unto thee, but the very thing is thy gift, a man to turn with his whole heart unto thee, to the intent all our goodness should redound unto thy glory. Thou art the Maker, repair the work that thou hast fashioned. Thou art the Redeemer, save that thou hast bought. Thou art the Saviour, suffer not them to perish which do hang on thee. Thou art the Lord and Owner, challenge thy possession. Thou art the Head, help the members. Thou art the King, give us a countenance of thy loom. Thou art the Prince of peace, breathe upon us brother- ly love. Thou art the God, have pity on thy humble beseechers, be thou, according to Paul's saying, All things in all unto us, the heart the whole choir of thy church, with agreeing minds and unanimous voices, for mercy obtained at thy hands, and give thanks unto the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, which after the most perfect example of obedience, is distinguished in property of person, and coequal in nature. To whom be praise and glory eternally, Amen.
A Prayer for the KING'S Majesty, out of the Liber Regalis.
GOD, the unspeakable Author of the world, creator of men, governor of empires, and establisher of all kingdoms, who art of the house of our father Abraham; didst raise a king that became the Saviour of all kings and nations of the earth. Bless, we beseech thee, thy faithful Servant, and our dread Sovereign Lord, king GEORGE, with the richest blessings of thy grace. Establish him in the throne of his kingdom by thy mighty aid and protection; with him as then with Moses in the top of Joshua in the battle, Gideon, in the field, and Samuel in the temple. Let the dew of thy grace
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August 1 for Samuel & Boeth to 3 days re-baptist birth & Small, I H T
ann d wall Hope was born october 15 - 1797 Henshaw Hope was born July 7 - 1799 Elizabeth Carter was born April 25 - 1806 Meriah Bellfield Hope was born November 9 - 1803 The boy is kite Henshaw Hope his
A Prayer for the Peace of the Church. 301
King, a chaste heart, and receive the Holy Spirit in our breath; shed out from us thy Holy Ghost, render unto us the joy of thy saving health, and with thy power get forth from us the flesh and the devil there- of. By this spirit thou reconcildest the earthly to the heavenly; by this thou didst frame and reduce so many oblique, so many nations, so many family forms of men into one body of a church, which body by the Holy Spirit is knit to thee their head. This spirit is that which quickeneth us all in all our hearts, and that all that foreign nations confess; as if they will not they shall turn to the peace and will of them which love thee. Say this conclusion, for in Jesus Christ Amen. O Lord Jesus, let thy Spirit break out into upon that water of evil working opinions. And let each thy Spirit, which according to the prophet's say- ing, searcheth all things, hath all the science of speak- ing, make that like as unto all them, which he of thy heart, is one light, one baptism, one God, one hope, one faith, so they may all have the voice, one heart, one soul, profess one undivided faith. When thou didst mount up to heaven triumphantly, thou threwst out from above thy precious things, thou gavest gifts among men; thou gavest lively rewards of thy Spirit River again from above thy olden fountain, give that thing to thy church, overflowing and granting down- ward, that thou givest unto her showing up order for beginning. Give unto princes and others the grace to stand in awe of thee, that they may so guide the common- weal, as they should thereby render themselves unto thee, that art the King of kings; give wisdom to be always diligent unto them, that whatsoever is best to be done, they may effect in their minds, and pursue the same in their doings. Give to the bishops the gift of prophecy, that they may declare and interpret holy scripture, not of their own brain, but of divine inspiring. Give them the threefold charity which thou once demandedst of Peter, when thou didst betake unto him the charge of thy sheep. Give to the priests the love of soberness and of chastity. Give to thy people a good will to follow thy commandments, and a readiness to obey such per- sons as thou hast appointed over them. So shall it come to pass, if through thy gift thy princes shall com- mand

THE CONTENTS.
A TABLE of the Prayers.
Prayer for the Morning, p. 245. For Night, p. 248. For Family Grace, p. 251, to 259. A Prayer for the Sick, p. 260, &c. Rites and Ceremonies, p. 262, to 264. Prayers before the Sacrament, p. 264, to 272. Prayers after the Sacrament, p. 272, to 278. Ejaculations at the Lord's Table, p. 278, to 279. Prayers after the Sacrament, p. 279, &c. For the Sick, p. 286. Ejaculations for the Sick, p. 291. Prayers in Time of publick Calamities, p. 294, &c. A Prayer for this Church, p. 297. A Prayer for the Pastors of the Church, p. 298, &c. For the King's Majesty, p. 302, 303.
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A Prayer for the King's Majesty. 303
abundant mercies fall upon his head, and give him the blessing of David and Solomon. Be unto him a helmet of salvation against the face of his enemies, and a strong tower of defence in the time of adversity. Let his reign be prosperous, and his days many. Let peace, and love, and holiness, let justice, and truth, and all christian virtues flourish in his time. Let his people serve him with honour and obedience. And let him so duly serve thee here on earth, that he may hereafter everlastingly reign with thee in heaven, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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GENERAL

SUNDAY.
Other Branches of our Duty to our Neighbours, p. 106. The Duty of Church to State, p. 107. Other Branches of our Duty to the State, p. 108.
MONDAY.
Of the Duty of Parents to their Children, p. 109. Of the Duty of Children to their Parents, p. 110. Of the Duty of Masters to their Servants, p. 111. Of the Duty of Servants to their Masters, p. 112. Of the Duty of Masters to their Servants, p. 113. Of the Duty of Servants to their Masters, p. 114.
TUESDAY.
A TABLE
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Benjamin Hope & Elizabeth Rice was married November 12 th 1796

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th July 1836 and joint resolution of the 7th of July 1838.
State of North Carolina }
Granville County }
on this 31st day of January 1844 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarters Sessions for the County of Granville Elizabeth Hope a resident of said County aged seventy nine years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed 4th of July 1836 and the joint resolution of the 7th of July 1838:
That she is the widow of Benjamin Hope late a pensioner of the United States as will more fully appear by reference to his declaration and evidence now on file in the Pension Office, and will show the amount he received. After the death of her husband the said Benjamin Hope she placed in the hands of a Mr O'Brian the pension certificate, and he has removed to the western country and it is either lost or destroyed, which will account for its not being filed with this application. She further declares that she was married to the said Benjamin Hope in the County of Gloucester & State of Virginia by the Rev. Thomas Hughes on the 10th day of September One Thousand seven hundred and eighty one, and removed from the County of Gloucester, to the Town of Williamsboro in Granville County North Carolina, where she and her husband lived up to his death, and where she now resides. That her husband the aforesaid Benjamin Hope died on the seventh day of January One Thousand eight hundred and thirty four, and that she has remained a widow ever since, as will more fully appear by reference to the testimony herewith annexed. Elizabeth Hope

State of North Carolina Granville County
This day appeared before me one of Justices of the Court of Pleas and Sessions for the County of Granville and State of North Carolina Mrs Elizabeth Hope an aged respectable resident of said County who subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration in due form of Law in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the 31 st day of January 1844
A. F. Lawless B.

State of North Carolina?
Granville County
} This day personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Sessions for Granville County Mrs. Frances Henderson Widow of the late Chief Justice Henderson who being first duly sworn according to law Testifies and says. That she has known, and intimately known Mrs. Elizabeth Hope now applying for a pension from the service of her and her husband Benjamin Hope settling in the Town of Williamsboro to the present time. This affiant can testify that Benjamin Hope & his wife came from the State of Virginia and from the County of GlosTer as much as forty eight years since. I am enabled to speak certainly of the period of her settling in Williamsboro. first because she lived in a house close to the one I occupied; but what enables me to fix the date with certainty is the fact that my first child was born, in a short time after her arrival and that child is now in her forty ninth year. When Benjamin Hope came to this country his wife had four children all of whom are now alive and reside near me. Mrs. Hope must have necessarily have been married some time before she was known to me, from the size and age of her children the eldest was certainly ten or twelve years old at that time.

I can testify that Mrs Elizabeth Hope is now the widow of Benjamin Hope who was a physician in his life time and that she has never married since his death. and I feel it a duty to testify and say that after a long and intimate acquaintance with Mrs Hope; I am fully convinced that any statement made by her may be relied on as strictly correct and true.
Given under my hand this 3rd day of February 1844
Frances Stevenson
State of North Carolina Granville County
This day personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Granville Mrs Frances Stevenson widow of the Late L. Stevenson chief Justice of North Carolina who due to and subscribed to the foregoing affidavit in due form of Law. I also certify that she is a Lady of the highest standing in this community in the possession of all her faculties and that full faith and credit may be given to her words given under my hand this the 3rd February 1844
A. S. G. [Signature]

State of North Carolina
Granville County
} The affidavit of Col Thomas Duran a citizen of the county of Granville take to prove his knowledge of Benjamin Hope late a pensioner of the United States, and his wife Mrs. Elizabeth Hope now applying for a pension - This affiant being first duly sworn according to Law Testifies and says. That he removed to the county of Granville in the year 1817 and at that time he found Benjamin Hope residing in two miles of his house and whom he continued to reside up to the period of his death which is correctly stated by Mrs. Hope in her declaration this day taken in my presence - Residing as I have close to Mr. Hope and his wife I am able to say that his widow now applying for a pension is and was most unquestionably the wife of the said Benjamin Hope, is at this time residing upon the land owned by her husband and upon which he lived and died. This affiant cannot speak as to the marriage of Mrs. Hope. I have heard her statement of her being married in the county of Gloucester Virginia, and from my knowledge of Mrs. Hope and her character for truth and probity, I have no doubt of the correctness of her statement. This affiant can also testify that he received from the hands of Mr. O'Brien the money due upon the pension certificate up to the death of Mr. Hope, which I paid to Mrs. Hope, and I have no doubt that Mr. O'Brien did have in his hands the certificate as stated by Mrs. Hope. To the knowledge of this affiant Mrs. Hope is unable to come to the county of Gloucester Virginia to make those investigations which may be required respecting her marriage.
Given under my hand and seal this 21st day of January 1844
Thos Duran

Seal of N. Carolina Granville County
This day personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Granville Col Thomas Turner who subscribed and swore to the foregoing affidavit in cause of Edw. I also certify that the said Col Thomas Turner is one of the most respectable citizens of the county of Granville and that full faith and credit is due to his testimony in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal This the 31 st of February 1844
A. Baxter Jr
North Carolina Granville County } ss
I James M. Higgins Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Granville certify that Henry Bowler, esquire, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Hope, and the affidavits of Mrs Frances Henderson & Thomas Turner is and was at the time of signing the same one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Granville, and that full faith and credit are due to his official acts as such. I also certify that his signature is in his proper handwriting and is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have here- unto set my hand & affixed the seal of my office at Oxford the 7 th day of February A.D. 1844.
James M. Higgins Clerk

North Carolina, Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Granville County, for Granville County, February Term 1844
On motion, it was ordered to be certified to the Commissioner of Pensions, that the declaration and accompanying evidence in the application of Mrs Elizabeth Hope for a Pension has been presented to the Court and examined. They also certify, that the signature of Henry Bowles Esquire before whom the evidence was taken is genuine. also that Col Thomas Turner and Mrs Frances Henderson are citizens of this County and their evidence is entitled to the fullest credit and belief.
J. James McWiggins Clerk of the said Court. Certify that the above proceedings were had and determined by the Court now in Session.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of my office at Oxford the 7-day of February. A.D. 1844
James McWiggins, Clerk

Elizabeth Eliza
Hope
Oct 4 July 36-
234
admitted at
29 July 1848
$30 per acre
on 4 March 1848
Hon. R. M. Saunders
R. G. Sweetland Esq.
Present
I certify that Mrs. Frances Woodman is the widow of the late Chief Justice of Nova Scotia - a lady of high character & entitled to implicit credit -
I also know Col. Turner - who is the son of Gen. Turner - formerly a Senator from the State - his statements are entitled to full credit -
R. M. Saunders March 11/46

State of North Carolina } County of Granville }
On this 11th day of August A.D. 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the law-chifful portion of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, now sitting Benjamin Hope a resident of the County aforesaid, aged sixty six 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 was born in the year 1755, on the 18th of September in the County of Gloucester, State of Virginia - That he was living in Williamsburg at the commencement of the revolution, & lived in Gloucester after Peace was made, until about twenty five years since, when he came into this County - That whilst he was residing in Williamsburg for 1775 or 1776 he was called into a company of Militia under one Captain Benjamin Waller, to defend the shores of the Chesapeake from the incursions of the British who at that time were almost constantly in the Chesapeake & frequently marching into the County for the purposes of plunder & the manner of which he was called into service was this - It being necessary that guard should be constantly kept up, the forces of the County by companies were called out on tours of three months at a time, if the situation of the County demanded it - In this way, this affiant performed his duty between nine & twelve months, principally under Captain Waller - Colonel Burwell commanded the Chesapeake Regiment to which this affiant belonged - One Captain Mackay commanded a company - Colonel David Mason commanded the 15th Virginia Regiment stationed at Williamsburg - William Fleming was quartermaster & William Elliott was commissary - After this period this affiant a large portion of his time was engaged in carrying supplies to various parts of the United States, on which service he went as far North as Philadelphia, and South as far as Charleston. - When Virginia was invaded by Genl. Arnold, this affiant was living in Gloucester - His company under Captain Waller was ordered out in January 1781 - He joined the

regiment at a place called Wood Farm in Gloucester under Colonel John Page. A Captain William Hall having been trans- ferred he was placed under the Lieutenant William Pollard - Arnold being at this time at Richmond, the re- giment was marched in that direction to New Kent Court House where Major Ratcliff who had been in the regular army & Major Rowell took command - they continued the march to Harts Forge where they were placed under the command of Genl. Thomas Nelson - the only officers besides these already named that he recollects was Colonel William Nelson - After joining Genl. Nelson they were marched to a place called Ratcliff's ordinary  where remaining at that station some time, the British forces having taken to their shipping at a place called Westover & sailed down the James River, the American forces were marched back through Williamsburg to Little York - At this place he was taken sick, & was allowed to return home, & before his recovery his company was discharged - In the service just detailed that officer was engaged as nearly as he can recollect between two & three years. When Cornwallis came into Virginia in July as this officer thinks, his company under the same Captain & Lieutenant was again called out & placed under Colonel John Page & served in Gloucester on the North Side of York River until Cornwallis capitulated - During this time a period of four or five months, he was engaged principally under Mr. Matthew Anderson a Quarter Master in supplying the army with provisions - Then when the of this officer's service, when he was actually engaged was about fifteen months - & he thinks more - The only per- son now alive who knows anything of his service, is John Lewis whose deposition is hereto appended - There is one Clugston residing in his neighborhood & he has not long resided there & is affording information to this officer. He fully acknowledges his very claim to a pension or annuity except the present & believes that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. I subscribe to & subscribed the day & year above
George F. Hall

State of North Carolina } County of Granville } do.
On this the 1 st Monday of August A.D. 1832, personally appeared before the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid, John Smith of said County, who being first duly sworn according to Law, deposes & saith that he is well acquainted with Benjamin Hope who makes the foregoing declaration; that he knew him from his boyhood, that he believes he is upwards of seventy two years of age, that he knows that said Hope served in the Revolutionary war several terms as a soldier in the militia, the number of terms, or the duration of his services he does not precisely recollect but he thinks he served at least two years, that at the time said Hope entered the service he & this deponent were both citizens of Nelson County in the State of Virginia - that said Hope & this deponent were in different companies, but in the same regiments during a part of their term of service in the eastern part of Virginia - This deponent further saith that said Hope has always borne a fair character & that any declaration made by him is entitled to credit -
John Smith
Sworn to & subscribed
before us in open Court this 8 th August 1832 and we certify that said John Smith is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit
Geo. D. Boddie } Member Jno. A. Patterson } of the Robt. Lay } Court

Mr J. Spencer O'Brien
24/11/32
Residing in the county of ... as hereby certify that ... are well acquainted with Benjamin Hope who has made the foregoing declaration: that he is about seventy five years old - that he is situated & resides in the neighborhood to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion - Sworn to & subscribed. -
James O'Brien
19/11/32
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Spencer O'Brien
who signed the foregoing certificate is a resident citizen of said County, that the ... is entitled to a pension & that the statement is entitled to credence. -
John Brantley
Chas. McKim J.P. H.W. Pierce J.P.
I Stephen H. Ineed Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County of Granville and State of North Carolina do hereby certify the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of application of Benjamin Hope for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office at Office in Oxford this the 11 th day of August 1832 -
Steph H. Ineed Clerk

Rev. 6/18
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
1612
Elizabeth Hope Widow
Benj. Hope Pri. Res. W.
Act:
July 29, 1848
Index:—Vol.
A
Page
841
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Cash No. 6118
Elizabeth Hope WIDOW OF Benjamin Hope Rank Private, Co. Regt. Virginia Mtd
Agency:
Rate per Month, $
Commencing
Additional sum of $2 per Month for each of the following children, until arriving at the age of 16 years, commencing
Rev. Wm

The late Elizabeth Moore etc
At 10 o'clock on Sunday 16 Apr '44 " " 6 A.M. " 17 May '45 " " 12 1/2 hrs " 18 Aug '44 " " Richard died 20 Jan '47 " " Miss Mary Young 18 Oct '47 " " Mrs. J. A. L. Daniel 18 Feb '48 " " R. T. L. " April 4 '49 " " " " " 16 '49
at 4 high 1856

My Dear Sir:
Enclosed is the evidence in relation to Mrs. Hope's widowhood, as an affidavit for the pendency of her deceased husband, to wit Benjamin Hope - May I beg that you will give it your earliest attention -
Very faithfully Yours R. E. Green 17 Dec 48

Dec 17 48
Mr. Davis
2
Col. Smith
Ch. C. S.

Dear Sir
Winston Granville County March 15 th 1893
I rec d the papers that you sent to me rec d by you from the War Department & from the letter of Mr. Edwards cannot understand how I am now to proceed I am in such bad health that it is impossible for me to come to see you for I have had sick all this winter so that I have scarcely been able to leave the house if you can make it convenient to pass this way shortly I should be glad if you would let & see me & assist me in obtaining the benefit of the act for pensioners & if you cannot come be so good as to write me how I shall proceed as my necessities are great & you will oblige
your fellow citizen & Humble servant
To W. M. Friend Esq r Benjamin Hope

Mt. Hopes cele...
Evidence in conformity with the written file a few days ago, & is on file with Mr. Ames, - This paper may be in little to statement, it is therefore handed to Col. Burritt, who is respectfully asked to have it read on the forthwith.
R. T. Inman
2:15 PM '49.

(C97)
Pension Office, August 19th, 1847.
Sir,
I return herewith, Dr. Sneed's letter we have to inform you that the certificate of the Clerk of Gloucester County Court, in the case of Elizabeth Wespe, has been received and filed with her other papers. This certificate furnishes no additional evidence of the marriage of these parties. The proof upon this point is still defective. Should no record or documentary evidence be obtained Mrs. Wespe should find no difficulty if she was mar- ried as early as 1781 as shown by the testimony of persons of respectability and intelligence who were associated with her children by a comparison of their ages, the existence of the relation of husband and wife between herself and the late pensioner Benjamin Wespe prior to January, 1794.
Mr. S. Montgomery Esq., Genl. Post Office Dept.
(Signed)
I am Sir, I have the honor to be Very respectfully, John C. Sneed, J. L. Edwards.

Th. Edkins. Conway St. etc.
My Sir.
Please read the 3 rd page of the enclosed letter which I have marked off, as the part only for your notice - It states Mr. Bencher of Conyers handed me the letter, saying that he could not attend to it. I wished then to do it, the man so as I have been referred to & had also rec d a letter on the subject - will you then please give me the amount I sent Mr. Bencher. I also enclose the letter which I rec d from Mr. Bencher.
26 Feb. 1850. In faith? Yrs H. T. Johnson

State of North Carolina Grenville County.
On the 16 th day of November 1846 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of Grenville Elizabeth Stoke whose age will appear by reference to the papers now on file in the Pension office. Who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed the 7 th July 1838 entitled an act granting Half pay & Pensions to certain Widows. That she is the Widow of Benjamin Stoke who was a Soldier in the Revolution and Served in the State of Virginia as will more fully appear by reference to the papers and Evidence now on file in the Pension office. She further declares that she was married on the day & year specified in her declaration now on file.
She further declares that the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January 1794.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above
written
Rich d Bredup
Elizabeth Stoke

State of North Carolina Granville County
I hereby certify that Elizabeth Stoke who has appeared before me and made the foregoing declaration is a very old and infirm lady, and lives a considerable distance from the County Court and her attendance in Court would endanger her Health. Given under my hand & Seal this the 16 th day of November 1826
Richd Sneed
North Carolina Granville County
I James M. Muggins, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and state aforesaid hereby certify, that Richard Sneed, Esquire, whose signature appears to the foregoing Declaration by Elizabeth Stoke, the above certificate is and was at the signing thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Granville County & that to all his official acts as such, full faith and credit should be given.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office, at Oxford the 26 day of December, A.D. 1826
James Muggins, Clerk

State of North Carolina Grenville County
3 3 3
Agree upon the matter oath! That she is now in the twenty-seventh year of her age. That she was born & raised in Warren County within six miles of the Village of Williamborough in the County of Grenville State of North Carolina to which place she removed upon her intermarriage with her husband Dr. John Hare. When she resided in our neighborhood for some 27 years. When she returned to her native County of Warren where she has resided since but since she removed from the neighbor- hood of Williamborough she has been a regular visitor of that place, having children residing in the Village. She was well acquainted with Benjamin -in Hope Dr. as well as his Wife Elizabeth Hope who now reside near Williamborough. She became ac- quainted with them soon after their removal to that place which was I think some ten years ago, or soon after their removal to that place. They were both taken into the best company & were generally respected by their neighbors. I never heard any doubt expressed of their not being bona fide Man & Wife. They were universally considered & treated as such so far as I can hear or believe. had they not been such Man & Wife I think it probable I should have heard it mentioned but I never did.

Then it questions the since Mr. Hope petitioned for a Pension as widow of Benjamin Hope Deed. who was, then always understood, a Pensioner of the United States. Mr. Hope is now residing at the place where Benjamin Hope died she is very poor & in a bad state of health. But for the aid of her children she suppose she would be unable to get along on life she is universally respected so far as I heard or believe & I have no doubt is honestly & truly the widow of Benjamin Hope Deed. I am in the best interest in Mr. Hope's petition for a Pension please send subscription before and the 5 day of Dec 1848
James R. Dugay Jr
I further certify that Mrs. Hope is as much entitled to credit on oath as any lady in the State.
Given under my hand this 5 th December 1848
James R. Dugay Jr
North Carolina Graham County ss.
I James M. Higgins, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County and State aforesaid. Hereby certify, that James R. Dugay, Esq., whose signature appears to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the signing thereof an acting Justice

of the Peace in and for Granville County; and that to all his official acts as such Justice of the Peace should be given.
In testimony whereof, I have here- unto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my office at Oxford, the 11 th day of December, A.D. 1848.
Jas. M. Wiggins , clerk

State of North-Carolina County of Granville. } 3
July 12 th 1845-
Personally appeared before me an acting Justice of the Peace in & for the County & State aforesaid, Elizabeth Hope, an applicant for a Pension under the laws of Congress, who being first duly sworn on the Holy Gospels, states that the paper marked A con- taining a record of the marriage of Benja- mine Hope & Elizabeth New, is the record of her marriage (that she was Elizabeth New) with Benjamin Hope, a late pensioner: that this leaf is taken from a book entitled "The Whole Duty of Man", printed at London 1755, in which book her husband was in the habit of keeping a register of the marriages, births, & deaths, in his family: that it was entered at the time of the marriage & the book has been kept among the family papers ever since. Sworn & subscribed before me.
Subscribed & sworn to Elizabeth Hope before me Richd. Ladd Jr
State of North-Carolina } July 12 th - 1845- County of Granville } 3
I Richard Ladd an acting justice of the Peace in & for the State aforesaid certify that the en- closed papers marked A & B were taken from a book entitled "The Whole Duty of Man" printed.

at London No. 1955-
Richd. Arund Sp
State of North-Carolina } July 12 th 1805= County of Granville }
This day personally appeared before me Richd. Arund Spence, an acting justice of the Peace in & for the County aforesaid, Maria Hope, aged forty two years, a lady of respectability & entitled to be believed, who being first duly sworn on the Holy Gospels, states that she believes she is the daughter of Mary & Elizabeth Hope: that she has always lived in the family & the papers marked A. & B. are taken from a Book called "The Whole Duty of Man" printed at London in 1755: that Benjamin Hope kept a record of the marriages, births & deaths in his family in said book & that the entries there are in her father's hand-writing & that the book has been kept among the family papers, as containing the family Register -
Subscribed & sworn to before me } Maria B. Hope. Richd. Arund Sp

North Carolina Granville County } 3rd
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I James M. Muggins Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County of late aforesaid, Certify, that Richard Snod. Esq. whose signature appears to the affidavits of Elizabeth Hope & Maria B. Hope is and was at the signing thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Granville County; and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit should be given -
In testimony whereof, I have herunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office at Oxford, the 14 th day of July T. AD 1845.
James M. Muggins, CLK
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(Department of War Pension Office May 4th. 1833
Sir
The declaration of Benj. Hope has been reexamined, and is once more returned.
The very liberal construction of the act of June 7th. 1832, in adopting the regulations of the Department, that subsequently received the sanction of Congress, renders any departure from them improper.
If the applicant himself cannot make out his case and sustain his claim to an allowance for service, it is the more unfortunate for him - The Department only has the power of inscribing his name upon the list of pensioners whenever his case is made out in conformity with the law and the regulations above referred to.
I will remark however that express riders are not embraced among those for whose benefit the law was passed.
Mr. Hope will therefore so amend his declaration, as to give distinctly & clearly the duration of each term of actual service in the order in which, and the Officers under whom, it was performed.
The militia service was always performed either by draft or by volunteering for a given period - and when an applicant claims to have served one or more years, he must assuredly have, or ought to have the best of reasons for his allegations - he can in no wise amuse

at a conclusion of that kind only by computing his different tours, and that method of computing his services is what he should furnish the Department with in order to obtain a fairable decision in his case
I am Respectfully
Yours.
J L Edwards
William M Sneed Esq. Oxford N. Carolina

House of Reps. Jan'y 9/47.
cc J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions
Sir,
At the request of Dr. Richard Sneed one of the justices of the Peace for the county of Granville N. C. I enclose you the Declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Hope. You will please to communicate with Dr. Sneed in relation to the matter at Williamsboro N. C.
very respectfully your ob't serv't J. L. Daniel

War Department
Pension Office
March 8 th 1832
Sir
The additional declaration of Benjamin Hope leaves it uncertain whether his service come within the act of 7 th June or not. Only service performed in embodied corps called into the field camp or garrison are within its provisions. The general expressions in the declaration afford no ground for supposing that Mr Hope performed other than occasional duty in the militia. The time actually spent in the service at each period should be distinctly set forth and proved by the best testimony of which it is susceptible. This latter requisite is peculiarly essential as it is obvious that the memory of the claimant has become much shattered. Pensions cannot be granted by the Department unless upon evidence of service - drawn either from the recollection of the claimant or the testimony of others. according to the rules established

by the regulations herewith published. The papers are all again returned.
I have the honor to be very respectfully your obedient J. L. Edwards
Hon. M. T. Harrison
Present

P. O. Dept.
Aug. 2 nd 47
Sir:
The enclosed from Dr. Rich d . Sneed of Montpelier, near Wm s boro' Miss a . was directed to me; with the hope, that I would attend to its subject matter. I therefore enclose it, the check certificate to you, with the hope, that your attention will be directed to it, at your convenience, & an answer furnished to me & I will forward to Dr. Sneed.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Conner Springs
Very Respectfully &c W. J. Montgomery

Benjamin Hope
$30 per am
60 00 15 75 00

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Denys Hope which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes 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? no IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes 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? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes 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? yes

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? has obtained the affidavits of one credible person - there being no clergymen, acquaintances with him
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? yes
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? has one witness
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? yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? The 2 nd interrogatory not answered
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.
Note. The claimants services in carrying dispatches and in supplying the troops with provisions cannot be allowed, in making up the time for which he served. He should be more precise as to the period of service under Captain Waller.

July 21. 1845
Adams and Elizabeth W. W.
Edward S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Revenue Washington City D. C.
J. S. Smith
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Harford, July 18 th - 1845-
Sir:
Enclosed is the affidavit of Elizabeth Hope & Maria Hope, relating to the mar- riage of the former. I presume, was according to your letter to Gen. Pownall, that the case is now sufficiently made out. If it is please send the document to me -
very Respectfully
C.H. Milnes

William M. Sheppard Letter to Mrs. Bullock 10 Dec 1873
Freemason J. Bullock Esq.
Washington City

Oxford 10 th Dec. 1833.
Mr. Erasmus D. Bullock,
Dear Sir,
The enclosed affidavits were not in their proper place when you took Mr. Hopes papers - I have had them certified & now forward them to the care of Judge Mangum - I hope they will justify a Pension Nothing new since you left us.
Yours,
M. M. D. Read

Sir,
When am I to receive Mr. Hope's sending case? I really feel some what at a loss what to do about it, as well as some other applications for land of which you have a list - Now Sir, please let me know why I can't get these cases settled - it must be very disagreeable to you to be called upon so often for them, as it is the most important & influence for me to continue it in the most profitable & friendly a result - can you not order these cases to be taken up? Mr. Bisset will I am sure carry out your wishes - then Sir, be so kind as to order them to be taken up at once & keep it in hand,

and this relief both for annoyance - three of these back calls have been of me & I must think in the others were that time, & at Boston has - but of the work of our office has Mr. H. H. C.
A. S. Lucas 20 March '49.
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State of North Carolina Grenville County
Archibald E. Henderson
Mr. Rath aaths. That he is in the forty ninth year of his age. That he is the eldest son of his Father Leonard Henderson who was at the time of his death Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. That his Father as well as Mother were born & raised in the County of Hyde & resided near the village of Williamsborough. That he was well acquainted with Benjamin Henderson as well as his wife Elizabeth Hope who is now living near the said village of Williamsborough at the place where her husband died. That he became acquainted with Mr & Mrs. Hope some forty years ago. When they removed to Williamsborough from the State of Virginia they stated out on a horse & carriage. Mr. Rath was the first. They were soon considered as one of the most respected families in the neighborhood. They were generally respected & spoken of in the most favorable terms. They were visitors of my Father, family & their daughter was entertained with my Sisters. I have no doubt had they not been really & truly Mr. & Mrs. Hope it would have been known & spoken of in the neighborhood. But I never heard any question of the fact til I understood Mrs. Hope had applied for a Pension as widow of her husband Benjamin Hope deceased. Upon which further state that Mrs. Elizabeth Hope is quite an old woman & is in bad health. She is

very poor but for the aid of her children who are also quite poor, she would be unable to support her- self. She is now in monthly expected so far as their unheard of her. I am in no way interested in the want of Elizabeth Stokes petition for a Pension Dependent further states that her own land and other homestead located further than six miles from the above village of Williamborough
Sworn and subscribed before me the 8 th day of Decr 1848.
Jas. R. Duly Jr
A. Henderson
I further Certify that the above affidavit of A. Henderson is a respectable man, and as much intelligent to know as any man in the State of North Carolina — Given under my hand the 8 th day of December 1848
Jas. R. Duly Jr
North Carolina
Granite County ss.
I James McRiggins, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county and State aforesaid, hereby certify, that James R. Duly, Esq- uier whose signature appears to the foregoing cer- tificate is and was at the signing thereof, an

acting Justices of the Peace in and for Granville County; and that to all his official acts as such Justice of the Peace credit should be given.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of my office at Oxford. The 11 day of December A.D. 1848.
J. M. Muggins Clerk

State of Virginia } ss. Gloucester County }
I John R. Leary Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid in the State aforesaid do certify that there is no Certificate of the marriage of Benjamin Hope and Elizabeth Hope of record in the clerk's office of the said Court and I further certify that the clerk's office and all the records of the said Court were destroyed by fire in the year 1820. (Eighteen Hundred and twenty)
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as clerk aforesaid and affixed the Seal of the said Court this 28 th day of July 1867 in the 72 nd year of the Commonwealth
John R. Leary D.E.G.

Aug. 27 47 Elizabeth 24 Salem Mass
Passenger Agent Washington City P.O. Box 123
Mr. [unclear] [unclear] [unclear]
Mr. [unclear]

Williamboro 24 th Aug. 1847
Colo. Edwards.
Dear Sir
Will you please have the kindness to inform me whether you have recd. the Certificate of the Bk of the County Court of Gloucester City was related to the marriage of Mrs. Elizabeth Ho-ke which I forwarded some weeks ago. As I am further advised that the inquired Mrs. Ho-ke is now known as Mrs. [?], and as my reference to you is anxiously desired as the situation of the old debt is somewhat embarrassing. I trust Sir I am indebted for the privilege I have taken in address- ing you. In haste Sir.
Very Respectfully R. [?]
W. [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?] [?]

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Elizabeth Hope
N.E.
Mr. Wilson
Resident of P.T. Jones 18 May '49
No 29 Feb '48

State of North Carolina Granville County.
Elizabeth Hope. of the County aforesaid Make the Oath before me James R. Duty one of the Justices of Peace for said County. That she was lawfully married to her late husband Benjamin Hope and in the County of Lancaster in the State of Virginia she thinks in the year 1796. That she is now the Widow of the said Benjamin Hope and who was a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death in testimony whereof the said Elizabeth Hope hath hereunto set her hand.
Sworn and subscribed before me the 23 rd day of April 1829
Elizabeth Hope
James R. Duty J.P.
North Carolina Granville County } ss.
I James M. McEliggins. Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid hereby certify that James R. Duty. Esq r . whose Signature appears to the foregoing affidavit by Elizabeth Hope is and was at the signing thereof an acting Justice of the Peace in and for Granville County, and that to all his official acts as such full faith and credit should be given.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto unto subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of my office at Oxford the 1 st day of May A.D. 1829
James M. McEliggins. Clerk

State of North Carolina Granville County
Personally appeared before me William M. Foad a Justice of the Peace for said County of State, Benjamin Aspe a citizen of the same, aged seventy seven years in September last, who being duly qualified according to law, deposes Testifies and declares as follows Viz. That on the 11 th of August last he made subscribed and swore to his Original Declaration for a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832 -
That on the 15 th day of December last he amended his said Original Declaration of amended both to the War Department -
The Papers have all been returned with the following remarks -
"The additional declaration of Benjamin Aspe leaves it in certain whether his services come within the act of 7 th June or not - Only service performed in embodied corps, called into the field, camp or Garrison are within its provisions - The general provisions expressions in the Declaration afford no ground for supposing that Mr. Aspe performed other than occasional duty in the Militia - The time actually spent in the service at each period should be distinctly set forth."
This Declaration is poor indeed, but he is not willing to stretch his conscience by making any statement that is not clearly warranted by the facts of the case as far as his recollection enables him to make it, even although his pension should thereby be endangered the fold to the limit of the act of Congress - He is, however, willing to make such an estimate , for pension he cannot arrive at, of his service as he thinks correct and to omit most of the term of service that he actually performed
This Declaration then reiterates the statement in the original amended declaration -
That from 1775 to 1778 as stated in his amended Declaration he thinks he served full three years but he is willing to remit it to half that term as he has stated or expects that he was called upon in a regular manner, was duly mustered organized, and embodied or placed under the Company and field officers as he has before stated - That while thus on regular duty, he was selected, and despatched as an Express

to various parts of the Country as he has stated - That he was appointed by his officers and so understood, that the duty he then performed "as Express," was to be considered and taken in the stead & lieu of, the ordinary duty required of the other members of the company to which he belonged - That in truth, his situation in Camp or Garrison or as Express was more safe than in the Country, exposed to the incursions of the enemy at almost all times from their ships, and the shores of York & James Rivers and of the Chesapeake Bay was seldom without some one or more in them -
His services in Williamsburg after his return from Gwynns Island as before stated was in the manner & in every respect as required of ordinary Militia on duty or apt one - He was regularly mustered, night & morning & performed all the usual exercises required - A regular Centry was kept up day and night, and those not on Centry or other duty were permitted to go into the town, but held bound at all times to be at the Barracks upon the sound of the Drum - The Barracks were in the town - At night we were required to be at the Barracks & there remain all night -
In the first tour at Williamsburg and at Gwynns Island I think I served three full months from the time I was called into service until I was marched back to Williamsburg after my return to Williams being I was repeatedly called upon but the length of service I cannot state with precision - I was forty five days on duty as express for Charleston etc. I cannot remember the length of time I was on duty in the numerous expeditions I was dispatched upon as I have stated them -
I served two months in the latter part of the Summer or early in the fall of 1780 when I was marched to Norfolk - Here -
The next tour commencing in January 1781 I performed very nearly a full three months service - but let it be stated at two or half months or let it be ever reduced to two months
The last tour commencing in July 1781 I think I was on duty more than three months but let it be stated at three months

But I felt a confidence that I was not discharged until the month of November of that year, my term commenced as then stated in July when it was ascertained that Cornwallis was making his way to Virginia -
If this estimate be not satisfactory I am content that the time shall be fixed in the Department even at a loss to me, as I presume from my inability to state with precision the length of service, it must be -
subscribed oaths to 1 st day of April 1833
Witness
W. D. Need R.
Benja Hope
Willis Harris a citizen of Granville or a Minister of the Gospel being duly qualified according to law makes Oath that he has been long acquainted with Benjamin Hope the above described person that he is believed to have been the person among whom he has to have been a Soldier of the Revolution and remains in that opinion - He further certifies and declares that said Hope is a man of unimpeached integrity of nobility of character -
Subscribed oaths to 5 th April 1833.
Witness
W. D. Need R.
Willis Harris
I certify that the foregoing affidavit was sworn to and subscribed before me one of the Justices of the Peace for Granville County and State of North Carolina - Further certify that Willis Harris the last applicant is a Minister of the Gospel and Clergyman -
Witness my hand this 5 th April 1833.
W. D. Need R.

State of North Carolina Granville County
I Stephen K. Lucey Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County and State of our said Do hereby Certify that William M Lucey by whose name is signed to the foregoing certificate bearing date the "8" day of April A D 1833" is and was on the said "8" day of April A D 1833" an acting justice of the Peace for said County and State, and that full faith and credit should be given to his official acts as such.
Given under my hand & seal of Office at Office in Oxford this the 11 th day of April A D 1833!
Stephen K. Lucey Clerk

Williamsboro 6 th Decr, 50
W. T. Queen Esquire
10. ... again ... Dear Sir, I should be ... that the practice of agency is discrediting you and the subject of kind obligations before the public. I am sure at least so far as back settlements are concerned. I think your stationery work including the contracts for a pension that she could see all probably have by a petition to Congress on additional allowances from the death of her husband to the time her present pension commenced. I am written to an information Mr. Venable asking the power of him to take some action on the subject & how also taken the privilege of referring to you on the subject. On hearing your letter with the certificate I write you that you had paid nothing of your charge for your agency in the matter to which I in my reply I stated I think that although the old lady was indeed poor & dependent yet she was perfectly willing to compensate you for your trouble also. I quoted Capt. S. H. R. Taylor who was in Washington some few weeks past to say something to you on the subject. He informed me you made no charge. The old lady says she is & I believe she is sincerely grateful for your kindness. She'd be happy for you to bestow any attention whatever to the petition to Congress. You will also see. When some suitable compensation will be made to you if successful. I have inclosed this letter to Mr. Venable requesting him to retain it or to deposit in the office you would oblige me by letting me hear from you on the

on the subject of this letter. Dr. Joel Barlow
Uspunquah R. Reed
I think R. I informed you that his scope was soon able to prove in Boston City on his marriage to his husband. I suppose it was not important who wrote you I think that she has been in formalism in this neighborhood precisely on the situation of Mrs. scope had obtained a position for the full out? allow to her husband It is known from the day of his death it was obtained by the agency of L. A. Newell in the name of this state. I have an opinion that Mrs. scope is entitled to the interest that allow to Mrs. Newell some time passing the last year has you inform me how it was managed of such allow one are under proof.
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Memo of Benj. Hopton's Services in the Rev. War. -
In 1775 Gov n Dunmore having taken the Public Store of Powder stored in the Magazine at Williamsburg & placed it on board the British Man of War The Gage then anchored at Burnside Ferry in James River & which excited a very strong Sensation in the Community thru'out the State. * and called the Marines from that Ship into the Town to act as a Guard to themselves -
The Com rs of the town were called upon to take measures to guard the Town, the Public Treasury & Records then kept therein as the seat of Gov t of Va. - To effect this, the Militia of the Town were ordered into Service under for d command - Capt. Benj. Waller with the force under his command were ordered on duty and as one of his comps joined the company and we were kept on duty some considerable time, but the precise length of time I am unable to certify - The Militia from the Country was soon called into service - Gov n Dunmore & his myrmidons from the British Vessels stationed in the Chesapeake and the Rivers that empty into it, made frequent incursions into the Country for the purpose of plundering the inhabitants of their property for the use of the men on board - They soon extended their operations to more offensive operations and among other outrages the town of Norfolk was burnt by them - During the whole of these operations in 1775 & 1776 I was on duty, and after serving for some considerable time in Hampton, our company was marched to Guiano Islands where I think we were kept in Service two or three months and marched back again to Williamsburg - This place being one of importance at that time, our Company was very frequently on active duty - How many regular tours we performed I am unable to specify - nor the length of active service - But when not engaged we were always held as on immediate readiness to march upon the first notice - It will be readily perceived that as some of the British Vessels were almost always in the Chesapeake and York & James Rivers, we were subjected to much plundering & predilections, it was necessary for the force on the sea board to perform much duty and to be always ready to perform it. This state of things continued until December

1779 when I removed to the County of James City is then 3 miles of the City of Williamsburg - During the whole of this period I performed duty as I have stated and I never took a discharge I am unable now to recollect it, but I did they have been lost or destroyed - The Regiment to which I was usually attached was commanded by Col. Burnell - As then said I repeat that I am unable to state the length of time I served within this period, but I feel well assured, and do I state it on my oath, that In the different portions of time I was actually in service, vizt. on the march, in Camp or in the Quarters, I served as much as three full years -
In the latter part of the summer or Early in the fall of 1780 upon the appearance in the Chesapeake of a considerable force of the British Navy I volunteered and served as a private in a Company commanded by Capt. Hookaday The length of service time was not specified when we entered the service - In duty at this time we were marched to Newpers-muse at the mouth of James River where the enemy had often committed depredations - When arrived here our company was placed under the Command of my old Col. Burnell our duty here was to guard the shores up and Down James River from the enemy then at anchor opposite to us - to the number of 17 or 18 vessels of war - I cannot remem d how long we were kept on duty here, but I think some where about 2 months from the time we marched from home until we were sent back and discharged, which did not take place until the Enemy hoisted the Black flag and departed -

2 In the month of December 1780 I left James City County and removed to Gloucester The County of my nativity - In the month of January 1781, I think it was, was I called upon and performed the tour of near or quite 3 months under Capt. Wm Hall as stated in my order heretofore sent to the War Department.
In the month of July 1781 hearing of the approach of Cornwallis The Militia of all Eastern Virginia was called into service - I was again under the command of the same officers that commanded me in the tour of the winter & spring of the same year as just referred to - We were stationed on the north side of Spottske River in the County of Gloucester in Sowells old field within about 20 miles of Gloucester town which was then in the possession - Tarleton or Simcoe - This station was only taken as our force increased, so as to enable our forces to meet the enemy - our first station having been at Hubbards old field about 25 miles up the river, and as our force increased we advanced first to Ware Church, then to John Dicksons & thence to Sowells which we continued to occupy until the capitulation of Hostilities consequent upon the capture & surrender of Cornwallis on the 19 th Oct. 1781 - How long the former troops from Mathews, King & Queen & Gloucester were kept on duty I cannot recollect, but the public stores, the sick and disabled of our own army as well as those of the Enemy required attention and they were retained in service some few weeks after the Militia from the interior and western part of the State had been discharged and sent home - From the time I entered the service in this town, to the time of my discharge I think I served fully four months probably
man - For no part of any service during the war did I receive a discharge according to my notation
I am entirely ignorant of the persons who may be living in and about Williamsburg and if I knew of any persons that could from my service, my decrepitude of poverty is such that I am unable to go in search of their testimony The little exertion I am able to make calls for my

I was a light active man, with acquaintance with the most and routes through the country I had established the good opinion of my officers & was selected for this duty
moment of my time to provide for the bare subsistence of an Old virginian Wife & 3 maidens daughters, with whom united exertions we do barely make out to live.
I must rest my claim upon the affidavit of John Smith appended to my declaration and to the affidavits of my friends and acquaintances as to my character for truth & honesty -
I feel it due to myself to account for some real or supposed discrepancies between this statement and that of my declaration -
My memory was very frail, and events of such ancient date, scarcely ever being thought of by me ; I had forgotten many important particulars and some few have been noted down erroneously - This was caused in part by my own ignorance or want of memory, but mainly by the precipitation of the Young gentleman who drew it for me - He was a practising lawyer, the Court was then in session, and he was surrounded by persons, begging him to do his business for him - and last not least - he was in the full career of an Election canvass, then waxing warm by the presence & great exertion of two rival candidates - I promised to point out the variation
correct the errors in my declaration -
This stated in my declaration that I performed active duty between 9 or 12 months under Capt. Waller - I have here stated that I served as much as 3 years - From the time of the outrages of Gov. Dunmore in 1775 I was the greater part of the time on duty, or when not on duty I held myself ready for duty, until the fall of 1779 - and when it is recollected that I lived in one of the most exposed & accessible places on the continent for the inroads of the enemy it must be expected that as much service was required of the inhabitants of that part of the country as they could perform
I have also stated that I performed much duty in carrying dispatches and express to different parts of the country, North & South & West - The manner in which I was engaged in this duty was this - I was on regular duty with my company and by order of my Captain was dispatched with Phil a with a letter to Genl. Shelburn then a member of Congress - In the same manner I was dispatched to Charleston S.C. on business connected with the army I had much fatigue & peril to encounter in my journey through the S.E. part of the S.C. & the adjoining part of S.C. on account of the disaffection of a great portion of the inhabitants - I also had letters on public business at Newbern or Wilmington N.C. - I was several times sent into the interior of the State with calls upon the Commanding officers of the committees for their quota of troops - I was on one occasion sent by Gov. Patrick Henry with an express to Charlottesville

v in Hanover County Va. - I was on another occasion v sent to Amherst in Albemarle in matter connected v with the Army - In all this service I received no financial compensation, - was only furnished with a v horse v. and money to bear my expenses - v On my return I would render an account to v the officer by whom I was sent, and again v return to duty with my company - etc.
I have also stated that during this time a period of 4 or 5 months he was engaged principally under one Matthew Anderson a Q.M. in supplying the "army with provisions." - In explanation of this service I will state that while on regular duty with my company I was sent into the adjoining country to receive from the stores where provisions had been collected such as were necessary and to conduct the wagons to the Camp, some times when there was danger with a detachment to guard them to Camp
* v I was despatched to Gov. Camille of Me as express among other v information I received later that the result of the battle of v Monmouth was communicated to him - I was several v times at Col. Jones's in Halifax N.C. - I was sent by Genl. Scott v to Hampton and had to perform this duty in the v night as the enemy were around that place - v I was never at routes to R. or P. or J. Va.
I ask leave to point out one error which has occurred in the War Dept. - To the 14 th Infantry Battery pro founded to the Clerk who examined the list of officers who were appointed to the the assistant given is "No." By reference to the list it will be seen that the officers of J. Smith D.S.O.B. are certified by the Court of the State that they are men of Credibility

State of North Carolina Granville County
On this 15 th day of December A.D. 1832 personally appeared before me William M. French a Justice of the Peace in for the County and State aforesaid Benjamin Hosse, a citizen of the same, who being first duly sworn according to laws, doth on his oath, make the following affidavit declaration in addition to that heretofore taken and forwarded to the War Department, for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of Congress passed 7 th June 1832. -
That he was born as he has before stated in the County of Gloucester on the 10 th Sept. between 1755 - That the public register kept by the Minister of the Parish in which he lived, and which fell into his hands and was brought by him into the County where he now lives upon his removal from Virginia about twenty five years ago has been destroyed; and there never was any other register of it that he knows of - That since making subsequent his declaration aforesaid in August last, the several hours of duty in which he was engaged has been over often revolved in his mind and he has been enabled to call to mind many facts, that have escaped his memory and which have not been stated - In consequence he proceeds to the following recapitulation of statement.
In 1775 Gov. Dunmore having taken the Public powder stored in the magazine at Williamsburg and placed on board the British man of War "The Foy," then anchored at Burnwell's ferry on James River, and having also the marines attached to that ship into that city to act as a guard to himself & family, had produced a lively and indignant sensation in the community about that city and throughout the State generally. - The common prisoners of the City were called upon to take measures to guard the Public Treasury and records then kept there as the seat of Government of the State of Virginia. -

In compliance with this demand the Militia of the town and immediate vicinity were forthwith called into service. Capt. Benjamin Waller who commanded the City Militia instantly had his men on duty and myself being one of his company among them - Our duty was to guard the Capital, the Arsenal and the Magazine - our duty was as strictly performed but my memory does not serve me to state the full time we were on duty here - The force in command was soon increased by arrival of troops from the Country - Gov. Dunmore & his Myrmidons from the British vessels stationed in the Chesapeake and the rivers that empty into it, made frequent incursions into the country for the purpose of plundering the inhabitants of their provisions - They however extended their object to more offensive & destructive operations and among other outrages the town of Norfolk was burnt by them - During the whole of these operations in 1775 and 1776 I was on duty, and after serving here some considerable time in Williamsburg our company with many other troops were marched to Green's Island at which place and the country round about we were kept on duty I think about four or five months or may be a little less - Upon the British ships leaving the Chesapeake our company was marched back to Williamsburg where we were stationed at the Guard House and apart by turns performed regular duty both day & night - Those not on guard were permitted many privileges, but all were to assemble at the appointed signal - How long we continued on duty here I am unable to specify - It will be readily perceived that as some of the British shipping were almost always in the Elizabeth or York or James River, and never

was of a diversified character - While on duty with my company, by order of my Captain I was dispatched as an Express to Philadelphia with a letter to Gen. Nelson then a member of Congress from Virginia. I was a light active man, well acquainted with the roads and routes, and had obtained the good opinion of my neighboring officers and there I suppose were the reasons why I was selected for this service and much of a like kind - In the same manner I was sent an express through Stuart & Wilmington in North Carolina to Charleston in South Carolina on business connected with the Army - In this long & tedious journey I had much fatigue and not a little peril to encounter, the latter arising from the disaffection of a considerable portion of the inhabitants residing in the South Eastern part of North Carolina and the adjoining parts of South Carolina. I was on one occasion sent by Gov. Patrick Henry with dispatches to New Castle in Hanover County Virginia. I was at another time sent express to Amherst in Albemarle County on business connected with the Army - I was despatched to Governor Caswell of N.C. and among other information I remember that the result of the battle of Monmouth was communicated to him. I was sent by Gen. Scott on a perilous expedition to Hampton and had to perform the service in the night as the Enemy was stationed very near that town - I was several times sent with dispatches to Col. Long at Halifax N.C. and more frequently to Richmond & Petersburg. In all this service I received no private compensation, I was furnished with a horse & and money to bear my expenses - On my return I rendered an account of my my earnings & doings and returned to the body of my company. During the whole period of this service I was under the command of Capt. Waller and Col. Burrill commanded the Regiment to which we were attached usually . As I have said in my declaration, I repeat that I am unable to state the length of time I was actually

on duty during the period from 1775 to Dec. 1779 as before stated, there were some intermissions of duty but none of long duration, for in the Camp or Guard House or on the Fort as a picket, I was almost constantly on duty, and I declare on my obligation that in the different portions of time I was actually in service, that I served as much as three full years, and I think more -
In the latter part of the summer, or early in the fall of 1780 upon the appearance in the Chesapeake of a considerable force of British vessels, the whole country was called upon - I had now removed into the County of Sussex City but was still within three miles of Williamsburg - I volunteered in a Company of Infantry to serve without any limitation - This company was commanded by Capt. Hockaday - I was a private - We were forthwith marched to Newpers-Nure at the Mouth of James River where the General Enemy had often committed depredations - When arrived here our company was placed under the command of our old Commander Col. Brumfield. Our duty here was to guard the Shore up and down James River from the Enemy then anchored opposite to us, to the number of seventeen or eighteen vessels of War - I cannot remember how long we were kept on duty here, but I think some where about two months from the time we marched from home until we were sent back and discharged, which did not take place until the enemy hoisted the Black flag and departed. -
In the Month of December 1780 I left James City County and removed to Gloucester the County of my nativity - In the Month of January 1781, I think it was, I was called upon and performed a tour of near or quite three months duty under Capt. Wm Hall in a Company of Infantry as stated in my declaration here before sent to the War Department. -

In the month of July 1781 hearing of the approach of Cornwallis, the Militia of all Eastern Virginia was called into Service & volunteered again as a private in a Company of Infantry commanded by the same officers that commanded me in the four in the latter part of the Winter & Spring of the same year as just referred to. — We were stationed on the north side of York River in the County of Gloucester — Our duty was first up the river and we were stationed at Hubbard's old field about twenty five miles above Gloucester town; — but as our force encamped, and we became strong enough to contend with our enemy, we advanced upon him, first to Ware Church, then to John Dickson's and then to Powell's old field which was within about two miles of Gloucester town which was then in the possession of the enemy under Tarleton & Simcoe — This position we continued to retain & occupy until the capitulation of Hostilities consequent upon the capture and surrender of Cornwallis on the 19 th October 1781 — How long the troops from Mathews, King & Queen, and Gloucester counties were kept on duty after the period I am unable to recollect, but the public stores — the sick & wounded of our own Army, — as well as those of the enemy required attention, and they were kept on duty so long as this service required. I think two or three weeks after the Militia from the Interior and the Western part of the State had been discharged went home. — From the time I entered the Service in this four, to the time of my discharge I think I served fully three months & in line to the opinion it was more than that. —
I am entirely ignorant of the persons who may be living in and about Williamsburg who may be able to prove my services in the Revolutionary War, and if I did know on account of my disputation over ownership I am unable to go in support of their testimony.

The little exertion I am able to make call for every moment of my time to provide a bare subsistence for an old & infirm wife and three Maiden daughters, by whom un-till Exertion we do barely make out to live .
If I ever received a dis charge for any part of this Service I do not recollect it, and they are lost or mislaid -
I must rest my claim to the benificence of my country upon the affidavit of my brother Soldier John Smith who fortunately for me is living and not more than twenty five miles from my own residence - His affidavit is appended to my declaration. In addition to this I must rely upon the Certificate of my respectable acquaintance to give me a Character for honesty & truth.
I feel it due to my self to account for the omissions or apparent dis crepancies between this affidavit & my original declaration.
My Memory was very frail, and events of such an ancient date, scarcely ever being thought of by me, I had forgotten many important particulars, and some few have been noted down erroneously - This was caused in part by my own ignorance or want of memory, but mainly by the precipitation of the young gentleman who drew it for me. He is a practising attorney in considerable business - The court was then in Session and he was surrounded by persons wanting declarations for Pensions drawn each begging him to do his business for him and lest, not least , he was in the full career of an Election Canvass, then waxing warm by the presence and great exertion of five rival Candidates -
It is said to correct the Errors in my declaration - It is stated in my declaration that I performed active duty between June & November months under Captain Waller, there here in

stated that I served as much as three full years in that town - From the time of the Outrages of Gov. Dunmore in 1775 I was the greater part of the time on duty, and when not on actual service I held myself ready at a minutes warning until the fall of the year 1779. - And as when it is recollect- that I lived in one of the most exposed and accessible places on the Continent for the in- cursions of the enemy, it must be expected that as much service was required of the inhabitants of that part of the country as they could perform. - The Department will judge of my claim for services in riding express from the Statement I have made.
I have also stated that during the time, a period of four or five months, I was engaged principally under our Master Anderson the Quarter master in supplying the army with provisions. In explanation of the service I will state that while on regular duty with my company I was sent into the adjoining country to receive from the stores when provisions had been collected such as were necessary and to conduct the wagons to the Camp. Some times when there was danger I had a detachment to ensure safety -
In the Response to the 14 th Question put to the Clerk he says that the Credibility of the Witnesses are not Certified by the Court and An Inspection will show the mistake.
Sworn to and subscribed this 15 th Dec. 1832
Benja D Hope
I William A. Find a Justice of Peace do certify that Benjamin Hope did subscribe & swear to the truth of the foregoing statement of facts before me the date above - I have long known Mr. Hope and have ever considered him an honest man and a man of truth & veracity.
My hand & seal
W. A. Find

State of North Carolina Granville County
Benj r Hope
21189
I Stephen K. Sneed Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for the County and State of our said, do hereby certify that the resignation of "W. M. Sneed" to the foregoing Certificate bearing date the "15 th Dec r 1832" and before whom the foregoing resignation appears to have been sworn and subscribed to by Benjamin Hope, is in the proper handwriting of William M. Sneed Esq who is and was on the said 15 th day of Dec r 1832 an acting Justice of the Peace for said County & State and that full faith and credit should be given to his official acts as such.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Office in Oxford this the 18 th day of December A D 1832.
Step n K. Sneed Esq

State of North Carolina Granville County
Personally appeared before me William M. Ineed a Justice of the Peace for said county and State, Benjamin Hope a citizen of the same who being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he was born in the County of Gloucester and State of Virginia on the 10 th September 1755 and will now, according to the requisition of the Commissioners of Pensions, endeavor to state more distinctly and clearly, the duration of each term of actual service in the order in which and the officers under whom, it was performed; -
He must premise that he considers his lot a hard one, that he was regularly taken and mustered into the service of his country and after performing various services in fields, camps or Garrison or Barracks, he was selected from the Ranks on account of his activity and acquaintance with the country, and sent to carry express from one part of the country to another and as soon as this additional duty was performed he returned to his post; and he again ordered into the ranks again to shoulder his musket - and thus from time to time to perform various arduous duty in like manner, of a like character and then again to return to his post in the ranks of his Captain - He cannot but consider, his case a hard one, that for all this service faithfully rendered from which great advantage resulted to his country's cause, that he should be denied the bounty of his country; and particularly as his officers gave him every assurance at the time that his duty service as Express should, should be considered as duty

in the Ranko - He cannot but believe that if a discharge had been given to him it would have specified the full term of duty for which he entered into service - Why then is he denied that justice to which form alone would have insured him an undoubted claim - He must be permitted also to say, that his neighbour Col. William recently deceased, has been allowed a pension upon the expiration of for performing similar service as he has been informed - He was sent as an express to the Sea Coast of North Carolina and perhaps to Genl. Gates or Green in the State of South Carolina and his name has been inscribed on the list of Pensioners, when that of this declarant is refused -
But enough of this - If primary ends want must be his portion, I had endured it a long time & will endure it the small, (the very small as he is spared) remnant of his days -
This declarant states on his oath that he served under Capt. Waller as he has stated in his declaration amended of date the 15 th Decr. 1832 that he served as much as three years but is willing it may not need one half (but it was not to that extent) for his services as express, for which service, it seems, he is to have no allowance
While commanded by Capt. Hooker as stated, I think I served as much as two full months, but I am willing to state it at one month or a half -
Under Capt. Hall in 1787 I performed a tour of almost if not quite three months but let it be stated as two months or a half or even two months -
In the summer of 1787 under the same officers I performed a tour of about four months

months but I am willing to reduce the term to three months
   Recapitulation Days Mon.     Terms under Capt. Wallen say 180 180 6   180 under 1782 Act 180 180 6   180 under 1782 Act 180 180 6   180 under 1782 Act 180 180 6  
This orderant reports that his term of service is correctly set forth in the submittals to the adjudication of the proper officer. Subscribed and sworn to this 25th day of Feb A.D. 1833.
W. D. Bred H.
Benga J. Hope
The undersigned citizens of Granville County, State of North Carolina certify, that they have been long acquainted with Benjamin Hope who has made the foregoing affidavits, and have ever believed him to be a man of probity and truth, and have full assurance that he would not misstate wilfully any fact to advance his private interest. Subscribed and sworn to this 7th day of August A.D. 1833
before me
W. D. Bred H.
Richd. Murch
W. H. Gilliam
Albert Murch
Also certify that these affidavits are true to the best of our knowledge & belief
Sam. D. Snoddy
W. D. Bred H.
Robt. K. Giliam

State of North Carolina Granville County
Benjamin Kethley Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions in & for the State and County aforesaid, do hereby certify that William M. Furd, before whom the within amended declaration & the Certificate of the five Gentlemen named, was at the date thereof & still continues an action Justice of the Peace for the same.
Witness my hand & seal this at Belford this 10 th day of December A.D. 1833.
Benj. Kethley CLK