Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3545, Paul Harvey, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Harvey, Paul or Harvey
W 3545 B.L.Wt 6283-160-55.
Hannah
CONTENTS
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38.593 Act March 3/55 38.593 April 2/55
Paul Harvey Prints Capt Woodbridge Col
Revolutionary War
Ent. day of
Dis. day of
War Revolution
Now a Bureau of the U. States.
628 M rs J. A.
Boston Private Col. Taylor's Reg't Mass Troops
Admrs 160 acc's Sept 13/55
Dodge
Ms
Rev. H. Baldwin, att. Washington City D. C.
June 32 no 31179 Cir. B. H. Baldwin Aug 25/55
Vol. XI - 7. 2

New-York... 38914. Paul Harvey, of Essex co. in the State of New York, who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Woodbridge of the Regt. commanded by Col. Tyler, — in the Mass. State line for Troops — 9 mos. — Private.
Inscribed on the Roll of New-York (1867) at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of August 1837, and sent to pensioner at Teyenderoga, N. York.
Arrears to the 4th of March, '37 = $ 180 : 00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 15 : 00
$195:00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book 82 Vol. 4 Page 31.
Reg 3 m 55 — 38593 L. A. Allen, Jan 20/60

No. 1253.
New York - Altamira
Hannah Harvey - widow of Paul Harvey who served in the Revolutionary Wars war, as a Private .
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. May 1859
Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of Feby. 1860 and sent to L. J. Allen Sicanderoga N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1848, Page 4 Vol. H A. J. Litty
L. J. Allen, May 11/60

Ticonderoga Essex County N.Y. March 7 th 1860
(Dear Sir.
With the Application of Mrs. Harvey for Pension I sent a leaf from her Family Record with a request written upon the margin to have it returned with her Certificate which was perhaps overlooked. The family have no Copy, and request the original or a Copy thereof may be returned to me as it leaves in their record which they feel anxious to preserve entire.
I am sorry to trouble the Department on so small a matter and can only offer the above as an excuse. Geo. C. Whiting Esq. } Com. of Pensions } Your ob t Serv t L. S. Allen Washington D. C. }
Copy of Record of Marriage:
" Paul & Hannah Harvey Married A March 19 th 1798"
Original returned agreeably to above Request May 11. 1860
Cherry

Paul Hays Coffeytown
No. 334487
Adm's private 9 mo. $30. per ann.
Col. Tyler Capt. Woodbridge Miss State troops
See Miss vol. Vol. 3. p. 30
Hon. D. Russell A.R. Claim By order of W. H. C.

Wm Montague disposition for Paul Harvey
Dec 11 1848

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832 - State of New York } County of Essex } p:
On this 30 th day of September in the year of our Lord 1835. personally appeared in open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Essex now sitting Paul Harvey of Ticonderoga in the said County of Essex and on his oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That as he has heard from his parents having no record of his age, he was born in the town of Montague in the then County of Hampshire in the State of Massachusetts on the 26 th day of August in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and fifty two. That in the month of June as he firmly believes in the year 1779. he then residing in the town of Watkins in the County and State aforesaid, he enlisted as a volunteer (as he is very confident) and served in Captain Joshua Woodbridge's Company Colonel Tyler Regiment of Massachusetts Militia for the term of six months. He joined the Regiment at Providence in the State of Rhode Island. when he continued

in the said Regiment as near as he can recollect about three months. During his stay at Providence he recollects of no circumstance of material importance occurring except a mutiny on board of a prison ship lying a little below the town, which he assisted in quelling. Afterwards he was detached with a party under Lieut. Sadwell or Sattwell of the same Regiment, to Warwick such which party acted as the guard of the ord- nance there. There was at the same time a company of Artillery said to be from Virginia stationed there. That by reason of age his memory is in a considerable degree impaired and that he cannot recollect the names of any other officers belonging to said Regiment except as above stated. That he continued to serve until the expira- tion of his said term in the said detached party and was discharged by Lieutenant Sadwell or Sattwell and on his return to Providence found the Regiment to have been disbanded. He received no written discharge and has no recollection of having received anything for his services.

That in the month of July 1780. he enlisted as a private and volunteer in Captain Isaac Newton's Company, Colonel Seth Murray's Regiment to serve the term of three months. The names of the Lieutenants of Captain Newton's Company were Riddle & Thomas W. Dickerson, nor were mentioned at Fish kill and immediately proceeded to West Point, where our chief employment was in making spurs. After continuing a short time at West Point he was sent with a party up the River to a place which he thinks they called Haverbrook to cut wood for the use of the fort. When he served until some time in the month of Sept ember, when he and the party were re- called back to Fishkill, where they met General Washington, the next morning they commenced march for West Point where he served through the campaign having served a few days over three months he was finally discharged at West Point and does not recollect of having received any pay, had to buy his way home from where he enlisted in Newton's above mentioned, Colonel Murray's Regiment.

belonged to the Massachusetts militia that from the year 1780. till the year 1799. he had resided in the State of Massachu- setts at different places being a consider- able part of the time engaged in Coasting except during the years 1785 & 1786. when he resided in the Province of New Bruns- -wick. That thirty six years ago he removed to Tuckermans then Washington in Dutchess County in the State of New York, where he continued to reside thirteen years when he removed to Haverstock in the County of Essex where he has since resided. That he has not been able to pro- duce any further proof of his residence any part of the time except what is contained in the annexed affidavits of Bazel Smith William Mendenhall and Caleb Sherman, nor does he know of any person living by whom he can make further proof. And further that the respective widows of the above named witnesses are so distant, and his means so limited that he is entirely unable to procure their attendance before the Court of Common Pleas in Essex County, nor could he conven- iently procure the attendance of a Commissioner of Haverstock at the said Court, who is now

ally acquainted with him then being a cheyenne now living in that town who has used them more than about one year. And he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state. Paul Harvey
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid in Open Court before the Judge of the same Court
C. A. Caylor Clerk
Jonathan Bryant We Francis Atkinson and Grant R. Andrews residing in Pierre, S.D. in the County of Spencer hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Paul Harvey who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy three years of age, that he is respected and believed in the in the neighborhood, where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution

and that we concur in that opinion sworn and subscribed this the day of aforesaid The name of Jonathan Burnet was interlined Jonathan Burnet above an erasure before execution George R. Andrews Edward C. Cagle 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 applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states under the said further certifies that it appears that Jonathan Burnet and George R. Andrews who have each signed the preceding certificate are both residents of New Orleans in the County of Orleans and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
Signed by order of the Court
Edward C. Cagle Clerk

State of New York Essex County
I Edward S. Coughlin Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Essex do hereby Certify that the foregoing Contains the Original Proceedings of the said Court in the Matter of the Application of Paul Harvey for a Pension
In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of Office this 30 th day of September A.D. 1835
Edward S. Coughlin Clerk

I Bezalel Smith of Conway in the County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts do depose and say that I enlisted in August 1780 to serve three months in the army at West Point at the time of Arnold's treachery immediately after we were sent to Poopeey on the wood chopping business under the command of Lieut. Wm. Dickinson of Deerfield, and did serve all said term, and I am well acquainted with Paul Harvey who lived in Whately County and State aforesaid, at the time of the revolutionary war, since that time he has moved away and I understand he is living in Concordia in the State of N. Y. and I know that the said Paul Harvey did serve all said time as a private soldier in said Company Bezalel Smith
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss. April the 7 th 1835 then personally appeared the above named Bezalel Smith and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contained nothing but the truth to me Daniel Brown Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the above named deponent Bezalel Smith is a man of truth and veracity Daniel Brown Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Daniel Brown Esq. before whom the within affidavit purports to have made and sworn to is a justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified, and that full faith & credit are and ought to be given to his acts and attestations as such Justice. And I further certify that the signatures within purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Greenfield this twenty third day of April A. D. 1835
E. Alvord Clerk
Bezalel Smith's disposition for Paul Harvey

I William Montague of Hadley County of Hampshire Commonwealth of Massachusetts Depose and say that I enlisted in Capt. Joshua Woodbridge's Company Col. Tyler's Regiment was stationed at Providence Rhode Island for the term of three Months in the year 1779 I was well acquainted with Paul Harvey then of Whately County of Hampshire Commonwealth Aforesaid now of Tyndersboro County of Essex State of New York, and do know that said Harvey did serve as a private soldier in the same company and Regiment and was a good and faithful soldier during the whole term of three months
W m Montague
Franklin ss. April 3. 1835
Personally Appeared William Montague subscriber to the above Deposition and made solemn Oath to the truth of the same — Before me Caleb Hubbard justice of the Peace I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with W m Montague above named and do know that he is a man of truth and veracity — — — — — Caleb Hubbard
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said county do hereby certify that Caleb Hubbard Esq before whom the above and annexed affidavits purport to have been made and sworn to is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county of Franklin duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are and ought be given to his acts and attestations as such justice.
And I further certify that the signatures of his name to the several certificates subjoined to the said affidavits are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court at Greenfield on the twenty third day of April A. D. 1835
E. Alvord Clerk

I Caleb Sherman of Conway County of Franklin Commonwealth of Massachusetts Depose and say I enlisted in the month of July 1779 in Capt. J. Woodbridge Company Col. Fils Regiment then March to serve six months in the army of the Revolution was stationed at Providence in Rhode Island and Did serve three months of my term was then dismissed and John Sherman became my substitute — I well remember Paul Harvey then of Whately County of Hampshire Commonwealth aforesaid now of Franklin County of Essex State of New York and Do know that said Harvey Did serve in said Company and Regiment during my time of three months — Furthermore I Depose and say that that I enlisted in Capt. Nott's Company Col. Sth Murr's Regiment in the month of July 1780 to serve three months was stationed at West Point and Did serve the whole of my term of three months. and Do know that D. Harvey Did serve in the same Company and Regiment with me during the whole term of three months as a private soldier —  Caleb Sherman
Franklin J. April 13 th 1835 Personally Appeared Caleb Sherman subscriber to the above above Deposition and made solemn Oath that the same Did not contain anything  nothing but the truth  Before me Caleb Hubbard Justice of the Peace
I hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Caleb Sherman above named and Do know him to be a man of truth and veracity —  Caleb Hubbard

The word "aforesaid" and the ninth line from the bottom were interlined before signing and swearing also the word "the" and the words "or any other acts" Wm. M. Wiley Justice of the Peace
State of New York } ss. County of Essex }
On this 27th day of January A.D. 1860 personally appeared before me William M. Wiley a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid Mrs. Hannah Hervey a resident of Liconduoga in the County of Essex and State of New York aged ninety years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following decla- ration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd of February 1853 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War that she is the widow of Paul Hervey deceased who was a Private in the War of the Revolution. That by reason of age and the loss of memory she cannot tell when her said husb- and entered the service, how long he continued in, or the time he remained in said war, nor the time he was discharged therefrom. That her said husband was a pensioner of the United States under act of 7th June 1832 at the rate of thirty dollars per annum which was paid to him at the Agency in the State of New York. She further states that she was married to the said Paul Hervey in Harwich in Massachusetts on the 19th day of March 1798 by the Rev. Mr. Simpkins a Minister of the Gospel and that her name before her said marriage was * that her husband died at Liconduoga on the 4th day of May 1859 Hannah Nickerson. That she was not married to him previous to but at the time above stated and she further states that there is no public Record of her Marriage and that there is a private Record of her marriage in her family bible (which is herewith sent) That she cannot file herewith his Certificate of discharge for the reason that she does not know or remember as he ever had one and further she declares that she is now a widow

The Bt of upon the name "Harvey" was done before signing Wm. M. Wiley Justice of the Peace
She hereby appoints Lyman S. Allen her true and lawful Attorney with power of substitution to prosecute this her claim for a Pension to receive the Certificate when issued and to do all other acts necessary and proper in the premises
Witness Cyrus Chipman her Hannah X Harvey # mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty seventh day of January 1860 and I hereby certify that I know Deponent the Applicant above named, and believe her to be as is above stated and that she is of the age above stated and that she is by reason of the infirmities of age unable to attend in open court or to obtain the attendance of a Judge or Justice of a court of Record and further that I am not interested in this her claim as Attorney or otherwise
Wm. M. Wiley Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with James Cook & Abijah Nickerson the above witnesses and that they are both credible and respectable persons, and further that I know the above named Hannah Harvey to be the person above described and that she is now the Widow of Paul Harvey deceased late a Revolutionary Pensioner
Rufus H. Baldwin Notary Public
January 27 1860

State of New York } ss. County of Essex } 3
On this twenty seventh day of January A.D. 1860 personally appeared Abijah Nickerson and James Covell who are to me well known and who are credible witnesses and who being by me duly sworn depose and say that they are each well acquainted with Mrs. Hannah Harvey the above applicant for a Pension that they have known her for Forty years last past That they were acquainted with Paul Harvey her late husband having known him for Forty years previous to his death; that they the said Hannah Harvey and Paul Harvey lived together as husband and wife and were reputed so to be; that Deponents never heard the fact of their Marriage disputed or questioned. That the said Paul Harvey died on the fourth day of May 1889 and the said Hannah Harvey has been since that day and still is reputed to be his widow which deponents believe to be the fact. That she has never married since her said husband's death and still is his widow; and that her said husband was the identical man mentioned as a Pensioner in her declaration above; and further that they were present and saw Hannah Harvey Harvey execute the foregoing Affidavit by making her mark to the foregoing declaration and making oath thereto in due form of law. And Deponents further say that they deem it impossible for the applicant to attend in open court by reason of the infirmities of age, she being over ninety years old and that it is impracticable for her to obtain the attendance of a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record at her residence as the nearest is over thirty miles through a mountainous and rough country. And Deponents further say
# The word "and" was Erased and the word "it" was was interlined before signing and swearing also "Harvey" erased Thos. M. Wiley Justice of the Peace

That they reside in Tienderoga in the County and State aforesaid I also certify that said witnesses are credible # James Hervey Witness, Cyrus Chipman
Sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty seventh day of January A.D. 1860 I also certify that said witnesses are credible Wm. N. Wiley Justice of the Peace State of New York } ss. County of Essex }
On this 28th day of January A.D. 1860 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths Abijah Nickerson a resident of said County to me well known as a credible witness and who being by me first duly sworn doth on his oath state that he is acquainted with Mrs. Hannah Hervey the above named applicant for a pension that he has known her for sixty eight years last past that he has examined her family record that he believes the same to be genuine that it is contained in a book purporting to be "The Bible" and printed in the year 1803 and that the said record is in the hand writing of the said Paul Hervey and as far as relates to the marriage of the said applicant and the soldier above named (his death not being recorded therein) is as follows and is an exact and true copy of all the entries relating thereto in the said Record "Paul & Hannah Hervey Married 1 st March 19 th 1798" And that the said deponent is not interested in the claim Abijah Nickerson
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year first above written and I certify that I am in no manner interested in the aforesaid claim Wm. N. Wiley Justice of the Peace
L. S. Allen Tienderoga Essex County N.Y.
I certify that "I also certify that said witnesses are credible" was entered before signing and swearing Wm. N. Wiley Justice of the Peace

That they reside in Scituate in the County and State aforesaid I also certify that said witnesses are credible  James Gorell Witness, Cyrus Chipman Abijah Nickerson Sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty seventh day of January A.D. 1860 I also certify that said witnesses are credible Wm. N. Wiley Justice of the Peace State of New York } ss. County of Essex }
On this 28th. day of January A.D. 1860 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorized to administer oaths Abijah Nickerson a resident of said County to me well known as a credible witness and who being by me first duly sworn doth on his oath state that he is acquainted with Mrs. Hannah Hervey the above named applicant for a pension that he has known her for sixty eight years last past that he has examined her family record that he believes the same to be genuine that it is contained in a book purporting to be "The Bible" and printed in the year 1803 and that the said Record is in the hand writing of the said Paul Hervey and as far as relates to the marriage of the said applicant and the soldier above named (his death not being recorded therein) is as follows and is an exact and true copy of all the entries relating thereto in the said Record
"I also certify that said witnesses are credible" before signing and swearing Wm. N. Wiley Justice of the Peace 
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss: COUNTY OF ESSEX.
I, Robert M. Livingston Clerk of said County, and also Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts in and for said County, (the same being Courts of Record,) do certify that Wm. N. Wiley Justice of the Peace , whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of proof or jurat of the annexed affidavit was, on the day of the date of the said certificate of proof or jurat, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling therein, duly qualified, and authorized by law to take such affidavit, and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Wm. N. Wiley and verily believe the signature to said Certificate of proof or jurat to be genuine; and that the said affidavit was taken and executed according to the laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this 31st day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty
RM Livingston Essex Co. Clerk.

Paul Hovey Original Claim for Bounty Land
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38.593.
Benj H Baldwin Att y for Claimant Washington D. C.

State of New York } Essex County } p.
On this twenty eighth day of March A.D. One thousand Eight hundred and fifty five before me a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared Paul Harvey aged ninety four years a resident of the Town of Tienderoga in the County of Essex and State of New York who being duly sworn according to Law declares That he is the identical Paul Harvey who was a Private in the Company Company * Commanded by Captain Woodbridge (does not remember the Regt. or by whom it was Commanded) in the Revolutionary war for which service he now draws a Pension. That by reason of Age and the loss of memory he cannot tell the time or manner of his entering the service but for the proof of said service he refers to his application for Pension under the Act of June 7th. 1832 as also for the time and manner of his discharge which he has forgotten He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the Act approved March 3, 1855 He also declares that he has not received a Warrant for bounty land under this or any other Act of Congress nor made any other application therefor
* The word "Company" was erased before signing
Paul Harvey
Lyman S. Allen Justice of the Peace

We Abijah Nickerson and Annah Grant residents of Fienderoga Essex County in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Paul Harvey in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the Applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be
Abijah Nickerson Annah Grant
The foregoing declaration and Affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the Applicant to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration and Affidavit.
State of New York, } ESSEX COUNTY, SS.
I, E. A. ADAMS, Clerk of said County, Do Certify that Symon J Allen Esquire, whose name is
subscribed to the certificate of proof or acknowledgment of the annexed Declaration Affidavit was, on the day of the date of the said certificate of proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, dwelling therein, duly qualified and authorized by law to take the Proof and Acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe the signature to said Certificate of proof or acknowledgment to be genuine, and that the said instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said County, this twenty  March day of in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five E. A. Adams Clerk.

We Abijah Nickerson and Annah Grant residents of Ficonduraga Essex County in the State of New York upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Paul Harvey in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the Applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be
Abijah Nickerson Annah Grant
The foregoing declaration and Affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written and I certify that I know the Affiants to be credible persons; that the Claimant is the person he represents himself to be and that I have no interest in this Claim
Lyman S. Allen Justice of the Peace

Sept 21. since
My
J L Edwards Esq. Pension Department City Washington

I am inform'd by Mr Hunter a Professional Gentleman in Boston who has given testimony in my who has searched the Records for my name likewise for the names of Caleb Sharman & W m Montague who have given testimony in my favour for services done in 1779 in Capt. Rodbridge's Company states that neither of our names are to be found but John Sharman's name is on the Role by Reference to my Papers filed in your Office you will find that John Sharman as a Substitute took C Sharman's Place at the expiration of three months which evinces that the Roles were made out in later Part of the Campaign — But, you have the Documents in your hands; I need say no more I am taught not to delay until the eleventh hour for if I get my Penny it will be dearly earned
Do what you can for me consistent with the Laws & Justice and oblige yr Obedt Servt —
J. K. Edwards Esq r Pension Office Washington
Paul Harvey
As if nothing can be found in my favour will you be good enough to keep my Letters &c they may be of some service to me hereafter, not by any means that you have not or will not do any thing in your Power to assist me but the lapse of time may yet reflect more light on the subject &c
Respectfully Yours &c
P.H.

Mr Edwards
Ticonderoga
Sept 15 th 1856
Sir Your letter of June 14 th was duly rec d in which you suggest that Probable I have not correctly given the names of my Officers in town 1740 It truly may be the case as I have seen no one to my knowledge for more than fifty years to converse with that was in company with me in the service. Therefore have nothing but my own feeble reflections to perpetuate memory and hearing that David Saxton was living (which prov d a mistake) who was a fifer in our Regiment and having an impression I was in the same company with him directed a letter to him stating that I had forgotten most of our Officers names, but thought our capt n name was Albon or Almond of South Hadley Requested him to let me know if I was correct, rec d in answer the inclosed letter from Rufus Saxton — I was in Col n Murrays Regiment and went from S o for the Town of Whatley County of Hampshire — If my memory serves there were seven men from the Town of Whatley some of whose names I recollect Moses Crafts, Bezaleel Smith and Lewis Stiles I think were in the same company with me — Since rec d y r letter I have written to Sec y Hale Boston for some further information He states to me that all the in Revolutionary Documents have been transfer d to Pension Office Washington — You will therefore be able to ascertain what Officers the Whatley men were under & if I have made any wrong statements it is owing to bad memory and the information rec d from R Saxtons letter — After the rec d of which I wrote to some connections in Whatley to inform me if there were any in fact section that were with me the two several campaigns stating the Reg t I was in and (as I suppose) the company — They sent me the Affidavits now in your Office — I know of no other testimony except circumstantial unless I go to Whatley myself (which I am really able to do) might find out the names of my Officers — if I have been mistaken in statements in my Declaration which in fact may be the case

I am inform'd by Mr Hunter a Professional Gentleman in Boston who has given testimony in my who has searched the Records for my name likewise for the names of Caleb Sharman & W m Montague who have given testimony in my favour for services done in 1779 in Capt. Rodbridges Company states that neither of our names are to be found but John Sharmans name is on the Role by Reference to my Papers filed in your Office you will find that John Sharman as a substitute took C Sharmans Place at the Expi- -ration of three Months which evinces that the Roles were made out in later Part of the Campaign ~ But, you have the Documents in your hands; I need say no more I am taught not to delay until the eleventh hour for if I get my Penny it will be dearly earned
Do what you can for me consistent with the Laws & Justice and oblige yr Obedt Servt ~
J. H. Edwards Esq r Pension Office Washington
Paul Harvey
As if nothing can be found in my favour will you be good enough to keep my Letters &c they may be of some service to me hereafter, not by any means that you have not or will not do any thing in your Power to assist me but the lapse of time may yet reflect more light on the Subject &c
Respectfully Yours &c
P.H.

Hon. J. L. Edwards Pension Department Washington City
Yours Sincerely

Concord, Mass. 4 th June 1837
Sir
I have been to Whatley Massachusetts in order to correct some of my mistakes & should have gone sooner but delayed thinking that I should hear from you, not considering that it was my duty first to correct my errors which I have endeavoured as far as possible to do - and I find I was not in Capt. Newton's company in my march to Hart-point in 1770 as set forth in my Declaration but under Capt. Ebenezer Sheldon of South-Hampton and I think a Lieut. by the name of Allen (but not certain) - I relied on Caleb Sharman who has corrected his testimony as you will see - I saw Barelief Smith who had given testimony in my favour for services at Hart-point he had that moment started for a short journey, I had a few minutes conversation with him respecting the mistake he said he knew we were in one company together but did not consider or think what our officers names were but gave in testimony such names as I had stated; I supposed I was under, but would correct any mistake that occurred on his return - He did not return so soon as he expected I could not consistently wait longer but have it corrected by writing if you think it necessary - I searched the Town Records of Whatley for years 1779 & 1780 for 1779 found a small sum as bounty for two men for six months one name given (which I have forgotten) and one other man; not stating where they were to go - I stated in a former letter to you that Lewis Stiles and Jehu Dickenson was in the company with me which was a mistake they went with us one day to assist us in carrying our packs & (from which I got the impression) but returned back - I stated in a former letter to you that I wished my letters Papers &c preserved - not that I had the most distant thought that you would not do all that you could without (signs from your official functions) to assist claimant to their lawful and just rights, but having reference to the revolutionary

Documents and my name not found on the Role found that i must either give up what i know to be my just and lawful right or lay my case before Congress for their consideration &c. I know of no direct testimony in but what I have given - if further testimonials of Personal character or any other requisits necessary you will Please to let me know it if not I wait with Profound Patience for your Decision — With sentiments of respect I am Your obedient servt. & Humble Petitioner
Paul Harvey
J L Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington
As you wrote me the certificate from J P Bigelow Secy of State master should have been Produced I now send you enclosed his letter to J Burnet Esq. who has assisted me in making out my Papers &c —
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File No. 3545-
Hannah Harvey Widow Paul Harvey his Bro. Was
Act: July 29, 1848 Index:—Vol. Q , Page 302
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hannah Harvey widow of Paul Essex Co. New York
Admitted ad. July 29. 1848 at rate of $30 per annum Commencing from 4 th May 1859, when her husband died
Certificate to L. S. Allen, Ticonderoga Essex Co New York

ms Paul Harvey ms 3 m 55-39593 Boyn 200 21179 ton
Whittier Evidence act March 3 a 1835.
Pay Mr. Balch P. C. H. H. Present

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Additional Evidence Act March 3 rd 1855.
By H. Baldwin Atty Present

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Sept. 10 th 1855.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Paul Harvey is borne on the following order, viz.
"To Thomas Ives Esqr. State Treasurer"
"Sir, Please to pay the Selectmen of Whately the wages due to us for serving in the Continental Army six months in R. Island in Col. Tyler's Regt. & Capt. Joshua L. Woodbridge's Company, and this order shall be your discharge, it being for value received."
"Whately Oct. 17. 1785 Attest, { Elisha Belding. { Robert Abercromby"
"Paul Harvey Philo Brown"

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "E. M. W. Mason". The signature is written in dark ink on a light background.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Paul Harry
Ent. Pension on N. York Roll. act. 1832
See Memorandum on back of files. about Mass Rolls
Vol 3. p 30—

ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
PENSION OFFICE,
1855.
Sir:
Aug 25
The claim of Paul Harvey for bounty land under the act of the 3d of March, 1855, No. 38593 has been examined and suspended.
The revolutionary service of the husband of the applicant, does not appear of record in this office.
The 3d section of said act requires a service of "FOURTEEN DAYS" to be established by "RECORD EVIDENCE."
Upon the production of such evidence of service, the claim will be favorably considered.
Very respectfully,
J. MINOT,
Commissioner.
B. H. Baldwin Esq
Present

Paul Harvey
June 13 J. G. Edwards Esq. Viegnaroff & M rs June 6 th 3
25
Pension Department City Washington
July.
June 13

J L Edwards Esq
Sir
In your letter to the Hon David Russel dated Feb y 1836 (now before me) in answer to my application for a Pension I find it stated that application must be had to the Papers on file in the Office of the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts for proof of my Services as filed in my application now on file in your Office — Application was made at an early date to Professional Gent- lemen in Boston and also to the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts to search the Records for proof of my ser- vices but no such records are to be found altho the rolls of each company in which I served are on file — but contain as I am informed very incomplete returns & much mutilated to which imperfection I can only attribute the lack of my name there — I would however suggest that by reference to my application you will find that I was on a Detach- Party at the time Col. Tyler's Regiment was discharged and under the command of Lieut. Sadle an Officer not belonging to Capt. Woodbridge's company and probably Capt. Woodbridge's returns includes the names of those only who continued under his command to the end of the term — I would further suggest that I have no recollec- tion of joining my company until we were discharged — You will also find that I was in a Detach Party in my last campaign for the purpose of procuring wood — I do not recollect who had the command of the whole Party — If my memory serves me we were divided into Sections and I was under the immediate command of Lieut. J. W. Dickenson — Our return to West-Point was immediately after Arnold's treachery was discovered and affairs were in the utmost confusion and continued so until our final discharge & do not remember being involved after we joined the regiment —
I am sensible that there has been some frauds com- mitted (as in the case of H. Temple etc) But believe me Sir there is no such intention in the present case now before you — I have given as correct statement of my services as my impaired memory will admit of — and if there be any other testimony that will be subsequent to my purpose for the obtaining my Pension you I will be ever grateful Obliged to you to let me know it — I am your Humble Servt. & Petitioner — Paul Harvey J L Edwards Esq

Mr. Agassiz
Ticonderoga N.Y. Aug. 2 o
J. L. Edwards Esq m Commrs of Pensions City W. H. Washington Aug 3 rd M

Sir
Ticonderoga 30 th June 1867
Soon after my return from Massachusetts the 1 st June last I wrote you a letter containing some certificates and correction of errors in my Declaration desiring you to let me know if any further correction or testimony relative to my mistakes was necessary on my part and not having heard from since have some doubts wheather my letter came to hand if it did not you will much oblige me if you will let me know it if it was rec d , a compliance with my wishes as set forth in its contents (as soon as convenient) will furthermore much oblige your Obedient & H o Servt
Hon J L Edward Esq r City Washington
Paul Harvey
P.S. I have never read the act for the granting of Pensions - whatever errors I may have committed in my communication is wholly owing to ignorance and bad memory & depend on your goodness as a friend (in some measure) to correct me
PH

Ticonderog Essex Co N.Y.
January 16 th 1860
To the Commissioners of Pensions
Sir Paul Harvey who was a Pensioner under the act of 1832 died last spring leaving a widow over 90 years of age. Twice the County Judge who lives at the County seat over thirty miles distant, has been solicited to attend at her residence in order to execute the necessary papers to enable her to draw the Pension to which she is entitled but could not, by reason of official duties attend. She by reason of the infirmities of age is totally unable to attend before the said Court.
Can the necessary papers be executed before a Justice of the Peace or any other Officer?
Yours Respectfully L. S. Allen

Brief in the case of Hannah Harvey, widow of Paul Essex County and State of New York act July 29. 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband of Claimant was a pensioner of the United States under act of June 7. 1832 at rate of $30 per annum, and was paid to 4 th March 1839 - He died on the 4 th May following, as proved by parol.
Marriage, March 19. 1798, proved by verified family record - Identity and present widowhood (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
proved by two credible witnesses.
Alliance accordingly.
L. S. Allen Esq. Ticonderoga, Name and residence of Agent Essex Co. New York
R. D. Webb Examining Clerk.

Whereas I have given Testimony in favour of Paul Harvey for Revolutionary Services at West-Point in the year Seventeen Hun- dred and eighty, at the time of Arnold's treachery, thinking he was in the same company with me, gave in testimony that he was in Capt. Isaac Newton's company of Greenfield which on closer mature reflection and some information I find to be a mistake and find that the men from Shatskill served under Capt. Ebenezer Sheldon in Col. Seth Murrays Regiment — I therefore state as further testimony that we were together in a Department Detach d from the Regt, for the purpose of Procuring Wood up the River under the command of Lieut. Thomas Dickenson of Deerfield for a considerable part of the time during our term of service
Caleb Sherman
(Franklin. S.S. 27 th May 1837)
Personally appeared Caleb Sherman and made oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed was true
Before me Apollas Barnard Justice of the peace Franklin Co. Com th of Massachusetts
I certify that I am acquainted with Caleb Sherman abovenamed & that he is a good & credible witness — I am also ac- quainted with Apollas Barnard Esq
He is a justice of the peace & I have no doubt the above is his genuine signature
He is a Magistrate of this County May 27. 1837 — Geo. Greenell Jr. att. 6

Payments to be made at Albany, by T. W. Olcott, Esq. Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Albany, N. York
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book 62 Vol. 4 Page 31 by S. A. Elliott, Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Paul Harvey of Essex co. New York who was a private in the Revolutionary War is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and  cents per annum during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twelfth — day of August, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven.
J. B. Poinsett Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
Geo. W. Brumf Acting Commissioner of Pensions.

Dearfield Me 26 Feb
1834
Mr Paul Harvey Liondenroga NY
David Rootes Paul Harvey

Deerfield (Mass) Feb 25. 1835
Sir -
I was informed a few days since, that there was a letter in the Post Office, directed to David Saxon of Deerfield - David Saxon was my brother, but he has been dead more than ten years - but thinking it probable that it related to the claim of some revolutionary patriot, with consent of the Post Master I opened it - I find that you are mistaken in regard to the names of the officers of the company to which my brother belonged at West point at the time of Arnold's treachery - he belonged to the Regiment commanded by Col Seth Murrury of Hatfield - The officers of the company were Capt Isaac Newton of Greenfield and Lieut - Riddelle of Colrain and Thomas W Dickinson of Deerfield - These officers are all dead except Dickinson, he still lives in this town, but very old and his memory somewhat impaired - I enquired of him respecting you, he says that he recollects your name, but can't recollect so as to certify that you belonged to his Company - he says that Abiel Harding formerly of this town - the orderly sergeant of the company, and I find a young man of his name that Harding is still living, in the town of Barry and State of New York - Mr Dickinson also told me that a Mr Foster of Barnardston is now alive, who also belonged to the company - This is about ten miles from this place - I have also learned that Caleb Shermain of Conway, about ten miles from here, was also in the same company and is alive and in good health - I know of with no other person that belonged to the company who is now alive - If these facts can in any way assist you to obtain your pension, I should be truly glad -
I am Sir - your Friend &c,
Rufus Saxon
was in Eng town

No. 38593
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received April 2, 1855-
Paul Harry Rev. War
Warrant No. 6283-160-55
Benj. H. Baldwin Washington D.C.

Pearl Chapin Deposition

I Peter Chapin of Benson in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont of Lawful age, being duly sworn, do depose testify and say that I lived in the town of Whately in the State of Massachusetts from the year 1775 till the year 1787. that in the year 1780, I commanded a militia company in that town. that I was acquainted with Paul Harvey of Liconderoga in the State of New York, who then lived in said Whately. That I am well knowing to said Harvey's having served in two several campaigns during the revolutionary war, one of which I believe was in Rhode Island in the year 1779 and the other at West-point in the State of New York in the year 1780. I cannot say how long said Harvey served in either of said campaigns but suppose that he served the full period for which he enlisted. and further this deponent saith not.
Benson May 31. st 1837.
Peter Chapin
State of Vermont } Benson May 31. st 1837. Then Peter Rutland County } Chapin personally appeared, and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned, made solemn oath, that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed, contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth - before me
Mr. W. Smith Justice of the Peace