Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4735, Asa Hatch, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. 26.
Watch, Asa
R. 4735
CONTENTS

34.575
Asa Heath
Declaration
A.
/
G. M. Gillet
Farmersville
Cattaraugus Co
N.Y.

State of New York } Cattaraugus County } ss.
On this thirty first day of January in the Year 1838 personally appeared before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County Asa Hatch a resident of Herminsville in the County of Cattaraugus and State of New York aged seventy eight Years who being first duly sworn according to Law. Doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he entered or enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1780 in the continental troops and served in the (does not recollect the number of the Regiment) but it was commanded by Colonel Reid or Reed thinks his given name was Peter of the Continental Line under the following named officers. The Captain's name was Noah Robertson does not recollect the name of the other officers of the company. The Colonel's name was Reid or Reed another officers name was Bell he thinks he was Adjutant or Sergeant Major does not recollect the names of the other officers. That he enlisted the latter part of April or fore part of May in the year 1780 and left the service some time in the month of December in the year 1781. That he enlisted under a recruiting officer (does not recollect his name) in the town of Winchester County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire and marched immediately in company with other recruits to West Point in New York State (in going to which place) he marched to Northampton from thence to Springfield from thence to Litchfield from thence to Fishkill from thence to West Point where he arrived the latter part of May 1780 and was attached to Captain Robertson's Company in Colonel Reid's Regiment. He thinks General Arnold commanded at West Point at that time he remained about three or four weeks there when the Continental troops crossed over the river and marched down the river to Sing Sing. This deponent was with them from thence we crossed over into New Jersey and marched to Orange town where we remained a few weeks from thence we marched to Haverstraw where we remained a few weeks does not recollect the precise time from thence we marched to the English Neighborhood where we remained two or three weeks during which time we were frequently sent out to kill cattle to supply the Army from thence we marched back to Orange town where we remained till after the execution of Major Andre. He was one of the guards that went down with Andre at the time he was executed after a few weeks we went back to West Point where we remained a short time when this deponent was sent with seven other soldiers under the command of a Captain Lieutenant & Sergeant (cannot recollect the name of either) to Bedford as a guard or patrolling party for Colonel Sheldon's Light Horse where he remained in the service till the month of December in the Year 1781 when he was dismissed by the officer commanding and returned home. Does not recollect of having a written discharge he drew his rations on his return at Fishkill Litchfield & Springfield. The service at Bedford was patrolling the country in that vicinity in the that he has several times in company with a man by the name of Anderson (who acted as a pilot for the soldiers being acquainted with the country) been within Over

half a mile of the British Army at Kingsbridge, during his stay in Bedford there were several Spies taken and executed at that place. He never was in a battle. knew General Washington & General Spoor.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State. His deponent further saith that he cannot nor never did write his name Witness { Israel Day Richard Robbins. Asa his Hatch marks
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion that the above named Applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states
Isaac Chambelein } Judges of Thomas Wheeler } Catts-Kill Israel Day } Committee Dan Allen }
Francis E. Bailet Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County of Catskill do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Asa Hatch for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this thirty first day of January in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty Eight Francis E. Bailet Clerk.

II 12. 29 147
III 81. 93
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Asa Hatch. a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Probably 1780 Dec 1781 Pvt. Noah Robinson Beid. N.H.                                     
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, enl. in Winchester, Cheshire Co. N.H.
Date of application for pension, Jan 31 1838.
Residence at date of application, Farmersville, Cattaraugus Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 18 years.
Remarks: This claim was not allowed as he failed to furnish proof of his alleged service.
Respectfully,
The Rejected book list of suspended claims states. "His name is not on any roll, and his case, at present, stands on his own declaration." Commissioner. The M. H. Archives Vol. 3, pp 81 and 93 has reference to an Asa Hatch of Winchester on the roll of recruits in Continental Regts for 1780

Engaged June 29, discharged Dec 7, 1780-
I put the rejection as mildly as possible, for while it is true that his name does not appear on the rolls of his regt. yet he most probably was the man referred to in the W.H. archives though there is no proof of identity
BOARD OF REVIEW
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
RECORDS BRANCH

REJECTED
4735
P. O. David Hatch
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1915 Oct 28: Testimony to Mrs. S.E. Dunn. P.M.P.H. 1916 Apr 27: Testimony to Mrs. Della Hatch Dunn M.B.H.

AB Jan 16. 1855
Hon L P Waldo
Sir
Will you do me the favor to examine the enclosed copy of the papers that may be on file in the case of Ira Hatch, — if you so find, I wish the return of these papers, for the purpose of presenting to Congress — as per request.
Very Respectfully Yours, Obed Smith R E Christen

(Copy)
Department of the Interior, September, 6 th 1880,
Sir,
I herewith return the papers in the case of Asa Hatch, and I have to inform you that your report of the 19 th ultimo, has been affirmed.
I am, very respectfully, Your Obed Servant, D. C. Goddard, Acting Secretary,
J. L. Edwards. Esq., Comm ee of Pensions,

O. P. Granger
5 Aug. 1839
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100 War Department Pension Office
Aug. 5. 1839
Sir
In reply to your letter of the 30 th also respecting the claim of Asa Hatch I have to inform you that the name of Asa Hatch is not on the rolls of Col Rides regt or on the rolls of Col Sheldons regiment
Chas P. Sprague Esq. Morrisville N.Y.

29 Oct 1838
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War Department Pension Office 27. Oct. 1838
Sir, For a reply to your letter of the 26 th inst. respecting the claim of Asa Hatch you are informed th my letter on the subject under date of the 1 st June last addressed to the Hon L. C. Peck. Member of Congress a copy of which is herewith enclosed
O. I. Jennings Esq. Morrisville New York

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Edward Ag Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.

1838
Morrisville Madison County N.Y. Oct 24
Sir
Asa Hatch while a resident of Cattaraugus County in this State, made application for a pension & he does not know the reason why his application was not granted - He is now a resident of this County & desires me to aid him in obtaining his pension - Will you therefore have the goodness to inform me how his case stands & what are the difficulties in the way of his getting a pension - He states to me that he served on the Continental establishment, under Lieut. Robinson, Maj Bell & Col Rad & as a grant to Col Sheldon Light Horse -
Respectfully yours Otho P. Granger
J. L. Edwards Esq

Gl of B May 30 188
Sir
I have the honor to transmit herewith a communication from Rev Mr Greville Esq. of Peterborough Co. N.Y. asking certain information in relation to the apprehension of Alex Hatch for a pending
new case here the grand jury to communicate to me any information contained in your office in relation to the claims of which Mr G. speaks
Very Respectfully Sir Yours obedt Servt
H. Peck
Hon J. B. Edwards Conner pending?

Farmerville Cattaraugus County N.Y. Jan'y 31.
Free
4735
Feb N.Y.
Asa Hatch
Feb 1832
Hon. J. R. Edwards Com. of Pensions.
Office of Claims
Washington D.C.

Farnesville Cattaraugus Co. N York
Dr. S. Edwards Esq. Dr Sir
Enclosed I send you the Application of Asa Hatch for a pension — Any communication on the subject
You will please direct to me
Respectfully Your Obedt Servant
G. W. Gillet

Wilma
Farmersville N.Y. } May 23 }
free
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commission of Pensions Pension Office Washington D.C.

Farnamville Cattaraugus Co. N York May 23. 1838
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
On the 31st of January last I forwarded to the Pension Office directed to You at the Office of Claims the papers or Application of Asa Hatch (of this town) for a pension under the act of 1832. Since which time I have heard nothing from You on the subject. As so long a time has passed I have concluded to write you to ascertain whether they have been rec d by you. & if so whether you have written me. & what is the situation of the claim — He informs me that he had resolved never to apply for a pension although advised to do so by many Gentlemen of respectability but has become aged & infirm and also poor. He now feels impelled by necessity to ask for what has been bestowed upon others who shared the toil in achieving the independence of our Country —
Your immediate attention to this will Much Oblige your Obedient
Sir
G. W. Gilt

1. June 1838
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War Department Pension Office
June 1 May 1838
Sir The papers of Asa Hatch of which enquiry is made in the enclosed letter do not appear to have been received at this office have been examined and filed - The claimant states that he served about 7 months in Capt Robinson's Company Col Ruler's reg't - But his name does not appear on the rolls of that reg't; To sustain his claim it will be necessary to prove the service by two credible Witnesses who can specify the time of entering & the time of leaving the reg't and the names of the officers - A satisfac- tory reason should likewise be assigned for having so long neglected to apply for a pension
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For L. C. Peck Horn. Reps U.S.

New York Asa Hitchcock
Littérateurs Hon. L. C. Peck 1 June '38, do. to O. P. Granger 29 Oct. '38. to same 5 Aug. 1839 Sec. Hts 19 Augt 1850 - Decision affirmed Sept 6. 1850. Hon R. E. Fenton June 20/54 " let same Jan 25/55
Act 7. June 1832

Mrs. Lotta Hatch Dunn 24 E-12 th ST Tulsa Okla
Rev. - 1
BBB
Pension Department. Washington D.C. 10

Rev.-1. B.B. Hc. Pension Department. Washington - D.C.
Dear Sir -
Will you kindly send me all information available from your records - concerning the enlistment of Asa  Hatch of New Hampshire - during the Revolutionary War - he enlisted eight months or year before the close of war - I think.
Thanking you sincerely.
Mrs Lotta Hatch Dunn
24 E - 12 th St.
Tulsa
Okla.
April 6 th - 1916

Aug 3
free
W. L. L.
Gen. St.
J. L. Edwards Esq
Censor of Pensions
Washington
D. C.

Morrisville Madison County, N.Y. July 30. 1839
Yrs
I wish to trouble you again in relation to the application of Asa Hatch for a pension. Asa
He alleges that he served in Capt Robinsons company Col Reids Regt. of which Bell was adjt. It appears that his name is not found on the rolls of Col Reids Regt. Hatch says that he enlisted for 2 years & that after having served about 7 months in Capt Robinsons Company, he was drafted out of said company to serve as one of the guards to Col Sheldons Regiment of Horse & that he did serve as such guard for about 18 months.
Now, will not the name of Asa Asa Hatch appear on the rolls of Sheldons Regt.? Have the rolls of Col Reids Regt. been carefully examined? Hatch is not an impostor & I have no doubt but what he served as he states & if the rolls are perfect, it is strange his name is not found. It was Col Reid of New Hampshire under whom he served.
Respectfully yours
Otis P. Granger
J. L. Edwards Esq

June 20/14
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918 Pension Office June 20 1854
Sir
I herewith return the letter of Mr Peet and have to inform you that pensions are not allowed to the collateral relations of a Revolutionary soldier. They are given to the widows, if alive, and if there be no widows to the children and go no farther . In the case, therefore, of Ira Hatch no pension can be granted as he left neither widow nor children.
I can not discover any papers on file in the name of Ira Hatch. I enclose a form for a declaration under the Act of June 7 1832, which he can use in making an application if he can establish his services agreeably to the Regulations.
Hon R. E. Fenton
Wm Raper

one 2 ct stamp enclosed MZ OK 24
ntd R
Rev Soc
Pension Department-
Washington D.C.-
Dear Sir - I am seeking information of my great Grandfather - by name - Asa Hatch - soldier in war of Revolution - native of New Hampshire - enlisted from that state & I think served until close of war - at least he survived and later located in New York state.
Do the war records have any knowledge of when & where he enlisted, how long he served & when & where did he leave the service?
Thanking you in advance Sincerely
Mrs S.E. Dennis 24 East 12 th st Tulsa Okla.
Oct. 18-1915-