Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,977, Cyrus Harris, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Harris, Cyrus
S. 37,977
CONTENTS

18,041
Virginia
Cyrus Harris
Louis 60 in the State of Virginia was a private in the Regiment commanded by Colonel H. Taylor of the Virginia for the term of 1 year.
scribed on the Roll of Virginia the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of July 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 of Jan'y 1821 sent to Hon Philip P. Barbour House of Representatives
years to 4th of Sep. 1820 205.96 Bal. all'ce ending Mar. 1821 48.
mos 19/31 4/30
$253.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. } 1 st May 1820.
1840 Hon G W Hopkins
of wh Co lim Ins a d Cor an Arre Sem 25.

37 977
Rev
INVALID.
Am
File No.
37 977
Cyrus Harris Rev Ser no.
Act:
18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol.
2
, Page
177
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sir,
March. Jan. 17 th 1821.
Enclosed I send you the declaration of Cynna Harris, corrected as you re- quired; you will please send her a pension-certificate to Hollyville Louisa County Virginia.
Yours reply, W. Barham

Cyrus Harris
Col. Taylor's
Virg a Reg t .
"1770 to 1780 " 1 year -
Roll.
Services are Admitted
Must take the county in which he resides -

Virginia Louisa County to wit
I John Poindexter Clerk of the court of the County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing Bills and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of said Court, And I do further certify, that it is the Opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the said property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is One hundred and thirty dollars.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Public seal of said County Court to be hereunto affixed this 20 th day of September 1820 in the 45 th year of the Commonwealth
John Poindexter Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid
At a Monthly Sessions Court held for Louisa County on Monday the 8 th day of January 1821. This Court doth Order it to be certified to all to whom it may concern, that Cyrus Harris, who made a declaration in this court on the 11 th day of September 1820 in order to obtain a pension under the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818 and the 1 st of May 1820. is a resident, of the said County of Louisa in the State of Virginia.
A copy Teste - Wm Hunter Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid

At a Monthly Court held for Louisa County on Monday the 11 th day of September 1820.
District of Virginia to wit:
On this 11 th day of September 1820 personally appeared in open court (being a court of record for the county of Louisa) Cyrus Harris aged sixty one years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818. and the 1 st May 1820. That he the said Cyrus Harris enlisted for the term of one year on the _____ day of _____ in the year 1778 in the State of Virginia in the Company commanded by Capt. Robert Barnett in the Regiment commanded by Col. Francis Taylor in the line of the State of Virginia, on the Continental establishment that he continued to serve in said Corps until 1780 when he was discharged from the said service in the State of Virginia, that he has no other evidence, now in his power, of his said services. And in pursuance of the act of Congress of the 1 st May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th day of March one thousand eight hundred & eighteen, and that I have not since that time, by gift solo, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to being myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818, And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me not have any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed by me subscribed.
The following is a true schedule of all my estate (necessary cloathing and bedding excepted) viz One bay mare, eight head of cattle, nine head of sheep, two cows and nine pigs, two chairs, nine chairs, two ploughs, four hoes, two axes, one pane of traces, one scythe and cradle, two iron pots, one dutch oven, one pewter dish, six pewter plates, one pair of iron wedges, half dozen knives and forks, one hand saw, one foot adze, two chisels, two little augers, one jointer, howel & croses, one cross cut saw, three pails, three washing tubs, four old barrels, half dozen earthen plates, half dozen cups & saucers, one coffee pot, half dozen table spoons, half dozen tea spoons, two spinning wheels, old loom, one table, two plain stools, — That I am a farmer &

as healthy and as able to pursue my avocation as men com- monly are of my age, that I have a wife named Betsey about fifty nine years of age and very sickly and able to contribute but little to her support - that I have four daughters residing with me namely Betsy, Nancy, Sonny & Betsey - Betsy is about thirty years of age & very sickly, Nancy is about twenty eight years of age and as healthy as common - Sonny is about twenty one years of age and as healthy as common - Betsey is about eighteen years of age and very sickly, and that I have no other family or income.
Cyrus his Harris mark
Sworn to and subscribed this 11 th day of September, 1820 before William Wash, John Graves, Richmond Terrell James Michie & Peter M. Haniel Justices of the peace for the County Court of Louisa (now sitting), which said court is a court of record.
The said Cyrus Harris also made a previous declaration, in these words to wit. At a Court held for Louisa County on Monday the 13 th day of July 1818. Cyrus Harris who wishes to obtain a pension under the late act of Congress for the relief of indigent Officers and soldiers in the naval and military service of the United States in the revolution- ary War, being Sworn states that about the year 1778 or 1779 he enlisted in the Continental service of the United States in the revo- lutionary war in a Company commanded by Captain Robert Barrett in the Regiment commanded by Francis Taylor, that he served more than nine months & received his discharge which has been lost and that he is in very indigent circumstances, such as to be absolutely in want, and to need the aid of his country to support him, & that he proved the following by a witness to wit: Wm Dickenson being Sworn, states that Cyrus Harris did serve with him in the con- tinental service of the United States at the Barracks in the Coun- ty of Albemarle, Virginia, about the time specified above, and he is strongly of Opinion that he served more than nine months the court upon hearing the above statements do certify they are of opinion the ser- vices were performed as stated above, and that the said Cyrus Harris is in indigent circumstances, and actually needs the aid of his country for his support -

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Harris, Daniel
S10797
Carded
CONTENTS

New York 21. 2 57 A
Massachusetts
Daniel Hain's
of Nashua in the State of Mass who was a private in the Camp commanded by Captain Mott of the Regt. commanded by Col. Ely in the Campaign line for 13 Mos.
at State & Natl.
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass. at the rate of 13 Dollars 33 Cents per ann. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Aug. 1832 and to the R.W. Bishop Leroy
Arrears to the 4th Da. 1832 $86.66 Gratuitous allowance ending Sept. 3 21.66 $108.32
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by P. C. Stiles Clerk Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 34
To Pension Agt 10. May 18 To Albany - New York from 4 Sept 1837 - 30 May 1838 Notification sent to W. Fitch. Locke - New York

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE, ss.
ON this 15th day of October 1832 personally appeared in open Court before Hon. William P. Dyer of the Court of Probate for Berkshire now sitting,
Daniel Harris a resident of Berkshire in the county of Berkshire and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged 73 years in July last year , 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 7th, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
That he enlisted into the State troops of the State of Connecticut in Preston in said State then being an inhabitant of Plainfield Connecticut in the company commanded by Capt Edward Mott of said Preston, Oliver Cook Lieut, & Ensign Whitney & at the same time & place Thomas Harris Benjamin Clarke, Richmond Tracy & several others enlisted for the term of nine months & were marched to Groton in said State where we remained from the term of our enlistment (viz, in March 1776 to some time in September following when we were taken to New Haven by water, from which place we were marched by land to Hornbrook or Ledyard where after remaining some time we were marched to West Chester in the State of New York, from thence to White Plains where after remaining some time we retreated back to North- astle where we remained until the term of our enlistment had expired & were dismissed in some time after our enlistment Capt Mott was promoted & went to New York (as was said) when Lieut Cook was promoted to a Capt & whilst we remained in Connecticut we were now embodied into a regiment whilst in New York we were embodied with other troops under the command of Col Ely in the said Department further testifies that at Plainfield in Connecticut in the month of May or June 1777 he was drafted into the militia as he understood together with Tho: Andrews, John Cole (the tallest man I ever saw) Caleb Hall, Joshua Hall & one Hun. The said militia company was commanded by Capt Waterman - Lieut Sprague & Ensign Lee in said State & were marched immediately to Groton the adjoining towns to fill up said company. The

length of time for which we were drafted the deponent cannot at this time certify with accuracy but believes that it was for the term of three  two months or more  four or  five months , & submits to the deponent, or to others if such there be, living who belonged to the company & claim the benefit of a pension. — The said deponent further testifies that in or near the month of June 1780 then living in said Plainfield he was again drafted into the militia service of said State (as he believes) for the term of five months together with Samuel Whipple and Stodard & others whose names are not recollectable into the company commanded by Capt. Ezra G. Willingsby, & Ensign Spalding of said Plainfield. Said company was marched to Chatham in Connecticut where after remaining about a month we were marched to New London where after remaining there some time we were taken to Groton & Col. Ledyard at this time commanded fort Griswold near which we were stationed & remained in this position until dismissed which was before the full term of service which we were drafted had expired. The exact time of service the deponent does not now know but believes that it was more than three months as he well knows from the pay which he received. The said deponent further testifies that he has no documentary evidence to prove the foregoing facts, & that if any of his companions or officers are alive with whom he served in either of the two last campaigns it is unknown to him or the place of their residence & further the deponent saith not. The said deponent for further proof of his having served as he states he refers to the deposition of Henry Wethey herewith annexed & to the Rev. Joseph L. Mills & Rev. C. Perkins Esq. of having the character of having been a revolutionary soldier as he states. — The said deponent further testifies that he was born in Plainfield Connecticut the 24 th July 1756 — as he was informed by his Parents but has no record of his age. Daniel Harris

I that he has, resided in Bricket for forty years or more
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension, or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any state.
S.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Daniel Harris
W.P. Walker J. Probate
We, the town of
Hins residing in Bricket
Joseph S. Mills clergyman of Bricket & Benj C. Perkins
residing in
residing in Bricket
hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
Daniel Harris 73
who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 73 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
S.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph S. Mills
Benj C. Perkins
W.P. Walker J. Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Joseph S. Mills is a clergyman resident in the town of Bricket aforesaid and that
Benjamin C. Perkins the town of Bricket aforesaid
who has also signed the same, is a resident in and that their statement is entitled to credit.
W.P. Walker J. Probate
Henry W. Bishop - Registrar
of the Court of Probate in Plymouth do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Harris for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this fifth day of
October A.D. 1832.
Henry W. Bishop - Registrar of Probate -

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF BERKSHIRE, ss.
ON this _____ day of _____ personally appeared before the _____ of the _____ a resident of _____ in the county of Berkshire and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged _____ 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 provisions made by the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832:—That he enlisted in the army of the United States in the year _____ with _____ and served in the regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension, or an annuity, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any state.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this
day of

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
County of Cayuga
ss.
On this 2 d day of May 183 8 , before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Cayuga personally appeared Daniel Harris who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Oliver Boit in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Elly in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Massachusetts from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Massachusetts to New York , that he is old and infirm, has lost his wife, and that he has a son ( Joseph Harris ) living in the town of Lanka , Cayuga County and State of New York , and has come to live with him,
Daniel Harris
Sworn and subscribed to before me, } the day and year aforesaid. }
S. M. Croft, J. P.
☞ The oath to be taken before a duly qualified Magistrate, whose official character and signature must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The County Clerk, Secretary of State, or some other officer, must certify, under his seal of office, that the officer who administered the oath is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, Mayor, Alderman, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
☞ The oath must be supported by the testimony of some respectable person, as to the pensioner's identity. He must swear that the person who has taken the above oath, is the person described in the affidavit. The Magistrate must certify that the witness is a person of veracity; and the affidavit must also be authenticated in the manner above directed.
☞ In every case where the Clerk of the Court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should be sent with the papers.
☞ Mode of authenticating papers. —In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officers who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Greene County St.
Joseph Harris of the town of Locke, being duly sworn, deposes and says, that he has been well acquainted with Daniel Harris forty years and that he is the same person described in the attached sort on the other side of the sheet to which his name is attached -
Subscribed and sworn to this 2 nd day of of May 1838 before me,
J. H. Croft J. P.
I Certify that I am well acquainted with Joseph Harris, and that he is a gentleman entitled to credit and belief -
J. H. Croft J. P.

State of New York } Cayuga County ss } I certify that S. M. Croft Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Cayuga that he was such Justice at the time the within affidavit and Certificate were subscribed and signed duly qualified, and that full faith and credit are to be given to his acts in that Capacity and that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said S. M. Croft and believe the signatures thereof to be genuine.
In testimony whereof I have affixed the seal of said County and sub- scribed my name this second day of May A.D. 1838
W. C. Thompson Deputy Clerk of Cayuga Co.

Daniel Harris
Map
March 13 Months
506
May 25 1893
P. 409
15184
H. W. Bishop Esq Lenox Mass

BRIEF in the case of  Daniel Harris  60 of Berks line  in the State of  Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 73  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     State troops Cont.   March In 1776 enlisted private Capt Mott Col Ely   June 1777 drafted - 4 unexpired " Capt Waterman   1780 drafted - 3 or something up " Capt Green Col Ledyard  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? None  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Preston Connecticut  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? traditional one living witness  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.

March 4, 1931
Mrs. Edwin Harris 1858 Wolfe Street Little Rock, Arkansas
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 10797, that Daniel Harris was born July 24, 1759 at Plainfield, Connecticut.
While residing at said Plainfield, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut troops, as follows:
From in March, 1776, nine months in Captains Edward Mott and Oliver Coit's company, Colonel Ely's regiment; from May or June, 1777, two months in Captain Waterman's company; from in June, 1780, three months in Captain Green's company at Fort Griswold under Colonel Ledyard.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 5, 1832, while a resident of Becket, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
In 1838 soldier was a widower and resided at Locke, Cayuga County, New York, with his son Joseph.
The name of the soldier's wife is not on record, and there are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

March 4, 1931
Mrs. Edwin Harris 1858 Wolfe Street Little Rock, Arkansas
Rev.& 1812 Wars Section AWF:MLB
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 10797, that Daniel Harris was born July 24, 1759 at Plainfield, Connecticut.
While residing at said Plainfield, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut troops, as follows:
From in March, 1776, nine months in Captains Edward Mott and Oliver Coit's company, Colonel Ely's regiment; from May or June, 1777, two months in Captain Waterman's company; from in June, 1780, three months in Captain Green's company at Fort Griswold under Colonel Ledyard.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 5, 1832, while a resident of Becket, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
In 1838 soldier was a widower and resided at Locke, Cayuga County, New York, with his son Joseph.
The name of the soldier's wife is not on record, and there are no further data as to family.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner

and 1813 Section.
cont
March 18, 1927
Mrs. Mary V. Holmes 1919 Lincoln St Evanston, Ill
Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 10797, it appears that Daniel Harris was born July 24, 1759 at Plainfield, Connecticut.
While residing at said Plainfield, he enlisted and served as a private in the Connecticut Troops, as follows-
From in March 1776, nine months in Captains Edward Mott and Oliver Coit's Company, Colonel Ely's Regiment.
From May or June 1777, two months in Captain Waterman's Company.
From in June 1780, three months in Captain Green's Company, at St. L. S. under Col. Ledyard
He was allowed pension on his application

LENGTH OF SERVICE
executed October 5, 1832, while a resident of Becket, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
In 1838, soldier was a widower, and resided at Locke, Cayuga County, New York, with his son Joseph.
The name of soldier's wife is not on record, and there is no further data on file as to family.
au
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Daniel Harris a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. File 10,797
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Enl. at Boston Conn.   Mch. 1776 9 mos. Pri. { Edward Mott Oliver Coit Ely Conn.   May or June 77 8 mos. Waterman ✓   June 1780 3 mos. Green ✓  
Battles engaged in, ✓  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Plainfield Conn.  Date of application for pension, Oct. 5, 1832  Allston  Residence at date of application, Becket Berkshire Co., Mass.  Age at date of application, born July 24, 1759 at Plainfield, Conn.  Remarks: In 1838 sd. was a widower, and resided at York,  Cayuga Co., N.Y. with his son Joseph Harris.

1858 Wolge Street Little Rock, Ark.
February 4, 1931-
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Please send record of pensions of Revolutionary soldiers:
✓ Nathan Harris of Plainfield Co.
also,
✓ Daniel Harris, of Plainfield Co. I have a statement that Daniel Harris drew a half-pension of $44.00 a year.
Thanking you for an immediate reply.
Yours truly - Mrs. Edwin Harris -

Rev. War
10.797 INVALID.
Mch. 11, 1905 History to my Mrs. Albert L. Blair, Brooklyn 1910 May 21. to Sarah T. Drake. P 1916 Feb. 2. Mrs. Max Erler. C 1927-Mch. 18-Hick to Mrs. Mary V. Holmes aug 1931-Mch. 14- " " Mrs. Edith Harris aug
File No. 10.797
Daniel Harris
Rev. War
Act: June 7th 32
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 163
[Arrangement of 1870.]

O. W. H.
16 Lincoln Place, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Feb. 15, 1905.
Commissioning Pensions
Will you please see if you have on your list of pensions of the Revolution, a Daniel Harris who enlisted at Cornwall, Connecticut? His wife was Susan or Susanna Bates. I think that part of his service was at Valley Forge. If a pension was paid to him

or to his widow, the latter is prob- able, it was doubtless paid at or sent to Hamilton or Hubbards- ville, Madison Co., N. Y.
Hoping you will succeed in finding what will be to me important facts,
Respectfully, Mrs. Albert L. Blair,

N 21 Rev Soc
Peoria Ill Jan 26-16.
Bureau of Pensions - Washington D.C.
Will you kindly give me the Revolutionary record of Daniel Harris born in Plainfield Conn. on July 24-1759. who moved with his family to Beckett Mass. in 1788. - Have you a record of his drawing a pension?
And you will oblige - Mrs Max Erler
Peoria Ill 205 N. Institute Pl.

MAY 11 1910
Isalesburg, Ill.
May 7, 1910.
W m Davenport.
Dear Sir:-
Can you give me any information concerning Daniel Harris who served in the Revolution? He lived in Preston, Conn. His first wife's name was Lydia Reill, his second wife's name was Dorothy Rude of Plainfield, Conn.
Respectfully, 569 N. Cedar St. Isalesburg, Ill. David Jayford rake.

Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sir.
Please send data concerning Daniel Harris, born in Plainfield Connecticut on July 24, 1759.
He was a Revolutionary soldier and drew a half pension $44. 00 per year, but was never in actual service.
My father's sister's name is Mrs. Jen. Epler and her number is 123042. of the D. A. R.
Respectfully Mrs. Mary V. Holmes, 1919 Lincoln St Evanston Ill.
Jan. 25 1927

Merchants Bank, Boston, 14 th May 1838.
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 10 th inst. - In reply I have to state that Daniel Warrier a pensioner now on the roll of this Agency, under the Act of 7 th June 1832, at 43. 23 / 100 Dolls. per annum, has been paid up to 4 th September 1837.
I am, very, respectfully, Your ob t Serv t .
Franklin Haven Pension Ag t .
J. A. Edwards Esq r Com r of Pensions Washington. D.C.

Mr Evans.
Hon J L Edwards
Com of Pensions Washington

Locke March 5. 1838 J. J. Edwards Esq Comm of Pensions
Dear Sir Mr Daniel Harris a Revolutionary Pensioner of the State of Massachusetts. Now an Inhabitant of this Town. (Locke Cayuga County NY) wishes to draw his pension at Albany NY. has presented his Certificate to me with others to do the Business as Agent - Will you transfer the payment to Albany? and what is my course to take for him - to ensure him his pension -
His Certificate Reads thus War Department Revolutionary Claim I Certify that, in conformity with the Laws of the United States of the 7th June 1832 Daniel Harris of the State of Massachusetts who was a private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Forty three Dollars and thirty three 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 Sept in every Year
Given at the War office of the United States this 27 day of August One Thousand eight Hundred and thirty three Lew Cass Secretary of War
Will You instruct me what can be done for the Old Gun and
Much obliged
Your oblt
Levi M. Titus

15 184
Daniel Harris
H. W. Bishop Esq Leroy Mps

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Daniel Harris
which require
further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yy II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yy III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yy 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? yy VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yy VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yy IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yy 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? yy

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? yes XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? 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?
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 each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† 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 authenticates 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 ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Daniel Harris Becket W Application for Pension Oct. 5. 1832
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I Henry Wethey of said Lake in the County of Rensselaer and State of New York of lawful age depose and say that in the Spring thinks in the Month of March 1776 Daniel Harris then of Plainfield in the State of Connecticut now of Becket Massachusetts served as a private soldier in the Company commanded by Capt. Matt whereof Oliver Cait was Lieutenant in the regiment commanded by Col. Ely as this Deponent believes of which said Regiment one Ledge was Major at the time the Company was first called into service in the Connecticut line of troops in the revolutionary war - The said Harris served in the same Company that this Deponent served in and believes that he was in the said Company and in service for the term of nine Months - The Company marched from Preston to Groton where they were stationed about six months after which we were marched to White Plains in the State of New York where we remained for not for from there until we were discharged having served out our term of enlistment - During the time of our service Capt. Matt was promoted to the office of Major and Lieutenant Cait to the office of Capt. and further this Deponent saith not  Henry Wethey
State of New York } Is personally appeared before County of Rensselaer } me Henry Wethey Signer of the above Deposition and to me well known after being by me duly sworn made oath that the above Deposition by him signed is true - and I further certify that the said Henry Wethey is a person of truth and veracity and is entitled to credit  September 4th 1832 Marcus Pack Justice Peace

State of New York County of Rensselaer ss.
I Archibald Bull Clerk of said County do here by certify that Marcus Peck Esqr. before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn & the within Certificate signed, was on the day of the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County. And that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe the signature "Marcus Peck" thereto subscribed to be genuine
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 5 th day of September 1832.
Archibald Bull Clerk

May 9
New England
J. J. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear N. W. May 11

War Department
Revolutionary Claim
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 Daniel Harris of the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army is entitled to receive Forty three Dollars and Thirty Three Cents per annum during his Natural Life commencing on the 11 th of March 1831 and payable Semiannually on the 11 th of March and 11 th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 27 th day of August One thousand eight hundred and thirty three
Examined and Countersigned
Lewis Cass Secretary of War
Geo: Wm Crump Acting Commissioner of Pensions
No. 21281
Payments to be made at Boston by Res N S B M Mass. Recorded in the Pension Office in Book E Vol 3 Page 34 by Cole Still Clerk
I Give the above copy to aid you in the investigation of the Validity of Mr Harris claim
Loche May 4. 1838
Yours Respectfully William Pitus R Benetiel

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Berkshire ss.
On this third day of July A.D. 1833, personally appeared in open Court, before the Honorable William P. Walbridge, Judge of the Court of Probate, within & for said County of Berkshire now sitting at Brattle in said County, Daniel Harris of Brattle in the County of Berkshire & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following additional Declaration, in amendment of his former Declaration, made on the fifth day of October A.D. 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That by reason of old age & 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, as the first term mentioned in my aforesaid former Declaration. I served for nine months, as a private at the second term therein mentioned one month as a private & at the third three months, as a as a private making in the whole thirteen months, and for such service I claim a Pension. At the two last terms above mentioned he thinks, that he served a greater length than is of time, than as is above stated, but for the reason aforesaid cannot swear to more time than as is above specified —
He has no record of his age, as is stated in his former Declaration, and records of birth — there may be one in the Town Clerks Office in Plainfield in Connecticut, where he was born. —
He resided in said Plainfield until he was about thirty years old, when he removed to Brattle aforesaid where he now lives & has run since birth. —
He never received a written discharge from the

as witness,
ss.
Daniel Harris
Sworn to & Subscribed the day & year aforesaid W. P. Walker J. Probate
I Henry M. Bishop. Register of the Court of Probate within & for the County of Berkshire in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original supplemental & additional proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Daniel Harris for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of office of said Court of Probate this Eleventh day of July, A.D. 1833.
Henry M. Bishop - Register Probate