Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4704, Asael Josiah Hartwell, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Hartwell, Asael Josiah or Asael Jonah
R. 4704
CONTENTS

29611
Isabel Hartwell
NY.
Mr 14. 85. not on

State of New York, Otsego County ss: Solomon Hartwell of the Town of Worcester in the said County of Otsego, aged Seventy nine years, personally appeared before me, Seth Chase Esquire a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, in & for said County of Otsego, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath depose & say, that he is a brother of the said Asael Hartwell who has signed & made the above declaration & oath, & the said Solomon Hartwell further states that he resided in the town of Sunnburgh in the County of Worcester, Massachusetts, in the Years 1775 & 1776 & during that time was a neighbour to his brother the said Asael Hartwell & also that he the said Asael, in the month of April 1775 went into the service of the war, of the revolution as a private soldier, in a Company of Militia Commanded by Captain John Fuller & marched to Cambridge with said Company, & the said Solomon Hartwell further states that he, the said Asael Hartwell remained & continued in the service stationed at Cambridge as such soldier as aforesaid, until the month of January 1776 when he was dismissed & returned home to Sunnburgh the place of his residence, & the said Solomon Hartwell further states in manner aforesaid that about the first of February, 1776 he the said Asael Hartwell again volunteered as a private soldier in a Company of Militia Commanded by Capt William Pope & marched to Cambridge where he was stationed with said Company & continued in service in the war of the revolution as such soldier as aforesaid for the period of two months was then dismissed & returned home to Sunnburgh where he then resided & the said Solomon Hartwell further states as aforesaid that he was well acquainted with the officers above stated under whom the said Asael Hartwell served in the war of the revolution as above stated & well recollects the said services rendered by him the said Asael Hartwell as set forth in his said declaration & oath as above mentioned and further the said Solomon Hartwell saith not.
Sworn & Subscribed this 26 th day of August 1833
Solomon Hartwell
Seth Chase Judge of Pings county

State of New York Otsego County - ss.
I Horace Lathrop, Clerk of the said County, do hereby certify, that Seth Chase Esquire, before whom the within Affidavit purports to have been sworn, was, at the date of the same, one of the Judges of Otsego County Courts, duly appointed and sworn as such: And that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit to be his proper hand writing & signature. Witness my hand, and Seal of Office this 26 th day of August 1838. - Horace Lathrop, Clerk.
State of New York
Otsego County ss: I Seth Chase one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Otsego aforesaid do certify That I have been intimately acquainted with Solomon Hartwell who subscribed & made the Within deposition before me for more than Twenty years & that he contains a fair character for truth & veracity & is entitled to full credit on oath or otherwise - Dated Dec. 17 th 1833
Seth Chase a judge of Otsego county

State of New York
Saratoga ss. On this 31. Day of Decr. 1833 personally appeared in open court before The Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Saratoga now sitting Asael Hartwell a Resident of the Town of Northumberland said County Aged Eighty Seven years who being first duly sworn according to law both on his oath made the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers & served as herein stated -
To the Question Where & in What Year was you Born? he answers That he was Born in the Town of Lunenburgh County of Worcester State of Massachusetts in the year 1751.
To the Question have you any record of your age? he answers he has none -
To the Question Where were you living when called into service, Where have you lived since the revolutionary war Where do you now live? he answers, That he lived at the Town of Lunenburgh in the County of Worcester in the State of Massachusetts when he was called into service. Since the war he lived in the said Town of Lunenburgh, or that part which was set off & called Fitchburgh a short time, then went to Westmoreland in State of New Hampshire where he lived about ten Years, Then Moved to Stillwater County of Saratoga State of New York where he lived with some intervals about ten Years, Then Moved to Northumberland in the County of Saratoga where he has made this home ever since.

To the Question How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer or were you a substitute & if a substitute for whom? he answers, says that in April 1775 he volunteered & was duly enrolled as a Minuteman at Lunenburg & afterward in a company of Militia commanded by Capt John Fuller & on the 19th April 1775 an alarm was made the company was ordered to march to Concord without delay. The next day the company marched to Prospect Hill in Cambridge at which place we were ordered to remain & we staid there at Cambridge in actual service for four weeks when upon our enlistment under the same Captain to serve for eight months as a private, we were attached to Col. Whitcomb's Regiment & and were stationed at Cambridge before said, or Prospect Hill as it was called. While we were there stationed the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought General Putnam & General Warren was there & the last General was killed. He served out the eight months at that station & was discharged, returned home to Lunenburg. About the 15th February 1776 he volunteered again with a company of militia under Capt. Wm Pope to Dorchester Hill & there remained two months. While there we had two or three skirmishes with the British shipping, one night they fired & then we returned the fire nearly all night. One night they came ashore took 5 men of our sentries. He served the two months & was discharged. Col. Whitney commanded at Dorchester (Lieut. Col. Tappan he thinks was his name) was there also. When discharged he returned to Lunenburg.
On being asked to state the names of some of the regular officers who were with the Troops when he served, such continental & Militia Regiments as he connected with the general circumstances of his service he says that the above contains his answers thereto - In addition he says at Cambridge there was Col. Patterson's regiment stationed there also -

He says he never received any written Discharge - That he is known to David Benedict & Daniel Rogers both of the place & others who can testify as to his character for veracity & their belief of his services as a Soldier after the Revolution - he states that there is now no clergymen in Northumberland or in the neighborhood to whom he is known & whom he could procure to certify as to character - That he has no documentary evidence that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services except Samuel Dyer - for the Solomon Hartwell whose deposition are annexed -
And he hereby Relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the Present I declare that his name is not on the pension role after agency of any state.
Sworn to subscribed the day 14 years ago said in open court.
A Goodrich Clerk
Isaac Hartwell
We David Benedict and Daniel Rogers residing in Northumberland in Saratoga County hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Isaac Hartwell who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be Eighty two years of age - that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier after the revolution & that we concur in that opinion -
Sworn to subscribed the day 14 years ago said in open court.
A Goodrich Clerk
David Benedict Daniel Rogers

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the Matter & after putting the interrogatories presented by the War department that the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier named as he states - & the court further certify that they are acquainted with David Benedict & Daniel Rogers who have signed the preceding certificate & that they are credible persons & their Statement is entitled to Credit.
I Alpheus Goodrich Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the O- riginal proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the Application of Asahel Hartsell for a pension
In testimony whereof I have here- unto set my hand and seal of Office this thirty first day of December 1833 - A Goodrich Clerk

State of New York
Saratoga Co. Samuel Danforth being duly sworn says that he is currently four years of age That he knew Asahel Hartwell the declarant named in the annexed Papers during the Revolutionary War - That Deponent in 1775 was stationed at Cambridge near Boston in Capt. Wymans company Col Patersons Regi- =ment - Deponent was at that place eight Months & Deponent knows that the said Hart- =well was there also during the eight Months as a private in Capt. Fulleis company. He further saith not.
Sworn this 16. Dec. 1833 Samuel Danforth before me. Thos. Mardin Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am well acquaint- =ed with Samuel Danforth the above depo- =nent & that he is a man of veracity This state- ment is entitled to credit Dec 16. 1833
Thos. Mardin Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Saratoga County ss: I Alpheus Goodrich Clerk of County of Saratoga do certify that Thomas J. Marvin before whom the within Affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Saratoga, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said Affidavit and the subjoined Certificate to be his proper hand writing and signature —
Witness my hand and seal of Office this thirty first day of December 1833 A Goodrich Clerk

State of New York Scratch County to Be it Known that before me Gilbert Purdy a justice of the peace of said County personally Abigail Whitford aged Seventy four years and Thomas Hartwell aged Sixty eight years and Joseph Hartwell aged sixty four both residents of said County, who being each duly sworn in due form of law sever- ally state that they are the chil- dren (sons & daughter) of Asahel Hartwell a revolutionary Sol- dier in the State of Massachusetts And that in the said Asahel Hart- well died on the 3 rd day of Febru- ary 1844 And that their Mother named Abigail Hartwell the wife of the said Asahel died on the 10 th day of February 1823 And that they were residents at the time of their respective deaths of the Town of Scratch State of New York And that they resided there about thirty five or forty years And that they the said Abigail and Thomas reside in the Town & County of Scratch. And that further = more By these Presents they con- stitute and appoint and fully empower and authorize irrevo- cably and with power of substitution Edward M Shaeff of the Town & County of Scratch State of New York as their

used each of their true & lawful Attorn- ey for them and in their stead of their names and seals to examine into & prosecute to demand & to re- ceive from the United States Government and State officers their rights in all & in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or land that may be due them as children & heirs of said Asahel Hartwell who died leaving the same undivided as in right of land they may be en- titled
In Witness whereof they have on this 24 th day of September 1839 hereunto signed their names & affixed their seals
Witness
Thomas Hartwell
Gilbert Puray Robert W Shaw
Abigail Whitford Josiah Hartwell
Signed sealed acknowledged - Sworn to before me and I further certify that Abigail Whitford and Thomas Hartwell and Joseph Hartwell have always by the community been known as the children of Asa Hartwell de- ceased -
Gilbert Puray Justice of the Peace
Sept 24 th 1852 Saratoga County
On this 22 nd day of Nov 1852 Personally appeared the undersigned being a Justice of the Peace in said County before me Josiah Hartwell Now a Resident of the County of Albany & State of New York who acknowledged

Asahel Hartwell NY —
Nov 29—1852

STATE OF NEW YORK, Saratoga County Clerk's Office. } ss.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA
Do hereby Certify, That..... Gilbert Purdy ..... whose name is subscribed to the annexed Affidavit, was at the date of said Af- fidavit, a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga, dwelling in said coun- ty; duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said ..... J. Purdy ..... and verily believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 28 th day of September in the year 1882 ..... James W. Horton .....CLERK

The execution of the above power of attorney and who being duly sworn says that he is the son of a Asiel Hartwell & Abigail Hartwell as above set forth Gilbert Purdy Justin of the peace

Mr. Noble E. Whitford Barge Canal Office Kyron Block Albany, N.Y.
11 - 13

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 Asael Hartwell 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.     Apr 19 1775 4 weeks Minuteman Wood or John Fuller ✓ Mass   Immediately after 8 mos Priv John Fuller Whitcomb   Feb. 1, 1776 2 " Wm Pope Whitney  
The claim was rejected on account of insufficient proof of six months military service as required by the Act of June 7 1832 under which he applied for pension.
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Leicester, Worcester Co Mass
Date of application for pension, Dec 31 1832
Residence at date of application, Northumberland, Saratoga Co N.Y.
Age at date of application, b in Leicestershire Mass Sept 13 1751 d Feb 3 1824 at Saratoga N.Y.
Remarks: This full name was Asael Josiah (or Jonah) Hartwell. His first name was also spelled Asahel. He died Feb. 3, 1824 at Saratoga N.Y. His wife Abigail — b. Nov. 3, 1753 died Feb. 10, 1823 at Saratoga N.Y. Their children were Mrs Abigail Whitford b. Mar. 15, 1778 Mrs Prudence Rogers born July 3, 1780 Thomas b. Sept. 22, 1784 Josiah b. Mar. 19, 1787.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Record copied from Bible & filed thru 16th day of June 99 E.

Asahel J. Hartwell was born Sep 3rd 1751. Abigail Hartwell was born Nov 3rd. 1753. Abigail Hartwell was born March 15. 1778. Prudence Hartwell was born July 3rd. 1780 Thomas. Hartwell was born Sept 22. 1782. Josiah Hartwell was born March 19. 1787.
The above is all of record found in the Bible sent to this Office by the heirs of Asahel Hartwell Reported claim, No 470 4 - or suspended claim.
W. B. Evans (clerk)
June 16. 1879

1774.
P. O.
Prudence Rodgers
Service: Daughter of
Asahel Hartwell
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
REJECTED
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
1914. Apr 20: History to Mr. Noble E. Hulford G.M. & Co.

born in Westfield, Mass., 1727, and died there in 1791. It is said that he served in 1777, but in what regiment and company I have not yet learned.
I shall greatly appreciate any information you can give me concerning these men.
Yours very truly,
Noble E. Whitford
Barge Canal Office, Lyon Block, Albany, N.Y.

STATE OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR OFFICE OF SPECIAL DEPUTY
SUBJECT:
ALBANY
IN YOUR REPLY PLEASE REFER TO THESE INITIALS
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
April 11, 1914.
Gentlemen:—
Will you kindly send me such information as you have concerning the pension and service records of three of my Revolutionary ancestors in whom I am interested.
One was Capt. Joseph Palmer , who, as nearly as I can learn, was born in 1738 and died in 1813, and served as captain in the 13 th N.Y. regiment (Saratoga district), 6 th company.
Another was Israel Hartwell , who was born in 1749 and died in 1844. I believe he came from Lundenburg, Mass. According to family tradition he was with Gen. Washington, as his cook or some such position. There is also a family story that in the war records his name was given as Asa or something other than his real name. From Lundenburg he went to Westmoreland, N. H., whether before or after the war, I do not know. In 1792 he moved to Stillwater, N. Y.
The third was Lieut. Stephen Noble , who was

59 Pence Offce, Sept. 20. 1854.
Sir,
I have filed the power of Attorney authorizing you to present the claim of Asahel Heatson, do. Sol. of New York, under the Act of June 7, 1832, and you are now informed that his claim remains suspended for the want of evidence of service. He alleged in his declaration that on the 18 th of June 1875 he entered the service from the town of Limerick, Me., and served four weeks in the company of Capt. Wood. That sometime thereafter he enlisted for 8 months under the same Captain and was attached to Col. Whitecomb's Regiment. Not during this service he was

in the battle of Bunker's Hill, and in service at Saratoga. The Rolls in the office of the Secretary of State at Boston state certain evidence of the alleged service, and it is sustained by several Secretary's certificates. The claim cannot be admitted. If a pension is granted, the amount on payment to the children of Hartwell, if his widow is not living.
Sept. 20/34.
H. Hartwell
W. Vanmarter, Esq.
Lyons, New York.

Pension Office Aug 19 1853
Sir
I regret that I was not sufficiently explicit, in my letter of the 25 May last, in relation to the case of Josiah Hartwell of NY, I did not intend to convey the idea that the production of the family record would avail anything unless he was also identified with the man who served as a Sergeant, He only claimed to have served as a Private,
F. S. Root Esq Saratoga Springs NY

Jacob Morris
26 Oct. 1841
OL

Pension Office Oct 26. 1841.
255
Sir
The claim of Israel Hartwell for a pension on account of services alleged by him to have been performed in the militia of Pittsfield from the town of Lanesburgh in Capt. Fuller's company in the year 1775, has been examined and rejected, his name not appearing upon Capt. Fuller's roll.
Israel Hartwell from Lanesburgh was a sergeant in that company, and was the only one of the name from that town. Mr Hartwell also claims for a short period in Apr 1775 as a minute man. No evidence of any such service is found nor would it avail him if it was unless other service should be established so that the whole should amount to at least six months. The papers are placed upon our file.
Yours
W Jacob Morris Lanesburgh N.Y.

Lyons Augt 19 th 1854
Friend Sir
Is there an application pending in the Pension office for Pension to the heirs of Asahel Hartwell, of Captain Ebenezer Fuller's Company in the Revolutionary War?
Prudence Rogers, daughter of Hartwell wishes me to ascertain if not, to make application
She says Hartwell died in 1844 & that before his death he had made application, & had been informed that his name was on the Rolls &c &c.
Please inform me if such application was so made by him, & what became of it.
Yours &c
Comr Pensions W. Vanmarter Lyons

Sims Sept 14. 1832
Hon. Sir
England is a Power greatly in case of Isabel Hartwell heirs -
Please answer the letter to send you making inquiries respecting the right of the heirs of Isabel Hartwell & oblige
Yours &c
C. Jay Vanmaster
L. P. Walder

File N o 4704
Suspended.
Michael Hartwell
Receipt for Bible and other letters within to be filed with case.
msr

B. L. D. C. 1872. N. O. E.
File No 4704 Rejected
Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington, D.C. Aug. 9. 1879
Dear Sir.
In herewith transmitta your address an old family Bible which was sent to this Office in 1855, to be filed in Evidence in Claim 4.704.
You will please acknowledge the receipt of Bible and return this letter with your reply in the enclosed envelope.
Very respectfully G. H. Clarke Acting Commissioner
for N. O. E.
Asahel P. Hartwell care of Jas. W. Hartwell Schuyler'sville P.O. Saratoga County N.Y.

Schuylersville Aug 11/79 Hon O.P.S. Clarke Washington D.C.
Dr Sir -
Your favor of 9 th inst returned herewith as requested was duly received - The old family Bible referred to was also duly received for which please accept thanks -
Very respectfully Geo W. Hartwell

Suspended case N o . 4704 Michael Hartwell Receipts for Bible and other letters within, all to be filed with case. M.P.R.
Rejected files
4704 file

N.O.W and B.L.D. W.B.E.
File No. 4704 Rejected Department of the Interior. PENSION OFFICE.
Washington D.C. June 13th 1879
Dear Sir
Please furnish this Office with the names and present Post Office address of some of the descendants of Asahel Hartwell late a Private in the Revolutionary War.
The heirs of the Soldier made application for pension about the year 1854-5 and sent to this Office an old Bible, containing a family record to be filed in evidence. It is now desired to return this Bible to the family who resided within the delivery of your Office in 1855.
The Children's names were Prudence, Thomas, Abigail, Whitford, Josiah and Asahel P. Hartwell.
Please return this letter with your reply in the enclosed envelope.
Post Master Stillwater Saratoga Co N.Y.
Very respectfully
Commissioner
on the copy of the family record or the any person in the claim with bible was sent to our friend that name but he did not know of it.

Post Office Stillwater Saratoga Co New York
The Commission of Pensions
Sir In reply to the letter enclosed I would say that after some inquiry I have been told that the present address of Asahel P. Hartwell of the family named - is Schuylerville Saratoga County N.Y. care of Geo W. Hartwell - Respectfully
Sanford Nelson P.M. for Frank H. Fellows Rep
as above Bible sent by order of Capt Webster Aug 11 - 1879 - Enns

Pension Office,
May 25 th 1853.
Sir:
I have re-examined the case of Askel Hartwell, of New York, and have to inform you that the name of Josiah Hartwell is found upon the rolls as a sergeant . Now, if it could be satisfactorily shown, that Askel Hartwell was named Ashel Josiah Hartwell , it would not avail his children, as he claimed to have served as a private; and before the Office will admit that he wrote his name in the family Bible, Askel Josiah, instead of Askel, as he did when he made his declaration, the original record must be forwarded to this Office for inspection.
I am, respectfully, Your Obedt Servt, J. Mance Commissioner.
F. S. Root, Esqr Saratoga Springs, N. Y.

Sir,
Saratoga Springs June 2 d 1853
I am unable to determine from your letter, whether further proof by the family Bible of the identity of Josiah  Bartnell , with Asahel  Bartnell , would avail us any thing. From the former part of your letter, I should infer that it would be unavailing; but from the concluding paragraph, I am left in doubt, whether, if we should forward the second  first to your office, & that should be satisfactory evidence that Josiah & Asahel were the same person, it would avail us anything. Will you take the trouble to set me right upon this point & oblige
Yours Respectfully J. S. Root
J. P. Waldo Commission etc }

FREDERICK S. ROOT, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, OFFICE OVER McDONNELL'S STORE, OPPOSITE U. S. HOTEL, SARATOGA SPRINGS.
Saratoga Springs N. Y. May 24. 1853
In the matter of Asahel Jonah Hartnett deceased a Revolutionary pensioner
In this case
an examination was had about the first December last, under a power of attorney to Edward M. Shaw, & in December the same month (I think) or in January, further proof was sent on.
I subsequently received a letter from Washington dated Feby. 4 th stating in the course of two months the case would be taken up. I therefore write to know if the case has been reached & examined
In a case where a Revolu- tionary soldier has died, without having made application for a pension (though

FREDERICK S. ROOT, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, OFFICE OVER McDONNELL'S STORE, OPPOSITE U. S. HOTEL, SARATOGA SPRINGS.
Asahel Hartwell served in the revolutionary war, from the time of his enlistment to its close, enlisted in Massachusetts. He died in 1844 in Saratoga Co. N.Y. never having rec'd any pension. His children now desire to draw the pension due to him. Many years ago, an applica- tion was made by him, & papers sent on, but never acted on What course shall his children pursue
Yours &
F. S. Root

FREDERICK S. ROOT, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, OFFICE OVER McDONNELL'S STORE, OPPOSITE U. S. HOTEL, SARATOGA SPRINGS.
Saratoga Springs Jan'y. 4/52
Sir
Enclosed please find further proofs in the case of the applica- tion of Asahel Hartwell a Revolutionary =ary soldier who made applica- =tion for a pension in the year 1833 I believe
The name of Asahel Hartwell was not on the Roll but that of Jonah was. By the accompanying paper it appears that he was known by the name of Jonah as well as by that of Asahel. & proof can be multiplied to that effect.
A house of attorney from the heir to E. M. Shaw is on file with you

Please send the results of this further application to me or to Mr Shaw at this place to my care.
Yrs
J.S. Root
To Commissioner of Pensions }
The name of Donald D. McIntell I believe is on Vol 14 page 85 of the Map as Cheseth roll

W. C. Follett
April 15: 1841
A. G.

Gen: H Apr 15 '41
Sir
In answer to your enquiry I have to inform you that the claim of Asahel Hartwell has not been allowed because his name is not borne on the roll of Capt. Jas. Fuller in 75- and the other term of 2 mos under Capt. Pope is not sufficient to entitle him to a pension. He may be mistaken as to the name of the Capt. which may probably be corrected by the "octr. returns of the 8 months men in 75" in the office of the Secy of Mass. at Boston. Certain it is that if he served as alleged he must appear on those returns.
C. C. Bell 29. 611 7 June '32
M rs Follett Esq Lansingburgh NY.

W. L. F. Warner
July 11 th 1834
O. C.
Rec. Vol. 33 pa. 40.

War Department Pension Office July 30 th 1834
Sir The papers relating to the claim of Asahel Hartwell have again been examined - If the claimant had rendered the service alleged in Captain Faller's Company his name would have ap- peared on the rolls thereof in Mr Bangs office His statement is so far discredited by the evidence adduced  afforded from the rolls that in order to sustain his application it will be necessary to produce further and more satisfactory proof
The papers are placed on file in this office
W. L. F. Warren Esq. Saratoga Springs New York

Charles Harkness
10.1.1834
Yours
July.
Dear Sir
Charles Harkness Esq
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W. S. H. Mann Esq J. P. Sanitary Commission New York

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Genl Lewis Cass Secretary of War. Washington City.
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: } ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement,  shewing the Service of Asahel Hartwell
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.              
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) 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, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) 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 (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ 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.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk 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 _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his
The applicant is referred to the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts E. D. Bangs for proof of service in Col. Wentworth's regiment

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

29.611
New York
Recd. Act/32
Azabel Hartwell
To W. G. Farnsworth Aug 26/34 to W. L. F. Warren July 11 th 1834 ✓ to W. G. Follet. 15 April 1841 ✓ Root May 25 1853 ✓ same Aug 19 1853 ✓

4 N. York 35.270 Asael Hartwell Lot. to J. Morris 26. Oct. 1841 ✓ Rejected
Act June 1832 .

Asahel Hartwell. Sunenburg Mass.
Apl 75.
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" Father
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Vol 14 p 85
Jonah Hartwell Sunenburg
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Oct 18 1841
My.
Anael Hartwell, Oct 1832.
J. A. G.
35.270

35.270
FREE
J. L. Edwards Com r of Pensions Washington City

Lansingburgh Oct 13 th 1841
Sir
I enclose you the affidavit of Asahel Hartwell for a Pension
I am Yours
J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions
Respectfully Jacob Morris

State of New York } Saratoga County ss. }
Ebenezer Baker of said County being sworn, says he is Eighty eight years of age, that he knew Hachel F., or as he was sometimes called Hachel Jonah Hartwell, that he frequently stopped at deponent's father's residence at the time of the Revolutionary War, that he spoke of himself, and was spoken of as a soldier in that war, and that deponent knows that he took a part in the battle at Bennington
Subscribed & sworn before me this 5 th Jan y 1853.
V. G. Young, Justice of the Peace
E. Baker
Saratoga County ss: I certify that I know Ebenezer Baker, and believe him to be a man of strict integrity and veracity.
V. G. Young, Justice of the Peace.

STATE OF NEW YORK, SARATOGA COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, SS.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE SAID COUNTY, do hereby certify, That Thomas G. Young  Alfred was on the day of the date of the above DECLARATION and CERTIFICATE a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly elected and sworn, and that the signature to the Jurat of the above Declaration and to the above Certificate, purporting to be his, is genuine,
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 5 th day of January , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty. James W. Horton , CLERK.

Senatobia Springs La. 57 1852
Sir:
Enclosed please find further proof in the case of the application of Asahel Hartwell, a Revolutionary Soldier, to the point that Asahel Hartwell & Jonah Hartwell are one & the same person
Yrs
A. S. Root

april 14. 1847.
FREE
Inver N.Y.
Anabel Howland
J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions Washington City

Lansingburgh April 10 th 1841
Sir
Mr Asahel Hartwell some Ten or Twelve Years since, made application for a Pension. He now wishes an answer on his application why the same was rejected. &c. he now being very old cannot recollect the answer that was given. The above information is for the purpose of guiding him in an other application.
I am Yours
Respectfully
J. L. Edwards Com te of Pensions
M m C. Follet

State of New York Saratoga County ss: Conrad Cramer of the said County being duly sworn deposes and says that he has resided in Saratoga County during his life time, a period of seventy seven years, that he was well acquainted with Samuel Danford, once a resident of said County, who was as this deponent is informed and believes a soldier of the Revolution; that the said Samuel Danford was a man of good character & reputation of undoubted truth; deponent further says that he was well acquainted with Asahel Jonah Hartwell, late of said County, deceased, during his life time and that he was in all respects a worthy and respectable Citizen.
Conrad Cramer
Sworn to before me } This 3 rd December 1852 }
C A Russell
Justice Peace
I certify that I know the said Conrad Cramer who subscribed the above affidavit and that he is a person worthy of credit December 3 rd 1852 C A Russell Justice Peace
I certify that I know Conrad Cramer who made the above affidavit and that and that he
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Saratoga County Clerk's Office.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA
Do hereby Certify, That Conrad Cramer whose name is subscribed to the annexed Affidavit, was at the date of said Af- fidavit, a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga, dwelling in said coun- ty; duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Conrad Cramer and verify believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 28 th day of December in the year 1852
James W. Horton CLERK

State of New York Saratoga County ss: Conrad Cramer of the said County being duly sworn deposes and says that he has resided in Saratoga County during his life time, a period of seventy seven years, that he was well acquainted with Samuel Danford, once a resident of said County, who was as this deponent is informed and believes a Soldier of the Revolution; that the said Samuel Danford was a man of good character & reputation of undoubted truth; deponent further says that he was well acquainted with Asahel Jonah Hartwell, late of said County, deceased, during his life time and that he was in all respects a worthy and reputable Citizen.
Conrad Cramer
Sworn to before me } This 3 rd December 1852 C. A. Russell
Justice River I certify that I know the said Conrad Cramer who subscribed the above affidavit and that he is a person worthy of credit December 3 rd 1852 C. A. Russell Justice River
I certify that I know Conrad Cramer who makes the above affidavit and that and that he is a man of unimpeachable character & reputation Sandy Hill Dec 1852
Charles Hughes, M.C. clerk from 15 th Cong. Dist of N.Y.

State of newyork
Saratoga County ss John S Hall of the said County being duly sworn deposes and says that he has resided in Saratoga County for a period of Eighteen years and that he is sixtytwo years of age and that he deponent did on the sixteenth day of December 1852 examine the old bible of Asahel Jonah Hartwell and on record he found his name to be Asahel Jonah Hartwell was born September the 3rd 1854 Deponent also examined his tomb stone and the inscription on it was Asahel Jonah Hartwell Died February 3rd 1844 aged 93 years 5 months Sworn to this 9th day of December 1852 John S Hall
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss.
Saratoga County Clerk's Office.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA
Do hereby Certify, That Robertson J. Housworth whose name is subscribed to the annexed Affidavit, was at the date of said Affidavit, a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga, dwelling in said county; duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Robertson J. Housworth and verily believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 28th day of December in the year 1852 James W. Horton CLERK
Novm 15. 1849

State of New York
Saratoga County ss John S Hall of the said County being duly sworn deposes and says that he has resided in Saratoga County for a period of Eighteen years and that he is sixty two years of age and that he deponent did on the sixteenth day of December 1852 examine the old bible of Asahel Josiah Knowlwell and on record he found his name to be Asahel Josiah Knowlwell was born September the 3 rd 1854 Deponent also examined his tomb stone and the inscription on it was Asahel Josiah Knowlwell Died February 3 rd 1844 aged 93 years 5 months
Sworn to this 9 th day
of December 1852
John S Hall
Robertson & Housworth
Justin of the p.m.
December 9 th 1852
And I further certify that I know John S Hall who subscribed to the above affidavit that he is a man to be believed in all respects
Robertson & Housworth, Justin of p.m.
Novm 13. 1849

Prudence Rogers heir of
Asahel Hartwell Rev 9 Pensioner deceased
Power of Atty:
W m Van Master Repps Atty Syonds N.Y.
41704

Know all men by these presents That I Prudence Rogers Daughter of Asahel Hartwell have appointed & hereby do appoint W m Vanmaster of Sykes Wayne County N.Y. my true & lawful attorney for me in my name to write to the Pension office at Washington & make inquiries concerning my right to Pension as the daughter of said Hartwell, & to prosecute & demand & receive from the Pension office aforesaid any and all sums of money whether Pension money or otherwise. to do all things in relation thereto that I myself could do were I present to do the same. In witness whereof

I have here set my hand & seal this 9th day Sept. 1854.
Witnesses } Prudence Rogers D. D. Westfall Cornelius Westfall
Wayne County p: on this 9th day of September 1854 personally appeared Prudence Hartwell to me well known & acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act & deed
Leonard Newkirk Justice of the Peace in Wayne County

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Wayne County Clerk's Office,
I, SAXON B. GAVITT, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County, and State above mentioned, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that Samuel L. Smith whose genuine signature appears to the annexed jurat  Certificate was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid, duly elected and sworn; that all his official acts, as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction, a Clerk and seal.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, (the seal of said Court and County) at Lyons, this 14 day of Sept 185 4 .
S. B. Gavitt CLERK.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, June 28 th 1834.
14. 85- not on 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 roll of Capt. John Fuller's Company, in Col. Whitcomb's Regt. from April 25 th to August 8 th 1775, is found in this Office, but the name of Ashel Hartwell, is not borne thereon.
Ashel Hartwell claims for services under Capt. W m Pope, in Col. Whitney's Regt. but the roll he describes is not found in this Office.
Edward D. Bangs. Secy

Wataga Springs July 1. 1834
Sir.
The Papers of Asahel Hartwell were returned to me to procure the evidence if any from the Secretary's office in Massachusetts. The certificate of the Secretary is herewith enclosed.
Mr Hartwell states he served in Capt. Fullers Company from April to August 1775 as a Volunteer or minute man. The Secretary states that the roll of Capt Fuller during this period is found in his office & Mr Hartwells name is not there. If I am rightly informed the names of Volunteers or minute men are never found on the regular muster rolls & of course Mr Hartwells name would not be found there.
Mr Hartwell further states that he served 8 months under enlistment in the same company. That is from August 1775 to April following. If I understand the Secretary his certificate states that there is no roll in his office during this period. Of course no proof of his service can be there found.
Mr Hartwell also states that he served 2 months under Capt. Ppe. & there is no evidence in the Secretary's office of this service.
I have made the above suggestions lest they might escape notice. Mr Hartwells character for truth & integrity is so fair among his acquaintances & his claim so strongly corroborated by 2 living witnesses I feel anxious that his claim should not be decided without presenting the above brief view of the case.
I am with great Respect, Yours &c.
Wm S. S. Warren

State of New York
Saratoga County ss Orison Whitford of the said county being duly sworn deposes and says that he has resided in Saratoga County during the space of sixty years being eighty years of age and that he said deponent was well acquainted with Asahel Jonath on Hartwell for a period of sixty years and that he was of man of truth and veracity and a worthy and respectable Citizen of Saratoga County - Deponent further says that he has examined the said Asahel Jonath on Hartwell's old bible and that his name as recorded in the bible and also on his tombstone standing at his grave is - ledgable and in plain letters Asahel Jonath on Hartwell Deponent further says that he was well acquainted with Samuel Ranford and knows that he drew a pension and deponent was well informed and nearly believes that said Ranford and Hartwell were soldiers in the Revolution, as he often heard them talk about their exploits in the Army Deponent says that the name of Asahel Jonath on Hartwell stands at the head of the page in his bible and has been there for sixty years and the name is not entered but appears to be note of great while and in his own hand writing Asahel Jonath on Hartwell lived in the family with Deponent thirty years and brought the bible with him from Massachusetts with him. Deponent says this tombstone stood at this grave eight years deponent says that the said Asahel Jonath on Hartwell tried to get a pension from the government of the United States in his lifetime and he failed in getting it deponent says that he was some times called Asahel and some times called Asahel Jonath on Hartwell and some times called Jonath on Asahel
State of New York
Orison Whitford

Saratoga County ss. On this 23 rd day of December 1882 personally ap- peared before me Arison Whittier to me personally known who being
STATE OF NEW YORK, } ss. Saratoga County Clerk's Office.
I, JAMES W. HORTON, CLERK OF THE COUNTY OF SARATOGA
Do hereby Certify, That Cornelius A. Russell whose name is subscribed to the annexed Affidavit, was at the date of said Af- fidavit, a Justice of the Peace of the County of Saratoga, dwelling in said coun- ty; duly qualified. And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Cornelius A. Russell and verily believe that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the Seal of said County, this 28 th day of December in the year 1882 James W. Horton CLERK

Saratoga County ss.
On this 23 rd day
of December 1852 personally appeared before me Garrison Whipple to me personally known who being by me duly sworn said that the above affidavit or writing subscribed
by him was in all respects true. And I further certify that I know the said Garrison Whipple to be the person described in and who executed the above affidavit.
Orville A. Tuttle Justice Peace

State of New York } Saratoga County } ss On this Six - day of October Eighteen hundred and forty one. Personally appeared before the under named Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the County aforesaid. Asahel Hartwick a resident of the Town of Conesville County aforesaid aged 91 Years. Who being first duly sworn according to Law. Doth on his Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress. Passed June 7 th 1832. That he entered the Service as a minute man to be ready at any time. in the Town of Limberburgh about 40 miles from Boston in the State of Massachusetts. That on the 19 th day of April 1775 we were ordered out under Capt. Wood at the time the British were coming to Concord. our company staid in Col. Varnum's house four weeks. Varnum being a Tory had gone to the British lines after my return I enlisted for Eight months under Capt. Fuller. cannot remember the Colonel's name. was on Prospect Hill at the time of Bunker Hill Battle after my time was out. I staid Two months and served under Capt. Pope. I then received my pay for 11 months in cash and returned home. I had moved to New Hampshire before the Battle of Bennington. When I was drafted to go to Bennington: but hired a man by the name of Herzelton who was gone 2 Weeks. And further that I have no docu- mentary evidence. and know of no person living who can testify to my services. being very old cannot remember the Off- icer's Name. but do remember When at Dorchester Washington came and patted me on the Shoulder and said you are a fine fellow. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a Pension. or annuity except the Present. and declares that his name is not on the Pension roll of the agency of any State Sworn and Subscribed the day - and year aforesaid
Asahel Hartwick Harry Granger
one of the Judges of Saratoga County Courts

We Dow Winney, William Baker, Cornelius B. Winney, residing in the town of Saratoga & Northumberland in the County of Saratoga and State of New York do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ad Heartwell who has subscribed and sworn to the within Declaration. That we believe him to be ninety one 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 C. B. Winney Sworn and subscribed the day and year within mentioned ————— H. Granger
Judge of Saratoga County Courts
And the said Judge Hereby declares his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories presented by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And I certify that Cornelius B. Winney Dow Winney & William Baker who have signed the preceding certificate are residents as they state, and that they are creditable persons. And that their statement is entitled to the fullest credit. And further that I am acquainted with the within deponent and believe his statement to be true — And that from old age bodily infirmity is unable to attend court nor write his name and therefore makes his mark the word it appears erased before the execution — — also the last line —————
The signature to the within Declaration was written by himself in my presence
H. Granger
State of New York Saratoga County } Clerks Office }
Saratoga County Courts I Archibald Smith, Clerk of said County do hereby certify, that Harvey Granger, was at date above, a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County, duly qualified according to law — And also, that I am well acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe that his signature, whenever it occurs to the foregoing affidavits & certificates, is genuine — Witness my hand & official seal this 18th day of October 1844 Archibald Smith Clerk