Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 24389, Josiah Hatch, N.H.

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Hatch, Josiah Molly
W 24389
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Vermont 18724 Josiah Hatch
of Windsor Co in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Ashley of the Regt commanded by Col. ... in the Vt. m. line for 20 mos. N. 17
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Sept 1833 and sent to Q. Coolidge Windsor
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833. $ 166. 66 Semi-ant. allowance ending March 34- 33. 33 $ 200. 00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book Vol. 3. Page 19

Id. to Mrs. H. Hammond March 6. '45.
Dep. Clerk Id. to Mrs. H. Hammond May 9th '45.
1476.
Vermont. Mrs.
Molly Hatch widow of Josiah Hatch who was a Private in the Vt. line for 20 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 66 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of August, 1843 and sent to Mrs. H. Hammond Brownsville Vt.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 27.

Declaration of Josiah Hatch
State of Vermont } ss. — — District of Windsor ss. County of Windsor }
On this Sixth day of September in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared in open court before the Judge of the Probate Court within and for the District of Windsor in the State of Vermont now sitting) Josiah Hatch, a resident of Weathersfield in the County (and District) of Windsor, aged seventy four 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 of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated, viz;
About fifty seven years ago he moved from Charlestown New-hampshire then called "No Town" into the town of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor aforesaid, where he has ever since resided (excepting) two years which he lived in Claremont New-hampshire directly opposite the "Weathersfield Bow" so called,) That at Weathersfield aforesaid, late in the fall of the year 1775, but in which month he cannot recollect, he enlisted for one year into the company of Capt. Oliver Ashley, New-hampshire Militia. His memory is so much impaired that, he cannot be certain as to the names of the other officers of the company, nor can he state the names of the officers of the regiment. Some facts are strongly impressed on his memory and are clearly recollected, while others are totally lost to him. After he enlisted, said Capt. Ashley who lived in Claremont New-hampshire, directly across Connecticut River set the declarant "to work for

for him", said Ashley, at his house in Claremont where he remained doing Ashley's work, for as much as three or perhaps nearly four months, when sometime about the first of April he was ordered to Rutland Vermont where there was a stockade fort, and there joined the company. Here he was steadily stationed for (as nearly as he can recollect) about three months, after which he was out, for sometime, scouting up about Onion River in Vermont and the last part of the time was stationed at Picoenderoga N. York. He cannot tell when he was discharged, but knows that he served to the end of the year for which he enlisted and that it was not far from seven months that he was out on military duty, after having worked, as aforesaid, for said Ashley, he received no written discharge as he thinks
The said Josiah Hatch further declares - that at said Weathersfield in April 1777 he enlisted, for three months into the company of the same Capt. Oliver Ashley, New Hampshire Militia, and immediately marched to Cavendish in Vermont, where there was some part of a regiment, how many he cannot recollect at which place they remained for a time, to guard the pass over the Green Mountain; and during his stay here, he was occasionally out on scouts in various directions - From Cavendish, he marched by Rutland Vt., to "The Ti" and remained there until the retreat from that post. About the time of the retreat, his three months under said Ashley ended, and he there volunteered for two months into Capt. ... Walker's Company. When his two months ended with Capt. Walker, the said Capt. Walker went home; but the declarant then volunteered into Capt. Saylois Company, New Hampshire Militia, and in that company was at Saratoga and Stillwater

He was engaged in both battles there and was discharged in the month of November, but in what part of the month he cannot state - He knows he was out not far from seven months - In this service he recollects Gen. St. Clair, who commanded at "The Ti" - Gen. Arnold - Gen. Gates - Gen. Stark and Capt or Major Dustin of Claremont, New Hampshire. He does not recollect other officers. He received no written discharge - ; Lieut. M c Clure commanded, this tour, as Capt. Ashley was sick - ;
He further declares that, at Watertown, in the State of Vermont in the four part of the year 1778 he again enlisted under the said Capt. Oliver Ashley, for six months, and marched to Crown-Point, where he was stationed, but was out on duty in parties of scouts, in every direction, until his time expired - was discharged and returned home. He cannot say when he was discharged, but knows it was in "the fall" and that he received pay for six months - He received no written discharge this time. He has no documentary evidence of any of his services -
He hereby relinquishes every claim 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. He was born at Newhaven, in Connecticut, on the 17 th July 1758 - He believes that there was a record of his birth in Newhaven, but does not know that one can now be found.
He states the names of Rev d James Converse and Amos Spauld, Esq d , as persons, to whom he is known in his present neighbourhood, and who can testify, as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
Sworn to, and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
Isaac Proctor Judge
Joseph H. D. G.

We, James Converse, a Clergyman, residing in the town of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, and Amos Hulet, residing in the town of Weathersfield aforesaid, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Josiah Hates, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy four years of age; that he is respected and believed, in the neighbourhood, where he resides, to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and, that we concur in that opinion. —
Sworn to, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. James Converse Amos Hulet.
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 James Converse, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the Town of Weathersfield aforesaid, and that Amos Hulet, who has also signed the same, is a resident in the said Town of Weathersfield, and is a credible person, and, that their statement is entitled to credit.
Iabez Proctor Judge

I Reuben Washburn, Register of the Probate Court within and for the District of Windsor in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Josiah Hatch for a Pension
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this Sixth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Reuben Washburn.

State of Vermont } In this fifth day of September, one County and District of Windsor, ss } thousand eight hundred and thirty- eight, personally appeared, before the Hon. the Probate Court for the District of Windsor aforesaid, Molley Hatch, a resident of Weathersfield, in the county of Windsor and state of Vermont, aged seventy two years on the twenty sixth day of April now last past, who being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Decla- ration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows!"
That she is the Widow of Josiah Hatch, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War, and for whose services therein, he the said Josiah Hatch, obtained a Pension of sixty six Dollars and sixty six cents per annum, under the Act of June 7 th 1832, entitled "An Act supplementary to the Act for the re- lief of certain officers and soldiers of the Revolution;" for a more particular description of whose services, and the evidence of the same, reference may be had to the said Josiah Hatch's De- claration, and the affidavits and certificates therewith, now on file in the Pension Office of the United States. She further declares that she was married to the said Josiah Hatch, in Clare- mont, in the state of New Hampshire, on the tenth day of Dec- ember, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty four, by Horatio Hebbard, Minister of the Gospel, then settled over the Congregational Church in said Claremont; that her former name was Molley Cook; that her husband, the aforesaid Josiah Hatch, died at said Weathersfield on the fourteenth day of January, in the year eigh- teen hundred and thirty seven; that she subsequently received from the Pension Agent, the amount accruing and coming due on his Pension Certificate, at the time of his death; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place pre- vious to the first of January in the year seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated. She further declares that she has in her possession, a Family Record in the hand wri- ting of her said Husband, which Record has been kept in her

State of Vermont, } Probate Office
District & County of Windsor Vt. }
I Salmon P. Dutton, Register of the Probate court within and for the District & County, of Windsor aforesaid, hereby certify, that Thomas F. Hammond, before whom the foregoing Declaration of Molly Hatch, and the foregoing Affidavits of Nathaniel Hatch and George Cook were severally and respectively sworn to and subscribed and who has certified to the credibility of the said Molly Hatch, Nathaniel Hatch and George Cook, is Judge of the said Probate court, which Court is a Court of Record, and that the signature annexed to the several Oaths of the said Molly Hatch, Nathaniel Hatch and George Cook, as well as to the Certificate of their Credibility, purporting to be the signature of him, the said Thomas F. Hammond, is his own proper and genuine signature.
In Testimony whereof, I hereunto affix the seal of the said Probate court, and subscribe my name, at Cavendish, in said District, and County, of Windsor, this Twelfth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
Salmon P. Dutton, Register.

I, George Cook, of Cornish, in the County of Sullivan and State of New-Hampshire, aged sixty five years, do upon oath depose and say, that I am a Brother of Molly Hatch, the widow of Josiah Hatch, who has subscribed the foregoing Declaration; that I well recollect, when I was about eleven years of age, my Sister, the said Molly Hatch, then Molly Cook, was married to Josiah Hatch, by the Reverend Mr. Hibbard, then Minister of the Gospel in Claremont, N. Hampshire; that they were married in Claremont aforesaid, as near as I can recollect, in the fall of the year seventeen hundred and eighty four, or winter of seventeen hundred and eighty five. I well remember that it was then cold weather, and that my Brother, John Cook, died the August following their marriage, and that my s d Brother died in August in the year seventeen hundred and eighty five; that from their said marriage, up to the time of the death of the said Josiah Hatch, I was well acquainted with, and frequently visited them, the said Josiah & Molly, and that they constantly lived together in the relation of husband and wife, up to the death of the said Josiah; that I attended the Funeral of the said Josiah at Weatherfield, Vermont, in the month of January in the year eighteen hundred and thirty seven; and that since their said marriage I have constantly resided within less than five miles of them; and that since the death of the said Josiah, the said Molly has ever remained sole and unmarried.
George Cook.
Sworn to and subscribed by the said George Cook, at Windsor in the County of Windsor and state of Vermont, on this sixth day of September, eighteen hundred and thirty eight. Before me,
Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of said Probate Court.
State of Vermont, District & County of Windsor, ss. I hereby certify that Molly Hatch, who has sworn to and subscribed the foregoing Declaration, and Nathanial Hatch and George Cook, who have respectively sworn to and subscribed the foregoing Affidavits, are every of them persons of truth and veracity, and that their several statements are entitled to full credit and belief.
Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of s d Probate Court

family more than fifty years, on the first page of which, in her said husband's hand writing, is the following, verbatim et litteratim. viz. "Josiah Hatch was Born in the City of New Haven & State of Connecticut In the year of our Lord Christ A.D. 1758 July the 17 day Married Molly Cook December the 10 day 1784"
Witness. Thomas F. Hammond Nath l L. Hatch.
her Molly L. Hatch mark
Sworn to and subscribed by the said Molly Hatch on this fifth day of September, eighteen hundred and thirtyeight.
Before me,
Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of said Probate Court.
N. B. The words, "on his pension certificate" interlined before signing.
Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of said Probate Court.
I, Nathaniel Hatch of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and state of Vermont, aged forty four years, do depose and say that I am a son of Josiah Hatch, late of said Weathersfield, deceased, and Molly Hatch, now the Widow of the said Josiah, who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence; that from my earliest recollection I have lived with my s d Parents; that up to the time of my Father's death, they constantly lived together in the relation of husband and Wife, and I never heard their marriage questioned by any one; that I was present at the decease of my Father, the said Josiah Hatch, which took place on the fourteenth day of January, eighteen hundred and thirty-seven, since which time, my Mother, the said Molly Hatch, has ever remained and now is sole and unmarried; that the Family record referred to by the said Molly in her said declaration, I can well remember to have frequently seen ever since my first remembrance, and I know that the same Record is now in the possession of my said Mother, and that the first page of said record contains the same words and figures as she has set forth in her said declaration.
Nath l L. Hatch
Sworn to and subscribed by the said Nathaniel Hatch, on this fifth day of September, eighteen hundred and thirtyeight. Before me,
Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of s d Probate Court.

March 18, 1845.
Agreeing due
Probate Office Molly Hatch, deed
to General
certificate under 1258 - yrd
in 1839 -
Molly Hatch died in
11 July 1844 -
children not entitled to benefits of joint resolution -

Declaration of Nathaniel Hatch of Weathersfield, in the County of Windsor and state of Vermont, Administrator of the estate of Molly Hatch, late of said Weathersfield, deceased, In order to obtain the benefits of the Resolution of Congress of the 23 d January, 1845. Whereas the Act of the 30 th of April, 1844, prohibited the said Molly Hatch from drawing a pension for the same period during which her husband was a pensioner; I now make the following statement under oath, to obtain the benefits of the Resolution above mentioned. I am the Administrator of the goods chattels, rights, credits and estate of Molly Hatch, deceased, widow of Josiah Hatch, deceased, who was a Private and Sergeant in the war of the Revolution; she has drawn a pension at the rate of sixty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, from the 14 th day of January, 1837, and now ask for the amount due her from the 4 th of March, 1836, to the 14 th day of January, 1837, when her former pension commenced
Nath l E Hatch
Sworn to and subscribed before me, on this eighth day of March, in the year eighteen hundred and forty five, at Weathersfield, in county of Windsor and state of Vermont. Thomas F. Hammond, Justice of the Peace.
I certify, that the said Molly Hatch, deceased, was personally known to me, and that she was the same individual which she is represented to have been in the foregoing Affidavit of Nathaniel Hatch.
Thomas F. Hammond, Justice of the Peace.
State of Vermont } I, Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of the Probate Court in and District of Windsor, ss. } for the district of Windsor aforesaid, do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court, that the above named Molly Hatch, was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $66.66 per annum; was a resident of Weathersfield in said state, and died at said Weathersfield in the year eighteen hundred and forty four, on the fourth day of July. And I further certify, that the said Nathaniel Hatch, has been duly appointed Administrator of the goods, chattels, rights, credits and estate of the said Molly Hatch, and is now acting in that capacity. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name at Windsor, in said district, this 18 th day of March, 1845. Thomas F. Hammond, Judge.

I, Norman Williams, Clerk of the County Court, do certify, that Thomas F. Hammond who has signed the within, is a Justice of the Peace for the county of Windsor in the state of Vermont, and that the within is his signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of Office, this 12 th day of March, 1845.
N o Williams. Clerk

I have drawn up this application for arrears due to Molly Hatch, in the name of her Administrator, as being more convenient for him to distribute among her children, to whom it rightly and legally belongs. The claims against her estate having been all paid, the arrears of pension, whether drawn by her administration or children, would be distributed.
If the certificate be granted, please forward the same to me at Browns Ville, Windsor Co. Vermont.
Thomas F. Hammond.
J. L. Edwards. Esq.
Court of Pensions,
Washington,
D.C.
Mar 13. 1845.
Having due
to my Office Molly Hatch, decd
to be stated
certificate under 1855-56
in reg.
Molly Hatch decd
11 July 1844
children not entitled
to transfer of joint
residence

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those dangers which have been sought, and critically examined, for the purpose of avoiding future evils, and ensuring future safety. Notwithstanding the European powers now seem tranquil, yet the unexpected and extraordinary changes, recent in that devoted country, justify our fears that new wars may soon arise from some unseen cause, and put our rights and liberties again in jeopardy. During the calm, then, we ought, by an indissoluble union, to be prepared for any storm that may arise.
I do not design to enter upon an investigation of the causes, progress, and termination of the late war with Great Britain. Permit me, however, to observe, that no neutral nation was ever more cautious of giving offence to belligerent powers, than were the United States; and no nation that had the least confidence in its strength to oppose, ever suffered so long, such flagrant abuse of its rights, without resorting to arms. But when the love of peace could no longer restrain its votaries from assuming an attitude to defend their sacred rights, and the nation's honor, the constituted authorities of our country declared a war which has progressed and terminated in such a manner, as has wholly disappointed the proud expectations of our enemy, and, in the view of the world, shed a lustre on our national character, which I hope no future disgrace may tarnish.
The nations of Europe, after suffering an almost incalculable destruction of property, after drenching the earth with blood, and clothing their fields with carnage, have sunk down under governments no less despotic, with immense additional burthens. Aided by protestant powers, the popes again restored, and Spain again groans under the terrors of the inquisition. France is degraded to a state of wretchedness, unparalleled, except in Poland; for, notwithstanding the pledges of kings, that, when Napoleon was secured, France should remain unmolested in the enjoyment of her liberties and independence; yet, when that object was accomplished, royal faith was violated, and the strong holds of the kingdom in possession of foreign mercenary troops, to the inhabitants of their wealth, and
north! Let Proud-boasting legions, fluted with that assailed the south? with a sigh; let Jackson while the faithful page of doom!
Our naval victories have been glorious. On the ocean, the sun has waved triumphant over our pride, and expiring naval glory.
In the Mediterranean the ravage of his gallant fellows, with but a single squadron, have, in the space of a few days, bled the Dey of Algiers, and compelled a peace dictated by the power of the great naval power frequently attempted in vain. Who then, but with a weakness of our government, invasion.
And has it not proved the suppression of insurrection? mer faction been crushed in opposition? And where is of all factions, which threatenment of the union, or the constitutional government eliminating its poison, and it perished at last in embryo porters that it ended in re tions; for, had their threat ly commenced, they would in the dust, by the very p ouring to allure to ruin.
I do not make these revive and strengthen which unhappily exist our confidence in that have adopted, and to e teract every attempt t know that a republican cipally, on the union formed and maintained onal liberty, both civil so dear to me, that I
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THE KING.
of God, King of France and whom these presents shall e upon France, has compelled their armies to the enemy of their state. these evils would our voice had been more from our heart be all-re sufferings of our people, alleviating them, till the Circumstances are such, choice of means; we must appears to present the least to be the most proper to uthens, those upon whom least pressed.
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Prussian Officer on his arrival at Paris particularly requested to be billeted on the house of a lady inhabiting the Faubourg St. Germain. His request was complied with, and on his arriving at the lady's hotel he was shown into a small but comfortable sitting room, with a hand-rooms he appeared greatly dissatisfied, and desired the lady should give up to him her apartment (on the first floor) which was very spacious, and very elegantly furnished. To this the lady made the strongest objections; but the officer insisted, & she was under the necessity of retiring to the second floor. He afterwards sent her a message by one of her servants saying that he had desired the second floor for his Aid-de-Camp, &c. This occasioned more violent remonstrances from the lady, but they were totally unavailing and unattended to by the officer, whose only answer was "obéissez a mes ordres." He then called for the cook, and told him he must prepare a handsome dinner for 6 persons, and desired the lady's butler to take care that the best wines the cellar contained should be forthcoming. After dinner, he desired the hostess should be sent for—she obeyed the summons. The officer then addressed her, and said—"No doubt, Madam, but you consider my conduct as indecorous and brutal in the extreme—"I must confess, replied she, "that I did not expect such treatment from an officer; as, in general, military men are ever disposed to show every degree of deference and respect to our sex"—"You think me then a most perfect barbarian? answer me frankly"—"If you really then, desire my undisguised opinion on the subject I must say, that I think your conduct truly barbarous"—"Madam, I am entirely of your opinion; but I only wished to give you a specimen of the behavior and conduct of your son during six months that he resided in my house after the entry of the French army into the Prussian capital. I do not, however, mean to follow a bad practice. You will therefore, resume your apartment tomorrow, and I will seek lodgings at some public hotel." The lady then retired, extolling the

the army has submitted to... We ought to explain our... with frankness on this head—while the army... it can be attached only to pacification and... public tranquility. Its state of union far from... being an evil, prevents mischief from spreading. The return of soldiers to the bosom of the people, will not be dangerous when the conclusion of the war shall leave to the people the means of resuming their occupations and their habits; but before that moment, whilst fermentation is not yet extinguished, nor obedience established, the mixture of soldiers with citizens could not but throw fresh combustibles into the flame—it is too painful to reflect that such a state of things should have no other source than the terror of some cabinets. On the opinion they entertain of the situation of France, depends whether all their desires should be accomplished. There is no sacrifice to which an enlightened people will not submit, if they find in it the means of preventing greater evils. Such is the disposition, such the determination of all the French. Would they [the allies] on the contrary obtain measures of anticipation for unknown plans? It is to demand an impossibility; there is no blind obedience in France. The powers have hitherto unfolded none of their designs, no one can form an idea of what is to be done, either of the government or the authority of your majesty, or of the future. Anxiety and doubt are at their height, and every thing appears a subject of terror in this obscurity—single word, and all the disposition of men's minds would be changed. There should be no obstacle to any measure, if it formed part of a general plan that should offer in its whole scope some encouragement for obedience. Let the sovereigns deign then to explain themselves. Why would they refuse this act of justice? Let them condescend to combine all their demands as to many conditions of the quietness of the people, and let our accession to all their views make part of a mutual treaty—there will then be no more difficulty. The sovereigns per-
...the army has submitted to... We ought to explain our... with frankness on this head—while the army... it can be attached only to pacification and... public tranquility. Its state of union far from... being an evil, prevents mischief from spreading. The return of soldiers to the bosom of the people, will not be dangerous when the conclusion of the war shall leave to the people the means of resuming their occupations and their habits; but before that moment, whilst fermentation is not yet extinguished, nor obedience established, the mixture of soldiers with citizens could not but throw fresh combustibles into the flame—it is too painful to reflect that such a state of things should have no other source than the terror of some cabinets. On the opinion they entertain of the situation of France, depends whether all their desires should be accomplished. There is no sacrifice to which an enlightened people will not submit, if they find in it the means of preventing greater evils. Such is the disposition, such the determination of all the French. Would they [the allies] on the contrary obtain measures of anticipation for unknown plans? It is to demand an impossibility; there is no blind obedience in France. The powers have hitherto unfolded none of their designs, no one can form an idea of what is to be done, either of the government or the authority of your majesty, or of the future. Anxiety and doubt are at their height, and every thing appears a subject of terror in this obscurity—single word, and all the disposition of men's minds would be changed. There should be no obstacle to any measure, if it formed part of a general plan that should offer in its whole scope some encouragement for obedience. Let the sovereigns deign then to explain themselves. Why would they refuse this act of justice? Let them condescend to combine all their demands as to many conditions of the quietness of the people, and let our accession to all their views make part of a mutual treaty—there will then be no more difficulty. The sovereigns per-
Capt. Davis... passed the straits in Windsor, O... July, and is much feared is lost." From the Boston Gazette, Oct 16. BONAPARTE AGAIN. Capt. Wood, of the Gov. Jones arrived here yesterday morning from Funchal (Island of Madeira) in 35 days, informs that the squadron of Admiral Cockburn (having the French Ex Emperor in charge) destined for St. Helena, arrived off that place the 24th Aug. and after procuring supplies, sailed again the 26th. The fleet consisted of the Northumberland 74; the Havana frigate, 7 armed brigs of war, and two ships with troops. Capt. W. adds that it was understood at Funchal, that Napoleon enjoyed good health, was very cheerful, and in high spirits: no person from Madeira was permitted to go on board the Northumberland, except the Scotch consul, who acted as Navy Agent. The Northumberland did not anchor. SPANIARDS IN FRANCE. Gen. Castanos with a considerable body of Spanish troops, has entered the south of France, and taken possession of Bayonne. In his proclamation, the main reason for this step is—"that he came to conquer the repose of France herself." Letters from Nashville state, that Gen. Jackson was on his way to Washington, accompanied by one of his aids, Maj. Reed. If this is true, we may presume that a treaty has been actually made with the Southern Indians; or that an armistice had been agreed on. Capt. Rogers arrived at Charleston from New Orleans, reports that the pirate carried into New Orleans by the U. S. Schooner Fire Brand, is a pilot boat built schr. of about 99 tons, carrying one 12 pounder on a pivot. She fired two shots at the Fire Brand, supposing her to be a merchant vessel. She surrendered after the first broadside.
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our labour & several walls in this place had a plenty of water previously, were nearly dry while the tempest raged. It is supposed by many persons in this city, that there was a shock of an earthquake during the storm. Near Mr. Haughton's tavern, Montville, 7 miles from this place, is a bridge of a single arch, built of heavy stone, over a small run of water. In the storm, one side of the bridge gave way, not from the effect of the water, there being but very little, and what is very extraordinary a stone weighing several tons was driven up the stream a rod in a direct line. Such was the violence of the storm, that the large fishing rocks at Point Judith were removed from the beds, in which nature perhaps planted them.
Connecticut Gazette.
A CALEDONIAN COURTSHIP.
A son of Medicine verging to his climacteric, breathed out his sonorous sighs to the daughter of a Scotch peer. The lady, prone to joculari- ty, seemed to listen to his suit, solely for that en- tertainment which grey haired folly produces in assuming the character of juvenility. The doc- tor was one day to pay a visit in form to the god- dess of his idolatry; on this occasion he was de- termined to be as Adonis like in habiliments as possible. It is requisite to be known that the doctor was a man who scorned to be thought of the sect of Peripateticks; when he appeared it was in the equestrian style. On such an impor- tant event as the present, resolving to be spruce, he took an immaculate shirt, and put it, not on, but in his pocket, prudently considering that in the action of riding, its purity might be tarnish- ed; to prevent this, he resolved to put it on when he should come within a short distance of the lady of his wishes. When arrived at the settled residence, the doctor proceeded to disrobe himself of his upper garments, still sitting on his horse; his hat, wig, coat and waistcoat were taken off & laid upon the pummel of the saddle. In this
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Isiah Hatch was Born in the City of New Haven & State of Connecticut In the year of our Lord Christ AD 1758 July the 17 day Married Molly Cook December the 10 day 1784 Died 14th Jun: 1837 - 30 m in past 11 o'clock P.M.
April 26 day Molly Cook was Born In Norton In the State of Massachusetts In the year of our Lord Christ AD 1766. Married to Isiah Hatch December the tenth day 1784
Nancy Hatch was Born In weather Vermont September the 7 day AD 1785
Samuel Hatch was Born In South Berne Vermont In the year of our Lord AD 1786 In October the 1 day Died July 22 nd 1825 melted down by heat found dead

I, Nathaniel Hatch of Weathersfield in the county of Windsor and state of Vermont, aged forty four years on the 4 th day of March, now last past, being duly sworn, depose and say. That this family Record is the same document referred to in my affidavit in the case of Molly Hatch's Declaration for a Pension, in Sept. 1838. That the same is in the situation it was at the death of Isaiah Josiah Hatch, on the 14 th of Jan. 1837, and is all of it, in the hand writing of the said Josiah Hatch, Except the words and figures following. to wit, "Died 14 th Jan. 1837. 30 minutes past 11 o'clock, P.M." "died July 22 nd 1825, melted down by heat, found dead" which words and figures are in my own
hand writing, and was entered by me soon after the death of the said Josiah.
Nath l G. Hatch
Sworn to and subscribed by the said Nathaniel Hatch, this 18 th day of January A.D. 1839, before me
Thomas H. Hammond Judge of Probate for the District of Windsor, Vermont.

Several wells in this m... Fanny Hatch was Born in April the 12 day 1788 In the Weatherfield Vermont
Polly Hatch was Born in September the 11 day A D 1789 in Weatherfield Vermont
Phyllis Hatch was Born in November the 27 day A D 1790 in Weatherfield Vermont Separated her life Nov r the 5 day 1793
Harrietta Hatch was Born in Octo the 25 day A D 1792 in Weatherfield Vermont Died the 24 day of January 1794
Nathaniel Hatch was Born in March the 4 day 1794 in Weatherfield Vermont
Joseph Hatch was Born In Nov r the 9 th day 1795 In Weather field Vermont
Sophia Hatch was Born Nov In July the 1 day A D 1798 in Weatherfield Vermont
Justin Hatch was Born November the 4 day A D 1799 in Weatherfield Vermont
Guy Hatch was Born In February the 4 day A D 1802 In Weatherfield Vermont
Bilendy was Born in Nov r 4 day 1801 In Weatherfield Vermont Died Feb y April 1802

Amanda Born February the 15 th day Ad 1802 in Wethersfield Vermont
Harriett was Born in October the 30 day Ad 1807 in Wethersfield Vermont
Adaline Hatch was Born Jan y : the 28 day 1810 in Wethersfield Vermont
Freeman Hatch was Born the 3 day of September Ad 1812 In Wethersfield Vermont
Samuel Hitchcock was Born in July the 18 th day Ad 1809 in Wethers field Vermont
One of the children of the late
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Carlos Coolidge Windsor Vt

BRIEF in the case of  Josiah Hatch  County of Windsor  in the State of  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? in Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 74  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.     fall of In 1775. 7 Private Gen. St. Clair. Arnold. Gates.   in April 1777. 3 Private Capt. Oliver Ashley.   in 1777. 2 Private Capt. Walker & Capt. Walker.   in 1777. 2 Private D. McClure.   in 1778. 6 Private Capt. Oliver Ashley.  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Saratoga & Stillwater  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Heathersfield Vermont  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses —  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Ebenezer Root Examining Clerk.

December 12, 1939.
W. W. Wheeler 1219 East 6th Street Duluth, Minnesota.
BA-J/ILL Josiah Hatch W. 24389
Dear Sir:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 24389, based upon service of Josiah Hatch in the Revolutionary War.
Josiah Hatch was born July 17, 1758 in New Haven, Connecticut; the names of his parents were not given. He moved with his father between the year 1773 and 1775 from Charlestown, called "No. Four", New Hampshire Grants to Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont, which was just across the Connecticut River.
While a resident of Weathersfield, Vermont, Josiah Hatch enlisted late in 1775 or in 1776, and served seven months as private in Captain Oliver Ashley's New Hampshire company, engaged in the vicinity of Claremont, Rutland and later at Ticonderoga; he enlisted in April 1777, and served three months as private in Captain Oliver Ashley's New Hampshire regiment; afterwards in 1777, he served two months in Captain Walker's company and two months in Captain Taylor's company in the New Hampshire troops, and was in both battles, Saratoga and Stillwater, in the campaign against General Burgoyne. He enlisted in 1778, and served six months as private in Captain Oliver Ashley's New Hampshire company, engaged most of the time in the vicinity of Crown Point. From June 29, 1779, he served two months and two days as sergeant in Captain Thomas Sawyer's Vermont company. It was not stated that Josiah Hatch rendered service as an officer in the Revolutionary War.
The soldier returned home to Weathersfield, Vermont, after his service; just about the close of the war, he moved to Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, and resided about two years, then moved back to Weathersfield, Vermont.
Josiah Hatch was allowed pension on account of his service in the

Revolutionary War on his application executed September 6, 1832, at which time he resided in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont. He died there January 14, 1837.
Josiah Hatch married December 10, 1784 in Claremont, New Hampshire, Molley Cook, who was born April 26, 1766 in Norton, Massachusetts. They were married by the Congregational Minister in Claremont. The names of Molley's parents were not given; her name is shown also as Molly.
Molley Hatch, the soldier's widow, was allowed pension on her application executed September 5, 1838, at which time she resided in Weathersfield, Vermont. She had resided there ever since her marriage. She died July 4, 1844 in Weathersfield, Vermont. Her son, Nathaniel Hatch, of Weathersfield, was administrator of her estate.
The following data regarding the family of Josiah Hatch and his wife, Molley, are recorded-all born in Weathersfield, Vermont:
Nancy Hatch, born September 7, 1785. Samuel " " October 1, 1786, died July 22, 1825. Fanny " " April 12, 1788 Polley " " September 11, 1789 Phylandy " " November 27, 1790, died November 5, 1793. Harritta " " October 25, 1792, died January 24, 1794. Nathaniel " " March -- 1794. Josiah, Jr. " " November 9, 1795. Sophia " " July 4, 1798 Justin " " November 4, 1799. Guy " " February 4, 1802 Bilendy " " November 4 -- died April 1802. Amanda " " February 15, 1805 Haritta " " October 30, 1807 Adaline " " January 26, 1810 Freeman " " September 3, 1812,
Also recorded in same handwriting-
Lemuel Hitchcock born July 18, 1809 in Weathersfield.
Shown also-
John H. died August 8, 1855, in the 55 year of his age.
Samuel Hatch died March 8, 1780 in the 15th year of his age.
In 1838, John Cook, Molley's brother, was a resident of Cornish, Sullivan

County, New Hampshire, aged then sixty-five years. He stated that his brother, John Cook, died in August 1785. George Cook was then Judge of the Probate Court of Windsor County, Vermont.
The soldier's son, Nathaniel Hatch, referred to before, resided in Windsor County, Vermont, in 1851.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

December 12, 1939.
W. W. Wheeler 1219 East 6th Street Duluth, Minnesota.
BA-J/ILL XXXXXXXXXXXXX Josiah Hatch W. 24389
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Captain Josiah Hatch who died January 14, 1837 in Weathersfield, Vermont, also, the War of 1812 record of his son, Justin Hatch, born November 4, 1799 and died in 1891 in Wisconsin.
A search of the War of 1812 records of this office has been made and no claim for pension found based upon service a Justin Hatch, nor issuance of a warrant for bounty land on account of his service.
The record of Josiah Hatch is furnished you herewith, pension claim-W. 24389, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Searched B.L. Mts. issued for Justin Hatch.

Duluth, Minn. Nov. 22 / 39.
Pension Office. Washington, D. C.
Dear Sirs -
OK Can you give me the war record of Captain
Josiah Hatch born New Haven, Ct. July 17, 1758. died Weathersfield, Vt. Jan. 14, 1837 a veteran of the revolution.
Also, his Son my Grandfather, Justin Hatch born at Weathersfield, Vt. Nov. 4, 1799, took part in the war of 1812 and the standing army for some time, died Oct. 1891 in Milwaukee, Wis. buried at Town of Empire Cemetery, Fond du Lac Co, Wis.
both 8 then
Thanking you for any information you may give me which will clarify record for Sons of American Revolution.
Yours truly,
W. W. Wheeler
W. W. Wheeler 1219 E 6 St. Duluth, Minn.
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LEVY & SALMON ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW 210 SOUTH CENTRE STREET
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SCHENECTADY, N. Y., January 6, 1905. 190
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir,
Can you supply the following information relative to the military service of Jesse Dunham and Josiah Hatch who enlisted in the Revolutionary War from Royalton, Vt:- Date of enlistment, time of service, their ages at time and if possible whom they married. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy, I am,
Yours respectfully,
Isaac W. Dunham,
347 Summit avenue.
Dic. H.D.

Hist Co Schenectady N.Y.
copy  WIDOW, &c.
Jany 26, 1905 Isaac W Dunham - 1939-Dec. 12 - Heir. to N. N. Wheeler - Est.
File No. 24389
Molly Hatch wid of Josiah Hatch Pr. Ct Line
Act: March 3 d 48
Index: - Vol. A , Page 318
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Vermont - Hoo. 4.
Molly Hatch, widow of Josiah Hatch, who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 th Jan y '32 and who died on the 14 th Jan y 1837, of Windsor in the State of Vermont who was a Pa. in the Comp y commanded by Captain Ashley of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Br d line for 20 mos
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier, at the rate of 66 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1836. 14 th Jan y 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of Aug t 39, and sent to and that F. Hammon d, Windsor, Vt.
Arrears to the 14 th of Mar. — $ Semi-annual allowance ending
$
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R Burdine Clerk, Book A Vol. 2 Page 41.

Vermont
Molly Hatch
letter to S. F. Dutton Nov. 1.
See Thomas G. Hammond
July 24 '39
Act. 7. July 1838

Josiah Hatch v s Bellows Falls - act 7 June 32 when last paid 23 d . July 29 — G. H. H.
Paid to 1 st March 1836.
S. H. H.

Increase
Ovid N.Y. Sept 23 d '07
Sir I include a formal power of atty. — My object is, to ask for an increase of pension, if it be justly due, & if the story of the family is true, more is due — I ask therefore a re-view of all the proof on file, as I am informed a part of the service as a sergeant was not allowed & has never been pensioned, also that more than 2 years service will appear.
Molly Hatch pensioner of Vermont
Respectfully Your obed Servt Abad Joy
Hon J. E. Heath Com d of Pensions

Rev. D. H. Armstrong
May 26. '45

Pension Office, 497 May 26. 1845.
Sir,
The vouchers in the case of the Administra- -tor of Molly Hatch, deceased, under the joint resolution of January 23 d . 1845, have been examined and placed on file.
This resolution appears to have been passed for the relief of widows only, who were such at the date of its passage, as not a word is said about arrearages of pension to be paid to children.
The claim, is therefore, rejected. — Enclosed is a copy of the resolution.
Thomas F. Hammond Esq. Brownsville, Vermont.

Sir.
Brownsville, Windsor Co. Vermont, February 21. 1845.
I am requested by the Children of Molly Hatch, deceased, to call the attention of the Pension Department, to what they believe to be a just and legal claim for arrears of pension due to their Mother at the time of her death.
Molly Hatch was the widow of Josiah Hatch of Vermont, who was a pensioner of the United States, under the Act of the 7 th June, 1832, at the rate of sixty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum. The said Josiah Hatch died on the 14 th January, 1837; and subsequently, the said Molly Hatch applied for a pension under the Act of July 7. 1838, and produced evidence of two months and two days service of her husband, as a Sergeant in Capt. Thomas Sawyer's Company, commencing June 29. 1839, in addition to what services her said husband had proved at the time of being placed upon the Pension Roll as aforesaid. The said Molly Hatch however, received a pension of only sixty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, the same as her husband. She died on the 4 th day of July, 1844, and her children believe that there was justly due to her in arrears, from March 4. 1831, to March 4. 1841. $103.93
and from March 4. 1843, to July 4. 1844, (the day of her death) 13.77
Amounting to the sum of $117.10.
being the amount of arrears due to herself and husband from March 4. 1831, to July 4. 1844, excluding two years from March 4. 1841, to March 4. 1843, during which period, no provision was made by law in relation to widows' pensions.
Have the goodness to examine the files in the Pension Department, in relation to this claim, and inform me of the result of your examination, for the benefit of those at whose request the above facts are embodied. Your compliance will much oblige, Dear Sir, your Obedient and very humble servant, Thomas F. Hammond.
J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington.
D. C.

Windsor Vt. July 25. 1833
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Comm r . of Pensions
Sir - I again send the papers in the cases of John Bennett, Cornelius Lougee, and Josiah Hatch, returned to me for further proof, on more definite statements.
In relation to the claim of Josiah Hatch, it will be found that the affidavits are perfected by my certificate to the credibility of those witnesses whose testimony was given before me. I regret that I have so misapprehended the instructions as to suppose that the mode I adopted was right. I was, in this and another case, not at all acquainted with the witnesses, and deemed it sufficient to establish the point of credibility by others who were known by me -
As to the case of John Bennett, I trust his affidavit with my own will be satisfactory as to the fact of an error in preparing the declaration - The discrepancy being so apparent on first inspection will, I cannot but think, acquit the applicant of intentional misrepresentation. If necessary, I will establish his integrity by the concurrent testimony of any required number of our most respectable citizens - He is, in truth, unimpeachable -
Very respectfully Yr. Obedient Serv t .
Carlos Coolidge

Thos. F. Hammond Winder Va

1580
Molly Hatch
Yrs.
act 7. July 38
m 84 d 37-
Claim under act 7 June '32 allow d by Comm.
adm d 20 mofri
66 66/100
Died 14 Jany 37 pen: com 15. Jany 37
Molly Hatch

State of New Hampshire Sullivan ss.
Town Clerk's Office Claremont.
I hereby certify that I have carefully examined the Records of Births and Marriages in said town now in my keeping, and cannot find any Record of the marriage of Molly Cook with Josiah Hatch and believe there is no such marriage on said Records
Attest Newton Whittelsey Town Clerk
State of New Hampshire
Sullivan ss.
Sept. 5. 1838
Then the above named Newton Whittelsey personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above certificate by him subscribed is true. And I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the said Newton Whittelsey and that he is a credible Witness
Thos Leland Justice of the Peace
1580
Molly Hatch
ref.
act 7. July 38
m 84 d 37
Claim under act 7 Jan '32 allow by Comm.
adm of 20 mo fri
66 66/100
Died 14 Jany 37 pen: com 15. Jany 37

Aug 26
M.
Adolphus
He
Molly
11/11
Department. Pension Office.
Washington City.
D. C.

State of Vermont, } I, Salmon F. Dutton, Register of the County of Windsor, ss. } Probate Court for the District of Windsor, in said county, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said court, that Josiah Hatch was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of sixty six Dollars and sixty six cents per annum; was a resident of the county of Windsor in the state of Vermont, and died in the town of Weathersfield in the state of Ver- mont, in the year eighteen hundred and thirty seven, on the fourteenth day of January; that he left a Widow whose name is Molly Hatch, now residing in said Weathersfield.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Windsor in said district, this twentieth day of August, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Salmon F. Dutton, Register,
Sir.
Windsor, Vt. August 20 th 1839.
I am personally knowing, that the above named Molly Hatch, drew the arrears of pension due to the said Josiah Hatch at the time of his death, at the Bank of Windsor in the state of Vermont, as I now think, in the month of March, 1837; amounting as I now think, to $24.00 & a trifle over.
I have the honour to be very respectfully, your obedient Servant
Thomas H. Hammond, Judge of S t . Probate Court.
J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Commr. of Pensions.
Washington City, D. C.

State of Vermont.
Secretary of State's Office, Montpelier, 20 th March, 1839.
I, Chauncy L. Knapp, Secretary of said State, do hereby certify that there is on file in this office a paper purporting to be "A Pay Roll of Capt. Thomas Sawyer's Company of Militia, raised for the defence of the Northern frontier of the United States. . . June 29, 1779." I further certify that the name of Josiah Hatch a Serjeant, appears upon said pay roll, with an allowance of two months and two days' service annexed. I further certify that the said pay roll appears to have been examined by the board appointed by the Government of the State of Vermont for that purpose, and an order drawn on the Treasurer for the payment thereof, and by the Treasurer paid accordingly.
Given under my hand and Seal of office, at Montpelier, this the 20 th day of March, A. D. 1839.
Chauncy L. Knapp, Secretary of State.

Free
Sept 17
7 July 1838
1580
76
7 July
To the War Department, Commission of Pensions,
Washington City, D. C.
Cavendish B. 1838 Sept 13. 1838

Sept. 12, 1838 -
It is the request of the applicant that the Certificate, if one be granted, or any other communication that may be made, be forwarded to the Hon. Thomas S. Hammond, Windsor, Vermont -
N. F. Dutton —

Windsor, Vt. April 15 th 1839.
By a joint Resolution of the Vermont Legislature at its session in 1838, the Treasurer of this state was authorized to deliver to the Secretary of State, the pay Rolls and pay-Table Orders in his Office, containing evidences of Military Services in the Revolutionary War.
By the Enclosed Certificate of Chauncy L. Knapp, Secretary of State, it will appear that he has not been able to discover evidence of only two months and two days service of Josiah Hatch, deceased, as a Sergeant, in 1779. It is thought by the family of the said deceased, that in the said Josiah Hatch's declaration for a pension, this service was overlooked, and that no mention was made thereof.
I also enclose the Family Record of the said Josiah Hatch, referred to in the former Affidavit of Nathaniel Hatch, in the case of the application of Molly Hatch for a Pension, as Widow of the said Josiah.
I have the honour to be, Dear Sir, your Obedient and very humble Servant Thomas F. HAMMOND.
James L. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington City. D.C.

Browns Ville } U.S. April 16 }
Apr 22
Mr.
addressee Molly Hatch
July 11-1880
Free
War Department, Pension Office, Washington City, D. C.

1644
Molly Hatch
$66:66 per am
Th. F. Hammond Brownsville Vt.

State of Vermont, } On this twentieth day of May, in the year of our District of Windsor, ss. } Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the Probate Court, in and for said district of Windsor, Molly Hatch, a resident of Weath- ersfield in the county of Windsor and state of Vermont, aged seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d. March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Josiah Hatch who was a Private in the War of the Revolution, but she cannot now state the Regiment or Corps to which he belonged and in which he served, and reference may be had to his declaration and proofs accompanying the same, now on file in the Pension Department; that she received a pension of sixty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, under the Act of July 7. 1838. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Hath E Hatch Mary H Green
her Molly X Hatch mark.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written. Before me. Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of said Probate Court
And I hereby certify that Molly Hatch, the above declarant is per- sonally known to me. Thomas F. Hammond, Judge of said Probate Court.
In testimony of all which I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Probate Court, and subscribed my name at Windsor, in said district, this 27th day of May, in the year, eighteen hundred and forty three.
Thomas F. Hammond, Judge.

State of Vermont  Vermont } ss. Nathaniel Hatch — being duly COUNTY OF Windsor } sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is a child of Molly Hatch late a survivor — deceased, to whom a pension was probably due, & who was — an applicant for a pension from the State of Vermont — that this deponent is directly interested as one of the claimants in said claim.
Nathaniel Hatch
Sworn and subscribed before me this fifteenth day of September 1851 and I do hereby certify that the said Nathaniel Hatch — is a respectable person, and that I have full faith in the truth of the above statement sworn to by him as being directly interested in said claim.
Henry Blosson Justice of the Peace
Know all Men by these Presents, That I Nathaniel Hatch son of Molly Hatch — deceased, to whom a pension was probably due, she was an applicant for a pension from the State of Vermont — do hereby constitute and appoint ARAD JOY, of Ovid, N. Y., my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name as one directly and personally interested, as also for and in behalf of all others interested in the claim or application for a pension as above mentioned.
Witness my hand and seal, this 15 th day of September 1851
SEALED AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF
Henry Blosson David B. Saffin
Nathaniel Hatch 
STATE OF Vermont } County of Windsor } Be it known that on the 15 th day of September 1851 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, duly authorized by law to administer oaths and take acknowledgements, personally appeared Nathaniel Hatch above named, and duly acknowledged the above Power of Attorney and affidavits to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand the day and date above mentioned.
Henry Blosson, Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, ) I, Norman Williams , Clerk of the County Court of the County Windsor County, ss. } of Windsor in the State of Vermont , do hereby certify that
Henry Blosson
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 30 th day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty and will expire the thirtieth day of November next, and that his signature foregoing is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said County Court, at Woodstock , in said County of Windsor , this 16 day of September A. D. 1851.
Norman Williams Clerk.

I Asahel Powers of Springfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, aged Seventy three years, depose, testify and say, that I am well acquainted with Josiah Hatch of Weathersfield in said County, and have been for more than fifty years, and well remember his being in the army in the year 1777 and was with me three or four months in the same campaign, till after the first battle with Burgoyne, after that he was transferred into other troops, but have forgotten who commanded, I only know how long he served in that campaign from himself in years past, as he and I held commissions in the militia for a number of years in the same Regiment after the war of the revolution, and have no doubt for myself, he served six or seven months in that campaign, — The time Hatch was with me, we were in Gen. Stark's Brigade under the command of Major Howard, and Capt. Walker's company. —
Asahel Powers
State of Vermont, } At Springfield July Windsor County ss. } 4 th 1832. Asahel Powers to me known as a man of truth, personally appeared, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed, contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth —
Before me,
Nicholas Cobb Justice Peace

State of Vermont
Windsor ss
At Windsor in said County, on the Twenty second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three, personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, Josiah Hatch, to whose original declaration this supplementary affidavit is here annexed, 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 seven months, he served as a private, in the year 1776 in the company of Capt. Oliver Ashley;
For six months and a half, as a private, in the year 1777, in the company of Capt. Oliver Ashley - of Capt. --- Walker - and of Capt. --- Taylor;
For six months, as a private, in the year 1778, in the company of Capt. Oliver Ashley; — and for such service, he claims a pension
Josiah Hatch
Sworn to, and subscribed, before me
Carlos Coolidge Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont Windsor County ss.
Woodstock, Windsor , County Clerk's Office, July 23 d 1833 -
I, Benjamin Swan, Clerk of Windsor County Court, do hereby certify that Carlos Coolidge is one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the said County, and that the within signature is his -
In testimony whereof, I hereunto affix the seal of said Court, and subscribe my name, the day and year above -
Benj Swan
Carlos Coolidge

I, John Clark, of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New- Hampshire, aged seventy-three years, depose and say - that during the year 1776 I lived in said Claremont and was then, and ever since have been, well acquainted with Josiah Hatch, then, and now, a resident of Weathersfield in the State of Vermont. Sometime in the spring of that year (1776) but in what month I am unable to state, said Hatch went out in the militia, under Capt. Oliver Ashley, into Vermont, to a town called Cavendish - from thence to Rutland Vt. but how long he was thus out, this year, I am unable to state. I only know that I did not see him again until the spring of the next year (1777) - - In May 1777 I enlisted, for three years, in the company of Capt. ... Scott, in the Reg t of Col. ... Gilley and Gen. Poor's Brigade, New Hampshire line, and on the 15 th day of May crossed Connecticut River to go to Ticonderoga. After I had been at Ticonderoga about 6 weeks, as I should say, said Josiah Hatch came there in the militia, in the company of the same Capt. Ashley with whom he went out in 1776, as above stated. He remained there in service in said Ashley's company until the retreat from that place, which was, I think, in July, but am not certain as to this. I did not see him again until our Reg t came to Bemis's Heights; after the battle there, said Hatch, with my Father who was there as a volunteer, came to my quarters. The last time I saw him in service was a day or two before Gen. Burgoyne and his army marched out and lay down their arms - I cannot state, otherwise than is above related, at what time, or for how long period, said Hatch served - When we were at Bemis's Heights he told me he had been out a year and a half -
John Clark
State of Vermont } Windsor County ss. } Windsor July 24. 1832 Then personally appeared, before me, The above named John Clark, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth, Carlos Coolidge Justice of the Peace

I, John H. Sumner, of Claremont in the County of Sullivan and State of New-Hampshire, aged Sixty Six years, depose and say, that I have been acquainted with John Clark whose affidavit is within given, for more than fifty years, and know of no reason why he should not be believed in his declaration on oath; I have never known him to be impeached, as I recollect
John H. Sumner
State of Vermont }
County of Windsor ss }
Windsor August 3 d 1832 Then John H. Sumner, the affiant above named, personally appeared before the subscribing authority, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth; and I certify that said John H. Sumner has been long known by me, and is a respectable and credible person
Carlos Coolidge Justice of the Peace
Having made myself acquainted with the standing, character & reputation, of John Clark, the within named affiant, I certify my opinion that he is a credible witness - Windsor July 22 d 1833
Carlos Coolidge, Justice of the Peace
And having, also, become acquainted with the standing, character, and reputation of Parle Parkhurst, whose affidavit forms a part of the evidence in this case, I certify (this 23 d day of July 1833) that said Parle Parkhurst is a credible witness -
Carlos Coolidge, Justice of the Peace

I, Parle Parkhurst, of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, aged Seventy one years, depose and say - that I have lived in said Weathersfield since May 1772 - In 1773 Josiah Hatch, who is now engaged in preparing his claim for a pension, came with his Father into Weathersfield to live, and has ever since lived there, excepting only about two years for  in which he went across the Connieticutt River to Claremont and resided near the river, which residence in Claremont was after he had been out in service, and was, as nearly as I can state it, in 1781 and afterwards; During the year of the Revolutionary War until 1781 (when, as aforesaid, he removed over the river) said Hatch and I were near neighbors -
In the year 1776, and "somewhere about the first of May" said Josiah Hatch enlisted, or marched off, in a company raised from the inhabitants of the towns of Weathersfield, Springfield, and Claremont and Charlestown, three towns (lying on both sides of the river) being then called "New Hampshire grants" - I am quite confident that Capt. Oliver Ashley commanded Hatch's company this year, but will not be positive. A young man, a member of my Father's Family, by the name of Benoni Tuttle, went out with said Hatch. I understood that finally they got to Ticonderoga and were staying there. After some months - in November, or October, according to my best recollection, said Tuttle returned home sick and in a few days after his return died - said Hatch was gone sometime longer than Tuttle, and, as it seems to me, did not get home until,

the last of November —
I further depose and say that in 1777 in the spring of the year, but in what month I cannot certainly say, but think it was in April, said Hatch went again into service, but whether it was in Capt. Ashley's company or that of Capt. Walker, I am in doubt. He went, as I understood, to Cavendish and thence to Stillwater. I know that he did not return again until the commencement of winter —
I further depose and say that in the year 1778, in the spring of the year, said Hatch again went into service and was gone through the campaign; but I am unable to state in what company he served, or where he went; and as to all the terms of service for which he was engaged, it is not in my power to state more particularly than I have done — I know that he was absent most of the years of 1776 — 7. & 8. And knew then that he was in the army by all the evidence any one could have without being with him — I have always supposed he was out nearly two years in the whole —
Parle Parkhurst
State of Vermont } Windsor County ss } At Windsor in said county, on the 8 th day of August 1832, personally appeared the above-named Parle Parkhurst and made oath that the foregoing affidavit, by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me — Carlos Goodridge Justice of the Peace

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I, Amos Hulett, of Weathersfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, depose and say - That I have been acquainted personally with the above named affiant, Parle Parkhurst, for thirty three years past, and that he is a credible person -
Amos Hulett
State of Vermont
County of Windsor ss. }
Windsor Sept. 6. 1832. Then personally appeared Amos Hulett above named, who has been long and well known by me, as to be a respectable and credible person, and made oath that the foregoing affidavit, by him subscribed, contains the truth and nothing but the truth,
Before me Carlos Coolidge Justice of the Peace.
State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerks Office Septem d . 13 th . 1832
Windsor County ss. I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court, do hereby certify, that Carlos Coolidge & Nolas Cobb are Justices of the Peace within & for said County and that their Signatures to the foregoing five Affidavits are genuine -
In testimony whereof I hereto affix the Seal of said Court and subscribe my name the day & year last above -
Benj Swan