Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 28755, Amos Hamlin, New York

SERVICE
New York
NUMBER
Hamlin, Amos
S. 28755
CONTENTS

5878
New York
Amos Hamlin
of Marshall in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Sewell of the Reg't N.Y. by Col. Miletts in the Mass'ts line for 12 Months & 14 days
increased 4 mo. & 22 days $15.65 (Making $57.17 5 Sep 1832)
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 41 Dollars 52 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Feby 1833 and sent Claimant Durham Green Co NY.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 - $62.28 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 20.76
$83.04
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Ino Brownell Clerk Book D Vol. 5 Page 145

9470 Amos Hamilton
advised from 27 March '82 to 11 April '83
12 mo. 14 days
Amos C. Hamilton

State of New York } Greene County } ss On the fourth day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the court of common pleas now sitting Amos Hamlin a resident of the Town of Durham in the county of Greene and State of New York aged sixty six 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. 1832. — That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers and served as herein stated — Early in the spring of the year 1782 I voluntarily enlisted as a private soldier for two years in the New York State Troops, my time of service agreeably to my enlistment to commence on the 27 day of March 1782 — Soon after my enlistment I joined the company commanded by Capt. Simeon Newell at Albany and remained in said company until the Troops were disbanded which took place the fore part of January 1784 at which time I was discharged, I believe my discharge was dated the 24 th January 1784. — The first year of my service Rial Bengham was Lieutenant in Capt. Newells company he commanded twenty or thirty Stockbridge Indians who were annexed to Capt. Newells company and were called Rangers — The first year Capt. Newells company was put into Col. Marinus Willetts Regiment who commanded the nine months men — after the discharge of the nine months men we were formed into a Battalion and were called the New York State Battalion and were commanded by Major Bensenuten (I believe his name was John) Captains Peter B. Teyse, Jonathan Parsey, James Cannon, Simeon Newell — Wright and — Conner commanded companies in said battalion. Lieut. Timothy Hutton and Ensign Lowles belonged to Capt. Newells company after we were formed into a battalion — The recruits assembled at Albany and were marched to Fort Plain on the Mohawk river, from that place Capt. Newells company was sent to a stockade fort on the north side of the river called Fort Paris, we remained at that place until Sir John Johnson attacked Fort Herkimer when we marched to the relief of that fort. — After that we were stationed at Gen. Herkimers house at which place we were attacked by the Indians and Tories said to be commanded by Brandt in which engagement or skirmish Daniel Stevens a sergeant in Capt. Newells company was wounded through the body, for which wound as I have been informed he was placed on the Pension roll as an invalid

Pensioner — In the fall of the year 1782 Capt Newells and some other companies of said Troops were stationed at fort Plain where we lay till spring — In the fore part of february 1783 the New York state battalion was joined by a Regiment of Continentals (Rhode Island Troops) and under the command of Col. Willett was marched to Oswego on lake Ontario in order to take that fortress from the British but did not succeed — In the spring of 1783 Capt Newells company was detached to repair the road from fort Herkimer to fort Stanwix, we were on the road about one month — In the summer of 1783 Gen. Washington, Governor Clinton and suit arrived at fort Plain and went to fort Stanwix I was detached as one of the guard and accompanied them to that place, We returned to fort Plain, after which the battalion was marched to fort Stanwix and we were employed the rest of the season in building two Block-houses, a store house, clearing out wood brook and repairing the road, we were engaged in that business until the winter set in, we were then marched down to Schenectady and early in the month of January 1784 the new York state battalion was disbanded and I was discharged, my discharge was signed by Peter B Teyse Capt Commandt and counter signed Pliny Moore Adjt — Soon after leaving the army I sold my land certificate to Henry Hart he took my discharge as evidence and has not returned it and I have been informed that said Hart died more than twenty years since, so I believe my discharge to be totally lost — In the year 1782 there was part of a Regiment of Continentals (New Hampshire Troops) stationed on the Mohawk river commanded by Col. Reed, — Major Wart, Capt's Cherry & Mcgregory Lieut. Shepard and Ensign Doody belonged those Troops, Lieut. Thompson of the Artillery was there I do not know what state he belonged to — At the time of my enlistment I resided in the town of West-stickbridge in the state of Massachusetts, I was born according to our family record in the Town of Sharon County of Litchfield in the state of Connecticut, on the 8th August 1766 my birth is recorded in the black book of said Town and corresponds with our family record — I have resided in the Town of Durham, Greene county and state of New York for more than thirty one years, the place where I now live — — — — I do hereby relinquish every claim whatsoever to a pension or Annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on any Pension roll of the agency of any State Subscribed and sworn before me in open court the day & year aforesaid Amos Harrington William T. B. Hermance Clerk

State of New York } ss On the fourth day of September in the year 1832 Greene County } personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Williams Avery as resident of the Town of Durham in the County of Greene and State of New York who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his Oath declare that he is well acquainted with Amos Hamlin who is an applicant for a pension and to whose application this affidavit is annexed and that the said Amos Hamlin served as a private soldier in Capt. Simeon Newell's company in the Regiment commanded by Col. Marinus Willet of the New York State Troops in the revolutionary war, and that this deponent also served in said company and that he is knowing to the said Amos Hamlin's serving as aforesaid from some time in the summer of 1782 to the month of January 1784 when this deponent was discharged and he understood that the said Amos Hamlin was also discharged at or about that time - The said Troops was stationed on the Mohawk river D Williams Avery
Subscribed and sworn before me in open court the day and year aforesaid.
William T. B. Herrmann Clerk
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named ap- plicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to them that Williams Avery who has sworn to the above affidavit is a resident of the town of Durham and that his state- ment is entitled to credit, and also that James Eastland who has sworn to the annexed affidavit resides in Perrineville Cairo and that his statement is entitled to credit - Court

I William T. B. Heermance clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original Proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Amos Hamlin for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have here to set my hand & seal of office this 4 th day of September 1832
William T. B. Heermance Clerk
8. Hamlin

State of New York Seneca County ss. } On the fourth day of September one thousand Eight hundred & thirty two personally appeared in Open Court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas Now Sitting James Eastland a resident of the town of Canajoharie in the County of Seneca & State aforesaid Who being first duly Sworn according to Law, doth on his oath declare that he is well acquainted with Amos Hamlin who is an applicant for a Pension and to whose application this affidavit is annexed. And that he was acquainted with the said Amos Hamlin from the Month of April 1782 to the Month of December 1787 and knew him to serve as a private in the Company commanded by Capt. Simon Newell in Col. Marquis de Miletts Regiment of the New York State Troops during that time and this deponent also served during said time in said Company. Said Regiment was stationed on the Mohawk River.
James Eastland
Sworn & subscribed in open court September 4 th 1832.
William T. B. Heermance Clerk.

State of New York Greene County) Is
On the fifth day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting Jacob Smalling a resident of the Town of Windham in County of Greene and State of New York who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath declare that he is well acquainted with Amos Hamlin who is an applicant for a pension and to whose application this affidavit is annexed, and that he was acquainted with the said Amos Hamlin from the month of October 1782 to the month of December 1783 and knew him to serve as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Simeon Newell in Col. Marinus Willett's Regiment of the New-York State Troops during that time, and that this deponent also served during said time as corporal in said company - The said Regiment was stationed on the Mohawk river - And the said Amos Hamlin served (to this deponent's knowledge) at least fourteen months in the revolutionary War as above stated.
Jacob Smalling
Subscribed and sworn in open Court. Sept. 5. 1832
William V.B. Heermance Clerk
I certify that it was proved in court that the above named Jacob Smalling is a resident of Windham in the County of Greene and that his statement is entitled to credit. Sept. 5. 1832
William V.B. Heermance Clerk

No 9470 Amos Hamlin
adn
27 Mar 82, to
11 April 83
12 mo of age

BRIEF in the case of Amos Hamlin of Durham in the State of N. York (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? Sixty Six years 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     In 17  Enlisted on the 27 th March 1782 for two years, and Remained in Service until the Troops were disbanded in Jan'y 1784 — Officers, Capt. Simeon Newell, Col. Willet, and Major Benscoter — New York State Troops   
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? West Stockbridge — Mass ts  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By three living Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? the papers are defective in authentication 
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Gordon Examining Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
A. 7.28.75-5-
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Amos Hamlin a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch. 27. 1782 Long 6 1784 Pvt. Simeon Newell Peter B. Searce Marinus Kettell N.Y.                                                   
Battles engaged in, none stated.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, West Stockbridge Mass.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 4. 1833. His el. was of.
Residence at date of application, Durham, Greene Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born Aug. 8. 1766 at Sharon, Litchfield Co. Conn.
Remarks: There is no data on file as to his family.  In 1833 he was referred to as Dr Amos Hamlin.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

No 4100 Dec 4 1882.
Dear Sir,
Secretary of War
Washington City
Durham N.Y.
D.C.
30 Jan 1883

Durham Greene Co New York 30 th Jan 1838
Sir, On the 5 th of September 1832 I put into the Post-office at Catskill enclosed in an envelope (to the Hon Lewis Cass Secretary at War at Washington D. C.) a Declaration and affidavits of my services as a soldier in the revolutionary army. It is more than four months since and I have not heard from them as yet, and fear that my papers have miscarried in the Post-office and will thank the Secretary at War for information respecting the same — In October last I received a visit from Joseph Hewins Esq r of the Town of West Stockbridge in the State Massachusetts the (the place that I lived in when I enlisted) He entered the Army soon after I did and served in the same Company and we were both discharged at the same time, He has kept his discharge which is dated the 6 th January 1784 He took my affidavit of his services before Abner Flower Esq r a Justice of the Peace of this Town and likewise made his affidavit of my services as aforesaid which is enclosed to be annexed to my Declaration as further evidence if necessary — I take the liberty further to state that in the summer of 1814 I received a commission from Governor Tompkins as Regimental Surgeon in a Regiment of detached Militia in the service of the United States in the late war, stationed at Brooklin near New York — Soon after my arrival at the encampment I was directed by General orders to perform Hospital Surgeons duty, which duty I performed during the campaign — I received my pay as Regimental Surgeon from the Pay-master of Col. Jonathan Varian Regiment, but the extra pay and rations of a Hospital Surgeon over that of a Regimental, amounted (during the time that I did the duty) to ninety five dollars which I have not received. I sent a copy of the General order together with a Certificate from Governor Tompkins that I performed that duty to his satisfaction (and in his opinion I was entitled to the extra pay) to Tobias Lear Esq r then Accountant of the War Department and have received no returns or papers from that office since that time — I believe for the United States to be justly indebted to me in the aforesaid sum of ninety five dollars and Interest, and trust that my country will make me good in the liberality of their Pension — Sir with sentiments of respect
I am your humble Servt
Hon Lewis Cass Secy at War Washington City
Amos Harrlin

increased by resolution of last Congreg. - 4 mo. 22d.

Payments to be made at New York by the Presd. U.S. Br. Bk Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
New York
Edward Durham Essex Co
Recorded by Geo Brownwell Clerk, in Book D Vol. 5 page 145.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Amos Hamlin of the State _____ of New York _____ who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army
is entitled to receive _____ Forty-one _____ dollars and Fifty-two cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 20 th _____ day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
Lewis Cass
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J L Edwards

State of New York } ss Albany County } ss On this 26 th day of March 1833 before me the undersigned a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Albany personally appeared Dr Amas Hamlin residing in the town of Durham in the County of Green and State of New York aged 67 years and upwards who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Resolution of Congress approved March 2 d 1833. That he is the identical person named in an original Certificate dated the 20 th day of February 1833 signed by Lewis Cass Secretary of War and countersigned L. S. Edwards. N o 5878. which was issued in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7 th June 1832 and which entitles him to receive Forty one dollars and fifty two cents per annum during his natural life, and which said Certificate is hereto annexed That this deponent enlisted in Capt Simeon Merrill County in Colo Willets regiment of New York State troops and served as a private soldier from March 27 th 1782 to January 6 th 1784 at which time he was regularly discharged in writing. That his declaration and evidence of service in the Revolutionary war are now on file in the Pension Office at the city of Washington. That this deponent claims an increase of Pension under the resolution of Congress passed March 2 d 1833 And this deponent

further states, that in his original declaration he states, that in his belief, his discharge was dated on the 4 th day of January 1784, but that he has subsequently ascertained that it was on the 9 th day of January 1784 which he verily believes to be true - Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Amos Hamlin Before me J. B. Moore Judge of Albany County Courts
State of New York } ss I Conrad A. Ten Eyck Clerk Albany County } of the city and County of Albany do hereby certify that Joseph B. Moore before whom the foregoing affidavit of Amos Hamlin not sworn is a Judge of the County Courts of the County of Albany in the State of New York and that the signature "J. B. Moore" to the said affidavit is his genuine signature. In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 28 th day of August A.D. 1833
C. A. Ten Eyck Clerk for Jonas Wickes Deputy

Rensselaerville Albany County New York August 16. 1833
Dr G. W. Crump
Dear Sir
Dr Amos Hamlin a respectable Physician residing in the town of Durham in the County of Greene, N. York, was placed on the pension list under the act of June 7. 1832. at the rate of $41. 52 per annum His Pension Certificate is dated 20 th February 1833 and is numbered 5,878. He enlisted in Capt Simeon Newell's Company in Colo. Willets regiment and served as a private the 27 th March 1782 for the term of two years, and served from 27 th March 1782 untill the 6 th day of January 1784 at which time the said Company & regiment was disbanded and he was dis- charged in writing. His discharge was signed by a Capt Pierce and registered & countersigned by Adjutant Pliny Moore, and was given up to one Henry Hart who has long since been dead the person to whom he sold his quota of land. He has heard or knows nothing of it since.
His services in the Revy War in the said Company & Regiment during the term aforesaid are abundantly proved by the affidavits of a number of Witnesses, which accompany his declaration and are now on file in the Pension Office. He claims an addition to his pension. The amount which he receives was made up & prescume, for services rendered from 27 th March '82 to 11 th April '83
over

which only includes a trifle over one year , and does not include all the time he served nor does the compensation he receives, amount to the sum he is entitled to. By a resolution of Congress (No 2) approved March 2 nd 1833, and passed subsequent to the date of Dr Hamlin's  his Pension Certificate, it was Resolved, that applicants for Pensions under the act of June 7. 1832 who entered the Army of the revolution in pursuance of a Contract with the Government made previous to the 11 th day of April 1783, should be entitled to Pensions from the time of entering the Army until the date of the definitive treaty of peace. Dr Hamlin is therefore entitled to an augmentation of Pension pursuant to the above resolution, and the time or period of his service will be computed at least from 27. March 1782 until the 3 rd Sept 1783 the date of the definitive treaty of peace, if not until the 8 th day of January 1784 the day he was finally discharged - It is believed that the declaration and proof now on file in the Pension Office in this case, is sufficient to entitle the applicant to an increase of Pension under the above resolution and that no further proof or proceedings will be required. Will thank you therefore to fill out a new Certificate for the amount Dr Hamlin is entitled to, and forward it to me at Rensselaerville New York with as little delay as possible, Be particular to direct all communications relating to this case to "J. B. Moore Rensselaerville New York".
Respectfully Yours &c
J. B. Moore
N. B. You stated in your letter to me of the 5 th instant that the claim of Jehiel Lamb (number 18426) over

was laid down to address to me with that letter. I presume it was his pension Certificate which was to be addressed to me at that time - I take the liberty of mentioning this circumstance as I have not yet received Mr Lamb's Certificate or any other communication relating to his claim, since your letter -
I will thank you to
send me the necessary instructions for receiving a pension for a soldier who was placed on the Pension list while residing in the State of Connecticut, and has since removed to the State of New York, and wishes to draw his money at the U.S. Br Bank in the city of New York -
I have an embarrassing case originating in consequence of the death of a soldier, which I am compelled to trouble you for your advice respecting it. A Revy. Soldier has recently died in this town at the house of his daughter, leaving seven children and no widow , only one of his children resides in this town, five reside in different parts of the State of New York, and more than 100 miles from the late residence of the soldier, and one in the State of Ohio more than 400 miles from here. The soldier left a balance of Pension amounting to about $50 and was very poor and owes it all and more, to the family where he died who are also in much want of it. His children are also poor and scattered to that extent that they cannot be got together or separately before a court to prove their relationship to the soldier, without expending vastly more than the balance of pension - Is it not possible for the daughter who took care of and provided for this old man, and who is very poor and is in much want of the balance, to obtain the money without complying with your printed instructions (which is utterly impossible) and in the exact words which is equivalent to entirely losing the demand -
Yours &c
A. B. Moore

Reb Sec June 7
Minota Minn Oct 4-1918 Commissioner of Pensions. Washington D.C.
After writing twice to Adjutant General office. He referred me to the - commissioner of pensions. at - Washington D.C. I have been in pursuit - of the right - to become one of the D.A.R. My grandfather - Dr Amos Hamlin served as a private in Capt. Merrill's company in a regiment of New York troops in the service of the United States commanded by Col. Murchius Willett for the year - 1783. This information I have received from the Adjutant General. Dr Amos - Hamlin was mustered out - June 1. 1782 by Capt. Merrill. His name also

appears on an undated pay abstract of the above named organization which shows. Time of service, 12 months pay received $26. 60-90 th Pay due 53. 30-90 th The Adjutant-General writes me this, that the collection of the Revolutionary war records in his office is far from being complete. He suggests there is a possibility of obtaining the correct information, by corresponding with the Commissioner of Pensions as to the balance, is it proper for me to have this, I certainly would like to know. Beside, what is the desired information needed to become one of the D.A.R.
Respectfully Mrs. W. E. Smith. 170. W. 5 th -

Rev. War Section.
V.L.H.
January 22, 1921.
Mrs. W. E. Smith, 170 W. 3 rd Street, Winona, Minn.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 20 th instant, you are herewith returned the report of service of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Amos Hamlin S. File No. 23,755 which was furnished you October 15, 1918, in the usual form as given by this Bureau which is unable to aid you further in this matter.
In regard to obtaining admission to the Society of the D. A. R. it is suggested that you consult some member of that organization.
Very respectfully,
F D Byington
Commissioner.

Wenona Minn Jan 20-1921 Mr G. M. Salzgeber Dear Sir
Since receiving your very kind letter concerning Dr Amos Havelin, of Trohara I have asked you about - am sending the last letter you wrote me. Dr Amos Havelin's. Portrait - and correspondence with Martin Van Buren are in the Bureau of Military records in the Capitol at Albany N.Y. Thinking you might find the correct message for me, as I wish to become one of the Daughters of A. Revolution.
Frustrated to hear from you again Respectfully Mrs W. E. Smith - 170, N. 5 th -

28 755 Rev INVALID.
File No. 28 755
Amos Hamlin
His Rev Mar
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 171
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1894 Sept. 20, Hist. Soc. Hunt Andrew's
Archibald, Iowa 1918 Oct. 15 Hist. Soc. to Mrs. H. E. Smith 1921 Jan. 29 Mrs. H. E. Smith that no further data can be furnished by this Bureau.

State of New York Greene County p 3
On the fourth day of October 1832 Personally appeared before me Almer Flower Esq- one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Greene and State of New York Joseph Hewins of the town of West Stockbridge County of Berkshire and State of Massachusetts who being by me first duly sworn according to Law doth in his oath declare that he is well acquainted with Amos Hamlin none of the town of Durham County of Greene and State of New York, who is an applicant for a pension and to whose application this affidavit is annexed and that he was acquainted with the said Amos Hamlin from the month of April 1782 to the month of January 1784 and knew him the said Amos Hamlin to serve as a private soldier in the Company commanded by Captain Simon Dwell in Colonel Marmaduke Willetts Regiment of the New York State Troops during that time in the revolutionary War and that this deponent also served in said Company during the above said time and that he is knowing to the aforesaid Amos Hamlin during twenty months and using as above stated in the revolutionary War and that said troops was stationed on the Mohawk river in the state of New York aforesaid
Joseph Hewins
Subscribed and sworn the 4th day of October 1832
before me Almer Flower Justice Peace
I Almer Flower one of the Justices of the Peace of Durham in the County of Greene hereby Certify that from the slight acquaintance I have with Joseph Hewins I have the utmost confidence in his respectability and veracity
Almer Flower Justice Peace
Durham October 4th 1832

State of New York Greene County ss.
I William T. D. Hermance Clerk of the said County do certify that Alner Flower Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit affidavit on the other side written was sworn was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace of the said County and that his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand & seal of office this twenty ninth day of February 1833.
William T. D. Hermance Clerk