Kellogg’s Artillery Inventory Loss at the Battle of Ogdensburg: War of 1812 Document Exhibit

With tensions between Great Britain and the United States rising, Congress passed an act on February 6, 1812, which authorized the President to accept the services of 50,000 volunteers. War between the US and Britain officially began on June 18 and Captain Giles Kellogg, a 28- year-old Merchant from Cobleskill formed a Light Artillery Company of Volunteers a couple weeks prior. His new Company would not be called into service until later that same year on December 26 when they were ordered to guard the Fort at Ogdensburg, NY. This Fort was near the Saint Lawrence River and was under construction on the orders of US Brigadier General Jacob Brown for the purpose of making it easier for the US troops to attack British ships. Captain Benjamin Forsyth who led the 1st US Regiment of Rifles was placed in command of this Fort.(1)

During their two-month service at Ogdensburg, two men from Kellogg’s Company died. The first was Private Henry Letcher on January 24 at approximately 9pm. The second was Corporal James Brown on February 10 at approximately 10pm. An inventory of effects was conducted for both these men. Two men, John Hiney and Frederick Lucantary Jr deserted but were caught and brought back by Isiah Hulbert, who was compensated six dollars.

On February 22, 1813, the fort was attacked by a force led by British Colonel George MacDonnell. MacDonnell led a force of 500 troops through the village of Ogdensburg to reach the Fort. An additional 300 British troops were led by British Captain Jenkins who intended to attack the Americans upstream. Kellogg’s Artillery manned a 12-pounder cannon mounted on a wheel carriage and fired upon MacDonnell’s Army. After firing one shot, the screw used to lift the cannon broke, disabling their cannon which forced his company to retreat. This battle ended up being a decisive victory for the British. The British took 70 prisoners and captured everything in the fort. (2) Arnold Pratt, a drummer from Kellogg’s Artillery was killed, Private Juad Wetherly was captured and Private William Youngs was shot in the thigh and had to have his leg amputated weeks later.

This exhibit highlights the items lost at Ogdensburg which belonged to the individuals within Kellogg’s Artillery. These documents were created with the hope that these troops would be reimbursed. In addition, documents from a few years later regarding pensions will be included. Kellogg’s Company also lost a significant amount during the Battle of Sackets Harbor as revealed by many documents within the Old Stone Fort. This exhibit focuses on Ogdensburg but some of the later documents were written while Kellogg and his Company were at Sacketts Harbor.

Notes

1 Captain Giles Kellogg’s Company of Artillery 1812 (New York State Militia), Accessed June 20, 2023. http://www.kelloggscompany1812.org/history.html. All additional information which was obtained via this website came from William E. Roscoe, Carlisle’s Town Historian who published an article in the 1880s titled “Sons of Carlisle, Sharon and Cobleskill who Enlisted.” Information on the Officers was originally published in “Schoharie County Veterans.” This additional information will be labeled (HKCA) in this exhibit.

2 “Ogdensburg’s Role in the War of 1812,” 1000 islands: An International Tourism Destination https://1000islands.com/ogdensburg/ ogdensburgs-role-in-the-war-of-1812/. The cannon which Kellogg’s Company used was taken from the British General John Burgoyne during the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution.

Additional information comes from George Warner’s Military Records of Schoharie County Veterans of Four Wars, Weed, Parsons and Co., 1891. pgs 99-108. In the exhibit it will be labeled (Warner). This information was also available on Genealogy Trails History Group and was transcribed for that website by K. Torp. Information on Morgan Lewis was obtained from the Encyclopedia of New York State website from Alexander, DeAlva Stanwood. A Political History of the State of New York, 4 vols (1909; repr Port Washington, NY: I. J. Friedman, 1969) Delafield, Julia Livingston. Biographies of Francis Lewis and Morgan Lewis (New York: Anson D. F. Randolph, 1877). This is labeled (ENYS) in the exhibit.

Report

Of the Committee of Claims, on the petition of Capt. Giles Kellogg, and the company under his command.

March 3, 1818.

Read, and committed to a committee of the whole House on Monday next.

The committee of claims, to whom was referred the petition of Giles Kellogg, and the company under his command, submit to the House the following

Report:

It appears that the President of the United States accepted the services of Capt. Giles Kellogg and company, who had volunteered under the act of the 6th, February, 1812. On the 28th of December, 1812, the said company was ordered by his excellency governor Tompkins, to march to Ogdensburg. On the 23rd of February, 1813, while Captain Kellogg and company were stationed at Ogdensburg, under command of Capt. Benjamin Forsyth, the enemy from Prescott surprised, attacked, and carried the position of the American forces. The retreat ordered by Capt. Kellogg and company could save none of their clothing except what was worn. In this action, the petitioners say they suffered to a great amount, having provided at their own expense, such clothing as was suited to the inclement season in which they were called into service:

The petitioners further state, that having been routed from Ogdensburg, as aforesaid, they provided themselves with clothing, and remained in service on Horse Island in the vicinity of Sackett’s Harbor, under the command of Lieut. Col. John Mills. On the 29th of May, 1813, that station was attacked by the enemy; that they continued fighting under the command of Col. Mills, till a retreat was ordered to the mainland: that here again they were subjected to great loss, not having been able to save any of their clothing. For the losses in consequence of retreat from Ogdensburg and Horse Island, as aforesaid, the petitioners ask indemnification from Congress.

The committee are of opinion, that under the act of the 6th of February 1812, the petioners are not entitled to relief. In the first section of that act, it is provided “that the volunteers shall be clothed, and in case of cavalry, furnished with horses at their own expense, be [a]rmed and equipped at the expense of the United States.” In the s[econ]d section it is provided, “that they shall be under the same rules and [re]gulations, and be entitled to the same pay, rations, forage, and emoluments of every king, bounty and clothing excepted, with the regular troops of the United States.”

By practise of government, the petitioners are not entitled [to] relief. The claim of Commodore Barney’s flotilla men, furnishes a case in point. Congress then decided, that for the losses of the clothes of troops engaged in military service, the government could not be accountable, and the [cl]aim of Barney’s flotilla men, founded upon that principle was reje[cted.] The committee cannot see any reason now for departing e[ith]er [in] the law of 1812, or from the usage of the government in [any] si[miler] cases heretofore decided. They recomment th[at] p[ow]er [of] the petitioners be rejected.

Things to Know before proceeding!

Pantaloons were an early form of trousers that were often made of cotton, linnen, or wool.
Plumes are a soft arrangement of feathers which go on hats.
Stocks (or Neck Stocks) went over the shirt collar.
Knapsacks were packs that held various materials such as clothing and sleeping gear.
A Sash was a long strip or loop made from cloth that was worn on the uniform.
Gaters were used to keep pantaloons dry from snow or mud.
Great Coats functioned as both uniforms and Winter Coats.
Stockings were worn in place of socks by some of the Soldiers.
A Coverlid is a bedspread.
Cockades are an arrangement of ribbons often resembling a rose and were worn on hats.
Nankeens are yellowish cotton cloths that originated from China and were often used to make trousers.
HNKF is short for handkerchief.
” means ditto.

Inventory of the Effects of Henry Letcher a Private in Capt. Giles Kellogg’s Company Volunteer Artillery Militia from the County of Schoharie State of New York. Stationed at Ogdensburgh N.Y. who died on Sunday the 24th January 1813 at 9 OClock in the evening.

1 Uniform Coat 1 Pair Broad Cloth Pantaloons

1 “ Hat & Feather 1 Pair Nankeen “

1 Military Stock 1 Velvet Stock

1 Sword & Belt 1 Pair Leather Mittens

2 White Vests 1 Pair Wollen “

1 Old Vest 1 Homemade Coat

1/2 Cotton HKF. 4 Pair Short Stockings

1 Jack Knife 1 Casimer Vest

1 Pocket Comb 1 Pair Velvet Pantaloons

1 Pocket Book 1 old Great Coat

Cash $4.00 1 Roram Hat & Cockade

1 Broad Cloth Coat 1 Pair Thick Shoes

1 Knapsack N.46 1 Flannel Shirt

1 Pair Suarroris [Sartorious] Boots

I do hereby certify on honor that the above is a true Inventory of the effects of the aforesaid Henry Letcher, deceased to the best of my knowledge

Giles Kellogg – Capt of Artillery

Ogdensburgh 31st Jany 1813 –

In Presence of

Lieut. William Elmendorfof Volunteer Artillery

Lieut. John Ingham

*Sartorious Boots are high top riding boots that go over the sartorious muscle of the leg.

Inventory of the Effects of James Brown a Corporal in Capt. Giles Kellogg’s Company Volunteer Artillery Militia from the County of Schoharie State of New York – Stationed at Ogdensburgh N. York who died on Wednesday the 10th of February 1813 at 10 O’clock in the evening.

1 Knapsack 1 Felt Hat & Cockade

1 Uniform Artillery Coat 1 Sash

1 White Vest 1 Bandana HKF

1 Pair Linnen Pantaloons 1 Cottin “

1 Pair Gaters 1 Wollen Shirt

1 Pair Bear Skin Mittens 2 Pair Stockings

1 Pair Gaters 1 Sword and Belt

1 Artillery Hat & Feather 1 Pocket Comb

1 Great Coat Cash $1.00

1 Homemade Short Coat 1 Jack Knife

1 “ Pantaloons

1 “ Vest

1 Pair Wollen Mittens

1 Pair Boots

1 Pair Shoes

1 Bed Blanket

I do hereby certify on honor that the above in a true Inventory of the Effects of the aforesaid James Brown deceased, to the best of my knowledge.

Ogdensburgh 12th Feby 1813 Giles Kellogg

William Elmendorf Volunteer Artillery

John Ingham

The United States to Isiah Hulbert

To the Services of myself and two horse sleigh in pursuit of John Hiney and Frederick Lucantary Junr. Deserters from Capt. Giles Kellogg’s Company of Volunteer Artillery Stationed at Ogdensburgh to Vromans thirty one miles and back again. Six Dollars.

Recd. from Capt. Giles Kellogg six Dollars in full for the above account having sighed duplicate Receipts

Ogdensburgh Feby 13th 1813

In Presence of Curtis Thorph Isiah Hulbert

John Hiney (Hyney) and Frederick Lucantary Jr would both serve during the Battle of Ogdensburg just 9 days later and lose all their possessions in the Fort like everyone else in Kellogg’s Artillery.

Inventory of the Effects of Arnold Pratt a Drummer in Capt Giles Kellogg’s Company Volunteer Light Artillery Militia from the County of Schoharie State of New York. Stationed at Ogdensburgh N. York who was killed in the action at Ogdensburgh the 22nd February 1813 by a musket Ball through his head.

1 Artillery Military Hat 1 Great Coat

1 “ Stock 1 Key

1 Pair Gaters 1 String Gold Beeds

1 Pair Military Pantaloons 1 Pair Old Pantaloons

1 Pair Pantaloons 1 Watch

1 Vest

2 Shirts

1 Checkered HKF

1 Pair Stockings

1 Pair Gloves

1 Velvet Coat

I do hereby certify on honor that the above is a true Inventory of the Effects of the aforesaid Arnold Pratt, Deceased, to the best of my knowledge.

Sackets Harbour 22nd March 1813 – Giles Kellogg Capt

In Presence of Volunteer Artillery

Wm Elmendorf 1st Lieut.

John Ingham 2nd Lieut.

Arnold Pratt was a Shoemaker from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private and served as a Drummer. (HKCA).

Amount of Property lost in action at Ogdensburgh the 22nd February 1813 set opposite the Names of the (Losses)

Capt. Giles Kellogg $329.12 George Acker 62.43

Curtis Thorph 193.24 Barent C. Ten Eyck 15.25

Abraham Bouck Jr. 63.75 George Hiney Jr. 24.25

Samuel Foster 51.00 Abraham Kromer 79.88

Ebenezer White 53.15 Zachariah Burhans 24.50

Welcome Butterworth 20.37 Abraham Bouck 20.56

Chauncey Day 45.00 Henry Letcher (deceased/70.86

David Baroon 21.25 Arnold Pratt “ 52.50

Oliver Perry 26.8 James Brown “ 71.75

Anthony Olney 10.00 Bennett Sloan 76.00

Nathan Wilcox 35.25 Resolved L. Coudry 62.50

George Dox 8.12 1/2 John B. Ackley 48.73

Ezra Eldridge Jr. 90.00 Joshua Ward 32.25

Peter Burhans 43.00 Adam Rector 45.75

John Mickle Jr. 8.00 John Smith 48.74

Asa Whitmore Not Sworn 28.12 1/2 Apollas Lane 36.00

David D. Lawyer 117.50 Jacob Lampman 40.50

John Becker 39.62. John Campbell 64.50

Elijah Carter 35.24 Charles Chase 26.74

John Haling Junr 59.62 David Fratts Jr 40.55

John Harper 52.68 William Elmendorf 61.00

John Hiney 30.37 Juad Wetherly 79.75

Jeremiah Yauger 39.00

William Youngs 45.50

Jacob L. Lawyer 53.37

John Ingham 91.75

Frederick Lucantary Jr. 42.00

Melzar Skinner 49.12

Important Note: Some of the documents below contradict the total amount of money lost from each soldier as shown in this document.

Lost at Ogdensburgh Feby 22 1813

$

Two Shirts 3-00

Military Hat 9-00

one pair pantaloons 5-00

one pair os socks 0-50

one Blanket & Canteen 3- 25

one plume 0-75

$21-25

David Baroon

David Baroon was also listed as David Brown. After the Battle of Ogdensburg, he got Henry I. Walrath from Oneida County to serve as a substitute in his place.

Inventory of Property Lost in action at Ogdensburgh 22nd Feby 1813 belonging to William Youngs.

1 Uniform Coat $17.00

1 “ Hat Cockade

Eagle & Plume 5.50

1 Great Coat 6.00

2 Pair Stockings 2.00

1 Shirt 1.00

1 White Vest 3.50

1 Knapsack 1.00

1 Sword & Belt 5.50

$41.50

Publick Property

1 Musket Cartridge Box

Bayonet & Belt (&)

1 Canteen

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Youngs as losing $41.50 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $45.50. This document does not count the public property, which may explain the differences. This inventory was most likely conducted before Youngs had to have his leg amputated from an injury sustained during this battle. Youngs was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He was a substitute for John Frazier. He served as a Gunner. (HKCA).

Ogdensburgh Feb the 22nd 1813

Taken by the British in action

   $

1 red flannel shirt 2-50

1 pair of Stockings 1-0

1 pair of pantaloons 2-50

1 military hat 5-0

1 plume 0-75

1 L stock 0-50

   $12-25

   1 Blanket    3

Barent C. Ten Eyck 15. 25

Ten Eyck was a Farmer from Sharon. He enlisted as a Corporal. (HKCA).

Lost at the Battle at Ogdensburg

Feb 22 1813 1 pair of Shoes $ 2.0

   1 pair of mittens 1.0

   1 Shirt 0.37 1/2

   1 Stock 0.75

   1 pair of Stockings

1 Blanket 13.00

   $ 8-12 1/2

   G Dox

George Dox was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Memorandum of Property Lost in Ogdensburgh in the Action February 22nd 1813 belonging to me –

1 Trunk $2.50

1 Pair Pantaloons 5.50

2 Shirts 3.00

1 Sword 5.25

1 Belt 0.37

2 Pair Stockings 1.50

1 Military Coat 14.00

1 homemade Blanket 3.00

3 Pounds of Tobacco 0.50

1 Knapsack 1.00

1 Sash 0.75

1 Razor & Box 0.75

1 Hat Military $35.12

1 Pair Boots 5.00

   37.00

   $44.12

1 Blanket 5.0

   $49.12

Public Property

1 Canteen

1 Blanket

Melzar Skinner

Melzar (also spelled Malzar) Skinner was a Farmer from Sharon. He was a Gunner in this Artillery Company. (HKCA). Skinner was later furloughed due to being sick. (GTHG).

Lost at the action at Ogdensburgh

Feby 22nd 1813 $

one (unknown) 9-00

one plume 1-75

one cockade 0-31

one jacket vest 0-75

one pair of socks 0-50

one coverlid 4-00

one knapsack 1-00

$17-31

five pound of tobacco 1.25

$18.56

one gun cartridge box

& bayonet & n. belt Abraham Bouck Segt

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Bouck as losing $18.56 1/2 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $20.56. Bouck enlisted as 2nd Sergeant but was promoted to 1st Sergeant. He was a Farmer from Cobleskill. (HKCA). He died at age 76 on May 23, 1846. (GTHG).

Lost at Ogdensburgh Feby 22 1813

$

one Military Hat 5-00

one Blanket 3-00

John Mickel

John Mickle Jr enlisted as a Private. He was a Farmer from Cobleskill. (HKCA). He was furloughed due to being sick yet eventually recovered and lived to 103 in October 1883. (GTHG).

Lost at Ogdensburgh February 22 1813

one great Coat $10-00

Anthony Olney

Anthony Olney (also spelled Onry) was a Farmer from Sharon. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Inventory of Jeremiah Yauger property lost in the action at Ogdensburgh 22nd Feby 1813.

1 Knapsack $1.00

1 Raisor and case 1.25

1 ax 1.37 1/2

1 Shirt 2.00

1 HKF 0.50

1 pair Boots 3.00

1 pillow Case 0.50

$9.62 1/2

1 Uniform Complete 29-38

$39.00

Public Property 1 Canteen

Jeremiah Yauger was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Lost at Ogdensburgh Feby 22 1813 $

one Military Coat 15-00

one pair of (yarn) pantaloons 4-00

one pair Wollen Pantaloons 5-00

one Sergt Knot 1-25

Sword 5-25

S. Belt 1-00

one Military Hat & Plume 5-50

one Leather Stock 0-50

one Shirt 1-50

one Blanket 3-00

one Knapsac 1-00

$43.00

one musket & cartridge box

& bayonet scabbard & belt

Peter Burhans Sergt

Peter Burhans enlisted as a Corporal and was promoted to Sergeant. He was a Farmer from Carlise. (HKCA). His children were John, George B., Joseph C. Margaret Young, and Catharine Sprong. (GTHG).

Lost at the Battle at Ogdensburg

Feby 22nd 1813

to 1 tendollar Bill $01-0

to 1 Rifel 01-0

to 1 pair of Boots 7-0

to 1 pair of pantaloons 4-0

to 1 pair of Mittens 1-0

to 1 Sword Belt 0-75

to 1 hat and feather 5-0

to 1 Rasure 0-75

to 1 Nife 0-25

to 1 pocket Book 0 25

to 1 Blanket 3.00

$42.00

his

Frederick x Lucantary

to 1 Blanket mark Junr

to 1 Canteen

Frederick Lucantary Jr was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Lost at the action at Ogdensburgh

Febr the 22 1813

to 1 Coat $12 0

to 2 Coverlids 7 0

to 1 flanel shirt 2 50

to 1 pair of trowsers 2 50

to 1 pair of mittens 0 50

to 2 pair of stokens 1 50

to 1 Rasure 0 50

to 1 silk handkercheife 1 12 1/2

1 pair of shoes 0 75

to 1 Belt 1 0

to 1 pocket Book 0 50

to 1 vial of peppermint 0 25

to 1 inkstand 0 25

to 1 knapsack 1 0

to 1 knife 0 40

to 1 upper and soul lether 2 50

to 1 Blanket 3.00

Elijah Carter $42-27 1/2

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Carter as losing $42.27 1/2 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $35.24. Carter was a Shoemaker from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Lost at Ogdensburgh Feby 22 – 1813

   $

two shirts 3-00

two pair of stockings 1-87

one pair of Gaiters 2-50

Eight pound of Tobacco 2-00

one knapsac 2-00

one Blanket 3-00

one pair of pantaloons 4-50

one Military Book & Artillery 1-00

one razor & box 1-50

one fife 1-00

   $21.37



Welcome Butterworth

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Butterworth as losing $21.37 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $20.37. Butterworth was a Farmer from Cobleskill. (HKCA). He enlisted as a Private and served as a Fifer. He wrote a letter to President James Madison offering his services. (GTHG)

1 Coat Uniform $18-00

2 Blankets 6-50

1 Knapsack 1-00

1 Canteen

1 Sword & Belt 8-00

1 pair Gaiters 2-00

1 pair Boots 5-00

1 pair Pantaloons 6-50

1 “ white 2-25

2 vests 7-02

Shirts Linnen 8-00

1 “ Cotton 2-00

Hat feather plume 6-25

1 HNKF 0-38

1 pair of socks

1pair shoes

1 FIDDLE $9

$74

Cash. +7

$81.63

Abr Kromer

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Kromer as losing $81.63 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $79.88. Kromer was a Tailor from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA). Kromer died on 24, 1847. His children were William E., Henrietta, and Lucy Sherwood. He served for his entire term and was discharged after the company disbanded. (Warner, p.107).

Lost at Ogdensburgh Feby 22 1813

$

one pair of pantaloons 3-00

three shirts 4-50

three pair of stockings 2-25

one plume 0-75

one Military Coat 17-75

two Handkercheif 1-50

one pair of shoes 1-50

one Belt 1-75

one pair of pantaloons 5-00

one pair of Mittens 0-50

one knapsac 1-00

two Blankets 6-00

one Razor 1-00

one Drum $8-50

one musket $55-00

Chauncey Day

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Day as losing $55.00 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $45.00. Day was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He served as a Drummer in Kellogg’s Artillery Company. (HKCA). He was later wounded by being hit in the leg by a cannon ball. (Warner, p.105).

Lost at Ogdensburgh Feby 22 1813

$

one watch coat or great coat 15-00

one close bodied coat 10-00

one pair of boots 5-00

two shirts 3-00

one pair of pantaloons 4-00

one pair of stockings wanted 1-50

one plume 0-75

eight pound of tobacco 2-00

one chest 6-00

one sword & s. belt 0-25

one canteen

one bayonet 0-89

one cockade & eagle 3-00

1 Blanket $53.62

John Haling Junr

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Haling as losing $53.62 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $59.62. John Haling Jr was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Bombarder. (HKCA).

Lost at Ogdensburgh February 22nd, 1813

1 Hat & Feather Military $10-00

1 pair Pantaloons “ 3-00

1 pair Gaiters 2-00

1 Stock “ 0-50

1 Coat 15-00

1 pair Pantaloons 7-00

1 Vest 3-00

2 Shirts 3-00

3 pairs Socks 1-50

1 Belt 0.75

2 Blankets 6-00

2 pillow Cases 1-00

1 ‘‘ 1-00

1 Razor 0.75

1 Looking Glass 0.25

1 pair Boots 8-00

1 pair Shoes 1-00

$63.75

1 Drum 8.50

$72.25

1 Musket

1 Bayonet & Belt

1 Cartridge Box Abr Bouck Junr.

1 Canteen

The document from page 5 lists Abraham Bouck Jr as losing $63.75. This suggests that that document was written before this one was edited to include a drum that cost $8.50, brining the total losses for Bouck to $72.25. Bouck Jr was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He served as a Drummer. (HKCA).

Lost at Ogdensburgh Feby 22 1813

$

one Military Hat & plume 5-75

one pair of pantaloons 3-00

one jacket 2-00

two shirts 4-00

two pair of stockings 2-00

two pair of shoes 2-75

Eight pounds of Tobacco 2-00

one Blanket 3-00

$24.50

Zachariah B

This document appears to have been damaged so it is possible that Zachariah Burhans wrote his full last name when he originally recorded his losses on this piece of paper. Burhans was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Inventory of Property Captured by the Enemy in the action at Ogdensburgh the 22nd February 1813 belonging to Nathan Wilcox.

1 Artillery Uniform Coat $15.00

1 ‘‘ ‘‘ Hat 5.00

1 ‘‘ ‘‘ Stock 0.37 1/2

1 Plume 0.62 1/2

1 pair Gaters 1.75

1 Bed Blanket 5.00

1 fur Cap 3.00

2 pair Stocking 1.50

1 Blanket 3.00

$35.25

Public Property taken that was in my possession

Nathan Wilcox was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA). He was furloughed and sent home. His furlough was extended on July 14, 1813. (Warner, p. 107).

1 Watch $10-00

Money 10-00

1 Military Coat 16-00

1 Vest 2-50

2 Shirts 4-00

1 Pair pantaloons 4.00

2 Pair of Stockings 2.00

1 Pair fine Shoes 2.00

1 Military Hat 10.00

1 Sword & 2 Belts 6.50

1 Sash 2.00

1 Rose Blanket 3.00

1 Knapsack 1.00

1 Great Coat 4.00

also Cloth + trimmings

for a great Coat 12.50

1 Stock 0.50

$90.00

The above is an inventory of Corporal Ezra Eldridge Junr. property taken by the British at Ogdensburgh on the 22nd Feby 1813.

Ezra Eldridge Jr was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private and was promoted to Corporal. (HKCA).

Inventory of Ebenezer White property Captured by the British at Ogdensburg

on the 22nd Feby 1813 $

1 Artillery Military Coat 15=0

1 “ Hat 05=0

1 plume 00=50

1 pair of Gaters 01=50

1 *Cutlash & Belt 09-00

1 Red Base Shirt 02=50

1 fine Linning Shirt 02=00

1 fine muslin handkerchief 00=65

2 pair of yarn Stockens 01=50

1 Bed Blanket 03=00

1 Cotton neck handkerchief 00=75

1 Rasier & Case & Catherbox 01=25

1 pair of thin Shoes 02=00

1 knapsack 01=00

4 Dollars in Cash 04=00

2 toc Cloth towel 00=50

1 Blanket 3=00

$53=15

Publick property

* A Cutlash is another name for a Cutlass which is a sturdy curved sword that is used for slashing and is good at cutting off limbs.

Ebenezer White died on May 10, 1813 in Watertown. An Inventory of Effects was conducted around 7 months later. That document can be found at the top of page 20 in this exhibit. White was a Farmer from Sharon. He served as a Gunner. (HKCA).

Losses at Ogdensburgh February 22 1812

1 Military Coat 40-00

1 “ hat and feather 8-75

1 (over) Coat 10-00

1 Vest 3-00

1 pair pantaloons 9-00

3 pair Shoes 4-50

2 Shirts 4 00

1 Stock 0-75

1 pair Gaters 1-75

2 Stockings 2-00

2 Handkerchiefs 2-00

1 amulet 5-00

$91.75

This inventory belonged to then 2nd Lieutenant John Ingham. It appears that the date above was recorded as 1812 instead of 1813. Ingham became 1st Lieutenant after William Elmendorf resigned. Ingham was a Clothier from Sharon. (HKCA).

Samuel Foster Lost at Ogdensburg Feb 22 the following

$

1 pair of pantaloons 5.75

1 Great Coat 5.00

1 Shirt 2.00

2 pair Stockings 1.25

1 pair shoes 1.00

1 Belt 1.00

1 pair Leather mittens 1.00

1 pair Gloves 0.75

1 pair Socks 0.50

2 blankets from home 6.00

Every article of Uniform and Wax

Equipage (arms) exempted.

Samuel Foster was a Farmer from Sharon. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Lost at the Action at Ogdensburgh

February 22nd 1813 $

   one Coverlid 5-00

   one pair of pantaloons 5-00

   two Linnen Shirts 3-00

Private two pair of socks 1-00

Property one pair of shoes 1-50

   one Belt 1-00

   one Handkerchief 00-50

   one Razor 00-50

   one pair of Leather mittens 00-50

   one Chest 00-75

   one Military Hat 5-25

   one plume 00-50

   one pair of Gaters 2-00

   $26.50

   to 1/2 y. Cloth 14/ 0.87

   $27.97

Public one Blanket 3

Property    $30.87

   John Hyney

John Hyney (Hiney) was a Farmer from Sharon. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA). He died on May 14, 1864 at the age of 74. His sons were named Stephen and Josiah. His grandsons were Peter, John S., Daniel, Charles, and Levi. (Warner, p.107).

Lost at Ogdensburgh in the Action February 22nd 1813 belonging to Me

1 pr Pantaloons Military $10-00

1 Knapsack 1-00

1 Feather 1-50

1 Chest 2-50

1 Coat 15-00

3 Vests 5-50

1 pr Shoes 1-00

1 Neck Handkerchief 0-50

1 Book Ruler & Article of War 0-75

1 Bed sack 3-00

2 Pillow Cases 2-00

1 pr Stockings 1-00

2 Shirts 2-50

1 pr Gaiters 2-00

1 Blanket 3-00

$51-25

1 Eagle 62

$51-87

Jacob L. Lawyer

Jacob L. Lawyer was a farmer from Cobleskill. He served as a Gunner. He died on July 30, 1850 just two months before turning 56. His children were Jacob, Nancy France, Anna E. Becker, and Rebecca Hager. (HKCA).

Ogdensburgh February 22 1813

Lost in the action

one uniform Military Coat $0 18 0

one Vest 0 2 0

two pair of Pantaloons 0 3 50

two Shirts 0 3 0

one pair of Gaiters 0 3 0

one Stock 0 75

one Plume 0 50

one Hankerchief 0 10

one Pair of shoes 0 1 50

one sash 0 1 75

one Razor and Box 0 62

one knapsack 0 1 0

one Blanket 0 3 0

John Becker $39.62

John Becker was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA). He died on February 10, 1888 at the age of 91. (Warner, p.106).

Lost at the Battle at Ogdensburg

Febr 22th 1813

to 1 Coat $20-0

to 1 Hat 8-50

to 1 Feather 0-50

to 1 Stock 1-0

to 2 pair of pantaloons 01-0

to 2 Overcoats 6–0

to 1 pair Gaters 2-50

to 1 Shurte 1–0

to 1 razer 1-0

to 1 Silk hankerchief 1-0

to 1 pair of Shoes 2-0

to 3 pair Stockings 2 12 1/2

to 2 pair of mittens 1 50

1 Blanket 3.00

to 3 pound of tobackow 0 56

1 Knapsack 1.00

to 1 pair of (shoe) brushes 0 50

to 1 Bottle 0 25

his

George + Acker 62.43 1/2

mark

George Acker was a Farmer from Sharon. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA).

Lost at the Action at Ogdensburg

February 22nd 1813 $–

one Coverlid 5-00

private one pair of Thick Boots 5-00

property one Shirt 1-75

Two pair of socks 1-00

one Handkerchief 0-50

one Belt 1-00

one Military Hat 5-00

one plume 0-75

one stock 0-75

one pair of Leather mittens 0-50

$21-25

1 Blanket 3-

   $24.25

   public

   property

George Hyney was a Farmer from Sharon. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA). He died on August 26, 1872 at the age of 85. His children were Sylvester, James, and Richard. His grandson John H served in the Union Army. (Warner, p.107).

1 Coat Military $19-00

1 Hat “ 5-00

1 pr Pantaloons “ 11-50

1 Sword 5-00

1 Stock 0.50

1 Feather 0.75

1 pr Boots 4-00

1 pr Shoes 1-50

2 pr stockings 1-50

2 hand kerchiefs 1-00

1 pr Gloves 1-00

1 Knapsack 1-00

1 Blanket 3-00

   $51.75

1 Corporals Knot 43

   $52.18

1 Velvet Stock 50

   $52.68

Public Property John Harper

1 Canteen

John Harper was a Farmer from Sharon. He enlisted as a Private. (HKCA). He was later promoted to Corporal and then eventually Sergeant. His sons were John K., and James. His grandsons were Duryea, William, and Jacob. He died on September 19, 1871 just 3 months before turning 86. (Warner, p.105).

Lost at Ogdensburgh 22nd Feby 1813

Belonging to Me Oliver Perry

1 Military Hat $5-00

1 “ Vest 1-50

1 “ Stock 0-75

1 Cotton Handkerchiefs 1-18

1 Razer 0-50

1 pr Gaiters 2-50

1 Ink Stand 0-31

1 Arithmetick 0-50

1 Trunk 3-18

1 Sword Belt 0-50

2 Shirts 4-00

2 pr socks & 1 pr Stockings 1-87

1 Knapsack 1-00

1 pr Shoes 1-75

1 pr Drawers 2-41

1 Loon Coat 2-00

1 Blanket 3-00

$31.89

1 plume 0-50

This contradicts the document above which lists the value in money lost by each person. This document lists Perry as losing $31.89 while the document from page 5 lists him as losing $26.8. Perry was a substitute for Joseph P. Betts. Perry served as a Private. Perry was from Jefferson. (HKCA).

Giles Kellogg Losses at Ogdensburgh

1 uniform coat$45.00

1 Blue coat 35.00

1 Vest4.00

1 pair White (unknown) Pantaloons 4.50

1 pair Gaithers 3.00

1 uniformHat & plume12.00

1 Military Stock 0.75

“ pair P Shoes4.00

1 pair over Shoes 2.50

1 pair socks1.50

1 silk sash 25.00

1 pair Gloves1.12

1 pair Leather Mittens1.00

1 pair Blue Pantaloons 15.00

1 pair Bottle Green “10.00

1 Casimer Vest6.00

2 flannel Waistcoats6.00

1 pair “Drawers 3.00

4 Knapkins 3.00

5 Blankets 15.00

4 Shirts 20.00

6 pair Stockings 4.50

7 Neck Hankfs 5.25

2 Bandana “ 2.00

1 Case Razor & Shaving Box 2.00

1 pair Shoe Brushes0.75

amt. carried over

amt. Brot forward $231.87

1 Clothes Brush 0.50

3 Military Books Viz Rules & Articles of

War (Stevens) on Artillery W. (Combs) 5.25

Court Martial

1 Company Book 1.25

1 Worsted Sash 3.00

1 Ink Stand & penknife 1.00

6 Knapsacks 6.00

1 Trunk 4.00

1 “ 2.00

Cash 36.00

1 Bags Drum 18.00

2 Small Drums & Sticks 18.00

3 fifes 2.25

$329.12

Kellogg was 28 years of age when he formed this Company. He was a Merchant from Cobleskill. He continued to advocate for his men after the war. He died on October 29 [year not stated] at age 50, leaving three surviving children, Giles L., Louisa C. Riley, and Harriet Borst. He had 21 grandchildren. (HKCA).

This may Certify that I William Elmendorf first Lieut in Capt Giles Kellogg’s Company Volunteer Artillery from the County of Schoharie in the Services of the United States do authorize and empower Capt Giles Kellogg in my name to Execute pay Rolls Receipt Rolls, make use of my name in all legal and (company) cases relating to my monthly pay commencing the 26th February and ending the 15th April 1813 and likewise for drawing rations for his (water) from the 26th December 1812 to the 22d February 1813 and for substitutes accounts as with my hand and seal at Sackets Harbour this 31st day of March 1813

In presence of

Enoch Tredway William Elmendorf

Curtis Thorph

Elmendorf was a Farmer from Cobleskill. He had four surviving children, Caroline Randall, Mary Palmer, Sarah Mansfield, and Jane Sons. His Grandsons Lewis, William, Albert, and George served with the Union during the Civil War. (HKCA).

Recd. January 26th 1814 of Capt. Giles Kellogg the following Articles being the Effects of Ebenezer White (Deceased) a Private in Capt Giles Kellogg’s company Volunteer Artillery – Viz one Watch coat one Knapsack one coat one Wollen hat one Blue Vest one pair Wollen pantaloons one pair Stockings one pair mittens one Handkerchief one Hat one pair Boots – one musket Bayonet Belt & Cartridge Box –

White }administrator

Recd. Watertown July 15th 1813 of Capt. Giles Kellogg Two Dollars in full of all demand against the Estate of Ebenezer White, deceased.

John Bower

The United States To Elijah Harlow

To making a Coffin and digging a grave for Ebenezer White of Capt. Giles Kellogg’s Company U States Volunteer Artillery –

May 10th 1813 $3.50

Recd. Watertown July 15th 1813 of Capt. Giles Kellogg three Dollars and fifty cents in full for the above account having Signed Duplicate Receipt.

Elijah Harlow

This is to certify that William Youngs by occupation a farmer Twenty three years of age his place of residence in Cobleskill Schoharie County was a Private in Capt. Giles Kellogg Company of Artillery Militia of the State of New York from the County of Schoharie the aforesaid Company volunteered their services agreable to an act of Congress (passed) the 6th Feby 1812 authorizing the President of the U.S. to accept and organize certain Volunteer Military Corps – and said Company entered the Service of the U.S. on the 26th Dec 1812 agreeable to Governor Tompkins Genl Orders and said company were selected to Ogdensburgh N.Y. in the service of the U.S. (the 22 Feby 1813) when that place was attacked by the Enemy (honu) Prescott …and the aforesaid William Youngs was there with the Company aforesaid & (that) his station at the time of the engagements did herefore his duty as a good & courageous Soldier till he was disabled by being wounded by a Musket Ball which broke & fractured the bone of his left thigh which was afterward amputated by Dr. Smith who was informed to take charge of the wounded to

Giles Kellogg, Capt.

William Youngs was provided $25 transportation to Sackett’s Harbor. His children were named Demostenes, Andrew, and Lana Wins. He died on December 1, 1860 at the age of 72 from heart failure. (HKCA).

William Youngs a Private in Capt. Giles Kellogg’s company Volunteer Artillery Militia of the State of New York from the County of Schoharie in the service of the United States who lost his left leg in action at Ogdensburgh 22nd Feby 1813 request leave of absence the remainder part of the term of services of said company.

Sackets Harbor Giles Kellogg Capt.

6th July 1813 Granted

Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis served as the Quartermaster General for New York State. He was Governor of NY from 1804-1807. His father Francis Lewis signed the Declaration of Independence. During the Revolutionary War, he was Chief of Staff to General Horatio Gates. He was promoted to Major General during the War of 1812. (ENYS)

Albany March 31st 1813

Dear Sir

Since writing yesterday I have recollected that Blankets are a part of the equipments with which Volunteeres are by law to furnish themselves and I have received notice from the Payments General that those supplied for your Company by the Public must be deducted from the allowance for clothing you will of course cause that deduction to be made.

I send you two Copies of the statement of the prices of the different articles of army clothing

yours with regard

Capt. Giles Kellogg Daniel D. Tompkins

Tomkins was Governor from 1807 – 1817 and later went on to serve as Vice President to James Monroe from 1817-1825.

Property delivered to Capt. Giles Kellogg’s

Company br. June 1813

1 Sent

Sergts Bouck 1 tin pan

Burhans 2 Rose Blanket

Corporals Ward 1 (old) “

Harper 1 Rug

Private Burhans 2 Canteens

2 Sent

Day one Blanket belongs to Butterworth

Butterworth 2 Rugs

Carter 2 Canteens

Ackley 1 tin pan

3 Sent

Ten Eyck 1 tin pan

   Caryl 2 Canteens

   Haling 1 Old Blanket

   Smith 2 Rugs

4 Sent

Geo Hiney 1 tin pan

   J Hiney 1 Rose Blanket of Lucantary

   Lucantary 1 “ Becker

   Walrath 1 “ Kibby

   2 Canteens

Henry I. Walrath recently joined as a substitute for Abraham Shafer. This document shows that the Soldiers from Kellogg’s Artillery were provided with some provisions after the Battle of Ogdensburg. For more information on Henry I. Walrath, see 1813 Volunteer Statement

Camp French Mills Nov. 17th 1813

Capt. Giles Kellogg of the N. York Volunteers having made Known to me his Willingless to accept of an appointment in the Army of the United States.

I therefore beg leave to reccomend him as a Gentleman of correct Habits friendly to his Country and Government & who appears to prefers the Qualifications needs any to make a valuable Officer Capt. Kellogg having performed Military duty under my command and for a considerable length of time much to my satisfaction, which warrants me in saying as much or more than I have here said in his favors.

Benjamin Forsyth

Benjamin Forsyth was a Captain when he was put in command of the Fort at Ogdensburg. He was subsequently promoted to Major.

I certify on Honor that Juad Wetherly a Private in Capt. Giles Kelloggs Company Volunteer Artillery (Said Company were mustered & entered the Service of the Unnited States on the 26th Dec 1812 – agreeable to the Act of Congress passed 6th February 1812 -) born in Glastenbury, Connecticut twenty seven years of age five feet eight inches high dark complection grey -Eyes dark hair and by occupation a Farmer place of residence Cobleskill was mustered & entered the service of the U States with the aforesaid Company on the said 26 Dec 1812 and Continued with said Company at the station at Ogdensburgh N.Y. as a faithful soldier til the 22d Feby 1813 at which time the place was taken by the Enemy Troops from Prescot – said Wetherly was taken Prisoner by the Enemy – said Wetherly on the 26 Dec 1812 the time of entering the service received in advance ten Dollars towards monthly pay & sixteen Dollars towards allowance of Clothing which is all the pay or emoluments that he has to my knowledge.

16 April 1814 Giles Kellogg Capt

Sir your letter of the 10th of May aknowledging the receipt of the papers & enclosed to you I have (recd) I have procured the deposition of Bennett Sloan Gideon C Reed Joshua Ward and Charles Chase which I enclose to you the other soldier Adam Rector has lately died and left a (widdow) & family of children in poor circumstances they would be very glad to receive what is due to him please to give me information as soon as the above claims are dispoosed of and oblidged

yours – Giles Kellogg

This document shows that Captain Giles Kellogg still had to fight on behalf of his men for pensions in 1823.

Dear Sir I have the pleasure to inform you that your aut. has passed the 3d Auditors office at Washington and allowed as follows for pay to Bennett Sloan as a private in Capt Giles Kellogg Company of [Artillery from the first day] of June to the 31st August 1813 twenty four Dollars – the amount will soon beforward to me & when received will be paid over to you or your order I have expended about five Dollars in attending to the Claim that deducted will have the balance of nineteen Dollars.

Yours – Giles Kellogg

Schoharie 28 Jany 1824

M B. Sloan

Bennett Sloan (also listed as Bement Sloan) was a Farmer from Sharon who served as a Bombarder in Kellogg’s Company of Artillery. (HKCA). He furnished Robert Douglas to serve as in his place as a substitute on August 31 after serving at Ogdensburg and Sacketts Harbor.

Captain Kellogg continued to fight on behalf of his Soldiers for them to get pensions.