It seems that a J. E. Rockwell, Esq. (address: So. States Passenger Ass'n, Atlanta, GA) was looking for information doubt this man who may or may not be a member of the family.
The letter states that Mr. Hatheway's widow had applied for a pension with the Bureau ib Nart 23, 1818. At that time, she lived in Buckfield, Maine and the age at date of application is listed as 61 years. At enlistment, the residence of soldier was Taunton, Mass. In part, her application stated:
"In the fall of 1775 he enlisted for one year in Capt. Oliver Soper's company, Col. Reed's Mass. regiment, and marched from Roxbury, Mass to New York City, where he was appointed Orderly Sergeant and transferred to the company of Artificers commanded by Capt. Phineas Ford in the regiment commanded by Col Brewer; was stationed at New York City until it was evacuated when he marched to White Plains and thence to Peekskill, where he was discharged."
The letter is "signed" by Wm. Lehren, Commissioner.
Here's a scan of the letter:
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