Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 36212, for Sylvanus Perry, Connecticut
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
Conn.

Perry, Sylvanus

NUMBER
S. 36212

B.L.Wt. 1670-200- Lieut.
Issued June 30, 1789.
No papers

CONTENTS
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In the matter of
Sylvenus Perry
an indigent officer
Affidavit &c.

Admitted.
Sylvanus Perry, Lieut.
Rome, Oneida Co. N.Y.
Colo. Wyllys's regimt
Connect. line
3 years
9th April, 1818

Joshua Hatheway
Judge,
Rome, Oneida Co.
New York

[written sideways on right margin] 
said County this 27th day of August, 1818
Francis A. Moodgood Clk
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State of New York
Oneida County } ss:

 Sylvenus Perry of Rome in Oneida County, being duly sworn saith that he is a citizen of the United States residing in Rome aforesaid; that during the revolutionary war this deponent served as a Lieutenant in the army of the United States for a term exceeding three years; that this deponent cannot pretend to recollect positively the date of his commission as a lieutenant, but believes it was January first, 1777 and that this deponent was commissioned during the pleasure of Congress; but that in 1781 he this deponent quit the service, at a time when army was reduced in consequence of the term of the three years service, having expired. That this deponent left the service honorably, with the permission of his superior officers, and at a time when many other officers retired in consequence of the reduction of the army.
That this deponent served the whole of said term, in the first company in the third regiment of the Connecticut line, said regiment being commanded by Col. Samuel Willis and the company being
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commanded for about the first year by Capt.
Wills Cleft and after the expiration of that time
& during the residue of the aforesaid term
by this deponent; that this deponent about
one year ago left the State of Connecticut & did not bring his commission as a Lieutenant
with him; but left it there at the house of
one of his sons, to the best recollection & belief of this deponent - & further that this deponent by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his country for support.
[signed] Sylvanus Perry
On this ninth day of April 1818 personally came before me, above named Sylvenus
Perry, who signed the above affidavit
before me and made oath to the same.
Joshua Hatheway, one of the
Judges of the Court of Common pleas
in Oneida County

[written sideways in left margin: "The pension to be made payable in the State of New York."] 

State of New York
Oneida County } ss:
I Joshua Hatheway one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Oneida County, in the State of New York, in pursuance of the act of the United States entitled "an act to
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provide for certain persons engaged in the
land and naval service of the United States,
in the revolutionary war," do certify to the
Secretary of the department of war, that it appears to my satisfaction that Sylvanus Perry above named who is an applicant for a pension under said act, served as a Lieutenant in the army of the United States during said revolutionary war, more than the term of nine months, to wit, for the time mentioned in the foregoing affidavit of the said Sylvanus Perry & that the said Sylvanus Perry was honorably discharged from service.
All which I certify according to the Statute.
Dated Rome 9th Apl 1818
Joshua Hatheway

State of New York
Oneida County } ss:
Stephen Hubbard of Rome in Oneida County, being sworn saith that he is well acquainted with Sylvanus Perry above named & verily believes that the said Sylvanus served as an officer in the army of the revolutionary war as above set forth; and further this deponent verily believes that said Sylvanus, in consequence of his reduced circumstances
stands in need of assistance from
his country for support.
[signed] Stephen Hubbard
Sworn to this 19th day of June 1818

Before me Charles Wylie one of the Judges of Oneida Com. Pleas
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State of New York
Oneida County } ss: 
I, Charles Wylie Judge of Oneida Common Pleas do certify, that it satisfactorily
appears to me that Sylvanus Perry above named did serve as an officer to wit a Lieutenant, in the service of the United States
on the continental establishment, for the term of nine months & upwards- I further certify that it appears to me that the said Sylvanus Perry is in indigent circumstances & stands in need of assistance from his country for support.
Dated 9th June 1818
Charles Wylie

Clerk's Office
Oneida County } ss:
I Certify that Joshua Hatheway and Charles Wylie were Judges of this County at the time of making the above affidavit & certificate by them respectively and that their signatures to the same appear to be of their own proper hand writing.  Witness the seal of said
County this 27th day of August 1818
Francis A Moodgood Clk
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Sylvanus Perry's 
application & schedule
Sept 1819
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District of Connecticut, ss.
At a Special Court of Common Pleas, holden at Pomfret within and for the County of Windham in said district --
On this 21st day of June A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record for the County aforesaid, [Having the power of fine and imprisonment] Sylvanus Perry of Killingly in said Windham County, formerly of the Town of Rome in the State of New York, aged eighty years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth,
on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, viz: That he was
of appointed a Lieutenant on the 1st
day of January in the year 1777 in the State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain Wills Cleft in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Willys
in the line of the State of Connecticut on the Continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said corps about five years
when he was discharged from the said service in the year 1781 at the Highlands in the State of New York. I have rec'd a pension, while residing in the State of New York, the date of my declaration, the ninth day of April 1818 the No. of my certificate 9.839 - my occupation has been that of a farmer but am now unable to work but very little. I have a wife name Sabra aged sixty five not in very good health but works some---
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled, "an act to provide for certain persons
engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary war,"
passed on the 18th day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto
annexed, and by me subscribed.
A Schedule of property belonging to Sylvanus
Perry of Killingly, on the 21st day of June 1820
---
Viz
1 Shovel & tongs - $1; 3 Pewter Plates, .50           [line total: $1.50]
2 Pewter Platters, .50 3 teacups & four saucers, .10 [line total: 0.60]
1 Broken tea pot .10 - 1 Pitcher, .17 [total: .27]
4 knives & forks. 50
[Grand total:  $2.87]
[signed] Sylv's Perry
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Sworn to and declared on the 21st day of June
A.D. 1820, before the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Windham, in the
district of Connecticut.
Attest. David C. Bolles Clerk

I, David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut, do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration & oath and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly
copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion
of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the
aforesaid Schedule, is Two Dollars and 87 Cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this 24th day of June A.D. 1820.
David C. Bolles Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas for Windham County.
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New York
No. 9839
Sylvanus Perry of Rome in the State of New York who was a Lieut. in the regiment commanded Colonel Willys of the Connecticut
line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence the 9 of April 1818

Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of April 1819 and sent to Charles Wylie, Esq
Rome New York
---
Arrears to 4th of March 1819  - $217.22
Semi-anl, all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 - $120.
d. Oct. 5, 1821
[Total: $337.26]
---
Continued &
transferred on the 10 Nov. 1820

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
from New York from the 4th
March 1820, notification sent
R.D. Bolles, Brooklyn Con
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APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.

County of Windham ss. Killingly

On this Eight day of August 1820, before
me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Windham personally appeared Sylvanus Perry of said Killingly who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Wills Cleft in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllis in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state of
Connecticut where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. 
[signed] Sylv's Perry

Sworn and subscribed to, before
me, the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph Adams Justice of the Peace

NOTE. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official
character and signature must be properly authenticated.
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David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court
within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Joseph Adams Esquire, before whom the within affidavit has been been made, is duly enrolled
as a Justice of the Peace within & for said Windham County, that the signature of his name annexed thereto is in his own
hand writing, & full faith and credit ought
to be given to his acts as such --
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my
hand & affixed the Publick seal of said Court
at Brooklyn in said County this 10th day
of August Anno Domini 1820
David C. Bolles
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MCS:MLB

September 25, 1930

Mrs. M. L. Howard
101 West 55th Street
New York, New York

Dear Madam:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36212, that Sylvanus Perry was  commissioned January 1, 1777, lieutenant in Captain Wills Clift's company, Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut regiment, and served until 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Rome, Oneida County, New York.
In 1820 he was eighty years of age and a resident of Killingly, Connecticut and he then referred to his wife, Sabra, as being sixty-five years of age. He referred to his sons, no
names given, and there are no further data as to his family.
The soldier died October 5, 1821.
This is the history of the only soldier named Sylvanus Perry that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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Victoria Hotel
Des Moines, Iowa
Residential and Transient Home
J. C. DENABLE, Manager

Room 320 Apr 8 - 1925.

U.S. Pension Dept
Washington - D.C.
---
Dear Sir
May I please have a copy of the record which granted Capt Sylvanus Perry a pension
See Conn. in Rev- pages 14 -169 -398 -643-

Very truly yours
Grace Troutner
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1912 Apr. 3. Hist. to Mrs. Minna V. Gaden. Letter in S.F. 36262 Rowland Sherman. V. L.K.
1920, July 14, Hist. to Mrs. Effie A. Jenning
1921 Feb'y 1. Hist. to Elma S. Morris
1925 - June 15. Hist. to Grace Troutner - MC
1925- Sept. 17. Hist. to Giles C. Mitchell - See letter in Joseph Wright S.4546 Perry
1928. Sept. 25. Hist. to Mrs. M.L. Howard
1908 Apr. 27, Hist. to Mr. Jno. Feris Alden V.L.M.

36212
Rev'y INVALID
File No. 36,212
Sylvanus Perry
Lieut. Rev. War
Act:  18th March 18'
Index:- Vol. 2, Page 320
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Mch 23 1904 Hist. to Mrs. Josephine Coppell-Rochester NY
Apl. 22, 1905 - Hist. to Mrs. Jno. Alden, Rochester NY
July 21 96 Rent record to Geo. A. Perry Plattsbg FWB
Oct 30 96  Statement Mr. Geo A. Perry NY City NY
History to Mr. George A. 
Jan 14. 1897 - 774. Ma
Arr. N.Y. City L.W.B
Mch 23 - 1901
Mrs. MW. Bogue
Brooklyn NY
Feby 13 1904 Hist to J.A. Bogue Brooklyn NY
Feby 25. 1904. to above name of wife Sabra. Children mentioned.  No other Sylvanus P. on Rev.
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Please Search -
Sylvanus Perry
wife Eunice
he born in Conn.
she died in Vt.  no further data
search any New Eng

Amasa Gay
Mass Troops
died in Vt. in 1824
born 1761
wife Mary or Molly - negative Apr. 27, 1908

Medad Parsons
Mass Troops
search any New Eng
died in Vt. perhaps in 1817
Widow, Wealthy
negative Apr. 27 1908

For
Mrs. John Ferris Alden
14 Meigs St.
Rochester N.Y.
personal inquiry
Arp. 21.08.
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Mr JOHN F. ALDEN
14 Meigs St. 
Rochester N.Y.

[crossed out:  President, The Locke Insulator Mfg. Co., Victor, N.Y.]

[over]
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[this is the reverse side of the business card for Mr. Alden, previous page]

Sylvanus Perry
Conn or Vermont line -
Service, residences, age, wife's name &c.
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APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.

State of Connecticut
County of Windham ss. Killingly

On this thirty-first of October 1820, before
me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Windham personally appeared Sylvanus Perry of said Killingly who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain Wills Cleft in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of New York from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state of
Connecticut where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future.
[signed] Sylvanus Perry (X) his mark

Sworn and subscribed to, before
me, the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph Adams Justice of the Peace

NOTE. The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official
character and signature must be properly authenticated.
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I, David C. Bolles Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut do certify that Joseph Adams Esq before whom the within application for transfer & was subscribed & sworn, is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace within & for said Windham County, that the foregoing signature is in his hand writing & full faith & credit ought to be given to his acts as such -
In testimony whereof the Publick
Seal of said Court is hereunto annexed at
Brooklyn in said County this 2d day of
November AD 1820
Attest David C. Bolles Clerk
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To the of Office of Pensions
at Washington D.C

Gentlemen:
Kindly advise me if you have the name of
Sylvanus Perry upon your pension list -
also if there are two men by the same
name who drew pensions from service
rendered during the period of the Rev.
War, serving as Lieutenants-
Any information will be gratefully received
by Respectfully yours

J. A. Bogue
1431 Pacific St. Brooklyn N. Y.

Jany 26,
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[rectangular stamp:  NAVY MAR 8 1904
FILES.]

March Fourth 1904
Dear Sir,
Will you please send me a certificate of Service
of Sylvanus Perry. Ensign in Sage's Connecticut
State Regiment, 1776 5th Co., Stephen Crosley, Captain.
Killingly, Ct.  - First Lieut 1777- Entitled to half pay and Bounty Lands - was a pensioner
residing in the State of N.J.
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act of 1818. Wish to know where he died & what
his age was at time of death.
Respectfully
Mrs. Josephine Gregg Chappell
D.A.R.

25 Cambridge St.,
Rochester N. Y.

[circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE  MAR 7 1904]
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B & P

774 Madison Av. N.Y.
Oct 13, 1896

To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:-
I beg to be informed whether you find in the
records of your office the following names
of soldiers who drew pensions -
Timothy Stowe Barton
who enlisted while living at Dudley Mass in the
war of the Revolution
[ as late as 1840 he lived in
Bolton, Warren Co. N.Y]
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(2 ) William Perry (there may have been an initial letter also in his name) who enlisted or served in the N.Y. militia during the War of 1812 - from Rome N.Y. I do not know
whether he had a pension or not.
Referring to your kind favor of July 23.96 (Addressed Plattsburgh NY) can you
inform me how long Lieut. Sylvanus Perry
received a pension?  He was living in
Rome NY when he applied.  He served in the
war of the Revolution-
I am with high esteem
Very truly yours, 
George A. Perry

[circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 14 1896]

[Rectangular stamp:  OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
OCT 16 1896]
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Rev. Sec.

25 McClellan Ave
Amsterdam, N.Y.
June 12, 1920

Pension Bureau
Washington D.C.

[circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE D
JUN 15 1920]

Sirs:-
Will you kindly send me proper identification of the pension of Sylvanus Perry of the war of the Revolution & of whom I am a lineal descendant.  My history of Windham & Tolland Counties, Conn. says he was granted a pension of $20 per mo.
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April 9 - 1818.
This identification is necessary for me to join the D.A.R.
Thanking you & wishing for an early reply, I am,
Very truly yours,
Mrs. Effie A. Jennings
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Rev. Sec.
[circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE
DEC 29 1920]

Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir:
Was Sylvanus Perry of Killingly Conn. granted a
pension for Revolutionary War Service? I wish especially to know if he resigned his pension (and when and where ) or if the payments were
continued until his death
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Thanking you
Very truly yours

(Miss) Elma S. Morris
156 Guy Park Ave
Amsterdam N.Y.
Dec 27th 1920-
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Rev. Sec.

150 GUY PARK AVENUE

Commissioner of Pensions
Rev. Record Section

Dear Sir
Will you please advise me if Sylvanus Perry of the Conn. Militia, Rev. War, was 78 years old at his death or when he applied for a pension?
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and oblige
Yours truly
(Miss) Elma Strong Morris
150 Guy Park Ave
Amsterdam N.Y.
Feb. 4th 1921 -
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not answered

Hist. Feb 1, 1921

[Circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE 
FEB 7 1921]

[Oval stamp:  RECORDS DIVISION
FEB 8 1921]
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Mr. M. Kerwin
Pension Agent
Washington D.C.

My dear Sir:

My Grandfather, Sylvanus Perry served in the Revolutionary War for six years --
Entering as a Private at the Bat. of Lexington in 1775.  Was commissioned
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1st. Lieut. in 1777 - and assisted in repelling
the enemy at Danbury - Later served under
Putnam along the Hudson and assisted
in the construction of permanent works
at West Point.  In 1778 was with Washington's
main army. '79 & '80 on out-post duty at
Morristown and remained with the main army until Jun '81-
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where he was retired by consolidation. - He died an early death - and did not seek a pension - there being none organized until later -
I distinctly desire to know if the Grandchildren are not eligible for this pension - being the oldest one I thought I could apply upon grounds of faithful service & retirement.  There have been so many enactments since the organization of pension laws was established that I felt I now might apply for the same - & seek information through you.
Very truly yours,
Mary Perry Bogue

23 Feb'y 1901
1431 Pacific St.
Brooklyn N.Y.
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File with 
S. 36212
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[rectangular stamp:  OLD WAR & NAVY FILES 
OW&N JAN 26 1897]

[Circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE
JAN 14 1897]

774 Madison Av. N.Y. Jan 12.97

To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions.

Dear Sir-
I have as yet, received no reply to my two letters of recent date, asking for a copy of the
affidavit made my great grandfather, Lieut. Sylvanus Perry, who served in the war of the Revolution from Killingly, Conn. It is exceedingly important that I have a copy of
such affadivit, & also of that of his wife, in case she drew a pension after his death. & I would highly esteem your kindness if you could
have copies made, & forwarded to me immediately.
I am, Sir,
With high esteem
Yours truly
George A. Perry
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2 cents stamp attached -

Gen F.C. Ainsworth
Record Pension Office
Washington D.C.

My dear Sir:

Kindly inform me if you have the affidavit
of Lieut. Sylvanus Perry serving in the
Revolutionary War and where can the same
be seen - I am desirous of learning if their were
two commissioned officers by the same name
who drew pensions - also the dates of births
and deaths and the names of the widows
which must be on the records if they drew
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pensions.
Any information will be most gratefully received by
Respectfully yours,
J.A. Bogue

Jan'y 26- 1904
1431 Pacific St.
Brooklyn N.Y.

[circular stamp: U.S. PENSION OFFICE F
FEB 17 1904]

S. 36212

[Rectangular stamp:  OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
FEB 18 1904 ]
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774 Madison Av. N.Y
Dec. 30, 1896,

To the Pension Department
Washington D.C.

Honorable Commissioner:

Dear Sir:
In the long search for the birth place of Lieut.
Sylvanus Perry, who served over three years
in the war of the Revolution, I am hindered greatly by the fact that the Records of Killingly, Conn.
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(the place where he enlisted) were burned up in 1849.  And I understand that every soldier who
draws a pension makes an affidavit covering
his service & generally gives his birth & place of birth.
Will you not be so good as to see if you have the
Affidavit of Lieut.
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Sylvanus Perry, who enlisted from Killingly, Conn., but applied for his pension when in Rome, N.Y.?
And will you see whether that affidavit gives the place of his birth?  If I could have it, I would like a copy of the affidavit.
I am, with high esteem
Very truly yours,
Geo. A. Perry
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I must depend on the courtesy of your office to give me such aid as you can.  Kindly oblige me all you can.

[Circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE B 
JAN 2 1897]

[Rectangular stamp:  OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
JAN 5 1897]
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[Circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE
JAN 2 1897]

774 Madison Av., N.Y.
Dec. 30. 1896

To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions:

Dear Sir:

Since writing you today regarding the affidavit of Lieut. Sylvanus Perry - who served in the War of the Revolution from Killingly, Conn. & whose place of birth I am very desirous of finding -
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it occurs to me that his pension was paid to his widow after his death.  She, too, must have made an affidavit which is on record with your office.

If possible, I would like a copy of both his & her affidavit.  If I cannot, will you be
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so good as to send me enough of each to give me his birth place & date. & her first & full name & date & place of her birth?
Anything that you will kindly supply to me in this connection will be sincerely appreciated, for my search has been a long an fruitless one thus far.
With high esteem,
I am, Sir
Very truly yours,
George A. Perry
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RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
768091
WAR DEPARTMENT
JAN 28 1904

Brooklyn, N.Y.
Jan. 26, 1904

Sylvanus Perry
Ct., Co.___ Regt. Rev. War

J.A. Bogue asks whether the aff't of above named pensioner on file, whether 2 officers same name pensioners & dates of birth & death & names of widows.

[Rectangular stamp:  OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
FEB 18 1904]

Record and Pension Office,
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Washington, January 29, 1904.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. J. A. Bogue,
1431 Pacific Street,
Brooklyn, New York.

Application for information of
the character referred to within
should be made to the Commissioner
of Pensions, Washington, D. C., who
is the custodian of the pension records
of the Revolutionary war, and
whose office if separate and distinct
from the Record and Pension Office of
the War Department.
The two-cent postage stamp inclosed by you is herewith returned.
BY AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR.
F.C. Ainsworth
Chief, Record and Pension Office.
Per 
(300a)
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To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

My dear Sir:

Kindly inform me if you have the record and affidavit of Lieut. Sylvanus Perry, serving in the Revolutionary War, and where can the same be seen?
Were there two commissioned officers by the same name who drew pensions - please state births, deaths and names of the widows - Did one draw a pension from the War of 1812?
Any information will be most gratefully received by
Respectfully yours,
J.A. Bogue

Feb'y 13, 1904
1431 Pacific St.
Brooklyn N.Y.
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No. 6 McCourt Av.
Plattsburgh, New York
July 10 1896

To the Honorable Commissioner of Pensions of the United States

Dear Sir:-
Upon addressing the Secretary of War to ask for information concerning Lieutenant Sylvanus Perry, who served in the War of the Revolution, from Connecticut (Town of Killingly, I believe) I learn that he served in the 3rd Connecticut - Cleft's Co. (Under Colonel Samuel Wyllys) and that he was a pensioner.  As the information is very meager, I address you to beg of you
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to send me the fullest information possible concerning him.  If the name of Lieut. Perry's father should happen to occur in your records, kindly include it in your letter.  Any suggestion you can give me in case your records do not add to the information I have, I shall be most happy to receive, as I am particularly desirous of learning all there is recorded of him.  Lieut. Perry loaned the Government money and was paid, I believe, Continental money.  Have you a record of this item?  The records of Killingly, Conn. were burned some years ago.
Very sincerely yours,
George A. Perry

[Circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE D
JUL 13 1896]
[Rectangular stamp:  OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
JUL 15 1896]
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From the papers in the Revolutionary War pension
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

claim S. 36212, it appears that Sylvanus Perry was commissioned January 1, 1777, Lieutenant in Captain Wills Clift's Company, Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut Regiment, and served until 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Rome, Oneida County, New York.
In 1820 he was eighty years of age and a resident of Killingly, Connecticut, and he then referred to his wife, Sabra, as being sixty-five years of age. He referred to his sons, no names given, and there are no further data as to his family.
The soldier died October 5, 1821.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

June 15, 1923

Grace Troutner
Victoria Hotel
Des Moines, Iowa

Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 36212, it appears that SYLVANUS PERRY was commissioned Lieutenant January 1, 1777, in Captain Wills Clift's Company, Colonel Samuel Wyllys' Connecticut Regiment, and served
until 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 9, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Rome, Oneida County, New York
In 1820 he was eighty years of age and a resident of Killingly, Connecticut, and he then referred to his wife, Sabra, as being sixty
five years of age. He referred to his sons, no names given, and there is no further data on file as to his family.
He died October 5, 1821.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner
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in this Bureau. Sylvanus Perry S.F. 36212

DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT:
Jan'y 1, 1777 to 1781
LENGTH OF SERVICE. to 1781
RANK. Lieut.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN. Wills Clift
COLONEL. Samuel Wyllys
STATE. Conn.

Battles engaged in,______
Residence of soldier at enlistment,______
Date of application for pension, Apr. 9, 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Rome, Oneida Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, 78 years-- Died Oct.  5, 1821 - 80+ years
Remarks:  In 1820, Wife Sabra Was 65 years of age and they were living at Killingly, Conn.   Sons referred to, no names or other data as to family stated.
The above noted is the only &c.
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MRS. GEORGE HOWARD
101 WEST 55TH STREET
NEW YORK

August 28, 1930

Department of Pensions;

I wish to obtain the record of Sylvanus Perry
who served in the American Revolution. He lived at Killingly, Conn. and marched on the alarm of Ap. 19, 1775. He had other records of 
service. There is a tradition handed down in the family that some one in his family had a pension for his service. That is the reason I am writing to this department.
I am a descendant of Sylvanus Perry and I wish to use this data in joining the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Yours truly,
(Mrs. ) M. T. Howard

[Circular stamp:  U.S. PENSION OFFICE
AUG 30 1930]
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Sylvanus Perry's
application for transfer
from New York to Connecticut
from 4th March 1820
Transferred on the 10th Nov.
1820 - & notif. sent to
D.C. Bolles Brooklyn

Sep 19 Dead
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Sylvanus Perry's
application for a
transfer
NY to Conn.
Lieut.
No. 9839 Sept. 1819

not cont'd