Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 42972, for John Meriam, Massachusetts
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Nass.

Meriam John

S42972
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This certified, that John Merium has served three years in the 5th Massachusetts Regiment, being the full term of his enlistment; has conducted himself as a good and faithful Soldier, and is hereby discharged the Service.

Given under my Hand, at Soldiers Fortune this 12 day of April 1780.
Ezra Newhall. Lt. Col. Comm.
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J. C. Calhoon Esq.
Secy of War
Washington City
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Adams Suff. Co N.Y. 16 Jany 1819

Sir
Enclosed I send you the affi[davit] of John Meriam & further certificate of the said John being poor & in indigent circumstances inter signed - please send me the pension certificate for his benefit. I am sir yr svt
Eliphatel Edwards

Hon J.C. Calhoun Esq
Secy War
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222 South Ave
Aurora,. Ill
Jan 27, 1919
[postmark: U.S. PENSION OFFICE N JAN 31 1919]

Mr. Saltzgaber
Rev. Pension Dept.
Dear Sir:
Kindly send the Rev. pension record of Corp John Merriam of Middlesex County., Mass. who was in Col. James Barrett Reg. from Sudbury on April 19, 1775. 

If they are not the same men send the record of John Merriam of Adams, Jefferson Co., N.Y.

Respectfully yours, 
Ida M. Strossman
(Registrar of Aurora Chap D.A.R.
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To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.

  Will you kindly send me the service of one John Merriam, a pensioner of the Revolutionary War?  He enlisted at Barr, Mass. but afterwards lived in Vermont and finally in
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Adams N. Y. where he died.
  Any information in regard to his birth, his marriage or service will be greatly appreciated.  He was my ancestor.

Yours etc.

Mrs. Louis W. Moore
237 Mullin St.
Watertown, N. Y. 

Nov. 6, 1915
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON D.C. March 2, 1895

To the Chief, 
Old War and Navy Division.

Sir:
I have the honor to request that you furnish, from the records of your division, for society purposes, the full military history of John Merriman.  He was originally from Vermont; was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War, and drew his pension for years at Adams, New Yor. He probably served in some company and regiment form the eastern States. 

A prompt reply will be appreciated.
Very respectfully,
A. D. Albert

[stamp: SUPERVISING EXAMINER SOUTHERN DISTRICT MAR 2 1895]
SED wn
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ST REGIS PAPER COMPANY
MILLS AT DEFERIET HERRINGS BLACK RIVER

30 EAST 42ND STREET
NEW YORK
SALES DEPARTMENT

September Tenth 1923 
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Dear Sir: 
Will you kindly furnish me with the complete service record of JOHN MERRIAM who served as a private in the Revolution, under Captain Gates and Colonel Putnam of the Fifth Massachusetts. Also please send me a replica of this soldier's signature, I make this request as a direct descendant. Yours very truly, Raymond J Parham
RJP
[postmark: U.S. PENSIONS OFFICE M SEP 12 1923]
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ST REGIS PAPER COMPANY
MILLS AT DEFERIET HERRINGS BLACK RIVER 30 EAST 42nd STREET NEW YORK 
October Fourth 1923 
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.  

Dear Sir: Permit me to call your attention to my letter of Sept. 10th in which I asked that you please furnish me with complete information as to the war service record of JOHN MERRIAM, who served as a private in the Revolution, under Captain Gates and Colonel Putnam of the Fifth Massachusetts. In that letter I also asked for a replica of this Soldier's signature. 

My reason for seeking this information is that I am a Great Grandson and have been advised, by other members of the family, that I could secure this data upon applicaation to your office. If there are any charges I will be glad to pay them. Will you please advise. Yours very truly, R.J Parham 
RJP MC
[postmark: U.S. PENSION OFFICE OCT 5 1923]
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O.W.& N. Division.
F.S.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON, D.C.
December 12, 1894

Sir:-
As response to your personal request I have the honor to transmit herewith an official statement of the Revolutionary services of John Meriam. whize statement is desired by Mr. Natson B. Soures, 193 Broadway, New York City.

Very respectfully,
Sec. Lesivi E. Gaigg, House of Representatives
Commissioner
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File
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O..W.&N.Div
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, M.E.C.
WASHINGTON D.C., February 1, 1895

Sir:-
In returning herewith your communication fo January 18th you are advised that the statement of the military services of John Meriam, as supplied you by this Bureau, was made up from information obtained from his pension papers on file in this Bureau, and, therefore, the Bureau cannot supply you the page, volume, etc., from which the record is taken.  It is understood that these statements are considered as official and are so accepted by the different Revolutionary societies. 
Very Respectfully, 
Commissioner. 

Mr. Edward C. Cocke
Room 143, 195 Broadway
New York, N. Y.
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In reply to your request of ___, received ___, for a statement of the military history of John Meriam, a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his [crossed out: (or his widow's)] application for pension on file in this Bureau.

[table headings]DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT | LENGTH OF SERVICE | RANK. | OFFICERS UNDER WHO SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN | COLONED. | STATE.

[ row 1] [checkmark] | 3 years | Private | Benjamin Gates | Rufus Putnam | Mass
[row 2] Discharged Apr 12, 1780 at Soldiers Fortune, N.Y.

Battle engaged in, taking of Burgoyne
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, May 22, 1818. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Jefferson Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, sixty two years. 
Remarks: In 1820 he resided at Adams, NY, and referred to his children as follows Isaac 20 yrs, John 17 yrs, William 16 years, Charles 14 yrs, Gracie 13 yrs, Laura D. 11 yrs, Sim A. 6 yrs, & Nancy 2 yrs, There is no reference other than his wife. Date of his birth not known,

Respectfully, Commissioner