Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 21352, for Thomas S Luther, Rhode Island
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Service R. I.
Luther, Thomas S.
Number S21352
Contents
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1252.
Rhode Island
Thomas S Luther
Providence in the State of R I who was a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain [blank] of the Reg’t commanded by Col Hopkins in the R I line for 2 years from 1777.
Inscribed on the Roll of R I at the rate of 120 Dollars __ Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of October 1832 and Sent Benjamin Cowell Providence R I
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832   $180--
Semi-anl. Allowance ending 4 Mar 33   $60—
$240—
Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by J H Mc Blair Clerk
Book D. Vol. 3rd Page 121.
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Thomas S Luther
14.524
March 1820
[A pencil scribble(?), possibly “con” or “CM”]
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Providence, sc.   District Court, [scribbled out, “Special”?] August Term,    A.D. 182
On this first day of August 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for said District - - - Thomas S Luther aged 63 years, residing in the town of Providence in said County District who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
That he served as a sergeant in Col Elliots Regiment of [illegible] of the Rhode Island line
that he made a previous declaration on the twentieth day of July 1819, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 14.524 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 eighteenth day of March, on thousand eight hundred and eighteen: 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.
[Signature, “Thomas S Luther”]
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Thomas S Luther
said Luther declares that he has no property of any description whatever – And he further declares that is a Cabinet Maker by trade – but is so unwell that he can do but little with that at his time of Life he must depend on other Public or Private charity for support, unless he receives his pension
[Signature, “Thomas S Luther”]
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Tho S Luther
No. 3409
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Rhode-Island District, sc.
County of Providence
On this thirteenth day of July A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court, being a special District Court of the United States within and for said District, now in session – Thomas S Luther a resident of Providence in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to the law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832, viz.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
He enlisted as a private in the year 1777 for 9 months and served until March 1778 in Col Benjamin Hoppins Regiment of Militia in Spencers expedition, afterwards he enlisted [inserted via carat “as a sergeant in same capacity”] immediately for one year ending March 1779 in Col Elliott’s regiment of Rhode Island State Troops [illegible] by the State for the defence of the United Colonies Cap Carlile’s company – Saml Snow in 2d in Command, in Sullivans expedition.
he again enlisted in the same capacity [inserted via carat, “same company as [illegible] mentioned”] for one year ending March 1780 under same officer – served out his enlistments and was honorably discharged – but [crossed out, “his discharge was lost”] – had no written discharge
he was born in Swansey in the State of Massachusetts in the year of 1757 and he thinks there is a record of his birth in the Town Clerks office of that town – he was living in Providence at the time of his enlistment and has lived here ever since – 
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
[Signature, “Thomas S Luther”]
[Signature, “B Cowell”]
Joseph Rawson of Providence maketh oath that he is personally well on acquainted with Thomas S Luther of [illegible] Providence who formerly served in the War of the Revolution + he for thee maketh oath that said Luther enlisted in Capt
[The page cuts off here. Some writing is visible, only “1778” is legible.]
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Providence who formerly served in the War of the Revolution + he for thee maketh oath that said Luther enlisted in Capt Carliles Company in or about March 1778 + in Cole Robert Elliotts regiment of Artillery for one year + serviced until his time [inserted via carat, illegible. Looks like “a him” or “a kin”.] he was Sergeant in said Company – Said Luther again enlisted for another year in the same capacity in said Regiment ending March 1780 and served out his enlistment
I certify the above facts on my own personal knowledge having been a Sergeant in the same regiment the first year + a Lieutenant the second.
 [Signature, “Joseph Rawson”]
July 13 1832 Sworn to in open Court
[Signature, “Benja Cowell”]
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 applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Joseph Rawson who has [crossed out, “signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the”] Certified as afore and is [crossed out, “who also signed the same is”] a resident in the City of Providence in [illegible] District – and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, BENJAMIN COWELL, Clerk of said District Court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas S Luther for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 10 day of August 1832
[Signature, “Benjamin Cowell”]
Clerk of said Court
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3409
Tho. S. Luther
R.I.
M E
2 Years Sergeant
Col [crossed out, “Hopkin”?] Elliott’s
Rgt R.I.
Adm
ALE
$120
[Signature, “Benj Cowell”]
Prov.
R.I
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3409
BRIEF in the case of Tho. S. Luther of Providence in the State of R. Island
(Act 7 June, 1832.)
1.	Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court
2.	If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled with bodily infirmity?
3.	Hold old is he? 75
4.	State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.     
In 1777, enlisted in the year ’77 & served till March ’78 immediately afterward, ending March 1779 enlisted again for ending March 1780
Duration of Service.
[The information that is supposed to go in this column was entered under the previous. The person filling the form tried to correct it but gave up, so the following is meaningless.]
Years, Months, Days.
For __ 9 ___
For, ___ ___ ___
, ___ ____ ___
Rank
As a
Private
Sergeant
do [ditto?]
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Col. Benj. Hopkins, - in Spencer expedition
Col. Elliott – R.I. State Troops
Capt. Carlile – Sullivan’s expend
Same officers
5.	In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned
6.	Where did he reside when he entered the service? Providence
7.	Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? The living witness who testifies to the two last periods of service
8.	Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[Signature, first name illegible, “Easton”]
Examining Clerk.
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38918
[Handwritten, “Revy”] INVALID.
File No. 38.918
Thomas S Luther
Pri Rev War
Act: 18 March 18
Index:-Vol. 3, Page 303
[Arrangement of 1870]
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21352 
Revolution
INVALID.
File No. 21.352
Thomas S Luther
Serg Re War
Act: June 7 32
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 249
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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2 Cases 4529
cases of Thomas S. Luther 
[crossed out, “Peter [illegible]”]
Benjamin Cowell
Ck.
Providence, Rh. Isl.
Rev. Aug.9.1819
Col. Elliott Regmt
Services
1779-1780
Adm
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The application of Thomas S. Luther of Providence in the State of Rhode Island who being [inserted via carat, “now 61 years old +”] engaged according to law declares + says, that by reason of his services during the revolutionary [inserted via carat, “War”], as he verily [illegible], he is [inserted via carat, “now”] entitled to a pension under the late act of Congress For State in the month of December 1776 he enlisted [inserted via carat, “as a private soldier”] in Hermes Carliles company + Col Robert Elliotts regiment, which regiment was raised by the State of Rhode Island, but afterwards adopted into the continental line. That he continued in said regiment, fifteen months being the time of his enlistment, that afterward, he immediately re-enlisted in the same company, regiment for one year, in which he continued until the time of his enlistment expired – that he then enlisted for the third + last time in said Company + regiment for one year + continued in the same untill the regiment was [inserted via carat, “about to be”] disbanded – that this last enlistment was for one year + commenced in March 1779 + continued until March 1780 -+ that he was honorably discharged on the 16th of said Cort mentioned month according to his best recollection – having served more than three years in said regiment And this applicant further maketh oath
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that he is now in reduced circumstances + stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support according to the provisions of the pension act of Congress
[Signature, “Thomas S Luther”]
Rhode Island District [illegible]
Be it remembered that on this twentieth day of July 1819 personally appeared before me the above named Thoms S Luther + made oath to the truth of the preceding Declaration by him signed. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand + have caused the seal of the Court to be hereto affixed
[Signature, “Daniel Howell”]
District Judge
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The Deposition of Charles Bogman of Providence in the District of Rhode Island who being engaged according to the law testifies + says that he was formerly a soldier in Capt Thomas Carliles Company + Col. Robert Elliotts regiment which regiment was raised by the State of Rhose Island in the revolutionary war –
That he was in said regiment, by several enlistments from the year 1777 – 1780 – until said regiment was disbanded – And this Deponent further testifies that Thomas S Luther by said Providence was also a soldier in said regiment [insert via carat, “a Sergeant in said Company”] during all the time aforesaid + that Luther forced out the time of his enlistment + was honorably discharged - + further saith not
[Signature, “Charles Bogman”]
Rhode Island District
I certify that on this twentieth day of July 1819 personally appeared before me the above named Charles Bogman + made oath to the truth of the deposition to which his mark is affixed
Witness [Signature, “Benjamin Cowell”]
Commsr
District Court
R I Dist
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The Deposition of Joseph Rawson of Providence in the District of Rhode Island who being engaged according to the law testifies + says that in the year 1776 in the months of December he enlisted as a private soldier in Capt Thomas Carliles company + a Col. [insert via carat, “Robert”] Elliott regiment which regiment was raised by The State of Rhode Island but afterwards adopted in The Continental line + that he continued in said regiment until the third day of April 1780 when said regiment was disbanded, - and this Deponent further testifies that Thomas S Luther of Providence was also a soldier in said regiment during all the time aforesaid – said Luther enlisted at or [illegible] near the same time that this deponent did, in the same company [insert via carat, “in which”] they continued together during the first [insert via carat, “+ second”] enlistments of fifteen months [insert via carat, “+ one year”], that in the [crossed out, “second”] third enlistment they were in different companies, but in the same regiment - + so continued untill the said third day of April 1780 when they were discharged.
And this Deponent further testifies that he has known said Luther ever since the War of the revolution + is now Knowing + his circumstances + from his Knowledge
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To the Hon: Judge Howell
We certify to your Honor that we are personally acquainted with Thomas S Luther an applicant for a pension + that we believe him now to be in indigent circumstances, + needing the assistance of this Country for support,
July 20 1819
[Signatures: “John Carlile”, “Joseph S Peck”, “Sam Carlile”, “Richmond Bullark”, “George Earle”, “Samuel Godfrey”, “Simeon Ingraham”, “Jeremiah Monroe”]

Rhode Island District
Providence July [illegible]. 1819
This certificate is worth of [illegible] credit.