Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 54672-160-55, for Peter Putnam, New Hampshire
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(3-1776)

ERVICE
N.H.

Putnam, Peter
Sally

NUMBER
B.L. Wt. 54672-16055.
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CONTENTS
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State of Vermont,} 
Windsor County. ss}

On this 7th day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty five 
personally appeared Before me, Clarke H. Chapman, Master in Chancery duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid.- Peter Putnam, aged ninety one years in November 1854 - a resident of Andover in said County of Windsor, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Peter Putnam, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, in the Company commanded by Capt. Barnes, in Col. Nichol's Regiment of soldiers stationed at West Point N.Y. under Gen. Arnold in 1780 - at the time of Arnold's attempted surrender of that fort to the Brittish  - 
the name of the Lieut. in the Company in which he, said Putnam served, as a corporal, was Eben Jewett, as he now believes. The name of the sergeant Major was - Gowing- His Ensign - Daniels and Doct Codman was his Surgeon - 

That he entered the service as a volunteer to serve the time of his father, Nathaniel Putnam for one month in the year 1780 at New York 

That he also served one month or about that time at New York for Fifield Holt Junr in 1780 - That he cannot tell the precise date of his 
enlistment, but believes he enlisted in May 1780 - and entered actual service in the June after & was discharged in Sept or Oct.
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following at West Point, without any written certificate, but was dismissed on what was called “Robinsons Farm" at or near West Point by his commanding officer or the head of the Regiment. 
That he entered the service from Wilton, N.H. and having served the time of his engagement, he was honorably discharged as aforesaid, as will appear from the Muster Rolls of his company 
And he further says that he has never received any bounty land  under any act of Congress nor has he ever before made application for a pension, as he supposes he was not in the service long enough to entitle him to a pension but now makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act of Congress passed March  3 1855 granting Bounty Land to certain officers & soldiers etc.
Peter Putnam [signature]

We Anson Graham and Sarah C. Putnam on oath certify that the above name Peter Putnam upon oath executed the foregoing declaration in our presence that he is now present and see us witness the same and from the evidence before us, we believe him to be the identical Peter Putnam who served at West Point in the 
Revolutionary war as he has stated in his said Declaration and that we are well acquainted with him & have been so for years 
Anson Graham [signature]
Sarah Putnam [signature]
May 3, 1855.
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State of Vermont,} 
Windsor County, ss.}

At Andover, in said County this 7th 8 day of May 1855 personally appeared the aforenamed Peter Putnam who signed the aforenamed declaration and subscribed and made oath to the same and I certify that the same was executed & signed in the presence of the witnesses Anson Graham & Sarah C. Putnam who made oath to the affidavit by them subscribed as such witnesses before thereunto and that said witnesses are credible persons - 

I further certify that I have no interest whatever in said claim filed 
I believe him to be the} 
same person he} 
represents himself}  
Before me,
Clark H. Chapman. Master in Chancery 

*See next page for certificate for exact form as presented by the [Commissioner?] 
C.H. Chapman

For value received I hereby sell, transfer and assign the Land Warrant to which I may be entitled as a Soldier of the Revolutionary War - to Geo. W. Putnam and do hereby authorize him to locate the same, and to receive a patent therefor- 
Witness my hand & seal this 7th day of May A.D. 1855, at Andover aforesaid 
Peter Putnam [signature]
In presence of Anson Graham} 
Sarah C Putnam }

State of Vermont,}
Windsor County SS.,} 
At Andover, this 7th day of May AD. 1855, personally appeared the above named Peter Putnam and acknowledged the above transfer assignment of his Land Warrant or claim by him signed & sealed in my presence to be his free act and deed 
Before me, 
Clark H. Chapman, 
Master in Chancery.
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The within and foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claiment is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. 
Clark H. Chapman

STATE OF VERMONT,} 
WINDSOR COUNTY, SS.} 
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Clark H. Chapman was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a 
Master in Chancery  
in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signatures foregoing are genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 22 day of May A. D. 1855. 
Norman Williams        Clerk


(Left margin note)
172, 342
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The within and foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claiment is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.  
Clark H. Chapman
Master in Chancery  

STATE OF VERMONT,}  
WINDSOR COUNTY, SS.}  
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Clark H. Chapman was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a  Master in Chancery  in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signatures foregoing are genuine.  In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 22 day of May A. D. 1855.  
Norman Williams      Clerk   


(Left margin note) 
172, 342
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Application 
of
Sally Putnam widow of 
Peter Putnam for 
Bounty Land Act Mar 3 of 53- 
returning Warrt No 31.286 
for 100 acres dated 3d July 1856 
issued to her said husband 
who died prior to its receipt 
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(Attys Robbins & Chapman)
(Ludlow -Vermont )

Respectfully referred to the 
Comm of Pensions 
[Dept War?]
Jan 9/57

Moses Kelly 
Chf Clk ⎬ 

Recd January 9. 1857
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(Left side)

Jan 28/56 Let to Com-Gen Land Office.      TJ

Vol P. p. 162

(Right side)

267.680 Consd with
172337
Act Mar 3/53
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Sally Putnam
Wid of 
Peter Putnam

[writeover]
[illegible] 54,672 if Jan 29/57

Corp.
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Col. Nichols Reg 
N.H. Mil 

Admd 160 acres - TJ

Rev War 
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Jany 26/*7
J.  [illegible]
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Robbins & Chapman 
Ludlow
Vt
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Sally Putnam’s 
Application for 
Bounty Land 



presented by 
Robbins & Chapman 
Ludlow, Vt. 
Recd January 9. 1857
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STATE OF VERMON 
WINDSOR COUNTY, 

I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joseph Dodge was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signatures, three in number of the papers annexed are genuine. 

In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at  Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this second day of [obscured by fold]

in the  State of Vermont who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Peter Putnam, deceased , who was a corporal in the company commanded by Captain______ in the______Regiment of____commanded by_____ in the war of the revolution, and that her said husband continued in service in said war of the revolution for the term of his engagement, and was honorably discharged therefrom as will fully appear from the records and files of the Department at Washington - and especially does the said Sally Putnam refer to the declaration of her late husband, the said Peter Putnam, for Bounty land, made in the spring of the year 1855 -  in the month of April or May as the said Sally believes - on which application of said Peter Putnam a Warrant was granted for 160 acres of land, and bears date on the 3rd day of July 1856 and is numbered 31286  - under the act of March 3rd 1855 - but which warrant was not issued till after the death of said Peter Putnam, who died on the 21st day of April 1856 

She further states that she does not know the names of the officers under whom her said husband served otherwise than by hearsay evidence - and the proof contained in the declaration of said husband aforesaid - and the papers accompanying said declaration 

She further states that she was married to the said Peter Putnam on the fifth day of March of A.D. 1833 and that her name be -
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State of Vermont,}
County of Windsor, ss.}
On this thirtieth day of December A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six-personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sally Putnam aged Seventy five years, a resident of Andover in the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Peter Putnam, deceased , who was a corporal in the company commanded by Captain______ in the______Regiment of____commanded by_____ in the war of the revolution, and that her said husband continued in service in said war of the revolution for the term of his engagement, and was honorably discharged therefrom as will fully appear from the records and files of the Department at Washington - and especially does the said Sally Putnam refer to the declaration of her late husband, the said Peter Putnam, for Bounty land, made in the spring of the year 1855 - in the month of April or May as the said Sally believes - on which application of said Peter Putnam a Warrant was granted for 160 acres of land, and bears date on the 3rd day of July 1856 and is numbered 31286 - under the act of March 3rd 1855 - but which warrant was not issued till after the death of said Peter Putnam, who died on the 21st day of April 1856   

She further states that she does not know the names of the officers under whom her said husband served otherwise than by hearsay evidence - and the proof contained in the declaration of said husband aforesaid - and the papers accompanying said declaration   

She further states that she was married to the said Peter Putnam on the fifth day of March of A.D. 1833 and that her name be -
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fore her said marriage was Sally Fuller 
That her said husband died at Andover, Vermont, on the 21st day of April A.D. 1856. and that she is now a widow.
[signature]Sally Putnam 

She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855, 
[signature]Sally Putnam 

We Mary E Putnam and Abial Spaulding residents of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Sally Putnam in our presence and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents her self to be 
[signature] Mary E Putnam 
[signature] Abial  Spaulding 

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written: 

And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. 
Joseph Dodge         Justice of Peace.
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I Abial Spalding of Andover in the County of Midson and State of Vermont, on oath, depose, testify and say that for years previous to the decease of Peter Putnam, a revolutionary soldier late of said Andover, deceased, I was acquainted with him and his wife Sally who now makes application for a bounty land warrant as the widow of said Peter Putnam 

I was present at the funeral of said Peter Putnam and know that he died at said Andover on the 21st day of April 1856 and that said Sally is now his widow and is residing in said Andover at this date. 
[signature] Abiel Spaulding 

Windsor County, ss}
At Andover in said County this thirtieth day of Dec. 1856- personally appeared the above named Abial Spaulding and made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed - in due form of law .
Before me, 
Joseph Dodge    Justice of Peace
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I,  A. C. Gutterson of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, of lawful age depose and say that I was acquainted with Peter Putnam, a revolutionary soldier, late and long resident of said Andover - that I was present at his funeral in said Andover and know that he died on the 21st day of April A.D. 1856 

I furthermore depose and say that his wife Sally, who now makes application for a land warrant under the act of March 3, 1855, for many years previous to his death lived with the said Peter as his wife-- and that their children now reside in this community-- and that said Sally now reside here-- and is the widow of said Peter Putnam, deceased. 
A C Gutterson 

State of Vermont,} this 
Windsor County, ss.}

at Andover in said County, this 
thirtieth day of December A.D. 1856 - 
Personally appeared the above named
A C Gutterson and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed in due form of law -
Before me, 
Joseph Dodge 
Justice of Peace. 

(Separate document - full text in document 15)

State of Vermont 
Windsor County ⎬ Be it remembered that at Andover in the County aforesaid on the 5th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty three Peter Putnam & Salles Fuller both of Andover
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(Left margin)
Sally Putnam 
Application for 
Bounty Land 

(Center panel)

State of Vermont }
Windsor County} 
Be it remem bered that at Andover in the County aforesaid on the 5th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty three Peter Putnam & Sally Fuller both of Andover aforesaid were duly joined in Marriage by me 
Joel Manning 
Minister of the Gospel

A true Record  
Attest Sewall Smith Town Clerk 

I certify the above to be a true 
Copy of Record 
Attest George W Putnam 
Town Clerk 

(Right margin)

Ludlow Vt
Recd January 9. 1857
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Peter Putnams’ 
Declaration for Bounty 
Land. -
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Ludlow Vt. May 22nd 1855. 

To the Comr of Pensions 

It will be observed that I have attached two certificates to the enclosed declaration for bounty land for Peter Putnam -  I made the first at his house without your prescribed form before me - 
On returning to my office and perusing your form it occurred to me you might require the exact form made by you  - and I have given it on the 4th page of the declaration allowing the other at the head of the 3rd page to remain unerased -  
It seems to me this can do no harm - Mr. Putnam lives in an adjoining town- Andover - and is kin to the undersigned. His son to whom he has assigned his claim is & has been for several year the town Clerk and the father and son reside together on the old homestead farm Clark H. Chapman 
Master in Chancery
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Record Division. 

February 11, 1910.

Mrs. H. Alice Paull, 
97 Linden Street, 
Whitman, Mass. 

Madam: 
In reply to your letter dated the 23" and received the 25" ultimo,  you  are advised that the records of this Bureau show that Peter Putnam, the son of Nathaniel Putnam, was born at Wilton, New Hampshire, November, 1763. He enlisted at that place May, 1780, was a Corporal in Captain Barron 's company, Colonel Nichols' regiment New Hampshire Militia, and was discharged at Robinson's Farm near West Point, September or October following . He married at Andover, Vermont, March 5, 1833, Sally Fuller. Children are referred to, but no names are stated, one a son, with whom soldier lived at Andover, Vermont at the time of his death April 21, 1856. 

Very respectfully, 

Commissioner.
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172.332    Act Mar  3} 1858 
                       June 18}
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Peter Putnam 
Corporal 
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Capt 
Lieut  Elben Jewett 
Sees Maj: Gowing 
Gen Arnold 
U. S. A.
Enlt___
Dis:___
Revolution 
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Corporal N.H. Mil 
Col Nichols 
Vt  no papers 
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Ad.  I60 acres June 33th/56 
Dodge 
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Peter Putnam 
Ludlow 

Vol P. 160.

(Diagonal written notations)
cancelled [illegible]
[illegible] of July 3/56
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(Postmark)
Ludlow
[*]N
15
Vt.

Department of the Interior 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington City 
D.C

172.332
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Peter Putnam
 & 

31, 286 

(Postmark)
Washington DC
Free 
J[*]
9
1857

(Address)
George Whiting Esq
Commissioner of Pensions

(Notation)
Widow’s application to be registered
& consolidated with 172332
Room 100.    Jenkins

Col. Molferd

(Return address)
Department of the Interior
Official Business

Chief Clerk
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May 29-1901 Jno J. Wallace 
Chicago Ills. 
1910 Feb 11 Hist. to Mrs. H. Alice Paull  V.L.M..
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57 6.72 


[*] An[*]
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31,286 

W[*] to 
Widow’s  application 
referred Johnson 
Jany 23/57


[*] [An*]
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State of Vermont}
Windsor County SS} 
I Jonathan Cram of Andover in said County now ninety years old depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Peter Putnam of Andover in the County and State aforesaid, that we were young men together of about the same age,  (Wilton N. H. being our native place) 
I also further say to my certain knowledge, the above named Peter Putnam enlisted as a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and served three months in said War in the year 1780 
Jonathan Cram 
his X mark

I certify that the above a true affidavit [illegible] of Jonathan Cram sworn to before me this 21st of May 1855 
Joel  Stannard Justice of the Peace - 

STATE OF VERMONT, 
WINDSOR COUNTY, SS.
(Seal)
I, NORMAN WILLIMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joel Stannard was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds and that his signatures foregoing is genuine  . 
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said [obscured by fold] Woodstock, in said County of Windsor [obscured by fold]
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State of Vermont} 
Windsor County SS}  
I Jonathan Cram of Andover in said County now ninety years old depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Peter Putnam of Andover in the County and State aforesaid, that we were young men together of about the same age, (Wilton N. H. being our native place)  I also further say to my certain knowledge, the above named Peter Putnam enlisted as a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and served three months in said War in the year 1780  
Jonathan Cram  
his X mark  

I certify that the above a true affidavit [illegible] of Jonathan Cram sworn to before me this 21st of May 1855  
Joel Stannard Justice of the Peace -   

STATE OF VERMONT,  
WINDSOR COUNTY, SS. 
(Seal) 
I, NORMAN WILLIMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joel Stannard was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds and that his signatures foregoing is genuine .  
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said  Court at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor this 13 day of May A.D. 1855
Norman Williams   Clerk
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In the matter of the application 
of Peter Putnam for 
Bounty Land 
Affidavit of N. Lawrence
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State of Vermont}
County of Windsor ss} On this ninth day of May AD one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a Notary Public duly authorized to admit oaths throughout the State of Vermont Nicholas Lawrence aged Ninety one years a resident of Weston in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law declares that he was a private in the army of the Revolution for more than two years, & while in the army was acquainted with Peter Putnam now living in Andover in the State of Vermont.
That said Putnam did duty in the same company with him for the term of three months, that the said Putnam was a corporal, that the Company in which he and said Patten served was commanded by Capt Barnes in a regiment of New Hampshire Militia. He does not recollect the Colonels name. That when Mr Putnam was with him the company in which they served was stationed on Mr Robinsons farm at West Point.
Nicholas Lawrence 
his X mark

The above affidavit sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I hereby certify that the said Nicholas Lawrence is person of good reputation and a credible witness 
Spencer H Leonard Notary Public 

STATE OF VERMONT,}
WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.}
(Seal)
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Spencer H Leonard was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached and still is a Notary Public in and for said County, July qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature foregoing is genuine. 
In Testimony whereof I hereunto  subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court at 
Woodstock, in said County of Windsor this 22 day of May A. D. 1855. 
Norman Williams      Clerk.
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I,  Jonathan Burton of Wilton in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire being eighty yers old depose and say that I find among my late Father Memorandums the following viz. 
“Nathaniel Putnam three months by Ebenezer Carleton at New York in the year 1776, for which he gave $3.0.0 L.M. By said Carleton one eight part of a Term during the War for which he gave [pound sign]3-15- 0.  One month by Peter Putnam in the year 1780. at New York “

“Fifield Holt Junr. 6 Weeks personal service at Winter Hill in the year 1775 
By Peter Putnam, one month at N. York in the year 1780”

I am well acquainted with the above named Peter Putnam, who now lives in Andover Vermont, and think there is no doubt; but he did the above mentioned service. My Father Jonathan Burton, I believe was one of a committee chosen by the Town of Wilton to procure the soldiers Bounty from the State of New Hampshire. And the memorandum from which the above is an extract is in my Fathers hand writing 
[signature} Jonathan Burton

Hillsborough SS April 30, 1855 
Personally appeared Jonathan Burton and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true 
Before me 
Eliphalet Putnam} Justice of the Peace
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(Postmarks)
Ludlow
VT
Jan

FREE


Department of the Interior,
Washington, 
D C.
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172332    Act of 56 

widow's application 267680 

Peter Putnam Corporal 

Revy War 

Warrt.. 31286 for 160 acres 
cancelled Jany 28 /57 
Sec 54.672 for 160 acres 
issued to the widow 

M
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160 Acres. United States is America.   160 Acres
Bounty Land
Department of the Interior
Office of the Commissioner of Pensions

This hereby Certified that under the act of March 3rd 1855. entitled "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who had engaged in the Military Service of the United States”
Peter Putnam
Corporal
Revolutionary War
(over-script notation)
Cancelled [illegible]
for 160 acres

entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES at any Land Office of the United States in one body, and in conformity to the legal sub divisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands “subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices.”

Given under my hand and the Seal of the Department this 3rd dat July 1856.
No. 31206
[name crossed out]. Commissioner
________________________________

Note: You can locate  this certificate at any of the United States land offices this it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it with your request  to that effect endorsed thereon by specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made.  If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.

To the Register of the Land Office 
Locate  this Certificate in the __________quarter of section_______at_____
In Township__________of Range_______ 18_____.      Attest______________Register

(Left margin)
Washington illustration
1776

Hon. J.C. Dobbin
(Portrait)
Secretary of the Navy

Right margin)
Franklin Pierce
(Portrait)
President of the United States

American sailor illustration
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(Office date stamp)

US Pension Office
E
May 25, 1901
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(Notations)
OWTN
ECL

5430 Ohio St May 22, 01 
Austin Station, Chicago Ill 

Commissioner Pensions 
Washington D.C. 

Dear Sir

Would you kindly give me the Revolutionary record of Peter Putnam b. in Wilton N.H. Nov 29. 1763, a soldier in the Revolutionary war was at West Point at the time of Arnold’s defection for several of the last years of his life he drew a pension, married in March 1791 Rachel Hills of Nottingham West 
He removed to Hancock N.H. and in 1799 removed to Andover Vt -  & died there April 21, 1856 I desire a certificate of Pension for a descendent to join the sons of the Revolution He was in Capt. Barron’s Co in Col Nichols rear of Militia 
Very Respty 
John James Wallace
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(Office date stamp)

Record Division
Jan 26 1910
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Anything you have on record concerning him will be gratefully received. Will you kindly copy records and send me? 

Thanking you in advance for the favor 
I am very truly 
H. Alice Paull 
97 Linden St. 
Whitman 
Massachusetts, 

Jan. 223, 1910

(Office date stamps)
U.S. Pension Office
Jan. 25 1910

Jan 25, 1910