Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18,598, for Martin Smith, Connecticut
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(3 - 1776) SERVICE Conn, CONTENTS Smith , Martin NUMBER S.18.598  carded
[illegible] in 1762 in Hartford Co. Conn Son of Martin res. at [illegible] New Hartford, Conn
res in 1832 Vernon, Trimbull Co. Ohio
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13448 Ohio Pittsburg Martin Smith Trumbull in the State of Ohio who was a Private in the Co. commanded by Captain Mills of the Regt commanded by Col Enos in the Conn [illegible] for 8 mo & 7 days 
Inscribed in the Roll of Ohio Pittsbrg at the rate of 27 Dollars 44 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of July 1833 and sent to R P Spalding Warren, Ohio
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833. 54.88  
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 13.72 
$68.60 Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. Recorded by Wm R [illegible] Book E. Vol. 8. Page 127
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Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the  [illegible] 6th April 1833 & B 1842, 
Aug 1843 from 4 Sept 1840 to 4 Sep 1841. 6 April 1838. Age halified 23 Mar 42 - A. B. show Died March 20, 1853-
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8220 Martin Smith Ohio 13.448, Aom 8 months & 7 days- 8220 R P Spalding Warren Trimmbull Ohio
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BRIEF in the case of Martin Smith of Trumbull in the State of Ohio (Act 7th June, 1832.) 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 78 

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.  
Period. Duration of Service. Years, Months, Days, Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
December 1777 substitute about 2 mo. private Gen. Cap Job Case Mayon Denny 
1778 [illegible] 3 mo private Major Carter Col Enos Cap
April 1779 service not given Liqt Hotse Cap Seymore 
in June or July 1779 another 2 months Cap [illegible] Lieut Boyd Maj Sta
at the [illegible] was [illegible] 1 mo Lieut Borden and Lieut Carter 
also volunteered when the British landed at N. York [illegible] about 1

5. In what battles was he engaged? Several skirmishes 
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Litchfeidt Connecticut 
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionaryy one living witness 
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? the papers are not attached agreeably to the reputation the living witness one magistrate one Berthold & property
Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above George Payne Examining Clerk.
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Martin Smith 
application 
for a Pension 
Filed August 24th 1832 
8220
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STATE OF OHIO, Trumbull County SS
on this 21st of August, 1832, personally appeared in open court, before the Supreme Court of the State of Ohio now sitting, for sitting for said county Martin Smith - a resident of  Vernon in the county of Trumbull state of Ohio, aged 70 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration , in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. 

THAT he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. First in December 1777 as a substitute for his father Martin Smith who was drafted for a two months tour as a guard to convey cannon from Albany to Farmington, Connecticut was substituted about the 1st of January 1778 went under Capt Job Eak with a train of teams to Albany when he was detained a considerable time, writing the arrival of cannon from Saratoga, a company of [illegible] escorted the cannon to Farmington from Albany under Major Deming - was dismissed after serving about two months. 
In April 1778 enlisted for one year in the Regiment of Minutemen in Connecticut, who were to serve but three months at a time. In June following was called into service and marched to White Plains. Field officers commanding, Roger Enos of Windsor, Seth Smith of New Hartford both of Hartford County, Connecticut & Maj Curtis of Kent, Litchfield Co Con. Captain Amasa Mills of Simsbury Conn First Lieut Curtis. Second Lieut Charles Goodwin Adjutant Eli Moore, Surgeon Woolcott both of Windsor, Conn Capts. were Mills, [illegible] Robison or Robinson, Brays, [illegible] Wright one forgotten: remained a short time at White Plains and then marched to West Point where he continued his three months term: at White Plains. Gen Gates commander in Chief at West Port Col. Malcom was comeit: In April 1779 enlisted in a company of Militia - 
Light horse under Elijah Seymour of New Hartford Con, and in June or July following was drafted for a two months tour, went to Horseneck in the Company of Capt. Andrew Hillyer and Lieut John Badin, other officers not remembered. Under the command of Major Hare of Danbury, there were two or three other companies one of Capt. John another of Capt. Hickey: his duty was to attend the guards at the line and occasionally to scout between the British and our Lines several small skirmishes took place during the time particularly with a Capt Beaumare who commanded a company of Refugee Light horse: at the expiration of the term of service was drafted with about thirty others to continue another month which he did except two or three days, when with the other he was dismissed verbally, were commanded during the last month a part of the time by Lieut. John Borden and part by Lieut Curtis was each time discharge verbally by commanding officers. Alway equipped himself, and when in the light horse service, furnished himself with a horse-- Does not recollect receiving compensation for any part of the aforesaid service. Was born 25th Jan. 1762 in New Hartford Litchfield County and remained there during the Revolution & until May 1787 when he moved to Hartland then Litchfield to now Hartford Co. remained there during the Revolution & until May 1787 when he removed to Hartland the Litchfield Co now Hartford Co remained there thirteen years when he moved to Vernon, Trumbull County, State of Ohio where he has lived on since- Also volunteered when the British landed at New Haven served about week
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[illegible]
15th Jan. 1762 in New Hartford Litchfield County and remained there during the Revolution & until May 1787 when he removed to Hartland then Litchfield Co. now Hartford Co. remained the thirteen years when he removed to Vernon, Trumbull County, State of Ohio where he has lived since- 
Also volunteered when the British landed at New Haven served about one week --- 
Interrogatories put by order of the Court 
1. When, and in what year were you born? Ans. Hartford County at of Connecticut in the year 1762- 
Quest 2 Have you any record of your age; and if so where is it? Ans. I have a copy of the record kept by my Father in a Bible before his death-- 
Quest 3d When were you doing when called to do service where have you lived since the Revolutionary war and where do you now live - ans In New Hartford Conn & 1787 moved to Hartland then Litchfield County, afterwards to Vernon, Trumbull County, Ohio where I have lived 32 years, and where I now live-- 
Quest 4. How were you called into the service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom? Ans. The first tour I was a substitute for my father Martin Smith - The second time as volunteer in the regiment of minute men the third tour was drafted for three months in the Militia Light horse and after the expiration of the time was drafted for another month 
5th State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service- Ans. I was under the command of Gen. Gates at White Plains of Col at West Point; there was at White Plains the Regt of Col [illegible] at West Point: then was at White Plains the Regt of Col D Webb of Col. Saml Wyllys of Col: Return Meigs & I think of Col. Ward & that Col Swift, but of --- that I am not certain 
6th Last. Did you ever recieve a discharge from the service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? I never received any discharge except verbal dismissals 
7th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution Ans - Judge Hayes Judge Pean, Elisha Whiltey Wm Rayer & dury He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension of annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state,
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I never received any discharge except verbal dismissal 

7th State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution A Judge Hayes Judge Pean, Elisha Whittley Wm Raye & dury 

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, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the state of SWORN to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. George James Clk S.C. Martin Smith 
We, Elisha Whittlesey & Lester King and residing  in Trumball Cty hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Gen. Martin Smith, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 70 years of age; and that we believe him to be a person of strict truth & veracity.

SWORN and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid George Parsons Clerk S.C. Elisha Lester King 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 Elisha Whittlesey  Leister King who have signed the preceding certificate are residents in the county of Trumbull and They are credible persons that their statements are true. the The State of Ohio, Trumbull County I, George Parsons Clerk of the Supreme Court do hereby that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Martin Smith for a pension. IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 29th day of August A. D. 1832. George Parsons Clerk
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Mrs. A. J. Berger Box 379 Arkansas City, Kansas. BA-J/ILL Martin Smith S. 1896 Dear Madam:  The data given herein regarding Martin Smith are found in pension claim, S. 18598, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.

Martin Smith, the son of Martin Smith, was born January 25, 1762 in New Hartford, Litchfield County, Connecticut; the name of his mother is not shown. 

While a resident of said New Hartford, Connecticut, he enlisted sometime in December 1777 and served a tour of two months as a guard to convey onion from Albany to Farmington, Connecticut; this service was rendered as substitute for his father, officers names not shown. He enlisted in January or February 1778, and served two months as private in Captain Job Case's Connecticut company; he enlisted in the summer of 1778, and served three months as private in Captain as Mills' Company, Colonel Enos' Connecticut regiment, during which he marched to White Plains, New York he enlisted in the summer of 1779 and served two months as private in Captain Andrew Hillyer's company of light horse at Horseneck, and afterwards, one month under Lieutenant Bordin and Curtis, during which services he was in several all skirmishes. The soldier resided in New Hartford, Connecticut, until May 1787, when he moved to Hartland in Litchfield County (later Hartford County) and remained until about 1800, when he moved to Vernon, Trumbull County, Ohio. Martin Smith was allowed pension on his application executed
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August 21, 1832, at which time he resided in Vernon, Ohio.  The soldier made no reference to wife or children.

Martin Smith died March 20, 1853,

Very truly yours,
A. D. Hiller, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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18598
INVALID
FIle No. 18,598
Martin Smith
Pen Rev War
Act June 7 1832
Index - Vol 1 page 350
Arrangement of 1870
1936 - Feb 13 - Hist to Mrs. A. J. Berger JLL
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GIDEON, PRINTER
TREASURY DEPARTMENT SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, Nov. 26th 1842. 
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States, and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, Martin Smith - Pensioner on the Roll of the Pittsburg, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Twenty Seven Dollars and 44 cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832 , has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1840, to the 4th Sept. 1841- Respectfully, yours, Albion K. Parris Comptroller To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.
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Martin Smith
In his amended declaration does not claim service in Cavalry
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Martin Smith which require further proof or explanation. 
1. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes  
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? 
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No 
V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension he is entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?  yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? Certified by two citizens 
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? 
XIV. If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
yes If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no Has the proper officer certified to the final character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? no
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulars direct? No 
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes 
EXPLANATORY NOTES. QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the persons mentioned below, and in the following grades; Foryear -- months, and served as a- For -- months and --- days, I served as a ; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about the four months is too indefinite , and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objection able. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. QUERE XIV. Proof of Service. In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers. In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass attached to the certificate. under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly , In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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Martin Smith
Amended declaration for a pension
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The State of Ohio Trumbull County }

Before me Alexander M Connell a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Trumbull aforesaid personally came Martin Smith of Vernon in said County of Trumbull aged Seventy one years, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service as a soldier of the Revolution but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below and in the following grades;

For Two months in January & February of the year 1778 I served as a private under Captain Job Case. For three months in the summer of 1778 I served as a private under Captain Amasa Mills For Two months in the summer of 1779 I served as a private - under Captain Andrew Hillyer.  For one month I served the same summer under Lieut - John Borden and Lieut Curtis as a Private. For one week I served as a private when the British landed at New Haven Connecticut. And for such service I claim a pension Martin Smith 

Sworn to and subscribed before me at Warren in the County of Trumbull aforesaid this 21st day of May A.D. 1833 and I certify that I am well acquainted with the said Martin Smith that he is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit- Alexander MConnell The State of Ohio Trumbull County Justice of the Peace I George Parsons Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do certify that Alexander McConnell Esq whose name in his own proper hand writing is affixed to the foregoing affidavit of Martin Smith is and was at the time of subscribing the same an acting Justice of the Peace for said County of Trumbull Commissioned and sworn agreeably to the laws of said of Ohio. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Warren this 27th day of May A.D. 1833 George Parsons Clerk
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The Testimony of Ezekiel Beach of the Township of Vernon County of Trumbull & State of Ohio of Lawfull age and duly sworn deposeth & saith that in the last part of Dec 1777 or the first part of January 1778 Martin Smith & myself were in company commanded by Job Case of Simsbury Hartford County in Connecticut which attended a number of teams to Albany & back to Farmingtown Connecticut as agreed in the Conveyance of the Cannon taken at the surrender of Genl Burgoyne the draft for a two months tour which service continued about the term aforesaid also in June 1779 I was with the said Martin Smith Company of Light horse in a draft for a two months our commanded by Capt Andrew Hillyer of Simsbury in Connecticut it was a Major command whose name was star of Danbury Connecticut we were stationed at Horsuch Connecticut & at of the expiration of the two months we the Smith and myself were drafted another month which term we served except two or three days & further the deponant saith not Ezekiel Beach Late Ohio Trumbull County August the 20 day AD 1832 Personally appeared Ezekiel Beach and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition before me Richard Hayes Aporate Judge of the Court Common Pleas for Trumbull County Phil
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The State of Ohio Richard Hayes one of the Associate Trumbull County Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Trumbull do hereby certify that Ezekiel Beach of Vernon Township Said County who subscribed and swore to the within Deposition before the on the 20th day of August 1832 is well known to me and I certify that he is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit and that I believe him to be upwards of Eighty years of age. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand this 21st day of May 1833 Richard Hays Aporate Judge Court Common Pleas for Tumble County his The State of Ohio Trumbull County B to Revolutionary Beach Couching Martin Smith the of Son George Parsons Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Granted do certify the Richard Hayes Esquire whose name in his own proper hand writing is a fined to the within affidavit of Ezekiel Beachk dated August 20. 1832 and foregoing certificate dated May 21. 1833, is and we at the time of subscribing the same one of the [illegible] Judge of said Court of Common Pleas for said County duly commission and sworn agreeably to the laws of the State of Ohio whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Vernon this 27th day of May 1833 George James Clerk
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Veteran's Administration, 
Revolutionary War Pension Division, Washington, D. C. 

Arkansas City, Kansas 
Box 379 
February 3rd, 1936 
Received Feb 8 1936
Dear Sir: Will you kindly advise me if you have on file the pension claim, or the record of the rejected pension application of the following for service in Revolutionary war: -- 
1. MARTIN SMITH -- (probably -- tho not positive of Del-died Ohio) 
2. WILLIAM SMITH -- of Delaware died Ohio (Died about 1825 I believe) - 
3. ALBERT or AIBERTUS BRIGHT ( BRITE -- died Ky ( died about 1824) - 
4, ABRAHAM REES ( REESE-REECE) -- died M. (died about 1818 ) 

Regarding the above mentioned Martin Smith -- I have learned from the U. S. Dept. of the Interior in Washington that Martin Smith received Bounty Land Warrant No. 6448, issued in 1791 for services in Revolutionary War, but this warrant was located by Jacobs and Hart, to whom it was evidently assigned, together with other warrants, on lot 3, 7.3, R.16, Licking Co. Ohio. This warrant is not on file in the office of the Dept. of the Interior -- and I am most anxious to learn, if possible, of this Rev. War service for Martin Smith -- and at the suggestion of the office of Dept. of Interior I am writing you, and trust you may be able to assist me in this matter. ( Licking Co. Ohio seems to not have any record of this either- in fact, in 1875, their court house burned destroying any number of old records. Thanking you most kindly, Respecfully- Ruth L Berger  Mrs A.J.Berger
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Veteran's Administration, Revolutionary War Pension Dept Washington, D. C.  S W Box 379 Arkansas City, KANSAS Jan. 23rd, 1936 

Dear Sir: Will you kindly advise me if the following men received pensions for service in the Revolutionary War: -- 
1. Peter Michael of Pennsylvania or Maryland. 
2. William Smith of Delaware who died in Ohio. 3. Zachariah Carlisle (Carlyle) of Delaware -- N.J. -- M. or Virginia. 
4. JOHN -- GEORGE OF ULRICH ( Ulrick) HOOVER -- probably of York Co. Penn. or Lancaster Co. Penn -- the not the John Hoover of Lancaster Co. Penn who died in Franklin Co. Ohio, 
5, ABRAHAM REES (REESE ) who died in Ky. 
6. Albertus (Albert? ) BRIGHT ( BRITE ) who died in Ky. 
7. John or Robert Tate of probably York or Lancaster Co. Penn 
8. JONATHAN or JNO Morgan of Va. or Mid -- who died Indiana or Ohio - 

If any of the above received pensions I shall greatly appreciate your advising me, and of the family data contained in application or granted claim. Thanking you most kindly, I am Most respectfully Mrs A. Berger Mrs. A. J. Bergert
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February 12, 1935. 
Mrs. A. J. Berger Box 379 Arkansas City, Kansas 

Martin Smith S. 18338 

Dear Madam. Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Peter Michael, William Smith of Delaware who died in this, Martin Smith who died in Ohio, Zachariah Carlisle, John or George or Ulrich Hoover, other than the John who died in Franklin County, Ohio, whose record was furnished you November 6, 1935, Abraham Ross, Albertus or Albert Bright, John Tate, Robert Tate probably from York or Lancaster County, Pennsylvania , and Jonathan or John Morgan of Virginia or Maryland who died in Indiana or Ohio. There are no claims for pension on file based upon service in the Revolutionary War of the Jonathan Morgan and Robert Tate described above, nor of Peter Michael, Zachariah Carlisle, Ulrich Hoover, Abraham Rees, or Albertus or Albert Bright. with the meager information given by you, no records could be identified as those of the William Smith, John Hoover, George Hoover, John Tate and John Morgan in whom you are interested. The record of one Martin Smith of Ohio has been found; his record is furnished you herewith. The records of this office show that the bounty land warrant sales, which you site, was issued for service of one William Smith private in the Connecticut line, and not for the service of Martin said warrant was issued to Martin with administrator, on September 22, 17 last the figures not recorded in this office. Very truly yours, A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.