Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 5,955, for Thomas Pulliam, Virginia
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SERVICE
Va.

Pulliam, Thomas

NUMBER
S. 5,955

carded

CONTENTS
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8424
Virginia

Thomas Pulliam
of Culpepper in the State of Virginia
who was a Private in the Compy commanded
by Captain ____ of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Allcock in the Virginia
line for 6 months - "

Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 20 Dollars __Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831

Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of April
1833 and Sent to W. Walden
Woodville

Arrears to the 4th of Mar '33 .................. $40
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep '33.... 10
................................................................................$50

[Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Leo C. [Illegible] Clerk
Book E, Vol. 4, Page 21.

[This paragraph, crossed out:]
Paid at the Treasury under
the Act of April 6th 1838 from
March 4th to Sept 4th 1841.
Agt notified June 10th 1842

Above refers to Thos Pullen

Died
Aug 27.1832
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Thomas Pulliam's
Declaration

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$20

S. Church
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress
passed the 7th June 1832,
State of Virginia
Culpeper County ss
On this 13th day of August 1832, personally
appeared in open Court, before the Justices of Culpeper now sitting
Thomas Pulliam a resident of the County of Culpeper in the State of
Virginia, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according
to Law doth on his oath making the following declaration, in order
to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th
1832. That he was drafted into the Militia service in
the company commanded by Captain Frances Nalli of the
County of Culpeper state of Virginia, and marched in the Regiment
commanded by Colonel John Thornton from the said County
and was marched to the River below Richmond
after being in said some time - Col Allcock took
command of the Regiment - That he continued in the said
until his time expired, which was for three month, and
received his Discharge and returned home _ That he was
again drafted for a three months line of duty in the militia
from the County of Culpeper in the company commanded by
Captain Armistead White, from the County of Culpeper and
marched to the siege of York Town, and served his time of three
months - That after the surrender he marched with the
prisoners to Winchester, and after his tour expired was
discharged at Winchester, Virginia, that he served in all said
months, or upwards. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever
to a pension or  an annuity except the present, and declares tht
his name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any state.
Thomas X his mark Pulliam
Sworn to
and subscribed in open
Court the day and date aforesaid
F. T. Lightfoot

We Timothy Sisk and John Lillard both residents of the County
of Culpeper, State of Virginia, hereby certify that we are well 
acquainted with Thomas Pulliam, who has subscribed and sworn to
the
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the above Declaration; That we believe him to be seventy years
of age, and that were both in the service with said William
at each time as set forth in his Declaration and served in the same
Companies during the war of the Revolution.
Timothy X his mark Sisk
John X his mark Lillard
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court
the day and date aforesaid
F. T Lightfoot

And the said Court, do hereby declare the opinion after the 
investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogations
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 Timothy Sisk and John
Lillard who have signed the foregoing certificate are residents
in the County of Culpeper, are credible persons, and that their
Statement is entitled to Credit

I, Francis T Lightfoot Clerk of the Court of Culpeper
County do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the
original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application
of Thomas Pulliam for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal of office
this tenth day of September in the
year one thousand eight hundred and
thirty two, and in the 57th year of
the Commonwealth
FT Lightfoot in
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August 16, 1937

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BA-J/EEL
Thomas Pulliam- S.5955

Miss Mabel Eliot
803 East Market Street
Bloomington, Illinois

Dear Madam:

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file
in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5955, based upon the military
service in that war of Thomas Pulliam.

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of
Thomas Pulliam are not shown.

Thomas Pulliam enlisted, date not stated, marched from Culpaper
County, Virginia, and served three months as a private in
Captain Francis Nalle's Company, Colonels John Thornton and
Allcok's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted again and served three
months as a private in Captain Armistead White's Virginia Company,
and was at the siege of Yorktown, after which he guarded prisoners
to Winchester, Virginia, where he was discharged.

Pension was allowed Thomas Pulliam on his application executed
August 13, 1832, at which time he was aged seventy years
and resided in Culpeper County, Virginia.

There are no data as to soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the
name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death
of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Pulliam (D.5955), you
should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office,
Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:

Thomas Pulliam, Certificate No. 424, issued April 8, 1833,
rate $20.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7,
1832, Virginia Agency.

Very truly yours
George H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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1923 - Dec. 1 - Hist to Mr. Vincent Smith
1929 Apr. 13. Hist. to Alice Pulliam
Perry, A.D.Y.
1931 Sept. 19. Hist. to Mr. P. J.
Walter _ MLB
1937. Aug 1 - Hist to Mr
Eliot. E. L.

1937. Aug 16, second history
sent to Miss Matal Eliot Eb.

Rev War
5955
INVALID.

File No. 5955
Thomas Pulliam
Priv Rev War

Act: June 7th /32
1
Index: -- Vol. M, Page 304

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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August 16, 1937

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BA-J/EEL

Miss Mabel Eliot
803 East Market Street
Bloomington, Illinois

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you state that
you have not received a reply to your letter which was forwarded
to this office by the National Archives July 27, in which you 
requested the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Pulliam.

The records of this office show that reply has been made
to the letter referred to above. It is shown, however, that
you were addressed as Mr. M. Eliot, and that that letter was
inadvertently dated March 11, 1937, instead of August 11, 1937.
The record of Thomas Pulliam has been re-written and is enclosed
herewith.

Very truly yours

George H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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[Handwritten, this paragraph:]
Miss Mabel
see as said
she wrote 
jus as this had
been mailed
saying she had
not gotten reply

[Crossed out: March] [Inserted:] Aug 11, 1937

xxxxxxx

BA-J/EEL
Thomas Pulliam-S.5955

Reference is made to your letter addressed to the National
Archives, this city, and transmitted to this office for reply, in
which you request the Revolutionary War record of Thomas Pulliam,
of Culpeper County, Virginia, who received a pension on account
of his services.

The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file
in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.5955, based upon the military
service in that war of Thomas Pulliam.

The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of
Thomas Pulliam are not shown.

Thomas Pulliam enlisted, date not stated, marched from Culpaper
County, Virginia, and served three months as a private in
Captain Francis Nalle's Company, Colonels John Thornton and
Allcok's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted again and served three
months as a private in Captain Armistead White's Virginia Company,
and was at the siege of Yorktown, after which he guarded prisoners
to Winchester, Virginia, where he was discharged.

Pension was allowed Thomas Pulliam on his application executed
August 13, 1833, at which time he was aged seventy years
and resided in Culpeper County, Virginia.

There are no data as to soldier's family.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the
name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of
the Revolutionary War pensioner, Thomas Pulliam (S.5955), you
should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office,
this city, and cite the following data:

[Handwritten:] 
As date of death was on AB -Aug 27 1882
& on 1835 list as Aug 27, 1881. Before he
1111 & as 1st date was so near of
ap. Mrs F. said, send to C G. for
correct date.
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Thomas Pulliam, Certificate No. 8424, issued April 8, 1833,
rate $20.00 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7,
1832, Virginia Agency.

Very truly yours

George H. Sweet
Acting Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.
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COPIED BY MLB

Washington September 19, 1931
BA-J/MLB

Mr. B. J. Walter
The American Legion
Wabash Post No. 425
Mount Carmel, Illinois

Dear Sir:

You are advised that it appears from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5955, that Thomas Pulliam
enlisted, date not given, marched from Culpeper County,
Virginia, and served as a private three months in Captain
Francis Nalle's company, Colonels John Thornton and Allcock's
Virginia regiment.

He enlisted again and served three months as a private
in Captain Armistead White's Virginia company and was at the
siege of Yorktown.

He was allowed pension on his application executed August
15, 1832, while a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia, aged
seventy years.

There are no family data.

The above history is that of the only Thomas Pulliam found
in the Revolutionary War records of this office.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMHF

May 15, 1929.

Charlotte B. Lawrence,
Placita Ranch,
Las Vegas, New Mexico.

Madam:

I advise you that from the papers in the Revolution
ary War pension claim, S. 5955, it appears that Thomas
Pulliam enlisted, date not stated, marched from Culpeper
County, Virginia and served as a private three months in
Captain Francis Nalle's Company, Colonels John Thornton
and Allook's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted again and served three months as a
private in Captain Armistead White's Virginia Company and
was at the Siege of York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 13, 1832, while a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia,
aged seventy years.
There are no family data.
This bureau is unable to furnish the history of a
soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or
bounty land has been made on account of his services.
The records fail to show such claims on file on
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account of the services of Thomas Watkins, William Rowlett,
Samuel Pettis (Petters, Pettes, Peters, etc. ) and Samuel
Watkins as described by you, or of any George Pulliam,
Joel Watkins, John Rowlett, Stephen Petters (or other
spelling) and Robert Jouett.
In order to identify the record of a particular
soldier named John McKenny, who might be the subject of
your request, as much as possible of the following data
is essential: approximate dates of birth and death.
place of residence at enlistment and after service and
given name of widow.
Due to the very large number of requests similar to
yours and the lack of a clerical force available for the
purpose, this bureau is unable to make immediate reply to
each inquiry pertaining to soldiers of the Revolution.
Letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in order
of receipt.
Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section,
ADY

April 13, 1939.

Alyce Pulliam Perry,
Box 445,
Keyser, West Virginia.

Madam:

I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary
War pension claim, S. 5955, it appears that Thomas
Pulliam enlisted, date not stated, marched from Culpeper
County, Virginia and served as a private three months in
Captain Francis Nalle's Company, Colonels John Thornton
and Allcok's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted again and served three months as a
private in Captain Armistead White's Virginia Company and
was at the Siege of York,
He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 13, 1832 while a resident of Culpeper County, Virginia,
aged seventy years.
There are no family data.

Respectfully,

E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
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[Page folded and text missing] and Section

MMHF

2 December 11, 1923

Mrs. Vincent Smith
318 West 34th St.,
New York City.

Madam:

I have to advise you that from the papers in the 
Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 5955, it appears 
that Thomas Pulliam enlisted, date not stated, marched 
from CulpeperCounty, Virginia and served as a 
private three months in Captain Francis Nalle's Company, 
Colonels John Thornton and Allcok's Virginia Regiment.
He enlisted again and served three months as a
private in Captain Armistead White's Virginia Company 
and was at the Siege of York,
He was allowed pension on his application executed
August 13, 1832 while a resident of Culpeper 
County, Virginia, aged seventy years.
There are no family data.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.

[Handwritten:] Date of death
on 1835  [illegible]
Aug 27, 1831

[Handwritten in left margin:] 
Date of death on
A.B. is Aug. 27 _ 1832 but as the date is
so  near claim of pension application, Miss W said
just leave it- Orr.
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Aug 10 - 1937 803 E Market St
Bloomington Ills.
Dear Sir - A letter from the National
Archives of July 27 said
my letter of enquiry of July 25
[crossed out: had] regarding Rev information
Pension record of Thomas Pulliam
Culpeper Co, Va had been
referred to your department-
Miss Mabel Elist
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[Note that this note was attached to a more lengthy letter on its upper left corner obscuring some of the text of the more lengthy  note.]

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Division of Reference

DATE July 27, 1937.

FROM: Mr. M. Eliot
803 East Market St.

DATED: July 25, 1937
Bloomington, Ill.

ACTION: RESPECTFULLY REFERRED TO
Mrs. M. M. Finch
Revolution and 1812 War Records
Veterans' Administration
Washington, D. C.

AND THE WRITER SO INFORMED.

Nelson Vance Russell
CHIEF, DIVISION OF REFERENCE
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OUR AIM
Community Service"

OUR MOTTO
" America for Americans"

[Seal:]
AMERICAN LEGION
"In Peace As In War We Serve"
The American Leginn
Wabash Post No. 423
MT. CARMEL, ILL.

B. J. WALTER
Department of Military Records
and Graves Registration.

August 31, 1931.

RECEIVED 
SEP 2 1931
READER [illegible]

Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

Please furnish us with the military record and any
other information available of Thomas Pulliam, who served during
the War of the Revolution from Virginia.

This information requested that same amy be used
in making application for U.S. marker.

Very truly yours,
B Walter
Dept. of Military Records
and Graves Registration,
Wabash Post #423,
American Legion.
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BLOOMINGTON ILL.
JUL 25
500 PM
1937

The National Archives
Div. of Reference
Washington
D.C.

N. V. RUSSELL JUL 27 1937
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Bloomington Ill, July 5-1937
Dear Sir Thomas Pulliam of
Culpeper Co. Va. is listed as a 
Revolutionary Soldier who rec'd a
pension - Will you kindly send me
his record? Thanking you
I remain
M Eliot
803 E Market St
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[Attached to the reply from the Pension Bureau, the text of the Bureau, largely obscured]

Placita Ranch
Las Vegas, N. Mex
May 7, 1929

Commissioner of Pensions
Pension Bureun
Washington, D.C.

U. S. PENSION OFFICE
MAY 13 1929

Dear Sir:
at least a month
ago, I wrote you in regard
to where and how I could secure
abstracts of certain Revolutionary War
pension application
I have had no reply
to my letter, and thinking that
you perhaps failed to get my
query, I am writing again.
I feel sure that you would
not purposely ignore it.
Yours very truly
(Miss) Charlotte B. Lawrence
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[This note is attached to the longer reply from the Commissioner of Pensions, most of the latter's text being obscured.]

Placita Ranch
Las Vegas, N. M.
March 25, 1929

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir
I have been told that in the
application for pensions of Revolutionary
soldiers family data is frequently
given, such as the names of the
applicant's wife and children.
If this is true, can you tell
me how I could obtain the information
of the following Revolutionary
Soldiers from Virginia:
Lieut. George Pulliam Prince Edward County
only Thomas Pulliam
Ens, Thomas Watkins Prince Edward Co
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Joel Watkins - Charlotte County
Lieut. John McKenny more
Ens. William Rowlett
Ens. John Rowlett
Stephen Petties
vokas
Capt. Samuel Pettis, or Peters Louisa Co.
Lieut. Robert Jonett
Samuel Watkins - Amelia Co
I shall be most grateful
to you if you will tell me how
and where to obtain the information
that I want
Yours very truly,
(Miss) Charlotte B. Lawrence
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PW
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Keyser, W. Va
Sept. 4. 1928.

Department of Pensions
U.S. Government
Washington, D.C.
Com. of Pensions

Dear Sir:
Will you kindly furnish me from your
records any & all information possible regarding
one Thomas Pulliam, who was a private in the
Virginia Militia in the Rev. War. His name
appears in a list of pensioners of the United 
States living at that time in Culpepper County
Virginia. His name was placed on the pension
roll April 8, 1833 & his pension of $20 a year
commenced Mar. 4. 1831. His age is given
as 72 years
I am particularly desirous of obtaining
authentic proof hereof name of wife & children
Also dates. I thank you
Most sincerely
Alyce Pulliam Perry

Box 445.

U. S. PENSION OFFICE
SEP 4 1928
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MRS. VINCENT SMITH
318 WEST 84 STREET
NEW YORK CITY

Oct. 30, 1923

Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D.C.

Will you be kind enough to
give me the Revolutionary War
record of Benjamin Lillard of
Culpeper Co., Va.
The Va State Library Report gives
a Benjamin Lilliard, And Acct.
XV, 457 [or 1]. I presume this is Capt.
Benjamin Lillard and an
erson has been made in the spelling,
as it was taken from a 
manuscript. Please advise.
Also will you please send
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me the Revolutionary War record of
the following listed in the Va State
Library Report

Pulliam, Thos (Culpeper )
S of W 1835 Pen 2, 128

Corbin Wm 6 V. R. 128, 2, (8 V.R.)
W.D. 181, 1., 10 V. R. W.D. 207, 11
And Acct 1779-1780 198. B.W. War 4 129, [illegible] 5, 52

Settle Jno. (8 V.R. W.D. 181, 1.

Miller Henry Aud Acct. 1779-1780
229, Aud Acct X V 584, 1, P.D. 56
D 75, D 161.

The war records of the above
be greatly appreciated by
Frances C. Smith
(Mrs. Vincent Smith)