Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7,241, for Peter Millington, Vermont
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Oneida County ss
Esther Weaver of Vienna being duly
sworn, says she was well acquainted with Peter Millington
late of Vienna deceased - That he died in October
1816 - That he was a soldier of the Revolution, and served
at Bennington, Ticonderoga, and at the capture
Burgoyne - That the name of the Colonel under whom
he service was Colonel Herrick and that he
was engaged in bearing a flag of truce, which this
deponent well recollects. That he was married
to Anna Millington as stated in her affidavit
and that she has remained a widow since his death.
That he served several years and this deponent believes
the whole time is as much as six years- That she has seen
Col Herrick frequently since the Revolutionary War,
and has often heard him speak of Millington’s services,  and heard him say that he was a good Soldier and a firm friend of his country.
And further says not.
Esther Weaver her mark

Sworn before me the 19th of Sept 1836 & I Certify that said Esther
Weaver is a person of truth & veracity.
B. P.  Johnson
Sup Court Com
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Ovid N.Y. July 13.48
Sir On the 22d Oct last, I mailed to you some
papers in the case of Anna Millington an
applicant for a pension under law of ‘36.
N. Y. Have you read them & if so will you not
oblige me by reporting the decision upon
them-- Since they were sent, one child has
died, to wit Gates Millington, his name
will not be put in the Certificate.
Respectfully
Your Obt Srvnt
Arad Joy

Hon J L Edwards
Com’r of Pensions