Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7457, for James Miller, Pennsylvania
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SERVICE   Penn.
Miller, James
or Millers
Elizabeth
NUMBER  W.7457
Another woman named Mary applied for a pension as widow of this soldier, See papers within.
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Reported 
Letter to Hon H. Cobb  Feb 13 / 50  
See papers of Mary Miller Fulton County Illinois who claims a pension as the widow of James Miller of Armands Corps 
5307 Phila  
Pennsylvania 
Elizabeth Miller 
widow of James Miller Ten who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private for two years   
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.    
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of Jany 1850 and sent to Alexr Hay Present 
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 242 Vol.  2
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7648 
No 7648 
Mary Miller 
wid [widow] of James Ill [Illinois] 
act 4 July 1836 
Rejected, see the papers of Elizabeth Miller, widow of James Miller or Millers , allow by the Secretary of the Interior, for the service claimed in this case, this case or that of Elizabeth Millers which was allowed by the Secretary.  Must be a fraud.
See Papers Elizabeth Miller Pa  2 Feby 48 No 5307
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State of Illinois 
Fulton County. } ss  On this 25th day of July in the year of our Lord 1830, personally appeared before me Erasmus D Rice County Judge of the County court, in and for the County of Fulton and State of Illinois said court being a court of Record.   Mary Miller, A resident of said county, aged ninety years past, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4th 1836.  That she is the widow of James Miller, (sometimes called Millers) who was a private, as he said, in the army of the Revolutionary War on the part of the United States, And from what she now recollects, the said James Miller her husband was a regular soldier, and enlisted in the continental line and was either in the Maryland or Pennsylvania troop, as his father, at the time of his enlistment, resided immediately upon the line between the states of Pennsylvania and Maryland.  Declarant cannot now state the time & place of his enlistment, nor the name of his Captain, or other company officers;  His enlistment was in the early part of the War, and his service was under Colonel Armand, or Armands troop or Armands Regiment during the main portion of his service, and until he was finally discharged, at or after the final close of the war at the ratification of the treaty of Peace. She Recollects his service finally terminated long after Cornwallis surrendered, which was a very short time, days, before their marriage. And the Recollects of his returning home that time, on horse back, upon the surrender of Cornwallis, upon furlough at which time they were married, under former engagements.
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He was at home to his fathers, and her fathers house several times, during his service & prior to his marriage, and after his marriage, he was at home a great portion of his time, until the war concluded, and the whole troop were discharged.   
She cannot state now, the particular circumstances of his service as to the Battles he was in, or the country through which he marched, stations of the troops &c.   She further declares that her husband had a discharge which her son Samuel, some 20 or 30 years ago took with him to the South, perhaps to Mississippi, with his father's other old papers, and that her son Samuel, shortly after his removal there, died as she was informed and these papers, discharge and all were lost or destroyed, and are wholly out of the knowledge of this declarant. 
She further declares, that her husband never applied for his pension, or bounty land, which she understood from him he was entitled to.   
She further declares that the has no documentary evidence of her husbands service, and does not now know of any person who know personally of her husbands service. And that she was going to apply for her pension many years ago, but where perhaps he might have had some living witness to testify in her behalf but her son in law John Counch of Union County, Indiana, with whom she then resided, was opposed to her application & she abandoned it, to please him. She further declares, that her maiden name was Martin, and that she was married to the said
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James Miller on or about the 31st day of October in the year of our Lord seventeen hundred and eighty one (1781) in the County of Harford and State of Maryland in the 22nd year of her age, by a License, as she was informed & believes.  That her husband the aforesaid James Miller died in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, on the Fourth (4th) day of April in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty eight. That she has remained a widow ever since his death, without intermarriage.   That she first resided with her husband after their Marriage in Harford County, Maryland, next in Tippecanoe County Indiana, next, in Hendricks & Union County Indiana, and now resides in the County of Fulton in the State of Illinois, where She has resided for the last eight months past, all of which will more fully appear by the proof hereto annexed. 
Mary Miller her mark
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 25th day of July 1850 
Erasmus D Rice County Judge} 
I Erasmus D. Rice County Judge of the County court in and for the County of Fulton & State of Illinois, do certify, that I have this day attended in person, at the residence of Mary Miller the above declarant, in said county, in the execution
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of the foregoing declaration as having been duly executed before me, at her residence, aforesaid And that the said Mary Miller from her own statements, and apparent condition from her advanced age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend in person, at and before the courts, in and for said county. 
Given under my hand and seal, at said county this 25th day of July in the year 1850. 
Erasmus D Rice [seal]  
County Judge
State of Illinois 
Fulton County } ss On this 25th day of July 1830 personally appeared before me Erasmus D Rice County Judge of the county court, in and for said County, John Knott, aged Fifty Seven years past, and Nancy A. Knott aged Fifty three years past, both resident of said county, who being by me first duly sworn, according to law upon their oath say, That Mary Miller the above named declarant & now resides in the County of Fulton and State
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of Illinois, & has resided there for the last eight months past, and previous thereto the resided with her husband in Tippecanoe County Indiana, and in Harford County, Maryland prior to his death & since that she has formerly lived in the Counties of Hendricks and Union in the State of Indiana.   That they have personally known the said Mary Miller, from their earliest recollection, and know her to be the widow of James Miller the Revolutionary soldier as described by her in the foregoing declaration. That her husband the said James Miller, died in Tippecanoe County in the State of Indiana, on the 4th day of April in the year 1828. and that the said Mary Miller has remained his widow ever since her said husbands death, without intermarrying again and is now his widow that they know the said James Miller in his life time, intimately, and have heard him speak of his services in the Revolutionary War under an enlistment which continued until the war was finally concluded. That he said he served under Col. Armand, as well as they recollect & believe or that it was Amands troop, or some such name That he was opposed to having a pension or County land in his life time, as it would stain his Reputation as a patriot soldier, And would not apply for land or pension, although often requested by those who know him of his old acquaintance That he was a man of undoubted reputation for truth and veracity. and was universally esteemed and believed to have been a soldier
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of the Revolutionary war & served as he stated then and is now above herein set forth by his widow in her declaration hereto attached. 
John Knott
Nancy A. Knott
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of July 1850 
Erasmus D Rice County Judge }  
I Erasmus D Rice County Judge before whom the foregoing affidavit of John Knott & Nancy A. Knott, this day made, do certify, that the affiants are both persons of truth and veracity and as such, their statements are entitled to credit, which I certify from my own personal knowledge. Given under my hand this 25th day of July  1850  
Erasmus D Rice 
County Judge F. C. Ill. 
State of Illinois 
Fulton County} ss   I Leonard F. Ross Clerk of the county court, in and for the County of Fulton and State of Illinois do certify, that Erasmus D. Rice whose official signatures. appear to the foregoing Declaration affidavit
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and certificate now is and was on the day of the date thereof the county judge of the County Court in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified, that full faith and credit are due and ought to be given to all his official acts as such and that the foregoing signatures, purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of said court, at my office at Lewistown, this 26th day of  July Anno Domini 1850. 
Leonard F Ross Co. Clk
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12 N. 7 S
8286
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller’s Declaration & Papers
No. 8286
Phila’d 
May 16 1842
Elizabeth Miller’s declaration under the Act of July 7, 1838 and Certificate of her Marriage.
No. 1
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State of Pennsylvania S. S. 
City & County of Philadelphia S. S. } 
On this Sixteenth day of May In the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and Forty Two Personally appeared before the Honorable Edward King President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia Mrs Elizabeth Miller a resident of the  City of Philadelphia aged Eighty nine years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.   That she is the widow of James Miller who was a private in the Revolutionary Army in  Colonel Armands Regiment or Battalion that said Miller enlisted at Lancaster Pennsylvania and spoke the German Language his Father being a German that she had made various inquiries and attempts to trace his service and had never succeeded until Now.  When she had been satisfied that her husband was in the said Corps She further declares that she was married to the said James Miller on the - day of October In the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and ninety, and that the certificate hereto annexed is her original certificate.  That her husband the aforesaid James Miller died on the Sixth the day of March One thousand Eight hundred and Thirteen  - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety four, viz at the time above stated 
Elizabeth Miller her mark
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Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me [unreadable] interline within being [unreadable] hand 
Edward King President 
Judge 1st Dist Pennsylvania} 
I certify that I am acquainted with the said Elizabeth Miller and know her prior personal knowledge  to be a woman of veracity and credit and honesty of belief [unreadable] my hand 
Edward King President 
Court of Common Pleas
 Pennsylvania 
Philadelphia County } ss I Samuel Hart Esq Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County Do Certify Edward Esq. by whom the aforegoing Certificate and attestation were made and given and whom his own proper hand writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is President of the first Judicial District of Pennsylvania and presiding Judge of the said Court of Common Pleas & duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Court of Judicature as thereout 
In Testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadel his this 20th May 1842 
S. Hart Prothonotary
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To his Exellency – the Governor of the State of New York –
This is to certify that conformable with the laws of the State of New Jersey, James Miller & Elizabeth Reckhow were legally joined in the holy banns of Matrimony in the month of October One thousand seven hundred & ninety by me 
P. A. Wilson A. M. Pastor  of the Baptist Church at Hightstown N. Jersey
Witness
Richard Dean
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8737 Phila 
Pennsylvania 
Elizabeth Miller 
widow of James who was a Private in the Revolution for two years  
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80  Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Jan’y 50 and sent to Alexr Hay Present 
Acts of March 3, 1843 & June 17, 1844.} 
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 Page 112
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10818  Phila 
Pennsylvania 
Elizabeth Miller
Widow of James who was a pensioner under the Act of - and who died on the 6th Mar. 1813. of - in the State of Penna who was a priv. in the Compy commanded by Captain - of the Regt commanded by Col Armand in the line for 2 years 
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 16th day of January 1850 and Sent to Alex Hay, Present 
Total amount, - $ - 
Act July 7, 1838 
Recorded by J. P. Chase Clerk
Book D  Vol 1 Page 225
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Mrs Elizabeth Millers 
Papers 
Philadelphia 
June 11, 1842 
Additional declaration of Elizabeth Miller and Attest of Charles and Samuel Miller 
4 
On roll final settlement certified
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Pennsylvania SS
Philada City & County SS }  
In the Matter of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Miller for Pension- 
Personally appeared in open Court of Common Pleas for the City and County Mrs Elizabeth Miller the widow of James Miller deceased who being duly sworn says that this a native of New Jersey and became first acquainted in the her said husband during the Revolutionary War after the Battle of Princeton, some distance from Princeton where she then lived.  The portion of the army to which the said Miller was attached had been halted a short time for rest and the said Miller asked her to wash a shirt for him, that she then did wash a shirt for him - and this troops then went off and she saw no more of him until after the peace when he came to the place when she then lived and united her and married her -  She understood from her said husband that he belonged to the army five times. That she is now ninety year of age and cannot state very particularly but he husband belonged she thinks first to the German Battalion from Pennsylvania and then to Armands Legion or Brigade. But is impossible at this period of time to state his service.  She understood him to have belonged to the troops from his German [unreadable] but she can give no particulars of his service 
Elizabeth Miller her mark
Sworn and Subscribed before me in open court this 11th day of June AD 1842
James Campbell
Judge Ch C. Pleas
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Pennsylvania 
Philadelphia County} SS 
I Samuel Hart Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do Certify that the Hon James Campbell Esq. before whom in Open Court of Common Pleas the within affidavit was this day made and who in his own proper hand writing has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of  so doing and now is one of the Judges of the said Court of Common Pleas (which is a Court of Record and of Law) duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as thereout 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 18th June 1842 
S. Hart Prothonotary
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Charles Miller 
U.S.S. St. Louis 
Pensacola May 6th 1837
23 
To James Murray Rush 
No 9 North Ninth Street 
Philadelphia 
[stamp] PENSA F. MAY 6
acknowledged May 24th 1837
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U.S.S. St. Louis, Pensacola
May 6th 1837
Dear Sir 
I have received a letter from P. McCall stating that he had placed my Mothers claims upon government for a pension in consequence of the death of my Father who lost his life last Mar along with General Pike and also her claims for his services during the revolutionary War.  
He enlisted in Lancaster Penn at the age of fifteen & remained till death.  My Fathers name was James Miller.  I have wrote to my Mother requesting her to call upon you and state to you all the particulars of her claim and as my term of service is nearly expired I shall soon be on my return home but would wish you to use your utmost to forward her claims during the interim.
I am Dear Sir 
yours very respectfully
Charles Miller
P. S. as we shall remain here only six weeks would be glad of an answer as soon as possible Direct 
Charles Miller 
2d Master 
U. S. S. St. Louis 
Pensacola
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Please address 
Hon L. Paynter
H. R. 
Under the Navy Pension laws, Mrs. Miller is not entitled to a pension on account of the death of her son. Pensions are granted only to the widow or children of those who die in the Naval service.
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Marine Barracks 
Philada Nov. 30th 1839- 
My dear Sir,
Mrs Elizabeth Miller who lives in the Street, near Prime, has urged me to send the enclosed papers to you, with a view to obtain a pension for her, since the death of her husband, the facts in relation to which are enclosed Mr Miller, had two sons in the service of the United States, one in the Navy and the other in the Army, one or both of which are dead, if this be the fact with respect to the one in the Navy, a pension can readily be obtained for her from the Department. The name of this one, I think is Charles Miller.  The Department of the Navy, however, can furnish the facts. The Husband of Mrs Miller, originally enlisted in Lancaster, he served in the latter part of the revolutionary War, as well as in the War of 1812. Mrs Miller is upwards of 84 years of age, eminently worthy of the aid of the Government, as well from her destitute situation, as from the excellent character she bears - and is one of your Constituents. My motive in sending you these papers, is simply to serve the cause of the destitute who, I fully believe have a just claim on the Country.  
Very truly yours 
Saml Miller 
To the Hon'ble L Paynter
M. of Congress Washington
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Letter dated July 1842
Edwards
12 
To
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Extract from a report from the Pension office made to the Secretary of War dated July 20th 1842.  
“The name of James Miller is not found on the roll of Armand's corps though that of Millers is on that roll. They are not one and the same name, any more than the names of Lyone and Lyon are the same. But suppose that the name of James Miller was on the roll, what evidence is there that he was the husband of Elizabeth Miller, who claims a pension: she swears that she understood from his conversation that he belonged first to the German ballation and afterwards to Armand's corps, and that she first became acquainted with him “after the battle of Princeton some distance from Princeton, where she then lived”.  How long after the battle of Princeton, or how near she lived to the place does not appear, but if she intends to be understood as saying that it was soon after the battle of Princeton, the statement is erroneous. The corps was not raised till long after the battle of Princeton, and never served near Princeton. The battle was fought on the 2d of January 1777, and Armand was not commissioned till the 10th of May following. It was long after that he before his regiment was raised, for on the 25th of March 1778 Genl Washing in writes to him explaining his recruiting orders.  She also states, as well as a witness named Brown, that Miller first belonged to the German Regiment. If so he never could have seen her in New Jersey while in
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the service. The German regiment was not authorized to be raised until the 3d of September 1778, and after that period Armands Corps was not in New Jersey, but in Pennsylvania, and in the Southern States. The claimant was married in Hightstown, which is not far from Princeton, where it is to be inferred from her own statement she resided during the war. At no time was Armands Corps near that place, and if therefore she became acquainted with Miller during the war he could not have belonged to Armand's Corps, and she cannot of course avail herself of his supposed service in the Corps. James Millers name is not on the rolls of the German regiment. Letter dated July 1842
Edwards 
12 
To
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Please address information to A.J. Glossbrenner, State Department.
York, Sept. 12, 1848.
A.J. Glosbrenner Esq. 
Dear Sir 
Would you be kind enough to make enquiry for me at the Office of the Secretary of War relative to a claim of Elizabeth Miller (alias Millers ) widow of James Miller a soldier in the Revolutionary war. David Corey has the claim in hand.
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House of Representatives June 30, 1842 
Sir
The enclosed letter will show the desire of its writer and the persons whom he represents that the claims for pensions of the persons named in it should be reexamined in the commissioner's office. May I ask your attention to the subject?  Your familiarity with the whole matter will enable you to give it without trouble, and to obviate the necessity of any other investigation. 
I am with entire consideration respect 
Your ob servant 
J R Ingersoll 
J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions.
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Dear Sir 
I [unreadable] in this the amended declaration of M. Elizabeth Miller Widow of James Miller deceased, you will observe that having no persons here who were personally acquainted with her in her husbands life time that no evidence of her character has been sent you. The evidence of the Identity are very complete in that if they consist of the Marriage Certificate and of the certificate of the Major under whose command Miller served.  Thirdly of the recommendations of Colonel Miller of the Marine corps and a letter from the only surviving son Charles Miller to James Murray Rush Esquire.  This son has since deceased.  These things I hope are [unreadable].  
Yours Ob &c
C. S. Jack 
Philadelphia
June 20. 1842
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Philadelphia 
June 1 1843 
Dear Sir
I Edwards the poor and unfortunate Mrs. Miller,  the claimant of pension who was the subject of a recent letter to you, importunes me to address and Enquire if papers have or have not be sent to you which will bear the obstacles to the grant of a pension to her.  This woman is ninety two years old, and this one I trust [unreadable] Except for the frequency of her applications. 
She has been told that a person who was Sent as and at the expense of her church to her [unreadable] to obtain the evidence of service, procured it and sent it to your office.
If there is not to her hope must cease, and she must submit.
I am very respectfully 
Your Ob &c
Rut Peters
Mr. Edwards
Com of Pensions
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In the Matter of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Miller 
Personally appeared Before me an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia James Brown who deposes and says that he has already been sworn in this case that he is satisfied that the James Miller whose name appears on the Rolls of Amands Corps is the same James Miller he who was the husband of the said Elizabeth Miller.  That Deponent was well acquainted with the said Miller when he enlisted.  That he lived about a quarter of mile from where the Deponent lived that Deponent remembers that he was about seven years when he enlisted. That he first saw him at May First in Lancaster County when he was in the army that at the time of the enlistment of Miller deponent understood that the enlistment were for the Same Battalion or regiment. That the Deponent saw Miller after the war. He told him that he had been under Colonel Armand who was a [unreadable] A Frenchman or a German and that the reason that he Miller spoke German.   Deponent is sure that her husband of the said Mrs. Miller is the identical person who belonged to Armand Corps that frequently the Germans of this County Call Miller Millers   
James Brown
Sworn & subscribed before me to this 23d day of Sept 2 [unreadable]
James Brown
Alderman
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Pennsylvania 
Philadelphia County } ss   
I Samuel Hartley Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that Armon Davis Esq before whom the within affidavit was made and who his own proper hand writing this thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and ex officio Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Courts of Judicature as thereout 
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this 26th September 1842 S. Hart Prothy
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Department of the Interior 
August 30th 1849. 
Sir
I herewith return the papers in the Case of Elizabeth Miller for your examination, in consequence of the agent having filed further an additional testimony and very respectfully 
Your Obt Servant 
T. Ewing Secretary
J.L. Edwards Esqr Comm of Pensions
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Philad February 27th 1843
To J L Edwards Esqr 
Commissioner of Pensions}
Sir 
For, and on account of the aged Lady, Mrs Elizabeth Miller, widow of James Miller dec’d, I have through N. Jersey proceeded to New York and taken the enclosed affidavits, in support of her claim for a pension, now on file in your office, presented (as she says) by Mr Charles J. Jack all which are herein Respectfully offered, for your consideration. I have made strict enquiry, and am well assured, that they are all worthy of Credit.
I am Sir with respect your Hon Sert Joseph Butler 
No 165. N. 13th Street 
P.S. Should any law pass, as respects the old widows of soldiers, shall be very much obliged by receiving one; and any instructions from you, appertaining to assisting them 
J.B.
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Philadelphia February 15th 1843 
J L. Edwards Esqr 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir 
Should there be now or hereafter; any pension, or other arrearage of pension, coming to me, be pleased to have the same directed to myself to the care of Joseph Butler, No 165 North 13th Street, Philada as do hereby annul all and every application, heretofore made by and through Mr C. J. Jack which favour shall be greatfully acknowledged by your very Humble Serv’t- 
Elizabeth Miller her mark 
In presence of
Sam Frite 
Mary Frite
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(Extract) 
Pension Office 
July 20, 1842 
XXXXX 
I am insultingly charged with making a false statement in affirming that the name of James Millers is not on the roll of Armand's corps. I repeat the assertion. the name is not found, though that of Miller is on that roll. They are not one and the same name, any more than the names of Lyons and Lyon are the same. But suppose that the name of James Miller was on the roll, what evidence is there that he was the husband of Elizabeth Miller, who claims a pension. She swears that she understood from his conversations that he belonged first to the German battalion, and afterward to Armand's corps, and that she first became acquainted with him “after the battle of Princeton, some distance from Princeton, where 1 she then lived.” How long after the battle of Princeton, or how near she lived to the place does not appear; but if she intends to be
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understood as saying that it was soon after the battle of Princeton, the statement is erroneous. The corps was not raised till long after the battle of Princeton, and never served the near Princeton. The battle was fought on the 2d of January, 1777, and Armand was not commissioned till the 10th of May following. It was long after that period before his regiment was raised, for on the 25th of March, 1778, Gen. Washington writes to him explaining his recruiting orders. She also states, as well as a witness named Brown, that Miller first belonged to the German regiment. If so, he never could have seen her in New Jersey while in the service. The German regiment was not authorized to be raised until the 3d of Sept. 1778, and after that period Armands Corps was not in New Jersey, but in Pennsylvania and in the southern states. The claimant was married in Hightstown, which is not far from Princeton, where it is to be inferred from her own statement she resided during the war.  At no time was Armands Corps near that place, and if therefore she became acquainted
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with Miller during the war he could not have belonged to Armand's corps, and she cannot of course avail herself of his supposed service in the corps.  James Miller's name is not on the rolls of the German Regiment 
XXXX 
(signed) J. L. Edwards 
July 20th 1842
8
11
Hon. John C. Spencer 
Sec. of War
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Commonwealth of Pa 
Philadelphia County} ss    I John Williams Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the City and County of Philadelphia being a Court of Record & having a Seal do Certify that John A. White Esq before whom the within acknowledgement was taken is an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia and that the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is Genuine 
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this Ninth day of July in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and fourty nine
Jno Williams
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Know all men by these presents. That I Elizabeth Miller Alias Millers do hereby make, Constitute and appoint Alexander Hay of York Pa my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my Name to receive of the Secretary of War of the United States a pension certificate due me for the services of my late Husband James Millers decd a Soldier of Genl Armands Legion during the Revolutionary war 
Elizabeth Miller Alias Millers her Mark [seal]
In testimony whereof I have hereunt set my hand and seal this 9th day of July 1849 
Witness 
John A White 
W.H. Richards 
State of Pennsylvania 
City of Philadelphia }  Be it known that before the Subscriber, an Alderman and Ex Officio a Justice of the Peace and for said City personally appeared Elizabeth Millers alias Miller, and acknowledged the foregoing power Attorney to be her free act and deed in Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of July 1849 
John A. White Ald [I.S.]
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Jany 17 / 50
Eliz Miller
Jas Owner
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Washington Jany 17. 1850 
J. L. Edwards Esq 
Be pleased to deliver to James Owner Esq by the pension certificate of Mrs Millers widow of James Millers late a private in Armands Legion 
Alexander Hay 
Atty for Elizabeth Millers
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Mr Ingersoll requests the Comm of Pensions to return him the letter herewith together with whatever may be the proper answer to said to it 
Jan 17. ‘47 
25 July 42
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Dear Sir
Accident his I think has enabled Mrs. Miller to procure testimony of a Witness when testimony had remove all doubt as to Identity. He came into my office to be given about Land coming to him for the for Revolutionary service and upon his relating the manner of his for this enlistment. I asked if he knew Miller. he immediately replied in the affirmative. I hope then the certificate may be sent 
In haste your Obt Svt
C. J. Jack
July 12. 1842
J. L. Edwards Esqr
Com of Pensions}
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(Copy)
Department of the Interior 
January 3d 1850. 
Sir
In the case of Elizabeth Miller widow of James, I am of the opinion that the claim should be allowed. You will therefor issue a pension certificate for the period of service established by the rolls of Armands Corps, in the name of James Miller or Millers and the testimony herewith returned 
I am, very respectfully Your Obt Tenant, 
(Signed) T. Ewing 
Secretary 
James L. Edwards, Esq. Comr of Pensions,
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Dear Sir
I enclose with this the papers of Mrs Elizabeth Miller for a pension under the act of July 7 1838. 
This case has attracted a good deal of interest here and his I believe come in John C. Shapio before you.  The circumstance of Eliz Miller losing two of her children in the service besides her husband has given an [unreadable] of interest to her case - after the most diligent search I decided her husband belonged to Armand’s Corps - and that account of his not finding his name among the Pennsylvania soldiers. I have [unreadable] and her declaration  and I trust that you will send her the pension certificate [unreadable]  
Your Obt Svt
C. J. Jack
May 23. 1842
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Phila Jany 17 1843
James L Edwards } 
Commissioner of Pensions
D Sir
Elizabeth Miller in relation to what claim to a pension I applied to you last which informed me that the evidence to show service by her late husband has been forwarded to you & is desirous that if pension is granted to her it shall be forwarded to her, and not to any other person as she has had much cause in her opinion to mistrust the person Butler who has acted as the agent to procure the testimony. 
The letter to her may be forwarded to the care of Miss Case  South 8th St.  Philadelphia or to my care  No. 18 Prior St. Phila.  
I shall be obliged by you informing me if the obstacles to granting her pension have been removed 
I have the pleasure to be 
Very Respectfully yours
Rut Peters
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Sir
The claim upon the US of Mrs Elizabeth Miller, widow of James Miller a revolutionary soldier was some time since placed in the hands of Charles Jack Esq. of this City.  Circumstances having induced doubts in Mrs M's mind as to the course of the proceedings in her behalf.  She has engaged me to obtain for her if possible whatever information is on record with respect to it in your office.
Private James Miller served first in what is usually termed the "old French War"; again for five years of the revolutionary struggle, and a third time enlisted, during the last war, in a company of Maj. Howards brigade commanded by Cap. Hunter. In the year 1838, Mrs M. informs me her claim was admitted, and $2000, back pay allowed her. Of this she has never rec’d a cent. Why has the not? Is it the fault of the Dep’t or of some agent between the Dep’t and herself?   Will you have the kindness in to direct such information as you have on record in this matter to be forwarded immediately to me, 
and oblige us with great respect
S. Wallace Cone 
Attorney at Law 70.S. Eighth St.
Philadelphia 
Sepr 28th 1842 
J. L. Edwards Esq
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James L. Edwards, Esq.
Dr Sir:
I enclose with this and the affidavit of James Brown's relative to the identity of James Millers of Armands Corps and the husband of Mrs. Elizabeth Miller - his oath is most positive and his character appears good in the neighborhood where he has lived for many years. He came voluntarily to me and gave in the additional proof in regard to identity. I hope you will grant this poor woman a pension as she is really in a starving state. She is now ninety years of age and her claims upon this Country are great, having lost her husband and her two sons in its service.
J. C. Jacks
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Washington D.C. 
28 Nov 1849 
J L Edwards Esq 
Commissioner of Pensions }   
Sir: 
I have produced for the evidence in the case of Elizabeth Miller application for the benefits of the Acts of Congress for the service of her husband as a Revolutionary soldier of Armands Legion; which coincidence is on file in your office with the papers returned from the office of the Secretary of the Interior and has not been examined by you. I respectfully ask a further reconsideration of the case. 
Your obedient servt 
James Owner
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Augt 12 / 50
O
Adm
Hon T. R. Young
J. L. Edwards
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Washington 
Aug 12. 1850 
Sir
Enclosed please find application for pension under act of 1836 of Mary Miller 
Very Respectfully 
Your Obt servt- 
T R Young
Hon J L Edwards 
James
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Washington Feb 2 1850 
J. L. Edwards Esq
D Sir
I enclose letter of T. P. Cooper relative to the Revolutionary Pension Case of Mrs Mary Miller which it seems has been allowed to some other Mrs. Miller & will thank you for the information therein denied 
Respectfully Yours &c 
Cha’s S. Wallach
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York Penna Aug 10 / 1848 
Augt 10 1848
Thomas P. Potts In relation to claim of Elizabeth Miller for a pension 
P. 344 
11 August 1848 – 
Pension Bureau
Ames
32
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York, Penna Augt. 10. 1848   
Hon W. L. Marcy 
Sectry of War}  
Dr Sir.  
I have been requested to write you relative to the claim for a pension Elizabeth Miller (or Millers) widow of James Millers, soldier of the Revolutionary war. 
The matter has been in the hands of David Corey of this place of whom I can get no satisfactory information. Would you be kind enough to inform me of the situation of the case; what has been done in it &c 
Yours truly 
Thos. P. Potts
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Philadelphia May 13th 1843 
James L. Edwards Esqr 
Commissioner of Pensions 
Sir – 
Since the return of the inclosed papers in the case of Elizabeth Miller widow of James Miller and late a soldier of the war of the Revolution. I have obtained the additional assurances of the Officers, before whom the affidavits were made & I have agreeably to your letter asked the old Lady questions respecting her husband, James Miller and where her family lived at the time of her first acquaintance with him.-- to which answers- that, at the time the American army passed from Trenton to Princeton and before the battle, Miller came up to the town of her parents, saw her & asked her if she would wash him a couple of Shirts-- to which she answered she would he brought them-- She washed and ironed them that day, he called with another man and received them for which he paid her two dollars continental money. she never saw him after, untill the war was at an end, or till some months befor they were married - he had then joined the Baptist Church of which he was a member, and is still, until this day, they were married by the Revd Peter Wilson, who resided at Heightstown - afterwards at Bordentown, when he and family lived a number of years - then returned to Heightstown whose he deceased - I was well acquainted with him & family, fifty seven years ago she says Miller was wounded in the ankle at the battle of Princeton, after and repeatedly told her of the battles he was engaged in, Trenton, Princeton & others but as her memory fails her, she cannot speak positive as to name them must therefore rest her claim on her former declaration and the additional Testimony herewith sent. All which is Respectfully presented for your consideration.   
Your Humble Servt Joseph Butler, agent 
No 165 North 13th Street.
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Major McGlasson’s certificate in relation to the Service and death of James Miller during the last war.
20
9
No 5
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Certify on honour that James Miller. late a Private in Captain Reynolds company of the Fifteenth Regiment died on the Sixth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and thirteen: which was occasioned by the extreme cold during of march of the regiment from Pittsburgh to Sacketts Harbour.   
I further certify that the said Private Miller did perform his duty faithfully and honorably from the time of his enlistment to that of his death at which time he was under command. He was lath mustered by Lieut Lutphen and inspected by brigade Major Hunter the caption of the roll being “Capt Reynolds company”, on the last day of February 1813 up to which time he was paid by Lt.  David Regt P. [pay] Master. 
G. McGlasson, Major 
By Brevet Ct. Mil
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from Mr W. Kean 
August 29.38 
Francis B. Stockton Esq 
Purser U. S. Navy 
Philadelphia Pa.
[stamp] NEW YORK AUG 30
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New York 29th August 1838 
Francis B. Stockton Esq. 
Dear Sir, 
About a year since rec’d a letter from Murray Rush Esq of your City respecting the services of James Miller in Revolutionary War - and a few days since I rec’d one from you on the same subject- I fully answered Mr Rush's letter, and your communication refers to that letter, I would again refer you to it as I there stated all which I know to be material in the Matter- There is an old certificate of Mrs. Millers Marriage in my possession dated October 1790 and signed by P.A. Wilson A.M. Pastor of the Baptist Church at Hightown N. Jersey 
Yours &c 
James McKeen 
No 6 Frankfort NY 
James Miller served in the War of 1812 but I have no information of his serving in the Revolutionary War
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State of Pennsylvania 
County of York S S 
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said county Nathaniel Bailey of the same place aged eighty years and upwards who being by me duly sworn according to law of says he was born in Chester County in the State of Pa. that he was intimately acquainted with James Miller Alias Millers from his boyhood. that he lived in Lancaster County near the Chester County line in the neighbourhood of this deponant where he remained until the commencement of the Revolutionary war about the year 1781 or 1782, he was then in York in the state of Pennsylvania at that time, and that he well knew him to be the same James Miller or Millers as above stated that he was then an enlisted soldier in Gen. Armands Corps. for during the war, and said when the war was over he would return home again to Lancaster County said deponant further States that he was frequently at York in said state during the time that Armands Legion were stationed there and until the army were disbanded and was present when they were discharged. And this same James Miller was discharged with the rest of the troops at the close of the war in 1783. That in the same year he returned Lancaster County where deponent saw him frequently where he remained three years. That he then left of that place: and deponant did not see him again until several years after. That in the year 1791 or 1772 he was then married and lived in Philadelphia where deponant saw him and his wife Elizabeth Miner at there place of residence who stated they were married of in the State of New Jersey that he saw them at intervals for many years afterwards at there place of
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Residence in that City and further saith not
Nathaniel Bailey his mark 
Sworn and subscribed  before me at York, this 15th day of April A.D  1848 
Samuel M. Barnitz  J. P.
State of Pennsylvania 
York County ss.} I Samuel M. Barnitz one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County, before whom the foregoing deposition of Nathaniel Bailey was taken do hereby certify, that I have known the said Nathaniel Bailey upwards of twenty five years, and for the last twenty years, personally during which times, he has sustained a character, (wherever known), beyond reproach, and I have never heard it questioned or impeached for any want of truth or moral integrity. Witness my hand and seal at York this 15th day of April A.D. 1848. 
Samuel M. Barnitz   [seal]  
Pennsylvania
York County S.S. I J R Donnell Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, Certify that Samuel Barnitz Esq before whom the foregoing deposition was made is, and at the time of signing the same, was an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court Court at York April 15. 1848 J. R. Donnell Prothy
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State of Pennsylvania 
County of York. } SS. 
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County, John Purnel an Invalid United States Pensioner, and also a Pensioner of the State of Pennsylvania for services he performed in the Revolutionary War , who being by me duly sworn according to law 1 says, that he was well acquainted with James Miller alias Millers from this Deponent's boyhood; that he was a soldier in General Armand's Legion during the Revolutionary War: That he was a resident of Lancaster County, the place of his nativity: that he was intimately acquainted with him from his youth in said County and was his neighbour. That he knew this said James Miller or Millers to be a soldier in said corps during the War.  Deponent was at York when the Army was disbanded and discharged and saw him discharged with the rest of the Troops. That in the year 1812 Deponent was a soldier in the 16th Regiment of Infantry in the war with great Brittain: that he marched to Plattsburg from thence to Sackets Harbor; and at Plattsburg he saw and knew this same James Miller or Millers that he was then a soldier and belonged to the 15th Regiment of Infantry, and that his wife Elizabeth was then and there with him, and accompanied him to that place on their way to Sacketts Harbor. That he stated to this Deponent , that they were married in the State of New Jersey where they had lived several years prior to that War. 
John Purnel his mark
Sworn and subscribed before me the 11th day of January A.D. 1848.
Samuel M. Barnitz
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State of Pennsylvania 
York County ss } 
I Samuel M. Barnitz one of the Justices of the peace in & for said County, before the whom the foregoing deposition of John Purnel was taken, do hereby certify,  the said John Purnel upward of twenty years, and for the last fifteen years personally During which times, he has sustained a character , wherever known her and reproach; and I have never heard it questioned or impeached for any want of truth or moral integrity. Witness my hand and seal at York the 11th day of January A.D. 1848. 
Samuel M. Barnitz [ seal] 
Pennsylvania 
York County, ss
I J. R. Donnell Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, Certify that Samuel M Barnitz before whom the foregoing affidavit was made is and at the time of signing the same was an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified as such and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at York January 15. 1848 
J. R. Donnell, Pro
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County to wit, 
To all whom it may Concern. John Thompson, Clerk of the Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the City and County aforesaid do certify that William Kelly Esquire is an Associate Judge of said Court and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine. 
In Testimony, Whereof I have hereto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty eight (48,) 
John Thompson Clk
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State of Pennsylvania 
City of Philadelphia } On this day April 7 AD 1848 Personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Philadelphia Elizabeth Miller alias Millers a Resident of the said City of Philadelphia in the State of Pennsylvania, aged ninety years or upwards, who having first duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 granting half pay and pension to Certain Widows also the Act of 1841 1843 and 1844. That she is the Widow of James Miller Alias Millers a soldier of General Armands Legion during the Revolutionary War. She further declares she was married to said James Miller alias Millers in October Anno Domini 1790 
That the same James was also a soldier in the War of 1812 with Great Britian. That he enlisted in 1812 in the 15th Regiment and died March 16. 1813 while in the Service of the United States.  That she was not married to James Miller Alias Millers prior to his leaving the service But the Marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred ninety four. Viz: at the time above stated 
Elizabeth Miller her mark alias Millers
Sworn to Subscribed on the day and year above written before 
Wm D Kelley
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1st
To the Hon Secretary of War of the United Sates and to whom these presents shall come
Know ye, that W. H. Richards & O. Wilkinson Deacons of the fifth Baptist Church in Sansom Street Philadelphia, and as such, have a general knowledge of all the members.   
That We, do hereby certify, that Elizabeth Miller aged about Eighty or ninety years, is known to us as a Respectable member, and a communicant of said Church, for years; and is in indigent circumstances and entirely supported by the charity of her Friends.
That it is generally reputed and believed; by these who have known her; that she is the widow of James Millers a soldier of General Armands Legion during the Revolutionary War also the Widow of this same James Miller a Soldier in Captains Reynolds Company of the Fifteenth Regiment in the late war with Great Britian That she accompanied him in the Army; that he died between Plattsburg or Sackets Harbour, while in the service of the United States. 
All the above statement she has made for years past, which is believed to be true 
February 12. 1848.
W. H. Richard 
C. Wilkinson
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23
4th Nov 1843
Mr. Allison
[stamp] PHILADELPHIA Pa NOV 3
FREE
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
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Philada Novemr 2nd 1842
J L. Edwards Esqr 
Commissioner of pensions} 
Respected Sir 
On application of Mrs Elizabeth Miller widow of James Miller and, late a soldier in the war of the Revolution, who enlisted in Lancaster, Pennsylv’a.  Mrs Miller states to me, that she applied some three or more years ago, to Charles J. Jack, who made out her papers sent them on to Washington, to obtain her a pension. That she has repeatedly called on him since, when he assures her, that another witness is wanted to satisfy the department, after which she will receive something handsome that the delay is entirely owing to the want of such witness, and when it comes to hand, he must have half the am’t.  Sir should any thing be wanting as further proof, to satisfy a claim in her favour, that can be honestly obtained such as evidence of marriage, the affidavits of persons who were present at her marriage or anything in my power to assist the old Lady. I will at my own expense procure the same, so as to cut him off from taking advantage of a very respectable aged female. He tells her he must have half of what may be obtained such a as he has taken from a number heretofore. If Sir, you will in answer to her request state that any thing can be done, for her, I will honestly attend to it, immediately. 
with Respect remain your very Huml  Servt 
Joseph Butler 
No 1165- North 13th St. Philada
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State of New Jersey
County of Middlesex} ss On this 20th day of February 1843 personally appeared before me, Richard McDowell, one of the Justices of the peace in and for County of Middlesex and State aforesaid. Mary Dean who being duly Qualified according to Law, doth on her affirmation declare and say, that she was acquainted with James Miller decd, husband of her sister Elizabeth, Now, Elizabeth Miller of the City that she became acquainted with the said James, after the marriage of her sister, that she frequently heard of his having been in the war of the Revolution, as a Soldier, and that it was the general opinion, in the neighbourhood with who knew him, that he was in the army of the United States, in the Pennsylvania line as he every often related, the battles he was in. 
Mary Dean her mark
Affirmed to before me, the day & year aforesaid before me Richard McDowell one of the Justice of the peace 
The deponant whose mark is to the above affidavit is one whose credibility may relied upon to which I do certify 
Richard McDowell 
Justice of the peace
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State of New Jersey 
County of Middlesex } ss  On this 28th day of February 1843 personally appeared before me, Richard McDowell, one of the Justices in and for the County and State aforesaid Robert Dean, aged 80 years who being duly qualified according to law, doth on his affirmation declare and say, that he knew James Miller decd, who was the husband Elizabeth Miller, now of the City of Philadelphia, widow. That he is fully satisfied, that the said James Miller was a soldier and served in the army of the war of the Revolution. That it was and is the Gen’l opinion of such people in the neighbourhood, that he served as a soldier in the German Regiment. in the Pennsylvania line, having often heard him relate the several Battles he was engaged in that of Trenton, Princeton, & Germantown.  
Robert Dean his mark  
Affirmed to the day and year aforesaid before me Richard McDowell Justice of the Peace
I do hereby certify that the deponants word may be relied for truth as far as my acquaintance the peace is with him concerning it 
Richard McDowell Justice of the peace 
State of New Jersey Middlesex  County ss I Nicholas Booraem Clerk of the County of Middlesex aforesaid do certify that Richard McDowell Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit or affirmations of Mary Dean & Robert Dean were taken was at the date of the taking of said affidavits or affirmations a Justice of the peace in & for the County of Middlesex duly commissioned & sworn and that his signatures to the Jurats of said of affidavits or affirmations are genuine In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 22d day of February AD 1843 
Nicholas Booraem clerk
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State of New York 
City of New York{ ss   On this 24th day of February 1843 personally appeared before me, Napoleon B. Mountfort, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City and County of New York duly Commissioned and sworn, John Diblin, aged Eighty one years. who, being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare; That he was well acquainted with James Miller (decd), late a soldier in the war of the Revolution. and of the German Regiment, Pennsylvania line. knows him to have been the husband of Elizabeth Miller, now a resident of Philadelphia, and still remains his widow. I was intimately acquainted with him shortly after the war was over at his house in Spotswood New Jersey, frequently conversed with him on the subject of the battles in which he was engaged, To wit. was with Genl Washington at the taking the Hessians at Trenton N. Jersey in December 1776. in January 1777. Marched, and was at the battle of Princeton, when Genl Mercer, was killed. had many accounts from him of the hardships the underwent, before they got into winter quarters. That he was afterwards in the battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania. I have never entertained the smallest doubt but believe all his relations of the war, to me, are true that my age and infirmities are such, I cannot remember the names of his officers, under whom he served. but am well assured, he served at Trenton, in 1776. 
John Dublin his mark
Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid, before me 
Napoleon B. Mountfort 
Commissioner of Deeds 
No 259 Third Avenue  
I, NATHANIEL JARVIS, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Napoleon Mountfort before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioned of Deeds in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 29 day of Feby 1843 
Natl Jarvis Clerk.
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State of New York 
City of New York{ ss   On this 24th day of February 1843 personally appeared before me, Napoleon B. Mountfort, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City and County of New York duly Commissioned and sworn, John Diblin, aged Eighty one years. who, being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare; That he was well acquainted with James Miller (decd), late a soldier in the war of the Revolution. and of the German Regiment, Pennsylvania line. knows him to have been the husband of Elizabeth Miller, now a resident of Philadelphia, and still remains his widow. I was intimately acquainted with him shortly after the war was over at his house in Spotswood New Jersey, frequently conversed with him on the subject of the battles in which he was engaged, To wit. was with Genl Washington at the taking the Hessians at Trenton N. Jersey in December 1776. in January 1777. Marched, and was at the battle of Princeton, when Genl Mercer, was killed. had many accounts from him of the hardships the underwent, before they got into winter quarters. That he was afterwards in the battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania. I have never entertained the smallest doubt but believe all his relations of the war, to me, are true that my age and infirmities are such, I cannot remember the names of his officers, under whom he served. but am well assured, he served at Trenton, in 1776. 
John Dublin his mark
Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid, before me 
Napoleon B. Mountfort 
Commissioner of Deeds 
No 259 Third Avenue  
I, NATHANIEL JARVIS, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said City and County, being a Court of record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Napoleon Mountfort before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was, at the time of taking the same, a Commissioned of Deeds in and for said City and County, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by the laws of this State to take the same; and that I believe the signature of said Commissioner thereunto subscribed is genuine. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 29 day of Feby 1843 
Natl Jarvis Clerk.
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State of New York 
City of New York } On this 24th day of February 1843 personally appeared before me, Napoleon B. Mountfort, a Commissioner of Deeds in and for the City and County of New York duly Commissioned and sworn, John Diblin, aged Eighty one years. who, being duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath declare; That he was well acquainted with James Miller died, late a soldier in the war of the Revolution. and of the German Regiment, Pennsylvania line, Knows him to have been the husband of Elizabeth Miller, now a resident of Philadelphia, and still remains his widow. I was intimately acquainted with him shortly after the war was open at his house in Spotswood New Jersey, frequently conversed with him on the subject of the battles in which he was engaged, To wit. was with Genl Washington at the taking the Hessians at Trenton N. Jersey in December 1776. in January 1777. marched, and was at the battle of Princeton, when Gen Mercer, was killed, had many accounts from him of the hardships the underwent, before they got into winter quarters. That he was afterwards in the battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania. I have never entertained the smallest doubt, but believe all his relations of the war, to me, are true that my age and infirmities are such, I cannot remember the names of his officers, under whom he served. but am will assured, he served at Trenton, in 1776. 
John Diblin his mark
Sworn to and subscribed The day and year aforesaid, Before me, 
Napoleon B. Mountfort  
Commissioner of Deeds 
No 259 Third Avenue 
I certify that I have good cause to believe that the above mentioned John Diblin is a person of good moral character and unimpeachable veracity 
Napoleon B. Mountfort 
New York May 11th 1843.
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State of New York 
City of New York { ss  
On the 21 day of February 1843 personally appeared before me, Napoleon B. Mountfort, a Commissioner of Deeds, in and for the City & County of New York duly Commissioned and sworn. Sarah Diblin wife of John Diblin who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath declare, that she was very intimately acquainted with James Miller dec’d, and with his wife Elizabeth, now his widow residing in the City of Philad’a. That after the war, he joined the Baptist Church at Haitstown N. Jersey, where his wife Elizabeth belonged, have frequently talked with him and heared his relations of the battles he was in, and hardships they endured that after the battle of Princeton his shoes ware so worn out, that he could with difficulty proceed, untill they met the waggons, where they drew shoes, after which they went into winter quarters always told her that he served to the end of the war, his wife's name before marriage was Elizabeth Rickhow who was then and is now a member of the Baptist Church, is now living, and still his widow, a resident of Philadelphia, and belong to the Sansom Street Church. My age and infirmities are such, as to have injoined my memory, therefore cannot repeat to any certainty, the fiftieth part of his rehearsal of his military Campaigns & hardships, always believed him a good and true man, who was generally and by all who knew him believed to be what he represented himself to be a soldier of the United States Army
Sarah Diblin her mark 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid  Before me 
Napoleon B. Mountfort 
Commissioner of Deeds. 
No 259 Third Avenue 
I certify that I have good cause to believe that the above mentioned Sarah Diblin is a person of good moral character & unimpeachable veracity – 
New York May 11. 1843. 
Napoleon B. Mountfort
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We the subscriber do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with his Elizabeth Miller widow of James Miller, that she bears, among all who know her most unblemished character for integrity and morality; and that she is in all respects worthy of any pecuniary bounty which may be extended to her  
February 23d 1843. 
Sam’l Miller 
Edward King 
Arch’d Randall 
J. Richter Jones 
Morris Longstreth
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Revy WIDOW, &c. 
File No. 7457 
Elizabeth Miller 
Widow 
James Miller 
Pvt. Rev. War 
Act: Feby. 2” / 48 
Index: - Vol. M, Page 49 
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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No 7648 
Mary Miller 
Ill. [Illinois]
Let to Hon. R. T. Young Augt 16 / 50
Chas S. Wallach 11 Oct 1850 
Act 4 July 1836
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8280  
Elizabeth Miller of James 
Pennsylvania 
18 9 
Suspended 
See let 4th June 1842 
C.J. Jack to same 23 June 1842
C.J. Jack 30 June 1842
to Hon. J. R. Ingersoll 1 July 1842
let to C.J. Jack 13 July 1842
to C.J. Jack 18 July 1842 
Let to Sec War July 20 1842
[unreadable]
Act 4 July 1836 let. 31 Augt 37 to J. Rush
(over)
Act of July 1838
(4 papers)
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Let 29 Sep ’42 S. W. Cone
and 29 Sep ’42 C. J. Jack
Let 4 Nov 42 J. Butler
Let to J. Butler Mar 24th 1843
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No 8286 
Elizabeth Miller 
Penn 
Sent to R. Peters and J Butler 
2nd June 1843 
To Hon C. J. Ingersoll Jany 18 ‘47
let to A. J. Glossbrenner Sept. 23 ‘48
BS
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Elizabeth Miller 
Susp’d [suspended]
letters to Secretary of the Interior July 11 and Septr 10, 1849 
Decision affirmed. See Secretary's letter of Nov 23. 1849, filed with “Decisions”  
19 
Act 7 July 1838
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Let to James Owner Jan 5th 1850
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These papers should have accompanied those in the case of Elizabeth Miller sent to the Department of the Interior Yesterday 
Pension Office 
July 26. 1849
17
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Jany 15 /50 
Elizabeth Miller 
widow of James 
b.  d.  6 March 1813 
Armands Corps Pa. 
Mr. Allison
Penna 
admitted  
Pr. 2 yrs  $80 per annum 
4 March 1836 to 4 Mar 1849, from ‘43 to ‘48 in life 
Alexr Hay prest
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State of Pennsylv’a 
Philadelphia County} ss On this 14th day of January AD 1850 Personally appeared before me an Alderman Ex Justice of the peace in and for said County Elizabeth Millers aged 90 years and upwards a resident of said County and State aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to law saith that she is the widow of James Millers a soldier of Gen Armands Legion during the Revolutionary war That she is the Identical person who made an application for a pension from the United States for the services of James Millers her late husband James Miller as above stated and that she is the Identical person who executed a power of Attorney to Alexr Hay of York County as agent for her to receive her pension Certificate from the Commissioner of pension, that she hereby revoke all other power of Attorney heretofore given by her in the premises up to the day of the date hereof Except that granted to the said Alexander Hay as aforesaid to whom she authorises to receive the same That she declares she is still a widow 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year written before me Martin Lutz Ald & E O Justice of the Peace
Elizabeth Millers her mark
And I further certify that the declarant is personally known to me Martin Lutz
State of Pennsylvania, 
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, SS. 
I, ANTHONY W. OLWINE, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas Philadelphia County, DO CERTIFY, That Martin Lutz Esq before whom to foregoing affidavit was made, and who has thereof affixed his name in his own proper hand, was at the time of so doing, and now is, an Alderman of said County and ex officio a Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned and qualified, to all whose as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Philadelphia, the Fourteenth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty
Isaac Wayne Olwine Prothonotary
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In the Matter of the claim of Mrs Elizabeth Miller Personally appeared Before the subscriber one of the Alderman of the City of Philadelphia James Brown of said City who being duly sworn says that he lived during the Revolutionary war in Lancaster County Pennsylvania that his father enlisted in the Revolutionary Army at Lancaster City in Colonel Hubley’s Regiment and served during the Revolutionary war that he remembers James Miller who first belonged to the German Battalion and afterwards enlisted in Colonel Armands Corps - that deponent saw said Miller in the City of Philadelphia in the year 1806 - or1807 and subsequently sometime before the war in 1812. that deponent was perfectly well acquainted in him became his father and Miller had been very intimate.  Deponent also is acquainted with the said Elisabeth Miller the wife of said James Miller and has seen her with him - and has not now seen her until recently for many years, but has he doubt that she is the same woman. He understood that she removed from Lancaster to New Jersey the reason of the intimacy between the father of the said Deponent and the said Miller being intimate was they were from the same County – deponent’s now Seventy nine years of age - but his memory is fresh and vigorous - he has understood from Miller that he had first joined the Dutch or German Battalion and then Armands Corps. 
James Brown
Sworn and subscribed Before me this 12th day of July 1842 the [unreadable] being first mark Armon Davis Alderman
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Personally appeared Before me the subscriber Genge Dialogue who being duly sworn says that he is the neighbor of the within James Brown and know him well to be a worthy old man worthy of belief upon his on his oath
George Dialogue
 Sworn and subscribed Before the this Twelfth day of July 1842  
Armon Davis Alderman 
I certify that it has been duly proved before me by the Testimony of George Dialog, who is a respectable man and Citizen of this State. And that James Brown, is a witness that may be believed on his oath 
July the 12th 1842. 
Armon Davis Alder 
Pennsylvania 
Philadelphia County Ss.
I, Samuel Hart Esq. Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas said County Do Certify that Armon Davis Esq. before whom the aforegoing affidavits were made and who in his own proper hand writing has thereunto severally Subscribed his name at the time of so doing and now is an alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and ex officio a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and  qualified to all whose acts as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given as well in Court of Judicature as thereout 
In Testimony who have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court held Delphine this fifth day of July 1842. 
S. Hart Prothonotary
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TREASURY OFFICE OF PENNSYLVANIA, 
Harrisburg, June 22d 1848 
To the Treasurer of York County. 
SIR: Agreeably to the provision of an act of Assembly, entitled" An act authorizing and directing county Treasurers to pay gratuities to soldiers and widows of Revolutionary soldiers residing within this Commonwealth"- I forward to you a list of persons residing in York county , with the amount due each, and when and how payable. 
N.B. Receipts or orders signed by mark, must be attested by one or more subscribing witnesses; when payments are made on orders, the person whose favour the order is drawn, must endorse his name thereon.  
By virtue of an act of Assembly, passed the 8th day of April, 1840, you are authorized and required to pay to such person or persons, who shall have attended to and taken care of any soldier, or widow of a soldier, of the Revolutionary and Indian wars, who was a recipient of a pension from the Commonwealth, by an act of Assembly, during their last illness and administered to their wants and necessities, and defrayed the expense of their funeral, such sum or sums as may be due to the said pensioner at the time of his or her decease, upon proof being made by the affidavit of two respectable citizens, personally acquainted with the facts, before a justice of the peace in the neighborhood, without requiring letters of administration to be taken on the estate of such deceased pensioner or pensioners. 
For A Plumer 
State Treasurer 
Asa [unreadable]
NAMES OF SOLDIERS AND WIDOWS OF SOLDIERS. ANNUITY PAYABLE SEMI- ANNUALLY. WHEN DUE. 1 July $20, 1 Jan $20
Nathaniel Bailey 
Susanna Benedict 
John Burk 
Benjamin Brenneman payable to J. Garretson 
Ann Cook 
Mary Carlton 
Valentine Coleman 
Eleanor Donavan 
Catharine Depuy 
Mary Edgar 
Catharine Funk 
Christiana Hawn 
Mary Inners 
Benjamin Jones 
Thomas Jones
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1 July $20  1 Jan $20
Nicholas James (pay. Jac Deitz)
Dorothy Jacobs 
Maria King 
Henry Kaufman 
Catharine Lehman 
Michael Singafelter 
Barbara Murphy 
James Oldham (pay J. Garretine) 
James Patterson 
John Purnell 
John Reed  
George Sale 
John Smith of Baltimore) 
George Switzer 
Lewis Shire 
Sarah Spangler 
John Britton 
Polly Steel, 
David Waltamyer 
John Welshantz 
Michael Weisner 
Mary C. Wattles 
Philip Wambach 1 Sept 1 March
Your predecessor had been furnished with a list similar to this – which it would have been proper for him to deliver over to you.