Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23372, for Ephraim Pierce, New York
Page 2

Note
New York   24.435
=============
Ephraim Pierce
of Jefferson Co. in the State of New York
who was a pvt & ensign in the company commanded
by Captain Perry of the regt commanded
by Col Robertson in the Vt [illegible]
line for 3 mo for 
12m Ensign
=================
Inscribed on the Roll of New York
the rate of 130 Dollars 00 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
=====================
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Dec
1833 and Sent to
Hon. D. Wardwell H. Reps
====================
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833. $325.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 March 34   65.00
                                          ========
                                            $390.00
                                           ========
{Revolutionary Claim,
{Act of June 7, 1832

Recorded by W.L. Williams   Clerk
Vol. 4 Page 113
Page 6

they were engaged in scouting and the line
was discharged at Mancester the twentieth of Feby
1777 as near as he can recollect but had no written
discharge and returned home to Putney aforesaid

And the said Ephraim Pierce further declares
that immediately after his discharge and return home
on or about the twenty fifth day of February 1777
he again volunteered in to the service of the United States
and served the term of six months as Ensign
in a company commanded by Capt Leonard
Spaulding and Lieutenant Daniel Jewett was engaged some time
in Scouting on the lines and was then attached
to a regiment commanded by Col Starks that
he was in the battle of Bennington under Starks
which was at a place then called Looms Cork[?] in
New York that in the battle the captain was
badly wounded and that the Lieutenant was
taken prisoner and that he had command of
the company until it was discharged soon after
the Battle he received written orders from general
Starks to discharge the company which he did
that he continued until the last of August
thinks about the 27th or 28th to attend to the Sale
and division of the property taken from the enemy
that before he left Bennington he received oral
orders to enlist volunteers to join the northern
army under General Gates

and the said Ephraim Pierce further declare
that he returned from Bennington to Putney
aforesaid and immediately Joined a
company of volunteers and served as Ensign
Page 9

I John Macomber the said Judge do
hereby declare that after a full investigation
of the matter and after having put the
interrogatories prescribed by the war department
that the above named applicant
in my opinion was a revolutionary
soldier and served as he states and I
the said judge
further certify that Shubel
Little who has signed the preceding certificate
is a clergyman resident in the town of
LeRay aforesaid and that Levi Butterfield
and Oliver Pierce who have also signed
the same are residents in the same town
and are credible persons and that all
of their statements are entitled to credit
John Macomber Judge

I John Macomber the said Judge do
further certify that the said
Ephraim Pierce
who made the foregoing declaration
is from bodily Infirmity unable to attend
Court
John Macomber Judge

Ephraim Pierce
1858

J.W.  Tambling Esq. 
Evans Mills NY
Page 14

79 Highland View
Atlanta, Ga., March 4, 1918.

Dear Sir: --
I have yours acknowledging receipt February 15,
1918, of money order #253 for 70¢ with request for
copies of papers relating to Revolutionary War
pension claim of Ephraim Pierce, S. File 23, 372, but
I have not received the copies of papers requested. May I not receive them soon?
Yours truly
Geo. M. Buck

[Notes]
Copy is mailed
Feb. 18, 1918

Recd. memory order for 70¢ Feb. 15, 1918
Page 16

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
FEB 15 1918
................, 191    .
Chief of Law Division
Sir:
I have this day received from
George M. Buck  M.O.
No. 253   for $70/100
requesting copy
as per letter herewith.

[Note]
not of 
dis of money 
and 
Feb 18, 1918

Very respectfully,
W. M. Campbell
Chief of Division
Page 17

Money order, received 70cts

[Stamped]
CHIEF'S DESK
Mail & Supplies
FEB 15 1918
Division
U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

HIGHLAND VIEW
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
February [??] 1918

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Sir: --
Replying to the letter of the Acting Commissioner or late February 8, inst.,
herewith enclosed, I would say that I should like photostat copies of the allowance
of pension and of the commission and endorsement thereon, as indicated
in said letter. I enclose postal money order for the sum of seventy
cents in payment for the copies and certificate.
Very respectfully,
George M. Buck
Page 20

[Stamped]
CHIEF'S DESK
Mail & Supplies
MAR 21 1918
Division
U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
This afternoon I received a second set of photostat copies
of three pages from the Revolutionary War pension
claim of Ephraim Pierce, Survivor's File No. 23, 372, the
first set having been delivered to me on Friday last.
As I have paid for but one set I am, of course, not entitled to another without paying for it. I therefore
close postal money order for the sum of seventy cents
payment for the additional copy of papers, already received.
Thanking you for your courtesy in the matter,
I am,
Yours respectfully,
George M. Buck
Page 24

WASHINGTON
March 7, 1918.

The Post-Master
Atlanta, Georgia.

Sir:
On February 18, 1918, an envelope ten by sixteen inches,
was mailed by this Bureau, to Mr. George M. Buck, of 79 Highland
View, Atlanta, Georgia, on March 4, 1918, Mr Buck informed the
Bureau that he had not received said package.
It would be a great convenience, if you would look into the
matter and if the address is defective, forward it to him, as above
noted, or if the package is not at your office notify the Bureau
so that it can make further inquiries into the matter.
Very respectfully,
G.M. Saltzgaber
Commissioner.

Jan 1/18 order given by
G. M. Buck for 79 Highland View
Main G. D.

3-11-18
the above described matter has not been received by
my Geo. M. Buck a 19 Highland in
R H. Thornton #125
Page 30

Rev. War Section.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
WASHINGTON  Feb. 8, 1918.

Mr. George M. Buck,
79 Highland View,
Atlanta, Ga.
Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 5"" instant, you are advised
that if you desire photostat copies of one page showing the allowance of pension, and two pages of the commission
and endorsement thereon, in the Revolutionary War pension claim
of Ephraim Pierce S. File 23, 373, the same will be furnished
you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the
rate of fifteen cents per page with twenty-five cents extra, if
certification is desired. The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary
of the Interior.

The papers forwarded by you, relative to the above noted
documents, are herewith returned, as it is not the practice of
the Bureau to certify to copies of papers, made by individuals,
relative to such claims.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.
Page 31

Feb. 8, 1918.

Mr. George M. Buck,
79 Highland View,
Atlanta, Ga.

Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 8"" instant, you are advised
that if you desire photostat copies of one page showing the allowance of pension, and two pages of the commission
and endorsement thereon, in the Revolutionary War pension claim
of Ephraim Pierce S. File 23,372, the same will be furnished
you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the
rate of fifteen cents per page with twenty-five cents extra, if
certification is desired. The proper amount should be forward
ed to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary
of the Interior.
The papers forwarded by you relative to the above noted
documents are herewith returned as it is not the practice of
the Bureau to certify to copies of papers made by individuals,
relative to such claims.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner

If he pays 
send 2 pages of commission
and 1 page admitted packet
Page 36

I the Subscriber being one of the officers of the Battalion
or Regiment in the County of Cumberland and Colony of
New York, do hereby promise and engage under all the Laws
of Religion, honour, and regard to our Country, that I will
Respectively duly observe and carry into execution to the
uttermost of my power all and every the orders, rules, and Recommendations
Maid, or to be maid by the Continental Congress and the Congress
or convention of the Colony that I will also give in my respective
Rank Due obedience to the Regulations by them Established, for
the forming of the Militia in this Colony as also due obedience 
to such officers, who either by Rank or Superiority are placed
above me in such order as is directed by the said Continental
or provincial Congress--

Putney April [?]:3:1770  [signed] Ephraim Pierce

The above named Ephraim Pierce was chosen and signed in the presence
of the Committee of Safety, Signed by order James Clay Chairman

Ephraim Pierce
S.23373 N.Y.
Page 37

I accept a pension for
the within claimant
for 3 mo. pri & 12 mo Ensign
---
D Wardwell

com'd
3mopri        10
12. Ensign  120
                   -----
                   130

M. Wardwell