Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16,276, Clement Tuttle, Conn.

SERVICE
bonn.
Little element
NUMBER
S. 16276
CONTENTS
carded

Pittsburg Ohio 17.191
Clement Tuttle
of Ashtabula in the State of Ohio who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Chappel of the Regt. commanded by Col. Allen in the Court line for Tullahoma
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 16 day of Sep. 1833 and Tuttle J.R. Redding offered
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. 33 $ 2 00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 14 M '34 40 $ 2 40
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Co. Steele Clerk, Book C. Vol. 8, Page 26
March 27. 1835 See Col 2 H. Groesbeck Esq. to Pen. agent Cincinnati Ohio - to drop this name from his roll -
Dead Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 for and 4. Months to 13 June 1840 age notified 30 Dec '41

No 15005.
Clement Tuttle Ashtabula County Ohio
Rec'd 5.16.17—
Adm. 2 years $80
J. R. Giddings
Jefferson Ashtabula County Ohio —

BRIEF in the case of  Clement Tuttle  of Ashtabula County in the State of Ohio  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years. Months. Days. As a Genl     In 1775 Between 6 & 7 Private Capt Peck - Genl Worcester   Drafted 1776 about 28, " " Todd   Enlisted " " " Chappell   Vol- about 1 7. Col Allan   Draft 1777. 3 " Trumbull   3   6 42  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Taking of the Fort of St Johns - Camps Hill  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? New Haven Co Conn.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditional evidence 
 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The certificate of the certifying officer is not attached to the sheet of paper which contains the affidavit by a piece of tape the ends of which are  X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
Dyer Astor
Examining Clerk.
6 1. 15

Clement of Little Application for Pension.
Exempted Sept 26th
15005
✓

STATE OF OHIO,
Ashtabula COUNTY, ss.
ON this 26th day of September A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the the undersigned  now sitting,  Climent  Juttle a resident of Morgun in the county of Ashtabula and state of Ohio, aged 76 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7, 1832.
THAT he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
(That is to say,) That at North Haven in the County of New Haven and State of Connecticut in the month of May A.D. 1775, he then and there enlisted into the service of the United States, into the Company commanded by Captain Samuel Buel, of which said Company John Gable was Lieutenant. That he does not now recollect the Colonel's name, as said Company was not attached to any Regiment, as near as he can recollect, until they arrived at the City of New York, to which place said Company marched soon after his enlistment as above stated, when said Company joined other forces under the command of General Washington , and took up their quarters about three miles north of said City for a short time, that said Company with other troops, from there removed their quarters to a place which he thinks was called Harlem on Manhattan Island. That said Company together with other forces, soon after embarked on board Vessels, and sailed up the Hudson River as far as Albany, where they landed and immediately took up their line of March for St. John's in Lower Canada, by the way of Lake George, and Ticonderoga. That said Company with other troops arrived before St. John's as near as he can recollect towards the last of October A.D. 1775, where they joined the main army under the command of General Montgomery , that he was present, and served in said Company at the time of taking fort St. Johns, which as near as he can recollect, took place in the fall part of November A.D. 1775. That immediately thereafter he was taken sick and being unable to perform his duty in the army
he was discharged at the last mentioned place. That he cannot recollect the day on which he was discharged but thinks it was in the fall part of November in the year last aforesaid, That he served at this time between six and seven months, and that the place of his residence at the time that he enlisted as above stated, was at North Haven in the County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut.
That while he was a resident of North Haven aforesaid  in A.D. 1775 in the month of June, but the day of the month has escaped his recollection, he was drafted in the militia of the State of Connecticut, and immediately thereafter embarked on board a Vessel, and sailed to the City of New York in company with other Connecticut Militia who were drafted at the same time, that he served in a Company commanded by Captain Gideon Dad as he believes although he is not positive respecting the name of the Captain, neither can he recollect the names of the field officers. That he with other troops quartered in New York about four weeks, and about six weeks from the time that he was drafted as above stated, he again enlisted into the service of the United States, at the City of New York aforesaid in the month of July A.D. 1775 as near as he can recollect the time, into a Company commanded by Captain Chappell, that said Company soon after he enlisted as aforesaid proceeded by water to New Haven in the State of Connecticut, where they quartered a few days, when they marched to Schenectady on Lake Champlain, where they joined other forces under the command of General Benedict Arnold , that soon after said Company arrived at the last mentioned place said forces embarked on board Vessels and joined other forces at a certain place called Green's Island at

He was drafted as above stated, he again enlisted into the service of the United States at the City of New York aforesaid in the Month of July A.D. 1776 as near as he can recollect the time, into a Company commanded by Captain Chappell, that said Company soon after he enlisted as aforesaid proceeded by water to New Haven in the State of Connecticut, where they quartered a few days, when they marched to Skaneateles on Lake Champlain, where they joined other forces under the command of General Benedict Arnold, that soon after said Company arrived at the last mentioned place said forces embarked on board boats and in other vessels at a certain place called Goshen Island, at which said place he was detached from his Company to serve on Board the Congress Gally as Cabin boy, that he served in that capacity on board the Congress Gally commanded by General Arnold in person who commanded the fleet, during the engagement which took place shortly after, that the first Lieutenant Joseph Goldsmith was killed in said action, and that the second Lieutenant, whose name he thinks was M c Coy was mortally wounded, that the American fleet was dispersed and defeated, and that the Congress Gally was stranded and the crew obliged to swim ashore under the fire of the British fleet, that after gaining the shore as aforesaid, he lay in the woods the ensuing night and in the morning, as the American forces were broken up and dispersed he retreated . Thinks this battle took place near to Ticonderoga where he was discharged by some officer who came to the place in October A.D. 1776, but is unable to state the day of the month. That he thinks said Company was not attached to any regiment until they arrived at Skaneateles aforesaid. except for the space of five months Thinks he was not on the line.
That there was a call for the Militia to defend New Haven against the common enemy while he resided at North Haven aforesaid, (but in what month or year he is unable to state, nor does he recollect the name of the officer) and that he volunteered into the Militia of the State of Connecticut at North Haven aforesaid, and immediately marched to New Haven with said Militia where he served until the alarm subsided, when he was dismissed with the other troops who had been called out on said alarm, that to the best of his recollection he served at this time about one month month.
That he again volunteered in the Militia of the State of Connecticut at North Haven aforesaid, but at what particular time he does not recollect, nor does he recollect the name of the Captain who commanded said Company to which he belonged, but he believes the Colonel's name was Allen. That he belonged to the New Haven regiment, that said Regiment proceeded to Danbury in said State of Connecticut, that he was present and engaged in the battle of Comstock's Hill at which time Danbury was burned by the enemy, that to the best of his recollection he served about a week at this time, and was dismissed with the rest of the Militia.
That he again volunteered to serve in the Militia of the State of Connecticut at Torrington in the County of Litchfield, but at what particular time he is unable to state. That immediately thereafter he proceeded with the other Connecticut Militia who had been called out to Middlesex in said State, where said troops took up their quarters, that he remained in the service as aforesaid to the best of his recollection about three months when said Militia

Allen. That he belonged to the First Housatonic regiment, that said Regiment proceeded to Danbury in said State of Connecticut, That he was present and engaged in the battle of Compo-Hill at which time Danbury was burned by the enemy, That to the best of his recollection he served about a week at this time, and was dismissed with the rest of the Militia.
That he again volunteered to serve in the Militia, at Torrington in the County of Litchfield, but at what particular time he is unable to state That immediately thereafter he proceeded with the other Connecticut Militia who had been called out to Middlesex in said State, When said troops took up their quarters, That he remained in the service as aforesaid to the best of his recollection about three months when said Militia were dismissed, but at what time said troops were dismissed he is unable to state, nor can he recollect the Company or field officers who commanded the same.
That he enlisted into the service of the United States at North Haven aforesaid for the period of three months, in the Company of Captain Benjamin Trumbull, and in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Root, But at what particular time he enlisted he is unable to recollect. That immediately after he enlisted as aforesaid said Company and Regiment, marched to Fort Independence, near Kingsbridge in the State of New York, which was then in the hands of the enemy, that they quartered near said fort, that he was present at the taking of the Redoubt connected with said fort, That while said troops were encamped near said fort his period of service expired, and he was discharged, that he is unable to recollect the time of his discharge.
That in the year A.D. 1777 as near as he can recollect, in the month of August or September he was drafted in the militia of the State of Connecticut, and marched to the State of New York to a place on the North River called Fishkill, and from there to Red Hook, That he served in the First Housatonic Regiment, That he is unable to recollect the names of the officers who commanded, That to the best of his recollection he served at this time about six weeks and was dismissed with the other militia at or near of Fishkill aforesaid.
That he again enlisted into the service of the United States, at Torrington in the County of Litchfield aforesaid that he cannot be positive as to the time of his enlistment but thinks it was in the Spring  Spring A.D. 1778, for the period of six months, That he is unable to recollect the names of the officers under whom he served, but thinks the Regiment to which he belonged was commanded by Colonel Wells, that he joined the main army in the State of New Jersey but the place where they were encamped has escaped his recollection, That he continued in the service during the said period of his enlistment, and was discharged somewhere on the borders of New Jersey or in the State of New York but he is unable to be more particular respecting the place, nor can he recollect the time of his discharge.

to which he hereby refers as a part hereof. That he joined the main army in the State of New Jersey but the place where they were encamped has escaped his recollection. That he continued in the service during the said period of his enlistment, and was discharged some where on the borders of New Jersey or in the State of New York but he is unable to be more particular respecting the place, nor can he recollect the time of his discharge.
That at Toringford aforesaid he again enlisted into the service of the United States for the term of six months. That he does not recollect the names of the officers under whom he served, nor is he able to state the time when he enlisted with certainty but to the best of his recollection it was in the summer of A.D. 1782. That immediately after his enlistment, he joined the army near Morristown in the State of New Jersey. That soon after he joined the army as aforesaid he with some others was detached by General Putnam, to Springfield in Massachusetts and from thence to Hudson for the purpose of receiving clothing for the army from one Colonel Shipkard. That after this service was performed, he again joined the army at the highlands near Fort Washington that he continued with the army until late in the fall of the same year when the period of his enlistment expired and he was discharged from the service at the place last aforesaid.
That he has none, no documentary evidence, nor does he know of any living witness of either of the periods of his said service. HE hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the state of
SWORN to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Clement J. Tuttle
General Moffitt Associate Judge
WE, Jonathan Leslie a clergyman, residing in the town of Geneva and Lyndus Jones residing in the town of Jefferson hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Clement Tuttle who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 76 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Jonathan Leslie Lyndus Jones
SWORN, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
General Moffitt Associate Judge
AND the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Jonathan Leslie who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Geneva and that Lyndus Jones who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Jefferson and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Sam Hendry clerk of the court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Clement Tuttle for a pension.
IN TESTIMONY whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 26th day of September A. D. 1832
Sam Hendry Clerk

The State of Ohio } Jefferson May 4, 1833. Ashtabula County }
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a justice of the peace. Amos Tuttle who being duly sworn deposeth & saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot then & there positively as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades - For not less than six months I served as a private in the year Seventeen hundred & seventy five. That in the year A D 1776 I served as a common soldier in the militia not less than one month & fifteen days. And that after I enlisted at New Year in the year last aforesaid I served as a common soldier not less than two months when I entered on board the Congress Sallie as a cabin boy & served in that capacity two months. and after I left said capacity of cabin boy I served as a soldier not less than one month all which last mentioned services were rendered in the year last aforesaid. That I served not less than one month & fifteen days in A D 1777 in the capacity of a soldier. That I again served as a soldier in 1778. not less than four months. That in A D 1782 I served as a common soldier for the space of six months That the in the tour of service marked No. 1 in red ink on the margin of my application I served as a soldier not less than seven days. That in the tour marked No. 2 in red ink on the margin of my application I served as a soldier three months. That in the tour of service marked No. 3 on the margin of said application I served as a soldier for the space of not less than three months. That in the several tours of duty by me performed in the service of the United States mentioned in my application I served not less than two and one half years for which service I claim a Pension.
I further State that I was born in North Haven in the State of Connecticut in the year 1756. That I have no record of my age at this time - That at the time of serving said tours of duty I resided at the place where I entered the service of the

United States. I and at each  the time of entering said service I resided either at North Haven or at Loringford in the State of Connecticut. That I am acquainted with the Rev. Smith Leslie & Lyman Jones now living in my neighborhood and who can testify to my character for veracity and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution. Given to me subscribed the day 2 d year first above written } Clement O. Tuttle Before. In little justice of peace }
The State of Ohio Ashtabula County } } }
I, Samuel Hendry, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Ashtabula in the State of Ohio, do hereby certify and make known, that Ira Tuttle Esquire, whose certificate is attached to the foregoing affidavit, was on the said fourth day of May, that is to say on this present day, a justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly qualified, to act according to Law, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his official acts.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at Jefferson, the fourth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Sam. Hendry, Clerk.

August 11, 1933
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Mrs. L. L. George 542 Detroit Avenue Youngstown Ohio
Clement Tuttle, S. 16276 BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of August 2nd, requesting information in regard to Clement Tuttle and John Dutton, soldiers of the Revolution.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 16276, based upon the military service of Clement Tuttle, the only soldier by that name that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
He was born in 1756 at North Haven, Connecticut. The names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of that place he enlisted and served as private with the Connecticut troops as follows: from May, 1775, in Captain Samuel Peck's company, marched to Canada and was at the taking of St. Johns and served six months; from June, 1776, one month and fifteen days under Captain Gideon Todd; he enlisted at New York City in July, 1776, under Captain Chappell for two months after which time he was detached and served as cabin boy on board the galley, "Congress" of General Arnold's fleet for two months, was in the battle on Lake Champlain in October, 1776, in which the "Congress" was stranded and the crew swam ashore under fire of the British fleet; he next served one month on an alarm to New Haven, names of officers not given; in 1777 he served seven days under Colonel Allen and was in an engagement at Compo Hill; he next served three months under Captain Benjamin Trumbull and Colonel Root and was in the attack on Fort Independence; from August or September, 1777, he served about six weeks, names of officers not given; from the spring of 1778 he served six months under Colonel Wylllys; from the summer of 1782 he served six months, names of officers not given.

He was allowed pension on his application executed September 26, 1832, at which time he was living in Morgan, Ashtabula County, Ohio.
He died June 13, 1840, and was survived by children but their names were not given. The papers in this claim contain not further data relative to the soldier's family.
The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a John Dutton who was born at Wallingford, Connecticut, January 23, 1730, and died at Oxford, Connecticut, August 27, 1819.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

O.H. & M.
Washington, D. C., Jan. 14, 1907.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you please send me the Revolutionary war record of Joseph Fitch who was born in 1742, lived in New Marlboro Mass. died in Geneva Ohio and is burried in the cemetary in that town. On his tombstone it states that he fought in the war and there is a flag placed on the grave. He died in 1842 aged 100 years and six months. I understand that he fought under Washington and was at Valley Forge.
I would also like the record of John or Simeon Mills who was in Burrells Regiment with Rev. Robbins in 1776. had smallpox, was sent home in September 1776-- confined to his bed and chair untill the autum of 1779-- The Assembly of Conn/ voted to give him 300 lbs. to pay bills.
Also Clement Tuttle of Torrington Conn. who fought with Wm. H. Harrison. Died and is burried in Geneva Ohio.
I have gone into detail thinking that it would aid you in hunting up the records and I will be very much obliged to you for the information.
Respectfully,
Arethusa Ervin.
114 11th. st., N. E.

Youngstown, Ohio, Aug 2, 1933.
Bureau of Pensions,
Dear Sir, Would you please let me know if you have the Rev. War record of John Britton born at Wallingford Conn. Jan 23, 1730 died at Oxford Conn. Aug 27 Aug 1819.
Also the record of Clement Tuttle born at Horrington Conn. 29 June 1756 died at Austinburg Ohio, 26 June 1840.
If John Britton did not apply for pension, would you tell me if there is any other way of finding his war record. Thanking you.
Sincerely yours.
Edith L. George.
Mrs. L. L. George
542 Detroit Ave.,
Youngstown Ohio.

Jan. 30, 1907.
Mrs. Arethusa Ervin, 114 Eleventh Street Northeast, City.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 14th instant and received in this Bureau on the 15th, you are advised that from the papers in claim Survivor's File #16,276 it appears that Clement Tuttle was born in 1756 at North Haven, Connecticut, where he enlisted in May, 1775, as Private in Captain Samuel Peck's company, marched to Canada and was at the taking of St. Johns, served six months; in June, 1776, under Captain Gideon Todd, one month fifteen days; enlisted at New York in July, 1776, under Captain Chappell for two months, when he was detached as Cabin Boy on board the galley "Congress" of General Arnold's fleet for two months, was in the battle on Lake Champlain, in which the "Congress" was stranded and the crew swam ashore under fire of British fleet; in an "alarm" to New Haven, one month (no officers mentioned); in 1777, was in engagement at Compo Hill under Colonel Allen, seven days; enlisted at Torrington, Connecticut, under Captain Benjamin Trumbull and Colonel Root, was in attack on Fort Independence, served three months; in August or September, 1777, served for six weeks (no officers mentioned); in spring of 1778, served under Colonel Wylllys, six months; enlisted in

16276;Tuttle;2.
the summer of 1782 and served for six months, names of officers not recollected.
He was allowed pension on an application executed September 26, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Morgan, Ashtabula county, Ohio.
For the date of soldier's death, last payment of pension, and name of person to whom said payment was made, apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, Treasury Department, citing the following data:
Certificate #19,797, issued September 16, 1833, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the Pittsburgh, Ohio, Agency.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fails to show a claim for pension filed on account of the services of Joseph Fitch, who was "born 1742 and died 1842," or John or Simeon Mills, who served in "Burrell's regiment in 1776."
This Bureau is unable to furnish the military history of a soldier unless a claim was filed on account of his services.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

INVALID.
16:276
File No. 16:276
Clement Little
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 381
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1907 Jany. 28 th History to Mrs. Archusa Irvin. 1932 Aug. 11 hist. to Mrs. L. L. George U.C.S.
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Clement Gutter

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Deborah Tuttle which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No. answered by affidavit VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No answered
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
1. 2. 3. 7. answered by affidavit
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
¶ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
Dec. 16 th , 1841.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The child ren of Clementy Tuttle, dec d ... a Pensioner on the Roll of the Pittsburgh, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Eighty — Dollars and — Cents — per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March, to the 13 th June 1840.
Respectfully, yours,
Almon L. Harris
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Tuttle, Daniel GRADE Private LINE New Jersey
WARRANT NUMBER 8790 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED October 30, 1789 to — not shown —
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.
8790 1789