Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 23,493, Robinson Williams, Conn.

SERVICE
born
Williams Robinson
NUMBER
S. 23493
CONTENTS

New York 33.290 Albany
Robinson Williams, deceased
Ino F. Cotton May 9/1833
of in the State of who was a private in the [illegible] commanded by Captain [illegible] in the Revolution time for 7 Months & 7 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 24 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. And 24 Dec r 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of February 1855 and sent to Archibald Bull Arcans to the 5th of Semi-ant. allowance ending Troy N.Y.
Revolutionary Claim. June 7. 1832.
Recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk. Book: Vol. 1. Page 266

not receive a written discharge
3 That in the month of June 1783. at East Haddam he enlisted for three months and was put on board a Whale Boat at New London to guard the shore and to prevent supplies from being carried to the enemy, That while on that station they discovered a boat made for her they saw the boat which they were pursuing was run ashore near a swamp & the crew abandoned her taking with them such articles as they could conveniently carry but left a part of their cargo - They succeeded in getting the boat & what remained of her cargo and shored off from the shore a short distance when a large number of refugees came out of a cedar swamp and fired upon them at which time he the said Williams was wounded in the head the ball entering at his ear and passing out near the back part of his neck - That he remained in the service during the whole of the three months and discharged at New London - not a written discharge - That he was born at East Haddam - from which place he entered into the service - That he has a Record of his age taken from the Town Book or Register of Births kept in the said Town of East Haddam - That he moved from East Haddam to Rensselaer County State of New York about thirty five years since - That he knew Gen. Throop, Gen. Henry Chapman, Hon. Ephraim Chapman and Gov. Trumbull in Connecticut Gen. Place of Berlin, Liba Knowl Esq of Grafton in Rensselaer County - That he has no documentary evidence of his

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he 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.
Robison his Williams mark
Archibald Bull Clerk
We, Justus Hull a Clergyman, residing in the Town of Nassau and John Reeve residing in the Town of Berlin hereby certify that we are acquainted with Robison Williams who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be Sixty Eight 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.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph Crandal Justice of the peace  Justus Hull John Reeve
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 Justus Hull who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in the Town of Nassau and that John Reeve who has also signed the same, is a resident in the Town of Berlin , and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. That Joseph Crandal before whom said affidavit was from in Justus Hull and the above signature genuine
I, Archibald Bull Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robison Williams for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Twenty Seventh day of September 1832 .
Archibald Bull
of Grafton in Rensselaer County - one of

11.038 Denison Williams Rev. G. Soldier
Rensselaer County p: Robison Williams. The person within named, being sworn says that In explanation of the within papers, that in year 1779. within mentioned he enlisted for seven months as is within stated. and was discharged at Guilford after having served faithfully the whole term of seven months - and further that he knows of no living witnesses by whom he can prove any of his services as the last one with whom he was acquainted has died within a year and further says not his Sworn to this 27 day of Robison Williams December 1832. before and - Mark me
Archibald Full Clerk of Rensselaer County N.Y.

oration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of June 7, 1832.
Form for State Troops, &c.
Printed & Sold by Kemble & Hooper, 8 State-st. Troy, N.Y.
State of New York, } ss. County of Rensselaer City of Troy }
On this tenth  ninth day of August 1832 - personally appeared in open Court, before the Mayors Court of the City of Troy now sitting, Robinson Williams a resident of Berlin county of Rensselaer and State of New York, aged Seventy eight 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 in the month of May 1776, at Lyme in the State of Connecticut he enlisted into a Company commanded by Siffin Hill for the term of seven months the company was attached to Genl Samuel Parsons command. That he marched with the company from Lyme to Roxbury in the State of Massachusetts and remained there until the expiration of the time for which he enlisted - That he was discharged at Roxbury but did not receive a written discharge - That in the month of April 1777, at East Haddam in the State of Connecticut he with seventeen others was drafted for to guard the shore to prevent trade and supplies from being carried to the enemy and served under the command of Sergeant Nathan Miller - That he performed the whole of seven months service at Black point for which he was drafted - That in the

month of June in the year 1778. at East Haddam he was drafted for seven months and sent to New London to aid in building Fort Trumbull and to guard the shore - That he was assigned to a Company commanded by Capt- Sayler. That he remained in that place during the seven months for which he enlisted - was discharged at New London by Col. Tyler did not receive a written discharge - That in the month of May in the year 1779. at East Haddam he was drafted for seven months and marched to New London and joined the Company commanded by Capt Augustus Collins in the Regiment commanded by Col. John Ely. That in the fall marched to Sakunet in the State of Rhode Island remained there about four weeks then returned to New London and from thence to Norwalk at that place Gen. Samuel Parsons took the command of the two Regiments and embarked them on board two sloops and ordered to Long Island being a private expe- dition - sailed for Long Island an hour or two before sunset - The night being very dark and the wind blowing very fresh from north west - one of the sloops ran foul a British Man of War and all on board were made prisoners ex- cept two who swam to the Long Island shore not being very distant. That the sloop on board of which he the said Williams was driven to the east end of Long Island where the sloop was knocked down upon the beach and it became necessary to cut away the mast before she would right in which condition they lay four days and without provision or fresh water they were towed into Guilford harbor by another vessel - discharged at Guilford. That he did

11,038
Robinson Williams
5613.16
12 Dec. 1832
D146.
Archibald Bull Troy N. York
Robinson Williams
Retained

11,038
BRIEF in the case of Robinson Williams, - Berlin, ex of Rensselaer in the State of New York.
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court- 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 78 years 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.     May In 1776 7 As a private Gen. S. Parsons H. Hill   Apr. 1777 7 " 39th S. Huler   June 1778 7 " Cap. Taylor   May 1779 (indefinite) " Cap. A. Collins Col. J. Ely   June 1783 13 months B a M te Gen. Parsons M te 13 th at N. London  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Syme, Conn.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Tradg
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
W. Havett Examining Clerk.

Robinson Williams
Application of Heirs of for Pension
Inheritable Dull Cegant v Attys for John Williams Heir at Law

State of New York
Rensselaer County } ss. Be it known that before me, a Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid duly authorized by Law, to administer Oaths personally appeared, John Williams a resi- dent of the town of Sand Lake in the County of Rensselaer, & State aforesaid, who being first duly sworn, according to law, states that he is one of the children then at Law, of Robin- son Williams late of the County of Rensselaer deceased, who was a revolutionary soldier, and who died on the twenty fourth day of December, 1837. leaving no widow him surviving but leaving this deponent, Rensselaer Williams, & Harriet Robinson his children him surviving. The said Robinson Williams, having made application under the Law, of Congress of the year 1832. for a pension. and that he believes the United States are still indebted under existing Law for the pension, that was due under the application heretofore made, and that he is directly interested as a claimant in the pension, for which application, was heretofore made as aforesaid, and constitutes & appoints Archibald Dule of the City of Troy in the County & State aforesaid my true & lawful Attorney with irrevocable power, to examine into investigate establish the claim for said pension, and do all acts necessary thereto. In Witness whereof the said John Williams has on this twenty fifth day of November 1834.
Witness, Moses Warren
John Williams
Signed Sealed acknowledged and sworn to this 25 th day of November 1834.
Moses Warren
Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW YORK, RENSSELAER COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, ss
1884. I, AMBROSE H. SHELTON, Clerk of the County of Rensselaer,
do hereby certify that Moses Warren whose name is subscribed to the Certificate of proof or acknowledgement, of the annexed Instrument, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgement, one of the Justices of the Peace of the County of Rensselaer, dwelling in said County; duly authorized to take such proof or acknowledgement. And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Justice, and verily believe that his signature to the said Certificate of proof or acknowledgement is genuine, and that said Instrument is executed and acknow- ledged according to the laws of the State of New York.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County, this 27 day of November A. D., 185 4
Clerk.
A. H. Shelton

State of New York Rensselaer County ss:
On this 12th day of July 1837 before the undersigned a Commissioner of Oaths in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Eunice Berry aged Twenty four years who first being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath say that she now resides in Napan in the County aforesaid and was born at East Haddam in Connecticut where she resided with her father's family at that place till after the close of the Revolutionary war that her father's name was Robison Williams that she has a brother by the same name who resides in Saratoga in the County of Saratoga in New York at a place called Schuylerville that she has a perfect and distinct recollection that in the year 1775 soon after the report of the battle at Lexington near Boston that her brother Robison Williams entered under General Parsons for the term of seven months that he marched away with other Soldiers as she understood and believes for Boston and was gone during the summer and returned in the fall being absent as she under- stood and believes the full term of seven months but the Captain or other officer does not know
And this deponent further says that some years after and she believes in 1778 said Robison Williams went again into the service under Captain Ely for seven months and as she understood served at New London in Connecticut under Colonel Chapman and that he was about the full term of his engagement that he went away she thinks in May
And this deponent further says that about two years after that and as she thinks in 1780 he was drafted as a Coast guard under Sergeant Nathan Fuller to serve at Black Point and as she understood to prevent improper intercourse between the British troops and the inhabitants and that he was there

And this deponent further says that his Uncle Robin- son Williams was frequently in service but does not recollect any other facts by which to distinguish his service nor does he know any officer under which he served except Captain Duke as far as he has heard the affidavit of system of his father Eunice Perry herunto annexed read and can say that her relation accords with the tradition of her service of said Robinson and that she is an intelligent woman and one of unquestionably veracity and very believes her relation to be true
Subscribed and sworn to the day above written before me and I certify that said Philip Williams is a credible person
Ph. Williams E. Wadsworth Commissioner of Oaths
State of New York Rensselaer County ss I Henry P. Bristol Clerk of the said County do hereby certify that Ebenezer Wadsworth Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits of Eunice Perry & Philip Williams appear to have been sworn was at the time of taking said affidavits a Commissioner of Oaths in & for the said County duly authorized to take the same. And further that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Commissioner & truly believe his signature above written to be genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 17 th day of July 1837
Henry P. Bristol Clerk

State of New York Rensselaer County } ss
Robinson Williams of Schuylersville in the county of Saratoga & State of New York, in explanation of his declaration, made to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed June 7. 1832. & in pursuance of directions contained in a communication, made January 26 th 1833. by James L. Edwards, Esquire, to Archibald Bull: He the said Robinson Williams being duly sworn doth depose & say in answer to the first interrogatory, which is "Where & in what year were you born?" Answer . That he was born in East Haddam in the State of Connecticut on the 15. March 1754 as he is informed, & verily believes.
2 nd Interrogatory . Have you records of your age, and if so, where is it?
Answer . Has not any record of his age; but believes his age was recorded in the Town book where he was born in pursuance of the Law of that State.
3 rd Interrogatory . "Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, & where do you now live?" Answer . That at the several times he entered the service of the United States, he lived in the Town & State where he was born; and continued to reside there until about the years 1786. or 1787. is not sure which; then moved to the Town of Schoharie in the county of Rensselaer State of New York, where he resided about four years; then removed to the Town of Stephentown in said county for about years, then removed to Greenwich in the county of Washington in the State last aforesaid where he resided about twelve years; then removed to the Town of Berlin in the county of Rensselaer, where he resided till year 1832. Then moved to the City of Troy in said county: & resided there until September 1833. then moved to Schuylersville, where he now resides -
4 th Interrogatory . - How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom?
Answer . The first time he entered the service, was as he verily believes in the year 1775. he then enlisted or volunteered for seven months, under Captain Samuel Parsons, Siffin Sill was Lieutenant, and Christopher Ply Ensign. after he joined the company, which he believes was in April 1775. the company marched to New London, where they remained about six weeks, then were ordered to Roxbury in Massachusetts, where they remained until the first of January succeeding his enlistment, having served more than seven months: He further answers that he may be mistaken in years as his memory is not sufficiently retentive to relate all the circumstances with precision. He thinks, he is not mistaken, when he says, that the day after his arrival at Roxbury Major General Warren was killed at Bunker Hill - At the time
1775 or 1776
for about six weeks

of his discharge, the company were all discharged, but no one to his recollection received a written discharge - during the time of this service Captain Parsons was promoted and Lieutenant Dill had the command of the company & Blisha Wade became Ensign by the promotion of Dill to office of Lieutenant. These were the names of the officers at the time of his discharge - All the time he was in the ranks as a private soldier - Some where about two years after his discharge he was drafted he thinks in the month of June 1777 or 1778. is not certain which, to go to a place called Black Point about Ten Miles from New London, to guard that place, to prevent the Tories & Refugees trading with the British - Where sat which place he remained over seven months, under the command of Blisha Fuller, who acted as he believes as a Sergeant. There were eighteen persons he believes who constituted the guard or company - Fuller remained but a few days, and then committed a felony by stealing a horse & ran away which was the last he heard of him - John Percival who was at that time a Corporal, then took the command & sustained the same until we were relieved by another guard or company - During the time they were at Black Point, they captured, a man by the name of Ephraim Simmons. Took from him his boat & a number of sheep, which he was carrying to the British - Simmons was sent to Windham Gaol where he remained a long time & he understood broke Gaol - They also captured, Thomas Simmons who was engaged in the same business who afterwards escaped - They also captured another individual whose name no one knew, and they refused to tell he got away in some way or other after having been fired at several shots - After his discharge at this place which was not in writing, he returned home to Fort Haddam where he remained at home about a year - He then enlisted for seven months at the solicitation of Sergeant Ebenezer Frowbridge in a company commanded by Captain Dargen - immediately after his enlistment he was sent to New London, to work on Fort Trumbull where he remained during the time of his enlistment and was discharged but not in writing - The fore part or early part of the next year he was drafted for seven months to go to the same place, he immediately joined the company at Fort Trumbull commanded by Captain Fuller  Asaph Collins, Lieutenant Samuel Hazard & Ensign Taylor. The Regiment was commanded by Colonel Dill where they remained until six weeks previous to the expiration of his term of service, when they were ordered to march to Rhode
1777 or 1778.
7 months service
1778 or 1779
7 months service
1779 or 1780
7 months service

where they remained until six weeks previous to the expiration of his term of service, when they were ordered to march to Rhode Islands - After the order was received the troops paraded for the purpose of starting several times, he thinks on five different days before they eventually did go. They then marched to Rhode Islands thinks it was nearly a week after they started before they arrived there, on their arrival at a place he thinks it was called Scituate some twelve or fifteen miles from Providence, were joined by other troops. He well recollects that General Spencer & General Douglas were at that place and he thinks there were some ten or twelve thousand men there at that time, he remained there about six weeks - when they were again marched back to New London - While at Rhode Island he recollects the British fired upon them and killed four men that were in a boat - After their return to New London, orders were received from General Parsons then at Norwalk in Connecticut - for the purpose of an expedition to some place, which was kept secret - They Regiment he thinks contained about 800 men - They marched to Norwalk where they remained one night - Were then ordered to go over to Long Islands - Several of the soldiers refused to go - but Col. Webb & Fly Regiment or a part of them, consented to & did go - a part of both Regiments with both of the Colonels commanding them went in one vessel & a part with General Parsons in the other - After they started a storm arose, accompa- nied with a very strong wind, which drove the vessel on board of which Colonel Webb & Fly were, on board or foul of a British Vessel who captured them without firing a Gun - The Vessel which we were escaped them - and we notwithstanding the darkness of the night succeeded in reaching  the  East  End  of  Long  Island clearing clearing the East End of Long Islands after having cut away our masts, but in the morning we were met by a Vessel belonging to the Americans, who towed us into Old Guilford in Connecticut & from there went to New London where they were dis- charged their time having expired before that time - Did not re- ceive a written discharge -
1782-1783 8 months service Afterwards he thinks in the year 1782 or 1783 is not certain which he again in the month of September as he believes enlisted for three months under Captain Wilkinson who had the command of Eighteen men, to guard the shore off Long Island - remained out during the term of enlistment - During the time they were out, under this enlistment they captured two Boats loaded with Tea and dry goods & eight men, after the capture of said Boats, Men & goods, one morning, while we were at breakfast about seventy men as near as we could judge, consisting of Tories & refugees, came out

of a swamp near by and fired upon us, wounding every one of us except one, and killing two men, the men killed, he thinks, were named John Mitchell & Dick Brady - at the time of his discharge, the same was not in writing -
The fifth Interrogatory, it is supposed is partially answered in the foregoing answer to the 4 th . He however, recollects, Generals, Spencer, Ward, Parsons, Thompson, Colonels, Tyler & Tyler  Col. Mayor Sedgwick & has an indistinct recollection of the appearance of officers but does not recollect their names -
The sixth Interrogatory - In answer to this affidavit, in which he says, that he never received a written discharge, nor has he any documentary evidence of his services, and that he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services - He has travelled a great many miles in pursuit of individuals who he recollects were in the service with him, but on arriving in the places where they were said to reside, they were either dead, or gone no one knew where -
Given to this 4 th day of September 1834. before me D. H. Stone Justice Peace
Robinson his Williams mark
Robinson Williams
Archibald Bull. a gent Esq. Esq.
State of New York Rensselaer County } ss.
I certify that Daniel H. Stone whose signature is affixed to the above affidavit was at the time of taking the same, one of the Justices of the Peace in & for the county of Rensselaer and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice and verily believe the signature "D. H. Stone" subscribed to said affidavit is his proper hand writing -
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said county this fourth day of September 1834.
Henry R. Bristol Clerk for V. Howard for Deputy.

Robinson Williams Revolutionary Soldier
J. S. Edwards Esq - Letter to Archibald Bull Fry N.Y.

War Department Pension Office
January 26 th 1833
Sir,
The claim of Robinson Williamson has been again examined. He alleges to have served from '76 to '83 in various tours of militia service without producing any proof from the very numerous claimants who found their claims on the same service. He is required to comply fully with the regulations applicable to such cases. See 2 nd and 3 rd pages of printed sheet herewith enclosed.
In the present condition of his claim he is not required to go into Court again, but should make an affidavit before a Judge or Magistrate setting forth his service with "a very full account" of each tour, names & rank of Officers &c. and embody in it an answer to each of the Interrogatories. This affidavit should be authenticated by a Certificate of the Clerk, under seal of the official character and signature of the Judge or Magistrate who administers the Oath. His papers are retained and placed on file.
I am Respectfully Mr. W. H.
J. L. Edwards
A. Bull Esq. Essex. N.Y.

NY Sept 8. Robison Williams Esq.
Hon. Anthony Davis
James H. Savannah Esq. U.S. Pension Office
Washington City D.C.

Boy A.D. Sep. 20. 1834.
J. L. Edwards Esq.
I inclose you the supplemental or explanatory affidavit of Robinson Williams on his application for a pension - The same is drawn as I understand your instructions to me require it done - Some delay has taken place in forwarding this affidavit in consequence of the removal of Williams from this City - I really & sincerely hope that the old man's statements contains what your department require to entitle him to be placed on the pension roll - Your attention to this application as soon as the manifold duties of your station will permit - Will be very gratifying
Respectfully yours &c
Archibald Dull

Robinson Williams
Proof of Service, in War of Rebellion.
It is believed, that Williams served much, longer than the within certificate, sets forth - From the original, declaration of Williams & the uncertainty of the within proof, for lack of the Rolls supposed to be lost - the safest way with strict reference to justice in the case - the allowance should probably be made for whole time claimed by Williams - Jan. 7 31. 1855.
Archibald Bull
Agent
Troy N.Y.

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford Dec. 8 th 1854
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Robinton Williams , in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this office, and find the name of Robinton Williams on a pay roll under the following heading viz, "A Pay Roll of the 1 st Company, 6 th Regt. raised p r Order of General Assembly Connecticut 1775," when the said Williams is credited with service as a private from May 13 th to December 19 th 1775 - 7 months 7 days.
Said 6 th Regt. was commanded by Saml. H. Parsons as Colonel and said 1 st Company by David F. Sill, as Captain. I further certify that very many of the Pay Rolls of service performed by the militia of Connecticut during the war of the Revolution are missing, and that those now on file in this office, show but an inconsiderable part of the service which was performed by the militia of this state who were called into actual service.
John Durham Comptroller by W. Robinson, Clerk

NY July 24 advt. etc.
act June 1832
James H. Howard Esquire Commissioner of Tensons Washington D.C.
FRANK
Returned for correction per letter to Gov. Brooks April 1832 P.S. 12 1/2 cts. per letter. Dr. Richardson 12 1/2 cts.

Shroy N.Y. July 21. 1837.
J. S. Edwards Esquire
Sir
Inclosed are two affidavits in support of the claim of Robinson William for a pension for Revolutionary services. I trust that they will prove sufficiently satisfactory to entitle him at last to a certificate placing him on the Pension Roll -
I am anxious to hear of the result of the application of John Fort transmitted to your department several months ago by me - and am equally so in relation to the claim of Dudley Peabody - whose application for a pension was commenced some 16 or 18 years ago. I hope it will yet be brought to a right and equitable close - You will confer a favor upon me by giving me the desired information -
Respectfully Yours &
Archibald Dull

Robinson Williams Revolutionary Soldier Proof of Service
Whitland Hall Great Falls N.H.

State of New York Rensselaer County } ss. I Charles C. Parmelee, Judge of Rensselaer County Court, the same being a Court of Record Do hereby certify that on the day of February A.D. 1855. Mary Gardner, and Sarah Manning two credible witnesses, who being first duly sworn, testified, that they & each of them, was intimately & well acquainted with Robinson Williams a reputed revolutionary soldier, in his life time, That the said Robinson Williams died at the City of Troy, on the twenty fifth day of December A.D. 1837 that he left no widow him surviving, but left the following named Children, to wit Rensselaer Williams, Harriet Roberts, and John Williams, who are still living and all reside in the County of Rensselaer. And I further certify that the said Witnesses so appearing before me, are credible witnesses.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & caused the seal of said County Court, to be hereunto affixed, this thirteenth day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & fifty five.
C. C. Parmelee Rensselaer County Judge

Sand Lake Russ Co N.Y.
May 3 1855
To the Hon Secy of Pensions Sir
as one of the Heirs of Robinson Williams I would be very much obliged if you would inform me how much has been allowed and paid to his heirs through Mr. Archibald Bull of the City of Troy for the services of the said Robinson Williams as a Soldier of the Revolution; Since the first of January last
Respectfully Yours
John G. Cotton

Brief in the case of Robinson Williams dec d Renselaer County and State of New York act June 7 1832
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record proof of service in exact accordance with his own claim made in 1834, Identity, death & heirship by Eunice Berry, Philip Williams, Mary Gardner Washburn Manning, Joseph Antigo,
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent Archibald Bell Esq Poy NY
Thornton D. Dipple Examining Clerk.

Schuyler-ville March 28 th 1853
Dear Sir
Mrs Sophia Cook, the Grand-daughter of Robertson Williams, wishes me to write to your department in relation to a pension which she believes, due to her as the heir of said Williams -
Williams was a soldier of the Revolution and died 1837, without having rec d any Pension. An attempt as Mrs Cook is informed was once made to obtain the pension which failed from some defect of proof. Mrs C would like to know what proof was made, wherein it was defective and what is indispensable. By an Early answer you will much oblige. I wish further to ascertain if it is possible that that of the files of the War Department will be likely to have a register of Mr Williams, enrolment, duration of service &c, as if there are any public records which may possibly afford such information.
Yours respectfully, John B. Breslin
I wish also to know what the probable amount of the pension to which (if any) Mrs C is intitled will be.

Day February 21 st 1855.
Hon S. P. Watdo,
Sir
In the application of the heirs of Robinson Williams for the amount of pension due their father, at the time of his death. The Certificate of the County Judge is right - The names of the heirs are. Rospercer Williams, John Williams, & Harriet Roberts late Harriet Williams - She is now the wife of James Roberts of Brumick in this County. I am acquainted with them all - and there is no question of their identity -
Respectfully Yours &c Archibald Dull

Robinson Williams
Capt Sill - Col — Genl Person 7 mo in 75 or 76 -
Sergt Fuller (18 men guarding shoals) 7 mo in 76 or 77.
Capt Taylor - Col Tyler 7 mo 77 or 78
" Collins " Ely 7 mo 78 or 79
Whale Boat no officer 3 mo in 83

see let. to A. Bull, Sept. 6, 1837
refers Blk to Cow Records at Hartford

New York Revo.
Robinson Williams
Suspended
I find this with a parcel of papers in Dr. Crump's hope chest and handed me for filing. —
let to A. Bull 24 Sept 1834
let to A Bull 15 Oct 1834
let. to A. Bull, Sept. 6, 1837.
J. B. Brelin July 7, 1853 Archibald Bull Nov 30, 1854 " " Feb 10 1855 " " " 20 " Act. 7 June 32

Resolution
23493 INVALID.
File No. 23,493
Robinson Williams
His Rev Rev
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 452
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Robinson Williams dec. Rensselaer Co., NY, adm. June 7 1832.
7 mos & 7 ds prn $24.10 per annum from 4 March 1831 to 24 Dec 1837, when he died .
Pay to John Williams. Rensselaer Williams 2d Harriet Roberts 3d  only Children ,
Sent to Archibald Bullock Troy NY