Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10045, Lemuel White, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
White, Lemuel
S10045
banded
CONTENTS

New York A. 31871
Vermont
B
Samuel White
of Windsor in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Wilson of the regt commanded by Col. Storr in the Continental line for 6 months.
Conn. Line July 16/65 Records corrected
Inscribed on the Roll of Montpelier at the rate of 20 Dollars ————— Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of March 1841, I sent to Hon. Saml. Prentiss, Present
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1841 $ 200.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 1841 10.00
Special Act } $ 210.00 Approved } Mar 2 d 1841 } { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. M. Cundy, Clerk, Book E 2. Vol. 3. Page 108.

Agts Recd to Pension Office 16 March 1842
Letter to H. U. Soper & Recd to Pension Agent 21. April 1842.
To Albany N.Y. from 4 th March 1841. 6. May 1842 Notification to H. U. Soper, Batavia N.Y.
Letter to 3 rd Auditor of Accts H. U. Soper to Rep d June 27 th 1842

26 th Congl 22 nd Sep
S. 1.
Documents
in relation to the claim of Samuel White for a pension.
1837. Dec. 19. Referred with Motion of Hon Mr Prentiss to the Com: on Pensions 1838. Feb rpd S. 232
1838. Dec. 6. referred with motion of Hon Mr Hubbard to Com: on Pensions 1839. Jan 28. Bill reported S. 251
1839 Dec 24 Referred with Bill S. 15 to the Com: on Pensions.
1840 Dec. 14. Referred with bill S. 1. to the Com: on Pensions " " 17 Bill reported.
Mr Prentiss Mr Hubbard Mr [unclear]

The Declaration of Samuel White for a pension

Copy of Record

Original Claim
State of Vermont } On the _____ day of September A.D. 1828 at a Windsor County ss } Probate Court. I then and holden in and for the District of Hartford, and State of Vermont personally appeared in open court said court being a court of record agreeable to the laws of said state, Samuel White, aged sixty years resident of the town of Sharon in said county who being first sworn according to law, cloth on his oath , make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 and the first of April 1820 that he the said Samuel White did enlist for the term of nine months in the service of the United States in the revolutionary war under the continental establishment. Enlisted in the month of April A.D. 1777 in the town of Coventry and state of Connecticut in the company commanded by Capt. Brigham in the regiment commanded by Col. Durgin in the Connecticut line, that he immed- ately joined the army at West point, and served out his time and was discharged at Morristown in the state of New Jersey that his discharge being lost he has it not in his power to prove his services only by the papers that accompany this declaration. — And in pursuance of the act of the first of May 1820 - I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift or sale, or in any manner, dispose of any property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18 th day —

of March 1818, and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. —
Real Estate — Personal Estate — One hog — — — — — $7.00 one Shoat — — — — — 1.00 Table and furniture — — — 2.05 Small crane & hooks — — — 1.00 4 old chairs 33 cts Iron ware 1.00 — 1.33 1 old chest 33 cts one ax 1.00 shovel & tongs 50 1.83 Scythe and tunking 50 cts sickle 25 — 75
That there has no changes taken place in my property since the 18 th of March 1818 — the reason why I did not make application before now is because I would not prove my actual service I am a farmer by occupation but by reason of being a cripple am not able to labor to support myself I have a wife aged 65 years not able to labor by reason of age and other infirmities. —
Samuel White —
Sworn to, and declared, on the 19 th day of September 1825
Before Henry C. Denson, Judge of Probate
I Henry C. Denson Judge of the court of Probate within and for the District of Rutland - & State of Vermont do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the court, that the said Samuel White did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is $14.96 fourteen Dollars and ninety six Cents

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 19 th day of September 1825
Henry C. Druison, Judge of the Court of Probate Hartford District

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No 4
32.687
Samuel White
On Role - Chandler's Res c 1 Oct. '79 - to 15 Jan'y '80

STATE OF VERMONT, } WINDSOR COUNTY, ss. }
On this 21 st day of May A. D. 1834 personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Hartford District now sitting, Lemuel White a resident of the county of Windsor and State of Vermont, aged Seventy Six 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.
In the year 1776 the 15 th day of August I volunteered as private at Coventry Ct. in the company commanded by Capt William Wilson in Col. Storer's Regiment in Genl. Waterbury Brigade and joined the Regiment at Hartford Ct. and stayed one day and then marched to Stamford where we stayed about one month and then marched to Horse Neck, and from there we marched to White Plains. Soon after the battle on our way we took some of the British soldiers. After staying a short time at White Plains we were ordered back to Horse Neck and were discharged the last of December 1776 having served four months.
In the year 1777 the last of August I was drafted as private at Coventry Ct. in the company commanded by Capt Rudd in Col. Chapman's Regiment for the term of two months in Genl. Sullivan's Brigade. We marched from Coventry to Providence, R.I. and then onto the Island and after staying a while on the Island we were ordered back to Providence where we were discharged the last day of October 1777 having served two months.
In the year 1778 the first day of April I enlisted at Coventry Ct. in the company commanded by Capt James Dana as private in the Regiment commanded by Col. Daniel Selden in the line of the State of Connecticut on the continental establishment for the term of ten months. I continued to serve in the before last mentioned corps until the first of August following when I was transferred to the company commanded by Capt Paul Brigham in the Regiment commanded first by Col. John Chandler but when I was discharged it was commanded by Col. Sherman in the line of the State of Ct. on the continental establishment and continued to serve and do duty in the last mentioned corps until the last day of January 1779 when I was discharged from the service having served out the ten months faithfully.
I was born in Coventry Connecticut December 30 th 1758 and resided there during the Revolution.
I have no written discharge or if I had one it is lost and gone from me forever.
Capt S. Selden in the Regiment commanded by Col. Daniel Selden in the line of the State of Connecticut on the continental establishment for the term of ten months. I continued to serve in the before last mentioned corps until the first of August following when I was transferred to the company commanded by Capt Paul Brigham in the Regiment commanded first by Col. John Chandler but when I was discharged it was commanded by Col. Sherman in the line of the State of Ct. on the continental establishment and continued to serve and do duty in the last mentioned corps until the last day of January 1779 when I was discharged from the service having served out the ten months faithfully.

I have no documentary evidence that I know of to substantiate my claim, only that which is now on file in your office. I now reside in Sharon Ct and have resided there forty years and previously I lived in Coventry Ct.
The Record of my age is in Coventry Ct Town Clerk's office as will be the record of my marriage
The Revd Asahel C. Washburn and Col Billings Esq will certify as to my character for truth and veracity and the general belief in the neighbourhood of my 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.
Sworn to and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid. }
Edwin Hutchinson Register, Samuel White
We, Asahel C. Washburn a Clergyman residing in Royalton Vermont, and Col Billings residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Samuel White 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 neighbourhood 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, }
Edwin Hutchinson Register
Asahel C. Washburn Col Billings
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 Asahel C. Washburn who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Royalton Vermont, and that Col Billings who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same Royalton and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edwin Hutchinson Register
I, Edwin Hutchinson, Register of the Court of Probate for the District of Franklin Vermont do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel White for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 21 st day of May A. D. 1834
Edwin Hutchinson Register

8 Lew White add sp

I Anna White of Sharon in the county of Winderm and State of Vermont aged seventy-four years depose testify and say that I was born in Coventry in the State of Connecticut and that I can well recollect that in the year 1776 Lemuel White went in the militia to White Plains in William Willson's Company and was absent about four months. The next year in August said White went to Rhode Island in Captain Ruel's Company commanded by Colonel Chapman of Connecticut in the State of Connecticut and returned the last of October next following. In the year 1778 about the last of March said White enlisted into Captain Dana Company commanded by Colonel Gilden and went to New London and returned in four months. Stayed at home three or four days and then went and joined Pearl Brigham's Company at West Point and was absent six months.
Anna White
State of Vermont } Sharon July 17. 1834 Then Winderm County } personally appeared Anna White and made solemn oath that the above deposition by her subscribed contains the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me Samuel Shuttleworth } Justice Peace
I certify that I am well acquainted with Anna White and know her to be a person of good character. Samuel Shuttleworth Justice Peace

State of Vermont } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court, Do- Windsor County ss { Hereby Certify that Samuel Shuttleworth Bud is an Justice of the Peace duly Commissioned & qualified, and that the within are his Signatures —
In Testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of said County Court, this 26 th day of July A 1834 —
Benj o Swan Clerk

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Lemuel White a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S. F. 10,045.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 15, 1776 1 mo. Pri. William Wilson Storrs Conn.   1777 10 " James Dana Ely   Aug. 1, 1778. 2 " Rudd Samuel Chapman   Oct. 1, 1778 3 1/2 " Paul Brigham John Chandler  
Battles engaged in, In Sullivan's expedition to R. I.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Coventry, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Sept. 19, 1825. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Sharon, Windsor Co., Vt.
Age at date of application, B. Dec. 30, 1758, at Coventry, Conn.
Remarks: In 1825, he referred to his wife, 65 yrs. of age, name not stated.
A son, Chester, was a resident of Batavia, N.Y. in 1842.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev War
10,045
INVALID.
File No. 10.045
Lemuel Gerrard White
Rev War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index:—Vol. 10, Page 404
[Arrangement of 1870.]

13 Aug. 97
1906. Feb
Mrs. H. P. Bryntun Bala Cynwyd, Pa. 12. History to George C. Ross F.B.F. 1915, Jan. 6. History to Mrs. Vera L. Franklin. Fr

N o 32.687
Vermont
Sennet White
Suspended
Set to S t ought 18 March 1835
" " " do 23 "
" " O r Billings 16 June "
" " " do 23 July "
" " " do 26 Sept r "
Claims rejected 26 Sept r "
Hon Henry Kirtland age 51 P.M.
" " " Feb. 4. 1837
Lib o L o White July 2. 1837
papers delivered to President of the Senate 15 Dec r 37

Lemuel White - Mont- pelier Agency - Act of March 2. 1841 - $20 per Annum, to commence on the 4 th March 1831 [Pub name on vol June 7. 1832.]
Send Cuts to
Hon Saml Prentiss Present.

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Dec. 30, 1914
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:--
My great, great Grandfather, Lemuel White, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and probably enlisted from Vermont. As he received a pension, would very much appreciate receiving any information you may have on file regarding his service in the Army. He died in Batavia, N.Y., in 1850 or 1851.
Yours very truly,
Vera R. Franklin

Bureau of Pensions Sir, —
The only information of any importance I can furnish regar- ding my ancestor Samuel White (aside from that contained on the within postal card) is the fact that he was a Revolution- ary pensioner and died in August 1857 aged 92 years.

I am seeking for authentic proof of my ancestry, that I am just the Daugh- ter of the American Revolution.
Very Respectfully Mrs. H. P. Boynton 6 Maple St. Batavia. N. Y.

POSTAL CARD - ONE CENT.
WASHINGTON
United States America
THIS SIDE IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
Pension Office Washington D. C.

Sir, -
Since writing you I have learned that my ancestor Lemuel White enlisted from or in Vermont, and served in the Cavalry the later part of service.
Respectfully,
Wm. H. Boynton
6 Maple St. N. Y. Batavia N. Y.
Aug 10/97.

8 W Batavia N. Y.
July 12/87
Pension department Washington D. C.
Sir,
Will you kindly look up the record of Samuel White a Revolutionary pensioner who died at Batavia N. Y. in August of 60 or 64 aged 82 years. And send me such papers as are required to make ap-

-lication for member- -ship in the "Daughters of the American Revolu- -tion" and oblige Mrs. H. P. Boynton Batavia. Genessee Co. N. Y.

Vermont Lemuel White suspended rejected Oct 1878
Col S Daight 18 March 1835 same 22 nd March 1835 at Col Billings 16 June 1835

Rec d of the Com. of Pensions the papers in the case of Samuel White of Vermont numbered from 1 to 10 inclusive Nov. 15. 37c S. Prentiss.

Lemuel White      may 1834      declaration vol d pri. 15 day Aug. 76. Capt. Wilson Co d Storrs to 31 Dec. 4½ mo. drafted pri 30 Aug. 77 Capt. Rudd. Col. Chapman to 30 Oct. 3- Enlist d 1 Apr. 78 Capt. Tilden Capt. Dana transferred to Capt. Brigham Col. Chandler on 1 Aug and served 10 mo.
Sept. 15. 1835
Supplement.
76 private 1 mo Capt. Wilson Co at N. London 77.    "    10 - Capt. Dana Col. Ely.    " 78    "    2.    "    Rudd. Col. Chapman    Providence Oct. 78    "    3½    "    Brigham Chandler.
1825.
Apr 77. enlisted Capt. Brigham Col. Chandler 9 mo.

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Please Reply to File No. 185
United States Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
Will you kindly inform me whether a Mr. Lemuel White who I think at one time resided in Sharon, Vt. and afterwards moved to Batavia, N. Y. received a pension from the Government on account of participating in the Revolutionary War. If so kindly give me the date of enlistment and discharge, and very much oblige
Yours truly,
Commercial Agent.
GCR-L

Woodstock Vt. March. 22 d 1841 Hon. J. L. Edwards Comd. of Pensions Sir
I notice that a pension act in favor of Simon White was passed at the last session of Congress. You will notice by his papers in your department, that I have been his atty in the matter. Will you be so good as to forward me his certificate and oblige Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Oel Billings

Hon. S. L. Edwards
Royallston June 10. 1833
Sir
Your favor in answer to Stephen Haight Esq is now before me under date of March 18 th & 33 d respecting the claim of Lemuel White for a pension, under the act of June 1832 both of which have been transmitted to me by Mr Haight, that I might thereafter pursue said claim as he should leave Washington by first of May. I am sorry that Mr White is so unfortunate in his apprehensions, for as long ago as 1825 he applied under the act of March 18. 1828, supposing he had a just claim, but has been thus far defeated, and all on account of the consequent loss of memory in old age. I will now state how his case stands, which I have taken much pains to ascertain, because he has been so confident of the justice of his claim.
The service of 1776. there is no doubt he performed, but whether he served so long as he has stated, I cannot say, but if he has named a longer time than his company was out I trust he will be allowed what time you have evidence, or are satisfied that his company & Regiment were out, and of this time he will be satisfied with your decision.
You have the testimony of Alva Carpenter that he was out at the time specified and therefore the length of time will rest with your department.
The service which he stated was done in 1777 from forgetfulness & loss of memory is wrong, being confounded with his 10 months service of 1778. so in this year he claims nothing.
The service of 1778 needs explanation that you may properly understand it. He states that he enlisted in Capt James Dana's company for 10 months which was continental troops. Now in this he is mistaken, so far as supposing that it was continental service but not in regard to the length of time. He did enlist for 10 months as you have the testimony of Mr Banks, Sayer and I believe one more in said Dana's company which was Connecticut Troops 6 1/2 months was then transferred to Capt Paul Brigham's company in the continental line for 3 1/2 months which ended the time of his first enlistment in said Dana's company. And the reasons he gives that he was so transferred is, that Capt Brigham was a relation of his, and more than that

he had a brother-in-law who was a private in Dr. Brigham's company, and he was anxious to be thus transferred. Finding White in Brigham's company for 3\frac{1}{2} months (as is acknowledged) serves to confirm this period of 10 months, for I believe there was no such enlistment as 3\frac{1}{2} months.
Much allowance ought to be made for the treacherous of these old soldiers' memory. Mr. White believing all the time that in this 10 months he was in the continental service, has been pushing his claim under the act of March 1818, and which I am constrained to believe was properly rejected, but I am equally satisfied that under the act of 1832 he is entitled to the 10 months' service in 1778, and as much as you are satisfied he was out in 1776, say in all 12 months. From the foregoing explanation I flatter myself you will so understand his claim, that I shall be in receipt of his certificate. Mr. White is very poor, and if any relief is to be had, he wants it as soon as may be. Permit me to add without any sinister motives whatever I believe the foregoing statement to be the true statement of Mr. White's claim. Please give me an answer soon, in the mean time I remain Yours with much Esteem
Col. Billings

Pen Agency. Montpelier Apr 26. 1842
J. L. Edmonds.
Cont. —
In
General White — was paid last at this agency, on the 27 th March 1841. — Since I have paid pensions he has not applied, as it appears by my books, but I find by Mr. Spalding's book, that he made him a payment up to the time named above. —
Yours &c
The Revd. President for Groton

Bataria April 14. 1842.
Sir,
Some four weeks since, I sent the necessary papers to procure the Transfer of Lemuel White from the Pension Roll of Vermont to New York.
I have received no returns and I am induced to address you again, because I have received returns from a similar application of Mr. Root, whose papers were forwarded subsequently to those of Mr. White.
I am Yours with Respect, N. S. Saper
J. L. Edwards Esq Clerk of Pension

Batavia, Genesee Co., N. Y. Feb. 7 March 2. 1842
Sir,
In order application for transfer of Shares of General White - Yours Very Resp't M c Cluskey
J. L. Edmunds Esq.

Sir
Peruvian Agency
Bristol Mar 22 1842
In reply to your letter to Thomas Reed Esq Peruvian Agent, under date of 16 inst, I have to state that the name of Samuel White does not appear on the roll of this state
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Yr ob d Serv t Geo Peck Per Agt By Chas. F. Harris
J. L. Edwards Esq Commiss y Peruvian Washington

Senate Chamber
Feb 2 d 1897
The Hubbard of N. H. has rec d . a letter from the friend of Lord White of Ver- mont who has made application for a pension under the act of June 7- 1882 but has not yet succeeded - Mr. Hub. - had feel authorized to say that should the Department on a reexamination of Mr White's case, come to the con- -clusion that Mr White can receive a pension for six months service, then he will be satisfied therewith.

Copy of Letter to 4 Stephen Haight May 23 d 1834

W. S. H.
copy
New Haven Oct May 22 d . 1834
Rev. Stephen Haight
Sir
Here with I forward you Lieut White's pension papers for drawing a pension under the act of March 18. 1818. There has been a facility attending his application which I hope may be remedied by you. The circumstances of which I now relate and when here made known to you will give you such information as will enable you to explain to the war department all the circumstances and be your guide in the prosecution of the claim.
1 st The first application was made in 1825 through the agency of Mr. Ebenezer Loomis of Andover Vt. The copy of declaration I have not yet but I send you Mr. Edmonds letter answer to sd declaration herewith dated Nov 23 d 1825 marked L No 1. in which you will see the reasons of his rejection. With declaration there is testimony. He then made a mistake in saying Col. Dunder's Regiment as Col. Dunder was only muster Master. As I will presently show you. After this nothing more was done until 1831. when
2 d The second application was made by Israel Parkhurst Esq of Sharon Vt Nov 1831 as for copy of declaration herewith No 2 & with sd declaration is Mr. Edmonds answer marked No 2 dated April 14 1832. after this answer was recd. nothing further was done until Augt 1832 after the last pension act of June 1832 was passed sd White applied to Judge Collarn with others for a pension under the last act. but Judge Collarn advised him to make a third declaration & application under the act of March 18. 1818 & accordingly on the 24 day of Augt 1832
3 d The third declaration was made by Judge Collarn a copy of which I enclose herewith marked L No 3. It lay dormant at the pension office 18 Mo although they were written to on the subject and after Mr. Collarn was appointed Judge he gave me over the papers & management of the business. I wrote Mr. Everett to endeavor to ascertain what had become of his papers

but he could learn nothing about them. At least I wrote directly to Mr Edwards, and got the answer herewith No 3 dated March 10 th 1834.
From this last letter you perceive that he is found on the rolls but they say he did not serve as by the rolls a sufficient time to entitle him to draw under the above mentioned act. Now he says by the last declaration that he served under Capt Dana & Col Tilden Regiment 4 months, & then was transferred to Capt Prighams Company in Col Chandlers Regiment & served 6 months to make out the 10 months. The fact is that Col Chandler went home before the 10 months was ended and D r White was in Col Shermans Regiment when he was discharged the last day of January 1779. I conjecture therefore that they have only looked at Col Tildens & Col Chandlers Regimental Rolls to come to the conclusion that he did not serve a sufficient time to draw under the above mentioned act but if they will still pursue the examination in Col Shermans Regiment they will find the 10 months are made out or at any rate nine enough to entitle him to draw and to draw back from his first application in 1825.
Hearing however that it may still prove that he did not serve a sufficient time as above, I have made a 4 th declaration to draw under the act of June 7. 1832 in which he states under oath about his being discharged in Col Shermans Regiment and whereas he has declared for other service he did which was not necessary under the act of 1818, to put an end to his declaration, I write however that this last application may not be presented until all hope is lost in drawing under the first act of 1818. You see that it makes a great difference with Mr White under which act he draws and therefore I flatter myself you will spare no pains to see

and examine the rolls your self that he may have his right.
Mr White is very poor and has allways, been to my knowledge so for this thirty years, but is an honest old man and is in very great need of money. He has been unfortunate in this business that he has been kept out of his pension so long, in bad management of his agent and in attention of both agents and at the pension office, that he is quite discouraged & disheartened.
I have forwarded no testimony for the service in 1776 and 1777 as Mr White knew of none that I could now obtain but I suppose I might get something from the Comptrollers office of Public accounts at least find it to substantiate them but at present I have nothing to forward them without as these services are so well known, as to the 10 months in 1778 you can find the evidence now in the pension office with his other declarations & from this proof they may allow all if you have to draw under the last act. I have sent this business to be done to you, by advice of Judge Collamer believing you would attend to it with more promptness & better than Mr Everett or any other person and I flatter myself from my acquaintance with you I shall not be disappointed. Now to conclude if you will procure the necessary proof drawing Mr Whites pension money under the act of March 1818 I will forward you $10 and if you obtain under the act of June 7. 1832 I will pay you $5, either to be forwarded immediately on receiving from you the certificates. I beg you will attend to this business immediately and let me have an answer, in the mean time I remain with Esteem Your Truly
O Billings

which is all I am authorized now to promise B. I have mentioned $10. & $5, but if you think it is worth more I will see you have it. C. B.
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Mar 25. 1841
Leah White Sp. act
will take the step
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Washington City
March 25. 1871.
An act was passed during the late Session of Congress for the relief of Lemuel White, and I have to request that a pension certificate may be issued for him and sent to Sam. Prentiss. me.
Payable at Montpelier.
To the Comm ee of Pensions

SS Bra No 1
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Report

The Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Lemuel White, report:
That it is proved by the military rolls of the revolution, that the petitioner served one month as a private in Capt. William Wilson's company of militia, in Colo. Stours' regiment, at New-London, in 1776; and that he enlisted, Oct. 1st. 1779, in Capt. Paul Brigham's company, in Colo. Chandler's regiment of continental troops, for the term of six months, and was discharged, Jan. 15th. 1780, having served three months and a half.
In addition to the above terms of service, the petitioner states that he volunteered and served, in 1777, in Capt. Budd's company, in Colo. Saml. Chapman's regiment of militia, in the expedition to Rhode-Island, two months; and also, that he served in Capt. James Dana's company of state troops, in 1778, at New-London, from four to six months.
The Comptroller of Connecticut certifies that the entries in the books of the "Pay Table Office" of that state shew that Colo. Saml. Chapman served in Rhode-Island, and that Capt. James Dana served at several different times in different years, at New-London. The Comptroller observes, "It is seldom that we find the soldier's name in any instance, and the evidence furnished is incidental. Of Capt. Dana's service

there is no doubt, but it was in the militia, and I believe mostly at New-London.
It appears from the testimony of Don. C. Brigham, Alva Carpenter, Lyman Bach, and Anna White, who are certified to be credible persons, that the petitioner served as a volunteer under Col. Sam l Chapman at Rhode-Island, and also in Capt. James Dana's company of militia at New-London; but it is difficult to ascertain from the testimony the exact extent of these different terms of service, as the statements of the witnesses disagree in that particular. The Committee, however, have no doubt, that, in addition to the service of four months and a half established by the military rolls, the petitioner served long enough, and probably longer than enough, to make full six months service in the whole; and they accordingly report a bill, allowing him a pension at the rate of twenty dollars a year.

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War Department Pension Office April 5, 1837
Sir,
The claim of Samuel White, of V. t has long been before this Department for services alleged to have been rendered during the revolutionary war, he then being a resident of the State of Connecticut. The evidence accompanying the papers, the rolls in this Office of the Connecticut line, and such other sources of information within the reach of the Department have all been carefully and critically examined, and the result has been as was stated in my letter of the 26. th of Sept. r last, unfavorable to the applicant. The contradictory statements of Mr. White shew very clearly that he has but a very imperfect knowledge of the service in which he claims to have been engaged. This may be attributable to the loss of memory, which may naturally be expected in such cases, and Mr. White may be perfectly honest in the belief that the statements are true. If the services were performed as set forth in his original or supplemental declarations, they are incapable of proof by documentary evidence, and any testimony of individuals when conflicting with such evidence cannot be received.
The term of one month in the year 1776 is admitted, but that of three months in 1777 in the expedition to R. Island is not sustained by satisfactory evidence. If he was in that service, he could not have served more than one month, if so long. Mr. White next alleges that he enlisted in Capt. Dana's company in 1778 for ten months, in which he served until the 1. st of August, and was then transferred to Capt. Bregham's company of the Connecticut line, in which he served the

remaining time of the engagement. This statement is disproved by the records of this Office, if he served at all in this company. The rolls of the Connecticut line bear the name of W m White as having enlisted in Capt. Paul Brigham's company on the 1 st of October 1779 for six months, the period for which Capt. Brigham's company were enlisted in that year, by which it is established very clearly that this was an original enlistment, having no connexion whatever with any previous engagements. And it further appears that W m White was discharged on the 15 th of January 1780, having served three and a half months only. Without therefore W m White is enabled to prove the service above named in Capt. Dana's company in the year 1778 his claim cannot be allowed; as the other service is not of an amount sufficient to bring his claim within the provisions of the act.
I have the honor to be &c.
Signed J. L. Edwards
Hon Henry Hubbard Senate U. S.

Buffalo June 26 1839
Dear Sir will you have the goodness to inform me whether Lemuel White has Ben Registered as a person ever within the last 18 months and if so whether the Certificate has Ben forwarded to his place of Residenc e in Vermont town of Sharon County of Windsor and to whom the same was sent Have not any dat e other than the Examination of your Records your Early annals will Very much oblige you
Humble Servant
L White
Mr J S Edgerton Esq

no 7. I Conant B Sawyer of Norwich County of Windsor and State of Vermont. of lawfull age do Depose & Say that in the year 1778 I was a Soldier in Captain Paul Brighams Company and Col John Chaffee  Isaac Sherman Regiment that Samuel Whit of Country & State of Connecticut joined Said Regiment in August 1778 and was in Said Brighams Company with me. That we went from West Point to Morristown in New Jersey That in January 1779 Said White was discharged having served about Six months - by Col Isaac Sherman who then Commanded Said Regiment and was in Gen l Pearson Brigade - and further the Deponent Saith not Con t Sawyer
State of Vermont to Norwich July 19 th 1835 Personally Windsor County ss appeared Conant to Savoy as Signor of the foregoing Deposition after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the same contained the truth and nothing but the truth Before me Danl Brigham Justice of the Peace

No. 6
War Department Pension Office Sep r 26 th 1835
Sir
In reply to yours of the 16 th inst enclosing the Supplemental statement of Samuel White, and the certificate of the Comptroller of Connecticut, I have to inform you that the palpable contradiction which his last statement presents to his declarations in 1825 and 1834, constrain the Department to reject his claim. His declaration of 1834 is discredited, in every material point of his alleged service, by the records and historical facts. As an instance, he swears that he served from 15 th August 1776 to the last of December, at New London, under Captain Wilson. The pay tables shew that Capt d Wilson was called out on an alarm, (a very few days;) and he again swears that he served at that time one month. Again, he swears that he enlisted on the first of April 1778 and served ten months under Capt s Dana and Brigham of the Connecticut army. The rolls shew that he was enlisted into the Army 1 st October

1879 and was discharged 15 th January 1880. His papers are placed on file
I am Respectfully
Your O bt Servant
J L Edwards
Col Billings Esq Woodstock Vermont

J L Edwards Cannons ofypension
Col Billings Esq (Woodstock Vermont

J L Edwards Comm r of Pensions
Wrote Genl. Willes — July 31. 1835 } for information
FREE
Col Billings Esq Woodstock Vermont

War Department Pensions Office July 23 d 1835
Sir
The additional statement of Samuel White has been examined. Nothing is perceived which in any manner would authorize a different view of his claim than heretofore communicated to his attorneys. The service of 1778 under Capt. Dana, Col. Daniel Wilden is necessary to bring his claim within the provisions of the Act of 7 th June 1832. That term is discredited by the narrative itself. No point of dispute could have arisen upon a transfer of a soldier from the State to the Continental service as no such transfer could be made. His enlistment for State service forbids it. But it may be that he intended to say that during his service under an enlistment in the first corps, he enlisted into the other, and a dispute arose as to his right to enter into the one while he was bound by the obligations of the other.

It that be so the alleged service under Dana can not be admitted unless it be established by the records of Connecticut that Dana was in service at that time. It is very certain that Daniel Tilden did not command a regiment at that time.
I am Respectfully Your Ab't Servt J. L. Edwards
Col Billings Esq. Woodstock Vermont

J L Edwards Court of Peasants
FREE
Col. Billings Esq. Royalton Vermont

War Department Pension Office June 16 th 1835
Sir
The only service performed by any person named Samuel White which can be recognised as actual service, is one months service in 1776, being the usual extent of the service of the militia called out by order of the Council of Safety of the 11 August 1776 and 3rd 15 days service in Col Bland's Regiment of the Continental line. This is not service enough to bring a claim within the Act of 7 June 1832
If Mr White belonged to the militia company of Capt Dana, there is no evidence that it was in actual service in 1778. His mistaken statement as to service in that company in Col Daniel Tilden's Regiment that year was pointed out to P. Haight Esq. Capt Daniel Tilden commanded a company of

of Col Woodell's Regiment State troops in actual service during a part of the year 1778 - but the name of Lemuel White is not borne upon the muster rolls of the corps in this offer, which shew every person who belonged to it.
Upon the present papers not more than 4 or 15 days service appear to have been performed admitting Mr White to have been the individual who served in Chandler's continental Regiment which is somewhat doubtful from the various conflicting statements of the claimant. It is therefore impossible to allow any part of Mr White's claim without the explanation of facts required in my letter to S r H on ble d Esq r , of the 23 d March last.
I am respectfully your obed t serv t J. L. Edwards
Col Billings Esq r Roxbury Vermont

No 3
War Department Pension Office March 28 a 1885
Sir
Since my letter to you, of the 18 th instant, the declaration of Lemuel White, stating his claim under the Act of 1832, has been received at this office — The statement of service, in 1776 and 1777, cannot be received as correct. If he belonged to the militia Regiment of Col Storrs, it is evident that he has greatly overstated his services — That he served in General Sullivan's expedition against Rhode Island, cannot be supposed, upon his statement. As to his services in 1778, no such corps, as Captain Dana's company, in Col Tilden's Regiment, in which he claims to have enlisted for ten months, was upon the continental establishment — This term, cannot therefore be regarded as actual service. A person, named Lemuel White, appears, by the Rolls, to have enlisted into Captain Brigham's Company, in Col Chandler's Regiment of the Connecticut Line, on the first day of October 1778, and was discharged on the 15 th of January, 1779, having served three months and fifteen days — If this entry refers to the claimant, which would be probable, and not his statements, conflict with the performance of such service — It does not shew sufficient service, to bring the claim within the Act. —
Whether six months actual service, in the field or garrison, can be recognised, as having been actually performed, by Mr White, will depend upon the

explanation and evidence, which he may be able to furnish of his services. The papers remain on file.
Very Respectfully
Your Obedt Servant.
J. L. Edwards
J. Haight Esq Present.

No 2
War Department Pension Office
March 18. 1835.
Sir.
In reply to the enclosed letter of Del Billings Esq. to you, I have to state, that it does not appear, from the books of this Office, that Lemuel White has made a declaration under the Act of 1832. He claimed the benefit of the Act of 1818, by a declaration made in 1825 setting forth nine months service in Captain Brigham's Company, in Col Durkee's Regiment, of the Connecticut line, under an enlistment made in April 1777. This claim was rejected for the reasons given to E. Cummings Esq. on the 2 d of November 1825. and repeated to the Hon Horace Everett, in my letter to him, of the 19. th of June last, which was, that by the Rolls of the Corps, which are complete in this Office, nine months service does not appear to have been performed - In August last, sundry affidavits, were transmitted to this Office, relative to Military Service, stated to have been performed by Mr White - but this evidence conflicts with the statement of service, and proof, furnished in support of the claim, heretofore made, and is applicable to no declaration of service, on file - These affidavits are filed with the rejected papers. If Mr White proposes to assert a claim, under the Act of 1832. He must, make a declaration, before a Court of Record, as required by the regulations, setting forth each term of

actual service, in detail, and proving it by the best, attainable evidence, A decision, will then be made.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servant, J. L. Edwards
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S. Haight Esq. Present.

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Col Billings Esqr Royalton Vermont

Comptrollers Office
Hartford 10 Aug. 1835
I certify that on Application for Samuel White, I have examined the books of the late "Pay Table Office" remaining in this Office, and find under head of "Expense of Militia Service", the name "Capt. William Wilson" as serving at the "New London Alarm" date of the entry 3 d June 1779—and at "New London", in another entry under same head, date 30 Sep r 1783. The date in both instances are supposed to be those of the settlement, & not of the service.
Also, in the same book, Col o Samuel Chapman is entered as having served in Rhode Island; the date of the entry, supposed, &c. as in the preceding, 29 Sep r 1779. Also in another of S s books, U. States is charged—"Am t Col o Sam l Chapmans Acc t rend d Bounty Roll 1776 £345." he is also charged with money in July 1780. The name of Capt. Rudd has not been found.
Also, in the same books, appears the name of Capt. James Dana, as being in "Col o Ely's Bull n 77,"—where he is credited for Wages Enlisting & Equip p &c. £2203.12. 0 d —And in a charge against "War" in same book, he is thus mentioned—"To Cap. James Dana, d r [acc t rend d ] for his Pay Roll, Waterbury's Brigade (&c) £2503.18. 0 d . under date of 5 June 1782. In this place the charges commence against him March 17. 1781. And in "Harkells Receipts", under head of "Expense of the Post at N o London" his name also appears, & is credited by "his C o at N o London" £2203.12. under date 17 Jan y 1778.
Gideon Welles Comptroller

Comptroller Office Stanford 10 th Aug st 18 55
Herewith is such testimony as this Department is enabled to furnish in Mr. White's case, after a pretty thorough examination of the records & documents in this office. It is seldom that we find the soldier's name in every instance, and the evidence furnished, is incidental. Of Capt. Davis' service there is no doubt, but it was in the militia, and I believe mostly at New London. We have not been able to find the name of Capt. Rudd.
The fees in this case are One dollar Very Respectfully Gideon Welles
U. States 776 L 3
P.S. There is evidence of the service of Capt. Paul Brigham in this Department, provided you require it.

State of New York } ss: On this 2 nd March 1842, before me, the subscriber Genesee County } a Justice of the Peace for the said county of Genesee, personally appeared Lemuel White, who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Capt William Wilson in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Stevens * in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the State of Vermont from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the town of Pulteney in the County of Genesee and State of New York, where he intends to remain and wishes his pension to be there payable in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Vermont to New York viz: for the purpose of living with his Son Chester White. Sworn and subscribed to } Lemuel White before me.
Richard Smith Jun. Justice of said county.
State of New York } ss: Genesee County } Chester White being sworn, says that he is the son of Lemuel White and that Lemuel White who has taken the above oath is the person described in the affidavit. Sworn and subscribed this 2 nd March 1842 } Chester White before me by Chester White whom } to me to be a man of truth and veracity.
Richard Smith. Jun. Justice etc.

State of New York } Genesee County } ss.
I Knapp M. Soper, Clerk of Genesee County do certify that Richard Smith Esq. was a Justice of the Peace of the said County at the time of taking the foregoing affidavits and that his signature to the foregoing Certificate is his hand writing.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal this 2 d March 1842
M c Soper. Clerk

Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 14th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities for their consideration. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, J. B. Mansel-Pleydell
2
Sept - July 20. Semuel Aske (Aske)
Hon. J. L. Edwards
Comm. of Ten Washington D.C.

Don C. Brigham of Coventry St. now at Woodstock Vermont agree. Seventy two years a Revolutionary pensioner testify and say that in the year 1776. I lived in D r Coventry St and within one mile of Lemuel White then of D r Coventry but now of Sharon Vermont and was personally knowing that said White volunteered as private in left William Wilson's Company in Col. Storer's Regiment. Genl. Waterbury's Brigade some time in the month of August and he did not return until some time in the fall. I personally know that he was gone more than one month as is stated in J. L. Edmunds letter to Col. Billings dated June 16. 1835 which I have this day read; and I further know he was gone more than two months in D r service
I further testify and say that I was personally knowing that D r Lieut. White went to R.I. as a soldier in 1778 but under what Captain or in what Regiment I do not know but it was a service of one or two months. I should think it was two months.
I further say that I have understood D r White was in service of Capt. Paine's Company from four to six months but I did not know it personally but at that time it was so said and further say not.
Don C. Brigham
State of Vermont Windsor County ss Woodstock July 13. 1835
Then personally appeared Don C. Brigham and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed Before me Col. Billings Justice Peace

I hereby Certify that in the year 1823 His Hon d Paul Brigham of Norwich State Vermont appeared Before me the Subscribing Authority - and made his Deposition That Lemuel White now of Sharon Windsor County, y e State of Vermont. joined his Company at West Point - in August 1778 and served six months in the same as a present Soldier - and was discharged by Col d Isaac Sherman at Morristown in New Jersey who then Commanded said Brigham's Regiment at that time - said Brigham's Company was attached to 8 Regiment in the Connecticut Line Norwich July 19 th 1835 } Don J. Brigham Justice of the Peace for the County of Windsor and State of Vermont -
The above D. J. Brigham is son of Paul Brigham above named - Atty At Billings

Woodstock Vermont July. 13. 1835
Hon. J. L. Edwards Sir
Herewith I forward you again the statement of Lieut. White for pension and also some testimony to substantiate the same. Mr White insists that his service is as he here states it, and says had it not been for the conduct of Temple, he should have got his pension before this. There seems to be something very peculiar about this case. For no one here now disputes the justice of the claim and I believe it is about settled by his friends that if this testimony is considered insufficient that he (if alive) will mount the stage and go on with Mr Everett this fall in person, tell his story to the Department, in person. I hope however he will be saved this expense & trouble, and I shall soon hear a favorable report.
I am Yours Respectfully Oz Billings
Mr Billings Vermont Woodstock

I Alvin Carpenter of Sharon in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont Age Eighty two years testify and say that at the time of the Revolutionary War I lived in Coventry Connecticut and was then well acquainted with Samuel White then of said Coventry but now of Sharon Vermont and was personally knowing that said White died in August 1776 volunteer as private at Coventry and in the company commanded by Capt William Nelson in Col. Hous's Regiment in Genl. Waterbury's Brigade and was gone in service a considerable time. I lent him my Gun for this service which he returned on arriving home from this service.
I further testify and say that I was knowing that he was out in service in the year 1777 but I do not know what officers and how long I cannot now remember. He was in Genl. Saltonstall's Expedition to Long Island. I further testify and say that I was personally knowing that said White in 1778 joined in the continental service the company commanded by Capt Paul Brigham in Col John Chandler's Regiment in the line of the state of Connecticut and as I always understood served about Six months. And further say not.
Alvin Carpenter
State of Vermont } Windsor County } Sharon July 24. 1834
Personally appeared Alvin Carpenter of Sharon and made Solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed. Before Col Billings Justice of the Peace
I further certify that Alvin Carpenter is of good character for truth and veracity & is a credible witness.
Col Billings Justice of the Peace -

I Covenant B. Sawyer of Norwich in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont aged 78 years testify and say that in the year 1778 I was a soldier in the continental service in the Company commanded by Capt Paul Brigham in Col. John Chandler's Regiment. that Samuel White from Coventry Ct. but now of Sharon Vermont, came in August (I think) and joined D th Brigghams Company at West Point in the State of New York, we marched from West Point to Morristown in New Jersey and said white was discharged from D th Company by Col. Isaac Sherman who then commanded the Regiment some time in the month of January 1779. - having served about Six months. I am now drawing a pension for this and other services rendered my country. I further say that I understood by D th white at that time that he had been transferred from Capt James Dana's Company to D th Brigghams Company and I have allways agreed to said and understood. I have allways been acquainted with said white and believe he served as he has declared for I think him to be a man of truth.
Covenant B Sawyer
State of Vermont } Windsor County } Norwich July 24. 1834
Then personally appeared Covenant B Sawyer of Norwich aforesaid and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed
Deb Billings Justice of the Peace
I further certify that by reputation D th Sawyer is of good character for truth and veracity & a credible witness
Deb Billings Justice of the Peace -

I Lyman Back of Rey attun in the County of Windsor, and State of Vermont. Aged seventy two years testify and say. That in the years 1778 or 1779 some time in the summer of that year I was a soldier in the company commanded by Capt. Simon Smith in Col. Wyllys Regiment and was stationed in New London at what was then called Cornthrops point and while stationed as aforesaid I personally knew Samuel White then from Coventry Ct. but now of Sharon Vermont, who then belong to Capt. J. James  Dana's Company then stationed at the before mentioned place. That said White continued in the Capt. Dana's Company about two months after I arrived at New London and then he was transferred as he said he was going to be, and as he actually was, into Capt. Paul Brighams company.
The reason he was so transferred was. That he had two half brothers in Brighams company as he told me, and they promised that he should be transferred when he enlisted for ten months in Dana's company. I have ever known the White since and believe him to be a man of truth. I do not know who the Col was while in Dana's company, but it might have been Col. Ledge as he had the command of the fort or Garrison at New London or it might have been some other Col. and further say not.
Lyman Back
State of Vermont Windsor County ss Rey attun July 25. 1834. Then personally appeared Lyman Back. of Rey attun aforesaid and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed
Before Deo Billings Justice of the Peace
I further certify that Lyman Back is of good Character for truth and a credible witness Deo Billings Justice of the Peace -

Samuel White culit in Poughkeepsie Co
Chambers St 10th 1778 in 6 in
disch Jan 15 1780
Rev. William Smith of the Poughkeepsie Presbytery was in Poughkeepsie in 1778 and in 1780 and in 1781 and in 1782 and in 1783 and in 1784 and in 1785 and in 1786 and in 1787 and in 1788 and in 1789 and in 1790
Samuel White
Samuel White was in Poughkeepsie in 1778 and in 1779 and in 1780 and in 1781 and in 1782 and in 1783 and in 1784 and in 1785 and in 1786 and in 1787 and in 1788 and in 1789 and in 1790

State of Vermont Swan I Benjamin, Clerk of Windsor County Court, Do hereby Windsor County certify that Del Billings is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly Commissioned & qualified and that the within are his signatures In Testimony whereof I hereto affix the Seal of said County Court this 26 th day of July A 1834
Benj Swan Clerk
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Lem White Clerk

26th CONGRESS, 2d Session.
S. 1.
[Pri.] 13
IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES.
DECEMBER 14, 1840.
Agreeably to notice, Mr. PRENTISS asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Pensions.
DECEMBER 17, 1840.
Reported without amendment.
A BILL
An Act Granting a pension to Lemuel White.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War place the name of Lemuel White on the roll of revolutionary pensioners, and pay him a pension/at the rate of twenty dollars a year, from the fourth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-one, during his life.
Approved, March 2 nd 1841.
A true copy from the Roll in this Office.
Dept. of State, March 3 rd 1841.
J. L. Martin Clerk

The Deposit of Bradford for White
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I Andrew Broadford of Ludlow in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of Lawful age testify and say that I enlisted in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war under the Continental establishment in 1777 for three years in the month of March joined the army at West Point N.Y. in the month of April 1777 I became acquainted with Lemuel White a Private Soldier who belonged to the Company commanded by Capt Brightman and Regiment commanded by Col Burge in the Gen Line that I first saw him in April at West Point and at various other places as the army moved and I am knowing to P White Doing actual Service till his enlistment was out which was for nine months under the Continental establishment and he was Discharged at Morristown in the year
that I am in no way interested in the event of his application for a Pension Andrew Broadford -
State of Vermont } Ludlow Sept 27 th Windsor County ss } 1825 Personally appeared Andrew Broadford the above named and made oath that the Deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me. Arick Smith Justice Peace I here by certify that the above named Andrew Broadford is a Credible witness Arick Smith Justice Peace

State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerks Office Octo. 11. 1825 Windsor County } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court
For the County of Windsor, Do hereby Certify That Anoch Smith is one of the Justices of the Peace within Her said County and that the within is his Signature In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court, and sub- scribe my name the day & year above.
- Benj. Swan

The Deportation of John L. Dade for White
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I John L. Davis of Rockingham in the County of Windham and State of Vermont of lawful age testify and say that I enlisted in the Service of the United States in the Revolu- -tionary war that I enlisted in 76 for one year and at the expiration of one year I enlisted for two years before I left the army in the Regiment Commanded by Col. Jacob Moss  Moore Line that I became acquainted with Samuel White a private Soldier of at West Point N.Y. in the month of April in the year 1777 that S d White belonged to the Company Commanded by Capt. Brigham and Regiment Commanded by Col. Durgin in the Conn. Line that I often saw him and conversed with him as the army moved that he was enlisted for nine months and served out his time and was Discharged at Morristown in the year and that S d Service was under the Continental establishment
and that I am in no way interested in his application for a Pension John L. Davis mark
State of Vermont } Rockingham Sept Windham County ss } the 28 Day 1825 personally appeared the above named John L. Davis and made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed is the truth before me Peter Willard Justice peace
I here by certify that the above named John L. Davis is a Credible witness Peter Willard Justice peace

State of Vermont
Windham County Court Clerk's Office Brattleborough, October 11th 1825.
I certify that Peter Willard Esquire, is one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Windham aforesaid, duly commissioned as such, and that the within appears to be his signature.
In testimony whereof I have here- unto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of said Court the day & year above writ- ten.
James Elliot, Clerk.

Act 18 March 1818
Leonard White, Winnsboro' Vt.
Edward Cummings, Andover, Vt.
Recd Nov: 1823
Respectfully Yours
23 Nov 1825 su ltr to Hon. A. D. D. C.
June 14 1834 Let S. Dwight to M. ante 1835
Recd Nov. 23. 1825

Sir I herein send you the Papers of Samuel White in order for to obtain a Pension on account of his Service in the Revolutionary war of the United States I wish you to examine his Case and send the Certificate to me at Andover Windsor County State of Vermont Andover November the 9 Day 1825
Then James Barbour Ebenezer Cuming Secretary of War

State of Vermont
Windsor County p. Woodstock September 15 th 1835
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windsor Lepuel White of Shrewsbury in said County aged Seventy Seven who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith, that by reason of Old Age and the consequent loss of memory, that he has been led into some errors in regard to his former statements as to the year, the length of service, nor can he swear positively to the precise length of time of service the officers he served under, but according to the best of his recollections he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following manner and grades, to wit.
He served as private in Capt William Wilson's company at New London One month in 1776.
In 1777. He enlisted and served as private in Col Ely's Battalion in Capt James Dumas. Company for the term of Ten Months and was stationed at New London in the garrison
In 1778 He volunteered in Col. Saml. Chapman Regiment and as he thinks in Capt Rudd's Company, Genl. Salomon's Brigade went to Providence & then on to the Island and served two months and after after he returned. In October 1778 He enlisted into the Continental Service in the Company of Capt Paul Brigham in Col. Chandler's Regiment and served three & half months, making in all that he served 16\frac{1}{2} Months as private and for such service he claims a pension and for the time during which the service was performed he was not employed in any civil pursuit, that he served an embodied corps called into service by competent authority and performed the service as I have stated in my declaration with the exception of this addition or amendment thereto. I further depose and say that I know of no further testimony from any person living to substantiate my statements, except what is now in the war office.
Lepuel White
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above first written Col Billings Justice of Peace -

Letters from A. Billings
General White
Washington City D.C.
Hon. J. S. Edwards

Woodstock Vermont. Sept. 16. 1835.
Hon. S. L. Edwards.
Enclosed I forward your Sen d . White's corrected declaration for a pension under act of June 1832 together with letter from Geo. Wells Esq. Comptroller of the state of Vt. It seems that Mr White has been mistaken in the year that he was in Capt James Dana's Company, it was 77 instid of 78. and that Col Ely was commandant. and also he went from the company that he served in on R. I. to Capt Paul Brigham's Company of Continental Troops. instid of Capt James Dana's. The evidence that he was in Capt Wilson Company and also Capt Brigham's. you have at the War office. besides; 4 1/2 months service is acknowledged in these two Com s by your letter under date of June 18. 1835. That he was in Capt Dana's. Company you have the testimony of Mr Backe and one other I believe and if they said 78 instid of 77 they were only mistaken in the year. and when I took their testimony they were neither of them particular as to the year. as to the service under Genl. Sullivan you have the testimony of Alvin Carpenter and one more I believe except they may have dated it in 77 when it should be 78. and you have the testimony of Constant Sawyer now a pensioner that Mr White was in Capt Brigham's Company with him. and now you have the letter of Hon. G. Lovell all going to confirm the applicant's statement.
I now wait your answer directed to me at Woodstock at in the mean time I remain Yours with Esteem
Chas Billings

Leicester White of Sharon in the County of Bennington and State of Vermont aged Seventy Six years make this my further statement in order to obtain a pension under the act of June 7 th 1832. and in explanation of my declaration for a pension under said act. now on file in the Genl. office at Washington and say.
That in the year 1776. I volunteered or was drafted in Capt William Wilson's Company in Col. Sturges Regiment, and marched to the several places named in my first declaration. I do further say that I did serve much longer there than one month as is stated by Hon. J. L. Edwards. letter to Col Billings of the 16. June. 1835. and as I very believe it was more than two or three months, and in said Company with me was John Cogswell Peter Buel Benj. Lamb. and James Carpenter. David Penney. John Thompson. David White or Mr Utley. Isaac Churchbrooks. I further say that I was a single man at the time. Stayed in service longer than some others that was discharged.
I further testify and say, that in the year 1778. I enlisted for 15 months in James D'Arnaud's Company, and was in service only, as I now think from 4. to 6 months. my Lieut was Joseph Hale my adjutant was. Ebenezer Root and Elias Buel was Major and Col General Quater Master. In the company with me was. Joseph Root Abel Hott William Baxter Simon Root Jonathan Richardson; and Symon Backe was in an other company stationed with me at New London. I was mustered at the time above mentioned at Windham by Maj. Ripley and you have Mr Backe's testimony who is now a free opinion, and after serving as above, there arose a dispute between the commandants of this Regiment in which I then was, and the commandant of the Regiment in which Capt Paul Brigham was in, which should hold me. Maj. Buel advocating for me to remain in D'Arnaud's Company and Col. Chandler claiming me, in his Regiment and they finally left it to Gov. Trumbull who decided that Col Chandler had the right to hold me and I was then enrolled in Capt Paul Brigham's Company. I then served in said Brigham's Co. until I finished my term. I was mustered this second time at West Point by Col. Duer. I do think that I enlisted for six months in Brigham's Company, but from the dispute that arose as above stated I may not have been found on Capt Brigham's Roll until the time you state in letter to Stephen Haight dated March 23 rd 1835. While in the first service as above stated this year 1778 I went to Regt. in Salinas expedition, and further say not
Leicester White
State of Vermont
Bennington County } Woodstock July 13. 1835
Personally appeared Leicester White of Sharon and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing statement by him subscribed
Before me Col Billings