Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt. 54672-160-55, for Peter Putnam, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Putnam, Peter Sally
B.L.W. 54672-16055.
CONTENTS

State of Vermont, } On this 7 th day of May in the Windsor County, ss. } year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, personally appeared Before me, Clark H. Chapman, a Master in Chancery duly author- ized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid - Peter Putnam, aged ninety one years November 1854 - a resident of Andover in said County of Windsor, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Peter Putnam, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution in the Com- pany commanded by Capt. Barnes, in Col. Nichols Regiment of soldiers stationed at West Point N.Y. under Gen. Arnold in 1780 - at the time of Arnold's attempted surrender of that post to the British - The name of the Lieut. in the Com- pany in which he, said Putnam served, as a corporal, was Ebban Jewett, as he now believes. The name of the Ser- geant Maj r . was - Gowing - His Ensign - Daniels - And Doct. Godman was his Surgeon -
That he entered the service as a vol- unteer to serve the time of his father, Nathaniel Putnam - for one month in the year 1780 at New York -
That he, also, served one month, or about that time at New York - for Field Holt Jun r in 1780 - That he cannot tell the precise date of his enlist- ment but believes he enlisted in May 1780 - and entered ac- tual service in the June after & was discharged in Sept. or Oct.

following at West Point, without any written certificate, but was dismissed on what was called "Robinson's Farm" at, or near West Point by his commanding officer at the head of the Regiment. That he entered the service from Milton, N. H. and having served the time of his engage- ment, he was honorably discharged, as aforesaid, as will appear from the Muster Rolls of his company. And he further says, that he has never received any Bounty Land under any Act of Congress - nor has he a before now applied for any - a ever made application for a pension, as he supposes he was not in the service long enough to entitle him to a pension - but now makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the Act of Congress passed March 3 rd 1855 - granting Bounty Land to certain Officers & Soldiers &c -
Peter Putnam
We, Almon Graham and Sarah C. Putnam, on oath certify that the above name Peter Putnam upon oath executed the foregoing declaration in our presence - that he is now present and sees us witness the same - and from the evidence before us, we believe him to be the identical Peter Putnam who served at West Point in the Revolu- tionary War as he has stated in his said declaration - And that we are well acquainted with him & have been so for years -
Almon Graham.
Sarah C. Putnam.
May 7, 1855.

State of Vermont, } At Andover, in said County this 7 th Windsor County, ss. } day of May 1855 - personally appeared the above named Peter Putnam who signed the above named and subscribed and made oath to the same - Declaration - And I certify that the same was executed & signed in the presence of the witnesses Aaron Graham & Sarah L. Putnam who made oath to the affidavits by them subscribed, as such witnesses before me - and that said witnesses are credible persons - I further certify that I have no interest whatever in said claim, further I believe him to be the) Before me, same person he represents himself } Clark H. Chapman. Master in Chancery. * See next page for certificate for exact form as prescribed by the Commission - C. H. Chapman
For value received I hereby sell, transfer and assign the Land Warrant to which I may be entitled as a Soldier of the Revolutionary War - to Geo. W. Putnam and do hereby authorize him to locate the same, and to receive a patent therefor -
Witness my hand & seal this 7 th day of May A. D. 1855, at Andover aforesaid.
In presence of Aaron Graham Sarah L. Putnam
Peter Putnam
State of Vermont, } At Andover, this 7 th day of May A.D., Windsor County ss. } 1855, personally appeared the above named Peter Putnam - and acknowledged the above transfer & assignment of his Land Warrant or claim by him signed & sealed in my presence to be his free act and deed -
Before me,
Clark H. Chapman, Master in Chancery.

The within and foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. Colbark H. Chapman.
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Clark H. Chapman was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Master in Chancery in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signatures foregoing are genuine .
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 22 day of May, A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams Clerk.
172,392
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The within and foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. Clark H. Chapman,
Master in Chancery.
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS County of Windsor, ss.
that Clark H. Chapman date of the paper writing to which Master in Chancery
in and for said county, duly qualified to administer the acknowledgment of deeds; and that his signature foregoing are true and genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said County at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 22 day of May, A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams Clerk.
172,332
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Application
of Sally Putnam widow of Peter Putnam for Bounty Land Act Mar 3 rd 1855 returning Warrent no 31286 for 160 acs. dated 3 rd July 1856 issued to her said husband who died prior to its receipt
(Atty. Robbins & Chapman Ludlow. Vermont)
Respectfully referred to the Comm. of Pensions Dept. of War Jan 9/57
Moses Kelle Chf Clk
recd January 9. 1857

Jan. 28/36. Let to Com. Gen. Land Office. 28
No. P. p. 162
267.680 Jan 29/37 172.332
672 Feb Mar 2/63 Sister Putnam Wife of Peter Putnam Corr. [unclear]
Col. Nichols Reg. N. H. Mil.
Adm. ? Heo rem [unclear]
Rev War
Jan 26/17 J. [unclear]
Woburn & Chapman Ludlow [unclear]

Sally Putnam's Application for Bounty Land
Presented by Robbins & Chapman Ludlow, Vt.
Rec d January 9. 1857

STATE OF VERMONT WINDSOR COUNTY,
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court, of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joseph Dodge was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and still is, a
Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signatures, three in number as the papers annexed are to genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this second day of April
in the State of Vermont who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Peter Putnam, deceased, who was a corporal in the company commanded by Captain  in the  Regiment of  commanded by  in the war of the revolution, and that her said husband continued in service in said war of the revolution for the term of his engagement, and was honorably discharged therefrom as will fully appear from the records and files of the Department at Washington - and especially does the said Sally Putnam refer to the declaration of her late husband, the said Peter Putnam, for Bounty land - made in the spring of the year 1855 - in the month of April or May, as the said Sally believes - on which application of said Peter Putnam a Warrant was granted for 160 acres of land, and bears date on the 3 rd day of July 1856 - and is numbered 31286 - under the Act of March 3 rd 1855 - but which warrant was not issued till after the death of said Peter Putnam - who died on the 21 st day of April 1856
She further states that she does not know the names of the officers under whom her said husband served other than by hearsay evidence - and the proofs contained in the declaration of said husband aforesaid - and the papers accompanying said declaration.
She further states that she was married to the said Peter Putnam on the fifth day of March 1833 and that her name be-

State of Vermont, County of Windsor, ss.
In this Thirtieth day of Decem- ber A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty six - personally
appeared before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county and State aforesaid, Sally Putnam aged Seventy five years, a resident of Andover in the County of Windsor in the State of Vermont who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Peter Putnam, de- ceased, who was a corporal in the company commanded by Captain [blank] in the [blank] Regiment of [blank] commanded by [blank] in the war of the revolution, and that her said husband continued in service in said war of the revolution for the term of his engagement, and was honorably discharged therefrom as will fully appear from the records and files of the Depart- ment at Washington - and especially does the said Sally Putnam refer to the declaration of her late husband, the said Peter Putnam, for Bounty land - made in the spring of the year 1855 - in the month of April or May, as the said Sally believes - on which application of said Peter Putnam a Warrant was granted for 160 acres of land, and bears date on the 3 rd day of July 1856 - and is numbered 31286 - under the Act of March 3 rd 1855 - but which Warrant was not issued till after the death of said Peter Putnam - who died on the 21 st day of April 1856
She further states that she does not know the names of the officers under whom her said husband served other- wise than by hearsay evidence - and the proofs contained in the declaration of said husband aforesaid - and the papers accompanying said declaration.
She further states that she was married to the said Peter Putnam on the fifth day of March A.D 1833 and that her name be-

fore her said marriage was Sally Fuller That her said husband died at Andover, Vermont, on the 2d day of April A.D. 1856 - and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty-land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3, 1855.
Sally Putnam
We Mary E. Putnam and Abiel Spaulding residents of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Sally Putnam in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents her- self to be.
Mary E. Putnam Abiel Spaulding
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written;
And I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Joseph Dodge Justice of Peace.

I, Abial Spalding of Andover, in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, on oath, depose, testify and say - that for years previous to the decease of Peter Putnam, a revolutionary soldier late of said Andover, deceased, I was acquainted with him and his wife Sally who now makes application for a bounty land warrant as the widow of said Peter Putnam.
I was present at the funeral of said Peter Putnam and know that he died at said Andover on the 21 st day of April 1856. And that said Sally is now his widow and is residing in said Andover at this date. Abial Spalding
Windsor County, ss. At Andover in said County this thirtieth day of Dec. 1856 - personally appeared the above named Abial Spalding and made oath to the above affidavit by him subscribed - in due form of law.
Before me,
Joseph Dodge Justice of Peace.

I A. C. Gutteron of Andover in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont, of lawful age depose and say that I was acquainted with Peter Putnam, a revolutionary soldier, late and long resident of said Andover - that I was present at his funeral in said Andover - and know that he died on the 21 st day of April A. D. 1856
I furthermore depose and say that his wife Sally, who now makes application for a land warrant under the act of March 3, 1855 - for many years previous to his death lived with the said Peter as his wife - and that their children now reside in this community - and that said Sally now resides here - and is the widow of said Peter Putnam, deceased.
A. C. Gutteron
State of Vermont. Windsor County, ss.
At Andover, in said County, this thirtieth day of December A. D. 1856 - Personally appeared the above named
A. C. Gutteron and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed - in due form of law - Before me,
Joseph Dodge
Justice of Peace.
State of Vermont Windsor County ) Be it remem- bered that at Andover in the County aforesaid on the 5 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty three Peter Putnam & Sally Fuller both of
same be-

State of Vermont Windsor County) Be it remem- bered that at Andover in the County aforesaid on the 5 th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred & thirty three Peter Putnam & Sally Fuller both of Andover aforesaid were duly joined in Marriage by me
Joel Manning Minister of the Gospel
A true Record
Attest Sewall Smith Town Clerk
I certify the above to be a true Copy of Record
Attest George W Putnam Town Clerk
Sally Putnam's Application for Bounty Land
Sudlow, Vt.
Rec d January 9. 1857

Peter Putnam's Declaration for Bounty Land

Loudlaw H. May 22 nd 1855.
To the Com te . of Pensions -
It will be observed that I have attached two certificates to the enclosed declaration for bounty land for Peter Putnam - I made the first at his home without your prescribed form before me - On returning to my office - and perusing your form it occurred to me you might require the exact form made by you - and I have given it on the 4 th page of the declaration - allowing the other at the head of the 3 rd page to remain unerased - It seems to me this can do no harm - Mr. Putnam lives in an adjoining town - Andover - and is known to the undersigned - His son to whom he has assigned his claim is, & has been for several years the town clerk - and the father and son reside together on the old homestead farm -
Clark H. Chapman -
Master in Chancery.

Record Division.
February 11, 1910.
Mrs. H. Alice Paull,
# 97 Linden Street,
Whitman, Mass.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 23" and received the 25" ultimo, you are advised that the records of this Bureau show that Peter Putnam , the son of Nathaniel Putnam, was born at Wilton, New Hampshire, November, 1763. He enlisted at that place May, 1780, was a Corporal in Captain Barron's company, Colonel Nichols' regiment New Hampshire Militia, and was discharged at Robinson's Farm near West Point, September or October following. He married at Andover, Vermont, March 5, 1833, Sally Fuller. Children are referred to, but no names are stated. one a son, with whom soldier lived at Andover, Vermont at the time of his death April 21, 1856.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

172.332 Act Mar. 3 } 1858 June 18 }
Peter Putnam Corporal
Capt. Lieut. Eben Jewett Serg. Maj. Gowing Gen. Arnold V.S. A. Enf.
Revolution Corporal N.H. Mil a Col. Nichols Act No. 10700
Ad. 160 acc June 30 th /56 Dodge
Peter Putnam Ludlow Vt.
Vol. P. 160.

Department of the Interior Commission of Pensions, Washington City, D. C.
172 832

Peter Padam Jr. 31, 286 lbs
Widow's application to be registered & consolidated with 172332
Room 100 Jenkins
Department of the Interior Official Business
Chief Clerk
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May 29-1901 Ino J. Wallace Chicago Ill. 1910 Libig 11 Hist. To Mrs. H. Alice Paul. V.L.M.

✓ JA 672
5 Mrs. Ans

31,286
W. recto.
Widow's application
referred to Johnson
Jan 23/57
Mrs. Lewis

State of Vermont }
Windsor County ss }
I Jonathan Cram of Andover in said County now ninety years old Depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Peter Putnam of Andover in the County and State aforesaid, that we were young men together of about the same age, (Wilton Vt. being our native place) I also further say, to my certain knowledge, the above named Peter Putnam enlisted as a soldier in the War of the Revolution and served three months in said war in the year 1780
Jonathan his X mark Cram
I certify that the above a true affidavit of Jonathan Cram sworn to before me this 21st of May 1855 Joel Stannard Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joel Stannard was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature — is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of Woodstock, in said County of Windsor

State of Vermont }
Windsor County ss }
I Jonathan Cram of Andover in said County now ninety years old Depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Peter Putnam of Andover in the County and State aforesaid, that we were young men together of about the same age, (Wilton N.H. being our native place) I also further say, to my certain knowledge, the above named Peter Putnam enlisted as a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and served three months in said War in the year 1780
Jonathan his X mark Cram
I certify that the above a true affidavit of Jonathan Cram sworn to before me this 2 st of May 1855 Joel Stannard Justice of the Peace
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Joel Stannard was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 13 day of June A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams Clerk.

In the matter of the application of Peter Putnam for Bounty Land.
Affidavit of N. Lawrence.

State of Vermont County of Windsor ss
On this twelfth day of May A.D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five personally appeared before me a Notary Public duly authorized to administer oaths throughout the State of Vermont Nicholas Lawrence aged thirty-one years a resident of Winton in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law declares that he was a private in the army of the Revolution, for more than two years, & while in the army, was acquainted with Peter Putnam now living in Andover in the State of Vermont. That said Putnam did duty in the same Company with him for the term of three months, that the said Putnam was a Corporal, that the Company in which he and said Putnam served was commanded by Captain Barnes in a regiment of Hampshire Militia, He does not recollect the Colonel's name, That when Mr Putnam was with him the Company in which they served was stationed on Mr Robinson's farm at West Point the  his Nicholas Lawrence Mark
The above affidavit sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written and I hereby certify that the said Nicholas Lawrence is a person of good reputation and a credible witness.
Spencer S. Leonard Notary Public
STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
I, NORMAN WILLIAMS, Clerk of the County Court of the County of Windsor, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that Spencer S. Leonard was, at the date of the paper writing to which this is attached, and still is, a Notary Public in and for said County, duly qualified to administer oaths and take the acknowledgment of deeds, and that his signature
foregoing is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court, at Woodstock, in said County of Windsor, this 22 day of May A. D. 1855.
Norman Williams Clerk.

I Jonathan Burton of Wilton in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire being eighty years old do hereby certify that I find among my late Father's Memorandums the following viz. Nathaniel Putnam three months by Ebenezer Carleton at New York in the year 1776. for which he gave £ 3.0.0 L.M. By said Carleton one eight part of a Turn during the war for which he gave £ 3-15-0. One month by Peter Putnam in the year 1780. at New York."
"Trippeld Holt Jun" 6 Weeks personal service at Winter Hill in the year 1775. By Peter Putnam, one Month at N. York in the year 1780 "
I am well acquainted with the above named Peter Putnam, who now lives in Andover, Vermont, and think there is no doubt; but he did the above mentioned service. My Father Jonathan Burton, I believe was one of a committee chosen by the Town of Wilton to procure the Soldiers Bounty from the State of New-Hampshire. And the memorandum from which the above is an extract is in my Father's hand writings.
Jonathan Burton,
Hillsborough ss April 30. 1855 2

FREE
Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.

172 332 Act 56 widow's application 267 680
Peter Putnam (supt.)
Rev. War
✓ Warrt. 31286 for 160 acres cancelled Jan'y 28/57 see 54.672 for 160 acres issued to the widow.
M.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA  Bounty Land     160 ACRES.        160 ACRES.    (of the Interior)  Department OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS       It is hereby certified, that under the Act of March 3 rd 1855, entitled, "An Act in addition to certain Acts granting Bounty Land to certain Officers and Soldiers who have been engaged in the Military Service of the United States,"  Resolved January 18 th 1856  Resolved January 18 th 1856  Resolved January 18 th 1856     FRANKLIN PIERCE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES       HON. J.C. DOBBIN SECRETARY OF THE NAVY    is entitled to locate ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY ACRES , at any Land Office of the United States, in one body, and in conformity to the legal subdivisions of the public lands, upon any of the public lands subject to sale at either the minimum or lower graduated prices.  Given under my hand and the Seal of the Department, this 3 rd day of July 1856  No. 31286       [Signature] Commissioner
Note. You can locate this Certificate at any of the United States Land Offices, or it will be located for you by the General Land Office on the return of it with your request to that effect endorsed thereon, specifying the State and Land District in which you wish the location made. If you locate it, fill up and sign the following application.  To the Register of the Land Office at _____  I locate this Certificate, in the _____ quarter of section _____ in Township _____ of Range _____  _____ Attest _____ Register.

5430 Ohio St May 22 1901
Austin Station, Chicago Ill
Commissioner Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir
Would you kindly give me the Revolutionary record of Peter Putnam b. in Wilton N.H. Nov 29. 1763. A soldier in the Revolutionary war was at West Point at the time of Arnold's defection for several of the last years of his life he drew a pension. Married in March 1791 Rachel Wells of Wattigham West He removed to Hancock N.H. and in 1799 removed to Andover Vt. & died there April 21. 1856 I desire a certificate of Pension for a descendent to join the Sons of the Revolution
He was in Capt. Barrons Co in Col Nichols regt of Militia
Very Respectfully John James Wallace

Anything you have on record concerning him will be grate- fully received. Will you kindly copy records and send me?
Thanking you in advance for the favor
I am very truly
H. Alice Paul,
97 Linden St.,
Whitman,
Massachusetts,
Jan. 23, 1910.
JAN 25 1910