Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 16146, for Aaron Putnam, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Putnam, Aaron Sally
W. 16146
CONTENTS

Rept Oct 19
2273
New Hampshire Concord
Sally Putnam
widow of Aaron Putnam
who was a Private
N. H.
in the N. Hampshire line Concord Troop
for 8 months,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars & 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of Oct. 1843 and sent to
Timothy Merrill Lebanon New Hampshire
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 20.

2362
New Hampshire Aaron Putnam
of Hanover in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by Col Chapman in the N H line for 8 mos
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 20 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Jan'y 1833 and  St. Johnsbury Vt
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 $39.94 Semi-ann. allowance ending 2 Mar 33 13.33
$53.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H  Blanchard Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 177

Aaron Putnam
Bound to Timothy Kenrick Leland N.H.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Grafton
On this 21 st day of December 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County , now sitting, Aaron Putnam , a resident of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of N. H. aged 77 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 February 1776 he enlisted into Capt Pease Company (Lt Olcott) Connecticut Troops, was stationed at first in the College at Cambridge. Then at Roxbury, he stood sentry the night of the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was discharged at Roxbury in May 1776, served three months. He then in August 1776 Enlisted into Capt. Olcott's Company, was stationed at New London, discharged Nov 1776 — Served two months. In the 1776 or 1777 he was drafted into Capt. Blagden's Company 6th Chapman or Britton's Regiment, at Stafford Conn. Marched to New York City, was there until the American Army left the City, then was stationed on Harlem Heights while the whole Army was under the Command of Genl Washington. While we were retreating from NYork our Capt Blagden forced a pass to go over Kingsbridge was detained, brought back, rode in a Cart, then drummed out of Camp. Served two months.
In 1777 I was drafted into Capt. Converse Company, Lt Benjamin Davis, Stationed Groton Conn near the Light House at New London, & was discharged there. This Company was alone at that Place. Served two Months
He was born in Sutton Mass, in the year 1756. Know of no record of my age. Was living at Stafford Conn and at Bristol Mass when called into service. Has lived in Hanover for forty four years past. Never had a written discharge. Has no documentary evidence whatever, does not recollect the names of any officers except what are above mentioned. And knows of no person except Reuben Putnam who can testify to his services. He is well acquainted with the Rev Josiah Towne & Daniel Hardy who will testify as to his character and their belief in his services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
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.
Aaron Putnam Daniel Hardy
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid
We, Josiah Towne residing in Hanover and Daniel Hardy residing in Lebanon hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Aaron Putnam , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 77 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.
Josiah Towne Daniel Hardy
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
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 certifies, that it appears to them that The Rev. Josiah Towne who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clayman resident in the town of Hanover and that Daniel Hardy , who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Lebanon and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edward Weston Judge of Probate
I, Moses Dow Clerk of the Court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Aaron Putnam for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 21 st day of December A.D. 1832.
Moses Dow

No 8.807— Aaron Putnam Purch
8 Month The bonds must be certified to be creditable. & the Clergyman's Certificate must be produced
Lebanon 29 Oct 1832
adm
$26.66
Hon: H Hubbard
H B
Timothy Kennebec Lebanon N H

BRIEF in the case of  Aaron Putnam —  of Hanover — in the State of  New Hampshire —  (Act 7 June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? open court 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 3. How old is he? 77
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a     In 1776 Feby — — * 2 — Private — Gen. Washington — Capt Pease —   1776. Augt — — 2 — — Capt Olcott —   † in 1776 or 1777 — Augt — — 2 — — Capt Blodgett — Col Chapman —   1777 — — 2 — — Capt Converse —  
* States that he was discharged in May 1776, & served 3 months —
5. In what battles was he engaged? none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Stafford, con — & Royalton Mass —
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By his brother who proves a part of the service of his own knowledge & part from hearsay — not certified to be credible — In a dictionary by D Blake & Hardy — 8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? correct
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Saml Potts Examining Clerk.
† This term of service conflicts with the one immediately preceding it —

W. Putnam

State of New York } on the 9 th day of August 1882 personally came Monroe County ss } before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of County of Monroe Reuben Patrum a resident of the town of Parma in said County of the age of seventy one years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following decla- -ration that he is brother to Aaron Patrum who is now a resident of the town of Hanover in the state of New Hampshire that this deponent and the said Aaron Patrum resided in the town of Stafford in the State of Connecticut in the year 1775 and this deponent saith on his oath as afore said that the said Aaron Patrum volunteered or was drafted into the Militia of the State of Connecticut in the year 1775 and was marched to New York where he served two months under Genl. Ghat- -man and that this deponent was in the Army at the same time and was knowing to his said brother serving the said two months and that the next year 1776 this deponent enlisted into the regular service but under stand at the time that the said Aaron Patrum served in the year 1776 a term of three months either at Roxbury or New London that this deponent and the said Aaron Patrum resided at the time with their mother and that he heard his said brother relate the circumstances of his being in the service last mentioned term of three months and has heard his mother say that his said brother was absent at that time in the Army and this deponent has heard his brother relate at that time the circum- -stances of his being out in an other service this deponent thinks at New London but how long he was absent at that time this deponent does not know and this deponent says at the time he verily believed and still believes that the said Aaron Patrum was in the service as above related and this deponent further saith that for as he can recollect the whole time that his said brother served was about seven months
Subscribed and sworn to the
Reuben Patrum
9 th day of August 1882
before me
John S. Paterson Justice of Peace
I certify that the above deponent is a credible person John S. Paterson Justice of Peace

State of New York, Monroe County ss
I certify that John E. Patterson Esquire before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn was at the date of the same one of the Justices of the Peace in and for Monroe County, and that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit, is his proper hand writing and signature - Witness my hand and official seal, this eleventh day of August 1832.
Leonard Adams Clerk
R. Putnam

✓ 1191
Sally Putnam act 7 July 1838
N.H.
Proof identity & proof record of marriage regd
Timothy Menrick Silvina M

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows State of New Hampshire Grafton ss
On this 25 th day of August 1838 personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Grafton Sally Putnam a resident of Hanover in said County of Grafton aged 80 years who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Aaron Putnam who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and served as follows. In Feb y 1776 he enlisted into Col. Pease Company Connecticut, was stationed at the Village at Contoocook N.H., then at Roxbury, discharged May 1776, served then March August 1776 he enlisted into Col. O'Callaghan Company, was stationed at New London Conn, discharged Nov 1776 served two months. In Aug y 1777 he was drafted into Col. Hovey's Company Col. Chapman's Regt March to New York City then to Harlem Heights, served two months, also in 1777 was drafted into Col. Hovey's Company stationed near the New London Light House served two months.
Said Aaron Putnam was a Pensioner under the act of June 1832 Certificate dated June 1853 for $26.66 - No.
She further declares that she was married to the said Aaron Putnam on the 15 th day of November in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy seven that her husband the aforesaid Aaron Putnam died on the fourth day of March A.D. 1838 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place prior to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four viz at the time above stated.
Sally her X Putnam mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
D. G. Churchill Judge C. C. Pleas
I certify that the above application cannot from bodily infirmity attend the Court D. G. Churchill J. C. C. Pleas

I Ruth Hueston of Hanover N. H. widow of Isaac Hueston late of said Hanover deceased aged 66 years past Depose and say that for about forty six years last I have resided in said Hanover and in the immediate neighborhood and within about half a mile of Aaron Putnam late of said Hanover a Revolutionary Pensioner deceased I further say that I was present with said Aaron Putnam at the time of his death which took place on the 4 th day of March 1838 at his residence in said Hanover. I also have been acquainted with Sally Putnam who was once the wife and is now the widow of said Aaron Putnam since I came to Hanover which is about 46 years the said Putnam and his wife resided in said Hanover when I came here and were living together as husband & wife I have no doubt but they were lawfully married they had some children whom I first became acquainted with them and have had several since they were persons of respectability always bore a good character
I further say that the said Sally Putnam has remained a widow ever since the death of said Aaron Putnam
Ruth Hueston
State of New Hampshire
Geoffrey County } ss Hanover August 25 1838 Then Personally appeared the above named Ruth Hueston and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true before me and I further say that she is a credible witness
D. C. Churchill Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Grafton ss.
I Nathan B. Felton, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, hereby certify that David P. Churchill, whose name is subscribed to three certificates on the preceding pages of this packet, was on the 25 th day of August current a Judge of said Court, & also an acting Justice of the Peace for said County, & that his name so subscribed is in each case aforesaid, his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the 30 th day of August A.D. 1838
N. B. Felton Clerk
25 to

State of Connecticut } } County of Tolland } } Ys. Stafford August 13. 1839
(Extract from the Records of the first Congregational Church in the town of Stafford aforesaid)
" November twenty sixth, One thousand seven hundred seventy " eight - Mr. Aaron Putnam & Miss Sally Colburn both of " Stafford - Married."
I hereby Certify that the above is a true copy of the Record except the date which is expressed on the Records in fair and legible figures as follows "Nov o 26. 1778"
Attest- Billings Grant- Church Clerk
I Billings Grant above named depose and say, that I hold the office of Church Clerk in the first Congregational Church in said town of Stafford, in the County and State aforesaid, and that said Church Records are now kept in my possession, and that said marriage appears to be recorded in said Church Records in the handwriting of the late Rev. John Willard, late of said Stafford, deceased, and late Pastor of said first Congregational Church in said Stafford, and that the above is a true extract from the Church Records of said first Congregational Church in said town of Stafford, with the exception above named, as Certified by me Billings Grant Church Clerk
State of Connecticut County of Tolland
County of Tolland } to Stafford August 13th 1839 Personally appeared Billings Grant Clerk of the first Congregational Church in said Stafford who has subscri- bed and certified to the above certificate of marriage and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, I also certify that I know that the said Billings Grant is Clerk of said first Congregational Church in said Stafford and that he is man of truth and veracity and a credible witness - Sworn before me Rodolphus Woodworth Justice Peace for Tolland County.

State of Connecticut County of Tolland } ss County Clerk's office —
I Jeremiah Parish Clerk of the Court in the County of Tolland aforesaid, certify that Rodolphus Woodworth Esq. of Stafford is a Justice of Peace within the County of Tolland duly appointed and acting in said capacity; that his commission (now in my office) bears date the 8 th day of June 1839 and will continue until the 20 th day of June 1840 — also that the signature to the within Certificate purporting to be the official signature of said Justice Woodworth is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the seal of said County at Tolland therein — this 13 th day of August 1839
Jeremiah Parish Clerk

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
M.D.C.
Wid.16,146.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
July 16, 1897.
Sir:
Replying to your request for information concerning Aaron Putnam, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on December 21, 1832, at which time he was seventy-seven years of age and residing at Hanover, N. H., and his pension was allowed for eight months' actual service as a private in the Connecticut troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Olcott and Col. Chapman. He enlisted at Stafford, Conn.
His widow, Sally, made application and received a pension for the service of her husband as above set forth.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. Philip P. Chase,
400 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

P. Close.
Rev WIDOW, &c.
July 16/97 Philip Phila., Pa.
File No. 16146
Sally Putnam Widow of Asahel Putnam Dr. Bear Mar.
1909 Sept. 17 Hist. to Martha B. Corbly V.P.M. 1922 Oct. 18 History to Etta Killian a.W.F.
Act March 30/48
Index: Vol. 11 , Page 144
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Ans! Yes! Kenrick Nov. 20 '38

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Sally Putnam
Wid of Aaron
WA
Ad July 7 1838
Manned 1778
died 4 Mar 1838
Allow $26.66 per
ann from 4 March
1838
Wm o Kenrick
Lebanon
WA

Meriden N.H. Apr. 7. 1843
Sir
I herewith send the claiming of Miss Sally Put- nam and Miss Betsey Hazzard for arrears of Pension Very Respectfully Wm Bryant
J L Edwards Esq Com. Pension

New Hampshire v 4494
Sally Putnam
widow of Aaron Putnam
who was a pensioner under the Act of June '32 and who died on the 4 March, 1838 — of Grafton Co. in the State of N. H. — who was a private — in the company commanded by Captain Scott — of the Regt: — commanded by Col. Chapman in the N. Hampshire — line for 8 months —
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 26 — Dollars 66 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Terminating 4 March 1838
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th : — day of May, 1843 — and sent to John Bryant Meriden, N. H. —
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$53.32
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Wellston Clerk, Book A — Vol. 1 — Page 50
Rept Attorney Genl — A new certificate has been issued in this case, see the opinion of the Atty: Genl. of the 20 th of Sept r : 1842

4494 New Hampshire
Sally Putnam widow of Aaron Putnam de
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 — and who died on the 4 March 1838 — of Grafton in the State of N. H. who was a private in the Com — commanded by Captain Blott of the regt commanded by Col Chapman in the N. H. line for 8 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 26 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of Oct 1839 to Lieut and to Simon Henrick Lebanon N. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $ 39.99 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March 1838 13.33
$ 53.32 { Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by A. M. Conley Clerk Book A. Vol. 1. Page 50.

I John Putnam of Hanover, County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age do depose and say, That I was well acquainted with Aaron Putnam late of said Hanover who who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and died March 4, 1838. I am also well acquainted with Sally Putnam who was formerly the wife and is now the widow of the said Aaron Putnam, and I know that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said Aaron Putnam. The said Sally Putnam is the identical person who has applied for Pension under the act of July 7, 1838. Her application was made before S t Churchill Esq. Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Grafton on the 25 th day of August 1838.
John Putnam
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Timothy Kennebec is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Grafton, duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the Seventh day of December 1838 and will expire on the Seventh day of December 1843 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this 20 th day of
September 1839
Josiah Stevens Secretary of State.

I John Putnam of Hanover, County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire, of lawful age do depose and say, That I was well acquainted with Aaron Putnam late of said Hanover who who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and died March 4, 1838. I am also well acquainted with Sally Putnam who was formerly the wife and is now the widow of the said Aaron Putnam, and I know that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband the said Aaron Putnam. The said Sally Putnam is the identical person who has applied for Pension under the act of July 7, 1838. Her application was made before S t Churchill Esq d Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Grafton on the 25 th day of August 1838
John Putnam
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss Lebanon Sept r 3 d 1839 Then personally appeared the above named John Putnam whom I certify to be a credible person and a witness entitled to full credit, and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed, in my presence is just and true.
Before me
Timothy Merrill Justice of Peace

Lebanon Sept 23 d 1839 J L Edwards by commission of Pension Sir
Herewith I forward the certificate of Marriage of the Widow Fanny Putnam, and the other evidence as directed in your letter of Nov r 20 th 1838 Very Respectfully your Mother's Timothy Kenrick

Declaration
In order to obtain arrears of Pension due from March 4. 1836 under the Act of July 7. 1838
On this 21 st day of March 1843 personally appeared before John Bryant a Notary Public in and for the State of New Hampshire Sally Putnam a resident of Hanover in the County of Grafton age 84 years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the amount of Pension which she claims from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th of March 1838 from which period she has been already paid under the act of the 7 th July 1838. And the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Aaron Putnam who was a private during the revolutionary war - That her Pension was allowed at the rate of twenty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum and was paid to her at the Agency in Concord in the State of New Hampshire - And further she saith not.
Witnesses Ebenezer Putnam Solomon Putnam
Sally her mark Putnam
Sworn to and subscribed this 21 st day of March 1843
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire this 21 st day of March A.D. 1843
John Bryant Notary Public

2517
Sally Putnam
$26.66 - per ann.
From: Kenick

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July, 1838, State of New Hampshire
Grafton
On this 13 th day of June 1843 Personally appeared before me Timothy Kenrick Esquire one of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire. Fanny Putnam a resident of Hanover in the County of Grafton and State of said aged 84 years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d day of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the Widow of Aaron Putnam who was a private in the War of the Revolution and served in Captain Pease's Company, Col. Knapp's Regt. & Capt. Osgood's Company, & also in Captain Blanchard's Company, Col. Chapman's Regt. & in Col. Hemenway's Company, as was stated in her application for pension under the act of July 7, 1838. That she was a pensioner under the act of July 7, 1838 which she received at the rate of Twenty Six dollars, Sixty Six cents per month Annum.
She further declares, that she is still a widow.
Fanny her  X Putnam mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Before me
Timothy Kenrick Justice of the Peace
I further certify that Fanny Putnam the above declarant is personally known to me.
Timothy Kenrick Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Merrimack County
I Stephen L. Badger Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Timothy Kenrick is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for our County of Grafton duly commissioned and qualified: this his commission was dated on the seventh day of December 1838 and will expire on the seventh day of December 1843 - and that his signatures within written are genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 21 st day of June 1843
S. L. Badger Clerk
Tim. Kenrick
$26.66 - per acct.
Sally Putnam
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4362 4,494 2,273
London, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1909
Bureau Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you please send me an abstract of Aaron Putnam of Grafton Co. N. H. (Hanover) who was a pensioner in 1835.
Enclosed find check for one dollar($1) for copy of the application of said Aaron Putnam for his pension.
I am a descendant of this man and desire the above information as soon as possible Yours sincerely Martha B. Crabbe

OLD WAR & NAVY JUL 14 1897 FILES. P. M.
PENSION U. S. OFFICE. JUL 12 1897

400 Chestnut St. Phila. July 10 th 1897. P
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:-
I am desirous of getting the military record of my great grandfather, Aaron Putnam , who was an officer of a Massachusetts regiment during the Revolutionary War. Will you be kind enough to furnish me any data that may be on file in your Dept. or refer me to the proper authority for same oblige
Yours respectfully Philip V. Chase

Ms 94
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Dear Sir:
I am a descendant of the Revolutionary soldier - Aaron Putnam born 1756 at Sutton Massachusetts. Died 1838 at Hanover N. H. He married Sarah Colburn.
Kindly send me the facts as recorded and also a record of his military service
Thanking you in advance
Truly
Ottah Killian Carland Shianassie Co. Michigan
September 15 - A. D. 1922

Sept. 11, 1909.
Miss Martha B. Crabbe, London, Ohio.
Madam:
Your letter of the 8th instant requesting a copy of the application for pension of Aaron Putnam, was received yesterday. The check for $1, which was forwarded by you is herewith returned as the Bureau makes no charge for furnishing information of this character. You will be further advised in a separate communication relative to the application for pension mentioned by you.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

W. 16146
:neDsi
POISON, CHIT.
THE NEW YORK TIMES
卷二

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.
Asa Putnam wid Feb 16 1846
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Feby 1776 3 mos. Col. Pease Conn.   Aug. 1776 2 mos. Olcutt   1776 or 1777 2 mos. Blodget Chapman   1777 2 mos. J. Converse  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Stafford Conn. and Royalton Mass.
Date of application for pension, Dec 21 1832 His el. was al.
Residence at date of application, Hanover Grafton Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, born at Sutton Mass. in 1756; died Feb. 4. 1838 at Hanover with
Remarks: Soldier married at Stafford Conn. Feb 26 1778 as shown by copy of church records. Widow states she was married Nov 15. 1777. She was allowed pension on an application executed Aug. 25. 1838, while a resident of Hanover N.H. aged 80 years. (In 1832 soldier's brother Reuben who was living in Monroe Co. N.Y. was 79 years of age.)
Very respectfully,