Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26203, for Samuel Lee, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
born
Lee, Samuel Eliza
W. 26203 B.L. Mt. 19714-160-55.-
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153051
Act March 3 May 30 } SS
Eliza Leen widow
Samuel Lee
Map: State Hoops
Rev War 197111 100 Acres Mch. 28 756
Pensioner Certif. dated Sept 15: 1848 Conn. Vol 48-202
1830
Henry Fowler Hartford Conn.
Vol L. page 53

Recorded (in Salisbury Record) for A. Hutchinson Esq m
Mary

Pittsfield Jan y 31. 1790.
This is to certify - That Samuel Lee Esq r & M rs Eliza Brown, the former of Salisbury in Connecticut, the latter of this Town were joined together in Marriage according to the laws of this Commonwealth June 23 rd  May 1 st 1792 by the Subscriber authorized thereunto by Law -
Thomas Allen

153557
Country land claim of Eliza Lee Widow of Samuel Lee deceased (Revolutionary service) under Act 3 March 1855
Official record of all amounts in possession of D. W. S. C. Office the same is all due to the claim of Eliza Lee for Revolutionary service.

State of Connecticut Litchfield County 31.
On this 16 th day of May A D 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace within for said County Eliza Lee Age d Eighty Seven years a resident of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield in the State of Connecticut who being duly sworn according to law Declares, That she is the Widow of Samuel Lee deceased who was a Lieutenant of Infantry Cavalry in the Army of the Revolution
She further states that she is now a pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Connecticut Agency at the rate of One hundred forty seven 33 / 100 dollars per Annum, that her pension Certificate under said Act viz Act 2 o February 1848 is dated at the War Office on the 15 th September 1848, and she refers to her Original application for a pension under the act July 7. 1838 on file in the Pension Office at Washington for proof of her husband's service and death and of their marriage
She further declares that her said husband died in the town of Salisbury Court on the 27 th day of September 1829 and that she has ever since remained and now is his Widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled by the Act approved 3 rd March 1855. Eliza Lee

We Eliza A Sickmor and Daniel S Clapp residents of Salisbury in Litchfield County Connecticut upon our oaths, declare that the forgoing declaration was signed by Eliza Lee and acknowledged in our presence and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the Applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be
Elizabeth A Sickmor Daniel S Clapp J.P. H. Hall
The forgoing 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
Daniel S Clapp Justice of the Peace

Handwritten text: Nov 5 1829.

State of Connecticut
Litchfield County } ss
On this 25 th day of November In year one thousand Eight hundred and forty Three Personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate Eliza Lee a resident of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield aforesaid aged Seventy five years the 8 th Day of May Last who being first Duly Sworn, according to Law on her oath makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress Passed July 7, 1832 Entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows That she is the Widow of Samuel Lee late of S d Salisbury deceased who was a Quarter master in a troop of horse in the fifth Regiment of Light horse in S d State of Connecticut & also a Lieutenant in a troop of Light horse 5 th Regiment in the S d State in the war of the Revolution. She cannot state the particulars of his services in S d war as they took place prior to her marriage but she refers to the two Commissions & other ancient Papers herewith transmitted all of which he has had in his possession many years. She says she has heard her husband the S d Samuel Lee say that he built a certain Building which now stands near her residence for the purpose of storing Military Stores for the Continental army and that he used it as such during the war of the Revolution. She further declares that she was married to the S d Samuel Lee on the twenty third Day of June in the year one thousand Seven hundred and ninety two and that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Lee Died on the 3 d September in the year one thousand Eight hundred and twenty Nine that she was not married to him prior to her leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. During the time above stated and that she still continues the Widow of S d Samuel Lee. She further says that they had five children four of whom are now living.
Eliza Lee
Probate Court held at Salisbury this 25 th day of November 1843 Personally appeared before me Eliza Lee Subscribed to the foregoing Declaration a Person to me well known to be whom I believe to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing
John G Mitchell Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Salisbury

10242 Eliza Lee
cont
Act 7 th July 38
79. Lt. £40:8. me 4 4.2
80. Lt. guards 6.—
(admd) 10:2
4 mo. 2 ds Lt. of cavalry
6.— Lt. of infy
147.33
also act 430 45.
G. J. Tucker (senior). Mass.

State of Connecticut
Litchfield County } ss
On this 25 th day of November In year one thousand Eight hundred and forty Three Personally appeared before the Judge of the Court of Probate Eliza Lee a resident of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield aforesaid aged Seventy five years the 8 th Day of May Last who being first Duly Sworn according to Law on her oath makes the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1832 entitled an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain Widows That she is the Widow of Samuel Lee late of S d Salisbury deceased who was a Quarter master in a Troop of horse in the fifth Regiment of Light horse in S d State of Connecticut & also a Lieutenant in a Troop of Light horse 5 th Regiment in the S d State in the war of the Revolution. She cannot state the particulars of his services in S d war as they took place prior to her marriage but she refers to the two Commissions & other ancient Papers herewith transmitted all of which he has had in his possession many years. She says she has heard her husband the S d Samuel Lee say that he built a certain Building which now stands near her residence for the purpose of storing Military Stores for the Continental army and that he used it as such during the war of the Revolution. She further declares that she was married to the S d Samuel Lee on the twenty third Day of June in the year one thousand Seven hundred and ninety two and that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Lee died on the 3 d September in the year one thousand Eight hundred and twenty nine that she was not married to him prior to her leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four. During the time above stated and that she still continues the Widow of S d Samuel Lee. She further says that they had five children some of whom are now living.
Eliza Lee
Probate Court held at Salisbury this 25 th day of November 1843 Personally appeared me Eliza Lee to the foregoing Declaration a Person to me well known to be the person described to me to be the person described to me to be the person described to me
John G. Mitchell Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Litchfield

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield Probate Court of Sharon Salisbury Nov 25 th A D 1843
I hereby certify that John G. Mitchell is Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Sharon in the State of Connecticut of which Court I am the Clerk Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court at the Probate Office in Salisbury in said District the day & date above written
W m O. Dotsford Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Sharon

In reply to your request of _____, received (Cann. b. p-560) for a statement of the military history of Samuel Lee a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. 77 file 26203
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     March 20 8 mos sergeant 5th Conn. reg. Ht. Horse   March 81 sergeant   was under Capt. Nichols, Patchen & Maj. Thos. Bell   continued in service every year to included 1783  
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Date of application for pension, March 5, 1825. Her claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Lakewood, Conn. Age at date of application, June 23, 1762.
Remarks: He died Sept. 2 nd 1829 at Lakewood, Conn. His wife is still living. His name was Samuel Lee.

Samuel Lee.
Conn. W. 26203
An order on W m Siley, to deliver to Samuel Lee, money on account of the State of Conn., dated Salis- bury, Aug. 7, 1778, and signed William Whiting;
Acknowledgment of order of Quartermaster Lea for the detachment of mine men from his co. for Conti- nental service, dated Canaan June 29, 1780, and signed Ruloff Dutcher, Capt.
✓ Pay roll of Capt Ruloff Dutcher's co., Major Thomas Bull's regt. Light-Dragoons in July 1779, dated Nov. 15, 1779.
✓ A return of provisions (over)

dated July 1 st , and signed Sam l Lee, and
An account of clothing received for the soldiers by Sam l Lee, have been re- moved from this claim for transmittal to the War Dept.
S.C.A.
June 3, 1911
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16, 1913.

PRESIDENT ROBERT SCOVILLE
VICE-PRESIDENT CHARLES H. BISSBELL
SEC'Y-TREAS. MALCOLM D. RUDD
THE SALISBURY ASSOCIATION INC.
A. D. 1802
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JAMES R. HARRISON GEORGE H. CLARK GEORGE C. WARNER JOHN C. GODDARD GEORGE E. GUAILE JOSEPH PARSONS HOWARD F. LANDON
DONALD T. WARNER W. BLANCHARD RAND ALBERT C. ROBERTS HEZEKIAH GOODWIN ALBERT B. LANDON I. KENT FULTON RICHARD N. BARNUM
NELSON A. MCNEIL WILLIAM B. PERRY, JR. DONALD J. WARNER MILO B. RICHARDSON WALTER W. NORTON CHARLES F. WANGER HERBERT SCOVILLE
Lakewood, Conn. 13 Dec. 1915.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C. Sir - Will you kindly furnish this Association (for purposes of historical publication) whatever data the Records of your Bureau supply, relating to the Revolutionary War Service of one Samuel Lee, who died at Salisbury, Conn. in 1829, presumed to have held a commission in Conn. Militia Light Horse, and whose widow, Elizabeth (or Eliza) Lee, is said to have obtained a pension in or about the year 1846?
Compliance with this request, at your convenience, will greatly oblige us.
Respectfully Yrs, The Salisbury Assn. Inc. Malcolm D. Rudd

Cop. 77: 1903-4-17-6
A. C. Barnes - Peru Ind
1909 Nov. 24 - History to
Nora T. Baker of
1915 Dec. 20, Hist. to M. D. Rudd. f
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26203
Eliza Lee
wid. of
Samuel Lee
Peru Ind.
Act: Feb. 2 nd 1842.
Index:--Vol. A , Page 31
[Arrangement of 1870.]

✓ 19714
S Stoams

Hartford Conn.
May 28. 1855
Sir
Herewith I transmit the claims of Bulah Crispen W. dow of Reuben Crispen, and Eliza Lee " " Samuel Lee for family land under Act 3 rd March 1855. Please make returns to me
I am Respectfully
Yours Oh! Serv Henry Fowler
L. P. Walla Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

10-242
Eliza Lee, born
Very hundred litt. B. S. Tucker Aug 2. 1844
Act July 7 th 38

R Pern, Ind., Oct. 10, 1903. Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C. Dear Sir:
RECEIVED OCT 17 1903
FILES
Will you have the kindness to tell me whether the widow of Doctor Samuel Lee (he died in 1781) of Salisbury, Conn., was a pensioner of the Revolutionary war?
Also was Deacon Samuel Lee (son of above) of Salisbury, Conn., who remarried to Poulney, Vt., during the war, a pensioner? or was his widow Anna? He died in 1812.
The two men were soldiers in this war.
I shall be deeply obliged for the information herein requested.
Yours very truly,
H. C. Burns
Postmaster, Pern, Ind.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Origen S. Seymour — Clerk
of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that
Abijah C. Peet Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and by Law authorized to administer Oaths and to take the acknowledgment of Deeds . And that his commission was dated on the 8 th day of June A. D. 1843 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 18 44
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this
29 th day of November A. D. 1843.
Origen S. Seymour Clerk

POSTAL CARD
THE SPACE BELOW IS FOR THE ADDRESS ONLY.
Pension Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.

Newark, O. Nov. 13. 1909.
Pension Commissioner Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you kindly inform me what part in the war of the American Revolution was taken by Dr. Samuel Lee of Salisbury Conn or his son Deacon Samuel Lee of Paultney, Vt. Respectfully & Advocate Nora T. Baker Newark, O. had

House Reps
Washington Jany 7 th 185 12
Will the Commissioner be kind enough to send me an early reply to the enclosed note from one of my constituents, and oblige
Yours Truly John Woodruff

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Guilford, Conn. Jan. 2, 1857 Honorable J. Woodruff Sir:
It is with reluctance that I trouble you with a request like this. Having but very slight acquaintance in Washington, I have taken the liberty to write you - relying upon your complacency.
Will you have the kindness to ascertain at the Pension Office if the name of Samuel Lee, of Guilford, Conn. is on the records, or if the papers relative to his obtaining a pension are there. He is now deceased, but there appears to be some difficulty as to when his papers certifying as to his commission and services in the Revolutionary War. He held the office of Paymaster in the army, as we suppose. His daughter and heirs are still living, and now really stand in need of any thing which is legally due from Government.
Will you please trouble yourself so far as to call or ascertain at the Pension Office, relative to the facts in the case, and let me know as soon as convenient.
Yours, sir, respectfully, (Signed) George A. Fowler. (over.)

P.S. I am no pension agent, but a heir of the above Samuel Lee. Please direct to Dr. Geo. A. Fowler, Guilford, Conn.

Hon J H Barnett Con
Washington D. C. 29 th March 67
As the Attorney in the case of the widow of Daniel Lee, a Surgeon from Wadsworth in the State of NY during the Revolution I respectfully ask an encrease of her pension for at least 111 months as Surgeon in Col. Duane's Regt from 1777 to 25 March 78.
Mr. Dier has been preferred on the Col. Roll for $117! — Mr. Dier I trust the increase will be allow- ed without delay as the Rolls in Gen. office contain the sum of his services.
I am very happy
Yours truly [Signature]
C. V. Dwyer

50 Mrs. H. 1845 Herb. to care
via Sec.
J. A. Edwards Esq. Court of Prisons Washington D.C.

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
In addition to the Services of Samuel Jess. in 1849, for which he rec d . £40. 8. shillings. his will a/loan from the papers transmitted with Mrs. Eliza. Jess. Declaration, now in the Pension Office, was enclosed sent the enclosed papers, which will further show that he afterwards served between 17 & 18 months as a Lieutenant of Artillery. Please communicate the result as soon as ascertained.
Br. of Octo. 20. 1845 }
Very yours
Geo. S. Tucker

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At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, in America, holden at Hartford, by adjournment, on Thursday, the 7 th day of January, Anno Dom. 1779:
Resolved by this Assembly, That for the defence of the sea coast of this State there be forthwith raised by voluntary enlistment, to serve for the term of one year, (unless sooner discharged,) — the several companies to be posted at the places hereafter mentioned, — who shall do the duty of artillery-men or matrosses, or such other military duty on their several stations as may be necessary, — viz: at each of the towns of New Haven, New London and Groton, one company of seventy men each, including officers; at Fairfield, one company of fifty men, including officers; at Stonington, Saybrook and Milford, each, a company to consist of twenty men, including one sergeant and one corporal, commanded by a lieutenant; at Norwalk, Stamford and Greenwich, each, a company to consist of the same number of men that were ordered to said towns respectively the last year, including a sergeant, and corporal, commanded by a lieutenant. And as an encouragement for the men to engage in said service, each non-commissioned officer and private soldier who shall furnish himself with a blanket, fire-arm, bayonet and accoutrements, to the acceptance of the commanding officer of the company, shall be paid a bounty of eight pounds at the time of his enlistment; and the polls of the officers and soldiers shall be exempted from the list of rateable estate to be given in next August, and their monthly pay shall be as follows: — a captain, £18; lieutenant, £12; ser=

=geant, £7-4; corporal, £6-12; drummer and fife, £6-12; private, £6. That the three first- mentioned companies have one captain, one first lieuten- ant, one second lieutenant, and one lieutenant fire-worker; and such number of sergeants and corporals as His Excellen- cy the Governor with the advice of the Council of Safety shall direct. And the commanding officers of said companies are appointed pay-masters of their respect- ive companies, and shall have one and a half p er cent. on all moneys they shall so receive and pay out: — and William Ledyard, Esq. is appointed Major and Com- -mandant of the aforesaid companies to be stationed at New London, Groton and Stonington, and shall have as pay £28 p r month during the time he continues in the said service; and the officers that are now in com- -mand in the two matts companies in New London, Groton and Stonington be established and continued in their respective offices.
And it is further resolved , That two armed vessels shall be fitted out as soon as possible to cruise in the Sound, for the defence of the sea-coasts and protection of the trade of this State. And His Excellency the Governor and Council of Safety are fully authorized to give the necessary orders for carrying the foregoing resolutions into execution.

At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, in America, holden at Hartford, by special order of the Governor, on Wednesday, the 7 th day of April, Anno Dom ni 1779.
Resolved by this Assembly. That a guard consisting of one lieutenant, two sergeants, two corporals, one drummer and twenty-four privates be forthwith raised by voluntary enlistment for the same term of service and to be entitled to the same bounty, pay, wages and emoluments as the guards in the other sea-port towns in this State are raised for and are entitled to have and receive, — to be stationed at Guilford; the said Lieut t to be designated by the civil authority and selectmen of said town of Guilford.
At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, in America, holden at Hartford, on the second Thursday of May, (being the 13 th day of said month,) and continued by several adjournments until the 18 th day of June next following. — Annoq. Domini 1779.
Resolved by this Assembly, That the several guards stationed in the respective towns of Stamford, Norwalk, Fairfield and Stratford, be continued till the first day of January next, unless sooner discharged, for the purpose for which they were raised, and that the commanding officer of each of said guards take orders and

make returns to the field officer in the town where such guard is posted. And also the guards in the towns of Milford, New Haven, Branford and Guilford, be, and they are hereby ordered to be continued for the purpose for which they were raised, till the first of January next, unless sooner discharged, and that the commanding officer of each of said guards posted in said last mentioned town, take orders and make returns to Brig t General Ward; and also that the guard at Killingworth, and also that at Saybrook fort be continued till the first day of January next, unless sooner discharged, for the purpose of defence, &c. for which they were raised. — It is also further resolved. that there be forthwith raised by voluntary enlistment, a guard consisting of one serjeant, one corporal and thirteen privates, — to be posted at the west parish in Saybrook, for defence of the sea coast and to prevent intercourse with the enemy; and that in case said guard cannot be forthwith raised by voluntary enlistment, that the same be detached out of the companies of militia in the towns of Saybrook and Killingworth, — and that the commanding officers of the guards posted at Saybrook and Killingworth take orders and make returns to Col. Worthington. It is also further resolved. that there be forthwith raised and equipped, a guard consisting of one serjeant, one corporal and thirteen privates, to be posted at Lyme, between Long Point and the Rope-ferry, for the purpose of guarding the sea coast and preventing intercourse with the enemy; and that the other guard already ordered to be raised and posted in Lyme, be forthwith raised and stationed according to orders heretofore given,

with the addition of three privates, which makes thirteen privates in the whole. And in case said two last mentioned guards cannot be raised forthwith by voluntary enlistment, that the same shall be raised by detachment from the companies of militia in the towns of Lyme and East Haddam. And the commanding officers of said last mentioned guards shall take orders and make returns to Lieut. Colonel Parsons: all which officers and privates that are or may be raised for guards as aforesaid, shall be entitled to and receive the same wages, pay and subsistence during their service as is allowed to the militia when called into the service of this State, — and that each of said guards be supplied with a suitable, convenient boat, to enable them more effectually to answer the purpose aforesaid. And His Excellency the Governor is desired to give proper orders to carry the foregoing resolves into execution. Provided , nevertheless, that nothing in this resolve be construed to discharge those companies of matrosses already enlisted, for certain, before the time of their services are expired respectively; and that the matrosses stationed on the sea coasts be entitled to the same pay and allowance as is provided in this bill for the other guards.

State of Connecticut, ss. } Office of Secretary of State }
I hereby certify that the within and foregoing are true copies of record in this office.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said State, at Hartford, this 27 th day of September, A. D. 1845.
Dan L. Tyler Secretary of State.

Secty of Com.
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At a General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the State of Connecticut, in America, held at Hartford, by adjournment and special order of the Governor, on the first Thursday of January, being the sixth day of said month, A. Dom. 1780.
Resolved by this Assembly , That forty men be raised and stationed at Greenwich, as guards, for the purpose of defence against the incursions of the enemy and to prevent unlawful intercourse with them;—to consist of one lieutenant, one ensign, two sergeants, and thirty-six rank and file: And also, that twenty-six men be raised and stationed at Stamford, to consist of one lieutenant, one sergeant and twenty-four rank and file, to serve as a matrosses' company: Also that sixty-seven men be raised over and above said matross company, and stationed at Stamford aforesaid, to consist of one captain, one lieutenant and one ensign,—four sergeants and sixty rank and file: Also, that twenty-six men be raised and stationed at the town of Norwalk, to consist of one lieutenant, one sergeant and twenty-four rank and file, to serve as a matross company: Also, that sixty-seven men be raised over and above said matross company, to consist of one captain, one lieutenant and one ensign,—four sergeants and sixty rank and file, and stationed there: Also, that twenty-six men be raised and stationed at Fairfield, to consist of one lieutenant one sergeant and twenty-four rank and file, to serve as a matross company; Also, that sixty-seven men, over and [above] said matross company, be raised and stationed at Fairfield, to consist of one captain, one lieutenant one ensign four sergeants, and

sixty rank and file: Also, that sixty-seven men, to consist of one captain, one lieutenant, and one ensign, four sergeants and sixty rank and file be raised and stationed at Stamford: also, that thirty-eight men, to consist of one lieutenant, two sergeants, and thirty-five rank and file, be raised and stationed at Milford: Also, that ninety-four men, to consist of one captain, two lieutenants, one ensign, four sergeants and eighty-six rank and file be raised and stationed at New Haven, and to have the care and charge of the fort there: Also, that one sergeant, one corporal and twelve privates be raised and stationed at Branford: Also, that twenty seven men be raised and stationed at Guilford, to consist of one subaltern, two sergeants and twenty-four rank and file: Also, that twenty-four men, to consist of one subaltern and two sergeants and twenty-one rank and file, be raised and stationed at Killingworth: Also, that thirty-three men, to consist of one subaltern, two sergeants and thirty rank and file, be raised and stationed at Saybrook, and to take the care and charge of the fort there: Also, that forty-five men, to consist of one lieutenant, one ensign, three sergeants and forty rank and file, be raised and stationed between the mouth of Connieticut river and New London: Also, two companies, to consist of fifty men each, including for officers one captain, one first lieutenant, one second lieutenant, one lieutenant fire-worker, two sergeants and two corporals, which companies are to do the duty and service of artillery men or marines, so far as may be necessary in their station, and as the circumstances of the case may be, and when not incomptabile with that service to do such other duty of soldiers as shall be reasonably required of them by their officers or commanders in the station to be

Stationed at New London, Groton and Stonington, in such manner as His Excellency the Governor and Council of Safety shall direct. The aforesaid guards to be continued in service till the first day of January next, unless sooner dismissed. Also, that one suitable, convenient boat be provided for each respective town in this state, lying on the sea coast, (excepting only that space between Connecticut River and New London being so great that requires two boats,) which boats shall be improved under the direction of the commanders of the guards posted in each respective town, to cruise in the sound every night in the most effectual manner to prevent all intercourse with the enemy. Also, that said guards be raised by voluntary enlistment, if it may be effected by the first day of April next; but if it cannot be effected by that time, then said guards shall be raised by detachments out of the militia of this State, in such manner as His Excellency the Governor and Council of Safety shall direct. And His Excellency the Governor is hereby desired to issue his orders for the appointment of the officers for said guards, and to carry this act into full and complete execution. — The commanding officers of such guards to receive orders from and make their returns to the commanding field officers of the regiments of militia respectively within whose limits such guard is posted. And also it is enacted by the authority aforesaid, that there be raised and equipped for the service aforesaid, two regiments under the command of one lieutenant colonel commandant and one Major; each regiment to consist of eight companies, — each

company to consist of one captain, one lieutenant, one ensign, four sergeants, four corporals, one drummer, one fifer and fifty-five privates, — to be continued in service till the first day of January next, unless sooner dismissed. And that for the service of the said regiments, the field officers shall appoint one adjutant, one quarter-master, one surgeon and mate and one sergeant-major, — all to be under the direction of the General Assembly of this State, or, in their recess, to be under the direction of the Governor and Council of Safety; and that the officers and soldiers of the aforesaid regiments and guards to be allowed such wages, pay and supplies as the Assembly of this State shall order and direct. That said two regiments shall be raised by voluntary enlistment, (if to be effected by the first day of April next,) but if it cannot be effected by that time, then by detachment, as this Assembly, or, in their recess, His Excellency the Governor and Council of Safety shall order and direct.

State of Connecticut, } Office of Secretary of State. }
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of record in this office.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford, this fourteenth day of October, A. D. 1845.
Daniel D. Tyler Secretary of State

I Luther Tichenor of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield & State of Connecticut of Lawfull age being duly sworn depose and say — that I am fifty three years of age, have known Samuel Lee formerly of Salisbury but now deceased some forty years or more, am also well acquainted with Eliza Lee formerly & during the life of the said Samuel Lee & who is now living & is the widow of the said Samuel Lee — I married the daughter of the said Samuel Lee — attended him in his last sickness as his Physician & also was at his Interment after his decease — the said Samuel died on the 3 d day of September 1829. I further depose & say that during the life time of the said Samuel Lee Esq r I have frequently heard him say that a certain old building contiguous to his house, was erected for Military Stores during the Revolutionary War which said Building was distributed to my Wife out of the Estate of said Samuel Lee deceased & is now occupied by me & further the deponent saith not
Luther Tichenor
State of Connecticut, } County of Litchfield } Salisbury Nov 24. 1843
Personally appeared before me Luther Tichenor Subscribed to the foregoing deposition & a person to me well known & of inexceptionable character & made Solemn Oath to the above deposition & to the truth of the facts therein stated & by him subscribed
John G. Wetstott Judge of the Court of Probate within & for the District of Sharon in the State of Connecticut

State of Connecticut. Comptroller's Office. Hartford 14 Oct r 1841.
I certify that on application for evidence of the service of Lt. Col. Samuel Lee in the War of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this Office relating to that War, and find in the Journal of the "Governor & Council of Safety", under date of July 11. 1779, this entry—
"Noted, That three hundred of y e Light Horse on y e West side of the River, be immediately detach d . and march d . under proper officers to y e Westward, to assist in defence of the State, &c. Order sent accordingly to Lt. Col. Seymour, Command t . of y e Horse, by Cap. Christopher an Express from Middletown."
Also, in an account book of the late "Pay Table Office", this entry—
"War D r Nov. 5. 1779—To Order on Treas. P r Cap. R. Dutcher his Pay Roll Norwalk. £1340. 11.2"
In a corresponding entry in "Marsh's Receipts", under the head of "Militia Service from April to November 1779", he is called "Cap. Rufus Dutcher."
No pay-roll of his company, or of the detachment above mentioned has been found.
E. Harrington Comptroller

State of Connecticut
Comptroller's Office
Hartford 14 th Nov 1845
On application for evidence of the service of Samuel Lee, alleged to have been a Quaker Master and, since deceased, of a Troop of Horse in the war of the revolution. I have searched the records and files of this office and find as follows. viz.
In the records of the Council of Safety on the 17 th of July 1780 there is this entry, "Established Samuel Kingsbury Capt, Samuel Lee Lieut, & Sam l Rowland 2 d Master of a Troop of Horse in Maj r Dyer's Regiment."
Maj r Thomas Dyer has an account, commencing July 1 st 1780, when he is charged with an order on the Treasurer for £360. On the 19 th of May 1783 there is the following charge "United States to so much of Maj r Thomas Dyer's acct under State due for services for exhibiting to £337.10 Cents 1/2 £16.15. Forwards against £16.10 - £360. 15." This amount is further in Haskell, under the head of "Services paid to Lieut. Lee, &c, who served in the Continental Army 1780."
I also find in "Haskell's acct 6", under the head of "Militia Service from April to November 1779," the following "Maj r Thomas Dyer, Arrears paid in nominal money £156.9." On the Pay Rolls Journal, I find the following entries on the 10 th Nov 1779 - "United States to so order on Treasurer for Lieut. Dyer Maj r S.D. for service New York State £37. 1. 2." "War Dept to order on

View" May the Roll. Mornalk. Hurn L 156.9."
I further certify that I find on the Pay roll for June, January 2 o 1781, the following charge "May 2 o 1781 on order on order for Lieut Samuel Lee Pay roll Coast Guards L 156.9.8" — also on the 13 th June 1781 is this entry in the Journal "May 2 o 1781 on order on order for Samuel Lee Coast Guards L 157.10.8" Both these last items are Receipts by Samuel Lee Samuel Lee Coast Guards at Guilford". I have not met with any account with Samuel Lee as Quarters Master.
William Wolles Comptroller.

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield
ss Salisbury November 23 d 1843
I the Subscribed Clerk of the Town of Salisbury in said County, certify that the following is a true copy of a record of marriage to be found in my office, with the exception of the date which is expressed in the record in full legible figures as follows.
"Pitfield Jan'y thirty first (31 st ) Seven hundred ninety eight (1798/9)"
"This is to certify that Samuel Lee Esq r & Mrs Eliza Brown, the former of Salisbury in Connecticut, the latter of this Town were joined together in marriage according to the Laws of this Commonwealth Jan'y thirty third (23 d ) Seven hundred ninety two (1792) by the Subscribed authorized Minister by Laws."
"Thomas Allen."
I Roger Arvill above named Clerk of the Town of Salisbury in said County depose & say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Housatonic & that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me Roger Arvill Clerk of the Town of Salisbury Conn.

State of Connecticut } Salisbury November 23 1843 County of Litchfield } Then were the within certificate of Roger Arville Town Clerk of said Town of Salisbury subscribed & sworn to before me!
Hijah G. Post Justice of the Peace

Eliza Lee declared under oath 1843.

State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss.
On this second day of October in the year One thousand Eight hundred and forty five, personally appeared before me Samuel Church a Judge of the Superior Court for said State. Eliza Verrin resident of Salisbury in the aforesaid County of Litchfield aged Seventy seven years on the Eighth day of May last, who being first duly sworn according to law on her oath making the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed March 3 d 1843, and also by the Act of Congress passed June 17 th 1844, entitled "An act to continue the pensions of Certain Widows"
That I resided on the twenty fifth day of November in the year 1843, before the Court of Probate within the district of Sharon for Litchfield the said Eliza, as the Widow of Samuel Verrin late of said Salisbury deceased who was a Quarter Master in a troop of horse in the 5 th Regiment of Light Horse in said State of Connecticut, and also a Lieutenant in a troop of Light Horse 5 th Regiment in the said State in the Revolutionary War, made her Declara- tion under the Act of Congress passed July 4.

1838, in order to obtain the benefits of the said Act last mentioned, which with the accompanying papers & proofs, have been transmitted & are now on file in the Pension Office at Washington - That, as set forth in said Declaration, she cannot state the particulars of her in the said Samuel Berr's Services, as they took place prior to her Marriage, but she refers to the two Commissions & other ancient papers transmitted with her said former Declaration and the proofs since furnished.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Samuel Berr on the twenty third day of June Seventeen hundred and eighty three ninety two, and that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Berr, died on the third day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine. - She further declares that she has remained unmarried since the death of the said Samuel Berr and still continuing his Widow. - The words "Eighty three" were first & erased. - and also the words, said County.
Elizabeth Berr
State of Connecticut, Litchfield County ss.

On this first day of October 1845, personally appeared the above named Eliza Verr, to me well known, as the person who made the Declaration referred to in the foregoing Declaration, say the wisdom of Samuel Verr, dec'd, and as a person of truth & credible witness, and made oath that the foregoing Declaration by her described is true according to her best knowledge & belief —
Before me
Justice of the peace
Samuel Church Judge of the Superior Court.
State of Connecticut Office of Secretary of State
I hereby certify that the Hon. Samuel Church was, on the first day of October A.D. 1845, a Judge of the Superior Court in & for this State, duly appointed & confirmed; and that I believe the above to be his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said State at Hartford this 27th day of October A.D. 1845.
Danl P. Tyler Secretary of State

Amittes
Henry Fowler Hartford 25

Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 d February 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Connecticut
Litchfield County } ss.
On this 3 rd day of August 1848 before me a Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Elisa Lee a resident of Salisbury in the County of Litchfield aged Eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Samuel Lee who was a Lieutenant of Infantry & Cavalry in the War of the Revolution.
That she received a pension under the Act of June 17. 1842 at the rate of One hundred forty seven 33 / 4 Dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still a Widow. Sworn to and subscribed on
the day and year above written Eliza Lee
Before me Donald J. Warner Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant and know she is the same individual who drew a pension as stated in the foregoing Declaration.
Donald J. Warner Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut.
I, JOHN B. ROBERTSON, Secretary of the State of Connecticut, and Keeper of the Seal thereof, do hereby certify and make known to whom it doth or may concern, That Donald J. Warner of Salisbury is, and since the 20th day of June last past hath been Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Litchfield in said State, duly appointed and commissioned, having full power and authority by the laws of said State to take the Acknowledgment of Deeds and to certify the same; also to administer Oaths, to take Affidavits and Depositions out of Court, and to give Certificates thereof; and that full faith and credit may and ought to be given to his official acts and attestations.
And I further certify, That I believe the foregoing signature of the said Warner to be genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said State, at Hartford this 11 th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty-eight.
John B. Robertson Secretary of State.

State of Connecticut County of Litchfield
On this 27 th day of July in the year of One thousand eight Hundred and fifty two before me John G Mitchell Judge of Probate personally appeared Eliza Lee, of Salisbury of the State and County aforesaid, and made oath in due form of Law that she is the Widow of Samuel Lee, that he, Samuel Lee, her husband, was in the Revolutionary service, in the War between Great Britain and the United States, that he was in the service a considerable length of time, that he performed various kinds of service, in the war, that he was in service as a Quarter Master, in addition to other service performed, for a space of time not less than from three to four years, which she verily believes was during the period of time ranging from the years of 1776, or 1777, to the the years of 1779, or 1780, that she did receive and now receives a pension of $147. and some rents, allowed as she is informed under acts of congress, 7 th July 1838, 3 rd March 1843 & 2 nd February 1848, and she further states that she is now Eighty four years of age, since last May that she is still a Widow and that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining an increase of Pay for her husband's military services according to an act of Congress providing for such cases, passed
and that she hereby asks an increase of Pay, confidently believing that she is thus justly entitled, to receive an increase of Pay, & that if she not will be prevented from the reception of any such benefits, as the law has made provision for & hereby respectfully asks at the hands of the Departments of Government, that her case may receive promptly, all the requisite attention to which it may be entitled.
Eliza Lee Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above said before me John G Mitchell Judge of Probate for the District of Litchfield I John Mitchell Judge of Probate in and for said County & State before whom the foregoing paper was executed do hereby certify that Eliza Lee, who executed the above paper, is a respectable resident of this County, whose statement is and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit N.B. The above words, was executed interlined before signing John G Mitchell Judge of Probate for Salisbury District

Eliza Lee widow of Samuel who was a Lieutenant in the Revolution
scribed on the Roll at the rate of 147 Dollars 33- per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of Dec: 1845 to G. J. Tucker, Senex, Mapachty.
[Act of March 3, 1843. +17 June, 1844 Book A. — Page 24

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Connecticut.
Eliza Lee,
widow of Samuel Lee, who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 3 d Sept: '29. of Litchfield in the State of who was a Lieut — in the ————— commanded by Captain ————— of the ————— commanded by ————— is the Revolution line for 1/2 mo: 2 days, 200 yds. 6 a. — Supt —
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 1217 — Dollars 33 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day Dec. 1855 — and sent to G. S. or, Senex, Dept.:
Total amount, $ 736.00
[Act July 7, 183
Recorded by Hellesten — Clerk Book  D  Vol.  1 — Page  87.

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Mr. Flannery
Small Receipt For...

Salisbury 27 th Sep 1779
Received twenty Nine Pairs of Frogs supposed to be half a Pair Weight for Col. Peter Levingston by the Hand Lee M c Leod Jr
Luke Threll

To Mr. Samuel Lee
Sir By Order & Authority Given me, you are desired without out loss of time to get together all the Beef and Pork collected in the Town of Salisbury on any Save whatsoever, and Repack said Pickle all that is Merchantable - and make Return to me at Warfield of the Quantity - With the Flour collected in like manner, By the 9 th Day of May next, and In Case you Want Salt, the Select Men may Draw on me at Warfield Salisbury April 25 th 1742. Ebenezer Barnard Jr. M to Governor

M rs Scunport Receipt
M rs Scunport Receipt

Recd Salisbury May 4 th 19 th 1783 of Sam l Lee 9 certificates to the Amount of Thirty Seven pounds twelve Shillings and two pence for Money Loaned to the State to the amount of eighty four pounds Eleven Shillings and four pence which I am to deliver to Mr Nathan Danchey of Bridgewater New Jersey
Deodate Davenport
37 11 6 37 11 6 74 23 0

At a Meeting of the Com ee of Disputes Salisbury agreed that M c Lean Sec y of said Salisbury Immediately join the convention of the Com ee - at Richmond Now sitting on American C o ffins
Salisbury May 27. 1776
Jo h Foster Chairman

Received of Mr. Lee twenty three years of term to transport to Springfield for Col. S. R. Livingstone need 30 - Richard Connell

JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esquire, Captain-General and Commander in Chief in and over the STATE of CONNECTICUT, in AMERICA.
To Samuel Lee GENT. GREETING.
YOU being by the General Assembly of this State accepted to be Lieutenant of a Troop of Light Horse in the fifth Regiment in this State
reposing special Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, Courage, and good Conduct, I DO by Virtue of the Laws of this State, me thereunto enabling, appoint and impower you to take the said Troop into your Care and Charge as their Lieutenant carefully and diligently to discharge that Office and Trust, exercising your inferior Officers and Soldiers in the use of their Arms, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, ordained and established by the Laws of this State, keeping them in good Order and Government, and commanding them to obey you as their Lieutenant and you are to observe all such Orders and Directions as from Time to Time you shall receive, either from Me, or from other your superior Officer, pursuant to the Trust hereby reposed in you.
GIVEN under my Hand, and the public Seal of this State, at Hartford the 6 th Day of March A. D. 1781.
By His Excellency's Command, George Wyllys Secretary.
Jon. Trumbull

JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esquire, Captain-General, and Commander in Chief, of the State of CONNECTICUT, in AMERICA.
To Daniel S...
Gent. GREETING.
YOU being by the General Assembly of this State accepted to be Quartermaster of Troops of Horse in the fifth Regiment of Light Horse in this State Reposing special Trust and Confidence, in your Fidelity, Courage, and good Conduct, I do, by Virtue of the Laws of this State, me thereunto enabling, appoint and impower you to take the said Troop into your Care and Charge, as their Quartermaster - carefully and diligently to discharge that Trust; exercising your inferior Officers and Soldiers in the Use of their Arms, according to the Discipline of War; keeping them in good Order and Government; and commanding them to obey you as their Quartermaster for the Service of this State. And you are to observe all such Orders and Directions, as from Time to Time you shall receive, either from me, or from other your superior Officer, pursuant to the Trust hereby reposed in you.
Given under my Hand, and the Seal of this State, in Stafford the 20th Day of May Anno Domini, 1777
By His Honor's Command, George Wyllys Sec'ry.
Jonathan Trumbull