Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 10527, for David Thompson, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
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Thompson, David
R. 10527
CONTENTS

Care of Honb. Ino. Lipton Washington City

We James Parnell and Thomas Hooton residing in the County of St Joseph & State of Indiana certify that we are well acquainted with David Thompson who has Subscribed and sworn to the above declarati- on that we believe him to be twenty One years of age that he is reputed and believed to be in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Revolu- tionary Soldier and that we concur in that Opinion Sworn and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Thomas Hooton James Parnell
And I Geo. W. Matthews do hereby declare after the investigation of the matter and after putting the Interrogatories Prescribed by the War de- partment that it is my opinion the above named Applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states and I further certify that it appears to me that James Parnell & Thomas Hooton who have signed the Receding Certificate are Residents of the County aforesaid and are credible persons and that their statement is intitled to credit and that there is no settled Clemen- tyman in the neighborhood and further that such is the state of the Applicant by Palsy and common infirmity incident to old age to attend a court would be attended with great inconvenience. —
Geo. W. Matthews J. P.

December State of Indiana } On the twentyfifth day of November 1837 St. Joseph County } Personally appeared before me an Acting Justice of the peace in & for the county aforesaid David Thompson 71 years aged, who being duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following dec- laration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States as a Substitute for Philip Dimick (Drummer) and served under the fol- lowing named Officers, Col o McCarin, and his Orderly Sergeant Hans kins (as all he can recollect) and was stationed at Fort Griseold a Two Months Fort the next Summer after that Fort was taken by the British & was discharged by his Colonel which discharge is lost by time & accident. the declarants place of Residence was Windham Coun- ty State of Connecticut. This declarant moreover declares that he ser- ved a Three Months Fort under General Putnam in the next Year as a Volunteer a part of the time at Horse Neck, and that he was in no Battles and that he was born in May 1766, and thinks he was about 15 years of Age when he entered the Service the Record of his age is in Decatur County Indiana and does not know a single individual that can testify any thing of his Services. -- And the declarant hereby Relin- quishes every claim to a pension or Annuity whatever except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of the Agency of any State. -- and further that he Verily believes that the reason why he cannot recollect the circumstances connected with his Service, the names of his Officers, &c - is that he suffered a severe Stroke of the Dead Palsy some years ago and from which he has never recovered. And that James Parnell & Thomas Hooton know him
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
before me Geo. W. Matthews Justice of the peace

State of Indiana St Joseph County } set
I Tyra W Bray Clerk of the Circuit Court for the county aforesaid do hereby Certify unto all whom it may concern That the within named George M Matthews is an acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid and all due faith and credit shall be given to his acts as such - Given under my hand and seal of office this 1 st day of January A D 1838.
Tyra W Bray Clerk
Ms. A. 9. 2. 332 David Thompson Indiana

DAVID THOMPSON, aged 71, made declaration for pension December 25, 1837; resident St. Joseph County, Indiana. Entered service as a substitute for Philip Dinnick (Drummer) and served under Col. McLarin and Orderly Sergeant Hawkine; was stationed at Fort Griswold on a two month's tour the next summer after the fort was taken by the British; discharged by his Colonel but discharge is lost. Resided at Windham, Ct., when he entered the service. Also served three months tour under General Putnam in the following year; volunteered; part of time was stationed at Horseneck.
Born May 1766; about fifteen when he entered service. Record of his age in Decatur County, Indiana. Application rejected; not six months service. He was probably in Ely's Regt. Conn. Rev. war.
This should have been returned by the Sams DW,

REJECTED
10,524
P. O.
David Thompson
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18
1919 Mch. 18. History to J. W. Thompson. P.

David Thompson Indiana
Rejected
See let. 18 th Jan. 1838 to Hon. V.
Septm. 10527
did not serve his month

Ben J. Tipton Jan 11. 1888 Ind.

War Dept. P.M. Offin January 18. 1838
Sir,
The declaration of David Thompson has been examined. He alleges to have served one term of three months and one term of three months as a militiaman of Connecticut. The act of 7 June 1832 provides for men who did not serve at least five months. The claim has therefore been rejected and the papers filed in this office. I have with return the Genl. Hunt's letter to you.
Dear John Tipton, P.S. N.P.

Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., Dec. 27, 1915.
Respectfully referred to the Chief of the Law Division, inviting attention to the attached letter of Mr. B. B. Thompson of 1634 Riggs Place, N. W. Washington, D. C.
The application referred to is in the Revolutionary War pen- sion claim of David Thompson of Con- necticut, Rejected File No. 10,527, and is one document containing 3 pages.
W. Wilson Chief Rev. War Section

Date Jan. 12, 1916
Name David Thompson No. Rejected File 10527
Comm. Troops. Rev. War
2 Photographic copies wanted of 1 pieces, consisting of 3 pages.
Remarks the request is for two copies of each sheet.
Rev. C. Wilson Chief Rev. War Section
APPROVED: L. Cannon
Serial 192 Chief, Law Division.
No. _____

Copies sent to Mr Proctor Law D.W. for mailing Jan 6 16
over

Miss Wilson
Please return attached letter with the declaration to be photographed.
Procter
Dear Sir
1/5/16.

Letter to Rev. W. S. See requesting papers to be photo Jan 5 1916
BUREAU OF PENSIONS, Finance Division.
Jan 4, 1916
Chief of Law Division
Sir:
I have this day received from P. P. Henderson draft MO No. 5,390 for $ 90, requesting post office addresses  photographic copies as per letter herewith.
Jan 7, 1916 Finance Division to retain MO R.W.T. Law
Very respectfully,
W. H. Campbell Chief of Division.

Money order for ninety cents recd
1624 Riggs
Washington
January
The Commissioner of Pensions
Replying
In your favor of 30th ult re claim of David Thompson, of Connecticut, for Revolutionary war service, Rejected File No. 10527, I enclose money order 90 cts to order of Secretary Interior, and request to be furnished with two photographic copies of the application for pension above mentioned.
Very respectfully B B Thompson

Finance Division ★ JAN 4 1916 ★ BUREAU OF PENSIONS
U. S. PENSION OFFICE JAN 4 1916

IN ANSWERING REFER TO No. ....
Rev Wa m. 11
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF MINES
Room 2117, from envelope.
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
WASHINGTON
March 8, 1919.
Hon. G. M. Saltzaber, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I enclose a copy of a record furnished me from your Office.
I have a niece in Indiana who wishes to join the Daughters of the American Revolution and this record is the authority for her qualification. Will you kindly furnish me such a certificate to this, or to the record as it is, as will satisfy a committee of the military record of David Thompson.
Kindly advise me of any charges and I will forward the same to your office.
Very truly,
Room 2117 J. K. Thompson

2 J. W. [unclear] Rule
1624 Riggs Place, N.W., Washington, D.C.,
December 23, 1915.
To The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I enclose an abstract of an application by my great grandfather for pension for Revolutionary War service which I understand is on file in your office. I am very desirous of obtaining an authenticated verbatim copy of the same, if compatible with the rules and regulations of your office, and have the honor to inquire whether I may do so, and if so, what steps in the premises I should take.
Very respectfully,
B B Thompson

Law Division
RW
January 7, 1916.
Mr. B. B. Thompson, 1624 Riggs Place, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
In compliance with your request of the 3rd instant for two copies of the application for pension made by David Thompson of Connecticut, based on service during the Revolutionary war, File No. 10527, you will find the same herewith.
Respectfully,
E. C. TIEMAN
Acting Commissioner.
RWB/oca

Law Division
December 30, 1915.
Mr. B. B. Thompson, 1624 Riggs Place N.W., Washington, D.C.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 23rd instant you are advised that the records of the Bureau show that David Thompson of Connecticut filed a claim based upon Revolutionary war service, rejected file number 10527, and a photographic copy of his application, consisting of three pages, will cost, under the act of August 24, 1912, at fifteen cents per sheet, forty-five cents. Upon receipt of that amount by money order, certified check, draft or cashier's check, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, your request will receive further consideration.
Respectfully,
H. D. TIEBER Acting Commissioner.
JP/eca

sion on file in this Bureau.
David Thompson B. 10527
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Summer 1782 2 mos. (Summer) ✓ Orderly Sgt. Hawkins McLean acted at Ft. Griswold General Putnam Conn.   1783 3 mos. ✓ Part of the time at Horseneck.  
Battles engaged in, none!
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Windham Co., Conn.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 25, 1837.
Residence at date of application, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.
Age at date of application, born in May, 1766.
Remarks: His claim was rejected on the ground that he did not render six months' service, as required by the Act of June 7, 1832 under which he applied. He stated that there was a record of his age in Decatur Co., Indiana. There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.