Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 19423, for Aaron Swetland, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
SERVICE NUMBER Doan, or Sweetland Aaron N. 19423 Continental Sweatland Lois
CONTENTS

New York
Lou Sweatland widow of Asa Sweatland N.Y. who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Military Storekeeper Sergeant & Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of $10 Dollars 50
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6th day of July 1837 and sent to
A. Ray Present
Increased from $202 66
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 9, 1848, Page 188 Vol. 4
Reported
EP W.S.

Lois Sweatland
Applicant for pension
Acts July 7. 1838
March 3. 1843
June 17. 1844
Supplementary
Agent Messrs B. Pierce Albany N.Y.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Litchfield. LITCHFIELD COUNTY, }
I Douglas Watson Assistant Clerk of the COUNTY COURT of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John H. Hubbard Esq of Salisbury in said County 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 10 th day of June A. D., 1844 and will expire on the 20th day of June, A. D. 1845 - And I further certify that said Justice is personally known to me & that his signature to the accompanying instrument is genuine -
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Court this
10 th day of May A. D. 1845
(Douglas Watson Assistant Clerk)

of Connecticut Litchfield County ss.
Phoebe Chapman of the town of Salisbury in said County aged 75 years, being duly sworn deposes & saith that when in her eighteenth year she was duly married to Stephen Chapman whose wife she still remains. That the next year after her own marriage Lois Allen the deponent's Aunt, was duly married to Aaron Sweetland, both of whom then resided in Salisbury aforesaid. That after said marriage of said Aaron Sweetland & Lois Allen, they continued to live neighbors to de- ponent and their families were intimate with each other. Deponent well remembers that said Lois Sweetland then the wife of said Aaron Sweetland attended this deponent at the time her second child Sally was born. Said daughter Sally was born January 9, 1791. So that deponent is sure that said Lois was married before that time, although deponent was not present at her marriage. The report of said Lois Allen's marriage to Aaron Sweetland was current at that time and deponent has never heard the fact thereof dispu- ted or questioned. Said Lois is the identical person now applying for a pension. The accompa- nying family record, made by deponent's hus- band at the time the events occurred contains a true statement of the dates of the births of de- ponent's children.
Phoebe Chapman mark
State Connecticut County of Litchfield ss. Salisbury May 9 th 1845. Personally appeared Phoebe Chapman subscriber of the foregoing deposition & made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me - I also certify that I have long been personally acquainted with the said Phoebe & that her character for truth & veracity is good. John H. Northland Justice of the Peace

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Milton Born September 4-1790.
Sally Born January 9 1791
Fanny Born October 31 1793
William Born Jan 20 th 1796.
Harry Born July 19 th 1798
Reuben Born July 13 th 1800
Asenith Born Sept 21 1802
Lot Born August 31 1804
Newton Born Sept 4 th 1806
James Born Nov 15 th 1808
Unfuler Born June 1 st 1811
Allen Born September 26 1814
Sidney Born March 29-1817

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
Sally - Harri December 14 th
1815
Henry - Harri

State of Connecticut Litchfield County ss
Reuben Chapman of the town of Salisbury in said County, aged 85 years on the 7 th day of February last, being duly sworn, deposes & saith that when in his thirtieth year he was duly married to Phoebe Allen in said town of Salisbury. That at that time Deponent was well acquainted with Aaron Shattuck who then also lived in Salisbury. That shortly after Deponent's marriage as aforesaid said Aaron Shattuck was married to Lois Allen an aunt of Deponent's wife. Deponent was not present at said marriage, but well knew the time that it occurred, it being a current report at the time thereof. Deponent cannot remember the the month or day of the month when said marriage occurred, but judging from the time of his own marriage he knows that said marriage occurred before 1794. That the accompanying record is the family record of this Deponent made by himself at the time the events therein recorded occurred.
Reuben Chapman
State of Connecticut, County of Litchfield ss. Salisbury May 9 th 1845. Then personally appeared Reuben Chapman subscriber of the foregoing deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me. I also certify that the said Chapman has been personally known to me for many years and that his character for truth and veracity and uprightness of conduct is good.
John H. Hubbard Justice of the Peace

Act July 7. 1838. March 3. 1843 & June 17. 1844.
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1775. 6 mo. sm. Oak Bluffdale 1780 8 " Supt of Adipicy
Presented by Mrs L. Dayton W.S.

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838. March 3. 1843 & June 17 th 1844 entitled "An act granting half-pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New-York, } ss. Cortland County.
On this Sixteenth day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty four personally appeared before Walton Sweetland  One of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County.  Lois Sweetland a resident of the Town of Milton in the County of Cortland and said State of New-York, aged 81 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 provisions made by the acts of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. March 3. 1843 & June 17 th 1844 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Aaron Sweetland late of the Town of Milton in said State of New York who departed this life on the Sixth day of March 1819 That her husband the said Aaron Sweetland previous to the said time of his death made some efforts to obtain his pension, and executed the declaration hereto attached, but whether these, or any other papers have been sent to Washington, Declarant is unable to say. That since the death of her said husband, said declaration has remained in the possession of Judge Walton Sweetland before whom she now makes this her declaration. That she has often heard her said husband relate, that he was a Sergeant in the company of Captain Painter during the war of the Revolution, and also many other particulars of his service, including those set forth in his said declaration, but as Declarant was not married to him until after said war, she cannot, from her own personal knowledge, relate the particulars of his service -
AND DECLARANT FURTHER SAITH, That she was married to the said Aaron Sweetland on the 10th day of March seventeen hundred and Eighty nine by Isaac Strong Esq. at Salisbury Conn. that the following persons were present at her marriage, to wit: Thomas Strong & Wife and his daughter Abigail  daughter That the accompanying is her family record made & preserved by her for many years , That previous to her said marriage she resided in the Town of Salisbury and bore the maiden name of Lois Allen
That her husband the said Aaron Sweetland died as aforesaid on the 6th day of March Eighteen hundred & Nineteen since which time she has remained a widow.
The cross & interlineation in sixth line from bottom and also in ninth line from bottom made before signing
Subscribed and sworn the day and year aforesaid, } before me, Walton Sweetland
Lois Sweetland mark
Judge of Cortland Co. Courts
I do hereby certify that the above declarant Lois Sweetland owing to age & consequent bodily infirmity is not in a fit condition to attend court, and I do further certify that I was well acquainted with her late husband Aaron Sweetland who died at the time stated in the above declaration. That previous to his death he executed the declaration hereto annexed which has since been in my possession and all the facts set forth therein I sincerely believe to be true.
I further certify that the name of the husband of the declarant is frequently spelled Sweatland instead

of Sutlana which is the way the family spell the name.
Watson Sutlana Judge of Cortland County Courts —
Cortland County Clerk's office ss
I Samuel Hotchkiss Clerk of said County do certify that Watson Sutlana Esq before whom the annexed affidavits of Mary Baker & Eliza Fuller purport to have been taken was at the date of the said affidavits a Judge of the County Courts in and for the said County duly commissioned and sworn and authorized by law to take the same. Also that Isaac W Baker Esq before whom the annexed affidavits of Watson Sutlana purport to have been taken was at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County duly commissioned and sworn and authorized by law to take the same. I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the respective hand writings of the said Watson Sutlana and Isaac W Baker and truly believe their names subscribed to the jurats of the affidavits by them respective signed and the certificates thereunder written to be their genuine signatures respectively
Witness my hand & the seal of said County at Cortlandville the 19 th day of November
AD 1844
Sam l Hotchkiss Clerk

Heads of Strategy P. ... ..

State of New York Cortland County p
Mary Baker of the town of Germantown in said county aged fifty three years being duly sworn depose and say that she is the oldest daughter of the widow Louis Switland and that the accompanying family record contains the birth of Aaron Switland. Louis Switland the declarant William Switland (who is a son of the husband of declarant by a former wife) Mary Switland Watson Switland Milton Switland Aaron Switland and Julia Switland who are the children of Aaron & Louis Switland except William Switland as aforesaid and that said family record has been kept and preserved by declarant for thirty years or there abouts
Subscribed & sworn this 7 Mary Baker sixteenth day of November 1844 before me - & 2 certify that said Mary Baker is a credible
Witness
Watson Switland Judge of Cortland Co. Courts —

THE NEW TESTAMENT OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.
TRANSLATED OUT OF THE ORIGINAL GREEK, AND WITH THE FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY COMPARED AND REVISED.
STEREOTYPED FOR THE AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY BY D. & G. BRUCE.
NEW-YORK, 1822.

Family Record Walton Sweetland Born 1793 Hannah Sweetland " August 1799 Maried Oct. 20 - - - 1817 Polly Sweetland Born Dec  Aug 5 th 1818 Julia Sweetland " Nov. 14 th 1820 Rhoda B. Sweetland July 23 rd 1823 William W. Sweetland Nov 1 st 1825 Helen M. Sweetland Oct. 4 th 1832

State of New York Cortland County p
Watson Switland of the town of Ganton in said county aged 25 years being duly sworn deposes and saith that the accompanying farm Record was taken from the Bible for the express purpose of sending to Washington as evidence to form a journal in the case of Widow Louis Switland. Said Record contains the time of my own birth that of my wife, the time of our marriage and time of the birth of each of my children — And deposes further saith that deceased Louis Switland now resides in the town of Ganton in said county and remains now the widow of Aaron Switland and further saith not —
Sworn and subscribed this sixteenth day of November 1844 before me and I certify that said Watson Switland is a credible witness
Watson Switland
Witness
Isaac W. Baker Justice of the peace

State of New York Cortland County ss
I Eleanor Fuller of the town of Fulton in said County aged sixty or years, being duly sworn depose & saith that he is well acquainted with Widow Lois Sweatland of Freetown in said County who is now applying for a pension. That he was also well acquainted with her late husband Aaron Sweatland who departed this life at Fulton on or about the sixth day of March Eighteen hundred & nineteen. That Respondent has of late been informed & verily be- lieves that said Aaron Sweatland was in the service of the United States during the war of the Revolution & that such has always been the re- spect & belief in the neighborhood where he lived & died.
Subscribed & sworn to the sixteenth day of November 1844 before me & I certify that said Eleanor Fuller is a credible wit- ness. William Sweetland Judge of Cortland Co. Court
Eleanor Fuller

State of New York ss. On this eighth day of May Cortland County ss. 1818 Before me the subscriber Joint Judge of the court of common pleas in and for the county of Cortland in the State of New York pro- fessionally appears Aaron Swift aged forty four years resident in the Town of Cincinnati in the county of Cort- land in the State of New York who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provi- sion made by the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war. That the said Aaron Swift enlisted in the month of May 1775 in the Town of Sharon State of Connecticut in the company commanded by Captain James Chapell Col. Housman Regiment in the Con- necticut line and continued to serve in the same company until about the last of November following when he was discharged in Canada near St. Johns that in the month of May 1780 he enlisted in Connecticut aforesaid in the company commanded by Captain Samuel Baird Col. Sutherland Battalion Regiment of Artillery as clerk of the Regiment and continued to serve in the same until it was dissolved and there was transferred into the Military Store Department under the direction of Richard Brotherton Principal Commissary of Military Stores and served as a conductor of Military Stores until some time in the fall of 1782 have ing served in the commissary Department about fifteen months that in any particular battle except at the Siege of St. Johns the first campaign and that he is in adverse circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said service except the subjoined certificate Aaron Swift sworn to and declared before me John Lee Judge of the court of common pleas for the county of Cortland

John Keys First Judge of the court of common Pleas in and for the county of Cortland as aforesaid. To certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Aaron Sweetland did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy. And I now transmit the pro- ceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress
Given under my hand at Homer 28 th May 1818
John Keys First Judge of the court of Common Pleas in and for the coun- ty of Cortland

88 Clerk's Office Callawa County Texas
I hereby certify that John Nup Esq. whose signature appears to the within is his hand writing & also that he is now & has been for eight years anterior to this time Your Image of the court of common pleas for said county - his acts therein in that capacity are to be regarded as such - Given under my hand and seal of said court this
16. May 1818 o Sam l Hoteh Clk. pro tem
J. Hoteh Watson Branton

25.66 4.00  21.66 3.00 $22.16
4 43 25 50 - morning 9 60  4 93 1.35
19 6 6 50 10 56 25-
Abner Swetland Dunham Payson
463 618  3,45- 25-  3,20
3 50 25- 1 50 44  4,00 15- 1.25- 19 6 10 15- 65 13 44 31
41 20 20 2
$ $ 5 4 3
19.1 794 800 1 1175- 15-  8,73 875- 217 618 88 26.9  2,5-5-963
7.300 4.12 92 85

Rev. War Section.
December 22, 1914.
Mr. R. W. Swetland, The Peddie Institute, Hightstown, N. J.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 16 th instant, you are advised that the papers on file in pension claim, Wid. File No. 19,423, Rev. War, show that Aaron Swetland was born July 29, 1753: enlisted at Sharon, Connecticut, in May 1775, in Captain Amos Chappel's company, Colonel Hinman's regiment, and was in the siege of St. Johns, Canada, at which place he was discharged, the last of November 1775.
Enlisted in May, 1780, as Sergeant and Clerk in Captain Gamaliel Painter's company, Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin's regiment of Artificers, and served until the regiment was dissolved, when he was transferred to the Commissary Department and served as Conductor of Military Stores under Richard Frothingham for fifteen months, being discharged in the Fall of 1782.
He married, date not given, Polly Chipman; they had son William born April 19, 1782, and she died when he was about four years old. Soldier married at Salisbury, Connecticut, March ---, 1789, Lois Allen born December 29, 1762, and their

children were: Mary born December 18, 1790; Walton born July 30, 1793; Milton born March 6, 1795; Harmon born July 26, 1789, and Julia born July 9, 1803.
Soldier died March 6, 1819, at Freetown, Cortland County, New York, and his widow Lois was allowed pension on her application executed November 16, 1844, while residing at Freetown, with her son Walton who was Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Cortland County, New York. Soldier's daughter Mary Baker, resided at Freetown in 1844, and his son William resided at Plattsburgh, New York, in 1845.
Walton Swetland married October 30, 1817, Hannah ---- born August ----, 1797; their children were: Polly born December 5, 1818; Julia born November 14, 1820; Rhoda B. born July 1, or 23, 1823; William W. born November 1, 1825; Helen M. born October 4, 1842 or 1834.
Very respectfully,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "G. M. Saltzgaber".
Commissioner.

State of New York, Clinton County ss, William Swettand of Plattsburgh in said County, attorney & Councillor at Law, being duly sworn deposes & saith that (as he has always understood & believed) he is the son of Aaron Swettand, late of Coerland County in this State now deceased, by his first wife whose maiden name was Polly Glipman, & that deponent was born at Salisbury in Connecticut on the 19 th day of April in the year 1782, and that deponent's mother died at Salisbury aforesaid when deponent was about four years old. Deponent further saith that as he has been informed & believed, his Father Aaron Swettand removed his second wife, Sarah Allen, in the year 1784. at Salisbury aforesaid. Deponent has no distinct recollection of being present at the marriage, or of the year, but does recollect of understanding at the time that it had occurred, & of being then informed that he now had a Mother, or "another Mother". Deponent resided with his Father & said Step Mother, in Salisbury aforesaid until he was about fifteen years old according to his best recollection & belief, when his Father removed to Granville in Washington County in this State, and deponent resided there with his Father & his said Step Mother & family most of the time, until deponent was twenty one years of age, & he has since resided in this State, except during his absence at College, & occasional short absences. Deponent's Father, & said Step Mother & family moved from Granville (as deponent is informed & believes) to Coerland County in this State, a number of years since, and deponent, during in September last past, visited his said Step Mother at Frostburg in said County, & found & left her then living with deponent's half brother, Walton Swettand.
William Swettand
Sworn & subscribed to before me
this 8 th day of February 1845
I certify that Deponent is a credible Witness:
J. D. Woodward,
Judge of Clinton County Courts
Councillor at law in the Supreme Court.
State of Vermont } Clinton County ss }
I Charles H. Jones Clerk of the County of Clinton do hereby certify that I along with Woodworth Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit and before whom the same was taken is a Judge of Clinton County Courts Commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to take the same - and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of

Scire Quod et scilicet, believe that the signature is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the seal of Dixie County, this 8th day of Febry 1845-
Charles H. Jones Clerk
Warrn for Handed.

State of New York Cortland County
On this 3 rd day of December 1845 personally appeared before me Walton Swiftland Judge of Cortland County Courts in and for said County Louis Swiftland a Resident of Fruitvale in said County who being duly sworn according to Law doth depose and say that she is now a pensioner of the United States under act March 3 rd 1843 and June 17 th 1844 at the rate of Eighty two Dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum on the New York State Albany agency as the widow of Aaron Swiftland as a private and Sergeant of Artificers in the war of the Revolution — Now the object of this declaration being made is in order to obtain through my agent Mr Alexander Ray of Washington an increase of my pension above mentioned on account of my said Husbands services as a conductor of military stores in the war of the Revolution and the payment of the services thereon from the 4 th March 1836
And I hereby revoke any power of Attorney which I may have made or given to prosecute my claim for pension, in favor of my now duly appointed agent the said Alexander Ray
Witness Philip P. Hartshorn
Louis her Swiftland mark
Subscribed sworn and acknowledged before me this 3 rd day of December 1845 before me Walton Swiftland Judge of Cortland County Courts

State of New York Cortland County ss }
on this fifth day of September one Thousand Eight hundred and forty Eight personally ap- peared before me Abraham Aker a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Cortland, Lois Switland a resident of the town of Fulton in said County aged 84 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the war of the revolution -
That she is the widow of Aaron Switland who was a pri- vate a Sgt. of Artificers and Conductors in the war of the Revolution. That she received under the acts of 3 rd March 1843 and 17 th June 1844 the annual amount of two hundred and two dollars and sixty six cents - she further declares that she has not intermarried but continues the widow of the above named Aaron Switland Subscribed and sworn this 5 th day of September 1848 before me, } Lois X Switland and I certify that declarant above } made named is personally known to me and I believe her to be a person of truth and veracity } W. Switland Witness -
Abraham Aker Justice
State of New York
Cortland County Clerk's office ss I Samuel Patchkiss Clerk of said County do hereby certify that Abraham Aker Esq before whom the above affidavit was made was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. duly commissioned & sworn. also that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of the said Justice & truly believe his signature above subscribed is genuine Witness my hand & the seal of said County Sept 15. 1848 Samuel Patchkiss Clerk

Widow Frederick Corners N.Y. May 7. '47.
Walter Frostlands.
Asks attention to his mother's pension claim
9167.
See May 12. 47
Pension Office
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Frederick Corners N.Y.

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Fruitvale on May 9 th
Paid 10
Hon. Mrs L. Marcy Sec. War Washington D.C.
Mr Mrs Miss M rs Miss M rs Miss

Fruitvale Coos May 7 th 1847
Sir
My Mother Mrs. Lois Swittlands name has been inscribed on the Pension Roll act, 1838 on account of the revolutionary services performed by my de d Father; the latter part of his services was in the capacity of "Conductor of Military Stores" as shown by evidence adduced in the Certificate of the Register of the Treasury of Service, and a pension was granted at the rate of $45. per month, upon a showing as I understand from Mr. Ray, that Conductors of Military Stores were paid for their services at $45 per month —
Last year her pension was suspended, as I am informed, on the ground, that the Commissioners of Pensions, was not satisfied in regard to the pension of this particular class of officers, and my Mothers pension has, therefore stopped until this question was settled, I am informed by Mr Ray that the Journals of the Old Congress gives the pay of a conductor of Military Stores in Feby 1778, and in Feby. 1779, at $40. per month, and in Jan y 1781 at $45. per month, and the account of settlement with those officers, by the proper department, shows they were allowed in the settlement of their accounts, pay at $45., and this evidence has been presented from the Treasury department; as I understand it, this is the only point in question, and if this evidence be of this nature represented to me I can see no ground for the Commissioners suspending the payment of my Mothers pension.
Such evidence in our courts, you know would be very satisfactory — I must beg the favor of you to look into this matter

and take such order therein as will secure the payment of my mothers pension, which has now been withheld for one year - I very much regret that I am under the necessity of calling your attention to this matter at this particular time, knowing that your time is occupied with the War matters necessarily - I have the honor to be Sir
Hon. Wm L. Marcy Secy of War Washington
you most obedt. Asst. Attorney Swatland

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W. B. Pierce Esq.
Albany N. Y.

Comptroller's Office, Connecticut.
New Haven 22 January, 1845
I Certify, that in application for evidence of the service of Aaron Swetland in the war of the Revolution, I have examined the documents remaining in this Office relating to that War, and do not find any Pay-roll of Captain Chappell's Company, in which he is said to have served.
In the accounts of the late "Pay Table Office", are these entries
"Cap. Fred k Chappell . . . . . D r 1776 Aug. 17 - To order on Treas r . in Acct d for his Crew on the Lakes W th ord r Gov r &c. . . . . { $180.0.0 d " Sep. 5 - To order on Treas r . in Acct d for his Crew on the Lakes. . . . . 50.0.0 d
In "Harkett's Receipts", in an Acct d against the United States for service in 1776 Cap t F. Chapple is credited for "his Co m Seamen", for Enlisting $230.8.0 c .
In the record of Settlements made with the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army, under head of
"Settlement with the Regiment of Artificers commanded by Jeduthan Baldwin Esquire Colonel for the year 1780", Aaron Swetland is stated to have commenced service as a Sergeant, May 1 st and to have been settled with December 31 st for Eight Months service.
The name of Richard Frothingham, said have been a Commissary cannot be found. And but little evidence is found in this Office of the service of Conductas of Teams or Military Store. Not more than five or six Conductas are mentioned among whom the name of Aaron Swetland does not appear.
D. Carrington, Comptroller

7030- New York.
Lois Sweatland, widow of Aaron Sweatland, who was a Military Store Keeper &c: in the N. York line -
Increased, from $83.66 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 364 Dollars 52
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18- day of Dec: 1845 and sent to A. Ray, Present.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
217 June - 1844
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2 Page 85.
Reps to A.G. 22 Dec. 1845
see letter to W. B. Pierce March 23. 1846-
Let to same April 3 '46 A. Ray Sep. 11 '46 Pen: agt at Alb NY N.Y.
let to W. Sweatland Nov 3 '46
Let to Hon. D. L. Marcy April 5th 1847
let to Alex. Ray Esq. June 7th '47 to same June 14. '47

3757.
New York Albany
Louisa Overend
widow of Asahel
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Priv. Sergt. art. & conductor
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 202 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Febry 1849 and sent to
Alex. Ray Washington D.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 189 Vol. 4.
Reported Febry 8/49

9432
N. (York)
Lois Sweatland, widow of Aaron Sweatland who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6 Mar. 1819 of in the State of N.Y. who was a privt of Artillery in the Company commanded by Captain of the the N.Y. line for 6 months in 8 " do. age of artillery
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 82 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of June '45 and sent to WB Pierce.
Albany
Total amount, $ N.Y.
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. G. Swamy Clerk, Book R Vol. 1 Page 189

Increase. 9434. A.
New-York.
Lois Sweatland
Widow of Aaron Sweatland
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 6 March 1819 of C ourtland in the State of New York who was a Blackwater  Midshipman in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 41.0 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of July 1857 and sent to A. Ray, Friend
Total amount $ 202.66. Increased from
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book
D Vol. 1
Chase Clerk, Page 545

New York. 911 311.
Lois Sweatland, widow of Aaron Sweatland,
who died on the 6th: March, 1819 - of Connecticut (in the State of N. York) who was a Milly: S: Keeper in the — commanded by Captain — of the — commanded by — in the New York line for 12 mo: 29 day: Milly: S: Keeper 8 Supt: artillery 43 mo: 1. day: priv. Increased from $82.66 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany — at the rate of 364 Dollars 52 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 18- day of Dec: 1845 — and sent to A. Ray, present.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept: 1844 Semi-annual allowance ending
$18 22 6 3/4
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838, Section the }
Recorded by W. Allen Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 1 — Page 189.

Repeated
402 7030
New York - Albany
Lou Sweatland widow of Aaron Sweatland
who was a Pri. Seryt Arty 3d Conducts in the Revolution
Pension reduced from $364.52 per Ann.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 202 Dollars 66
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1840, the day to which she has already been paid
Certificate of Pension issued the 19th day of July, 1847 and sent to
A. Ray, Esq.
Present
1843 and
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 86

71130 Albany New York
Lois Sweatland, widow of Aaron Sweatland, who was a Pri & Sq. of Artificers in the Revolution.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 82 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of June '45 and sent to W. R. Pierce, Albany, N. York.
[Act of March 3, 1843.] June 17 - 1841
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2
Page
85
2 Cpts 1 act - 38 1 * 73 4 - 414 rep.

Increase 700.0. A New-York.
Lois Sweatland widow of Aaron Sweatland who was a Military Storekeeper Sergeant & Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 400 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of July 1850 and sent to
A Ray Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 89
Increased from $202.66

Lois Sweatland N.Y. act 38. $364 52 when last paid?
14 July 4 p .
[Handwritten signature]
Paid to 4 th March 1846.
[Handwritten signature]

11574 Spiritist. Lois Sweetland Mother of Adam NY act 7 July 1838
Adam
12 Mo 29 days Military Blue Stripes a 223 29 75
8 Mo. Supt. of Artillery 62.64
3 Mo 10. 10.11
$364.52
deducting what has been paid at the rate of $82 66 per ann.
Adm. acts 3 March 1843 am.
17 June 1844. $ 364 52 per ann.
deducting what has been paid at the rate of $82 66 per ann.
Alexander Gray Treasurer

W 11. 57 1/2 Lois Swralland mother of Aaron M.
Set. to W. Dayton Jan'y: 13 1/4 55 to Ann W. Dayton Feb 3 1/4 55
act 7 July 1838

2
Aaron Swittans' wife.

Registers Office, New York, 3 rd August 1786.
Military and ordinance Stores Department, Special D rs to Funded Debts.
Two five hundred and eighty three Dollars, eleven mace - -tithes of a dollar, funded by Mann Sutherland late Conductor of Military Stores, being a balance of pay due to him; and for which the Register is - -sued his certificate the 2 nd Inst., on interest from 1 st October 1782. . . . . $583.11
The above is an extract from the Revolutionary Records on file in this Office
Treasury Department
Registers Office June 16. 1845
John Stone R.C.R.

Register's Office, New York 3 August 1786.
Military and Ordnance Store Department, Specie- Dr. to Funded Debt
For Five hundred and eighty three dollars, eleven ninetieths of a dollar, funded by Aaron Swelland late Conductor of Military Stores, being a balance of pay due to him; and for which the Register issued his certificate the 2 d Inst. on interest from 1 October 1782" . . . . . $583.11
291.55
12 Nov 29
Treasury Department Register's Office May 6. 1845
I hereby certify the above to be a true extract from page 3058. of the blotter, filed in this office, with the records of the Confederate Government.
Abd. P. Howe acting Register

No. 3.
Aaron Smethurst

Register Office. New York 3 rd August 1786.
Military and Ordnance Stores Department, Special Order to Handed Debt.
Two five hundred and eighty three Dollars, fifteen ninetieths of a dollar, founded by Aaron Shattuck, late conductor of Military Stores, being a balance of pay due to him and for which the Register found his Certificate the 20 th inst o in interest from 1 October 1782.
5583.15
Pharmacy Department
Register Office May 6. 1845
I hereby Certify the above to be a true extract from Page 2058 of the Blotter g. filed in this office with the records of this Department. Shattuck.
(Signed)
Mich l Monroe acting Register

7.83  62.66 12 mo. 2987
12. 120. 9. 66 62. 66 10. 33  202.66
Com. of Partners
J. G. Lawrence Jr.
June 11 '47 JG

Washington Jan 9. 1907.
Sir,  Your letter of the 7 th was duly received, giving a copy of an endorsement made by the Secretary of War in the case of Benj Gorton, to wit "There is no sufficient reason offered for opening the case", which leaves the case of Lois Sweetland as it stood before the Secretary declined to re-open the case of Gorton.
It was alleged in the case of the applicant; that her husband Aaron Sweetland served 15 mo. as a conductor of Military Store & 8 mo. as Sgt. & 3 mo. private. Upon the transcript from the Register of the Treasury, that a certificate of legitimate debt issued to Aaron Sweetland for $583. 11 being a balance of his pay to 16 Oct 1782.  The median pension was computed on the following:    12 mo 29 d. conductor of Military Store at $22. 50 p. mo.  $291.75    8. - Sgt. of Artillery 7.875.  62.66.    3. 01. Private.  10.11    24.  $364.52  
Then if we admit, the balance of pay should have been allowed to A. Sweetland to 6 Oct 1. 82. all that he was entitled to, should the median not be allowed in or that any. In the reckoning of her pension. First allowing the alleged service to have been 15 mo. that period, into the amount paid for his services $583. 11 makes $38.87 p. mo. as
  15 mo. (for one half that term) $19.43.  $291.45    8 mo. Sgt. at $7.875.  62.66    1 mo. Private.  3.33    24  $357.44.    would not this be in accordance with justice, and the

principle upon which pensions are awarded.
The pension as you are aware was suspended in the application of the heir of Rev. Boston. I would respectfully request your early attention in the restoration of the Indian pension.
I remain Sir
Yours. On Sir.
Alas. Ray
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions

Lois Sweatland widow of Aaron New York
increased from $202 \frac{66}{100} to $400 \frac{50}{100} per cent coin 4 March 1836 to 41, from 43 to 48 from 48 deducting what has been paid,
Atk. 7 July 38
A. R. Ray Bret

Albany N.Y. May 17. 1845.
Sir. I have endeavored to perfect the proofs in the case of Lois Sinecalland agreeable to your requirements. In examining the affidavits you will please notice that the witness Theob Chapman testifies, that Lois Sinecalland, then the wife of Aaron Sinecalland was present when her second child Sally was born. From the family record furnished at my request, it appears that said child was born January 9. 1791.
I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant W m W m Pierce
Rev J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions

July 25/68
Louis D. Mitchell
115 Cole
7030
Lane. L Edward E.
Commission off Pension. War Dept
Ray

Washington Sep. 24. 1848.
Sir
You will receive herewith enclosed. Lois Sweetland application for the benefit- act. 2 Feb. 48.
She rec d the act. 7 Feb 1838 and the Intergment- act.
I remain Sir Yours. &c Recd. Nov.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions

7030.43.125 July 1/47 Encl. Pencil sketch, in oil of his sweetheart,
James L. Edwards Esq. Corn. of Penna Ave. near Department

Washington July 6. 1847
Sir,
I now enclose the pension certificate of Lois Smithland act 1843. P. agreeably to your request.
She was pensioned on account of her husband's service as a conductor of Military Store at the rate of $45 per mo. The Secretary of War as you are aware refused to re-open the case of Bay Boston who was pensioned at the lower rate of a common infantry officer pay. And while it is urged by your office the resolution of June 1781. directing that certain named officers be paid in bills of the new emigration afford no certain evidence to replete pension.
In looking over the journals of the old Congress. I find the following: July 5. 1776 "Resolved, That John Eoburne, who has acted as an assistant conductor of Military Stores in Canada, and has produced certificates of his having done his duty in that station be allowed Lieutenant's pay ," per month ?
We have had the pay of an assistant conductor of Military Stores allowed a Lieut's pay . at a time, when there was no depreciation. Should not then, a full conductor of Military Stores be entitled to a Captain's pay . (being a more important appointment than, that of a conductor of Dragoons). These questions and facts I bring before you. & ask why cannot I think just to have their rights-

Mr Siblethland claimed in his original declaration, that he served 15 months as a commander of Military Stours. and trust you will allow the widow with that period of service.
I remain Sir
Moor Ashford
Rev. N. A. J.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pension

Nov 21-1845
Adre proof 4-7030
Louis Swealland
James L. Edwards Esq.
Albany
Commissioner of Pensions War Dept.

Dep. Secy. Edward G. Com te of Pensions
Washington Nov 18. 1825.
Sir!
In the case of Mr. Erich Smetland of New York pensioned under act 1838, on the Albany agency, as the widow of Aaron; who was a Sergeant of artificers, and subsequently there, was appointed, and served as a conductor of Military Stores in the war of the revolution.
I understand from Judge Smetland, that the service alleged to have performed by his Father, as a conductor of Military Stores was not established. In behalf of the Widow, and in support of her husband's service, you will receive herewith a certificate from the Register of the Treasury, being a transcript from the books, of the Military and Ordnance State Department, by which it will be shown, that "Aaron Smetland late conductor of Military Stores, had his account for pay, was settled up to the 16th 1782, and a Register certificate issued with interest from that date, for $588" being a balance of pay due him, on the 16th 1782.
The service, alleged to have been performed, I learn, was upwards of fifteen months ; as a conductor of Military Stores, and the claim is now asserted, from the time his service commenced to the 16th 1782. when he appears to have settled his ac ct for pay, and when it is presumed his service terminated: And at the rate of $45 per mo. under the resolve of 12 Jan y 1781. as allowed in the case of Charles Traft of New York act 1837. upon a similar certificate (a copy also enclosed,) from the Register of the Treasury: and settled with, in same manner, and at the same time.
I am Sir Most Resp t . Alex. Ray

Aaron Sweatland in his declaration under oath March 18, 1818, states, that he served as Conductor of Military stores fifteen months, having been transferred from Baldwin Corps of Artificers. His service in that Corp, terminated 31 st December 1786, and his pay went to 1 Oct 1788 a. per Register Certificate an allowance is allowed for 15 months as Conductor of Military stores, at $45 per m.

Mr. Coram
Oct. 24. 1846
Rev. Jonathan L. Lump
10
Edwards Esq Comm. Pensions War Department
Washington D. C.

Freetown Corners Oct 16 th 1846
Sir Sir
on making application at the Albany agency for my Mother (Lois Sweetland) Pension (from 4 th March last to 4 th Sept. last) was informed by the Agent that the Pension was suspended by the War Department, but that he knew no reasons why. My object in troubling you Sir, is to learn why, the Pension is suspended, and what is necessary to be done to have it renewed. Please be good enough to inform by return mail and oblige
Mr J. L. Edwards Comm n . Pensions
Yours Obedt Servt Walton Sweetland

Payment to be made at Albany New York by J. W. Clayton Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Albany
New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 85
J. E. Swann Clerk.

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, ( and June 17 — 1844) Lois Sweatland, of New York, widow of Aaron Sweatland, who was a Private and Sergeant of Artificers — and died on the — 6 th — day of March, 1819, — is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty two, — dollars and Sixty Six C, — cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1848, unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 21 st day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fortyfive.
G. B. Beman Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Lois Sweatland Applicant for pension Act July 7. 1838 V.
10 William B. Diner Esq. Henry August 10

Salisbury Conn, December 9 th 1841
Mr. B Pierce Esq
Sir
Yours of the 5 th Inst came to hand Saturday morning. I have made careful examination of the Books and papers in this office for a record of the marriage of Aaron Smallwood & Miss Allen said to have taken place in March 1789 but do not find any record of such marriage & have reason to believe and do believe that no such record was made in the Town records of Salisbury.
The time of this date at the time referred to, required the "and married man" to cause his marriage to be recorded in the Town records of the town wherein the marriage was celebrated, but this duty was often omitted - this and I presume it was in this case.
Very Respectfully Yours Roger Storrick Town Clerk Salisbury

No 11574 Lois Swalland Momo of Aaron NY act 7 July 1838
Adm?
6 mo private. $20- 8" Serst of Anupery 62.66 $82.66
No 7932 Adm? act 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 - 701 $82.66 per ann
William B Pierce Albany NY

J. L. Edwards Esq. Count of Ponsoms

Sir,
I beg leave to enclose you a number of Pension Applications which have accumulated on my table during my absence.
May I request your attention to them as early as convenient, amidst your other duties.
Yours obedt servt
Wm L. Dayton
Washington Dec 30/44

Act 44 No. 500
Payment to be made at
Albany,
by
J. W. Olcott,
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Albany
Issue new Certificate N.Y.K. for
Payable on the 4th September and 4th
  12mo. 29 or  March  129.66    8. Serg.  Arts  62.66    3. 18  pri  10.33        202  66   
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A, Vol. 2 Page 85-
to commence on 4 March 1846 when the last pay- ment was made
Clerk.
A. Ray Esq. Present-

War Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, June 17th: 1844 Lois Sweatland,
widow of Aaron Sweatland, who was a Military Store Keeper, Sergeant of Artificers and a private, and died on the — th day of March, 1819 — is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Three hundred and sixty-four — dollars and fifty two — cents per annum, commencing on the 4th March, 1843, and terminating on the 4th of March, 1848, unless the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death. the Pension is increased from $82.66, per annum
Given at the War Office of the United States,
this — 18th — day of December, one thousand eight hundred and forty five
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at Albany by
Thos W. Olcott Esq Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of New York
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 187 Vol. 4 ,
Geo. H. Smith Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848,
Lois Sweatland widow of Aaron Sweatland who was a Pri. Sergt. Capt. Hand. in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Two Hundred & Two dollars and Sixty Six Cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States the 11th day of February, one thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
W. L. Marcy.
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Washington May 20. 1850
James L. Edwards Esq. Com d of Pensions Sir
In the case of Levi Smetland a pensioner on the Albany agency under act 7 July 38 median of Aaron, who was a conductor of Military Stores, and paid for his services at $45 per mo: was subsequently reduced by your late chief clerk Jos Brungs at the rate of a Lieut. pension, on the simple ground that Conductor of Military Stores was paid only as Lieut. notwithstanding that position evidence was adduced that Levi Smetland was paid 45$ per mo
Since Mr. Smetland's pension has been reduced, there have been cases for similar service allowed at the rate fixed by the Journals of Congress. One, I now have my eye on is the case of the median of W m Cunningham of Virginia act 1836. or 1838. Beside this the Secretary of the Interior has decided, that the Journals of Congress fixing the rate of pension shall be the guide for rating of pensions, and as it is shown in this case the median was paid at 45. and the resolution of Jan y 12. 1781. gives the same pay, the median now claims a full allowance of pension according to the service shown at the rate of 45$ per mo.
I remain very respectfully Your En d Serv t . Alex. Nays

Rev WIDOW, &c.
194 28
Lois Smealans
widow of
Aaron Smealans
Sergt Penn War
Feb 29 48
Vol. M , Page 267
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dec 22, 1902 R. W. Sweetland Hightstown N.J.
1912 May 17. Hist to Mrs. Will J. Read 1914 Dec. 22. Hist. to R. W. Sweetland. $ 1915. May 24. R.W. Sweetland advised that he has already recd 2 reports of this soldier & 3 not sent. AW 1915 May 28. Hist. to R. W. Sweetland. $

Rev. War Section.
May 28, 1915.
Mr. R. W. Swetland, The Peddie Institute, Hightstown, N. J.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 26 th instant, you are advised that the papers on file in pension claim. Wid. File #23. Rev. War, show that Aaron Swetland was born July 1 st at Sharon, Connecticut. in May 1775. in Colonel Hinman's regiment, at which place
G. M. LaHogga Commt

WW Rev. War Section.
May 24, 1915.
Mr. R. W. Swetland. The Peddie Institute, Hightstown, N. J.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 17 th instant, you are advised that on December 22, 1902 and again on December 22, 1914, you were furnished the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner Aaron Swetland, W. File No. 19,423. It is not the practice of this Bureau to continue sending reports in regard to the same soldier to any one person, and therefore your request for a third report is not complied with.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War.
May 17, 1912.
Mrs. Will J. Read, Albia, Iowa.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 9" and received the 11" instant, you are advised that the papers on file in pension claim Wid. File No. 19,423, Rev. War, show that Aaron Swetland was born July 29, 1753: enlisted at Sharon, Connecticut in May 1775, in Captain Amos Chappel's company, Colonel Hirmann's regiment, and was in the siege of St. Johns, Canada, at which place he was discharged the last of November, 1775.
Enlisted in May, 1780, as Sergeant and Clerk in Captain Gamaliel Painter's company, Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin's regiment of Artificers, and served until the regiment was dissolved, when he was transferred to the Commissary Department and served as Conductor of Military Stores under Richard Brothingham for fifteen months, being discharged in the Fall of 1782.
He married, date not given, Polly Chipman; they had son William born April 19, 1782, and she died when he was about four years old. Soldier married at Salisbury, Connecticut, March ---, 1789, Lois Allen born December 29, 1762, and their children were: Mary born December 18, 1790; Walton born July 30, 1793; Milton born March 6, 1795; Harmon born July 26, 1789, and Julia born July 9, 1803.

Soldier died March 6, 1819, at Freetown, Cortland County New York, and his widow Lois was allowed pension on her application executed November 16, 1844, while residing with her son Walton at Freetown.
In 1844, children William Swetland, Mary Baker and Walton Swetland Judge of Court of Common Pleas, Cortland County, New York, testified in the case.
Walton Swetland married October 30, 1817. Hannah --- born August --, 1797; their children were; Polly born December 5, 1818; Julia born November 14, 1820; Rhoda B. born July 1, or 23 ( changed to 23 ) 1823; William W. born November 1, 1825; Helen M. born October 4, 1842 or 1834  changed to 1834 .
Very respectfully,
J. L. S. Smith Commissioner.

Rev Sec v 91
THE PEDDIE INSTITUTE HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. HEADMASTER'S STUDY
May twenty-sixth 1915
My dear Sir:
Acknowledging your 24th of May favor, I beg to say that the second report on the history of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Aaron Swetland, W. File No. 19,423, furnished on the 22d of December, 1914, was sought for me by my sister, who needed it to file with her application for admission to the Daughters of the American Revolution. I am now seeking a third report in behalf of my son, who needs the same to file with his application for admission to the Sons of the Revolution.
In view of these facts, I trust you will reconsider your decision and be kind enough to furnish the desired report.
Very truly yours,
Headmaster.
Mr. G. M. Saltzgaber, Washington, D. C.

C 1
THE PEDDIE INSTITUTE HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. HEADMASTER'S STUDY
May twentieth 1 9 1 5
Dear Sirs:
Please send me duplicate of a report issued by your office under date of December 22, 1902, regarding the military history of Aaron Sweatland, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, signed by J. L. Davenport, Acting Commissioner. This report in my hands bears the following file numbers as its heading:
"O. W. and N. Division. 3-525 JRW No. 19423-Wid. Rev. War."
This copy is desired for filing with application for admission to the Sons of the Revolution. Any charge for the duplicate will be cheerfully met.
Very truly yours,
Headmaster.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
RWS-P
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THE PEDDIE INSTITUTE HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. HEADMASTER'S STUDY
December sixteenth 1914
Dear Sirs:
Please send me a transcription of the military record of Aaron Swetland who is said to have enlisted in Captain Painter's Company in a corps of artificers commanded by Jeduthan Baldwin of Massachusetts. Mr. Swetland was a pensioner of the Revolutionary war, born, 1753, and died, 1819. His widow, Lois Allen Swetland, also drew a pension until her death in 1854. I am not sure as to whether the said Aaron Swetland enlisted from Connecticut or Massachusetts, but believe that the regiment in which he served was rated as a Massachusetts regiment.
Very truly yours,
Headmaster.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
RWS-P

Albia, Iowa, May 9th, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Mr. Hall, chief of the Records and Pensions office has referred me to your office for information in regard to one Aaron Swetland who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Aaron Swetland was my Father's great grandfather and through him and his descendants I am trying to establish facts which will enable me to apply for membership in the "Daughters of the American Revolution" Society.
To start with I have the fact that Aron Swetland enlisted for service from Salisbury, Connecticut in May, 1780. Another record shows an earlier enlistment from Hebron, Conn., in April or May, 1775.
If you have anything in your records which will help me to get something further in regard to his war record or his descendants, you will confer a great favor upon me which will be appreciated.
Thanking you in advance, I beg to remain,
Yours very truly
MRS. WILL J. READ.

PEDDIE INSTITUTE, HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE. R. W. SWETLAND.
Dec. 11, 1902.
To the Pension Bureau,
Washington, D. C.
Dear sirs, - If possible, I should like to secure an official record of the services of my great-grandfather, Aaron Swetland , who was a soldier in the Continental army, enlisting, I think, at Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn., in Captain Painter's company of Artificers. His tombstone states that he died March 4, 1819, at Freetown Corners, N.Y. I do not know the date of his enlistment or what rank he held. Will you kindly advise me if a full statement of his record can be procured and at what cost?
Very truly,
R. W. Swetland