Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 40,546, for Luke Swetland, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Sweetland, Luke
S. 40,546
Sweatland
B.L.Wt. 477-100
CONTENTS

Diery 30 Jan. 1823.
Wife of Luke Swetland of Kingston Penna
(15,292)
Pennsylvania.
Luke Swetland,
of Kingston in the state of Penn a who was a Private in the regiment commanded Colonel Durkee of the Connecticut line, for the term of seven years War
Inscribed on the roll of Penn a at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 27. of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15. of Oct. 1819 and sent to Wm. A. Bradley, Esq. Mt. City.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819 . . . 130. 13 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Mar. 4. 1820 - 48. 13
Ant. 1 year 4 m. 8/30 $178.13.
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

N o 477. —
Luke Swett and private.
Witness 2 d Nov. 1809 & Del. d to Mr. Bradley Esq. Mr. J. S. Swett and. —

Luke Swatland
Luke Swatland Jr Parker's Lane R.R. 1776 to 1783 27 th April 1818
Resided
Institutional papers Specimens required in the order Vermont State Mountains Papers for the purpose Adm e .
(See Journals Old Congress, Aug. 23 & 26, 1776)

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA,
LUZERNE COUNTY, ss.
On this Twenty Seventh day of April A D 1818, before me the subscriber, President Judge of the Eleventh Judicial district in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, personally appears Luke Swettland aged Eighty Eight years and eleven months , resident in Kingston in the County of Luzerne — in the State aforesaid, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision 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 he the said Luke Swettland — enlisted in the Wyoming Valley in the state of Pennsylvania in the fall of 1776 in the company commanded by Captain Robert Durkee of Col: John Durkee Regiment of the Connecticut line that he was taken prisoner by the Indians and made his escape when Genl. Sullivan entered the Indian Country, that he continued to serve in the said corps and joined in the service of the United States, until the that he came into the Wyoming Valley after Sullivan when he was discharged from service in Expedition and done — state of duty therein till that he was in the battles the close of the war and was discharged which discharge is now lost and that he received his lands from the United States for his services that he was not in any battles.
And that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the Assistance of his Country for Support—and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to, subscribed and declared, Before me, the day and year aforesaid.
Luke Swettland
Robt. H. Harrison
And on the Eighteenth day of May 1818 personally came Robt. H. Harrison who being duly sworn, did depose and declare that he knew Luke Swettland the above applicant that the said applicant enlisted in 1776 in the Independent Company of Capt. Robt. Durkee and served as a soldier in the said Company in the Revolutionary War and that he saw him serving in that Company in the State of New Jersey and saw him after he escaped from the Indians on Sullivan's Expedition and he acted as a pilot for the American army on that Expedition.
Sworn to, subscribed the 3rd day of year aforesaid. Robt. H. Harrison
George G. Bangs

I, Thomas O'Wren President Judge of the eleventh Judicial district in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Luke Swatland did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceeding declaration, against the Common Enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the secretary for the Department of war, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
T O'Wren
STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, } LUZERNE COUNTY, ss. }
I, Andrew Beaumont Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Luzerne aforesaid do certify and make known that Thomas Burnnell Esq is, and was at the time of signing and taking the foregoing depositions and certifying the same, President Judge of the 11th Judicial district of the State of Pennsylvania, that the signature is his proper hand writing, and that full faith and credit are due to his acts as such. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and Seal of Office, at Wilkesbarre, in the County of Luzerne aforesaid. this twentieth day of May 1818
A Beaumont Not

District of and State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss.
Before me David Scott Esq r President Judge of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State aforesaid - and of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Luzerne County aforesaid personally appeared Luke Sweatland of Kingston Township in the County aforesaid, who first being duly sworn accord- -ing to Law - on his solemn Oath doth declare and depose That he served in the land service of the revolutionary war in the manner following, to wit, as a private in Captain Robert Durkee's Company in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Durkee of the Connecticut Line
as in his original declaration set forth dated the twenty seventh day of April - eighteen hundred & eighteen and his Pension certificate is numbered 15,292..
And the said Luke Sweatland as solemnly swears that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818.. and that I have not since that time by gift sale or any manner whatever disposed - disposed of my property or any of it with an intent so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of the act of Congress entitled An act to provide for certain per- -sons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war and that I have not nor has any other person securities contracts debts due to me in trust nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule herunto annexed and by me subscribed —————
Luke Sweatland
Sworn declared and subscribed before me this 31 st day of March A.D. 1825.
David Scott

  Real Estate None   Personal Estate, the following Articles, to wit   1 large Bible - $4.00   1 Small ditto - 1.00   1 Testament - .40   1 Psalm & Hymn Book - .50   a number of other small Books 5.00   1 Old Chest - 3.00   1 pail - .40   6 Kitchen Chairs - 3.00   1 Old Silver Watch - 10.00   1 p r hand Irons - 2.00   1 p r Tongs - 1.00   a few Old Castings - 4.00   10 Dollars money - 10.00   Total $44.30 
I am by Occupation a Farmer and am Ninety one Years of age - I have no family and reside with my Grand Son - Luke Sweetland.
Sworn, declared & Subscribed before me this 31 st day of March A. D. 1825. David Scott
State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss I Samuel Maffet Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Luzerne fore- -said Do certify that the above and foregoing is a true and examined copy of the application or declaration of Luke Sweetland an applicant for continuance on the the pension roll of the United States and of the schedule of his property thereto annexed as made in Open Court and passed upon by the Judges of the said Court the original whereof is remaining on file in this Office - In testimony whereof I have hereto subscrib- -ed my name and affixed the seal of the said Court at Wilkes Barre this first day of May Anno Domini 1825. —
Samuel Maffet Prothonotary

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Luke Smetland or Smeatland 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. S. F. 40,546.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Sept. 17, 1776 Robert Durkee John Durkee Conn.   was captured by Indians and imprisoned   from Aug. 1778 to Sept. 1779 when he escaped,   joined an expedition against the Indians,   under General Sullivan and served to end of war.  
Battles engaged in, _____
Residence of soldier at enlistment, ✓ Enlisted in the Wyoming Valley, Pa.
Date of application for pension, Apr. 27, 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Kingston Luzerne Co. Pa.
Age at date of application, { 88 yrs. and 11 mos.
Remarks:
He died Jan. 30, 1823.  In 1821, he referred to a grandson, name not stated.  There is no further data relative to family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Luke Swetland
S. File 40,546
Capt. Robert Durkee's receipt for bounty money for his co., dated Westmore- land, Sept. 21, 1776 — His receipt for same dated Somerset Co., Mil- stone Feb. 18, 1777 —
A payroll for Capt. Robert Durkee's co., Col. John Durkee's regt. for showing Luke Swetland disch. Jan. 8, 1778 Jan. 1778 and An account due Capt. Robert Durkee Mar. 7, 1778.
have been removed from above claim to be sent to the War Dept.
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16, 1913 a.m. Nov. 18, 1910

SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.
1-681
PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 26345
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
September 10, 1928
192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job Photostatic copies of 1 page from Rev. War pension claim of Luke Swetland, S. 40546.
No. of copies 2 copies Shall form be kept standing? ..... days
For further information see M.M.H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: A.D. Dickinson Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Margaret M. H. Finch Chief of Branch or Division
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3-2233
Pa. 1-11928
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
..... Sept. 11 1928
Chief Rev. 1812  Mar. Sector Division.
I have this day received from Elma Bishop (Miss) money order..... in the amount of $ 30 / 100 ....., requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Photostat mailed to given address Finance Div. Sept. 14-1928 M.M.B.
O. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division.
H.G.L.
To CC Sept. 11- I had made the same she had previous had - 2 pages of declaration

Berwick Pa.
Sept. 7-1928.
Secretary of the Interior.
Please find enclosed money order for thirty cents (30 cts) for two photostats of copy for declaration for pension of Rev. War pensioner S. 40546 Luke Swetland. Kindly send one copy to Wyoming Valley Historical Society - So. Franklin St., Wilkes Barre Pa. The other to Mrs. W m Lewis - 36 Everett St. New Britain - Conn.
Kindly give me what you have from pension (Revolutionary) of one Joseph Banner - Bemer d. 5-17-1833

in Schoharie Co. N.Y. I do not know when he was born but think he received a pension. Did he have a pension in the War of 1812.
Respectfully-
(Miss) Elma Bishop Berwick. Pa. R.D. 3.
M.O. # 324749 - 30 cents.
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3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Nov. 2 1926
Chief Rev. War. Section Division
I have this day received from
Miss Elma Bishop
30 cents - M.O. No. 4877
OK for $ 30/100, requesting
by Mr. L. ... photostat copy of post office addresses as per letter herewith
Photos mounted Dis Finance Div Nov 10 26
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Division.
662

Return to E.C. Bishop Berwick Pa. R#3.
order was for which is just what 2 Apus would cost
See envelope R#3
Berwick Pa. Oct. 31, 1926.
FINANCE DIVISION NOV 2 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Dept. of the Interior-
error X
Please find enclosed thirty five cents for two photostats of the declaration for pension of the Revolutionary War pensioner, S.40546 Luke Swetland. You advised me that it would be fifteen cents a copy.
Respectfully,
(Miss) Elma Bishop
ok 1 page twice copied
Secretary of the Interior.
I called up Mr Sarcombe, book keeper of Finance Division and he said that she did not send 35 cents as stated in this letter, but 30 cents as recorded on the attached receipt from Finance Div AW -

& 1812 Wars Section.
AW
June 7, 1926.
Miss Elma Bishop, Berwick, Penn.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you wish a photo-stat copy of the declaration for pension of the Revolutionary War pensioner, S. 40546, Luke Swetland, the same will be furnished you for fifteen cents, with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order, or certified check, drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, ( not to the order of the Commissioner of Pensions).
Owing to the lack of a clerical force for the purpose, the Bureau is unable to make investigations and reports in regard to the eleven soldiers of the Revolution named in your letter, but you or anyone designated by you may examine and collect data from Revolutionary War pension claims by calling at the Bureau, which is the usual practice in such matters.
enclosed copy of 1818 should be sent as what she wants is his signature.

Or, if you will state which two are the soldiers whose records you most desire and in addition to their full names, will furnish as much as possible of the following data in regard to each, their records will be sent you, if on file; approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, given names of widows.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

inquiries regarding
station for
Berwick Pa. May 29, 1926.
patent Office,,
CHIEF, Division of Patents Do you have the following names on your lists?
Were these men entitled to, Revolutionary Pensions? John Hagenbaugh (Hagenbach), of Northampton CO. PA. later lived in Northumberland & Columbia COS. Henry Kelchner of Berks Co. Pa. later of Northumberland & Columbia COS. PA.
Samuel Anderson of New Jersey later of Northumberland & I think Union or Lycoming COS. PA. Moore Furman & Elias Furman - Daniel Furman of Hunterdon CO. N.J. later of Northumberland CO. PA. Matthias Garrison Of Hunterdon CO. N.J. later Sussex & Warren COS. N.J. John Creasy of N.J. later of Northumberland CO. PA. John Lemon of Sussex Co. N.J. later of Northumberland & Columbia COS. PA. Lemon was a Waggoner.
9 Do you have a pension listed for Moses Ritchie - Riche - Richey - Riche For the War of 1812 he lived in Northumberland Co. PA.
What will be the charges for a photostat of the application for a pension given to Luke Swetland of Luzerne CO. PA. Does it give his signature and the list of battles he fought in? Did Hugh Hughes of Berks & Northumberland COS. receive a pension? Both of these are Rev. pensions
I would greatly appreciate any data you have on these names.
Respectfully,
(Miss) Elma Bishop
P.S. Did Conrad Berner of Schoharie Co. N.Y. receive a pension? What year did the pension cease?
not including photostat request

When filling this job should refer to Requisition No. 10612 is used for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
patent
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
GR
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
Nov. 8, 1926. 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job 2 photostat copies of 1 page from the Rev. War pension claim, S. 40546, Luke Swatland.
No. of copies 2 of the 1 page  both negative Shall form be kept standing? no days
For further information see A. E. Wilson Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: A. L. Lamborn
Chief Clerk of Bureau.
A. E. Wilson Chief of Branch Division
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
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September 14, 1928
Elma Bishop Berwick, R.R. # 3 Pennsylvania
Madam:
I advise you that on this date, photostatic copy of one page from Revolutionary War pension claim of Luke Swetland (S.40546) has been mailed to each of the following as requested by you on date of your remittance for same:
Wyoming Valley Historical Society, South Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and to
Mrs. William Lewin, # 36 Everret Street, New Brittain, Connecticut.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
COPIED BY ADY
September 14, 1928.
Mrs. William Lewin, 36 Everret Street, New Brittain, Connecticut.
Madam:
I advise you that photostatic copy of one page from Revolutionary War pension claim of Luke Swetland (S40548) has been forwarded to you on this date, upon request of Miss Elma Bishop, Berwick, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev. 1812 Wars Section.
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COPIED BY ADY
September 14, 1938.
Wyoming Valley Historical Society, South Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
Sirs:
I advise you that photostatic copy of one page from Revolutionary War pension claim of Luke Swetland (S.40546) has been forwarded to you on this date, upon request of Miss Elma Bishop, Berwick, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
COPIED BY ADY
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October 10, 1928.
• Frances Dorrance, Wyoming Historical & Geological Society, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Madam:
I advise you that the Revolutionary War records are arranged alphabetically according to the full names of the soldiers and the War of 1812 pension records are partially so arranged.
Photostatic copies are furnished under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912 at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
Selections from a reasonable number of such claims may be made by calling at this bureau.
As much as possible of the following data is essential in regard to each soldier, as a means of identification of a particular record, by the person making the search in your behalf: approximate dates of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service and given name of widow.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Rev Sec By
Detroit Nov. 9, 1917.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
Please furnish statement of revolutionary services and family data contained therein in file of:-
Luke Swetland , bn Lebanon, Conn. 1729; died Wyoming, Pa. 1822
Pensioner residing 1818 in Penn (Conn Men in Revolution 645)
RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE SECRETARY 1729 FORD BLDG. DETROIT, MICH
Raymond E. Van Syckle Secretary Michigan Society Sons of the American Revolution.
Also, if any,
3. Abraham Lighthall ( "Lethall" "Leithal") res. Tryon Co (later name changed to Montgomery County) New York State. Was at Fort Stanwix (Fort Schuyler) during revolution.
James Flowers , Lieut. Bucks County, Pa. Militia 1775 John Flowers , Capt. Chester Co. Pa Militia William Mode ° Bucks Co. Pa Militia Joseph Mode ° Bucks Co Pa Militia John Crosedale Leut Bucks Co Pa Militia 1785

To what time was Luke Swetland, of Penn a act 1818, last paid?
Q uic 30 Jan 1823 paid t. that period JH
J L Edwards March 29. 1837

Adm:
W m A Bradley Esq. Washington City.

Wilkesbarre Sept 25 th 1819
Dear Sir
I must trouble you again with another petition claimant and also some papers of Capt Robert Purkee. This claimant and Luke Sweetland and one Douglas Davidson another applicant from the State of Vermont has come on her to make proof of his services I here with transmit to you the original Receipt for the county money and the pay roll for said company and the time of Sweetland's Discharge They are not official papers But I have shown them to judge Hollenbach John Gony and several others who say these Receipts are this one signatures These papers now belong to Philip Alcabr and he wishes them returned I was advised to send them papers By Judge Fell to send these papers on.
I am Sir yours with esteem.
W m A Bradley Esq
Phineas W m
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Documents left by
Alfred Bradley Esdaile
His claim is good The books have been examined I am warrant have been justified

40.546 INVALID.
Rev
File No.
40.546 Luke Oetland Rev Rev Rev
Act:
18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol.
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[Arrangement of 1870.]
1917, Nov. 17, Hist. to Raymond E. Van Dyckle
1926. Nov. 10. photo. mailed to Miss Elma Bishop (4)
1928. Sept. 14. Photo mailed to Hyonin Valley Hist. Soc. to Mrs. (Fm) Levin upon request of Miss Elma Bishop. As she is notified Mrs.

WYOMING HISTORICAL AND GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
WILKES-BARRÉ, PENNA.
PRESIDENT, DORRANCE REYNOLDS TREASURER, CHARLES W. LAYCOCK
Sept. 18, 1928
RECORDING SECRETARY, SAMUEL C. CHASE DIRECTOR, FRANCES DORRANCE
Refer to:-
Rev. & 1812 War Section.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Attention Mr. Winfield Scott.
My dear Mr. Scott:-
The photostat copy of one page from the Revolutionary War Pension claim of Luke Swetland's has just been received. We are delighted to have this, as it will be a very valuable document for our local files.
It has occurred to us, that perhaps it might be possible for us to secure copies of more of these Revolutionary and 1812 pension claims. Can you let me know, if these files are alphabetically or chronologically arranged or by State, and would it be possible for us, sometime, perhaps, to examine the files and make note of the claims we would like to have copies. Would there be a charge for this photostating and how much?
Very truly yours,
Frances Dorrance
Director.
FD/CH

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss
On this twenty fourth day of May A.D. 1819 Before me Jesse Fell one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County aforesaid in the eleventh Judicial District of the said Commonwealth personally came Israel Harding who being by me duly sworn Doth Depose and say that he enlisted the 17 th of September in the year 1776 in Capt. Robert Durkee's company that the company was annexed to Col. Durkee's Connecticut Regt. in Genl. Varnum's Brigade Connecticut line of the United States Troops in the revolutionary Army — That the Applicant Luke Sweatland enlisted and was mustered on the same Day and in the same company with this Deponent, in and that the Applicant & this deponent served in the same company of the said Capt. Durkee until some time in January in the year 1778 at which time the said Luke was discharged from the service by General Varnum at the Valley Forge.
Sworn and subscribed before me the Day & year aforesaid
Israel Harding
Jesse Fell
I Jesse Fell one of the Judges of the Court of common pleas in & for the County of Luzerne in the eleventh Judicial District in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do certify that the above deposition was duly taken acknowledged sworn to and subscribed before me on this twenty fourth Day of May A.D. 1819 And do also Certify that full faith & credit may be placed on the deposition & Credibility of the said Israel Harding —
Given under my Hand at Wilkesbarre the Day & year aforesaid
Jesse Fell

the undersigned being acquainted with Luke Sweatland, and his circumstances, of Kingston Township, Luzerne County and State of Pennsylvania do know that he is in dependent upon his Grand children for Support
Wilkesbarre Jan. 5 th 1819
John Bennett Jacob Bedford Ebenezer Guy David Perkins Aaron Perkins William Love
I Jesse Fell one of the judges of the Court of common Pleas in and for the County of Luzerne in the eleventh Judicial District in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do certify to the Secretary at War That I am acquainted with the signers of the above Certificate and believe full faith may be given to their certificate —
Given under my hand at Wilkesbarre 2 nd Feb. 1819
Jesse Fell
State of Pennsylvania
Given under my hand at Wilkesbarre the 2 nd day of February A.D. 1819 & the 43 rd year of the Independence of the United States
A. Beaumont Atty

Luzerne County Is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania I personally appeared David Brown and being Duly Sworn Deposeth and says that he saw Luke Swetland a Soldier who had been Made Prisoner by the Indians & Rejoin the american army Commanded by General Sullivan in the year 1779 in the Month of September at a Place called apple Town between the Cayuga & Seneca Lakes in the State of New York and went forward as a Pilot and Returned with the army to Wyoming and continued in the Defence in the  Defence of our Country to the End of the war this to the Best of My Remembrance & Judgement Sworn & Subscribed Before Me David Brown October 2: 1807
witness My hand & Seal Jno Slocum Justice of Peace
I Do certify that the above Deposition is a Man of Probity and Credit Jno Slocum Justice of the Peace

Deposition of David Brown

John Powell and
15292.
Informal - The Clerk has not certified as to the opinion of the Court respecting the amount of property, agreeably to the act of May 1820. See blank form herewith enclosed.
Com. J. L. E.
Samuel Moffet Esq. Petersham St.

State of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss
I, Samuel Maffet Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Luzerne aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is forty four Dollars and thirty cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court, on this thirteenth day of July. A. D. 1821.
Samuel Maffet Prot.

Free
Abraham Bradley junior Esquire City Washington.

Ever Broadly Sir I have had bold to trouble you with a full power of attorney to go to the Secretary of war to obtain a patent from that office of my mikelar yland and if you receive the send it to the post office at
Wilkesbarre if it cannot be obtained by what I have sent to you I wish to have you write to me what more is wanting this from your Humble obedient Servant
September 2 nd 1807. Luke Swetland
Sir I received your letter of the 26 th September 1807 stating that my Evidence is deficient in not stating what became of me after I was taken I was kept prisoner with the Indians from August 1778 until September 1779 and I hearing of white men coming into the Indian country I privately made my escape from them to find them and at or near appletown I found and joined them there at appletown and went with them as Mr David Brown hath declared being under oath
I could have had more to testify to the same but the magistrate it would be needless cost
I am your very Humble Servant Luke Swetland
to be placed to State what circumstances were true to you obedient Luke Swetland

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Luzerne County ss —
On the 27 th day of August 1819, Before me Jesse Fell one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Luzerne in the 11 th Judicial district in the said Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, personally came Douglas Davidson who being by me duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that he resides at the Township of Wallingsford in the County of Rutland in the State of Vermont. That he formerly resided at Wyoming now the County of Luzerne that he enlisted in the Month of September 1776 in Capt. Robt. Durkee's company at Wyoming, and that said company was annexed to Col n Durkee's Regt. in Gen l Varnum's Brigade in the Connecticut line in the Army of the United States in the revolutionary War. That he well knew Luke Sweatland the Applicant for a pension that he enlisted the same day with this deponent as he believes and that he continued to serve in the same company & Regt. from Sept. 1776 until January 1778 with this Deponent and further saith not. Douglas Davidson Sworn to, Subscribed & Declared before me the Day and Year aforesaid — Jesse Fell
I Jesse Fell one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Luzerne in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania do certify that the above Deposition was duly taken Acknowledged and sworn to and subscribed before me this twenty seventh Day of August 1819. And I also do certify that I believe full faith and credit may be placed in the above Deposition of Douglas Davidson Given under my hand at Wilkesbarre the day & Year aforesaid.
Jesse Fell

State of Pennsylvania
Luzerne County ss: Be Andrew Beaumont
Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County do certify that Scire Faci- as whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate is now and was at the time of making and attesting the same an attornate Judge in and for said County duly Commissioned & authorized that the within is his own proper signature & that full faith and credit are due to his Official acts and Deeds
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal official at Wilkes-Barre this twenty seventh day of August Anno Domini 1879 et Republicae the forty fourth
A. Beaumont Pro.

The Deposition of Genl Simon Spalding
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lycoming County ss - (Seal)
Before me Joseph Kirney one of the Justices of the peace in & for said County personally came Genl. Simon Spalding and being being duly sworn deponeth & saith that Luke Swetland was an Enlisted Soldier in one of the Independent Companies so called raised at Westmoreland now called Wyoming, for during the late Revolutionary War and that he continued to do duty regularly in said company for considerable time, when he was taken prisoner by the Indians at said Wyoming, after which when the expedition was made against the Indians under the command of Genl. Sullivan in the year 1779 the said Luke made his escape from the Indians and joined the army in the said expedition at a place called Apple-town between the Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the State of New York - and further the deponent saith that from the numerous loss of Men sustained in the said Independent Companies, they were put together under his the deponent's command in the year 1778 and that the said Luke Swetland after having joined the Army under the command of Genl. Sullivan as aforesaid, he continued to belong to the company under his the deponent's command until regularly discharged
Simon Spalding The above Deposition sworn and subscribed to the 3 rd day of Oct r 1808 before me - Witness my hand & seal - Joseph Kirney
Captains in the late Revolutionary War -

Know all men by these presents that I Luke Swet- land do Ordain Constitut and appoint Abraham Brad- ley junior Esquire my Lawfull attorney to exhibit my claim at the proper office for my Military Lands and receive a warrant for the same for me in my name and for my use and do any other thing in the premis- es as fully as I might do were I personally present hereby ratifying whatever my attorney shall do in the premises Witness my hand and seal this 2 d day of September 1807  Luke Swetland   In presence of
Luzerne County ss On the 2 d day of September 1807 personally came Luke Swetland the signor and sealor of the above written instrument and acknow- -ledged the same to be his own free act and deed before me Benjamin Carpenter Justice of the peace  Witness my hand and seal  September 2 d 1807
Sir pleas to deliver to Abraham Bradley junior Esquire the warrant which shall be made for the within mentioned lands  Luke Swetland  To the Secretary of War

Luzerne County ss On the 2 nd Day of September 1807 personally came Aaron Perkins and Joseph Swettland both of Lawfull age who being sworn severally depose and say that Luke Swettland did in list into the United States service for During the War and did serve as a soldier under the Command of Captain Robert Dixie in the Connecticut line untill regularly dis- charged from the main Army and sent to Wyo- ming with others to guard the and defend the front iers settlement and there did serve as a soldier in and for the defence of the United States under the Command of Colonel Nathan Denison untill taken Captive by the Indians and was Carried away by them in to their Country - and farther the Deponents say not
Severally sworn and subscribed to before me Aaron Perkins Benjamin Carpenter Joseph Swettland Justice of the peace
I do hereby certify that Aaron Perkins & Joseph Swettland are men of probity and credit certified by me Benjamin Carpenter Justice of the peace