Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13737, for Nathan Lewis, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
konn. kontinental
Lewis Nathan
13737
harded
CONTENTS

Connecticut.
9.800
New York City
Nathan Lewis
of in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain ... of the Regt commanded by Col ... in the Conn State Troops.
Enrolled on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 67 Dollars 50 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Discharge of Prisoner dated the 19. day of June 1833 sent to A. P. Cranford New Haven Conn
Amount on the 4th of March 1833. $135.00 Pension allowed allowing 1/2 Sep 1834 33 75
$168.75
Revolutionary Claim, { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Clerk, Book C Vol. 3 Page 24

From Cousin from to New York City for 4 th March 1841. - 27. Sep 1841. Notification to J. Spencer Esq. at the Mechanics Bank - New York
Wid to Cousin Agt 5 Sep 1842.
To Cousin Connecticut from 4 th March 1842. 17. Sep 1842. - Notification to Isaac Sherman Bridgeport. Conn

APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER.
State of New-York, County of New York } ss.
On this thirty first day of August 18 41 , before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public in and for said County, personally appeared Nathan Lewis — who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain Edmund Levingston in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Whiting in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the state of Connecticut from whence he has lately removed; that he now resides in the state (district, or territory) of New York city of New York where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future; and that his reasons for removing to the state of New York & city of New York are to reside with his son.
Sworn and subscribed to, before } me, the day and year aforesaid. }
Sylvester Spencer. Nathan Lewis Notary Public State of New York
NOTES.—The oath to be taken before a duly qualified magistrate, whose official character and signature must be authenticated by the certificate of the proper officer, setting forth that the person taking the testimony is a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or Notary Public, as the case may be, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
The pensioner's oath must be supported by the evidence of another person as to identity. The person must swear that he well knows him to be the same person described in the above affidavit. The magistrate must certify that the deponent is a person of veracity. This oath must also have the authentication as above required.

Under Act of 7th June, 1832.
City and County of New-York, { ss.
Be it Known, That before me, SYLVESTER SPENCER, a Notary Public in and for the City and County aforesaid, personally appeared Nathan Lewis and made oath, in due form of law, that he is the identical person named in an original Certificate in his possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
I Certify, That in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Nathan Lewis of the State of Connecticut who was a private of Infantry & Cavalry in the Revolutionary War is entitled to receive Sixty Seven dollars and 50 cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable, semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN AT THE WAR OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES, this 27th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Levi Coffin Secretary of War.
J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
Handwritten notes: This is a true copy of the original Certificate of Nathan Lewis of the State of Connecticut who was a private of Infantry & Cavalry in the Revolutionary War and is entitled to receive Sixty Seven dollars and 50 cents per annum during his natural life commencing on the 4th of March 1831 and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September in every year. Given at the War Office of the United States this 27th day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty three. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. Levi Coffin Secretary of War.
That he now resides in New York and has resided there for the space of about two months past, and that previous thereto he resided in Huntington Connecticut.
SWORN and Subscribed, before me, this 30 day of August 1841
Sylvester Spencer Notary Public, State of New-York.
Nathan Lewis

STATE OF NEW-YORK, City and County of New-York, } ss.
Be it known, That before me, SYLVESTER SPENCER , a Notary Public in and for the State of New-York, residing in the City and County of New-York, personally appeared William B. Lewis of New-York and made oath, in due form of law, that he is personally acquainted with Nathan Lewis who is a pensioner of the United States under the act of 7 th June 1832 at sixty seven 50 / 100 Dollars, per annum, and that he is the identical person described in his own affidavits hereto annexed. Sworn to and subscribed this thirty first day of August 1841 before me. Wm B. Lewis Sylvester Spencer Notary Public State of New-York
I certify that the above named Wm B. Lewis is a credible witness Sylvester Spencer Notary Public State of New-York

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven, }
On this 1 st day of Nov r 1852 personally appeared, in open Court, before the Probate Court of New-Haven District at Guilford now sitting, Nathan Lewis a resident of Huntington in Fairfield in County of New-Haven , and State of Connecticut, aged 77 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:—That is to say—
In the early part of December 1775 I enlisted a private soldier into a Company of Connecticut State Troops under Lieutenant Nathan Judson (Captain's name is not remembered) for three months. I served thru' this period mostly at New York where I was employed in building a fort at the Shipyard & also in cutting timber. Capt. Judson, Lieut. Wells, Nathan Judson, Stephen Thompson & Ephraim Nichols, all then of Stratford belonged to said Company. All are believed to be dead except the first named.
In the early part of July 1776, the Militia Company to which I belonged, of the Town of Stratford in said Fairfield County, under their Captain Beach continued now deceased were ordered to New York together with the Regiment of which said Company formed a part. The Regiment being under the command of Col. Schuyler Lewis & attached to General Israel Putnam's Brigade. When in New York when on the 15 th September it was taken by the British remaining on guard until after our Troops left the City & were with difficulty saved from capture. General Putnam & Col. Lewis both lost their wagons & baggage. A Grape Shot cut the belt of our Captain Knapp and it fell to the ground. He stopped, pick d it up, deliberately tied it, put it on his hat off. We remained at Harlem till about the first of October when we were dismissed. Many had the dysentery, of which Col. Lewis died at White Plains. I served thru' nearly all this time.
In the fore part of November 1776 I enlisted for four months under Captain Comstock of the Town of Milton (his Christian name is forgotten) into a Company of Connecticut State Troops belonging to a Regiment under the command of Col. Mansfield of New Milford in Fairfield County. We marched to West & New Chester & New Rochelle & thence to New York where we were employed in guarding stores & other duties till about the first of March 1777 when we were dismissed. In this tour Wells, Thompson & Nichols above named

and Samuel DeForest were with me in service, but all are supposed to be dead, for can I recollect any person living, who was acquainted with my serving said tour. I recollect a Son of Andrew Thompson one then of my acquaintance belonging to the same company was taken by the Refugees & died before his return; & that in a skirmish with the enemy, one of our men (whose name I do not remember) standing next me, was struck by a four pound shot & killed, his blood & bones very much bespattering my clothes on the side towards him.
On the 20 th of March 1777 I was drafted & ordered to Black Rock in Fairfield for three months, where I served under Captain Edmund Leavenworth deceased during said period. Thomas Gilbert & Abner Wells now living were with me. On my return I enlisted into the Troop.
On the first of August 1777, the Company of horse to which I belonged under its own officers, to wit, Capt n Samuel H. Lockman, Lieutenant Lechanah Lewis & Eleuthera Nichols Cornet, was ordered to Fishkill on a tour of duty, which, having been performed at Fishkill & Red Hook, the company was discharged on the 1 st of September after. I served in the Company during this tour, or one month. The Officers above named are dead & I do not now know any one living who was with me or is acquainted with the facts of my service.
In the fore part of the month of July 1778 I was drafted for three months & ordered to Fishkill where I marched under the command of Captain Benjamin H. Brock of Danbury. The other Officers are not recollectable. We marched to different places. I remember being at West Chester & was discharged at Saugerties having served three months.
Peter in October having served three months. Curtis Tomlinson and Thomas Beardslee were members of the same company & are now living.
In June 1779 I was drafted for three months & served under Capt n Hull of Greens Farms then a part of Fairfield, having been attached to what was called Sheldon's Regiment, was employed on the line for said period of three months & then discharged.

I do not remember the Christian name of the captain nor the other Officers of the Company.
I never received a written discharge. All the time stated in this application amounts to 20 months. Besides which I was often called out on alarms, but cannot particularize the times.
I was born in that part of the Town of Stratford (now Huntington) where I now do reside, except a few years when David Lewis was long since the close of the war always have resided. My birth was on the 29 th day of January 1755 a record whereof is in my family bible so far as I know there only.
I am known to & acquainted with Rev. Thomas Sanderson Col. Almon Judson, David B. Newton & Deber H. Dickinson Esqrs. of Huntington aforesaid, who will testify to my character for truth & their belief of my Revolutionary Services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Nathan Lewis
Anthony Sanford Clerk
We, Thomas Sanderson a Clergyman, residing in Huntington and David B. Newton residing in Huntington hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathan Lewis who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 77 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Thomas Sanderson David B. Newton
Anthony Sanford Clerk
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Thomas Sanderson who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in Huntington and that David B. Newton who has also signed the same, is a resident in Huntington and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Chas. A. Ingalls Judge 1 st Comt.
I, Anthony P. Sanford Clerk of the District Court of Northern District do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Nathan Lewis for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office,
this 10 th day of Nov r 1832.
It is certified by said Comt. that the above named applicant is old and infirm, and that it is difficult for him to travel, and that it is much more convenient for him, in account of the distance to make his

declaration before this Court sitting at least, which is adjourning Huntington, then it would be before any Court sitting in the County of Fairfield. For the truth of which, reference is made to the Rev. G. Tuckerman's Sermon in Congress. And I do further certify that Peter L. Tuckerman has been shown the deposition of Joseph Brashear, Thomas Brashear and Thomas Gilbert as taken in a portion of the Pleas for the County of Northham only from January and now, and that the signature to the certificate to each of said depositions is his own genuine hand writing. And I do further certify that Titus Wheeler has been shown the deposition of Joseph Tuckerman hereto annexed, as taken in a portion of the Pleas for the County of Fairfield, only from January and now, and that the signature to the certi- ficate at the bottom of said deposition is in his own genuine hand writing.
Arthur P. Hovey Clerk

21,700
Nathan Lewis:
Connecticut.
68-00
3 33
3 66
Schuyler
19 mo Puate Sup d
1 " do Cavalry
60
3 33
4 16
67,50
Anthony P. Sanford 6th: New Haven, Connecticut.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Nathan Lewis, of Connecticut.
   Period when the service was rendered Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted in '75. 3. Pt. Lt. Judson. Stratford, Connecticut. Aged 79 years. Living witnesses and traditional evidence.   Served in '76. 3. Do. Capt. Lem. Harrison. (Gen. Putnam), Col. Lewis N. York.   Enlisted in '76. 4. Do. Capt. Lem. Stock. Col. Canfield East and Westchester, and New Rochelle. Thence to Dan'pit.   Drafted in '77. 3. Do. Capt. Lawrenceworth. Black Rock, in Fairfield.   Served in '77. 1. Cavalry. Capt. Blackman, Lt. Lewis. Fishkill.   Drafted in '78. 3. Pt. Capt. Keock   Drafted in '79. 3. Do. Capt. Hull.  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers, the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person.

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
W. R. Sumner

Payments to be made at Hartford by Pres. U. S. Mr Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Connecticut
for 1849
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book 6 Vol. 3 Page 24 by E. D. Bullock Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Nathan Lewis - of the State of Connecticut who was a Private of Infantry & Cavalry during the Revolutionary War is entitled to receive Sixty Six dollars and Ninety Nine cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 19 th day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
John B. Robt Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.

Payments to be made at Hartford by Pres. & M c Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of
Connecticut
Reported to the Conn t Pension Agency the 26 th June 1833 at $66 99 / 100 per annum only
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 3
Page 24 by E. D. Bullock
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Nathan Lewis — of the State of Connecticut who was a Private of Infantry and Cavalry during the Revolutionary War is entitled to receive Sixty Seven dollars and Ninety Nine cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this — 19 — day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty-Three
Lewis Cass Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

I Anthony D. Sanford Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of New Haven, having this day, seen a circular signed by "J. D. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions," under date of the 27 th day of August 1833, and directed to "Mr Nathan Davis Huntington Fairfield County Conn t ," upon the margin of which is written, that a certificate of Pension was issued for Nathan Davis on the 19 th day of June, and sent to the care of Anthony Sanford Clerk of the Court, New Haven Ct t - do certify that I have never received any such certificate, and that I have not at any time received any Pension certificate for the said Nathan Davis. The letter enclosing such certificate must have miscarried, as I have never received it, or heard any thing about it. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this 5 th day of Sept r 1833.
Anthony D. Sanford Clerk

New Haven (Conn) Feb. 5. 1833.
Sir...
You will see by the annexed certificate of Anthony P. Sanford Esq., that the original certificate of Nathan Lewis, has never been received. I suppose therefore that a new certificate will be wanted. If a new certificate can be wanted, I would thank you, when it is made out, to send it to me. No return as yet, has been received, to the application of Joseph Breckleslee . I am apprehensive, that his certificate, was sent with that of Nathan Lewis. If so it has been lost, as it never came to hand.
I am with most respect your obedt Servt Chas. A. Russell
J. L. Edwards Esq.

At a Court of Probate held at New Haven within and for the Probate District of New Haven on the 5 th day of September A.D. 1833-
Personally appeared Anthony P. Sanford Clerk of said Court, and known to the within certifying, and made oath to the truth of the same-
Attest,
Chas. A. Ingersoll
Clerk of said Court.

New York City Pension Agency Sept 8. 1842
Sir
In reply to yours of the 5 th inst., desiring to be informed to what time Nathan Lewis, a Pensioner on the Roll of this Agency under Act 7 th June 1832, was last paid, I have to inform you that he has been paid to the 4 th March 1842.
Very respectfully, Your obedient servant (for Geo. A. Stevens) Dune M. Irving
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

New York 2 d September 1841
Sir
I herewith enclose the Application of Nathan Lewis, a pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832 at Sixty Seven \frac{50}{100} Dollars per annum, for the transfer of his name from Connecticut to the City of New York.
Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt Sylvester Spencer
James I Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Huntington's October 2-67
M rs Edwards

I Joseph Beardslee of Huntington in the County of Fairfield do on oath testify & say that in the summer of the year 1776 I served for three months as a militiaman in New York City vicinity. I rec d that Nathan Lewis of Huntington who has this day made a declaration in order to obtain a Pension, was in service at the same time. He was in the same company with me (Hercules) for the same length of time that I said which was three months. Duly Nov 10. 1832
Joseph Beardslee
Sworn before me on the date above & I certify that Joseph Beardslee is a man of truth. John L. Williams Justice of Peace

Huntington october 1 1833
Sir as send you my Certificate as it is no service to me Please to send me an other as soon as convenient my service was seven months on my o- wn for which I ought to have an allowance from an old Solomon Nathan Lewis
Huntington Fairfield Co
to Mr. D. Williams Commissioner of Pensions St of Connecticut

I Thomas Bradslee of Roxbury in Litchfield County State of Connecticut of lawful age being duly sworn depose & say that in the fore part of June 1779 myself & Nathan Lewis then of Stratford in Fairfield County & others were drafted (being privates in a Company or troop of horse of Connecticut Militia commanded by Capt Samuel Blackman of said Stratford) to perform a tour of three months service. A Company was formed under the command of Capt Hull (I do not remember his Christian name) at Crown Point near Fish Kill. We were marched to Fish Kill & thence to the lines where said Company joined Col. Sheldon's Regiment of Horse & served during said three months. Can't remember that Nathan Lewis served with said Company during said term of service. I for the said not
Dorby July 27. 1832
Thomas Bradslee
Meekham County ss Dorby July 27. 1832 Personally appeared Thomas Bradslee signifying the foregoing Deposition & made solemn oath that the same contains the truth before me & I certify that said Thomas Bradslee is a man of truth. John L. Dorrance Justice of Peace

I Thomas Gilbert of Huntington in Fairfield County being duly sworn depose & say that I served as a Militiaman at Fairfield three months under Capt. Edmund Leavensworth in the Spring of 1777 against the common enemy & I well remember that Nathan Lewis of Huntington who has this day made a declaration in order to obtain a Pension, was in the same company with me & served the same length of time to wit three months The service was in that part of Fairfield called Black Rock & further saith not
Dated Oct. 10. 1832
Thomas Gilbert
Sworn before me on the date above - I certify that that the said Thomas Gilbert is a man of truth John W. Tammann - Dist. of Penn

Nathan Lewis
21,700

I. Context, Inland of the Town of Huntington in Fairfield County being Duty Station for us 1st of I say that I am well acquainted with Nathan Lewis of the Town of Huntington a Revolution- ary Soldier (now present) I served with him in the Revolutionary War Seven Months at three diff- erent periods as follows 1st and Three Months in the City of New York commencing in December 1775 - to the list of my kinfolks Samuel Blackman and such are Captain - the said Lewis returned with me at the expiration of 8 th Service - we came by Water to Norwalk & walked Home from there - In the month of September or October 1777 - the said Lewis & myself went in Capt Samuel Blackmans Military Company of Horse & served one Month at Little Falls on the North River - the whole Company was called into Service - our further reflection this Service was in the Summer of 1777 - Again in July 1778 the 8 th Nathan Lewis & myself were drafted by Capt Samuel Blackman for Three Months & went to Red Bank where we served under Capt Sam- uel Blackman for Second Term of Three Months - our Company was made up at this time by Drafts

from different companies of Horse — I was eighty years old the 31st day of August 1832 & have always known the Rev. Deacon Giles —
Curtis Tomlinson
I was joined together by the Rev. Deacon Tomlinson 17th 1832. Personally appeared Curtis Tomlinson & subscribed to the foregoing deposition & made oath to the same before me the subscribed Rev. & Deacon. Curtis has had deposit in a credible witness & sustains a good character for truth & veracity.
John White Bishop of the Gospel

MS.
24. Aug 78
Free
J. S. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 12 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 13 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 14 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 15 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 16 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 17 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 18 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 19 Ms. A. 9. 2. 20 p. 20

State of Connecticut } County of Fairfield } ss Bridgeport On this twenty fifth day of August 1842. before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County. of Fairfield personally appeared Nathan Lewis of Huntington in said County of Fairfield who on his Oath, declares that he is the same person who ever formerly belonged to the Company of Capt. Benj. Hawkins & others in a Troop of Horse or Cavalry & Infantry of Connecticut State Troops (cannot recollect to what Regiment said Company belonged) in the service of the United States that his name was placed on the Pension Roll of the Connecticut Agency from whence he removed to the City of New York in June 1841. and on Application had his Pension transferred to the State of New York and drew his money in the City of New York up to the 4 th Day of March 1842 at the Rate of 67 dollars per Annum. That in April 1842 he removed back to said Huntington where he now resides & where he intends to remain and wishes his Pension to be payable in the State of Connecticut in future. The following are his reasons for removing from New York are That his son with whom he lived has removed to Huntington. Nathan Lewis Sworn and Subscribed to before me } Isage Sherman the Day & year aforesaid } Justice of Peace

I Ira Nichols of Bridgeport in Fairfield County & State of Connecticut. Depose & say that I am well acquainted with Nathan Lewis of Huntington and know that he is the person who has taken the foregoing oath & subscribed the foregoing affidavit, and is the same person therein described August 26 1842. Ira Nichols
Sworn and Subscribed to Isaac Sherman before me the Day & } Justice of Peace year aforesaid.
State of Connecticut County of Fairfield } ss Bridgeport I Mark Moore Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Bridgeport in said County, do certify that Isaac Sherman is a Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned & qualified & that his signatures to the foregoing instruments signed by Nathan Lewis & Ira Nichols are genuine. Given under my hand & Seal of Office this 26 Day of August 1842
Mark Moore Clerk

State of Connecticut Hartford County Bridgeport August 26 th 1842
A. S. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions
Sir please Transfer Nathan Lewis from New York to Connecticut. and send me notice of the Transfer.
Yours Respectfully Pamel Sherman

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
Nathan Lewis
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 1775 3 mos. Col. St. Nathan Judson — Conn.   July 1776 3 " Brach Tomlinson Isahel Lewis "   Nov. 1776 4 " Barnes Keenfield "   Mar. 20 1777 3 " Edmund Seaview Isahel Whiting "   Aug. 1 1777 1 " General Starkman — "   July 1778 3 " Brig. Keese — "   June 1779 3 " Hull Sheldon Connecticut  
Battles engaged in, none stated
Residence of soldier at enlistment, at birthplace
Date of application for pension, Nov. 14, 1832. New claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Huntington Fairfield Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, 77. Born in the town of Stratford which afterwards became
Remarks: Huntington Jan. 29, 1755 In 1841 soldier resided with a son, name not stated in New York City and returned with him to Huntington Conn in 1842.

980 Connecticut
Nathan Lewis
of Huntington in the State of Conn who was a Pr of In in the Conn. commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Campfield in the Conn St. Troops for 22 mo — of Cavalry 1 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 67- Dollars 50 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19-day of June 1833 and sent A. P. Sanford New Haven Ct. Arrears to the 14th March 1833 $135.00 Sem-ant. allowance ending Sept 4. 33.75 $168.75
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1830
Recorded by E. D. Bullock Book E Vol. 3 Page _____

New certif. if d 24 th Sept 1833 - the one if d 19 th June 1833 not having been rec d - see # affidavit within ————— Sent to Chal. A. Ingersoll New Haven, Conn. 28 th Sept: 1833. ————— see let. to agent 30 Sept 1833 ————— Sept. 6 th : 1841. to: cir. to agent.

Encore of Union
9800 Connecticut Nathan Lewis of Huntington in the State of Conn who was a Prisoner in the War commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg commanded by Col Canfield on the Continent * line of State Troops - 19 mo 19th Cavalry Conn Continental Pvt 10/ Records completed 56
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 66 Dollars 99 Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 day of Dec 1833 and first Anthony Sanford New Haven Ct Arrears to the 14th of March 1833 $129.98 Semi-annual allowance ending Dec 30 324 9 $162.57
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by C. D. Bellon Clerk, Book { Vol. i Page 24 -

11. Sep 1841. Mr Stewart
D. L. Edwards Esq Com Pensions. Washington.

Pension Agency Dunferm September 8. 1841
Sir In answer to your enquiry as to what time Nathan Lewis a Pensioner on the roll of this Agency under the act of June 7. 1832 at $67. 50 per annum was last paid I have to inform you that he has been paid to the 4 th day of March 1841
I am Very Respectfully Your Ob t Serv t . A. Murray Secy. Ag t .
J. J. Edwards Esq. Commiss r of Pensions Wash.

W 1900
March 10 - 1905
Commission of Pensions
My dear Sir -
Will you please inform me
of the name of N. Lewis is found on the Pension
Rolls - and if so - is there any thing to give a clue to his wife's name or place or time of his birth or death?

I have a letter from Clerk of Groton saying
there is a record as follows in Town records
"N. Lewis among Connecticut Litchfield Ct. Invalid
Pensioners 1833-34 at Petitbone"
all.
"N. Lewis pensioner in New Haven Co. 1832"

I am anxious to know if the N. Stand for Nathaniel or Nehemiah. If Nathaniel down the cu not father I have the second copied - Yours Sincerely
Abell H. Mason
MRS. WM. L. MASON, 1626 Seventeenth Street, WASHINGTON, D. C.

Pension Dept.
Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me record of one Nathan Lewis who was born 1731 Westerly Rhode Island, and whose pension was from Huntington Conn. 85 years old.
Also Freelon Herreuden (Harrington) of Rhode Island.
I want them for S.A.R.
Respectfully
John U. Lewis 49 Crouse Bldg Syracuse N.Y.
March. 24-1907.

C. R. VAN BUSKIRK, CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR, VAN SICKLEN ST., NEAR KINGS HIGHWAY.
Gravesend Ld.
BROOKLYN, N. Y., Dec. 18 1896
Wm Lochren.
Sir.
Will you kindly inform me if the name of "Nathan Lewis" appears on the pension list of the Revolutionary war. He was wounded in the Cavalry but I believe drew only the pension of a common soldier. He lived in Connecticut and drew ninety six (96) dollars yearly.
Respectfully
Lilian Van Buskirk.

Rev. War
✓ 13737 INVALID.
File No. 13 737
Nathan Lewis Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 221
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Jan. 9. 1899. History to Miss Lillian Van Buskirk. Groves Ind. Long Island, New York
Apr. 21-1902 Mrs. Elizabeth Moore Bridgeport Ca
Apr. 4. 1905 - His. to Mrs. Wm. F. Mason C. J.
1907 Apr. 16. Heist. to John V. Lewis