Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B. L. Wt. 1688-300, for Elijah Lewis, Rhode Island

SERVICE
NUMBER
99 9
Lewis, Elijah
72 99-1685-200
CONTENTS

Windham Connecticut 12 th Nov 1831
Recd from the War department a Land Warrant N o 1638 for three hundred Acres in favor of Cynthia Stanton and the other heirs of Elijah Gove who was a Capt. in the Revolutionary War in the Rhode Island line and died Nov 6 th 1830
Gordon Huntington (Attorney to Cynthia Stanton)

Elijah Lewis No 1688
Garden Huntington

DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
Regulations for the heirs of Officers and Soldiers of the Revolutionary Army, who were slain by the enemy, or who have died since the war, and have not received land from the United States.
By an Act of Congress the 16th September, 1776, it is provided, that the Officers and Soldiers who engaged for, and continued to serve during the war, or until discharged by Congress, and the heirs of such Officers and Soldiers as shall be slain by the enemy, shall receive land in proportion to their rank.
N. B. Those who engaged for three years, or for any other period than during the war, or who died of sickness, fatigue, or casualty, are not entitled to land from the United States.
The following declaration (and enclosed blank form of heirship) must be filled up and signed by the proper authorities:
State of Rhode Island County of Washington
Isaiah Chapman Sept 17 th 1830
I, Cynthia Stanton heir at law of Elijah Lewis do, upon oath, testify and declare, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that he was a Captain in the  Rhode Island Line , for the term of during the war, and served in the regiment No. 1 under the command of Colonel Greene of the 3 d Rhode Island line; and that he continued in the service aforesaid until the end thereof
I further declare, that I have never received a warrant for the bounty land promised to my Father on the part of the United States; nor do I believe that he ever received it, or transferred his claim to it in any manner whatsoever: therefore,
Know all men by these presents, that I, Cynthia Stanton aforesaid, do hereby constitute and appoint Gordon Huntington of Lindham to be my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of War of the United States, a warrant for the quantity of land due to me as aforesaid; and my said attorney is hereby fully authorized and empowered to constitute and appoint one or more substitutes or attorneys under him, for the special purposes above expressed.
Cynthia Stanton
Attest, Samuel Dorrance Samuel Stanton
Personally appeared the above named Cynthia Stanton subscriber to the foregoing declaration, and in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined to be her free act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned. and made solemn oath to the truth of said declaration
Samuel Stanton Justice of the Peace.
In testimony that the abovewritten Samuel Stanton was a magistrate authorized to administer oaths, and take acknowledgments, &c., in the State of Rhode Island at the above date, and that his name there subscribed appears to me to be his usual signature, I have hereunto affixed the county seal, and subscribed my name and quality, at South Kingston this Eighteenth day of September 1830
Sam. Helme Clerk C. Common Pleas County of Washington  C. Clark, &c.

Midham Centre N.S.
No 1 Oct 26/44
D. N. Olney
300 acres Claim of heirs of Elijah Lewis for boundary lands
Oct. 26. 1844
Wilson County Pa.
Washington Ct.
Hon. the Secretary of War Washington
Midham Centre Pa. Oct 27 and Oct 30 '44
(to enter) Rec. Oct. 30 1844

Ms. A. 9. 2. 30; 1844
Windham Centre Me Oct 27
Oct 30 '44
Oct 30 '44
Andrew
Hon. the Secretary of War
Washington City
District Columbia
Enclosed is a letter from the Secy of War to me on the subject of the claim of the estate of the late Andrew Meigs Postmaster of the District of Columbia
Yours respectfully Andrew
Ms. A. 9. 2. 30; 1844

To the Hon. the Secretary of War
Dear Sir -
I have been requested by the heirs of Elijah Lewis deceased to write to you for information concerning a claim which they might have for lands from the government
Elijah Lewis was a Revolutionary officer - whether of the Army or Navy his heirs do not know - They now understand that Government lands fell to him some situate somewhere in Ohio - Lewis was from Rhode Island - Will you confer a favor upon deserving people by informing me whether you have in the War Office any information or evidence that Elijah Lewis was a Revolutionary officer or soldier - also whether any lands fell to him & if so where they are situate &c:
Very Respectfully Yours Windham Centre (N.Y.) Oct 26. 1844
D. R. Olney
P.S. Please direct answer to D. R. Olney Windham Centre Greene Co. New York
Oct 30 th 1844. Informed Mr. Olney, that land Warrant No. 1688, for 800 acres issued the 6 th Nov 1830 to Cynthia Stanton, daughter and the only lineal heir of Elijah Lewis, who was a Captain in the R.I. Island Line.

1688
300 Acres

West Conesville Scho Co. Pa. Feb 27 th /61-
To the Hon Com t of Pensions. Sir
Enclosed is the Power of Attorney from Rufus Sheffield, one of the Heirs at law of Elijah Lewis, Capt. or Major, Rhode Island Continental line asking for W. S. Bounty Land Warrant No 1688 for 300. acres. Scrip would be preferred in lieu thereof.
When I was in Washington last I saw in Room No 15 said Land recorded. it seems the aforesaid Land Warrant has been issued, but has never been located or acted upon any way. and of course inures to the Heirs embraced in the Power of Attorney herewith transmitted.
Should there any objections arise to granting the desired Scrip or Land. We beg to be informed of the same by return mail without fail.
The reason I have not sent this before is. I was calculating to be in Washington this Winter in Person. but cannot at present
I am Sir
Very Respectfully Yours Obedient Servant Horace Graham

1688
300 Acres
1688 for 300 acres issued Nov. 6. 1830 -
Not Patented
Warrant No. 1688, for 300 acres issued Nov. 6. 1830 to Lydia Ann Stanton, daughter of heir of Elijah Lewis Capt. R.S. C. Lewis same cent to Gordon & Ann Wright not patented -
To the Hon Com rs of Pensions Washington City D. C.

State of Rhode Island Washington County
Court of Probates Open Oct 14 th 1830
I certify that Satisfactory evidence was adduced to me to prove that Cynthia Stanton is the Daughter and Legal heir at Law in fact of Elijah Lewis late a Captain in the Regiment of the Rhode Island Line and that there are other heirs to said Elijah Lewis —
Given under my hand and Seal of office at Charlestown —
this 14 th day of October 1830
Edward Wilson President of the Court of Probate

ms. A. 9. 2. 4. / 65 Sent Copy

B. S.
Department of the Interior, Pension Office. January. 7 th 1845.
Sir.
In answer to Your enquiries of the 26 th ultimo, I have to state, that an effort has been to find the Application of the heirs of Elijah Lewis, but without success.
The proof of heirship, to which You refer, is on file in this Office.
Will You be pleased, to furnish me with a copy of any letter You have received from this Office, relating to this case, which will enable me to find the claim? Have you its number?
It is proper for me to inform You that, Warrant, Numbered 1688, was issued November 6 th 1830, for 300 hundred acres of land, to Cynthia Stanton, daughter, and other heirs of Captain Elijah Lewis, of the Rhode Island Continental Line.
I am Yours very Respectfully,
J. S. H. Barrett.
Commissioner.
Horace Graham, Esq.
Oneidaville, Schoharie Co. N.Y.
Nov. 28 - Recd. 482

April 12/66

Yrs:
Department of the Interior. Pension Office. April 12 th 1844.
Sir:
In answer to Your letter of the 22 nd Ultimo. I have to state that. Land Warrant Numbered 1688. for 300 acres, issued to Cynthia Stanton, daughter and other heirs of Elijah Lewis, a Captain in the Rhode Island Continental Line, on the 17 th day of November 1830. It was sent to the address of Gordon Huntingdon. If the Warrant has been lost or destroyed, to notify the proper parties to a duplicate, application should be made in accordance with the enclosed Act of Congress of June 23 rd 1840, and the instructions which accompany it.
The evidence to which You refer, as having been transmitted to this Office, does not appear upon file.
I am, Yrs very Respectfully,
Jos. H. Barnett. Commissioner.
Horace Graham, Esq. West Conesville. Schoharie Co. N. Y.
351349

16 th Bridge will plan Caroline report
Horan Graham W. L. Louisville Schoharie Co. N.Y.

Pension Office
April 6/41.
Sir:
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter enclosing a power of Attorney by Russell Sheffield, relative to bounty land in right of Elijah Lewis, who was a Captain in the War of the Revolution, and in reply thereto, I have to inform you that, Land Warrant N o 1687, for 300 acres, issued Nov. 6 th 1830, to Cynthia Stanton, daughter and the other heirs at law of Elijah Lewis, who was a Capt. of the Rhode Island Continental line, and the same was sent to Gordon Huntington, but never Patented.
In order to obtain a New Certificate of right to locate the above numbered Warrant it will necessary for to furnish this Office with satisfactory evidence that the Original Warrant has been destroyed or lost and cannot be found, also proof of heirship in accordance with the form herewith enclosed.
Very Respectfully
Horace Graham Esq
West Conesville - N.Y.
Vol. 7 - P 430.
Comm.

Henry Strong Nov. 10 th 1832
Elijah Lewis
1688
Goose
Rs

Dept of War Bounty Land Office
Nov 10 th 1831
Sir
At the request of Mr. Reuben Baldwin, the following information is furnished you as the Counsel of Mrs. Cynthia Stanton, one of the heirs at law of Capt. Elijah Lewis, deceased.
Viz. — Land Warrant No. 1688. for 300 acres issued 6 Nov. 1830 in the name of Cynthia Stanton, daughter and the other heirs at law of Elijah Lewis who was a Captain in the Rhode Island line, which Warrant was sent (in virtue of a power of atty to that effect) to Gordon Huntington of Windham, Connecticut and the receipt thereof (a copy of which is herewith sent) acknowledged by Said Huntington.
I have further to inform you that, I have ascertained at the Gen l Land Office that the Warrant in question has never been surrendered at that office for the purpose of obtaining Scrip, such instructions were therefore given as will effectually prevent the issue of Scrip on Said Warrant to any others, than those, justly entitled to it or to their legally authorised agents.
As the possession of the As no possible advantage can accrue to Huntington, or any other unauthorised person, in possessing the Warrant, it is presumed it will be restored without further delay to the rightful owners.
If you think a fraud has been committed or intended in relation to the Warrant referred to, will thank you for such information as you may acquire on the subject.
Yrs. &c. Wm. Gordon
Henry Strong Esq. Norwich Connecticut