Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18,942, for Nehemiah Liscomb, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Liscomb Nehemiah
S 18,942
Carded
CONTENTS

Vermont
29.5749
Mehemah Sisson
of Windsor in the State of Vt.
who was a Pirate is the
by Captain of the R y commanded
by Col. Douglass in the Cont.
line for 8 mos: 24 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont
at the rate of 29- Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Dec r 34.
and Sarah Hon. E. Luce.
Dartmouth. Vt.
Arrears to the 14th of Sept. 34 102.65
Transant. allowance ending 14 th Dec r 35 14.67
$117.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Nath. Rice Clerk,
Book C Vol. 3 Page 75

23.814 N.C. Vehement Liscins Windsor 6 th Com Vermont
23.814 Admiral in private 8 mo 24 days 29.33 Vermont Returned 5 th Feb. 1834.
Returned
ans d from H. Smith apt. 4 th 1834
Hon.
E. Luce Esq r Hartland Vt.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
June 6, 1833
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 subjoued notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These 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, shewing the Service of Nephernick Boiscumb
   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.     Imp. act of May 1775 to abt the middle of Sept " " Purto Capt Patnem Genl Patnem Brooklyn 80 years Triditay   Part 1776- 2 " Capt Marcy officers not recd Mfg Confort Chasym an   Spring 1776 " Capt abbel Capt on k recollect Carbude Cent a Loring   1 12 " Capt Paine 1st Division Col Sayles Cambridge Wotraft   Providence  
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) 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 the 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.

STATE OF VERMONT, WINDSOR COUNTY, ss.
On this 23 rd day of January A. D. 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Hartford District now sitting, Asahel Liscum a resident of the county of Windsor and State of Vermont, aged 80 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 he enlisted in the service of the United States at Pomfret in the County of Windham State of Connecticut, in the fore part of May 1775 for the term of eight months in Capt Israel Putnam's company - Lieut Robinson Ensign Avery & 2 nd Lieut Avery - The superior officers names he does not recollect except his General whose name was also Israel Putnam - Genl Putnam was the father of Capt Putnam - That immediately after he enlisted he marched to Brookline Mass & was there stationed & remained until the morning of the 17 th of June following & then marched to Cambridge Mass & then remained till about the middle of September following when being sick he was discharged & went home - That in the month of January 1776 he again enlisted with S r Brown for two months in Capt North's company at said Pomfret - The Lieut & Ensigns names were Lyon - their Christian names he has forgotten - That soon after his last enlistment he marched & arrived at Cambridge Mass the last of January or first of February following & continued in said service till the first of April after S r last enlistment - The names of the superior officers under whom he served this last campaign he has forgotten except said General Putnam - that at the expiration of S r last term he was discharged at said Cambridge - He further And he further says that in the Spring of the year 1776 he was drafted into the United States Service at Pomfret aforesaid, in Capt Abbott's Company, and immediately marched to Providence R. I. and there joined the Regiment - The Lieut Colonel's name was Mr Denison the head Col's name he does not recollect - That he served six weeks this last time & was dismissed - and he further says that he was again drafted into S r service soon after he was dismissed as last stated - at S r Pomfret & marched to Bristol R. I. in Capt Apus Paine's Company & joined Col Douglass' Regiment at S r Bristol & served at S r Bristol six weeks & was dismissed - That he was

And he further says that in the Spring of the year 1776 he was drafted into the United States Service, at Pomfret apts, in Capt Abbotts Company, and immediately marched to Providence R.I. and there joined the Regiment - the Line Colonel's name was Mr. Denison the head Col's name he does not recollect. That he served six weeks this last time & was dismissed - and he further says that he was again drafted into Service soon after he was dismissed as last stated - at 5 th Pomfret & marched to Bristol R.I. in Capt. Appos Parnis Company & joined Col Douglass Regiment at 5 th Bristol & served at 5 th Bristol six weeks & was dismissed - That he was not in any battle while in 5 th Service - That he has no documentary evidence of his said Service nor does he know of any person whose testimony he can procure, that can testify to his Service except those whose depositions he herewith transmits -
Quest. 11 When & in what year were you born
Ans - in Pomfret Conn. in the year 1752
2 - have you any record of your age
Ans - not as I know of
3 - Where were you living when called in to Service then have you lived since the Revolutionary war & where do you now live?
Ans - I lived in P omfret Conn when called in to the Service - Since the Revolutionary war I have lived in Hartford Vermont where I now live -
4 - How were you called into the Service -
Ans - I enlisted both times as I have stated in my declaration -
5 - State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you served such continental regiments as you can recollect & the general circumstances of your Service -
Ans - I have done so in my declaration -
6 - Did you ever receive any charge from the Service & if so do by you had one etc. charge & what was the amount of it -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his...

Ans I enlisted both terms as I have stated in my declaration -
5 State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops when you deserted such continental regiments as you can recollect to the general circuit names of your service -
Ans - I have done so in my declaration - 6 Did you ever receive any other pay from the State or its doings - Ans - I have one debt charge to have lost it - this is the only written one I ever had
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid. }
J. M. Mark, Register
Nehemiah Liscumbe
We, Moses Jewkesbury a Clergyman residing in Hartland and Jeremiah Richardson residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Nehemiah Liscumbe who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 80 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood 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. }
J. M. Mark, Register
Moses Jewkesbury J. Richardson
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 Moses Jewkesbury, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Hartland and that Jeremiah Richardson who has also signed the same, is a resident in Hartland and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Lyndon J. M. Mark Register of the Court of Probate of the District of Hartford do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the application of Nehemiah Liscumbe for a P
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 23 day of January A. D. 1833
J. M. Mark, Register

I Darius Liscorn of Hartsfield in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawful age depose & say that in the year 1775 my brother Nehemiah Liscorn, then of Pomfret Windsor County Conn. now of Hartsfield and Vermont, enlisted into the service of the United States at P. Pomfret in Capt Israel Putnam's Company which Company belonged to Col Israel Putnam's Regiment of Connecticut Troops. Said Nehemiah enlisted at that time for eight months. He marched off with said Company and was gone three & a half or four months and was taken sick at Cambridge & my father went after him & brought him home. I further say that in the year 1776 the said Nehemiah again enlisted into said service for a term of two months at P. Pomfret in Capt Nathaniel Munn's Company Company & in Col Wm. Dimon's Regiment and I was knowing to his service said two months. and further I say not.
Darius Liscorn.
State of Vermont } At Hartsfield in said County Windsor County } on the 10th day of December 1832 personally appeared Darius Liscorn and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth before me. John S. Marcy Justice of the Peace.
I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Darius Liscorn who has subscribed and sworn to the above deposition, and believe him to be a person of truth and veracity. — John S. Marcy Justice of the Peace.
State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's Office January the 18th 1834. I Windsor County } Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court Do hereby certify that John S. Marcy is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned, and that the above are his signatures. —
In Testimony whereof I hereto affix the Seal of said Court and subscribe my name the day & year last above. —
Benj. Swan

P 18942
INVALID.
File No. 18942
Albemarle District
Br. Geo. W. R.
Act: June 7 th 89
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 226
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Hartland Oct 24th AD 1834
Hon. Secy for the Department of War Dear Sir I return to your Office the Applications of Thomas and Nehemiah Lescombs for the Pensions, Agreeably to your instructions I have obtained all the information possible from the Comptrollers Office of Connecticut which is herewith enclosed which I hope will be satisfactory Evidence in support of the claims of the Applicants, One of the Applicants has Mistaken the name of Dineson for Danielson for Dineson This Mistake no doubt you will correct as the names are so near alike the length of time since the service was rendered, Not strange the Appl d made the Mistake
Yours H Elisha Loomis
211.16 222 44 932

I Asahel Liscum of Hartland Windsor County State of Vermont. Make the following declaration in addition to and amendment of my former declaration dated the 23 rd day of January A.D. 1833. First as to my first campaign under Col. Israel Putnam, I now believe by information and my own recollection that my Col. was Israel Putnam who was soon promoted to a General. I further says I do not now recollect the exact time I entered the service nor the day in September when I was discharged but I do now I served three and half Months or more, and as to my 2 nd campaign I now recollect William Denson was my Col. in Genl. Putnam's Brigade and did serve two Months in said Regiment
Asahel Liscum
State of Vermont } At Hartland in said County on 10 th Windsor County ss } day of December, 1833. personally appeared Asahel Liscum and made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed is just & true. before me
John S. Hovey justice of the peace
State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's office 20 th January 1834 Windsor County ss } I Benjamin Swan Clerk of Windsor County Court do hereby certify that John S. Hovey is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly Commissioned and that the above is his signature — In Testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of said Court, and subscribe my name the day and year last above
Benj. Swan

State of Connecticut Comptroller's Office Hartford September 11 th 1834
On examination of the books of this office, it appears, That in April 1775, Israel Putnam Jun r was appointed captain of the 10 th company in the 3 rd Regiment commanded by General Israel Putnam.
That on the 6 th day of January 1776, Captain Putnam exhibited the account for his company's services at Boston $6. 1813. 11. 10.
That in January 1776, in consequence of a requisition from General Washington; Colonel John Douglass raised a battalion, to serve at Boston till 1 st April.
That Captain Moore commanded a company in said Regiment.
That on the 12 th June 1776, Col Douglass exhibited the account for bounties, wages until they marched, billing $6 1027. 11. 0. (for capt Moore's company 109. 6. 1)
That on the 9 th December 1776, the militia in the eastern part of the State were ordered to march to the State of Rhode Island.
That the 11 th Regiment of militia, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel William Danielson, and the 21 st Regiment of militia under the command of Colonel John Douglass were of the number in that expedition.
That

That Joseph Abbott was Captain of the 5 th Company in the 11 th Regiment of militia.
That on the 26 th day of March 1777. Colonel Danielson exhibited the claim for his Reg t . service at Providence amounting to 848. 2. 3.
That on the 27 th day of March 1777. Colonel Douglass exhibited the claim for his Reg t . service at Providence amounting to 718. 12. 5.
That the above claims were paid by this State and charged to the United States, no pay rolls in this office
certified by Roger Huntington Comptroller of Public Accounts

State of Connecticut Comptroller's office Hartford September 11 th 1839
On examination of the books of this office, it appears, That in January 1776, in consequence of a requisition from General Washington; Colonel John Douglass raised a battalion, to serve at Boston till 1 st April That Captain Mowrey, commanded a com- pany in said Regiment.
That on the 12 th June 1776. Col Douglass exhibited the account for bounties, first month wages until they marched, billeting $1027. 11. 0 - (for Capt Mowrey's company 109. 5. 1)
That in June 1776, Colonel John Chester was appointed to the command of a Battalion to march to New York and join the continental army, and to be holden in said service until the 25 th day of December. of Woodstock Captain Stephen Lyon, commanded a company in said regiment in said service.
That on the 23 rd day of September 1777. Captain Lyon exhibited the account for bounties, wages until they marched, billeting $6. 531. 15. 8.
That in December 1776. the 11 th Regiment of militia constituted from the militia of the towns of Woodstock, Tillingly, Thompson &c. and commanded by Colonel William Danielson, were ordered to march to Providence, and serve under General Greene, that on the 26 th day of March 1777. Colonel Danielson

exhibited the claim for his Regt. service at Providence amounting to $48. 2. 3-
That for the whole of said claim this State paid & charged the same to the United States, no pay rolls in this office
certified by Roger Huntington
Comptroller of Public Accounts
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State of Connecticut Comptroller's office
Hartford July 25 th 1818
On examination of the books of this office, it appears, That on the 23 rd September 1777, a battalion was ordered to be raised & to serve in the State of Rhode-Island, That Samuel McClellan was appointed Colonel, Noah Phelps Lieutenant Colonel - Bezaleel Peck Major. That one of the companies in said battalion, was commanded by Seth Grosvenor Captain, Elisha Downer 1 st Lieutenant - Isaac Hylle 2 nd Lieutenant - Robert Sessions Ensign - That on the 26 th September Brigadier General John Douglass, was appointed to take the command of the troops raised and ordered to go on an expedition to Rhode-Island - That on the 3 rd of October Brigadier Genl. Douglass was ordered to march to Providence and there put himself under the command of Major General Spencer - That on the 21 st Jan y . 1778. Colonel Samuel McClellan exhibited a claim for additional allow- ance to his Regiment for service under Genl. Spencer at Rhode Island, which was paid by the State, and charged to the United States - no pay rolls of said service in this office - That on the 12 th September 1778, a detachment was ordered from the 1 st 3 rd & 5 th Brigades of militia, to form 2 Regiments & to march to New London, That

That, at that, time James Tyler commanded the 10 th Company in the 21 st Regiment, in the fifth brigade. That, at that, time Samuel M c Clellan was lieutenant Colonel of the 11 th Regiment, in the fifth brigade.
That in march 1779. Col Samuel M c Clellan exhibited the pay abstract for his field & Staff officers, for service at New London, which was paid & charged to the United States.
That in April 1779. Capt James Tyler exhibited the pay abstract for his company's services at New London in October 1778, which was paid & charged to the United States.
That there are no pay rolls of said service in His office.
certified by Roger Huntington
Comptroller of Public Accounts