Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 13992, for Demick Morley, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
born.
Morley, Dinick or Morely
S. 13992
carded
CONTENTS

20 012 New York
aw 0.12.00 Morley. Dinick Morley
in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Wright of the Regt. — commanded by Spence in the N. York Com. time for 13 Mo.
inscribed on the Roll of New York the rate of 45 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 day of July 1833 and Duthie P. Hagedorn Council
Arrears to the 14th of Mar '33 $ 86.66 Pemi-ant. allowance ending 4th of Dec 21.66 $108.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. C. Stiles Clerk, Book E, Vol. 3, Page 68

14,802
Dimick Morley
e.:
Admitted
Paroled 12 months f
13 months 43.3
P. Randall Norwich Chenango County N. York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 16 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 subjocined 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 Dinick Moorley
   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.     at Apr 1775 6 Private Capt. Wright Col. Spencer to Hartford then to Springfield Hartford Connecticut   " " 1 " " " Mass. then to Roxbury aged 82 years Voluntary Evidence   " Aug 1776 from August to some time in November " Hoale Col. Talcott None from Boston then over to Long Island   " Aug 1777 from month of August to some time in November " " "  
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 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.
[m] 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.
[n] 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.
[o] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[p] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[q] 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, or the 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 taken on the roll or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil service.
[r] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[s] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[t] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[u] 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 affidavits, 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.
[1] 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.
[2] The route from [a] to [v] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [1] applies to continental troops only.
[3] The customary residence is indispensable in militia cases.
[4] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[5] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of New York Chautauqua County ss.
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Judge of Chautauqua County Courts, Derrick Morley, who being duly sworn, deponeth 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 manner - For one year and one month I served as a private, and for such service I claim a pension - He further says that he was called into the service by the authority of the State of Connecticut, and for the time during which the service was performed he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
Subscribed and sworn to this 31 day of May 1833 before me
Derrick Morley
Smith M. Purdy first judge of Chautauqua County Courts Counsellor at Law

1190 State of New York } of Francis H. Pike Clerk Chenango County } of said County do certify that Smith M Purdy before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn to me at the date of the same, one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County that I am acquainted with his hand writing and verily believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his genuine hand writing and signature
Witness my hand and seal of Office this 31 st Day of May 1833 -
F H Pike Atty
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1194 1195

State of New York County of Chenango
ss. On this ninth day of October in the year of Our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court before John Tracy, Geo. Brigelow, Nathan Taylor, Charles York and Jeremiah Read, Esquires, Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Chenango, being a Court of Record, in and for said County, now sitting, Dinick Morley, a resident of Sheshega in the County of Chenango in said State, aged eighty two (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 (Viz) (That about the last of April 1775) but cannot recollect the precise day) He enlisted as a soldier at Hartimbury in the State of Connecticut, for the term of six months, in a Company commanded by Captain Samuel Wright of Hartimbury (Con) Lieut. Williston, Ensign Smith. He cannot recollect the Christian names of the two last named Officers nor their place of residence. After a few days drill, was ordered to march to Hartford in Connecticut, thence to Springfield (Mass) thence to Roxbury, by the way of Worcester. He remained at Roxbury until his time of enlistment was out. He does not remember the name of the Colonel who commanded. The Gen. who had the command was Spencer. When his term of service had expired he and his Company were requested to remain one month longer, as the Militia which was expected had not arrived. That he remained then until

1190 The expiration of the Month, and was Verbally Discharged in November. He does not Recollect the names of any Officers under whom he served, other than those above stated. His place of Residence when he enlisted was Statenbury —
That in the month of August 1776, but cannot recollect the day, he volunteered, at Statenbury aforesaid that being his place of residence, under Capt. Vincent Hale of the same town, Ensign Benjamin Smith, (does not recollect name of Lieutenant) Regiment commanded by Col. Patcote of Statenbury — Was ordered to march directly to the city of New York — Remained there about a week, and was then ordered over to Long Island — Remained there about four days (Gen Washington was then on the Island) He then was ordered back to N.Y. together with the forces — Remained a few days in the city and was then ordered up to High Bridge Fort — Remained there until the British landed in New York — He then marched to White Plains with the Army. Was placed on the Rear Guard, on the March from High Bridge to White Plains — Was there during the Battle but was not engaged in it — Remained there until some time in November when he was Verbally Discharged.
That in the month of August, as near as he can recollect, in the year 1777 he volunteered at Statenbury, his place of residence aforesaid. Under Capt. Vincent Hale, of Statenbury, Ensign Benjamin Smith, in the Reg't commanded by Col. Patcote — Was ordered to march immediately to Fishkill in the State of New York — Some time after his arrival at that place the British fleet went up the River. Was ordered to march up the River, and was on the opposite side when they burnt Esopus — Went up to Red Hook, remained there a few days — Then followed them down to Fishkill. Where he remained until discharged, which was some time in the month of November — Has no written discharge. He does not recollect the names of any Officers except those above stated — That he has no documentary evidence of his services and he knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service — And that his said service was

all performed in the Revolutionary War
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
In answer to the interrogatories required to be put to applicants for Pensions, by the War Department: 1 st He answers that he was born at Westminster in the State of Connecticut, September 23 d , 1750. — To the second 3 d That he has a record of his age in his family Bible — 4 th That after he was discharged he went to Westminster (Conn) and remained there about 6 years — Then removed to Greenfield in the State of Massachusetts, where he remained about 13 years From thence removed to Pynsa in the County of Chenango and State of New York Where he has ever since resided — 5 th He has answered in the body of his declaration — 6 th He has already answered as above — 7 th Already answered — 8 th He gives the names of the Rev d Comfort Record, James Scavitt, Joseph Simons Esq, N. B. Mead, M. D. Nathan Stilliff Esq, Russell Dase Esq All of the town of Pynsa, as men who can testify as to his character for truth and veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution —
Sworn to and Subscribed Jerimick Morley
the day & year aforesaid
P. B. Riedle Dep Clerk
We, Comfort Record a clergyman residing in the town of Pynsa Chenango County, and James Scavitt, residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jerimick Morley who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration. That we believe him to be 80 years of age as he has stated: And that he is respected and beloved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion and that we have never heard any doubt suggested by any person as to his services as above —
Sworn to & Subscribed the day
& year aforesaid
Comfort Record
J. H. Pike Clerk James Simons

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after proving the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named Applicant was a Revolution-ary Soldier, as he states - And the Court further certify, that it appears to them that Comfort Record who has signed the preceding Certificate, is a Clergyman residing in the town of Smyrna, Chemung County, and that James Scamett who has also signed the same is a Resident of the same town, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit -
M c Tracey Charles York Levi Bigelow Nathan Taylor (His hand) Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Chemung County, State of New York
I, David N. Pike Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of David N.  David N. Pike for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this ninth day of October 1832. D. N. Pike Clerk
14 57 2 David N. Pike Pension Papers
Trans all papers to L. H. Burdell, Commissioner Chicago, Ill. N. Y.

Q113 813992
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 Denick Morley 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1775 7 mos. Pvt. Samuel Wright ✓ Conn.   Aug. 1776 to Nov. 1776 Timothy Hale Talcott   Aug. 1777 to Nov. 1777 Timothy Hale Talcott  
Battles engaged in, none stated. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Glastonbury, Conn. Date of application for pension, Oct. 9, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Smyrna, Chenango Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, born Sept. 23, 1750 at Glastonbury, Conn. Remarks: There is no data on file as to family. presumed as Denick Morley!
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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Westerly, R. I. Sept 6 1897 H on Lochren. Comm. Dept. Interior
Dear Sir -
Can you furnish me the military history of Dennick Morley a pensioner of the war of 1776. He was from Gill Mass. formerly and lived and died at Lyncoln, Chenango Co N.Y.
Please include dates of enlistment and which Regt he served in
Expect to receive an early reply. I am Sir -
Yours Respectfully A. B. Morley.
Hotel Windsor Westerly R.I.

Sept. 17/97 A.B. Morley Westerly, R.I. June 22 98 Miss Alice F. Tourt. Buffalo, NY 1922-Nov. 22 History to Mrs. Alice F. Tourt-Waggoner aut. 1925-Aug. 28 - Exh. of 6 pages (cert.) Mrs. Alice F. Tourt-Waggoner. M.W. 1
See also
13992  INVALID.
File No. 13.992
Dionite Morley  St. R. R.
Act: June 1st 1832.
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 265
[Arrangement of 1870.]

FINANCE DIVISION AUG 21 1925 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
225 Ewing Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. Aug. 19-1925
DEPT OF THE INTERIOR RECEIVED AUG 20 1925 TO BURE. PENSIONS SECTS. OFF. - APPTS. - MAIL & FILE
Secretary of the Interior Washington, D.C.
Sir.
Herewith I enclose U.S. Postal Money Order, Serial Number 177000, for ACK'D which please send me "photostat copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Demick Morley, S. 13992", as per your letter of 17th instant. Reference is by you requested: "Rev. & 1812 War Sec- tion."
Yours truly Alice F. Gower-Haggour
M.O. $1.15 (Ins.)

Denick Morley - 813992
225 Levering Avenue Buffalo, N.Y.
August 14, 1925
6 pages
Winfield Scott, Commissioner Of Pensions Bureau Of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I have been informed recently that I can obtain a verbatim copy of application for pensions by paying the fee fixed, about 1912, for such service by your bureau. I very much desire to get such a copy of the application of my greatgrandfather, Dimick Morley, who served from Glastonbury, Ct., in Revolution, enlisting May 3rd, 1775, in Gen. Spencer's regt. He served at Bunker Hill, 17 June, 1775, and at the siege of Boston. He lived in Smyrna, N.Y. about 1832 when he applied for a pension, which was granted, and died there in 1834, if my memory serves me correctly. I have never been able to ascertain the name of his mother as all are now dead of the family who might be able to shed some light on the matter. Kindly inform me what will be the fee required and I will gladly remit. The church records of the church the Morleys attended in Glastonbury have been lost, so the pastor of the church recently wrote me. Respectfully yours,
Alice F. Tower-Waggoner
Address: Mrs. Alice F. Tower-Waggoner 225 Levering Avenue, Buffalo, N.Y.
6 pages to be copied is six.

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
August 17, 1925
Mrs. Alice F. Tower-Waggoner 225 Lovering Ave. Buffalo, N. Y.
Madam:
I have to advise you, that if you wish photostat copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Demick Morley, S. 13992, the same will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is six.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Aug. 21, 1925
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Alice F. Tower Waggoner ... M.O. No. 177000 for $ 15 requesting
photostat copy post-office address } as per
letter herewith.
Copies mailed to Finance Div. 19-8 Aug-28-1925
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
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Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate)
M 6
Ex MMNF
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
2313
Job No. _____
Date Aug. 22-1925
Subject Derrick Morley, S. 13992 - War of Rev.
1 copies of 1 pieces consisting of 6 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the REV. WAR SECTION Division
Remarks: _____
Approved:
Margaret M. A. Finch
Acting
Chief Div. REV. WAR SECTION
Chief clerk.

182 Villa Avenue Buffalo, N.Y. 21 October 1922
Rev. mk
To the Secretary of the Interior Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I desire to obtain a certified copy of the services of Sam's Dimick (Dermek) Morley, Revolutionary soldier in the War of the Revolution, who enlisted May 3rd, 1775, at Glastonbury, Conn., and who drew a pension for his services in helping to establish the independence of the United States. Will you please furnish me with a certified copy of all the data at your command regarding him and his services, and kindly inform me what is the fee required for such certified copy, and I will remit at once?
An early reply will be greatly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Alice F. Town-Waggoner
Address: Mrs. Alice F. Town-Waggoner 182 Villa Avenue Buffalo, N.Y.