Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26351, for Nathaniel Lynde Raymond, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Navy Privateer
Raymond, Nathaniel Lynde Louisa
N. 26351
CONTENTS

2074. Connecticut
Louisa Raynons widow of Matthew Raynons who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Sept. 1848 and sent to
Thomas Gray Windham Ct
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 328 Vol. 1
Rept

Office House of Representatives U. State.
Washington July 31. 1838.
Sir -
In answer to your communication of the 23 d inst. I have the honour to state that the petition of Nathaniel L. Raymond of Lebanon in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut, which was presented to the House of Rep s by the Hon. Noyes Barber on the 16 th of February 1829, with the documents accompanying it is now on file in this office; and that the same will be delivered to the Commissioner of Pensions, whenever that office shall think proper to request it. —
With much respect
I am Sir
Yr. Ob. Serv t
J. P. Kennedy
Joel W. White Esq. Windham, Conn. }

House of Reps U.S.
183
Joel W. White Esq. Windham Connecticut.

820 Louisa Raynaud Brid of Nalk. L Conn Ad 7 July 1832
admd Joe W. White Esq 9 mo pri 30 $ Windham Conn no deduction
Joe W. White Esq Windham Conn.

State of Connecticut County of New London & Montville August 17 th 1938
" Nathaniel S. Raymond & Louisa Raymond was married December Thirtieth Seventeen Hundred & Eighty four "
I certify that the above is a true copy of the records of the Town of Montville with the exception of the dates which is expressed on the records in fair legible figures as follows. viz " Nathaniel S. Raymond & Louisa Raymond was married (December 30 th 1884) -
I Melford C. Raymond of Montville in the County of New London & State of Connecticut do hereby certify that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Montville aforesaid & that the above is a true extract from the records of said Montville with the exception above named as certified by Melford C. Raymond Town Clerk
Sworn to and subscribed before me, Lyman Sarr Judge of Probate within and for the District of New in the State of Connecticut. I further certify that Melford C. Raymond Esq. holds the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Montville and is a credible person and his statements entitled to credit. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially and affixed my Seal of Office the day and Year above mentioned.
Lyman Sarr Esq., Judge of Probate for the District of New London (cont.)

State of Connecticut County of Windham ss Windham Be it known that on the 24 th day of August A. 1888 at Windham aforesaid personally appeared before me Melvin Warbliss Judge of Probate for the District of Windham in the aforesaid County and State and made solemn oath and subscribed the annexed declaration for to obtain a Pension. Said
State of Connecticut ss Windham County of Windham Be it known that on the 24 th day of August A. 1888 at Windham aforesaid Louise Raymond sworn to and subscribed the annexed declaration before me Melvin Warbliss Judge of Probate for the District of Windham in the aforesaid County & State. I further certify that said Louise Raymond resides in the town of Windham in a creditable person & her statements entitled to credit. The annexed letter from the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the U.S. and the deposition of Melvina C. Raymond Town Clerk were here to attached as evidence to be used in her application for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand officially and affixed my seal of office the day and year above written

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress of the 7 th of July 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows"
On this 24 day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me Calvin Hildreth Judge of Probate within and for the District of Windham in the state of Connecticut at Windham aforesaid Louisa Raymond of said Windham in the County of Windham a state aforesaid aged twenty eight years old who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of congress, passed July 7 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows;" That she is the widow of Nathaniel L. Raymond, late of Montville in the County of New London & State of Connecticut deceased who was a private in the army of the United States, who before his decease removed to Lebanon in the County of New London & State of Connecticut also who petitioned congress for a pension, through the Hon. Mayes - also a Member of Congress from this State, on the 16. day of Decr. 1829 and forwarded his proof of service with said petition, and same are on file in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives of the U.S. at Washington, as per letter of the Clerk of the House of Representatives dated July 31. 1838. who "states that said petition & accompanying documents, shall be delivered to the Commissioner of Pensions, whenever that officer shall think proper to request it." She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel L. Raymond December Thirtieth Eighteen Hundred & Eighty four and that her husband the aforesaid Nathaniel L. Raymond died on the 15 th day of July - one Thousand Eight hundred Twenty Nine. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January Eighteen hundred Twenty four (Viz) at the time shown in the
Calvin Hildreth Judge of Probate
Louisa Raymond

1607 David Chapman
Admit private $30. Connecticut Agency
Mar 3 1843
Geo. S. Catlin Windham Conn

State of Connecticut } ss. Thereby certify that County of Windham } ss. Thomas Gray before whom the annexed declaration was taken, is a Justice of the Peace for said County of Windham in the State aforesaid, and duly commissioned & qualified, and that the signature within purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 30 th day of May 1843.
Abiel Sutter Clerk of the County Court for said Windham County,

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd of March 1843. granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838
State of Connecticut } County of Windham } ss.
On this twentieth day of March A Eighteen hundred and forty three personally appeared before Thomas Gray a Justice of the Peace of the Town of Windham in and for said Windham County Mrs. Louisa Raymond a resident of said Windham in the County of Windham aged Eighty two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth in her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd day of March 1843. granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Nathaniel S. Raymond who was a private, and volunteer and joined Col. Selsbee's Regiment and served in sd. Regiment & under other commands, on land & water, as may more fully appear by reference to her former application and accompanying documents now in the Pension Office. And that the annual pension she received on her pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838. was Thirty Dollars.
She further declares that she is still a widow
(The above amount was inserted before signed)
Louisa Raymond
Sworn to and on the day and year above written
before Thomas Gray Justice of the Peace
And I hereby certify that the declarant is personally known to me and is the person she describes herself

State of Connecticut County of Windham
ss. Windham
I Socrates Balcum Notary Public in and for the State of Connecticut, duly commissioned and qualified, do hereby certify, That Thomas Gray Esq. before whom the within declaration was subscribed and sworn to, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Windham and duly authorized to administer Oaths, and take acknowledgements &c - And that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Justice Gray and verily believe his name subscribed there to is his own hand writing and signature
In testimony whereof I have unto set my hand and affix my Notarial Seal, This Twentieth day of March in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and forty three -
Socrates Balcum Notary Public

sion on file in this Bureau.
Statement of Service of Raymond ...
   DATE OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 22 1872 1 yr 1 mo Pvt. Edward Bringham Samuel Wilson Conn.   July 1 1872 3 mo 10 d William Patterson   March 1874 6 mo William Patterson on board Ship Columbia   April 1874 1 mo Abiah Hemenway on board Ship Dean   May 1874 1 mo Charles Buckley on board Ship Marshall  
Battles engaged in, captured Fort Fisher, N.C. and Fort Fisher, Va.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, New London, Conn.
Date of application for pension, Aug 24 1888
Residence at date of application, New London, Conn.
Age at date of application, 42 years
Remarks: Soldier married at New London, Conn. June 1872. He has one child, a daughter, who is now married and living in New London, Conn. The child's name is Mary Jane. The soldier has no other children.

story vol- 1 Philadelphia, Pa.
RR.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26351
Louisa Raymond Widow of Nathaniel Raymond Brewer
Act Feb 22nd 1868
Index: Vol 2 , Page 157
[Arrangement of 1879.]
June 23. 1897 - Hi to Mr. C. H. Raymond 1428. Arch. st. Phila.
Mar. 19-1900 Mrs. Francis E. Wilson 1900 June 26 High St B. Raymond Roberts. 1917 Mar. 8 High St. to Mr. B. Ray- mond Roberts.

Reported
Connecticut 696
Louisa Raymond
widow of Nathaniel Raymond who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 d day of July 1843 and sent to G. S. Cattle Windham, Con.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A, Vol. 1. Page 75.

Connecticut - 796
Letter to S. Balcom 25 April 1843.
- Louisa Raymours - widow of Nathaniel L. Raymours
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 15 th July 1829 - of Windham in the State of Connecticut who was a P er in the Comp y commanded by Captain Burgham of the Reg t commanded by - Putnam in the Con t line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 30 Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Oct r 38. and sent to and paid to white Windham Con t
Arrears to the 14th of Sep r $ 225.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 15.00
$ 240.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by R. Burdick Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 246

S. Raymond Roberts Glen Ridge, New Jersey
Personal request of Mch. 7, 1917.
This man requested another record as his daughter had taken his furnished Aug. 16, 1909.

S. Raymond Roberts, Glen Ridge, New Jersey.
Personal request of Mch 7, 1917
This man requested another record as his daughter had taken his furnished May 26, 1909.

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Dear J. S. Edwards Can. of Penns Washington
3 MR
D. L.

Office of Rep. U.S. Oct. 16. 1838.
Sir -
In compliance with your request I herewith transmit you the petition & papers of Nathl. L. Raymond. of Connecticut, presented to the House of Reps. by William Lloyd Barber, on the 16 Feb. 1829. & the info in the application of his widow for a pension now pending before you.
With much respect
In Yr. Ob. Servt
S. M. RICH Acting Atty
Mr James L. Edwards } Com. Pension. }

Office of Rep. U.S. Octo 16. 1838.
Sir -
In compliance with your request I herewith transmit you the petition & papers of Nathl. L. Raymond. of Connecticut, presented to the House of Reps. by the Hon. Noyes Barber, on the 16 Feb. 1829. & the upfd in the application of his widow for a pension now pending before you.
With much respect
In Yr. ob. Servt
S. M. REED Adm. Clk
Am James L. Dorrance } Com. Pensions. }

Cl 820 Aug 28
7 July 1838
Ms A 9.2
FREE
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Wadsworth Co
August 25. 1888
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir
I herewith enclose the application of Louisa Raymond for a Pension under the act of July 7. 1888
You will see by it among the papers that the proof of her husband's services, are on file in the clerk's office, in the House of Representatives , subject to your order. Please do the favor to call them to your Department, and make the application of the proof of service rendered by her husband & avail her- self of a Pension, this being the only proof to be obtained That proof was taken to avail herself of a Pension by a Petition to bring up. he died soon after therefore the subject was not further pursued
I am Sir with High Esteem Your Old Servt,
Levi W. White

Sebanon New London County, State of Connecticut,
The Subscriber (Physician and Sur- geon of the Town county and State above mentioned) do testify to the following facts, relative to the case of Nathaniel Raymond, for- merly of the town of Montville, in the county and State aforesaid; viz. the said Mr. Raymond has been under my care as a patient, either wholly or partially, for the last six or seven years, during which period, and as the Subscriber hereto verily believes, for a long time preceding, he has been a constant invalid, and very much distressed; he being unable to evacuate his wrone , by the efforts of nature, and being obliged, as the Subscriber believes, during all this period,

ed, and a long time preceding, to rise from his bed in the night and to draw off his water from his bladder, by means of an in- strument, called a Catheter.
Within the same period also Mr Raymond, has had an extreme swell- -ing, threatening sphacelation, in one of his legs; and an actual spha- -celation, (preceded by inflamma- tion, pain & fever, which required six bleedings) of the Scrotum; a part of which, after mortification, was removed by a Surgical operation by the Subscriber. The part of the diseased Scrotum removed, was as I should suppose, about two inches in length and one and a quarter inches in breadth. From disease, this part

of the Scrotum, had been rendered nearly half an inch thick: and upon its excision, a part of the testicles were laid bare.
The cause of these complicated and severe sufferings, originated before Mr. Raymond became my patient, but I have no doubt of the fact from the evidence adduced, and as a section of my patient, who is a reputable and respectable man, that they primarily and principally, had their origin from exposure and hardships during his performance of duties as a soldier in the War of the Revolution; and that from his exertions and sufferings for the Independence of his Country, he has become sickly and dependent himself, and now at the Age of Three score years and ten, he claims of his Country that relief, which in my opinion, has been too long withheld. —
Thos. G. Lomax {Physician and Surgeon.

State of Connecticut New London County ss }
on the 31 st Jany 1829 Joseph Constock, M. D.,—afid personally appear before me & solemnly affirmed that the statement by him made; to be the whole Truth Before me W m Williams Justice

To the Honorable, The Senate & House of Rep- sentatives in Congress assembled within is the Deposition of Abigail Robins to be used in the petition of Nathaniel S. Raymond for a pension taken & signed by W. H. Young Justice of Peace

Elphalet Holmes of East Haddam in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, of lawful age, deposeth and saith, that in the year 1776 he was well acquainted with Nathaniel Synde Raymond now of Lebanon in the County of New London and State aforesaid. That in the year aforesaid the said Raymond was served as a private Soldier in a Company commanded by Capt. Elijah Bingham, in a Regiment commanded by afterwards by Col. Jonathan Satterlee Col. Samuel Selden. That said Regiment was raised for six months. That the Deponent commanded a Company in the same Regi- ment during said time, & that to the best recollection of the Deponent the said Raymond served in said Bingham's Com- pany in the Regiment aforesaid during the whole time for which said Regiment was so raised. That the said Raymond was in the retreat of the American Army from Long Island after the Battle at Flatbush. That the said Raymond was also in the engagement at York Island and also in the engage- ment at White Plains during the year aforesaid. That the aforesaid engagement at York Island was on the 15 th of Sep- tember in the year aforesaid. That the said Selden was then taken prisoner by the enemy, & afterwards died a prisoner. That after the said Selden was so taken Prisoner said Regiment was commanded by the aforesaid Satterlee. That said Regi- ment was raised under the authority of the State of Connecti- cut, & joined the American Army, as nearly as the Deponent now recollects in the month of June 1776 - and further the Deponent saith not - Elphalet Holmes

State of Connecticut } as East Haddam January 30. 1826 County of Middlesex }
The within deposition was sworn taken this day morn to by the within named Eliphalet Holmes
Before me
W m Hungerford Justice of Peace

I Thomas Rogers of Montville in New London County and State of Connecticut of lawful age depose and say That in the spring of the year 1779 I was in Office on board the private armed ship Gen. Putnam of New London mounting Twenty Guns Commanded by Cap. Nath. the Putnam That with L. Raymond then of New London now of Gilmanton in said State entire on board said ship as a common hand for a six months cruise were out in said ship continued on board said ship until her return to the United States and Raymond always performed performed his duty faithfully while on board said ship — and further the deponent saith not
Thomas Rogers State of Connecticut New London County
Montville Feb. 1 st 1826
Personally appeared Thomas Rogers and signed the foregoing deposition on a mere oath to the facts contained in the same — Before me
Thomas Raymond Justice of Peace

Memorial of Memorial of Nathl. S. Raymond, 
Feb. 16. 1829 Rept to Comt. Mil. Pensions
Hon. Noyes Barber Representative in Congress Washington
Dec. 23. 1829
Rept to Comt. Mil. Pensions
April 2. 1832 Report up to 6th
Committee on
Military Pensions
Burleson 75. 4th Pensions

I Mulford Raymond of Montville in Hunterdon County and State of Connecticut of Lawful age as depon and say that Nathaniel L. Raymond then of Vinland or in Vinland County, but now of Lebanon in said County, joined a detachment commanded by Col. Jonathan Saltonstall of marched to the Northward and joined the United States Army, was absent about three months in which time Burgoyne was captured and as I believe was present at the taking of said Burgoyne and was also present and very active in the defense of Vinland or when invaded and burnt by Benedict Arnold and further the deponent says not
Mulford Raymond

State of Connecticut
Amherst County
Newville Jan y 20- 1821
Personally appeared Col. Malford Raymond of Newville who in my presence signed the foregoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the facts therein contained according to his best knowledge and belief.
Thermond Raymond justice of Peace

To the Hon ble Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled
The Petition of Nathaniel Lynde Maymerson of Lebanon in the County of New London and State of Connecticut respectfully shews
That your Petitioner served his Country during the Revolutionary war in the service of the United States two campaigns in the United States army one in the year 1776 at New York Long Island and White Plains in Major Genl Spencer division. That he served in a Regt m raised by the State of Connecticut for the Defence of New York commanded by Col l Samuel Selden that he enlisted under Cap t Elijah Bingham of s d Regiment on the 20 th June 1776 and soon after was ordered to New York and joined the Continental army was on Long Island at the Battle there came of the Island with the rear guard under Major Genl. Putnam. That he was in the Intrenchment on York Island on the 15 th Sep r and was drove out of the same by the Cannonading of the British ships the British and Hessians troops having landed above us we were soon after surrounded by them were obliged to fight and break our way through them and run for our lives and lost all our first baggage and clothing and after running several miles in which your Petitioner was so overcome with the Heat and fatigue (having just recovered of the Dysentery) that he was obliged to be helped of by others A cold night came on and we were compelled to sleep on the ground without any cover not even a blanket by which your Petitioner contracted such a cold as brought on Spasms in his Limbs and a stoppage or suppression of Urine and Strangury and likewise the St. Anthony's fire in his legs and not being able to walk he was carried to the Hospital after which he joined the Army again was at the Battle at White Plains he served in s d Regt m from the 20 th of June to the beginning of Jan y 1777
That in the Month of August in the year 1777 he volunteered and joined the Northern Army under Genl Gates served in Genl Poor Brigade and Col Lathrop Regt m was at the capture of the British army under Burgoyne was at the Battle on Bemus heights previous to their surrender in which

Campaign he was much exposed and was obliged to sleep on the ground by which his former complaints was much increased. He served in the Northern army about three months being stationed at Albany sometime after the capture of the British army.
His constitution naturally very robust was however broken down by his hardships and fatigue in the two Campaigns in which he served and he has in his Old age now become totally unable to support himself his disease is of a very distressing nature He is over Seventy years of age and having no means of support having been unable to perform a days work for the last nine years. His private misfortunes he knows his Country has nothing to do with as they happen in common to all. Yet his private losses have induced him to ask of Congress that aid which he thinks his service entitle him to. Having served his Country in Arms in the prime of his life and the most difficult and dangerous times for more than two years on land and on board public and private armed ships at sea and while he sees many Men receiving the bounty of his Country for much less injury than he has received and much less length of time than he served and services much less meritorious he cannot but think Congress will not extend that Bounty to him that they have so justly extended to others.
He therefore respectfully solicits that he may be placed on the Invalid Pension list and as he has been unable to support himself and destitute of property ever since the year 1819 and been chargeable to his friends he respectfully solicits Congress to place him back on the Invalid Pension list to that time or to such time as they shall think his services merit and he receive from his Country that pittance which may enable him to live without assistance from the Town And that he may console himself that altho he has lost health (and his private estate) yet that his Country has afforded to him in his Old Age some relief as some reward for his services to her in the hour of her distress.
All which is humbly submitted and your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray
Nathaniel Lynde Baymores Lebanon Jan 8 th 1829

Pity the sorrows of a poor Old Man Whose trembling limbs can't reach your doors Whose life is dwindled to the shortest span O give relief and Heaven will bless your stores

Declaration. In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2 nd February 1848, entitled an Act making further provisions for surviving widows of the soldiers of the Revolution
State of Connecticut } Windham County } ss Windham
On this twenty third day of August 1848 before me a Magistrate in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Louisa Raymond a resident of Windham in the County of Windham, in the State of Connecticut Aged Eighty Eight years who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed 2 nd February 1848 Granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is a Widow of Nathaniel Raymond who was a private in the Army in the War of the Revolution
That she received a Pension under the Act of June 17 th 1844 at the rate of Thirty Dollars per Annum.
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Sworn and subscribed on the in the day and year above written Louisa Raymond
Before me
Thomas Gray
Notary of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above declarant, and she is the same individual who drew a Pension as stated in the foregoing declaration
Thomas Gray Notary of the Peace

admits
State of Connecticut
Windham County 3 ss. Office of Clerk of County Court I Meryl Fuller Assistant Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Thomas Gray Esq. was on the 25 th day of Aug d . inst. and now is a Justice of the Peace for said Windham County duly commissioned and qualified - that his Commission bears date on the 24 th day of June 1848 and will expire on the 20 th day of June 1849 - I further certify that the with- in signature purporting to be his are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name, and affixed the seal of said County Court, this 24 th day of August Anno Domini 1848
Meryl Fuller Asst. Clerk

Doct. E. Fellowes, s
Deposition

I Ephraim Fellowes of Montville in New London County State Connecticut, Physician, & Surgeon, of lawful age being duly sworn, do depose & say that I have been intimate- ly acquainted with Nathaniel D. Raymond since the year 1800, that he then lived in Montville, & that I attended to him & his Family as Physician from that time to the time of his removal from Montville, which was in the year 1817- That I have been called for to visit him & found him affected with a difficulty of passing urine in consequence of an inflammation of the kidneys, which was evidently produced by exposure to wet & cold and that at such times or when he was so affected, — he stated that the first time he ever had the complaint, was in the year 1776, on Red Bank Island & he supposed & believed that it was occasioned by getting wet when fatigued & heated, in the service of the States. And further the deponent saith not &c Ephraim Fellowes
New London County S.S. Montville Feb. 2 nd 1829
This may certify that Doct n Ephraim Fellowes who hath subscribed to the foregoing deposition, appeared before me and after being cautioned to tell the truth and nothing but the truth.

Philemon Tracy (Physician) of Woodwick New London county It of Connecticut of lawful age being duly sworn deposeth & says that he has for many years been acquainted with Nathaniel Raymond of Lebanon in said county & state, and that he s d Tracy has frequently as a Physician, has frequently been consulted by s d Raymond for advice and medical aid, his disorder being a disease of long standing affecting his kidneys, assuming the form of Nephritis, from which he has been subject to great debility & general infirmity, & which has proved wholly incurable by any means which have been adopted for his relief. and further the deponent saith that s d Raymond, hath declared to him that the origin of his complaint was the effect of an injury he received while in the service of the United States on York island in the year 1798. and further the deponent saith not.
Philemon Tracy
State of Connecticut County of New London } ss Norwich Feby 13 th 1836
Personally appeared Doct r Philemon Tracy the signer of the above deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the facts above stated
Before me
John H. Sournand Justice of the Peace

I Jason Cornstock of Montville in New London County and State of Connecticut of Lawful age testify and say
That in the Month of June in the year 1776. I enlisted as a Drummer of a Company in a Reg t of Troops raised by the State of Connecticut for the Defense of New York under Capt. Elijah Bingham, that Nathaniel Lynde Raymond then of New London now of Lebanon in s d . County enlisted on or about the 20 th of June 1776 in the same Company and soon after we were ordered to New York after we arrived there we joined the United States army and were ordered into Major Gen. Spencer's division of Continental troops in the Month of August we were ordered onto Long Island and was on there during the Battle we stayed on there until the Retreat from said Island. s d Raymond came off with the Rear guard under the Command of Gen. Putnam
That afterward. we were ordered into the Intrenchment on York Island. said Raymond was in there during the Cannonading of the Intrenchment by the British & Hessian Retreated out with the Reg t on the 15 th Sept out of the same the British and Hessian Troops having landed above us we were surrounded by them and made our escape by breaking through them with the loss of all our tents baggage and Clothing after retreating several miles with as much haste as we could make we were so exhausted we could hardly walk s d Raymond having just recovered from the Dysentery was so weak and so overborne with the heat and fatigue that he could not go any farther without being helped by others. night came on and we got near Harlem heights when we were obliged to halt. not having any covering over us destitute of Clothing not even a blanket to cover us we lay all night on the naked ground. when s d Raymond contracted

That order came from the Capt. Genl of the State Militia Regiments by drafting or by Volunteers on or about the 12 th August 1862 when said Raymond volunteered from the Company to which he belonged and soon after marched to join the Northern Army in a Valley Commanded by Col. Jonathan Latimer - said Raymond returned home sometime about the middle of Nov. having been stationed at Albany sometime after the surrender of Harper's and further the Deponent saith that he lived a neighbor to said Raymond nearly forty years afterwards and worked for him almost every season and have known him a great number of times have a stoppage or supposition of Wine and Legs very much swelled with the St. Anthony fire
And farther the Deponent saith not
Jason Comstock
New London County ss. Montville I do hereby do 1829 came Jason Comstock who subscribed to the foregoing Deposition was examined and sworn as to the truth of the same before me Nathl. Brewster Justice of Peace

Charles Bulkeley of New London in New London County & State of Connecticut of lawfull age do depose and say that in the year 1780 during the Revolutionary War I was an Officer on board the private Armed Ship Dean commanded by Cap t Elisha Newman, that Nathaniel L. Raymond was then a hand on board said Ship and continued on board during a cruise of several months and performed his duty faithfully —
The deponent also verily believes the said Raymond was also on board as a hand, of the Brig Marshall during a cruise in the year 1782 which Brig the deponent then commanded —
And further the Deponent saith not
Charles Bulkeley
State of Connecticut
New London County S.S.
New London 27 January A.D. 1826
Personally appeared Cap t Charles Bulkeley who in my presence signed the foregoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the facts above stated
Lodowick Fosdick Justice of Peace
I Samuel Hurlbut of New London aforesaid do depose and say that I was on board the Ship Dean on the cruise mentioned by Cap t Bulkeley in the foregoing deposition and the facts stated in the said Bulkeley's deposition are true according to the best of my knowledge & belief
S. Hurlbut
State of Connecticut
New London County S.S.
New London 27 January A.D. 1826
Samuel Hurlbut whose signature is in my presence

Dear J S Edwards
Enclosed are three declarations for pensions, which please examine & forward the Certificates to me at this place —
Respt Yrs Thomas Gray.
Windham Connecticut.
Aug 24. 48

Lebanon Ct Feb 14
Free
Hon d Noyes Barber Representation in Congress Washington

I Simon Babcock of Columbia in Wind- ham County & State of Connecticut of lawful age testify and say that Mr. Nathaniel L. Raymond man of Lebanon in New London County & State aforesaid, with his family mo- ved into said Columbia in the Spring of the year eighteen hundred & twenty, into the neighbour- hood where I then lived. So Raymond lived in said neighbourhood several years in which time I became well acquainted with him his health & his property. He was in a poor state of health when he came into my neighbourhood & has ever remained so. Said Raymond has to my own knowledge in said Columbia suffered severely by sickness and has been under the care of Doctor Barnstock as a physician several times. From what I could learn when said Raymond came into said Columbia he possessed but little property & this was taken from him by his creditors, & he has ever been unable to sup- port himself since I became acquainted with him, without considerable help from his friends & relations, from whom he has actually received much help & support ac- cording to my best knowledge & belief. And furthermore the deponent saith not.
Simon Babcock
State of Connecticut, New London County ss. Lebanon February 13th A.D. 1826 Personally appeared Mr. Simon Babcock the aforesaid deponent & after being ex- amined & cautioned signed after sworn in my presence

Jonathan Hill of Montville in New- London County and State of Connecticut of lawful age do depose and say that in the year 1777 during the American Rev- olution that Nathaniel Raymond at that time of New London now of Lebanon said State did volunteer and went and joined the Northern Army in the service of the United States at the capture of Burgoyne's Army which term of service was about three months I also say that I served in the same Militia Company with said Raymond and acted as sergeant almost during the whole Revolution was with him at the attack at New London by the traitors and infamous Benedict Arnold, an instance that he did always obey the calls of his Country in the struggle for freedom and was ever ready Jonathan Hill
State of Connecticut New London County ss Mont- ville this 20 th day of January 1826 personally appeared Jonathan Hill in my presence signed the foregoing deposition and made oath to the truth of the facts above stated
Nathaniel Bradford Justice of Peace

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Glen Ridge N.J. Jan 2/09 Chief of Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir
Desiring to prove my eligibility to membership in the Society of the Sons of the Revolution, I wish to make inquiry as to your records relating to Louisa Raymond , formerly of New London Co. Conn., who was on the Revolutionary Pension Roll and who died in Lebanon Conn. in 1848 or 1849. I think She was the widow of Nathaniel Lynde Raymond of Montville Conn. who a tra- dition of the family says was wounded in the Battle of Bennington. Whatever informa- tion you can give will be greatly appreciated

Being unfamiliar with the rules of the Pension Bureau my application for the above information may not be in proper form -
This must be my apology if one is necessary
Very Respectfully Yours
R Raymond Roberts 24 Douglas Road Glen Ridge N.J.

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S. RAYMOND ROBERTS, Treasurer
P. O. ADDRESS, GLEN RIDGE, N. J., U. S. A.
January 28/09 Hon. J. L. Davis, Esq. Acting Comm. Pensions
My dear Sir
Your valued favor of the 26 th inst. with copy of Revolutionary Rec d of my Great Grandfather Nathaniel Lynde Raymond is received for which please accept my sincere thanks
Very Truly Yours
S. Raymond Roberts
The only apparent discrepancy in the record furnished is the date of death of N. L. R. - which the Family record places as July 17-1838 - Your record states it July 15-1829. (His widow's maiden name was Raymond)

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FIRST DEPUTY CLERK JAN 29 1900 S. RAYMOND ROBERTS, Treasurer P. O. ADDRESS, GLEN RIDGE, N. J., U. S. A.
January 28/09 Hon J. L. Davenport Acting Comm. Pensions
My dear Sir
Your valued favor of the 26 th inst. with copy of Revolutionary Recd of my Great Grandfather Nathaniel Lynde Raymond is received for which please accept my sincere thanks
Very Truly Yours
S. Raymond Roberts
The only apparent discrepancy in the record furnished is the date of death of N. L. R. - which the Family record places as July 17 - 1838 - Your record states it July 15 - 1829. His widow's maiden name was Raymond

RECORD AND PENSION OFFICE,
War Department,
May 29, 1897.
Respectfully forwarded to the
Commissioner of Pensions,
with the remark that, if the rules of his office will permit, I shall be glad to have Major Raymond furnished with the copies of affidavits referred to within.
Colonel, U. S. Army, Chief of Office.

Personal
UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE
1428 ARCH STREET
MAJOR C. W. RAYMOND
CORPS OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY
Philadelphia, May 28 1897
Dear Colonel
My great-grandfather, Nathaniel Raymond of Norwalk, Conn., was pensioned under the act of June 7, 1832, and his name appears in the list of Revolutionary pensioners in Senate Doc. 1st Session 1833-34. The State records of Conn. show that he was commissioned by the legislature as ensign and lieutenant in the 9th Conn. Regt. I am very anxious to get copies of the affidavits in this case simply as a matter of family history.
I do not know the rules of your office with reference to furnishing information, but I presume they are very stringent,

as such information is doubtless often desired as a basis for claims against the Government, in this case, of course, the information could not and would not be used for any such purpose.
Will you kindly inform me whether it is possible for me to obtain the information and how I had better proceed in the matter?
Truly Yours C. W. Raymond Major Corps of Engin.
Col. F. C. Newcomb Chief of Record and Pension Office War Department Washington

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services.
Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
June 23, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Nathaniel Raymond, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that Louisa, widow of Nathaniel Raymond, made an application for pension on August 24, 1838, at which time she was 78 years of age and residing at Windham, Conn., and her pension was allowed for the actual service of her husband as a private in the Conn. troops, Revolutionary war, for a period of nine months; a part of the time he served under Capt. Bingham and Col. Putnam. Place of his enlistment not stated.
There is no appropriation of money by Congress for carrying on work of this character and owing to a pressure of other and more important work this Bureau must decline to comply with your request for a copy of the papers on file in the above named claim.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. C. W. Raymond,
1428 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.