Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 41,879, for Henry Miller, Pennsylvania

SERVICE
Miller, Henry
NUMBER
Continental Penn.
8.41879
CONTENTS
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16,423.
Pennsylvania
Henry Miller,
of Cumberland in the state of Penn a was a Major in the regiment commanded by Colonel Thompson of the Penn a line, for the term of 3 years.
scribed on the Roll of Penn a at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to c the 2 d of December 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 4 th of Feb y 1820 and delivered to the Hon. Mr. Bode M. H. R. W. S.
Arrears to 4th of March 1820 - $ 61.92
all ceasing
Mar: 3/31
Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Copies of Commission
Recd: Mr. Watts, Arba.
Leah, No 28 Jan. 1820
a letter to Hon. J. Miller 3 d
March 1836 - do. to Hon.
Fry, Jr. P. Aug t 23 d March
38 - do to Hon. W. Wilkin, Sec.
van Dec. 30. 1844 -
C. J. McGinnis 18
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Hon: A: Boden, 14 Dec r Newcastle Entered
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Pennsylvania ss.
Cumberland County.
On this second day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen, before me the Subscriber, President of the Ninth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, consisting of the Counties of Cumberland, Franklin & Adams personally appeared General Henry Miller, aged Sixty nine years, in the month of February last past, resident in the County of Cumberland in the said district, who, being by me first duly sworn according to Law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary war;" That he the said Henry Miller entered into the military Service of his country in the month of June in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy five, as a first Lieutenant in the company commanded by Captain Michael Doodle. That on the 15 th Day of October in the same year, he received a commission, signed John Hancock then President of Congress to be Captain of a company of Foot in the Regiment commanded by Col. William Thompson - and by a Commission dated 12 th Nov. 1777 signed by Henry Laurens, then President of Congress he was appointed Major of the first Pennsylvania Regiment, and by a special Resolve of Congress, of the date of said Commission, to rank from the 28 th of September 1776. (as is recited in said Commission - and that he continued in the Service from the said year 1775. until the beginning of the year 1779- being then Lieut. Col. of the second Pennsylvania Regiment, duly commissioned, but which Commission is now mislaid - being in the line of Pennsylvania State, in the Continental Service, and that he resigned in the beginning of the year 1779. That he was in the Battles of Trenton, Princeton, Germantown, Brandywine and Monmouth, & others - That he is in reduced Circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services but what is notorious in the memory of others, & from public Records & History -
Sworn to & Delared before me } The day & year aforesaid Charles Smith
H Miller
I Charles Smith President of the Courts of Common Pleas of the Ninth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, consisting of the Counties of Cumberland Franklin & Adams Do hereby certify, That it satisfactorily appears to me, That the said General Henry Miller, now residing in Rye Township in said County of Cumberland in the said District, served the United States in the Revolutionary war, as set forth in the foregoing Declaration, and that he stands in need of the assistance of his country for support - all which, be together with the said Declaration I transmit to the Honble The Secretary of War.
Carlisle
Dec r 2 o 1819
Charles Smith

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, } ss. STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, }
Wm. B. & J. Underwood, printers.
I, Robert M c Coy, Prothonotary of the Courts of Common Pleas in and for the County of Cumberland, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Do, by these Presents Certify that Charles
Smith Esquire, before whom the foregoing Deposition and Certificate was taken, and who hath thereunto, in his own proper hand writing, subscribed his name, was, at the time of taking such Deposition and making the said Certificate President Judge of the ninth Judicial District &c
and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and sworn, to all whose acts as such, due faith and credit is, and of right ought to be, given throughout the United States and elsewhere. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, at Carlisle, in the said county, this third day of December in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nine hundred and of the Sovereignty and Independence of the United States of America, the forty fourth
ATTEST.
Rob t M c Coy PROTHONOTARY.

Henry Miller (Penn Major -
file in his case act 1818
Certif N o 16 423
File 41. 879

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
March 1 st 1845.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The child ren of Henry Miller, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia, Pa. Agency, at the rate of — Twenty — Dollars and — Cents per month  annum , under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 2 nd of Dec r 1819, to the 4 th March 1820, Respectfully, yours,
William B. Lewis
Comptroller.
Certified N o 16423 Major
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

41879 INVALID.
Rev.
File No.
Henry Miller Major Genl Fox
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 889
 [Arrangement of 1870.] 
Feby. 8 th 99.
Mrs. Wm R. Kerr
Chicago, Ill.
1846 Feb 3 Hist. to Debra L. Snyder. Letter in F. 3.105 - Jacob Miller 1844 - May 6 - Hist. to Mrs. Ned V. Mumford. MMSTF. 1845 June 23 - Hist. to Emma V. Miller - MMSTF. 1848 Dec. 31 - Hist. to Rev. Clarence A. Eyler avery.

Chicago Jan. 30 th 1899-
Commissioner of Pensions Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir
Would you kindly do me the great favor of giving me the Revolutionary and 1812 war "Service" of General Henry Miller of Pennsylvania? He was pensioned in the year 1819 - at the age of eighty odd. I require to know the place of his birth , and the given name of his father . and their occupation and also their place of residence in Pennsylvania. Family history says that Gen. Henry Miller received from the government the sum of two hundred and forty dollars as pension - in the year 1819 - Kindly let me hear from you at your earliest convenience and greatly oblige
Yours Most Respectfully Address M. L. Miller Kerr Mrs H. R. Kerr 705319 - Washington Ave - Chicago - Ills -

Greencastle, Ind. April 1 st 1924
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
I am a descendant of Lt. Col. Henry Miller, who served in the War of the Revolution. I know he headed a company in the 2 nd Pa. Reg. commanded by Col. Walter Stewart.
Does your office have any record of him? Does it give any thing of his family? Would you be so kind as to send me what record you may have of him?
I certainly would appreciate any thing you can do for me as I am trying to get my D.A. R. papers and any favor would be quite a help.
If there is any fee for this work kindly advise me immediately .
Most respectfully
Mrs. Fred V. Thomas
8 East Hanna St. Greencastle, Indiana

To the Commissioner of Pensions, Revolutionary War Section Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:—
Will you kindly forward to me data of (1) General Henry Miller of Michael Doudels Regt. Nov. 21. 1776. His name also appears on return of Officers from Jan 1. 1777 until Aug. 1778. (2) Henry Miller who appears as a Lieut. Col. of the 2 d Pa. Regiment of Continental troops commanded by Col. Henry Bicker. (3) Adam Gault, who was a private in 5 th Class Capt W m Brisban's Co. 1780 of Lancaster Co. first Salisbury Co. Pa.
I desire especially, Pension Number , Names of Wife and children , of each of the three with dates of marriages, births &c.
I thank you in advance for your interest and assistance in these three lines.
Very Respectfully
Emma V. Miller P.O. Box 837      Mount Pleasant Pa.

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section.
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December 31, 1928
Rev. Clarence A. Eyler 143 Woodlawn Avenue Collingswood, N. J.
Sir:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41879, it appears that Henry Miller was born in February 1750, place not stated.
He entered the service in June 1775 as First-Lieutenant and served in Captain Michael Doudells Pennsylvania Company, and on October 15, 1775 was commissioned Captain of a company of foot in Colonel William Thompson's Pennsylvania Regiment; September 28, 1776 he was commissioned Major of the First Pennsylvania Regiment; he resigned from the service early in 1779 at which time he was Lieutenant-Colonel of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment; he was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth.
In 1819 he was referred to as "General Henry Miller. He was allowed pension on his application executed

December 2, 1819 at which time he was living at Rye Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Children are referred to, but no names are given.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.

143 Woodlawn Ave Collingwood New Jersey Dec 27 1925
U. S. Pension Bureau, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
Previous to Thanksgiving Day I wrote to you in reference to one Henry Miller, a Revolutionary Soldier, who was granted a Pension Feb 4, 1920 at the age of 84 yrs - Record of grant is found in "Senate Document - Pension Roll - 1st Session of 23rd Congress Page 514 - which is also page 84 of Cumberland Co Pennsylvania Pension Roll.
His Rank when pensioned was Major.
In former letter I requested infor- mation which would enable me to identify him as my Great Great Grandfather and show my eligibility to the Society of Sons of American Revolution.
I have not received a reply to above letter and again request the information. Kindly give me the names of his wife and children, his residence when he enlisted, number of Battalion & Company with Officers of same and any other information which would be useful to me. Date of Birth & marriage etc.
Give Name and Page of such Volume containing information. For Searchers used.
would greatly appreciate an early reply Sincerely Yours,
Rev Clarence A. Eayler If any thing is required to get this information kindly advise me.

143 Woodlawn Ave. Collingswood New Jersey Nov 30 1928
U.S. Pension Bureau Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
With the view of becoming a Member of Sons of the American Revolution - I am looking up the record of our Henry Miller who was my great Grandfather.
I need your assistance to complete the evidence of my right to above privilege.
The said Henry Miller enlisted in Pennsylvania Militia from Antrim Township, Cumberland Co. (now Franklin Co).
There appear to be 2 Henry Millers - one a Private in Captain Alexander Peebles Co of 6th Battalion of Militia.
Another a Sergeant in Capt. William Berryhills Co. of 1st Battalion of Militia.
In looking up the evidence I discovered in Senate Document Pension Roll - First Session of 23rd Congress on Page 514 that Major Henry Miller was granted a Pension of $240 in 1820 at the age of 84 yrs. but there is no record of his having received any pec. He died in 1821.
Will you kindly look up this mans History and inform me what you learn of his Family - names of Wife & Children, where he enlisted from - and in what Battalion & Company was the Officer. Also any other facts you learn about his Home & Family & Service.
Very Sincerely Rev. Clarence A. Gayler

L. W. B. I.41879.
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.
February 8, 1899.
Madam:-
In response to your recent communication you are advised that Henry Miller made an application for pension on December 2nd, 1819, at which time he was 69 years of age and residing in Cumberland County, Pa., and his pension was allowed for three years' actual service as a major in the Pennsylvania troops, Revolutionary war. He served under Col. William Thompson. Place of enlistment not stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mrs. William R. Kerr,
5519 Washington Ave.,
Chicago, Ills.

ms 145
June 23, 1925
Emma V. Miller Mount Pleasant, P.O. Box 837 Penna.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41879 it appears that Henry Miller was born in February 1750, the place not stated.
He entered the service in June 1775 as First Lieutenant and served in Captain Michael Doudel's Pennsylvania Company, and on October 15, 1775 was commissioned Captain of a company of foot in Colonel William Thompson's Pennsylvania Regiment.
September 28, 1776 he was commissioned Major of the First Pennsylvania Regiment; he resigned from the service in the beginning of 1779 at which time he was Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment; he was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth. In 1819 he was referred to as

"General Henry Miller".
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 2, 1819 while a resident of Rye Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Children are referred to, but no names are stated.
Respectfully,
WILDER S. METCALF. Commissioner.

May 6, 1924
Mrs. Fred V. Thomas 8 East Hanna St., Greencastle, Ind.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 41879 it appears that Henry Miller was born in February 1750, the place not named.
He entered the service in June 1775 as First Lieutenant and served in Captain Michael Doudel's Pennsylvania Company, and on October 15, 1775 was commissioned Captain of a company of foot in Colonel William Thompson's Pennsylvania Regiment.
September 28, 1776 he was commissioned Major of the First Pennsylvania Regiment; he resigned from the service in the beginning of 1779 at which time he was Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Pennsylvania Regiment; he was in the battles of Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and Monmouth. In 1819 he was referred to as

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
 BUREAU OF PENSIONS. 
"General Henry Miller".
He was allowed pension on his application executed December 2, 1819 while a resident of Rye Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Children are referred to, but no names are stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
N.Y. 41,879
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Henry Miller a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June 1775 1 st Lieut. Michael Doudel Penn.   Oct 10-1775 Capt. William Thompson   Sept. 28. 1776 Major 1 st Penn. Regt.   ✓ Lt. Col. 2 nd Penn. Regt.   Resigned in the beginning of 1779.  
Battles engaged in, Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown + Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Dec. 2 1819. His ch. was al.
Residence at date of application, Rye Twp. Cumberland Co. Penn.
Age at date of application, Feb. 1750
Remarks: Children are referred to but no names are stated.
For date of soldiers death application should be made to the And. for Interior Dept + etc.
64. 164 23 - Second Subj. 4. 1820 - $20. per mo. From Dec. 2, 1819.
Act Mar. 18, 1818. Penn Agency
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Dec 29
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Dear Friend,
4 Nov 2008
Misses 6 am on 28th London 28th Pr. Nottingham

Washington Feby 28. 1836
Mr Edwards
Will you have the goodness to examine the Pension office to ascertain whether Henry Miller who was I believe a major in the Revolutionary Army and was subsequently a Genl. and known by the name of Genl. Miller made application for a pension - And if so whether one was granted and whether he was subsequently struck from the list & for what cause. Also state the amount of the Pension if one was allowed and at what date it was allowed - I presume the application was made under the act of 1818. - I will thank you for an answer as soon as convenient -
Very Respectfully Yours &c
H Miller

Be pleased to say up to what time Henry Miller, a Major, at the rate of $20 per month, under the act of March 18. 1818, in the Pennsylvania role, appears from your books to have been paid?
Pension office } Mar 2. 1836. }
It does not appear by the books of the 2 d Comptroller's Office that any payments have been made A.M.

IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the UNITED STATES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina and Georgia, TO Henry Miller of the State of Pennsylvania Esquire,
WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Major, of the 1 st Pennsylvania Regiment, and by a special Resolve of Congress of this date, to rank from the 28 th of September 1776 in the Army of the United States, raised for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore cardully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Major by doing and performing all manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Major . And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief, for the Time being, of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or a future Congress. DATED at
Yorktown the 12 Nov r 1777
By Order of the CONGRESS,
Henry Laurens , PRESIDENT.
Attest. Chas. Thomson  secy

IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the United Colonies of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of Newcastle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina , to Henry Miller Esq.
WE reposing especial trust and confidence in your patriotism, valour, conduct and fidelity, DO by these presents constitute and appoint you to be a Captain of a Company of Foot in the Regiment commanded by Col William Thompson.
in the army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of Captain by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as Captain in said Regiment. And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the time being of the army of the United Colonies, or any other your superior officer, according to the rules and discipline of war, in pursuance of the trust reposed in you. This commission to continue in force until revoked by this or a future Congress.
Attest Chas Thomson Secy
By Order of the Congress,
Octob r 15 th 1775.
John Hancock President
41879

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Miller, Henry GRADE Corporal LINE Massachusetts
WARRANT NUMBER 4691 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED July 15, 1789 to Daniel DeLa Van
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.