Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 7188, for Increase Miller, New York

SERVICE
NUMBER
New York
Miller, Increase Freelove
R 7188
CONTENTS

State of New York } Westchester County } ss.
On this fifth day of July 1837 personally appeared before me Ezra Lockwood One of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Westchester in said State The same being a Court of Record - Freelove Miller , a resident of the town of New Castle in said County aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the pecuniary benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That she is the widow of Increase Miller , deceased formerly of the town of Carmel in the County of Dutchess (now Putnam) and State of New York, - Who was a Private and Serjeant in the Army of the Revolution. That the said Increase Miller enlisted into or was a soldier in One Capt. Goodwin's Company in Col. Dubois' Reg t in the New York Forces in the summer of 1777 - That he was frequently and for most of the Revolutionary war in the American Service either as a private soldier or a Serjeant until the close of said war , but from the great lapse of time the Affiant is unable to give a more particular statement than as contained in the annexed proofs and documents - That she well remembers her said husband's time in the service in Capt. St. John's Company in the year 1780 or 81 - She further declares that she was married to the said Increase Miller about the month of September 1781 by the Rev d Solomon Mead a Presbyterian Clergyman of South Salem in said County of Westchester; That her husband the aforesaid Increase Miller died on the seventeenth day of October in the year 1798 or 1799 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proofs hereto annexed.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me
Ezra Lockwood Judge
Freelove Miller Mark
I certify that Freelove Miller, the above named Affiant, by reason of advanced age and infirmity is unable to attend Court for the purpose of making her aforesaid declaration.
Ezra Lockwood One of the Judges in & for West er County

State of New York County of Westchester S.S.
I John H. Smith Clerk of the said County & Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County. Do hereby Certify that Ezra Lockwood whose name is subscribed to the for- going deposition of Freeborn Miller was on the day of the date of taking such deposition a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Westchester duly Commissioned and sworn, & further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Ezra Lockwood and verify be- lieve the foregoing signatures purporting to be his signed to the Deed and to the Certificate of Char- acter is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said County the 11 th day of July 1837.
John H. Smith Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
R.F. 7188
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Isaac 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.     Summer 1777 ✓ Pvt. Goodwin Dubois N.Y.   1780 & 1781 ✓ Sgt. Messrs St. Johns ✓        
Battles engaged in, Wadsworth's Creek, Red Bank & Red Bank Hill.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, July 5, 1837
Residence at date of application, New Castle, Westchester Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, He was 74 years old
Remarks: It is stated that soldier was formerly of the town of Carmel, Dutchess Co. N.Y. He married in Sept. 1781 Thelone Avery and died Oct. 17, 1798 or 1799. Son Caleb was a resident of New York City in 1837.
Her claim was not allowed on account of insufficient proof of six months actual military service as required by pension laws
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

State of New York Westchester County ss. On the first day of July One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven before me came Abijah Holmes aged 79 Years. a man of truth and veracity of Bedford County aforesaid and being by me duly sworn did depose and say that he knew Freelove Miller widow of Increase Miller and that said Freelove Miller was married to said Increase Miller in the fall of the Year One thousand seven hundred and eighty one. and said Holmes declares that he was present at the marriage that her name before marriage was Freelove Avery that she is at this time as he believes a widow of said Increase Miller - said Holmes further says that he was acquainted with said Increase Miller from childhood and knows that he was in the Revolutionary service was with him in the engagement at Ward- House was in company with him at the Fork Meadows.
Abijah Holmes his mark
Sworn to this first day of July 1837
Witness
Stephen G. Newman Wm Hunt
William Hunt, Justice of the Peace
I Certify that Abijah Holmes the above named deponent is a man of truth and veracity and that full faith and credit is to be given to his statements
William Hunt, Justice of the Peace

State of New York
Westchester County ss. On this eighth day of July, one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, before me came Henry Avery aged 63 Years, of Poundridge, County and State aforesaid, and being by me duly sworn, did declare that he knew Increase Miller deceased is well satisfied that he was in the Revolutionary service, thinks he was in the engagement at Kettle Creek, and in the engagement at Ward's House, thinks he was in the service about three years. Said Henry Avery further declares that he knows Freeborn Miller widow of Increase Miller deceased and that she had remained a widow ever since the death of said Increase Miller deceased, which was in October, 1798, or 1799, was present at the funeral and saw the corpse.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day, Henry Avery and year above written before me.
William Hunt Justice,
I certify that Henry Avery the above named deponent is a man of truth and veracity, and that full faith and credit is to be given to his statement
William Hunt Justice of the Peace
State of New York
County of Westchester ss. I, John H. Smith Clerk of the said County and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County Do hereby certify, That William Hunt before whom the foregoing depositions of Stephen Avery, William Avery and Henry Avery were taken, was on the day of the date thereof a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Westchester duly Commissioned and sworn, and further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said William Hunt and verily believe the foregoing signatures signed to the several Jurats and certificates of character purporting to be
in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Affixed my seal of office this 11 th day of July 1837, John H. Smith Clk.

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State of New York Westchester County } ss. On the third day of July One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven before me came Stephen Avery, Aged 64 Years of South Salem, County and State aforesaid and being by me duly sworn, did declare that he knew Freelove Miller, Widow of Increase Miller Deceased, and that he knows her to remain his Widow at this time Sworn to and subscribed on the day and Year above written before me - William Hunt, Justice of the Peace Stephen Avery
I certify that Stephen Avery the above named deponent is a man of truth and veracity, and that full faith and credit is to be given to his statements, William Hunt, Justice of the Peace.
State of New York } Westchester County } ss. On the seventh day of July, one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven before me came William Avery, aged Sixty eight Years, resident of South Salem County and State aforesaid and being by me duly sworn, did declare that he knew Increase Miller in his life time, and that said Increase Miller was in the Revolutionary service, thinks that he was in the service about three Years, believes he was in the engagement at Ward's House, thinks he was in the engagement at Ridgefield Ct. and also at Cambridge Ct. And said William Avery further declared that he knew Freelove Miller, Widow of Increase Miller Deceased and knows her to remain his Widow at this time Sworn to and subscribed on the day and Year, William Avery, above written before me, William Hunt, Justice of the Peace. I certify that William Avery the above named deponent is a man of truth and veracity, and that full faith and credit is to be given to his statements. William Hunt, Justice of the Peace.

State of New York } County of Westchester } ss.
On the third day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty-Seven before Me came W d Susanna Slawson aged 72 Years, of Poundridge State and County aforesaid, did depose and say that she knew Increase Miller, deceased, is well satisfied that said Increase Miller was in the Revolutionary service, Lived in the neighborhood of said Miller have been at his house when he was absent, and heard his Wife say that he was in the army and that she never expected him home again and appeared to be much affected on account of it. had heard her Father say that he was in the army with him at West Point, thinks they had an engagement there at the time, does not know the number of Years that said Increase Miller was in the service but he was absent from home a long time.
Witnessed in presence of Cyrus B. Littel
W d Susanna Slawson her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and Year above written, before me William Hunt Justice
I, Certify that W d Susanna Slawson the above named deponent is a Woman of truth and veracity and that full faith and credit is to be given to her statements William Hunt Justice of the peace

State of New York } County of Westchester } ss. On the third day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, before me came Abijah Holmes aged 80 Years, of Bedford State and County aforesaid, and being by me duly sworn did depose and say that he knew Freelove- Miller Widow of Increase Miller and that said - Freelove Miller was married to said Increase Miller in the fall of the Year one thousand seven hundred and eighty one - and said Holmes declares that he was present at the marriage, that her name before marriage that her name before marriage was Freelove Avery, that she is at this time as he believes a Widow of said Increase Miller. Said Holmes further says that he was acquainted with said Increase Miller from Childhood, and knows that he was in the Revolutionary Service, was with him in the engagement at Ward's House, was in company with him at the Fork Meadows
Witnessed in presence of Stephen W. Avery Sworn to and subscribed on the day and Year above written before me William Hunt, Justice
Abijah his  X Holmes Mark
I certify that Abijah Holmes the above named deponent is a man of truth and veracity and that full faith and credit is to be given to his statement, William Hunt Justice of the Peace,

State of New York
Westchester County } ss. On the third day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven before me William Lockwood one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County personally appeared David Holmes of Bedford in the aforesaid County and being by me duly sworn does on his oath say that he was well acquainted with Increase Miller in his life time and that he well recollects that the said Increase Miller was in the Revolutionary Service of the United States and often heard it said at the time that he said Miller was an active man in said Service, and that the general report was that in the time of said Revolution that said Miller was a good Soldier and always ready to go when called upon and further this deponent says not
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above mentioned before me William Lockwood Justice
David Holmes
I certify that the above named David Holmes is a man of good character and that his statements are entitled to full credit
William Lockwood Justice
State of New York County of Westchester } ss.
I the undersigned Clerk of the said County of Westchester do hereby certify that the foregoing Affidavit of David Holmes purports to have been taken before me on the day of the date of taking the same a Justice of the peace in and for the said County duly Commissioned & sworn and that the signature signed to Oath and Certificate of Character purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this Seventh day

of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and thirty seven
John H. Smith clk RD

State of New York
Westchester County } ss
On the twenty ninth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven before me came William Avery aged thirty eight years resident of South Salem, County and State aforesaid being by me duly sworn does on his oath say that he was well acquainted with Increase Miller in his life time and that he will recollects that the said Increase Miller was in the Revolutionary Service about three years, believes he was in the engagement at Wards house, he will recollects that the said Miller was in the engagement at Ridgefield, Connecticut, also at Campbells and this deponent further declares that he will recollects of the said Miller, being called away into the service a number of times besides those above stated and he will recollects that the said Miller belonged to a company called minute men and further this deponent further declares that he knows Rachel Miller widow of Increase Miller deceased and knows her to be a widow at this time and further this deponent says, not sworn to and subscribed
The day and year above
William Avery
written before me
William Lockwood Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named William Avery is a man of good character and that his statements is entitled to full credit
William Lockwood Justice

State of New York }
Westchester County } ss. On the third day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven before me William Lockwood one of the Justices of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Anson Marshall of Poundridge aged in the aforesaid county aged eighty two and being by me duly sworn does on his oath say that he was well acquainted with Increase Miller in his life time and that he well recollects that the said Increase Miller was in the Revolutionary Service of the United States by general report at that time and that he often heard it said at that time that the said Miller was a good Soldier and always willing to turn out when called upon. and further this deponent says not Sworn & subscribed the day and his year above mentioned before me Anson X Marshall William Lockwood Justice Mark
I certify that the above named Anson Marshall is a man of good character and that his statements are entitled to full credit, and that by reason of this deponent being blind he was obliged to make his mark
William Lockwood Justice

State of New York } County of Westchester } ss. On the third day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty seven, before me came Increase Miller aged 72 Years, a resident of the town of South Salem in the state and County aforesaid and being by me duly sworn, did declare that he knew, Increase Miller deceased, and is well satisfied that he was in the Revolutionary service. Having frequently seen him leave for the service fully equipped for action, he being what was termed a minute man, — and heard him say repeatedly that he was in the engagement at Ward's House and the engagement at Valentine's Hill, and at the enga- -gement at Ridgefield Ct. believes he was in the service between three and four Years, — and the said Increase Miller further declares that he knew Freelove Miller, Widow of Increase Miller Deceased and believes her to remain his Widow at this time,
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and Year above written, before me
Increase Miller
William Hunt, Justice
I Certify that Increase Miller the above named deponent is a man of truth and veracity and that full faith and credit is to be given to his Statements
William Hunt Justice of the Peace,

Postmark net.
133 Penabie St. Laurium, Mich.
Jan. 23, 19.
Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions. Wash. D. C.
Sir: -
I wish to know if the name of Laurence Miller appears on

the Revolutionary Pension Roll and if so will you please send his Pension Record."
Increase Miller served from Westchester County, New York. His wife's name was Abigail Grampson.
I am very anxious to get this information.
Very Truly yours,
Mabel E. Reynolds.

Copy
December 27, 1851.
D. D. Addison Esq.
Washington, D. C.
Sir:
The power of Attorney transmitted by you to this Office in the case of Freelove Miller widow of Increase claiming a pension under the Act July 4, 1836 has been examined and filed with the other papers.
The enclosed copy of a letter addressed to Sylvester Spencer will shew how the case stood on the 30 th Jany 1838 since which time no additional testimony has been furnished.
Very &c
J. E. Heath.

Pension Office
293
May 16, 1849
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 9 th February last in the case of Mrs. Freelone Miller - dead widow of Increase Miller, I have to state that no additional evidence of service has been exhibited since the date of my letter to Sylvester Spencer Esq r of the 30 th January 1838. Record evidence of the service may be obtained perhaps on application to the Comptroller of the State of New York. His certificate should be exhibited. Should proof of service be obtained it will be necessary to establish the marriage to have taken place prior to the termination of her husband's service more fully than it has heretofore been done.
M c S. Storms New York.

Letter to S. S. V. a dis. in Dec 2/37
New York
Frederick Miller
Sussex Ind
Let to Sylvester Spencer
Aug. 7, 1837 To same Aug 30, 1837
1840 Let to P. M. Irving July 2
Let to S. Storm May 16, 49 Act 4 July

1919 Engr 19 Hist. to Mabel E. Reynolds.
7188.
P. O.
Frederick Miller
Service: red. of Increase Miller
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: The printed list of 185-2
gives Cause of Dismissal as follows
"Proof of a profane nature required of Re-enlisted: marriage + of the Service by a certificate from the Albany Comptroller."
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized.
_____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis.
Searched for _____
_____, 18

P. M. Irving July 2 nd 46

Pension Office July 2 nd 1846
Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 29 th Ult o . I have to state that my letter of the 30 th of January 1838 to Mr. Sylvester Spencer, a copy of which is herewith enclosed, will shew the objection to the admission of the claim of Freelove Miller, widow of Isaac Miller, on the papers presented. No evidence in the case has been filed since the date of that letter.
Pierre M. Irving, Esq. New-York.
2316 N.Y. 36 S.W.

War Dep
Pen: off
Jan y 30, 38
Sir
The add d evidence in the case of Mrs. Aralene Miller widow of Increase Miller dec d has been examined & filed with the other papers.
The only service alleged is an indefinite term in Dubois Regt of the N York line - and documentary evidence that in the latter part of the war he belonged to Capt St Johns Company of Westchester  Dutchess Co. Militia. As his name is not found on the New York line, it is required, as indicated in mine of 7 Aug last, that the service  time of shall be established by two credible witnesses who shall be able of their own knowledge to state the time & manner of entering & leaving the service the company - Regt & line to which he belonged, with such facts & incidents connected with the  in the service as might satisfy the Dep t as to their own means of knowing what they establish. This add d

Sylvester Spencer
January 30, 1838
P. G.
Sylvester Spencer Esq New York

evidence is general & unsatisfactory. Unless the foregoing proof be furnished her claim cannot be allowed.
Sylvester Spencer
January 20, 1898.
O. G.
Sylvester Spencer Esq. New York

Sylvester Spencer
Aug. 7. 1837
O. G.

War Department
Pension Office
August 7 th 1837
Sir The papers of Freelon Miller widow of Increase Miller have been examined and filed. It is stated by the claimant that her husband served in Capt Goodwin's company Col Dubois' regiment in 1777 and afterwards in Capt St John's company that she continued in the service until the close of the war - The rolls of her husband's name is not on the rolls of Col Dubois' reg t at all; His name is found on the rolls of Capt St John's company but for two days only - To sustain her claim to the service in Capt Goodwin's company the affidavits of two credible witnesses setting forth the time of entering and the time of leaving the company are necessary -
Stephen H. Spencer Esq. N.Y.

All the within Cases Ex by Mr Addison
Nov 7-1857
Mr Addison

Washington Oct 24, 1837
Dear Sir,
I have this day filed powers of Attorney in the following cases, and have respectfully to ask permission to refer to their papers on file in your Office,
Ebenezer Banks Act '32 Conn! admitted
Joseph Burnham Act 1832 Conn! admitted
Earl Clapp act 1832 Conn! admitted
I am, Very respectfully M c Intosh H. B. Addison
P.S.
I have also filed the Power of Attorney in the case of Mrs. Frelone Miller, New York act '36 suspended -
J. B. Heath Esq. Comm r of Pensions

POWER OF ATTORNEY—Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Caleb Miller, of the City of New York, do
hereby constitute and appoint Daniel D. Addison Esq. of Washington City, my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Freelove Miller, dec. for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to me as Son and Administrator of said Freelove Miller, to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 13 th day October A. D., 1851.
Signed and Sealed in the presence of
Jerediah Miller als. 11 th ward New York City
Caleb Miller
Joseph
Freelove Miller
STATE OF New York } ss: COUNTY OF New York }
On this thirteenth day of October A. D. 1851— before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Caleb Miller and acknowledged the foregoing Power, of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid. }
Jerediah Miller J. Peace.

Claim of Frelove Miller, dec d . - Widow of Increase. Act of 4. July 1836.
STATE OF New York, COUNTY of New York } ss.
Be it known, That on this thirteenth day of October A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty one, before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Caleb Miller a resident of New York City in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the Son of Frelove Miller, deceased, of West Chester County, New York, who was the Widow of Increase Miller, and an applicant for a Revolutionary Pension under Act of 4. July 1836  who was a Revolutionary Pensioner
at the rate of _____  allowed; Dollars per annum ; that he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased ; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me.
J. Miller } J. Peace.
Caleb Miller
I, J. Miller Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Caleb Miller who executed the foregoing paper is a _____ forth.
State of New-York, City and County of New-York, } ss.
I, GEORGE W. RIBLET, CLERK of the City and County of New-York, and also Clerk of the Supreme Court for said City and County of New-York, being a Court of Record, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, That Deedean Miller before whom the annexed deposition was taken, was at the time of taking the same, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said City and County, duly elected and sworn, and that his signature thereto are genuine, as I verily believe.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the 14 day of October 1851.
Geo: W. Riblet Clerk.

Claim of Freelove Miller, decd. - Widow of Increase. Act of 4. July 1836.
STATE OF New York, COUNTY of New York } ss.
Be it known, That on this thirteenth day of October A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty one, before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Caleb Miller a resident of New York City in said County, and made oath according to law that he is the Son of Freelove Miller, deceased, of West Chester County, New York, who was the Widow of Increase Miller, and an applicant for a Revolutionary Pension under Act of 4. July 1836  who was a Revolutionary Pensioner
at the rate of _____ Dollars per annum ; that he has been informed that the said Pension ought to be increased ; that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, before me. } Caleb Miller J. Miller J. Peace. }
I, J. Miller Justice of the Peace, in and for said County do hereby certify that Caleb Miller who executed the foregoing paper is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth. Jeremiah Miller J. Peace.
I, _____ Clerk of the _____ Court in the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that _____ before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is _____ signature. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official Seal, this _____ day of _____ A. D. 185 _____
Clerk.
New-York, } ss. City of New-York. }

POWER OF ATTORNEY—Revolutionary Pension Claims.
Know all Men by these Presents, That I, Caleb Miller , of the City of New York , do
hereby constitute and appoint Daniel D. Addison Esq. of Washington City , my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Freelove Miller, dec. for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or Increase of Pension, that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said Claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to me as Son and Administrator of said Freelove Miller , to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
WITNESS my hand and Seal this 13 th day October A. D., 1851.
for Addison
for Caleb
Freelove Miller
Signed and Sealed in the presence of
Jehoshaphat Miller old. 11 th street near wash city
Caleb Miller
STATE OF New York } COUNTY OF New York } ss:
On this thirteenth day of October A. D. 1851— before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Caleb Miller and acknowledged the foregoing Power, of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand, } the day and year aforesaid. }
Jehoshaphat Miller J. Peace.

For Sir, New York 9 Febua y 1849
I am authorized as the Attorney at Miller your department, for the heirs of Miss Deeds, — She was the widow of Increase Miller also Deeds who served in the Revolutionary war, under Capt St John, the widow petitioned to the Department some years ago — by her Attorney — Spencer — of New York at that time which petition was said to be on file, by a letter rec d from the department, and which contained a request, that the time of his services should be sent on — which information to me is about four years and that he was in several battles during that time, which is said to be set forth in the declaration, and a proof attached to the same — you will please to use your discretion and answer me, as soon as possible and send me all the amendments of the pension laws if you please and oblige your
Yrs St S Storm

July 1 - 46
Julius Miller May 26
J. H. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Patents Washington D.C.

New York June 29. 1856
Sir
In behalf of Caleb Miller, the son of Freedom Miller, widow of Increase Miller, I beg to inquire whether the application of his mother for a pension under Act of 4 th July, 1836, is now on the files of your office, and if so, what action has been taken upon it, and what is wanting to perfect the evidence.
Mr Miller committed the prosecution of the claim to Mr Sylvester Spencer, (now deceased) a few years prior to his deputation, and has never since been able to ascertain what had been its fate, though he was assured that it had been presented.
Very respectfully Your obedient servant, Pierre M. Doring
J. S. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City.

New York 15 th Nov 1837
Sir
I have been requested to forward the enclosed affidavits, in the case of Mrs. Inalove Miller, widow of Inenard Miller deceased,
Very Respectfully, Young A. C. Root Sylvester Spencer
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington

Bedford 12 th Decem r 1780.
Whereas at a Court Martial held at the House of Major — Hubby at Northbaste the fourteenth day of November in the year abovesaid the Persons of Robert Elliot, Waterbury Miller, John Banks and Uriah Place were severally tried by the s d Court for Delinquency in not turning out and doing their Duty in the Militia when called for in time of Alarm and found guilty of the Charge by the — said Court, Robert Elliot was fined by the s d Court four hard Collars. Waterbury Miller, four  eight hard Collars, John Banks late of Bynum four  eight hard Collars, & Uriah Place one  two hard Collars. These are therefore to require you to proceed forthwith and collect from  the the several Persons abovementioned the the Sums to the different Names above annexed and in case of default in Payment they are to receive corporal Punishment or serve in the one of the Continental Battalions raised — under the direction of the State for six Months agreeable to the Order of the Court Martial and in pursu of the Law of the s d State. Herein you will fail not and this shall be your sufficient Warrant. — I Serjeant. Sacra Miller
W. H. Taylor Cap t

Lucas Miller Ser. Bedford

Bedford January 19 th 1781
you are hereby directed to warn all the men in your Quarter that are liable to be Classed in order to raise a continental Soldier to appear at the House of Salvanus on Monday next at 12 O'Clock To Incees Miller Ser t Moses T. John C ap

Bedford february the 18 th Day 1781
you are hereby required to warn all the men in your Quarter to appear at my House to morrow by ten an hour high in the afternoon in order to keep a Guard in the new Purchase one Night
To Enceel Miller Ser t
Mess s John G ap

Inverness Miller Miss Bedford

Bedford January the 8 th 1781
you are hereby Commanded to proceed immediately and warn all the men in your Class and Company Robertsons Class to appear at my House on Wednes- day next at ten O-Clock in the forenoon with their Arms and accoutrements in the Best manner in order to be reviewed these orders are from the Coll and whoever does not attend must Answer it at their peril
To Enlees Miller Serj t Moses Stephen Capt.

Inverness Miller Leg. Bedford

Bedford Novm r 22 Day 1780
you are hereby Commanded to warn every man in your Class to appear at the house of James Runnels at two O'clock this Day in the afternoon with their Arms accoutrements knapsack and Blanket with three Days Provision fail not on Pain of suffering the Penalties of the Law
To Enerec Miller Serj. { Moses John Cap t

New York 20 th July 1837
Sir
Mr Caleb Miller of this city, has desired me, to enclose the papers in the case of his Mother, Mrs Freelove Miller, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 11 th 1836.
I am very Respectfully Your Obed Servt Sylvester Spencer
James L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington.