Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16673, Matthew Butler, Conn.

SERVICE
born.
Butler, Matthew or Mathew
NUMBER
S. 16673
CONTENTS
carded

1.0006 Connecticut
Matthew Butler
of New Haven in the State of Conn. who was a pri: in the Company comm by Captain Dunlap of the ————— command by ————— in the Connecticut line for 2 years
Died 28 th Nov r 1836.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut the rate of 80 Dollars ~ Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 th day of July '33 and sent Chap. A. Kn- =gersoll New Haven - Con.
Arrears to the 4th of March '33 - 160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " - 40
$200
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Wm Miller Clerk Book E Vol. 3 Page 5

80. July 21 1835 N o 1093 - Mathew Butler.
Instruction to obtain a Pension.
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of Connecticut, } ss. County of New-Haven, }
On this 14 th day of July 1832 personally appeared, in open Court, before the District Court of the United States now sitting, Matthew Knapp a resident of North Branford in the County of New-Haven, and State of Connecticut, aged 83 years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832:—That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated:—to wit, that in the year 1775, the living in that part of the town of Branford, which is called North Branford, I enlisted in the Connecticut State troops, as a soldier, in the company commanded by Captain William Burgess, and performed military duty under him, and went from New York to Albany, and from there to P'keepsie, where was General Montgomery's head quarters, and from there proceeded to St. Johns; and on the 3 rd day of September, I was in a battle with the Indians, and was at the capture of St. Johns: from there I returned home after an absence of about eight months. The time of my enlistment was the early part of May— Solomon Talcott one of said North Branford was with me in this campaign, and served in the same company, and was with me at the capture of St. Johns. In the year 1776 in the month of May, I enlisted, the living at said North Branford, as a soldier, in the company commanded by Capt Edward Russell, in Col. Burgess's Regiment.
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State ... went to Worek, and from there to Long Island, then back to New York, and from there up to Turtle Bay - I was in the battle of Hecksler Heights , when the Americans, were commanded by General Putnam, who then rode a black horse, and who during the battle kept calling out, "drive on, drive on my boys, drive them, to hell". From there, I went with the Regiment to White Plains , and was at the battle of White Plains - Among the officers there, were General Washington, General Putnam and General Parsons. From there I went with my company to Fishkill, and from there to P'keepsie, and then I staid until Christmas day, when I went home to North Berne.
I was in the war about eight months. In the year 1777, I enlisted as a soldier in the continental Army, in the company commanded by Captain Elisha Huffer in Col. Albany Regiment , and served for eight months, when I went home to North Berne - Colonel Friskie of Berne was with me, in the campaign of 1776, and was wounded at the battle of Hecksler Heights . I do not recollect of any other who is now alive, who was in that campaign. In the
year 1778, I was drafted & performed two months service at Stony Creek , in Berne under Penn. Hardeely Sergeant of the Guards - In the year 1779 I was drafted as Corporal of the guards, and served two months at Scotclack in knowing under Col. Roy Inspector of the guards - I was born in that part of St. Phil is now called

North Berford, in the first place of the ... have been always lived in said North Berford. ... no record evi- dence of my age - I never received any discharge - I am acquain- ted with the Rev. Judson A. Root, Benjamin Page, Nathan Harrison, and Jonathan Dorr, Esqrs., who I believe will testify to my character & veracity, and their belief of my services in the Revolutionary war. Matthew Butler
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State, except that of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Matthew Butler in open Court. Attest Chas. A. Pugsroll Clerk
We, Judson A. Root a Clergyman, residing in North Berford and Jonathan Dorr Esq. residing in 1 o North Berford hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Matthew Butler who has subscribed and sworn to the above Declaration; that we believe him to be 83 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a sol- dier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Judson A. Root Benjamin Page Jonathan Dorr Esq.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investi- gation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Judson A. Root who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in North Berford and that Benj. Page & Jonathan Dorr who has also signed the same, is a resident in North Berford and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Charles A. Pugsroll Clerk of the District Court of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the said Court, in the matter of the application of Matthew Butler for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 14 th day of July 1832
Chas. A. Pugsroll Clerk

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Matthew Butler , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. 16673.
STATE.    DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.    May 1775 8 mos. Pvt. William Douglass Conn.   May 1776 8 mos. Edward Buerell Douglass   Apr. 1777 8 mos. Elijah Humphrys Return J. Meigs   1778 2 mos. Sgt. James Hoadly   1779 2 mos. Gorpl. Sgt. Eli Rogers  
Battles engaged in, With Indians; St. Johns; Harlem Heights; White Plains; Residence of soldier at enlistment, North Branford, New Haven Co. Conn. Date of application for pension, July 14, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, North Branford, Conn. Age at date of application, 6. Aug. 1748. Born in that part of Branford later called N. Branford. Remarks: He died Nov. 28, 1836.  There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

16.673 INVALID.
File No. 16.673
Matthew Butler
Pre Civil War
Act: June 7 th 82
Index: Vol. 1 , Page 53
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Policy - 8. 1905 - History C. M. Butler - City 1914. Sept 14: History to Mrs. S. W. Mellott M.B.H
1915 Apr 26: History to Mrs. Eva B. Boyle. M.B.H
1915. Apr. 26: History to Mrs. C. M. Butler, Civil War Des. Bureau of Pensions. M.B.H

Apr. 24, 1915-
Send to Mrs. Eva B. Boyle 1005 Merchant St. Emporia, Kans.
also to Mr. C. M. Butler Civil War Div. Bureau of Pensions.
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Ct, 17066, Matthew Butler,
Private, 6. Co., Capt. Wm. Douglass, 1. Regt., Genl. Wooster, Northern Army, Generals Schuyler and Montgomery, Conn. Line, Enlisted May, 1775, for 8 months,
Private, Capt. Edward Russell's Co., Col. Wm. Douglass' Regt., 5. Batt., Wadsworth's Brigade, Connecticut State Troops, Enlisted in May 1776, for 8 months,
Private, Capt. Elijah Humphrey's Co., Col. Wm. Douglass', and later Col. Return J. Meigs' Regt., Connecticut Line, May 26, 1777 to January 1, 1778,
Drafted and served two months at Stony Creek in 1778, under Sergeant James Woodly, 7. Guard.
Drafted and served two months at Scotch Cape in 1779, as corporal under Eli Rogers, Sergeant of the Guard,
See other side.

Please furnish abstract of service to Mrs. S. W. Mellott, 16 Newlands St., Chevy Chase, Md.
Personal request
REV. WAR SECTION
SEP 10 1914
PENSION BUREAU

Ch. 17056, Matthew Butler
Private, B Co, Capt. Wm. Douglass, 1. Regt. Gen. Wooster, Northern Army, Generals Schuyler and Montgomery, Continental Line, Enlisted May 1775, for 8 months.
Private, Capt. Edward Russell's Co, Col. Wm. Douglass, Regt. 5. Batt., Wadsworth's Brigade, Conn. State Troops, Enlisted in May, 1776, for 8 months.
Private, Capt. Elijah Humphrys Co, Col. Wm. Douglass and later Col. Return J. Meigs, Regt. Conn. Line, May 26, 1777 to Jan'y 1, 1778.
Drafted and served two months in 1778, at Stony Creek under Sergt. James Hoadly, 7. Guard.
Drafted and served two months in 1779, at Scotch Cape as Corporal under Sergt. Eli Rogers of the Guard.

Bureau of Pensions.
Application No.
Certificate No. 16673,
NAME OF SOLDIER,
Matthew Butler Pvt Capt Vm Virginia Co, Com. May 1775, 8 mo. " " Edward Russell Co. Col Virginia Regt May 1765 Co. " Elijah Kemppany Col. Georgia 8 mo. 1777.
INFORMATION DESIRED.
Please furnish me with a letter setting forth the fact that the above named soldier was a pensioner on account of his service in the Revolutionary Army Com. Line, and the different organizations in which he is recognized as having served
I Respectfully
C. M. Butler
76 R.H.M.M.

Bureau of Pensions.
Ct. 17056, Matthew Butler
Pvt. Capt. Wm. Douglass Co. Quil'Norster's Reg't Conn. Line, May, 1775, 8 months.
Pvt. Capt. Edward Russell's Co. Col. Douglass Reg't Conn. Line, May, 1776, 5 months.
Pvt. Capt. Elijah Humphreys Co. Col. Return J. Meigs's Reg't Conn. Line, April, 1777, 8 months.
Pvt. under James Doadly, Serg't of the Guard at Stony Creek in Bradford, Conn., 1778, 2 months.
Corf. under Eli Rogers, Sergeant of the Guard, at "Scotch Bonnet" Bradford, Conn., 1779, 2 months.
Please furnish me with a letter showing that from the papers in this pension claim it appears that Matthew Butler served as indicated above and was pensioned on account of said service and that the annuity or accrued pension due him at (over)

his death was paid to or partly to David Butler as one of his heirs as indicated in the letter from the Pension Agency Hartford, Conn. dated Oct. 14, 1887, requesting special directions to make such payment.
Respectfully,
C. M. Butler
76 R. St. N.W.

Breamford January the 30 th 1777 then Reseed of Samuel Baldwin the Sum of three pounds it Being part of my wages Matthew Butler

Branford January the 20 th 1877 then Resed of Samuel Baldwin the Sum of three pounds it Being part of my wages Joel Muford
may the 24 th 1877 Matthew Britton Debtor for income Days work with my team Pitting 0:7:0 to playing Corn 0:9:0

   Isaac Harrison  6  0  0    Heli Root  5  0  0    Jerus Harrison  6  0  0    John Stechart  3  0  0    Luther Page  6  0  0    Harvey Johnson  6  0  0    Timothy Hufman  3  0  0    Daniel Harrison  3  0  0    David Barker  3  0  0    Isaac Palmer  3  0  0    John Butler  6  0  0    Matthew Butler  3  0  0    Heman Rogers  6  0  0    Joel Mulford  6  0  0    Ebenezer Myintun  3  0  0   

Levi Mogeas 6:0:0 Collings Page 6:0:0 Mufus Mogeas 6:0:0 Butter Harrison 3:0:0 Stephen Johnson 6:0:0 Phillip Digeas 3:0:0

  7  Asel Harrison  £ 6  0  0     John Ruval  — 3  0  0     Janes Harrison  — 3  0  0     Luthin page  — 3  0  0     Henry Johnson  3  0  0     Timothy Hufman  3  0  0     Daniel foot Harrison  3  0  0     David Barker  3  0  0     Janao Palmer  — 3  0  0     John Butler Junor  3  0  0     Mathe Butler  3  0  0     Herman Rogers  — 3  0  0     Joel Molford  — 3  0  0    and

   Levi Rogers  $  3  00    Phillip Dyer  ...  3  00    Collins Page  ...  3  00    Nufus Rogers  ...  3  00    Butler Harrison  ...  3  00    Stephen Jonson  ...  3  00    Abi Root  ...  2  00   

I Solomon Tanager of North Berne in the County of Rensselaer do hereby testify and say - That in the year 1795, I enlisted in the Connecticut State troops as a soldier in the company then commanded by Captain William Henshaw, and performed military duty under him, in a tour from New York to Albany, from Albany to Ticonderoga from there to Plattsburgh, there were head quarters; from there with said company, I went to Ft. Edward, and was at the cap- ture of that fort, from there I returned home after an absence of eight months - Matthew Butler who has this day made a declaration in order to obtain a pension belonged to the same company with me, and performed duty therein in the manner stated in the declaration this day signed by him. And further this deponent saith not.  Solomon Tanager
District of Connecticut ss.
District Court of the United States, July 14. 1832
Sworn to in open court
Attest
Chas. S. Purnell
Clerk.

District of Columbia - ss.
District Court, the United States. April 23. 1833.
I Charles A. Grosvenor Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District, do hereby certify that Solomon Talmadge, who subscribed the within deposition is a credible person, and that full faith and credit can be given to his statements under oath. Attest
Chas A. Grosvenor Clerk
Solomon Talmadge Affiant. on the application of Matthew Knapp.

I Samuel Baldwin of North Branford in the County of New Haven do on oath testify and say. That I am now sixty four years old. I recollect, that in the year 1776, I then being a boy, Matthew But has enlisted in the Connecticut State troops, in the company commanded by Capt Edward Russell in Col. Bangs's Regiment. My father was a lieutenant in Captain Russell's company - The said But went with the company to New York, and at the end of about eight months returned - I have often heard my father speak of the said But being in the service in the year 1776, in the various states in his service, this day visited by him. My father died two years ago. Samuel Baldwin
District of Connecticut ss.
District Court of the United States July 14. 1832
Sworn to in open Court
Attest
Chas. S. Ingersoll
Clerk
District of Connecticut ss.
District Court of the United States April 23. 1833.
I Charles S. Ingersoll Clerk of the District Court of the United States for said District do hereby certify, that Samuel Baldwin, who subscribes & makes oath to the foregoing deposition is a credible person, whose statements can be relied upon Attest, Chas. S. Ingersoll Clerk

State of Connecticut
County of New Haven, ss.
On this 23 rd day of April A.D. 1838, personally appeared in open court before the Dis- trict Court of the United States for the District of Connecticut, now sitting at North Bridge in New Haven County, Matthew Butler a resident of said North Bridge in the State of Connecticut, aged 83 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, with a oath made the following supplemental declaration, in addition to the declaration made by him on the 14 th day of July A.D. 1832, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 - The declarant says, that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot with exact certainty, state all the partic- ulars relating to his services in the Revolutionary war, but according to his best knowledge & belief, he, in the year 1775, enlisted in the Connecticut State troops, in the company commanded by Capt William Bangs, and served as stated in his original decla- ration. He knows that it was in the early part of May, that he enlisted, and is certain, that during this

enlistment, he served for at least, eight months - Solomon Talmadge, who has lately obtained a pension, served in the same company with me, and I refer to his affidavit, which accompanies my original declaration. The last further states, that in the year 1776, he served as stated in his original decla- ration, for at least eight months - He knows, that it was the first half of the month of May of this year, that he enlisted, and is confident, that he served for at least eight months - I have stated in my original declara- tion, that Colonel Frisbie, was with me in this company - I was in hopes to have obtained the deposition of the said Colonel Frisbie, to corroborate my statement; but he is so much broken down, by old age, that his mind is mostly gone, and he has no distinct recollection of past events - To prove the said Colonel's state of mind, I refer to the deposition of Homer Rogers, which accompanies this supplemental decla- ration - This deponent further states, that he is positive, and states, with certainty, that in the year 1777, he enlisted as a soldier in the Continental Army in the company commanded by Capt Humphrey in Col. Mings Regiment, and served for at least eight months - The time of his enlistment was the month of

7 mth Dec 1778 See man from rolls
Abel, the person above not recollects, and was also charged at White Plains in the State of New York - I know not, why my name does not appear on the rolls of Col. Minge's Regiment, at the proper office, at Washington, but I know and am certain, that I served as herein stated; and to prove my service I refer to the deposition of Paul Baldwin, and James Kinney, still alive - bearing this supplemental declaration. The deponent, for the state, that he is positive, that in the year 1778, he was drafted, and served for at least two months, as set forth in his original declaration; and that in the year 1779, he was drafted as captain of the guard, and served for at least two months, as set forth in said original declaration - but the deponent says, that he is not able to prove any living witness, to prove the two last mentioned services -
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The deponent positively states, that during the Revolutionary war, he was in the service of his country, as set forth in his original declaration and this supplemental declaration. That in the year 1775 he served for at least eight months - That in the year 1776, he served for at least eight months - That in the year 1777, he served for at least eight months - That in
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In year 1978, he served for at least two months - That in the year 1979, he served for at least two months - And that his whole service in the Revolutionary war, was at least two years, and four months, for which, he claims a pension.
Matthew Potter
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid, in open Court
Attest
Col. A. Ingalls
Clerk.
And said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named officer was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states - And the Court, further certifies, that Solomon Talmadge and Samuel Baldwin, their depositions are attached to the original decla- ration, and Jonathan Rose & Samuel Baldwin, Heman Rogers, and Dennis Dineen, their depositions are attached to this supplemental declaration, as credible persons, and that their statement is

entitled to credit -
I Charles A. Purnell Clerk of the District Court of the United States for the District of Connecticut, do certify, that the foregoing, con- tains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the supplemental application to Matthew Butler for a patent. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 23 d day of April A.D. 1833.
Chas. A. Purnell Clerk.

State of New York Monroe County ss
Joel Baldwin of the Town of Chili in said County being duly sworn deposes and says, that in the year 1777 he this deponent served eight months in the Continental Army, in a Regiment commanded by Col. Return J. Mies, in a company commanded by Elijah Humphrey. This deponent further says that he was well acquainted with Mathew Butte, said to reside now in the Town of Bradford, State of Connecticut - that the said Mathew Butte belonged to the same company of this deponent commanded by the said Humphrey as aforesaid and served therein for the time of eighty months the length of time this deponent served - This deponent was present when the said Butte enlisted, which was in the month of April 1777 as near as deponent can recollect in the said Town of Bradford - that the said Butte was discharged at White Plains in the State of New York
Sworn to this 3 rd day of April 1833 before me
Joel Baldwin
William S. Bishop Justice of the Peace
Monroe county ss I William S. Bishop the justice of the peace before whom the above affidavit was sworn to do certify that Joel Baldwin the deponent

in the said affidavit named, is a man of true & veracity. Dated this 3 d day of April 1833
William S. Bishop Justice of the peace
State of New York Monroe County ss: I certify that William S. Bishop Esqr. before whom the within affidavit purports to have been sworn and whose name is subscribed to the above certificate was at the date thereof, a Justice of the peace in and for said county, and that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit and the above certif- icate, is his proper hand writing and signature - Witness my hand and seal of office, this third day of April 1833. Leonard Adams clerk

I Samuel Baldwin of North Berford in the State of Connecticut (being the same Samuel Baldwin, who gave the deposition, attached to the will and declaration of Matthew Butler) do hereby certify by my say, that my father, in the year 1776, was a Lieutenant in Captain Russell's company, in Col. Housatonic Regiment. My father died about three years ago. I have examined, within a few days, his old books and papers, and in one of his old books of account, I find in his own hand his writing, a list of names, which appears to be an old pay roll. Among the names is the name of Matthew But- ler. The sheet containing this list of names, I have torn from the book, to be attached to this deposition. In the same old book, I find a receipt signed Matthew Butler, for three pounds. This receipt I have torn out, to attach to this deposition. During my father's life, I have often heard him say, that the said Matthew Butler, was a member of Captain Russell's company. North Berford Oct. 23. 1833
Samuel Baldwin

District of Columbia. ss.
District Court of the United States. April 23. 1833
Personally appeared Samuel Baldwin Who is a credible person, whose statements can be relied upon, and made oath to the truth of the following deposition, by him subscribed.
Attest
Chas. A. Dugmore
Clerk

admitted 26 May 1778
admitted 17 Jan 1779
Private 2 years $80
773
on rolls in 26 May 1777
admitted 17 Jan 1778
7 mos 4 days
Charles A. Ingarsole Esq. New Haven Conn.

I James Dine, now living at North Haven in the county of New Haven and State of Con- necticut, do in truth testify and say - That in the month of April, in the year 1777, I enlisted as a private in the Army of the Revolution, in the Continental line, in a company commanded by Capt. Samuel Barker, to serve during the war, and served according to the terms of my enlistment. For my services during the war, I now receive a pension. The said Captain Barker's company, was attached to the Regiment com- manded by Col. Mighs. I recollect very well, that Captain Elijah Humphrey's company, belonged to the same Regiment. And I remember, that Matthew Butler, who now resides at North Branford, and who has made application for a pension, was a member of the said Captain Humphrey's company, and served in the same, in the year 1777. I recollect perfectly well, that the said Butler, was a member of said company. I know, say, that he served in the same in that year, for at least eight months. I was born and brought up, in the same town, with the said Matthew Butler, and have always known him, and

an entire, that is the year 1777, I was a member of Capt Humphreys company, in Col. Minge's Regiment, & Continental troops. I now am, and have been from my earliest recollection well acquainted with the same Battle. North Berneford. April. 23 d . 1833.
his James F. Linn mark.
District of Connecticut. ss.
District Court of the United States. April. 23. 1833.
Personally appeared James Linn, who is a credible person, of truth and sincerity, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed. Attest
Chas A. Ingalls Clerk

I Herman Rogers of Bransford in the County of Newton are in with testify and say. That I saw him, and for several years here he has, well acquainted with Priced Frisbie, mentioned in the declaration of Matthew Butts. The said Priced Frisbie, in account of old age, and other infirmities is very much broken down, and in a great measure, has lost his mind, and memory - His mind is so far gone, that I have no distinct recollection of past events - North Bransford April 23. 1833. Herman Rogers
Deed of Contract for
Deed of Contract April 23. 1833
Personally appeared Herman Rogers, who is a credible person, and a man of strict truth, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed.
Attest
Chas. A. Johnson
Clerk

I Jonathan Rose of North Branford in the county of New Haven and State of Connecticut, do hereby with testify and say - That I am well acquainted with Matthew Smith, who has made application for a license. The said Smith maintains a fair character for truth and morality, and full faith and credit can be given to his statements under oath.
Jonathan Rose
District of Connecticut ss.
District Court April 23. 1833.
Personally appeared Jonathan Rose who is a credible person, of stout truth and morality; who has often been a member of the Legislature of the State, and who now holds the office of Select man of the town of North Branford, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition, by him subscribed. Attest
Colel A. Ingersoll
Clerk

War Department Pension Office 20 th Oct r 1832.
Sir,
The evidence in support of your claim to a pension, under the Act of 7. June 1832. has been examined.
It is necessary that the services be specially stated in declarations, under that Act, with great distinctness. Service for "about" a certain period cannot be admitted. The precise times of entering and leaving the service should be set forth. Where they cannot be recollected it should be stated distinctly, and directly, that the Claimant served, at least, a certain period, which must be supported by the best evidence of which the case is susceptible. Your allegation that you served eight months in Col. Meigs Regiment, must be

be proved by two witnesses, as your name cannot be found on the rolls of that Regiment, in this office. These witnesses, as well as all others, who are adduced in support of the allegations of the declaration, must be certified to be credible persons by the Court, or Magistrate, who takes their testimony. When the proceedings upon more than one piece of paper are authenticated by one seal, they should be connected by a piece of tape, or narrow ribbon, the ends of which, should pass under the seal to prevent other papers from being improperly attached. The papers are herewith returned.
I am, respectfully Your ob dt S er . J. L. Edwards
Mr. Matthew Butler North Branford Conn.

Pension Agency Watford Md Oct 1837
Sir
The papers of Phoebe Smith claiming twelve months pension, and the claim of David Butler one of the heirs of Matthew Butler dec d are herewith transmitted for Special directions authorizing the payment
In the case of D r Butler the power of Attorney was presented at this agency within ninety days from its date, but the papers being informal were returned for correction and were necessarily detained beyond the period limited by the rules. The original certificate was surrendered by the other heir and the balance due her has been paid.
I am very respectfully Your ob t Servant
Sam l T. Pilkington Agent.
J. J. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington