Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17390, Samuel Burnell, Conn

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Burnell, Samuel Sophia
W. 17390
CONTENTS

Burlington Vt 17.960 Samuel Burnell of Rutland in the State of Vt. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Chester in the Ct line for 13 months
Let to Philin Ayant, Mar 23. 1837.
Increased from $23.33
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 d day of Feb y 1837 and sent Hon. W. Made Hoo of Reps
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $248.31 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 37- 21.66 $269.97
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W.H. Aderson Clerk. Book C2 Vol. 3 Page 56-
Rept. Mar. 6. '37
Less 8 1/2 of commission per

2642
Rep'd
Vermont
Sophia Burnell,
widow of Samuel Burnell, dec'd who died on the 5th. July, 1838 - of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg't commanded by Col. Chester - in the Connecticut line for 13 Month,
Inscribed on the Roll of Burlington at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1834. 5th. July, 1838 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of May 1839 and sent to Jesse Gove, Rutland, Vermont
Arrears to the 4th of Mar: 1839 $ 38.88 Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Sept. - 21. 66
$60.54
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3rd }
in Stearns Clerk, 2 Page
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 8th June 1838 from 4 March 1838 to 5 July 1838 the day of his death agt Note filed 14 April 1840
let to B. Davenport May 11/50 let W.G. Wade. Sept 17/52.

Sam L. Burwell Esq Branden
11 1/2 mo. Private 6 mo of which he served as teamster at $15 pr. mo.
1 1/2 mo. D. & H. Secy 13.
2443

STATE OF VERMONT, RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 27 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rutland now sitting, Samuel Burnell a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 73 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. In 1776 he lived in Woodstock Connecticut & about the 1. of Sep. he marched with the militia under Col. William M c Clallen ordered out to the defence of New York, & reached New York just after the enemy took possession of the City, when the deponent changed places with a soldier of Col. Chester's Reg t of State Troops, for the sake of serving with Capt. Lyon, the deponent being an indentured apprentice to Capt. Lyon - & he served as a waiter to Capt. Lyon about four months, when he was discharged near Princeton, New Jersey. - After going to Chester, Reg t he marched to White Plains, Thence thro' New Jersey to Trenton, & was in the battle at White Plains, but did not reach Trenton in time for the battle there. In 1777 in the fall, he volunteered to go on the expedition to Rhode Island under Genl. Spencer, & was waiter to Capt. W m Lyon of Col. M c Clallen's Reg t & served six weeks when the expedition failed & he returned home. In April 1778 he enlisted in Capt. Elden's Company, Col. M c Clallen's Reg t he thinks Maj. Ripley, St. Morris by whom he was enlisted, & Ensign Child - for one year with an understanding that he should serve but half the time - marched to Horn Neck, & from the baggage waggon for Capt. Elden's Co. - Thence to White Plains & West Point, from thence home after serving three months, & after remaining home about 3 weeks again marched to New London in Oct. where he served another three months & was discharged, & in 1781 in Sept. about a fortnight after New London was burnt by the traitor Arnold, he went as a substitute for Stephen Lyon to New London, & remained there six weeks, & worked on Fort Green repairing it - he served as Quarter Master Sergeant in Col. M c Clallen's Reg t - was there when the news of the capture of Cornwallis arrived, - he never rec d any written discharge - He served with Col. Egan's Reg t at White Plains & West Point, but cannot remember so as to distinguish other Reg t s he knew Genl. Washington, Putnam, Knox, Sullivan, Lee, & many other Continental officers whose names he has forgotten.

He has no documentary evidence, but has the affidavits of James Lyon & Samuel Child to prove part of his services, which accompany this. He was born at Woodstock the 4. Oct. 1758 - his age is recorded in the Clerk's Office there. Since the revolution he lived at that time in Woodstock, & for 44 years past he has lived in Brandon, Vermont. - He is known to the Rev. Ira Ingraham, one of the clergymen of Brandon, of whose church he is a member & to most of the people of the place, having been a Representative in the State Legislature & a Magistrate several years.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
W. Royce  Ref Samuel Burnell
We Ira Ingraham a Clergyman residing in Brandon and Seth Keeler residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Samuel Burnell who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 84 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
W. Royce  Ref
Ira Ingraham Seth Keeler
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Ira Ingraham who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Brandon and that Seth Keeler  Esq who has also signed the same, is a resident in Brandon and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce  Ref
Clerk of the Court of Pensions
do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Burnell for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 4 th day of Augt A. D. 183 2
W. Royce  Ref

Sophia Burnell
Declaration
4078
Wid of Samuel Jr.
Ad July 4 1838
Maria 1780
died July 5. 1838
Allow $43.33 per ann from July 5 1838
Sophia E. B.
Rutland
Vt

State of Vermont } Rutland County }s
On this 25 th day of September, 1838, personally appeared before the Hon. William Hall, Judge of the Probate Court of the District of Rutland in said County, Sophia Burnell, a resident of Brandon aforesaid, the aged 78 years, 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 July 4, 1836:
That she is the widow of Samuel Burnell, late of said Brandon, deceased, who was a private in the Connecticut Militia in the revolutionary war, and was a pensioner of the United States, under the act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of 43 dollars and 33 cents per annum; for proof of whose services, she hereby refers to the several declarations and accompanying documents, of the said Samuel, now in the War Office of the United States.
She further declares, that she was married to the said Samuel Burnell on the second day of Febru- ary  October , in the year seventeen hundred and eighty  seventy nine ; that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Burnell died on the 5 th day of July, 1838; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herewith annexed.
Sophia X Burnell marks
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me: and I do hereby certify, that by reason of bodily infirmity, the said applicant cannot attend in said Probate Court; for which reason, I have sworn her, as aforesaid, at the place of her own residence in said Brandon: Wm Hall Judge And I further certify that the correction in the date of the marriage in the above declaration, to February, one thousand seven hundred and eighty, instead of October, one thousand seven hundred and seventy nine, was made before the signing or swearing of the said affidavit.
Wm Hall Judge

State of Vermont } Rutland County }
I, Henry B. Townlee, Clerk of the Probate Court in the District of Rutland in said County, do hereby certify that the Hon. William Hall is Judge of said Probate Court; and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name at Rutland in said District, this 25 th day of September, 1838.
Henry B. Townlee

I, Sophia Burnell of Brandon, in the County of Rutland, and State of Vermont, aged 28 years, do depose and say, that Samuel Burnell, late of said Brandon, deceased, was my Grand-Father; and was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of 43 dollars & thirty-three cents per annum; and that he died at said Brandon on the fifth day of July, 1838. And I further depose and say, that Mrs. Sophia Burnell, now residing at Brandon aforesaid, is my Grand-Mother, and was the reputed lawful wife of the said Samuel deceased; and that she hath not intermarried since the decease of her said husband.
Sophia Burnell
Sworn to and subscribed, this 25 th day of September, 1838, before me The subscriber, Judge of the Probate Court in and for the District of Rutland in said County: and I do hereby certify that the said affiant is a credible witness.
Wm Hall Judge
State of Vermont } Rutland County } ss
I, Henry B. Towler, Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the District of Rutland in said County, do hereby certify, that the Hon. William Hall is Judge of the said Probate Court; that he is authorised by law to take acknowledgements of affidavits in all matters before his court, and as above stated; and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court, and subscribed my name, at Rutland in said District, this 25 th day of September, 1838. —
Henry B. Towler

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 17390
Sophia Barnell widow of Samuel Barnell Pri New Mar.
Act: July 4 th 36
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 105
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Wermont 17.960
Samuel Burnell
of Rutland in the State of Ver who was a Private in the Co. commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Chester in the Co. Troops here for
73 mo 0 private $43.53
Inscribed on the Roll of Ver at the rate of 29 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Decr 33 and sent to Temple Rutland Ver
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 33 $67.33 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 33 11.66 $68.99
Revolutionary Claim, } Act June 7, 1832. } Recorded by E. D. Puellock Clerk, Book E Vol. 3 Page 65
No more due - Ans? Hon. Wm Slade, apl 11: 1834
Order to agent to resume Instr. to claimant that no increase can be allowed 26 March 1835 same 1 June 1835

Samuel Purnell V t Burlington Agency June 7. In $43.33 per ann. died July 5. 1838. when paid p t 4 March 1838
A. H. L.
Dr. A.
JH
1839. not in

David Burnell
There was proof in the case which does not seem to have been filed with the declaration R. Knapp
Mr. Burnell has been a member of the legislature is a member of the church is a very respectable man R. S.

War Department Pension Office November 19 th 1833
Sir
Upon the claim of Samuel Burnell mentioned in your letter of the 6 th inst, I beg leave to refer you to one from this office of the 19 th September last. Without further evidence this claim cannot be admitted, as it is doubtful whether 6 months actual military service was performed.
I am respectfully Your Obedient Servant J. L. Edwards
R. Temple Esqr Rutland Vermont

J. L. Edwards Esq, Commr. of Pensions City of Washington
Sam Brannan Vt get duplicate before

Hulland (Vt.) 25. Sep. 1833
Sir
In reply to yours of the 19. inst. regarding proof to support the claim of Samuel Burnett Esq. for a pension, I have to inform you, that his declaration & brief were returned to you on the 17 th inst. - and on the 22 d of May I sent proof of his services, which appears not to have found its way to the files. I believe this irregularity has occurred in every instance where I have forwarded proof separate from the declaration, which, perhaps, may show the propriety of requiring your clerks to be a little more careful in filing papers.
Permit me to ask a reconsideration of his case - and in doing so I assure you there is not a man among all my applicants whose character stands fairer than his. He has been a member of the legislature, & magistrate, & is a member of the church in Brandon.
Respectfully,
Your Obedt Servt R. Greenleaf
J. L. Edwards Esq

Sophia Burnell late widow of Samuel Burnell, -
Pens Act 7th June 32 o VT widow Sophia pens Act 7th July 1838. - 43.24248
with residuum Butland on Vermont, -
A reexamination is requested
W. L. Wash

Pension Office August 17. 1852
Sir,
I herewith return the certificate of Court in relation to the heirships of the children of Sophia Burnell, decd, of Vermont, and have to inform you that no such case can be found on the Vermont rolls of admitted cases.
I am respectfully Your obedient,
F. F. L. Trippler Actg Commr.
M c G. Wade Esq. Present.

Sophia Burnell Pens n Act 38 th  43,244, VT died 23 rd May 1849.
Certificate of Comt
An increase of pension for service as a Teamster is claimed, —
Mr. G. Wade Esq Present
W. G. Wade Rode, M.

State of Vermont ss Rutland County ss I, Harvey Button of the Town of Wallingford Judge of the Probate court in and for the District of Rutland do hereby certify that at a Probate court held at, before me at Rutland on the 3 rd day of May A.D. 1852 Evidence satisfactory to said court was adduced to show, that Sophia Burnell late a United States pen- sioner, from Rutland County Vermont, at the rate of about, $43.00 per annum, - died on the 23 rd day of May (1849) Anthon- sawd Eight hundred and forty nine, that at her decease she left the following named children, her surviving, which are her only children her surviving, viz - Asa Burnell of Vermont, Sally Huchins in the State of Michigan Sam. Burnell Cephoria Robbins & William Burnell of the Town of Pike in the County of Albany & State of New York. Huldah Cheney of said Brandon & Mrs. Burnell in the State of Wisconsin
and that each one of the age of twenty one years and upwards,
For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be impressed the seal of said court this third day of May A.D. 1852, Harvey Button Judge

Sophia Burnell
Pus o 38-Vt,
Et G o Wadsworth
May 3 o 52 o

State of Vermont } S. V. Asa Burnell of Rutland County } said County being first duly sworn according to Law, deponeth and says, he is interested in the prosecution and investigation of the claim for income or means of pension due the late Sophia Burnell dec d , Asa Burnell Sworn to and subscribed this 28 th day of April A.D. - 1852, Before me J. Davenport Justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents that I Asa Burnell above named do hereby constitute and appoint William G. Wade of Washington D.C., my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute and investi- gation for me of a claim against the United States, for means or income of Pension due on account of the Revolutionary Services of the late Sophia Burnell. deceased, In presence of Samuel J. Davenport
acknowledged Sworn to and subscribed this 28 th day of April A.D. 1852, before me J. Davenport Justice of Peace

Saml. Burnell
$23.33
Payments to be made
at Burlington
by Rev. U. S. M c Bane
Agent for paying Pension-
ers, in the Agency of
Vermont
Sep. 1834 of Brandon 47 years previous of Woodstock, Conn.
Recorded in the Pension Of= fice, in Book E Vol. B
Page 55 by E. D. Bullock Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Samuel Burnell of the State of Vermont who was a Pirate during the Revolutionary War is entitled to receive Twenty Three dollars and Thirty Three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this. — 28 — day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty-Three
L. B. Chap Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions.

Rutland V t 13 Nov r 1838
Sir
Herewith are transmitted the declaration and proof of marriage of M s Sophia Burnell of Brandon, widow of Samuel Burnell Esq r . deceased, for a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838.
Be pleased to communicate to me.
I am very respectfully
Sir
Your obt. servt.
Sam l Root
James L. Edwards Esq r Com r . of Pensions City of Washington

Wid o Sophia Burnell Proof of Marriage
1788

Samuel Burnal and Sophia Tucker both of Woodstock were married February second seventeen hundred eighty by Elisha Child Justice Peace
I Wheeler Phillips Clerk of the Town of Woodstock in the County of Windham and State of Connecticut— do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record of said Town with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows February 2 nd 1780
I Wheeler Phillips above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named Woodstock Nov r 1 st 1838 Attest Wheeler Phillips Town Clerk
State of Connecticut Windham County of Woodstock November 1 st 1838 Personally ap- -peared Wheeler Phillips Town Clerk of said town of Woodstock and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed before me
George Bowen Justice of the Peace

I Theo. B. Chandler Judge of Probate for the District of Woodstock in the County of Windham, State of Connecticut do hereby certify that George Bowen Esq. before whom the within deposition was made, is duly enrolled as a Justice of the Peace in and for said Windham County; that the within signature of his name is his hand writing, and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his Acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of said Office.
Dated at Woodstock this 1 st day of Nov r 1838
Theo. B. Chandler Judge of Probate for the District of Woodstock.

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
March 10 th 1840.
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," The widow of Samuel Burnell, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Vermont Agency, at the rate of forty three Dollars and thirty three Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 1 st of March 1838, to the 3 rd July 1838, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
William B. Paton Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

February 6 1837
Sir
My impression is that the certificate herewith returned should have been issued to Samuel Burwell instead of Burnell . Such is the name, according to the memorandum I made when I sent you the papers.
Very respectfully
William Slade
J L Edwards Esq

Washington Feb. 1. 1837.
Dear Sir.
I send herewith a letter from Mr. Gove, relative to the delay in acting on Mr Burwells case, together with a copy of your letter to Mr B. of the 1. st June 1835. & of his affidavit of Sept 9. 1836, forwarded to you.
I pray you to attend to this case immediately if Mr. Burwells affidavit has reached you, and if it has not, that you will inform me
Respectfully
William Lloyd
J. L. Edwards Esq

Jesse Gove
Jan. 20. 1837
Mr. Burwells case.

Rutland 20. Jan. 1837.
Dear Sir
Being at Brandon, a few days past, I called on Samuel Burnell Esq., to inquire, if the old Gentleman had as yet received his pension Certificate, which had been promised him, as long ago, as June, 1835? He informed me that he had received no communication from the department; and that a letter he had lately procured Genl. Davenport to write for him, on the subject, had not then been answered.
M r Burnell had been suspended, with the mass of other pensioners, in the winter of 1835. But, whatever obstacles either real or supposed were in the way of his restoration, they were removed by discoveries in the Pension Office, and announced to him by its letter of the 1. June (of which I send you a copy) informing him, at the same time, that he was legally entitled to, and would be allowed an increase of pension, upon returning his original Pension Certificate. That he returned, as will appear from his affidavit (a copy of which is also inclosed, the original having been mailed here, on the 10 or 11 th of Sept. last) and as yet has heard nothing more from either, the Certificate, or his affidavit. He was a good deal moved - could not conceive why his several late communications had not been answered - and was afraid the Com t had forgotten him. To which, I assured him by saying, what I presume is the fact, that there was probably a great press of business in the office - and that I doubted not the Com t would give him his turn , and reply to him, as soon as his turn should arrive. He was, perhaps, more sensitive on the subject, as he has lately, by a

Rheumatic affection, lost the use of his other lower limb, beyond the hope of recovery, and is now unable to get about. He seemed to regard you as his next friend , and desired I would write you, to see if something could not be done for him.
The papers now sent, give the history of his case, so far as I am acquainted with it — and I cannot doubt that the reasons I suggested to him, are the true ones, why he has not received an earlier reply.
I am very respectfully,
Your aff. sub.
Asa P. Cook
Hon d William Slade Member of Congress City of Washington

Com te of Pensions to Samuel Burnett Esq r 1. June 1835.

(Copy.)
War Department Pension Office June 1. st 1835
Sir—
Since my letter of the 26. th March last, the original rolls of Col. M c Lellan's regiment, for 1778, have been procured by this Department, and your name appears on the roll of Capt. Tilden's Company.
As the character of this service is thus established by conclusive proof, if you will transmit to this office your pension Certificate, a new one will be issued for the increased allowance to which you are legally entitled.
I am respectfully Your O bed Servt, J. L. Edwards.
Samuel Burnell Esq r Brandon Vermont.

Mar 23
James M. Barnett M.D.
J. Edward Day Com't of General Washington Hosp.
FREE
17248 18957 18615 740

Bank of Burlington (Verm t ) March 15 th 1837
Sir,
Your favor of the 6 th inst informing me that "the pension of Samuel Bennett, Pri, under the Act "of June 7, 1832 at $23.33 has been increased to $43.33 "per annum" and directing me to pay him at that rate from the 4 th March 1831, deducting whatever he may have received at the former rate; is received.
On examining the roll of this agency, I do not find the name of Samuel Bennett at the rate of $23.33 per annum,
There are four of that name on the roll, as follows Samuel Bennett, Pr. Major - Windham Cty $108 - pr annu transf d to Windsor agency Samuel Bennett - Pri. Windsor Cty, $55 - transf d to Windsor Samuel Bennett - Pr. Windham Cty $43.33 - transf d to Windsor Samuel Bennett pr. Rutland Cty $30 - pr annu,
I am very respectfully Mr Wm. H. Swift
J. L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions -
E. T. Englesby Int d & agt for pay of pension, pr. Wm. Weston

Saml. Bunnell Esq s Affidavit Sept. 9, 1836.

[Copy.]
State of Vermont, } Rutland County, ss } Samuel Burnell, of Brandon in said County, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says, that in the month of June, 1835, he received from the Com- missioner of Pensions a letter dated the 1 st of June 1835, addressed to him the said Samuel, saying, that if he would transmit to the Pension Office his pension Certificate, that a new one would be issued for the increased amount allowance to which, the letter stated, he was legally entitled. That, accordingly, very soon after the reception of said letter, he the said Samuel did fold up and inclose, in a sufficient envelop, the said certificate, and did direct the same to the said Commissioner of Pensions at the City of Washington, and within the said month of June, 1835, he did deliver the said Certificate, so inclosed and directed as aforesaid, into the Post Office at said Brandon; and, that he the said Samuel hath never heard from, or seen the said Certificate, since its delivery into the Post Office as aforesaid; nor hath he any knowledge concerning the same, other or farther, than as above stated. And the said Samuel doth further depose, that since the 1 st day of June, 1835, he hath received from the Commissioner of Pensions no written, or other communication whatever, upon the subject of the said Pension Certificate, nor upon any other subject. And further this deponent saith not.
(Signed) Samuel Burnell
Sworn to 9. Sept. 1836, before } M. Corlis, Justice Peace }
M c Corlis' appointment certified in due form, by R. Purpait, Clerk of Rutland Co. Court, on the 10. Sept. 1836. —

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Revolutionary Claim Free Hon. D. G. Edwards Secretary of War City of Washington

vt. Brandon June 29th 1835.
Sir, Sir
Your welcome communication of the 1st inst is recd. In reply to your directions I then with enclosed Pension Certificate and shall with much pleasure await the arrival of a new one allowing me my hard earned due's
I am Sir very Respectfully
Your Obedt. Servant
Wm H. Edwards
Samuel Burnham

Sam l Burnell.
3mo fri. 43.33 $
Hon. W. Slade No. Rep.

Rutland Vt. 24 Sept. 1836.
Sir
On the 12 th of August, 1835, I addressed you a letter in behalf of Samuel Burnell Esq d of Brandon, requesting that if you had not already forwarded it to him, that you would forward to me, his new pension Certificate, to which in your letter to him of the 1 st of June, 1835, you informed him he was entitled for an increased rate of pension. From your silence on the subject, I presumed the Certificate had been duly forwarded to Mr. Burnell, and thought no more of the business; until the 8 th instant, when his son called on me, and stated that his father had not yet received the answer he had expected, from the tenor of your letter above mentioned.
The accompanying affidavit of Mr. Burnell will show the fact just stated, and also the further fact of his having returned the first Certificate, as directed, &c. &c. &c.
I am desired by Mr. Burnell, to renew the request, that if you have not already transmitted the Certificate directly to him, that you will be pleased to do so through my hands.
I am very respectfully
Sir
Your obedient Servt
Sam l Gove
Abt e James L. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions City of Washington

State of Vermont, } Rutland County } } ss
Samuel Burnell of Brandon in said County, being duly sworn according to law, deposeth and says, that in the month of June, 1835, he received from the Commissioner of Pensions a letter dated the 8 th of June, 1835, addressed to him the said Samuel, saying, that if he would transmit to the pension office his pension certificate, that a new one would be issued for the increased allowance to which, the letter stated, he was legally entitled. That accordingly, very soon after the reception of said letter, he the said Samuel did fold up and inclose, in a sufficient envelop, the said letter, and did direct the same to the said Commissioner of Pensions at the City of Washington, and within the said month of June, 1835, he did deliver the said Certificate, so inclosed and directed as aforesaid, into the Post Office at said Brandon; and that he the said Samuel hath never heard from or seen the said Certificate since its delivery into the Post office as aforesaid; nor hath he any knowledge concerning the same, other or further, than as above stated. And the said Samuel doth further depose, that since the 1 st day of June, 1835, he hath received from the Commissioner of Pensions no written, or other communication whatever, upon the subject of the said new pension certificate, nor upon any other subject. And further this deponent saith not.
Samuel Burnell
Subscribed and sworn to this 9 th day of September, 1836; and I do hereby certify that the deponent is a credible witness.
M. Goodale
Justin Pease

State of Vermont } Rutland County } ss
I Robert Peapoint Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland certify that Martin Carlisle is a justice of the peace for said County, and that I believe his signature to the within certificate is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Rutland this 10 th day of Sept AD 1836 R. Peapoint

I Jabez Lyon of Brandon in the county of Rutland of Lawful age testify and say, that I well Recollect of Samuel Bernal of Brandon being an enlisted soldier under Lieutenant William Morris, in Capt Daniel Tilden's Company, & Colonel McLallen's Regiment, in the year of 1778, for the term of one year, & that he served therein in sd Company & Regiment. I Recollect it to be in the year of 1778 from the circumstance of my Fathers dying on his return from the army & that it was the same year that sd Samuel Bernal was in the service, further I say not Jabez Lyon
State of Vermont } Brandon March 27 1834. Then personally appeared Rutland County ss } Jabez Lyon and made solemn oath to the truth of the above deposition by being  before me  subscribed C Winslow Justice Peace Jabez Lyon above named, is a man entitled to full credit as to truth and veracity C Winslow Justice Peace
I Mary Dodge of Brandon in the county of Rutland of Lawful age, testify, and say, that I well recollect that Samuel Bernal of Brandon aforesaid, was an enlisted soldier and went into the Army some where about the year of 1778. further I say not Subscribed in the presence of Mary her X Dodge of Chester Winslow mark Elizah Dodge
State of Vermont } Brandon March 27 1834. Then Rutland County ss } personally appeared Mary Dodge and made solemn oath that the above deposition by her subscribed contains the truth before me C Winslow Justice Peace
The above named Mary Dodge is entitled to full credit as to truth & veracity C Winslow Justice Peace

State of Vermont, attested by — 3
On the 5. day of March 1834 personally came before the undersigned Authority, Samuel Barnell Esq. an applicant for an increase of his pension, who being duly sworn doth depose & say, That when he enlisted into Col. M c Allen's Regt. in 1778, he had a sore on his leg, & being somewhat lame, he was not inclined again to enter the service; but he was persuaded by Lt. W m Morris who was a Lt. in Capt. Tilden's company & Quarter Master of the Regt. under a promise that if he would enlist he should have the privilege of driving the company's team - in consideration of which he enlisted as before related & was detailed to drive the team as stated in his declaration - That his extra compensation was the same as was allowed to all the teamsters, & all the mechanics who were detailed to labor on the works, or "on the command" as it was called - who labored every day. This as he understood was a general regulation. He further says That the sore on his leg above mentioned finally resulted in the loss of his limb, which was am- -putated about 37 years ago - And he again solemnly declares that he was duly enlisted as a soldier for six months & served as before related. Sworn before me this day & year aforesaid
R. Brinsfield Justice
I certify that I for several years near Samuel Barnell - he has been a member of the legislature & magistrates, & has always maintained a character without reproach. He is now very feeble from ill health & the loss of his leg.
R. Brinsfield

I concur with Mr. Temple in his statement as to the character of Mr. Burwell
William Slade
Rev. S. Burwell for instance
State of Vermont
I Robert Pierpoint, Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Robert Temple, & Chester Winslow, before whom the annexed affidavits were taken, are Justices of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned - And that their names thereto are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Rutland this 28. day of March 1834.
R. Pierpoint

Samuel Burnell
Nov 14.
VA.
Miss
Revolutionary War
Hon. J. P. Edwards
Comr. of Pensions
City of Washington
D.C.

Branden V.F., Nov. 8, 1836
Dear Sir:
Samuel Bunnell Esq of this town informed me, that some months since he forwarded to the Pension office, his former Certificate, agreeably to your directions, and has been waiting very patiently for a return, but has heard nothing from the department since - I write sir, at his request, soliciting information why he does not receive a new certificate, that his name is enrolled on the pension list.
I am sir very respectfully
Your obedient Servant
D. Davenport
Wendell L. Edwards Comr. of Pensions
Any information to the old Genl might be gratifying to him as he is now quite a child again

I Lyman Child of Windsor in the County of Windsor State of Vermont aged 73 years depose and say that in the year 1778 I then lived in the Town of Woodstock Windham County State of Connecticut and at that time Samuel Bunnell, now of Brandon Vermont also lived in said Woodstock and that from my best recollection sometime in March 1778 said Bunnell and myself enlisted into the company of Capt Daniel Tiddens Col M c Clarrans Regiment of the Connecticut Troops for one year our Lieut name W m Mawes Ensigns name Frederick Child I served during said year under for said Child, our company and Regiment Marched very soon to Posenack from thence to White Plains and afterwards to Westpoint and stayed for some considerable time but how long I do not recollect from thence we Marched to Hartford Connecticut where we remained till we served our full term of one year out and then was dismissed during all which time said Samuel Bunnell served as a Soldier in said company and Regiment I also certify that I am on the pension list under the act of June 7. 1832 - & now live in Versailles Witness John W. Smith Lyman Child
State of Vermont } At Chelsea in said County Orange County } on the 19 th day of Sept. 1834. personally appeared Lyman Child a person well known to me and a credible witness and made oath that the above deposition is just and true
before me John W. Smith. Justice Peace file with Bunnell papers after examining Child's case

State of Vermont Orange County ss Chelsea September 19th A.D. 1834—
J. H. E. G. H. D Laughlin Clerk of Orange County Court hereby certify that John W. Smith before whom the within Affidavit was taken is a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Orange duly authorized to administer Oaths, and that the within signature purporting to be his, is genuine. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the County Seal the day & year above written
J. H. E. G. H. D Laughlin C. Clerk

I Lyman Child of Windsor in the County of Windsor State of Vermont aged 73 years depose and say that in the year 1778 I then lived in the Town of Woodstock Windham County State of Connecticut and at that time Samuel Bunnell, now of Brandon Vermont also lived in said Woodstock and that from my best recollection sometime in March 1778 said Bunnell and myself enlisted into the company of Capt Daniel Tilden's Col. M c Clarrans Regiment of the Connecticut Troops for one year our Lieut name W m Morris Ensigns name Frederick Child I served during said year waiting for said Child, our company and Regiment March d very soon to Poughkeepsie from thence to White Plains and afterwards to Westpoint and stayed for some considerable time but how long I do not recollect from thence we Marched to Hartford Connecticut where we remained till we served our full term of one year out and then was dismissed during all which time said Samuel Bunnell served as a Soldier in said company and Regiment I also certify that I am on the pension list under the act of June 7. 1832 - & now live in Chelsea Witness John W. Smith Lyman Child
State of Vermont } At Chelsea in said County Orange County } On the 19 th day of Sept. 1834. personally appeared Lyman Child a person well known to me and a credible witness and made oath that the above deposition is just and true before me
file with Bunnell's papers after examining Child's case John W. Smith. Justice of the Peace

Samuel Burnell.
18 September
Additional Declaration of Wm
R Temple
46 66 78 66 5 7 33
Mr. Burnell is very in- firm, & has lost a leg, & cannot travel about to look up more testimony
R. Temple
7 th minute
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R Temple Rutland

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
April 9 th 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.      
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
W Samuel Burnell
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A.B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed; he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of Vermont
Buttland p - 3
On this 15 th day of May 1873 personally came before the undersigned authority, Samuel Burnell Esq. to me well known, who being duly sworn doth on his oath depose & say, in addition & explanation of his declaration made the 27 th of July 1832 - That the Reg t in which he served in 1776 as stated in his said declaration, was raised for nine months - & that he served from 1. Sept. to 1. Jan y . 1777, - he is confident he served four months. He is also confident his services as stated in 1777, under Gen l Spencer, was six weeks. In 1778, Lieut. Morris, by whom he was enlisted, was Quarter Master of Col. McClallen's Reg t & the deponent enlisted as Wagoner of the Reg t and served as such the whole time - his wages from the U. States was twelve dollars per month; and the State of Conn- = necticut added three dollars more, making $15. per month, & he was discharged the 1. January 1779, having served six months as wagoner. In 1781, Stephen Lyon, for whom he served as a teamster, was Quarter Master Sergeant, & the deponent took his place & served in the same capacity six weeks, & received a Certificate from Col. McClallen that he so served but has lost his discharge. He further says, that by reason of old age & consequent loss of memory, he cannot mean positively as to the precise length all of his services, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the period mentioned below, & in the following grades - For six weeks he served as Quarter Master Sergeant - For six months he served as Wagoner - and for five months & a half he served as Private of Infantry - and for such services he claims a pension. Know before me the day & year aforesaid.
R. Temple Esq. Com.

State of Vermont Rutland p - 3
I Robert Peipoint Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Robert Pimpler before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, is a Justice of Peace for said County, duly Commissioned and that his signature thereto is in his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 15. May 1853.
R Peipoint
Second Bur well En Additional declaration

Sant. Bunnell

I Jabez Lyon of Brandon in the County of Rutland & State of Vermont of the age of 76. In years depose testify & say that on the last of August or first of September A D 1776 Samuel Burnell Esq. then of Woodstock in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut but now of Brandon afore said and myself left said Woodstock & marched to Manchester in the State of New York under the command of Capt Stephen Lyon in Col. John Chester Regiment. in the Connecticut line and this deponent served in the Militia. while the said Burnell enlisted & served in the State Troops until about the first of January following. and further says not Jabez Lyon
State of Vermont } At Brandon July 25 th 1832 Rutland County ss } Personally appeared Jabez Lyon who made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed Before me Chester Winslow Justice of Peace
I also certify that Jabez Lyon above named is a man entitled to full credit in any place for all his statements. and that his reputation for truth & veracity is unim- peachable C. Winslow Justice of Peace

24/3 Sam l Burnell add d proof J Burnell J.D.
On the 19 th May inst. I returned the declaration of Sam l Burnell, last thro' inadvertence omitted to enclose this testimony. W. Edwards will please have it put with the file. R espectfully May 22. 1833

I Pinent Child of Brandon in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont in the Seventysixth Year of my age do testify and say, that I was well acquainted with Samuel Barnard Esq. from my youth up untill now we were Boys together, at Woodstock in the County of Windham State of Connecticut now of Brandon aforesaid and I was knowing to his being in the Army in the Revolutionary War in the year 1776 in Capt. Lionel Comp. y Col. m John Chittenden Reg. t in Connecticut State Troops Nine Month Service 3 d Cal. d I being in the same Reg. t was knowing his Service through the year, sometime the Last of Dec. r 1776 or the first of January 1777 our Reg. t was Discharged I expect he went home I cannot certainly say for I went on to the Southward. I afterwards understood he went to Rhode Island & New Bedford with the Militia and from Information should say he was there further south not Pinent Child
State of Vermont { Brandon the 13 th of July 1832 Rutland County ss }
Then Personall appeared Pinent Child Esq. the Subscriber of the above Deposition and Made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me and he is considered a good & Creditable witness by
Walter Cooly Justice of the Peace
I also certify that the said Samuel Barnard as well as the said Child is entitled to full credit and that his general reputation for truth and veracity is unimpeachable
Walter Cooly Justice of the Peace

State of Vermont
I Robt. Pierpoint, Clerk of Rutland County Court do certify, that Walter Pooley & Chester Winslow, before whom the annexed affidavits were taken, are justices of the Peace for said County, and that their names thereunto are genuine —
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affix the seal of said Court this 14 th day of August 1832.
R Pierpoint