Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12,286, Joseph Brewster, Conn. Continental Mass And R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conni Continental Mass and R.I.
Brewster, Joseph
S. 12286
carded
CONTENTS

Letter to Hon Hugh White March 6. 1849
Date of death not on as-
18891 New York Joseph Brown
of Saratoga in the State of N. York who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Collins of the Reg t . comman ed by Col. Parsons in the Cont t time for 22 months
Continental, Mass., R. & Conn.
Records completed Aug. 31, 1905.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 73 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of July 1829 and Rev. Mr. Nash
Arrears to the 4th of No. 33 $146.66 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th Sep 33 36.66 $183.32
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. G. C. Staly Clerk
Recorded by Book E. Vol. 3. Page 46

Declaration
In order to obtain Increase of Pension under the act of 7th June, 1832. State of New York Saratoga County ss.
On this Thirteenth - day of November, One Thousand Eight hundred and forty-eight personally appeared before me Issiah Whitlock - a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Saratoga, duly authorised by Law to administer oaths, Joseph Brewster , a resident of the Town of Galway in the aforesaid County aged 89 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following supplemental Declaration in order to obtain Increase of Pension under the act of Congress passed June 7th, 1832.
That he this Declarant is now a Pensioner of the United States under said act of June 7th, 1832, at the rate of $73 33 / 100 per annum, but as Declarant served for a period of eleven months (as he now calculates) in the year 1776, as an Artificer in the company of Captain John Hilliard, and for a period of Nine months in the year of Sullivan's expedition in Rhode Island, which Declarant now thinks was in 1778, under Capt. Carr, and Colonel Crary, of the Rhode Island Troops, and for a period of three months in the Connecticut Militia under Captain Isaac Geere, at New-London Lyme &c, he thinks himself entitled to more pension and therefore makes this application for increase. Declarant was a Blacksmith by trade and while serving the aforesaid eleven months under the said Captain John Hilliard, Declarant worked at Blacksmithing as did also all of the men of said Captain Hilliards Company.

and were called Artificers. Declarant is not positive but now believes that the name of the Colonel who commanded the Regiment of Artificers to which said Captain Williams Company belonged was Brewer. Said Captain Williams Company was stationed in New York City, Kingsbridge, Peckskill &c. and Declarant was discharged from said Company at the Highlands in said State of New York.
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year first aforesaid. And I certify that the Declarant said Joseph Brewster is now a pensioner as within set forth, is an aged, but intelligent person and a man of truth and veracity.
Joseph Brewster
Jeremiah Whitlock justice of Saratoga Co
State of New York } Saratoga County } ss
I James W. Horton Clerk of the said County of Saratoga, do hereby certify that Jeremiah Whitlock Esq. before whom the within or foregoing Declaration purports to have been sworn and executed, was at the date of the same an acting justice of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County duly elected and qualified and authorised by law to act as such justice and that the signature above written purporting to be that of the said justice is genuine and in his own proper hand-writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said County this 11 th day of January A.D. 1849.
James W. Horton Clerk of Saratoga County

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Declaration, in order to obtain the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE, OF NEW-YORK, } ss. SARATOGA COUNTY, }
On this fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirtytwo personally appeared in open court, before the court of Common Pleas of the county of Saratoga and State of New-York, now sitting, Joseph Brewster a resident of Catskill in the county of Saratoga, and State of New-York, aged seventy  seventy 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.
He was Born in Norwich in the County of New-London and State of Connecticut 25 th November 1759 & is recorded in his Family Bible & Ebenezer Cook He is known to Marion Moser of the Town of Galway in the County of Saratoga in the state of New-York to Dana  Gree of the Town of Galway in said County & State who can testify to his Character for veracity & their belief of his services as a Revolutionary soldier-
That he resided at the Town of Stonington in the County of New-London in the state of Connecticut, when he he enlisted & entered into the service of the Revolution for the term of ten months & served as a private & Mechanic from the 1st of March 1776 until the 1st January 1777 under Captain Amos Eldridge, Lieut. Daniel Collins in Colonel Parsons Regiment and joined the said Regiment at Roxbury in the state of Massachusetts on the 17 th March 1776. and there joined the American

Army under the Command of General Washington continued there a few days, doing duty as a soldier - then he Marched with the said Army to New York and at New York he was attached to Captain Flillyard's Company of Mechanics (he had previous to his said enlistment serv- -ed as an apprentice to the Black Smith Trade under the said Captain Flillyard at the aforesaid Town of Stor- ington) and was with 14 more employed in a gun shop in repairing guns for the Army until the British Troops took possession of Long Island - he with the Mechanics Regiment retreated in front of the A- merican Army from New York City to Kingsbridge from there to White Plains & then to Peekskill & then into the High Lands & there erected a shop for repairing Guns &c - He was employed in said shop in repairing Guns &c and continued to labor in said shop as aforesaid under the superintendence of the said Capt Flillyard until the 1st of January 1777 & was then and there & then was dismissed by the said Captain Flillyard that he has no his said service evidence of his said service & no testimony to offer except the affidavit of Daniel Collins Lieutenant of said Regiment - which is hereto annexed
That he resided at the Town of Stonington in the County of New London in the state of Connecticut when he enlisted and entered into the service under capt John Carr in colonel A. Grary's regiment of Rhode Island state troops on the 1st of June 1778 for the period of nine months and served until the 16th day of March 1779 that he enlisted at Stonington in the county of New London and state of Connecticut and served as follows - he joined his company at North Kingston in the state of Rhode Island the company to which he belonged was stationed there to keep guard for some days marched to Bristol in the same state and the said capt Carr to keep guard from there to Howlands Ferry & then in the state aforesaid in Sullivan's expedition in August he was detached from the Regiment of colonel Grary and he with four other soldiers being set Blacksmiths were employed shoeing horses for the Army for 21 days on the Island at and at Howlands Ferry

and then returned to his company at Howland and performed duty a private aforesaid from there he with the said company marched to Togus Ferry in the state of Rhode Island aforesaid and continued there doing duty as a private until the period of said enlistment was fully ended and that he was on the 15 th of March 1770 dismissed by the said captain Carr at Teggies Ferry in the state of Rhode Island Toggins Ferry aforesaid he served under colonel Gray capt carr and  officer that he has no documentary evidence of his said services — under the said captain Carr nor any other evidence of said services
That he resided at Groton in the county of New London in the state of Connecticut when he entered as a private into a volunteer company commanded by captain Isaac Peese in colonel Ely's Regiment of Connecticut Militia in Sept 1778 and served two months as follows — he with the company to which he belonged marched to say Brook in the state of Connecticut under the said captain to keep guard  Geese some days and he with the said company marched to Milhegan in the state of Connecticut and gathered materials and made fascines for the use of the continental Army and continued there doing duty on fatigue as aforesaid during the aforesaid period and was dismissed by Capt Peese He has no documentary or other Evidence of his said services
see attestation order 3 mos.

That during the Revolutionary War, he resided at the Town of Stonington in the County of New London and State of Connecticut & in Grafton of Norwich in the said County - that since the Revolutionary War he has resided in the State of Vermont in the County of Bennington - and from there to Galway in the County of Saratoga and State of New York and that he now resides in the Town of Galway in the County of Saratoga & State of New York
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, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
In open Court
Almon Dyer Clerk
Joseph Brainerd

Ebenezer Cough  We, Isaac Gore  Isaac Gore , a clergyman, residing in the the town of Galway county of Saratoga, State of New-York, and Isaac Gore residing in Galway  in the town of Galway hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Joseph Brant who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 72 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.  in open Court  Isaac Gore  Ebenezer Cough  Thomas Palmer Clerk
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 abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Isaac Gore who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the Town of Galway in the county of Saratoga, State of New-York, and that Ebenezer Cough who has also signed the same is a resident in the Town of Galway is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, Thomas Palmer , clerk of the court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Saratoga do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Isaac Gore for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 5 th day of September in the year 1832.  Thomas Palmer Clerk
 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 service.  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. 

I certify that Isaac Gere & Ebenezer Couch within mentioned are both members of the legislature of this state, the former of the Senate & the latter of the Assembly. Also that I have been thirty years acquainted with Joseph Brewster the Applicant. His character for truth is, & from my first acquaintance with him has been fair.
Ballston N.Y. May 4. 1833
John W. Taylor

August 3, 1939
BA-J/AWF Qu Joseph Brewster S. 12286
Mrs. Charlotte T. Luokhurst 158 Western Avenue Albany, New York
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Joseph Brewster, who served from Connecticut, died in 1850, in Galway, Saratoga County, New York; Joseph Brewster, who served from Connecticut, died in August, 1842, in Saratoga County, New York; Samuel Brewster, who served from Connecticut, died in 1848, in Saratoga County, New York.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information, it is not possible to comply in full with each request which requires so much time and research.
You are furnished herein the Revolutionary War record of Joseph Brewster, as shown in papers on file in claim for pension, S. 12286, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
Joseph Brewster was born November 25, 1759, in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. The names of his parents are not given.
While residing in Stonington, Connecticut, Joseph Brewster enlisted March 1, 1788, served as artificer in Captain James Eldridge's company in Colonel Parsons' Connecticut regiment, and in Captain John Hilliard's company, Colonel Brewer's

regiment, was in the retreat from New York City, and was discharged at the Highlands, January 1, 1777. He enlisted June 1, 1778, served nine months as private in Captain John Carr's company, Colonel A. Crary's Rhode Island regiment, was in Sullivan's Expedition.
Joseph Brewster moved to Groton, Connecticut, and enlisted sometime in September, 1780, served two or three months in Captain Isaac Geere's company, Colonel Ely's Connecticut regiment.
He moved from Connecticut to Bennington County, Vermont, thence to Galway, Saratoga County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 5, 1832, at which time he was living in Galway, New York, where he continued to live in 1848.
The papers on file in this claim contain no discernible data relative to the family of the soldier, Joseph Brewster.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
Joseph Brewster Certificate #14891 Issued July 25, 1833 Rate $73.33 per annum Commenced March 4, 1831 Act of June 7, 1832 New York Agency.
Very truly yours
G. H. SWEET Acting Executive Assistant to the Administrator

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Joseph Breuscher further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned 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? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? No
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Indirectly in part
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? Yes in part
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? No
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 6.
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. 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 _____ For _____ 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 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 shewn 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants 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.
QUERE XVI. 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 paper 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.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, 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.
  In 76  877  10 th  no written discharge    78 -  9   do    79  3   do  

Rev. M. H.
12.286 INVALID.
File No. 12286
Joseph Brewster Priv Rev War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index: —Vol. A , Page 47
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Jan. 20/95 Emil Hess to Hon, A. B. Benedict, New York N.Y. Univ. G. R. Farnum Com. Adm. U.S. Navy, Dept. of Fisheries.
1913 Oct 23 - Hist to John S. Bronk Bronk. M.B.H.
1917 June 29. Hist. to Rev. Mitchell Bronk D.D.C. 1923 Apr. 11 Hist. to Mrs. John S. Catherwood 1929 Aug 3 - Hist. to Mrs. Charlotte S. Lockhurst

State of New York
County of Saratoga ss. Personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in & for the said County, Joseph Brewster of Galway in said County, the applicant named in the declaration for a Pension under the act of 7 June 1832 to which this is attached, who being duly sworn deposed and saith In answer to the 6 th question of the Interrogatories required by the War Department - That during the service stated by him to have been done in the Revolutionary War, he was always discharged verbally & that he never received any written discharge from the service during the Revolutionary War.
Subscribed & sworn this 10 th day of May 1832 before me -
{ Joseph Brewster
Note - "the wars," for a pension under the acts of 7 June 1832 "first interlined -
Alfred Rich Justice
State of New York
County of Saratoga ss. I, Alpheus Goodrich Clerk of the County of Saratoga do certify that Alpheus Goodrich before whom the above affidavit purports to have been sworn, was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County of Saratoga and that I am acquainted with his hand writing, and truly believe his name subscribed to the said affidavit to be his proper hand writing and signature - (The word "to" in the above line interlined -)
Witness my hand and Seal of Office this 10 th day of May 1833
{ A Goodrich Clerk

I Daniel Collins of Tylersport in New London County Do certify and say that I was a Lieutenant in the Service of the United States in the year 1776 and that I enlisted Joseph Brewster as a Soldier in the Company of Capt. James Elbridge in March 1776 whether for one year or a longer term I do not recollect and that said Brewster joined the Army near Boston and afterwards marched to New York and when Discharged I cannot recollect Daniel Collins
New London County ss. Personally appeared Daniel Collins signer and leader of the foregoing Deposition and made solemn oath to the truth of the same this 6 th day of August 1819
Amos Gallup Justice of Peace
State of Connecticut
New London County ss. Norwich
August 7 th 1819 Joseph Williams
Notary Public for New London County certify that Amos Gallup Esq. whose signature is above written
is a Justice of Peace for said New London County
Residing in Stonington in said County
Joseph Williams Justice of Peace
And Notary Public with seal of office annexed thereto

I, Amos Gallup of Stonington in the County of New London and State of Connecticut, aged seventy seven years and upwards, being duly sworn according to Law do on my oath certify declare and say, that in the year 1819, on the 6th day of August in said year, I was a Justice of the Peace within and for said New London County, and that on said day, the within Deposition of Lieutenant Daniel Collins (then living, but now deceased) was taken, and sworn to before me as therein certified under my hand. — That said Lieutenant Daniel Collins was then well known to me. — That I had been well acquainted with said Collins from childhood, that said Collins at the time of making said affidavit; and during his whole life sustained a character for veracity and integrity. — That he was at the time of executing said affidavit, a credible person, and that his statement is entitled to credit.
Amos Gallup
Sworn to and subscribed this twenty seventh day of April A.D. 1833 Before the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington in the State of Connecticut, H. M. Fish Judge,
I, Nathan Daboll clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Stonington in the State of Connecticut hereby certify that H. M. Fish is Judge thereof, and that he signed the above certificate. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this 27th day of April A.D. 1833.
Nathan Daboll Clerk

MRS. CHARLOTTE TAYLOR LUCKHURST REGISTERED GENEALOGIST 156 WESTERN AVENUE ALBANY, NEW YORK
June 24. 1939.
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From some Saratoga Co Cemetery records I have the following, from the way it is written I am not sure which was the pensioners, so I am giving you the entire record, please send me a brief abstract of each pension application showing anything of genealogical value,
own Brewster, Sarah died Aug. 25 1846 aged 84-5 days, wife of Joseph, died Aug. 26. 1850 aged 90 yrs 9 ms. Conn. in Rev. p. 682. "Pensioner" Galway Village.
Brewster, Hannah, died Aug. 19. 1847 aged 86 yrs, wife of Joseph, died Aug. 3. 1842. aged 97 yrs, Conn. in Rev. p. 76.
" Elizabeth died Oct. 21. 1841. aged 74 yrs, wife of Samuel, died May 10. 1848. aged 95 yrs, Pensioner, Jonesville Cemetery,
read over The page references might or might not help, but I am unable to get to the library yet,
No haste to make special trip if you are going to pension office within a few days,
very truly yours,
Charlotte T. Luckhurst,

17.11.2
610 Ninth Ave.      Shenandoah Iowa
Department of Interior Bureau of Pensions.
Sir;
Will you kindly send me the war records of Joseph Brewster Senior of Norwich or Preston Connecticut supposed to have been a lieutenant appointed Oct. 1735. and of Joseph Brewster Junior who a resident of Norwich and served in the Revolution.
Respectfully Yrs. John S. Cutter

THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH CONGRESS STREET, AT BRUNSWICK AVENUE TROY, NEW YORK
Pearce o Pearse o Peirce a Perse o
REV. MITCHELL BRONK, D. D. RESIDENCE, 12 ELM GROVE AVENUE TELEPHONE TROY 1497-J
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PASTOR'S STUDY AT THE CHURCH 562 CONGRESS STREET
June 20, 1917.
The United States Pension Office, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sirs:-
Will you kindly favor me with a record of the ✓ Revolutionary War service of my great-grandfather, Joseph Brewster; l. 12286 application for pension made Sept. 5, 1832; residence then, Galway, N. Y.
Also, if you have such a record, of the service of my ancestor, Isaac Geer, a lieutenant, from 1775 to 1782, in various forces of the Conn. State Militia; a resident during the war of Groton ( Ledyard ) Conn., but at the time of his death of Galway, N. Y.
Can you also tell me if you have any record of a pension being paid to the widow of Capt. Nathan Pierce ( or Peirce, or Perse ), of Lanesboro, Berkshire Co., Mass. His company was with the "Green Mountain Boys," with Arnold at Québec.
I shall be grateful. I remain, Very truly yours,
Mitchell Bronk -

HALE AND BRONK. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS. 706 WILDER BUILDING, ROCHESTER, N.Y.
WILLIAM B. HALE. JOHN S. BRONK.
October 18, 1913.
Pension Department, Bureau of Revolutionary Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
I understand that Joseph Brewster was for many years a Revolutionary Pensioner. All the latter part of his life he lived in Galway, Saratoga County, New York, but was, I think, a resident of the State of Connecticut at the time of the Revolutionary War.
Will you kindly let me know whether his name appears among the Revolutionary War Pensioners, and if so, what information you have as to his service in that War?
Thanking you in advance, I am,
Very respectfully yours,
John S. Bronk.

O. W. & N. Division.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
U. S.
Bureau of Pensions,
M.B.C.
Washington, D. C., January 30, 1895.
Sir:-
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of --- Joseph Brewster --- 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. Feb. 1, 1776 10 mos. Pvt. Amos Eldridge, Hilliard Parsons Conn. June 1, 1778 9 mos. Artf. John Carr A. Crary R.I. Sept. 1780 2 mos. Artf. Isaac Geer Ely Conn.
Battles engaged in, Sullivan's Expedition.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Stonington, Connecticut.
Date of application for pension, September 5, 1832.
Residence at date of application, Galway, Saratoga Co., N. Y.
Age at date of application, Born in Norwich, New London Co., Conn., November 25, 1750.
Remarks: No record found of Stephen Benedict as a pensioner.
Very respectfully,
Gen. C. R. Benedict, New York, N. Y.
C/o Z. L. Tanner,
Commodore U. S. Navy,
U. S. Commission of Fish & Fisheries.
Commissioner.

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.
Joseph Brewster S.12.286.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch 1. 1776 to Dec 1. 1777 Private James Eldridge Carson (10 Continental) Conn.   artillery Hilliard & Hilliard Brewer Mass.   June 1. 1778 9 mos. Private John Carr Cross R.I.   Sept. 1780 203 mos. Isaac Greene Ely Conn.  
Battles engaged in, ✓ Residence of soldier at enlistment, Sturminster New London Co. Conn. & Bristol Date of application for pension, Sept 5. 1832 His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Galway Saratoga Co. NY Age at date of application, born Nov. 25. 1759 at Norwich Conn. Remarks: there is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Office note: John Hilliard cannot be identified as Capt. mch. Brewer
Commissioner.

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 Joseph Brewster 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. 12 286
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Mch 1. 1776 Jan 1. 1777 Captifuer James Eldridge John Hillyard or Helliard Parsons Conn.   June 1. 1778 9 mos Pvt John Barr. A. Crevey R.I.   " 3 mos. " Isaac Geer Ely Conn.  
Battles engaged in, none stated Residence of soldier at enlistment, Stonington, New London Co. Conn. Date of application for pension, Sept 5 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Salem, Saratoga Co. N.Y. Age at date of application, born Nov. 25 1759 at Norwich, New London Co. Conn. Remarks: There is no family data on file.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section.
June 30, 1917.
Rev. Mitchell Bronk D. D., 12 Elm Grove Avenue, Troy, New York.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the twentieth instant, you are advised that this Bureau is unable to furnish the history of a soldier of the Revolution unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made on account of his services, and a careful search of the Revolutionary War records fails to show such a claim for Isaac Geer or Captain Nathan Pierce, under any spelling of those names.
It is proper to add, however, that in his application for pension, Joseph Brewster, S. File No. 12,288 Rev. War, stated under oath, that he resided at Groton, in the County of New London in the State of Connecticut when he entered as a private into a volunteer company commanded by Captain Isaac Geere in Colonel Ely's regiment of Connecticut Militia in September 1780 and served 2 or 3 mos; marched to Saybrook where they kept guard some days, and then to Mohegan, Connecticut, and gathered materials and made facines for the Army.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman Acting Commissioner.
∴ see declaration Nov. 13, 1840.