Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 46370, Lewis Boyer, Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental
Boyer, Lewis
S 46370
Borgers or
B.L. Wt 187-100
Va. residence in 1805
CONTENTS

No 82.
mt #
187
Lewis Boyers Papers
(good)
Whipped & d. to D. Holm. why is to send a power.
Lodged by D. Holmes Esq.
16. Dec. 1804. —
Denys Mch. 7. 1805 see book.
Land Claim.
Good
Lewis Boyers

76B.
over
#46.370
L. Bouyer. rec. 20 Aug 5. 1878 8 Sept ack 23
Secy of the Navy. Washington City.
Virginia
Hon. Richard Rush
Revolutionary claim.
HO 11.100

For the purpose of obtaining the benefit of "an act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution" approved on the 15 th of May 1828. I Lewis Booyer of the county of Miami in the state of Ohio do hereby declare that I enlisted in the continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war and continued in its service until its termination; at which period I was a private in company the independent troop of horse commanded by Major Van Heer in the continental army. and I also declare that I afterwards received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, to which I was entitled under a resolve of Congress passed the 15 th of May 1778. which is lost or destroyed and I further declare that I was not on the fifteenth day of March 1828 on the pension list of the United States.
Lewis Booyer
The state of Ohio } Miami County } ss. Before me Joseph Defrees a Justice of the peace within & for the county of Miami aforesaid personally appeared this day Robert Young and William McLean of the said county of Miami who did severally make oath that Lewis Booyer by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed, is generally reputed and believed to have been a soldier in the army of the Revolution in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hand, this 24 th day of July 1828!
Joseph Defrees JP

The state of ohio } Miami County } ss. I John G. Lelford Clerk of the court of common Pleas of the county of Miami aforesaid do hereby certify that Joseph Defrees before whom the within foregoing affidavit, were sworn was at the time a Justice of the peace within & for the county of Miami aforesaid duly authorized and empowered to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this 24 th day of July 1828.
John G. Lelford Clerk Miami Common Pleas
[Faint, mirrored text bleed-through from the reverse side of the page, including the name 'Joseph Defrees' and the date 'July 24 1828'.]

Piqua Ohio 29 th July 1828
not in claim Oct. 28, 1915, probably left at Treasury where claim was rejected.
I have the honor to transmit you the papers of Lewis Boyer a soldier of the Revolutionary war who hopes to receive the benefit of the law of Congress passed at the last session. I have made out his declaration & the affidavits in conformity with your instructions and trust they will be found correct, and the discharge herewith enclosed from Genl Washington will no doubt be deemed sufficient evidence of his service.
I am well acquainted with the applicant and am satisfied he is justly entitled to the full aid of the government.
If his case is embraced & his papers found correct, I presume a check on the Branch B. U. S. at Cincinnati could be transmitted by mail & if directed to me care any receipt, or voucher required shall be taken & transmitted as you may direct. Please advise me on the subject.
I am very respectfully your obedt. Servt.
Wm M c Lean
enclosure in Young ty of
Hon. Richard Rush Secy. of the Treas'y.

Know all men by these presents that I Lewis Boyer of the county of Rockingham and state of Virginia have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint David Holmes of the county afore- said Member of congress from the state aforesaid my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name but to my use to receive my warrant for one hundred acres of land due me in consideration of my services in the Army of the United States to the end of the late war with Great Britain under the command of Major Van HORN agreeable to an act of congress and I do therefore request order and direct Henry Dearborn Esq d Secretary of War for the time being or his successor to issue unto my said attorney in my own name said warrant and on receipt of the same I do hereby ratify and confirm any receipt or other instrument in writing that he the said David Holmes may sign or procure to be signed touching the premises aforesaid as fully as I could do if I was personally present for testimony whereof hereunto I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day of
1805
Sealed and delivered in the presence of Jeremiah Kyle John Burgess
Lewis Boyer

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section S. 46370
MS am
August 4, 1926
Mr. John Adams 27 B St., N.W. Washington, D. C.
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau it appears that LEWIS BOYER served as a private in Major B. Von Heer's Independent Troop of Horse and was discharged December 10, 1783, date of enlistment not stated and no further details of service given.
On March 7, 1805, Warrant # 187 was issued for one hundred acres of bounty land on account of the above services of Lewis Boyer who was then living in Rockingham County, Virginia.
He was also pensioned at the rate of $100 per annum, on Certificate # 620, having executed his application for pension July 24, 1828, at which time he was living in Miami County, Ohio.
The dates of his birth and death are not stated and there are no data on file relative to his wife and children.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner

465 593
Discharge by Washington in favor of Lewis Boyer dated 10 th December 1983. —
Not in claim Oct. 29. 1915, probably left at Treasury Dept. where claim was adjudicated. †

Rev. War Section.
October 29, 1915.
Miss Ivey McNeill,
R.F.D. 9.
Sidney, Ohio.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 25 th instant, you are advised that the papers filed in the claim Sur. File No. 46,370, Rev. War, show that Lewis Boyer was a Private in Major B. Von Heer's Independent Troop of Horse, and served until the end of the War; no dates of enlistment and discharge, or particulars of service are given.
On March 7, 1805, Warrant No. 187 issued for 100 acres of land on account of the above services of Lewis Boyer then of Rockingham County, Virginia; and subsequently he was also allowed a pension of $100. per annum by Certificate No. 620, issued August 3, 1829, on his application executed July 24, 1828. at which time he was a resident of Miami County, Ohio. His age is not stated.
boreh and are not stated The dates of his death is not shown in the claim; neither is there any family data on file.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
See history of Von Heer's Dragoons p. 165 no. 2 Old Penn. books.

October 2, 1926
3-2233
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
... Oct. 2 ... 1926
Chief Rev. War Section Division.
I have this day received from John Adams ..... ..... cash No. .... for $..... 45/100 ..... , requesting photostat copy post office addresses } as per ok letter herewith. not eff
76 b. 2

October 3, 1926
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
I desire three photostat copies of one page from Revolutionary War pension claim S. 46370, Lewis Boyer, Continental.
John Adams 27 B St N.W. Washington, D.C.
Recd. payment 45 cents
Antonia W. Ford. Rev. and 1812 Section

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 9831 Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.
October 5, 1926 192
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job 3 copies, Photostat, of one page from the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 46370, Lewis Boyer.
No. of copies 3 negatives of the 1 page Shall form be kept standing? no days
For further information see A. E. Wilson Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved: [Signature: A. G. Lamb] Chief Clerk of Bureau.
[Signature: A. E. Wilson] Chief of Branch or Division
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
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John Adams 27. B. St. N.W. Washington D.C.
Personal inquiry Aug. 4, 1926
W. L.

Jan 31-1920. 12¢ stamped envelope read J.B.M. Hon. Commissioner of Delinquent Taxes Rev. Just Washington - D.C. Dear Sir -
I am anxious to secure the Military Record of my great grandfather - Louis Boyer - who served in the Revolutionary War - and was one of Washington's body guards. He enlisted from Virginia . This is all I know - Will it be possible for you to give me this information - from these few facts -
Yours Truly -
(Miss) J.E. Davidson
850 Westlake Ave.
Los Angeles Cal.

Rev Sec 7K
Sidney, Ohio, R.F.D. 9.
October 25, 1915.
Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly tell me whether Lewis Boyer of Miami Co., Ohio was a pensioner of the Revolutionary War? We know that he applied for a pension July 24, 1828. Did he receive it till the time of his death Sept. 19, 1843, and what was the amount?
His discharge from the army says that he served in Major B. Von Heer's Independent Troop of Light Dragoons, Pa. service. Is there a record of his having enlisted at Rockingham, Va., of any special military services performed?
According to private records he was promoted by Col. Henry Lee of Va. to a Lieutenant in a company of riflemen in the 2nd Battalion of the 58 Regiment of the Militia of the Commonwealth of Va. on March 27,

1781. Have you any record of this?
Thanking you for any information on the subject, or any suggestion as to where I may be able to find it, I am,
Respectfully yours, (Miss) Mary McNeil.

2 Payne O. Apr 19 th 1905— To the U.S. Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
Will you please send me a record of the service of one Lewis Boyer who served as a dragoon in Van Heer's Cavalry during the Revolutionary war?

She was member of Life Guard of Gen. George Washington. Please state whether any battle we participated in. Lewis Boyer was granted a pension Sep 1 st 1828.
Very sincerely Mrs. Libbie Robison
Regent - Pigma Chapter D.A.R.

Quesen
Piqua O. Apr. 8 th 1905- Commissioner Pensions: Sir Sir. —
Will you kindly send me the war service of one Lewis Boyer who served as a dragoon in Van Buren's Cavalry?
Very Sincerely, Mrs Libbie Robison Regent - Piqua Chapter D.A.R.

Apl. 20, 1905 Hist. to Mrs. Libbie Robison Piqua, Ohio.
1915 Oct. 29. Hist. to Miss Mary McNeil. &
1920 Feb. 18. Hist. to Miss F. E. Davidson. au
1926 Aug. 4 Hist. to Mr. & Mrs. John Adams. Personal inquiry
1926 Oct. 8. Photos mailed to John Adams. au.
[3-230.] Cert.
No. 572 620
Reference
46370
Name: Lewis Boyer Rank: Pris. Comp'y: Reg't: Capt. Von Stearns Troop Continental
} Agency.
RATE PER MONTH, AND DATE OF COMMENCEMENT,
1st Issue. } Comm'g
2d Issue. } Comm'g
3d Issue. } Comm'g
DATE OF CERTIFICATE, AND TO WHOM SENT.
1st Issue. } Sent to
2d Issue. } Sent to
3d Issue. } Sent to
Act 1828.
Allowed.
Act 14th July 1862 Bk. G., Vol., Page Registering Clerk:
Disability. }

12 1/2
Mr Geo: Horton Harrisonburg Rockingham County Virginia

Sir
I have endeavoured to ascertain from the books in the treasury, whether any thing could be discovered, that would try and elucidate the subject you wished and for which you left a memorandum with me. I am sorry to say that I can find nothing that relates to it. One reason for it is that many public books have most probably been destroyed and at the period to which your memorandum referred, business was frequently so urgent as to render it impossible to make as regular entries as might have been wished.
I am Sir
your humblest
W. H. B. Kelby

not Original by act 573  REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.  Allowed  act 1828
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Aug. 23. 1828
Lewis Boyer, of _____ in the County of  Miami, in the State of Ohio. _____ has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a private — in captain  Von Heer's  company, in the  troop  regiment of the line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing >
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By order of the Secretary,  A. Dickinson.
No record  found
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,  27. August 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to Lewis Boyer in the B. Von Heer's Corps
It further appears that Lewis Boyer  not is now on the pension list of the  any — agency, and has been so since the 3 d  March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month
John Hagner Aud
1837-

37 1/2
George Huston Esquire
Harrisonburg.
Rockingham
37 1/2 to be paid at each

Dear Sir,
Richmond Feby 10 th 1800.
By the last mail I received a letter from my brother Wilson on the subject of the upon which I wrote to him at your request. He informs me that he has lodged your papers for a grant. as to Bousgess bounty, he informs me that the mere discharge is not sufficient to obtain the bounty; but that it ought to be accompanied with a power of attorney executed in the manner prescribed in the regulations of the war office which are inclosed. My brother begs me to assure that he will be very ready if you will transmit him the power of attorney to do every thing in his power to obtain the bounty for Bousgess who appears to have been a meritorious soldier; and that if you or your friends have any other business that he will execute it with great cheerfulness. After you have obtained the papers which are required in the war office you can transmit them to me, and I will forward them to Philadelphia. you will observe that the inclosed regulations of the 15 th of Feby 1789 declare that "No warrants will be issued to the order of the party originally entitled & that in consequence of a power of attorney duly acknowledged of course you will attend to these instructions in making out the power of attorney. I suppose ere this you have ascertained the extent of

of your country upon the subject of the general ticket law. Considerable efforts are making here to misrepresent its principles, but I hope the good sense of the people will be the best safeguard against the efforts of misrepresentation. I shall be very happy to hear from you on this or any subject. You must exert yourselves in your country to support the Republican ticket and you may depend on our hearty cooperation.
I am Sir with great regard, y r . friend.
D r : W m Nicholay

Letter to Hon Wm M c Lean
at Lewis Boyer Wash Fredk Boyer
See the within 29 Dec 1828
No 187
Rec

War Dept: Bounty land Office The Honble William McLean Thos. H. [illegible] 29 Dec r 1828
Sir
I have examined the claims for bounty land of the United States by Lewis Boyer, and by the heirs of Frederick  of Boyer in Boyer both of the Virg a line transmitted by you to the Secretary of War & by him referred to this Office. The result of my search is that Warrant N o . 187 issued to Lewis Boyer for his bounty land of 100 acres on the 1 st of March 1805 - and that he is entitled to no more. and that Frederick Boyer has not been returned as having enlisted for "during the War" and served to the end of it. If he died, as is stated, soon after the siege of York, he could not have been entitled, because the capitulation there took place more than two years before the peace. So I must say he was not entitled to Bounty land. The papers are referred to the 3 rd Auditor as to pay.
Robt Taylor