Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22164, Caleb Churchell, Mass.

SERVICE
Nass.
Churchill, Daleb or Churchill
NUMBER _____
S. 22164 B. L. Wt. 785-160-55.
CONTENTS

4670. Act March 3/55 March 19/55
Colt Churchhill, 'Printed' 'War Revolution' Capt. Thomas Sampson Col. Theophilus Cotton Genl. Palmer Mass. Mil.
Ent. Sept. 25 th 1777 Dis - Oct 30 th 1777. War. Revolution.
Boylston No: 160 Acy. Jan. 27/55. R. S. H.
785-iss June 2/55
W. J. Nichols, atty. Rutland - Vermont.
Set. to W. J. Nichols. Apr. 28/55
8494
Vol. 6-95.

8494
Vermont
Caleb Churchill
of Rutland in the State of Vermont who was a private in the Comp y . commanded by Captain Jamison of the Reg t . commanded by Col. Cook in the Mass s and was for some time
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of April 1833 and sent to R. Temple Rutland
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $40.00 Semimont. allowance ending Sept r " 10.00
$50.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk Book C Vol. 3 Page 56
let Irene Gove 26 Feb 183
Caleb Churchill 2 July 1850
W. J. Nichols Oct. 14/54
W. J. Nichols Dec 5 1852

Caleb Churchill
6 mo
Dr. 3413
acount
6-mo. pri
20 $
Caleb Churchill
20 dollars and 00/100
20 dollars

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND COUNTY, ss. }
On this 7 th day of July A. D. 1832 personally appear- ed in open Court before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rutland Dist. now sitting, Caleb Churchill a resident of the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, aged 75 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. That he first served two months in Capt. Sampson's Company, Col. Cotten's Reg t for Rhode Island - his term expired about a week before the British took the Island 1778. He served the second time two months, under and the third time two months, under Col. Cook - he does not remember the names of his officers at these two periods - Zacharias Bleson was orderly sergeant - he served these two last periods which two months in the east part of Rhode Island, & the other two at Bristol, whilst the British were in possession of the Island - During the last period however the British evacuated the Island, and he stood sentry at Genl. Gates' head quarters at Newport after he arrived there, once or twice - he thinks his last term of service was about one half expired when the British left the Island. He does not remember the year, but believes it was in 1778 or 1779. He received no discharge & has no documentary evidence & knows of no person whose testimony he can proceed to testify to his services - He was born in Plympton in the County of Plymouth the 4 th of Ap l 1757 - he has a record of his age in his bible. He lived at Plympton when he entered the service - immediately after the war he removed to Philadelphia, now Chittenden, in R t Rutland County, where he now lives - He went into service as a volunteer when men were called for. There is no clergymen in the place where I reside, but I am known to most of the inhabitants there.

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.
A. Magee Regt
Caleb Churchill
We Robert H. Keeler Esq.  a Clergyman residing in Brandon, late of Chittenden and Elijah Sizer Esq. residing in the same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Caleb Churchill who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 75 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 con- cur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the } day and year aforesaid.
A. Magee Regt
Elijah Sizer
W. H. 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 Elijah Sizer who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman, resident in Chittenden, near Brandon , and that Robert H. Keeler Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident in Brandon, near Chittenden and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Rodney C. Royce Register
Clerk of the Court of Peabody
do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original procee- dings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Caleb Churchill for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 9th day of July A. D. 1832
A. Magee Regt

FORM OF DECLARATION FOR SURVIVING OFFICER OR SOLDIER.
State of Vermont } ss. COUNTY OF Rutland }
On this thirteenth day of March A. D., one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me, Frederick F. Cady duly authorized to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid, Caleb Churchill aged ninety eight years, a resident of Chittenden in the State of Vermont who being duly sworn, according to law, declares that he is the identical Caleb Churchill who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Thomas Garrison in the Mapline Regiment of Col. Theophilus Cotton in the war of the Rebellion - on a scouting expedition to Brown Island in Grub Palmer Bay That he enlisted at Plympton  Me. on or about the 25th day of September A. D. 1777 for the term of two months and continued in actual service in said war for the term of two months and was honorably discharged at on the 30th day of October A. D. 1777 on account of having served his time , as will appear by the muster rolls of said Company.
He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the "act granting additional Bounty Land to certain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the military service of the United States," approved March 3d, 1855. And refers to his former declaration made under act of  upon which he obtained a Land Warrant No.  for  which he having legally transferred and disposed of, is not within his power now to return.
He further declares that he has not received a warrant for Bounty Land under any other act of Congress, nor made any application therefor, than the one above referred to, under act of  upon which he  obtained the said Land Warrant, No.  for  acres, and the one now presented.
Caleb X Churchill this mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year above written; and I certify that I believe the said Caleb Churchill who signed and executed the above declaration, and is now present, to be the identical man who served as aforesaid, and that he is of the age above stated, and that I have no interest in said claim.
Frederick F. Cady Justice of the Peace.
State of Vermont } ss. COUNTY OF Rutland }
Personally appeared Samuel W. Harrison and Jane P. Harrison citizens of the said County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn, depose and say that they are personally acquainted with Caleb Churchill and that he is the person now present who signs and executes the within declaration.
Samuel W. Harrison
Jane P. Harrison
Sworn to and subscribed before me this fifteenth day of March 1855, and I certify that the said Samuel W. Harrison and Jane P. Harrison are credible and respectable citizens.
Frederick F. Cady Justice of the Peace.

Claim of Caleb Churchill
TO
BOUNTY LAND.
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
War of Revolution
PRESENTED BY
W. T. NICHOLS,
Attorney, Rutland, Vt.
NOTES.
The declaration to be before a Justice of the Peace, or other officer authorized to administer oaths for general purposes. State in what war, whether in the war with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812, or either of the Indian wars, naming the same.
Then will follow the words "that he" whether the officer or soldier enlisted, volunteered, or was drafted.
If the claimant has presented his discharge with his former application which he made under any former acts, or had no discharge, let him state the facts in this declaration.
If the soldier rendered service in different wars, let him set forth each service fully in his declaration.
The affidavit of two witnesses must be taken to establish the identity of the claimant.

Know all Men by these presents, That I Caleb Churchill of Rutland County of Rutland and State of Vermont have constituted and appointed W. T. NICHOLS, Esq., of Rutland, Vt., my true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, for me and in my name, to prosecute and receive from the United States the Bounty Land certificate, or warrant, due me under existing laws granting Bounty Lands for services rendered in the United States, in the different wars, and generally to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever touching the premises, and an attorney or attorneys under him, for the purpose aforesaid to make, and at his pleasure to revoke, hereby confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall in my name legally do or cause to be done in the premises.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this thirteenth day of March 185 5
Acknowledged and subscribed before me, a Caleb Churchill in and for the County of Rutland and State of Vermont this 13th day of March 185 5
Frederick F. Cady Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF Vermont } ss. COUNTY OF Rutland }
I hereby certify that Frederick F. Cady Esq., before whom the within declaration, affidavit, and power of attorney, were made and executed, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature there
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of the County Court for the County aforesaid, this seventeenth day of March 185 5
J. M. Hopkins Clerk.

No 3413
Vermont
adn d
8 8 8
8 8 8
11/11/11
for Alfred Williams Esq.
Yours truly yours
for Alfred Williams Esq.
1. In any action for damages for injury to person or property... 2. In any action for damages for injury to person or property...
...in any action for damages for injury to person or property... ...in any action for damages for injury to person or property...
   Parties Duration of Service Rate Amount     adn d 8 8 8 8 8 8 11/11/11  

BRIEF in the case of of Rutland
Suleb Churchill in the State of Vermont (Act 7th June, 1h June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75. 
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776 2 Private Capt Hanson. Col Cottle   1778 2 as Col Cook. Col Bates   1779 2 as  
5. In what battles was he engaged?
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?
Plynton, Massachusetts
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
Correct
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Jas Wilson Examining Clerk.

Prostitution
22164 INVALID.
File No. 22,164
Colet Churchill
Rev Rev War
Act: June 7 th 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 68
[Arrangement of 1870.]

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Rev. Act 32, H. roll.
B. J. H. W.

No. 4678
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 19, 18 53 55
Caleb Churchill Capt Thos Sampson Revolutionary War P
Warrant No 785 all 160 acres June 2/55
M c D. Nichols Rutland Vt.

Walt Churchill
Wickbank 3/83
Boynhton
May 22 1893
3 rd March 1855 no 4670 ad '32 - no 8494
FREE
Hon S. P. Waldo Commisioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

FREE
3 Hon L. P. Waldo Commisioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
4670

Putland Me May 21. 1855. Hon S. P. Waldo Esq.
Dir I herewith transmit additional evidence in the case of Caleb Churchill a Revolutionary Soldier whose claim is No 4678
I am
Respectfully Mrs. Abigail W. S. Nichols

Rutland March 17. 1855
Sir
Enclosed please find the applications of Caleb Churchill, Betsey Bailey, widow of William W. Bailey & Elizabeth Harris, widow of John Harris;
In the case of Caleb Churchill You will find a "Certified Copy" from the Secretary of State of Mass. showing the Service claimed. now on file in the Pension Office
In the case of Elizabeth Harris You will find that she has been recently placed on the Pension Roll & is now in the receipt of a Pension
I am Sir
Howland P. Waldo Commission of Pensions
Very Respectfully
Yours Ob t Servant W. T. Nichols

Sir Rutland Vt Nov. 30. 1854.
I was informed by the Department under date of Octo 14. that in the case of Caleb Churchill. the "Arraignment of Service were entirely unaffiliated by Record or Parole proof" & was referred to the Office of the Secretary of State. Mass.
I herewith transmit a Certified copy of the Mass Records in that case & my letter to the Secretary accompanying
I trust the Department upon the receipt of this proof will inscribe his name upon the Pension Rolls again - from which it has been "erased". upon the same proof (as I understand the case) which caused it to be "inscribed" upon the Rolls originally.
Yours V. Waldo
Yours Respectfully
W. T. Nichols
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, Nov. 28 th 1854.
I  Hereby  Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that The name of Caleb Churchill is borne on pay roll of Capt. Thos Samson's Comp. Col. Theophilus Cotton's Regt. Gen. Palmer's Brigade, on sent expedition to R. Island.
32 from Sept. 25. to Oct. 30. 1777. 32 days.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Calvin Curtis Comp. for 2 months after their arrival in Camp to do duty in Col. Jacobs Regt.
1 18 from Sept. 9. 1779. 1 Month 18 days and 120 miles as per route.
3 Also on pay roll of Capt. Thomas Samson's Comp. Col. Theop s Cotton's Regt. and marched to R. Island from
3 13 March 14. to March 17. 1781. 3 days. Roll dated Plympton April 16. 1782. In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Rutland Vt Nov 27. 1854
Sir
Will You send me a certified copy of so much of the Mass Records as is necessary to show that Caleb Churchill was a soldier in the Revolutionary war? —
Enclosed please find one dollar & I will send more if that is not sufficient
Yours Respectfully W. J. Nichols
Hon Secretary of State Boston Massachusetts

I Caleb Churchill of Chittenden in the County of Rutland and state of Vermont do hereby constitute William T. Nichols of Rutland in said County my true and lawful attorney to present my claim for a pension to the Pension Department of the United States of America for services rendered in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War. And also to make inquiries of the grounds of my being struck from the pension rolls after the pension for Military service had once been allowed —
Witness my hand at Chittenden aforesaid this 6th day of October AD 1852
Witness G W Barnard
Caleb Churchill
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7 day of October AD 1852
George W Barnard Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, Frederick W. Dapkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
George H. Benneard Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this tenth day of October Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven.
F. W. Dapkins CLERK.

Nutband St Octo 10. 1854
W. Ogden Niles Washington City
Dr Sir
Enclosed please find a power of Attorney from Caleb Churchill authorizing me to make inquiries in the Pension Department in relation to his pension Aside from his own statement of the case all I know in relation to the matter is contained in a statement published by act of Congress under "Pension's Resolution" Doc- -ument 574 page 121 — It there appears he was a private in the Mass Militia — was placed on the Pension Roll 15 April 1833 — commenced to draw a pension 4 March 1831 at the rate of $20 a year & due $60. in all There is, of course, in that Document nothing to show why he was struck from the rolls — His version is this — that he was struck from the rolls with many others in this vicinity whose pensions had been obtained by Robert Temple (whose history You are advised of) but of the cause why he was struck from the Roll, he has remained ignorant to this day

He once applied to S r John Gor (who is now dead) to investigate the matter, but after result of Gor's inquiries, if he made any he has not been informed — He was at that time 77 years old & as the pension was so small, he did not deem best to go to much expense thinking he might not live long to enjoy it — Aside from that he lives some 16 miles from this place, on the highest land inhabited in this country & for many years has seldom left the farm to which he removed in 1784. The amount is now so large that if he is entitled to it, he feels it sufficiently important to investigate the matter — If there is any good reason why he should remain stricken from the Rolls, he can make no complaint but if he was struck off without good cause there is great propriety that he should enjoy in his last days, which cannot now be long, the honorable aid which the government has generously bestowed upon the class of men to which he belongs — If there are doubts in his case, will You please forward to me all the information in Your possession in regard to it & (if it be not asking too much) please send me a copy of all the documents in the

Office in second trip. upon which his claim was originally based
Yours Respectfully W.T. Nichols

Chittenden Vermont Rutland Co. March 14. 1850
Dear sir.
Please inform me by return Mail. the course to should pursue in an attempt to procure a pension.
I was a revolutionary soldier, & served at one time two months. & at an other time two months & at an other time two months,
I formerly drew a small pension through a pension agent at Rutland, & through whose dishonesty I have failed to draw for several years. (I mean Robt. Temple)
It is through the effect of old age poverty & infirmity that I am induced to make an effort for a renewal of my pension.
I have forgotten the most of my officers under whom I served. I have no evidence to give of my services. but my oath & conscience.
Please forward full instructions & forms & oblige Yours respectfully Caleb Churchill

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? It does II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? He did 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? He has 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? He has VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? He has VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? He has VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? They have IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? He has 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? It is not distinguishable

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?
Has not
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
none
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?
"Knows of no person whose testimony he can procure."
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
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?
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
They are
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
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.
† 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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
‡ 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.

Statement of Caleb Churchill of Chittenden in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, made in conformity to the letter of the Commissioner of Pensions dated the 17 th day of January 1835, and addressed to the Hon ble W m Slade of the House of Representatives:
When I first entered into the service of the United States, I resided in the township of Plympton, Plymouth County, in Massachusetts. It was in the year 1776. At that time, the towns of Plymouth, Plympton, Kingston, and Halifax in that County raised a Company of men to march to Rhode Island. I joined that Company, under Capt Sampson of Kingston. We were absent on that tour of duty two months; and returned just before the British took the Island. My Company was stationed, a part of the time at the Court House at Newport, and a part of the time at Bristow's point. A Col. Cotton was the Militia Colonel that commanded the Regiment at that time. We were out two months.
In the fall season of 1777, the same towns above mentioned, raised another company, to which I belonged. My Captain, and other company officer's names I have forgotten. Benj o Blossom was our Orderly Sargeant. We were stationed at Tiverton in Rhode Island, and did duty there for two months more.
In 1778, I performed another tour of duty for two months on Rhode Island. I cannot recollect the names of the Commissioned officers of the Company. My orderly Sargeant's name was Bozzard. We were stationed at Bristol Court House, until the enemy evacuated the Island; we then went on to the Island, and were stationed at the Court House or near it there. While on the Island, I often stood centry at Genl. Gates' door. I knew a Col. Cook there; but where he belonged I do not know.
I belonged to the State of Massachusetts when I was in the service.
The section of Country in which I served, I have stated above. I was never engaged in any battle.
The description of force with which I served was I suppose militia, or volunteers; at any rate the Company in which I served was raised by the towns above named.
The length of time I served in the whole was six months. I lived in the township of Chittenden, where

I now live, when I made application for a pension. Robert Pierpoint Esq. was the magistrate before whom I made my declaration; but, whether it was sworn to before him as Judge of the Court of Probate, or as Clerk of the County Court in Court, I have forgotten.
My pension is twenty dollars per annum; and I have been paid up to the 4 th of September, 1834. Rutland 19. February, 1835.
Caleb Churchell
Witness present } Sam Gove }
To
Hon ble J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions City of Washington

Returned Papers Additional Evidence Caleb Churchill No 4670
Revolution

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, May 12 th 1855.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Caleb Churchill is borne on the Pay Roll of Capt. Thomas Sanders Comp y . Col. Thos. Cotton's Regt. Genl. Palmer's Brig e in recent expedition against Newport, R. I. from 25 th of Sept. to 30 th of Oct. 1777 - 35 days .
Also on Roll of Abstract of Pay due to Capt. Calvin Curtis Comp y . for two months after their arrival in Camp. to do duty in Col. Jacob's Regt. from Oct. 13 th to Dec. 1 st . 1778 - 1 mo 18 days & 80 miles travel
Also on Pay Roll of Capt. Thos. Sanders Comp y - Col. Thos. Cotton's Regt. that marched for the State of R. I. from March 14 th to March 17 th - 3 days & 21 miles travel .
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Rutland Vt 11 May 1853.
E. M. Wright Secretary of State Sir
In reply to your inquiry of the 9th instant as to what Co & Regt Col. Col. Churchill belonged in the Revolutionary War. I have to say he did service in several Companies and at various times during the war.
At one time he was attached to Capt Samson's Co. General Palmer's Brigade
I wish You to examine the Records critically and make as much service by "Record proof" as possible in order to entitle the old man both to a Pension and Bounty Land - He is now living in this state and is almost one hundred years old and of course his recollection as to names and dates has failed him to a great extent
I am
Respectfully
Your Obt. Servant
W. S. Nichols