Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17,880, Cornelius Chittenden, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Chittenden, Cornelius or Chittendon
S 17880
B.L. Wt. 11279-160-55
CONTENTS

17283
17283
Connecticut
Cornelius Chittenden
of Middletown in the State of Connecticut who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Baldwin of the Regt. commanded by Col. Swift in the Connecticut line for 2 Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 80 Dollars 33 1/3 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Aug. 1833 and to Martha P. Chittenden Chatham
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. '31 $160 Semestral allowance ending 4th of Sep. '31 40 $200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J. C. Stiles Clerk Book E. Vol. 3 Page 9
1891 Feb 11 A. P. Chittenden History Pres.
Died - Dec. 24 - 1858. - A.B.

95.612
act march 3/55 April 24/55-
Cornelius Chittenden prim
Private Dec Run Line
112 19 War of Revolution Pension Act June 7. 1832 Conn June 22 - 17285
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Ad. 16 Oct's Rec. 11855
Bill
Dodge
John D. Leffingwell Clinton Connecticut
Vol. 69 99. —————

On Roll, 1 Jany. 80
No note of term of service or discharge
Admnd Thmopri 80

State of Connecticut,
Middlesex County - } Probate District of Saybrook in said County
On this tenth - day of Sept r 1832 - personally appeared, in open Court, before the Court of Probate in and for the Probate District of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, now sitting at Saybrook in said District: The same being a Court of Record — Cornelius Chittenden — a resident of Saybrook — in the County of Middlesex — and State of Connecticut, aged Sixty Six — years, who being first 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 is Sixty Six years of age, the 6 th day of last April - that there is a record of his age in the Family Bible of his parents, but no where else that he is aware of - That he was born in Milington in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut - That he resided there until within about twenty years, during which time he hath lived in said Saybrook -
That he enlisted in the Town of Milington aforesaid, in November or December A.D. 1780 - to serve in the Army of the Revolution. Three years - That the Company to which he belonged was commanded by Capt. H. Baldwin - The name of the Lieutenant was Cleveland, and that of the Ensign, he thinks was Gage, but their given names, he does not recollect - The Company was commanded toward the latter part of the time by Capt. Potter - That said Company joined the Regiment at White Plains in the State of New York. That the said Regiment was commanded by Col. Swift - Lieutenant Col. Johnson - and Maj. Woodbridge. He does not recollect their given names - He thinks the Brigade was commanded by Genl. Parsons. The American Army was then at White Plains. The said Regiment remained at White Plains, most of the summer. Then went to Peekskill, remained there some time, spent the winter of 1781 & 1782 - at the High Bridge, he thinks - That the whole period of his service was spent in that neighborhood - at Stony Point and different places on the North River - That he was in no battle, during the period of his said service - That he served out the whole period of his enlistment - except, perhaps, two or three months - He
Cornelius Chittenden

thinks not more - That at the time of his said enlistment, he belonged in Millington upon said and there enlisted - That he was discharged from service at West Point, the 28 th day of October 1783 - That he received a written discharge, which he has preserved, and which is signed by Genl. Knox - and is herewith annexed marked - A - And the said Christopher further saith, that some years since he went to Michaelstown in this State with a view of making application for a pension, but finding that the applicants were obliged to make oaths, that they stood in need of the assistance of their Country for support. He aban- doned the idea, and said not make application, nor did he ever until now.

The said Cornelius Chittenden 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.
Before me Samuel H. H. H. Judge of Probate Cornelius Chittenden
We, Sylvester Selden — a clergyman, residing in the town of Scituate and John Stannard — residing in the same, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Cornelius Chittenden who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 66 — 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.
Before me Samuel H. H. H. Judge of Probate —
Sylvester Selden John Stannard
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 the Rev. Sylvester Selden — who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Scituate — and that John Stannard Esq. — who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Scituate — and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Samuel H. H. H. Judge of the Court of Probate for the District of Scituate —
I, Richard P. Williams — Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Scituate , County of Middlesex & State of Massachusetts do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Cornelius Chittenden for a Pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of this tenth — day of Sept r — 1832.
Office,
Richard P. Williams Clerk —

United States of America.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Middlesex - COUNTY, -ss. West Brook
Be it Known, That before me Sawin G. Hubbard a justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Cornelius Chittenden and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical person, named in an original certificate in his possession, of which (I certify) the following is a true copy :
"WAR DEPARTMENT,--- Revolutionary Claim.
I CERTIFY, that in conformity with the law of the UNITED STATES, of the 7th of June, 1832,
Cornelius Chittenden of the State of Connecticut, who was a Private in the Revolutionary Army
is entitled to receive Eighty dollars and _____ 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 11 th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty three  Levi Pels Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions."
That he now resides in West Brook in the county of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, and has resided there for the space of twelve years past; and that previous thereto he resided in Say Brook and that he has not been employed or paid in the Army, Navy or Marine Service of the United States, from the 4 th day of June 1832 to the present time

We makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which he may be entitled under the act of Congress passed and approved on the 5 th day of March A. D. 1855 and says that he has never before received Bounty Land for Military service under any Land of Congress at any time nor made application therefor
Cornelius Chittenden
Sworn too and subscribed on this 23 rd day of March A. D. 1855
Before me
Aaron G. Hurd Justice of the Peace
We Albert C Chittenden Albert J Chittenden both residents of the Town of West Brook in the County of Middlesex & State of Connecticut do upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged in our presence and that we believe from acquaintance with the man and from his statements that he is the identical man he represents himself to be
Albert C Chittenden
Albert J Chittenden
Know all men by these presents that I Cornelius Chittenden of West Brook in the County of Middlesex and state of Connecticut a Revolutionary Pensioner of the of the United States do hereby make, constitute and appoint John D. Lofingwell of Clinton my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to prosecute, demand, and receive from the United States
Government Officers all my right to Bounty Land or pensions that may be due me for my services in the Revolutionary War hereby revoking and countermanding any other power of Attorney on authority heretofore given by me for the above specified purposes and confirming to my said Attorney the right to prosecute my said claims
Cornelius Chittenden
In presence of
Albert C Chittenden
Albert J Chittenden
I hereby certify that the signature of Cornelius Chittenden to the above document was made by himself with my assistance in guiding his hand and that I have no interest whatever in his claim
Aaron G. Hurd Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. West Brook Be it known that on this 23 d day of March A.D. 1855 before the subscriber a justice of the Peace within and for the county and State aforesaid duly authorized by Law to administer Oaths Personally appeared Cornelius Chittenden above named and acknowledged the above power of Attorney to be his free act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned
Aaron G. Howard Justice of the Peace
State of Connecticut } County of Middlesex } ss I Arthur B. Gales Clerk of the County Court in & for said Middlesex County do hereby certify that Aaron G. Howard Esq whose signature hereunto by me to be his genuine handwriting is affixed to the foregoing Certificate is and since since the 14 th day of July 1854 has been a justice of the Peace for Middlesex County duly elected and qualified as by the proper return & certificate on file in my office - and as such justice of the Peace he is by Law authorized to take acknowledgment of Deeds - and administer oaths
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court at Middletown in said County this 18 th day of April 1855 Arthur B. Gales Clerk

95.612 Cannonsville Rombout Co. N.Y.
The Commissioners of Pensions will please forward the warrant to Mrs. H. Buel of Clinton Conn.
John D. Lefingwell Attorney for the Applicant

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
July 17 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 subjoined 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 Cornelius Chillenden C.T.
   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.     7/80 - 10/83 3 Capt. Baldwin Col. Swift White Plains NY Stony Point and different places on the North River 66 born in Middlesex here entered the service now lives in Say Brook Service (proved by a Living witness and a Deed of gift) - Certificate of clergyman and a Census  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
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

August 22, 1934.
Miss Hesper Newton San Andreas California.
BA-J/ILL Cornelius Chittenden S. 17880
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Cornelius Chittenden, of Connecticut.
The record of Cornelius Chittenden, or Chittenden - (most time) also shown Chittenden, is furnished herein as found in the papers on file in his claim for pension, S. 17880, based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Cornelius Chittenden was born April 6, 1766, in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; the names of his parents are not shown.
Service in Conn. Bk. Caleb Baldwin's Em. Bagget. also Potter's Co
While a resident of Killingworth, Connecticut, he enlisted, served as private in Captain K. (probably meant for Caleb) Baldwin's and Potter's company, Colonel Swift's Connecticut regiment, and was discharged at West Point on October 28, 1783, having served three years .
Discharge in claim.
After his service, the soldier resided in Killingworth, Connecticut, from which place he moved to Saybrook, Middlesex County, in that state.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 10, 1832, at which time he resided in Saybrook, Connecticut; he had resided there about twenty years. In 1855, the soldier resided in West Brook, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
The soldier died December 24, 1858.
No reference was made to wife or children of Cornelius Chittenden.
In 1855, Albert C. and Albert J. Chittenden were residents of West Brook, Connecticut; no relationship to the soldier was stated.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

State of Connecticut Middlesex County ss. - 2 Saybrook Aug. 7- 1832
Richard Stokes of Saybrook in the County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut, being duly cautioned to speak the truth, doth on his oath testify and say - That he enlisted in June 1781 to serve in the army of the Revolution for seven months. That he served in a Regiment during the whole time, which Regiment was commanded by Col. Butler. That he left Winsted in Middlesex County to join the Regiment the first of July 1781 - and that Mr. Cornelius Chittenden then of said Winsted, but now of said Saybrook, who had previously enlisted, and been on, but returned, also left with the Deponent the same to join the Army - That the Deponent and said Chittenden joined the Army at the White Plains. The Deponent into the Regiment above mentioned, and said Chittenden, a Regiment commanded by Colonel Swift. The Deponent and said Chittenden were then, and ever since have been personally acquainted with each other. The two Regiments above named, remained near each other the whole period of my service which was seven months. I frequently saw said Chittenden during said time. and know that he served the whole period that I was there. And the Deponent further states, that he understood from him the said Chittenden, and others at the time that he had enlisted for three years. and that as the Deponent saw the said Chittenden soon after his return from the Army, about three years after his the said Chittenden's enlistment, who informed him the Deponent that he had served about three years - and the Deponent always supposed and still doth suppose that the statement of the said Chittenden was strictly true. And the Deponent further says that the said Chittenden is reputed and

believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution - and the said Cornelius Chittenden being now present, the Deponent says that he is the same man above referred to - and further this Deponent saith not. Richard Stokes
State of Connecticut Middlesex county ss - Say Brook Aug. 7 th 1832
Personally appeared Richard Stokes, before me, and made first sincere solemn oath that the within deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth - and I certify that the said Stokes is well known to me, and that he is a credible witness.
Sebastien Hildreth Justice of Peace and Judge of Probate
I Richard P Williams - Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Say Brook - County of Middlesex and State of Connecticut - do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Cornelius Chittenden, therein named, for an injunction.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of office at Say Brook in said District this 22 nd day of June A. D. 1833 - Richard P Williams Clerk -

Power of attorney for cancellation of Revolutionary Papers of Cornelius Chittenden Connecticut Rolls act. 1832
filed 16 July 1832 B. E. Haeberle attorney
W. Cole

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
State of Connecticut County of Middlesex
Be it known that before me
Wm H Buell a Notary Public personally appeared Cornelius Whittenden aged 87 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that he is the of who was a Revolutionary Soldier, or Pensioner of the State of Connecticut and that he died on the day of 18 and that mother named  died on the day of 18 and that they were married on the day of in the year 17 and that they were residents of in the State of and that they resided there years and that he resides in West Brook Command that furthermore BY THESE PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints and fully empowers and authorises irrevocably and with powers of substitution—F. E. Hassler of Washington City, D. C., as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government Officers his rights in all and in any manner of claim for increase or arrears of Pension or Land, that may be due him as of who died leaving the same undrawn , as in right of law, custom, or equity he is or may be entitled.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF he has on this 12 th day of Feb 1852, hereunto signed his name and affixed his seal.
Cornelius Whittenden 
Witness: A. C. Chittenden Witness: James Dixon
Signed, Sealed, acknowledged and Sworn to before me, on this 13 th day of February 185 2
Wm H Buell Notary Public
At the same time personally appeared before me two credible and disinterested witnesses named and residents of the afore State, who having been by me cautioned and then duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that himself, that  has always heard it said and it is generally believed by the community that  was a Revolutionary soldier and that  was by him always treated as and is by the witnesses believed to be the of the said Revolutionary Soldier.
Sworn to before me the day and year first above written.
J. P.
of County of } to wit:
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, 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 above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of County Court, this day of one thousand eight hundred and
Clerk.
* If a Widow applies state "the date of marriage, and date of death of her husband."

96.612

Clinton Conn Aprie 20 th 1855.
Hon S. P. Waldo
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C. Sir
Enclosed I beg to hand you the claim of Emily Moore for County Land under the act of March 3 rd 1855 on account of service of her husband John Moore Jr Connecticut Militia. war of 1812. Also claim of Cornelius Chittenden enclosed to you, in behalf of John C. Liffingwell Esq. Attorney for said Chittenden. The Chittenden papers have been delayed in the County Clerks Office which should account for their not arriving before at your Office.
Very Truly Yours Wm. H. Russell.

95.6/2
FROM W. H. BUELL, FIRE, MARINE & LIFE INS. AGENT, CLINTON, CT.
FREE
Hon. J. J. Wall, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

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See also

No. 95-612
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 24, 1875.
Cornelius Chittenden
Rev.
Conn. Line
Rev. War
11279-160-55-
John D. Leffingwell
Clinton
Conn.

San Andreas California Veterans Administration Washington 4.
Friend Rev.
Received a letter from the Adjutant General's Office War Dept Washington D.C. giving me your address, that you may be able to give me additional information pertaining to Cornelius Chittenden, he served in the Revolutionary War as a private in the 4 th Company 2 nd Connecticut Regiment, and is there a record of any other man by this name.
Am a daughter of the American

Revolution National No 227257 Thanking you in advance for an early reply
Sincerely Miss Keeper Newton Calaveras County San Andreas California

Berkeley Heights
Berkeley Alameda Co
California 30 Nov 1913
Hon J. L. Davenport
W Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC
Dear Sir
My Nephew Albert J. Turner late of Plainfield New Jersey had received a letter from his mother my sister Mrs Caroline Turner residing at 442 Sterling Place Brooklyn NY that desiring to join the Daughters of the Revolution, wished me to send such evidence as might be in my
possession concerning Grandfathers service under Gen Washington
I have no documentary proof and have thought it probable that the Government Pension records of that period may have been preserved and show that
Cornelius Whittenden of Westport Conn was in the role for many years for he lived to be over 90
Either Mrs Turner or myself will pay whatever such a search and certificate may cost and will make
affidavit the favor
Respectfully Yours Cornelius Whittenden
Corr No 87916

C 8 North West College, Princeton, N.J.
July 25 th 1894
To Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen, - Will you kindly ascertain for me whether Cornelius Chittenden ever served as a soldier of the revolution. He came from Connecticut and is said to have served under Baron Stuken. Did he ever receive a pension?
I have the honor to remain
Yours very respectfully J. Bruce Chittenden, P.S. Prof. Math. Princeton Col. New Jersey.

A. C. CHITTENDEN, General Merchandise.
Proprietor of the Boston Cash Store.
1832 1766
Lyon Co Marshall, Minn., Dec 16 th 1890
Adjt General U.S. Washington D.C.
Sir Can you inform me from the Pension Records of the Revolutionary War -
What Regiment did Cornelius Chittenden belong to and who was the Colonel of the Regiment. He enlisted at Killingsworth Conn. -
Very Respectfully
A Chittenden

6 H R
To Mr
Pension Office
U.S.O
Dec 1990
A. C. Chittenden Genl ofice Dec 16 1890. Pensions Office Com

P 17880
INVALID.
File No. 17880
Cornelius Chittenden or Chittendon Rev Rev War
Act: 7 th 3 rd
Index: — Vol. 1 , Page 427
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1894 Aug 14 List to Prof J B Chittenden Princeton N.J.
1913 Dec 12: List to Mr. Newlin H. Chittenden. M.B.H.
Spec No. 17880
Given on the 12 th day
June, 1892
1934-Aug-22-List to Miss Hesper Newton D.L.D.

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 Cornelius Britten den or Britten don 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. 17.880
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Nov or Dec 1780 Oct 28, 1783 Pvt. X  Baldwin Patten. Swift Conn.                                     
Battles engaged in, None.  (He says he was in none!) Residence of soldier at enlistment, Killingworth Middlesex Co. Conn. Date of application for pension, Sept. 2, 1832. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Saybrook Middlesex Co. Conn; Westbrook said Conn in 1853 Age at date of application, born in Killingworth Middlesex Co. Conn; 66 yrs Apr 6 1832. Remarks: There is no family data on file.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.