Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38829, Asahel Hills, Continental (Conn.)

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Conn.)
Hills, Asahel
S. 38829
CONTENTS

See letters to J. Phelps March 17 1832 & to Hon. J. Hunt March 20. 1832
(14-138) Vermont
Date of death not ad as
Asahel Hills
of Windham Co in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wyllis of the Connecticut line, for the term of 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of July 1819
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 of Sep 1819 and sent to Gilbert Dennison Esqr Brattleboro Windham Co. Vt
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1819. 2 mos \frac{4}{30} 17. 06 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 March 1820. 48
$65.06
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Asahel Still's 4570 v
App n for Pension.
July 1. 1819.
Windham Co.
Vermont.
Gilbert Dennison
Judge
Brattleboro', Vt
Rec d Aug. 5. 1819
Connect. line
Col d . Wyllie's Rmt
Yang 1775-1781
Proven by law witnesses and said to be a respectable man but the facts have not yet been

State of Vermont
Windham County ss
Brattleboro within said County July 1 1819 before me the subscriber one of the Judges of Said Windham County Court personally appeared Asel Hill of Vernon Aged 72 years resident in in Vernon in said County who being by me first duly sworn according to the law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to Obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolution war. That he the Said Asel Hill enlisted for the term of one year in the Month of January 1776 in Glastenbury in the State of Connecticut in the company com- manded by Capt. Samuel Wright of the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Samuel Wyllys in the line of the States of Connecticut in the Continental Establishment that he continued to serve in the Said corps in the Service of the United States until January 1777 when he was discharged from service in Pellskill in the State of New York that he was in the battle on Long Island and at White Plains. and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and that he has no other evidence now in his power except what he Sends inclosed of his said Service. his Asel Hill mark
Sworn to and declared the day and year before me the day and year aforesaid.
Gilbert Denson, Afs t Judge

I Gilbert Denison Asst. Judge of Windham County Court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Asa Hill did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of months one year at one time on the continental establishment, and I now transmit the proceedings, and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress, I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support.
Gilbert Denison Asst. Judge of Windham County Court
Windham County Court Clerk's Office, Manchester July 28. 1819.
I certify that Gilbert Denison Esquire is one of the Assistant Judges of the County Court aforesaid, duly com- missioned, and that the signatures of the preceding certificates are in his hand writing - Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court.
James Elliot, Clerk.

Asahel Hills Application for Pension Windham County Vermont September 1824.

State of Vermont.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM, SS. AT the County  Supreme Court of Judicature , begun and held at New Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of September  fourth Tuesday of May, in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty four.  three. —Present—
Hon. CORNELIUS VAN NESS, Esq. Chief Judge, Hon. JOEL DOOLITTLE, Hon. CHARLES K. WILLIAMS, } Esq., Assistant Judges.
Hon. John Roberts, Esq. Chief Judge Hon. James L. Stark & Timothy H. Whitney, Esquires, of the County Court within & for the County of Windham aforesaid Assistant Judges.
On this 29 th day of April  day of May , A. D. 182 4 , personally appeared in open Court , being a Court of Record, within and for the County of Windham, and State of Vermont—proceeding according to the course of the common law:—with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings; and having the power of fine and imprisonment:— Asahel Hill resident in Guilford in said County of Windham—Aged 78 years—Who, being first duly sworn according to law—doth, on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th of March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820,—That he, the said Asahel Hill enlisted for the term of one Year on the first day of December in the year 1775 , in the State of Massachusetts , in the Company commanded by Captain Samuel Wright , in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Willis , in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said Corps until the first of Jan'y. 1777 , when he was discharged from said service, in Pekskill in the State of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property  his pension suspended for further evidence as to his property
And, in pursuance of the Act of the 1st May, 1820, I do hereby swear—that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818—And that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress—Entitled “An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War”—passed on the 18th day of March, 1818. And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me: Nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Schedule of real and personal Estate---necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
One loom belonging to my Wife, One old Chest, and a small iron pot to cook our victuals in— Asahel Hill

That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—
Names of persons to whom sold.
Time of Sale.
Amount of money, or description of property received in return.
There has been no material change in my property since the exhibition of my first schedule. The suit in Chancery I caused to be instituted against my son Silas Hills has turned out wholly unproductive, owing to my said son's disposing of his property and abandoning me to wants and distress in this my great age and infirmity. I have lost the little property I once had. I am old and helpless, friends have forsaken me. And I do stand in need of the assistance of my country for support.
And I do also swear—that my occupation is that of a day labourer when I am able.
Asahel Hills
at the dwelling house of the applicant
SWORN to, and declared, in open Court —on the 29 th day of April day of May , A. D. 1824—
John Roberts Judge.
I certify that Asahel Hills above named by reason of age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court.
John Roberts Judge.
I James Elliot,
County
Clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature within and for the County of Windham in the State of Vermont—do hereby certify,
that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Asahel Hills did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment—I also certify, that the foregoing Oath and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly Copied from the files & records of the said Court—And I do further certify—that it is the opinion of the said Court—that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Twenty Fifteen dollars and  cents .
(L. S.) In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this fourth
day of October A. D. 1824—
James Elliot, Clerk.

Asahel Hills Schedule 81b. — Copy
Recd. March 1823.
Jerome Huntington Wadsworth, N.Y.
Asahel Hills
1 May 1820 N.Y.

State of Vermont.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM, SS. AT the Supreme Court of Judicature, begun and held at New Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the fourth Tuesday of May, in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and twenty five—Present—
HON. CORNELIUS P. VAN NESS , Esq. Chief Judge, HON. JOEL DOOLITTLE, } Esq's, Assistant Judges. HON. CHARLES K. WILLIAMS , Asa Aiken
On this twentysixth day of May, A. D. 1825 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record, within and for the County of Windham, and State of Vermont—proceeding according to the course of the common law with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings; and having the power of fine and imprisonment:— Asahel Hills resident in Guilford in said County of Windham—Aged seventy nine years—Who, being first duly sworn according to law—doth, on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18th of March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820,—That he, the said Asahel Hills enlisted for the term of One year on the first day of December in the year 1775 in the State of Massachusetts in the Company commanded by Captain Samuel Wright in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Willis in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the continental establishment: that he continued to serve in the said Corps until first day of January 1777 when he was discharged from said service, in Peeke's Hill in the State of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and that therefrom on account of his property  his pension suspended . That the number of his pension certificate is 12 138 . That he has before exhibited two schedules of his property —one bearing date July 19 1820 —The other bearing date April 29 1824 . And, in pursuance of the Act of the 1st May, 1820, I do hereby swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818—And that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress—Entitled “An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War”—passed on the 18th day of March, 1818. And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me: Nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Schedule of real and personal Estate—necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
One Cow valued at fifteen Dollars— One old Chest valued at fifty cents — $15.50
And one old Iron Pot 50 cents
$16.00
Asahel Hills his mark
Signed and subscribed in presence of John Phelps Paul Chase
That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—
Names of persons to whom sold.
Time of Sale.
Amount of money, or description of property received in return.

Paul Chase
That, since the exhibition of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property:—
   Description of Property - I own no property of any kind on the 18 th March 1818 - except what is contained in the above Schedule. Names of persons to whom sold. I have disposed of no property of any kind since the 18 th of March 1818. — Time of Sale. I have sold no property at any time since the 18 th of March 1818. Amount of money, or description of property received in return. I have received no property in return for any thing sold or disposed of since March 18, 1818. and except the little I received while I drew my pension - I have been sustained principally since that time by the charity of my son in law Gardner Gould who is in low circumstances as to property. —  
And I do also swear—that my occupation is that of a day labourer, when I am able to work: formerly I used occasionally to set hoops as a Cooper - I am now unable to do any work by reason of extreme age, and the pains and infirmities attending thereon - I have a family residing with me - My Wife is dead. —  SWORN to, and declared, in open Court—on the twentysixth day of May, A. D. 1825. — Asahel Hills mark
before Leemuel Whitney Clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont. —
I Leemuel Whitney Clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature within and for the County of Windham in the State of Vermont—do hereby certify, that it appears, to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Asahel Hills did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the Continental establishment—I also certify, that the foregoing Oath and Schedule thereto annexed, are truly Copied from the records of the said Court—And I do further certify—that it is the opinion of the said Court—that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is Sixteen dollars and cents
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this twentysixth day of May A. D. 1825. —
Leemuel Whitney Clerk of the Supreme Court of Judicature for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont. —

February 24, 1938
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Mr. O.B.Briggs Bethpage Long Island
BA-J/NEL Asahel Hills-S.38829
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Asahel Hills, pension No. S.38829, soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.38829, based upon the military service in that war of Asahel Hills.
The date and place of birth and names of the parents of Asahel Hills are not shown.
Asahel Hills enlisted in Glastonbury, Connecticut, in 1775, served as a private in Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment; reenlisted January 1, 1776, served as a private in Captain Samuel Wright's Company, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains, and was discharged in December, 1776.
He was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1819, at which time he was aged seventy-two years and resided in Vernon, Windham County, Vermont.
In 1820, Asahel Hills was residing in Guilford, Vermont, and then referred to his wife, Mary, aged seventy-two years, and to his sons, Asahel, Junior and Silas Hills. He did not give maiden name of his wife or date of their marriage. Mary died prior to May 26, 1825, date not shown, and in 1829, soldier stated that he had been married "to his present wife" about three years. There are no data in regard to this wife.
In 1825, a son-in-law, Gardner Gould was referred to, name of his wife was not stated.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, Asahel Hills (S.38829), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data:
Asahel Hills Certificate No. 14138 Issued September 10, 1819 Rate, $8.00 per month Commenced July 1, 1819 Act of March 18, 1818 Vermont Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

N o 40.
Asahel Hills.
Application for Pension.
Windham County Vermont.
1 Copy.
Guilford.
Is: Elliott Brattleboro Vt.

STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY of WINDHAM ss.
At the County Court, begun and held at New-Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.....
continued by adjournment at Brattleboro rough in said County on the third Monday of July in the year 1820.
PRESENT—Hon. PHINEHAS WHITE, Esq. Chief Judge. Hon. JOHN ROBERTS, Hon. GILBERT DENISON, Esqrs. } Assistant Judges.
ON this 2d  19 th day of June, A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having, in certain cases, the power of fine and imprisonment, Asahel Hills aged 73 years, resident in Guilford in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: I enlisted in Roxbury Massachusetts, in December 1776—into the Company commanded by Capt. Sam l Wright, and into the Regiment commanded by Col. Sam l Williams in the Connecticut line on the Continental establishment, and was honorably discharged in December 1777—at Peter's Field
That he has received a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States of the 18th March, 1818, that the number of his pension certificate is 14,138 , and the date of his original declaration is the first of July 1819 .
AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, That I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Asahel Hills mark
SCHEDULE of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
One three year old heifer of the value of $15.
And this declarant further saith that in April 1813, he owned and possessed one hundred acres of Land in the south part of Guilford, the fences and buildings upon which were then much decayed, and this declarant being old and infirm, and unable to work upon his land, and having confidence in his son, Asahel Hills Jr. executed a deed of his said land to said Asahel Jr. with a condition thereto annexed, that said Asahel Jr. should maintain this declarant, and his wife, Mary Hills, during their natural lives. Asahel Hills Jr. afterwards, on the 17th day of August 1813, conveyed said land to one Silas Hills, and Asahel Hills Jr. has become entirely insolvent, and has absconded. This declarant has instituted a suit now pending in the Court of Chancery in this State for relief, against said Silas Hills. The Court of Chancery at the last Term of their Session in this county, referred this declarant's petition against said Silas Hills, to a Master, to report such relief as should be equitable in the premises, having reference to just rent of the estate as it came into the hands of said Silas Hills. AND I do also swear that my occupation is that of Silas Hills. The Master has heard the testimony in the case and has reported that Silas Hills shall let this declarant have the use of one acre of land, and of one cow and six sheep, and furnish him annually with eight bushels of grain, twelve cords of wood, suitable fire wood for one fire, and pay this declarant fifteen dollars semiannually. Whether this report will be accepted by the Court of Chancery this declarant cannot tell. And if a decree upon the Master's report should pass, it is doubtful whether Silas Hills can make even the provisions required, he being in low circumstances. For two years this declarant has been entirely destitute of support for himself and wife, except his own feeble labors, and some little assistance from the charity of his friends. He has a distressing complaint of the kidneys, which renders labor of any kind peculiarly painful. When he is able he works occasionally at setting hoops as a cooper. My wife, Mary Hills, is 72 years of age, and has no other family. Asahel Hills.
SWORN to and DECLARED in open court on the
19 th
day of June, A. D. 1820,
Before
Phinehas White
JUDGE.
James Elliot
Clerk of the County Court for
the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and records of the said Court: And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is fifteen dollars, and annual income  income  not to exceed fifty dollars.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this twentieth day of June 1820.
CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WINDHAM

38829
Rev INVALID.
File No. 38,829
Isabel Bills Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: Vol. 3 , Page 227
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1916 Feb. 17. History to Mrs. H. C. Alcott. & 1916 May 26. Mrs. Alcott referred to Auditor for the Interrog & 1935 Jan 7. Visit to Mrs. Mangan. 8th 1938 Feb 15/Visit to O.B. Briggs. 1st

Rev Ed
Fond. du Lac, Wis 2.9.16
Pension Department, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Have you any record showing pension paid Asahel Hill for service, during Revolutionary War.
If so would you mail me a copy or statement. I want any information that you can give me about Asahel Hill , as I am desirous of becoming a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

"Connecticut men in the Revolution, vols. compiled by J. R. Smith and others, show him pensioned under act 1818, residing in Vermont."
Thanking you in advance for any information you may be able to give me.
I am, Very truly,
Mrs. H. C. Heath 204 Superior St. Fond du Lac, Wis.

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Fond du Lac, Wis. May 15, 16.
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
On Feb 17, you sent me a statement showing that Asahel Hills received a pension for services in Revolutionary War.
This statement is marked, S File 38,829.
Have you any information as to where he died or when?
Could you give me the

date of last pension paid him. Thanking you in advance for any information you can give me.
Yours truly Mrs H. C. Alcott. 204 Superior St. Fond du Lac, Wis.

Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
I am anxious to obtain a copy of the pension record of Asahel Hills , pri, Conn Line, placed on the Revolutionary pension roll Sep 18, 1819 while residing in Winham county, Vermont.
Very truly yours
William Maugan 20 E Broad St Columbus, Ohio

Bethpage, Long Island, New York, February 4, 1938.
Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
This inquiry has reference to Asahel Hills, S.38829.
I shall appreciate whatever information you can give me with reference to place of origin of Asahel Hills, his later location in Vermont as a pensioner and also what your records may show as to the parentage and children and wife of A. Hills.
I have reason to believe that Asahel (or Asel) Hills came from Glastenbury, Conn., and later settled at Guilford, Vt.
Very truly yours,
O. B. BRIGGS
OBB*FM

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In reply to your request of _____, received _____ For a statement of the military history of Asahel Hille 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. 38,829
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 1775 to Jan'y 1. 1777 discharged at Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Priv. Samuel Wright Samuel Wyllys Conn. (present)        
Battles engaged in, Long Is. & White Plains Residence of soldier at enlistment, 1 mi. at Glastonbury, Conn. Date of application for pension, July 1, 1819. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Vernon, Windham Co., Vt. Age at date of application, seventy-two years.
Remarks: In 1820 he resided at Guilford, Vt., his wife Mary was 72 yrs. of age & died prior to May 26, 1825. He referred to his son Asahel Jr. in 1820 & son-in-law Gardner Gould in 1825. In 1829 he stated that he had been married to his present wife about 25 yrs. name not stated.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

January 7, 1935
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BA-J/REL Asahel Hills-S.38829
Mr. William Maugan 20 E. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to Asahel Hills, a soldier of the Revolutionary War who served in the Connecticut Troops and received pension while residing in Windham County, Vermont.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.38829, based upon the military service of Asahel Hills in that war.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of Asahel Hills are not shown.
He enlisted in Glastonbury, Connecticut, in 1775, served as a private in Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment; re-enlisted January 1, 1776, served as a private in Captain Samuel Wright's Company, Colonel Samuel Wylllys' Connecticut Regiment, was in the battles of Long Island and White Plains and was discharged in December, 1776.
Asahel Hills was allowed pension on his application executed July 1, 1819, at which time he was aged seventy-two years and resided in Vernon, Windham County, Vermont.
In 1820, he was residing in Guilford, Vermont, and then referred to his wife, Mary, aged seventy-two years and to his sons, Asahel, Junior and Silas Hills. His wife, Mary, died prior to May 26, 1825, date not shown, and in 1829, soldier stated that he had been married "to his present wife" about three years. Her name was not given. In 1825, he referred to a son-in-law, Gardner Gould. The name of Gardner Gould's wife is not given and there are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
He said he enl. Dec 1. 1775 - 8 served under this capt & col. but in Conn. had I find him as having enl. in May 1776 & in Col. Wright's Regt but not under this capt. so I wrote of this way. Wright served under Tyler in 2nd Cont in the 1776 service but do not find sal. under him.

Rev. War Section.
May 26, 1916.
Mrs. H. C. Alcott, 204 Superior Street, Fond du Lac, Wis.
Madam:-
In response to your letter dated the fifteenth instant, you are advised that the papers in the claim of Asahel Hills, SS. File No. 38,829 Rev. War, fail to afford any information in regard to the date and place of his death.
For the date of the last payment of his pension, and name of the person to whom it was paid, application should be made to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, giving him all of the following data:
"Asahel Hills certificate #14,138 issued September 10, 1819 for $8. per month from July 1, 1819, under the Act of March 18, 1818 at the Vermont Agency."
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

The Deposition of Thomas Bidwell & Joseph Scott George Goodrich of all of Shastenburg in Hartford County & State of Connecticut. Testify & say, that they served as soldiers in the Continental Army on one year in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty six in Capt Samuel Wrights Company in Col. Samuel Wyllys Regiment that Asahel Hills served served in the same Company very Capt Samuel Wright Company & lived in the same place with us & served twelve months in a year & at the end of said twelve months Asahel Hills was Honorably discharged Thomas his Bidwell mark Joseph Scott George Goodrich
Hartford County ss Shastenburg May 19 th 1819 Personally appeared Thomas Bidwell & Joseph Scott before the subscribing Authority & made solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition that the subscribing Authority is personally acquainted with the said Thomas Bidwell & Joseph Scott that they have a good & reputable character & good citizens
Elisha Hale Just. Peace
I Thomas Chester Clerk of the County Court of Hartford County do certify that Elisha Hale Esq. is a Justice of peace for said County & I believe
That the above signature in his name is his signature Witness my hand & the seal of said Court May 19 th 1819. Thomas Chester Clerk

Susp o See letter 14 th June 1825, to Genl. Whitney, Windsor, Vt. also letter to A. Hill, 27 th August 1829 - Sept. 21. 1829

Guilford N.C. Sept 14 3 Pension Office 19th Sept 1827
Free
The Hon. Secy of War
Washington
D.6.

Yankee Hill, Sep 24, 1829
In reply to your favor of the 27th ult. - I state that Silas Hills, or in other words Gainer Gowler - to whom Silas Hills has sole my support as decree by the court of Chancery, is able to afford me sufficient food and raiment there is no doubt - But by the laws of this State they are not bound to afford food and raiment or any support what- soever to my present wife - and they utterly refuse to do it - By reason of which I am compelled to live separate from my said pre- sent wife, or support her with my own feeble hand labor, when I do live with her, I am now you will perceive rising eighty three years of age - I pray you to inform me whether the act of Congress will not embrace the eg- uity of my case - Or whether a poor old man like me, who once served his country faith- fully - must live in a state of separation from his wife without because he has not the means or power to provide her a support - I have been married rising three years - And while living I have lived with my wife I have supported her solely by my own feeble labor - I pray you have the

goodness & inform me whether the com. I have stated will admit of relief - I have no money for furnishing copies of deeds and securities, especially if when obtained they will do me no good. If my com will admit of relief, I will substantiate the facts stated by any mode of proof you may please to direct -
I am Respectfully Your humble Servant
Silas
Heath
This X Hill mark
attest J. Phelps -
The Hon: S. J. May