Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10847, Eleazar House, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental
House, Eleazar
S 10847
Carded
CONTENTS

New York 20.995
Eleazar House
of Oneida Co in the State of New York who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Sherman of the Regt: commanded by Col. Douglass in the Vt. m a ; line for 22 mos.
Conn. and Continental. Records completed, March 24/65 S
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 73 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 day of October 1833 and sent to Col. James House Geo Town
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833. $183.33 Semi-ant. allowance ending March '34 36.67
$220.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk
Book C Vol. 4 Page 104
938

19660. Elizer House Onida Co New York
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Suspended
146.66 36.66 $183.33
Arch d L. Brary Esq. Clinton Onida Co New York

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
183
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 Eleazer Hovey Oneida Co New York
   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.     Jan. 1776 " 2 " Privat Capt. Thad. man - Sharp. Col. S. Douglass Col. Sam Mott Gen. Water burg Gen. Greene None Connect. 71 years Winaham Traditionary   Dec 1776 " 7 " " Capt. Eliz Sharp. Col. Sam Mott Gen. Water burg Gen. Greene " N York 60 Connec.   Aug. 1777 " 6 " " Capt. Dan Col. E. Gen. Greene " Rhode I.   26 Dec " 1778. " 5 " " " " " N.Y. Long Is.   1778. " 7 " " Capt. Moody Col. Lamb Gen. Kn ox " N. Jersey  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
The pay rolls & muster rolls of Capt Moody's company for '78 furnish no evidence of the alleged service - That part of the claim being discredited & disallowed by the highest evidence testimony, the remainder of it could not be allowed without very satisfactory proof.

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

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
□ The notes from [a] to [e] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
Joseph Rowen Esq Ch.

Sleasur House
Tim D r
19660
Service in '78 reject in letter to J. Hase Oct. 1833
adm
22 mo pri
$7333

Declaration
By Eleazar House - of Newland in the County of Oneida - in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832
State of New York
Oneida County ss On the 15 th day of August in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & thirty two - personally appeared in open court - before the Court of Oyer & terminer of the State of New York - at a Court held before the Hon ble Nathan Williams Esquire Vice Chancellor - of the 5 th Circuit of the State of New York - being a Court of Record now sitting in the City of Utica - County of Oneida & State aforesaid - Eleazar House aged seventy one years - who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oaths make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress - passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States - under the following named officers - and served as herein stated -
That in year the year eighteen hundred & seventy six - he enlisted as a private in Captain Steadman's company - of Colonel John Douglass's Regiment - of Infantry in (That he does not recollect the name of the Brigadier Gen l of the Brigade to which said Company belonged) - That he enlisted - as aforesaid at Lebanon - in the County of Windham - & State of Connecticut - for two months - That he was first stationed one month at Cambridge in said company and discharged when he was entitled on said service.

and there was stationed at Pofbury one month - That on the first of April said Regiment was disbanded - at Cambridge Pofbury.
That in May nineteen hundred & seventy six - at Lebanon aforesaid - this respondent volunteered as a private - in Captain Samuel Mott's Elijah Sharp's Company of Infantry - in Colonel Samuel Mott's Regiment (I think of Genl Waterbury's Brigade) - of the Connecticut Line: for the term of seven months - That said Regiment marched by Companies - to Bennington - from Benning- -ton to Sheepsboroughs - That from Sheeps- -boroughs the Company in which respondent served marched up Wood Creek - to Fort Ann - and together with one other company com- -manded by Capt Lacy - were stationed under the command of Majr Sumner - six or eight weeks at Fort Ann - to guard the public stores - in making bridges: a picket post etc: That said Company marched from Fort Ann - through Sheepsboroughs - to Ticonderoga - it was stationed at Fort Independence - and employed in building breast works & keeping guard - That said Regt marched from Fort Independence to Lake George - was transported to Fort George & and were disbanded - at Fort George the first part of December - of the year last above written -
That at Fort George - & Ticonderoga the Genls Gages and Amote - commanded - That just before the arrival of said Regt at Ticonderoga - the Fleet on Lake George

was captured by the English That the first of July August - this deponent volunteered - in a Company of Infantry commanded by Captain Dancy - of Colonel Clegg's Regt of the Connecticut Line for six months - That said Regt was raised the first of July - but that this deponent did not enlist till the first of August - That he enlisted at Lebanon & joined said Com- pany at Fort Trumbull - near New London - That he was stationed at Fort Trumbull four or five weeks & was then marched to Rhode Island - and was at Rhode Island several weeks - in Genl Spencer's expedition - thence marched to New London & served as aforesaid - till the expiration of said term of six months - That he was discharged at New London - the twenty fifth day of December - in said last mentioned year - That when said Regt returned - to New London - a part of said Regt marched west to Norwalk - & was conveyed to Long Island - thence by the Eastern Southern part of Long Island - back to New London & was discharged at New London - That Colo West & Clegg were taken prisoners in this expedition - (as this deponent was then informed) - being five months service
That - in the year seventeen hundred and - seventy eight - at Lebanon - this deponent this deponent enlisted - as a private or driver in the Grand Park of Artillery - for the term of seven months - That the company to which this deponent belonged marched first to Farmington - and that deponent's name was found on said roster -

Charge of the artillery - which had been taken from Burgoin - & marched to White Plains thence to Fredericks Town thence to Pluck- min in New Jersey - That this disponent was a private in Capt Andrew Moody's Comp Batt y commanded by Col Lamb - of Genl Menser - Division of Artillery - That he was discharged at Bon Brook Wagon about twenty miles - from the City of Philadelphia the last of Dec r of the year last mentioned
That in the first part of Septem- ber in the year mentioned first mentioned eighty three at Stillwater in the State of New York - this disponent volunteered in Captain Shipmans - company - to oppose a party of Indians - Tories & English &c who had cut off the communication between Forts - Conyngham & George - That he served one month in said company in said service -
That this disponent knows of no evidence - other than that herein & herewith exhibited - touching said services.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever - to a pension or annuity - except the present - and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of

The Agency of any State Sworn & Subscribed This 15 th day of Aug t 1832
Eleazar House
J. Williams Wm Chan.
State of New York
Onondaga County ss:
We Israel D. Norton
a clergyman residing in the Town of Heikland & State of New York of Heikland in the County aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Eleazar House - who subscribed & sworn to the above declaration - that we believe him to be about seventy one years of age - that he is reported & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution - and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn & subscribed this 3 rd day of year aforesaid -
Israel D. Norton. Heikland Library
J. Williams Wm Chan.
And the said Court - hereby declares its opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the Interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states - And the Court further certifies that Israel D. Norton discounts name was found on said books -

who has signed the foregoing certificate is a clergyman residing in Herkland aforesaid - and that who has also signed the same is a resident in the said Town of Herkland - and is a credible person & that their state- -ment is entitled to credit.
N. Williams
vice Chanc.
I James Watson Williams Clerk of the Court of Chancery for the Fifth Circuit of the State of New York - do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court - in the matter of the application of Eleanor House for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office - this 18 th day of Aug September 1832 -
J. Watson Williams Clerk in Chancery 5 th Circuit N.Y. by A.H. Williams Dept. Clk

State of New York
Oneida County ss: Benjamin Heikeof - the Post Master - of the Village of Clinton - in the Town of Herkland - and county aforesaid: and one of the Justices of the Peace of said Town: and Emery Bispell - a practicing physician & surgeon of the Town aforesaid, being duly sworn according to law: depose & say, that Belcher House who has submitted and sworn to the above declaration, is a man of truth, and a reputable inhabitant of Herkland aforesaid: and that we believe his statement herein before contained is true. —
Subscribed & sworn this 2 day of Sept. 1832 —
B Heikeof Emery Bispell
State of New York ss: Judge &c
Oneida County ss: I Nathan Kimball one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas - of the County of Oneida aforesaid - do hereby certify - that Benjamin Heikeof Esq r and Dr Emery Bispell - of Herkland - in said County who have subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration are reputable persons - and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Nathan Kimball: Judge of Oneida Common Pleas
State of New York
Oneida County ss: I George Brown - Clerk of the County of Oneida; do hereby certify that Nathan Kimball Esq r whose name appears subscribed to the foregoing affidavit signed by Benjamin Heikeof and Emery Bispell is a person to whom credit should be given on said matter.

and to the certificate subjoined to said affidavit was at the date of the same, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas - of the County of Oneida - (a Court of record) - That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge; and that his name subscribed to the said affidavit and certificate - is his proper hand writing and genuine -.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court of Common Pleas - This 13 th day of November 1832 Geo Brown Clerk
Elazar House
19660
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Amended Declaration - of Eleazer House - the disponent, who has subscribed & sworn to the foregoing declaration -.
State of New York
Onida County ss:
Eleazer House of the Town of Kirkland - in said County - being sworn deponent says says - That in the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight, at Lebanon one Alpheus Bingham, was employed in the Reuniting service -; That said Bingham - stated that said Bingham - was employed to recruit - for a company of teamsters - to be employed in transporting artillery ammunition, provisions &c to & from the Army - That this disponent - enlisted in said company - That when the recruits, enlisted by said Bingham - arrived at the cantonment - at Farmington, the said company of teamsters - was employed in transpor- ting some of the Artillery taken from Burgoyne, That the said company of Wagoners - was mustered, governed paid & employed, as a separate corps than (and not as of the Regt of Artillery) - That said company of teamsters - was under the immediate command of Major Turner - of the Commissary department, that at Pukebun - This disponent received a certificate from - said Major Turner, of his this disponent's services - That said certificate was delivered by this disponent to - the Wagonmaster Genl, of that Division - (Thompson) - That the Wagonmaster Wagon Master Genl referred to his books - on receipt of said certificate - and that the disponent's name was found on said books - in said company and

That this deponent further says - That he was born in Lebanon - County in 1760 -
That he has a record of his age in his house.
That he lived in Lebanon - till 1777, and removed to Albany County New-York - and came from said County of Albany - in - It has lived at his present residence from to the date hereof.
That he volunteered - in said service, as herein before stated - in said Date.
That this deponent - is unable - (from loss of memory) to state further the names of regular officers. Continental, and Militia Regts than as set forth - herein and in the of annexed Duplicates.
That he received but one written discharge from said service - That the said written discharge was signed by said Major Master Genl. Thompson!
That he received no commission in said service.
That the Revd Asahel Sherwood - and Archibald Gray, persons residing in the neighborhood of this deponent - to whom he is well known - and who can testify as to his character for truth - and their belief of his services -
That this deponent further says - That in said service - he drove a piece of artillery under the command of Lieut. Sturges. That on the said service - arriving at White Plains in said Date, they were employed to drive - wagons - He is in any company or Regt that requires their own drivers & horses without extra pay.
This 3rd day of June 1833
Nathaniel Kimball Esq. Judge of Circuit
Ebenezer Halsey

State of New York Orleans County ss.
I George D Brown - Clerk of the said County of Orleans - do hereby certify - That the foregoing annexed Declaration - subscribed to me by Charles Horn - in together with the annexed Declaration were affidavits to contain the original of the Honourable Nathan Kimball one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas - of said County. That I am well acquainted with the hand writing of said Judge, and that the name of said Judge subscribed to the foregoing - is his proper hand writing & genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court - this Eighth day of June 1833 Geo Brown Clerk Jos B Read Deputy
months at Cambridge in said company and

George Town Dec. 22 d . 1833
Sir
I take the liberty to send, enclosed herewith, a letter from my Brother, Eleazar Dowe, by the hand of his daughter and amanuensis, on the subject of his claims for a Pension for revolutionary services. This statement relates to a particular tour of duty, his claim for which, has been suspended for want of satisfactory evidence of the performance of service - As this statement, in the course of its various details, may, by possibility afford some clue to documents in your office, in which his name & service may be recorded, I beg leave, very respectfully to solicit your attention to it.
I have no doubt that the statement of my Brother is substantially correct.
I have the honor to be
With Great Respect
Your Obedient
James L. Edward Esq. } J. W. House Pension Office } Col. 1 st Inf y

ord fur. hist.
Rev War
10847
INVALID.
1904. Aug. 2. Mrs M. L. Sanf of service. an
File No. 10,847
Cleager House
Dis. Rev. War.
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 178
[Arrangement of 1870.]

This is to certify, that Eleazar Hough the elder Brother of the undersigned, formerly of the State of Connecticut, now a citizen of the State of New York, was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution —
Of the particular Periods & Terms of of the several Tours of military Service for which the said Eleazar Hough claims a Pension the undersigned, who was very young at the time, hereundermentioned cannot give a very precise statement, from his recollection —
The undersigned, distinctly recollects, at an early period of the War, he thinks in 1776. that his Brother, the said Eleazar enlisted as a Volunteer Soldier to go to Cambridge or Roxbury in the vicinity of Boston — How long he served, or that campaign, the undersigned can not state —
The undersigned recollects, that, about the same year his Brother enlisted and served, for some months on the Borders of Canada — The under- signed recollects this Town of Service, from the remarkable circumstance of a severe illness which his Brother suffered, after his return, of a Fever & Ague, contracted by his services on the borders of the Lakes, during the Autumn

The Under signed has an imperfect recollection of a Tour of Service performed by his said Brother - about the year 1777. at New London Ct. and on Rhode Island - He recollects, often to have heard his Brother speak of that Tour of Service
The Under signed distinctly recollects, in the year 1778. that his said Brother and an intimate Friend & companion, by name George West , both enlisted and marched to join the Army, on the Hudson - they were attached to the Park of Artillery, as Drivers & it is believed served together - It is distinctly recollects, that at a late period of the Campaign, a letter was received from the said Brother, announcing the death of his companion, the said West, and the undersigned well recollects the affecting scene which took place, at the return of his Brother, on his meeting with the affected Father of his deceased Friend -
The foregoing is all that the Under signed can, at present recollect, of the revolutionary services, for which his said Brother claims a Pension -
The undersigned was not only very young during the first three years of the War - but he was, a considerable part of the time, at school at a distance from his Father's residence - He

He, however, distinctly recollects, the principal events of the war of the revolution from its commencement - and can certify to the facts above stated, to the best of his recollection -
These recollections, of the undersigned in relation to the revolutionary services of his Brother, have been revived, from time to time, during the early period of his life, by frequently hearing his brother relate the incidents of his military life - and describe the scenes, sufferings and privations which he had encountered, during the several tours of service in which he had been engaged -
The undersigned was intimately acquainted with his Brother the said Eleazar Hous, during the early periods of their lives, and for the twenty years last past - and knows him to be a man of unquestionable veracity, conscientious honesty and scrupulous honor - and the undersigned does not hesitate to pledge himself for the truth and honesty of the statement of the said E. Hous, of the military services for which he claims a Pension -
E. Hous
Co. V. Reg. N.Y.
Sworn and Subscribed to before me this
27 th day of September 1833 - J. N. Houlden J. Pease

Eleazar House
1776 - pot. Conn. Capt. Steadman 2 mos. led. John Douglas - Apr. 1776.
May. 1776 - pot. Elijah Sharp - Conn. 7 mos Samuel Mott Dec. 1776 -
Aug 1 Danoy? Conn. 6 mos Eels Eels - Eells Dec 25: 1777 -
1778 pot. driver Wagon Master major Farmer - 7 mos - Grand Park of Artillery Andrew Moody - Col. Sams. Regt of Art Dec. 1778 -
born Lebanon Conn 1760 -
Lebanon at int -
Gen Spencers rep. to R.D. Spencers
and

Commissaire of Pensions
Dear Sir
Will you kindly give me the records of these Revolutionary ancestors who had pensions.
Davis Deming - Vernon, Oneida Co. New York. died 1839 aged 79-
Eleazer House. Clinton. a town of Kirkland. Oneida Co, New York. died Oct. 27, 1833
John Deming, Weathersfield. Conn. of the Short Term Levies. 9th Regt, Col Webb
I am not sure that the last had a pension. you will greatly oblige by sending records.
Yours Truly
(Mrs) M L Sanford Clinton
July 5, 1904
New York.