Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 25657, Henry Green, Md.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE 
Md.

Green, Henry
Elizabeth

NUMBER
W 25657

CONTENTS
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32719
Maryland
==================
Henry Green
of Baltimore Co. in the State of [remainder cut off]
who was a Private in the Comp[remainder cut off]
by Captain [blank] of the [blank]
by [blank] in the [blank]
line for [blank]
==================
Inscribed on the Roll of Baltim[remainder cut off]
at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831[remainder cut off]
17 April 1839m when he[remainder cut off]
===================
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day[remainder cut off]
1850 and sent
Hon. E. Hammond[remainder cut off]
====================
Arrears to the 4th of [blank]
Semi=anl. allowance ending [blank]
Payable to his widow
Elizabeth Green, [illegible]
has been paid under act 7th[remainder cut off]
from 4 March 1836  { Revolution[remainder cut off]
to 17 April 1839 at { Act June remainder cut off]
the same rate.

Recorded by J B[remainder cut of]
Book E2 Vol 5 P[remainder cut off]
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[Two columns]
[Left column]

651
Maryland
===================
Elizabeth Green
widow of Henry Green
Md
who served in the Revolutionary
[word blacked out] as a private.
===================
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars [blank]
Cents per annum, to commence[remainder illegible]
the 4th day of March, 1848.
====================
Certificate of Pension issued the
12 day of July 1848
and sent to
Hon. T. W. Ligon
H of Rep
====================
Recorded on Roll of Pension [remainder illegible]
February [illegible] 1848, Page [illegible]

[Right column]

Reported
Letter to N. H. Ware
Jan. 3rd 1850-also
Certificate [illegible]
Let to Hon. E. Hammond Jany.
8, 1850--L. B. True March
13, 1857 Let same
March 26 [remainder of the page is illegible]
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12155
Declaration of
Elizabeth Green
Widow of
Henry
Md
[illegible]Aug. 29, 1845
____________________
Act 7 July 1838
Married 1788
Husband died 17 Sep 1839
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State of Maryland, Baltimore City Court:

Be it remembered that, on this
Sixteenth day of August eighteen hundred & forty five
personally appeared before the undersigned, one of
the Judges of the court aforesaid, Elizabeth Green,
a resident of Baltimore County & State aforesaid,
aged eighty years, being first duly sworn ac
cording to law, doth on her oath make the following
declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the
provisions made by the act of Congress, passed July
7th 1838, entitled "an act granting half pay and
provisions to certain widows."

That she is the widow of Henry
Green, who enlisted as a private in the 2d Mary
land Regiment, in the year 1779, to serve du
ring the Revolutionary War, as will appear by
the "muster rolls" of the Revolution, remaining in the
Land Office of the State of Maryland; that he ser
ved till 1783, when the Army was disbanded.

She further declares that
she was married to the said Henry Green on or
about the twenty five day of June in the year seven
teen hundred & eighty eight.  That her husband, the
{{ aforesaid Henry Green, died on the seventeenth day
{{ of April 1939. That she was not married to him prior
to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place
previous to the first 'first' day of January, 1794, viz: at
the time stated above; that she has remained
unmarried from that time, and still is a wid
ow; that she had by the said husband the fol
lowing children, two daughters-one named
Michal & the other named Patsey-who are now
living.

Sworn & subscribed to on the day
and year above written, before me, the undersig
ned, one of the Judges aforesaid, the said Elizabeth
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Green being aged & infirm, and unable to ap
pear in open court: I, the Judge aforesaid do
verily believe the foregoing declaration true,
and that the said Elizabeth Green is justly en
titled to the benefits of the act of Congress afore
said.

W. G. D. Worthington
Associate Judge of
Subscribed } Baltimore City Court
Elizabeth X her Green }
mark }
Witness to her mark }
W. G. D. Worthington }

State of Maryland City of Baltimore Sct

I hereby certify that the Hon'ble William G D Worthing
ton before whom the above declaration was made & who thereto
subscribed his name was & still is one of the associate Judges of
Baltimore City Court duly commissioned & qualified, & to all whose
acts as such full faith & credit are and ought to be given
as well in Courts of Justice as thruout.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed the seal
of my office this twenty third day of
August Eighteen Hundred & forty five.
Ana H Gatchell Clk
Balto City Court
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State of Maryland }
City of Baltimore } SS

On this first day of
April in the year of our Lord 1857
personally appeared Nicholas Kelly aged 64
and Allen Elder aged 56 and made
oath in due form of law that they were
personally acquainted with Elizabeth Green
deceased, the identical person who was a
Revolutionary Pensioner of Baltimore County
Maryland and with Henry Green deceased
her husband and their family from early life;
that said Elizabeth Green died Nov. 14 1851;
that Michal King is now the only surviving
child of said Elizabeth & Henry Green
deceased; that only one other child of said Eliz
abeth & said Henry Green's lived to maturity &
who died several years since; that Deponent
said Allen Elder deposes that said other
child of said Elizabeth & Henry Green, died
and was buried from his own house;
that they are certain of these things from
many circumstances; that they were raised
near neighbors to the said Green family
and lived their neighbors
that said child of Elizabeth Green who
died, as above, died before she did
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that said Elizabeth Green left Michal King
above named her only surviving child
that they have no interest in any
claim pending or in any money that
may be due in this case
that said deponents both now reside
in Baltimore City.
Nichola Kelly
Allen Elder

Sworn to and subscribed } _____________
the day and date above }
Given in open Court } _________________
before me sole Judge of the Court of Com
mon pleas in and for the City of Baltimore
W L Marshall

State of Maryland, City of Baltimore Sct:

I, William J Hamill Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for Baltimore City hereby certify that the Hon William L. Marshall
is duly commissioned and qualified as Judge of the said
Court of Common Pleas for Baltimore City and that the
above his signature.  And that the
above affidavit was made and subscribed
in open Court.  In Witness Whereof I have
here unto set my hand and affixed the
seal of the said Court the day and year
first above written.
William J Hamill,
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for Baltimore City
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State of Maryland
Baltimore City to wit -

I hereby certify that I am personally
acquainted with the two persons, Nicholas
Kelly and Allen Elder who have made and
subscribed the above affidavit; that I have
known them for a number of years and
that they are entitled to full credit as wit
nesses.  I know also that they are residents of the
City of Baltimore.

Witness my hand this 1st day
of April 1857
W L Marshall
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Marriage License
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State of Maryland, Baltimore County Sct:

I hereby certify to all whom it doth or may concern that on the
21st day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven
hundred eighty eight a license issued from the office of the Clerk of
Baltimore County Court, directed to the Reverend Mr. Davis or any
other person qualified by Law to celebrate the rites of marriage between a certain
Henry Green and Elizabeth Boering of Baltimore County
according to Law, there appearing to him (the said Davis) or such
other person no lawful cause or just impediment by reason of any consanquinity 
or affinity to hinder the same.  In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of my
office this fourteenth day of July
Eighteen hundred and forty five.
A W Bradford Clk
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Land Office, Annapolis
22nd February, 1847

By the records of the Revolution in this office, it
appears that John Jordan was appointed a [word Captain lined through] Lieutenant in the
1st Regiment on the 10th day of December, 1776, was promoted to
the Rank of Captain, the 27th day of December, 1777, and by a
paper in this office headed "Arrangement of the Maryland line
in 5th Regtr. January 1st 1781," his name appears upon said paper as having
been transferred to the 2nd Regiment, and also upon said paper is the
name of John E. Howard, as a Lieut. Col. of said Regiment.  The
records of the Revolution are very imperfect, and it appears that
changes or transfers of officers from one Regiment to another
were frequently made during the Revolution, at least, I should
judge so from the records.

George G. Brewer,
Regr. Land Off. Md.
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Towson Town Md
Au 28th

To
Col. J. L. Edwards
Pension Commissioner
Washington
D. C.
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Towsontown Aug. 27, 1845.

Col. J. L. Edwards,

Sir,

I dispatch with this
the application of Elizabeth Green for a Pen
sion.  The declaration &c are sent, but any
directions you may give, will be complied
with so far as possible.

I have the honor to be your
Obt. Servt.
N. H. Ware
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No 12155
Ad 43-9434
Elizabeth Green
wd of Henry
Md
Act 7 July 1838

Admd 2 years priv
$80.00 per ann
from 4 March 1836
Admd. Acts 3 Ma[remainder cut off]
and 17 June 1844
$80.00 per an
from 4 March 1843

Hon. T. W. Ligon
[illegible]
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[Envelope with notes]

Free
E. Hammond

[Written vertically in left hand margin]
Jany 5/50
Widow
Eliz Green
Mary[illegible]

[Address]
Col Edwards
Commissioner of Patents
Washington
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Col. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Patents

Dr Sir

I take the liberty
of enclosing a letter I have recd from
one of my constituents.  If you can
furnish me with the information
which the letter calls for, you will
oblige me by doing so.

Please return the letter.

Very Respectfully

E. Hammond

House of Representatives
4 January 1849
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[Envelope]

Towson Town Md
Dec 26

Free
[Circular mail stamp:
ALTIMO
DEC
29]

[Note written vertically in left hand margin}
Dec 30/49
[illegible]

Col. James L. Edwards
Com. of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Towsontown, Balto. Coty. Md. Dec. 27th 49

Col. James L Edwards

Sir,

Let me trouble you again, for
a certificate, showing [begin underline]when[end underline] the pension to Mrs. Eliza
beth Green [begin underline]was [illegible] in your office[end underline]; also, the [begin underline]dates
and captions of the acts of Congress by authority which
she obtained the pension from the United States.[end underline]
Please state that [begin underline]she does now draw a pens
ion as above alluded to.[end underline]  It will much facilitate
the matter before the legislature of Md for a pension.

I am most profoundly your
Obt
Servt.

N. H Ware
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Elizabeth Green
widow of Henry Green
________
Maryland - Act '38 } 
July 7. }
________
See letters to N. H. Ware
20 Sept. 1845 - R. Gott,
Feb. 9. 1846 - N. H. Ware
19 Sept. 1846 - to same 2d.
Oct. 1846 - to Hon T. W.
Ligon H. R. Feb. 5. 1847
Let to Hon T.W. Ligon Feb. 15 '48
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[Envelope with notes]

[Address:]
Towson Town Md
Nov 26

5
Col. James L. Edwards
Com of Pensions
Washington
D.C.

[Date written vertically in left margin]
Nov 28/49

[Notes written across address]
Papers [illegible]
for [illegible] Dec 1/49
N. H. Ware

Mr. [illegible]
Let the papers be
[remainder of note illegible]

[Note written vertically in left margin]
Nov 28/49
13 papers sent
to [illeigble]  Mr. [illegible]
Wilson to reply 
in the case of Elizabeth
Green [illegible]
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Towsontown, Baltimore County, Md.
Nov. 26th, 1849.

James L. Edwards, Esq.

Sir,

As Mrs. Elizabeth Green wishes
to apply to the Legislature of Maryland, at its
next session for a [begin underline]state[end underline] pension, please send
[begin underline]me[end underline], as her friend in the matter, such papers
in her case as may enable her to make out her
claim [word to struck out] on the for a pension. &c.

I am most respectfully
Your [illegible]
N. H. Ware
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Washington D.C
April 2d 1857

[illegible]
The Com. Pensions

Sir

Enclosed please find
evidence in the case of
the only child of Elizabeth
Green late Rev Pensioner
from the State of Maryland
under Act of 1848 
as called for in your
Report in the case of the
25th of March 1857.
Also the claim of the
said child for the balance
of said Pension due to
the date of death of the
said Pensioner which last
paper.  Please return to
me to filed for that purpose
in the proper Department
or Office

I am [illegible]
L. B. True
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No 37956
Henry Green de
Md
Act 7 June 1832

Adm $80. [illegible]
the 4 March 1831 to
17 April 1839 the day
of his death payable
to his widow Elizabeth
Green, deducting what
has been to her under
the Act of 7 July 1838 from
4 March 1821 to 17 April 1839
at the same rate

Hon E Hammond
House of Reps
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Col. J. L. Edwards
Com. of Pensions

Sir

I take the liberty 
of enclosing sundry papers which I have
recd in relation to a claim for a pension
and which I am desired to present
to you.

Sincerely & Respectfully
Your Obt Svt
E. Hammond
H of R
19 April 1850
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His Hon
Geo. C. Whiting
Com Pensions
Present

[Notes written in left margin]
Elizabeth Green
[illegible]
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Washington D. C
March 16 1857

His Hon
Geo. C Whiting
Com Pensions

Sir

Enclosed I
transmit your office papers
called for in your Report to me
of March 13th/57 for arrears of
Rev. Pension of Elizabeth Green
Rev. Pensioner Act 1838 Baltimore
Agency for arrears due in light
of her husband Henry Green under
Act of 15th May 1828 as "wars man"
See Certificates of Rev. Service on file
in the case.

Please transmit me the Certificate
for [illegible] payable to this only living child
Michal King.  I am [illegible]
most [illegible]
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[This page is a duplicate of prior page--the writer's name appears on this page only]

Washington D.C
March 16 1857

His Hon
Geo. C Whiting
Com Pensions

Sir

Enclosed I
transmit your office papers
called for in your Report to me
of March 13th/57 for arrears of
Rev. Pension of Elizabeth Green
Rev. Pensioner Act 1838 Baltimore
Agency for arrears in light
of her husband Henry Green under
Act of 15th May 1828 as "wars man"
See Certificates of Rev. Service on file
in the case.

Please transmit me the Certificate
for [illegible] payable to this only living child
Michal King.  I am [illegible]
most [illegible]
L. B. True
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Washington D.C
March 6th 1857

His Hon
Com Pensions

Sir

Enclosed I
forward you the appli
cation of Michal King
only surviving child of
Elizabeth Green wid of
Henry Green who was
a Rev. Pensioner under 
Acts of Congress of 1828-43.4 &
1848 at the rate of $80 per
annum-and under Act
of 1832 in her [word fathers struck out][illegible] husbands right.  Said Michal King whose 
claims under Act 15 May 1828
1828 in right of her Fathers
his unclaimed arrears as
a "war's man."  See papers on file.

I am [illegible]
most obediently &c
L. B. True
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Ann Bowring's
Certificate
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State of Maryland, Baltimore County, to wit: On
this fifteenth day of August, eighteen hundred & forty five, be
fore me, the subscriber a justice of the peace of the said State &
county, personally appeared Ann Bowring, a native & resident 
of said county & sister of Elizabeth Green, who is about to ap
ply for a pension for the Revolutionary services, of her hus
band Henry Green; the said Ann being now 83 years
old, and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty
God that she was present at the wedding of the said He
try with her said sister in the year 1788, and that, she, the
said Ann has lived with the said sister Elizabeth and husband
upwards of forty years; to all which she subscribes her
name.

Test. N. H. Ware  Ann X her mark Bowring

Sworn & subscribe before me
Allen Elder
Justice of the Peace

State of Maryland, Baltimore County, to wit:  I hereby
certify that Allen Elder, a gentleman, before whom the
above affidavit was made, and whose name is
thereto signed, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice
of the peace of the State of Maryland, in and for the
City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.

In Testimony whereof, I hereto subscribe
my name & affix the seal of Baltimore
County Court, this 23d day of August
1845.
A W. Bradford Clk
Balto Coty Cort.
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[Two columns]
[Left column]

8332
Maryland
===================
Elizabeth Green
widow of Henry Green
who was a Private
in the Revolution
husband died 17 April 1839
===================
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
80 Dollars [blank]
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
====================
Certificate of Pension issued the
24th day of March, 1848
and sent to
Hon. T. W. Ligon
House of Reps
=====================
[ Acts of March 3, 1843, and June
17, 1844. ]

Recorded in Book A
Vol. 2 Page 252

[Right Column] 

Reported
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1

MINUTES
OF THE
[begin bold]BALTIMORE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION,[end bold]
HELD BY APPOINTMENT,
[begin italics]With the Black Rock Church, Baltimore County,[end italics]
MAY 15, 16, 17 & 18, 1834.

THURSDAY, MAY 15.

1.  At 11 o'clock, A. M. Brother William Wilson preached the
Introductory Sermon, from Zachariah xiii. 1. [begin italics]"In that day there shall
be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants
of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness.

2.  After the Sermon, the Association was opened by praise and
prayer, the letters from the Churches read, and the name of the
Messengers enrolled, as follows:

______________________________________________________
CHURCHES. |
____________

Harford, - - - -  |

Frederick Town, - |

Tuscarora Valley, - |

Taney Town, - - |

Pleasant Valley, - |

Gunpowder, - - |

Saters, - - - - |

MESSENGERS. |
______________

{William Willson, |
{Abel Anderson, |
{Daniel Amos, |
{John Devow. |

Enos B. Reed, * |

{James*W. Allen,|
{Lewis Horning. |

____ ____ |

{Joseph H. Jones, |
{Hezekiah Clagett, |
{Hugh Conner.* |

{Thomas Lehman, |
{Zechariah Alban, |
{William Dorsey. |

{Thomas Poteet, |
{Richard Pearse, |
{Edward Burnam,* |
{Edward Grice. |

MINISTERS. |
_____________

WILLIAM WILLSON, |
ELI SCOTT, |

[begin italics]James W. Allen,[end italics] |
 
____ ____ |

JOSEPH H. JONES, |

THOMAS LEAMAN, |

THOMAS POTEET, |

Baptized. |
___

1 |

- |

2 |

- |

1 |

- |

- |
___ |

Received by letter. |
___ |

- |

- |

- |

- |

1 |

- |

- |
___ |

Dismissed. |
_____

- |

- |

- |

- |

2 |

6 |

- |
___ |

Excluded. |
________

- |

- |

- |

- |

_ |

- |

- |
____

Restored. |
________

- |

- |

- |

- |

- |

- |

- |
_____

Deceased. |

- |

- |

1 |

_ |

1 |

1 |

- |
____ |

Total. |
_____

56 |

7 |

24 |

16 |

37 |

45 |

14 |
_____ |

When Constituted.
___________

1774

1773

[Blank]

[Blank]

1802

[Blank]

180[illegible]
_____

Carried over,

4

1

8

0

0

3

199
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[Two Pages]
[Left Page]

2

___________________________________________

CHURCHES. * |
____________

Upper Seneca, - - |

2d Baltimore, - - |

Patapsco , - - -

2d Washington, - |

Bethel, - - - - |

Ebenezar, - - - |

Warren, - - - - |

Black Rock, - - |

Mount Zion, - - |

Shilo, - - - - - |

Rockville, - - - |

Linganore, - - - |

Old Seneca, - - |

MESSENGERS. |
_____________

{Greenbery Griffith, |
{William Selman, |
{Lloyd Dorsey, |
{John Riggs.* |

{John Healy, |
{James Wood, |
(George Waggner, |
{John Willson. |

{Herod Choat, |
{Henry Green, |
{David Low, |
{Philip Beckley. |

___ ___ |

John A. Chiswell, |

Edmund J. Reis, |

{William Brinkett, |
{Aaron Collet, |
{Abednago Green. |

{Abraham Core, Sr., |
{Shadrock Bond, |
Lewis R. Cole, |
{John Griffith. |

{Frederick Clark, |
{Peter Potts* |
{Daniel Green,* |
{Robert Perigory. |

{Cha's. Polkinhorn, |
{Clement T. Coote, |
{David Waters,* |

{Wily Janes, |
{John W. Nixon, |
{Lemuel C. Janes. |

{John Rodereck,* |
{Aden Lease, |

{James M. Dawson, |
{Steph. N. White, |
{Nathan S. White, |
{George Hoyle. |

MINISTERS. |
___________

JOSEPH H. JONES, |

JOHN HEALEY, |
JAMES OSBORN, |

EDWARD CHOAT, |

___ ___ |

WILLIAM MARVIN, |

EDMUND J. REIS, |

WILLIAM BRINKETT, |

EDWARD CHOAT, |
THOMAS POTEET, |
ELI SCOTT, |

FREDERICK CLARK, |

CHA'S. POLKINHORN, |

JOSEPH H. JONES, |

JOSEPH H. JONES, |

WILLIAM GILMORE, |

Brought over,

| Baptized. |
| __________

| 4 |

| 1 |

| 2 |

| 3 |

| - |

| 1 |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| 2 |

| - |

| 1 |

| 2 |

| 3 |
___

| Received by Letter. |
| __________

 | 1 |

| - |

| 6 |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| 6 |

| 7 |

| 4 |

| - |

| 1 |

| - |
___

| Dismissed. |
| _________

| 8 |

| 1 |

| 2 |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| _ |

| _ |

| _ |

| - |
____

| Excluded. |
| ________

| 0 |

| - |

| 1 |

| - |

| _ |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| Restored. |
| ________

| 0 |

| - |

| 1 |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| 1 |

| 1 |

| - |

| - |

| - | 

| - |

| Deceased. |
| _________

| 3 |

| 1 |

| 2 |

| - |

| - |

| - |

| 1 |

| - |

| 1 |

| - |

| - |

| 1 |

| - |

| - |
____ |

| Total. |

| 199 |

| 40 |

| 135 |

| 24 |

| 83 |

| 17 |

| 92 |

| 20 |

| 39 |

| 70 |

| 30 |

| 28 |

| 13 |

| 41 |
______

Total, 

| When Constituted.
_________

[Blank]

1806

1797

1800

1810

1821

[Blank]

1826

1828

1830

1831

1821

18[illegible]

[Blank]

N. B.  Ministers* names are in SMALL CAPITALS; Lieutenants in Italics: A--denotes
no communication received; Messengers marked thus, * not present.

3.  Brother John Healey was chosen Moderator, brother Joseph H.
Jones, Clerk.
4.  Brethren A. Cole, Coote, Anderson, Selman, and Poteet, were
appointed a committee to arrange the business of the Association.

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3

5. Brethren A. [illegible], Alderson, Lewis R. Cole, Bond, and Wood,
were appointed a committee to arrange the preaching during the
meeting.
6. Brethren Willy Janes, Wood, Selman, Willson, and Choat, ap
pointed a committee to report on the point of order relative to Mes
sengers from Sister Associations.
Adjourned until to morrow morning 8 o'clock.
Brother Robertson prayed.
______________

FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 16

Met agreeable to appointment.  Brother Conklin prayed.
7.  The Report of the Committee on the point of order received
and adopted.
8.  Received communications from the following Sister Associations:
Delaware, Minutes by Messengers, brethren, Burton & Robertson.
Columbia, Minutes, by Messenger, brother [illegible].
Kotoctin, Minutes by Messengers, brethren, Gilmore, Moon & Chins
worth.
Salisbury, Minutes, by Messenger, brother Round.
Hudson River, Minutes [blank]
9.  Ministering brethren in good standing, invited to seats.
Adjourned for preaching.  Brother [illegible] prayed.
After preaching, resumed the business.  Brother Scott prayed.
10.  Received the contributions from the churches, as follows:

[Two columns]
[Left column]

Minutes.

Harford, - - - - $1.50
Fredericktown, - - 1.00
Tuscarora Valley, - - 1.00
Pleasant Valley, - - 2.00
Gunpowder, - - - 1.00
Saters, - - - - - 1.00
Upper Seneca, - - - 2.00
2d Baltimore, - - - 2.00
Patapsco, - - - - 2.00
Bethel, - - - - - 1.00
Ebenezer, - - - - 1.00
Warren, - - - - 1.00
BlackRock, - - - 2.00
Mount Zion,  - - - 2.00
Shiloh, - - - - - 2.00
Rockville, - - - - 1.00
Linganore, - - - - 1.00
Old Seneca, - - - 1.50
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11.  Brethren Coote, Reis and Clarke, were appointed a committee
to examine minutes of corresponding Associations.
12.  Brethren Selman, Willson, and Alderson, were appointed a com
mittee to examine the treasurers accounts, and to make allowance to
Messengers who visited sister Associations.
13.  The Circular Letter, (written by brother Poteet,) was read and
referred to a committee, consisting of brethren Reis, Wilson, Choat,
Scott, and the Author.
14.  The following brethren appointed to visit sister Associations:
Brother Clark, to Philadelphia; Jones, Poteet and Choat, to the Ko
toctin and Columbia; Healey, Scott, Metham and Willson, to Salisbury;
Poteet, Scott, Reis, Clarke, Healey, and Willson, to Delaware; Po
teet and Scott, to Juniatta; Minutes to be sent to the Hudson River.
15.  Brother Coote was appointed to write the corresponding letter.
16.  On the suggestion in the letter from the Shiloh, the following
brethren were appointed a committee: Coote, Polkinhorn, Reis,
Healy and Jones, to visit the 2d church of Washington, and make
report to the next Association.
17.  [begin italics]Resolved,[end italics] That Warren, Mount Zion, Rockville, Upper Sene
ca, and Harford Churches, be requested, each, to send one of their
members, to meet at the Union Meeting House of the Gunpowder
Church, on Thursday preceeding the 4th Lord's day in July, as a commit
tee of investigation, which committee are requested to report to the
next Association.
Adjourned until 8 o'clock to morrow morning.  Bro. Brinkett prayed.

SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 17.

Met agreeable to appointment.  Brother Jones prayed.
18.  [begin italics]Resolved,[end italics] That the report of the committee of the Hudson
River Association, respecting wearing mourning apparel, be printed in
our minutes; which is as follows:
"The committee to whom was referred the resolution of the First
Baptist Church in Albany, relative to the discontinuance of mourning
apparel, respectfully report,
"That after serious consideration upon the subject, they have arrived
at the conclusion, that it was their duty to express their unqualified
approbation of the resolution submitted by that church, and to recom
mend its adoption by the churches composing this body.
"Your committee approach this subject, fully apprised of the danger
of cherishing a spirit of innovation, or dissenting from the long es
tablished customs of society ; but, they are equally convinced, that
when customs, however venerable for their antiquity, or sanctioned by
universal prevalence, are obviously useless in themselves, and injurious
in their tendency, they constitute an oppressive domination that may
and should be resisted,--and, such, in the opinion of your committee,
is the custom of wearing fashionable mourning garments as indicative
of grief.

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"It is certainly is not commended to our observance by any considera
tions of practical utility,--there is nothing in the HUE more than in a
peculiar [begin italics]form[end italics] of dress that is expressive of the desolation of heart
consequent upon afflictive bereavements.  This view of the subject
is fully sustained by the fact, that a diversity of colors have been
adopted by different nations for this purpose.  Some have preferred to
mourn in white, others in black, and it would require an ingenious
casuist to assign very plausible reasons for the preference of either.--
If a mere display of sorrow be the object in view, it is difficult to con
ceive, why [begin italics[grief,[end italics] rather than any [begin italics]other passion[end italics] should assume a pe
culiar garb, or obtrude itself upon the public eye in any form of ex
hibition ; unless indeed, pride must be gratified even in the trappings
of death, and parade and display attend the mortifying monuments
of the curse of sin.  It is moreover to be feared, that there are cases,
where the habiliments of mourning, are but the disguise of the most
base and contemptible hypocrisy.  It is very possible, and perhaps not
of unfrequent occurrence, that it covers any thing but sadness; it is
alike assumed by the vicious and the virtuous, the benevolent and the
[illegible]; it may sometimes indicate a wounded spirit, or, the heir in
his weeds of woe may be exulting in heart, that he is following to
the grave the only obstacle to the gratification of his cupidity.

"But inutlity is not the only objection that may be urged against
this custom; considerations of a more serious character, call for une
quivocal expressions of disapprobation of a practice evidently unhap
py, if not injurious in it tendency.  It is worthy of serious consider
ation, whether the Apostolic precept, 'Be not conformed to the world,'
is not infringed, by the conformity of professing christians, to a cus
tom unsustained by the precepts of the Saviour, or the example of the
Apostles, and having nothing to recommend it, but the fashion of
the world.  Should this point, however, be conceded, and it be ad
mitted that there is nothing to direct us upon this subject in the New
Testament; yet the embarrassment to which it subjects an afflicted
family, is a sufficient reason to induce a renunciation of the practice.
If there is ever a time when seclusion and serious reflection are de
sirable, it is when God visits our families in a dispensation so solemn
and affecting; there is much that is revolting to a sensitive and deli
cate mine, in these circumstances, to be compelled to give then atten
tion to the fitting of dresses, and the quality of goods, and the officious
suggestions of friends with relation to their personal appearance.  In
fine, when the body is oppressed with fatigue, wearied with unremit
ted and affectionate attention around the bed of sickness and death,
and the spirit is overwhelmed with sorrow, when the one requires
rest, and the other communion with God, these impertinent interrup
tions are not only embarrassing, but frequently distressing in the ex
treme.  There is another evil inseparably connected with this custom,
which should be seriously considered; its imperious demands upon
the often limited resources of the survivors.  Although the expendi
ture attending this [begin italics]pride of grief,[end italics] may be of no moment to those who
are abundantly "blessed in basket and in store," there is a class of
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the community, and not a few of "the poor of this world" who are
"rich in faith" only, who have realized it to be severely oppressive.
It is to be feared that in many instances, submission to the tyranny of
custom, lest the invidious should exclaim against a supposed want
of respect the memory of the dead, has deprived the widow and
the fatherless of many of the comforts and necessaries of life

"Your committee wish to be distinctly understood as disclaiming
any intention of interfering with the most perfect freedom of opinion
and practice in this matter.  They contemplate it as an error which
must find its corrective in the discrimination, good sense, and correct
taste of their brethren ; yet, impressed with the importance of the
consideration to which they have briefly adverted ; and persuaded
that the example of christians, and the recommendation of this body,
would exert a salutary influence in removing this evil."

19.  [begin italics]Resolved,[end italics] That the Delegates which are appointed to visit the
Juniatta Association, be and hereby are requested to visit the Church
at Tuscarora Valley, in conformity to the request expressed in the letter
of that Church to this Association.
20.  [begin italics[Resolved,[end italics] That this Association truly sympathise with the
Church at Upper Seneca, and with the family in the loss they have sus
tained by the decease of our brethren, Howard Griffith, Deacon of that
Church, with whom this body have often taken sweet counsel, and in
whom we ever found as able, constant, and zealous defender of Gospel
Truth ; but that we sorrow not, as those without hope, for "precious
in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints."  Psalm 116, 15.
21.  [begin italics]Resolved,[end italics] That the following amendment to the 7th article of
the Constitution, be submitted to the churches, with a request that they
notice it in their letters to the next Association, to insert after the
word "question," "and the vote for admission into the Association,
shall be given by churches, each church being entitled to one vote,
which vote shall be given by the concurrence of a majority of the
Delegates present from each church ; and no church shall be received
that shall not obtain the vote of three-fourths of the churches repre
sented in the Association, at the time the application shall be finally
voted upon."  Then continue the remainder of that article from the
words, "the suffrage," &c.
22.  The Circular as reported by the committee was adopted.
23.  Brother J. H. Jones was appointed to the write the Circular Letter
for next Association.
24.  The Corresponding Letter written by brother Coote, was read
and adopted.
25.  The Committee on the Treasurer's Account, reported a bal
ance in his hands of $28.53 ; that they had made an allowance to
brother Choat of $11, brother Poteet, $11, and brother Scott, $6.53,
which was about fifty cents per day for their services, in visiting sister
Associations.
26.  [begin italics]Resolved,[end italics] That our next Association be holden with the Ebe
nezer Church, of Baltimore, to commence on Thursday preceding the
third Lord's day in May, 1835 ; brother Choat to preach the introduc
tory sermon ; in case of failure brother Poteet.

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27. [begin italics]Resolved unimously,[end italics] That the thanks of this Association be
tendered to the brethren and friends in the neighborhood, for their
kindness and hospitality during our meeting.

The business being concluded, brother Choat prayed ; after which
the Moderator addressed the Association.
JOHN HEALEY, [begin italics]Moderator.[end italics]
JOSEPH. H. JONES, [begin italics]Clerk.[end italics]

[begin bold]CIRCULAR LETTER.[end bold]

[begin italics]The Elders and Messengers, composing the Baltimore Baptist Associa
tion, to the Several Churches associated with them, send Christian
salutation.

Very Dear Brethren :[end italics]

As it is customary to address you on some subject, we think the
following would be of great service, and if properly attended to, would
be much to the glory of God's grace and the comfort of his dear chil
dren, and would have a tendency to promote a holy life and a godly
conversation, namely : Evangelical matter and manner of preaching.

Respecting the matter, it appears from the general tenor of Scrip
ture on the subject, that the drift of the Apostles' preaching and wri
tings had a tendency to lay the axe at the root of the tree, showing
that all mankind are condemned according to the covenant of works ;
and that they are entirely helpless in the business of salvation.  [begin italics]" He
that believeth not, is condemned already, and the wrath of God
abideth on him."[end italics]. Being under the influence of a carnal mind, which
is enmity against God, not subject to his law, neither indeed can be.

The Apostles preached those truths, that left no refuge for the sin
ner to fly to, either by his reformation, his prayers, or his tears ; in
variably declaring, that Christ was THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE
LIFE ; and that by him, all that believe are justified freely from all
things from which they could not be justified by the law of Moses ;
constantly affirming, that the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord, and not of him that willeth, nor of him that runeth, but of God that
showeth mercy.  They also testified, that a good tree would bring
forth good fruit, but an evil tree corrupt fruit ; that the children of
God were chosen in Christ, that they might be holy, created in Christ
unto good works.

The Apostles knowing what sore temptations are; feeling themselves
men of like passions with others; touched with the feeling of their
infirmities; therefore, in obedience to the direction of their Lord and
master, comforted by his people, by saying unto the righteous, it shall be
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well with him, for God will not forsake his people, which he fore
knew, been persuaded of this very thing, that God having began a good
work in them would perform it.

We think those things should be dwelt upon in the ministration of
the word it will have a good effect on the child of grace--it will lead
him to realize with pleasure, the truth of that doctrine and instruction,
the Apostle gave to Titus, 111 chap. 3, 7 : [begin italics]For we ourselves, were
sometimes foolish, disobedient, serving divers lusts and pleasure, liv
ing in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another; but, after that
the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
not by works of righteousness which we have done ; but according to
his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renew
ing of the Holy Ghost which he shed on us abundantly, through
Jesus Christ our Saviour, that being justified by his grace we should be
made heirs according to the hope of eternal life:"[end italics]  The Apostles
further observes, that this is a faithful saying; meaning the whole of
what is before expressed in the above verses, concerning the state and
condition of the people of God by nature--the appearance of the 
love and kindness of God to them--the salvation of them according
to the the mercy of God, and not by works of righteousness ; regenera
tion by the spirit of God in which so much grace is communicated,
and justification by the free and sovereign grace of God, as God's
method of salvation, by which the children of God are made to ap
pear to be heirs of eternal life, and to have a good hope of it through
this grace.  Now all of this is a faithful saying, and true doctrine to
be believed ; [begin italics]"And these things I will that thou affirm constantly;"[end italics]
That is the above doctrine.  Now it appears that the Apostle would
have Titus be assured of these truths himself, and without any doubt
concerning them, and abide firm in them, and speak of them with cer
tainty, boldness, and confidence to others, and endeavor to establish
his brethren in them ; and for this purpose, would have them fre
quently inculcated and insisted on ; and, that with this further view,
that they that have believed in God might be careful to maintain good
works ; nothing can more strongly engage as a motive for the per
formance of good works, than the frequent insisting on the above
doctrines of grace, for they are good and profitable unto men.  These
things are very profitable and useful to influence faith, hope, love, and
a cheerful obedience to the will of God.  Nothing has a greater ten
dency to promote humility and check pride in the saints, than to re
flect on their past life, the state and condition they were in, when the
love and kindness of God their Saviour appeared to them.  In refer
ence to this, the Apostle cries out, [begin italics]"This is a faithful saying, and
worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to
save sinners, of whom I am chief,"[end italics] and again, [begin italics]"Unto me, who am
less than the least of all saints,"[end italics] &c.

When the child of God thinks of the condition he was in, when
the Lord quickened his dead soul, and called him with a holy calling,
and gave him a good hope through grace, he is astonished at the long
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sins and rebellion, who hath given his dear Son to redeem and save
him from the lowest hell.  Thus the Goodness of God leadeth him to
repentance, to that repentance that needed not to be repented of.
He feels his obligation, and his language is, Lord what wilt though have
me to do, what shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits?

Thus we see brethren, (as might easily be gathered from a num
ber of other portions of Scripture, would the limits of a Circu
lar admit,) the good tendency of evangelical matter in preaching.
God is glorified in showing that his people are saved by his grace; his
children are instructed, edified, and comforted; and it also promotes a
holy life and godly conversation.

As it regards the manner, we have the Apostles also for our exam
ple and pattern; they did not use [begin italics]"enticing words of man's wisdom,"
"but seeing we have this hope, we use great plainness of speech."[end italics]
They did not use guile or deceitfulness, but renounced the hidden
things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the
word of God deceitfully; but seeing they were put in trust with
the gospel, they so spake not as pleasing men, but God ; who tried
their hears, and as stewards of the mysteries of God, they were faith
ful ; they kept back no part, but declared [begin italics]"all the counsel of God."[end italics]
This they did sincerely, fervently, and with boldness, not intimidated
by the threats of men; none of these things moved them, they counted
not their lives dear unto them, so that they might finish their course with
joy, and the ministry they had received of the Lord Jesus, to testify
the gospel of the grace of God.

Brethren, we have great cause to lament, that by many professed
preachers of the gospel, the example and pattern is lost sight of ; a
large majority of hearers, and alas, too many professors would have
their ministers to prophecy smooth things, that their preaching may
not have the evil tendency of offending and scattering the congre
gation, or the still more pernicious tendency of cutting off the ears.
Thus fearing men rather than God, it has fully come to pass in many
instances, like people--like priest; and it is to be feared, that the real
object in view is to be well thought of ; and for this purpose, the
glorious truths of the gospel are kept back or completely wrapped
up, to the great injury and disadvantage of the children of Zion, and
the delusion of sinners, who are pleased to have it so.  Brethren, let
us remember the words of our blessed Master, whosoever is ashamed
of me and of my words, of him will the son of man be ashamed,
when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy Angels ; let us
not be ashamed of the gospel of Christ, but stand fast in faith, and 
contend earnestly for the same, holding fast a form of sound words,
endeavoring to strengthen the things that remain, that are ready to die.
The doctrine of the blessed gospel, is now given up by many who
once professed to believe it, and others are halting between two opin
ions.  Let brethren in the ministry be faithful, and speak the truth as
it is in Jesus, fully, clearly, and plainly; let them strictly adhere to the
Apostolic matter and manner of preaching, and ardently protest against
every thing that is not perfectly in accordance therewith, however
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plausible and fashionable it may be in what is called the religious
world.

Beloved in the Lord, stand fast, unmoveable, always abounding in
the work of the Lord, and may the God of love and peace be with
you all, Amen.

JOHN HEALEY, [begin italics]Moderator.[end italics]
JOSEPH H. JONES, [begin italics] Clerk.[end italics]

[begin bold]CORRESPONDING LETTER.[end bold]

[begin italics]The Baltimore Baptist Association, convened with the Baptist Church of
Black Rock, in the State of Maryland, on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of
May, 1834, to the Associations, with whom she correspond, sendeth
christian salutation.[end italics]

DEAR BRETHREN IN THE LORD:

Through the abounding mercy and goodness of God, flowing unto
us all through the everlasting love, covenant engagements, and work
of our exalted head, we are privileged in our associated capacity, with
an opportunity of again addressing you upon the state of the spiritual
kingdom of our Redeemer; 'HIM hath God exalted with his right hand,
a Prince and a Saviour; for to [begin italics]give[end italics] repentance unto Israel and foregive
ness of sins,' (Acts 5, 31.)

With no ordinary sentiments of gratitude to 'Jesus, the author and
finisher of our faith,' (Heb. 12, 2.) are we enabled to rejoice in this
'cloudy and dark day' (Ezek. 34, 12) of human schemes and bewildering delusions, that there has been continued to this portion of the
Lord's heritage, such demonstrations that the government of his spirit
ual Israel is 'upon HIS shoulder,' whose name is WONDERFUL, COUN
SELLOR, the MIGHTY GOD, the EVERLASTING FATHER, and the
Prince of Peace;' (Isa. 9,6 ;) for the ingatherings into the churches
have not been produced by the exciting calls of; Lo! here, or lo!, there ;
'nor the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man,' (John. 1, 13;) but
they appear to have been produced alone by the silent but irresistible
operation of the divine spirit.  The 'COMFORTER' 'reproves the world
of [begin italics]sin[end italics] and of [begin italics]righteousness,[end italics] and of [begin italics]judgment,'[end italics] (John 16, 7, 8,) and
makes 'the people that the Lord hath chosen to be a peculiar people
unto himself.' (Deuit. 14, 2.) 'willing, in the day of thy power' (Ps.
110, 3,) bowing down their souls in joyful obedience, adoration, and
wonder, at the [begin italics]unconditional sovereignty of electing love,[end italics] and the
fullness, and the freeness of adopting, justifying, and sanctifying grace ;
as these doctrines are manifested in the salvation of sinners 'for, by
[begin italics]grace[end italics] are ye saved, [begin italics]through faith,[end italics] and that [begin italics]not of yourselves,[end italics] it is the
[begin italics]gift of God,'[end italics] (Ephs. 2, 1)

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At this meeting we have been blessed with general unanimity, and
the sweet enjoyment of peace : and although, at times our attention may
have been directed to subjects which might have had a tendency to
disturb our harmony; even as it was with typical Israel, Ephraim would
sometimes vex Judah, (Isa. 7, 1 to 7 ;) yet as by the constitution of
our Association, we can act 'as an advisory council only, disclaiming
all superiority, jurisdiction, coercive right, and infallibility ; and ac
knowledging the independence of every church, which has received
authority from Christ, to perform all the duties enjoined respecting the
government of his church in the world : we have been enabled to
keep a part from subjects of 'doubtful disputation,' thereby endeavor
ing to keep the unity of the spirit' in the bond of peace,' (Eph. 4, 5.)

The communications received from the respective churches com
posing this body, and from corresponding associations, are of a bright,
distinguishing, and interesting character, in relation to the doctrines
still held by them individually, and upon which this association was or
iginally constituted: clearly maintaining eternal election, unchangeable
love, unsearchable wisdom, almighty and unremitting power, absolute
and unconditional sovereignty as attributes essential to the Being of
Jehovah; and all which are distinguishingly manifested in the effectual
vocation, perseverance and ultimate glorification of all who were
'chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world,' (Eph. 1, 4;)
and they give evidence of a rejoicing in the belief that the 'founda
tion of God standeth sure, having this seal, the Lord knoweth them
that are his.' (2 Tim. 2, 19.). By the same strong and distinctive
lines of gospel truth, have the ministrations of the word, at this
meeting, been also characterized ; indeed it has been a time of 're
freshing' 'from the presence of the Lord.' (Acts 3, 19.)

Brethren, we hail these things, as happy and encouraging asurances
that 'the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth' (Rev. 19, 6,) 'king upon'
his 'holy hill of Zion,' (Psm. 2, 6;) 'and that he must reign till he
hath put all his enemies under his feet;' (2 Cor. 15, 25,) for notwith
standing the various delusions introduced under the garb of truth by
the Devil, who 'when he speaketh a lie, speaketh of his own, for he
is a liar and the father of it;' (John 8, 44 ;) and which, consequently,
are not authorized by the word of God, yet hath God reserved unto
himself a goodly number of true and faithful 'witnesses, chosen be
fore of God, even to us,' (Acts 10, 41,) 'who have not bowed the knee
to the image of Baal,' (Rom, 11, 4,) and who know, both from the
testimony of truth, and experimentally, what their king has declared,
[begin italics]'my glory[end italics] will I not give to [begin italics]another,[end italics] neither [begin italics]my praise[end italics] to [begin italics]graven im
ages ;'[end italics] (Isa. 42, 8;) these are, therefore, ever ready 'to hang [begin italics]upon him[end italics]
all the glory of his father's house,' (Isa. 22, 24,) and with the deepest
humility of soul, to cry, 'not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto
thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truths sake.' (Psm. 115, 1.)

May the Holy Spirit continue to unfold, and apply the precious
things of the Gospel of Christ to the hearts of his redeemed people ;
then will they be taught lessons of wisdom and humility, which [begin italics]man[end italics]
can [begin italics]never teach;[end italics] then they will be made to rejoice in bearing HIS
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yoke which 'is easy,' and his burden which 'is light;' and they will  tri
ump in the [begin italics]perfect righteousness wrought by their exalted head,[end italics]
when they are called to unbuckle the harness, and share triumphantly for
ever in the glory of the everlasting conquest of their Redeemer and
their King.

Our minutes will give you full information as to the state of our
respective churches.  We would desire thankfully to acknowledge the
assistance of your Messenger, and would affectionately solicit a con
tinuance of your correspondence.

Our next meeting will be held at the Meeting House of the Ebe
nezer Church, in Baltimore, to commence on Thursday preceeding the
third Lord's day of May 1835.

In the bonds of the gospel,
Beloved Brethren,
We are yours,

JOHN HEALEY, [begin italics]Moderator.[end italics]
JOSEPH H. JONES, [begin italics]Clerk.[end italics]

PREACHING.

FRIDAY, Brother Clark, 1 Peter i [illegible].
"  " Round, Exodus xxi, 22.
"  " Trott, 2 Tim. ii. 19.
SATURDAY, " Loutham, Rom. viii. 28.
"  " Conklin, James v. 16.
"  " Robertson, Acts, xiii. 28, 29.
LORD'S DAY, " Barton, John iv. 9.
"  " Dudley, Heb. vii. 25.
"  " Jones, Jerem. iii. 19.
"  " Beebe, Eph. i. 1 1.

The annual meeting of the Domestic Missionary Society will be
held at the Saters Meeting House, on Saturday preceding 4th Lord's
day , in July next.
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State of Maryland, Baltimore County, to
wit:

On this 21st day of March, 1848, before
me, the subscriber, a justice of the peace for
said county, personally appeared Col.
Beale Randall, and made oath on the
Holy Evangely of Almighty God (the said Ran
call being a native of said county and now
residing in Baltimore city,) that he, the said
Randall, knew Greenberry Gosnell of said
county, personally 40 years ago, and by char
after ever since, and has no hesitation in say
ing that he, Gosnell, is a man of truth, and
there is no man in the community, whose sta
tement on oath is more entitled to belief.

Sworn and subscribed by Col.
Randall before the subscribing Justice
this 21st day of March 1848.

Beale Randall

Sworn & subscribed before me, the 21st
day March, 1848, to be used in the pension case
of Elizabeth Green in pension } N. H. Ware
office, Washington, D.C. } Justice of the Peace

State of Maryland, Baltimore County,
to wit:

On request, and on this 21st day of
March 1848, before me, the subscriber, a jus
tice of the peace in & for the said county, person
ally appeared the Hon Elias Brown, a native
of said county, now about 55 years of age, &
made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almigh
ty God, that he, Mr. Brown, has personally
known Greeberry Gosnell, a resident of
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Beale Randall

Sworn & subscribed before me, this 21st
day, March, 1848, to be use in the pension case of
Elizabeth Green in pension } N. H. Ware
office, Washington, D. C. } Justice of the Peace

State of Maryland, Baltimore County,
to wit:

On request, and on this 21st day of
March, 1848, before me, the subscriber a jus
tice of the peace in & for the said county, person
ally appeared the Hon Elias Brown, a native
of said county, now about 55 years of age, &
made oath on the Holy Evangelly of Almigh
ty God, that he, Mr. Brown, has personally
know Greenberry Gosnell, a resident of
said county, for 30 years and has no hes
itation in saying that he, Gosnell, is a man
of truth, and there is no man in the community
whose statement on oath is more entitled
to belief.

And to the above statement Mr.
Brown hereto subscribes his name
on the above date.

Elias Brown

Sworn & subscribed before me
on the 21st, March 1848, to be used in the
pension case of Elizabeth Green } N. H. Ware
in pension office Washington } Justice of the Peace
D. C. }
Page 42

[Envelope]

Towson Town Md
May 29th

5

To
Col. J. L. Edwards
Pension Com.
Washington
D. C.

[written vertically in left margin]
May 20 '48
[illegible]
Page 43

Towsontown, Baltimore County, Md.
May 19th 1848

Sir,

I hope it will not be thought improper
to ask for a reference to the [begin underline]all the various acts
and resolutions of Congress referring to the pensions
of Revolutionary soldiers and their widows.[end underline] I sup
pose they are in a compendious form in your
office.  My purpose is to examine Mrs. Elizabeth
Green's [begin underline]further[end underline] right to a pension.  Has she
not a right to the bond of her husband?  True
you wrote me, he had, perhaps, transferred it.
Is it [begin underline]possible[end underline] he is the [begin underline]same[end underline] who transferred
his land?

I have the honor to be your
Obt.
Srvt
N. H. Ware

To
Col
J. L. Edwards
Pen Com.
Page 44

[begin bold and italics]State of Maryland,
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Sct.[end italics]

I Hereby Certify,[end bold] That Nathan H. Ware
Esquire before whom the annexed depositions -------- were
made and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice
of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for the County of Baltimore, duly com
missioned and sworn.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of Baltimore
County Court, this twenty first day of March 1848.

AW Bradford
[begin italics]Clerk Baltimore County Court.[end underline]
Page 45

State of Maryland, Baltimore County, to wit:--On
this twenty third day of January, eighteen hundred and
forty-seven, before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the peace
for said county, and state aforesaid, personally appea
red Greenberry Gosnell, and made oath on the Ho
ly Evangelly of Almighty God, that he is a native
of said county and state, is ninety-one years of age
on the 20th day of January 1847, has always lived in
said county; that he knew intimately and was in
uninterrupted [illegible] with, (except during part of the Rev
volution) Henry Green, whose widow, Elizabeth Green,
is applying for a pension of the United States for the
revolutionary services of said H. Green; that H. Green
was born in said county, in that part now in Carroll
county in said state; that he, Gosnell, was his father's
teamster in the Revolution, and very often in Balti
more town during that period; knew Col. John E.
Howard before, during the Revolution, and many years
after; saw him at the head of his regiment, at said
town in the war; saw said H. Green enlisted and
mustered and drilled in the regiment of Col.
Howard & in the company of Capt. Jordan, fre
quently, before said H. Green was was marched
away from Baltimore, which departure Gosnell
saw; he conversed with H. Green before his depart
ure, after his enlistment; he, Gosnell remained as the
recruiting [word struck out] officer who enlisted Green; from the
fact, among others, that the officer was a proved aus
tere Englishman, he Gos. thinks; that he, Gos. and his
companions, agreed to insult him, tripped up his
heels, and would have whipped him too, threw
a bucket of water on him, when the officer mar
ched off with his drummer & fifer Gosnell
saw no more of H. Green, after he left Balti
more during the war; but H. Green often told him, Gosnell, of the the war.
Page 46

of his, Green's campaigns in the south &c. particular
ly with said Col. Howard, speaking in the highest
terms of the bravery of Col. Howard, he, Gosnell
says. H . Green mustered in the same battalion &
in Capt. Joshua Kurd's company, with him, Gos
nell; that Green some five months before Capt
H's company went to Baltimore, Green went
off and enlisted, and he, Gosnell, found Green
as before stated, in the company and regiment
under Col. Howard, at Baltimore.  Gosnell says
he was eight months in service himself.  This certif
icate is in addition to what he, Gosenll has hereto
fore testified to in this pension case.

In witness, to the truth of the foregoing
statement, the said Greenery Gosnell, deposes
to the same and affixes his name.
Test. Wm. Jackson  Greenberry X his mark Gosnell

Sworn to before me,
Wm Jackson
Justice of the peace
Page 47

[begin bold and italics] State of Maryland,[end italics]
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Sct.

I HEREBY CERTIFY,[end bold] That William Jackson
gentleman before whom the
annexed Deposition was made and who has thereto subscribed
his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of
Maryland, in and for the County of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.

In Testimony whereof, I hereto
set my hand and affix the seal of
Baltimore County Court, this 25th
day of January 1847.

AW Bradford
[begin italics]Clerk Baltimore County Court.[end italics]
Page 48

[Envelope with note]

[Circular postage stamp]
BALTIMORE
JAN 
[illegible]
Md.

[Note written vertically before address]
[illegible]
Eliz Green
Maryd

FREE

Col.
T. W. Ligon
Washington
D. C.

[Written vertically in right margin]
Hon. T. W. Ligon
H. R.
Page 49

Towsontown, January 25th, 1847.

Dr. Sir,

Accept my thanks for your pamphlet form
speech on the [illegible] war.  It is read with interest by
your friends; and the documentary part of it settles
the question as to the culpability of [illegible].

Enclosed are papers in the pension case
of Henry Green's widow, which I named to you, when
I had the pleasure of seeing you last.  Other proofs in the
case are in the Pension Office.  I knew H. Green from my
infancy, having been born 3/4 of a mile from his residence,
in the Randall's town district.  He often talked of his
services in the Revolution in my presence; but being a
high toned man, never applied for the pension.  He
died in 1839, if I remember correctly.

I have forwarded all the proof, both docu
mentary or record & [begin underline]more too,[end underline] than [begin underline]seemed[end underline] necessary, to es
tallish the claim, but the Col., J. L. Edwards, wants
[begin underline]proof of Green's service by living testimony.[end underline]  'Tis impos
sible to obtain it at this late day.   I have sent proof of G's
identity, of his regiment, Col. Jno. E. Howard's, his Capt.
& c. Gen B. C. Howard proffered his service.  He says
the presumption is he went with the regiment.  You see
by the certificate from the Pay Roll, he was [begin underline]present[end underline] at the
[begin underline]close of the war.[end underline]. The Rev. Jno. Healy has testified to the
[begin underline]Christian reputation of Green & wife.[end underline]. Gen. N. Towson
knew Mr. Healy & Mr. Green & family too.  I have written the
Page 50

Gen.  He has handed my letter to Col. Edwards.  The
certificate of Greenberry Gosnell is the second one
sent to the Pension Office.  Every time I converse
with him, he, of course, remembers more.  He &
Green always lived in the same neighbourhood &
knew Green all his life.  Gosnell did not enlist
with Green; but saw him enlist; saw him,
Green, in his regiment & company, but did go
with him into service.

Gen. B. C. Howard will aid you, es
specially as Green was in his father's command.
Let me hear from you soon.

If I had some of your speech, I
could circulate them.  Can you not send me
some of them, and the Pres.' message with accom
paying documents?  One of the latter will do.
If you can send some of the best documents of
the Treasury Department, I would be glad spe
cially Mr. Walker's reply to the Senate, last session
sion, giving a list of articles, 10 or 15, on so large
a portion of the tariff is collected.

But I must conclude by saying I am
most profoundly your

Obt.
[illegible]
Hon. T. W. Ligon Servt.
N. H. Ware
Page 51

Towson Town Md.
Sep 7th

5

Gen. Nathan Towson
Washington
D. C.
Page 52

Towsontown, Balt County, Md.
Sept. 5th 1846,

Gen Nathan Towson,

Dear Sir,

[illegible] found it necessa
ry to take the certificate of Rev. John Healey, a
Baptist minister, non resident in Baltimore, in the
pension case of Elizabeth Green, may I refer Col.
J. L. Edwards to yourself as to the reputation of
Mr. H.  Mr. H. says he preached the funer
al of Mrs. Towson, [begin underline]your mother,[end underline] and was well ac
quainted with you & your fathers family

I have the honor to your
Obt.
Servt.
N. H. Ware

P.S. If convenient please see the Col. on
the subject.  N.H.W.  [words struck out]

[Note written vertically in left margin]
The Revd. John Healey named in this letter is as worthy
a man as any living.
N. Towson
Page 53

{Towson Town Md.
{Sept [illegible]

5

Col. J. L. Edwards
Pension Office
Washington
D.C.
Page 54

Towsontown, Baltimore County,
Sept. 8th, 1846.

Sir,

Further testimony in Mrs. Green's
case accompanies this. I [illegible] proves his identi
ty beyond doubt, I think.  I refer you to
Gen Towson for the reputation of the Rever
end John Healey, whose certificate I now
send. T he reason he, Green, did not apply [begin underline]him
self,[end underline] was, as I often heard him say, "he had 
fought to free his county, and would try
to live without his pension" &c. &c.  I was
born in his neighborhood, within 3/4 of a mile
of him, & knew him from my infancy.  This
will be testified to by me & others, if necessary.

I am most respectfully
yours, &c
Col. J. L. Edwards  NH Ware
Page 55

[Envelope with notes]

[Written vertically in left margin]
Oct. 8 '46
file with her }
papers} 

{Towson Town Md
{Oct [illegible]

[Written across address]
Eliz Green
Maryd.

[Address]
Col. J. L. Edwards
Pension Commissioner
Washington D. C.
Page 56

Towsontown, October 6th, 1846.

Col. J. L. Edwards,

Sir

I am infinitely obliged to you for
the prompt attention the papers in Elizabeth Green's
case [word has struck out] have recently met at you hands.  My
experience in such business is brief, never having
any [illegible] in my cases, but those I have pre
ented to your notice; but I am [illegible] Mrs.
G's case is a legitimate one, and will try to meet
as near as possible, the requirements of your
office.

I am most respectfully,
Your Obt.
P.S. }  Servt.
Can not Jno. Green's pens }  N.H. Ware
ion be continued to himM }
Page 57

State of Maryland, Baltimore City Ss:

On this 21st day of August, 1846, before me,
the subscriber, a justice of the peace for the
state of Maryland & for said city [following struck out: ; and 
md.] personally appeared, the Reverend John 
Healey, minister of the Baptist Church, aged
eighty-two years, & solemnly, sincerely and
truly affirmed and declared, That he was in
timately acquainted with Henry Green and
Elizabeth Green, his wife for about forty years,
all of which time they were exemplary mem
bers of the Baptist Church; that she is a member at this time;
and being informed that said Elizabeth Green
widow of said H. Green has applied for a pen
sion for the Revolutionary services of her said
husband, of the United States Government; I take
pleasure in saying said Elizabeth Green is worthy
of full credit and belief; as I sincerely believe
her husband also was a man of truth and integ
rity.  During all the time I have known said
Green and wife they resided where [begin underline] she does
now,[end underline] in Baltimore County, near Randallstown
in said state.  And I have no doubt her said
husband, Henry Green rendered the services for
which his said widow now claims a pension.

Declared and affirmed before me and
also subscribed and sealed
John Healey [word Seal encircled]
Edw. J. Peters J.P.
Page 58

State of Maryland Baltimore Co. Sct.

I hereby certify that Edward J. Peters
gentleman before whom the within affirmation was
made and who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so
doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for
Baltimore City duly commissioned and sworn.  In Testimony Whereof
I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of
Baltimore Co Court this 21 day of August
1846

AW Bradford Clk

[Written vertically in right margin]
Rev. Jno. Healy's
Certificate
Page 59

State of Maryland, Baltimore County, to wit:--On
this 17th day of August 1846, personally appeared before me,
the subscriber, a justice of the peace for said state and county, Gree
nberry Gosnell, a native and [begin underline]always a resident[end underline] of said state
and county, aged eighty-nine years [word last lined through] on the 20th day
of January last, and on oath makes the following stateme
nts in reference to the Revolutionary services of Henry
Green, whose widow, Elizabeth Green, of said county, now
an applicant for a pension from the United States,
for the Revolutionary services of her husband, said Henry
Green, viz: Said G. Gosnell says he and said Green,
(Henry,) were intimate acquaintances from their youth
to the time of the death of said H. Green; that they both
mustered and went together into service under a draft
that said Green enlisted, with many more from the bat
talion to which he & I (said Gosenll,) were attached. He
said Gosenll, saw the recruiting officer enlist said
Green & others; but said Gosnell saw no more of said
Green till his return home at the end of the war.  Gos
nell saw Green soon after this return, because they both
still lived in the same neighbourhood, where they both
have continued to reside till the death of Green; all the
time in constant intercourse.  Green on his return from
the war related to Gosnell an account of the last
general battle at James Town, 1781, and other Revo
lutionary incidents subsequent to that battle.  Green was
a little older than Gosenll.  Gosnell has known Elizabeth
Green, said widow, from her infancy, having been born in
said county, segregated; now forming part of Carroll
an adjacent county; that they lived, to his knowledge, as
man and wife, within two miles of his residence (Gosnell's)
for 50 or [number blacked out] 55 years; and further Gosnell can say,
if necessary, as to the good character &c. of said H. Green
& wife.  To all all which said Gosnell subscribes
his name and affixes his seal.

Sworn, declare and subscr } Greenberry X his mark Gosnell [word Seal encircled]
ibed before me on the above date. }
C M Jameson, J.P.
Page 60

State of Maryland, Baltimore County,
August 17th, 1846,

I, the subscriber, the subscribing Justice [word of struck out] on the
other side of this sheet, have known Mr. Greenberry
Gosnell, deponent therein, ever since my youth,
being a native of his neighbourhood, and say of
my own knowledge, that he has always sus
tained the most unimpeachable character for
honor and [illegile].  No one stands higher for
those virtues that adorn the human charac
ter.
C. M. Jameson

State of Maryland Baltimore County, Sct.

I hereby certify that Charles M. Jameson
gentleman before whom the aforegoing affidavit was made and by
whom the accompanying Certificate was given and who has thereto
respectively signed his name, was at the time of so doing
a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in
and for Baltimore County duly commissioned and
sworn.  In Testimony Whereof I hereto
set my hand and affix the seal of
Baltimore Co. Court, this 21st day of
August 1846.

AW Bradford, Clk
Page 61

"Wars Man"  Got land
Admit under 1828___
Page 62

Elizabeth Green
of Md
Act 1848
"In the Mail"
______

From
C. C. to Col. Niles

L. B. True
Page 63

[Two columns]
[Left column]

10414
Maryland
===================
Elizabeth Green
Widow of Henry Green
who was a pensioner under the Act of [blank]
and who died on the 17th April, 1839,
of Baltimore Co. in the State of Maryland
who was a Private in the company
commanded by Captain [blank] of the
Regt. commanded by [blank] in
the Revolution [word line lined through] for 2 years
====================
Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland
at the rate of 80 Dollars [blank]
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of
March, 1836.
====================
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of
March, 1848, and sent to
Hon T. W. Ligon
====================
Hou of Reps
=========
Total amount, $400.00

[ Act July 7, 1838. ]

Recorded by Tho Pumpkin Clerk
Book C Vol. 1. Page 253

[Right column]

Reported
Page 64

State of Maryland } On this 23rd day of
Baltimore County, } March, 1850, before the sub
to wit. } scriber, a justice of the 
peace for said state &
county, personally appeared Elizabeth Green, of
said county, and made oath in due form of law
that she is the widow of Henry Green, a Rev
olutionary solider, of the "Maryland Line;"
that she has drawn a pension since his death
at the rate of Eighty Dollars per year; and
is now a pensioner under the acts of Congress 
of the 17th June, 1844, & of the 2d Feby, 1848, and of
other acts and resolutions of Congress; and
that she now asks for all arrears or increase
of pension to which she may be found entitled
under any of the acts and resolutions of Congress applica
ble to her case: viz: 7 June, 18[numbers blacked out]32, 7 July, 1838,
3 March, 1843, 17 June, 1844, Joint Resolutions
of 23 January, 1845, & 1 July, 1848, that she
now resides in said county and state, and
is still a widow.
Sworn and sub } Elizabeth X her mark Green
scribed before me }
Robt Baker }
_________ }
Justice of the Peace
Page 65

[begin bold and italics]State of Maryland,
Baltimore County, Sct. [end bold and italics]

I hereby Certify, [The remainder of this form is in italics with the exception of the handwritten items] That [begin handwriting]Robert Baker[end handwriting]
Esquire, before whom the annexed [begin handwriting]affidavit[end handwriting] was made and
who has thereto subscribed his name was at the
time of so doing [begin handwriting]a[end handwriting] Justice of the Peace of the
State of Maryland, in and for the [begin handwriting]County[end handwriting] of
Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and
affix the seal of Baltimore County Court, this
[begin handwriting]25th[end handwriting] day of [begin handwriting]March[end handwriting] A. D. 1850.
[begin handwriting]A. W. Bradford[end handwriting] Clerk Baltimore County Court
Page 66

[Envelope with notes]

[Note written before address]
Hon L W Ligon

Send [illegible]
to L. W. Ligon
H R

Address:
To
Col. J. L. Edwards
Pension Commissioner
Washington
D. C.

[Note written after address]
Mr. Cole
to [illegible]

Elizabeth Green
for Pension

13 July 12/48
Page 67

State of Maryland, }
Baltimore County to }
wit: }

On this 29th day of June, 1848, personally
appeared before the subscriber, a justice of the peace
for the county & state aforesaid, Elizabeth Green, a
resident of the said state & county, aged eighty-three
years, who being first duly sworn, according to law,
doth on her oath, make the following declaration,
in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made
by the act of Congress passed on the 2d February,
1848, granting provisions to widows of persons who
served during the Revolutionary war:  That she is
the widow of Henry Green, who was a private sol
dier in the 2d Regiment of the "Maryland Line,"
in the Revolutionary war; that she, the said Eliza
beth Green, has received under the act of Congress
of 17th June, 1844, the annual amount of $80.00 for
the Revolutionary services of her said husband.
She further declares she is still a widow.

And the subscribing Justice hereto
hereby certifies that he has [begin underline]personally[end underline] know said
declarant, Elizabeth Green, [begin underline]for 4[illegible] years.[end underline]
Witness } Michal King  Elizabeth X her mark Green
} N. H. Ware
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year 
above written before.
N. H. Ware
Page 68

[Top of this image is from the bottom of prior image]
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year
above written before.
N. H. Ware.

[begin bold and italics]State of Maryland,
Baltimore County, Sct.[end bold and italics]

I hereby Certify [The remainder of this form is in italics with the exception of the handwritten items] That [begin handwriting]Nathan H Ware[end handwriting]
Esquire before whom the annexed [begin handwriting]affidavit[end handwriting] was made and
who has thereto subscribed his name was at the
time of so doing [begin handwriting]a[end end handwriting] Justice of the Peace of the 
State of Maryland, in and for the [begin handwriting]County[end handwriting] of
Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.

In Testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and
affix the seal of Baltimore County Court, this
[begin handwriting]Thirtieth[end handwriting] day of [begin handwriting]June[end handwriting] A. D. 1848.
[begin handwriting[A W Bradford[end handwriting]
Clerk Baltimore County Court
Page 69

Elizabeth Green
Rev Pensioner
under Act 1848
Maryland Agency
______________
For arrears
under Act 15th May
1828----
by only Child
Michal King
______________
To be filed with
Papers in the case
______________
[Illegible note]
______________
L. B. True
Present
Page 70

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
[The remainder of this form is in italics except the handwritten items.]

State of [blank] }
County of [blank] } ss.

Be it known that before me, the undersigned, a Justice of Peace, duly authorized
by law to administer oaths within and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared
[blank] and made oath in due form of law that he is the
[blank] of the identical [blank] who drew a
pension under Act of Congress of [blank] and [blank]
at the rate of $[blank] per annum, on account of the Revolutionary services of
[blank]

That he makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining [blank]
of said under [blank]


Sworn to and subscribed on the [blank] day } ______________________
of [blank] 185[blank], before me. }

____________________, Judge of

State of [begin handwriting]Maryland[end handwriting] }
County of [begin handwriting]Baltimore[end handwriting] } ss.

On this [begin handwriting]27th[end handwriting] day of [begin handwriting]February[end handwriting], 1857, personally appeared before me,
the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and
for the County aforesaid, [begin handwriting and underline]Richard Choat[end handwriting and underline] and [begin handwriting and underline]Epraim White & Robt B Walters[end handwriting and underline]
and made oath in due form of law that they were personally acquainted with [begin
handwriting]Elizabeth
Green[end handwriting], deceased, [begin handwriting](widow of Henry Green)[end handwriting] Revolutionary pensioner, formerly of [begin handwriting]Baltimore County
and [words and late of lined through] [begin handwriting]State of Maryland near Randalls Town[end handwriting] that she drew a
pension at the rate of [begin handwriting]Eighty[end handwriting] dollars per annum.  That she was at the time of her
death a resident of [begin handwriting]the said County[end handwriting], that she died on the [begin handwriting]19th[end handwriting] day
of [begin handwriting]Nov[end handwriting], 1853 and that there now survives the following named
Page 71

child [begin handwriting] only: viz, Michal Green formerly, late [begin underline]Michal King[end underline]
the widow of William King wich said King
died some thirty years or upwards [illegible]
that they lived during forty years a near neighbor to them
and intimate with the said Henry Green and his
said widow Elizabeth Green and well knew them;
that the said Henry & Elizabeth Green were members
of Deponent's Richard Choats father's church, and but two children
has lived to years of maturity [illegible]the one of whom died several years since
And Deponents have no interest in this matter.

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day } Richard Choate
and year above written. } R B Walters
Ephram White
Luther Timanus, Justice of the Peace ) R B Walters

State of [blank] }
County of [blank] } ss.

On this [blank] day of [blank], 185 [blank], personally appeared
before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer
oaths in and for the County aforesaid, [blank], a Minister
of the Gospel, and made oath in due form of law, that he officiated at the funeral ceremo
nies and burial of [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank],
18[blank], at [blank] County of [blank],
and State of [blank]

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day }
and year above written. } ___________________________

_____________________, Justice of the Peace.

State of [blank] }
County of [blank] } ss.

On this [blank] day of [blank], 185 [blank], personally appeared before 
me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer
oaths in 
and for the County aforesaid, [blank] and made
oath in the form of law that he did [blank] on the [blank] day
of [blank], 18[blank], for [blank] a Revolutionary
pensioner [blank]

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day }
and year above written. } ___________________________

_____________________, Justice of the Peace.
Page 72

I also certify that satisfactory evidence has been established before me
that the facts contained in the Deposition
is well known to this community
especially that there is but the one
heir now living Michal King who
is the [begin underline]only child[end underline] of the deceased pensioner
the said Elizabeth Green, and also that
the deponents are credible men, especially
Ricd. Choate who is a son of a minister [illegible]
and in every way worthy of the name of gentleman
I have no interest in this matter nor do I know for what
purpose these papers are obtained.

a Revolutionary pensioner [blank]
on the [blank] day of [blank] , 18[blank], as above stated
[blank] I also certify that [blank]
and [blank] deponents to the foregoing affidavits are personally
known to me as persons in whose statements entire confidence may be reposed.

Luther Timanus
Justice of the Peace.

State of [blank] } 
County of [blank} ss.

I, [blank], Clerk of the Court of [blank]
holden at [blank], in and for [blank]
do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that
[blank] was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of
[blank] dollars per annum--was a resident of the County of [blank]
in the State of [blank], and died in the [blank]
County of [blank] and State of [blank] in the year 18[blank],
and on the [blank] day of [blank].  That he left

who still survive.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office
at [blank] this [blank] day of [blank]
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.

____________________
Clerk of
Page 73

State of Maryland Baltimore County to wit

I hereby certify that Luther Timanus Esqr before
whom the foregoing Affidavits were made and who has thereto
subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of
the peace of the State of Maryland in and for Baltimore
County duly commissioned and sworn, and his signature thereto
I believe to be genuine.  In testimony whereof I have
hereunto subscribed my name and affixed
the seal of the Circuit Court for Baltimore
County this ninth day of March Unmo
Domini eighteen hundred and fifty seven.
Henry M Fitzhugh Clk
Page 74

Revy. WIDOW, &c.

File No. 25,657 [illegible]
Elizabeth Green
wid. of
Henry Green
Priv. Rev. War

Act Feb. 3rd 1848.

Index : Vol. A, Page 293

[ Arrangement of 1870. ]
Page 75

Michal King
only child of
Elizabeth Green
Rev. Pensioner
Acts 1838, 43 & 48
State of Maryland
Application
for arrears in light
of her Father Henry
Green, under Act
15th May 1828
as "wars man"
_______________

Per
L. B. True
Present
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
[The below form is in italics with the exception of the handwritten items]

State of [begin handwriting]Maryland[end handwriting] }
[County replaced with] City of [begin handwriting]Baltimore[end handwriting] } ss.

Be it known that before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized
by law to administer oaths within and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared
[begin handwriting]Michal King[end handwriting] and made oath in due form of law that she is the
[begin handwriting]only living child[end handwriting] of the identical [begin handwriting]Elizabeth Green[end handwriting] who drew a 
pension under Act of Congress of [begin handwriting]1838[end handwriting] and [begin handwriting] 1843 & 48[end handwriting]
at the rate of $[begin handwriting]80--[end handwriting] per annum, on account of the Revolutionary services of
[begin handwriting]Henry Green who was a private in the 2nd Regiment
of the Maryland Con. line "for and during the war" and
did service until the close of said Rev. war[end handwriting]

That she makes this affidavit for the purpose of obtaining [begin handwriting]the arrears[end handwriting]
of said pension under [begin handwriting] Act of 15th May 1828 due her said Father
that the said Elizabeth Green Rev Pensioner
under Act of 1838 from Baltimore Co. State of
Maryland & who in 1850 drew the Rev. Pension
in my Father said Henry Green's right from
4th March 1832 up to the day of his death in
1839 herself died on the 14th day of Nov. 1853
that there was born children to the said Elizabeth
Green & said Henry Green only herself this deponent
Michal King and her sister Martha Green who died
on the 26th day of April 1857 at Baltimore
City Md said deponent said Michal
King further declares that she has now no living brothers
or sister & is personally interested as the only living child.[end handwriting]

Sworn to and subscribed on the [begin handwriting]27th[end handwriting] day }
of [begin handwriting]February[end handwriting] 1857 before me. } _____________
[begin handwriting]Michal King[end handwriting]
__________

[begin handwriting]Sam Webb[end handwriting] Judge of
[begin handwriting]Justice of the Peace[end handwriting]


[begin bold]STATE OF MARYLAND,
[begin italics] Baltimore City, Sct.[end bold and italics]

I HEREBY CERTIFY [the remainder of this form is in italics except the handwritten items] that [begin handwriting] Samuel Webb [end handwriting]
Esquire before whom the annexed [begin handwriting]Declaration[end handwriting]
was made and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the
time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in
and for the City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.

[begin bold]In Testimony Whereof[end bold] I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the
Superior Court of Baltimore City, this [begin handwriting] Twenty seventh[end handwriting] day of
[begin handwriting]February[end handwriting] A. D. 1857

[begin handwriting]Edwd. Dowling[end handwriting]
Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City.
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child

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day } __________________
and year above written } ____________________

_____________________, Justice of the Peace.


State of [blank] } 
County of [blank] } ss.  

On this [blank] day of [blank], 185 [blank], personally appeared 
before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer 
oaths in and for the County aforesaid, [blank], a Minister 
of the Gospel, and made oath in due form of law, that he officiated at the funeral ceremo 
nies and burial of [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank], 
18[blank], at [blank] County of [blank], 
and State of [blank]  

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day } 
and year above written. } ___________________________  

_____________________, Justice of the Peace.  

State of [blank] } 
County of [blank] } ss.  

On this [blank] day of [blank], 185 [blank], personally appeared before  
me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in  
and for the County aforesaid, [blank] and made 
oath in the form of law that he did [blank] on the [blank] day 
of [blank], 18[blank], for [blank] a Revolutionary 
pensioner [blank]  

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day } 
and year above written. } ___________________________  

_____________________, Justice of the Peace.
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I also certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me   



a Revolutionary pensioner [blank] 
on the [blank] day of [blank] , 18[blank], as above stated [blank] 
I also certify that [blank] and [blank] deponents to the foregoing affidavits are personally
known to me as persons in whose statements entire confidence may be reposed.

_______________
Justice of the Peace.  

State of [blank] }  
County of [blank} ss.  

I, [blank], Clerk of the Court of [blank ] 
holden at [blank], in and for [blank] 
do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court, that [blank] was a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of 
[blank] dollars per annum--was a resident of the County of [blank] 
in the State of [blank], and died in the [blank] 
County of [blank] and State of [blank] in the year 18[blank], 
and on the [blank] day of [blank]. That he left  


who still survive.  


In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office 
at [blank] this [blank] day of [blank] 
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty.  

____________________ 
Clerk of