Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15710, John Willson, Mass.
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And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, & after putting the interrogations prescribed by the War Department, that the above applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that William Mason who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergy man, resident in the town of Castine & that Otis Little Who has also signed the same is a magistrate resident in the town of Castine & is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to credit.
J. Nelson Judge of the Courte of Probate
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