Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,716, Jonathan Calley, Mass. N.H.
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(3-1776) SERVICE Mass. N.H. Calley, Jonathan  Elizabeth SERVICE W.22.716 CONTENTS
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1457
New Hampshire
Jonathan Calley
of Sandburton in the State of N H
who was a private in the company commanded
of the Regt commanded
by Col Lange 
in the NH line for 20 mos 27 Days

Inscribed on the Roll of N H
at the rate of
69 Dollars 66 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Nov 1832 and Sent Joseph C West Concord NH

Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832 $104.47
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 34.82
$139.29

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by J H McBlair Clerk
Book D. Vol. 1st  Page 147.
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Decl Jona Cally 9297
Jonathan Cally
Sandbornton N.H.

Jonath Cally NH
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DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832
State of New-Hampshire  
County of Strafford At a Probate Court holden before me
Daniel C. Atkinson Judge of Probate for said County of Sandbounton
On this sixteenth day of August
before the Judge of the said Court of Probate
1832, personally appeared in open Court
now sitting, Jonathan Calley
a resident of Sandbourton in the County of Strafford and State of N. H. aged 76 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 Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein
stated
 that he enlisted at Epping in the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid
In the month of March or April A.D. 1775, for three months under Capt Brown of Poplin, Luis Kimball marched
directly to Portsmouth in said County and State, stationed there on great Island the
ding officer was called Colr Longe in New Hampshire line served there three months & 
honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge-
-
That he enlisted in Epping in the County & State aforesaid the first of Sept
75 under Capt Norris, but not recollected, in Col Cilleys Regt in New Hampshire line for six months marched directly to Winter Hill near Boston Mass serve there
vicinity, since the full term of six months but did not take
then discharge - and further declares that he served as a substitute for his Brother Ellipalett Calley
the above enlistment of six month he being sick-- except four days
that he enlisted of Epping in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire
bout the month of May AD 1776 for three months under of Daniel Gilman
but Gilman, Ensign Norris, in Col Josh Regt, in New Hampshire line marched to Peekskill in State of New York, from thence to Plank Point, served
there three months and then honorably discharged but did not take a written
discharge
That he volunteered at Epping in the County of Rockingham and State
aforesaid in the month August AD. 1778 for three months under
what was called a Muster Master, (the name cannot recollect, marched
to Providence from thence to the Island in State of Rhode Island and
put under Capt Dalton, in Gen Sullivan Brig in New Hampshire line
served there three months, there honorably dismissed but did not
take a written discharge--
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That he enlisted at Epping in the County & State aforesaid in the month of
June A.D. 1780, for six months under a Committee sent from Newburyport
Mass, was to appear at Newbury port in a few days to Martin after this in same
Month he was drafted from Capt Daniel Gorden, Compy of Militia in Epping
for a continental Soldier, he further declares that the Town of Newbury Port
paid his fine of Five Hundred Dollars, to Capt Daniel Gorden for him being
drafted from his company as a soldier for the Continental Service for proof
reference will be had to the original receipt hereunto annexed; that
he marched to Newbury port mustered there under Sergent Oliver Stearns marched 
directly to West Point and put under Capt Brimhall, Howard was orderly sergent
in Col. Weston Regt (I think called Massachusetts State Troops, in New Hampshire line
cannot certainly say which) that he saw a soldier there by the name of Clifford
from Rye in County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire condemned to death by
Gen Washington and shot, that he made his Coffin, from thence to New Jersey
ceased Kings Ferry, and join Washingtons Army from there back to West Point
served six months and honorably discharged by Coll Weston in Person but have lost the
discharge & cannot obtain it
evidence
that he knows of no documentary evidence
except what is hereunto annex that he knows of no Person whose testimony he can
procure who can testify to his service, except the affiants hereunto annexed
that he was born in Epping in the County & State aforesaid line in that place
untill he entered the service of the U States, often this moved to Sambornton in the County
and State aforesaid line thence for forty five years last part & now resides in same place

He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to
annuity except the present, and declares that
his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the County
day and year above mentioned
[Signature] Jonathan Calley
[Signature] D. C. Atkinson Judge of Probate

We, Abraham Bodwell residing in Sanbournton
and John Sanders
residing in Sandbourton hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
Jonathan Colley, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be
76 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 above mentioned in Court
[Signature] Abraham Bodwell
[Signature] John Sanders

And the said Court do hereby declare the 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 certifies, that it appears to them that Abraham Bodwell
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in the Sandhornton and that
John Sanders, who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Sanbornton
and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I James Bartlell Regr of the Court
of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Jonation Calley
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said Court, this 23
day of August A.D. 1832
[Signature] James Bartlett Recd
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Jonathan Calley
Private
No 9297
a roll col Tasks  
Reg. the Roll 14
Regt Mass Line
6 months
20 mo 27 days
$69.65.
 
J. C. West
Concord Nh
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BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Calley
of Sanbornton in the State of New Hampshire
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 76 years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[Chart]

Period.
Apr in 1775
Sept 1st 75
May 76
Aug 78
June 80

Duration of Service.
Years,
Months,
3
5
3
3
6
Days.
27
 
Rank.
As a
Private
"
"
"
"
"

Names of General and field Officers
under whom he served.
Gen.
Colo Longe
Col Cilleys
Col. Task
Genl Sullivan
Co. Weston
 
5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Epping
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence,
by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Witneses Documentary and Traditionary evidence
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct
certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case
above mentioned.
[Signature] D D Addison
Examining Clerk.
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1531
New Hampshire Ports
Elizabeth Calley
N. H.
widow of Jonathan Calley
who was a Private
in the
N.H. line
for 20 & 27
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of
69
Dollars & 65
Cents per annum, to commence on
the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the
25th day of August, 1843
and sent to
Wm West
Concord
N. H.
(Act of March 3, 1843.)
Recorded in Book A
for.
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Pass agt 25
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8784
Elisabeth Calley
N.H.
Act 7 July 38
m81 d40
admd
20 mo 27 ds
69.65
Wm West Esqr
Concord
NH
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress
of the 7 July 1838 at 23 August 1842.-

State of New Hampshire
Belknap ss-On this Eighth day March 1843
Personally appeared before me. -
Henry Y Simpson, a Justice of the
Court of Common pleas in and for said County and State 
aforesaid   Elisabeth Calley, a resident of Sanbounton
in the County and State aford, Aged 86 ye
ars, who being first duly Sworn, according to law, doth,
on her oath, make the following declaration in order
to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of
Congress passed July 7 1838, and the 23 August 1842
of granting pensions to widows
during the revolutionary war
That she is the widow of Jonathan
Calley, who
was a private in the Army of the revolution in the N.Hampshire continental line, for evidence of service, reference may
be had at the war officer. produced when he obtained a
certificate of pension
That he was pensioned under the act of Congress
of 7 June 1832 at the rate 69, 65 pain, placed on the
pension roll Nov. 5, 1832.
she also declares that she was married to the said
Jonathan Calley on the twenty eight day of AD. 1787.
as will more fully appear by proof annexed.-
That her husband, the aforesaid Jonathan Calley, Died.
on the 18th day of January 1840. that she was not marrried to him prior to his leaving the service, but the
marriage took place previous to the first day
January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz at
of
the time above stated.-
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She further declares that she has never married
since the death of her above named husband and still remains a widow
[Signature] Elizabeth her x mark Calley
Witness [Signature] Jonatha Cawley
 
Sworn to and Subscribed, on the day and
year above written, before
Signature]Henry G. Simpson
Justice of the court common pleas for the county & state aforesaid

I certify that the above named applicant is of good character
whose statement are entitled to full credit that the above declaration
was taken at her dwelling house, she being unable to appear in
court from bodily infirmity.
[Signature] Henry G. Simpson
Justice of said
Court-
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State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss Town Clerks Office Epping NH
March 7th 1843.

Jonathan Calley
and Betty Cole
were married June twenty eighth One
thousand seven hundred Eighty one

I certify that the above is a true copy of the record with
the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in
fair legible figures as follows.
June 28 1781
Attest [Signature] John Jay Plumer
Town Clerk

I John Jay Plumer above named depose and say that
I hold the office of Town Clerk of Epping in the County
and State aforesaid, that the above is a true extract from
the record of said Town, with the exception above named
as certified by me.
John Jay Plumer
Clerk of the Town of
Epping NH

Rockingham &
March 7th 1843

Sworn to and subscribed before me
W Plumer Jr Justice Peace
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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22,716
Elizabeth Calley
widow of
Jonathan Calley
pri rev war
Act March 3d 43
Index: Vol A, Page 120
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Jonathan Calley,
W.22716
N.H.
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Epping 22d June 1780
Recevd of Jonathan Calley
hundred dollars
I say recevied by Jon
as witness my hand
it being for fine as he was drafted for the contal servis 
Daniel Gordon
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New Hampshire- 7206
Elizabeth Calley
widow of Jonathan Calley
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 32.
and who died on the 18th January, 1840-
of Belknap Co in the State of New-Hampshire
who was a private in the
commanded by Captain
of the
Regt. commanded by Col. Longein
the N. Hampshire-- line for 20 mos: & 27 days-
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth at
the rate of 69
Dollars 65 -
Cents per annum, to commence on the allure
of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 2d day of
May
1843 and sent to Wm West-
Concord N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of
Semiannual allowance ending
$348.25
(Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by Uell Stewart
Clerk,
Book A Vol. Page 48

Repe May 2
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
I Eleazer Johnson
Clerk of the Town of Newburyport
in the County of Essex do hereby certify, That it appears by the
records of the said Town that the sum of $900 was paid to
Jonathan Calley for six months service as a soldier for said
Town in the Army of the United States said towns proportion
of Troops raised by virtue of a Resolve of the General Court
of said Commonwealth of June 1780

Given under my hand this fifth day of July AD 1832
[Signature] Eleazer Johnson Clerk of the Town of Newburyport
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I John Osgood of Gilmanton in the County of
Stafford and State of New Hampshire of the
age of Seventy one do depose and say that in
the year 1777 or in 1778 I was out in the
Revolutionary war about three months in the
State of Rhode island under the command of General
Sullivan and Capt Moses Dalton of the town of
Epping in the County of Rockingham and State
aforesaid and I Know that Jonathan Calley of
Sandbornton formerly of Epping County and state
aforesaid served as a volunteer in in the same
Regiment under the same Captain Moses
Dalton for about the term of three months
as a volunteer on said stand
Augt 2nd 1832
[Signature] John Osgood

State of New Hampshire Strafford ss August 2d 1832
the above named John Osgood appeared and made
by him subscribed
oath that the above deposition is unto a
before me
just and true
[Signature] Saml Dusten Justice of the piece
I certify that the above named John Osgood is a man of good character
whose statements are entitled to full credit
[Signature] Saml Dustin Justice of the Peace
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Deposition of John Osgood
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State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office Aug 2 1832
I hereby certify that the within
named Samuel Duster is a Justice
of the Peace for the County of Strafford,
duly constituted and sworn, and his
signature as such his own hand
writing
testimony whereof I have hereto set the seal of the late
[Signature] Ralph Metcalf Secretary
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I Jeiwitt Sanborn of Kinnington County of Rusk
State of Newhampshire aged seventy three years
Depose and say that I enlisted into the army of the
revolution one thousand seven hundred and seventy six
I think in the month at August William Prescott Capt
Col Jacks Regiment Newham When Rent for
The time of enlistment was for three months was
marched to the State of New york and stationed at
Peekskill all of which time Jonathan Colley of
Sanbournton County of Stafford State aforesaid was a soldier
in said Company and discharged with me at the
expiration of said term
[illegible] August 20th 1832
State of Newhampshire  [signature] Jewett Sanborn
Rockingham ss
On the day above written the above
named Jewett Sanborn Esquire personally appeared
and for Oath the truth of the above
Deposition by him subscribed before
Thomas Leavitt Justice in
Hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with
Jewett Sanborn Esquire for man than
fifty years and he is entitled to full credit
Thomas Leavitt Justice have sworn
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Deposition Jewett Sanborn
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State of New Hampshire Secretary Office Aug. 20. 1830
I hereby certify that the within named
Thomas Leavitt is a Justice of the Peace
for our County of Rockingham duly
constituted and sworn, and his signature
as such, his own hand writing.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set the seal of the State
[Signature] Ralph Metcalf Secretary
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1789
Elizabeth Calley 1843

$69.65 per an

Wm West
Concord NH
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year
to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Belknap -
On this Eighth day of May 1843. Personally appeared before
Bartlett Hill
a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and
State aforesaid, Elizabeth Calley- resident of Sanbornton in the
County of Belknap and State aforesaid, aged 86 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
provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of
persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Jonathan Calley, who was a private
during the Revolution in the New Hampshire continental line-
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Sixty nine
dollars -- 65 cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a widow.
 
[Signature] Elizabeth her x mark Colley
 
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
[Signature] Barlett Hill Justice of the Peace
 
I certify that the above named declarant is personally
known to me, That she is a credible person whose
Statements are entitled to full credit
[Signature] Bartlett Hill
Jus. Peace
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State of New Hampshire
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby
certify that Bartlett Hill
is an acting Justice of the Peace
in and for the County of Belknap
duly Commissioned and
qualified; that his Commission was dated on the fourth
January
1841 and will expire on the
fourth
day of
January 1846 and that his signature to the annexed instrument
is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this first
day of June 1843.
[Signature] Josiah Stevens Jr Secretary of State.
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P. Jonathan Comey of Sanbornton in the County
of Belknap (formerly strafford), State of New Hampshire aged
54 years
I Testify and say,
that I have been well
acquainted with Jonathan Calley, husband of
Elizabeth Calley, who has signed the annexed declaration,
for more than fifty 
years past, and lived under the
same roof, and further testify that the above named
Jonathan Calley died on the 18th day of January
1840.-
And further testify, that the above named
Elisabeth Calley, has never married since the death
of her above named husband, and still remains a
Widow.

[Signature] Jonathan Cawley
State of New Hampshire
Belknap - ss.
March 8th 1843 Personally appeared Jonathan Cawley above named and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed
is true before me.-
[Signature] Henry J. Simpson
Justice of the court
of C.C. Pleas for the
that said
I certify that Jonathan
County above named is a credible
witness whose statements are entitled to full credit
[Signature] Henry G. Simpson Justice of
said Court)
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State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
 
I, Josiah Stevens, Jr. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Wm Plumer
is an acting Justice of the Peace
in and for the County of Rockingham
duly Commissioned and
qualified; that his commission was dated on the twelfth
June1841 and will expire on the twelfth
day of 1846 and that his signature to the annexed instrument
is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this tenth
day of March 1843
[Signature] Josiah Sevens Jr Secretary of State
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAN STEVENS, Jr.I. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify
that Henry Y Simpson an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
in and for the county of Belknap duly Commissioned and qualified; that
his Commission was dated on the fourth day of January 1841
and will expire on the thirtieth day of December 1867 and that
his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this tenth day of March 1843
[Signature] Josiah Stevens, Jr. Secretary of State
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Hon, J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC,
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Concord N.H. June 2 1843
Sir,
I herewith transmit to the Department
the Declaration of
Elizabeth Calley widow
of Jonathan Calley, for a pension, under the act,
of Congress of 3 March 1843.-
When examined please to return the result
to me, at Concord, N.H. P Office.-
 
I am very Respectfully your obt servnt
[Signature[ Wm West, Atty for Claimant

Hon, J.L. Edwards.
Commissioner of Pensions
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Jonathan Calley
No9299

Awm
J C West
Concord
N.H
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Jonathan Calley
which require further
proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes
V. *Has he mentioned 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? yes
 VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion?
yes in her [illegible]
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate?
yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished
from any other seal? Yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary
service? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  yes
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who
administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?  yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age,
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?  yes
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered?  yes

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. 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 recolelection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: Foryear
-- months and - days, I served as a . For months
days, I served as a
and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the 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.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
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 claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as
the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. The magistrate who may administer
the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly an
thenticated, as above directed.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the
certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end 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.