Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18374, Nathan Dexter, R.I.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
R. I

Dexter, Nathan
NUMBER
S. 18374

Carded
CONTENTS
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2.1.176
Massachusetts
Nathan Dexter
ster in the State of Mass
who was a Private in the Company commanded
by Captain Peck of the Rgt commanded
by Col. Frye in the line for 13 months & 15 days R.I.

Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts the rate of 45 Dollars [blank] cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 25th day of Aug 1833 and seat M
Dennison Worcester Mas.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $90.00
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 June  22.50
$112.50

Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832

Recorded by D H Addison Clerk
BOok E Vo. 2d Page 17

[illegible]
13 '38
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Declaration, in order to secure the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.

County of Worcester, SS.
On this seventh day of December, in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Probate within and for the County of Worcester, now sitting, Nathan Dexter, a resident of Charlton in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy three 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 7th, 1832.

THAT he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated. In the fall of the year 1775, the month or day he cannot recollect, he entered as a minute man into a volunteer company commanded by Capt. George Peck, Lieut Edward Thompson, Ensign Wm Bowen, Col. Richard Frye, in Smithfield, Rhode Island and served through the month of December 1775 at Bristol and in Warwick Providence in the two following months, and was in actual service under said Peck & [after - crossed out] said [Thompson - crossed out],  Peck, he being promoted to the grade of Colonel, for at least thirteen months and a half - about seven & half ^ months of which service was under said Peck and the other six months were under said Thompson - was in Genl Spencer's expedition and afterward in the of Genl. Sullivan, was on guard duty with eleven others, privates, between Bristol & Warwick, was at Howland's Ferry & vicinity about 2 months of the above time under Spencer and again at the same place under Sullivan at the time of his service at Bristol aforesaid, he and his companions were driven off by the British, having recently arrived there. He also served again under said Thompson the Island one additional month immediately after the British left the Island but the month or year he cannot state from want of recollection. His company was never disbanded till peace was declared and he continued attached to said company from the time of his first enlistment as aforesaid until the same was disbanded on the arrival of peace and was from time to time on duty as required by his officers, part of the time for 30 or 40 days, and again for 3 months, as was the case in the first part of his service as above stated. His recollection will not enable him to give any more particular account of his service than as above stated and he is positive that the whole term of his actual service in the war of the Revolution was at least thirteen months and an half. He has documentary evidence of his service, but relies upon this statement in the accompanying depositions in support of his claim for a pension in answer to the interrogatories prescribed by the war department.   that he was born at Smithfield R.I. July 22 1759 - he has no other evidence of his age; he was living at said Smithfield when he was called into the service, and made that place his home till 1803 when he removed into Charlton, Worcester County, Masstts, where he has resided ever since. He was called into the service as a volunteer. He cannot answer the fifth interrogatory more particularly than in his declaration above. He never received a written discharge but left the service, being dismissed, when peace was declared. (A)
(B) He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or 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 day and year aforesaid
[signed] Nathan Dexter

[signed] Nath.Paine, Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
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Worcester Ss. December 7 1832
We Lyman Sibley residing in the town of Charlton and Isaac Tower residing in the said town of Charlton, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathan Dexter who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy three years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Isaac Tower Lyman Sibley Before me William Jennison, Justice Peace. certificate below.

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above mentioned applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that is appears to them that Lyman Sibley who signed the preceding certificate, and that Isaac Tower who has also signed the same are residents in the said Town of Charlton and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit. Nathl Paine Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester.

I Theophs. Wheeler, Register of the Court of Probate aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathan Dexter for a pension. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this eighth day of December, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty two. I further certify that William Jennison and William G. Rider before whom annexed affidavits were made are Justices of the Peace within & for the County of Worcester, duly commissioned and sworn and that the signatures purporting to be their signatures are genuine, the day and year named in the former part of their certificate viz December 8th 1832 Theophs Wheeler Regr. of the said Court of Probate in the County of Worcester in Massachusetts.
Nathan Dexter 19451
Worcester Ss. December 7, 1832. I certify that in my opinion the above named Lyman Sibley and Isaac Tower, are Gentlemen to whom full faith and credit may be given at all times, and that perfect confidence may be placed in the statement by them signed and sworn to as above. Willam Jennison, Justice of the Peace
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19451
Nathan Dexter
Mass
Private 13 Mos. 15 days
June 6 1833
P 415

Wm. Jennison
Worcester
Mass
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BRIEF in the case of Nathan Dexter 
Co. of Worcester in the State of Mass
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1.  Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  open Court
2.  If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3.  How old is he?  73.
4.  State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
Period.
In 1775 enlisted 
date not recollected, enlisted 
Duration of Serviced.
13 Months 15 Days.
Rank.
As a Private 
Private
Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Gen.
Cap Peck
Col Bu'd Frye
Cap Thompson
5.  In what battles was he engaged?  None
6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Smithfield, R. I.
7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  traditionary, two living witnesses
8.  Are the papers defective as to form or authentication?  and if so, in what respect?  neither periods nor length of service are clearly given
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Payton
Examining Clerk
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-sion on file in this Bureau.  Nathan Dexter  S. F. 18374
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
Fall of 1775*
*Served as above, at various times until peace was declared.
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
13½ mos.
RANK.
Pvt. 
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
George Peck
Edward Thompson
COLONEL.
Richard Frye
STATE.
R. I.
Battles engaged in, Gens. Spencer and Sullivan's Expeditions
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Smithfield, Providence Co. R. I.
Date of application for pension, Dec. 7, 1832  His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Charlton Worcester Co. Mass
Age at date of application, Born at Smithfield R. I.  July 22, 1759
Remarks:
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To the Hon'ble the Secretary of War,
Washington,
Sir-
I have procured the additional affidavit of Nathan Dexter, in support of his claim for a pension, and now forward the same with the other evidence in his case.  His memory is so frail that he cannot recollect, as to time, more particularly than he has stated in his declaration- but he feels positive that thirteen months and an half fall short of the sum total of his services- And he appears very conscientious about his claim, and does not wish to state the amount higher than it actually was.
Please forward an answer to me, and much oblige-
Your very obedt. servt.
William Jennison
Worcester, Masstts.
July 3, 1833.
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Nov 10.
Nathan Dexter
Mass. roll
for increase
Jas. L Edwards Esq
Comr. of Pensions
J. H. Smoot
Prest.
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D Sir
Mr Dexter will hand you the extract referred to yesterday.
Any information or facility you may afford to the old gentleman, who I have no ^doubt believes himself entitled to ^an increase of pension will be appreciated by
Yours Respectfully
J H Smoot
Nov. 10, 1838
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19451
Nathan Dexter
43.33
1.07
45.00
Wm Jennison Esq
Worcester 
Mass
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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 Nathan Dexter 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" crossed out] no
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 amout [amount] of pension he is entitled?  No - He must specify each particular tour of active service & the length of each.
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
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?  Certified by Citizens
XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
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's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?  yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?  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?  2d
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 recollection he served not less that the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades;  For_______
year _______ months, and ____________ days, I served as a ______________ For _______ months and _______ days, I served as a _______________; and for such service I claim a pension.
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.  Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service.  This form of a declaration is highly objectionable.  It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served ; the duration of each term of engagement ; the particular place or places where the service was performed ; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority ; that he was either in the field or in garrison ; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†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 he belonged.  The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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[Stamped]:
PENSION U. S. OFFICE.
A
JUN 1 1908
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Illinois Sixth District Federation
of Womens Clubs
MRS. C. W. WRIGHT, Vice-President 
I. F. W. C. Chairman
La Grange, Illinois
MRS. F.K. BOWES, Secretary-Treasurer
541 Adams Street, West
Chicago, Ill.
Tel. Monroe 449
201 Maple Ave.,
Oak Park, Ill.
May 30, 1908.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Would you have the very great kindness to tell me if the name of Nathan Dexter, b. in Smithfield, R. I. about 1759 and who served in the Rev. War, is on the Pension roll?
Is there any Rev. Gregory Dexter on the roll?
I shall be so grateful for any information.  This is the date to ask a favor not?
Resp'y,
(Mrs.) Helen Angell Holmes,
201 Maple Av.
Oak Park, Ill.
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[Stamped]:
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
D
SEP 1 1903

OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
SEPT 4 1903
P.B.
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Garfield Park Station
2070 Gladys Av.
Chicago, Ill.
Aug. 27, 1903
Com. of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-
Will you be kind enough to give me the military history or certificate of service of the following men, in the Rev. War; 
William Dexter, born about 1728
Two sons - Samuel Dexter born about 1757
Nathan Dexter born about 1759
They all lived in Smithfield
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or Providence, R. I., I think.
I shall be grateful for any help you may give me, so I can join the D. R.
Very truly yours,
Helen (Dexter) Angell Holmes.
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3— 595.
Record Division.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
June 3, 1908
Searched by L.D. Lamparter
Original No.
Certificate No.
Claimant,
Soldier, Nathan Dexter
Service, R. I.
Rev. War
Remarks: No claim as above
except Inv # 18374
27498b4m2-07
Chief of Division.
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Roxbury Military Historical Society.
HENRY A. MAY, Secretary,
23 So. Fairview Street,
Roslindale.

Roslindale Mass
June 9th 1900.
Pension office
Washington DC
Can you give me any account of the following - whom the Pension was for - service & rank --
In Worcester Probate Mass is a paper in
settlement of estate of Nathan Dexter late of Charlton Mass - 1846
Pension of the U. S. - $45 per annum -
Widow & 8 children
Truly yours
Henry A. May
23 So Fairview St.
Roslindale
Mass
[Stamped]:  
U. S PENSION OFFICE
K
JUN 12 1900
[Stamped]:
OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
JUN 16 1900
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P
18374
INVALID.
File No. 18,374
Nathan Dexter
Pri Rev War
Act:  June 7" 32
Index:—Vol. 1, Page 95
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1900-June 27 - H A May Service &c [Gmev?]
Sept. 8 - 1903 - Miss Helen Angel Holm---
Chicago
1908 June 9 Hist. to Helen Angell Holmes. r.L.M.
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(A)
And he refers to Aaron Hammond, John Russell, Wm P. Rider, Esq. Major John Spurr, all of said Charlton, and Saml. D. Spurr, Esq. of Worcester, as persons to whom he is known, and who can testify as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution:  ---  (B)
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Enclosed is the Deposition of
George Olney. Taken before me
Henry S. Scott Justice of the Peace.
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I George Olney of Smithfield in the County
of Providence and State of Rhode Island of the
age fifty four years do testify and say
that I knew Nathan Dexter from my child
hood as long as he lived in this state that he moved from this state according to
the best of my recollection in the
year one Thousand eight hundred and three
That during my acquaintance with him I
considered him a man of truth and veracity & a Man of moral Caracter [character]
George Olney

Providence ss) - Then personally appeared this 29th day Oct 1832 George Olney signer to the afforegoing [aforegoing] Deposition and was engaged to the truth of the same according to Law before me
Henry S. Scott Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named George Olney is
considered a man of Truth and veracity
 Henry S. Scott Justice of the Peace
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We Aaron Hammond of the Age of Seventy one years, and John Russel of the Age of Sixty three years, both of Charlton in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts
do testify and say, that we have known Nathan Dexter ever since he moved from the State of Rhode Island into this state & town, which took place in the year one thousand
eight hundred & four, making twenty eight years,
That during our acquaintance with him always considered him a Man of Truth, and Veracity, and a Man of moral character.
Aaron Hammond
John Russell
Worcester ss December 5th 1832 
Then personally appeared Aaron Hammond & John Russel signers to the foregoing Deposition and made oath to the truth of the same before me
Wm G Rider Just. Peace
I hereby certify that the above named Aaron Hammond  & John Russel are Men of my acquaintance and of truth and veracity -
Wm G Rider Just. Peace
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I George Smith of Smithfield in the
County of Providence and State of Rhode
Island of the age of fifty six year do testify and say that I knew Nathan Dexter from my child hood as long as he lived in this state  that he left this State about twenty nine years ago
according to the best of my recollection.
That Mr Dexter place of residence that was about one mile from my place of residence that I was intimately acquainted with him
and I always considered him as man of truth and veracity
George Smith
Providence ss  Then personally appeared this
29th day of Oct 1832 George Smith signer to the aforegoing Deposition and was engaged to the truth of the same according to Law before me
Henry S Scott Justice of the Peace
I Certify that I am well acquainted with
George Smith signer to the afforegoing [aforefoing] Deposition and I consider him a man of truth and veracity
Henry S. Scott Justice of the Peace
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State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations - Providence Ss. I William R. Watson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the county of Providence in said state, hereby certify that Henry S. Scott within named, is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Smithfield in said county, and that the three signatures to the within documents are in the proper hand writing of said scott. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court of Providence 6 October 29, 1832 Wm. R. Watson

Inclosed is the Deposition of of George Smith taken before me Henry S. Scott Justice of the Peace
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I, Martin Arnold of Smithfield in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island of the age of Forty Eight years do testify and say that I knew Nathan Dexter from my Child Hood as long as he lived in this state. According to the best of my recollection he moved from this state about Twenty Eight years ago. That during my acquaintance with him I always considered him a Man of truth and Veracity and Man of Moral Caracter [character]. 
 Martin Arnold.
Providence Ss. Then personally appeared this 29th day of Oct 1832 Martin Arnold signer to the afforegoing Deposition and was engaged to the truth of the same according to law before me. Henry S. Scott Justice of the Peace
I Certify that I am well acquainted with Martin Arnold signer to the afforegoing Deposition and I consider him a Man of truth and Veracity 
 Henry S. Scott Justice of the Peace
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I Jesse Brown of Cumberland County of Providence State of Rhode Island of Lawful age on Solemn Oath do depose and say
that I am acquainted with Nathan Dexter a native of Smithfield of the County and State aforesaid now Residing in the Town of Charleton County of Worcester State of Massachusetts, I now [know] that he Listed [enlisted] into Capt. George Peck's minet [Minuit] Company in the Revolutionary Service in 1776 in the month of January. I served with him about three months at different times. I now [know] of his doing Military Service more than one half of the time while the British were on Rhode Island. I now [know] that he was in Spencer's and Sulivan's [Sullivan's] expedition and remained in the Service during the war. 

I have been acquainted with the above named Dexter from his Boyhood untill 1803 then he moved to the place where he resides Since that time I have Scarcely Seen him But all the time that I lived by him I new [knew] him to be a man of truth and veracity and never have heard anything to the Contrary Since. Jesse Brown

Providence Sc in Cumberland Oct. the 26th AD 1832 then appeard [appeared] the afore named Jesse Brown and made oath to the truth of the aforegoing deposition before me Arnold W. Jenks Just. Peace

I hereby Certify that the above named Jesse Brown is a man of my acquaintance and of truth and veracity. Arnold W. Jenks Just. Peace
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State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Providence Sc. I William R. Watson Clerk of the court of Common Pleas within & for the county of Providence in said State, hereby certify that Arnold W. Jenckes within named is a Justice of the Peace within & for the town of Cumberland in said county. That the signature within purporting to be his, is in the proper handwriting of said Jencks and that the said Jencks is by law authorized to administer oaths & take depositions. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Providence this 29th day of October 1832. Wm R Watson.
Enclosed is the Deposition of Jesse Brown taken before me Arnold W. Jenks Just. Peace .
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I Levi Lee of Cumberland County of Providence State of Rhode Island of Lawful age on Solemn Oath do depose an say. that I am acquainted with Nathan Dexter native of Smithfield in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island now Residing Charleton County of Worcester Mass. I now [know] that he did Military duty in the Revolutionary Service in Capt. George Pecks minuet [minute] Company five months in the year 1775 and 76 then I enlisted and was absent from him untill 1779 then I was called on to duty one month more in the Same Company Commanded by Capt. Thomson. 

I further Certify that I was acquainted with him from his Boyhood untill the year 1803 then he moved to place where he now Reside Since that time I have Scarcely seen him but as long as lived near him according to the best of my memory I never new [knew] a thing but what he was a man of truth and veracity nor never have heard anything to Contrary since. Levi Lee

Providence Sc in Cumberland Oct 26th AD 1832 then appeared the afore named Levi Lee and made oath to the aforegoing deposition before me Arnold W. Jenks Just. Peace

I Certify that I am acquainted with the above named Levi Lee and now [know) him to be a man of truth and veracity. Arnold W. Jenks Just. Peace
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State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations. Providence Sc. I William R. Watson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within & for the county of Providence in said state, hereby certify that Arnold W. Jenkes within named, is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Cumberland in said county, and that the signature within purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Jenckes. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at Providence this 29th day of October 1832. Wm R. Watson

Enclosed is the Deposition of Levi Lee taken before me Arnold W. Jenks Just. Peace
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Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the peace in and for the County of Worcester, Massachusetts, Nathan Dexter, who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For seven months and fifteen days, I served as a private, under Capt. George Peck, & Col. Frye. For six months, I served as a private, under Captain Edward Thompson, and Col. Peck, making in all thirteen months and a half, and for such service I claim a pension. Nathan Dexter. 

Worcester, Ss. July 3, 1833. Then the above named Nathan Dexter, personally appeared, and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit. And I further certify, that the said Dexter is to me well known, and has the character of being a man of truth, whose veracity is not doubted. William Jennison, Justice of the Peace. 

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Worcester Ss. I, Theophilus Wheeler, Register of Probate for the County of Worcester, do certify that William Jennison, above named, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Worcester, and that his signature to the certificate of the oath of Nathan Dexter, as above, appears to be in his own handwriting . In testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the Court of Probate, for said County, at Worcester, this third day of July , in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty three. Theophs. Wheeler Regr said Court.
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Extract of a letter from Nathan Dexter Charlton, Mass dated Sept 29 - 1838
Dear Son
I now hold a certificate for a Pension of 45 dollars a year and there is several of the same Company held certificates of 80 dollars - When I do know that there was not one of the Company served more length of time than I did for we belonged to a Company of Volunteers from 76, until the conclusion of the Revolutionary war.  I think there can be found in the Pension office the names of Nathaniel Spaulding and Thomas Spears that has been receiving 80 dollars per year and did not serve hours longer than I did the Company was Commanded by George Peck of Cumberland, there inlisted belonging to Smithfield and Cumberland State of Rhode Island.  I wish you would state the above to the Pension Office for his advice If he thinks there is any encouragement for an addition to my Pension, I wish you would ask his advice how I must proceed to gain it, do plead my cause of justice in facing the enemy commanded by my officers with my knapsack, gone for years in the defence of our dear Country and libertys without the least compensation until I received my pension Certificate, I wish you would in a letter as soon as it will be convenient after you receive this stating the situation of my request for an addition to my pension