Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21,598, Joshua Abbott, Mass. N. H.
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4 ([8 or 3]-1776)
SERVICE Mass. N.H. 
Abbott, Joshua Nancy
NUMBER W.21.598.
CONTENTS
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1625.
New Hampshire
Joshua Abbott

of Hooksett in the State of NH who was a Private in the Company commanded by ,Captain [Blank] of the regt commanded by Col Sentie in the NH line for 17 May. 

Inscribed on the Roll of NH at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of [Illegible] 1832 and [Illegible] g C [Illegible] Concord NH

Arrears to 4th of [Illegible] 1832 $84.99
Semi=cent. allowance ending [Illegible] 33. 28.33
$11332 [84.99+28.33] 

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by J H Mc Blair Clerk, Book D. Vol. [Illegible] Page 139.
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Joshua Abbott [Illegible]
10.[056 or 054 Crossed Out] 061
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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 Merrimack } 88.

On this 28th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the [Illegible] by Probate for laid bounty, now sitting, Joshua Abbot a resident of Hooksett in the County of Merrimack and State of N.H. aged 73 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 Sates under the following named officers, and served as herein stated- 

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That he volunteered at  Concord N.Hampshire on August 1776 for four months and marched to Mount Independence and there gained Capt. [J.] Osgood in Col. [Beette's?] Regt. about 2 weeks before his time was out. He marched to Stillwater and was there honorably discharged. Having served his full [term?] four months. Had an [Word crossed out and replaced with "an"] written discharge.  Which is [Illegible] the discharge was [Illegible] by Capt Osgood. 20 That he enlisted in Concord aforesaid in the summer of 1777. For six months under Capt [Martlow?] in the New Hampshire Line and marched To Rhode Island + there served the remainder of the six months. had no written discharge. That he served the Regt commanded by Col. Sentie That he volunteered in the summer of 1778 at Concord aforesaid into the company commanded by Capt [Eben?] Webster (he thinks N.H Militia) and marched to Rhode Island + served some over one month [Illegible] by the Captain. he does not recollect any other Officer. had no written discharge That he volunteered + enlisted at Concord aforesaid in June 1780. under Timo Jackman [Illegible] for five months and marched to [Illegible] was there ordered to [Illegible] + there was [Illegible] marched to a place called Paramus in New Jersey. There joining the main Army in Capt [Illegible] Company Col. Vose Regt Continental Regular troops. Them to West Point and there completed the five months service. and honorably discharged by Col. Vose That he [Illegible] no [Illegible] evidence and known of [Illegible] where Testimony he can [Illegible] who can testify to his service and capt. The evidence [Illegible] Amended [Illegible] 

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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 above [Illegible]. Joshua Abbott 

We, John [H?] residing in Hooksett NH. and [Joshua Abbott crossed out and illegible name written above it] now residing in Hooksett [Illegible] hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with  Joshua Abbott . , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration ; that we believe him to be 73 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.  [Illegible name, John H?] Sworn and subscribed the James Otterson day & years above [Illegible]

and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that that Col. John H[Illegible] who has signed the preceding certificate, is [Illegible] resident in the [Illegible] Hooksett and that James Otterson, who has also signed the same is a resident in the [Illegible] Hooksett and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitles to credit. Boswell Steven Judge of Probate 

I, H.B. Chase, Register of the Court of Probate For said County of Merrimack, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of the said Joshua Abbot for a pension. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 28th. day of August, A. [Illegible] H.B. Chase, Register of Probate 

[Faded seal in lower left corner of page]
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Joshua Abbott 
[Illegible] 
17 May
[Illegible]
[Illegible]
$56.66
J.C. West
[Illegible]
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BRIEF in the case of Joshua Abbott of Hooksett in the State of New Hampshire (Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court of a Judge? Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 73 Years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served. 

Year, Months, Days.    As a    Gen

Aug In 1776 [Illegible] Private Capt Osgood

Summer 77 [Illegible] Capt Mourskie Col. Sentie 

[Illegible] 78 [Illegible] Capt Webster

June 80 [Illegible] {" Jackman Capt Grimes Col Vose

5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated 

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Concord N.H. 

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? [Illegible]

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 

D Dadorser 
Examining Clerk.
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[Illegible]8 Nancy Abbott
[Illegible] of Joshua 
[Illegible]
Act 7 July 1838 [Illegible]
1790 died March 1837
Allow $56.66 [Illegible]
[Illegible] March 4 1837

Wm West 
Concord
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Declaration 

In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7th July 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain [Illegible], 

State of New Hampshire 
Merrimack . . . } [Illegible]

On the first day of September 1838. Personally appeared before me, Aaron Whittemore, justice of the court of common pleas in and for the county and state aforesaid.-

Nancy Abbot a resident of Hooksett in the county and State aforesaid, Aged 71 years. who being first duly sworn according to [Illegible] doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the [Illegible] made by the Act of Congress, passed 7th July 1838. entitled and act granting half pay and pensions to contain Widows, 

That She is the widow of Joshua Abbott who was a private in the army of the revolution, That [Illegible] to her best knowledge and belief he served more than eighteen months in the service of the United States in the New Hampshire Militia. 

Who was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed the 7th June 1832 at the rate of $56.66 per year,

In proof of service reference will be half at the [Illegible] office produced when he obtained his certificate [Illegible] 

She [Illegible] that she was married to the said Joshua Abbot on the fourth day of February Anno Domini, 1790 ., [Illegible] as [Illegible] more fully [Illegible] by proof [Illegible]
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That her husband the aforesaid, Joshua Abbott ~Died~ on the fourth day of March 1837. , ~as with appear by Proof [Illegible]~

That she was not married to him (her aforesaid husband) prior to his joining the service, but the marraige [marriage] took place previous to [Illegible] first day of January Seventeen hundred and Ninety Four. [Illegible] at the time afore stated. [Illegible]

That she was never afterward married, and still remains a widow. 

Nancy Abbott sworn to and [subscribed?] the day and year above written before me} Aaron Whittemore {Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. [Illegible] County and State [Illegible] 

I certify the above declaration was taken at the residence of the above named she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity,  That she is a credible Person. whose Statement are entitled to full credit Aaron Whittemore {Judge of the Court aforesaid

[Faded seal on left side of page] 

State of New Hampshire Secretary of State Office 

I certify that the above named Aaron Whittemore is a Justice of the [Court of?] Common Pleas. in and for the county of Merrimack, and Aaron Whittemore is a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack, and [his?] Signatures as such are genuine- 

In testimony whereof  [J.hare?] This Seventh day of September Anno Domini 1838. caused the Seal of the State to he [Illegible] Jno. Whipple [Illegible]
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State of New Hampshire 
Merrimack 
Js{ Town Clerks Office
Pembroke September 1838. 

Joshua Abbott and Married the fourth day of [February?] Nancy Manning both of } Seventeen hundred and Ninety. [Illegible] 

I certify that the above is a true. copy of the [Illegible] of said town. With the [Illegible] of the date which is [Illegible] on the record in fair [Ligible?] Figures as follows. [July or Febry?] 4th 1790 

Benjamin Cushing. Town Clerk

I Benjamin Cushing above named depose and say That I. hold the office of Town Clerk of Pembroke in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the record of said town with the [Illegible] above named as [Illegible] by me. 

Benjamin Cushing Town Clerk

Merrimack...
September 6th 1838} Js. Sworn to and [Illegible] before me. 
Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Peace
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1928 July 18 Photos [Illegible] 
[Illegible Handwriting] WIDOW, &c.

File No. [2,1598?]
Nancy Abbott
wid of
Joshua Abbott
Priv Rev. War. 

Act: Feb. 2nd `/48
Index:-Vol. A, Page 4[8?]2
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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N. Hampshire - 1.106 

Nancy Abbott, 
widow of Joshua Abbott, [Illegible] who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 . June '32 and who died on the [Illegible] 1837. of Merrimack in the Sate of N. H. who was a [Priv.?] in the [Company?] commanded by Captain [Illegible] of the Regt. commanded by [Sentie?] in the N. H. line for 17 [Illegible]

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 56 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the [4th day of March 1837? (crossed out and replaced with: 5 March 1837)

Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of March '38, and [Illegible] and [Illegible]. Concord. N. H. 

Arrears to the 4th of [Sept.?] $84.99
Semi-annual allowance ending 28.33
$113.32
{Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by R Bardine Clerk, Book A Vol. [Illegible] Page 33.
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1028. 
New Hampshire, [Line?]

Nancy Abbott
widow of Joshua Abbott [Illegible]
who was a Private 
in the New Hampshire Line
For 17 months 

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 56 Dollars [Illegible] 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. 

Certificate of Pension issued the [Illegible] day of July, 1843 and sent to Wm West, Concord N.H.

[Act of March 3, 1843.] 
Recorded in Book A 
Vol. 1 Page 14
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'43
'p6: [Illegible]
[Illegible]
-26
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New Hampshire 1106

Nancy Abbott widow of Joshua Abbott [die?] who was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832 and who died on the 4 March 1837. of Merrimack in the State of N. Hampshire who was Private in the Company commanded by Captain [Illegible] of the Regiment commanded by Col. Sentie . . in the New Hampshire line for 17 months. 

Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of fifty six Dollars 66 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836 and terminating on the 4th March 1837. 

Certificate of Pension issued the 23d day of March 1843 and [that?] to Wm. West Concord N.H.

Arrears to the 4th of ~
Semi-annual allowance ending ~

$56.66

[Act July 7, 1838]
Recorded by Geo C Ames Clerk, 
Book A. Vol. 1 Page 33

[Illegible] 24 New certificate [Illegible] this case, see [Illegible] of [Illegible] of September - 184
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56 66
28 33 
84 99
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Joshua Abbott Concord [Illegible] NH
[Al.?] -1832 . . $56.66 when paid [last?] 
D[Illegible] 4th March 1837 NH
paid to the [Illegible] 
[NH?]
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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 Joshua Abbott 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 who 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 no, 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?

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. [Crucifix] 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. [Crucifix with two horizontal crosses] 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. 
[Illegible] 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 than the periods mentioned below, and the following grades: For [Blank] year [Blank] months and [Blank] days, I served as a [Blank]. For [Blank] months and [Blank] days, I served as a [Blank]; 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 ["about three or four months" in italics] is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. 

[Crucifix] QUERE XIV. Proof of Service. ["Proof of Service" in italics]

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 affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed. 

[Crucifix with two horizontal crosses] QUERE XVI. Mode of authentication papers. ["Mode of authentication papers" in italics]

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.
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Affidavit 
James Otterson for
Joshua Abbot [Abbott]
Hooksett [Underlined]
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I James Otterson of Hooksett in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of lawfull [lawful] age to testify that I have been well  acquainted with Joshua Abbot [Abbott] of Hooksett aforesaid for Fifty years [Illegible] hath that I served with him six months in the year 1777 under Capt M[Illegible] Col. Sentie in the New Hampshire line. That we marched first to [Portsm.?] NH. + Stayed there about one month, then we marched to Rhode Island and there served the remainder of the enlistment. I was in the same Company with him the whole time - 

James Otterson 

Merrimack [Illegible] Stated of New Hampshire 

Be it known that on the tenth day of July A. D. 1832 before [Illegible] the [Illegible] Notary Public in and for said [Illegible] appeared James Otterson who have this day [Illegible] the foregoing Affidavit and made [oath?] in [Illegible] form of Law that the same is [Illegible] and there-

Sworn and [Illegible] the day and year last above mentioned 

[Faded seal in lower left corner covering some text]

In testimony whereof I have hereunto let my hand and affixed my notarial seal at Concord in the County of Merrimack and state of New Hampshire the tenth day of July AD. 1832

Joseph Low Notary Public I certify that the deponent above named is a credible witness and his testimony is [Illegible] to credit 

Joseph Low Notary Public
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I Ezra Abbot [Abbott] of Concord in the County of Merrimack [Illegible] state of New Hampshire aged seventy five years [Illegible] that Joshua Abbot [Abbott] a volunteer served in Captain James Osgood's Company for the term of four months in Col. [Timothy Beette's?] Regt. in 1776 at mount independence in the state of Vermont [for?] one month in Capt. [Ebenezer?] Webster's Company of Militia at Rhode Island in 1778 with me during the above Campaigning 

Ezra Abbot

State of New Hampshire 

Merrimack [Illegible] Concord July 17. 1832 personally appeared the above named Ezra Abbot [Illegible] made oath that the above deposition by him [Illegible] is just [Illegible]  true. 

Before me, George Abbot. Jus. Peace. 

[Illegible] that Ezra Abbot who [subscribed?] the above deposition is a man of good character [Illegible] is entitled to full credit 

George Abbot. Jus. Peace. 

[Faded seal in lower left corner covering some text]

Sate of New Hampshire [Secretary"?] Office July 17.1832 The above named George Abbott is a Justice of the Peace in our County of Merrimack duly [Illegible] and sworn and his signature as such genuine [for?] testimony whereof [Illegible] hereto set the [Seal?] of the [State?]

Ralph [Mchay? Secretaty?].
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I Joseph Jenkins of Bradford in the County of Orange and State of Vermont aged seventy one [Depose?] and say that Joshua Abbot a [Illegible] served with me in the five months service in Col. [Vose's?] Regiment in the year 1980 during the time we was in New Jersey and at West Point I also state that we were in General G[Illegible] Brigade Joseph Jenkins 

State of New Hampshire 

Merrimack [Illegible]} Hooksett July 24. 18.32~ [Illegible] appearing the above [Mentioned?] Joseph Jenkins and made Oath that the above Deposition by him signed is just and true 

before me Samuel Head Jus. Peace. 

I hereby Certify that the subscribing witness appeared to be a man of [health?] [Illegible] Samuel Head Justice of the Peace
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[Fades seal in upper right corner that is covered some of the text]

[Illegible] Hampshire Secretary Office July 24 18[Illegible] The within named Samuel Head is a Justice of the Peace for for the County of Merrimack duly [constituted?] and sworn and his signature as such genuine
[Illegible] whereof I have hereto set the Seal of the State. 

Ralph Metcalf Secretary 

[Text below is written vertically down the right side of the page]

I [Illegible] this for Josh. Abbot [Abbott]
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[seal covering New] Hampshire Secretary's Office July 24 1855
The within named Samuel
Head is a Justice of the Peace for
for the County of Merrimack duly
constituted and sworn, and his
signature a such genuine
In, testimony whereof have hereto set the seal of the State 
[seal]
Ralph Metcalf
Secretary
[written on the side] Jenkin for Josh Abbot
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State of New Hampshire
Merrimack
September 1st 1838

I Nancy Abbott a resident of Hooksett in the County and State aforesaid Aged 38 years,
testify and say ,that I have been acquainted with
Joshua Abbott, husband to Nancy Abbott who has signed the annexed declaration for many years and know that the above named
Joshua Abbott Died on the fourth day of March
1837 and saw him after his death.
Merrimack
September 1st 1838
Nancy Abbott
Sworn to and subscribed the day
above written before me.

Aaron Whittemore
Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Nancy Abbot is a
credible person whose statement are intitled to full credit
Aaron Whittemore
Juster of the Peace
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Nancy Abbott
Hooksett
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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Merrimack
November 5th 1838
I Amos G. Gale, a resident of Hooksett
in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Nancy Abbott, a resident of Hooksett, in the
County and State aforesaid, and Joshua Abbot
her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Nancy Abbot has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow.
Sworn and subscribed to, the day and year above mentioned, before me
Richard H. Ayer
Justice Peace.
[I certi]fy that the above named Doct. A. G. Gale is a credible person, [whose statement]s are entitled to full credit.
Richard. H. Ayer Justice Peace

State of New Hampshire
Secretary of States office
I certify that the within named
Richard H. Ayer, Jeremiah Kimball, [unknown] Davis, Joseph Robinson and H.E. Perkins are Justices of the Peace in and for the County of
Merrimack and their signatures as such are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have this seventh day of November Anno Domini 1838
caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed
Jno Whipple Deputy Secy
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Nancy. Abbott
Nancy Abbott
N. H.
[?] 7 July 38
$56.66

from 4 March 36
to 4 March 37
Wm West Esq
Concord
N. H.
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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 Aaron Whittemore is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the eighth day of January 1833 and will expire on the 28th
day of November 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this fifteenth day of March 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr
Secretary of State.
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Caroline A. Prescott a resident of Hooksell in
the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire
Testify and say that I have been well acquainted with Nancy Abbot for many years past who has sworn and Subscribed to the [unknown] declaration.
And know that she has never married since
the death of her within named husband and still
remains a widow
Caroline A Prescott
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack 

March 10th 1843 Personally appeared Caroline A. Prescott
made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed
is true before me.
Aaron Whittemore
Justice of the Court of Common pleas
for the County & State of afore said.

I certify that the above named Caroline A Prescott
is a credible witness-
Aaron Whittemore
Justice of the
above named court
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Declaration
In order to obtain arrears of Pension due from March 4th 1836, under Act of July 7th 1838
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack [unknown]
On this tenth day of March 1843.
Personally appeared before me Aaron Whittemore a Justice of the court of Common pleas in and for the County and State aforesaid, Nancy Abbott a resident of Hooksett in the County and State aforesaid, aged 75 years,
who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the amount of pension which she claims from the 4th of March 1836, to the fifth day of March 1837, from which period she has been already paid under the act
of the 7 July 1838. And the declarant further
alleges that she is still the widow of Joshua Abbott who was a private during the revolutionary war; in New Hamp. Militia; that her pension was allowed  at the rate of
56.66 per annum, and was paid to her at the agency in Concord, County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, And further she saith not.
Nancy Abbott
Sworn to and subscribed on the day
and year above written, before
Aaron Whittemore
Justice of the court
of Common pleas for
the County & State afore said.
I certify that the above named Nancy Abbot is a credible witness whose statements are entitled to full credit and further certify that the above
declaration was taken of the dwelling house of the applicant, she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity.
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Aaron Whittemore Justice of the Court
above named
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1380
Nancy Abbott.   1843
$56.66 per annum
Send cert. to 
W. West
Concord
N.H.
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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 William West
is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly commissioned and
qualified; that his Commission was dated on the twenty first day of May 1839 and will expire on the twenty first day of May 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this twelfth day of April 1843

Josiah Stevens, Secretary of State
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DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 3d March, 1842, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Merrimack Cnty ss.
On the First day of April 1843.  Personally appeared before William West, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Nancy Abbott, a resident of Concord in the County of Merrimack and State aforesaid, aged 75 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 Joshua Abbot who was a private during the Revolution in N Hampshire terr.
That she was a pensioner under the Act of7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of fifty six dollars & 66 cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Nancy Abbott
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Wm. West Justice of the Peace
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Hon. J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
D.C.
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Concord, NH  May 23, 1848
Sir
I herewith transmit to the department the Declaration and papers of Nancy Abbot for a pension under the act of Congress of 3 March 1843.
When examined please to return the result to me Concord NH P Office
I am very
Respectfully yours, 
Obt. Servant
Wm. West attorney for Claimant
Hon. J.L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
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Concord N.H. Aug 17, 1848
Dear Sir
I send herewith Nancy Abbotts
declaration for the benefits of the late
sion act.
When a certificate is issued will
you please enclose it to me
Very Respectfully
Geo Minot
Hon J.L. Edwards
Commis of Pensions
Washington City
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AA
Admitted
Geo. Minot
Concord
NH
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2nd February 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows and Soldiers of the Revolution
State of New Hampshire
County of Merrimack SS.
On this seventeenth day of August 1848 personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in
and for said County Nancy Abbott a resident of Hanover in the County of Grafton aged Eighty one years who being first 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 2nd February 1848 granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War;
That she is the widow of Joshua Abbott who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and that she was a pensioner and received a pension under the act of 17th June 1844 at the rate of Fifty Six dollars sixty six cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow
Nancy Abott
Sworn and Subscribed on the day & year above written
Before me
Geo. Minot Justice of Peace
I further certify that the above Declarant is personally known to me +that she is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 1844
Geo. Minot Jus. Peace
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State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Thomas P Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid do hereby certify, that George Minot
is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified.
His Commission was dated on the twenty fifth
day of November 1844 and will expire on
the twenty fifth day of November 1849 and his signature as such, to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Plate, this 17th day of Aug. 1848.
Thos. P. Treadwell
Secretary of State.
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See receipt in Henry Abbot, W.1347 [hand-written in left margin]
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE            1-681                 PHONE Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition N. 24908-L
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, 
Room G 137
July 6, 1928.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering:  Pension
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job: photostatic copy of 1 page from Rev. War pension claim of Joshua Abbot, W. 21598.
No. of copies: 1 of each
Shall form be kept standing .................     .................days
For further information see Mrs. Finch     Room No. 5033    Phone No. 541
Approved:
A.D. Wilkinson Chief Clerk of Bureau
M M H Finch Chief of Branch or Division
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering.........................

CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph          single or double space?..............   Facsimile signature.................
Mimeograph       one side or both sides?..............   Facsimile signature.................
Folding                once or twice?
Assembling
Stapling               Once?          Twice?          Side?        End?
Electric typewriter          Fill in Addresses?      Dated?  
Addressograph from Lists
Envelopes, size
Cards, size
Proof List    
Pay rolls
Labels (submit sample)
Corrections
Fill in letters
Tabulation sheets
Photostat: X   Size:  actual         Official use?        Repay? Yes  $.15
Blue Print       Size                     Official use?        Repay?         $    
Remarks 
(OVER)
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NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus.
............................................................192  .
( Date )
INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
[] Make new addressograph plate
[] Change present addressograph plate
[]Destroy present addressograph plate
as follows:
Now reads
1  ........................................................
2  ........................................................
3  ........................................................
4  ........................................................
5  ........................................................
Should read
1  ........................................................
2  ........................................................
3  ........................................................
4  ........................................................
5  ........................................................
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FOR USE OF DUPLICATING AND ADDRESSING SECTION
ADDRESSOGRAPH
The above change was made ........................................................192  .
Operator  ........................................................
MULTIGRAPH
Operator  ....................  Date  ....................  Type set by  ....................  Date  ....................
Remarks:  ...............................................................................
MIMEOGRAPH
Operator  ....................  Date  ....................   Cut by  ....................  
Remarks:  ...............................................................................