Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 3,0025, for Amos Pearson, Massachusetts
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(3-1776)
SERVICE
Continental
Mass.

Pearson, Amos
or Pierson

NUMBER
S.3,0025
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CONTENTS
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5329
Massachusetts
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James Pearson
of Essex in the State of Mass
who was a Lieut &c in the company commanded
by Captain Perkins of the regt commanded
by Col Little in the Mass
line for 3 Mos Lieut
13 " Ensign
8 " Sergt
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Inscribed on the Roll of Mass
at the rate of 210 Dollars -- Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued the 8th day of Feby
1833 and sent Wilson
[illegible] Newburyport Mass
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Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  $315--
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Mar 33  105--
[sum] $420--
{ Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by [illegible] Blain Clerk
Book D. Vol. [illegible] Page 75.
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See letter to Wm Woart
Newburyport Mass
June 8. 1833.
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Oct. 30" 1906
BSS
AW
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Pearson Amos
His name appears on a list of applicants for invalid pension
returned by the District Court for the District of Massachusetts,
submitted to the House of Representatives by the Secretary of War
on Feby 21, 1795 and printed in the American State Papers class 9, page 10

Rank; Sergeant
Regt; Col. Little's 12th Massachusetts
Disability; Wounded in his right arm by a musket ball
When and where disabled; June 17, 1775, Bunker's Hill
Residence; Newbury
To what pension entitled; One-fifth
Remarks; Militia
Evidence complete
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Mar. 23, 1906
AW NJF
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Pierson, Amos
His name appears on a list of invalid
pensioners returned by the Circuit Court
for the district of Massachusetts, submitted
to the House of Representatives by the Secretary
of War on Dec. 14, 1792, and printed in the
American State Papers, class 9, page 59.

Rank: Sergeant
Regt: Col. Little
Disability: Wounded by a musket ball at
the battle of Bunker's Hill, 17th of June, 1775.
Date of commencement: May 17, 1792
Monthly allowance: $1.66 2/3
Arrears due: $30.
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AW
July 26, 1906
WJF
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Pierson, Amos
His name appears on a list of claimants to
be placed on the pension list returned by the District
Court for the District of Massachusetts, submitted to the
House of Representatives by the Secretary of War on April 25,
1794, and printed in the American State Papers, class 9
page 109.

Rank: Sergeant
Regt: Col. Little's
Disability: Wounded by a musket ball in his right arm.
When and where disabled: June 17, 1775, Bunker's Hill.
Residence: Newburyport
monthly allowance: $1.66 2/3
Arrearages: $30
Remarks: There are no musters in this office for 1775.
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Old case
Amos Pearson
Mass
Lieut 3 month
Ensign 13 "
Sergeant 8
[total] 24 month
Col Little's Regt
Capt Perkins's Co
Drop this man from the Invalid List
$210--
Wm. Woart Esq
Newburyport Mass
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.

State of Massachusetts: County of Essex ss.
On this eleventh day of September A.D 1832, personally appeared in open Court,
before the Honorable Daniel Appleton White, Judge of the Court of Probate for the county of Essex,
aforesaid now sitting at Newburyport Amos Pearson, a resident of Newburyport
in the County of Essex, and State of Massachusetts, aged Eighty two years and upwards 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:

He first enlisted at Newburyport afores'd in the year 1775, in the company commanded by Capt Benjamin
Perkins, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Moses Little, Massachusetts line, and served as Sergeant in
said company at Cambridge in said State, the full term of Eight months, in addition to service which
he had previously rendered in said company as minute man (so called), and at the expiration of the term
for which he enlisted as aforesaid was regularly discharged at Cambridge in said State

That he was with said Company engaged in the battle which was fought with the enemy on Breeds,
or Bunker's hill, (so called) June 17th 1775 in which battle he was wounded by a musket ball in his right
arm, under the effects of which he still suffers.

That on the first day of January AD 1776 he was appointed and commissioned
as Ensign, and served as such in the same company, and in the same regiment, at Long Island,
New York, and New Jersey, the full term of one year, and at the expiration of that term, by particular request
a further term of one month.

That in August 1777. was appointed and commissioned, as first Lieutenant in the company
commanded by Captain Stephen Jenkins; in the regiment commanded by Colonel Samuel Johnson; and
served therein as such at Manchester, Ticonderoga, and Saratoga, until the last of November following.

That he was engaged in the battle which was fought with the enemy at said Saratoga, said company
were discharged in the State of New York.

That soon after the passing of the Act of Congress of the 18th March AD 1818, he made application for
its benefits, with such evidence of his services, as were believed by him to be an Continental Establishment,
accompanied with his commission as Ensign, which he supposes are [illegible] on file in the War Department, and his
name was thereupon placed on the pension roll, Massachusetts Agency and he became entitled to a pension
of Twenty dollars per month, which was regularly paid the same until after the passing the Law of Congress requiring
a schedule of his Effects, when his name was dropped from said Roll, but he was afterwards reinstated, as an
Invalid pensioner and his name inserted as such on said Roll as such, in increased amount, and Certificate
issued to him and he has continued to receive the benefit of pension of six dollars per month paid on the 18th Feby 1821
to this time.

That he was born in Newbury in the year 1749 lived in Newburyport when he voluntarily
enlisted - a record of his birth is on the town register - [illegible] Anthony Davenport & Wm [illegible] can 
testify to his character for veracity @ his revolutionary service - had a commission as Ensign & Lieutenant signed
by John Hamsck [?], one and the other General Farley.

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, except as herein stated.

Amos Pearson

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
D A White Judge of Probate
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We Daniel Dana a Clergyman, residing in Newburyport aforesaid, and Wm B. Banister
Esquire, a Magistrate residing in Newburyport aforesaid, do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with
Amos Pearson, who has subscribed, and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be
Eighty two years of age and upwards: that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he
resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.

Daniel Dana
W B Bannister

subscribed and sworn to before
W Woart Justice of the peace

And the said Court declares its 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 further Certifies that the Rev'd
Daniel Dana DD who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident at Newburyport
and that the said William B Banister Esq who has also signed the same is a Magistrate resident at
Newburyport aforesaid, and is a credible person, and that their Statement is entitled to Credit.

D A White Judge of Probate

I Nathaniel Lord Junr Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Essex aforesaid
hereby Certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court
in the matter of the application of Amos Pearson propension. Also that William
Woart is a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Essex, and that his signature to
each of the affidavits hereunto annexed is genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and seal of Office this Eleventh day of September AD 1832.

Nath'l Lord jr.
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Massachusetts
State ss.
To Amos Pearson
Greeting
By virtue of the power to me
granted by the General Assembly of this
State in their resolution of the 8th current
I do (reposing special trust and confidence
in your loyalty courage and good conduct)
appoint you the said Amos Person ---
--- first Lieutenant of a Company
of which Stephen Jenkins is Captain & in the
Regiment whereof Sam'l Johnson Esq'r is Colonel
And you are forthwith order'd to march with
said Company to Manchester & give strict
obedience to all such command as you may from
time to time receive from your Superior
Officers

Given under my hand at Ipswich
this 20th day of August 1777
Michael Farley Brig'r
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I Benjamin Gould, of Newburyport, in the County of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged
Eighty one years, and upwards, on oath do testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Amos
Pearson, of said Newburyport, and do know that said Amos Pearson, was a Sergeant, and served as such,
in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Perkins, in Colonel Moses Littles Regiment, Eight
months, in the year 1775. I do also know, that he served as Ensign, in the same company, and Regiment,
One year, from January 1' 1776, to January 1' 1777, and a further term, in the same Company, but for what
length of time, I am unable to say, I only know, that he served a further term. I do also know, that he
served from August 1777, to December of the same year, in Captain Stephen Jenkins company, as first Lieutenant,
I was with him in the same services, and cheerfully bear my testimony to his faithful services.
Newburyport July 11, 1832.

Benjamin Gould

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Town of Newburyport July 11th 1832. Then the above named
Benjamin Guild personally came, and made oath in due form of Law, to the truth of the
above written declaration, by him subscribed in my presence; and I do also Certify that
the said Benjamin Gould is personally well known to me, and believed by me to be a
credible witness.

W Woart Justice of the Peace
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I John Brett, of Newburyport, in the County of Essex, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy
six years, and upwards, on oath do testify and declare, that I am well acquainted with Amos Pearson, of
said Newburyport, and do know, that said Amos Pearson was, as a Sergeant, in the Company commanded
by Captain Benjamin Perkins, in the regiment commanded by Colonel Moses Little, Massachusetts Militia, and
that he served in said Company, as such, in the year 1775, Eight months, at Cambridge, in said State; I was
a private in the same company, and served in said company the same term of time. I do also know, that he
was previously a minute man, so called, and saw him on duty previous to said Eight months Service.-

I do also know, that said Amos Pearson was commissioned as Ensign, and served in said Perkins
company, in the same Regiment, one year, from first day of January 1776, to first day of January 1777, I was a
private also in the same company. And I also know, that he continued in said service, by request, a
further term of one month, and as far as my memory serves me, more than one month.
Newburyport July 11th 1832
John Brett

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss. Town of Newburyport July 11th 1832. Then John Brett, above named, personally came, and
made oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed in my presence. I do also Certify
that said John Brett is personally well known to me and believed by me to be a credible witness.

W Woart Justice of the Peace
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April 7, 1934.
BA-J/ILL
Moses Pearson
S. 41944
Amos Pearson
S. 30025

Mrs. Nellis Burke
1512 Olive Street, N. E.
Kenilworth, D.C.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the
Revolutionary War records of Moses Pearson who resided in Vermont
at the time of his death, and Amos Pearson, both pensioners.

The records of Moses Pearson and Amos Pearson are furnished
herein as shown in the papers on file in their respective pension
claims based upon Revolutionary War service.

MOSES PEARSON -- S. 41944.
Moses Pearson enlisted February 26, 1777, the place not stated,
served as sergeant in Captain Daniel Pilsbury's company, Colonel Edward
Wigglesworth's 13" Massachusetts regiment and was discharged on February
26, 1780, at West Point.

He was allowed pension on his application executed April 6,
1818, at which time he resided in Randolph, Orange County, Vermont. He
was then seventy-two years of age, the date and place of his birth and
names of his parents not shown. In 1820, the soldier's wife, Martha,
was seventy-four years of age; her maiden name, date and place of her
birth, and the date of their marriage are not shwon. [sic]

Soldier's son, Moses Pearson, Jr., was a resident of East Williamstown,
Vermont, in 1837.

The record of Moses Pearson given herein is that of the only
soldier with that name who was a pensioner of Vermont found on the
Revolutionary War records of this office.

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AMOS PEARSON -S. 30025.

Amos Pearson was born in the year 1749, in Newbury, Massachusetts;
the names of his parents are not shown.

While a resident of Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, he
was a minute man in Captain Benjamin Perkins' company, and from May 1,
1775, served eight months as sergeant on Captain Benjamin Perkins'
company, Colonel Moses Little's Massachusetts regiment, during which
period he was in the battle of Bunker Hill and was wounded in his right
arm, above the elbow, by a gun shot; he was commissioned January 1,
1776, ensign, Captain Benjamin Perkins' company, Colonel Moses Little's
12" Massachusetts regiment of foot, and served in that capacity until
the end of January 1777. He was commissioned in August 1777, 1" Lieutenent,
Captain Stephen Jenkins' company, Colonel Samuel Johnson's regiment,
was in the battle of Saratoga, and continued to serve until completion
of service of three months.

He was allowed pension from March 4, 1795, on account of disability
resulting from the above noted wound. On March 30, 1818, while a resident
of Newburyport, Massachusetts, he applied for pension on account of
his service in the Revolutionary War. He relinquished his disability
pension at that time, and his service pension was allowed.

Amos Pearson died October 12, 1839, in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
His son, Amos Pearson, was a resident of Newburyport, Massachusetts, in
1852. The name of the soldier's wife is not shown, but it was stated that
he was not survived by a widow. No other names of children of the soldier
are given.

Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER,
Assistant to Administrator.

[Note in margin re: line following "1st Lieutenant":]
Heitman give these officers as a Conn. Regt. but I omitted it. O.K. by Mrs. Finch.

[Note on "March 4, 1795":]
from S. of War - Let. 1832 pen. Essex Co Mass
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IN CONGRESS

The DELEGATES of the United Colonies of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut,
New-York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of Newcastle, Kent, and Sussex on Delaware,
Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina, to Amos Pearsons Gentleman

WE reposing especial trust and confidence in your patriotism, valour, conduct and fidelity, DO by
these presents constitute and appoint you to be Ensign of Captain Benjamin
Perkins Company in the 12th Regiment of Foot commanded by Colonel
Moses Little
in the army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every
hostile invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of
Ensign by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly
charge and require all officers and soldiers under your command, to be obedient to your orders, as
Ensign And you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from
time to time as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of
Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the time being of the army of the United
Colonies, or any other your superior officer, according to the rules and discipline of war, in pursuance of the
trust reposed in you. This commission to continue in force until revoked by this or a future Congress.

Attest Chas Thomson Sec'y.

By order of the Congress,
John Hancock President
January the 1st. 1776
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[Boxed text in upper left]
This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services. Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession
of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.

L. W. B.
I. 30025.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
September 26, 1899.

O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.

Sir: --

In response to your recent communication you are advised that Amos
Pearson made an application for pension on March 30, 1818, at which
time he was 68 years of age and residing at Newburyport, Mass., and
his pension was allowed for two years' actual service as a sergeant,
ensign and lieutenant in the Mass. troops, Revolutionary war. He
enlisted at Newburyport, Mass., and served under Capt. Perkins and
Col. Little.

Place and date of his death can possibly be obtained upon application
to the Hon. Auditor for the Interior Department, Treasury Department,
this city, giving the above together with the following data:
Cert. No. 5329; Mass. Agency; Issued Feby. 8th, 1833; Act of 1832.

Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

Mr. Arthur D. Pearson,
205 Walnut Avenue,
Roxbury, Mass.
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[Left side:]
30025
Revy INVALID.
File No. 30.025
Amos Pearson
Lieut Rev War
Act: June 7 32"
Index:-- Vol. 2, Page 319
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[Right side:]
Sept. 20 '99
Mr. A E Pearson
Roxbury, Mass
1934- April 7. Hist. to Mrs Nellis
Burke - see letter in Moses Pearson -
Rev. cl. S.41944 S.L.L.
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Roxbury Mass
H. Clay Evans Esq
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:-

On July 3. 1899
I addressed on inquiry to your
office for such information
as the files of your office will
show of Amos Pearson (or Pierson)
a Revolutionary soldier. At one
time he was a member of the
Third Parish Co of Reading Mass.
(Capt. Eaton) of Col. Greene's Regt.
He may have made subsequent
enlistment. I am informed
he drew a pension.

I will very much appreciate
any advice pertaining to this soldier
that you can furnish. An early
reply will be of much assistance

yours very truly
Arthur E Pearson

Stamped envelope
sent with original
inquiry.
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205 [illegible] Ave
Roxbury Massachusetts.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:-

I am informed
that Amos Pearson, a soldier in the
Revolution, drew a pension for service
in the Army. At the opening of
hostilities he was in the 3d Parish Co
of Reading Mass. I think he died
in Vermont. I will be much
obliged if you will give me the
service of this man also tell
me to what place or places
and when his pension
Checks were sent, especially the
last check as I wish to place
the town where he died
If there is any record giving his age
at a special date I would like
to learn of it or any fact your
records may disclose. Thanking
you for what you may do for
me, I am
yours truly
Arthur E Pearson
July. 3. 1899

[Stamp] U. S. PENSION OFFICE. H JUL 6 1899
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Hon. J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington
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Newburyport March 29th 1821
Hon. J.C. Calhoun
Secretary of War

Sir
The enclosed return of two Physicians appointed
by the District Judge of Massachusetts, to examine the case of Mr Amos
Pearson praying an additional pension, was forwarded to Hon. Mr. Nelson
member of Congress for this district, but not arriving in season was returned
as the session had closed. At Mr Pearsons request I now ask permission
to pray your attention to them. Mr Nelson authorizes me to say that during
the Session of Congress before the last, a bill passed the house in which the
pension to Mr Pearson (which for many years before had been very small) was
increased to eight dollars per month, but that he was removed from the list in
consequence of his having been placed on the pension list under the act of the
18th March 1818, providing for revolutionary Officers and soldiers in which
he is not continued. Mr Pearson, it will be recollected, was a commissioned
officer at the period for which he claimed pension under the act of 1818, but
only a Warrant Officer at the time he was wounded at the memorable battle
of Bunkers hill.

I have the honour to be very respectfully
yr most Ob't Serv't
W Woart
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War Department,
PENSION OFFICE, MAY 15, 1820.
Rules and Regulations for substantiating Claims to Pensions.

VIDE "An act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War," passed the tenth of April, 1806, revived and continued in force for six years by an act of the 4th of April, 1812, and again revived; and continued in force for one year longer, by the act of the 15th May, 1820.

"SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That, in substantiating such claim, the following rules and regulations shall be complied with, that is to say: all evidence shall be taken on oath or affirmation, before the judge of the district, or one of the judges of the territory in which such claimant resides, or before some person specially authorized by commission from said judge.

"Decisive DISABILITY, the effect of a known wound or wounds received while in the actual service and line of duty against the common enemy, during the Revolutionary war, must be proved by the affidavit of the commanding officer of the regiment, corps, company, ship, vessel, or craft, in which such claimant served; or of two other credible witnesses to the same effect, setting forth the time when, and place where, such known wound or wounds were received; and particularly describing the same.

"The nature of such DISABILITY, and in what degree it prevents the claimant from obtaining his subsistence, must be proved by the affidavit of some reputable physician or surgeon, stating his opinion, either from his own knowledge and acquaintance with the claimant, or from an examination of such claimant, on oath or affirmation, which, when necessary for that purpose, shall be administered to said claimant by said judge or commissioner. And the said physician or surgeon, in affidavit shall particularly describe the wound or wounds from whence the disability appears to be derived.

"Every claimant must prove, by at least one credible witness, that he continued in service during the whole time for which he was detached, or for which he engaged unless he was discharged or left the service in consequence of some derangement of the army, or in consequence of his disability resigned his commission; or was, after his disability, in captivity or on parole, until the close of the Revolutionary war. And in the same manner must prove his mode of life and employment since he left the service, and the place or places were he has resided, and his place of residence at the time of taking such testimony.
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Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary for the Department of War return to the respective district judges the names of all such persons as have been transmitted to him by the several district judges, pursuant to the act for the regulation of claims to invalid pensions, and in whose cases the examining physicians have neglected the ratio of disability, together with such defective returns of physicians. And the said district judges, respectively, shall forthwith cause the examining physicians to specify the several rates of disability which have been so neglected, or, in case of sickness, death, or removal of one or both such physicians, to make new appointments, and cause the several rates of disability to be specified, and by the said physicians returned to them as soon as may be; of which they shall make return to the Secretary of War, &c. &c. &c.
VIDE Law of the 18th April, 1796.-- Laws of the U.S. Vol. 3, page 374.
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"Every claimant shall, by his affidavit, give satisfactory reasons why he did not make application for a pension before, and that he is not on the pensions of any state; and the judge, or commissioner, shall certify, in writing his opinion of the credibility of the witnesses, whose affidavits he shall take, in all those cases, where, by this act, it is
said the proof shall be made by a credible witness or witnesses. And, also, that the
examining physician or surgeon is reputable in his profession.

"SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the said judge of the district, or person by him commissioned, as aforesaid, shall transmit a list of such claims, accompanied by the evidence, affidavits, certificates, and proceedings had thereon, in pursuance of this act, noting particularly the day on which the testimony was closed before him, to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c. "And it shall be the duty of the judge, or commissioner, aforesaid, to permit each claimant to take a transcript of the evidence and proceedings had respecting his claim, if he shall desire it, and to certify the same to be correct."

"SEC. 5. And be it further enacted, That an increase of pension may be allowed to persons already placed upon the pension list of the United States, for disabilities caused by known wounds received during the revolutionary war, in all cases where justice shall require the same: Provided, That the increase, when added to the pension formerly received, shall in no case exceed a full pension."

"Every invalid making application for this purpose shall be examined by two reputable physicians or surgeons, to be authorized by commission from the judge of the district where such invalid resides; who shall report, in writing, on oath, or affirmation, their opinion of the nature of the applicant's disability, and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; which report shall be transmitted by said physicians or surgeons, to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c.
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Extract from an act of Congress of the 25th of April, 1808, entitled "An act concerning Invalid Pensioners."

SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That any officer, non-commissioned officer, musician, or private, who has been wounded or disabled since the revolutionary war, while in the line of his duty, in the actual service of the United States, whether he belong to the military establishment or to the militia, or any volunteer corps, called into service under the authority of the United States, may be placed on the pension list of the United States, at such rate of compensation, and under such regulations, as are prescribed by the act, entitled "An act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary war,” passed April the tenth, one thousand eight hundred and six."

The act of the 25th April, 1808, is not limited.

Act of 18th April, 1814.-- Depositions substantiating claims to pension to be hereafter taken before any judge of any of the courts of the state or territory in which such person may reside; the certificate of the clerk of the court whereof the said judge is a member, sufficient to prove his being such judge.
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ORIGINAL CLAIM.
United States.
Massachusetts DISTRICT, ss.

I John Davis Judge of
the District Court of the United States of America
for the Massachusetts District; by
AUTHORITY of an act of Congress, passed the 25th
day of April, 1812, entitled "An act to revive and
continue in force an Act to provide for persons who
were disabled by known wounds received in the
Revolutionary War, and for other purposes;" DO HEREBY
ESPECIALLY AUTHORIZE AND COMMISSION
[blank] of the county of
Essex and district of Massachusetts.
to take all evidence pursuant to the rules and regulations of the said act, for substantiating
the claim of Amos Pearson of the town of
Newburyport in the county of Essex and district of
Massachusetts to be placed on the Pension List of the United States,
by reason of known wounds received in said war, or since, (as prescribed in the fourth
section of "An act concerning invalid pensioners," passed the 25th of April, 1808,)
while in the actual service of the United States, and in the line of his duty. And
when the same shall be completed, to return the evidence, affidavits, certificates, and
proceedings had hereupon, together with this commission, to the Secretary for the
Department of War.

Given under my hand and seal, at [blank]
the [blank] day of [blank] in
the year one thousand eight hundred and [blank]
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INCREASE OF PENSION.
United States.
Massachusetts DISTRICT ss.

To Doctor Nathaniel Bradstreet
of Newburyport and
Doctor Nathan Noyes of
Newburyport in the County
of Essex in said district.

Pursuant to an act of Congress of the United
States, passed the 25th of April, 1812, entitled "An
act to revive and continue in force 'An act to provide
for persons who were disabled by known wounds received
in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes;"
you are hereby appointed and authorized to
examine Amos Pearson
who is inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, and is claimant for an
increase of pension, conformably to the 5th section of the act of the 10th April, 1806,
revived as aforesaid; and you are to report, in writing, and on oath or affirmation,
your opinion of the nature of his disability and in what degree it prevents him from
obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; and in your proceedings in the premises you
are to be regulated and governed by said act.

Given under my hand and seal, at Boston
this twenty second day of February
in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty
one

Jn Davis Judge of
the Masstts. District Court
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We the Subscribers, practicing Physicians of the Town of
Newburyport of the State of Massachusetts, do certify, that, after
a careful examination in the case of Amos Pearson, who is
inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, we are of
opinion that his disability does still continue-- produced at first
by a wound of the extensor muscles of the right arm, just
above the elbow, from a musket ball, it is continually made
to suffer pain by whatever labor he may attempt to execute.
And we are further satisfied that the degree of disability
under which he labors at present, having increased with his
advance in years, amounts to three fourths of his ability
to procure subsistence by manual labor.

Nath'l Bradstreet
Nathan Noyes

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Co.
Town of Newburyport
Be it known that on this twenty eighth day of
February, in the year of our LORD, one thousand eight hundred and twenty one
before me the subscriber Notary Public for the County of Essex, by legal authority
admitted and sworn, and a Justice of the Peace and Quorum in and for said
County residing therein personally came Nathaniel Bradstreet & Nathan
Noyes, whose names are signed to the above written Certificate & severally made
oath to the truth of the same.-- And I do further Certify that the said
Nathaniel Bradstreet and Nathan Noyes are regular, respectable Physicians
residing and practicing in said Newburyport.

In testimony whereof I do also hereunto
set my hand and affix my seal of Office the day month
and year last above written.

W Woart Not Pub
Page 30

To the Honorable George Graham, acting Secretary for the
Department

The subscriber resident in Newburyport in the
District of Massachusetts, asks leave
Respectfully to represent

That he served in the Revolutionary War of the United States
America, in the 12th Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Colonel
Moses Little, and as a Sergeant in the company commanded by Captain
Benjamin Perkins. -- That in said service he was disabled, and received
a wound in his right arm, a little above his elbow at the Battle of Bunkers hill,
and that afterwards in the year [blank] his case was taken into consideration
by the Government, and a pension was granted and allowed to him of twelve
dollars per annum, being considered as his then proportion of the allotment to
Soldiers disabled in the service of the United States. -- That your petitioner
has since understood, that provision has been made by Law for "an increase
of pensions to persons, already placed on the pension list of the United States,
for disabilities caused by known wounds received during the revolutionary
war in cases where justice shall require the same" and that the benevolent
provisions of that act has already been extended to individuals disabled in
the same service, and being now advanced in years, and from increased
infirmity, labouring under greater disadvantages in endeavors to obtain
subsistance from manual labour, which has at all times been difficult from
the pain occasioned by his wound respectfully requests that his case may be
taken into consideration, and that his declining years may be made comfortable
by such increase of pension as shall be deemed just and reasonable, and as
in duty bound will ever pray.

Amos Pearson
Page 31

To the Secretary of the Department of War,

Sir, please to transmit the Certificate of allowance of my
Pension under the late law, to Stephen Minot, Esqr. of
Haverhill Ms who will forward the same to me.

March 30, 1818
Amos Pearson
Page 32

We the subscribers do hereby Certify and Attest that Amos Pearson
of Newburyport who has made application to the Honorable Stephen Minot
for the benefit of the act of Congress of the 18th March providing for certain
persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the
Revolutionary war -- our opinion and belief that said Pearson is entitled to the
benefits of said Act and that from the wounds he received in said revolutionary
war, and his advanced age and infirmities and reduced circumstances he is in
need of the assistance of his Country for support.
Newburyport Oct 19th 1818.

Philip Johnson
Wm Hoyt

Essex ss. October 19th 1818. Then Philip Johnson above named personally
came and made oath to the truth of the above written declaration by him
subscribed -- and I do Certify that the above named Philip Johnson is well
known to me that he is a respectable Citizen and entitled to full Credit

W Woart Justice of the Peace

Essex ss Newburyport October 22d 1818. Then William Hoyt above
named personally came William Hoyt above named and made oath
to the truth of the above written affidavit by him subscribed and I do
Certify that said Hoyt is a respectable Citizen and a Credible witness.

W Woart Justice of the Peace
Page 33

4,381
Massachusetts Roll
===
Amos Pearson
Ensign
Massachusetts line -- 1775. 1 year
in the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
===
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of twenty Dollars per month, to commence on
the 30th of March 1818.
===
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th of Novem'r 1818
and sent to Stephen Minott Esqr Haverhill
Mass
===
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818. 5 m 2/31 & 4/30 - 103.95
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4th March 1819 -- 120.--
[total] $223.95
{ Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818. }
Newburyport- Essex Co
Page 34

Amos Pearson
Mass Rolls as
Rev. Pensioner
Request to see
Papers on File
Mr L. B. True
===
Anderson -

L B True
Agt. in the case
June 28/52
Page 35

Dr. Sir,

I send you what information I have relating
to the service, in the Continental line, of Amos
Pearson, War of Revolution -
The letter of Gen. Duval is here transcribed -

"Tolleholle &c -
The heirs of Ensign Pearson will receive information
in relation to his Revolutionary claims by enclosing
a fee of ten dollars for the investigation. The
terms of prosecution of the claim will be moderate
& then made known. I am in possession of very
valuable Revolutionary documents, admitted
authentic at Washington. The commutation pay of
an ensign with interest is now $5664 and
also 80 acres of land - of a Lieut $8000 and 200
acres. I refer you to &c. Yrs. Mrs. P Dervol."

Amos Pearsons services were continued over a space
of about 3 years. He was first at the Battle of
Bunker Hill, served as Sergt. in Cap. Benj. Perkins
Co. Col. Little. Was wounded in the arm and
returned home.

Afterwards, under Cap. Perkins, he went to New York,
as ensign; was in the "Jarseys" & fought with
the Hessians. I cannot obtain any definite matter
connected with this tour.
Page 36

August 23rd 1777. Left Newbury port in Cap. Stephen
Jenkins Co. He was 1st Lieutenant. Was overtaken
Sep. 2d at New Providence by Major Cross
(afterwards Col. Cross) Sep. 14th was detached with
30 men for White Creek - Sep. 17 His Regt set
out for Skunborough - Sep. 20 at Pawlet rec'd
orders to join Gen. Gates - Sep 24 joined the army
Oct. 13 arrived at Saratoga - Capitulation of Burgoyne
Marched - Oct 19 at Albany Flats - Nov. 8th
embarked at Newborough for Tarrytown - Nov. 11
encamped on White Plains, & remained several days -
from thence marched home. When they arrived Dec. 9

Amos Pearson rec'd a pension of $20 pr. m. during life.
(an additional sum, also, they say, on account of his
wound; not known how much) He died Oct. 12, 1839 -
left no widow, but children - died in Newburyport.
He probably enlisted, but for what time & under
what terms, or how discharged I am not at present
able to say - He never rec'd any land; always s'd he was
not entitled to it; so I infer he did not enlist for during
the War. I do not think of anything else that I can say to
you in relation to his service -

There are some other cases, here, of a similar character.
If there is any prospect of success may obtain what
information I can & send to you.

Yrs,
W. Aug. Marston

Newburyport
June 16th 1852
Page 37

To L. Blanchard True Esq

Dr Sir,

The undersigned, Son of Ensign Amos Pearson of the Massachusetts continental line, deceased, requests you to examine the original papers upon which the Pension for services in the War of the Revolution was granted to his late father, and ascertain if some further allowance cannot be obtained on account of the same, and if so to take all necessary measures to obtain it.

Newburyport June 11th 1852

Amos Pearson

In the presence of
M. Aug. Marston
Page 38

700
[Ma]ssachusetts
===
Amos Pearson,
Sergeant
In the army of the Revolution
===
Inscribed on roll of Massachusetts at
$1: per mo: increased to $1 60/100 per mo:
by Law of 24 April, 1816. Invalid pension
relinquished & the name of the Person
was inscribed on the roll under the Law
of the 18th March, 1818, as an Ensign
at $20 per mo: commencing on the
20 March 1818. A. Pearson, it appears
has not exhibited a schedule of
his property under the Law of the 1 May
1820, & it would appear from the
within letter from W. Woart, Esq. that
he has no idea of being continued under
that law. Stricken from roll
under Law 1 May 1820
===
Re-instated as an Invalid
at $1 60/100 per mo commencing
4th March, 1820; and increased
by the Sec. of War, under Laws 10th
April 1806 &c to $6 per month,
Commencing on the 28th February 1821
===
Cert. issued, with the Aut'y [authority?] for the
increase endorsed 14th. April 1821
& sent to W. Woart, Esqr Newburyport,
Massachusetts.
===
Page 39

Massachusetts
===
Amos Pierson,
Sergeant,
Capt. Perkins Co. in the 12th
Massachusetts
regt. during the Revolutionary
War ...
===
Applies for an increase of pension,
He now stands on the roll at the
rate of $1. 60/100 per month.
Present ratio of disability
not distinctly stated,
===
Time of closing the testimony, ...
3d. Nov'r 1817.
===
March 12 - 1818
Ref'd to the Comm'ee on Pensions & Revol'y Claims.
---
Award of Congress,

[Right side]
Pearson
Page 40

[Postmark] NEWBURY PORT MASS. MAR 29
[Stamp] FREE
Hon. J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington

[written downward]
Amos Pearson
Mo'd
Rec'd 3 Apl. 182 [?]
Answer
154

[Calculations:
31 - 4 = 27
(6.96 + 7.71)/5 = 2.93
103 * 3/4 = 77 1/4
10 mos. * $1.60/mo = $16.00
$16.00 + $2.93 = $18.93]
Page 41

Amos Pearson  25
March 30, 1818
Admitted
E.A.L.
Admitted.
Page 42

I, Amos Pearson of the Age of 68 years depose & say that I am
a resident Citizen of the United States; that I reside in & belong
to Newbury Port in the County of Essex, in the Middle Circuit,
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: - I further declare & say
that about the 1st of May 1775 I enlisted into the Army of the
Revolutionary war for 8 months: I at that time entered & engaged
as a Sergeant, in the Company commanded by Capt. Benj'n
Perkins in Colonel Moses Little's Reg't. of Massachusetts troops;
I served therein accordingly untill the last of Dec'r 1775.- and
on the 1st day of January 1776 I was appointed an Ensign (the
commission of which appointment I now produce) This appointment
was to be Ensign of a new Company under the same Capt. Perkins,
in the 12th Massachusetts Reg't under Col. Moses Little. I served
accordingly under said Commission untill the last of January 1777, &
then was requested by Col. Little to remain one month longer, he
expecting another Reg't - But he failing to obtain another Reg't
I with most of the officers of that Regt returned home, the said
Reg't being broken up by the times of inlistment of the soldiers
having expired: I also say that on account of my advanced age; and
also of a wound in my right Arm, which I received in said service, for
which I now draw a pension, & which very much disables me
to procure livelihood; and also the family depending on me for support, I
feel myself in such situation in regard to my circumstances in life as
to entitle me to relief under the law of United States passed this present
Session of Congress; I also hereby relinquish my claim to every Pension
heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States; Provided I
shall, by my present application, be considered as entitled to the Pension
provided in the said Law passed this present session of Congress.

Amos Pearson

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Essex ss. March 30, 1818 Then the above
named Amos Pearson made solemn oath that the above declaration
by him subscribed is true, before me

Stephen Minot.
Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit
Page 43

I, Samuel Huse of lawful age depose & say that I was  suttler in
the army in the 8 months service, & also was an officer in the subsequent service
within mentioned; was in the same Reg't. with the said Amos
Pearson; was then acquainted with him, & do know that he served
in the Army in the manner stated in his declaration aforesaid. I
also know that he has a lame right arm from a wound he received in
said service.

Sam'l Huse

Essex ss. March 30. 1818 Then the above named Samuel Huse
made solemn oath that the aforesaid Statement by him subscribed
is true, before me,

Stephen Minot
Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the middle Circuit.

Essex ss. March 30. 1818 I hereby certify that the following is a true
copy of the Original Commission referred to in the within declaration &
produced before me this day by said Amos Pearson, as there set forth, viz:

"IN CONGRESS. The Delegates of the United Colonies of New-Hampshire,
Massachusetts Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New York, New-Jersey,
Pennsylvania, the Counties of Newcastle, Kent & Sussex on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, and South-Carolina to Amos Pearson, Gentleman.
We reposing special trust a confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, conduct,
& fidelity, Do by these presents constitute & appoint you to be Ensign of Capt.
Benjamin Perkins' company in the 12th Reg't of Foot commanded by Colonel
Moses Little in the Army of the United Colonies, raised for the defence
of American liberty, and for repelling every hostile invasion thereof. You
are therefore carefully & diligently to discharge the duty of Ensign by doing
& performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly
charge & require all officers & Soldiers under your command, to be obedient
to your orders, as Ensign, and you are to observe & follow such orders and
directions from time to time as you shall receive from this or a future
Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or
commander in chief for the time being of the army of the United Colonies, or any
other your superior officer, according to the rules & disciplines of War, in pursuance
of the trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in force untill
revoked by this or a future Congress.-- By order of the Congress, John Hancock
President, Attest Cha's Thompson Sec'y January the 1st 1776"

Attest, Stephen Minot, Judge of the Circuit Court of Common
Pleas for the Middle Circuit
Page 44

I Benjamin Gould of lawful age depose & say that I am well acquainted with
the within named Amos Pearson; I know that he served the two terms by
him within mentioned in the Revolutionary Army; for I was in the same
service in the same regiment with him, & thus acquainted with him.
I also say that I now have lived many years near him and know his
circumstances, & from his age, and a lame right arm, & the family depending upon him
he is in need of assistance for support.

Benjamin Gould

Essex ss. March 31. 1818 Then the above named Benjamin made solemn oath
that the above deposition by him subscribed is true, before

Stephen Minot, Judge of the Circuit Court of Common
Pleas for the Middle Circuit

Whereupon, it appearing to my satisfaction that the said Amos
Pearson did serve in the Revolutionary war, as stated in his declaration
aforesaid, against the common enemy, I now certify that the said Huse, 
Gould, Johnson & Hoyt are credible witnesses, & transmit the
testimony in the case & the proceedings had thereon to the Secretary
of the Department of War. I also certify that it appears to my satisfaction 
that the said Pearson is in indigent circumstances & in need of assistance for
support.

Stephen Minot.
Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Middle Circuit