Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 12853, James Edmunds, Vt.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE                                    NUMBER
Vt.        Edmunds, James          S.12853
            or
            Edmonds
                                                carded
CONTENTS
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8857  New York
James Edmonds* of Hartland in the State of New York who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Pauler of the Regt. commanded by Col Barnett in the Vermont [illegible] for 13 months
James Edmunds*
Records corrected Nov 27/8/05

Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 43 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of April 1833 and sent Thos Dunlap Middleport N.Y.

Arrears to the 4th of Mar 33 $86.66
[illegible] allowance ending 4 Sep 33 21.66
$108.32

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Jnow Cromwell Clerk, 
Book E Vol. 4 Page 18
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In the matter of James Edmonds a revolutionary Soldier} State of New York}
Monroe County} ss. Eliphalet Edmonds being duly sworn says that he resides in the town of Brighton in the county of Monroe + State aforesaid + that, he is sixty Eight years of age + upwards That James Edmonds the applicant mentioned in the annexed application is a brother of this depondente and is of the age of seventy years + upwards to this depondents knowledge - That this deponent himself was Engaged in the revolutionary war as well as his brother. That this deponent recollects distinctly of his said brother James being Engaged in the militia service during the years 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780 + 1781 - Both this deponent and his said brother James resided in the Town of Clarendon now in what is called the county of Rutland + State of New[crossed out] Yok [crossed out] Vermont- That the said James Edmunds was at one period in a Company commanded by Captain Thomas Sawyer and in another company commanded by Captain Ichabod Robinson- This Deponent recollects distinctly of one Richard Weaver being an Ensign in one of these companies - This deponent cannot state the precise time the said James Entered the said militia service or the time he quit the same -  That this depondent was absent from the said town of Clarendon about fifteen months being in the regular service + otherwise in the course of the years above mentioned- But while he was at Clarendon aforesaid he saw the said James constantly almost on duty, their post being to guard + protect the frontiers - [illegible] engaged in scouting or watching the movements the enemy on the frontier + Endeavouring to protect + succour the Inhabitants - That during the four years above
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mentioned this deponent was between the ages of thirteen + Eighteen - that according to this deponents last recollection, and other means of information he has no doubt that his brother the said James Edmunds has served as he has set forth in the annexed application + during the times + periods therein mentioned.
Eliphalet Edmunds
Sworn to before me this 26th day of December 1832}
S. Hamilton J.P.

I hereby certify that Eliphalet Edmunds the person making the above affidavit before me is known to me as a very respectable citizen and one whose testimony is Entitled to perfect credit.
S.Hamilton J.P.
State of New York
Monroe County ss. I certify that Samuel Hamilton Esquire before whom the above affidavit purports to have been sworn and who subscribed the above certificate is a Justice of the peace in and for said county, and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe that the above signature are his property handwriting and signature. Witness my hand and official seal this twenty sixth day of December 1832.
Leonard Adams Clerk
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In the Matter of } State of New York
James Edmons a } Genesee County ss
Revolutionary Soldier}
Benjamin Foster being Duly Sworn says that he resides in Covington in the County of Genesee in the State as aforesaid and that formerly he resided in the town of Moriah in County of Essex in the State as aforesaid and that he is Seventy eight years old and upwards and that James Edmons the applicant mentioned in annexed application was in the revolutionary Service with this Depon and that he Became acquainted with him in the year 1776 as near as this deponent Can now recolect and that he has been acquainted with him from that time to the present time and that this Depont and the Said James the present Applicant were living on the frontiers on Strait of Land then Called the New Hampshire Grant now the town of Clerandon County of Rutland in the State of Vermont and that this deponant and the Said James Edmons entered the Company of Captain Thomas Sawier (as minute men) in the regiment of Colonel Thomas Lee in the year 1776 and that this first Services was Cuting and Clearring a road from Charlston in the State of New Hampshire to ticonderoga for the purposes of taking through [illegible] and they went [illegible] Cpt Gerathnal Powerss then this Deponant was not with the Said James Edmons only [illegible] short periods from the year 1776 till the year 1778 then the Said James entered and served in the Company of Cpt Thomas Sawyer with this Deponant then he served under Cpt Ichabod Robinson and Cpt. Abreham Salsbury to the Close of the war
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And the said James Edmonds served under the above named Captain in building Blockhouses and Scouting after Indians in Garding the fronteers and Reconourting the enemy and when these services were rendered this deponant was twenty two or twenty three years old as near as he can recolect said to the Best of this deponants recoletions and from other means of information he has no Doubt but that the Said James Edmons served in all two whole years at different periods as here mentioned.  Benjamin Foster
Sworn to Before me this 29th Day of December 1832 Chauncy Potter Justice }
 I hereby State that I have had a short acquaintance with the Deponant making the above affidavit before me and I further Certify that from that acquaintance and from information as a man of my acquainance of trut and veracity I have no Doubt the Deponent making affidavit is a man of truth and veracity and is intitled to perfect Credit 
Chauncy Potter Justice   
State of New York
Genesee County ss I Timothy Fitch Clerk of the Said County of Genesee do hereby certify that Chauncy Potter before whom the foregoing affidavit of Benjamin Foster purports to have been taken was on the day of taking the same a Justice of the Peace in + for the said conty + that full faith + credit are to be given to his acts in that capacity + further that I am acquainted with the signature of the said Justice + verily believe his signature subscribed to the said affidavit is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand + seal of office this 29th day of December A.D. 1832 T. Fitch Clerk
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State of New York
Niagora County ss: On this 14 day of September in the year 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Court of General Session in and for said County now sitting, James Edmonds a resident of the Town of Hartland in said County aged Seventy years who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7 1832 - 
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and and served as herein stated towit That while residing in the Town of Clarendon in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont in the fall of 1776 in October as applicant thinks he volunteered and Joined Captain [illegible] Powers company a Regular for State Troops and which applicant cannot state in the Town of Shrewsbury in said State - Applicant thinks the Lieutenants name in said company was Dimick but is not certain That this Company was attached to Col Barnetts regiment which was Stationed at Ticonderoga that this company was not imbodied with said Regiment while he served in the same but had been detached, and employed in making and opening a road from Shrewsbury to Charleston on Connecticut River - and applicant served in said company one month - that completing the term of a Soldier whose name applicant has forgotten and in whose stead applicant was accepted in Said company and said Solder discharged. Applicant was discharged at Charleston aforesaid
That after the Surrender of Burgoyne and in the fall of 1777 most of the American troops at the North having been ordered to the South the frontier of Vermont was left unprotected against the Indians Tories & Canadians and that in consequence a volunteer company was formed at said Town of Clarendon
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where applicant there resdied - that Captain thomas Sawyer was Captain Ichabod Robertson Lieutenant and Richard Weaver was Ensign in said company - that said company was formed to act as a guard to said Frontier - That in the winter of 1778 - or in the early part of the Spring 1779 but the months applicant cannot State applicant joined said company and Served therein a period of about one year as Such volunteer - and during which period said company was a fort of the time  at Castleton Rutland and Pittsford - and at other places - marching and countermarching to such points  as the enemy made their appearance - That a part of the time and how long applicant is unable to State, applicant was not embodied with Said company but was at home in Clarendon but held himself ready and did Join said company when called on by his captain -   said company was not attached to any regiment.    
In the Spring of 1779 Applicant again volunteered and Joined the same company then commanded by Ichabod Robinson and marched to Castleton and served as a volunteer in said company at different periods during three years [illegible] and stood all that time in said company as a minute man - Applicant during said last period was at Castleton Rutland & Pittsford with said company - Applicant is wholly unable to specify the number of times he was called out during said three years - but that he was called out and in actual service a great many different times and has no doubt that he spent at least one year of said period in actual service in said company.
Applicant was not attached to any regiment during said service.
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last mentioned, I was once at Castleton when there was a number of companies together and General Ethan Allen had the command or direction of same.
He hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity accept the present and declare that his name is not on the pensioner roll of the agency of any State. And applicant says that he was borne in the Town of Scituate county of Providence and State of Rhode Island in the year 1762 on the twenty fifth day of February - has he has been informed and believes, that he has no record of his age. That after the close of the revolutionary war, he continued to reside in the said Town of Clarendon for forty years - when he removed into the Town of Hartland in the county of Niagora aforesaid where he now resides and has resided ever since he removed from Vermont And applicant says that he never received any written discharge - and has no written or documentaary evidence by which he can prove said service and knows of no person accept the person whose affidavit is annexed whome he can procure to prove said service.  James Edmunds 
Sworn + Subsribed before me this 14th day of September AD 1832 in open Court [illegible] [illegible] Clerk of the Court of General Sessions of the [illegible] Niagara County}   
State of New York
Niagara County ss:   We Roswell Kemble a clergyman residing in the Town of Hartland in said county and Noel Potter of same Town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James  Edmonds who has subscribed and declared to the above declaration, that we
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Service                       Number
Vt.                                S12853

Edmunds, James
Or
Edmonds

Caroled
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In the Matter of (illegible James?) Edmunds
Revolutionary Soldiers State of New York 
County of (illegible) Eliphalet Edmunds being duly sworn says he resides in the town of Brighton County of Monroe And State of New York is of the age of sixty eight years and upwards. That James Edmunds the applicant in this affidavit (n) is a brother of Deponent and is at the age of seventy years and upwards, that said James Edmunds now resides in Hartland
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State of New York
Monroe County fs: I certify that Joseph Sibley Esq: before whom the written affidavit was sworn, was at the date of this source one of the judges of the county courts of said county, authorised by the laws of said state to take the source, and that I am well acquainted with his handwriting and verily believe that his name subscribed to said affidavit is his proper handwriting and signature Witness my hand and official seal, this eleventh day of September 1832
Leonard Adams Clerk 

7447 
In the matter of 
James Edmonds 
application for 
Pension under the 
act of 7th June AD 1832

undetailed minute
service disallowed

aom 
13 mo. pri
$43.33
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1447
-
In the matter
James Edmonds
application for
Pension under the
act of 7th June
A D 1832

undetailed minute
service disallowed.
aomd
13 mo. pri
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$43.33
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State of New York
Niagara County ss: 
Personally appeared before me Robert Deming Esquire first Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas in and for the County of Niagara
James Edmonds 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 one month I served as a private
being a substitute - For one year I served as a
volunteer as a private-- for one year I served as a
volunteer or minute man the same being the
actual service during the period of three years while
I stood enrolled as such minute man or volunteer
the said last service was rendered in the capacity
of a private Soldier, and for such service
I claim a pension-

James Edmunds

Subscribed and sworn to before 
me the third day of Jany AD 1832

R Fleming
First Judge
Niagara County SS: I hereby certify that James Edmonds the person
whose name is subscribed to the above certificate is personally known to me and that I am well acquainted with
him, and do certify that his reputation is good
and that his character and standing in society is highly
respectable and that his testimony is entitled to implicit
confidence - Jany 1st 1833 - R Fleming
 First page
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State of New York
Niagara County SS:  I Henry Catlin Clerk of the
said County do certify that Robert Deming
before whom the preceding affidavit and
certificate purports to be taken and made was
on the day of the date thereof first Judge of
the Court of Common Pleas in and for said
County and duly authorized to take such Affidavit, 
and further that I am well acquainted with
his hand writing and verily believe
that his name subscribed to said certificate
and acknowledgement of said affidavit is
his own hand writing and signature. And
I said Clerk do further certify that I have
this day reaffixed my seal of office, to my
first certificate within contained, of the proceedings
of the Court, on the original application and declaration within contained, and
that the said papers containing such proceedings [obscured]
caused to be connected and resealed [obscured]
to the regulations of the war Department - and that said papers [obscured] 
first within corrected and resented [obscured]
contain the original proceeding of [obscured]
said Court in the matter of said application

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal of office at Lockport this first day of Jany AD 1833.
Henry Catlin Clerk of Niagara County
Court of Common Pleas
[unintelligible]
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No 7447.
James Edmonds
aomd
P. 45
S: 14.15.16

17 Sept. 1832
12 Nov. [unintelligible]

Thos Dunlap
Middleport
Niagara Co
NY
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1447
Brief in the case of James Edmonds
of Heartland
in the State of New York
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? In open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? Seventy 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.

In 1776
Fall. Volunteered as a substitute.
served 0 _ 1 _ 0 
Cap. Jenothame Pauler 
the Burnetts Regt.
Cap. Thomas Sawyer

[unintelligble] of 1778 or Spring of 1779
Volunteer service about 1 _ 0 _ 0
Cap Ichabod Robinson

Spring 1779. Volunteered and was a minute man for 3 years and has no doubt but he was at least _____ 1 in actual service 
was not attached to any Regt.

5. In what battles was he engaged? none stated
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Clarendon, Vermont
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
Eliphalet Edmunds testifies to some of the services of applicant
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect?
not authenticated

I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case
above mentioned.
A Runtzel
Examining Clerk.
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WASHINGTON  November 19, 1931
BA-J/AWF
Miss Alice B. Sanger
Personnel Officer
Post Office Dept.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter requesting
information in regard to James Edmunds of Vermont,
a soldier of the War of the Revolution.
The data furnished herein are obtained from
the papers on file in pension claim, S. 12853, based
upon the military service of James Edmunds during the
Revolutionary War. -
He was born February 25, 1762 in Scituate,
Rhode Island. His father, whose name is not given, moved in 1776 to Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont.
James Edmunds, while residing in said Clarendon, volunteered some time in October 1776 and served one month as private in Captain Jerathmel Powers' company
in Colonel Barnett's Vermont regiment. He volunteered in 1777 and served short tours at various times until in 1781, amounting in all to one year, under Captains
Thomas Sawyer, Ichabod Robinson, Abraham Salisbury, and Colonel Thomas Lee with the Vermont troops.
He lived in Clarendon, Vermont, for about forty years after the Revolution, when he moved to Hartland, Niagara County, New York.
He was allowed pension on his application dated September 14, 1832, then a resident of Hartland, New York.
.
There is no reference to wife and children.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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awf
Rev. and 1813 War Section.
July 29, 1926

Mrs. B. M. Anderson
3020 California St
Omaha, Nebr

Madam:
I have to advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S.12853, it appears that James Edmunds was born February 25, 1762 at Scituats, Rhode Island.

While residing at Clarandon [indecipherable handwritten note above this name], Rutland County, Vermont, he volunteered in October 1776, and served one month as a private in Captain Jerathmel Powers' Company, Colonel Barnett's Vermont Regiment.

He volunteered in 1777 and served short tours at various times until 1781, amounting in all to one year, under Captains Thomas Sawyer, Ichabod Robinson, Abraham (Salisbury) and Colonel Thomas Lee.

He was allowed pension on his application
[indecipherable faded handwritten note below last line]
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executed September 14, 1832, while a resident of Hartland, Niagara County, New York
It is not stated that soldier was married. 
The above noted James Edmunds (Edmonds) is the only soldier of that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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AM

Rev. & 1812 Wars
Section

Nov. 11, 1926
Colonel F. H. Pope, Q.M.C.
Washington, D. C.

Sir:

I have to advise you, that the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to [illegible-affirm?] information in [illegible-regard?] to James Edmunds, or Edmonds, who served in Colonel G. Warren's Regiment of New Hampshire Militia, or who died in 1799.

The Revolutionary War Pensionier, James Edmunds, who served in Captain Abraham Salisbury's Company of Vermont Militia was alive in 1832. (Survivor File No. 12853)

Winfield Scott,
Commissioner.
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The papers in [ineligible] Sur. File No. 12,853 Rev. War, show that James Edmunds was allowed pension on his application executed September 14, 1832 at which time he resides at Hartland, Niagara County, New York. 
He was born February 25, 1762, at Scituate, Rhode Island. and resided at Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont, where he volunteered in October 1776, and served as a Private in Captain Jerathmel Powers' company, attached to Colonel Barnett's regiment for one month. 
Volunteered in 1777, as a Minute Man subject to call, and served short terms at various times until 1781. amounting to one year, under captains Thomas Sawyer, Ichabod Robinson and Abraham Salsbury (Salisbury) and Col. Thomas Lee. 
The date of the soldier's death is not shown.
Very Respectfully, 
Commissioner.
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Please have certified and return to Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section, Room 5033.


Photostatic copies of thirteen pages from Revolutionary War claim for pension of James (or Edmonds) Survivor File No.12853.
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THEODORE S. MOISE, M. D.
25 PARKVIEW AVENUE
BANGOR, MAINE

March,28,1930

Postage - 10 cents

FINANCE DIVISION
BOOKKEEPING CLERK
MAR 31 1930

E. .Morgan, Acting Commissioner
Bureau of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:

In reply to your letter of March, 26, I am inclosing
ten cents in stamps to cover the additional amount due on my order for certified Photostat copies of the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of James Edmunds, S.12853. letter
reference, Rev.&1812 Wars Section. MMHF.

Yours Truly
Mrs. Theodore S. Moise
Mrs. Theodore S. Moise

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LICATE.
1-681
PHONE Branch 476

Inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 41292

Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON

CHIEF, Division of Publications,
Room G 139.
Please furnish work specified below.

March 24, 1930

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 copies of 13 pages from Revolutionary War pension of James Edmunds, Vermont Troops, S.12853.

No. of copies 1 of each
Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch
Room No.5033
Phone No. 541

Approved:
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NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMHF

March 24, 1930.

Mrs. Theodore S. Moise,
25 Parkview Avenue,
Bangor, Maine.

Dear Madam:

I have your letter of March 17, 1930 and your money order for $2.10 to cover cost of certified photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of James Edmunds, 8.12853.

On March 3, 1930 you were advised that the number of pages to be copied is thirteen, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, which, is twenty-five cents for certifications, which you request is $2.20. 

It is suggested that you may make further remittance in postage stamps if you desire.

Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner.
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Theodore S. Moise, M. D.
25 Parkview Avenue
Bangor, Maine
March 17, 1930
M.D.#818823 $2.10
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK-KEEPING CLERK
MAR 30, 1930

Mr. Earl D.Church, Commissioner,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:
In reply to your letter of March 3, I wish to state that I would like a certified copy of the papers in the claim of James Edmunds for pension on account of service in the Revolutionary Wars. James Edmunds was born in  1762 in Scituate, R.I, served in the Vermont troops, was living in Hartland, Niagra County, N.Y. in 1832 at which time he applied for pension. The reference as given is - Rev. and 1812 Wars Section. MMHF.

Enclosed is a money order for $2.10 to cover the charge for the certified photostatic copy.

Thanking you for your attention

I remain

Yours truly,

Mrs. T. S. Moise

Very truly yours,

EARL D. CHURCH
Commissioner.
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
MMHF

March 3, 1930.

Mrs. Theodore S. Moise,
35 Parkview Avenue,
Bangor, Maine.

Dear Madam:
      I advise you that the Revolutionary War records of this bureau show that only one soldier named James Edmunds, or other spelling, drew pension on account of service in that war.

     He was born in 1763 in Scituate, Rhode Island, served in the Vermont troops, was living in Hartland, Niagara County, New York in 1832 when he applied for pension. 

     Photostatic copies of the papers in his claim for pensions will be furnished you at the rate of fifteen cents a page.

     The number of pages to be copied is thirteen.

     Should you desire to have them certified allow twenty-five cents additional for the set.

     The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 

                        Very truly yours, 


                                           EARL D. CHURCH,  
                                           Commissioner.
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THEODORE S. MOÏSE, M.D.
25 PARKVIEW AVENUE
BANGOR, MAINE

Mr. T.S. Moïse [handwritten]

EARL D. CHURCH,
Commissioner.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
WASHINGTON

IN REPLY REFER TO QM 293 A-C
Edmunds, James

November 6, 1926.

The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:

In order that a headstone may be provided for the grave of the decedent named below, The Quartermaster General requests that the correct military service and spelling of the name be supplied this office from the records of the Pension Office:

Private James Edmunds,
Entered October 17,1777,
Disch.Oct.25, Pr.month 2.10
Capt.Abraham Salisbury's Co.,
Vermont Militia, Rev. War
Colonel Gideon Warren's Regt.,
N. H. Militia, Rev. War.
Died 1799.

Very truly yours,

F. H. Pope,
Colonel, Q. M. C.,
Assistant.

PENSION OFFICE
NOV 8 1920
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The Daughters of the American Revolution
in Nebraska

STATE REGENT
MRS. CLARENCE S. PAINE
LINCOLN. NEBRASKA

Vice-Regent
MRS. GEORGE D BUTTERFIELD
NORFOLK

Recording Secretary
MRS. N. A. S. McLEAN
MORRILL

Corresponding Secretary
MRS. B. M. ANDERSON
OMAHA

Treasurer
MRS. YORK A. HINMAN
NORTH PLATTE

Registrar
MRS. GEORGE WANSER
DAVID CITY 

Historian
MRS. H. E. POTTER
FAIRBURY

Auditor
MRS. ALVA LEE BROWN
FAIRMONT

Librarian
MRS. ADAM McMULLEN
1445 H ST., LINCOLN
Chaplain
MISS HARRIET BALLARD
BLAIR

Regent's Secretary
MRS. W. D. BANCROFT
113 No. 33RD ST., LINCOLN

5020 California Street
Omaha, Nebraska
June 5, 1926

Revolutionary War Section
Pensions Bureau
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:

Have you record of the services in the Revolutionary War of James Edmunds, of Rutland County, Vermont?  If so, will
you kindly give details, etc.  Did they have pension, - the family?   He was born in 1731, and died in 1799, if my dates are correct.
Have you record of the wife?

Sincerely and gratefully,
Audentia Anderson
(Mrs. B. M.)
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January 29, 1916

To the U.S. Commission of Pensions 

Dear Sir,
My family record informs me that one William Edmunds (born 1767, Providence, Rhode Island, married 1784, and died about 1837) received a pension, for seven years of service in the Revolutionary War, under the first pension law of Congress.
Did his half brother (my ancestor) James Edmunds, born Providence, Rhode Island, Feb. 16, 1762, receive a pension for three months service in the military in the year 1779? Having moved, with 
In 1777 [added in the margin, likely to indicate what year Edmunds moved]
his father to Clarendon, Rutland Co. Vermont, I take it that he enlisted from that locality. This same James Edmunds who died May 1846, at Hartland, Niagara Co. N.Y. Was the
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grandfather of James Madison Edmunds well know in early Washington D.C. history (born Aug. 23, 1810), and of Newton Edmunds, governor of Dakota territory, appointed by Lincoln. (Born May 31 1819)
[arrow indicating indent] Did Daniel North (born January 13, 1785; died July 20, 1801) as an “1812” soldier, receive a pension? At one time, he lived at [illegible] Cayuga Co. N.Y.
Am very anxious to find out the name of Daniel North’s father to establish a claim to the D.A.R. Hearsay has it that there was a Captain North of my family in the Revolutionary War. But am unable to find the name. Am told that the
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ds [beginning of the word is faded; likely Edmunds] next of kin is down in the enlistments so have ventured to tax your patience further. 
Any information along either of both lines, North, or Edmunds, will be most thankfully received by Mrs Arthur S Roger’s.
92B S. Jefferson Ave.
Saginaw Mich.
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Commissioner of Pensions,

Dear Sir,
Will you kindly send Pension Records, if any, of the following men

1  Joel Newman, Private - 2d U. S. Infantry - Erie Co. Pension List.
(1812 ? War)

2  Asa Pratt, Mass. Rolls Erie Co Pension List
Notation point to above:  none
Rev. War?

(over)
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3.  Deacon James Edmunds or Edmonds, d. May 18, 1846 (85 yrs.)
wife's name Freelove Olin, d. Aug. 20, 1843.  buried in Niagara Co-
Rev. War Pensioner

4  Clark Munger, Sergt. 23 Aug. U. S. Inf.
Niagara Co. Pension List
(1812 War?)
Hoping for a reply, I am,
Yours truly
Miss Helen N. Buczak
282 Lexington Ave
Buffalo N. Y.
Feby 9 - 1914.
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Rev War
12853
INVALID.

File No. 12,853
James Edmonds
Priv Rev War

Act:  June 7" 1832
Index:—Vol......................, Page....................[Arrangement of 1870.]
James Edmunds
Record corrected. Nov. 27/05

1914 Feb. 20. Hist to Miss Helen M. Buczak ¢

1916 Feby 15.  "     "  Mrs. Arthur S. Rogers ¢

1926 July 28 - Hist to Mrs. R. M. Anderson  awf

1926 Nov. 11.  Q. M. Gen. adv. this man alive in 1832

1930 - Mch. 3 - Mrs. T. S. Moise add. cost of photos  MMHF

1930 Mar. 24. Mrs. T. S. Moise asked to make further remittance.

1930 Apr. 5  Photos mailed to Mrs. T. S. Moise &  [remainder is illegible]

1931 Nov. 19 - Hist to Alice B. Sanger - See her letter in Jeremiah Selking S.29443  Eug