Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3259, for James Josiah, Pennsylvania
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(8-1776)

SERVICE - NAVY  
NUMBER - W.3259

Josiah, James
Elizabeth

Penn. Agency and residence in1818.
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2932
Pennsylvania
Phila
Elizabeth Josiah
widow of James Josiah
Navy, who was Lt + Captain
in the Revolution.

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
552 Dollars ---- Cents per annum, 
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.

Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of November and sent to S. W. Earle, Burlington, New Jersey.   (3259)

[Act of March 3, 1843]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1  Page 133
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Dead.  See Letters to Hon. G. M. Dallar + Agt. June 11. 1832 -- do. to Hon. J. R. Poinsett Sec. War, May 2d 1837  do. to Hon. W. J. Duane May 15, 1837 --

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16.341    [Large written R]

Pennsylvania
James Josian
of Philadelphia County in the state of Penna who was a Captain [in the regiment commanded by Colonel crossed out] in the Navy of the Revolution. [line, for the term of crossed out]

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 20 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14t of January 1820.

Certificate of Pension issued the 17 of Jany 1820 and sent to Commodore Decatur

[Illegible] 4th of March 1820    $34.19
Semi- anl. all'ce ending             ______
[illegible]                                   $34.19

{Revolutionary Claim,    }
{Act 18th March, 1818.  }

20
14.19
______
34.19
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  James Josiah a citizen of the United States resident in the County of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, aged sixty eight years on his oath declares:  That in or about the month of October One Thousand Seven Hundred + Seventy Five, he was appointed  First Lieutenant of the Brig Andrew Doria fitted out at Philadelphia + commanded by Captain Nicholas Biddle, and he sailed with the fleet under Commodore Hopkins on the expedition 
against New Providence and after the surrender of that place returned in the said Brig with the fleet to New London.  Next he sailed in the same vessel as First Lieutenant on a [illegible] upon the Banks of Newfoundland, and the Andrew Doria having captured two transport ships with Scotch troops on board, the command of one of them was given to this 
deponent with orders to proceed to Newport or New London.  But off Nantucket he was taken by the British frigate Cerberus + detained in her three months, was afterwards  put on board the Prison ship Whitby at New York where he remained near five months, when he was exchanged on the 24 December 1776.  The [illegible] wages received by this deponent while in the hands of the Enemy was made the subject of Complaint by Captain Biddle as well to the British Admiral at New York as to the American Government + the Journals of Congress of the 7 August 1776 show the notice taken of [illegible] by that Body.  On the 20 August 1776 while a prisoner, the Deponent was promoted to the rank of Captain in the Navy of the United States and 
appointed to the command of the ship Champion being at Philadelphia, and was engaged in her at the
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siege of Fort Mifflin and Red Bank.  After the evacuation of his Fort, the said ship with others was burnt by order of a Council of war and the Deponent proceeded by the City with his 
Crew in boats to Bordentown where he fitted out a Barge + returned down the river where   he was employed with others in the public service. After the evacuation of Philadelphia by the British in June 1778, the Deponent obtained a furlough to command a Privateer +made several voyages in the private service, having orders from the Navy Board to report himself on his return to Port, which he continued to do, until the Peace, never having been discharged from the service.  When the Deponent entered  his private service he gave up his commission according to the general order of the Navy Board + did not again receive it, having continued in said service until the conclusion of the war, tho' able + ready to do duty when called upon by government, and the commissions then given up were after the war as this deponent is informed + 
believes, delivered to an agent of the government. The deponent served in the War of the Revolution as a commissioned officer in the Naval service of the United States for a longer term than nine months at one time.  He has no other evidence now in his power of his said pension, except  that which is herewith exhibited, and the said James Josiah further declares that by his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support.  He has never received any pension from the United States, + is desirous
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processing the benefit of the Provision of the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the certain persons  engaged in the Land + Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed the 18 March 1818.

Sworn [illegible] Jany 1820
Before   Richard Petrie          
James Josiah

District of Pennsylvania  SS

On this fourteenth day of January A.D. 1820 Before me the subscriber Judge of the United States for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania personally appeared James Josiah who being duly sworn by me according to Law says that the foregoing declaration signed by him is true, and I do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said James Josiah did service in the Revolutionary War as stated in 
the preceding Declaration against the Common Enemy for the term of nine months and longer at one time in the Naval service of the United States.  I am also satisfied that he needs the assistance of his country for support.  And I now have not the proceeding, and preliminary taken [illegible] and before me to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. I further certify that as the said James Josiah made a previous declaration on the 17. April 1828. 
 
[Signature Richard Peters ]
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William Rogers of the City of Philadelphia, Doctor of Divinity declares that he is and has been for many years, well acquainted with Captain James Josiah of Southwark in the County of Philadelphia, that the said Captain Josiah has within two or three years past sustained very severe [illegible] in [illegible], and that by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, he is in need of assistance  from his Country for support.

William Rogers

City of Philadelphia SS

On the twelfth day of January A. D. 1820 before me the subscriber one of the Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia appeared Dr. William Rogers, + on his solemn affirmation declares that the foregoing statement signed by him is true, to the best of his knowledge + belief.  

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.

G. M. Dallas
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I have known Captain James Josiah Intimately for many years past.  He served as Lieutenant on board the Andrew Doria when commanded by my brother Captain Nicholas Biddle {word scratched out] in the Revolutionary War, and was afterwards employed in the Naval Service of the United States upon various occasions.  Captain Josiah was always [illegible] a very gallant and excellent officer, and a man of great private work.  

Phila.a  June 13, 1820


C Biddle
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16.341

Jany 17.1820

Captain James Josiah
Navy

Envelope to be made

Adm?

([pointing hand] See p. 282. Journals of Congress.)

[Upside down]  Captain James Josiah

Sent to
Commodore S. Decatur.
Jany 17 1820
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Phila.a 12th Januy 1820

Captain James Josiah

Sir

In compliance with your request I have examined the papers in my [illegible] which relate to my transaction as pay master of the American Navy at this place during the Revolutionary War, amongst which I have found a list of the officers and crew of the Brig Andrew Doria (one of Commodore Hopkin's Squadron)_ dated in December 1775, by which it appears you was the first Lieutenant of that vessel, and received from me your pay for that station, I have also found a list of which your name appears as a Captain 20th of August 1776.  The above mentioned lists were made by me from official documents then under my care as paymaster.  I therefore feel confident that the facts are correctly stated; I have also found a list which I believe to be an original, and I am confident is correct, dated on 7th September 1776, on which your name appears as Captain of the United States ship or vessel, called The Champion. I well recollect after the destruction of the United States ships and vessels in the Delaware, that several of the Captains applied for furlough to go into private service, and that a number of furloughs were granted on condition of depositing their commissions in the Naval office and engaging to report themselves there when they arrived in port.    I am with much Esteem
Sir, your Obdt Servt.
J Read
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Stephen Decatur, N.C.

[Round Postal Stamp}
WASHINGTON 
       JAN
        17

From[cut off on 'm']

Captain James Josiah  
Philadelphia
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State of Pennsylvania
City of Philadelphia  

On this Fifteenth day of August A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me one of the Judges of the Supreme Court in and for the said City and State aforesaid, Elizabeth Josiah, aged seventy three years resident of the City of Philadelphia, who being first duly affirmed according to Law, doth on her affirmation make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838".  Entitled An Act for the Half pay and pension of certain widows" Than she is the widow of Captain James Josiah deceased, who was appointed First Lieutenant of the "Brig" Andrew Doria, in the month of October Seventeen hundred and Seventy Five, and that he was promoted to the rank of Captain in the United States Navy, on the Twentieth day of August, Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six, and that he continued in that capacity until the month of June Seventeen hundred and Seventy Eight, and that he was a pensioner under the Government, under the Act of Congress of 1818.  She further declares that she was married to the said Captain James Josiah on the Fourth of April Seventeen hundred and Eighty Two by the Reverend William White (Bishop) as well [illegible] fully appear by reference to her Certificate of Marriage hereto annexed; and further that her Husband, the before names James Josiah died on the Eighteenth day of September, Eighteen hundred and Twenty; and that she has remained his widow ever since the period of his death as will more fully appear by reference  to the proof hereto annexed; and further declares , that she makes this declaration before me the said Judge
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of the said Court on account of inability to appear in Court, and I the said Judge do hereby certify that the said Declarant is unable to appear in Court on account of her bodily infirmity. 
Affirmed and subscribed      Elizabeth Josiah
before me

Tho Sergeant
One of the appointed Justices
of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 

Pennsylvania
Eastern District   SS
I certify that the Honorable Thomas Sergeant before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and whose proper signature is thereunto agreed was at the time of taking the same, and still is one of the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth duly commissioned and qualified, and that as such, due faith and
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Married 1782 April 4th  Capt. Jas Josiah & Elisabeth March.  Say Seventeen hundred and Eighty Two. April Fourth, by the Rector William White.

City of Philadelphia

I hereby certify that I am the Sexton of Christ Church in the said City, and that the above is a true copy from the Marriage Record of said church, in my possession, with the exception of the day month and year written out.  Witness my hand the Seventeenth day of August One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty EIght. 
Sworn and subscribed      Robt R. Bringhart,
before me                            Sexton
P. Christian 
Alderman

I do hereby certify that the above names Robert R. Bringhart is the Sexton of Chult Church in the city of Philadelphia and that I am well acquainted with him and that full faith and credit may be put in his statements.

P. Christian 
Al
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Philadelphia County  SS

I Robert Morris, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, do certify that Peter [illegible], Esq. before which the within affidavit was made, and by whom the within Certificate was given, and who has thereunto respectively subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing and still is an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia, and ex-officio a Justice of the Peace duly confirmed and qualified, to all who acts as such full faith and credit are due, and ought to be given as well in Courts of judicature as elsewhere.  

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia, this eighteenth day of August, A.D. Eighteen hundred and thirty eight.  

R. Morris
Prothonotary
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State of Pennsylvania
City of Philadelphia    SS

On the Seventeenth day of August, A.D. 1838 personally appeared before me an Alderman and Justice of the Peace, Aaron Wolff, resident of the said City and State aforesaid, who being  duly sworn according to Law, doth depose and say that he is personally acquainted with Elizabeth Josiah, widow of the late Captain James Josiah, who died on or about thee Eighteenth day of September, Eighteen hundred and twenty. And that she has remained the widow of the aforesaid Captain James Josiah ever since the period of his death.  
Sworn and subscribed           Aaron Wolff
before me this 17 August 1838
[Signature illegible]

I do certify that the above named Deponent, Aaron Wolff is a highly respectable Gentleman and that full faith and confidence should be given to his statement.  
[signature illegible] 
Aldr
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Philadelphia County   SS

I, Robert Morris, Protonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, do certify that Samuel Badger, Esq.  before whom the within affidavit was made, and by whom the within Certificate was given, and who has thereunto respectively subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing and still is an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia, and ex officio a Justice of the Peace, duly [illegible] and qualified to all above acts as such full faith and credit are due and ought to be given an well in Courts of judication as elsewhere.  

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court at Philadelphia this eighteenth day of August A. D. Eighteen hundred and thirty eight.  

Robert Morris
Prothonotary
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War Department
Pension Office
May 2, 1837

Sir,

In answer to the inquiry contained in the enclosed letter from the Hon. M Dickerson and W. J. Duane, Esq., I have to inform you that the late captain James Josiah was appointed first Lieutenant of the brig Andrew Doria in October 1775, was promoted to the rank of Captain in the U. S. Navy on the 20th August 1776.  He left the Navy in June 1778 and entered the Privateer Services. He was a pensioner under the act of March 18, 1818, and died on the 18th September 1820.  If his widow can prove that she was married to him prior to the termination of his service in June 1778, she will be able to obtain a pension under the act of July 6, 1836.  

I enclose for her information a copy of the laws and regulations in relation to the claims of widows of revolutionary officers and others.

I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your Obt. Servt.
J. S. Edwards


Hon. J. R. Poinsett
Secretary of War
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Washington Jany.17th 1819.

My Dear Sir,

I enclose to you your Certificate of Pension.  It is the highest grade of pension given to any officer.  I wish the Laws would authorize a higher but that is [illegible]. 
 My love to Mrs. Josiah
I believe [illegible] yours sincerely

Stephen Decatur



Captain Josiah
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415
ELizabeth Josiah
Pa

Refer to Mr. Edwards for rate of pension , allows $24 for every month service as Captain and $12 for every month service as Lt. from 20 Augt-1776 to 20 June 1778
 as Capt  1 yr 10 @     $528
         Lt.   2 mos.             24
                                      552 
  Capt. James Josiah
admitted


J. J. Moore

Philada.

Died Sep. 18. 1820
Preston [illegible]
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Phila 20 March 1818

Capt. James Josiah

Sir
In compliance with your request I have examined the papers in my possession, which relate to my transactions as pay master to the American Navy at this place during the War of Revolution; amongst which I found a List of the Officers and crew of the Brig Andrew Doria, (one of Commodore Hopkin's Squadron) dated on December 1775, by that list it appears you 
was the First Lieutenant of that vessel and received from me your Pay for that station.  I also found a List of Captains in the Navy of the United States, during that War, on which your name appears as a Captain 20th of August 1776.  
Both the above mentioned lists were made by me from official documents, then under my care as pay master, I therefore feel confident that the facts  are correctly stated.  e

I am with much esteem
Sir
Your Obdt [crossed out word] Servt
 James Read
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No. 13112
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855

Received  [blank], 187[blank]

Navy
Elizabeth Josiah
 Widow of
James Josiah
Capt.
U. S. Navy
Revolutionary Ser.
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[Illegible] War,
Widow
File No. 3259
Elizabeth wid of
James Josiah
Navy, Rev. War.
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May 13  [written sideways]

Mrs. Josiah [written sideway and very faint]

J. L. Edwards, Esq.
Pension Office.
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Philadelphia May 8, 1837

Sir -- I have read to Mrs Josiah your report upon her  application for a pension, and at her request, beg leave to mention what she says on this subject.  She was not married until 1782; but, she says, her husband had not abandoned the public service in 1778 - he had obtained leave to command a private armed vessel, but did not resign the public service; on
the contrary, he held himself bound to it when required to m ake a positive election; and it would seem the country viewed the matter in [illegible] light; for in 1797, when he was resolved to increase the navy, Capt. Josiah stood 2d or 3d in the list for command of a vessel.  Com. Barry, Capt. Decatur and Capt. Truxtun, at that time, were anxious that Capt. Josiah should have a vessel, but he was on a voyage to Bengal, and his decision could not be had.  Mrs. Josiah says her husband recd a pension, and why? if it were true that he had abandoned his public service.  She adds, if he was entitled, she cannot conceive why she should be excluded; she married during the war, her husband's life was exposed; he never left his country's service, stat is [illegible].  Her own situation is such that she is compelled to argue her claims for an equitable and humane interpretation of this Law.  

For my own part, I have never seen this Law, referred to.  My interference is from a friendly feeling for an amicable lady, this widow of an old and valued friend of my own.

With much respect
Yr Obt St
W. J. Duane


J. L. Edwards, Esq.
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To what time was James Josiah, act 1818, Penn. Roll, last paid? ( He died before 1832.)

J. L. Edwards
1 May 1837
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[Left side, written sideways]

Elizabeth Josiah widow of Capt. James Josiah 
Naval service 
Revolution

On public service, 
Hon. M. Dickerson,
Secretary of the Navy,
Washington, D.C.

[Faint round postal stamp]

[Right side]

Mr. Harden- Did Capt. Josiah die in the Naval service -- and when?
I cannot find his name on the Register.
[Illegible]

N153

W. J. Duane for
Elizabeth Josiah.

Ansd.  5th. May 1837


D.213 - Apl 24 Regs
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[Duplicate of photograph #27]

[Left side, written sideways]

Elizabeth Josiah widow of Capt. James Josiah 
Naval service 
Revolution

On public service, 
Hon. M. Dickerson,
Secretary of the Navy,
Washington, D.C.

[Faint round postal stamp]

[Right side]

Mr. Harden- Did Capt. Josiah die in the Naval service -- and when?
I cannot find his name on the Register.
[Illegible]

N153

W. J. Duane for
Elizabeth Josiah.

Ansd.  5th. May 1837


D.213 - Apl 24 Regs
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 Philadelphia, April 21st, 1837

Sir ~ My friend Mrs. Elizabeth Josiah, widow of the late Capt. James Josiah, has requested me to ascertain whether she is not entitled to a pension.  Capt. Josiah served with distinction, in the revolutionary war.  His widow forwarded diverse documents to Washington, a few years ago, to support a claim made upon the public spirit of Congress. Whether those documents are or are not in the navy department, she is unable to say; but certain it is, that her husband was a most meritorious officer-- I think in the same vessel, at one time, with the elder Cap. Decatur,  father of Capt. Stephen Decatur,  Mrs. Josiah is aged and infirm, and consequently less able than she would otherwise be to point at once to the true merits of her case.  She flatters herself, that her husband name and even her own, may be found in some of the records of the Navy Department, and that the scantiness of her present statement may be there supplied.  

Trusting, Sir, that you will be so good as to cause inquiry to be made, and inform me of the result.  I am

Very respectfully, Yr Ob'St
W. J. Duane

Hon. M. Dickerson,
Secretary of the Navy
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Philada Aug 18th 1838

Sir

Enclosed you have the declaration and proof thereto annexed in the case of Mrs. Elizabeth Josiah, widow of the late Captain James Josiah.  

You will confer a particular favor on the widow by making the earliest Report most convenient. 

I am Sir-
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt. Svt.
Joshua J. Moore

J. S. Edwards, Esq.
Comm. of Pensions
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[On Left Fold]

4593

[On Right Fold]

Mrs. Josiah
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Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3rd March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain persons who have received pensions under the Act of 7, 1 838.

State of Pennsylvania SS

On this Twenty Eighth day of September in the year of Our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Forty Three personally  appeared before the [illegible] an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia, Elizabeth Josiah a resident of the City of Philadelphia in the County of Philadelphia aged seventy nine 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 provisions made by the Act of Congress drafted on the 3rd of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of James Josiah, who was a Lieutenant and Captain in the Navy and served on board the Andrew Doria and that the award amount of the pension which she received under the Act of July 7, 1838 was Five Hundred and Fifty Two Dollars.  She further declares that she is still a widow.  [Signature - Elizabeth Josiah]

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me who certify that the above named Elizabeth Josiah is personally known to me.   [Signature] -Armon Davis Alderman and Exofficio or Justice of the Peace.

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County   SS

I Richard Palmer, Jr. Esq., Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County do certify that Armon Davis, Esq. before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and whom his own proper hand [illegible] has thereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing and was an Alderman in and for the City of Philadelphia and
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Exofficio Justus of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified to all whose [illegible] as such full faith and credit are now ought to be given, as well as Court of judicature as [illegible]. 
In testimony whereof I have chosen to set my hand and affixed the Seal of the said Court of Philadelphia this 19th September 1843.  

R. Palmer  
Prothonotary
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3365
July 19,  1843
[Round Postal Stamp]
BURLINGTON N.J.
JUL 17

E
22
Mar 1843
Eliz. Josiah
$532 per ann

Place the [illegible] on Penn.a Roll
& send out to S. W. Earl at 
Burlington N. Jersey

[written sideways]
J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
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DECLARATION

In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.

State of New Jersey
City of Burlington      SS
   On this seventeenth day of July 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber Mayor of the said city Elizabeth Josiah a resident of Philadelphia in the county of Philadelphia aged seventy nine years who being first dully affirmed according to law, doth on her affirmation, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.   That she is the widow of James Josiah who was a Lieutenant + a Captain in the U. S. Navy of the  Naval vessel Andrew Doria, and died on the eighteenth day  of Sept. 1820 and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838 was Five hundred and fifty two dollars.  She further declares that she is still a widow.  

Affirmed to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before [Signature] Wm. R. Allen, Mayor
[Signature]  Elizabeth Josiah

State of New Jersey
City of Burlington      SS
    I, William R, Allen Mayor  on July 17, 1843, of the city above named, do hereby certify, that I have the most satisfactory evidence, viz. my own personal knowledge that Elizabeth Josiah , who this day  appeared before me and made affirmation to  the truth of the foregoing declaration, is the identical person she represents herself to be.  Given under my hand and attests by the Corporate seal of the said City of Burlington on the day and year above written.
[Signature] Wm. R. Allen, Mayor

Clerk of the Court of 
[blank space] county, certify that [blank space]
above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this [blank] day of [blank] in the year [blank]
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Burlington July 17th 1843

Dear Sir

The reason of the declaration being executed in Burlington was owing to the confinement by [illegible] of Mrs. Josiah  at my house.  You will please send her certificate to Burlington.  

J. S. Edwards, Esq. 

Very respectfully yours
Saml. W. Earle
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[Round Postal Stamp]          [FREE Stamp]
PHILADELPHIA PA
SEP 19

James S. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.

{Written sideways}
Sept. 20 1843
Eliza Josiah 
[illegible]
482.38.Pa
[illegible]
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 [illegible] Barracks
Phil. 17th Sep 1843

Sir:
Mrs. Eliza Josiah widow of the late Capt James Josiah of the Navy has requested that I would write and ask the favor of you to forward to me her pension certificates which were located at your office. By so doing at your earliest convenience will greatly oblige [illegible]

I am Sir, very respectfully
yr. obt. servt.
[illegible signature]

James L. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City, D.  C
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{Written on left}
4593
Oct  2d 1843                        [Stamped FREE]
D.
Elizabeth Josiah
Act 1843
Penna.

|Round Postal Stamp]
PHILADELPHIA PA 
SEP 30

J. S. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. C.
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J. S. Edwards, Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Sir

Enclosed is the declaration made for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the Act of March 3, 1843, of Mrs. Elizabeth Josiah, the lady whose application sent from Burlington N. J. during a visit there this summer was decided by you to have been incorrectly made.

I am respectfully, 
Your obedient Servant
William Duane Jr.
Sept. 29, 1843
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[Left side]
 Let: 15 Feb, 1842 Hon. C. Brown, [illegible] to Mayor L Twiggs 20 Sept. 1843.

[Right side]

Pennsylvania     472

Elizabeth Josiah the widow of James Josiah deceased, who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 March 1818 and who died on the 18 Sept. 1820, of Phila in the State of Penna who was a Lt. & Capt. in the Navy commanded by Captain [blank] of the U. S. commanded by [blank] in the Revolution line for 22 month Captain 2 months Lt. 

Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 552 Dollars --- Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.  

Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Sept. 1838, + sent to J. J. Moore, Esq. Philad Penna

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. '38 $1380.00
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar'39  $276.00

$1656.00
{Act July 7,}
{   1838.   }

Recorded by D. M. Curdy, Clerk,
Book A  Vol. 2  Page 155