Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 5873, for Jacob Kent, New York
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(3-1776) 

SERVICE 
New York 

Kent, Jacob 
Huldah 

NUMBER
R. 5873 

CONTENTS
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No 15,012.
Huldah Kent
Wid of Jacob
NY
Act 1838
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The State of Mississippi 
County of Adams }  To Wit,
Personally appeared this 13th day of August, in the present year of 1853, before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Elias J, Kent, also of said County, to me well known as a person of credibility who being sworn according to law, deposes and declares, that he is fifty seven years of age; that he and two sisters namely Polly McQuilis and Betsey Sealey are the only surviving children of Jacob Kent and Huldy Kent, both deceased, that his father that said Jacob Kent, was married to his said mother Huldy Kent her maiden name being Huldy Norris, in Newberry in the State of Vermont, on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year 1780, that his said father Jacob Kent, died at Sutton in the State of Vermont on the [blank] day of January in the year 1832 that his said mother Hudly Kent, died at Sutton in the State of Vermont on the [blank] day of August in the year 1840, that his said father Jacob Kent, as the said affiant has been informed and believes enlisted in the Revolutionary war at [blank] in the State of New York on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year [blank] under General Montgomery in Captain Lambs Company of heavy Artillery; that his said father Jacob Kent, served in the Army of the United States for the period of five years during the Revolutionary war and was honorably discharged, but what became of his fathers discharge the said affiant does not know; that his said father Jacob Kent, was at the storming of Quebec in Canada, under General Montgomery, was by the side of Captain Lamb, when said Lamb who taken prisoner of war; that but four of Captain Lambs Company survived the battle and storming of Quebec, of whom Jacob Kent, his said father was one; that his said father Jacob Kent, was blind for many years before his death, his blindness in the opinion of his doctors having been caused by
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battle of Quebec and the injuries received therein; that the said affiant does not now recollect more of his said fathers services in the Revolutionary War; that he does not believe that his said father, ever received from the United States Bounty Land or Pension during his life time, or his heirs since his death, for his services in said war, that he makes this declaration of the services of his said father, in order to obtain the benefit of any of the laws of Congress, allowing Pensions to the soldier himself or to his widow, he the said affiant and his two sisters namely Polly McQuilis & Betsey Sealey being the only surviving children of their parents; that he does not believe, that his said mother ever received any Pension on account of her husbands services after his death, that in order to enable him the said affiant to recover and receive from the United States, any claim he may have for any Pension due his late father or late mother by virtue of his said fathers services, he hereby appoints and constitutes Worthington G. Snethen of Washington City D.C. to be his attorney to prosecute the same to a conclusion, hereby ratifying all that his said Attorney may do or cause to be done in the premises, 
[signed] E J Kent {seal}
Attest Ro W Wood 
Richd A. Inge

Sworn to subscribed and acknowledged before me and the witnesses above Signing this 13th day of August AD 1853, and I hereby certify that I believe the affiant is the son of the said Jacob and Huldy Kent, above named, that the affiant is fifty seven years of age, and that I have no interest whatever in the said claim of said affiant 
[signed] Ro. W Wood Justice of the peace
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The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } ss
I, Richard A. Inge, Clerk of the Probate Court of said County of Adams, State of Mississippi, do hereby certify that Robert W. Wood whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate and attestation, is, and was at the date thereof, an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Adams, duly elected, qualified and commissioned and that all of his acts in the premises are, and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit in Judicature and thereout.
 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
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I John Norris of Lancaster in the County of Coos N.H. hereby certify on oath that I was well acquainted with Jacob Kent, who married a sister of mine by the name of Hulda Norris - that they lived together as husband & wife same sixty years That said Jacob Kent was a soldier in the Revolutionary army some five years - & acted as a soldier under Montgomery in his campaign to Canada. That said Kent was married as aforesaid in Newbury Vt. & has since resided most or all of the time in the said State of Vermont I the deponent further certify that I was Eighty three years of age last July having been born in 1770 July 29th in the town of Deerfield N.H. 
[signed] John Norris

Coos ss.  July 24th A.D. 1854 Personally appeared the above named John Norris & subscribed & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit  Before me 
[signed] J. Benton Justice Peace
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Omit

I James M. Reis Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Coos, State of New Hampshire, do hereby certify that Jacob Benton is a Justice of Peace within and for said county as within and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine 
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 24th day of July A.D. 1854.
[signed] James M. Reis Clerk.
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In the matter of Huldah Kent.
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Omit

The State of Mississippi, 
Adams County } ss.
I, Richard A Inge, Clerk of the Probate Court of the County of Adams state of Mississippi, do hereby certify that Reuben Bullock whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date hereof, Judge of said Court (sole and presiding.) duly qualified and commissioned, and that all of his acts in the premises, are and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit in Judicature and thereout. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, at the City of Natchez, the 25th day of October A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty four. 
[signed] Richd A. Inge Clerk

The State of Mississippi, 
Adams County, } ss.
I Reuben Bullock, Judge of the Probate Court, (sole and presiding) of the County of Adams State of Mississippi do hereby certify that Richard A Inge, whose genuine signature appears to the above certificate, is and was at the date thereof, Clerk of said Court, duly elected, qualified and Commissioned, that his said certificate is in the form of law, and all of his acts in the premises, are and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit in judicature and thereout.
Given under my hand and seal the 25th day of October AD. 1854 
[signed] R Bullock, Clerk  {seal}
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[War claim] is twenty and the number to be copied in War of [1812] claim is seventeen. Should you desire certification, allow twenty-five cents additional for each of the two claims. 
The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 
Respectfully, 
E. W. MORGAN, 
Acting Commissioner.
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Pension Office 
March 3d 1860. 
Sir:- 
I have the honor to return the letter of E. J. Kent, Esq. & to inform you that there is as application on one files of the heirs of Mrs. Huldah Kent widow of Jacob for pension founded upon his service as a soldier of the Revolution; but none for Bounty Land.
The Bounty Land Act of Mar 3 1855 confirm its benefits to the widows & minor children of deceased soldiers: And the children of the soldier or widow are not entitled to a pension in right of the service of the father or as heirs of their mother. – If either the soldier or widow had been a pensioner, their heirs would only be entitled, upon their death, to any arrears of pension due them at that time. 
Hon J.J. McRae 
H. of Reps
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton County Ss }
I J D Sleeper Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for said County hereby Certify that T. J Smith within named before whom the within affidavit purports been taken was at the time of taking & certifying the same an acting Justice of the Peace in & for said County duly commissioned & qualified. -
I further certify that the within signature purporting to be the said T. J. Smiths is genuine. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 31st day of August A.D. 1854. 
[signed] J. D. Sleeper Clerk
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I Josiah Norris of Wentworth County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire certify upon oath and say that I am well acquainted with Jacob Kent - he married a sister of mine by the name of Hulda Norris. that they lived together as husband and wife some sixty years - That said Jacob Kent was soldier in the Revolutionary Army some five years and served as such, under Gen. Montgomery in his Campaign to Canada 
That the said Jacob Kent resided most of the said term of sixty years in the State of Vermont, at Bradford and Topham in Orange County and Sutton in Caledonia County in said State. That the said Jacob Kent died some ten or fifteen years ago somewhere in [illegible] - that he was living with his children at the time of his death 
Wentworth dated August 30th 1854  [signed] Josiah Norris 

State of New Hampshire  Grafton ss
August 30th 1854  [illegible] the above named Josiah Norris personally appearing - made solemn affirmation that the above certificate by him subscribed is true
Before me 
[signed]  T J Smith Justice of the Peace
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199 
Pension Office 
14th Nov. 1854. 
Sir,
The additional evidence in the case of Huldah Kent decd. widow of Jacob of Mississippi, has been received. 
Jacob's Services as a Revolutionary Soldier have not been proved. The dates of the marriage and death of Jacob and Huldah, and the names and number of the surmising children, have not been established. In E. J. Kent’s declaration he asserts there are three living children, viz: Polly McQuillis, Betsey Sealey and himself: while in his Petition to the Mississippi court he declares he and Betsey are the only survivors. In attempting to prove marriage, death &c. the witnesses refer to no particular event by which to test the accuracy of their recollection. Does no public or private record of these events exist?
W. G. Snethen Esqr 
New York
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1-681 PHONE Branch 476 
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 
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CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 139.  Please furnish work specified below.
January. 31, 1930. 192 
Bureau ordering Pensions  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 6 pages from Rev. War pension claim of Jacob Kent, R. 5873. 
No. of copies 4 of each  Shall form be kept standing? ___days 
For further information see Mrs. Finch  Room No. 5033  Phone No. 541
Approved: 
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Margaret M. M. Finch Chief of Division. 
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Please have certified and return to Room 5033, Revolutionary and 1812 Wars Section. 
Photostatic copies of six pages from Revolutionary War claim for pension made on account of the services of Jacob Kent, R. File No. 5873.

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January 31, 1930 
Mr. Howard I. Dohrman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 
One Madison Avenue
New York, New York 
Dear Sir: 
I advise you that your check for $4.60 has been received and photostats from Revolutionary War pension claim, R.5873, of Jacob Kent, will be mailed to you shortly. 
Very truly yours 
EARL D. CHURCH 
Commissioner.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 
Frederick L. Ecker, President
New York City
January 6th, 1930 

[stamped] Check # 7036 $4.60 
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK 
JAN 8 1930 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS 

U. S. Department of Interior 
Bureau of Pensions 
Washington, D. C. 

Gentlemen: 
Will you please send me 4 certified photostatic copies of the following papers on file in Pension Claim R5873 in connection with the services of Jacob Kent in the Revolutionary War. 
1 Affidavit of Elias J. Kent dated October 29th, 1853. 
2 Affidavits of John Norris dated July 24th, 1854. 
3 Affidavits of Josiah Norris dated August 30th, 1854. 
I am enclosing herewith my check for $4.60 which is at the rate of 15¢ a page for the affidavits and 25¢ for each certification. 
Very truly yours, 
[signed] Howard I. Dohrman 

HID:AS

[stamped]
U.S. Pension Office JAN 7 1930.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Frederick L. Ecker, President
HOWARD I. DOHRMAN
ASSISTAND SECRETARY
New York City
Sept 27, 1929

[stamped] Check # 6943 $6.05
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK
SEP 30 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Bureau of Pensions
Department of Interior
Washington, D. C.

Gentlemen:
I enclose herewith my check for $6.05 for which please send me at above address No 1 Madison Avenue New York certified photostatic copy of the paper on file in pension claim R5873 of Elias J. Kent on account of the service of his father Jacob Kent, War of the Revolution 
also certifed photostatic copy of the paper on file in claim for pension and bounty lands of Elias J. Kent war of 1812 (no. C 23031)
Very truly yours
[signed] Howard I Dohrman

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U.S. Pension Office
SEP 28 1929
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. 1-681 PHONE Branch 476 
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 35284 
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.
September 5,1930 
Bureau ordering Pensions  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 20 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Jacob Kent, R. 5873, New York Troops. 
No. of copies 1 of each  Shall form be kept standing? ___days 
For further information see M.M.H. Finch  Room No. 5033  Phone No. 541
Approved: 
A. D. Wilkerson Chief Clerk of Bureau. 
Margaret M. M. Finch Chief of Division. 
NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering 

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Rev. & 1812 War Section 
MMMF
Parker House, Boston
FIREPROOF 
ALL ROOMS WITH BATH AND SHOWER 
REPLACING THE OLD PARKER HOUSE AND YOUNG’S HOTEL
August 17, 1929 
In re - Pension Claim R 5873 - Jacob Kent 
Mr. E. W. Morgan, 
Acting Commissioner, 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 

[stamped] Check # 60534 - $3.25
FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK
AUG 20 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Sir:
Will you please send me a photostatic copy of the above mentioned claim papers, for which I am enclosing a United States Money Order to the order of the Secretary of Interior, including 25¢ for certification. $3.25 
In your letter to me of April 27th, this year - you state – “This claim for pension was not allowed, as there was no provision of law under which the children of soldiers were entitled to pension." 
From the above it would seem that there must have been some correspondence back and forth between the United States Government and Elias Kent regarding this pension. Would it be possible for me to get photostatic copies of this entire correspondence? If so, would you kindly let me know the amount of money required for same and I will forward same to you by United States Postal Order. 
Thanking you for your trouble in this matter.
Yours very truly, 
F. K. Dohrman

Please address and send pension papers to –
F. K. Dohrman, 
Parker House, 
Boston, Mass. 


[stamped] DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
AUG 9 1929 
BUREAL OF PENSION
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In re – War of the Revolution
Parker House, Boston
FIREPROOF 
ALL ROOMS WITH BATH AND SHOWER 
REPLACING THE OLD PARKER HOUSE AND YOUNG’S HOTEL
August 21, 1929 
In re - Pension Claim R-5873 - Jacob Kent 

Acting Commissioner, 
Pension Bureau.
Washington, D. C. 

[stamped]
U.S. Pension Office AUG 22 1929

Sir:
The above claim was submitted to the United States Government in the year 1853, by Elias Kent of Natchez, Mississippi, for services rendered by his father, Jacob Kent, during the War of the Revolution, according to a letter received from you, which stated the above claim was not allowed as the law did not provide for children inheriting pensions, I presume the claim was automatically rejected and no investigation made. 
Jacob Kent was blind the latter years of his life and he and his wife Huldah were dependent on some of their children for support and it seems strange that neither he nor his wife made claim for this pension during their lifetime. 
Elias Kent was one of ten children and a rolling stone and out of touch with his family for a great many years, so I am wondering if it were possible that Jacob Kent or his wife Huldah applied for a pension and received same, which fact was unknown to Elias Kent when he submitted the above claim. 
Jacob Kent and his wife lived in Vermont after the War of the Revolution, residing at different times in the towns of Bradford - Topsham - and Sutton. Both Jacob and his wife Huldah died in Sutton, Jacob in the year 1832, according to my information and Huldah about 1840. 
Would it be possible for you to tell from your records whether or not Jacob Kent or his wife ever applied for a pension during their lifetime? The only means that I have of identifying the Jacob Kent that I am interested in is that his wife's name was Huldah
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List of pages not included in the count or F. K. Dohrman: 
Rev. War claim – Jacob Kent –
Pen. off- letter of Mch 3, 1860 to Hon. J. J. McRae. 
Jan. 8, 1855 to W.G. Snethen
Dec. 6, 1854 to W.G. Snethen
Nov. 14, 1854 to W.G. Snethen
Nov. 22, 1853 to W.G. Snethen
Sept. 30, 1853 to W.G. Snethen
Letter of W. G. Snethen, Atty. New York Nov. 11 1854 
Aug 26, 1853 
From Baltimore Dec. 2 1854 
NYY.Y. Nov. 12, 1853 
Baltimore, Dec. 29, 1854 
and those marked Omit, with other sheets sent 
1812 Claim-- Elias J. Kent:
Letter ap. for b.l. signed Elias Kent - dated Oct. 14, 1853 2 p
Power of Atty dated Jan 4. 1869 1 p –
Sheet with printed line: “Soldier who has rec B.L. less than 160 a” dated Nov 17 1855 – 1 p –
Cert. of Elias J Kent - in Miss. Aug. 11, 1853 – 3p –
Cert of sol's death- Mch 12- 1879- 1 p
General Affid - Physician Wm A. McPheelin – 1p
General Affid - Wm Sliad & Thos. Mason 1p
Copy of Mar. cert – 3p –
Wid. Cl for pen May 15 1878 2 p
Sol’s ap. for land – Feb 8 1854 2p  = 17 p-
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JOHN L WARE 
MANAGER 
EDWARDS HOTEL, 
EDWARDS HOUSE CO. PROP 
JACKSON, MISS. 
April 3, 1929 
Pension Bureau, 
Washington, D. C. 
Gentlemen: 
I am the great grandson of Elias J. Kent who died the latter part of 1865 in Natchez, Mississippi. I just found Kent's last will and testiment today, a clause of which reads as follows: 
"It is my will and desire that my Executor collect from the Government of the United States, being a claim for a pension due my late Father, and inherited by me of him, (Jacob Kent ), and also a quarter section of land due me for services in the year of 1812-15." 
If either or both of the above claims have been presented, will you please tell me from your records what services Elias J. Kent and his father Jacob Kent rendered their country, also the name of the Regiment they were connected with, their rank and date of birth, if you can do so.
The above information is desired for the records of our family tree, and any information you may be able to give me will be appreciated. 
Yours truly, 
F. K. Dohrman

F. K. Dohrman,
% H. I. Dohrman, 
1 Madison Ave., 
New York, N. Y.

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U.S. Pension Office APR 5 1929
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FACING HEMMING PARK 
HOTEL WINDSOR 
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 
ROBT. R. MEYER, PROPRIETOR 
J. E. KAVANAUGH, MANAGER 
April 10, 1929. 
IN RE: WAR OF 1812 RECORDS SERVICE OF ELIAS J. KENT. 
Chief of Pension Bureau, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 
I recently discovered the Will of my greatgrandfather, Elias J. Kent, who died in Natchez, Miss., the latter part of September 1865. 
One paragraph of the Will reads as follows: 
"It is my will and desire that my executor collect from the Government of the United States, a quarter section of land due me for services in the year 1812 -15. " 
Will you please let me know if a demand for this pension was ever made by Kent himself or by his executor, Rueben Bullock. Any information you may be able to give me regarding this matter, will be appreciated. 
If it would be possible for you to give me a photographic copy of any and all papers connected with this claim, I would be very glad to pay any expenses connected with same. 
I have NO financial interest in the above pension, my desire for information being merely for genealogical reasons. 
Yours very truly, 
F. K. Dohrman

Please address F. K. Dohrman, 
Care of H. I. Dohrman, 
1 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y.

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U.S. Pension Office APR 19 1929
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FACING HEMMING PARK 
HOTEL WINDSOR 
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 
ROBT. R. MEYER, PROPRIETOR 
J. E. KAVANAUGH, MANAGER 
April 10, 1929. 
IN RE: WAR OF 1812 - RECORDS - JACOB KENT. 
Chief of Pension Bureau, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 
I recently discovered the will of my great grandfather, Elias J. Kent, who died in Natchez, Miss., the latter part of September 1865. One paragraph of the Will reads as follows: 
"It is my will and desire that my executor collect from the Government of the United States, being a claim for a pension due my late father and inherited by me of him, Jacob Kent" 
Will you kindly let me know if a demand for this pension was ever made by Jacob Kent, his son Elias J., or Rueben Bullock, the executor of the last will and testament of Elias J. Kent. Any information that you may be able to give me regarding this matter, will be appreciated. If it would be possible to send me a photographic copy of any and all papers connected with this claim, I would be very glad to pay any expenses connected with same. 
I have no financial interest in the above pension, my desire for information being merely for genealogical reasons. 
Yours truly, K-Done to 6261 Please address F. K. Dohrman, Care of H. I. Dohrman, Madison Ave., New York, N. Y.
Yours truly, 
F. K. Dohrman

Please address F. K. Dohrman, 
Care of H. I. Dohrman, 
1 Madison Ave., New York, N. Y.

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U.S. Pension Office APR 12 1929
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The ROOSEVELT
CABLE ADDRESS “HOROSEVELT 
"THE BIENVILLE” UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT 
NEW ORLEANS 
May 1st, 1929. 

[stamped] 
M. O. # 45817- $4.55
FINANCE DIVISION 
BOOKEEPER’S DESK 
MAY 3 1929 
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Mr. E. W. Morgan, 
Acting Commissioner, 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sir: 
In reply to your attached letter of April 27th, 1929, I am enclosing a United States money order to the order of the Secretary of the Interior for $4.55 for which please send me a photostatic copy of the pension claim R. 5873 - 20 pages - of Elias J. Kent made on account of the services of his father Jacob Kent. (REVOLUTION) 
Also photostatic copies of the original papers on file in claim for pension and bounty land of Elias J. Kent War of 1812 (W. C. 23031) and his widow Evaline B. Kent - 17 pages. 
I also include the fifty cents for certification of above papers. 
Please forward papers to me: 
F. K. Dohrman
c/o H. I. Dohrman, 
1 Madison Avenue, 
New York, N. Y. 
Yours truly, 
F K Dohrman 

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U.S. Pension Office
MAY 3 1929
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POSITIVELY FIRE PROOF 
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OPERATED BY THE S. H. PECK HOTEL CO. Inc.
S. H. PECK, PRESIDENT   F. TAYLOR PECK, MANAGER 
Refer to Revolution & 1812 Wars Section, MMHF 
Mobile, Ala. May 1, 1829. 
Mr. E. W. Morgan, 
Acting Commissioner, 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C. 

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M. O. # 272191- $1.50
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOKEEPER’S DESK
MAY 3 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Dear Sir:- 
Earlier to day I wrote you from New Orleans requesting that you send me photostatic copies of original papers in Pension claim R. 5873, of Elias J. Kent, made on account of the services of his father Jacob Kent, of War of Revolution. Also copy of original papers in claim for pension and bounty land of Elias J. Kent, War of 1812. Pension # W. C. 23031. 
The above was figured out for me on a basis of 27 pages instead of 37 pages as it should have been and I enclosed you a postal order for $4.55, when it should have been $6.05 and I am now enclosing a postal order for the $1.50 still due. 
Yours very truly, 
F. K. Dohrman 
F. K. Dohrman, 
C/o H. I. Dohrman, 
1 Madison Ave., 
New York City
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section. 
MMHF 
June 5, 1929. 
F. K. Dohrman, 
c/o H. I. Dohrman, 
1 Madison Avenue, 
New York City. 
Sir: 
I advise you that on May 16, 1929, photostatic copies of twenty pages from Revolutionary War claim of Jacob Kent (R. 5873) and seventeen pages from War of 1812 claim (W.C. 23031) Elias J. Kent, were mailed to you at the New York address furnished by you, namely, #1 Madison Avenue, New York City.
It is hoped that upon inquiry these will be located at the given address. 
Respectfully, 
EARL D. CHURCH, 
Commissioner.
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[stamped] REJECTED
5873
P.O. Huldah Kent 
Service:
Enlisted:  , 18
Discharged:  , 18
Application filed:  , 18
Re-enlisted: 
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized.    Contract
Cert. of Dis.    Searched for , 18

1929 Apl 26 – F. K. Dohrman a.w.f. cost of photos MMMHF
1929 May 16. Photos to F. K. Dohrman & Fin. Div. ntfd, A.D.Y.
1929 June 5. F. K. Dohrman adv. Photos already furn. A.D.Y.
1929 Sept. 16, Photos mailed to F. K. Dohrman & Fin Div. ntfd  A.D.Y.
1929 Oct. 18. Photos mailed to Howard I. Dohrman & Fin Div ntfd A.D. Y
1930 Feb. 17, Photos mailed to Howard I. Dohrman & Fin. Div, ntfd. A.D.Y.
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No. 15,012. 
Huldah Kent decd.
Widow of Jacob 
Miss 

[the following 6 lines are crossed out]
W. G. Snethen Sept 30 1953
Same, Nov 22 1853
W.G. Snethen 14 Nov. 1854
[line illegible]
Same Jny 5 185
Hon. J. J. McCrea Mar 3/60

5873
Act July 7 1838
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Pension Office 
Dec 1854 
Sir
The affidavit of John Norris has been filed with the papers of Huldah Kent widow of Jacob Miss. Act July 7 1838 –
It can not avail any thing towards settling the date of her marriage or the length of her husband’s service, He must show how he arrives at his conclusions.
W. G. Snethen Esq
Baltimore Md
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301

Pension Office 
Nov 22 1853 
Sir 
In the case of Huldah Kent decd widow of Jacob of Miss. Act July 7 1838 - the exact date of her death and her husband’s, and the number and names of the children now living must be shown by Certificate of Court. The court must show upon what testimony said certificate is based, giving the names and residences of the witnesses and certifying to their credibility. An administrator must be appointed, and the amount of his official Bond certified to this Office. The date of her marriage must be shown by record, public or private or its absence accounted for. In which event, the witnesses adduced must show how they are enabled to fix the time, I am not able to discover any evidence of her husband’s service in this office. Of course, that must be proved, 
W. G Snithen Esq
New York
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674 
Pension Office 
Sept 30 1853 
Sir
The informal application of Huldy Kent decd widow of Jacob of N.Y. has been filed under the Act July 7 1838. Declarations must be made before a Court of Record. I enclose a form. 
W.G. Snethen Esq 
New York.
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Huldah Kent’s case - Revolutionary 
Baltimore 
29 Dec ‘54 
Dear Sir
Enclosed please find Kents corrected declaration as to number of Heirs of Jacob & Huldah Kent, in widow Huldah’s case now before you. – 
Also Mrs Sticking’s affidavit of marriage & death &c of Jacob & Huldah. –
All which please file with the case.
Respfully [illegible]
[signed] W. G. Snethen

Hon L.P. Waldo 
Washington
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Baltimore
2 Dec ‘54
Sir,
In submitting the recent additional evidence in the case of Huldah Kent, widow decd. of Jacob Kent deced (claim of children of the decd widow) for Revolutionary Military services of Jacob. I omitted to enclose the accompanying proof of the marriage of Huldah & Jacob. I beg that this may be filed with the papers in the case, and that it may be taken for what it is worth. If it is not admissible, Mr Norris testimony can be made so, if required, of which fact I beg to be informed.
Respectfully Yours
[signed] W G Snethen
atty for children of Huldah & Jacob Kent

Hon L. P. Waldo 
Washington
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Hon L. P. Waldo
[illegible]
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N York 26th Aug ‘53 
Dear Sir
Enclosed please find application Elias J. Kent on behalf of himself and two sisters, for benefit of Pension Laws, for services of his father in the Revolutionary war, and by virtue of the widow Kent. Please cause same to be filed & acknowledged. Craving yr early attention to same, 
I am Dr Sir
Respectfully yours
[signed] W. G. Snethen

Hon. P. Waldo 
Present
PS. Please communicate with me on this case at New York
WGS
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Hon L P Waldo
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New York 
11th Nov ‘54 
Sir
I beg to hand you herewith further testimony in the case of Huldah Kent, widow deceased of Jacob Kent decd. for Pension due her in virtue of her husband’s service in Revolutionary War under General Montgomery, now claimed by Elias J. Kent, one of her sons, who has administered on her Estate in due form of law. I will be obliged to you to have it referred and examined in connection with the proof already in and inform me of the result.
 Resp’fully yours 
[signed] W. G. Snethen
atty for E. J. Kent

Hon. L. P. Waldo 
Comm of Pensions
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The State of Mississippi 
Adams County, }
Before me Reuben Bullock Judge of the Probate Court of  the County and State aforesaid, residing in the County of Adams, duly elected Commissioned and qualified, personally came and appeared, Mrs R. I. Stickney, of said City of Natchez and after being first duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say, that she was well acquainted with Jacob Kent and Huldah Kent his wife in their life time, at which time they resided in the State of Vermont and this deponent resided a near neighbour to them the said Jacob Kent & wife within something less than half a mile from their said residence, - And when deponent was a child she often led the said Jacob Kent, around his yard, - he the said Jacob Kent at which time being blind, - and deponent learnt from his Physician that his blindness was caused from services rendered by said Jacob in the Revolutionary as a Soldier in said War, Deponent was well acquainted with the Children of said Jacob and Huldah, there were ten in number, of whom there is only three living, namely Polly McQuillis, whose residence is in the State of Vermont, - Betsey Sealey, whose residence is in the State of Michigan, and, Elias J. Kent, whose residence is in the City of Natchez, State of Mississippi, 
Deponent would further State, that she was present at the Funeral of said Jacob Kent, in the said State of Vermont, but does not now recollect the year the same took place,
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but, was present and saw said Jacob Kent, after his death, and attended his funeral, 
Huldah Kent, the wife of said Jacob, survived him several years - but deponent is unable to state the number of years, Deponent being a near neighbour as before stated, of said of Jacob Kent & Huldah Kent his wife for a number of Years, during which time she was a frequent victor to their House, and was well and intimately acquainted with said Jacob & Huldah Kent, and all of their children, being ten in number as before stated, - And that said Jacob & Huldah Kent, during all my acquaintance with them which was [crossed out: about fifteen] several years, lived together as man & wife, and was looked upon by the Community in which they resided and so recognized by them as man & wife, Deponent never heard it questioned during here [her] entire acquaintance with them, but what they were man and wife 
[signed] R. I. Stickney
Sworn to and Subscribed in open Court this 2d day of December A.D. 1854 - R Bullock Judge

The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } I Richard A Inge Clerk of the Probate Court of said County, do hereby certify that Reuben Bullock, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing affidavit, is, and was at the date thereof, Judge of said Probate Court, duly elected, qualified and commissioned, (sole and presiding) - that his said affidavit
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is in due form of Law, and that all his acts in the premises, are and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit, in judicature and thereout. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court, at the City of Natchez this 14th day of December A.D. Eighteen hundred and fifty four 
[signed] Richd A. Inge Clerk

The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } I, Reuben Bullock, Judge of the Probate Court, (sole and presiding) of said County, do hereby certify that Richard A Inge, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate, is, and was at the date thereof, Clerk of said Probate Court, duly elected, qualified and commissioned, that his said certificate is in due form of Law, and that all his act in the premises, are, and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit in Judicature and thereout.
Given under my hand and seal at Natchez this 14th day of December A.D. 1854. 
[signed] R. Bullock Judge
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The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } In the Probate Court thereof 
This is to certify that on this twenty ninth day of October in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty three, Elias J Kent, sometimes known as Elias Kent appeared in open Court, his Honor, Judge Reuben Bullock presiding, and being sworn by me according to law in open court, he deposed and said that he is the Eighth child of Jacob Kent, deceased, of the State of Vermont and Huldah Kent also deceased, of the State of Vermont  That his said parents had ten children in all and that there now survive of their said children three, namely, Polly McQuiles. Betsy Sealy and said affiant Elias J Kent. 
That he the said affiant is now fifty seven years old, and resides in this county, That his said father Jacob Kent enlisted in the army of the revolution under General Montgomery on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year [blank] at in New York in Captain Lamb's company of heavy artillery that the said Jacob Kent was at the storming of Quebec, and was by the side
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of Captain Lamb, when same was taken prisoner - that only four of the said Jacob Kent’s company remained alive after the Storming of Quebec, of which Jacob was one 
That the said Jacob served in the revolutionary army for a period of five years * and was discharged at [blank] on the [blank] day of [blank] in the year [blank] That his said fathers’ discharge has been lost or destroyed, and that said affiant has it not & cannot find it. That the said Jacob Kent married Huldah Norris at Newbury in the State of Vermont on the - day of  - in the year of our Lord 1780. that the said Jacob was blind for many years before his death - his blindness in the opinion of his physicians, being caused by the severe service he saw and indured whilst in the line of his duty in the revolutionary army that the said Jacob died at Sutton, Vermont, on the - day of - in the year 1832 - That his said mother the widow of the said, Jacob namely Huldah Kent was never married again after the death of her husband the said Jacob and that she died at Sutton Vermont in the - day of - in the year A.D 1840 That neither the said Jacob no the said Huldah - the affiants said Parents

* or longer – That at the request of General Montgomery he remained in the service after the time for discharge. That he entered the city of Quebec by the side of General Montgomery -
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ever received any pension or bounty land from the said United States under any of the laws in such cases applicable and that they never applied for any pension during their lives, That the said affiant cannot produce any proof in support of the allegations he has herein made under oath of the said Jacob services in the war of the revolution by reason of the length of time that has elapsed, and of the loss of every paper or document pertaining to such services 
That the facts to which he has deposed above are made from memory, he the said affiant distinctly remembering them, for they were often recited in his hearing by his said father Jacob - that he refers to the rolls of the revolutionary Army for full proof of his said father’s services - the man points of which are here recited, that he is prepared if necessary to adduce other proof besides his own statement of the marriage of his parents aforesaid and the dates and places of their death respectively - That he claims for himself, the said affiant, and his [crossed out: brother] and sisters above named the pension that may be found to be due his said mother Huldah Kent decd. widow of the said Jacob Kent his father 
under the act of Congress of July 7th 1838, in Virtue of her said husband the said Jacobs services. And he hereby appoints N G Sneathen of
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Washington D.C. to be his attorney to prosecute to a conclusion this the claim of the children of the said Jacob & Huldah Kent for pension due the said widow, hereby confirming all that he can legally do in the premises and I do certify that the said affiant has this day hereunto subscribed his name in my presence and in open court, 
[signed] Elias J Kent  Alius Elias Kent

And this is to certify that the above declaration was taken down by me in open Court, in the presence and hearing of his Honor Judge Reuben Bullock presiding, in testimony of which his Honor hereto affixes his signature, this day my presence.
[signed] R Bollock 
And I do also hereto affix my hand and the seal of the Court this said twenty ninth day of October A.D. 1853.
[signed] Richd A. Inge Clerk
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Est: Huldah Kent.

Transcript of Record
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The State of Mississippi
Adams County: } 
Pleas before the Honorable Reuben Bullock Judge of the Probate Court of Adams County State of Mississippi begun and held at the Court House in and for said County, on the fourth Monday in September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, and also in vacation of said Court, on the 18th day of October, AD Eighteen hundred and fifty four, 
Be it remembered that heretofore to wit, at a Term of the Probate Court in and for said County, begun and held at the Court House thereof, on the fourth Monday in September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, Elias J Kent filed in our said Court his certain petition, in the words and figures following, to wit: 
To the Honorable Reuben Bullock, Judge of the Probate Court of Adams County, State of Mississippi. 
The petition of Elias J Kent of said County, respectfully shows, that about the year 1832, Jacob Kent, the father of petitioner departed this life in the State of Vermont, having no Will so far as your petitioner knows or believes. That said intestate during his life time, served in the Army of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, and petitioner is informed, by his counsel and so believes, that the said intestate at the time of his death, had a valid and legal claim against the Government of the United States of America for services performed and rendered by said intestate in his life time in said Revolutionary War, as a Pension or otherwise, amounting to about the sum of Eight or Ten Thousand Dollars
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And this petitioner further shows, that said intestate left a widow, Huldah Kent & who departed this life in the year 1840, and seven children, namely; Jacob Kent, who departed this life in 1840, Huldah Hanskum, who departed this life in 18_, Samuel Kent, who departed this life in 18_, who left no heirs so far as petitioner Knows, Also John Kent, who departed this life some 4 years since, leaving several children; the exact number or names are not known to petitioner, also Betsey Celey, and your Petitioner. 
Your petitioner therefore prays that letters of Administration may be granted to him upon the Estate of said Huldah Kent, upon his entering into bond, in such sum as it may please your Honor to direct, with whom he hereby tenders as securities, believing them sufficient in the premises and upon his taking the oath prescribed by Law, in this behalf. And your petitioner, as in duty bound, &c 
[signed] E. J. Kent.
Affirmed and subscribed in open Court, September 27, 1854, Richd A Inge Clerk
Whereupon, on reading and filing said petition the following order was made by the Court in the premises, to wit: 
In the matter of the Estate of Huldah Kent deceased:
Upon reading and filing the petition of Elias J Kent this day preferred, it is ordered by the Court that letters of Administration be granted to him upon the Estate of said Huldah Kent, deceased upon his taking the oath prescribed by Law, and entering into bond in the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars with John A Quitman as his surety (Oath administered.) 
Which said Bond, having been signed, sealed and delivered on the
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said Court, was in the words and figures following, to wit: 
The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } Know all men by these present, that we, Elias J Kent and John A Quitman are held and firmly bound unto the State of Mississippi in the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars, to be paid to the said State of Mississippi, to which payment well, and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and every of us, our, and every of our heirs, executors and administrators, for the whole and in the whole jointly and severally, firmly by these present, Signed by us, and sealed with our Seals, this 27 day of Sept. AD. One thousand eight hundred and fifty four. 
The Condition of the Obligation as such that if the said Elias J Kent, as administrator of the goods, chattels and credits of Huldah Kent deceased, do make a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands, possession, or Knowledge of the said Elias J. Kent, or in the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him, and the same so made, do exhibit into the Probate Court of said County, when he shall be thereto required by the said Court, and such goods and chattels well and truly administer according to Law, and further do make a just and true account of his actings and doings therein, when thereto required by the said Court, and all the rest of the said goods chattels and credits which shall be found remaining upon the account of the said Administration, the same being first examined and allowed by the said Court, shall deliver and pay unto such persons respectively as are entitled to the same by Law; and if it shall hereafter appear that any last will and testament was made by the deceased, and the same be proved in Court, and the Executor or Executors obtain Letters Testamentary, and the said Elias J. Kent do, in such cases being required render and deliver up his Letters of Administration, then this obligation to be void: - else remain in full force, Signed sealed and delivered in presence of 
E.J. Kent.
J. A. Quitman
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Afterwards, to wit in Vacation of said Court, on the 28th day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, on reading and filing said Bond, the following order was made by the Court in the premises, to wit: 
In the matter of the Estate of Huldah Kent deceased: 
Elias J. Kent having heretofore in Open Court, taken the Oath prescribed by Law, upon his application for letters of Administration upon the Estate of said Huldah Kent, deceased, and having also this day together with John A. Quitman his approved surety signed sealed and delivered a bond in the sum of ten thousand dollars, as directed by the Court in this behalf said letters of Administration are accordingly granted to him, and ordered to be issued and recorded according to Law. 
Which said letters of Administration having been then and there issued and recorded, are in the following words and figures, to wit: 
State of Mississippi 
Adams County } By the Probate Court of said County 
Whereas, Huldah Kent deceased died intestate as we are informed having whilst she lived, and at the time of her death, divers goods, debts, rights and credits within the State aforesaid; and we, desiring that the said goods, rights and credits may be well and truly administered, converted and disposed of, do hereby grant unto Elias J. Kent, full power by the tenor of these present, to administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said deceased, which to her in her life time, and at the time of his death did belong: to ask, levy, recover and receive the
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will extend, according to their rate and the order of the Law, to make a perfect and just Inventory of said goods and chattels, rights and credits, and the same to exhibit in the Office of the Clerk of said Court, at or before the expiration of six months from the date hereof, and to render a just account of the said Administration, when thereunto legally required; and the said Elias J Kent is hereby ordained Administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, moneys and effects of the said deceased. - Witness Reuben Bullock, Esquire, Judge of Probate of said County, this 28 day of October, in the year One thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
[signed] Richd A Inge Clerk 

The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } I, Richard A Inge Clerk of the Probate Court of said County do hereby certify that the foregoing four and one half pages contain a true and perfect transcript of the original papers and proceedings filed and had in the cause therein stated, as fully and completely as the same remains of record and on file my Office.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court at the City of Natchez, this 31st day of October AD. Eighteen hundred and fifty four. 
[signed] Richd A. Inge Clerk

The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } I, Reuben Bullock Judge of the Probate Court of said County, (sole and presiding,) do hereby certify that Richard A. Inge, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing certificate and attestation, is, and was at the date thereof, Clerk of said Court, duly elected qualified and commissioned, that his said certificate and attestation are in due form of Law, and that all his acts in the premises are, and ought to be entitled to full faith and credit, in Judication and thereout.
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The State of Mississippi 
Adams County }
Pleas before the Honorable Reuben Bullock, Judge of the Probate Court of Adams County, State aforesaid at a Term of said Probate Court, begun and held at the Court house in and for said County, on the fourth Monday in November, in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and fifty four. 
Be it remembered that heretofore, to wit, at a term of the Probate Court of said County, State aforesaid, begun and held at the Court House in and for said County, on the fourth Monday in November, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four. Elias J Kent filed in our said Court his certain petition, which is in the words and figures following to wit. 
The State of Mississippi 
Adams County } Before me Richard A Inge, Clerk of the Probate Court in and for the County and State aforesaid personally came and appeared Robert W Wood, of the City of Natchez, and made oath that on the 27th day of September A.D. 1854. Elias J. Kent of said City of Natchez, called on deponent and procured his services in drafting a petition, to the Honl Reuben Bullock Judge of the Probate Court of Adams County Mississippi, for the grant of letters of Administration upon the Estate of Huldah Kent, deceased, widow of Jacob Kent, that he, said Elias J. Kent furnished deponent with the names of the surviving children of said Jacob & Huldah Kent, and that in drafting said Petition, deponent omitted to insert therein, as one of the surviving children, Polly McQuillis 
[signed] Ro. W. Wood
Sworn to and subscribed before me in Open Court, this 1st day of December 1854, 
[signed] Richd A Inge Clerk

The State of Mississippi Before me Richard A Inge Clerk of the
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of the City of Natchez, and made oath that he called on and procured the services of Robert W Wood Esq., of the City of Natchez, on the 27th day of September 1854. to draw up or draft a petition to the Honl Reuben Bullock, Judge of the Probate Court of Adams County, Mississippi for Letters of Administration upon the Estate of Huldah Kent, deceased, widow of Jacob Kent, that he deponent furnished to said R. W. Wood, Esq. the names of all the surviving children of said Jacob & Huldah Kent among whom was the name of Polly McQuillis, and that by mistake the name of said Polly McQuillis was not embraced in said Petition to said Probate Court. 
[signed] E. J. Kent
Sworn to and subscribed before me in Open Court, this 1st day of December AD. 1854, 
[signed] Richd A Inge Clerk

 Natchez 1st day of December, 1854. 
To the Honl Reuben Bullock Judge of the Probate Court of Adams County, Mississippi 
Your Petitioner Elias J Kent, of the City of Natchez, County of Adams and State of Mississippi, would most respectfully represent to your Honor, that on the 27th day of September 1854, he petitioned your Honor for the grant of letters of Administration upon the Estate of Huldah Kent, deceased, widow of Jacob Kent, deceased, That in drafting said petition the name of Polly McQuillis, one of the surviving children of said Jacob & Huldah Kent, by mistake, was not embraced thereon, as is shown by the affidavits of Ro. W Wood, Esq. and your petitioner. He therefore prays your Honor to grant to him such relief in the premises, as may seem reasonable & just, and he will ever pray &c 
[signed] E.J. Kent
Sworn to subscribed in Open Court, December 1. 1854. 
[signed] Richd A Inge Clerk
Whereupon, on reading and filing said petition, the following order