Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21066, Michael Emerson, Mass.
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Service    
Mass.   
Emerson, Michael  Number W. 21066
Elizabeth
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9258
R

New Hampshire
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Michael Emerson
of --------------in the state of--------------------
who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Wesson of the Mass line for the term of 2 years.
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on left side
Hon Wm. Tappan
Dec 18, 1856
1857 June 6 to Pen Agt
authorizing an additional payment
under Act 3 March 1843

on right side

New Hampshire 9669 Ports
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Elizabeth Emerson decd
widow of Michael Emerson
MSS
who was a private
in the Revolution
Increased from $30
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Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 60 Dollars 22 
Cents per annum to commence
on the 4th day of March 1843
and end 26th October 1843
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Certificate of Pension issued
the 4th day of Decr. 1856.
and sent to
Chars. Richardson
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[ACTS OF March 3, 1843] and June 17, 144 crossed out

Recorded in Book C
Vol. 1 Page 117
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
Rockingham ss.}

ON this thirteenth day of June 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire, personally appears
Michael Emerson
aged fifty five years, resident in Windham in the said State, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:" That he the said Emerson enlisted in Methuen in the state of Massachusetts
in the company commanded by Captain Goodale of the regiment commanded by by Col. Putnam and was afterwards transferred to Capt ---- company in Col.  Weston's regiment in the month of May seventeen hundred seventy eight; that he continued to serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States, until the 18th of March AD 1779
when he was discharged from service in Fish Kill in the State of New York; that he was in the battles 
and
that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.

Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid.
Samuel Bell esqr Jus: Sup: Court

I Samuel Bell one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature 
as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Michael Emerson did serve in the revolutionary war for the term of nine months at one term on the Continental establishment against the common enemy and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support as stated in the preceding declaration and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.

June 13th 1818 Samuel Bell esqr Jus; Sup: Court
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State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss - I the subscriber clerk of the 
Superior Court of Judicature of the
State of New Hampshire for the county
of Grafton certify that Samuel Bell
]is one of the Judges of said Court
and that the name Samuel Bell
within subscriber and also subscriber
to the accompanying affidavit of

To all which I have affixed the seal of said Court
is the hand writing of the said Samuel Bell

S.P. Webster Clerk


(written perpendicular 
Michael Emerson
Private
Putnam and Morrison Mass
Regiments
May 17, 1778
to
March 18, 1779
admitted
June 13, 1818)

I William Smith testify that I am
acquainted with the circumstances of
Michael Emerson within named and that 
he is very poor and destitute of property
William Smith (signature)

State of New Hampshire
------------- have to June 13, 1818 William Smith made oathto the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me Samuel Bell --Jus Sup Court
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Ineligible
9,25

Sept 1819

continued
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
ROCKINGHAM........SS.

ON this eleventh day of July 1820, personally appeared in open court of Chester, before John Harvey and Hall Bugin, Esqrs. Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the said County of Rockingham, being a Court of Record for the said County of Rockingham, having the power of fine and imprisonment Michael Emerson
aged fifty seven years, resident of Windham, in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:--
viz. That he enlisted in the Continental service in the month of May 1778 for the term of nine months under the command of Captain Thomas Goodale in Colonel Putnam's Regiment being the ninth in the Massachusetts line and when arrived at White Plains was transferred to Capt C---Company in Colonel Watson's Regiment where he served out his nine months and was regularly discharged there from the 18th day of March 1779 the date of my original application in order to obtain a pension in the 13th day of June One thousand eight hundred and eighteen. The number of my pension Certificat is 9,258 I have received a pension

And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 8th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provision of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed; and by me subscribed. My occupation is a shoemaker and am not of sufficient ability to pursue it having lost the use of my left arm.

in family residing with me is my wife aged fifty seven infirm by reason of Rheumatism
her capacity to contribute to our support is nothing

Michael Emerson (signature)

Sworn to and declared at Chester on the 11th day of July 1820 before
John Harvey 
Hall Burgin 
Judges of said Court.

I Peter Chadwick Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham 
do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is thirty three dollars and 31 cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of the said court on 
this 13th day of July 1820

P Chadwick (signature)
Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for the County of Rockingham .
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SCHEDULE
CONTAINING  the whole estate and income of Michael Emerson.
(his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) by him subscribed, exhibited to the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Rockingham on the 11th day of July 1820, and annexed to his oath, vix.

1 Cow--15.00
2 Small pigs--2.50
1 old desk--2.50
1 table--0.30
2 Iron pots--1.50
1 old brass Kette--2.00
4 chairs--1.00
old chest--1.00
cooking ware--1.00
old Barrells--1.00
Shoemaking tools--1.00
Shovel --0.34
Shovel & pitchfork--0.50
3 wheels --Billows--2.17
--ware sold pewter--1.00
1 ax--50
_____________________________
$33.31

Michael Emerson (signature)
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Declaration
Elizabeth Emerson
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Congress of the 7th July 1838 entitled "the act granting half pay and pensions of certain widows."

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham county ss. - On this twenty eighth day of August A.D. 1838 Personally appeared before the Court of Probate in and for said county of Rockingham, Elizabeth Emerson a resident of Windham in said county aged seventy six years who being duly sworn, according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions and made by the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled "the Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows: That she is the widow of Michael Emerson late of said Windham who was a private in the t------ of the Revolution for more than two years the evidence of which service was filed in the War office of the United States with said Michael's application for a pension, which was granted as appears by the pension certificate here to annexed.

She further declares that she was married to the said Michael Emerson on the eleventh day of April in the year seventeen hundred and eigthy six: that her husband the aforesaid Michae Emerson died on the twenty eight day of September in the year eighteen hundred and twenty seven: that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service; but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz, at the time above state and that she now remains the widow of said Michael nor has she been married to any person since his death.

Elizabeth (X her mark) Emerson

Witness
Isaac Mc Gaw,
sworn to and ---- on the day and year above written 
Before
John Harvey, Judge of Probate

I John Kelly Register of the Cout of Probate for said County of Rockingham do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Elizabeth Emerson for a Penson 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Copurt this twenty eight day of August AD ---

John Kelly (signature) Register of Probate.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

I Moses Merrill Town Clerk of Methuen in the county of Essex and Commonwealth aforesaid hereby certify that the following is a true copy of the record of said town with the exception of the date which is ---- on the ----in  --legible ---as follows.

" Merrill Emerson & Elisabeth Swan both of Methuen was married by the Rev. Christopher Sargeant on April yr Eleventh Seventeen Hundred and eighty six"

I Moses Merrill above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town, county and commonwealth aforesaid and that the above is a true en-----from the records of said town with the encryption above as certified by me.

Moses Merrill Clerk of the Town of Methuen

Methuen Augt 15, 1838
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss. August 15 - 1838
The above named Moses Merrill subscribed the above certificate & affidavit & made oath in due form of law that the same was true

Before Me
Isaac Mc Lain Justice of the Peace
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I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Moses Merrill before maned and in my opinion he is entitled to full credit and is a respected person.

Isaac Mc Graw Justice of the Peace.
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Pen Cet
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STATE OF NEW - HAMPSHIRE
HILLSBOROUGH, ss.

At a Probate Court at Amhurst in said County on the First day of Mary in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five

Be the Hon Wm C. Clark Judge & c.

It was proved to the satisfaction of the Court,
That Elizabeth Emerson late of Windham, N.H. in said County died at said Windham, N.H. about Eleven years since.

That at the time for her decease she was a REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONER of the United States, under the act of ------------------A.D. 1838

That she left one child only whose name is Alice Barrett the wife of Eleazar Barrett, that the said Alice Barrett is the only child and heir at law of Michael Emerson and Elizabeth Emerson above mentioned - the proof before mentioned was made by the affidavits of Betsy Nevens and Sarah J. Hills both of the city of Nashua in said county of Hillsborough

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Amherst aforesaid this first day of May A.D. 1855

J.W. Moore R of Probate.
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State of New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough ss.

On the Eleventh day of May A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace and notary public, within and for the State and county aforesaid Alice Barrett wife of Elizear Barrett, who is the daughter and only heir of Elizabeth Emerson who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of July 7th 1838 - That the said Elizabeth Emerson was the widow of Michael Emerson who was also a pensioner of the United States under the act of 1818 -  at the rate of ninety six dollars per annum - which he drew until his decease - that the sid Michael Emerson died in Windham N.H. on the 28th day of September 1838. for $3000 her annum which she drew from the fourth day of March 1836 - that she continued to receive the said sum of $3000 per annum until the year 1839 - That there was a balance of pension annually due to the said Elizabeth Emerson of sixty six dollars which she did not receive - and also from the year 1839 there was also the full amount of pension due her $9600 per annum until her decease that she died at Windham, N.H, on the twenty sixth day of October 1845 - that the said Elizabeth Emerson never remarried but continued the widow of Michael Emerson until her death at Windham on the day and year before mentioned that she lived in Windham N.H. for nearly forty years previous to he decease and previous to that time she resided several years in New Salem, N.H.

That the said Alice Barrett your applicant is the only child and heir at law of said Elizabeth Emerson and is entitled to any pay or balance of pay rightfully belonging to said Elizabeth Emerson while living - that she the said Elizabeth Emerson never had any other children th--present applicant, except on son named Caleb Emerson who died without issue all of which will more fully appear by reference to the rolls now on file in the pension or war department and the applications of said Michael Emerson and Elizabeth Emerson for pensions together with the papers on file with the said applications now on file in said pension department and the accompanying papers and proof hereunto annexed - 

That  she desires that the pension certificate or the money due to her may be sent to Charles Richardson Esquire at Amherst N.H. who is duly authorized as her attorney to receive the same and to give any and all receipts and discharges necessary in the premises that the that the said Alice Barret the applicant is a resident of the city of Nashua in the County of Hillsborough
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and state of New Hampshire.

Alice Barrett (signature)

The foregoing declaration was sworn to and subscribed on the day and year before written and I certify that I know the applicant to be the person she represents herself to be that she is a credible person and entitled to credit and that I have no interest in this claim

Charles Richardson (signature) Notary pubic & Justice of the Peace.

State of New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough
City of Nashua

Personally came L.L. Rand and Elizabeth Nye residents of the city of Nashua aforesaid persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being sworn according to law say that they were present and saw Alice Barrett sign her name and acknowledge the foregoing declaration - and they further swear that they know that the applicant is the identical person she represents herself to be and that they the deponents reside in the city of Nashua aforesaid and that they are severally disinterested

L.L. Rand (signature)
Elizabeth Nye (signature)

The foregoing affidavit was subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first before mentioned and I certify that the affiants are city officers of the city of Nashua aforesaid and that I have no doubt that they are disinterested -

Charles Richardson (signature)
 Justice of the Peace
Notary public
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Revolutionary War Records Section 3-525

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington, D. C. ----------------------, 19--------
W.F. 21066

In reply to you request of ---------, received------- for a statement of the military history of Michael Emerson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file this Bureau.

Date of Enlistment 
May 1778
Rank - Pvt
Officers under whom service was rendered
Captain Thomas Goodale
Colonel Putnam
State - Mass

Date of Enlistment or appointment
transferred nd discharged March 18, 1779
Rank - Pvt
Officers under who service was rendered
Captain Carr
Col Wesson

Date of Enlistment or appointment 
July 1 1780 - 6 months 1 day
August 5 1781 - 3 mos 1 day

Officers under who service was rendered
no officers
Captain James Mullen
Colonel Enoch Putnam

Battels engaged in,----------------------

Residence of soldier at enlistment, enlisted at Methuen Mass was a native of Newbury Mass

Date for application for pension -June 13, 1818  His --was --

Residence at date of application Windham Rockingham Co, N.H.

Age at date of application 5 yrs. He died Sept 28, 1827 at Windham N.H. 

Remarks he mar Apr 11, 1786 at Methuen Mass Elizabeth Swan. She was al pension on an app. Ex. Aug 28, 1838 while a resident of Windham N.H. aged 76. She died Oct 26. 1843 at Windhan N H Children Caleb b. Feby 14, 1787 Alice b. May 26, 1794 wife of Eleazer Barret and a res of Nashua  N. H. in 1855 the ibly surv.

Respectfully

Commissioner
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Rev Sec

postage stamp 
Pension 
D 
July 
3
1914
Office
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stamp: Pension US Office July 2, 1914
Stamp: Received July 2, 1914. Dep of the ------

31 Clifton Street
Portland, Maine June 30 1914

Department of the Interior
Washington, D.C.

Will you kindly send me the war record of MA soldiers that were in the Revolutionary War.

Michael Emerson and Calib Swan. I am quite sure they enlisted at Methuen Mass.

The soldiers where mentioned are great grandfather and great great grandfath3er
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of the writer and I am quite anxious to receive papers concerning them as I am looking up the records of my  mother's relatives

Respectfully yours
Mrs. Clara A. Moulton (signature)
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Revy
WIDOW & C

21066
Elizabeth Emerson
widow of
Michael Emerson
Pvt Rev War

March 30 '43

Vol A Page 2`7
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New Hampshire 1144
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Elizabeth Emerson of Windham 
widow of Michael Emerson decd.

who was a pensioner under the Act of 18 Mar 1818 and who died on the 28 September 1827,
of Rockingham in the state of N. H.
who was a private in the compy commanded by Captain Goodale of the regt commanded by Col Putnam in the Massachusetts 
line for 9 months
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Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth N.H. 
at the rate 30 dollars no cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March 1836
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Certificate of Pension issued the 23d day of Nov 1838 and sent to Isaace Mc Gaw Windham N. H
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Arrears to the 4th of Sept '38
$75.00
Semi-annual allowances ending 4 Mar '39
15.00
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$90.00
{ACT JULY 7,
1838}
Recorded by D.Mc Curdy Clerk
Book A. Vol 1 Page 39

(only left side 
Charles Richardson
June 6, 1855
to same Sept 10/1855
same October 23 1855
same Jny 7 1855
same Apl 15. 1856
Charles Richardson May 7/56)
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1144
New Hampshire P
-----------------------
Elizabeth Emerson, decd.
widow of Michael
who died on the 28th Sept 1827
of --------------------- in the State of--------------
who was a private in the -----commanded
by Captain----of the ----commanded 
by ----in the Revolution
line for
Increased from $30
-------------------------------------------------
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth 
at the rate of 60 Dollars 22, Cents
her annum to commence of the 4th day of 
March 1836
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Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of
Dec 1856 and sent to 
Charles Richardson
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Arrears to the 4th of Amherst
Semi-annual allowance ending N.H.

{Revolutionary Claim
Act July 7, 1838}

RECORDED BY G.T. Getty  CLERK
BOOK H  VOL. 1  PAGE 93
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POSTAGE STAMP
AMHERST 
MAY
31
N. H. 

FREE

Hon L. P. Waldo
Commission of Pensions
Washington City, D.C.

(appearing perpendicular
Elizabeth Emerson
Micheal R
N.H. 18387
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POSTAGE STAMP
AMHERST
OCT
6 N.H.

FREE

Hm Joshia Minot
Comm of Pensions
Washington City
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New Hampshire Role
Elizabeth Emerson to who
her the widow of Michale
Emerson who was a privagte 
Mass troops

act July 7, 1838
&
March 3 1843

18 mos 2 days prvt
$60.22 per annum

--March 4, 1836
Two Oct 26, 1843 
---------------------------------
payments at $30 per annum

To Charles Richardson 
use of Alice Barret only
child & --------------
to Charles Richardson
Amherst, New Hampshire
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9 mos 1778} Col Saml Johnson & Capt Jones
1 " --or 1775} Col Gerrish
3" --o 1787} Col E. Putnam & Capt Jos Mullen
6" --1780 & Methuen
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Chas. Richardson, Amherst NH

Elizabeth Emerson died 28 October 1843

Alice Barrett
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Amherst N.H. Sept 29th 1856

Hon Comm of Pension

Sir
In the case of application of Alice Barret daughter & only heir of Elizabeth Emerson for a pension. I would say that I forwarded to your office in May last - the certificate of my appointment as Admr on the Estate of Elizabeth Emerson, as required in order to receive the pension. I also sent all the other papers required.

That I have heard nothing further in relation to it since.

I hope I may hear from the case and if anything further on my part is desired that I shall be notified that
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service of nine months & 2 days - beside the nine months for which he was pensioned under the act of 1818 - 

have been proven & allowed I would also remind you of the claim for a few months prior to her decease for which she never received anything.

I hope I shall receive the certificate soon, as the case was furnished up so far as was required of me - in May last -

Very respectfully
Charles Richardson (signature)
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Amherst N. H. April 1856

Hon J. Minot 
Court of Pensions

Dear Sir
Yours of the 16th Just acknowledging 9 months & 2 days service in addition to the service for which Michael Emerson was pensioned under the Act of 1818. as also informing me that in all cases of arrears of Pension Adm must be appointed has been recd. I wish to enquire if the Declaration of Alice Barrett the only living child of Elizabeth Emerson now on file - is sufficient and that the appointment of Adm is for the purpose of
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receiving and distributing 
the pension - or is a
new declaration to be
made by the Adm.
and if so is he to 
do it in open court?

Very respectfully
Charles Richardson (signature)
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Amherst N.H. June 5, 1856

Dear Sir, In the case of the application of Alice Barrett, as the only child of Elizabeth Emerson for arrears of Pension furnish the papers desired to wit "evidence of the appointment of an Adm and the penalty of his Bond certified by the proper certifying officer. as also undoubled proof of the time of the death Elizabeth Emerson.

I suppose the amount will be for 9 months and 2 days service from March 4tgh 1836 to March 4 1841
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5 years - as also a pension for the whole service 9 months & 9 months & 2 days = 18 months & 2 days from March 4th 1843 to October 26, 1843 the time of her death - for which amounts you will please send certificates to the Subscriber at this place and much oblige.

Truly yours
Charles Richardson (signature)
Adm of the
Estate of Elizabeth Emerson
deceased
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Amherst N. H. May 30th 1855

Hon Comm of Pension

Sir - Enclosed I send you the application of Alice Barrett for a pension or increase of Pension which was due to her mother Elizabeth Emerson - she being the only heir. will you have the kindness to report to me as early as possible

Respy your
Charles Richardson (signature)
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Pens Agency Portsmouth N.H.
Dec. 29th 1856

To the Court of Pensions

Sir
The certificate by which 
I am directed to pay Elizabeth Emerson widow of Michael under the Act of July 7, 1838 and March 30. 1843 7 times the deduction of "former payments at the rate of $30 per annum" In paying the administrator, I have deducted forever annual payments at $30 for the whole time embrace in the certificate but the administrator claims that there were no former payment under the act of 1843, and that therefore the entire payments at the rate of $60.22 should be made from March 20, '43 to Oct 26th 1843 the date of her decease. As I have no means for determining the amount of her pensions -----I would refer the question to you for decision.

Very respectfully your obt serve.
Edw. N. Fuller 
Pens. Agt
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Amhurst N.H. August 27th 1855

Hon Josiah Minot,
Comm of Pensions

Dear Sir, The enclosed papers are intended to be filed with the application of Alice Barrett for an increase of Pension which was due to her mother Elizabeth Emerson a pensioner under the act of July 7th 1838 and to be made a part of the case. The application of Alice Barrett was sent to your office in May or June last.

The certificate of the Town Clerk of --- will prove the death of Elizabeth Emerson and the affidavits I think will be satisfactory proof that Alice Barrett is the only living child of the said Elizabeth Emerson.

I also enclose a certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts which I think shows conclusively that Michael Emerson the husband of Elizabeth and a pensioner served 19 months and 21 day -- you will find by an examination that he served in addition to the above 19 months & 21 days -- 9 months in Captain Goodales Compy & Col Putnam Regt. "Massachusetts line" for which he received a full pension under the act of
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of1818 - this service could not have been less than 9 months (how much more I am not advised) making in all 28 months and 21 days - You will observe that he is identified as having been the identical Michael Emerson who went from Methuen Mass, in every campaign excepting that of 1 month and 19 days in Capt Webster's Compy, in Col Gerrish Regt - deducting this it leaves his time of service at least 27 months and 2 days and entitling his widow Elizabeth Emerson to a full pension instead of $30.00 per annum to the amount received by her as supposed from March 4th 1836 to March 4th 1841 and also entitling her to a full pension from March 4th 1843 to October 26th 1843 the time of her decease

Very respectfully yours
Charles Richardson
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BRIEF IN THE CASE OF Elizabeth Emerson, decd who was wid of Michael. Rockingham County and State of New Hampshire.
act July 7, 1838 and March 3, 1843.

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CLAIM  ("original" or "for increase")

PROOF EXHIBITED (if original)

Is it documentary, traditionally, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.

Elizabeth Emerson was pensioned on 23d of November 1838, for nine months service of her husband, and paid therefor to the day of her death. Record evidence of nine months and two days' additional service has been discovered on the Books of the Secretary of Massachusetts and the stipend has accordingly been increased from $30 to $60.20 per annum. An Administrator has been appointed and all the requistions of the office complied with.

(If for increase)
Has additional evidence been filled since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
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Hon L. Edwards
Com Pensions
Washington City D.C.
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Excter Sept 5. 1838

Hon J.L. Edwards

As directed by the applicant I transmit the application of Elizabeth Emerson for a pension with a request that on any subject connected with the application you would be pleased to communicate with 

"Isaac Mc Graw Esq
Atty at Law
Windham N.H."

I am Sir very respectfully yours
John Kelley
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I Robert Morrison depose and say that Michael Emerson
of Windham then a pensioner of the United States lived in
my house in the year eighteen hundred and twenty
seven, and died there the same year, in the month of September
of October. I further say that the same woman who was
then his wife is now his widow and has not since been
marred
Robert Morrison

Rockingham County SS. August 27th 1833
Subscribed and sworn to
Before me
Isaac McGaw Justice of the peace
I am acquainted with Robert Morrison above named, and know him
to be respectable and entitled to full credit
Isaac McGaw Justice of the peace

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham Js
I John Kelly
Register of the Court of Probate for
said County do hereby certify
that Isaac McGaw Esq is a Justice of
the Peace for said County
and
that the two signatures above
and the two signatures on the paper
hereto annexed
purporting to be his
are genuine and in his own proper
hand writing
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
and and seal of said Court this twenty
eighth day of August AD 1838
John Kelly Register of Probate
[seal]
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Michael Emerson

Payable semi-annually. The first
payment on this Certificat will be
made on the 4th of September 
next, in Portsmouth N. H.
at the Branch Bank
]of the W ---------
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WAR DEPARTMENT

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM

I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 18th of March 1818, 
Michael Emerson late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the New Hampshire Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence on the 13th day of June one thousand eight hundred and Eighteen 

GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this --13th --day of April one thousand and eight hundred and nineteen

J.C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
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Mrs. Elizabeth Emerson 1400
Wife of Michael
N.H.
Act 7 July 1838
Married 1786 died
1827
Allow $30 per annum
private

Isaac Mc Gaw
Windham 
N.H.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
PENSION OFFICE  11:9.2500
21 July 1820

SIR
You are hereby informed that the schedule of your property has been examined; and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.

I am respectfully,
Your obedient servant,

J.L. Edwards (signature)

To Mr. Michael Emerson
Care of Peter Chadwick Esqr.
Exeter N. H.
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THE STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. ss

Office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for said County. May 29 1855

I hereby Certify that at the date of the attestation hereto annexed Charles Richardson was a notary public and Ge. W. Moor was Register of Probate in and for the Count oh Hillsborough

in the said State, duly commissioned and constituted and to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, both in and out of Court, and that I believe the signature of Notary Public Register of Probate.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas at the date above written.

Peter Dodge (signature)
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THE STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY ss.
--------------------------------
Office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas
for said County, September 3d, 1855

I hereby Certify, that at the date of the attestations hereto annexed Robert Bartley was a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham and Charles Richardson was a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Hillsborough -

in the said State, duly commissioned and constituted and to their acts and attestations as such full faith and credit are and ought to be given, both in and out of Court and that I believe the signatures of the said Justices to be genuine.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas, at the date above written.

Perley Dodge (signature) Clerk
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State of  New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough

On this seventeenth day of August A.D. 1855. personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace and notary Public--Rufus A Mc Clary of Nashua in the county & State aforesaid a person whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit as a witness - who on his credit as a witness - who on his oath deposes that he was well acquainted for many years with Michael Emerson formerly of Windham who died at Windham many years since, who was reputed to be as Pensioner - that he also well knew his widow after the decease of the said Michael whose name was Elizabeth - and who drew a pension which he only knows
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by report - that the said Elizabeth Emerson aforesaid died at Windham several years since that he well knew the family of children and that there never was but two children in said family that one of the children died more than twenty five years since, that there only remains at the present time one child of the said Michael Emerson or Elizabeth Emerson or either of them whose name is Alice Barrett the wife of Elezer Barrett now of the city of Nashua, and that she is the only living child of the said Michael  or Elizabeth Emerson for the last twenty five years and the same who has applied for a pension or the arrears of a pension formerly due to said Elizabeth and the
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said Rufus A. McClary further 
deposes that he is disinterested

Refus A. Mc Clary

Subscribed and sworn to before me
on the day and year first above mentioned & I further certify that I am disinterested.

Charles Richardson Justice of the Peace
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COMMONWEALTH of MASSACHUSETTS

Secretary Office, Boston, 
July 26th 1855

I HEREBY CERTIFY, That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Michael Emerson is borne on ____list of men who are engaged in the Continental Army for 9 mos. from the time of their arrival at Fishkill in Col. Samuel Johnson.s Regt. Capt Jone Comp. from June 19, 1778 from Methuen.

Also on pay roll of Capt. Stephen Webster's Comp. Col. Jacob Perrish's Regt. under the Command of Gen. George Washington from Oct. 14 to Nov. 22, 1779.

Also on pay roll of Capt. James Mullon's Comp. Col. Enoch Putnam's Regt. from Aug 18 to Nov 7th 1781, service at West Point, 3 mos 1 day travel included, from Metheun, as private. Also on roll of six months from the Town of Methuen from July 1 to Dec 20 1780 6 mos 1day travel included. Allowed in Cou---March 28, 1782
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AND I FURTHER CERTIFY, That before search made for evidence of said facts the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth the day above written.

E. M. Wright (signature)
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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Application for certificate of Revolutionary Service, made by the only heir of the party who rendered the service,

State of New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough
City of Nashua -

To the Secretary of the commonwealth of Massachusetts I hereby requested to furnish evidence from the rolls in his office of the service of Michael Emerson in the war of the Revolution.

He was a native of the town of Newbury in the county of --------in the state of Massachusetts. He enlisted it is believed at or near Methuen, in said Commonwealth -
that he served several campaigns but under what officers, or in what Regiments the subscriber is unable to tell - he is believed to have served as a private and for the most of the time during the war, that when he applied for a pension he only claimed for nine months service, which time would entitle him to as much pay as a longer period, under the act of 1818. - I am unable to give further information he served for from 3 to 5 years.
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in the whole (as I have frequently heard him tell different services performed by him and was in the service at the close of the war.

Witness my hand, this 18th day of July A.D. 1855

Alice Barrett (signature)

Signed signature Alice Barret in my presence

Charles Richardson (signature) Justice of the Peace

Seal attached
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State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham ss.

On this 31st day of August A.D. 1855 personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace3 James Anderson of Windham a person whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit who on his oath deposes that he has for many years been acquainted with Mrs. Alice Barrett now of Nashua N.H. the wife of Elezear Barrett - that he also well knew in her lifetime Mrs. Elizabth Emerson the widow of Michael Emerson both of whom were pensioners. that said, Elizabeth Emerson died at said Windham about Eleven or twelve years since. that the said Elizabeth Emerson deceased, interlineation made before signing that he is disinterested.

James Anderson signature)

Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day & year first above mentioned, and I certify that I am disinterested, Robert Bartley Justice of the Peace.
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STATE OF New Hampshire
County of Rockingham
Town of Windham
 
(a) October twenty sixth one thousand eight hundred forty three - Elizabeth Emerson widow of Michale Emerson died, aged eighty one years.

I CERTIFY that the above is a true copy of the record with exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair, legible figures, as follows: - (b)

October 26th 1843 Elizabeth Emerson widow of Michael Emerson died aged 81 years

Geo. W. Weston Town Clerk of Windham

I Geo. W. Weston above named, depose, and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town, county, and state aforesaid, and that the above is a true copy from the records of said town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.

Geo. W. Weston Town Clerk of Windham

Subscribed and duly sworn to, before me this twenty third day of August A.D. 1855

Robert Burtley Justice of the Peace 
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(a) Here fill in exact transcript of record, except that, instead of copying the figures, the date must be written out in full.
(b) Here give the date exactly as it is in the record.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
============================
Secretary's Office, Boston, Sept 21, 1855

I HEREBY CERTIFY That at the date of the annexed attestations John Low was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Essex.

in the said Commonwealth duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth the date above written,

E. M. Wright 
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts ss.
Essex County

On this 19th day of September A.D. 1855, Personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county. Charles Shed to me well known as the Town Clerk of the town of Methuen in said county and a person entitled to credit who on his oath deposes that he is Tom Clark of the Town of Methuen in said county and by virtue of his said office has the custody of the books and records of said town - and that of having been requested to make an examination of said records for the service of Michael Emerson in the Revolutionary war and other particulars relating to him and said war - and that he has made such examination but does not find the name of Michael Emerson as having served in said war, neither doe he find the name of any man who did serve in said war that he finds records of the votes of the town to raise sixteen men and twelve men and various other votes to raise men to  serve for different times in the continental services in Revolutionary war - and various votes pay men who so served - but in no instance can he find the name of a single man who did so serve -

That he finds the name of Michael Emerson on a list of taxes in the following
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years - from 1792 to 1795 inclusive, that he also finds a record of the marriage of Michael Emerson & Elizabeth Swan by the Reverand Christopher Sargent on the 11th day of April 1786. He also finds a second of the birth of Caleb Emerson a son Michael Emerson & Elizabeth Emerson - was born Feb 14th 1787 - a Alice Emerson a daughter of Michael & Elizabeth Emerson in said Books but the one above referred to that he has made a thorough examination of said books of the period embraced in said war and before and after said war and finds nothing more in relation thereto, that the said Charles Shed further deposes that he    is disinterested - and the the several answers and interlineations were made before signing 

Charles Shed Town Clerk of Methuen

Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first before written and I further Cerntify that the interlineations were made before signing - and that he is disinterested 
Sept 19th 1855

John Law Justice of Peace.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Essex ss.

On this 19th day of September A.D. 1855, Personally appeared  before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said county and State aforesaid, Abigail Cottle a resident of Methuen in said county and a person entitled to credit and who on her oath deposes that she is in the seventy sixth year of her age, that she lived in Methuen aforesaid for more than forty years of her life and that she lived there until after she was married which was when she was thirty two years of age that her first recollections are associated with the telling & hearing Michael Emerson tell of his service in the Revolutionary war, and of the different campaigns in which he served, the he afterwards drew a pension - and that she recollects the time of his marriage to Elizabeth Swan, altho it is not very distinct that she well knew Michael Emerson & wife when their children Caleb & Alice were born - that the said Michael Emerson afterwards moved to Salem N.H. and afterwards to Windham in s"d State, and that he died in Windham - that she never knew or heard of any other person by the name of Michael Emerson in the Town of Methuen or in the state of Massachusetts and that she is disinterested. 
Abigail Cottle (signature)

Subscribed & sworn to before me on the day & year first above mentioned & that I am disinterested 

John Low Justice of Peace
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts 
County of Essex }ss.

On this 19th day of September 1855 personally appeared before me a Justice of the Pece in and for said county and State Isaac Swan to me well known as a person entitled to credit, and who on his oath deposes that he is in their ninety first year of his age, that he well recollects many and most of the incidents of the Revolutionary war - that he well recollects the battle of Bunker Hill, he well remember the raising from time to time (in Methuen) of soldiers for service in the war and the votes of that town in relation - to it that he was well acquainted with Michael Emerson of Methuen aforesaid who was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and who afterwards drew a pension for said service, that he was the only person of that name who then on has since lived in the Town of Methuen or did or could have served in the Revolutionary war from that town, that he the said Isaac Swan was born in the town of Methuen aforesaid. and has never resided more than three miles from the village in that town and sometimes nearer, that he has kept school in that town all or apart of the year for fifteen years. that he does not distinctly remember all the service in the war by Michael Emerson. but he well knows that no other person of the name of Michael Emerson could have served any part of said time - other than the said Michael who drew a pension for said service and died in
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Windham N. H. and he further testifies that he is disinterested 

Isaac Swan (signature)

Subscribed and sworn to before me on the day and year first before  mentioned and I certify that I have known the deponent for the last twenty yers and that he is considered a truthful person - and that he recollects very distinctly all the incidents connected with the revolutionary service , and I have not doubt that every thing stated in the foregoing affidavit is strictly true -

John Low Justice of Peace
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additional evidence

Alice Barrett as heir
of Elizabeth Emerson
widow of Michael E -
Rev pensioner for
increase of her (Elizabeth's) pension
under act of 36 or 38


Chas Richardson
Amherst N.H.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

SECRETARY'S OFFICE, BOSTON
December 11th 1855

I HEREBY CERTIFY, That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Michael Emerson is borne on the following descriptive list, viz. "An exact account of all the men enlisted to serve in the Continental Army for the term of nine most agreeable to a resolve of the General Court of the 26th of April, who belong to the Fourth Regiment of Militia in the County of Essex, of which Samuel Johnson of Andover is Colonel" "Andover June 2, 1778" "Age 17: Complex ---Wright 5.6P: Capt Jones; Regt Johnson: from Mutheun".
Also that he "arrived at Fishkill June 19, 1778" I appears that he enlisted June 2d and arrived at Fishkill June 19 1778

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.

E. M. Wright
Secretary of the Commonwealth
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HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, ss
Probate Office May 8th 1856

I Wm Wethervee Register of Probate for said County, hereby certify that the Court of Probate, held at Manchester in and for said County on the 6th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-six Charles Richardson of Amhurst in said County, was duly appointed and commissioned administrator on the estate of Elizabeth Emerson formerly of Windham in the County Rockingham lately of Nashua in said County of Hillsborough

that he has accepted the trust and given bond in the sum of four hundred dollars pursuant to the Laws of the State; that he remains at the present time adm, as aforesaid and that full faith is due to his legal acts in that capacity.

INT TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal Official of said Court this 8th day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty six

Wm. Wetherbee
Register of the Court of Probate Hillsborough Ct.
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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HILLSBOROUGH ss.

AT A PROBATE COURT HOLDEN at Amhurst 
in said County, on the 4th day of June
in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six.
before the Hon. Wm C. Clarke Judge &c

IT WAS PROVED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COURT, THAT  Elizabeth Emerson formerly of Windham and late of Nashua in said County, died at said Windham on the Twenty Sixth day of October 1843.

That at the time of her deceased she was REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONER of the United States under the Act of   A.D. 18

That she left one child only whose name is Alice Barrett and who is the only child and only heir at Law of said Elizabeth Emerson. The proof of said heirship is made by the affidavits of Betsy Nevens and Sarah J. Hill both of the City of Nashua, and the proof of the death of said Elizabeth is made by a certificate from the records of the Town of Windham, by the Clerk of said Town of Windham.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Amhurst aforesaid this 4th day of June A.D. 1856

Wm. Wetherbee Register of Probate
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STATE of NEW-HAMPSHIRE
COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH, SS.
Probate Office May 8th 1856

I William C. Clarke, Judge of Probate for said County, hereby certify, that Wm. Wetherbee whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is the Register of Probate for said County, duly appointed, commissioned, and sworn. and that his said Certificate is in due form.

Given under my hand, this 8th day of May A.D. 1856.
Wm. C. Clarke
Judge of the said of Probate.
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Amherst New Hampshire
March 18, 1856

Dear Sir I avail myself of the privilege you so kindly granted me when at your office of bringing the following case before your for your personal examination.

The case to which I refer is the claim of Alice Barrett the only living child of Elizabeth Emerson of New Hampshire deceased formerly a pensioner - for an increase of the amount formerly paid her mother Elizabeth Emerson.

Michael Emerson the husband of Elizabeth received a pension under the act of 1818 -  

He alleges that he entered the service in May 1778 under Capt Goodale & Col Putnam Mass line, & that he was afterwards transfere3d to Capt Carrs Company, under Col Weston, and that he served to March 1779 for which he recd. a pension of $96.00 per annum.

After the decease of Michael, his widow Elizabeth recd. a pension of 30.00 per annum, for the foregoing service. The Secretary of the State of Massachusetts now on file with the papers above referred to.

The objection to the allowance, made by your clerk Mr. Mc Rae, will be shown by the following extract which I make from his letter dated Oct 23d 1855. In which he says

"It is now asked to increase the allowance upon a certificate of the Secretary of Massachusetts, that a man of her husbands name served 9 months under Capt. Jones in Col. Johnson's Regt,. commencing June 19, 1778.

One month & 19 days in Col. Gerrish Regt
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from Oct 14, 1779 - 3 months & 1 day under Capt. James Mullen & Col Enoch Putnam's Regt from Aug. 1781 and six months and 1 day in the 6 months service from July 1780 - the 9 month service  sufficiently agrees with his own statement as to the time of his service but it will not do to claim that as additional service, because that would involve the impossibility of his serving in two companies at the same time but if he rendered this 9 months service he was mistaken when he declared that at this very time he was in another Regt. and under entirely different officers".

Now it is true that I at first did claim the 9 months service under Capt Jones in Col Johnson's Regt which last certificate was filed with you when I was at your office. I do not claim that as service.

The last certificate is nearly as follows - I don't know that I have it word for --------.

"Also on description list of men for 9 months, raised agreeable to a resolve of the General Court of April 26, 1778, which belong to the fourth Regt of Militia in Essex County in which Col. Samuel Johnson of Andover was Col & Capt Jones Co. from Methuen, now he was raised from the 4th Regt of Militia in Essex Co Mass, commanded by Col. Johnson and was mustered into Capt Goodale co under Co. Putnam Mass. line & afterwards transferred & as get aledges - but did not serve in the war at first claimed - and I presume an examination will show that there was no Capt
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Jones Co in Col Johnson Regt. that served at Fishkill - this does away with the inconsistency or impossibility that Wm Mc Rae speaks of his serving in 2 different places at one and the same time

But we do claim as additional service 3 months 1 day under Capt James Mullen in Col Enoch Putnam Regt. from August 1781 & - 
6 months 1 day in the 6 months service from July 1780 - 

By referring to the certificates of the Secretary you will see that it was Michael Emerson from Meuthuen who served.

There is also a service of 1 month and 19 days which does not appear from what town he was drafter and I present that he is the same Michael Emerson who served from Methuen. I would also refer you to the affidavits of the Town Clerk of Methuen & to the affidavits of the Town Clerk of Methuen & to those of Isaac Swan & Mrs. Cottle. the 2 last swear that no other Michael Emerson but the one referred to even lived in the Town of Methuen and did or could have served in the Revolutionary War from that town. Mr. Swan is the most intelligent man at half his age.

It will be remembered that when Michael Emerson applied for a pension under the act of 1818, he claimed only for 9 months service which gave him a full pension, as much as any private is entitled and is a sufficient reason why he did not claim for further service at the time  - The affidavit of the Town clerk of Methuen shows that he was taxed for several years in that town. that his 2 children, Caleb and Alice (the applicant) were born there. That he was married there - and it does appear
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that we have show conclusively. that no other Michael Emerson but the one who drew the Pension did or could have lived in Methuen served in the Revolutionary war from the Town.

I hope sufficient evidence has been furnished to satisfy you of the service of Michael Emerson 3 months & 1 day and 6 months & 1 day in addition to that for which Elizabeth Emerson was granted a pension - as to the 1 month & 14 days service which you will find in the certificate of the Secretary of Mass. There is no evidence from what town he served and as you may believe him to have served I shall be satisfied. You will please examine the second certificate from the Secretary of Mass -- It shows that Emerson was drafted from Capt Jones Co in Col. Johbnson's Regt (4th Reg Essex Militia) and not in the Revolutionary war in Col. Johnson Regt - at a time which will conflict with his service in Capt Goodale's Co & Col. Putnam's Regt Mass Line. You will also recollect that all those who served with him in these campaigns have passed away and that no positive proof by those who were eyewitnesses can be had.

I hope you will find by a personal examination of the papers connected with this case sufficient evidence to grant the pension asked for.

With much respect. I subscribed myself your obt servant
Charles Richardson (signature)

Hon Josiah Minot
Comm of Pensions
Washington City
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Amherst N. H. Oct 14th 1855

Sir In compliance with your letter of the 10th of September, I herewith enclose further additional evidence in support of the claim for increase of the pension of Elizabeth Emerson deceased, widow of Michael Emerson of N.H. under the act of July 7, 1838.

It consists as you will see, of the  affidavits of the town clerk of Methuen - Mrs Abagail Cottle and Isaac Swan.

You will see that the records of Methuen are silent as to the names of every individual who served in the Revolutionary war from the town, but the votes show that they did raise me, at several different times to serve and also voted money, and supplies for said soldiers, We also find a record of the marriage of Michale Emerson to Elizabeth Swan and the births of their son Caleb in 1782 & their daughter Alice (the claimant) in 1794 - and that there is no record or mention of any other Michael Emerson.

The affidavits of Mrs. Cottle and Isacc Swan I think will be satisfactory proof that no other Michael Emerson did or could have served in the Revolutionary war from the town of Methuen.

The certificate of the Secretary of State of Massachusetts now on file with the application and other papers shows the following service

9 months { at Fishkill in Capt Jones Co. Col. Johnson's Regt)

1 month 19mdays { in Capt Webster's Co. Col Gerrish Regiment
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10 months 19 ----------

3 month 1 day } in Capt Jas. Mullers Co Col Enoch Putnam's Regt.

6 months 1 day } on the roll of 6 months 
19 "   21 } men from the Town of Methuen.

now this certificate shows a service performed by him of 19 most & 21 days all of which identifies him as serving from Methuen with the exception of 1 month & 19 days  & I see not how you can come to the conclusion that this service (1 mo 19 days was not performed by the same Michael Emersone

I understand the service performed by Mr. Emerson for which he received a pension was in Capt Goodales Co & in Col Putnam's Regiment Massachusetts Line. now I fined no such service in Secretary's certificate, It may be or not the same service mentioned in the certificate of this I hope you will satisfy yourself and as you find that fact I shall be satisfied. I have no doubt that you have come to the conclusion that the identity is proven - and hope you  will forward a certificate for the pension as you may be satisfied now of the amount or service performed by him.

Very respectfully Yours.

Charles Richards (signature)

Hon J. Minot
Comm of Pension