Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3,604, for Abijah Richardson, Massachusetts
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(8 - 1776)
Service
Mass.
Richardson Abijah
Mercy
NUMBER
W. 3.604
B.L.Wt. 1781-400 Surgeon
Issued Mar. 4, 1794
No papers.
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15 488 R
Massachusetts

Abijah Richardson of Medway in the state of Massachusetts who was a Surgeon in the regiment commanded by Colonel Greaton of the [blank] line, for the term of five years.
Inscribed on the roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month, to commence the 18th of May 1819.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th of October 1818 and sent to John Davis Esqr Judge
Boston
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1819 [math computation] - $71.61
Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 Mar 1819 $120.00
[Total] $191.61
Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.
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Massachusetts 195
Mercy Richardson widow of Abijah Richardson
Mass.
who died 9th May 1822 of Norfolk Co. in the State of Mass who was a Surgeon in the [blank]
commanded by Captain [blank] of the Regt. commanded by Col. Greaton in the Massachusetts line for 5 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts
at the rate of 600 Dollars [blank]  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Increased from $480.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of January 1844 and sent to A. Ray
Present
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi=annual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim,
Act July 4, 1836,
Section the 3
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk
Book C Vol. 1 Page 63
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No 6
Abijah Richardson
649
Abijah Richardson
Surgeon's Mate
on Roll
Correct
Adm
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United States of America
District of Massachusetts
Abijah Richardson of Medway in the
County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Physician, begs leave to represent & on oath declare that he was Commissioned as a Surgeon's Mate in the army of the United States in November 1776 as appears by his commission bearing date Nov. 14
of that year signed by John Hancock President of Congress-- that he served in the army
in that capacity until July 17, 1780 when
he was appointed Surgeon of the Fifth Massachusetts Regt commanded by Col. Putnam, but a new arrangement of the
army taking place on the first of January 1781
& said Richardson being one of the youngest surgeons, he deranged, & left the army in January 1781.
During all the time from November 1776 till
January 1781- said Richardson served the United States in the aforesaid capacities of Surgeon's Mate & Surgeon. During all the time he served as Surgeon's Mate he was attached to Colonel Greaton's Regiment. Said
Richardson is now in the sixty seventh year of his age, he is somewhat deaf, & his infirmity is increasing upon him; he has suffered by pecuniary losses; his small professional practice is very much diminished, & in [letter is cut off here] 
to such circumstances as
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provided by his country for those who have
faithfully served in the Revolutionary Army
& are reduced to necessitory circumstances
according the act of Congress entitled
"An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War."
Abijah Richardson
Massachusetts District ss
Boston 18. May 1819
Sworn to before me
John Davis Judge Mass District
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, SS.
October 2nd 1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, Abijah Richardson by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
Jonn Davis District Judge U.S. Massachusetts Dist. 
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF WAR.
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provided by his country for those who have
faithfully served in the Revolutionary Army
& are reduced to necessitory circumstances
according the act of Congress entitled
"An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land & Naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War."
Abijah Richardson
Massachusetts District ss
Boston 18. May 1819
Sworn to before me
John Davis Judge Mass District
MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, SS.
October 2nd  A.D. 1819.
It appearing to my satisfaction, that Abijah Richardson subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged
in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the [document covered by paper] documents marked A B C
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District
be hereunto affixed.
John Davis } Judge of the District Court U.S. Massachusetts District
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[Illegible]
said Town of Medway on the twenty fourth day of November in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy two [three crossed out]:  That her husband the aforesaid Abijah Richardson died on the
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Norfolk
On this twenty fourth day August in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and thirty six.  Personally appeared before the Hon. Sherman Leeland Judge of the Probate Court for Norfolk County, Mercy Richardson a resident of Medway in said county of Norfolk and Commonwealth aforesaid.  Aged Eighty one years and upwards; who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4th 1836.  That she is the widow of Abijah Richardson, late of said Medway [illegible]; and that said Abijah her late husband was a Surgeon in the Massachusetts line of the Revolutionary army, and at the termination of the war was honourably discharged from service and was a Regimental Surgeon in the Colonel Putnam's Fifth Masstts Regiment.

She further declares that said Abijah Richardson, her late husband, was admitted to the Pension list Roll, under the act of Congress of the 14th of March 1818 but was dropt therefrom under the regulations of the 1st of May 1820; all of which will more fully appear on reference to the Rolls and Records and other Documents on file in the War Department.

She further declares that she was married to the said Abijah Richardson in
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Ninth day of May of the year Eighteen hundred and twenty two, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear on reference to the proof hereunto annexed
Mercy   X  Richardson
her  mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written and I hereby certify that the said Mercy Richardson could not from bodily infirmity attend a court for the purpose of making the above declaration.
S Leland Judge of Probate

I  James Hewins of Medfield in the County of Norfolk physician on oath declare that I was acquainted with Dr. Abijah Richardson of Medway in the County of Norfolk deceased.  He was always reported to have been a surgeon in the Massachusetts line in the army of the Revolution, he was a pensioner of the U.S. under the act of Congress of 1818 for a short time.  He died in said Medway about 14 years since.  He left Mercy Richardson of said Medway his widow who is still living & has never since been married.  
James Hewins

Norfolk, Aug 24 1836.  Personally appeared the abovesaid James Hewins a credible witness & made solomn oath to  to the [illegible] of the foregoing appeared by his subject

S Leland Judge of Probate
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since been married.
James Hewins

Norfolk, Aug. 24 1836  Personally appeared the aforesaid James Hewins a credible witness & made solemn oath to the the  [illegible] of the foregoing appeared by his subject
S Leland Judge of Probate

I Daniel Adams of Medfield in this County of Norfolk [illegible] on oath declare that I was acquainted with Dr. Abijah Richardson late of Medway in the County of Norfolk, deceased.  He was always reported to have been a Surgeon in the Massachusetts line in the army of the Revolution, he was a  pensioner of the U.S. under the act of Congress of 1818 for a short time. [illegible]  He died in said Medway about 14 years since.  He left Mercy Richardson of said Medway his widow who is still living & has never been married.  [Signature] Daniel Adams
Norfolk [illegible] Aug. 24 1836 Personally appeared the above named Daniel Adams a credible witness made solemn oath to this appeared by his [illegible]
S Leland Judge of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk.
I Jonathan H. Cobb Register of Probate of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that  Sherman Leland Esquire is the Judge of the Court of Probate aforesaid dule commissioned & qualified & that his three several signatures above made are genuine & true.
In Testimony where I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court the twenty fifth day of August AD 1836.
Jonathan H. Cobb Reg. Prob
Norfolk Co.
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Commonweath of Massachusetts Town of Mason County of North Oct 22, 1816 Daniel Wiley do on oath declare that I am Clerk of the Town of Midway in the County of Norfolk and Commonweath of Massachusetts and that I have the custody of the records of said town and that it appears that by said records that Mr. Abijah Richardson and Miss Mary Daniels both of said Medway were joined in Marriage by the Rev Nathan Bucknam, November the 24 A.D. 1772. --- --- Daniel Wiley Town Clerk Norfolk S.S. Meding act 24 1836 Then personally appeared Daniel Willey the subscribed to the above and made solemn oath that the above statement was put before me Christopher Stacon Justice of the Commonwealth of Massachutt County of Norfolk ss I Jonathan H. Cole Register of the Court of Probate of the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that Christopher Horn at
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of the his Mercy Daniel Marriage Certificate Abijah Richaram Peace within & for the County of Newport and that ┃ signature above made is genuine + true In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this second day of November AD 1836 Jonathan H Cobb Reg of Rob. North Co.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. BUREAU OF PENSIONS, WASHINGTON, D. C., the in that earth, he has John Berger. tate. the in , tinson, of Peasless,
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WIDOW, &c. 3604 Mercy Richardson I Widow 1 1 Abijah Richardson Surg Mass Line File No. Act: July 4, 1836, Index: -- Vol. M, Page 161 [Arrangement of 1870.]
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1892 Et Feb 17 Hist to folbrook Office
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Boston Mass Nov 7th 1836 Sir I transmit herewith an authenticated Certificate of the marriage of by at Richardson to Mrs Mercy Daniels you will doubtless recollect that the above Abijah Richardson of Medway was a Surgeon in the Maries line of the Revolutionary Army. The papers claiming a pension for his widow, said Mercy Richardson was forwarded in my letter of the 29th of August & answered by yours of the 6th of September and 7th October last part - The above claim having been so long suspended in consequence of the loss of the Marriage Certificate, I am perticularly desirious to have the same decided as soon as convenient and thus satisfy the reasonable expect of an aged widow Lady and her numerous relatives Very Respectfully Sir I am your Obedient Servant Reuben Baldwin J.L. Edwards Esq Commiss of Pensions Washington 1861
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Clerk Dr Abijah Richardson Wid $604, Mass - Asst Sanger and Surgeon Army of the Revolution the late Mercy Richardson his widow are persons at 50 per mind drawn for Holbrook on May 1, 1908. Pension office
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N. 68 Mercy Richardson Mass 8 Adm 2 years Sergia R. Baldwin Esq
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Sir Boston Massachusetts August 29th 1836 I transmit herewith the papers in application for a Pension, by Mercy Richardson widow of Abijah Richardson Deed, who was a Surgeon in the Massachusetts line, and of Hannah Pitter widow of Abral Petter or Petter Due, who was a Sergeant in Lumbs Artillery New York line both of the Revolutionary Army claiming for them pensions under the act of Congress of July 4th 1836. Section of said act. Should the above claims be considered admissible. You will please Issue Certificates in satisfaction thereof and forward them to me at this place In relation to the claim of Mary Phillips Willow of Anderson Phillips, I would observe that no information, or evidence has as yet come to light to show in what particular company or Regiment said Anderson served. after Col H Jackson 16th Masst Regt was broken up and consolidated with the Regiments after the arrangement under certain resolves of Congress It is confidently believed said Anderson, served the full period of three years, as he returned to this City in company with his wife Mary. after the peace, in 1783 In relation to this case it is said in your letter of the 12th Inst that as his service cannot be traced beyond " July 1781 it will require proof to sustain a claim for further service than 2 months as surgeon and 10
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isfactory evidence, to sustain this claim may be found amongst the papers and Documents, still preserved in their families, otherwise the claim under consideration must rest at what is exhibited on the Rolls of the Dept- Please answer this, and forward the same to me at this place Verry Respectfully Sir John your Obedient servant Reuben Baldum J.L. Edwards Esqr Commiss of Pensions Washington
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Boston, Massachusetts September 14th 1836 In my communication of the 16th of August was enclosed the application for Pension by Sarah Cheever, widow of Lieut Joseph Cheever Decd; No answer to this application has as yet been recd, other than the marriage Certificate ought to be verified under oath and authenticated This has subsequently been done and the same forwarded in my communication of the 16th same Month: The above mentioned said Cheever is desirous to have her claim decided upon as soon as convenient, and the result transmitted to me, at this place Mary Phillips, widow of Anderson Ded. I Phillips anxious to have a decision in her case; The pap es of application were forwarded in my comm unciation of 30th ⌨ and answered by yours of August 12th I would observe in reference to this all that it is hopeless to undertake to make further proof of service than what is found on the records, and rolls in the War Dept, unless the Department will condecend to mention the name of the Colonel & Captain in Regiment & Company said Anderson is found serving in July 1781 and after the 16th Marrets Regiment was broken 0 up, and transferred to the other Regiments in said line said Mary Phillips is unable to give the necessary information, (altho she was with her late husband in the Army untill his discharge by reason of Palsey, and loss of memory and unable to articulate so as to be understood Sir
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soon as convenient to said Mary Phillips embracing the time, as indicated in your letter of 12th August last In your communication of the 6th Instant; allusion is made to the Marriage Certificate of Mercy Richardson widow of Doct Abijah Richardson Deed, and that the 11 ┃ same ought to be established by the certificate. of the Town Clerk, and authenticated, &. It was my impression that said Certificate was duly authenticated before transmission. of it was not, it was an oversight in me. Should this be the case. I desire to have it returned to with your answer to this communciation to me at this place J.L. Edwards Esq Commiss Pensions Washington Verry Respectfully Sir I am your obt Sevant Reuben Baldwin
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for an Jan 21 1844 Com Mary Richardson Masbact 1836 No 195. Increase to $600 per an S Edwards and
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Washington Jany 25 189 I enclose herewith you a declaration made by March Richardson of Massachusetts, widow of Abijah who was a Surgeon in the Revolution, she was at one time pensioned at boof from, and subsequently reduced to the non apects an allowance at the rate of $600 under a decision made in her case. the old certificate is also enclosed under am York sion on Alex. Ray Act 1836 J. L. Edwards by
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Feb 15.43 fore Mary Richardson by 2 L. Edwards Esq commissioner of Pension
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Washington Feb 15 1843 I have received a communication from Mr Mercy Richardson of Massachusetts a pensioner under act of July 4. 1836. as the widow of Abijah who was a surgeon in the War of the revolution: The writes me that upon application being made for the benefit of said act, her claim was admitted to $600 per annum, and paid at that rate up to the 4 Sept 1838 when the amount was reduced to $480 the states too, "The firmly believes she is entitled to $600 per annum and that she has been unjustly cut off the full amount, and request me as her agent to make application for the restoration of her pension to the former allowance. He declaration is he with enclosed for that purpose, as to the right of your making the reduction in the amount granted in the first allowance of Mr Richardson pension; the propriety of that question it is to be presumed will have to be determined or the rate of months pay her husband recd while in the line of duty: that class of officer pay it is believed was uniform throughout the war - the lowest grade of pay being that of a Surgeon of Infante $60 per month, while the surgeons of Artillery received 75 per month, of such were not the case be pleased to & correct us; presuming however the fact will be con cided. Then the right of Mercy Richardsons claim to ---
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pension at the rate of 50 do mouth is aperted I am your his own set Alex Ray Jas L. Edwards E Comr of Pension
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Dr Cochran chyfrom Army . do hereby certify that Worton Abijah Richardson was appointed Surgeons Mate to Elonel Greaton's Regiment of the state of Massachusetts, on the 18th day of March 1776 and was promoted to the surgeoncy of Colones Putnam, Regiment of the same State, on the 17th Day of July 1820, but now arrangement ┃ of the Army taking place on the first day of January 1771. He being one of the younger Surgeons is deranged. During the whole time of his service, he has performed his duty with are attention & faithfulness, as far as his come within my knowledge. Given under my hand at New Windson this 5th day of January 1781.---- John Cochran Chy & Sur Army
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Payments to be made Boston Mass by Presdt Commonwealth B Agent for paying Pension ers in the Agency of Massachusetts I sue a new certificate for $480 per ann. and send to Hon. W. S. Hastings, H. Rep Recorded in the Pension office in Book A Vol Page 67 by D.D. Addison Clerk
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Revolutionary Claim. I certify that in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Mercy Richardson of Massachusetts widow of Drogan Richardson decd who was a Surgeon in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive Six Hundred dollars and cents per annum during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September WAR DEPARTMENT. Examined and Countersigned. } Given at the War Office of the United States , this 19th November day of one thousand eight hundred and thirty - . On the - J L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Secretary of Ward interim
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This is to certify that Dr Abijah Richardson in appointed Surgeon of the 1st Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col Putnam & is to be respected as such ● Robinson's House --- W. Burnet to July 27 1780- Physin of Sir Genl 0 of the long
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Payment to be made at Boston M by F. Haven Eq. Agent for paying Pensioners , in the Agency of Massa Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 2 Page 38 by D.D. Addison A
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WAR DEPARTMENT. A. I certify that in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States of the 4th July, 1836, Percy Richardson of Massachusetts widow of Abijah Richardson decd who was a Surgeon in the Revolution is entitled to and four hundred Eighty dollars and per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831. and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th This artificate is listed in lien of of September one dated November 19, 1836 for an which has been cancelled Given at the War Office of the United day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty plated when opened May 1908 and
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This paper was found untilated, signature gone when opened May 1, 1908, and
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Surg Mate Commission Commission
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IN CONGRESS The DELEGATES of the UNITED STATES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts-Bay, Rodo-Iland, Connecticut, New-York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of Newcastle, Kent and Suffer on Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, T Abijah , reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Sirions Mate in the Regiment of that whereof John Greaton Esq is Colo in the Army of the United States, raised for the Defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Surgeon Mate by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as their Surgeon And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United States, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being of the Army of the United States, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the
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Mary Richard mark not Baldwin 1836 the of Mary
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Massachusetts 19 Mercy Richardson of Norfolk in the State of Mass who was a in the by Captain of the by men of Abijah Richardson decd late aforgion the the Revolution Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 600 Dollars 66 Cents per to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Nov 1836 and sent A. Baldwin Boston Mass to the 4th of Sept 1836 $33. allowance ending 300.00 $3.000.00 July 4, 1836 ordinary Claim, 1832 corded by Jno Clerk. k Vol. Page W
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195 ┃ Janette Mary Richardson Abijah Richardson decd 9th May 1822 Norfolk in the State of Mo has been in the commanded of the Regt commanded Seaton in the years Son of 480 Dollars Cents per annum day of March, 1836 day of Jan 1829 and sent Hon. J. H. Reps Sept 1838 $3.600.00 Sunday 4 Ma 39,240.00 $340.00 Recorded Beck. the Revolutionary Cla Act July 4, 1836. Saying the Oregon Vol. ┃ Page ┃ Let to Pen Agt. Feby 9. 1839 let to A. Ray Mar 13 1843
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for we Elles Mercy Richardson Marriage Certificate
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Commonwealth of Town of Medway August 24 Massachusetts I Daniel Wiley do on oath declare that I am Town Clerk of the Town of Medway and that I have the custody of the Records of said Town that it appears by said records that Abijah Richardson and Mercy Damils both of Medway were joined in marriage by Rev. Nathan Bucknam Foster of the Church in Melivay November th 24. A.D. 1772 Daniel Wiley Town Clerk No Norfolk S. 1836 Then personally appeared Daniel Wiley the Subscribed to the above certificate and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me Levi Adams Justice Peace Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. I Jonathan H Cobb of Probert for the County of Norfolk hereby certify that Levi Adams Esquire of Medley in said County of Norflk is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County & that his signature to the above is gener true In Testimony whereof I have hereunto my hand cause the seal said Court to be affixed this twenty fifth day of August AD 1836. Jonathan H Coll Regt North Co.
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State of Massachusetts Norfolk County On this twenty second day of December one thousand eight hundred and forty three, Personally appeared before me Daniel Adams a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Norfolk Mrs Mercy Richardson a resident of East Medway in said County aged eighty eight years who be ing duly sworn according to law doth on her oath state that she is now a pensioner under the act of the fourth of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty six at the rate of four hundred and eighty dollars per annum as the widow of Abijah Richardson who was a Surgeon in the war of the revolution formerly at the rate of six hundred dollars per annum reduced to four hundred and eighty dollars in March one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Now the object of this declaration being made is in order to obtain a pension at an incresed at of six hundred dollars per annum in lien of the four hundred and eighty dollars now in the receipt of on account of the revolutionary services of her de deceased husband the said Elijah as a surgeon in the war of the revolution and the payment of the
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increase from the time deducted under the act of July the fourth one thousand eight hundred and thirty six her Witness Jeremiah D Richardson Richardson mark James Adnins Mercy Sworn to and subscribed On the day and year first above written COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. NORFOLK ss. Era W Sampson ISAIRUS WARE, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby certify that Daniel Adams Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office , and that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine and true. In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth hereunto at Dedham, this twenty second day of December A. D. one thousand eight hundred and forty three Ezra Sampson Clerk
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increase from the time deducted under the act of July the fourth one thousand eight hundred and thirty six Witness Jeremiah D Richardson Richardson Panel Admon Mercy Sworn to and subscribed On the day and year first above written before me Francis Adams Seal of the Supreme twenty second day forty three Justice of the Peace
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State of Massachusetts Norfolk County On this fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before me Daniel Adams a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mercy Richardson a resident of Medway in the County aforesaid aged eighty seven years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath state that she is now a pensioner of the United States under act of 1836, at the rate of four hundred and Eighty dollars per annum on the Massachusetts Roll at the widow of Abijah Richardson who was a bargon in the war of the Revolution- Now the object of this declaration being made is in order to obtain through my agent Alexander Ray an increased rate of pension at the rate of fifty dollars per month on six hundred dollars per annum and the payment at the increased rate from the fourth of September 1838. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. NORFOLK ss. Ezra Sampson I, SURES WARE, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that Daniel Adams Esquire, & of the Quorum is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said of fice, and that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine and true, that his Commiss in is dated April 20. 1838 & will expire April 20th 1845. In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth aforesaid at Dedham, this
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State of Massachusetts Norfolk County On this fourth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three personally appeared before me Daniel Adams a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Mercy Richardson a resident of Midway in the County aforesaid aged eighty seven years who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath state that she is now a pensioner of the United States under act of 1836, at the rate of four hundred and Eighty dollars per annum on the Massachusetts Roll at the widow of Abijah Richardson who was a Surgeon in the war of the Revolution- Now the object of this declaration being made is in order to obtain through my agent Alexander Ray an increased rate of pension at the rate of fifty lars per month on six hundred dollars per annum and the payment at the increased rate from the fourth of September 1838 Mary Richardson Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year Before me. P. Jus. Peace have written-
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Mercy
Westfield news
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Department of the Interior
- BUREAU OF PENSIONS C Washington DC. January 21 1842 
for the purpose of completing our family record I desire to obtain a report of the son of my ancestors in the Army of the Revolution viz. Major Abijah Richardson Surgeon in the Massachusetts troop Continentals, who was granted a pension) the same service as Capt Joseph Hills of the above named soldiers were my ancestor on my mother side will you kindly direct that the record be examined and the information, if fours be forwarded to me Ver respectfully E H Holbrook in Green, R. Cain Newell Dee Pension of missioner of Pensions D I Con Washington DC