Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8210, Archibald Gamble, N.H.

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N.H. Gamble, Archibald W8210
Abigail B.L.M., 31905-160-55.

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(illegible)
187.89&
12 July '55
Abigail Gamble wife
of Archibald Gamble
(illegible)
Capt - Emerson
Col - Stark
N.H. mil
Enl about 10 July 1777
Dis in _____ 1777
Revolutionary War
AO: 160 (illegible) from (illegible) 856
Boynton [signed]
Wm M. Richardson
Vol.G.9. North Londonderry
N.H.

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10-666  BB Bunker (?) Aug 28 1852
New Hampshire (illegible) for Dec (illegible) '53 2nd)
Archibald Gamble
of Manchester in the State of NH
who was a Private in the company commanded
by Captain --- of the regt commanded
by Col Kelly in the NH
line for 6 May.
Inscribed on the Roll of NH
at the rate of 20 Dollars -- Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of April
1833 and (illegible) Chas
F Gove Goffstown NH
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $40--
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sep " 10--
$50 --
{Revolutionary Claim,}
{Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by JF McBlair Clerk,
Book (illegible) Vol. 1. Page 88.

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4545
New Hampshire Concord
Abigail Gamble
widow of Archibald
(illegible) Gamble
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate
of 20. Dollars 00 --
Cents per annum, to commence
on the 3d of February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued
3d day of Oct 1854
and sent to
John T. Moore
Manchester
N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act
February 3, 1853, Page 16. Vol. (illegible)

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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE
County of Hillsborough, SS.
On this Second day of October A.D. 1832
personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate now sitting at
Amherst within and for the County of Hillsborough, in the State aforesaid,
Archibald Gamble of Manchester in (illegible) county aged 70 years
Who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath making the following declaration in order to obtain the
benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under
the following named officer, and served as herein stated. That is to say, I was born in the town of
Derryfield, now called Manchester in the County of Hillsborough in
State of New Hampshire June 8th A.D. 1762 where I have resided ever
since. About the first of July (do not recollect the day) A.D. 1779 I entered
as a soldier in the service of the United States, was (illegible) into service
for six months by Colonel Moses Kelly of Goffstown, and marched
immediately to Providence in the State of Rhode Island. -- When I arrived
at that place -- General Stark retained me as a waiter to himself. He
had another servant at that time named William Howland. About two
weeks after I arrived at Providence, Genl. Stark sent me back to
Derryfield (now Manchester) with letters to his wife, where I remained with
his family until some time in September, I think, and then Mrs.
Stark, her son Major Caleb Stark and her daughter, now Elinor Combs
[word crossed out] went on with me to Providence. I remained with General
Stark some weeks (do no recollect precisely the time) and was again
sent back to Derryfield with Mrs. Stark & her daughter. I remained
in the service until the expiration of my term of six months -
but never took any discharge. I received my pay for the first
month from Captain or Colonel Mainey, who I understood
belonged to Exeter, N.H. The remainder of my pay I did not
receive until about two years after my service expired, when
it was paid to me by Colonel Runnels of Londonderry.
I saw General Green at Providence, I believe.
I am a nephew to General John Stark.

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There is no better Clergy man in the Town of Manchester
who is acquainted with me.
He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, whatever, except the present, and declares that
his name is not on the pension roll, of the agency of any State, Archibald Gamble Sworn to
and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Edmund Parker Judge of Probate
We Isaac Huse Esquire [a Clergyman] [crossed out] residing in the town of Manchester
in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid and John Stark Esquire -- residing in
said Manchester aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with  Archibald Gamble
who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be seventy years of age, that he is
reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we
concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Isaac Huse [signed]
John Stark [signed]
Edmund Parker [signed] Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the
interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and
served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them, that Isaac Huse
Esquire -- who has signed the preceding Certificate[s] [crossed out] is [a Clergyman] [crossed out] resident in the
town of Manchester and that John Stark Esquire who has signed the same,
is a resident of the town of Manchester and is a credible person, and that their statement
is entitled to credit. 
Edmund Parker [signed] {Judge of Probate for said County of Hillsborough}
I CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Register of the court, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Archibald Gamble
for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, this
second day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and thirty-two.
CHAtherton [signed] -- Register of Probate, for said county of Hillsborough.

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Archibald Gamble
18715

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STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE
County of Hillsborough, SS.
At the Court aforesaid, On the application foresaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to the
said Archibald Gamble and the following answers given [on oath] [inserted] to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Answer, In Derryfield, now Manchester, June 8th A.D. 1762.
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, No
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and
where do you now live? Answer, In Derryfield now called Manchester
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a 
substitute, for whom? Answer, I volunteered I think, but have not a 
distinct recollection.
5. State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such 
Continental and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer, I knew Captain Emerson, from Hollis NH.
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become 
of it? Answer, No.
7. State the names of person to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to 
your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?
Answer, Frederick G. Stark Esq. Isaac Huse Esq. John Stark Esq.
all of Manchester NH.
Certified by CHAtherton [signed] Register.

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State of New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough SS
On this twenty fifth day of September 1854 personally appeared before
the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the State and
County aforesaid Abigail Gamble a resident of
Londonderry in the County of Rockingham State of New Hampshire
aged Seventy two years who first being duly sworn according
to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order
to obtain the benefits of the (illegible) made by the act of
Congress passed on the third of February AD 1853 or act
of March 1848 granting Pensions to widows of Soldiers who served
during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the widow of Archibald Gamble who
was a [waiter or] [inserted] Private in the company of Volunteers or Militia
that he entered the service about the year 1777 and served
about one year - that he enlisted at Derryfield NH
and was honourably [sic] discharged at Providence RI.
That he served in the company commanded by Captain
Emerson in the Regt commanded by Col Stark.
She als [sic] states that for the above services
Archibald Gamble received [a Pension] [inserted] during his lifetime - that
he was pensioned under the act of  June 7th 1832
and that he was (illegible) at the Concord. (Illegible) (illegible)
agency and that he received such Pension to the time of
his death -- that she was married to the said Archibald
Gamble on the ninth day of June A.D 1840 and that
her husband died [in said Manchester] [inserted] on the twenty eighth day of July one thousand
eight hundred and forty four that her name before her
marriage was Abigail Barker and that she was not married to 
him prior to the Second of January Eighteen hundred but at the 
time above stated that she has ever since remained a Widow.
Witness JTMoore [signed]} Abigail Gamble [signed]
[Unreadable Seal]
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court on the day and
year written above. Before, CEPotter [signed] Justice of the Police Court
City of Manchester

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State of New Hampshire
County of Hillsborough SS
on this twenty sixth day of September AD 1854 personally
appeared before me John T Moore a Justice of the
peace in and for the State and County aforesaid Sarah D
Gamble and Archibald Gamble residents of Manchester
in said State and County who being duly sworn according
to law doth on their oath make the following declaration
to wit: That we are well acquainted with Abigail
Gamble who was the Wife of Archibald Gamble deceased
& who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War and late a
Pensioner of the United States -- and that the said Abigail
 Gamble was married to the said Archibald Gamble on or
about the ninth day of June AD 1840 that I the said Sarah
D Gamble was present at the marriage and that her name
before her marriage with said Archibald Gamble deceased
was Abigail Barker and that said Archibald Gamble
died at Manchester NH on the 28th day of July AD 1844 and
 that said Abigail Gamble is still and has ever since
the death of said Gamble remained a Widow
and we further swear that we are in no way interested in
the claim of Abigail Gamble for Pension.

Attest  Sarah D Gamble [signed] [unreadable seal]
JT Moore [signed]  Archibald Gamble [signed] [unreadable seal]
Joseph M. Rowell [signed]

Hillsborough SS Manchester NH twenty sixth 1854
Personally appeared the above named Sarah Gamble
and Archibald Gamble and made oath that the above
affidavit by them subscribed is true and I certify that they
are credible and disinterested witnesses and that their statements
are entitled to full faith and credit. Before me
John T Moore [signed]  Justice of the Peace

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187.893.
Abigail Gamble

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APPLICATION FOR BOUNTY LAND.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE}
County of Rockingham}
on this Ninth day of April A.D. one thousand eight
hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the
County and State aforesaid, Abigail Gamble [widow of Archibald Gamble] [crossed out] aged
Seventy two years, a resident of Londonderry in the State of New Hampshire,
who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that she is the widow of the identical Archibald
Gamble who was a private in the company commanded by Captain
Emerson in the Regiment of Volunteers
commanded by Colonel Stark in the war with Great Britain declared by
the United States [on the 18th day of June, 1812] [crossed out] ; called the Revolutionary War
That he the said Archibald Gamble volunteered or
that he enlisted at Londonderry on or about the tenth day of July 
A.D. [18] [written over] 1777, for the term of          and continued in actual service
in said war for the term of [fourteen days] [crossed out]        and was honorably
discharged at         on or about the             day of
                A.D. [18] [written over] 1777, as will appear by the muster rolls of said company.
That he received a printed discharge which in her belief is now  
 on file in the Department at Washington.
She further sates that she was married to the said Archibald Gamble in Manchester on the
ninth day of June A.D. 1840, by one Mr Hayes a
Clergyman and that her name before her marriage was Abigail Barker
            and that her husband died at Manchester, state of aforesaid
on the twenty Eighth day of July A.D. 1844, and that
she is now a widow.
She further declares that she has [not] [inserted] heretofore made application for Bounty Land under the act of September
28th, 1850, [and received a Land Warrant No.] [crossed out] nary [for] [crossed out] [other act of Congress] [inserted] [acres which he has since legally] [crossed out]
[disposed of and cannot now return.] [crossed out] That she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the
                bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "act of March 3d, 1855, granting
bounty land to certain officers and soldiers who had been engaged in the military service of the United
States." She also declares that she has never applied for or received under this or any other act of Congress
any Bounty Land Warrant [except the one above mentioned.] [crossed out] [whatever] [inserted]
Abigail Gamble [signed]

We Albert Atwood and Lydia Atwood residents of Londonderry in the
State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged
by Abigail Gamble in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and statements
of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.

Albert Atwood [signed]
Lydia Atwood [signed]

The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and
year above written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons: that the claimant is
the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
William P Richardson [signed]  Justice of the Peace.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
To the Secretary of the Interior: -- Please deliver the certificate or warrant, to which I am
entitled according to the tenor of the foregoing declaration and application to Wm M. Richardson
of [Manchester] [crossed out] [North Londonderry] [inserted] , in the State of New Hampshire.   Abigail Gamble [signed]
Signed in presence of me,}
W. P. Richardson [signed] }

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I certify that the following words and figures are
borne on the Bible or Family Record of Archibald Gamble
deceased and now in the possession of Archibald Gamble
son of said Gamble deceased - under the head of
Marriages the following appears on said Record - to wit;
"Archibald Gamble was married to Abigail Barker
June 9th 1840"
Thence on following page under head of Deaths appears 
the following; to wit;
"Archibald Gamble died July 28th
1844 aged 82 years 1 mo 20 days

Examined by me J T Moore [signed] Jus of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough SS Manchester Sept 26th 1854
Personally appeared J T Moore above named
and made oath that the above extracts purporting
to be taken from the Family Record of Archibald
Gamble deceased is a true copy.
Before me B.P. Cilley [signed] Justice of the Peace

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18715
Archibald Gamble
Private 6 months

(illegible signature)

$20

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BRIEF in the case of Archibald Gamble
of Manchester in the State of N Hampshire
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or  Judge? Open Court

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?

3. How old is he? 70 years

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

[Chart]
Period. / Duration of Service. / Rank. / Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
           / Years, Months, Days. / As a / Gen.
1 July In 1779 /     6               / Waiter to John Stark /   Col Kelly

5. In what battles was he engaged? none

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Manchester N Hampshire

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  By living witnesses

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? (illegible answer)

Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above
mentioned.
Richard Cutts [signed]
Examining Clerk.

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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE -- County of Hillsborough, SS.
I CE Potter [signed] Clerk of the Police Court of the City of Manchester
in the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that John T
Moore whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing 
the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned
and qualified: that his Commission is dated on the twenty seventh day of 
October A.D. 1953, and will expire in five years from the date; that all his official acts
as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Police Court is a Court of Record.
Given under my hand seal of office at Manchester
this twenty sixth day of September A.D. 1854

C. E. Potter [signed] CLERK

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Revy WIDOW, &c.

File No. 8210
Abigail Gamble
Wid.
Archibald Gamble
Privt Rev War
Act: Febry 3  1853
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 263
[Arrangement of 1870]

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Pension Office
Sept 30/54

Sir:
Please report time
of last payment to, or
death of within named
pensioner
Yours (illegible illegible)
S. Cole [signed]
R. J. Atkinson Esq for (illegible)
said:
Present

Archibald Gamble
died 28 July 1844
paid in full.
Robt J Atkinson [signed]
Auditor

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31.905
{
(illegible)

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State of New Hampshire- County of Hillsborough, SS.
I C E Potter Clerk of the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that William Richardson whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified: that his Commission is dated on the 1st day of July A. D. 1853, and will expire in five years from date; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Police Court is a Court of Record.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Manchester this 11th day of May A.D. 1855
C E Potter Clerk.

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State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham SS

On this ninth day of April A.D. 1853
personally appeared before me a Justice of the
Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid
Albert Attwood [sic] and Lydia Atwood residents of
Londonderry in the State of New Hampshire who
being duly sworn according to law do upon their
oaths make the following declarations to wit --
That we are well acquainted with Abigail
Gamble who is the widow of Archibald Gamble.
That we live in the immediate neighbourhood [sic]
of the said Abigail Gamble and that the said
Abigail Gamble was married to the said
Archibald Gamble on the ninth day of June A.D.
1840 that we did not see them married but
knew them as man and wife and that they 
cohabitated together as such. and that we never knew
or heard of the loyalty of their marriage questioned, and that
the said Archibald Gamble died at Manchester NH
on the twenty eighth day of July A.D. 1844 and that she
said Abigail Gamble now is the widow of the said Gamble.  Albert Atwood [signed]
Lydia Atwood [signed]

Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year
above written and I certify that the affiants are credible persons.
William P Richardson [signed]  Justice of the Peace

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Breif [sic] in the case of Mrs. Abigail Gamble widow of Archibald 
Hillsborough County and State of New Hampshire
act of February 3 1853

Claim, ("original," or "for increase,") [crossed out] Allowed $20/per annum to commence
Feb. 3 - 1853
Proof exhibited, (if original.) Documentary & Parol
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Archibald Gamble (husband) was pensioned under act
of June 7, 1832 & paid to his death July 28, 1844

(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage is proved by two credible witnesses
who was present & private record
Death of pensioner shown by Auditors report.
(illegible) record
Identity of widowhood proved by two credible 
witnesses
Papers properly attested.
Name and residence of Agent
John T. Moore Esq  Manchester N Hampshire
Examining Clerk.  JL Gray [signed]

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Manchester Aug. 18. 1854
Hon. L. P. Waldo --
Archibald Gamble
of Manchester was on the Pension
roll as a revolutionary Pensioner.
He drew $20. per ann. In 1840 he
married and lived 4 years and
died in 1844. leaving a widow
who is now living. Is the widow
entitled to a pension? -- Is the widow
entitled to arrears of pension? If she
is she will make formal application
for the same.
I understand that a circular
from the department, directed to Arch.
Gamble or heirs states that there are
arrears of pension due. I know
not how true this is, for one of the
heirs took the letter, intending to keep
the widow in ignorance of the facts
wait till she died and then seize
the spoil.
(illegible) (illegible) Respectfully

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Hon. Lewis Cass
Secretary of War
Washington City
D.C.

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Goffstown N.H. October 23, 1832

Hon. Lewis Cass}
Secretary of War}
Sirs
I herewith enclose the application
of Archibald Gamble for a pension -- If any inaccuracy
or discrepancy be discovered in the application or evidence
You will please to inform me thereof
With great respect & esteem
I am Sir, respectfully sworn

Chas. F. Gove [signed]

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Manchester N. Hampshire Sept 26 / 54

Dear Sir
The enclosed application of Abigail
Gamble and accompanying proof I send you
hoping you will find the same sufficient to make
out her case - the old Lady has but recently found out she
was entitled to a Pension - hence the reason of her not applying
before - should you find the Proof insufficient please
advise me & I will endeavor to make everything
satisfactory as she is not aware that any [public] [inserted] record of her
said marriage exists she would refer you to the following
persons for any reference you may wish - to wit: Joshua Coning
David Dickey 2d Josiah Perry & Saml Gamble all of said Manchester
& would refer you to the certified copy from the family Record of said (illegible)
that the original Pension certificate was forwarded to your
office soon after the decease of Gamble as you will  
find or referring to your files - please forward
the Papers in the case should her claim be allowed
to me & oblige.
Yours truly
John T Moore [signed]
Hon. L.P. Waldo 
Com. of Pensioners

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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pensions Claims, of which these
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
Archibald Gamble Manchester N Hampshire which require
further proof or explanation.

I.   Does the declaration show where the applicant resides?  yes

II.  Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides?  yes

III.  If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason
assigned for his not doing so?

IV.  Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served?  yes

V.  *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension
he is entitled?  yes

VI.  Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations?  yes

VII.  Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of
June 7, 1832?  no

VIII.  Has the Court given their opinion?  yes

IX.   Has the Clerk given his certificate?  yes

X.   Is the Clerk's seal affixed?  And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary
service?  yes

XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining
it?

XIII.  If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?

XIV.  [Symbol] If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness
or witnesses to his service?  yes
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, 
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?  yes
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the 
regulations direct?  yes

XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, 
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?  yes

XVI.  [Symbol] Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?  yes

XVII.  Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily?  And, 
if not, which of them is not so answered?


EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V.  In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being
duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades;  For ______
year ______ months, and _______ days, I served as a __________ For ____________ months
and _________ days, I served as a ___________; and for such service I claim a pension.

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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served,
and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the
pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase [about three or four months] [italics] is too indefinite,
and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions
merely state they served two years in the militia, &c, without specifying the tours; the names of the
officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of declaration is highly objectionable.
It must in every case be clearly shewn [sic] under what officers the applicant served; the duration
of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the
applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either
in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed
in any civil pursuit.
[Symbol] QUERE XIV. [Proof of Service] [italics]
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must 
prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of
the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the
regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths
must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate
must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[Symbol] QUERE XVI. [Mode of authenticating papers.] [italics]
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate
must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass
under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
attached to the certificate.
[Symbol of finger pointing] In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of
office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the
certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

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I. Elenor [sic] Combs [sic] of lawfull [sic] age depose and say that I am
Daughter of the late General John Stark. That I accompanied my
mother on a journey to Providence in September 1779 at which time
my father was stationed at Providence with a part of the Revolutionary 
army. That one Archibald Gamble went to Providence with us, and
was in my fathers service in the capacity of Waiter.
Eleanor Coombs [signed]

State of New Hampshire}
Hillsborough SS. }  September 22 1832.
There Personally appeared Eleanor Coombs and made oath
that the above affidavit is true according to her best reccollection [sic]
and belief. Before me
Frederick G. Stark. Jus. Peace [signed]

I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court of
Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in the
State of New Hampshire, certify that Frederick G.
Stark is a Justice of the Peace for said County of
Hillsborough as above, and that the above signature
purporting to be his, is genuine. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
affixed my seal of office, and subscribed
my name, this second day of October
in the year of our Lord 1832.
A. Wallace Clerk [signed}

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I John Stark of Manchester in the County of
Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire
of lawful age depose and say, that I am
a son of the late Gen. John Stark of said
Manchester. I have always known the
Archibald Gamble of said Manchester
ever since he was a child; we have always
lived in said Manchester. In the year
1779 there was a draft made on the
Regiment within which said Gamble
and I lived, then commanded by Col.
Moses Kelly of Goffstown for a certain member of
(illegible) to go to Rhode Island in the
(illegible) of the United States, for the term
of six or nine months. I was not certain
which, and said Archibald Gamble 
went of a (illegible) (illegible) (illegible) that draft
the said (illegible). John Stark at that time commanded
a Brigade stationed at (illegible) Rhode Island.
John Stark [signed]

Hillsborough S.S. State of New Hampshire
October 2 AD 1832 There the above named
John Stark made under oath thereafter
sworn affidavit by him subscribed is
in his belief true. Before me
J. McK Wilkins. Jus. of the Peace/ [signed]

October 2 1832 I hereby certify that the
above named John Stark him having been
an acting Justice of the Peace and (illegible)
in and for the County above said, and has
ever maintained a good reputation forthwith
and veracity so (illegible) in my knowledge -- 
(illegible)
J. McK Wilkins, Jus. of the Peace [signed]

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I Andrew Wallace, Clerk of the Superior Court 
of Judicature for the County of Hillsborough in
the State of New Hampshire, certify that James
McK. Wilkins within named is a Justice of the Peace
for said County of Hillsborough and duly empowered
to administer oaths, and that the within
signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
affixed my seat of Office, and subscribed
my name, this second
day of October in the year of our
Lord 1832.
A. Wallace Clerk [signed]

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The State of New Hampshire
County of [Hillsborough] [crossed out] Rockingham SS
on this the 8th day of April 1865 before me
the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for
the county aforesaid. Personally affirmed
Abigail Gamble a resident of Londonderry
in the county aforesaid who upon her oath
declares that she is the Widow of Archibald
Gamble who was a private in the Revolutionary
War.  That on or about the 1st day of April
1854 she applied to the Pension Office Washington
DC. She allowed a Pension under the provisions
of the Act of Congress passed February 3d 1853
on account of the services of her said Husband,
That by virtue of said application, she has
been placed upon the Pension list Roll of
the New Hampshire agency, and received
a Pension certificate which is dated October
3d 1854 and is numbered        That she was pensioned
at the (illegible) of Twenty dollars per year
That her Pension was first made payable
at the Concord NH agency but for some
cause unknown to her has been [for about three years] [inserted] transferred
and made payable
at the Portsmouth NH agency, which
transfer was done without her consent & wish.
That she now, (& has during the whole time
she has been in receipt of said Pension) resided
in said Londonderry where she intends to remain.
That she resides nearer the Concord NH Agency
than that of the Portsmouth, and that [by (illegible) of said transfer] [inserted] she is (illegible)
[a] [crossed out] greater trouble and expense in drawing his

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Pension at Portsmouth than at Concord NH.
That the means of communication with said
Portsmouth are more difficult than those
of Concord.
She therefore wishes and prays that
her Pension may be made payable [in future] [inserted] at the
Concord NH agency
Signed    Abigail Gamble [signed]
Witness John Adams [signed]
Lydia Atwood [signed]
Londonderry April 8th 1865

We the undersigned residents of Londonderry
aforesaid depose and say that we have
been acquainted with Mrs. Abigail Gamble
above named for the last fifteen years
that she is the Widow of Archibald Gamble
That she is the same person who was pensioned
under the act of February 3d 1853 and who is now
and has ever since said time been in receipt
of a Pension that her original [Pension] [inserted] certificate 
has been shown us and we have known
of her receiving her said Pension regularly
from 1853 to the present time
April 8th 1865 { John Adams [signed]
Personally appeared John Adams  {Lydia Atwood [signed]
& Lydia Attwood [sic] and made oath to the above declaration.
Before me   Reed P. Clark [signed]
Justice of Peace

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The State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham SS
April 8th 1865
Personally appeared the before 
named Abigail Gamble to me
well known & made oath that the
foregoing affidavit & declaration 
by her subscribed is true. & I certify
that I know said Abigail is the
identical person named in an
original Pension certificate in her

[Remainder of document is covered by a different document - see below]


The State of New hampshire [sic]
Hillsborough County SS
Office of the Clerk of the Probate Court in
said county April 27. (illegible) 
I hereby certify that at the date of the attestation
hereunto annexed Reed P. Clark Esq was a
Justice of the Peace in and for the county of
Rockingham duly commissioned & sworn
and his acts and attestations as such full
faith and credit are and accept to be given
both in and out of Court. & I believe the 
signature of said Justice to be genuine
In testimony thereof I have hereunto set my hand
& Seal in said Court the day & year first above written.
Dal Cross [signed]
Judge of Probate

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[Complete Document from Panel 35]

The State of New Hampshire
County of Rockingham SS
April 8th 1865
Personally appeared the before 
named Abigail Gamble to me
well known & made oath that the
foregoing affidavit & declaration 
by her subscribed is true. & I certify
that I know said Abigail is the
identical person named in an
original Pension certificate in her
possession. Also on the same
day personally appeared
John Adams and Lydia Atwood both
residents of said Londonderry whom 
I certify to be persons of truth & veracity
& severally made oath that the
foregoing certificate by them subscribed
is true.
Before Me
Reed P. Clark [signed] Justice of the Peace
April 8th 1865