Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 18641, Shubal Wales, Mass.

SERVICE
Mass.
Wales, Shubal
NUMBER
S. 18641
carded
CONTENTS

26.1711
Massachusetts Shubal Wales
of Hampden in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Camp, commanded by Captain May, of the Regt, commanded by Col. Woburn in the Battle line for 6 Mos.
And
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Aug. 1833 and due the Col., Wales
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. '34 $ 40 Pensional allowance ending Sep. '34 10 $30
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by J. O. Attils Clerk Book E. Vol. 9, Page 93
80 Hampden

Shubael Wales Declara- -tion, and Depositions of Abel Gining Jacob Nichols Cyrus Manger & Certificate of Horace Houlton.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hampden Co. On this eleventh day of June 1833 personally appeared in Open Court before Oliver B. Morris Esquire Judge of the Court of Probate now sitting in Monson, Shubael Wales, a resident of Wales in the County of Hampden and State of Massachusetts aged seventy eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named Officers, and served as herein stated
That he went into a company of Militia commanded by Capt. Icheneah May of Holland and Marched to Tienderoga in the State of New York but does not recollect who commanded the Regiment and arrived at Tienderoga in the month of May 1777 where he served two months was there when the post was evacuated, was not personally engaged in the battle, and our time of service expired at the time of the evacuation of Tienderoga by the troops - Abel Gittings whose deposition is annexed served with me at the time and place -
That he entered the service of the United States the first of August 1777 as a private soldier in a com- -pany commanded by Capt. Daniel Winchester Joseph Hoar was his Lieutenant and a M c Chapin Ensign in a Regiment commanded by Col. Woodbridge -g r , and marched to Bennington where I was stationed until ordered to March to Stillwater New York to re- -move some cannon for our army, from thence I was marched back to Bennington where I was again stationed until the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne, after which we were ordered to march to White Plains New York where I served out my term of four months, and was dismissed near Kingsbridge so called - Gadah Nichols whose deposition is annexed served in the same company with me during the four months

The deposition of Cyrus Munger is annexed and the certificate of a clergyman -
That he was born Oct. 5 th 1754 in Union Con. where he lived until he was twenty years old when he removed to South Brimfield now Wales (Mass) and that he has resided there ever since the revolutionary war - that he believes his birth is recorded on the Town records at Union Con. and likewise in his family Bible -
That he was living in South Brimfield (now Wales) when he entered the service
That he volunteered each of the terms within mentioned -
That he never received a written discharge - never held a commission -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State -
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, Shebaid Wales
And the said Court do hereby certify their opinion after the investigation of the matter & after 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 Horan Moulton who has subscribed the annexed deposition is a Clergyman resident in said Wales & that Loring Wales who has also subscribed another the annexed deposition is a resident in said Town of Wales & is a credible man & that their statements are entitled to credit. And the said Court further certifies that in their opinion the said Moulton & Horan Wales could not be produced in court without too much expense & inconvenience to said Applicant
I Justin Willard Clerk of the said Probate Court, the same being a court of record do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said court in the matter of the application of Shebaid Wales for a Pension

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Probate Court at New Bedford, this eleventh day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three
Justin Wetmore Clerk
quit

No 25954 Sheubal Wales Hampden County Massachusetts
Prats 6 Months
Claimant Wales, Hampden Co J. Wilson Springfield Mass. Mass

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Shubal Wales Hampden County Massachusetts
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Served May 1777 - 2 - privt Col. Hovey 48 years South Berfield Traditionary evidence & three Witnesses certified Credible.   Entered Aug. 1777 - 4 - " Col. Winchester, Colonel Woodbridge Massachusetts papers correctly attached  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. (This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.)]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after 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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  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 services.  6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons 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. The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1852; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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."
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 , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that 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 a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he 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.
Mode of authenticating papers.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule [a] note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

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18641
INVALID.
1929. Nov. 25. Photos mailed to Winifred L. Holman through W. Curry & Hin. Klin nfd. Ak. 4.
File No. 18641
Shubal Wales
Br. New War
Act: June 7 th 32
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 396
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I Cyrus Munger of Wales County of Hampden and commonwealth of Massachusetts Testify and say that the time of the service of Capt. Daniel Winchester's company was in the summer and fall of the year 1777 and that said Winchester's company served full four months at that term of service above alluded to Cyrus Munger
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss. Wales August 15 th 1832
Then personally appeared Cyrus Munger Subscriber to the above deposition and made oath that the same was true, before me John Smith Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that Cyrus Munger above named is a credible witness. John Smith Justice of the Peace
Quin

I Zadok Nichols of Brimfield in the County of Hampden & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age, testify & say that about the first of August 1777 my father Samuel Nichols of Brimfield was drafted to go & serve four months with the Northern Army & that I took my fathers place & served his time out as a private soldier in Col. Woodbridges Regiment in a company commanded by Capt. Daniel Winchester, of which Joseph Hoar was Lieut. & a Mr. Chapin Ensign; that Mr. Shubael Wales of the town of Wales and county of Hampden was also a private in said Company with me; that we marched immediately after the draught was made & joined our Regiment at Bennington: that a party of which I was one was some time after sent through Pawlet to Ticonderoga where we retook a number of american prisoners & also took prisoners some of the enemy: that the said Shubael Wales was left at Bennington; that after we left Ticonderoga we march through Pawlet & then went to Saratoga about the time of the last battle but were not engaged in it & from thence we marched to Albany where I again met the said Shubael Wales with the rest of the Regiment & from thence we marched down the River towards King's bridge: that said Wales was with me in said service on the river & that we were dismissed about the first of December.
Zadok Nichols
Hampden Jy. August 18 th 1832
Then the above named Zadok Nichols personally appearing made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me
Francis B. Stebbins Justice of the peace

Hampden Co.
Quincy -
I hereby certify that the within named Zadok Nichols who subscribed & made oath to the within deposition before me is a person of good moral character & that his statement is entitled to full credit
Francis B. Stebbins Justice of the peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts ss. County of Hampshire ss.
I Justin Willard Clerk of the Court of Probate within & for said County the same being a Court of Record do hereby certify that Francis B. Stebbins who has subscribed the two preceding certificates is a Justice of the Peace within & for said County & that I believe that same thereto subscribed to be his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this twelfth day of June A.D. 1833
Justin Willard Clerk

Richard Wales was born Richard Wales was born October the 6 in the year 1754

Oath. I Abel Gittings of Monson in the County of Hampden and Commonwealth of Massachusetts deposeth and says that Ithubael Wales of Wales County and State aforesaid was a private soldier in the United States service in the revolutionary war in the Massachusetts line of troops, that he belonged to a company commanded by Capt. Nehemiah May and marched to Tiendadaroga where he served full two months in the year 1777 that I belonged to the same company, and our time of service expired at the time of the evacuation of Tiendadaroga - Abel Gittings
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hampden ss.
Wales 3 rd July 1832
Then personally appearing Abel Gittings who subscribed the above deposition and made oath to the truth of the same before me
John Smith Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that Abel Gittings the above named deponent is a credible and disinterested witness - John Smith Justice of the Peace

Oath. To all whom it may concern , I Horace Moulton of Wales in the county of Hampden and common- wealth of Massachusetts hereby certify that I have been acquainted with Mr. Shubael Wales of Wales County and State aforesaid for many years, and from the best information of his neighbours and acquaintance in this town and vicinity I do believe that he served in the war of the revolution the full term of six months - and that the said Wales is a man of truth and good moral character -
Horace Moulton.
Hampden Co. Wales - May 27 th 1833
Then personally appeared Horace Moulton who subscribed the above certificate and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, before me, John Smith justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the Rev. Horace Moulton subscriber of the above certificate is a minister, and sustains a good character - John Smith justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I have been personally acquaint- -ed with Shubael Wales of Wales in the county of Hamp- den for many years being a near neighbour and an inhabitant of the said town of Wales and that to of gen- -eral repute and belief in the neighbourhood where he resides that he served in the war of the revolution the term of six months - and that his statement is entitled to full credit -
Shubael Wales
Hampden Co. - Warren June 11 th 1833 Then personally appeared Shubael Wales who subscribed the above certificate and made solemn oath to the truth of the same before me John Smith justice of the Peace

Visit I hereby Certify that I am acquainted with Loring Waldo Subscriber of the within certificate and that he sustains a good character and that his statement is entitled to full credit.
John Smith Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Hampshire ss:
I Justin Willard Clerk of the Court of Probate, the same being a Court of record within & for the County of Hampshire do hereby certify that John Smith before me who has subscribed the fore eight proceedings & annexed certificates is a justice of the Peace in said County and that the the name John Smith thereto subscribed I believe to be his true & genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Springfield this twelfth day of June A.D. 1833 Justin Willard Clerk

Hon Lewis Cass Sec. of War Washington D.C.

The Hon the Sec. of War
Please forward the certificate (if granted), to Richard Wales, the Applicant - at Wales in the County of Hampden & State of Mass ts
For P. Wales.
J. Williams
Newspels June 12 th 1833

SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE
1-681
PHONE Branch 476
37372
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No.
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
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November 15, 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 3 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Shubal Wales, Massachusetts Troops, S.18641.
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For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch  5033  541 Room No. Phone No.
Approved:
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Margaret M. H. Finch Chief of Division.
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE
1-681
PHONE Branch 476
37372
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. _____
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 139.
November 15, 1929.
Please furnish work specified below.
Bureau ordering Pension Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copies of 3 pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Shubal Wales, Massachusetts Troops, S.18641.
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For further information see Mrs. M. M. H. Finch Room No. 5033 Phone No. 541
Approved:
Chief Clerk of Bureau.
Chief of Division.
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November 15, 1929.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Please furnish me photostatic copies of three pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Shubal Wales, Massachusetts Troops, S. 18641, uncertified.
Very truly yours,
Cash - 45 cents.
Miss Winifred L. Holman, 39 Windsor Avenue, Watertown, Mass.
Received payment, from Miss K. Curry 45¢ November 15, 1929.
Margaret M. Finch
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.