Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18316, Joseph Weaver, Mass. R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Mass.
Weaver, Joseph Sarah
W. 18316
CONTENTS

4820
Massachusetts
Sarah Weaver widow of Joseph Weaver who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Major  Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of May, 1849 and sent to Hon. H. Mann, Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 179 Vol. 2

6675 Massachusetts
Joseph Weaver
of Bristol in the State of Mass who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Deval of the Reg t commanded by Col. Cook in the Massachusetts line for 1 Year
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Bristol 76
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 40 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th day of March 1833 and sent to Hon J. L. Hoage H. H.
Arrears to 4th of March 1833 80.00 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept 20.00 $106.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Daniel Bayd Clerk, Book D Vol. 2 Page 99

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, } BRISTOL, ss. }
At a COURT of PROBATE holden at New Bedford in and for said County on the Second - day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, before the Honorable HODIAH BAYLIES, Judge of the Probate, &c. for said County, personally appeared Joseph Weaver a resident of Dartmouth in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged Seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832, make the following declaration. that he entered the service of the united States under the following named officers and served as here stated. The particulars are placed under the 5 th interrogatory.
and further declares as follows, in reply to the interrogatories propounded by the Secretary of War; to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. That he was born in Troy in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts in the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty eight - twenty ninth day of January
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? Ans. I have a record of my age, in my Family Bible, at my House,
3 Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? When I was first called into service, I lived in Tiverton in the State of Rhode Island. In the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy eight, I moved from Tiverton to Dartmouth in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, and have lived in Dartmouth aforesaid ever since, -
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? Ans. I was called into the service firstly by enlistment - and afterward by draft. -
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
The said Joseph Weaver says in answer to the fifth interrogatory, as above, that the names of the Officers that he can recollect were Capt Daniel Devob, Capt George Hoskins, Colonel John Cook, General Ezekiel Loomis, and Colonel Manasseh Kempton, and Colonel George Claghorn.

draft. -
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service.
She said Joseph Weaver says in answer to the fifth interrogatory, as above, That the names of the Officers that he can recollect were Capt Daniel Devol, Capt George Hoskins, Colonel John Cook, Generals Ezekiel Cornell, and Colonel Manasseh Kempton, and Colonel George Claghorn.
She said Joseph Weaver further declares that in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six, in the summer of that year thinks it was in the month of June he was drafted for three months, that he went to Howlands Ferry, and joined the army, and was placed in the company under the command of Capt Daniel Devol, that he served the said term of three months, and returned home, that soon after his return home as aforesaid, he was drafted again for three months, returned to Howlands Ferry aforesaid, and was placed again under the same Capt Daniel Devol and served another term of three months and was discharged and returned home - while he was under Capt Daniel Devol as aforesaid - The six months aforesaid we were in Colonel John Cook's Regiment. —
She said Joseph further declares that in the spring of the year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Seven, he was again drafted for three months, and went to Howland Ferry and joined the army that was then there at Howland, that he quartered most of the time during the aforesaid term of three months at a House belonging to John Almy, does not recollect the Capt. name that he was under at the time, but does recollect that Colonel Cook frequently came there, that he was employed in guarding the stores. The British troops then having possession of Rhode Island

The said Joseph Farther says that in the early part of the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight he was again drafted for two weeks, that immediately after the draft aforesaid he went to Hogland Ferry aforesaid and joined the troops there then and staid a few days, and hired a man to take his place for the remainder of the time - and returned home, that he then removed from Severton aforesaid to Dartmouth in the County of Bristol where he has resided ever since. That soon after his arrival at Dartmouth aforesaid thinks it was in the month of June of the same year he was again drafted for one month to guard the shore from New Bedford river so called to Slocums River so called in said Dartmouth, that he was placed under the command of Capt George Hoskins, and served the said term of one month as aforesaid and was discharged and returned home, that after remaining at home about one month he was again drafted for a month and placed under the same Capt George Hoskins aforesaid, at the same place aforesaid and served out said term of one month, was discharged and returned home, that after remaining at home about one month he was again drafted for one month and was placed under the same Capt George Hoskins, and stationed at the same place and for the same purposes as last mentioned, that he served again during said term of one month and was discharged the said Joseph says that while he was on duty as aforesaid he quartered most of the time at a place called Meshawn near the shore aforesaid, that during the time aforesaid and while he was performing duty the British burnt the village of Bedford, that as soon as we heard of the landing and march of the British as aforesaid, we was marched to the village of Bedford when we arrived there it was in the evening, the British had left the place, the village and shipping were on fire, we found three men had been shot and was then laying in the street the said Joseph says he assisted in taking care of those men that were shot, one of them by name of Trafford was dead, one by the name of Russell died in a few minutes after he got to him and while he was conveying him to the house, the other by the name of Thomas Thomas back was mortally wounded and died about a week after from his wounds - the said Joseph says that he was employed for some time in saving property from the fire in the village of Bedford

Deposition of Gideon Borden I Gideon Borden of Westport in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts - aged Eighty two years testify and say that I am acquainted with Joseph Weaver of Dartmouth in the County aforesaid - that I recollect Joseph Weaver aforesaid, was in the army of the Revolution in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy Six - and in the company of Capt. Daniel Dobb, in Colonel Cook's Regiment stationed at Howard's Ferry - that he was then and performed duty as a soldier in said company as far as I can recollect most of the time while I was there in that year - Gideon Borden
State of Massachusetts -
County of Bristol S.S. On this first day of October A.D. 1832. personally appeared the above named Gideon Borden and made oath according to law, that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is true in all its parts. before me Abner B. Gifford Jus. Peace
and I do further Certify that the aforesaid Gideon Borden is well known to me - and that I believe his statement is entitled to credit - attest Abner B. Gifford Jus. Peace

I Joshua Petty of Westport in the County of Bristol & State of Massachusetts, aged Seventy five years, testify and say - that I am well acquainted with Joseph Warren of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol aforesaid - that I was acquainted with him previous to the Revolutionary War. that I was a soldier in the war aforesaid, most of the time from Seventeen Hundred and Seventy six, to Seventeen hundred and eighty - that in the year Seventeen hundred and seventy Seven Six - I recollect Joseph Warren aforesaid in the service of the United States in Capt Daniel Deacons company at Howland's Ferry, I cannot positively say how long he was in the service - but according to the best of my recollection as much as Six Months in the year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy six.
Joshua Petty
State of Massachusetts County of Bristol S.S. on this 11 th day of September A.D. 1832. personally appeared the above named Joshua Petty and made oath according to law that the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed is true in all its parts -
before me Almon B. Gifford Just. Peace and I do further certify that the above named Joshua Petty is well known to me - that he is a credible witness and that in my opinion his statement is entitled to credit attest Almon B. Gifford Just. Peace

6. Were you a Soldier or an Officer? if 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? if an Officer, did you ever receive a commission, and if so by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
Answer I was a soldier, and have no recollection of receiving a written discharge from any of the foregoing terms of service.
7. State the names of the 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. Ebenezer Tripp, Deborah A. Mansfield Esq. Joseph Gifford Esq. George Morton, Abner B. Gifford Esq., Adam Gifford, William Cummings, John Cummings Post Master, Isaac R. Gifford, Othniel Tripp, Edward Steade, William Barker, James Tucker, Benjamin Tucker
And the said Joseph Weaver doth further declare that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Joseph H. Wheeler A. Baylies , Judge of Probate.
WE Howard Tripp, a Clergyman residing in Dartmouth and Abner B. Gifford - residing in the same  Westport hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Joseph Weaver - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about Seventyfour 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 to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Howard Tripp  Abner B. Gifford A. Baylies , Judge of Probate.
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 abovenamed applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Howard Tripp - who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman - resident in the Town of Dartmouth in said County of Bristol, and that Abner B. Gifford Esq. - who has also signed the same is a resident in the  Town of Westport adjoining Dartmouth and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
A. Baylies , Judge of Probate. Register of Probate
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } BRISTOL, ss. }
I Anselm Bassett Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Weaver of Dartmouth in said County, for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court the day and year first above written.
Anselm Bassett
and the

16,790  BRIEF in the case of Joseph Weaver  of Bristol in the State of Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? at  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? no  3. How old is he? 74  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     76 Summer - thinks June 3 private Capt. Devol Col. Cook   soon after July 3 " do do   77 - Spring 3 " don't recollect Capt. name do   78 - early part of a few days " Capt. Hoskins   78 (thinks June) 1 " do   a month after 1 " do   a month after 1 " do  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Tiverton of Dartmouth Mass  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 2 living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Right 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
H. C. Easton Examining Clerk. 14 Feb 1833

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss
On this Twenty Eighth day of September 1848 personally appeared before Oliver Prescott Judge of Probate in and for said County Sarah Weaver a resident of Dartmouth in said County aged Eighty Six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838 entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows" and also to all subsequent acts relating to pensions to Widows of such as served in the Revolutionary War, and also to the Act of Congress passed February 2. 1848 - That she is the widow of Joseph Weaver late of Dartmouth aforesaid deceased who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolutions, and for his services therein, she refers to his declaration under the act of Congress of June 7 th 1832. Under that act he was pensioned at forty Dollars per annum. She further says she cannot state by reason of Old age and consequent loss of memory under whom or where he served as such Soldier.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Weaver on the twenty fifth day of January in the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty Eight by Abner Lewis, That her husband the

aforesaid Joseph Weaver died on the twenty fifth day of August Eighteen hundred and forty four, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four - viz at the time above mentioned. She further says that she did not know and was not informed until very recently that she by law was entitled to a pension for the services of her said husband the said Joseph Weaver in the Revolutionary War.
Witness O. Prescott David Weaver
her Sarah X Weaver mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written.
Before me Oliver Prescott Judge of Probate
I Oliver Prescott aforesaid do hereby certify that Sarah Weaver the foregoing named Applicant for a Pension cannot by reason of age and bodily infirmity attend the court - Oliver Prescott Judge of Probate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss. I Anselm Bassett Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that Oliver Prescott whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate was, at the date thereof & still is Judge of said Court of Probate In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand & seal of said Court this fourth day of October 1848
A Bassett
"of said Court" interlined by myself
A Bassett

I David Weaver of Dartmouth in County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do on oath depose and say, that Joseph Weaver late of said Dartmouth, died August the twenty fifth One thousand eight hundred & forty four, leaving Sarah Weaver a widow, said Sarah has not since been married.
David Weaver
State of Massachusetts Bristol County. ss.
September 19 th 1848. Then the above named David Weaver made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true
Before me. Benjamin B. Sisson Just of the Peace
Bristol ss. September 19. th 1848.
I hereby certify that David Weaver the above named, is a credible witness
Benjamin B. Sisson Just of the Peace

acc 44. 696.
13814
Sarah Mearns mo of Joseph Mearns act 7 May 1838
Joseph Mearns
Joseph Mearns
admitted
P. $440 per ann
com. 25 Augt. 1844
act 7 July 1838 &c
Hon. Horace Mann Washington City.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss. Town of Freetown
I Joseph B. Weaver Town Clerk of Freetown, by examination of the records of said town do find the following record in Vol 2 nd Page 251. Joseph Weaver of Dartmouth and Sarah Bryant of Freetown were joined together in Marriage January the twenty fifth in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty eight by Elder Abner Lewis.
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures as follows. Janu ry 25. 1788.
Joseph B. Weaver Town Clerk of Freetown
I Joseph B. Weaver above named depose and say that I hold the Office of Town Clerk in the Town, County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town, with the exception above named as certified by me.
Joseph B. Weaver
State of Massachusetts Bristol County ss.
September 9 th 1848.
Then the above named Joseph B. Weaver made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true.
Before me Ephraim Cleveland Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Wilt 11. I James Spratt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Ephraim Atwood, and Benjamin B. Davis Esq., whose signatures are affixed to the foregoing and annexed certificates, are Justices of the peace in & for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths -
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of said Court, at Taunton, this thirtieth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight. J. Spratt

I Sarah Weaver of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, Widow of the late Joseph Weaver, aged eighty six years, do testify and say that the reason for the delay in making application for a pension is that I was informed by my son David soon after the decease of my husband that he in conversation upon that subject with a person upon whom he relied, was told by him that in his opinion I could not obtain a pension. I further testify that in eighteen hundred and forty eight that I was assured by a person conversant with such matters, that I was entitled to one & I thereupon immediately made application
witness, P. D. Sisson
Sarah Weaver
Bristol ss. May 5 th 1849, mark
Then personally appeared before me, Sarah Weaver as she is a credible witness, and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is true.
Benjamin P. Sisson Just Peace

Charles Baker of Newport County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, aged eighty four years, do testify and say, that I have been acquainted with Joseph Weaver late of Dartmouth, in the County of Bristol, deceased and with his Wife Sarah for fifty six years, next before the decease of said Joseph Weaver, that they resided together as husband and Wife, and kept house together during the time aforesaid, not exceeding two miles from this affiant, that they had six children five of whom are still living, whose names are Edith, Thomas, Sarah, David, Sylvia; That the said Sarah Weaver is still living and is a widow, never having been married since the decease of the late Joseph Weaver.
Charles Baker
Bristol ss, May 4 th 1849.
Then personally appeared before me, Charles Baker, who is a credible witness, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Benjamin P. Gisbon Jus t of the Peace

I David Weaver of Dartmouth in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts aged fifty One years, do testify and say that I am the son of Joseph Weaver late of Dartmouth deceased and his wife Sarah - That they lived together in said Dartmouth as husband and wife, as long as I can remember untill the death of my Father, and that the said Sarah Weaver is still living. David Weaver
Bristol ss. May 5 th 1849.
Then personally appeared before me, David Weaver, who is a credible witness and made oath that the above affidavit by him sub- scribed is true.
Benjamin Peabody Just of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss. I James Spratt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Benjamin B. Sisson, Esq., whose signature is affixed to the foregoing and annexed certificates, is a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Taunton, this tenth day of eighth day of May, in the year Eighteen hundred forty nine. J. Spratt

Hon. P. L. Edwards, } Com ee of Pensions, } Sir,
Washington D.C., 14 th May 1829.
I herewith enclose additional evidence in the case of Mary Reed, wid. John Reed, and Sarah Weaver, wid. of Joseph Weaver, both of Mass t , now
I am very Respectful Yours & Sec. 7.
Horace Mann

Joseph Weaver Map, at 7 June 1832, p 40, - to what time paid?
Pension Office
May 14, 1849
1844
Died 25 th Augt. 1844
pd to his death.
1844

Res
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18316
Sarah Weaver Wid. of Joseph Weaver Rev Rev War
Act: Feby 2 nd  1/48
Index:—Vol. m , Page 322
[Arrangement of 1870.]

501. Massachusetts Sarah Weaver widow of Joseph Weaver who was a Private in the Revolution Husband died 25 Aug. 1844
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 25 th day of March , 1844. August 1
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of May, 1849, and sent to Hon. Horace Mann, Present.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 2. Page 40.

16,790
Joseph Weaver
J. L. Rodgers 12 R.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joseph Weaver 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? No VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes 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? Yes

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 ? S
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. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as 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. ‡ 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 ? Yes
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.

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 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 shewn 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.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
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.
‡ QUERE XVI.  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 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.
¶ 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.

W 13814 Sarah Wrenn Map V. 1. 6. A. Basset APL 25-49
act 7 July 1838

J. L. Edwards Esq Court of Pensions Washington Dec

Taunton Oct. 10. 1848
Sir,
Herewith are the applications of Sarah Weaver and Mary Need for pennins - Any communication you may be pleased to make in relation thereto may be made to me
Yours Respectfully A Bassett
J Edwards Esq Comm r of Pennins Washington DC