Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42615, Richard Wills, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Wills, Richard Wells or
S. 42615
CONTENTS

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• Maryland. Baltimore Richard Mills a Native of Tallo Co. in the State of Maryland who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Stanger of the Regt. commanded by Col Stephenson in the Penna line for two years
Inscribed on the Roll of Baltimore at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Engr Oct 12th 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29th day of Nov 1831 and Nov 1831 A.S. Johnson
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by M. Wrightman Clerk, Book E. 2 Vol. 30 Page 114

Let to G. W. Bower, 12 Oct 32
G. W. Bower. 18 th July 1854.
To same July 26/54
1153
Maryland
Richard dec d Wills or Wells of _____ in the State of Maryland who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain Stanford of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Penn m time for 2 years
Enrolled on the Roll of Maryland at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1824. to March 1826. Ending 12 Oct o 1841.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd day of March 1857, and sent to
to the 4 th of J. G. Berrel Pension allowance ending Present
act 28. May 1828.
{ Revolutionary Claim, { for June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by H. E. Robinson Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page _____

THE STATE OF MARYLAND,
Baltimore County, Set.
I Hereby Certify to all whom it doth or may concern, That on the Seventh day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight Hundred and Eleven a License issued from the office of the Clerk of Baltimore County Court, directed to the Reverend Mr. Miller or any other person qualified by Law, to celebrate the rites of Marriage between a certain Richard Wells and Sarah Warnel of Baltimore County, according to Law; there appearing to him no lawful cause, or just impediment, by reason of any consanguinity or affinity to hinder the same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of Baltimore County Court this 27th day of July 18 11 .
Wm Bragdon
Clerk Baltimore County Court.

Oct 17. 1846
Rece Richard Miles
Dr Camp
J. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions.
Baltimore October 16. 1846
Sir
We most respectfully request you to reconsider the case of Richard (Wells or Wills) who was an applicant for a revolutionary Pension, under the act of 7 June 1832. He called on us repeatedly; and, after examining him closely, we are clearly of opinion that he was a soldier of the revolution and entitled to a pension. He died Dec r 8. 1844. leaving several Children. (and a widow who was married to him since the year 1794).
Mrs Mary Pearson, one of his children (who has requested us to write to you) states that her Father was sometimes called and known by the name of Richard Wills which can be satisfactorily proven, which may be an important circumstance in the case.
Very respectfully
We are Your ob t Serv ts .
Alex r Yearley & Son

J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions.
Baltimore October 16. 1846
Sir (We most respectfully request you to reconsider the case of Richard Wells (or Wills) who was an applicant for a revolutionary Pension, under the act of 7 June 1832. He called on us repeatedly; and, after examining him closely, we are clearly of opinion that he was a Soldier of the Revolution and entitled to a pension. He died Dec r 8. 1844. leaving Several Children (and a Widow who was married to him since the year 1794).
Mrs Mary Pearson, one of his children (who has requested us to write to you) states that her Father was sometimes called and known by the name of Richard Wills which can be satisfactorily proven, which may be an important circumstance in the case.
Very respectfully
We are Your ob t Serv ts .
Alex r (Yearley) & Son

Baltimore July 21 st 1854
Dear Sir
Yours of the 19 th relative to the certificate that Sarah Wells received a pension as the widow of Richard Wells. I am the grandson of said Richard Wells the widow received a pension in 1851 Mr. Gready Agent she died in the December following after the pension of my Grandfather was granted her on the pension paper I believe the names of the children living appears that is Rebecca Bowers my Mother Mary Pearson and Ann Brand the heir has claimed his land but must indemnify himself as such by showing the certificate that Sarah Wells received a pension as her widows would strengthen the proof required
Very Respectfully
Your Affec. Son
George W Bowers
L S Waldo Esq Commissioner of Pension

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Richard Mills, or Wells, Jr. Hd
Oct 7 June 1832
Under 2 yrs. Private $80 per annum, commg 4 March 1831 & terminating 12 Oct 1841, when he died payable to his widow Sarah Mills or Wells
H. H. Johnson Present

State of Maryland City of Baltimore S.S.
On this Twelfth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and fifty, before me the Subscriber, Chief Justice _____ of the Orphans' Court of Baltimore County, the same being a Court of Record, personally appeared Sarah Wells (Sometimes called Sarah Wills) a resident of the city of Baltimore (at present) aged 60 years; Who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the arrears of Pension due her Husband Richard Wells (or, as he was sometimes called Richard Wills) who was a Soldier of the Revolution, as she has been informed by himself and others; that he served under General Smallwood, General Wayne, General Greene and other officers in the Maryland troops and Pennsylvania line, during a period of more than four years. — For the particulars and proofs of which service she begs leave to refer to the application and Declaration of her said husband now on file at the Office of the Commissioner of Pensions at Washington City. She further declares that she was married to the said Richard Wells (who was sometimes called Richard Wills) in the year eighteen hundred and eleven, the month of March and th 19 day thereof. That her husband the aforesaid Richard Wells or Wills died on the th 12 day of October in the year eighteen hundred and forty one. And that she hath not married again since his death but still remains his Widow.
Sarah my Wells mark

That her husband the aforesaid Richard Wells or Wills died on the th 12 day of October in the year eighteen hundred and forty one. And that she hath not married again since his death but still remains his Widow.
Sarah my Wells mark
And I do hereby certify that the foregoing declaration was sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year first above written, by the above named Sarah Wells or Wills, out of Court; and that by reason of bodily infirmity she is not able to make her appearance before the said Orphans Court. Charles Howard
Maryland p.
I hereby certify that Charles Howard Esquire who has subscribed the foregoing certificate was at the time of so doing the Chief Justice of the Orphans Court for Baltimore County duly commissioned and qualified according to law.
In Testimony Whereof I hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the said Orphans Court this twelfth day of September 1850
Test
D. M. Levine Register

State of Maryland } Baltimore City, }
On this Sixth day of February in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hun- dred and forty before the Judges of the orphan court of Baltimore city and county a court of record personally appeared Richard Wells aged Eighty two years a resident of said city who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the act of con- gress passed June the Seventh 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following officers and served as therein stated that he was born in Baltimore County in said State of Mar- yland in the year Seventeen hundred and fifty eight and resided in said county until he attained his nineteenth year was then drafted into the continental service and mustered for nine months in Captain Stanford's company and under the command of Col. Joshua Stephenson then at the end of this time he went to little york in the State of Pennsylvania and enlisted in the Penn- sylvania continental line for three years or until the ending of the revolutionary war then joined Captain Ercurias Breatly's company which was attached to the first Regiment of the Pennsylvania line under the command of Col. Daniel Broad- head and then marched to Philadelphia and with others was transferred to the Maryland line to Captain E. Hanbury's company and under the command of General Smallwood after which time he marched to Wilmington in the State of Delaware and was in the battle of Brandywine under Genl. George Washington that was fought on the 26th
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day of September 1777 Some time after said battle he marched to German town and partook of that battle that was fought on the 4 th day of October 1777 after which battle he with others was ord- -ered to Fort Mifflin and was there stationed under Lieutenant Col Samuel Smith and partook in said battle and that after said battle he repaired to winter quarters at Valley Forge and was again with many others transferred to Capt Enechus Dearly of the Pennsylvania Continental line and under col: Broadhead the officers that he enlis- -ted under and remained at German town and there about up to 1780 and after said time he with others marched through Pennsylvania Delaware and Virginia and was in the battle of Yorktown and after said battle he remained there all the winter and in the spring thereof was honourably discharged by col Daniel Broadhead by orders from Genl George Washington and some time after was paid for said services to the United States by Capt Ene- chus Dearly and Major Thomas Bowen of the Pennsylvania line and that he served his coun- -try faithfully he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present and declares his name is not on the pen- -sion list or roll of the agency of any state he has not made this application heretofore be- -cause he has found his own hands sufficient to procure him his daily bread but recent indisposition and growing infirmitys has reduced him to dependence upon his country and he is now compelled to prefer his claim

Sworn and subscribed to before us the Judges of the orphans court of the aforesaid city and county as the day aforesaid in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty as witness our hands and seals
Richard Wells Clerk
James B. Price John H. Briscoe
Maryland ss
I hereby Certify that James B. Price and John H. Briscoe Esquires who have signed the foregoing certificate were at the time of signing the same of the Justices of the Orphans Court for Baltimore County duly commissioned and qualified according to Law.
In Testimony Whereof I hereunto sub- scribed my name and affix the Seal of said Court this sixth day of February in the year Eighteen hundred and forty.
Test D. M. Perine Reg

Richd Wells Maryland
Act Y. June 32 -
Wm W Curran Globe office.

State of Maryland Baltimore City. To Wit
on this third day of February in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty - before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace, in and for said City personally appeared Thomas Elliott, the 2 nd aged eighty one years a resident of said City - (and) Made oath on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God, that he is now a pensioner of the United States under the law of the 18 th March 1818, and that deponent as aforesaid States upon oath that he is personally acquainted with Richard Wells, who was a private in Captain Erecurus Beatty's Company which was attached to the first Regiment of the Pennsylvania continental line, and under the command of Colonel Daniel Broadhead in and during the Revolutionary war, (and) Know him to be the Identical person that render- ed the services in the Pennsylvania continental line under the above stated officers as aforesaid, Deponent further States upon oath that he well knew him the said Richard Wells in the Maryland line under Captain Stansbury and under the command of General Smallwood after which time depo- nent and Richard Wells met at York town in Virginia of which both partook of said Battle, after the said Battle was over we received an honorable discharge and returned home together (Deponent further states that he knows Richard Wells to be the Identical person as aforesaid.
Sworn to and subscribed to before } Thomas his Elliott the Subscriber a Justice of the peace } mark John Wright
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Thomas Elliott and believe him to be a man of veracity and credibility and his oath would be taken in any Court of Justice
John Wright, J.P.

State of Maryland § Baltimore County Set 3. I hereby certify that John Wright Gentleman before whom the foregoing affidavit or Deposition was made for who has thereto signed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in & for the City of Baltimore duly Commissioned & sworn
In Witness whereof I have set my hand and affix the seal of Baltimore County Court this 5 day of February 1846 Thos Keece Clerk

42615 Rev  INVALID.
File No. 42,615
Richard Fille
Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 569
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Richard Wills Rev Penuins Pa Line
for B. F. Church

Richard Wells Maryland
Suspended.
See let. 17 th May, 1841 G. W. Bowers.
let. t. do. 22 May 41 Sec. to Alex. Searcy Esq. Nov. 6 th '46.
To Genl. A. Miltonberger Apl 10 th 1847 Letter also quarterly & sent 10 th Sept 1849
Act 7 th June 1822

Richard Wells - or Wells Ald 32
On Official Business H. J. Steele Esq. Comm. Justice of Peace Washington City P. R.

No 1153.
Richard Will, or Wells
Me
Act 15 May 1828
Adm d 2 yrs fr m , $80 per annum, commg 3 rd March 1826
Sub d 9 12 Oct 1841, deb t g former pay ts at the rate of $80 per annum.
Payable to Sarah Elizabeth Will his widow.
J. G. Merrill Present

I, James Bernard, a resident of Harford County, State of Maryland, aged 75 years, depose and say that I was personally acquainted with Richard Wells, late of Baltimore county at least 50 years ago; That said Wells was some times called Wells and was reputed and known as having been a soldier of the revolution; That he died at the Aems House of Baltimore City and County in the month of October 1841 leaving Sarah Wells (or Wills) his widow who has not married again since his death and is the identical person now applying for arrears of pension due her said husband at the time of his death. —
State of Maryland:
In Baltimore County Orphans Court:
On this thirteenth day of September in the year Eighteen Hundred and Fifty five the Orphans Court for Baltimore County the same being a Court of Record personally appears the above named James Bernard who being duly sworn doth depose and say that the foregoing statement is just and true to the best of his knowledge and belief. —
In testimony whereof, the —

Undersigned Justices of the said Orphans Court have hereunto set their hands on this 15 th day of September, 1850.
Charles Howard
John H. Briscoe
John Burnes
Maryland, ss. I hereby certify that Charles Howard, John H. Briscoe and John Burnes Esquires, who have subscribed the foregoing certificate, were at the time of so doing the Justices of the Orphans Court for Baltimore County, duly commissioned and qualified according to law.
In testimony Whereof I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of the said Orphans Court this fourteenth day of September in the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and fifty.
Test: D. M. Levine Register

Almshouse of Balt o City, County, Aug 26 1850.
This is to certify that it appears by the books of this Institution that "Richard Wells", a Farmer born in Balt o Co aged 84 years, was admitted, therein on the 6 th August 1841. and died on the 12 th day of October following.
George W. King. Overseer.

State of Maryland
City of Baltimore
S.S.
On this 16 th day of September 1850
Before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore Personally appeared George W. King, Overseer of the Almshouse of Baltimore City and County, and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God that the above hereto attached certificate is a true copy of the Original entry in the books of the said Institution.
recounted before
W. B. Nelson
STATE OF MARYLAND,
Baltimore County, Set.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That William B. Nelson Esquire before whom the annexed affidavit
was made and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for the City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of Baltimore County Court, this — Sixteenth day of September A. D. 1850.
Geo Bradford
Clerk Baltimore County Court.

Washington Sep 20 1850
Hon J. L. Edwards Comm te of Pensions
Sir
I enclose herewith the declaration of Sarah Wells, widow of Richard, claiming arrear of Pension under the Act of 2 d February 1848.
I am Very Resp y Yr ob d Serv t
H. D. Johnson

Baltimore July 12 th 1854
Sir
Please send me a Certificate that Sarah Wells was a U S pensioner as the widow of Richard Wells who was a Revolutionary soldier in the Pa line She drew her pension in 1852.
Very Respectfully
Your Obed Servt
George W Bowers
L. P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Baltimore Augt. 24 th 1852
Dear Sir:
If the Widow of Richard Wills has applied for a pension that due the said Wills who served in the Revolution War. Will you please to send me what her maiden name was and in what year she placed her marriage, and who the Witnesses are their name and in what City their affidavits were taken by so doing you will confer a favour.
Respectfully
Yrs Obedt Servt
Geo W. Brown
J. E. Heath. Esq. Commissioner of Pensions

Chl 9 4)
PAID
J. S. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City, D. C.
M. Richd Wells Md.

State of Maryland Howard District } Set On this twenty eighth day of May 1830. Before me the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for Howard District aforesaid. Personally appeared John G Dorsey a resident of said District aged 41 years and made oath on the Holy Evangel of Almighty God that he was well acquainted with Richard Wells or Wills, late of Baltimore County decd, who was by reputation a soldier of the Revolution. That he has often heard him tell of his military services in the war of the Revolution under Generals Smallwood, Green and Wayne, having served during several years. That said Richard Wells was also known and called Richard Wills. That he this deponent is acquainted with Sarah Wells or Wills now his widow, upwards of twenty years past that she now resides in said Howard District. That said Richard Wells or Wills, informed this deponent that he had applied for a Revolutionary Pension from the United States on account of his military services. John G Dorsey
Sworn to and Subscribed before me. And I do hereby certify that the said Deponent John G Dorsey is well known to me as a person of good character and entitled to full and ample credit.
Nathan Shipley J. P. H. District

State of Maryland
Howard District of Anne Arundel County Set
I do hereby certify that Matthew Shipley Esq. before whom the a fore-going affidavit was made and who thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace of the State of Maryland in and for Howard District of Anne Arundel County duly Commissioned and sworn
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the Court of Howard District of Anne Arundel County on this fifteenth day of June eighteen hundred and fifty
W. H. Worthington

No. 63] Certificate for £ 94. 19. 8 Specie. We do certify, that the State of Pennsylvania is indebted to Richard Wills Corporal of the fifth Pennsylvanian Regiment, in the Sum of Ninety four Pounds nineteen Shillings & eight Pence Specie; being the Amount of the Depreciation of his pay, from January 1. 1777. to August 1 st 1780. Pursuant to an Act of Assembly, passed at Philadelphia, the 18 th of December 1780.
Reading March 31. 1781.
Henry Christ A
Henry Haller A.
Auditor General's office,
Harrisburg, May 15. 1849.
I certify that the above is a true copy of the original certificate on file in this department. Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid. Wm. N. Purdie
Aud. General.

Augt 6/49
Respz. Elizabeth Mergman and copy of dict. Rich d Wells.
Rich d Wells Esq.
Commissioner of Penitence.
Washington

Baltimore Aug 4. 1849
J. L. Edwards Esq Com d of Pensions
Respected Sir
on 31 st May last we sent on to you the application of Elizabeth Merryman widow of Luke Merryman, d c , who was a soldier of the revolution, for a Pension under the act of Congress passed July 29. 1848. The old Lady is some what impatient. Be pleased to let us hear from you soon.
We also request the favor of you to send us a copy of the Declaration and application and Evidence of Richard Wells, who applied for a revolutionary Pension some 6 or 8 years ago - His case was suspended. He is dead - and his widow wishes to apply for the arrearage due him at his death; she wants a copy of his application as some guide for making a new one. Your compliance will oblige
Your ob t Serv t
Alex r Yearley J d Son
She has obtained additional record evidence

Baltimore, 8th. June 1847.
J. S. Edwards, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
I have been requested by a certain Mrs. Sarah Wells, who thinks she is entitled to the proceeds of a pension as the widow of Richard Wells, who she represents as having rendered services both in the Maryland and Pennsylvania lines of the Regular Army, during the Revolutionary War, — I have reason to believe that an application was made by said Wells a short time previous to his death. Will you be so kind as to furnish me with a statement of what may be requisite to establish the widow's claim — which I am told can be sustained by several respectable persons here.
This woman is now poor, and if entitled to any thing it would be glad she should obtain it.
Respectfully,
Yours. & C.
A. Mittenberger
Please direct to
Genl. A. Mittenberger,
Baltimore, Md.

Feb. 14. 1840
Richard Wells
7 June 1832
Wm J. P. Edwards Commissaire of Pensions

Globe Office
Washington Feb. 13 th 1871
Sir: Enclosed I send you another case committed to my charge. It is the case of Richard Wells of Baltimore City, which, if I am properly informed, has been before your Department, and was suspended on account of some informality. There can be no question as to whether Mr. Wells, the identical man now claiming a pension , performed the services set forth in his declaration. I would be thankful, to the Comr. if he would have this with the other cases investigated and reported on as soon as convenient. Mr. Worthington, who gave the letter in relation to the other five cases, has again returned to the city, and will get him to call and see you in reference to them.
Respectfully &c.
W. W. Burrau
The Hon. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

From G. M. Bones Ans. May 17, '41 Richard Wells Maryland
Commerce of Virginia Washington City D.C.
Mr. J. L. Edwards
May 15, 1841 Final May

May 15 1841
W. J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
Richard Wells Maryland
Ans. May 17, '41
J. M. Brown

Balt s May 12 th 1841
Mr J L Edwards Esq r
Sir I wish to inquire whether any Application for a pension has been made for or by Richard Wells a Soldier of The Revolution of The Maryland line within a Year or two past - or for John Wells who died from Wounds Received in Battle from the Enemy - he also was of the Maryland in The War of The Revolution.
Rich d Wells M c . act 32, sup d - May 17, 1841 Chas. to Mr Wilson 2 Jan y 1841 George, 11, Bowers
The papers of Rich d Wells could not be found on the 17 th Mch 1841 Pm office. May 17, 41

May 22. 1841
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Inat May 22
enclosed papers on file May 21

Walt May 21 st 1841
Mr
I received your letter on the 19 th and read the contents of it to Mr Richard Wells who says he enlisted under General Smith in Baltimore Marched to Little Creek and transferred to Capt. John Standerford 6 th Regiment under Genl. Washington and Smallwood. and that he never received any land for his services, or knew of any person of the same name belonging to the same Regiment. Richard Wells served about 4 th years. He is a very old man and not able to give a very particular account. He is Ninety four Years of Age, and has had a great deal of sickness within the last few years and cannot recollect the year he enlisted or the year he was discharged. But the above account is correct as far as his recollection serves him. He at wishes to know whether it was Richard Wells himself received the land or an agent for the same. He also says that Mr Blakelee died shortly after his return to Baltimore. And that a Mr Duncan took the affair in hand so that he can neither get his papers

or Satisfaction of any kind from him, and that if any person or persons have received any Remuneration by fraud by in using his name that the same may be stopped until you are fully satisfied
Your Obedt Servant
George W Bowers
J L Edwards Esq (M.B. Grandson to Richard Mills Washington D.C.

State of Maryland
City of Baltimore S.S.
On this 12 th day of September 1850, before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore personally appeared Margaret Bernard a resident of Harford County Maryland, now in the City of Baltimore aged 64 years, and made oath according to law that she was acquainted with Richard Wells, or as he was sometimes called Richard Wills) late of Baltimore County dec d , and with his wife Sarah Wells or Wills, from the time of their marriage in 1811 till his death which took place in Baltimore County October 12, 1841. That she is still acquainted with his widow Sarah Wells or Wills, who has not married again since his death but still remains the widow of him the said Richard Wells or Wills, who was by repute a Soldier of the revolution and is the identical person who is now about applying for the arrearage of pension due him at his death.
Margaret X Bernard
Sworn to and subscribed before me - and I do hereby certify that the above named deponent is a person of good character and entitled to credit.
As witness my hand the day and year first above written.
W. Blynn J.P.
State of Maryland Baltimore County S.S.
I hereby certify that John Snyder Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavit was made and who has hereunto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore duly Commissioned and Sworn; In Testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the Seal of Baltimore County Court this 16th day of September 1850
W. Bradford Clerk B.C.C.

Rich? Mills.

Fifth Regiment. 1782.
We and each of us whose names are hereunto subscribed do acknowledge to have received from Major Thomas R. Bowen, and Captain Ennuius Beatty, Agents for the late Pennsylvanian Line, the several sums opposite to our names respectively in Certificates dated July 1. 1784, bearing Interest at six per Cent. from January the first 1783, signed by John Pierce, Commissioner and described as below, being for the balance of a settlement between the United States and us for Pay to January the first 1783.
   Date of Issue No. of Certificate Letter Names Sums Signed   Dollars gths     July 23. 1785 70. 691 R. Richard Wills 1152 88 " Tho Bradford  
Auditor General's office.
Harrisburg, May 15. 1849
I certify that the above is a true copy and extract from Pay Roll Book B. page 146. pertaining to the Revolutionary war, and now remaining on file in this department.
Witness my hand and seal of office the day and year aforesaid.
John S. Purnance
Aud. Genl.