Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 20139, Levi Wood, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Wood, Levi
W. 20139
Bethany
CONTENTS

11,838
New York
Bethany Wood dec d widow of Levi, who died on the 10 th August 1833. of in the State of who was a private in the commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Revolution line for 6 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 20. Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Dec r 1836. and sent to A. G. Mudge Rochester New York Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act July 7, 1838. }
Recorded by G. G. Gentry Clerk, Book 16, Vol. 2. Page 99.

State of New York Wayne County ss. On this first — day of September  October in the year of our Lord 1832, personally appeared in open Court before William Sisson Thomas P. Baldwin and David Eddy. — Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of the said County of Wayne, now sitting Levi Wood a resident of the town of Mendon in said County aged 76 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. 1832 — That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers & served as herein stated That he was born in the year 1756 and that directly after the battle of Lexington being then a resident of Bridgewater, Plymouth County State of Massachusetts he volunteered in the service and went to Roxbury near Boston to protect the country against the incursions of the enemy then at Boston and continued in this duty as this deponent believes at least fifteen days but was not organized in any company or regiment no general or particular system having then been established by authority, That some time after but what year or month cannot recollect he volunteered to do service in a company of militia commanded by Capt. John Thompson in a regiment of Hampshire County State of Massachusetts and marched to Sturges  proving  on Long Island found in the State of New York and joined the Continental army under Genl. Lee and retreated on the landing of the enemy to White Plains and was in actual service under this volunteer two months and ten days — That afterwards but before the capture of Burgoyne, he again volunteered in a Company of Massachusetts Militia commanded

by a Captain Hooker of Greenwick Hampshire County, Massachusetts, forgot his Christian name and redressed at Albany and formed on of a flying Camp, and after staying at Albany about two weeks, was engaged in patrolling the country up and down the river above and below that City for the space of three months the term of his engagement and was dismissed - That afterwards on receipt of the news of Burgoyne's approach near to Bennington deponent sholdered his gun and went as far as the town of Adams within about twenty miles of Bennington at which place was directed by some American officer to return home don't recollect his name, was absent on this occasion about ten or fifteen days but before he got home he was drafted and went to Saratoga under the command of a Capt. Cook of Old Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts and was engaged at this time three months and a half during which time Burgoyne & his army surrendered & this deponent was on duty at that time & was after under the command of Col. Warner of the continental army and after Burgoyne's surrender was marched under said Col. Warner to Kings bridge near New- York at which place was dismissed - That this deponent never received any written discharge from any of the above terms of service and has no documentary evidence

service and
of his said services nor does he now know - of any living witness of his said services except the testimony contained in the annexed affidavit of Alexander Sloan. has resided since the war in Massachusetts & New York 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 any the agency of any State -
Sworn to & subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Levi Wood
in open Court.
before me the undersigned judge of Wayne County
John Cuyler Clerk
WE David Dalrymple & John Barber residing in the town of Walworth Wayne County and John Barber - residing in the Town of Syene  same place hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Levi Wood who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration and that we believe him to be of the age of 76 years; that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & that we concur in that opinion - Subscribed & sworn the day & year aforesaid -
David Dalrymple
in open Court
John Cuyler Clerk
John Barber
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after investigating the matter & after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above Applicant was a Revolutionary soldier & served as he states - and the Court further certifies that it appears to them that

David Dalrymple who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the Town of Walworth — and that John Barber — who has also signed the same is a resident in the town of Lyons — and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit —
State of New York ss.
I John S. Cuyler Clerk of the County Courts of Wayne County in said State do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Levi Wood for a pension and that David Arman who took the annexed Affidavit of Alexander Sloan was at the date thereof & now is a justice of the Peace of said County and that his name signed to the said Affidavit is his genuine signature — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & the Seal of my office this fifth day of October 1832 —
John S. Cuyler Clerk by Cullen Foster Dep. Clk
John S. Cuyler Clerk
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page]

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Levi Wood, to Bethany Fuller June the 17 th 1787  Stephen Sabin, to Hannah Wood November the 17 th 1810  Andrew Smith, to Esther Wood June the 4 th 1811  Samuel W. Smith, to Electa Wood July the 6 th 1815  Freeman Wood, to Abigail Gates December, the 24 th 1816  Waheman Beers to Lois Wood January the 27 th 1820  Asaph Wood to Anna May 10 th 1821  B. Beers  John Phillips to 1825  Orvilla Wood to
MARRIAGES.
Seth Wood to Lydia Gay November the 4 1824  Zebina Wood to Huldah Church May the 12. 1831  Roswell Jewett to Mary Wood

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
BIRTHS.
Levi Wood. Dec. 12 th 1755 Bethany Fuller. Feb. 23 rd 1766 Levi Wood jun. March 21 st 1758 Hannah Wood. Sept. 24 th 1789 Freeman Wood. Aug. 7 th 1791 Esther Wood. July 31 st 1793 Asaph Wood. May 15 th 1795 Eliza Wood. April 1 st 1797 Sophia Wood. March 11 th 1799 Levi Wood. January 3 rd 1801 Levi Wood. August 16 th 1803 Zebina Wood. August 26 th 1815 Pamelia Wood. Dec. 24 th 1807 Mary Wood. May 1 st 1810
Zebina Wood August 26 th Huldah Wood July Susan V. Wood May 3. 1838
Names of Witnesses attesting to Record
Morilla Wood
Huldah C Wood

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
DEATHS.
Luci Wood. August 10 1833 Bethany Wood. Oct 25 th 1846 Luci Wood jun. March 11 th 1811 Phila Wood. January 3 rd 1812 Esther Smith August 9 th 1818 Samuel W Smith May 30 th 1822 Electa Smith October 30 th 1827 Mary Jess May 24 th 1831 Joseph Wood Sept 12 th 1847 Leth Wood January 4 th 1855
Names of Witnesses Attestijg to Record
Morilla Woods Hulda C Wood

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
DEATHS.

No 21852 Levi Wood New York
e.i.j.k.
Ref't to E. L. Bangs, Oct. 22 '33
Susf d -
Thomas P. Baldwin Palmyra Wayne County N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
May 27 1833
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 subj ced 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, shewing the Service of Levi Wood, Wayne County N.Y.
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Vol. 13 Priv. Capt Genl None Mass. Aged 76 Tradition   Vol. 2 10 " Thompson See " W. D. Plymouth   " 3 " Hooker Col " Conn. County   Drafted about 10 15 " Cook Warner " Mass. "  
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 or 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) 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 day 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 he 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 enquiry 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, 1832; 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 in 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.
Handwritten signature: G. H. [unclear] Clerk

Revolutionary
Power ofatty Case of
Levi Wood
N. Ynk suspended act 1832
Red 19 may 1854
F. E. Hassler Washington
Col Anderson

POWER OF ATTORNEY
For ascertaining whether any increase or arrears of Pension are due the Widow or heirs of Revolutionary Pensioners, &c.*
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Monroe Co.
Be it known that before the undersigned,
A.G. Melvin a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Perilla Phillips aged 47 years, who being duly cautioned and then sworn in due form of law, states that she is the daughter of Levi Wood who was a revolutionary soldier, a private in the State of Massachusetts and that he died on the 23rd day of July 1833 and that her mother, named Betheny Wood died on the 18th day of August 1846 and they were married on the 10th day of June in the year 1785 and that they were residents of Pelham in the State of Massachusetts and that they resided there 60 years, and that she resides in County of Monroe, State of New York, and that furthermore she BY THESE PRESENTS, constitutes, appoints, and fully empowers and authorizes, irrevocably and with powers of substitution, F. E. HASSLER, of Washington city, D. C., as her true and lawful Attorney for her and in her name and stead, to examine into, to prosecute, to demand, and to receive from the U. S. Government and State officers her rights in all and in any manner of claim for arrears of pay, half pay, or commutation pay, for pension, increase of arrears of Pension or Land that are or may be due her as the daughter of Levi Wood as in right of law she may be entitled; and I furthermore revoke all and any powers of attorney heretofore executed in favor of any person or persons.
In witness whereof, she has on this ninth day of May, 1854 hereunto signed her name, and affixed her seal.
Perilla Phillips
Witness: A.G. Melvin } Witness: John Phillips }
Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before me; and I further certify, that said Perilla has always by the community been known as the daughter of Levi Wood and I am not interested in the result of this claim.
Dated on this ninth day of May 1854 A.G. Melvin, J. P.
STATE OF New York COUNTY OF Monroe
I hereby certify, That A.G. Melvin Esq., before whom the foregoing affidavits and acknowledgment were made, and who has hereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of Monroe County Court, this seventeenth day of May one thousand eight hundred and fifty four. W. Warren Williams Clerk.
* If a Widow applies, state "the date of marriage, and death of her husband." † Widow, son, or daughter. ‡ Give the name of the State in which he lived when he went into the Revolution. If a pensioner, so state—and the amount of pension, and under what act, and whether an officer or private soldier.

December 9, 1937
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Mrs. May Hart Smith 1725 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, California
LEVI WOOD Dear W. 20139 BA-J/MLB
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of Levi Wood who, you state was born in Pelham, Massachusetts, married Bethani Fuller and died in 1833 in Macedon, New York.
You are furnished herein the record of Levi Wood as found in pension claim, W. 20139, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War.
Levi Wood was born December 12, 1755, or in 1756; place of birth and names of parents are not shown.
While residing in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, he volunteered directly after the battle of Lexington, marched to Roxbury to protect the country against the British who were then in Boston, length of tour fifteen days, names of officers not stated. He volunteered in May, 1777, and served two months ten days as private in Captain John Thompson's company, Colonel Leonard's Massachusetts regiment. He volunteered again in 1777, and served three months as private in Captain Joseph Hooker's company, Colonel Ruggles Woodbridge's Massachusetts regiment. On hearing the news of Burgoyne's approach, he volunteered and served ten days, date of enlistment and names of officers not given. On his way home he enlisted to go to Saratoga and served three and one half months as private in Captain Cook's company under Colonel Warner and was present at the surrender of General Burgoyne.
The soldier, while residing in Macedon, Wayne County, New York, applied for pension October 1, 1832, but died there August 10, 1833, before the completion of his claim.
Levi Wood married June 17, 1787, in Pelham, Massachusetts, Bethany Fuller who was born February 23, 1766, place not stated, nor names of her parents designated. She died October 25, 1846, in Wheatland, Hillsdale County, Michigan.

The following names of children of Levi Wood and his wife, Bethany, are shown in the claim:
   Levi  Wood, born  March  21, 1788;  died March 10, 1811    Hannah  "  " September  24, 1789;  married Nov. 17, 1810, Stephen Sabin, and in 1856 living in Rollin, Lenawee Co., Michigan    Freeman  "  " August  7, 1791;  married Dec. 24, 1816, Martha Gates, and in 1856 of Wheatland, Hillsdale Co., Michigan.    Esther  "  " July  31, 1793;  married June 4, 1811, Andrew Smith and died August 9, 1818.    Asaph  "  " May  15, 1795;  married May 10, 1821, Anna B. Beers and died September 12, 1847.    Electa  "  " April  1, 1797;  married July 6, 1815, Samuel W. Smith who died May 30, 1822, and she died October 30, 1824.    Phila  "  " March  11, 1799;  died January 3, 1812.    Lois  "  " January  3, 1801;  married Jan. 27, 1820, Wakeman Beers, and in 1856 of Olmsted, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.    Seth  "  " August  17, 1803;  married Nov. 4, 1829, Lydia Gaytes and died Jan. 7, 1855.    Zebina  "  " August  26, 1805;  married May 12, 1831, Huldah Church and in 1856 of Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan.    Permilla  "  " December  24, 1807;  married Jan. 22, 1828, John Phillips; in 1856 of Webster, Monroe Co.N.Y.    Mary  "  " May  1, 1810;  married, date not given, Roswell Jewet and died May 24, 1830.   
The following family data appear, also, in the claim:
   Huldah  Wood, born  July  -----    Susan V.  "  " May  3, 1838.   
The only children who survived their parents, Levi and Bethany Wood, were: Hannah Sabin, Freeman Wood, Lois Beers, Zebina Wood and Permilla Phillips.
Mrs. Permilla Phillips, daughter of Levi Wood and his wife, Bethany, while residing in Webster, Monroe County, New York, applied May 9, 1854,

for pension due on account of the service of her father in the Revolutionary War. She applied in behalf of herself and the other surviving heirs. The claim was allowed.
In 1856, one Morilla Wood was living in Wheatland, Hillsdale County, Michigan; Huldah G. Wood, in Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan, and Orson Wood, in Hillsdale County, that state. Their relationship to the soldier's family or to each other was not designated.
In 1856, reference was made to one William A. Fuller, a resident of Wayne County, New York; his relationship to soldier's wife, Bethany, was not shown.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. War.
April 26, 1912.
Mr. Verne S. Pease, Room 11 - 189 High Street, Holyoke, Mass.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 20 th and received the 22 nd instant, you are advised that Bethany Wood, widow of Levi Wood, File # 20,139, Rev. War, never applied for a pension, and that the papers filed by her surviving children, fail to afford any information in regard to the place of birth and parentage of their mother.
It is possible that the town records of Pelham, Massachusetts, may afford some information in regard to the family of Bethany Fuller, who married Levi Wood.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Sawyer Commissioner.

April 10, 1912.
Hon. William Alden Smith, United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter dated the 4 th and received the 9 th instant, requesting information for Mrs. Martha W. Wirts of Burr Oak, Michigan, I have the honor to advise you that Levi Wood, Wid. File No. 20,139, Rev. War, applied for pension October 1, 1832, while a resident of Macedon Wayne County, New York.
It appears that he was born December 22, 1755, place not stated, and resided at Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, when he volunteered directly after the battle of Lexington, marched to Roxbury, officers not stated, and served 15 days.
Volunteered in May, 1777, in Captain John Thompson's company, Colonel Leonard's regiment; 2 months 10 days. Volunteered same year, in Captain Joseph Hooker's company, Colonel Ruggles Woodbridge's regiment; 3 months.
Volunteered at the news of Burgoyne's approach, officers not stated, and served ; 10 days.
Before reaching home, he was drafted in Captain Cook's company, under Colonel Warner, and was at the surrender of General Burgoyne; 3½ months.

Soldier married at Pelham, Massachusetts, June 17, 1787, Bethany Fuller born February 23, 1766, he died at Macedon, New York, August 10. 1833, she died at Wheatland, Hillsdale county, Michigan, October 25, 1846, leaving children, Permillia Phillips wife of John Phillips; Zebina Wood, Freeman Wood, Lois Beers and Hannah Sabin to whom the pension was allowed.
Family Data.
Levi Wood born December 12, 1755, died August 10, 1833, married June 17, 1787, Bethany Fuller born February 23, 1766, died October 25, 1846.
Levi Wood born March 21, 1788, died March 10, 1811.
Hannah born September 24, 1789, married November 17, 1810, Stephen Sabin.
Freeman born August 7, 1791, married December 24, 1816, Marilla Cates.
Esther born July 31, 1793, died August 9, 1818, married June 4, 1811, Andrew Smith.
Asaph born May 15, 1795, died September 12, 1847, married May 10, 1821, Anna B. Beers.
Electa born April 1, 1797, died October 30, 1824, married July 6, 1815, Samuel W. Smith who died May 30, 1822.
Phoebe born March 11, 1799, died January 3, 1812.
Lois born January 3, 1810 1801 , married January 27, 1820, Wakeman Beers.
Seth Wood born August 17, 1803, died January 7, 1855, married November 4, 1829, Lydia Gaytes.
Zebina born August 26, 1805, married May 12, 1831, Huldah Church.
Permillia born December 24, 1807, married January 22, 1828, John Phillips.
Mary born May 1, 1810, died May 24, 1830, married - - - - Roswell Jewet.
Huldah Wood born July -, and Susan V. Wood born May 3, 1838.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Naverport Commissioner.

Rev Parson claims.
The Heirs
of
Levi Wood
Bethany Wood
Alfred G. Mudge Attorney Rochester N.Y.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston. January 29. 1856.
I Hereby Certify , That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution , which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Uri Wood is borne on pay roll of Capt. John Thompson's Comp. Col. Leonards Regt. from May 7. to July 8 1777 2 mos. 10 days, travel included, as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. Joseph Hooker's Comp. Col. Huggins Woodbridge's Regt. from Aug. 19. to Nov. 30. 1777 . 3 mos. 20 days as private. travel included, 175 miles.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
F. D. Mills Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Rochester New York January 24. 1856
Dear Sir:
Will you please examine the Records of your office for the service of Levi Wood, under Capt. Jos. Thompson
2 c under Capt. Hooker
3 " " book, all of the Massachusetts Militia Revolutionary War.
Please send certificate of his service.
Enclosed is one dollar which if insufficient more will be remitted!
Yours &c Sec of State of State of Massachusetts at Boston Mass.
Mudge & Littel

State of New York
County of Monroe ss: On this 27 th day of February
A.D. 1856. before the undersigned
a duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Permelia Phillips
aged 48 years a resident of the town of Webster in the said County, who being duly sworn deposes and states that this deponent and Zebina Wood, Freeman Wood, Lois Beer, and Hannah Babins are the only surviving children and the only heirs at law of the identical Levi Wood deceased, who was a soldier in Captain Ira Thompson's company, Captain Hooke's company and Captain Cook's company in the Massachusetts Militia in the Revolutionary War; That said Levi Wood deceased, then resided at Bridgewater, Massachusetts and in the first service above mentioned marched in 1776 to Kings Point, New York and there joined the Continental Army under General Lee, & continued in service about 2 months & 10 days. That the second service was for about the term of 3 months and the 3 d service about 3 1/2 months.
That said Levi Wood prior to his death and about the year 1833, made an application for a pension in right of the service aforesaid but the same for some cause to deponent unknown was not allowed. That the aforesaid application is the only one that was ever directly made by said Levi or his widow or any one or ones in their right, except that inquiries have frequently been made of pension agents respecting the right of the children thereof.
That this deponent and said Zebina, Freeman, Lois & Hannah are also the only surviving children of Bethany Wood, deceased, widow of the aforesaid Levi Wood. That said Levi Wood and the said Bethany Wood

were married to each other at Pelham Massachusetts on the 19 th day of June 1787 by a clergyman whose name is not now recollected. That the name of the said Betsey Wood before her marriage aforesaid was Betsey Fuller, and that the aforesaid Levi Wood died at Macedon Wayne County New York on the 10 th day of August A.D. 1833, leaving Betsey Wood his widow and that said Betsey Wood remained and continued the widow of the said Levi Wood and unmarried from the time of his death as aforesaid until her death which occurred at Wheatland in Hillsdale County Michigan on the 25 th day of October A.D. 1846.
For a more full particular description of the service of the said Levi Wood, deponent refers to his said declaration on file in the Pension office.
Declarant applies for the Pension which may be due her as one of the children and heirs at law of said Levi Wood and said Betsey Wood.
Terminilla Phillips
Subscribed known to before me the day & year first above written and I certify that I believe from the appearance and statements of the said applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be and that I am not interested in said claim.
P. M. Mendell Commissioner of Seals

Know all men by these presents that I Termilla Phillips of Webster Monroe County N.Y. do hereby constitute and appoint Alfred G. Mudge of Rochester New York my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute the claim to a pension as is in the foregoing declaration mentioned. hereby revoking any and all other Power of Attorney I may have given or other authority for any such purpose and vest the same solely and irrevocably in my said Attorney.
Witness my hand and Seal this 27 th day of February 1836.
Attest
2 Witnesses
Termina Phillips
State of New York
Monroe County ss. On this 27 th day of February 1836 before me personally appeared Termina Phillips to me well known and acknowledged the foregoing foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
P. M. G. Dundee Commissioner of Deeds

STATE OF NEW YORK, MONROE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, ROCHESTER.
William M. Sage I, W. Barron Williams , Clerk of the County of Monroe, of the County Court of said County, and of the Supreme Court, both being Courts of Record having a common Seal, do certify that R. M. Brandall Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavit in writing was taken, was, at the time of taking such affidavit, a Justice of the peace
in and for said county, duly authorized to take the same; that I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe that the signature to the Jurat to such affidavit is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said County, at Rochester, this 14 th day of March A. D. 185 6
William M. Sage Clerk.

State of Ohio County of Cuyahoga ss.
On this day of January
A.D. 1856, before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Lois Beers aged fifty years a resident of the town of Clinton in the said County and State: who being duly sworn deposes and saith: That she is one of the children and the heirs at Law of Levi Wood, deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolu- tionary War in the Massachusetts Militia in company commanded by Captain Jas. Thompson Hooker Deack, and also one of the children and heirs at Law of Bethany Wood, deceased, who was the widow of the aforesaid Levi Wood. That said Levi Wood was married to the said Bethany Wood, at Pelham in Massachusetts on the 17 th day of June A.D. 1787, by a clergyman whose name is not recollected. That the name of the said Bethany Wood before her marriage aforesaid was Bethany Fuller: That said Levi Wood died at Macedon Wayne County New York on the 10 th day of August 1833, leaving the aforesaid Bethany Wood his widow: That said Bethany Wood remained and continued the widow of the aforesaid Levi Wood unmarried from the said 10 th day of August 1832 until her death which occurred on the 25 th day of October 1846 at Wheatland Hillsdale County Michigan. Deponent applies for the pension which may be due her as one of the children and the heirs at Law of said Levi Wood and said Bethany Wood.
Subscribed sworn to before me the day & year first

above written and I certify that I believe from the appearance and statements of the said applicant that she is the identical person whom she represents herself to be & that I am not interested in said claim.
J. S. Carpenter James M. [?]
Know all men by these presents that I Lois Beers child heir at Law of Levi Wood & Bethany Wood of the town of [?] and state of Ohio, do hereby constitute and appoint Alfred H. Mudge of Rochester N.Y. my attorney to prosecute the foregoing Pension claim. Witness my hand and seal this [?] day of 1836
attest. [?] Emaline Dickey
Lois Beers
State of Kentucky
County of Henry Oct 21 st day of January 1836
before me personally appeared Lois Beers the subscriber to the foregoing Power of Attorney & acknowledged that she executed the same
J. S. Carpenter

County of Cuyahoga, ss. Jan. 31 1856 The State of Ohio, Cuyahoga County, ss.
I, JOHN BARR , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, a Court of Record, in and for said County, do
hereby Certify, that M. S. Carpenter Esq before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was taken, and who has thereunto subscribed his name officially, in his own hand-writing, was at the date of the said acknowledgment and now is, an acting Justice of the Peace , within and for said Cuyahoga County, authorized by the laws of the State of Ohio, to take acknowledgments as aforesaid, and duly commissioned and sworn, and to all whose official acts, full faith and credit are due, and ought to be given throughout the United States and elsewhere, and that said Power of Attorney is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the State of Ohio.
In Testimony Whereof , I hereunto subscribe my name, and affix the Seal of said Court, at Cleveland, this thirty first day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six
John Barr Clerk. By Wm Kenny Deputy Clerk.

State of New York
County of Wayne 4. On this 26 day of February A.D. 1836
before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Joseph Patterson and William Fuller residents of said County, who being duly sworn, depose and say: that Termillia Phillips, Freeman Wood, Betsey Wood, Hannah Dabin and Lois Beers are the only surviving children and heirs at Law of the identical Levi Wood, deceased who was reputed to have been a Revolutionary Soldier of the Massachusetts Militia, and also of Betsey Wood, deceased, who was the widow of the aforesaid Levi. That deponents were well acquainted with said Levi Wood and Betsey his wife in their life-time and were also well acquainted with their family the children aforesaid. That said Levi died in Macedon N.Y. and the said Betsey in Hillsdale County in the town of Wheatland in Michigan. And they swear that they are disinterested witnesses.
Joseph Patterson William Fuller
Subscribed known to before me the day, year first above written And I certify that Joseph Patterson and William Fuller are credible witnesses and that I am not interested in the result of this case nor concerned in its prosecution.
C.P. Hoffman Justice of the Peace The County of Wayne

State of New York
County of Wayne ss. On this 26 day of February 1836. Before the undersigned a justice of the peace duly au- thorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Joseph Patterson and William Fuller residents of said county, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith: That Levi Wood, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Soldier in the Massachusetts Militia, died at the town of Macedon in said County of Wayne on the 10 th day of August 1835, leaving a widow by the name of Betsey Wood. That these deponents were present at the funeral & burial of the said Levi Wood, and saw his body after his death; That deponents were well acquainted with said Levi as also with his family, in his life-time. And they swear that they are disinterested witnesses.
Joseph Patterson William Fuller
Subscribed sworn to before me the day & year first above written and I certify that Jos. Patterson and Wm. Fuller are credible witnesses that I am not interested in said claim.
C. P. H. (Name) Justice of the Peace for the County of Wayne.

State of New York.
County of Wayne
Surrogates Court S t . It is hereby certified that at a Surrogates Court held at the village of Chese in open said county on the 29 th day of February 1856 it satisfactorily appeared to said Court by the affidavits of Joseph Patterson & William A Fuller who are persons entitled to credit that Levi Wood deceased who was a Revolutionary soldier in the Massachusetts Militia in the Revolutionary war died at the town of Macedon in said county on the tenth day of August 1833 leaving Betsey Wood his widow That Permillia Phillips Freeman Wood Zebina Wood Lois Beers & Hannah Sabin are the only surviving children & the only heirs at law of the said Levi Wood & said Betsey Wood
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal of Office at Chese on the 29 th day of February A.D. 1856 Seamer S. Bateman

State of Michigan
County of Lenawee ss: On this 13 th day of February
A. D. 1836. before the undersigned a
Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Zebina Wood a resident of the town of Hudson in said County, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith: That he is one of the children and the heir at Law of the identical Levi Wood, deceased, who was a soldier in the company commanded by Capt. Jos. Thompson of the Massachusetts Militia. That he went from Bridgewater Mass in 1776 & joined the Continental Army at Fropg Point N.Y. & served about two months & 10 days. That said Levi Wood also served under command of Capt. Hooker for the term of about 3 months in the Massachusetts Militia.
That said Levi Wood again served under the command of Captain Cook for about 3 months & 15 days in the Massachusetts Militia in the Revolutionary War.
That the above facts relating to the service of said Levi Wood, are stated upon the information & belief of deponent: That said Levi Wood applied for a pension once to wit: about the year 1833 & just before the death of said Levi, but the same was not granted to him for some cause to deponent unknown: That no other application for a pension has ever to the knowledge & belief of deponent been made either by the widow of said Levi or their descendants.
Declarant further says, that said Levi Wood died at Macedon Wayne County New York on the 10 th day of August A.D. 1833, leaving a widow Bethany Wood.
That the said Levi Wood and the said Bethany Wood were married at Pelham in Massachusetts on the 17 th day of June 1787, by a clergyman whose name is not recollected.

That the said Bethany Wood remained & continued the widow of the aforesaid Levi Wood, deceased, until her death, which occurred at Wheatland Hillsdale County Michigan on the 23 rd day of October 1846.
That this deponent is also one of the children and heirs at law of the aforesaid Bethany Wood.
Declarant applies for the Pension due the said Levi Wood & the said Bethany Wood under the Acts of 1832. & 1837. or such share thereof as may justly be due this declarant as aforesaid.
Zebina Wood
Subscribed & sworn to before me the day & year first above written and I certify that I believe from the appearance & statements of the said applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be, & that I am not inter- ested in said claim.
Alfred A. Finney Justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents that I Zebina Wood of Hudson Lenawee County Michigan do hereby constitute & appoint Alfred A. Mudge of Rochester New York, my attorney to prosecute the foregoing claim to a Pension as is mentioned in the foregoing declaration.
Witness my hand & Seal this 13 th day of February 1856 attest. A. A. Finney
in witness
Zebina Wood
State of Michigan
County of Lenawee ss: on this 13 th day of February 1856 before me personally appeared
Zebina Wood subscriber to the foregoing Power of Attorney & acknowledged the same to be his act and deed.
Alfred A. Finney Justice of the Peace

State of Michigan
County of Genesee ss. On this 13 th day of February
A.D. 1886. Before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace, duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Hannah Sabin a resident of the town of Rollin in the County of Genesee in the State of Michigan, who being duly sworn, deposes and saith: That she is one of the children and heirs at law of the deceased Levi Wood, deceased, who was a soldier in Captain, Mo Thompson's Company, Capt Hooker's Company & Capt Cook's Company, of the Massachusetts Militia in the Revolutionary War; That he served for about 9 months but for a more full & particular description of his service she refers to the declaration of said Levi Wood made for a Pension about 1833. And she further says, that said Levi Wood died at Hoback Macedon Wayne County New York on the 10 th day of August 1833, leaving Bethany Wood his widow. That said Bethany Wood remained & continued the widow of the aforesaid Levi Wood until her death which occurred at Wheatland Hillsdale County Michigan on the 25 th day of October 1846. That the said Levi Wood, and the said Bethany Wood were married to each other at Rehoboth Massachusetts on the 17 th day of June 1787, by a clergyman whose name is not recollected. That this deponent is also one of the children and heirs at law of the aforesaid Bethany Wood, deceased, and declarant applies for the Pension which may be due her as one of the children and heirs at law of said Levi Wood & said Bethany Wood. Hannah Sabin
Hannah Sabin
Subscribed & sworn to before me the day & year first above written and I certify that I believe from the appearance

and statements of the said applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I am not interested in said claim.
Alfred A. Finney Justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents, that I Hannah Sabin of the town of Rollin in the county of Lenawee and state of Michigan do hereby constitute & appoint Alfred G. Mudge of Rochester New York my attorney to prosecute my claim to a pension, as is set forth in the foregoing declaration.
Witness my hand & seal this 13 th day of February 1836.
attest. A. A. Finney
M. H. Webb
Hannah Sabin
State of Michigan
County of Lenawee ss. On this 13 th day of Feb. 1836, before me her
personally appeared Hannah Sabin & acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be her act and deed.
Alfred A. Finney Justice of the Peace

State of Michigan
County of Genesee ss. On this 13 th day of February A.D.
1836. before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Freeman Wood aged 64 years a resident of the town of Wheatland in the County of Hillsdale in said State who being duly sworn, deposes and saith: That deponent is one of the children and heirs at Law of Levi Wood deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War as hereinafter mentioned and also one of the children and heirs at Law of Bethany Wood, deceased, who was the widow of the aforesaid Levi Wood; That said Levi Wood served as deponent is informed & believes at 3 different times in the Massachusetts Militia in said war; to wit: one term of about 2 months & 10 days under Captain Jos Thompson, one term of about 3 months under Capt Hooker & one term of about 3 1/2 months under Captain Cook.
That said Levi Wood was married to the said Bethany Wood, at Pelham Massachusetts on the 17 th day of June A.D. 1787 by a clergyman whose name is not now recollected: That the name of the said Bethany Wood, deceased, before her marriage of said was Bethany Fuller, and that said Levi Wood, died at Macedon Wayne County, New York on the 10 th day of August A.D. 1833, leaving said Bethany Wood his widow and that said Bethany Wood, remained & continued the widow of the said Levi Wood & unmarried until her death which occurred on the 25 th day of October A.D. 1846. Declarant applies for the Pension which may be due him as one of the children and heirs at Law,

of said Levi Wood and said Bethany Wood. Freeman Wood Freeman Wood
Subscribed known to before me the day and year first above written and I certify that I believe from the appearance and statements of the foregoing applicant that he is the identical person he represents himself to be and that I am not interested in said claim.
Alfred S. Finney
Justice of the Peace
Know all men by these presents that I Freeman Wood of Heartland Hillsdale County Michigan do hereby constitute and appoint Alfred S. Mudge of Rochester New York my true lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute the foregoing claim to a pension as is mentioned in the above declaration.
Witness my hand and seal this 13 th day of February 1886.
attest. A. S. Finney H. H. Wood
Freeman Wood
State of Michigan County of Lenawee
ss. On this 13 th day of Feb 1886 before me personally appeared
Freeman Wood subscriber to the foregoing power of attorney acknowledged the same to be his act and deed.
Alfred S. Finney Justice of the Peace

State of Michigan
County of Genesee ss. On this 13 th day of February
A.D. 1836. before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Morilla Wood a resident of Wheatland in the County of Hillsdale in said State and Huldah C. Wood a resident of Henshaw in the County of Genesee in said State, who being duly sworn, depose and say: That Betsey Wood, deceased, was the widow of the identical Levi Wood deceased, who was a Revolutionary soldier of the United States: to wit: in the Massachusetts Militia in said war: That deponents well knew said Levi Wood and his said wife said Betsey Wood in their life time & knew them to live together as husband and wife that they were reputed to be married: That the writing hereto annexed consisting of two sheets is the Family Record of the said Levi Wood & said Betsey Wood this day taken from their family Bible in our presence. That deponents are well acquainted with said Record & said Bible and have often seen them in the possession of said Levi and said Betsey and that said Record is genuine. That these deponents have each written their names upon said Record.
And they swear that they are disinterested witnesses.
Morilla Wood Huldah C. Wood
Subscribed & sworn to before me the day & year first above written and I certify that Morilla Wood and Huldah C. Wood are credible witnesses and that I am not interested in said claim: And I further certify that the writing hereto annexed consisting of two sheets was this day in my presence taken from

a Bible purporting to be the family Bible Record of Levi Wood and Betsey Wood, and that I believe said Record to be genuine.
Alfred N. Kimsey Justice of the Peace
Here annex all of the Family Record

State of Michigan
County of Ingham ss! On this 13 th day of February
A.D. 1856. before the undersigned a
Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Mittie Wood  John Robins Orson Wood and Laura Robins residents of the County of Hillsdale in said State, who being duly sworn, depose and say: That Bethany Wood, deceased, of Wheatland Hillsdale County in said State in her life time, died at Hillsdale County in the town of Wheatland aforesaid, on the 25 th day of October 1846. That the said Bethany Wood was the widow of the identical Levi Wood, deceased, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War in the Massachusetts Militia, and of the same Levi Wood, deceased, who died in Macedon New York in 1833.
That these deponents were present at the funeral and burial of the said Bethany Wood and saw her body after her death. That they were well acquainted with her in her life-time.
And they swear that they are disinterested witnesses. And they further swear, that said Bethany Wood after the death of her husband Levi Wood, remained & continued a widow & unmarried until her death aforesaid.
Subscribed known to me before me (Orson Wood) the day & year first above written and I certify that Laura Robins and Orson Wood are credible witnesses and that I am not interested in said claim.
Alfred A. Finney Justice of the Peace

STATE OF MICHIGAN, LENAWEE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
ss. I Hereby Certify, That Alfred A.
Finney
whose name is subscribed to the annexed and foregoing Certificate of Affidavit was at the date thereof, and still is, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly qual- ified and authorized by the Laws of this State, to take the same, and to all of whose Official acts as such Justice of the Peace full faith and credit are due and ought to be given; And that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of the said Alfred A. Finney and ver- ily believe his signature subscribed to the annexed and foregoing Certificate of Affidavit is genuine. I further certify, that
the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the Laws of the State of Michigan, to entitle it to record herein.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF , I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Circuit Court, for said County, at Adrian, this twentieth day of February A.
D. 1856
Wm. Kinsley Clerk of said Court and County.

Surrogate Court. Hillsdale County
State of Michigan : ss! It is hereby certified that
at a probate surrogate court held on the 18 day of February 1836 at Hillsdale in for said County it satis-
-factorily appeared by the affidavits of
Olson Wood and Laura Robins who are
persons entitled to credit, that Betsey Wood,
widow of Levi Wood, deceased, who was a Rev-
-olutionary Soldier of the United States, died at Wheatland in said County of Hillsdale on
the 25 th day of October 1846, the widow of the aforesaid Levi Wood & unmarried since his death.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court at Hillsdale the 18 day of February 1836
Henry Packer Judge of Probate

1912 Apl. 9. Hist. to Hon Mrs Alden Smith Ussenate 1912 Apl. 26. Verne S. Pease advised that wid's birthplace & parentage are not shown. C. 1937 Dec. 9. Hist. to Mrs Maynard Smith — D.H.B.
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 20139
Bethany Wood wid of  Levi Wood Prior Rev. War
Act: March 3 rd /43 June  1 st 1843
Index: — Vol. M Page 357 [Arrangement of 1870.]

Bethany Wood Deceased
Letters of administration
Recorded to
, B. 5 p-149

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
By the Grace of God Free and Independent,
To
John Phillips husband of Permelia Phillips Daughter of Dechary Wood late of the Town of Chattanooga, County of Hamilton, State of Michigan
Whereas, the said Dechary Wood as is alleged, died intestate; having whilst living and at the time of his death, goods, chattels or credits within this State, by means whereof, the granting administration, and also the auditing, allowing and final dis- charging the account thereof, doth appertain unto us; and we being desirous that the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased may be well and faithfully administered, applied, and disposed of, do grant unto you the said
John Phillips
full power by these presents, to administer and faithfully dispose of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits; to ask, demand, recover and receive the debts which unto the said deceased whilst living, and at the time of his death did belong; and to pay the debts which the said deceased did owe, so far as such goods, chattels and credits will thereunto extend, and the law require; hereby requiring you to make, or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credit of the said deceased, which have or shall come to your hands, possession or knowledge, and the same so made to exhibit, or cause to be exhibited, into the office of the Surrogate of the County of Monroe, at or before the expiration of three calendar months from the date hereof; and also to render a just and true account of administration, when thereunto required. And we do by these presents depute, constitute and appoint you the said
John Phillips
administrator of all and singular, the goods, chattels and credits which were of the said deceased.
In Witness Whereof, we have caused the Seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be hereunto affixed.
Witness, Henry A. Morton Esq., Surrogate of our said County, at Rochester, the 20 th day of May , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- six and of our Independence the Eightieth year.
H. A. Morton Surrogate.

Dechary Wm D deceased ~~~~~ MONROE COUNTY Surrogate's Court. ~~~~~
John Phillips Alonzo Nickels Peter Van der
TO The People of the State of New-York.
~~~~~ ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND.
Filed May 20 A. D., 18 56
Surrogate. ~~~~~

Know all Men by these Presents, That we John Phillips Alonzo Nickz and Peter Wendee of the Town of Webster in the County of Monroe and State of New York
are held and firmly bound unto the People of the State of New-York, in the sum of Four hundred Dollars, to be paid to the said People: which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and each of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our Seals. Dated this 20 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six
The Condition of this Obligation is such, That if the above bounden John Phillips Administrator of all and singular the Goods, Chattels and Credits of Dechary Wood deceased, shall faithfully execute the trust reposed in him as such; and also if the said John Phillips shall obey all the orders of the Surrogate of the County of Monroe, touching the Admin- istration of the Estate committed to him then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and Delivered in Presence of
P. M. Cramball Alfred B. Mudge.
John Phillips Peter Wendee Alonzo Nickz
State of New-York, } ss. MONROE COUNTY, }
Alonzo Nickz and Peter Wendee
the sureties named in the above bond, being duly sworn each for himself says that he is a resident of the County of Monroe that he is a freeholder and is worth more than Eight hundred dollars, over and above all just debts and liabilities existing against him and over and above his property, exempt from seizure on execution.
Sworn before me this 20 th day of May 185 6. P. M. Cramball Commissioner of Deeds
Peter Wendee Alonzo Nickz
State of New-York, } ss. MONROE COUNTY, }
On this 20 day of May A. D., 185 6. before me a Commissioner of Deeds, in said County, appeared John Phillips, Peter Wendee and Alonzo Nickz to me personally known to be the same persons described in, and who executed the foregoing instru- ment, and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same.
P. M. Cramball Commissioner of Deeds

State of New-York, ( ss.
Monroe County Surrogate's Office.
Henry D. Norton
I, DENTON G. SHUART , Surrogate of the said County of Monroe, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing with the original , copy of
Administrators Bond - with the original
on file remaining of Record in my office, and that the same is a Correct Transcript therefrom, and of the whole of such original.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of office, at Rochester, this
20 th day of May in the year 1856.
H. D. Norton Surrogate

Lew Wood
deceased
Letters of administration
Recorded to.
B. 5 p. 147

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
By the Grace of God Free and Independent,
To
John Phillips husband of Persimmon Phillips daughter of Levi Wood, late of the Town of Macedon, County of Wayne, deceased
Whereas, the said Levi Wood as is alleged, died intestate; having whilst living and at the time of his death, goods, chattels or credits within this State, by means whereof, the granting administration, and also the auditing, allowing and final dis- charging the account thereof, doth appertain unto us; and we being desirous that the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased may be well and faithfully administered, applied, and disposed of, do grant unto you the said
John Phillips
full power by these presents, to administer and faithfully dispose of all and singular the said goods, chattels and credits; to ask, demand, recover and receive the debts which unto the said deceased whilst living, and at the time of his death did belong; and to pay the debts which the said deceased did owe, so far as such goods, chattels and credits will thereunto extend, and the law require; hereby requiring you to make, or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credit of the said deceased, which have or shall come to your hands, possession or knowledge, and the same so made to exhibit, or cause to be exhibited, into the office of the Surrogate of the County of Monroe, at or before the expiration of three calendar months from the date hereof; and also to render a just and true account of administration, when thereunto required. And we do by these presents depite, constitute and appoint you the said
John Phillips
administrator of all and singular, the goods, chattels and credits which were of the said deceased.
In Witness Whereof, we have caused the Seal of Office of our said Surrogate to be hereunto affixed.
Witness, Henry P. Norton Esq., Surrogate of our said County, at Rochester, the — 20 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- one and of our Independence the Eighteenth year.
H. P. Norton Surrogate.

Levi Wood deceased
~~~~~ MONROE COUNTY
Surrogate's Court. ~~~~~
John Phillips
Alonzo Nichols
Peter Wendell
TO
The People of the State of New-York. ~~~~~
ADMINISTRATOR'S BOND.
Filed May 20 A. D., 18 56 .
Surrogate. ~~~~~

Know all Men by these Presents, That we John Phillips Peter Wendee and Alonzo Nick of Wetloo in the County of Monroe in the State of New York
are held and firmly bound unto the People of the State of New-York, in the sum of Eight hundred Dollars, to be paid to the said People; which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, and each of our Heirs, Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our Seals. Dated this 20 th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- xxx
The Condition of this Obligation is such, That if the above bounden John Phillips
Administrator of all and singular the Goods, Chattels and Credits of Levi Wood deceased, shall faithfully execute the trust reposed in him as such; and also if the said John Phillips shall obey all the orders of the Surrogate of the County of Monroe, touching the Admin- istration of the Estate committed to him then the above obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and Delivered in Presence of
P. M. Brandall Alfred G. Mudge
John Phillips  Peter Wendee  Alonzo Nick 
State of New-York, } ss. MONROE COUNTY, }
Peter Wendee and Alonzo Nick
the sureties named in the above bond, being duly sworn each for himself say that he is a resident of the County of Monroe that he is freeholder and is worth more than Eight hundred dollars, over and above all just debts and liabilities existing against him and over and above his property, exempt from seizure on execution.
Sworn before me this 20 th day } of May 185 6 }
P. M. Brandall Commissioner of Deeds
Peter Wendee Alonzo Nick
State of New-York, } ss. MONROE COUNTY, }
On this 20 th day of May A. D., 185 6 before me a Commissioner of Deeds said County, appeared John Phillips Peter Wendee & Alonzo Nick to me personally known to be the same persons described in, and who executed the foregoing instru- ment, and severally acknowledged to me that they executed the same.
P. M. Brandall Commissioner of Deeds

State of New-York, ( ss.
Monroe County Surrogate's Office.
Henry D Norton
I, DENTON C. SHUART , Surrogate of the said County of Monroe, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing with the original , copy of
administrative Bond - with the original
remaining of multiple  Record in my office, and that the same is a Correct Transcript therefrom, and of the whole of such original.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of office, at Rochester, this
28 th day of May in
the year 1856.
H. D. Norton
Surrogate

Brief in the case of Levi Bethany Wood dec Minne County and State of NYork act 8 June 7 1832, July 7 1838 7 c
Claim, ("original," or "for increase." )
admitted June 12 1838
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
In 1833 Levi Wood asserted a claim for pension, but died Aug 10 of that year without completing his proof. His widow Bethany, to whom he was married in 1787 as shown by original Family Record - died Oct 25 1846 -
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? The several months of the service claimed by Wood is shown by the Records of the State of Mass as he claimed, His & his widows deaths, as also, the identity of the surviving children with their cohabitation, general reputation of marriage & the appointment of administration upon both their estates shown agreeably to our Regulations,
Name and residence of Agent A. G. Munde Esq Rochester NY
Thornton D. Dipple Examining Clerk.

Rochester New York March 14, 1856
Sir
I herewith enclose to you the claim of the Heirs of Levi Wood. & Bethany Wood to a Pension for Service by said Levi in Revolutionary War. & beg leave to call your attention to the fact, that whilst the Certificate of the State Department of Massachusetts shows only 6 months Service yet we claim that the Records of the Departments at Washington will show a longer Service.
I would also inquire if there is not on file a former Certificate of Secretary of State of Massachusetts showing more than 6 months Service.
To Commissioner of Pensions Washington
Respectfully Yours
Alfred W. Mudge Attorney
ED. K

Rochester New York May 21. 1856.
Sir:
In accordance with the requirements of your letter of the 9 th of April last, relating to the application of the heirs of Levi Wood and Bethany Wood, deceased, for arrears of pension, I herewith transmit to you Letters of Administration granted to John Phillips, husband of Termilla Phillips one of said heirs upon the estates of each of said persons and also Certified copies of the Administrator's Bond in each case. Which papers I believe are in full compliance with your instructions.
To Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C. Respectfully Yours, Alfred G. Mudge Attorney

33.376 New York A. Levi Wood, dec d ,
of _____ in the State of _____ who was a private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution line for 6 months .
Inscribed on the Roll of Albany at the rate of 20. Dollars 00. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and end 10 th August 1833.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th day of Dec r 1836 and sent to A. G. Mudge
Arrears to the 4th of Rochester Semi-annual allowance ending N. York
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by G. J. Getty Clerk, Book A. Vol. 1. Page 266.

9674 New York. Albany Bethany Wood decr. 2, 1857- widow of Levi. M rs who was a Private in the Revolution
Spalding & Parsons June 2, 1857-
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. and end 25 th October, 1845.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Dec r 1856. and sent to
A. G. Wodge. Rochester N. York
[Acts of March 3, 1843, and June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book No. Vol. 2 Page 153.

Cleveland. May 20-1857.
Sir.
Levi Wood, a Revolutionary Soldier deceased, formerly of Massachusetts, served five years during the R. War. His family claim that he is entitled to a pension, & if none has been allowed to him by the Govt., the proper & legal application will be made. We have however learned within a few days, that one John Phillips of Munro County N.Y., who married a daughter of Levi Wood aforesaid, has already made formal application for a pension, on account of said Wood, & that the same was allowed & paid.
We have no means of information on the subject except by writing you, & we would be much obliged if you would inform us whether an allowance was ever made to said Wood . the amount, & when the same was paid. If Mr Phillips collected the money, we wish to make him pay over the amount due to the several heirs at law.
We have the honor to be Yr Obedient Servants Spalding & Parsons
To Comm ee Pensions Washington D.C.

Rochester New York
December 13. 1856.
Sir:
I beg leave to call your attention to the claim of the heirs of Levi & Bethany Wood by Administrator (John Phillips) for arrears of Pension due the heirs — Revolutionary case. The claim was finally perfected in May last and I am advised by the public prints, that the decision of the Attorney General & Secretary of the Interior are favorable to the claimants in such cases.
Respectfully Yours.
To Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Alfred G. Mudge Attorney for the parties.

Rochester New York July 16. 1856
Sir:
I beg leave to call your attention to the claim of the heirs of Levi Wood & Betsey Wood for arrears of Revolutionary Pension, in which case I had the honor of transmitting to you a certified copy of the Administrator's Bond with the Letter of Administration, on the 14 th of March last in accordance with your request.
Respectfully Yours.
To Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Alfred G. Mudge Atty.

A.S. Moody Apr 29/32
Rev.
New York
Suspended act 7 Jan 32 letter 2 Nov 1833
To Dr. P. Baldwin H.E. Waples 6th June 1854.
1832

Cole and Anderson
Levi Wood N.Y. Sept 1832
William S. Dreas Revolutionary.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
PAID

Levi Wood
N.Y. - Jan 1832
Wid Application
Commissioner of Patents
J. H. Thornton
Washington D.C.
P. P.
RECEIVED

Additional Evidence Revolutionary Pension
Bethany Hill Levi - MS. A. 9. 2 - 43
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

dream of Tennessee.
Levi Wood or ...
19
[Faint signature]
Commissioner of Tennessee
Washington D.C.

In the Matter of Levi Wood a revolutionary Soldier.
21852
pass Baldiv

Alexander Sloan of Ontario in the County of Wayne being duly sworn de poseth and sayeth that he resided during the Revolutionary war in the State Massachusetts County of Hampshireshire town of Pelham and knew said General there and knew the said General to serve in said war in the militia of said state at Fort Ticonderoga in a regiment commanded by Colonel Hale in Capt John Thompson's Company for the term of two months thinks they went in to said service about the month of May in the year that Burgoyne was taken and further sayeth not Alexander Sloan
Subscribed and sworn this { 9th day of August 1832 before me David Inman J P
as served now in below and in the following grades, for nine months and twenty days I served as a private and for such service I claim a pension - and the said Deponent further saith that for the time during which said service was performed he was not employed in any civil pursuit -
Sworn & Subscribed the 22 nd day of July 1833 before me J. H. B. Baldwin
Left W. 1833

Alexander Sloan of Ontario in the County of Wayne being duly sworn de poseth and sayeth that he resided during the Revolutionary war in the State Massachusetts County of Hampshireshire town of Pelham and knew said Brig there and knew the said Brigs to serve in said war in the militia of said state at Fort Ticonderoga in a regiment Commanded by Colonel Hale in Capt John Thompson's Company for the term of two months thinks they went in to said service about the month of May in the year that Burgoyne was taken and further sayeth not Alexander Sloan
Subscribed and sworn this { 9th day of August 1832 before me } David Inman J P

I David Inman a Justice of the peace before whom the within affidavit of Alexander Sloan was taken, hereby certify that the said Alexander Sloan is a credible witness and entitled to full faith — Dated 25 July 1833
State of New York Wayne County Ss
David Inman
I hereby certify that the above named David Inman who made the above Certificate was at the date thereof a Justice of the peace of said County and that his name subscribed thereto is his genuine signature — In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of said County the 15 th August 1833 — Gullen Foster Acting Clerk

State of New York
Wayne County fs:
Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Judge of the County Courts of said county - Levi Wood who being duly sworn deposeth & 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 nine months and twenty days I served as a private and for such service I claim a pension - and the said Deponent further saith that for the time during which said service was performed he was not employed in any civil pursuit -
Sworn & subscribed the 22 nd day of July 1833 before me J. H. P. Baldwin
Sir P. P. 1833

State of New York Wayne County ss. I do hereby certify that Thomas P. Baldwin before whom the within deposition was taken was at the date thereof a Judge of the County Courts of said County and that his name signed thereto is his genuine signature In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of said County the 15 th day of August 1833 — Cullen Foster Acting Clerk

Levi Wood dec d , Monroe Co NY
adm d June 7 1832.
6 mos pri $20 a year from 4 March 1831 to Aug 10 1833 when he died,
adm d Bethany Wood dec d under the acts of July 7 1838 & for the same amount to 25 October 1846 when she died except 2 years,
Pay to John Phillips adm d for Permillen Phillips - Zelrina Wood 2 Freeman Wood 3 Lois Beers 4 & Hannah Sabin 5 - or either of them or any others of their children who may be alive - Pay as alive in both cases
bequeath to Ag d M d re E d Rochester NY

Revolutionary Additional evidence Claim Levi Wood N.Y. Sup d act 1832
Cole
Filed 3 rd June 1832
F. E. Hassler Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
May 30 th 1854.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that The name of Levi Wood is borne on pay roll of Capt. John Thompson's Comp. Col. Sears's Regt. who marched to reinforce the northern Army. from May 7. to July 8. 1777 2 mos. 10. days as private. Also on pay roll of Capt. Joseph Hooker's Comp. Col. Ruggles Woodbridge's Regt. from Aug. 19 to Nov. 30. 1777. 3 mos 20 days, as private, including hard.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Washington City D.C. May 24 th 1834
W. D. Stuart, Esq. Petersburg W.V.
Dear Sir
I have examined the papers of Levi Wood who claimed a pension under the 1832. act. I find that he pretends he served as follows: Resided at Bridgewater Plymouth Co Mass. Entered service under Capt. John Thompson of Hampshire Co. in 1776 marched to Proofs Point W.V. joined continental army under Genl Lee service. 2. months 10 days. — again under Capt. Hooker of Greenwick Hampshire Co Mass. went towards Bennington Vt. served 3 mo. again under Capt. Cook of Old Hadley Hampshire 3 months 15 days —
Please send the above V.18 to the Secretary of State at Boston Mass. for a certificate of service
Yours truly
F. Hassler

Rochester, New York May 27. th 1854.
Mr. Secretary,
Please send the certificates mentioned in the within to me at this place Lodi 9 th
Yours truly W. D. Stuart

Mrs. May Hart Smith 1725 North Garfield Avenue Pasadena, California 25 Nov. /37
Veterans Administration Washington, D.C.
My dear Sirs:
Will you kindly send me a copy of application for pension for service in the Revolutionary War for --
✓ Levi Wood b. 1758, Pelham Mass. d. 1833 Macedon N.Y. m. 1786 Bethani Fuller
Very truly yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive script that reads "May Hart Smith". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned below the closing of the letter.

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY
THE ARTISAN PUBLISHING CO.
SUBSCRIPTION $1.99 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE
189 HIGH STREET HOLYOKE, MASS.
April 20, 1912.
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:--
Referring to a recent letter from you to Senator William Alden Smith, Michigan, which is before me, I take the liberty of asking you to look( or have somebody look) again to File No. 20,-139, Rev. War, case of Widow of Levi Wood, and see if the application for pension made by the said widow(Bethany Fuller Wood) discloses anything regarding her place of birth, or her parentage.
The letter referred to is of date April 10, 1912, to Wm. Alden Smith, senator from Michigan.
I shall feel under obligation for the answer.
Sincerely yours,
Verne S. Pease, Room 11, 189 High Street, Holyoke, Mass.

ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE APR - 8 1898640 1912 WAR DEPARTMENT.
1 incl
1898640
WAR DEPARTMENT,
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. April 8, 1912.
Respectfully transmitted to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Hon. William Alden Smith has been advised that the records of this Department afford no information relative to the service or services of Levi Wood as a member of Colonel David Leonard's Regiment, Captain John Thompson's Company, Massachusetts Militia, Revolutionary War. He has also been advised of this transmission.
Henry J. Sloan Adjutant General.
1 Incl. - A. G.
RECEIVED APR 7 1912

WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH, CHAIRMAN. KNUTE NELSON. ROBERT L. OWEN. HENRY E. BURNHAM. GEORGE E. CHAMBERLAIN. NORRIS BROWN. BENJAMIN F. SHIVELY. JOSEPH L. BRISTOW. CHARLES F. JOHNSON. GEORGE P. MC LEAN. GILBERT M. HITCHCOCK. HENRY F. LIPPITT.
W. M. MC KINSTRY, CLERK. MARGARET A. MOLLOY, ASST. CLERK.
United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES.
April 4, 1912.
The Adjutant General of the Army, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
Will you kindly read over the enclosed letter, which is self-explanatory, returning the same with your reply, giving me the information therein requested, if possible?
Yours very truly,
A handwritten signature in cursive, appearing to read "W. A. Smith". The signature is written in dark ink and is positioned to the right of the closing "Yours very truly,".
(Enclosure of letter from Mrs. Wirts of Burr Oak, Mich.)