Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,554, Ephraim Wilson, Mass. Privateer

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass. Privateer
Wilson Ephraim
S 29554
CONTENTS
b. Feb. 14, 1762 at Northboro, Worcester Co. Mass. & res. at ul. res in 1832 Barre, Worcester Co. Mass.

15834 Massachusetts
Ephraim Wilson Worcester in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Sawyer of the 1st Regt commanded by Col Dyke on the Mass. line for 9 months 14 days
Me
72 Worcester
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 31 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Aug 1833 and sent George Holson Worcester Mass Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $62.44 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 15. 61 $78.05
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Acct June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by N. D. Addison Clerk, Book E Vol. 2 a Page 92

I Silas Keyes formerly of Northborough in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts and now of Temple in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged seventy five testify and say that in December the first of 1776 Ephraim Wilson then of said Northborough and now of Bangor in the County of Worcester was a soldier in the revolutionary war of the U. States that he, with myself enlisted as soldiers in the company of Militia in said Northborough commanded by Capt Fitchell, and the Regiment command- ed by Col Sparkes - and that he marched from said Northborough to Pumbat, Hartford to Rockville from thence to Brimfield where he stayed till the term of his enlistment expired, which was then near the at which time he was with myself dismissed and we returned home to said Northborough -
County of S Silas Keyes Worcester 6 August 16 1832
Then personally appeared the above named Silas Keyes and made oath to the truth of the above deposition before him subscribed - Before me
Nathaniel Houghton Justice of the Peace I certify that it is my belief that full credit is to be given to the deposition of the above deponent Nathaniel Houghton Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts County of Worcester-ss
On twenty first day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two - personally appeared in open court before Nathaniel Pierce Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Worcester, at Barre, in said County and now sitting in said Barre, Ephraim Wilson a resident of said Barre in the County of Worcester and State of Massachusetts aged seventy years the fourteenth day of February A.D. 1832 - who first being duly sworn according to law, took an oath, and made the foregoing declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832 - That he was born in Northborough in said County of Worcester on the 14 day of February A.D. 1762 - he went from said Northborough to Danvers near Boston in said State of Massachusetts, and the State entered the service in the Revolutionary War same time in the Month of August 1776 as a substitute for Asa Goodnough in the Militia of said State, and who was from said Northborough - when he served as a private in the Company of the Massachusetts Key Stone Battery and Col Dike's Regiment until the last of the Revolution following at which time he was dismissed with the rest of said Company without any regular discharge - he was engaged during the time in building forts on Danvers Light and repairing Castle William, before said Boston - he then returned to Northborough - The further states that there are to his knowledge no survivors of the Officer or Company -

He further states that in the year 1776 in the month of Dec. - he volunteered as a private in the Company of Militia commanded by Captain Kimball and the Regiment commanded by Col. Sparhawk and marched from said Northborough through Grafton, Paxton & Hartford and arrived at Paskack in the State of New York on the 30th day of December 1776 & on the 5 day following in January 1777 we marched from said Paskack camped at Kings Ferry and marched to Morris town New Jersey at the head quarters of Genl. Washington - after a short stay at this place, he with the Regiment commanded by Sparhawk was ordered and marched to Bound Brook in said Jersey, where a party of the British troops were stationed - we repelled these troops and captured the horses, that they prior to this had been the tenants of - their intention was for the town of Trenton in the all of which term he faithfully served a 10 days and at the expiration of which term we were all dismissed without discharges, and he returned to his home at said Northborough. He further states, that neither of the Officers or soldiers at this time are living to his knowledge except  except Silas. Day  knowing He further states that at the alarm at Barnington in August 1777 he started as a volunteer from said Northborough and went through Worcester to Hadley, at which place he was informed that Genl. Starks had taken the Hessian at Barnington and he had counter orders and returned to said Northborough. He further states, that in the fore part of September 1777 he enlisted as a volunteer in the Company commanded by Capt. Brigham and Col. Cushing's Regiment

for the term of three months and man'd from said Northborough, through Worcester Northampton & Birmingham to Brunswick in the State of New York near Stillwater, to join the Army of Genl. Gates and was there at the taking of Burgoyne - after, he surrendered he was marched to Albany where he stopped for a few days - and then marched to Newburg - and there was put on board of a ship and carried to New York, from there marched to White Plains and there tained till his time of enlistment expired; at which time, he with the company were dismissed without discharge and he returned to said Northborough. He further states, that on the first of April 1781 he went from said Northborough to Boston and enlisted as a Marine on board of a twenty gun Ship commanded by Capt. D'Kesson on a voyage to Europe and was taken by an English 36 gun ship, same time the last of May. put into irons and carried into Kings Salem, Ireland, then taken from the ship put into prison for 8 days; he then was taken on board of the English Gallant Frigate put into irons and carried to Plymouth England; from there sent to Plymouth England and then confined in prison from the first part of May 1781 till the first of June 1782 which was called Mill prison - then, he was exchanged and from said prison, came home, to Marble head in said State, in a castle and returned to said Northborough in August 1782 - He stayed at said North borough 20 days and then went to said Boston - where he entered as a sailor on board of a 20 gun ship commanded

by Capt. Samuel Brown of Salem Massachusetts, on a cruise off of Nantucket Island and from thence, to the East India islands, and was at Martinique on the outbreak of Peace, between Great Britain & America, and arrived at said Nantucket about the 20 of May 1783. He further states that none of the aforesaid officers & crew to his know- ledge are at this time living, and that he has not, nor never had, in his possession, any regular discharges, but both on the land and in the Navy he served his terms of engagement to which he was dismissed by his commanding officers. He further states that after the Peace was declared, he went to Study Physic with Dr. Abraham Hoar of Bolton MS (and now deceased) where he resided two years, he was then admitted to practice, and removed to Houlton where he resided for the term of three years. He removed to Princeton and resided there about 20 years. From thence he removed to Bane, the place he now resides, and has for thirteen years last - all of the last mentioned places are in the County of Washington and State of Massachusetts. He further states that he does not know that his age is recorded on any town record, but is found on the family Bible. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity.

except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State — Ephraim Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed the day a year aforesaid Before Nathl. James, Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
Ebenezer James Esqr We James  James  James a gentleman residing in the town of Grafton and Nathaniel Houghton Esqr residing in the same town, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Ephraim Wilson - who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration: That we believe him to be 70 years of age; that he is respected and beloved 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 a year aforesaid
Before Nathl. James, Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
Ebenezer James Nathl. Houghton

Ephraim Wilson
Geo. Tolson, atty
And the said Court do hereby declare their Opinion, after the investigation of the Matter, and after putting the Interrogatories presented by the War Department, that the above mentioned Applicant was a revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states, and the Court further certifies, that it appears to the court that Elazer James and Nathaniel Houghton Esquires, are both resident in the Town of Barre in the county of Worcester, and are credible Persons, and that their Statement is entitled to credit.
NATHL. H. SMITH Judge of Probate for the County of Worcester
I Theophilus Wheeler Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Worcester do hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Ephraim Wilson for a Pension and that Nathaniel Houghton before whom the annexed affidavit was made is a Justice of the Peace in & for the County of Somerset in full credit & that he signed the same. Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court of Probate this 21 st Day of August A.D. 1832 Theophilus Wheeler Register of Probate Court for the County of Worcester in Massachusetts

Supplementary Declaration of Dr Ephraim Wilson to amend his Declaration, made in August AD 1832, to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832. I Ephraim Wilson of Bangor in the County of Worcester aged 70 years do testify and say, in addition to my former declaration to obtain a Pension, that my first enlistment in the service of the revolutionary war was as therein stated - I entered the service of the war, as a substitute of Ezra Goadnow, by the consent of my Father who, was then alive, but since deceased. I was at that time very large of my age, and of robust health - I was, at the time of my service in my first campaign, at Dorchester able, to compete with all in the company to which I belonged, excepting three or four of the soldiers in said com- -pany, at wrestling, and could then run at all times when that amusement was resorted to, which was common then in the army - I, at all times bore arms and performed military duty with the rest of the company, in the ranks of said company - and never lost a tour of duty while I was there engaged - The principle part of the duty that our company performed was in guarding the continental stores, and to walk an fort etc - There was no objection to my size or age

by my captain as any of the other Officers - I do not know that there were any others as young as myself in said company - or that any went from my vicinity - I had a great desire to go into the service, and I waited the earliest opportunity to enter the service, and beside Gassow gave me an offer to take his place - which at that time, was a sufficient induce- ment for me, to take his place
Ephraim Wilson
County of Washington
December 28 1832. Then Ephraim Wilson above named personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the deposition by him subscribed before me - I further certify that full faith and credit is to be given to the validity of the said Wilson and to the above deposition
Nathaniel Haughton Justice of the Peace

This affidavit should be attached to the claimants declaration by means of a piece of tape the ends of which must be pasted under the Clerk's Seal
Gen. Balsem Esq. Warrants

March 25, 1939.
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Mrs. Mary C. Logan 59 Broad Street Lyons, New York
BA-J/aj Ephraim Wilson S.29554
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims made to the United States for pension and bounty land based upon military service of soldiers in that war.
A careful search of the records fails to show such a claim on file on account of the services of Amos Wilson, all spellings of the names searched.
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, S.29554, based upon the military service of Ephraim Wilson in that war.
Ephraim Wilson was born February 14, 1762, in Northboro, Massachusetts. The names of his parents are not given.
While a resident of Northboro, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Ephraim Wilson enlisted, with the consent of his father, in August 1776, served as private in Captain Manasseh Sawyer's Company, Colonel Dike's Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in November 1776. He enlisted in December 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Kimball's Company, Colonel Sparhawk's Massachusetts Regiment. He enlisted in September 1777, served three months as private in Captain Brigham's Company, Colonel Cushing's Massachusetts Regiment and was at the taking of Burgoyne. In April 1781 at Boston, he entered at Boston, on board a ship, as a marine, commanded by Captain Cathcart; was taken prisoner

by an English ship in May 1781, confined at Plymouth, England, until June 1, 1782, when he was exchanged and returned home in August 1782. He entered at Boston, as a sailor on board a ship, as a sailor , commanded by Captain Samuel Crowell about September 1782 and served to May 20, 1783.
After the Revolutionary War Ephraim Wilson lived in Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, two years, then moved to Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, three years later moved to Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he lived about twenty years, and then moved to Barre, Massachusetts.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 21, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he had lived thirteen years. He was a doctor.
There are no family data, except the reference to his father.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data: "Ephraim Wilson, Certificate No. 15834, issued August 2, 1833, rate $31.22 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Massachusetts Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

29554 Rev INVALID.
File No. 29,554
Ephraim Wilson Rev Rev. Rev.
Act: June 1 st 89 th
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 255
[Arrangement of 1870.]

June 28, 1902 Geo. E. Wilson - Barn
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1904. Aug. 11. Eunice M. Metcalf 1712 E. 5th St. Sioux City Iowa furnished 3 copies of service and advised to apply to Ag. Sen. Iowa for list of 21. Iowa Vol. Inf. and of service of member of said organization and
1913. Jan. 6. History to Mrs. D. W. Carter. L.M.
1914. May 26. To Miss Julia L. Wilson. Not stated that Soldier was ever married. L.M.
1916. Apr. 16. Hist. to Mrs. John Moore.
1939 Mar. 25. Hist. to Mrs. Mary O. Logan. L.M.

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Ephraim Wilson
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Worcester, April 20, 1833.
James L Edwards, Esq.
Sir
In reply to your communication relating to the case of Ephraim Wilson, requiring a certificate that the vessels, on board which a portion of his revolutionary services were performed, were "public armed vessels", I am to state that they probably were privateers, and am disposed to waive all claim to a Pension for him on the ground of that service. The documents are therefore herewith returned, with no other alteration than the addition of the clerk's seal to the supplementary affidavit.
May leave to ask your attention to the case of Braddyl Livermore, returned by me in December last.
Have had the gratification of receiving the certificates of E. Prolton & A. Wood the present week. Very Respectfully
I am the honor to be Sir Geo Folsom.

Aug. 21, 1832 - then Barre, Worcester Co. Mass - at end. Northborough
born Northborough Worcester Co Mass Feb. 14, 1762 -
Aug. 76. Manassah Sawyer Mass pos: Dike mil to last of Nov
Dec. 76 Kimball pos Sparhawk " 3 mo - 10 day
Sept 77 Brighams. 3 mo. Cushing
Apr. 1. 78 Capt. Kellicott. mariner on 20 gun ship captured by Eng ship in May - carried to England confined in prison at Plymouth Eng until June 1. 1782 when exchanged returned home Aug 82
(At taking of Burgoyne)
Aug 1782 Samuel Crowell sailor May 20 1783 - 20 gun ship
3 copies also letter

Please give Revolutionary service and advise writer to address Adjutant General of Iowa for the information desired.
J. B. Davenport 29654
coupled with Aug. 11. 09 aw
FIRST DEPUTY COMMISSIONER AUG 8 1904 U.S. PENSION OFFICE

Rev. - 1. C.B.R. Apr. 4-1946.
229 W. STATE STREET
TRENTON, N. J.
Dep't. of the Interior:
Pension Bureau:
Have you any record of the names of Adams Wheeler - b. 4-29-1732.
Maria Mary Wheeler & Rutland in 1763 - & settled in Hubbardston.
Family records say that he was Capt. in Continental Army & was in the Engagements of Lexington, Concord & Bunker Hill. His forebears were of Concord, Mass.

Have you any record of Ephraim Wilson - who is recorded as "in service" from Northboro, Mass. 1776-77-78. He went aboard a privateer when 14 or 15 years of age - taken prisoner - confined at Dartmouth - Devonshire Reg., exchanged after 2 years - enlisted in Continental army - at Siege of Yorktown 1781 - died in Barnstable, 11.17-1839 aged 87. - He married 1 st Priscilla Gannett 1784 " " 2 nd Clarissa Gannett, 11.15.95
An early reply will be appreciated by Mrs. John Wood 229 - W. State St. Trenton N.J.

Also - record of James Tufts Jr. of 2 Melford - b. 5. 24. 1755. d. 11. 10. 1810. - He served at Lexington & Concord - as Corporal in Captain Hale's Co. in Lt. Col. Bond's Reg.
Also, record of - 3 Timothy Laylor who served in 1778 - (Mass.)
Over

Have you any record of Ephraim Wilson - who is recorded as "in service" from Northboro, Mass. 1776-77-78. He went aboard a privateer when 14 or 15 years of age - taken prisoner - confined at Dartmouth - Devonshire Eng., exchanged after 2 years - enlisted in Continental army - at Siege of Yorktown 1781 - died in Barnstable, 11.17-1839 aged 87. - He married 1 st Priscilla Gannett 1784 " " 2 nd Clarissa Gannett, 11.15.95.
An early reply will be appreciated by Mrs. John Wood 229 - W. State St. Freetown R. J.

MGU
59 Broad St., Lyons, N.Y., Feb. 8, 1939
Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen: I am trying to establish my right to membership in the D.A.R. through my lineal descent from Ephraim Wilson (1762 - 1832), who married Clarissa Gale . The Wilson family lived in Windsor, Conn. Our family record says that Ephraim Wilson was on the Pension Roll of Worcester County. His father Capt. Amos Wilson (born 1726 at Windsor, Conn., died at Torrington, Conn. 1792) raised his own company & commanded it at the Battle of Long Island.
If you can furnish me with a copy of Pension papers issued

to either one of these two men, it will establish my claim, and I shall be greatly obliged to your Department.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Mary C. Logan 59 Broad St., Lyons, N.Y.

9 Moore Ave.
Worcester Mass.
Dec 30- 1912
Department of Interior :- Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Will you kindly send me any information you may have of Military history of Ephraim Wilson a soldier of the Revolutionary War, Enlisted from Northboro. Was born Feb 14 - 1762. - and oblige
Yours truly
Mrs DW. Cartu, 9 Moore Ave, Worcester, Mass.

Fredonia N.Y. May 22-1914.
Dept. of The Interior. Bureau of Pensions:- Washington, D.C.
When the record which I am sending herewith was made did Mr. Wilson have to give the date of his marriage? I wish to join the D.A.R. and require this date in my application also the date of his wife's (Persis Gassett) birth and death.
If you can help me it will be greatly appreciated, also the return of the enclosed statement.
Thanking you for the favor I am
Yours truly
(Miss) Julia L. Wilson. 57 E. Main St., Fredonia, N. York
If I have addressed the wrong Dept. will you kindly advise me?

General
Des Moines City, Ia. Aug. 14/92
Mr J. L. Davenport
Dear Sir,
I am most anxious to obtain two (2) copies of a record of the "Twenty-first Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry" compiled by George Crook.
The book was published at Milwaukee Wis. by -
King, Fowle & Co., 1891 - since disbanded, and from which source I can obtain no information.
I received the book in 1892 - with a letter from Mr. Crook - since which time I have lost all trace of his identity - will send you the "Inscription" on flyleaf, hoping you may assist me, or advise.
I want the copies for two grand- daughters as they are entitled to same.
Very Truly E. W. M.

The Twenty-first Regiment of Iowa Volunteer Infantry,
FIRST DEPUTY COMMISSIONER AUG 8 1904 U. S. PENSION OFFICE.
A Narrative of Experience & Inductive Service, Including A Military Record of Each Officer, Non-Commissioned Officer, And Private Soldier of the Organization,
Compiled By George Crook Late Adjutant.
For Private Distribution only.
Milwaukee, Wis. King, Frowle & Co., Book Printers, 1891.
Water Style Book 6 x 9 - 1 in thick, finishing, reprints Crown Size Plate Size - large type.

Spring City Ia Aug 4th - 1901
L. Davenport
Please forward "military records" of Calvin St Wilson and Ephraim Wilson to give address. I believe three each are deceased & have living three grand- and great-grand children.
Respectfully Emma Wilson Wm. Wm. Wm.
Ephraim Wilson a veteran of the Revolutionary war enlisted at Northboro March Aug. 1776 - To Apr. 1781. under Capt. ... Colonel's
 Lowry { Ditto  Kingsall { Ditto  Brigham { Ditto  Keith { Ditto 
note
Cannot give name of Co - or Reg - as he served in P.V. and Militia.

Calvin Gabe Wilson with - Twenty-first Regiment Iowa Volunteer Infantry (Son of Ephraim Wilson)

Oklahoma Mrs Emma W. McCall 1712 East Fifth St Spring City Idaho

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
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Wash
JUN 10
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1902
WAR DEPARTMENT
Barre Mass. June 9, 1902
Ephraim Wilson Mass. Rev War
George E. Wilson desires to ascertain Co. & regt. soldier served in,
1 Inc.

15834-32
WUTH 578
5-6-02
Barre Mass. June 13th. 1902
To the Hon. Commissioner of Pensions
JUN 17 1902 FILES. P. B.
Sir P.
B.
Can you give me the desired
information? If so you will greatly oblige
Yours very respectfully
George B. Wilson B
PENSION JUN 14 1902 U. S. OFFICE.
U. 14 1902

Stamped envelope attached Barre Mass. June 9th. 1902
To the Hon Secretary Of War Washington D.C.
Sir
I herewith inclose to you a copy of a paper which came to me from my grandfather, a pension certificate of a Revolutionary soldier and I wish to know to what Co. and Regt he belonged and from what Town or city he enlisted from and is credited to. I served during the War of the Rebellion as a private in Co.K. 21st Mass Vols and desire this information in order to complete a record, and also to have it engraved on the head stone of my Grandfather
If this can be furnished from the records of your office please forward the same and advise me of the expense of the same and I shall be pleased to forward the same. If it cannot be obtained from your Dept, but can be had from the Pension office please forward this communication to that office
I am very respectfully
George O. Wilson
Late Co.K. 21st. Mass. Vols.

Rev. War section.
May 26, 1914.
Miss Julia L. Wilson. 57 East Main Street. Fredonia, New York.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the 22 d instant, you are advised that in the claim of Ephraim Wilson, Sur. File No. 29,554, Rev. War, it is not stated that he was ever married
Very respectfully,
G. M. Saltzgaber Commissioner. U

A.W. Ex'r.
Inv.No.29554, Rev. War.
August 12, 1904.
Madam:
In response to your letter of August 4, 1904, you are advised that you should address the Adjutant General of Iowa for information as to the publication relative to the 21st Regiment Iowa Volunteers Infantry, and for a history of the service of C. G. Wilson of said regiment.
Herewith are enclosed three copies of history of service of Ephraim Wilson, Revolutionary War, as requested.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mrs. Eunice W. Metcalfe #1712 East 5th St., Sioux City, Iowa.

reply to your request of _____, received statement of the military history of Ephraim Wilson of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 29554
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Aug. 1776 to last of Nov. 76 Priv. Manasseh Sawyer Dike Mass   Dec. 1776 3 mos. Kimball Spanhawk   Sept. 1777 3 " Brigham Cushing   Apr. 1781 ✓ Marine { Sailed from Boston on twenty gun ship com- manded by Capt. Cartcart; taken prisoner and confined at Plymouth, England, until June 1, 1782, when exchanged. Sailed from Boston on 20 gun ship com- manded by Capt. Samuel Crowell.   Aug. or Sept. 1782 to May 20, 1783 Marine { Sailed from Boston on 20 gun ship com- manded by Capt. Samuel Crowell.  
Battles engaged in, 2 battle of Stillwater. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Northboro, Worcester Co., Mass. Date of application for pension, Aug. 21, 1832. His cl. was al. Residence at date of application, Barre, Worcester Co., Mass. Age at date of application, B Feb. 14, 1762, Northboro, Mass. Remarks: There is no data relative to wife or children.
Very respectfully,
Office note
6-2856
Mass Archives show Samuel Crowell as comdg Privateers at above dates & John Cartcart
Commissioner.