Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15455, Elias Ware, Continental Mass.

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Continental Mass.
Ware, Elias Deborah.
N 15455
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14 88 1/2 Massachusetts
Elias Ware
of Wrentham in the state of Massachusetts who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Nixon of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Nine months
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 of September 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 of Sept 1819 and sent to M rs Dabbs Esq. Boston Mass ts
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1819 - 12 3/4 mo 46:25 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Mch 1820 - 48.
$144:20
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
{ Two Pen ns from 4 Sep 1818 to 4 Sep 1819 { at $4 p m o. - - - - $48:13
Revolutionary Diff: $48:13 8 96:13

7761.
Massachusetts
Deborah Ware dec d widow of Elias Ware who was a Private in the Rev. Mass
Husband died 29th June 1841. Widow died 1st Dec 1843.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 65 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & ending 1st Dec. 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of May, 1846. and sent to
Wm Ellis, Esq Dedham, Mass
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book 6 Vol. 2. Page 40
Payable to Elias, Preston, James, Ephraim G. Maria & Addison Ware, S. and Hester & Clarissa Spooner or survivors & children

Oct 43 86 42
Deborah Ware dec'd
Mass.
Oct 3 March '43
admd 65. 10 To 1 st
Oct. 43 the day of her death
To Elias Preston-Jam Ephraim G. - Maria & Addison Ware - Dabby Ann Fisher & Clarissa Spooner only surviving chil- dren
Wm Elias Esq Deaham Mass.

To the Honorable U.S. Pension Department, Washington City.
I James Ware of Medfield in the County of Norfolk, and State of Massachusetts hereby depose and say, that my late Mother Deborah Ware of Wrentham in said County dec d , was Pensionsed under the Act of Congress of July 7 th A.D. 1838, as the Widow of Elias Ware dec d , for the term of five years, from March 4 th A.D. 1836 to March 4 th 1841, at the rate of $5.10 Per annum, that it happened, that her claim was a long time pending, and that her certificate was not received from the Pension Department, till a few days after her death, that she the s Deborah died on the first day of December A.D. 1843. and her surviving Children afterwards received the amount due, by virtue of this certificate under the Act of July 7 th A.D. 1838, conformably to the Law in such cases made and provided, But have not received any allowance for what was believed to have been justly due to said Deborah Ware dec d . under the Act of Congress of March 3 A.D. 1843; as said Deborah Ware could not consistently make application for an allowance under the Act of March 3 A.D. 1843, while her claim was pending under s t Act of July 7 th 1838, and died before the proper time arrived to make such application. Therefore in my own behalf, and as the lawful Attorney in behalf of the other surviving Children of said Deborah Ware dec d . I hereby respectfully request, that this subject may be examined, and such allowance granted to said surviving Children, as may; under s t Act of March 3 1843, be found to have been justly due, as Pension or arrearage of Pension, to said Deborah Ware at the time of her death. December 1 st A.D. 1843. and that a Certificate may be issued accordingly—.
James Ware
State of Massachusetts Norfolk County - S.S. - January 20 th A.D. 1846. Then personally appeared the above named James Ware a credible Witness, and Subscribed to, and made Oath to the truth of the matter set forth in the foregoing statement by him so subscribed—.
Before me, affixed H. Ellis } Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston February 24 th 1846.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation William Ellis is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John D. Sleeper, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

No 619 Dias Ware
176—
Graton Map to June 78 to Mar 79. Nason's Map to Rest.
Proof of Service and Nason's certificate as to claimant's circumstances. The original (Waverly) exhibits his certifi- cate for Pension dated 24. March 1817. at 84 yrs. of age.
(Signature)
Admitted
14 Sept r 1819
17. July 1819. New Evidence enclosed marked A. & B. also former Pension Certificate sur- rendered, is enclosed marked C.

United States
Massachusetts District,
Elias Ware of Wrentham, in the county of Norfolk, and District of Massachusetts, a resident citizen of the United States, and applicant for a pension from the United States, under an Act of Congress entitled an Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war, maketh oath, that he served as a private soldier in the war of the revolution upwards of one year in manner following, viz - Enlisted the first of January 1776 in the company commanded by Captain Joseph Guild, in the Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Colonel Greaton - and served in said corps, in New York, and Canada, until the tenth of November, in the same year, when he was honorably discharged, which discharge is now lodged in the Office of the Hon. Secretary of War - Enlisted in June 1778 - in the company commanded by Captain Japhet Daniels, in the Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Colonel Nixon, and served in said corps in Massachusetts and New York, until March 1779 - when he was honorably discharged, which discharge he has unfortunately lost - He was placed in January 1817 - on the pension list of the United States - which pension, he hereby relinquishes, and is in such reduced circumstances as to require the aid of his country -
Elias Ware
Mass. Dist. Ct. Boston 4.1818
Sworn to before me
M c Daers
DZ

Copy Schedule No of Elias Ware
14787 of Wrentham
J
for Mr Edward Deane
J. Ware Esq Dedham Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NORFOLK, ss.—CIRCUIT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SPECIAL SESSION, JULY 17, 1820.
On this Eighteenth day of July 1820 personally appeared, in open Court, being a Court of Record for said County, proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a Record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Elias Ware aged Sixty Six years, resident in Wrentham , in said County, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: From January 1. 1778. in Capt. Joseph Guildy Company in Col. Greeting Regiment, Mass. line to the 10th Inf. Regt. following and was honorably discharged afterwards served nine months from June 10th 1778 to 10th March 1779 in Capt. Joseph Denny's Company in Col. Faxon's Regt. Mass. line as will appear by his discharge accompanying his original declaration now in the War department for which service he received a Pension Certificate dated 14th Sept. 1819 No 14787.
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Elias Ware
Sworn to and declared, on the 18th day of July A. D. 1820 before
Jacobs Ware Judge of the C. C. Com Pleas for S d Circuit
I, Horatio Townsend Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is two hundred and sixty five dollars cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty fourth day of July 1820
Horatio Townsend Clerk.

Schedule of the property of Elias Ware a Pensioner of the U. States under the act of Congress of 18 th of March 1818 - - - - -
A Bond from Preston Ware my son by which he is obligated to furnish me and my Wife Deborah Ware during our lives annually a certain quantity of provisions and necessaries of life, said Bond not given is here exhibited to the Court for inspection.
1 Plough 1 Cherry Table 2 cases of Drawers (old) 1 old Table 6 old Chairs 1 Candlestand 1 Desk 2 old Tables 1 large Chair 1/2 doz. Silver in Spoons 6 Tumblers 1 Tea Kettle 1 Spider 2 Pots 1 Griddle 1/2 doz. Glass Bottles 4 candles Sticks 2 Lamps 1 Warming Pan 6 Skimmers 1 Bushel of Rye 7 old Silver Plates 12 Knives & Forks
2 old Chests 1 Small Looking Glass 3 old Windsor Chairs 2 pair Shovel & Tongs 2 pair Bellows 1 Plow 1 Axe 1 Hay Fork 3 Meal Bags 3 Meat Buds 2 Cider Barrels 1 Sheat 1 old Waggon Part of an old Chaise 2 Brass Candle Sticks & Lamp Heads 3 Bibles and sundry other Books of little value 1 old Stove
I have a Wife and one Daughter Deborah Ann Ware aged 15 years depending on me for support, am wholly incapable from bodily indisposition of following my Trade (being a Blacksmith) and expect never again to be able to resume it.
Elias Ware

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. County of Norfolk ss.
Jonathan H. Cobb Registrar of the Court of Probate for said County of Norfolk hereby certify that Thermon Leland is Judge of said Court of Probate & that William Ellis is a justice of the Peace within said County of Norfolk & that these several respective signatures to the papers annexed are genuine & true.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court of Probate this twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1843.
Jonathan H. Cobb

Leave to report the result of this App n to the subscriber at Dedham Mass tt .
W. Ellis

State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk S.S.
On this sixteenth day of May A.D. 1843. Personally appeared in open Court before Sherman Seland Esq. Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, Deborah Ware, a resident of Wrentham in said County of Norfolk, aged Eighty — years, Who. First being duly sworn according to law, doth on her Oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th A.D. 1838. entitled "An Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows," together with the benefit of said Act, by virtue of the joint Resolution adopted by Congress, August 16 th A.D. 1842.
Viz. I Deborah Ware of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts being Eighty — years of age hereby declare and say, that I am the widow of Elias Ware late of said Wrentham deceased, who in the capacity of Private, rendered military services to the United States in the Revolutionary War and for those services I believe was Pensioned under the Act of Congress of March 18 th 1818 at the rate of $96. per annum; was dropped from the Pension Roll for a time, and afterwards restored to the Pension Roll again and the amount allowed, has been received up to the time of his death, and his certificate returned to the U.S. Agent for paying Pensions in Boston Mass tt .
That according to my best recollection and the evidence within my knowledge, the Revolutionary Services of said Elias Ware, my late husband deceased, were rendered and performed as follows in the capacity of a Private Soldier.
Six days service — at Roxbury and Cambridge in Capt Oliver Pond's Company Col. John Smith's Regiment, this term beginning April 19 th 1775.
Eight months service — at Roxbury, in Capt. John Boyd's Company & Col. John Graton's Reg t ending the last of December 1775.
Twelve months Service — at Dorchester Heights & City of New York — Albany — Schenectady — Lake Champlain — and St. John — Sorelle — Montreal, in Canada — Crown Point & Ticonderoga N.Y. in Capt Joseph Guild Company & Col. John Creadon's Regiment, this term of service began and ended with the year A.D. 1776. and I would here state, that according to my belief, the said Elias Ware was, for four or five weeks of the last of this 1776. campaign, unable to perform soldier's duty from sickness, and it is believed had a discharge, but was unable to reach his home at Wrentham till about the tenth of January 1777. and whether this sickness was deducted from said term of service, as last time to said Elias Ware, is unknown to me.
Five weeks service — at Little Compton in the State of Rhode Island in Capt. Issa Fairbanks' Company, Col. Benjamin Hawes' Regiment, September & October 1777.
Three months service — at East Greenwich and North Kingston on Narraganset Bay in the State of Rhode Island, in Capt Thomas Pettee's Company, ending April 12 th 1778.
Eight and a half months service — at Fishkill — Peekskill — White Plains and West Point, in the State of New York; in Capt. Japhet Daniel's Company and Col. Nixon's Regiment. That this term of service began, near the first of July A.D. 1778, and ended about the middle of March A.D. 1779 — Continental service.
That I believe the said Elias Ware my late husband deceased, performed the Military services aforesaid, and that he never had any permanent residence or home, but within the towns of Wrentham and Franklin, in said County of Norfolk.
And I further declare and say, that my maiden name was — Deborah Groves, that I was lawfully married to said Elias Ware on the twenty fifth — day of January A.D. 1781 — that my late husband the said Elias Ware died at Wrentham aforesaid, on the twenty ninth day of June 1841, and that I have remained his widow to the present time. That I was not married to him the said Elias Ware prior to his leaving the service aforesaid, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the at the time above stated.
Deborah Ware
Sworn to, and subscribed, on the day and year, first above written
Before Sherman Seland Esq. Judge of Probate

"A list of Marriages for the year 1781" top of Page
"Married Elias Ware of Wrentham & Debby Groves of Franklin" January twenty-fifth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty one,
I Davis Thayer Jun r of Franklin in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts hereby certify that the above extract, showing the marriage of Elias Ware and Debby Groves is a true copy of the record thereof on the town Book of Records in my possession, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible letters and figures as follows viz -
"1781 January 25"
Attest Davis Thayer Jr { Town Clerk of Franklin
I Davis Thayer above named depose and say, that I now hold the office of town clerk in the Town County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said town of Franklin in my possession and keeping, with the Exception above named, as certified by me
Davis Thayer Jr { Town Clerk of Franklin
State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss -
May 13 th 1843. Then personally appeared the above named Davis Thayer Jun r . Clerk of the town of Franklin and credible witness, and subscribed to, and made Oath that that the matter by him certified and set forth in the foregoing Statement is just and true.
Before me W m Gellis Justice of the Peace

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Deborah Ward
Mass.
Act 7. July 3 8.
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on Nixons Regt } 9 mo. Daniel Capt. }

I Preston Ware of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts, being of lawful age hereby testify and say, that I was personally acquainted with Elias Ware a pensioner of the United States under the Act of March 18 th 1818, for many years previous to his death, that he died at Wrentham aforesaid, June 29 th A.D. 1841, and left a Widow by the name of Deborah Ware. That I know the fact, that said Deborah has not intermarried since the death of said Elias Ware, her late husband, but still survives, and yet remains the widow of said Elias Ware, and resides in said Town of Wrentham.
Preston Ware
State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss.
May 13 th 1843. Then personally appeared the above named Preston Ware, a credible Witness, and subscribed to, and made oath, that the matter set forth in the foregoing statement by him so subscribed, is true.
Before me, W m Ellis Justice of Peace

I Joshua Spooner of Wrentham County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and declare that I have lived in the neighbourhood of Elias and Preston Ware for fourteen years, and in the house with them two years and was knowing to the said Elias, giving a debt to Preston Ware his son and said Preston Ware giving said Elias a bond for the fulfilment of certain specific articles such as wood, grain potatoes, keeping of two cows, and a horse for said Elias Ware to ride when he wanted, which I do know he has never fulfilled nor never can in his present circumstances. The farm which he took for the bond is very uneven and out of repair so much that he cannot let it to pay the interest interest of one thousand dollars. The said Preston Ware took upon him to pay all the debts which his Father owed if they did not amount to more than eight hundred dollars of which he has not nor cannot pay the interest of the money he owes. I furthermore say that the said Elias Ware has been unable to labour ever since I knew him, from having a dislocated

ship and two raptures which trouble him very much
Joshua Spooner
attest,
Sam: Druce
Hopk: Justice
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. April third 1826
The above named Joshua Spooner, made solemn oath to the foregoing deposition before me
Sam: Druce Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss.
I Jairus Ware Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Norfolk certify that Samuel Druce Esquire, whose signature above appears, is a Justice of the peace within and for said County of Norfolk duly commissioned as such by the Executive authority of said Commonwealth, and that his signature above is true and genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this tenth day of August A.D. 1826. —
Jairus Ware

Payment to be made at
Boston,
by
H. Haven, Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the
Agency of Mass
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1. Page 40
H. Vanplum
Clerk.

war Department.
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of March 3, 1843, Deborah Ware, dec. d widow of Elias Ware, who was a Private and died on the 29 th day of June, 1841 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Sixty five dollars and ten cents per annum, commencing on the 1 st December 1843. Payable to Elias, Preston, Sarah, Abigail, Mary & Addison Ware, Debts the Pensioner shall marry or die before the last mentioned date, in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 29 th day of May, one thousand eight hundred and forty six
Examined and Countersigned.
Secretary of War.
Commissioner of Pensions.

In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Elias Ware a soldier 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.
N. 15,455
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apl. 20, 1775 ✓ Private Pond John Smith Mass.   ✓ 8 mos. Boyd Greaton   Dec. 5, 1775 to Nov. 10, 1776 discharged on account of disability at Mt. Independence Joseph Smith Greaton   ✓ 1777 to Apl. 12, 1778 Asa Fairbanks Hawes.   June 13, 1778 to Mch. 14, 1779 Japhet Daniels Nixon  
Expeditions to Canada & * Rhode Island.
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wrentham, Mass.
Date of application for pension, Jany. 16, 1817. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Wrentham, Norfolk Co., Mass.
Age at date of application, 63 yrs.  Died June 29, 1841 at Wrentham, Mass.
Remarks: No mrs.  Jan. 25, 1781, Deborah Groves  & she was allowed pension on her appln. exp. May 16, 1843, while  eighty years of age & a res. of Wrentham, Mass. she died Dec. 1, 1843.  and the arrears of her pens. was paid to her surviving childn Elias Ware  Preston Ware, James Ware, Ephraim G. Ware, Deborah Ann Fisher, Clarissa Spooner,  Maria Ware, & Addison Ware
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

Edw. 1824  1824
John
J. C. Calhoun, Secretary of War
Washington
Recd. 18 Dec 1824

Wrentham Febr 5 th 1824
Honoured Sir. I beg leave to exhibit to you that I have this consolation the motives by which I am actuated are sincere I request your Honour to take a review of all the depositions and appraisals appertaining to my services and property as I suppose they are all filed away at the seat of Government since December 1816— Also my discharge signed by the Col n of the Regt. to which I belonged— I extremely regret the necessity of again addressing you on the subject of my being rejected under the Act of March 1 st 1823.— I am informed by a few lines handed me by James Ware Esq. from the War department Pension office dated July 21 st 1823— That your Honour considers my Pension as an invalid at four dollars per month together with the Bond given me by my son valued in open court Judg Strong prescribing at forty dollars making in the whole Eighty Eight dollars sufficient for my support your Honour cannot be unaware of the inability I am under to labour say two breaches and one dislocated hip Also being 70 years old and my wife between sixty and seventy and inform all the property which I possess was valued at Sixty-one dollars and thirty-four cents 14 th of April 1823— As you probably have a family I would ask if you could under the aforesaid circumstances think that the compensation which I receive from Government sufficient for our support you will see by the copy of my Bond there is no provision for the least article of West-India goods nor any of the small comforts of old age or clothing of any kind and had it not been for the charity of others I must have gone cold and indecent in this Northern Climate I think I have done all the several Acts required it is four years since I was stricken off from Eight dollars per month and if it is conformable to reason and Justice that I should draw from the time I was stricken off I should be able to pay some of my just debts which I have been obliged to contract for my support it would also be very

gratifying in my old age who during my active services was allowed to suffer for want of Provisions and clothing 'It also would be delightfull to look forwards with the prospect of being above want for the future it would shed the mellow light of content to the threshold of the Tomb where we are fast hastening There is one thing more I would mention to your Honors in the Year 1774 There was orders from Government to raise Soldiers as minut men of which I was one and purchased me a new Gun suitable for the service for which I gave four pounds Silver money and a cartridge Box for which I gave 7/6 the next morning after Lexington Battle I marched for the capops near Boston when the British evacuated Boston I marched to New York and from thence to Canada with them and when I was discharged at Mount-Independence There was orders from Gen l Gates for all the Gun of discharged soldiers to be deposited in the Arse for that reason I was obliged to leave mine which I never have recieved one cent leaving for my Capt to make out a bill and draw the money but he being sick after his return and soon after dying I was disappointed the authen- ticity of which I can prove by living evidence if required
I am your Honors
Respectful Humble Servt Elias Ware

Rep?
W. W. Ellis; May 26. 45
8326
Massachusetts
Deborah Ware
widow of Elias Ware
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 29. June 1841 of Norfolk Co. in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Guild of the reg't. commanded by Col. Greateon in the line for 19 mos. & 16 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 65 Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of April 1844 and sent to Wm. Ellis, Dedham. Mass.
Total Amount, $325.50
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk, Book 2. Vol. 1. Page 75.

May 26 45
Dr. Ebenezer Dyer Maine 8326 Ad 33 FREE Schwartz Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Dedham Mass 11 May 23 rd - 1845 -
Mr Edwards
Sir, I would briefly state, that Deborah Ware of Wrentham Mass 11 Dec. was pensioned, (as the widow of Elias Ware dec.) at the rate of $65.10 per annum, under the Act of July 7 th 1838, and her surviving children allege that there was a mistake or wrong in fixing the said annual allowance, and enquire of me for explanation, but not being informed how many or how much of each of 3 Elias Ware's terms of Revol t service was admitted at the Pension Department; I am unable to answer said inquiry, or to judge with any certainty, whether there is or is not any error in this matter. Therefore Sir. If it be consistent with the usages of the Department, I ask to be informed, What were the terms, or parts of terms, of Elias Ware's service, on which the aforesaid allowance of $65.10 per annum, was graduated? -
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City
I am Sir very Respectfully, your Ob st Servant W m G. Ellis

Dear James Monroe
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Boston January 16 1817 -
To all whom it may concern - I hereby certify, that I have been well acquainted with Mr Elias Ware of Wenitham in the County of Norfolk, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, before and since his serving in the Revolutionary War, we having been thro' life most of the time inhabitants of the same town, and I know before entering the army, he was of an unusual healthy and strong constitution; but when he returned it was the reverse, he being sickly, and greatly afflicted with rheumatic pains; and that ever since he has not himself performed all our adequate to his support; and from his present advanced age no hope remains of his recovery - I do further certify I have no doubt that his infirmities arose from from pri- vations and hardships he endured while in the service of his country. Believing this fact and knowing his inferior state of health, I have years past, frequently suggested to him the propriety of exhibiting his claims for a pension - for, to be more particular respecting his case for many years after the war, he was not able by manual labour to procure one third of his sub- sistence; after which his health improved, by means of extreme frugality and temperance. Rheumatic pains notwithstanding always afflicted him, even on common exposures for his own and family's support. For many years he has been able to do very little towards his support; and latterly his attacks are so severe he performs no labour, nor does he get any rest night or day - His present situation entitles him to a full pension; and what may be allowed him for what may be considered his due, must be submitted to Government -
James Warren Dufresne U.S. Army

Elias Ware's Petition
Petition of Elias Ware
January 23 - 1817
Ref d to the Committee on Pensions of Revolutionary Claims
full pension of a private allowed $388 allowed commencing in 16 Jan y . 1817.
28 Jan y . 1817.
Massachusetts
Bryans B. 23. Ser duo

To the Hon. House of the Representatives of the United States of America in Congress Assembled.
The petition of Elias Wane of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts an invalid, humbly shews. That he was in the service of the U.S. of America two years and three months, the first part of the time in the Militia, but during the last year as a regularly enlisted private in the Army of the United States in the Revolutionary War — That when he entered the service he was in full health and vigour of life, being about twenty years of age, but that by reason of forced marches, fatigues and extreme suffering from cold, hunger and sickness; particularly in the campaign to Canada, where Col. Greaton's Regiment, to which he belonged, marched early in the Spring of seventeen hundred and seventy six, his health was lost, the use of his limbs impaired, and he ren- dered entirely unfit for the service of his Country — That in consequence of his infirmities, and obtaining a certificate of the same under the hand of Stephen McLean, Ser t Surgeon, of the 2d Regiment, which was confirmed by the then Major Gen l Jonathan Sew- ering, he was on the tenth day of November 1776 — discharged from the service of the United States or America by order of Major Gen l Gates as certified by his Adj t Gen l Camp, Isaac Paine — That although ever since his discharge he has been an invalid, — able a greater part of the time to do little or nothing towards his support, he was unwilling to become a charge to his Country; yet now that he is entirely unable to labour, and being very far advanced in life

(about sixty three years), and suffering excruciating rheumatic pains, his necessities, and a duty he owes him- self and those on whom he is dependent for a support, has induced him to ask, at this late period, of an ever liberal government, in whose service his health was lost, and to gain whose Independence, the vigour of his life was spent, that aid which his situation so justly merits; believing that he will not be disappointed when he asks of that Government, a pension for what may be considered his arrears, and from this time a place on the pension list of full pay in all respects; And as in duty bound will ever.
Yours & Wrentham Jan. 16 A.D. 1817 Elias Ware for and on ,

E. Ware Payments to be made semi-annually, on the 4 th March, and 4 th Sept r in each year, by Benj n Austin, Esq; agent for paying invalid pens ns Boston, Massachusetts.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES,
of the third day of March, 1817, — " " " "
Elias Ware, — late a private — in the comp. com. by capt. Joseph Guild, of Col. John Greaton's regiment, during the revolutionary war — is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of four  $ dollars, $  cents per month, to commence on the sixteenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and seventeen.
GIVEN at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES, this twenty fourth day of March, — one thousand eight hundred and seventeen.
Geo: Graham Acting Secretary of War.
Countersigned, William Lambert.

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Deborah Ward Mass Act July 7 th 38
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19 m V6d prior
$ 65.10 per an.
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M m Ellis Esq. Dedham Mass s
1601 1607 1901 1935 835 880 880 1094.75
1935

James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Revolution X. W. 1776
un for

W m Edwards. Dedham Mass tt November 27 th 1843.
Sir - Agreeable to your note of Sept r 29 th 1843 - the Secretary of Mass tt has made a second search of the Rolls and papers in his possession in relation to the Revolutionary services of Elias Ware late of Wrentham dec d , in aid of the pending claim of Deborah Ware, his surviving widow, and herewith is transmitted the Secretary's certificate showing the result of said second search, and by which it appears that the two principal Rolls sought, viz. the Roll of Capt. Joseph Guild for the year's service of 1776, and the Roll of Capt. Thomas Pettee for a winter campaign at R.I. in 1777-8, are not found in our Secretary's department - Where these Rolls are to be found I have no means to judge - It is well known in this quarter, that William Fairbanks of Dedham (lately dec d ) was the mess mate of said Elias Ware in the year's service of 1776 in said Capt. Joseph Guild's Company at Canada and that they had the small Pox together on the shores of Lake Champlain in that service.
I have myself heard said Fairbanks & Ware both state the same fact within a few years past - I should think no reasonable doubt could be entertained, but that said Elias Ware served as Soldier in said Capt. Joseph Guild Company Col. Greaton's Reg t . from January 1 st 1776 to the month of November 1776 - I well recollect, that you admitted said William Fairbanks served 12 months in 1776, in said Capt. Guild's Company Col. John Greaton, Reg t , when he was Pensioned under the Act of June 7 th 1832, and supposed you then had Rolls or other lists of service in your Department, evidential of the year's service of said Guild's Company Col. Greaton's Regiment -
With regard to the three months service as Soldier, claimed for the winter campaign of said Ware in 1777-8 at R.I. under Capt. Thomas Pettee, I can only say from experience, that several Pensioners have been allowed for three months service, in this term of service at East Greenwich North & South Kingston & R.I. under said Capt. Thomas Pettee all or a part of that term, and it appears, that the Captains in this winter service generally commanded but for six weeks and were then relieved by other officers who continued six weeks longer, and several instances are known where the privates or Soldiers, continued through a second term of six weeks which made a three months tour to them, but under different Captains - It has been admitted by your Department that Capt. Edward Bridge Savel served a term of three months at the same place in 1777 or 8, Capt. Sabin Mann, Capt. Sam l Fisher & said Capt. Thomas Pettee and some others, were Captains in this winter service, but I am not informed which of them served for three months and which for six weeks. But I know it has been admitted, and that Reuben Adams and Abraham Harding were both allowed for three months service at East Greenwich, North & South Kingston on Narragansett Bay R.I. between December 1 st 1777 and the middle April 1778, and am certain that part, or all their term of service, was under said Capt. Thomas Pettee -
Yours sincerely

Having been informed by the Claimant and family at Wrentham that said Elias Ware, had within the last ten or nineteen years, written, and put into the charge & keeping of a grandson residing at thirty or forty distant from Wrentham, a sort of Narrative of his life including a detail of his Revolutionary services & to be handed down to his Posterity, - I requested (when I transmitted the result of the first search of Mass ts Rolls,) to be informed if copies of such parts of said Narrative as related to said Ware's Revolutionary service taken and authenticated before some U.S. Judge of Court in Mass ts would be received at your Department as evidence in the case in question, but not receiving any answer on this point, I did not send for the Narrative, nor have I ever seen it. Since I received your request for a second search of Mass ts Rolls, I have examined an old Revolutionary Journal of Elias Ware in possession of James Ware at Medfield, and from its worn out appearance should judge it was the very Journal carried by said Ware into his Rev l services. And I herewith transmit the Deposition of James Ware including many extracts from this old Journal which I trust will give some satisfactory light on the pending claim of s d Deborah Ware.
At the time the Claimant's declaration was arranged, the terms of s d Elias Ware's Rev l service were stated in conformity to her own recollection of the events, and am recollections of said Ware's statements of his several terms of service to her and other persons at Wrentham in his life time, and believed to be correct, and as the Claimant had no Rolls or documents, nor personal testimony of any man who served with s d Ware to forward in aid of her claim, she depended on proofs of service believed to have been adduced by said Elias Ware when he was pensioned, and yet on the files of the war office, and which might sustain the military service claimed for, but in this was disappointed as to most of the terms of service.
Having myself at different periods of time, heard said Elias Ware remark on his Rev l services, and also having heard my neighbor William Scarbaker but a short time previous to his death, state much, about said Elias Ware's services the first and second years of the Rev l war, I can entertain no reasonable doubt; that said Elias Ware did serve as Soldier constantly, from the time he marched into the service under Capt Oliver Pond in April 1775, till he was discharged at Tienderoga in November 1776, but Sir, I wish not to offer my own convictions as evidence, but merely to aid in the discovery of further light, which might lead to some more satisfactory proof in this matter.
If it are necessary, I have no doubt, the most satisfactory evidence might be adduced to establish the fact, that said Elias Ware dec d was a man uniformly honorable in his dealings, and always sustained a good reputation for truth and veracity.
Duty requires me to add, that I am informed, the Claimant Deborah Ware is in feeble health and is not expected to continue but a short time, and is anxious to live till she hears the result of her claim.
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington.
Respectfully, I am Sir your Obed t Servant Messrs G. & G.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, October 27 th August 1812
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 Elias Ware is borne upon the payrolls of Capt. Ponds Company from April 19. to 26. 1775. and paid for eight days Service and Subsistence, travel; His name is not borne upon the eight months rolls of Capt. Boyd in 1775, nor upon the rolls of Capt. Asa Fairbanks for 1777.
There are no rolls of Capt. Joseph Guild in 1776. or of Capt. Thomas Lattie in 1778. in this Office

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 which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Pension Office,
September 29. 1843.
Sir,
The Certificate of the Secretary of State of Massachusetts in the case of Deborah Ware is herewith returned that he may respond, specifically, to the questions contained in the letter, thereto annexed, as to each term of service, and state whether there is any record in his office to confirm, or discredit, the statements of Elias Ware. From such an answer alone can the Department form a just estimate of the correctness of the claim.
I am my respectfully, Your obed Servant,
G. W. Cushing
W Ellis Esq, Oceania, Massachusetts.

M c Edwards' letter claim of Deborah Ware rec d July 26 th 1843—
M c Bull
Eliza Ware

Pension Office July 15 th 1843.
Sir,
In the case of Deborah Marr the proof of the date of the marriage and of nine months service under Captain Daniel, of Nixon's Regiment, is satisfactory; but the alleged service under Captain Pond, in April 1775, for ten days, under Captain Bony in 1775, for eight months, under Captain Joseph Guild in 1776, for ten months and ten days, under Captain Asa Fairbanks, in 1777, for five weeks, under Captain Thomas Pettee, in 1778, for three months, should be established by the rolls recently returned to the Office of the Secretary of State at Boston.
I am very respectfully, Your obedient. J L Edwards
William Ellis, Esq. Dedham, Massachusetts.

James L. Edwards Esq. Commission of Pensions Washington City

Dedham Massachusetts Aug-15 th 1843-
Mr. Edwards
Sir
Herewith is transmitted the result of an examination of the Mass ts Rolls by the Secretary of State in the case of Deborah Ware, widow of Elias Ware dec d , agreeable to your request of the 15 th Ult o , and it appears that the Secretary finds only the service of s d Elias Ware in Capt Ponds Company at the alarm Lexington, for 8 days in 1775, which is believed correct. The 10 months & ten days service of said Ware in Capt Joseph Guild Company Col John Greaton Reg t  in 1776 - The 8 months service in Capt John Boyd's Company 1775. - Five weeks service at B.T. in Capt Asa Fairbank, Company 1777 - and the 3 Months service claimed under Capt Thomas Pettee in 1778 - are not found on the Mass ts Rolls by the Secretary, - as appears by his Certificate, and that the Rolls of Capt Joseph Guild for the years service of 1776 - and the Roll of Capt Thomas Pettee for three months at B.T. in 1778 are neither found among the Rolls in his office - It seems there is something erroneous in the search in this case of said Rolls, but it is not my province to point it out as present, if at all - I will just add that I was personally acquainted with said Elias Ware for twenty years before his death, I call'd on him but a few months before his death for information in another case, he always appeared honest and intelligent. I have heard him state his services in the several companies in the Revolutionary war, and I can have no doubt of their truth - said Ware published a minute detail of his Revolutionary services in either in a Newspaper or Pamphlet several years since I should think near thirty years ago, which I saw at the time, but do not recollect the particulars of his service from that Publication. I was informed by some of the family at the time s d Deborah Ware made her declaration now before you, that the said Elias Ware some time since, gave to a Grandson, a history of his Revolutionary services in his own hand writing to be kept and handed down to his descendants which however, I have not seen - now Sir. I would ask, if that manuscript can be obtained of s d Grandson, and forwarded, will it be admitted as evidence in the case of Deborah Ware pending or if the said Grandson feels it his duty not to give up this manuscript committed to his safe keeping by his grand father s d Elias Ware, I ask if a certified copy of the whole or certain parts of manuscript, certified by a Notary Public or by Peleg Sprague Judge of the U.S Court, or Secretary of State - or Collector of Boston, - would be received as evidence in said Deborah Ware's case at your Department -
J. L. Edwards Esq City of Washington -
I am Sir very Respectfully your Obed t Serv t W m (Gillis)

James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City.

Dedham Mass. May 23 - 1843 -
Sir
Herewith is transmitted the application of Mrs Deborah Ware the Widow of Elias Ware dec d , for a Pension under the Act of July 7 th 1838 with the constructive Revolution of August 16 th 1842 - as her deceased husband Elias Ware, was an invalid Pensioner previous to March 18 th 1818 and afterwards a pensioner under said Act of 1818, was dropped from the Roll May 1820, and afterwards restored, it was believed there were proofs of his Revolutionary services sufficient on your files to sustain her claim, without sending forward a mass of new testimony, if not so however, we will endeavor to transmit the best evidence now to be obtained -.
I am Sir, very Respectfully your Obed Servant
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City
Wm Ellis

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City—

Dedham Mass. Feb. 3 rd 24 th 1846.
Mr Edwards.
Sir.
Herewith is transmitted the Affidavit of James Ware of Medfield Mass ts with request &c. in behalf of himself, and the other surviving Children of Deborah Ware their late mother dec d . for an allowance claimed to have been justly due said Deborah Ware at the time of her death Dec r . 1 st 1843; under the Act of Congress of March 3 rd 1843. It will be recollected, that by the stipulated regulations of the Pension Department, the said Deborah Ware could not lawfully apply for, or have an allowance granted her under said Act of March 3 rd 1843, unless she had been Pensioned under the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838. And tho' while living, she was Pensioned under s d Act of July 7 th 1838, at the rate of $65.10 per annum. yet did not survive to have knowledge of that fact, because her Certificate did not arrive here, till some days after her death. consequently no application was made by said Deborah, nor has any allowance been granted under s d Act of March 3 rd 1843 —.
Please to Report the result of this claim, to the subscriber at Dedham. Mass ts .
I am Sir, very Respectfully, Your Obedient Servant
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City —.
Wm Ellis

61 Summer Street,
Boston, Mass., Aug. 24, 1912.
Pension Department,
Washington, D. C.
N. 15455 Court mass
Gentlemen:-
Will you please send me a copy of the Pension record of Elias Ware of Wrentham, Mass., who served in the Revolutionary War. He was placed on the rolls, Mar. 24, 1817; dropped, May 1, 1820 and restored, Mar. 1, 1823. He was supposed to have died, Jan. 29, 1841.
Very truly yours.
J. H. Wadsworth

V 10.044
Deborah Wane Mass
Let to W. Ellis July 15 1813 " " W. Ellis Sep 29 1823 " " W. Ellis Feb. 20. 1844
Act 7 July 1838

written to -
Glaciant was informed on the March '25. 1825," that his name could not be restored as he had not satisfactorily accounted for the dishonour of his property!!
See letter July 12. 1825
To Glaciant T. Aug. 11. 1825.

Affiant aged 66 yrs -
Holder a bond, given by his son for support of himself or wife - but he has a daughter 15 yrs old, dependent on affiant for support -
Am't of sched: $ 265 -
The value of each separate article in the schedule, is not stated
Served 9 mo's.
NOT entitled
See other side
Re-initiated in for month - 24 July 1921 -

Restored - pension com- mencing 10 th Aug. 1826.
Sent notification to S.
Ware, Wrentham,
Mass. on the 25 th day
of August 1826-
Respecting the commencement of pension, see letters Aug. 11. 1828 to Col. J. Watson and Aug. 19. 1829 to S. Ware. do. to R. Baldwin Sept. 29. 1835= do. to Hon. Mr. Ewing H. R. 28 Dec. 1837 - also to Hon. John Q. Adams, February 27, 1840.

March 1820. Mass
Elias Ware
a private
Massachusetts
14 Sep 1815
Restored to the Invalid roll - and applies to be restored to the Revolutionary roll under the act of 1 March 1823.
See letter to claimant
Wrentham - Mass.
27 th Augt 1825
and
14 th March 1826.
July 20
on Invalid roll
See letter to claimant 29 th May 1826.
(March 1820)

Massachusetts 14
act of 3 d March, 1817.
Elias Ware, 4
private
Capt. Joseph Guild's Co.
Col. Greadon's reg. revol. army.
Inscribed on Massach ts roll, at $: 4 p mo. to com: on the 16 th January, 1817.
Cert e of pension issued the 24. March, 1817, and sent to Benjamin Austin, ag t . for invalid pens n . Boston, Massachusetts.
arrears, to 4 th March, 1817.
1 mo. \frac{20}{31} $: 6.58.
semi-ann d . all e 4. Sept: 1817. } 24 -
Rev d . Pens n . } $: 30.58.
1/2 .. onehalf. $ 3

Massachusetts.
Chas Ware (private),
1778. nine months.
Aged 68 years, by occupation a farmer Blacksmith but unable to work on account of bodily infirmity. Wife, and one Daughter aged 15 years depending on him for support.
Schedule dated 18 July 1820.
Real property none, NO
Personal do. A Bond from his son by which the said son is obligated to furnish him and his family during their lives annually a certain quantity of provisions, & necessaries of life.
Some farming utensils, Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c &c all valued by the Court at $265.00
Schedule under the act of March 1823 dated 2 May 1822.
Real Property none.
The bond from his son as stated in his first schedule, obligating himself to furnish the applicant and his family with provisions during their lives, he has not been able to comply with fully but  gives him  than 75 dollars annually amount of his yearly .
House hold & kitchen furniture &c &c. The Court states that the value of the articles delivered to the applicant annually by condition of the bond given him by his son is $93.84 Cents, and that his son is not able to pay more than $40 annually.
He states no debts due to or from him
see letter July 21. 1823. to Francis Ware Esq.
Wrentham

Claimant has been restored to Invalid Roll.
Massachusetts.
Julius Ware, Private served 9 months from 1778.
1 st Schedule dated 18 th July 1820
A bond from Preston Ware obligating himself to furnish claimant and wife during their lives a certain quantity of pro- visions and necessaries of life an- nually. — A few articles of fur- niture, value by count — $275. —
Schedule under Act of 1 st March 1823, dated 22 nd Sept. 1824. —
Some articles of furniture $46.97 There is a bond executed by Preston Ware, by which he is obligated to deliver him annually certain articles of produce, but owing to the indigence of said Ware, he is unable to fulfil it only in part, a statement is made in the declaration signed by the Judge of the court wherein it appears that Preston Ware is not able to fulfil the bond, having a wife and seven children to support & not being worth more than $1000, and embar- rassed with debts nearly to that amount. Claimant aged 70. — Trade a Blacksmith from ill health unable to pursue it. Wife aged 61. — feeble health,
1 daughter 19 years of age and one other daughter aged 27. The claimant is now on the Invalid Pension Roll, at the rate of $40.
See letter March 25, 1825 to James Ware Esq. Wrentham, Mass.
NO I inform him that she cannot be restored to the 1000 roll unless new evidence be exhibited as to his son's ina- bility to comply with his engagement to furnish the claimant with certain articles. — The evidence of three or four respectable persons is required to be properly authenticated.

1912 Sept. 5. History to J. H. Wadsworth &
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15455
Deborah Ware
Widow of
Elias Ware
Dr. Rev. Ware
Act: March 2 nd 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 309
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Massachusetts
Elias Ware, priv: In the Army of the Revolution.
Stricken from the roll of Revolutionary pensioners under the act of 1 st May 1820, on the 27 th July 1821, and on the same day, re-instated on the Invalid Roll of Invalid pensioners.
Inscribed in the Roll of the Mass ts Agency at the rate of $4 dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th of March 1820. Certificate of pension sent to J. Ware, Esquire, Dedham, Mass ts . 27 th July 1821.
See let r to Parise Ware, Esq r Dedham, Mass ts July 21 st 1823.

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Nine Months Men, of song at the Term, agreeable their after compliments
Elias Hove Mason & Co. cont. M. 15485-T

Pecks Hill March 14 th 1799.
Elias Warr Mine-
I here certify that the bearer hereof (Nathan Warr) of Col. Vixons Regt, has fully and faithfully served out the time for which he engaged and is hereby discharged from the service
To all concerned
Calvin Smith Comptroller
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MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
17. July 1819.
I AM satisfied that the above named, Elias Ware by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his Country for support.
J. Davis { District Judge U. S. { Massachusetts Dist.
TO THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR.

MASSACHUSETTS DISTRICT, ss.
Boston September 22 A. D. 1818
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that Elias Wane subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the District Court of the United States for this District to be hereunto affixed.
M Davis
} Judge of the District Court U. S. Massachusetts District.

Hon. J. C. Calhoun.
Washington

Wrentham (Mass) Nov r 29. 1824.
Hon Sec y of War.
Sir.
I have the honor to transmit to you the Schedule and application of Elias Ware a Private in the revolutionary war to be restored to the Pension list under the late Act of Congress. Although it appears the applicant has a little income, yet on account of his being very infirm and advanced in life he hopes the decision in his case will be favorable. Any information respecting the subject may be addressed to me at this place.
I am Sir with sentiments of Respect your Obedt Servant,
Elias Ware

Dr Nath Millard

Massachusetts.
Franklin Jan. 9 th 1817
This may Certify that Elias Ware of Wrentham (Mass) about sixty years old, is much afflicted with Rheumatic Complaints, so that he is very lame and unfit for labor, and think from the long time he has been labouring under the disease he will not be likely to recover
Nath l Merrill S.M. U.S.

5.
Peter Crane's
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. The text is mostly illegible but appears to be a formal letter or note.]

To all whom it may concern. Canton July 20 th 1816 This may certify that Elias Ware of Wrentham was an enlisted soldier and inroll d in Capt. Joseph Guilds Company Col. John Greaton Brig d in the Service of the United States march d to Canada and back to Ticonderoga and if my memory serves me was some time in the month of Nov r discharged at Mount Independence being an invalid
Peterboro ne at that time Adj t of the above said Reg t .

I hereby certify whom it may concern that Mr. Elias Ware of this town is a gen- -tleman of fair moral and religious char- -acter, a member of the Congregational Church with which I am connected, and as I believe, of deserved reputation for truth and honesty.
Elisha Fiske. Pastor of the Congregational Church in Wrentham, Massachusetts. —
Wrentham, May 16. th 1825.

Hon. James Barbour Secretary at War Washington Co. The Deposition of Isaac Pratt William Nefinger Isaac Hall and David Partridge

Know all men by these present that we Isaac Pratt William Mespinger, Isaac Hall and David Partridge all of Wrentham in the county of Norfolk and commonwealth of Massachusetts all of lawful age and freeholders in said Wrentham do testify and say that in our opinion on Preston Ware of said Wrentham, who on the twenty third day of October, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and sixteen signed a Bond to furnish his Father Elias Ware and his Mother Deborah Ware certain articles mentioned in said Bond for the support of the said Elias and Deborah is wholly unable to fulfill the conditions of said Bond as therein expressed. The Deponants further say that they all live within two miles of the said Elias and Preston
Augt 2 nd 1825
Isaac Pratt William Mespinger Isaac Hall David Partridge
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss. August 2 nd 1825
Personally appeared the above named Isaac Pratt. William Mespinger, Isaac Hall, and David Partridge before me Samuel Druce one of the justices of the peace within and for the said county and being by me carefully examined and cautioned and sworn in due form of law, to testify the whole truth and nothing but the truth the truth relating to a certain Bond signed by Preston Ware of Wrentham in the county of Norfolk and commonwealth of Massachu- setts surviving to Elias and Deborah Ware of said Wren- over

for their support - The said deponants are all highly reputable citizens, and credible witnesses and all signed the foregoing deposition in my presence. This deposition was taken at the request of the said Elias Ware to be used by the secretary of war of the United States - I also state that I am not counsel or attorney for the said Ware or any way interested in the event
Samuel Druce Justice of the Peace
A stylized signature in cursive, likely that of Samuel Druce, featuring a large, ornate initial 'S' and a long, sweeping flourish.

This may certify to all whom it may concern, that I John Boyd of Franklin in the County of Norfolk Testify and say, that I was Commander of a Company in the Continental Army, in the year one Thousand seven hundred and seventy five (called the eight months men) and that Elias Warr of Wrentham, in said County was a Soldier under my command. And I am of present further saith, that said Warr, was then a healthy, well man, for anything that I know.
Franklin Jan 7 th 1817
John Boyd
Norfolk ss at Franklin Jan 7. 1817
Personally appeared the above named John Boyd, and made Oath, that the above affidavit by him subscribed contained the Truth.
Before me Lewis Fisher Justice of the Peace

Deposition of Coln John Boyd Commander of the Company that I had Volunteered my service in the Year 1775 — — — — —

I David Gilmore of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts do depose and say that Preston Ware Son of Elias Ware had been indebted to me for a number of years and I have taken a warranty deed of part of the said Preston Ware's real estate, that the said Elias sold his Son Preston in the year 1816. This de- ponent further saith he allways understood that Preston Ware was to pay all his Father's debts and find his Father and Mother some articles of produce for their support. I further say that Preston's health has not been good and the place that he now owns is very uneven and broken and very much out of repair having but very little fence upon it further this deponent saith not
David Gilmore
attest
Saml D. Druce
Wesley Druce

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. April third 1826
The within named David Gilmore made solemn oath to the within deposition before me Sam. Druce Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. I Jairus Ware clerk of the Judicial Court within & for the County of Norfolk certify that Samuel Druce Esq whose signature above appears is a Justice of the peace within and for said County duly commissioned as such by the Executive authority of said Commonwealth, and that his signature above is genuine & true.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this tenth day of August A.D. 1826.
Jairus Ware.

10.
Deposition of Jayon Hills

This is to certify to whom it may concern To the best of my remembrance that Elias Ware of Wrentham Massachusetts was an enlisted soldier in the Continental service in the year 1776 & did march to Canada & back to Mount Independence and being taken sick was discharged some time in the month of November as an invalid and had a long fit of sickness & was to great expense for Physician's & is now Jason Hills and has been for years much afflicted with the Rheumatism & it is my candid opinion it was occasioned by his hard services in the revolutionary war
Norfolk ss Wrentham Massachusetts the 9 th day of January AD 1817 Then personally appeared the above named Jason Hill and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him Signed before me Cornelius Wortley Justice of the Peace

Elias Ward Applicant for a pension,
Copy of Declaration &c.

Norfolk ss: -
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
At a Court of Common Pleas, begun and holden at Dedham, within and for the County of Norfolk, on the third Monday of September A.D. 1824.
On this twenty second day of September A.D. 1824, personally appeared in Open Court being a Court of Record for said County, having the power of fine and imprisonment Elias Ward, of Wrentham, in said County, aged seventy Years, who being first Sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order, to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18th of March 1818, and the 1 st of May 1820 - that he the said Elias Ward, enlisted the 5th of December 1775 in Capt. Joseph Guild's Company, Col. Greaton's Regiment Mass. line and served therein from the 1 st day of January following to the 10th of November 1776, when he was honorably discharged on account of ill health at Mt. Independence, had a discharge signed by Gen. Gates, which is now in the War Department among the papers he forwarded in order to obtain a pension as an Invalid. Afterwards he served in Capt. Japhet Daniels Company, Col. Miken's Regiment Mass. line, from 3 rd June 1778 to 14 th of March 1779 all in the Continental establishment, and was honorably discharged at Peek's Kill (N.Y.) discharge was signed by Lt. Col. Smith, which is also on file with his original application for a pension under the act of 18th of March 1818 - That his name has been placed on the pension list and dropped therefrom on account of his property. And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st of May 1820 I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States on the 18th of March 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift sale, or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof, with intent thereby to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled, "An act to provide for certain persons engaged, in the land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule herunto annexed, and by me subscribed. I am by trade a Blacksmith, but on account of ill health unable to pursue it, have a Wife named Deborah, aged sixty one years, in feeble health, and a daughter named Deborah, nineteen years of age, and one other daughter, Maria twenty seven years of age, to whom I am indebted by note in the

Sum of fifteen dollars. And I further state, that I am in indigent Circumstances, and need the assistance of my Country for support. I would furthermore declare, that I am now an Invalid Pensioner of the United States, having a Certificate at the rate of four dollars per month dated 27th July 1820, No: 822 which I hereby relinquish in order to obtain a pension under the acts of Congress first mentioned.
Elias Ward.
Sworn to and declared in Open Court on the twenty second day of September A.D. 1824 before,
John A. Coffin Clerk pro tempore.
The Court estimate the property in the applicant's Schedule, at the sum of forty six dollars and Ninety Seven Cents; And further, it appears to said Court, from the testimony of Several witnesses known to be men of truth and integrity, that Preston Ward, the obligor named in the Bond mentioned in the Schedule of the Applicant is unable but partially to fulfil the Conditions thereof, having a wife and Seven Children to support, and is the owner of real estate not exceeding the Value of One thousand dollars , and possessed of little personal estate, is embarrassed with debts nearly to the amount of his whole property. —
Samuel Hovey
Judge of C. C. P.
I John A. Coffin, Clerk pro tempore, of the Court of Common Pleas, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Elias Ward, did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for the term of Nine Months under one engagement on the Continental establishment, and I also certify, that the foregoing Oath and the Schedule thereunto annexed are truly Copied from the records of the said Court: And I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is forty six dollars and Ninety Seven Cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this twenty seventh day of September 1824.
John A. Coffin
Clerk pro tempore of the Court of Common Pleas.

  One Pembroke table $ 2.50   One maple table 50 ct. one old round do 25 ct .75   One old desk and Book case 3.25   Six kitchen chairs 1.50 one arm do 62 ct 2.12   four dining chairs 1.33 one card drawers 3.00 4.33   Cloaths Horse 25 ct. one settle 2.5 ct .50   Three meat platters 1.16 Two cider bbls. 67 1.83   One wash tub 33 ct. one pail & one butter tub br .95   One light stand 1.00   Lot of tin pewter and brass skimmers .37   One waiter, one glass bottle 1.38   Two old chests, one round table & meal chest .12   One meal Bag .42   One pair of flat irons two frying kettles 1.77   one Iron pot one dish Kettle high pan & tea kettle, .75   One Spider shovel and tongs .33   One small pair of Steelyards .75   One looking glass, one warming pan .45   two Candlesticks 33 ct. two augurs 12 ct 3.00   Lot of Books 26.97   One clock 20.97   $46.97 
I have also a Bond executed by my Son Preston Ward by which he is obligated to deliver me annually certain articles of produce &c. as by said Bond will to the best appear: but owing to the indigence of my said Son he is unable to fulfil in only in part.
Elias Ward.
Copy of Schedule annexed to declaration attest, John A. Coffin Clk. pro tem E. P. Hovey Jr.
(Handwritten flourish)

Schedule for Elias Ward
Mar 20

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Norfolk ss. Court of Common Pleas, April Term 1823.
On this second day of May 1823 - personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for said County, proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Elias Ware, aged sixty eight years, resident in Wrentham, in said County, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows viz from the month of January, A.D. 1776 in Capt Joseph Guilds company in Col. Greatons Regt. Mass; line to the 10th of November following and was honorably discharged. - afterwards served nine months from the 10th of June 1778 to 14th of March 1779 in Capt Japhet Daniels company of Col. Nions Regt Mass; line as will appear by his discharge accompanying his original declaration now in the War Department, - for which service he received an Pension Certificate, dated 14th Sept 1819 No. 14787 - the above declaration he makes and oaths he takes in order to obtain the provisions made by the Acts of the 18th of March 1818, the 1st of May 1820 and 1st of March 1823 - And he hereby relinquishes the pension he receives as an invalid of the late revolutionary war. No of his Certificate No 822. -
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed. That since the exhibition of my first schedule, which consisted of the following viz - A Bond from Preston Ware my son by

which he is obligated to furnish me and my wife Deborah Ware during our lives annually a certain quantity of provisions and necessaries of life - said Bond is exhibited to the Court for inspection - and 1 Clock, 1 Cherry table 2 cases of Drawers, 1 old table, 6 old chairs, 1 candle stand 1 Desk, 2 old tables, 1 large chair, \frac{1}{2} Doz Silver tea spoons, 8 tumblers, 1 tea kettle, 1 spider, 2 pots, 1 Griddle, \frac{1}{2} Doz glass bottles 4 candle sticks, 2 lamps, 1 warming pan, 1 skimmer, 1 Bushell of Rye; 2 old chests, 1 small looking glass, 3 old Windsor chairs, 2 pair Shovel and tongs, 1 pr Bellow, 1 plow, 1 axe, 1 hay fork, 3 meal bags, 3 meal tubs, 2 cider barrels, 1 Shoat, 1 old waggon, part of an old chaise, 2 Brass candlesticks and lamps heads, 3 Bibles and sundry other Books, of little value; 7 old pewter plates, 12 knives & 8 forks, 1 old stove - the following changes have been made in my property, viz the \frac{1}{2} Doz Silver Spoons above mentioned were set down by mistake not belonging to me, and the following included in the first schedule are mostly lost, worn out and consumed & the remainder disposed of for a small consideration which I have expended for my support - viz Tumblers - Grid iron, 2 candle sticks, 2 lamps, Skimmer, 1 Bushell of rye, 1 Chest, 1 pair Shovel and tongs, 1 pair bellows, 1 plow, 1 axe, 2 meal bags, & old waggon. Eliab Ware.
Sworn to and declared on the second day of May A.D. 1823. before the Court Eben Fisher Jr Clerk pro tem.
I Horatio Townsend Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule hereto annexed are truly copied from the record of said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Sixty one dollars and thirty four cents; And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the value of the articles to be delivered annually by the condition of the Bond mentioned in the said Schedule is ninety three dollars and forty one cents - and that Preston Ware, the obligor is not able to pay more than forty dollars an- nually. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of May 1823.
Horatio Townsend Clerk

Schedule of the property of Elias Ware before named, being the full value thereof, with all his income of every description viz. A Bond from Preston Ware my son by which he is obligated to provide for me and my wife Deborah Ware annually during our natural lives a certain quantity of provisions and necessaries of life, &c. and which owing to his poverty he has not been able to pay me heretofore annually more than seventy five dollars, and have no reason to believe I shall receive a greater sum hereafter from him annually on said Bond
  And One Pembroke Cherry table at $3.00   One old dining table made of maple 0.50   One snap table 0.50 one old maple desk and Book case $5.00 5.50   Six old kitchen chairs 1.00 one armed chair 0.75 1.75   four dining chairs old 2.00 one case of draws 4.00 6.00   Clothes horse 0.34 one settle 0.50 0.84   Three old meat tubs $1.50 three cider barrels 1.00 2.50   One wash tub 0.25 one pail & one pot tub 0.60 0.85   One Brass Clock $25.00 light Stand 1.00 26.00   Tin and pewter 0.87 Brass Skimmer 0.25 1.12   2 Square bottles, one pint and one two quart bottles 0.32   One waiter 25 one saw draws old two old chests and one old pine table & chestnut meat chest 2.25   Shovel and tongs 0.25 pair flat irons 0.25 0.50   Two fry kettles 0.30 meal bags 0.25 0.55   One pot, dish Kettle one pan Kettle one tea Kettle 1.33   One Spider Small Steelyards 0.67   1 Looking glass 0.33 warming pan 0.50 0.83   two Iron candle sticks & 3 tapers 0.83   Books of all kinds 0.00   Total 61.34 
Appraised the 14th day of April A.D. 1823 by Cornelius Nolloch Esq Joshua Spooner Rufus Fisher
I am by trade a Blacksmith unable however to work at the trade or do any labour to support myself owing to indisposition of body have for years been afflicted with the Rheumatism and other complaints suffering

under the pain and inconvenience of two breaches - I have a wife aged sixty years infirm and unable to perform but little business - I have no children that are in a situation to assist me, and having served my country faithfully, as I trust, forty six months including militia service now beseech that I may receive the assistance in the decline of life.
Elias Ware.

I James Ware of Medfield in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts being fifty eight years of age, hereby depose and say. That I have in my possession a Revolutionary Journal or Record of Elias Ware, of military events and Revolutionary Services of him the said Elias Ware of Wrentham my late father dec. That I well recollect when a lad, and according to my belief as far back as fifty years ago, of seeing my said father have this same Journal in his possession, and of hearing him read some parts to Revolutionary men who called at our house, And that all the entries in said Journal, are in the well known hand writing of said Elias Ware dec. And I further say, that the said Journal contains certain Records or entries of Revolutionary events, and of said Elias Ware's Services as Soldier in the Revolutionary War in the exact words, figures and forms following viz—.
On the out side or covering of the said Journal is written "Elias Ware 1775." The heading of the first Page of said Journal is as follows viz.—
"A few minutes taken in the time of the Revolutionary war in the years of 1775—1776—1777—1778 & 1779—by Elias Ware when in the United States Service"
on Page 1 st "April 19 th 75 the first blood was spilt at Lexington, by the British troops."
" "April the 20 th I marched for Roxborough in Capt Ponds Company, The Regiment that I was in, was commanded by Col John Smith of Wrentham L t Col. James Metcalf of Franklin & Josiah Fuller of Medway as major."
Then follows a record or entry of many transactions both of the American and British troops till the month of September following—
on Page 2 nd "About this time the minute men were form'd into Reg ts . When the troops arrived in Camp from New York, New Jersey & Pensylvania & Virginiey, the militia were Dismiss'd, & in Sept. I join the Regiment in Cambridge commanded by Col. Greaton in Capt. Boyd's Company that were stationed in fort N o 2 so called, on the hill above Cambridge College, the troops were enlisted for eight months which fetch'd it to the close of the year 1775."
on Page 3 rd "Congress had Pas'd a Resolve to enlist an army for one year; I put down my Name for one of the Number Dec r 5 th 1775, under Capt. Joseph Guild, in Col. Greaton's Reg t in the same Reg t that I then belonged to."
some Page "In the morning the morning after the fort on Dorchester hill was built, I see the British march from their fort on Bunker hill to Charlestown Ferry, where they crossed into Boston, & the next day they Evacuated Boston the town, & sailed for Wallisac 17 th of March 1776."
Page 4 th "March 18 th Orders from Gen t Washington for our Reg t to march for New York, after drawing our uniform of Cloathing, for the Reg t , & the Baggage waggon's were loaded; the Song Role beats, we stand to our arms & set out our march—"
some Page 4 th "March 25 th Put our baggage on board of Vessels at Norage Landing, & arrived to New York 31 st Day of March."
Page 5 th "April 20 th we Embark on board of Vessels at 4 Clock & sail up the North River And Landed to Albany the 25 th being 176 mile."
some Page 6 th "April 26 th marched from Albany to half moon now Troy 27 th day marched to Saratoga. When we arrived at the head of South Bay at the town of Skensborough the Reg t in camp for the Knights."
"May 2 nd —11 battoes are Procured the Reg t go onboard at 5 o'clock, and arrive at Skenderoga that night."
Page 7 th "May 8 th Fine wind & good spirits & Sailed to the Prophts, Past by Isle Noise & St Johns."
Page 9 th "May 11 th Landed at Sorrell, this is where the River Sorrell Enties into the great River S t Laurence. Forty five miles below the City Montreal."
"May 22 nd Our Provision gone & hunger oblige us to strike our tents & go on board Battoes for the City Montreal up the River S t Laurence, & arrive the 26 th one o'clock morning, we march in & encamp in Dirty Barracks."
Page 10 th "May 27 th we are now in the city & this morning about 100 Drafted out for the Garrison duty guard for we were fearful the French & Indians would Rise & Drive us out of the City, but we found to our sorrow a greater Enemy than the Indians; we found that the small Pox to be in all Parts of the City."
Then follows an account of the battle and loss of the Americans at the "Ledges" above Montreal under Col. Sherburne "be. h."
Note—The words "the morning" and "Boston" were erased by me in the above page, before this Deposition was authenticated by the Deposition. (H. C. Ellis)

Page 15 - "May 30 th This day, I am 22 years old & never had a fit of sickness, but now I "feel the small Pox in my bones"
"June 2 we leave the City & cross the River nine mile in width & land at Sapererary, we "arrive at St Johns at 6 o'clock evening"
"June 11 my Pox turned, & I eat 2 ounces of meat, this is the 16 th day since I have eat anything but "Flower & Lake water"
"June 17 th the British army are on their march for this Place, we fire the town and leave "the Place about sun set, & in four hours after the British army were in possession of it, "our Army come up the Lake to Isle aux Noix & land at one o'clock next morning. Wet & hungry"
Page 16 - June 27 - on the Lake for Crown Point - July 1 - land at Crownpoint at Eleven o'clock night "wet & very much fatigued, July 2 our Reg t Pitch our tent, we have about 70 burrows of our Reg t "
Page 18 - July 10 th - Fifty six blacksmiths of our Army volunteered ourselves to Do the Iron work of the "Vessels that Congress had ordered built at Skeensborough Capt Williams took the command "he being Superintendent of the Iron work & we arrived to Skeensborough at 11 o'clock Night, "150 Ship Carpenters came then, from Different quarters about the same time"
Page 19 - "I worked making Vessel Irons 56 days, from 12 at noon to 12 at Night"
some Page - "Septem r 29 th Leave the Ship yard & go on board of a Rogali & Landed at Ticonderoga, "Octob r 2, And join my Reg t . Stationed at Mount independance"
Page 19 - "Octob r 10 th - Gen l Arnold & Gen l Waterborough sail from Ticonderoga with the fleet "of fifteen vessels that carried Guns"
Page 19 - "Oct r 26 th very sickly in Camp, Col. Wheelock's Reg t in particular Disentary & "fever ague"
"Octob r 27 th I was viewed by our head Doctor of the Army & Recommended "for a Discharge"
The several papers giving said Elias ware a discharge from the U.S. Army are entered on the 22 Page of said journal in the precise words and form following -
Viz - "Mount Independence Nov r 8 th 1776"
"These may Certify that Elias Ware Soldier in Capt Guilds Comp y of "of Col s Greaton's Reg t is rendered unfit for further service this Camp y "by a hetical habit of body; & is hereby Recommended For a Discharge "by Order of Dr Seth Potts. Director"
"Stephen M c Crea. - Second Surgeon"
"So the Commanding officer of the 21 st Reg t "
"In consequence of the above Certificate, convinced that the complaint "of Elias Ware is not fictitious, I Do recommend the S d Elias Ware "Soldier in Capt Guilds Company of the Reg t under my command, aged "twenty two years, five feet seven Inches High, Light hair, Eyes & complexion, "belonging to the town of Wrentham, a proper Person to be discharged from "the Army of the united States America". "Gotham Loring - Major"
"So the Hon ble Major Gen l Gates"
"I Elias Ware do acknowledge that I have received all my Pay & arrears "of all kinds, Due to me for Service in the Army of the united States "of America". "Elias Ware"
"Elias Ware, Soldier in Capt Guilds Company Col s Greaton's Reg t . is, for the "Reasons above mentioned, Discharged from the Service of the United States "of America". "Given at Head Quarters this 10 th day of Nov r 1776,"
"By the Generals Command"
"Isaac Pearce. Aiddecamp"
Page 20 - "I now set out for Wrentham Nov r 10 th & Cross South Bay to Skeensborough"
"Then follows a list of towns through which said Ware passed till his arrival at Barra Mass"
Page 20 - "And sick at Barra, while the sixth of Jan y 1777, & removed to Wrentham & a long time "before I was Restored to health"
Page 21 - "Campaign 3-1777, I feel interested in a good Cause, & Volunteer myself in Capt Asa Sawin's "Company Col s Hawes Reg t & march for the secret Expedition. Plan'd to take Rhoad "Island in the month of Sept r & Octob r . we march from Franklin to Slates ferry & cross'd into Freetown & "and so on to Little Compton". The time served by Ware in this Expedition does not appear to be noted -
Note - The interlined word "Officer" in the above page was inserted by me before the deponent signed this deposition - J. V. Ellis

Page 25 th  66 Campaign 4 th . Engage for a winter's Campaign under Capt Thomas Petty to guard the Narraganset Shoars against Rhode Island - the Company march to Providence & quartered there a few days & then march on to East Greenwich & North & South Kingston and quartered at Different places. In the course of the Winter the British Barges gave chase to one of our Schooners which caused an alarm, the men in the Schooner took to their boats and made their escape, the British fired the Vessel & it burnt Very nigh our shore but they made their escape before we could give them a Platoon -"
Page 27 th  66 April 12 th 1778. We were relieved by other troops, & Discharged & return to Franklin -"
Page 27 th  66 Campaign 5 th . June 25 th 1778 I engage to serve nine months in the Continental army to fill up the Regiments where they had lost their men by sickness & in Battle -"
Page 27 th  66 June 29 th we march to Roxborough & pass Muster, & ordered to fishkill -"
Page 28 th  66 July 26 th - Duty comes hard building Fort Putman, or on guard or exercising every day -"
Page 28 th  66 July 31 st - Arrived to White Plains & ordered to join the Reg t which we Resolved to do -"
Page 29 th  66 August 3 rd join Capt. Japhet Daniels Comp y Col n Nixon, Reg t - & Gen l Nixon's Brigade -"
Page 33 rd  66 Dec 17 th I put down my name as a mechanick to work at my trade with 15 others, our work was for the Army, shoeing oxen & horses, Hand irons for the field Officers. I work'd at S. Smith's Shop untill my Enlistment was out; that was the 14 th of March 1779. And then Received an Honorable Discharge, signed by the Col n -"
Some Page 33 rd  66 I was engaged from the 20 th  of April 1775 to the 14 th of March 1779 in the Revolutionary War, except some short intervals -"
James Ware
State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss. November 18 th 1843. Then personally appeared the above named James Ware a man of known respectability and a credible witness, and subscribed to, and made Cath, that the foregoing statements by him made and subscribed are just and true, at that the foregoing extracts or quotations are true copies of the entries or records contained in said Elias Ware's Revolutionary Journal or Record now in his possession -.
Before me - Wm Ellis Justice of the Peace
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
I, JAIRUS WARE , Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that William Ellis Esquire,
of the Inferior is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office, and that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine and true.
In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth aforesaid at Dedham, this twentieth day of November A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty four
Edward Sampson Clerk
The Deponens signed on an reverse memorandum was signed in
W. Ellis

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of April, A.D. 1880, by me, a Notary Public in and for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby certify that the foregoing deposition was taken before me this day personally appeared the person described in and who was known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing deposition and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Note - The interlined words "of April" in the above page were inserted by me, before the Deponent signed or otherwise authenticated this deposition - J. H. Ellis
Notary Public

Princeton MS Aug 16
Free
Rec'd Aug 16 1823
J. C. Calhoun. Secretary of War City of Washington

Wrentham August 26-1823  Sir I Received a few Lines from the hand of James Ware Esq. of Data War Department Pension office July 21-1823 that informed me that my Claim to be Restored to the eight Dollars is Rejected on the Provision that I receive of my son which Dr. cumm was judged by the Court Last April to be but forty Dollars. And the total of my whole Estate appraised the 14 Day of April 1823 by Cornelius Kolloch Esq & Joshua Spooner & Rufus Fisher appraised to only $61-34 Cents I have made sufficient Proof of my services when I first Petitioned that was in December 1816 & put on the Pension List Jan y 1817 at four Dollars per month I was advised by Dr James Mason & others of my towns men to Petition to Government on account of my long services of 46 months & a breach that I received & one of my hips dislocated that I have had to use a crutch & my Labour is Done as to the support of my family for for seventeen years past I have a wife that is infirm that is more than 60 years old & is the mother of ten Living Children which are gone different ways except three some of them have families their is neither of them ability to assist me having families of their own well known that I have bin Prudent Temperate & I & waited Patient allmost thirty years after the war over Expecting Government would Compenstate for back Rations or some other way which we were promised, it is well known all the money that ever I Did receive if I had kept it to the Close of the war would not Purchased me a Lamb — it is the Desire & Prayer of your Humble Servant that the five Depositions & Discharge from the army signed by General Gates November 10-1776 with the Petition that I sent to Government be Examined, Perhaps it may give more Light than any thing that has bin Examined they were Received in Dec r 1815 by Congress the Depositions were given by Dr James Mason Dr Nathaniel Millard — Capt John Boyd — Peter Crane Adjutant of the Regt Will m Nuttall Jason Hills & their Depositions were taken before three Different Justices — I was carried to Boston to receive my Pension 1821 & Exam and by Dr Brown & another Doctor for which I Paid four Dollars before I could receive my 24 Dollars & had to borrow the money besides the Expense of my journey which is about 30 Miles It is the Prayer of the writer of this that he is yet Restored to the eight Dollars per month, for I have had to sell for to get the Comforts Life to the amount of 13 Dollars the last winter Elias Ware

Wrentham Ms Aug. 4
Free
Elias Wau. Map.
Barbour's Suburb at the Washington City
Hon. James
Recd. 10 aug. 1825
P

Wrentham August 4 th 1825
Hon. Sir
I received a few lines dated War Department Pension Office July 12: 1825. it informed me, my name could not be restored to the revolutionary pension list unless I exhibit satisfactory evidence of the inability of my son to comply with his engagement to me in his obligation dated Oct r 23 rd 1816 I applied to four of my townsmen & freeholders, & of respectable characters & presented the letter I received from your Honour. And they willingly went before Justice Druce & gave their depositions - what they attested to I am not able to inform for the Justice settled it, & it was handed to me - but they will speak for themselves - if twenty more townsmen & freeholders had been requested for their evidence they could be obtained with freedom -
It has been remarked - years ago by the inhabitants of Wrentham that at the seat of Government they knew not the true cause of my inability to labour - with a dislocated hip & two broken ribs at times exercised with excruciating pain - & under low circumstances as to the comforts of life -
The noted Dr James Mann was a townsman of mine once & now lives in Boston - when I informed him I was stricken from the list of pensioners - he says what objections can they have I informed him it was all on the account of the provision my son had agreed to furnish me for my support the Dr said it was not worth a mentioning as your son is not able to fulfill his engagements - & he furthermore said there never ought to be any mention made of it - you may find by the schedule that was sent on last Sept my furniture was appraised at only 47 Dollars & odd cents according to the best of my remembrance - if it is just that I should be restored to the pension list at this late hour - it would be doing justice to place me back to the time I was stricken of - I believe is the opinion of all my townsmen - which is my Earnest Prayer
Elias Ware

Hon. the James Barbour Secy. of War Washington

Wrentham 14 th of Aug t 1826
Hon ble Sir
In answer to your letter of May 29 th and the printed Instructions for my guidance I have endeavoured to answer to your satisfaction and now return them properly authenticated according to the Instructions I received. — with the addition of Margaret Cheever's deposition. — In answer to the Appraisals of my property you may find the first schedule was dated April 14 th 1823. The second Sept r 20 1824. — I hope you will bear in mind the letter I sent to your office August 1824 with the names of fourteen respectable Men* that what I received of my son was very trifling Also that my labour was done I Also sent the depositions of four respectable men taken before Sam l Duce Esq r July 1825 that my son was not capable of doing much for my support I have stated several times that I have been clothed by charity for seven years past which I now say is true sir I hope I have now satisfied you and all concerned of my Indigent circum- -stances and pray to be restored to the list from which I was stricken March 4 th 1820
Sir Respectfully Yours
Elias Ware
* see certificate

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
County of Norfolk, ss.
I, Sherman Leland, Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been adduced to me to prove that Deborah (Ward) of Wrentham in said County, a Pensioner of the United States under the Act of Congress of July 7, 1838, at the rate of sixty five dollars and ten cents per annum as widow of Elias (Ward) deceased who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, died on the first day of December 1843. And that she left Elias (Ward), Betsey (Ward), James (Ward), Ephraim G. (Ward), Debby Ann Fisher, Clarissa Spooner, Maria (Ward) and Adolison (Ward) her only surviving children who are still living and all over, twenty one years of age.
In Witness whereof I the said Sherman Leland have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this twenty fourth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six.
S. Leland

I William H. Metcalf of Franklin in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I being of lawfull age do testify and say that I was well acquainted with Elias Wane (who now lives in Wrentham in this County) before the revolutionary war and that he appeared to be a young man of a sound constitution and in good health till after he came from Canada in the year 1776 I knew of his being sick considerable time after he left the Army and has been lame and decriped ever since. further your deponent saith not
William H. Metcalf
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss. On the 6 th Day of January A D 1817 the above named William H. Metcalf was duly examined and cautioned and sworn to the deposition aforesaid by him subscribed.
Before me James Adams Justice of the Peace

1 March 1823.
Elias Ware,
Mass.
claimant,
Newham Prop.
Rec. 26 Aug. 1825
Hon. James Bayard
Secretary of State
City of Washington
PAID THREE

Wrentham August 19 th - 1825
Sir
In answer to your letter of th instant I, am informed that the evidence exhibited was not satisfactory as it stated as their opinion that my son is incapable of complying with the obligation which he entered into to furnish me & my wife with certain supplies during life - the letter stated they should be more particular in their statement - stating his occupation the value of his annual income & what his property is worth describing the same - & what articles I have received for the year past & the value of them - send you two depositions hoping it may give satisfactory all of all circumstance now pending
I am respectfully Yr Humble Servt Elias Ware

Certificate - that Josiah J. Fiske and Sam l D r uce Eggs. are Justices of the Peace within the Co. of Norfolk Cout. of Waps ter .
25 th

Norfolk ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I John A. Coffin, Clerk pro tempore of the Judicial Court for the County of Norfolk, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby certify, that Josiah Jones Fiske, and Samuel Bruce Esquires, are Justices of the Peace within and for said County of Norfolk, duly commissioned by the Executive Authority of said Commonwealth.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth, and signed the same with my hand at Dedham, this thirteenth day of January Anno Domini 1826. —
John A. Coffin Clerk pro tempore.

Affidavit of Samuel Brown

I Samuel Brown of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk State of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify, and say that in the Month of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and Sixteen Mr Elias Ware a Soldier in the war of the Revolution called upon me to write a Deed & Bond, and made the following Statement. That he was Involved in debt to the amount of About Eight hundred Dollars, that his age, and Infirmities were of such a Nature that he could not labour, having in his possession a farm the Buildings whereon, were owned in part by his son, the whole not worth one Thousand Dollars, under these Circumstances he made a bargain with this son to take the farm & to pay his debts & to become accountable to him by a bond to deliver him certain Articles of produce yearly the Amount of which may be About Forty or Fifty Dollars, and with this small pittance (the feeble exertions of his aged wife & children) he had to support himself & them, I remonstrated with him & advised the son Against the measure as I well knew his Inability to perform the Contract at the time. I however wrote the Deed & Bond, it will be perceived by this, that the Above transaction took place About Seventeen Months prior to the passing of the Pension Law of 1818. I have seen the Bond within a few days & there is not a Dollar Endorsed thereon, having examined the Town records in my possession I find thereby, that the said Elias Ware is now Seventy one years of Age, and if the Munificence of Government could be extended to this worthy Old Soldier I think the money would not be misapplied, and further the deponent saith Not.
Samuel Brown

Norfolk /s Wroxham June 22 d 1825.
Then personally appeared the within named Lemuel Brown before me and made oath that the within statement by him signed was true
Sam. J. Druce Just. Peace.

Deposition of Miss Margaret Chever

I Margaret Cheever of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify and Declare that Elias Wane of Wrentham in the County aforesaid borrowed of me Margaret Cheever a Sum of Money in October 1811 which never has been paid and his Son Preston Wane has given his Note of hand for the above mentioned Debt which amounts at the present time to the Sum of four hundred and forty five Dollars & fifty Eight cents which Sum is yet unpaid, and further your Deposition saith not Margaret Cheever
Norfolk ss Wrentham. July 28 th , 1826. Then Margaret Cheever personally appeared and made oath that the foregoing Deposition by her subscribed contained the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth Before me John Cheever Justice of Peace for Co of Norfolk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk Vs.
I Jairus Ware Clerk of the Judicial courts within and for the County of Norfolk certify that John Cheever Esquire whose signature is affixed to the above is a Justice of the peace within and for said County duly commissioned as such by the Executive authority of said Commonwealth and that his signature above is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said court this tenth day of August A.D. 1826.
Jairus Ware.

I John Peirce of Framingham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say that Elias Ware of Wrentham in said County of Norfolk was an enlisted soldier for the years campaign, in the year 1776 in Capt Guilds company and Coln John Greatons Regt. and served with me in the same company at Cambridge New York City from thence we marched to Albany and then into Canada as far as the river Sorell thence back by Montreal to Mount Independence further your deponent saith not. Jo: Peirce
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Norfolk ss On this 21 st Day of June A D 1819 person- ally appeareth the above named deponent before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County and being by me carefully examined and cautioned and sworn in due form of law to testify the whole truth and nothing but the truth relating to the above mentioned service of the above named Elias Ware. He maketh oath to the deposition above written and subscribes the same in my presence the said deposition being first reduced to writing by me taken at the request of the said Elias Ware. I not being of counsel to said party nor interested in the event I further certify that the above Deponent is a credible witness James Adams Justice of the Peace

Norfolk ss. Commonwealth of Massachusetts I Horatio Townsend, Clerk of the Judicial Courts in the said County of Norfolk, do certify that James Adams Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned by the Executive authority of the Commonwealth aforesaid, and that the signature to the within Certificate is in the hand writing of said Adams.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name, and affixed the seal of said County, this Twelfth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand and eight hundred and nineteen.
Horatio Townsend

Elias Ware, for restoration
Re? April 11 th 1876
presented
Thurs 11 th April 4 th
Hon
James Garfield Secretary of War Washington City

Sir Wrentham Massachusetts April 4 th 1826—
I - send you the copies of the deed to my son, and his bond to me; & two more depositions hoping I have now given full satisfactory evidence of my indigent circumstances and pray to be reinstated to pension list wishing you grace mercy & peace
I subscribe myself your olst Humble Servt
Elias Ware—

Recd Nov 1 1817
Can
Deed From Elias Ware to Preston Ware Date 23 rd 1816
Dedham 23 rd Novem r 1817 October 1817
Recd and recorded with Norfolk Deeds Book 65 page 24 and examined
by James Ford Reg Norfolk April third 1826
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original Deed from Elias Ware to Preston Ware dated the twenty third day of October one thou- sand eight hundred and sixteen.
Sim. Druce Just. Recd
A copy of a Deed from Elias Ware to Preston Ware.

I know all men by these Presents That I Elias Ware of Wrentham in the county of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esquire In consideration of Sixteen Hundred Dollars to me in hand paid by Preston Ware of Wrentham aforesaid Husbandman, the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, do hereby give grant, sell and convey unto the said Preston Ware his heirs and assigns forever all my lands with all the buildings standing thereon situated in Wrentham aforesaid and lying on both sides of the road leading from Isaac Bennetts to Horace Mypinger. constituting my whole farm and bounded as follows (viz)
Easterly on land of Luther Fisher Southerly on land of Samuel Day and John Beecher, Westerly on the road leading from my house to Horace Mypinger. and Northerly on land of John Whiting and Nathaniel Millen, One piece more bounded on land of Samuel Day Esq Southerly, on land of Calvin Fisher Westerly, on land of John Gillmore Northerly, and on land of Silas Mitealy Easterly, or however oth- erwise said lands may be bounded, (reference for more particulars being had to the old Deeds of purchase of said lands (viz) one from Asa Hancock and others, dated the 10 th day of April 1779. Another from Timothy Ware dated the 12 th  day of July 1779 Another from Joseph Wright dated the 11 th day of December 1780 Another from

Joel Hancock, dated the 27 day of December 1786 with all the privileges and appurtenances thereunto belonging Reserving however the use and im- provement of one half of the above described premises in common and undivided with the said Preston Ware my son for and during my own life and of my wife Deborah Ware agreeably to a lease given to me by him the said Preston bearing even date with these presents.
To have and to hold the above gran- ted premises to the said Preston Ware his heirs and assigns to his and their use and behoof forever, and I do covenant with the said Preston Ware his heirs and assigns, that I am lawfully seized in fee of the above mentioned Premises; that they are free of all Incumbrances; That I have good right to sell and convey the same to the said Preston Ware, And that I will warrant and defend the said premises to the said Preston Ware his heirs and assigns forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all Persons.
In Witness whereof, I the said Elias Ware and Deborah my wife she hereby yielding up all right of Dower or Thirds have hereunto set our hands, and Seals, this twenty third day of October In the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Sixteen
Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of us as witnesses (Signed) Elias Ware (Signed) Otis Whiting (Signed) Maria Ware

Norfolk ss. June the seventeenth A.D. 1817
Then personally appeared Elias Ware above named and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and deed.
Before me Jairus Ware Justice of the Peace
Norfolk ss June 17-1817 When the above named Elias Ware personally appeared acknowledged this instrument to be his free act and deed. Before me Jairus Ware Justice of the Peace
November 1-1817 Received Entent V er um By James Foord Reg
C.
Dedham August 9-1826- I have compared the foregoing with the Record - and hereby certify the same to be a correct copy Enos Foord Reg-
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Norfolk ss. I Jairus Ware Clerk of the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Norfolk, certify that Enos Foord Esquire whose signature above appears is Register of Deeds for said County, having been duly elected by the qualified voters thereof, has been sworn and given Bonds according to the laws of said Commonwealth, and that his signature above is true. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this tenth day of August A.D. 1826. Jairus Ware .

Dear Elias Ware for Fitzwater Re: Feb 24 1886 Blairsville Washington Md.
Hon. James
Secretary Washington
Mail
the Lo of invita my ans as I co my inde prevents
I think my C proved it is th pention
Wm Lloyd MS Feb 18 th

Wrentham Massachusetts Feb y 17-1826
Sir
Permit me again to resume my humble Claim to be inscribed on the pension list role from which I was stricken of march the 4 th 1820 for no other reason than having an obligation from my son for some articles of produce for my support which I have proved at different times by Credible freeholders under oath that my son was incable to comply with his engagement to me I have proved by Lem l Browns Deposition dated July 2 nd 1825 that he wrote a deed for me to my son Preston Ware & an obligation to me for some articles of produce for my support in the year 1816 - I have proved the place was apprized before I gave the deed to my son that the was apprized farm by three men render oath at one Thousand Dollars I have proved by Preston's deposition dated August 19 th 1825 that my debt was eight hundred Dollars & that he the said Preston had assumed the payment & given his security for the same & he testifies at the same time on oath that he then owed eight hundred Dollars I have proved by the same deposition that my son was incapable of doing any more than pay the intrest on the securities he has given for my old debts I have proved by depositions of my son ill health & his having seven Children three of which he has bound out while of age I have proved my property has been apprized twice You may find by the schedule that were sent on the first apprized was 618 odd cents the last apprized was Sept th 20-1824 & apprized at only 478 odd cents I was then Carred to Dedham to a court of record where the bujings was done as the acts required & recorded - the reason why my property was not apprized the last time to the value it did not the first I have shown in a letter that I sold eleven Dollars in value of my property to pay for butter & cheese & to pay for what I had taken out of a grocery store for our support ————— I received a letter Dated War Department pension office July 12 th 1825 it informed me that three or four respectable freeholders testimonies would be received as evidence to prove my son was incapable of furnishing me with certain articles of produce for my support four reputable freeholders gave their Depositions before Lem l Drown Esq & gave it as their opinion but still I am rejected ————— I received a nother letter from the War Department dated August 11 th 1825 I then made all the proofs that the contents of the letter required by two depositions that were returned to me again the depositions were taken before Josiah Jones Fisk & as he is not known as a Justice of the Peace at Washington I send you the Clerks Certificate of the Country

In answer to the last letter I received dated August 27 th 1825 I am incapable to answer owing to my Indigent Circumstances & ill health it required that I should have my property apprized which has been twice as the acts required & my son property to be appraised & all his creditors to go before magistrates & swear that my son Preston was indebted to them in a certain sum & what the sum was & a schedule taken & list of property & debts - I hope I can give a sufficient reason why it is out of my power to have it done as I am more than 71 years old with a Dislocated hip & two troublesome breaches & very decrepit with old age & my son refuses to do anything about it for one of his creditors lives more than one hundred miles from Wrentham in the town of Heath in the state of New Hampshire one other creditors lives in Attleborough in the County of Bristol & one creditor lives in Cumberland in the state of Rhode Island his creditors are very much fatigued for he borrowed money where he could light of Chaps that would lend him -
I had a great anxiety to go to Boston the 17 th of June Last at the Laying of the corner stone of the monument as I had a number of invitations & after hearing of your Honours being at Boston my anxiety was much increased to have an interview with you as I could if needful produce evidence to your satisfaction as to my Indigent Circumstances but the disability I laboured under prevented -
I think I have repeatedly done what was equitable to obtain my claim under the acts & been rejected as I have repeatedly proved I served as a soldier 47 months in the Revolutionary war it is the desire & prayer that I am restored to the list of pensioners from which I was stricken off
Elias Ware

of the at the
From E. Ware Recd July 11 1825
Wrentham Ms July 5 th
France
Rec d July 11. 1825
James Barbour Secretary of War Washington
9 1/2
ms recd July 11 1825

I have not been the owner of one foot of Land this nine years come october - & I am sensible it will be but a short time that I shall want only but six feet as I am 71 years old - & are at times exercised with - Excruciating Pains at times I have had to walk with - Crutch & Staff for a number of years - — — —
I served my Country as a Soldier in the Revolutionary war from the 20 th of April 1775 the Day after Lexington - Battle in the years of 1775-76-77-78 & 1779 up to the - 14 th of March 1779 when the time of my Enlistment was out for which I engaged - & Received an honorable Discharge signed by Col n Smith Lt Col n of Nixons Regt Gen l Nixons Bri; Dated Peekskill March 14 th 1779 that Discharge was sent to the City Washington in 1812 - — — —
It is the Desire & Prayer of the Inverlead Elias Ware that I am restored to the List of pensioners to the time I was stricken of in 1820 to Eight Dollars pr month Equal with those that did not serve one fourth the time that I Ventured my Life & went bare foot E Ware

Wrentham Massachusetts
July 2 nd 1825 - -
Sir
I received a few lines by the hand of Jairus Ware Esq r - dated War Department Pension office March 25 th 1825 - it informed me that my claim for to be restored to the pension list was rejected as I had not given - - satisfactory account how I had disposed of my property it is well known I never had much property in my - - possession that I - could call my own. for I was deplorable in Dept for a poor man to pay. I was in possession of a small farm & very brocken land & poorly fenced that was apprized by Thomas Mann - David Fisher & Nathan - Fisher at only one Thousand Dollars before I sold it to my son in October, one Thousand Eight hundred & Sixteen & my Depts at that time were near a thousand of which my son has given his Security for, & I have reason to believe that he does not pay up his annual Interest - And for that reason what I do receive is but trifling - If I had not received some old Cloather by Charity I must have gone cold & indecent - I sold the farm I had in possession to pay my Just Depts all most Seventeen months before the act took Place of March 18 th 1818 or ever a thought entered my heart that such an act would be passed - I have had my signature apprized once & again you may find by the Shedols - & have been carried to a Court of Record where the buyings has been conducted as the acts required, & have been rejected at every trial on the account of the bond - It has been remarked by a number of my Townsmen that at the Seat of Government they knew not the true circumstances of your not being able at times to dress nor undress yourself without the assistance of some one of the family - - the noted Dr James Mann was a Townsman of mine once but now Lives in Boston - When I informed him I was stricken from the pension list on the account of the provision that I receive from my son - the Dr said it was not worth a mentioning as your son is not able to fulfill his - Engagements - & he farther saith their never ought any - mention made of it - the Property is gone what little there was of it & the obligation from my son never was nor never will be fulfilled without some overruling hand of Divine providence should take Place

Mount Independence Nov. 8 th 1776
These may certify that Elias Ware Soldier in Capt d Guildes Comp y of Col d Greateons Regim t is rendred unft for further Service this Campaign by a Skeletal Habit of Body, & is hereby recommended for a Discharge. — by order of Col d Potts Quarters. Stephen M c rea Ten t Surgeon To the Commander of the 2 d Regiment.
In Consequence of the above Certificate pro- ven that the Complaint of Elias Ware is not fictitious, I do recommend the said Elias Ware, Soldier in Capt d Guildes Company of the Regim t under my Command aged twenty two Years, five Feet seven Inches high, light Hair, Eyes & Complexion, belonging to the Town of Wren- tham as a proper Person to be discharged from the Army of the united States of America. —
William Loring major To the Hon ble Maj r Gen l Gates.
Elias Ware Mount Cont d Nov. 15 th 1776

I Elias Ware do acknowledge that I have received my Pay & Arrears of all kinds due to me for my Service in the Army of the united states of Ame Elias Ware
Elias Ware soldier in Cap! Guitel's Company, Col! Greston's Regim t is for the reasons above mentioned, discharged from the Service of the united States of America. —
Given at Head Quarters this 10 th Day Nov r 1868. —
My Full General Command Israel Rivet Did the Camp