Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18486, for Caleb Marshall, New Hampshire

SERVICE
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Marshall, Caleb
W. 18486
Ut,
Jeremiah
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letter to Dr. Heywood fr. Sp. Clug 17. do to same Sept. 9. 1841 to Pen. Agt. at Concord Sept 22 1841. Payt. suspended. dit. same day to W. Heywood & do to same and Mary Marshall Jan 20. 1842
Concord 3447. New Hampshire. 587 
Jeremiah Marshall. son of Caleb Marshall, deceased.
who died on the 23 d of August, 1800 - of Coos co. in the State of N. Hamp. who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Carrus of the _____ commanded by _____ in the N. Hamp. line for 9 months 20 days.
Incribed on the Roll of Concord - at the rate of 32 Dollars 20 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of October 1840 and sent to Miss Mary Marshall, Enfield, N. Hampshire
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1840 $ 305:90 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 41 = 16:10
$322:00
{ Revolutionary Claim, { Act July 4, 1836, { Section the 3 d }
Recorded by S. B. Elliot Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 1, Page 34

This Monument
"Is erected to the memory of "Capt Caleb Marshall of this town. "Who was born August 23. 1750. "and died August 23. 1800 aged 50 years. "He emigrated and settled in this town 1772. "Surrounded by a Savage foe— "His liberal hand checked their wrath. "And ever welcomed the oppressed."

State of New Hampshire Coos. ss.
On this fourteenth day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and thirty seven, personally appeared before me Joseph Marshall one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Coos. I certify Marshall a resident of the town of the meadowland in said County of Coos aged Eighty Three years who being first duly sworn according to Law, states, on her oath make the following declaration, in order to attain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July, fourth. 1836. That she is the widow of Caleb Marshall late of Northumberland in said County of Coos and State of New Hampshire deceased who was a Lieutenant in the Militia during the Revolutionary War of the United States and according to her best recollection and belief commenced his services some time in the year 1777. and served seven or eight months during every year after during the War, Commencing in the Spring. That she moved from Hampshire to said Northumberland with her husband, the said Caleb Marshall, and arrived at said Northumberland the 10th day of April 1772, That after the War commenced they lived in fear and alarm until the distress was such, that they were obliged to leave their beds, clothing, and household furniture in some near place and she with her child eight weeks old rode through the woods back to Hampshire N.H. In February 1777 a guard of Soldiers was sent to Northumberland and they moved again to said Northumberland; The same year a number of families more moved into the Town of North- umberland and the towns adjoining - Two forts and a blockhouse were built in Northumber- land, The largest of which was built around her husband's house, with barracks for the Soldiers, a company of which was stationed at this fort the same year, That is in 1777. That her husband was Lieutenant of that Company; That a part of arms and ammunition was sent to him and kept in his house under his charge. and that her husband took an active part in the Militia expeditions, called guards and sentries at that time during the times or seasons of alarm in every year during the War. She is not able to state particularly the day or the month when her husband entered the service nor who he entered under nor whither he had the whole command at said fort part or all the time nor does she know of any documentary evidence in support of her claim, she knows her husband had a commission but it is lost. She further declares that she was married to the said

Caleb Marshall on the fourth day of March 1772 ad Scarsdale N.H. by the Rev. Henry True then of that town and that her husband the aforesaid Caleb Marshall died on the twenty third day of August in the year 1800, and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
She further declares that her husband was at a great expense in sum- ing provisions and munitions for the soldiers and the inhabitants who came into the fort in times of alarm for which he received no com- pensation whatever.
Zeruah Marshall
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me Joshua Marshall justice of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Coos.
I further certify that the above named Zeruah Marshall has cannot from bodily infirmity attend the Court to make her declaration; that the foregoing declaration was taken at her place of Residence.
Before me — Joshua Marshall Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
State of New Hampshire } Asahel N. Brackett Coos ss April 19. 1837. Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County, certify that Joshua Marshall is an associate justice of the Court of Common Pleas for said County, that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine, & that full faith & credit should be given to the same.
In witness of which I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett, Clerk.

Certificate of Marriage

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. To all whom these presents shall come, Greeting:
I hereby certify that the following is a true copy of a record in the town book of said Hampstead to wit. Married by Rev. Henry True March 11 th 1773 Caleb Marshall to Zeruah Harriman
A. B. Marshall Town Clerk of Hampstead.
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. Hampstead March 1. 1838 Then personally appeared A. B. Marshall above named who is a man of good character and reputation, and whose statements are entitled to full weight, subscribed and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing certificate and copy of record of marriage.
Before me James Knight Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. I Ira B. Hoitt Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that James Knight Esq. who has subscribed the above affidavit is a Justice of the Peace, & that his signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this 6th day of March A.D. 1838.
I. B. Hoitt Clerk

June 20, 1938
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BA-J/EEL Caleb Marshall-W.18486
Mrs. Charles H. Winship #88 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers filed in Revolutionary War pension claim, W.18486, based upon the service in that war of Caleb Marshall, the only soldier of that name that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Caleb Marshall was born August 23, 1750, place of birth not shown nor are the names of his parents given.
Caleb Marshall married March 4, 1773, in Hampstead, New Hampshire, Zeruah Harriman, who was born December 20, 1753, place of her birth and names of her parents not shown. Both were then of said Hampstead and they were married by the Reverend Henry True, a minister of Hampstead.
After their marriage, Caleb Marshall and wife moved to Northampton, New Hampshire and when the Revolution began, the people of that place lived in fear and alarm and once Caleb Marshall's young wife was compelled to flee through the woods to her relatives and friends at Hampstead, New Hampshire, carrying her eight weeks old child and a second time both she and her husband fled to said Hampstead, this time with two small children. After this, a company of soldiers was sent to Northampton to protect the inhabitants and a blockhouse and fort built. The fort was built about the house of Caleb Marshall and the soldiers were quartered there and the inhabitants of the town fled there when danger threatened.
Caleb Marshall entered the service in 1776, and served as private, lieutenant and captain in the New Hampshire and in the Vermont troops, at least nine months and twenty days in all. He was often in command at the fort at his house and also did scouting and spy duty. It was stated that he and his wife fed and cared for the soldiers and also for the destitute people who came to the fort.
underlined Service very ragged so wrote it this way.

Caleb Marshall died in Northampton, New Hampshire, August 23, 1800.
Zeruiah Marshall, widow of Caleb Marshall, was allowed pension on her application executed March 17, 1837, while residing in Northampton, New Hampshire. In 1839, she was living in Essex County, Vermont.
She died October 15, 1843, place not shown.
Caleb and Zeruiah Marshall had twelve children, eight daughters and four sons, only names given are daughter Mary, who in 1838 was living in Stratford, New Hampshire and daughter, Fanny, the youngest child, the wife of Levi Bowker, who was living in Enfield, New Hampshire in 1841. Fanny was referred to, also, as Fanny Dyer. The two oldest sons went to Maine and were surveyors and one son was in business in Northampton, New Hampshire. It was stated that all the daughters were educated for teachers. Mary stated that she left home at the age of sixteen prepared to teach or sew and had been a teacher all her life.
A Captain William Marshall, of Hampstead, New Hampshire, is referred to, his relationship to the soldier not stated. In 1837, Joshua Marshall, a Justice of the Peace for Coos County, New Hampshire, stated that the soldier, Caleb Marshall, was his (Joshua's) father's cousin. The name of the father of Joshua Marshall was not stated. In 1837, one A.B. Marshall was town clerk of Hampstead, New Hampshire, no relationship to the family stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
Mrs F. said made no reference to this pensioned being dropped for fraud.

L. Marshall
V/1852
1856
Jeremiah Marshall wid of Caleb N.H.
cut 4 July 36
road
9 mo. 20 ds.
$ 32.20.
Reduction
Miss Mary Marshall Enfield N.H.
Bishop's Brook Depot Caleb Marshall

I Richard Holbrook of Stratford in the County Coos in the State of New Hampshire do testify, and say that I came into this town in the Month of May in the year 1777. and that I was well acquainted with Capt. Caleb Marshall of Northumberland in the County of Coos aforesaid from the time I came into Stratford untill his death. That during the Revolutionary War of the United States, he was called Lieut. Marshall. and there was a large fort Built around his house in Northumberland and soldiers were stationed there and the said Caleb appeared to be acting as a Lieut in times of alarm and danger during the War. but whether the said Caleb had a commission or not I do not know, nor whether he was in any, or, belonged to any regular authorized company or not, I cannot say--
Richard Holbrook
State of New Hampshire.
Coos ss. March 20th 1837
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Subscribed and Sworn to
Before me Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Richard is a credible Witness Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire } I Adkins N. Brackett Coos ss. April 19. 1837 } of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County, certify that Joshua Marshall is a Magistrate as above. That the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony of which, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said court, the day & year above written. A. N. Brackett, Clerk.

I John Hugh do hereby certify and State that I came into Guitdhall now called Wadestown in the Summer of 1779 at that time Caleb Marshall was living in Northumberland in a house that was surrounded with a fort where there was men stationed from which they frequently on alarms cauted for Indians and so continued about 7 or 8 months during the revolutionary war in the Summer of 1781 under the command of the said Marshall as a Leader which was called Lieutenants and afterwards Capt. There was a chest of arms at said fort under the contrall of the said Marshall as Commander I would also further State that I am ac- quainted with his widow Deborah Marshall that she has ever lived a widow since her husband The said Caleb Marshall Died, I was a Soldier on the ver- Side of the river was Seventeen years of age when when I enlisted and continued in the Service the whole time during the war 8 or 9 months in each year except about ten Day while I was on furlow
John Hugh
Coos St March 27 th 1837 The above named John Hugh whose character is good for truth veracity Personally appeared and made oath to the above certificate by him subscribed Before me Samuel Harvey Justice of the Peace And further State that I have been acquainted with the above named John Hugh for twenty years last past Say his character is as good for truth and veracity as any other man Samuel Harvey Justice of the Peace

John Nugh Affidavit L. Marshall
State of New Hampshire } Adino N. Brackett Clerk of leaves to April 19. 1837. } the Superior Court of Judicature for said County certify that Samuel Harvey is a Magistrate as within, that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my name & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett, Clerk.

Sept 26 1840
Enfield CTH Sept 23
Free
914
Marshall
Mr James S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington DC

Enfield Sept 19 th 1840
Sir
I have received yours, of Sept 1 st and can say, (though I have had counsellors to the adverse) that I still have confidence in your fidelity - and I think I can explain the mystery - why there is no more, of my Father's service, requested. There appears to be no service accounted for, only under Capt. Earnes - and the order from the Secretary - said Earnes kept the Books - which contained the accounts of the War service, in Northumberland. and it must be that after he turned away, he neglected giving the credit due - and particularly so, to my Father - Earnes held a spite against him, because he was faithful, and had the love and confidence of the inhabitants - Had my Father been living, and had applied for a Pension, under the act which drew, for nine months or more, he would have received a full pension for a soldier - But as circumstances are I wish you would allow my Mother as much as you feel is just in the case whether it be little or much - I will trouble you no further
I subscribe with respect
Mary Marshall

June 20, 1938
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Mrs. Charles H. Winship 488 Broad Street Plattsburgh, New York
BA-J/MCS
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to David Bates and Caleb Marshall whose names are recorded on the Vermont Revolutionary War Rolls.
You are furnished herewith, the records of the only soldiers named David Bates and Caleb Marshall that are found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

O. W. & N. Division.
F.S.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
September 12, 1895.
Sir:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of + G A L E B M A R S H A L L + a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     See supplemental statement.  
Battles engaged in,
None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Northumberland, N.H.
Date of application for pension,
by widow, March 17, 1837.
Residence at date of application,
of widow, Northumberland, N.H.
Age at date of application,
of widow, eighty-three years.
Remarks:
The soldier married Zeruah Harriman on March 4, 1773, and died Aug. 23, 1800.
Geo. A. Marshall, Esq.,
Darlington, Wis.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

OLD WAR & NAVY AUG 26 1895 PAGES.
PENSION O. AUG 23 1895 U. S. OFFICE.

G. A. MARSHALL, LAW AND ABSTRACT OFFICE, Darlington, Wis.
Aug. 20, 1895.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-- My son, Lieut. F. C. Marshall, of the 8th Cavalry, wishes to join an organization of descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers ; and as my grandmother, Zeruiah Marshall , was a-pensioner as the widow of my grandfather Caleb Marshall on account of service in that war, I think your records will furnish a clew to his service.
Kindly look into the matter, and give me the name of his organization and his rank, so that I may apply to the War Office for a proper certificate, and greatly oblige,
Yours truly,
George A. Marshall.
My grand-father's home was at Northumberland, New Hampshire.

Ad. to Geo. A. Marshall m. El. 1938: June 21 - List to Mrs Chas. H. Ship - E. L. Lute Cl. North Bates P.L. H.
18.486
Sept. 19/93 Darlings
Very WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18486.
Jeremiah Marshall Widow of Caleb Marshall Prv. Rev. War.
Act: July 4 1886
Index: Vol. m, Page 9
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Nikand Holvacki Affärsvit
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I Richard Holbrook of Stratford in the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire aged 70 years the 3 rd day of last January do testify and say that I moved from Southbury in the State of Connecticut with my Father's family to the town of Stratford in the State of New- Hampshire in the Month of May in the year 1777. That on our way we Stopped at Fort. Caleb Marshall's in Northumberland in the Fort at that place - That I learned from the reports and conversation of the people in this place that Capt. Jeremiah Eams had embodied a Company of Militia in the Spring of the year 1776 1776 and erected a Blockhouse on his own farm and had built a temporary Fort about a half mile from said Blockhouse in said Northumberland in that year, but from some cir- cumstances that took place at that time the integrity of said Eams was doubted and there had been another Fort erected round said Marshall's house of hewn pine logs and that the said Caleb Marshall was a very active man in the defence of his country and that said Fort around his house was a place of resort for the inhabitants of the vicinity on both sides of Connecticut River and as it appears he had no officer to aid him for some time and that he was at great expense in consequence of the frequent alarms in those times - I do not recollect that any thing of consequence happened until 1779 - on the 23 rd or 24 th of June when the Indians came and plundered the house of Joseph Barlow & John Smith and carried away their plunder they did not destroy with a number of prisoners - The people flocked to the Forts and assistance was solicited from the Government and Commissions were sent on, and the Militia was more effect- ually organized, and companies were  to be raised in in Lancaster Northumberland & Stratford some soldiers were sent to Northumberland & Stratford and commissions for Capt.

David Page & Lieut. Edmund Stockwell & Lieut. Dennis Stanley of Lancaster and Capt. Nathan Caswell & Lieut. Calib Marshall in Northumberland & Col. John Holbrook & Lieut. Joshua Lamkin in Stratford and those Officers commanded the Militia in those towns until the close of the War from the year 1779 and some of them before that time as before stated but whether they had commissions or not until the year 1780 I cannot say but in those times the Officers were appointed by the Committees of Safety and used as Officers temporarily without being legally commissioned - Richard Holbrook
State of New Hampshire Coos. ss.
February 22 d 1838. Subscribed & sworn to
Before me Josiah Marshall Justice of the Peace I further certify that the above named Holbrook is a credible Witness - Josiah Marshall Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Coos. ss
Superior Court Clerk's Office March 5 th 1838.
I certify that Josiah Marshall is now a magistrate in said County, legally empowered to administer oaths & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett, Clerk.

Stratford April 10th 1838.
Hon. James L. Edwards, Commissioners of Pensions.
Respected Sir,
Enclosed are affidavits & certificates relating to the application of the Widow Jeruiah Marshall for a Pension, committed to me by Mary Marshall daughter of the above named Jeruiah with a request that I would forward them to the Commissioner of Pensions.
I presume these papers contain all the proof that can be furnished in this case, as they were made under the superintendence of the above named Mary Marshall.
I have no doubt that the said Caleb Marshall named in this case, did a great deal, during the Revolutionary War, to encourage the inhabitants to stay in this place & to support the War during the Revolutionary contest, and expended a great deal of property to support the cause of his country, but whether his services were such as to entitle his Widow to a pension is respectfully submitted with the enclosed proof to your Honours consideration, without any further remarks.
With due esteem & respect, I am Sir.
Your Most Obedient Servant
Joshua Marshall

Stratford April 25th 1837.
Hon. James L Edwards Esquire Commissioner Pensions,
Respected Sir,
Herewith is enclosed the declaration of Zeruah Marshall Widow of Calib Marshall, deceased. By request of the friends of the above named Zeruah Marshall I have taken her declaration and annexed all the proof that can be produced within my knowledge to the same; That is to say of no other facts that can be proved in this case, than those included in the annexed affidavits.
The said Calib Marshall was a Cousin of my Father and from the history I have received of him I have no doubt he was an Officer in the Militia during the Revolutionary War and spent much of his time and money in the service of his Country as a Militia Officer as stated by his Widow and others, but whether his services were such as to be recognized by the Government or not I have not the means to determine, there being no documentary evidence within my knowledge.
I am well acquainted with all the Affiants whose affidavits are annexed to the enclosed declaration and can cheerfully certify that they all are Respectable persons and credible witnesses; saying this much, I leave it to your Honours consideration.
Respectfully your Obedient Servant Joshua Marshall

John Marshall June 23 1837
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Dept of War Pension Office June 23 1837
Sir,
I have in the papers of Mr. Jeremiah Marshall, widow of Caleb Marshall dec d I have placed them upon our files. Mr. Marshall alleges that her late husband, served during the revolutionary war, seven or 8 mos s in each year during the war in the capacity of a Lieut:— that his duties were chiefly to guard the frontier of N.H., but stationed at her own house, around which certain defences had been made. Before any definite decision is made on this claim, favorable to the claimant, it will be necessary that, she pursue the names of the capt. under whom her husband served, and such other proofs as may lead to a satisfactory examination of her claim. In proof of the marriage, the town clerk, is required to make an affidavit in due form before a Magistrate, whose official character & signature, must be certified by the proper officer, with the seal of office annexed.
W. Ephraim Marshall Stratford N.H.
Yours

I Jerzah Day of Stratford County of Coos, and State of New-Hampshire, aged 72 May 15/1837. do testify that in 1779. and a year after, I lived in Lieutenant Caleb Marshall's family, at the Fort in Northumberland County of Coos, State of New-Hampshire. and there helped said Marshall's Wife Jeruah to do the work for the folks in the Fort. At this time, there was many Soldiers at the Fort, and said Marshall, provided for the Soldiers, and was at great expence - not only for the Soldiers, but he provided for the inhabitants who in times of alarms, fled there for safety. said Marshall was in good circumstances as to property, at that time - and he not only had the whole care of the Fort, but at various times, when there was alarms, he went out as scouts, to spy out the enemy - and there were some among us, who were called Rangers, which kept us in constant fear and trouble - and further I think Mrs Marshall is deserving a Pension for her own services. I know they were many.
Wit Samuel Harvey
Jerzah Day
State of New-Hampshire Coos ss. March 1. 1838. The above affidavit subscribed and sworn to before me Samuel Harvey Justice of the Peace Further certify that the above named Jerzah Day is a Credible Witness Samuel Harvey Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Coos Co Superior Court Clerk's office for said County March 5th 1838. I Adino N. Brackett clerk of said Court do hereby certify that Samuel Harvey is now a magistrate in for said County legally qualified to administer oaths, & that the within signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In witness of which I have hereto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written. A. N. Brackett, Clerk.
T. Dyer's Affidavit

I William Curtis of Stratford in the county of Coos in the State of New Hampshire aged Seventy nine years July 17 th 1837 do testify and say that I came from the State of Connecticut to the upper Coos, as it was then called, to the town of Stratford in said State N.H. in March, in the year 1775. and in May or June following, I entered the service of the United States under Capt Parker & Lieut Wheeler, in Col. Paddock's Regiment, marched to Burlington Vermont thence by water to St Johns; and was at the taking of that place - Afterwards I went into the service to New York - and after that I went back to Connecticut and from thence to the Coos again - and in May or the first of June 1776 I volunteered in a Militia company under Capt Jeremiah Eames and Lieutenant Caleb Marshall, both of Northernumberland New Hampshire now in the county of Coos I served under them six months - helped build a Fort, and a block house was built on said Eameses farm - and in the time, we were sent out as scouts - up the Connecticut River and the Walhegan River in Vermont with other places to intercept and spy out the enemy, so that the inhabitants might not be taken by surprise -
My Father in Connecticut having sent for me - as soon as I was discharged, I went immediately to Connecticut - After three years service absence, I came to Stratford in New Hampshire again - and was informed that the integrity of Capt Eames had been, and still was doubted - and that a Fort had been erected around the house of the said Lieut Marshall - as the other was considered unsafe - Being absent I cannot say how long the said Marshall was in the service nor who was then under his command, as I immediately returned again, to Connecticut.
William Curtis
Attest
Joshua Marshall
Wm Curtis
State New Hampshire
Coos County ss. Feb. 21 st 1838 I have & acknowledged to before me Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Coos ss.
Feb. 21-1838. I hereby certify that the within named William Curtis is a credible witness - and that his testimony is entitled to credit. Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Coos ss Superior Court Clerk's Office March 5th 1838. I Adino N. Brackett Clerk of said Court hereby certify that Joshua Marshall is now a magistrate in & for said County legally qualified to administer oaths & that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In witness of which I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court, the day & year above written. A. N. Brackett, Clerk.
Mr. Curtis affidavit
See Mark L for further info Mar 76

I William Curtis of Stratford in the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire aged eighty one years do testify and say that I entered the service of the United States about the last of May or first of June in the year 1776 in the Town of Northumberland in said State of New Hampshire into a Company of soldiers commanded by Capt Jeremiah Eames I recalled that Caleb Marshall of Northumberland belonged to said Company during the period of my service and said Marshall was called Lieutenant Marshall I enlisted for six months and done service under these officers for a time and was discharged in November as I believe the same year I assisted in building a fort in said Northumberland in Muring's Creek and scouting during that period of service - his
William Curtis mark
State of New Hampshire Coos County ss - At Stratford in said County on the 16th day of July AD 1844 personally appears above named William Curtis well known to me as a person of truth and veracity and made solemn oath that the facts set forth in the above affidavit are true.
Before me
Hiram Lucas Justice
State of New Hampshire. Coos ss.
I James M. Rig, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the County of Coos and State of New Hampshire, hereby certify that Hiram Lucas is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County as above, and that the signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, this sixteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty
James M. Rig Clerk

Marriages by the Rev d Henry True March fourth seventeen hundred and seventy three Caleb Marshall to Zeruah Harriman
I Amos M. Merrill of Hampstead in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire certify that the above is a true extract from the record of Marria- ges of said town of Hampstead with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows March 4 th 1773 Caleb Marshall to Zeruah Harriman
I Amos M. Merrill above named depose and say that I hold the office Clerk in the town County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town of Hampstead with the exception above named as certified by me
Amos M. Merrill Clerk of the town of Hampstead
Sworn before me October 31. A.D. 1839
A. B. Marshall Justice of the Peace
I A. B. Marshall above named certify that the above named Amos M. Merrill was duly elected Clerk of Hampstead aforesaid at the last annual meeting of said town and still holds said office A. B. Marshall

Rockingham Co
State of New Hampshire
I Issa B. Foss Clerk of the Judicial Courts within & for the County & State aforesaid do hereby certify that A. B. Marshall Esq. is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned & qualified. That his Commission was dated on the 27th day of June 1835. and will expire on the 27th day of June 1840. and that his signature within written is genuine
Given under my hand and the Seal of our Superior Court of Jurisdiction this thirty first day of October Anno Domini 1839.
A. B. Foss Clerk

Depat. of War Penna Office July 25 1838
Sir
I have rec d the additional proof in the case of Mrs Zornia Marshall, the widow of Coll Marshall and have placed it on file with her original papers. It will be wholly out of the power of the Depart t to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion as to the amt. of pension, if any thing at all, due to Mr Marshall, until the series of her late husband shall have been clearly and specifically detailed, as is required by the rules, and also supported by proof.
I am
Joshua Marshall Esq Stratford N H

War Department Pension Office September 16 th 1839
Miss Marshall,
In reply to your letter of the 5 th of August last, upon the subject of the military services of your late Father, Caleb Marshall, I have to state, that evidence of his services is found in this Office.
If he served as you state as an officer of the militia of New Hampshire, you will doubtless be able to establish the fact by applying to the Secretary of State at Concord. I will observe however, that the building and guarding the forts at Northumberland, had no connexion whatever with the operations of the organized militia of the state. This fact appears from the records of the town, and documents in this Office. It does not appear that Zeruah, his widow has ever applied for a pension.
I am, Very respectfully Yr. Mo. obt. St.
J. L. Edwards
Miss Mary Marshall Enfield N.H.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 33

I Samuel Gates of Lunenburg in the County of Essex and State of Vermont a pensioner of the United States age seventy nine years of age and say that I came to this place in the year 1783 that I then became acquainted with Capt Caleb Marshall of Northumberland in the County of Essex and State of New Hampshire and with Fanny his wife that I have been acquainted with the said Fanny ever since and from my own personal knowledge know that she is now and ever since the death of her husband the said Caleb Marshall remained his widow that she now resides in Lunenburg and is the same person who appeared before Daniel Tibbets Jr Judge of Essex County Court on the 9th day of Nov 1839 to make her declaration for a pension that I have seen and read said declaration and from what I have heard stated by the said Caleb Marshall in his life time and others who are since deceased I firmly believe that the statements made in the declaration of the said Fanny Marshall are true
Sam l Gates
Essex ss. Lunenburg Nov 12 th 1839 Person ally appeared Samuel Gates above named and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me W m Gates Justice Peace

Epsom ss. Novm 12 th the 1839 I certify that I am well acquainted with William Gates Gates and that is a sincere man of truth and veracity
Wm Gates Justice Peace
State of Vermont
Epsom County ss. I William Gates Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Epsom aforesaid do hereby Certify that Wm Gates whose name is subscribed to the above and within Certificates is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Epsom duly commissioned and qualified and that the same is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court
this 12 th day of Novm 1839
Wm Gates Clerk
Wm Gates

CO
Mrs Mary Marshall Enfield
W.H.

To the Hon ble President of the State of New- Hampshire.
Sir, please to pay to John Colfe the sum, Notions &c that is due to me on a Pay-Bill presented by Samuel Blake Supt & Commander of a scouting party for the defence of the Western frontier in the year 1782. Caleb Marshall
State of New-Hampshire Office of Secretary of State
April 16-1840
I hereby certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original now on file in this office.
In testimony of the foregoing I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said State
Josiah Stevens
Sec y of State

Concord April 16-1840
Mrs Mary Marshall.
Since the receipt of your letter of April 9th I have spent much time in examining for the service of Col. C. Marshall. I find on an old book in this office that in 1776 General Gage ordered a battery of 8 pounders at Concord & that he had a Lieutenant in his battery but his name is not given.
I also find an account of General Gage for transporting 8 pounders from Concord to Northumberland. I am of the opinion that the battery of 8 pounders performed much service at different times during the War. I herewith forward the copy of an order in favor of Col. C. Marshall.
I am Respectfully Yours
Josiah Henshaw
Sec y of State

Miss Mary Marshall 28 April 1840.
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Pension Office
April 28. 1840
Sir,
Miss Marshall,
A press of business has hitherto prevented me from answering your letter of the 2 d ult o . The pension of your mother Mrs. Zeruah Marshall is as high as the law of Congress will permit. All the service which your dec d . father performed appears to have been nine months and nineteen days, as a private soldier and for this the act allows $32 7 / 100 per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March 1831. If you can produce any evidence as to your father's service as an officer, the pension will be increased. It will afford me great pleasure to attend to her claim at any time whenever new proof may be submitted. I am
Miss Mary Marshall Enfield N. Hampshire

Pension Office, Aug. 4. 1840.
Madam,
In reply to your letter upon the subject of your mother's claim, I have to inform you that she, as well as the witness, William Burtis, has misconceived the nature of the services of her late husband, Caleb Marshall. The people at Northumberland and two other adjoining towns, built a fort at Stratham. They appointed a guard and elected their officers, and adopted such measures as their safety seemed to demand, from the incursions of the Indians. This arrangement had no connection whatever with the military organization of the state, and did not exempt them from being called upon by the authorities to perform their share in the militia when service was required: this appears from our office records.
It also appears that Jeremiah Eames commanded a company of militia in the year 1776; serving 2 mos. & 2 days from July, Zachariah Parker, being Lt. and a little more than one month from Decr - Ward Bails being Lieut. Ward Bails, was never Lieut in Hampshire State - but was in 1776 On the former roll the names of Caleb Marshall and William Burtis appear as privates; and yet Burtis declares upon oath that Caleb Marshall was the Lieut. in this very town. Caleb Marshall served also 7m. & 18ds as a private in 1782, in a sergeant's guard under Serjt James Ladd. In the whole he served 9 mos. & 20 ds for which Mrs Marshall may have a certificate, if she desires it.

I am, respectfully, I want something to do and I have not been able to find I have not been able to find I have not been able to find
I am, respectfully,
Your obt servt.
J L Edward
Enfield NH
May 15
12 1/2
Mr Sam Bracken
Lunenburg - Vermont
Miss Mary Marshall Enfield New Hampshire.
Postage 12 1/2 12 1/2

Pension Office.
September 1. 1840.
Madam,
Your letter upon the subject of your Mother's, Mrs: Zeruah Marshall's claim, dated August 22 d , has been received. -
As the Department cannot allow for more service than is established by the rolls in this Office, the claim, agreeably to your request, will remain suspended..
I am, respectfully,
Your Ob t Servt:
J L Edwards
Miss Mary Marshall, Enfield, N. Hampshire.

Enfield (M.A.) Aug 24 } Aug 29. 1840. M.A.
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Pension Office Washington City Virginia D.C.

Enfield New-hampshire August 22 nd 1748. Mr Edwards sir You have not done right.
If it is right, that there should be a Pension Law, it is right, that the same law, should be fulfilled. The law, was made, for the benefit of those, who had done service in the struggle for liberty, in the days of the Revolution.
I do not now come, begging for a Pension - because it is the duty of a person, in your station - When an application is made, with evidence to search your Books, or Records, and as a faithful guardian, decide the matter - Mr Edwards, now I state that, a number of years since, I heard Mr Wm Curtis give a testimony, the same, that I sent to you in a Declaration before the Judge - for the purpose, of obtaining a Pension, for his services, and this was his second tower - In 1775. He was at the taking of St. Johns - afterwards was sick - and was discharged by an Officer by the name of Patty - and returned to Coos - and in 1776 he says, he thinks, in the last of May, or first of June he listed at Northumberland under Capt. B.C. It might be the last of June, or first of July - nothing strange if he should make a mistake of a month, in the time of his enlistment - And you say Eames, done service in Dec r and after which would fetch the six months time -
but you say Eames served only two months, and two days first - and that a Lieut. Parker was with him, in command, then you say Eames served Dec r and after - and Ward Braily was Lieut. As for Lieut. Parker, I have never before heard any thing of him - and I have nothing to say - but Ward Braily if you donot know, that he was authorized Lieut. Commander, by the Governor of Vermont - please to look at his commissions on your files - I know his history quite well -
As to my Father - he - in the prime of his strength, and talents - stood more than six years, of the war - in the defence of his country - in that Indian world - and contended, not

only against Indians - but against Tories and Traitors - and only nine months, and twenty days a holding allowed for his service -
This is not right. He was a youth in age compared to Jeremiah Eames. And for a time took him for council - but after they found, said Eames, favored the Indians or British. The inhabitants fled to my father, for protection - and Ward Pauling as a neighbor came with his men, from the Vermont side - and arrested in building the second Fort. Wm Coote was not in the country at that time - immediately after he served his six months out - he went to Connecticut and was absent two years - My father, not only stood the test, in that trying time, but expended of his own property double - yea thribble as much, as the pittance granted to my Mother nevertheless - we were very thankful for that.
It took the most of the first drawing to pay the post expenses - lest the Law, could not demand it - but justice could, and my Mother shall never die in debt - no - and while I have my health - she shall never know what she is independent - and a Mother can never be indebted to a daughter let them do as much as they will -
Mr Edwards sir, I have it in a letter from you, that according to your books - my Father never done service, under the authority of the State - this seems to have been a mistake - and you have also written, that you, should not release Capt Eames service - Col Stevens - or the Secretary says - he was sure there was much business done by the company at Northumberland - He further counseled me to apply to some of the members of Congress for assistance that might have been well - but I had such confidence in your fidelity, that I declined - and sir you have said if I could find any evidence of my father being an Officer you would with pleasure grant a new certificate - Does not the circumstances look as though you intended to evade justice - in not allowing lawful and just claims? I have read Mr Pierce's speech in Congress on Pensions - but I think it had no reference to cases like my Mother's - but sir, I can shew you a case - and without doubt there are many similar - Abner Barlow - he, and his fathers family lived in Stratford adjoining Northumberland, where I was brought up - At the time Eames favored the Indians, this Barlow joined the British - and he, with Azariah Prichard (a yankey) headed a party of Indians - and went through that country - taking

Prisoners, and plundering - among others, they took Col Whipple and plundered his house - Whipple knew Marlow - and made his escape - and I have heard my father say, that the said Abner Marlow in a skirmish shot, and killed two of our men - Marlow con- tinued with the Indians, during the war - and after the war closed, he came home - came to my father's - dressed all in Indian fashioned clothes, I was frightened, and remember him - I thought it was an Indian - he soon married a girl, by the name of Eunice French - and, after a few years, he moved to Canada, to obtain his reward, for his services - He swore allegiance to the King - and after the Pension act - he came to the states - and gave his De- claration - and received a Pension, during his life - though he lived in Canada - and probably his wife is drawing under the last act - such, and similar cases are are those, which ought to be evaded and such men, ought to be punished. But those who stood their test, against a torrent of Enimies - who were like a flood-gate upon the inhabitants, and spent their strength and property in the cause. as my parents did - Mr Pierce himself, would favor, and plead their cause - I have also, read the contest in the house, to reduce your Salary - and one remark plea, which was to favor you - was, that you, had saved many hundred dollars to the Government, by withholding various sums, from Applicants - Sir - To say that which is justly due - The government will prosper no better, nor be any richer
I subscribe with deep feelings of heart
Mary Marshall
vs. ds. sir If you do not see fit, to grant any more pension, I would not trouble you to make any reply -

Guildhall Aug. 19 th 1841
Sir,
I wish to enquire whether our widow Zeridah Marshall is placed on the Pension list of the New Hampshire Agency & whether she has recently drawn money at that Agency & how much & for how long a time?
It is thought that the person who drew the money deceived her about the amt
Respectfully your obedt servant.
J. L. Edmonds Esq. Commr of Pensions
W. Heywood

3499
27. Aug 1841
M. Heywood to
G. C.
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Pension Office
27 th Aug. 1841.
Sir.
In answer to your letter of the 19 th inst. I have to inform you that the name of Jerrials Marshall was placed on the role of Pensioners of the Concord Agency under the Act of the 4 th July 1836 at $33 20 / 100 per Annum, to commence on the 4 th March 1831, and the 1 st Oct 1840. — As to whether she has received any portion of her interest, and by whom it was drawn you should apply to the Pension Agent at Concord and the Third Auditor of the Treasury. The amount due up to the 4 th March 1841. was received by her (Very Respectfully Attorney Mr John Goss of Concord) Your obed t Serv t as appears from the ranchers on file in the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury.
Mr. Heywood Esq Guildhall Vermont.

Guilford Ct Sept 3
free
J. L. Edmonds Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.
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Guildhall Septm 3 rd 1841
Sir.
I have rec d yours of the 27 th ult in answer to my letter of enquiry of the 19 th .
You say that "Zeriah Marshall was placed on the roll of pensioners of the Concord agency New Hampshire on the 1 st Oct 1840 under the act of the 4 th July 1836 at $32.20 per annum to commence on the 4 th of March 1841"
Now I conclude from your whole letter that the date above date was a clerical mistake in your letter & should be 1831 as you afterwards say that in 1831 John Goss received the money due up to the 4 th of March 1841 —
Was not this same widow Zeriah Marshall placed upon the pension list of the Concord Agency at about the same time above noted some two or three years ago & did she not receive pension her money from the 4 th March 1831 to some time in 1840 at that agency? —

From circumstances that have come to my knowledge I have been led to believe that there has been fraud on the part of a person who has managed the matter for us. Marshall. I have communicated this to no other person, but thought it my duty to address this communication to you.
Respectfully yours Oliver Knapp
W. H. Maynard
J. L. Edmonds Esq
Leons of portions.

Guildhall Nov 24 1839
Dear Sir
I gladly received yours of the 16 th of Sept r and can say that I feel gratitude for the favorable appearance. I have attended to the business as well as circumstances will admit and you will of course make allowance for a female in such business. I have neglected sending to Concord considering that from your letter that it would not make any essential difference in the Pension however I really believe that my Father had a commission sent to him at the time the chest of arms were sent. Nevertheless I feel that you will do what seems right. I leave to your wisdom as to a Letter and subscribe with greatful respect
Mary Marshall
P.S. I have my papers with Esq r Hayward of Guildhall to forward them to you. Please to send the return to Guildhall Vermont direct to Mr. Heywood. Guildhall Vt

Caleb Marshall 7mo. 18 days & 4 mo 19 days

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I do hereby certify, That from an examination of the Books & Documents relating to military service in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Office, it appears that the name of Caleb Marshall is borne upon a "Pay Roll of a party of Soldiers raised by order of the General Court for the defence of the frontiers at the upper loess whereof James Blake was Serjt." as a private with an allowance for Seven months and eighteen days service , commencing April 13, 1782. And that the name of Caleb Marshall is borne upon a "Mustering Roll of a party of men raised for the defence of the frontiers at upper loess commanded by James Blake acting as Serjeant." From April 13 th to Novr. 30, 1782.
And I further certify, That the following is a true copy of an original paper now in this Office. "To the Hon ble . President of the State of New Hampshire Sir: Please to pay to John Calfe the wages, Rations &c. that is due to me on a pay roll presented by James Blake Serjt. & Commander of a Scouting party for the Defence of the Western Frontiers in the year 1782-
Caleb Marshall"
And the name of Caleb Marshall is borne upon an order from the soldiers in capt. Jeremiah Earnes comp y . for capt. Earnes to draw the whole of their wages for the time of service in his comp y . Said order is dated Northumberland October 12 th 1776, and is directed to "Col. Nicholas Gilman Treasr. for the State of New Hampshire"; and the name of Caleb Marshall does not appear upon any other papers, (except those above named) now in this Office.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 28 th day of August, A.D. 1849.
Thomas P. Treadwell
Secretary of State

Guildhall January 14. 1842
J. B. Edmonds Esq.
Sir; I rec d a letter signed by you & dated Sept. 22. 1841 in which you say that General Marshall has been pensioned in New Hampshire & also in Vermont & that further payment has been stopped on both certificates & that an investigation will be immediately directed. You will find by looking back to correspondence that I communicated facts tending to show that there had been fraud practised in procuring the pension of Widow General Marshall in New Hampshire & that on looking into the matter you found that there had been such fraud practised.
I regret very much that the result of the investigation has terminated in stopping the pension of Widow General Marshall.
She is a very old & infirm woman & wholly dependent upon her sons-in-law for support and she did not in any manner knowingly participate

in the fraudulent transaction.
She was properly pensioned in Vermont & drew her money at the Vermont agency to the 4 th of Sept r 1840.
After that time her daughter Fanny Marshall by some fraud procured her to be pensioned as a resident of New Hampshire. Soon after the 4 th of March 1841 Fanny Marshall came to Bennington & told her that the said Widow lines & told her that the had been transferred to the New Hampshire Agency & wished her to go to New Hampshire to sign her power of attorney to receive her money from the pension Agent at Concord & the Widow was carried over the bridge into Dalton N.H. where without leaving her carriage she executed such paper as said Fanny Marshall presented to her & Fanny Marshall then paid her $14. which she hid went in the amount her due after taking out necessary expenses. But the power was in fact a power to receive a pension from 4 th March 1831 to 4 th March 1841 when said Widow supposed that it was only for six months pay. Said Widow did not receive one cent of the money fraudulently obtained. And in

fact the new recied but $50. before the recied laid $14. wid Fanny Marshall hearing recied & kept all of the rest.
Wm Smith to enquire what course can be taken to have the widow reinstated on the pension list? Is she liable to account for the money thus fraudulently obtained by R d Fanny? And must it be taken out of her accruing future pen- sion? If so she must take measures to collect it of said Fanny Marshall. And I wish to be informed of the exact amount that was recied at Concord by the attorney of R d widow. It seems that if R d Fanny Marshall has been guilty of a fraud she alone should bear it. She lives at Enfield W.H. She calls & writes her name Fanny Marshall, but I believe her name is Fanny Dyer. Her husband & children left her & went & joined the Shakers many years ago & she obtained a divorce for that reason.
Respectfully your ob dt Servant
W m Heywood

State of Vermont
Secretary of State's Office Montpelier August 30 th 1819
I hereby certify that there is on file in this office a "Pay Roll of a party of men raised for the defence of the frontier adjacent to the Upper Coos, whereof Ward Bayley is Lieutenant commandant, commencing the 14 th of April and ending 2 d Nov r . 1781;" on which Roll is the name of "Caleb Marshall," with an allowance for four months and three days service as a private, commencing June 30 th . 4 mo 3 days
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of this office this 30 th day of August A.D. 1819
Gerrand F. Merrill Secretary of State

Pension Office Decem. 11 th 1849
Sir
The Certificate of the Secretary of the Vermont transmitted by you in the case of Zeruah Marshall, widow of Caleb Marshall has been received and placed on file.
A fraud has been practiced upon the Government in this case. On 11 th July 1840 a Certificate was issued under the act of 4 July 1836, at the rate of 32 4 Cents per Mo for 2 Mo 2 under Capt Eames in 1776. and 7 Mo 17 days same in 1781 under Sergeant Sada, to to the name of Zeruah Marshall and sent to Mr Hayward Goodhale, Vermont. and on the 1 st of October 1840, another Certificate under the same act, and for the same service was issued to her and sent to Miss Mary Marshall, Enfield N.H.
The pension was paid at the Vermont Agency was paid to the 4 Sept 1840 and on the New Hampshire Agency to 4 th March 1841. By referring to the declarations it appears that they were both signed by the same person. One of the declarations was made before David Dobbard one of the Judges of the County Court of Essex County Vt and the

other before Joshua Marshall one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, of Coos County N.H. It is very clear that a fraud has been practised perpetrated, we can, therefore, take no further action in the case.
The regulations require that Applications for increase shall to set forth the grounds upon which an enlargement of the pension is asked, under Oaths. The mere fact that a name similar to that of a pensioner soldier who has been allowed a pension is found upon the muster rolls of the State in which he lived, or in some other one adjacent, without some good reason for believing that it was rendered by the soldier for whom an account of whose service the pension was granted, is not sufficient to authorize the reopening of a claim which has already been adjusted. In all cases which may hereafter be presented this rule will be enforced
11th Dec. 1844
John Bedel Esq. Bath N.H.

Capt Markham
77 8m.
Capt Markham pr
13 Apr 1 30 m 178m
✓ Jas Cook pr
28 9 6 10 5.90 16 10 8 0
Det Blake by off to enter women
Helmsman & Northumberland
each man wants 1 day a year
111 17. 18 m. 103
Ad 5 Aug 12 76.2 m 28
Log Evans 7 9. 2 all over Nthumberland On 73.

Cash on hand 800
" Chk 11600
present 1 $12500 108.50 16,550
Fullin 10 paid Carlson 15 paid Summy 15 paid Mead 10. Clark 7.50 paid Peyrot 1.00 58.50 Olcott 50 - sent 108.50
1250 30 42.50 33.50 900
15 10 750 1 33.50 50 = 30 = 15 = 12.50 107.00 10 = 127.50
80 22 102 25 127
25

Journal Lander Co 1776
Caleb Markell for 2m 2 pms - W 5 p 45-
  100 " p 49  nd on Sld 96  2 2    ||||| = 1  pm 13 age 82 k 30 new 7 17       9 28  

256.88 16.05 272.93

General Marshall wid of Col. S. W.H.
Gen. Col. J. Marshall
June 23. 1837
do do July 25. 1838
Mary Marshall Aug 40
Act 4 July 1837

(1856.
Jeremiah Marshall, widow of Caleb,
See let to Miss Mary Marshall.
Sept. 1. 1840.
Act of July 1836.

Jerusha Marshalls. — Canceled N. H.
Act 4 th July 1836. — p 32. 20 th 1836
Pension Office 27 th Aug 1841
p. 4 th March 1841
JH
p. t. John Gaps her attorney
Canceled N. H. — JH

Letter John Bedel
Sept. 17, 1849.
to same Dr. 1849
Fraudulent. two Certificates issued to the same person.

Enfield NH Feb. 11
No answer given
J. L. Edwards Esq. Washington City
Feb 16. 42
District of Columbia
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Enfield New Hampshire
Feb y 1. 1842.
Honored Sir
I am very sorry to find you so much mistaken, in regard to any fraud being conducted, by any of my mother's family. There has been none I will shew you facts, which must remove all unpleasant feelings. As to her daughter Lanny Marshall, as you call her. My sister Lanny is married to a man by the name of Bawker, and is settled in Lunenburg Vermont. She is a woman of the first respectability in the place she was educated a Lady, and remained such until ten years since when she married a niggard for a husband. My sister was unwilling to leave her aged Mother, but he promised that she should have the privilege of assisting my Mother if she had need in her old age - and that she should never be under the necessity of encountering any hardship in life. She is wealthy, but what is a Miner's heart. My sister is amiable - could you see her you would say so - She has never been accustomed to hardships, and now, has none to speak her trials to, but me. She carried to her husband a handsome portion - but he, is not willing she should spend a dollar for my Mother's comfort, unless it can be repaid, and money which I gave her, for her own convenience his sordid disposition has required and taken from her - I sent her the money she required in her letter and she says she does not wish me to send her any more on my part. I have nothing only what I have obtained by my industry and economy, with the blessing of God, who has been a father to me ever since I was sixteen years old - I have wrote to my sister, that if she should outlive Mother to come and live with me - as to the name of Dyer, there is none belonging to my Mother's family, male nor female. I will give you a little history of my father's family. My father Caleb Marshall died in the year 1800 - My mother was left a widow with twelve children - four sons & eight daughters, and but four had arrived

to adult age - My father's property was valued at 3600 dollars. This was in a farm well situated lying on the Connecticut River. This was willed to my Mother - to assist her in the management of her family. (She has been a good faithful mother) My Father spared no care in educating his children - my mother followed his example. After our Father's death, as soon as we came to an age sufficient we see that we must be scattered for a living - My eldest brother 23 and another 17, went to the province of Maine, surveyors - The eldest was head surveyor for many years - he surveyed hundreds of miles in the British dominions - and there was drawn - We sisters were all at the age of 16, capable of teaching school - and all have been teachers - when I was 16 years old, I went 160 miles from home with education for a seamstress and a schoolteacher I have followed it for years - I was teaching in Massachusetts when first I addressed you - our family were scattered, until none were left with Mother but Fanny, she was the youngest - and while she remained with my mother, the income of the farm belonged to them - after my sister left, Mother sold her right to my brother who now lives in Northumberland - he went into business, and by the change and pressure of the times he failed - The farm was sold, and he has much to do to support his family - here my Mother considers her home - After my brother's failure, my mother was in much trouble at the thought of her pecuniary condition - she visited among her daughters for support - I received information of her situation and a request, for me if possible to obtain a Pension for her with a heart big with sorrow - I wrote to you, entreating the favor of having the Records examined and see if there was any account of my father's services in the War - your answer was favorable but you wished for a declaration from her - I went immediately to her, she was at my sister Fanny's - she was feeble and in trouble about her condition - I told her not to be troubled she would yet have a Pension - We applied to Judge Hibben for counsel in taking her Declaration - he said as she was

feble it might as well be taken there in Vermont as any where. It was done, and a certificate came - no heart could be more truly thankful than was mine it immediately relieved my dear Mother's feelings. The Pension was drawn in Vermont March 1820. Let what will take place nothing can errase the gratitude I feel towards you. I manifested it to you and stated, that I thought I should yet find proof of my father's commission - you answered that, could I find more proof you would with pleasure give me another certificate. I went to Concord, and elsewhere - and get evidence and circumstances, which proved beyond a doubt that my father not only served as an officer but expended hundreds of dollars, in support of the cause without any compensation - this in supplying the soldiers & supporting the inhabitants in times of distress - when there was no regular authority to assist. After this information I sent you the letter dated Aug. 4. 1820. I then wrote you, that unless you could allow more compensation, you need not make any reply - you then sent the letter dated Sept. 1. 1820. (This was not in season to stop the Sept drawing, and it drawing) I then wrote to you - that I had been advised to apply to some of the Members of Congress to assist me - but I declined, saying I had full confidence in your fidelity - I then stated that I wished you to allow my Mother what you thought was just in the case and I would be satisfied. I then received a certificate from New Hampshire which drew March 1821. In this I thought you had done just as according to the merits of the case - (we have only drawn three times) I considered you not only wise but humane. I am sir if you think that, you should be faulted by allowing the annual pittance I would not have you do it - but sir, if you could with safety, it would give perfect satisfaction. If you feel freedom just return the Vermont certificate and all will be well - I sent it to you because none should be drawn on it without your consent. I am sir with the greatest respect
J. L. Edwards Esq
Your well wisher
Mary Marshall

Please to send a return to to Judge Marshall of Stratford New Hampshire

Dear Sir
Stratford March 2 - 1834-
You will excuse me in this liberty of addressing you - when you realise the cause - Last spring I passed through this country on business - and there learned that my friends were making some exertion for my Mother Leviah Marshall to obtain a Pension - I called at Judge Marshalls - conversed on the subject - left a short declaration, was in haste, and passed on - I knew nothing further on the subject, until Jan. last - I then heard that the papers had been sent on to Washington, and a return had been sent back, but no Pension - I did not know the cause - but I had such confidence in your wisdom and good feelings towards those under the care of your station - that I was sure, there must be a great failure in the testimony - and I know my Mother had only my Sisters, to forward the cause - and they were unacquainted with all such business - therefore knew not what to do - This brought anxiety on my mind - I immediately made a journey into this country - I soon found your letter, and saw sufficient cause for objection - I wrote immediately for a legal testimony of the Marriage - I have searched for documents for proof - but find none - I know I have seen a commission of my Father given in War time - but cannot remember the particulars - Since my Father's death the business has been so shifted by sales, and exchanges of my Mother's situation that all ancient papers but Deeds or Bonds are destroyed - There are none, but few living who had any knowledge of the services done in this country - I was young when the war was - Still I have some personal knowledge of that time - and from circumstances and evident information from others - I know that none in this country, done more for the cause of liberty than my Parents - but I am a child and must desist - I have endeavored to see that the business is prepared as well as it can be in plain humble truths - as far as I have yet found - and leave it to your further examination -
I am Sir with grateful respect yours.
To the Hon. Genl. Edwards Washington City -
Mary Marshall
P.S. I enclose here an Epitaph remaining on my Father's Gravestone which may be some evidence of my father's disposition, from the time he came to this country until his death.

Enfield MA Jan 5. 1842
Jan 11. 1842
Jeremiah Marsh
J
J. L. Edwards Washington City D.C.
12

Enfield New Hampshire Jan y 11 th 1842
Dear Sir
Have with me a little longer I entreat of you. I wrote you last month in relation to my Mother's situation - you have been as kind as a Father could be, in trying to help us - we are very sensible of it.
I will now shew you our present condition and you will readily see our distress -
When I was in the Coos Country - I agreed with a man to furnish Mother with every necessary for her comfort in sickness or in health - The Suits - Bill - Nurse, and funeral Charges - and he was to have the Pension - I settled with him and paid him last March - Now he feels under no obligation to pay any further expense because they cannot draw the Pension - All I want and all that he expects is 32 dollars and the add costs annually - If the Pension stops - all our exertion is lost and your Fatherly kindness is wasted! (forbid it, do) I understood by a letter from you that the Pension on that certificate I sent you was suspended - and I would not have anything done wrongfully - There is only the Sept drawing behind if you will please allow us to draw by that or some other certificate our sorrow will be turn'd to joy. I subscribe myself a Suppliant Rich d Edwards Mary Marshall

I send you a sketch, or a part of a letter, wrote me by my sister which will explain the case more fully. We are three dependant females

Path New Hampshire September 7 th 1849
Sir I am desired to inquire into the reason of the suspension of the Pension of Terinah Marshall, Widow of Caleb Marshall, who was a Pensioner under law July 4, 1836 prior upon the West Poultney Vermont Roll & afterwards on the Concord N.H. Roll at $32.11 per annum. This I am desired to do by Mrs Levi Bowker one of the children of Caleb & Terinah Marshall, who informs me that this occurred in 1841 and her mother did not die till Oct. 15, 1843, I cannot learn that said Terinah Marshall was paid after 1840 or 1841
I am. Very respectfully, Your Hon. Servt.
John P. Deder
Hon. D. V. Edwards Comm te of Pensions Washington D.C.

Commissioner of Pensions

Enfield New Hampshire July 27 - 1840.
Worthy Sir,
It is with heartfelt gratitude that I am able to forward you, such a testimony as you required. The Secretary of State, in addition to his Certificate says, Jeremiah Eames of Northumberland, State of N.H. was a Capt. of a Company in 1776, and that he had a Lieut. but his name was not given. I am thankful to Providence that Mr. Curtis still lives, and is able to give the name and service of the Lieut. Mr. Curtis once before gave a testimony similar to this - I supposed it was present with you - and I did not know but he was since dead! but he is still preserved, perhaps for this very purpose.
The reason why the business has so long delayed is - I wrote to Judge Gates to have him attend to the business, knowing him to be a correct man, I sent him your letter also - but, he was on a journey to Massachusetts - the business was delayed until his return.
My Mother is well, and appears to say, she is very thankful for your favor. You, and your assistant, appear to be Lathams to the helpless - penury is hard to be endured, by a noble spirit. I have every reason to be thankful for your condescension and kindness already granted - and now Sirs, this six months service being allowed will make every thing beautiful to us - May God grant you, and your assistant, the blessing of being prepared - and rightly prepared, for eternal Bliss. This in the highest esteem and respect Mary Marshall

Sir, you will excuse me in digressing from my subject on business
I am thankful that the Law of the Independent Treasury Bill is passed - The Lords of the Corporate-bodys here will not permit a yankey Bank to run unless they first have a deposit made over by the yankey into their Vaults - This appears to be paying tribute while at the same time they are drawing great profits from their own Banks - and they have been so scrupulous in hoarding their specie - that they were not willing to pay their laborers sufficient to pay the postage of letters when at the same time an Agent told me that they never at any time had so much specie in their Banks as then - What they collect in America they deposit here - and their shiploads of clothes - the immense sight, sent to all quarters of the world - the avails, they carry to England and deposit it there - I am thankful that wisdom has found a way to have our publick funds secured from their power
I hope wisdom will be given so, that the Bank bills of those British Lords will be of no value - then they would be obliged to hand over their specie to pay their bills - this done the country would be well supplied - but as long as they feel no interest for the country - only to get all the profits into their selfish dominions - and by the same means strive to our power us - we ought to watch and resist them - I hope the Treasury Bill will increase so that we can do business without a Bank - bill is the usury - then those self sufficient beings would be obliged to be subject to the country - they would not let their establishments stop for the want of money - and instead of their drawing these extra profits the United States would have the profits - and in this way we should not be imposed upon by them - this is part of what I feel some of the spirit of my parents Mr. M.

Pension Pension Office Sept. 9. 1841
Sir,
Your letter of the 3 rd inst. has been received. If Zeruah Marshall's pension has been obtained through fraud, we shall take proper steps to have the offender prosecuted; but before we can proceed in the case, it is proper that we should be made acquainted with the grounds upon which your suspicions are founded. I will be obliged to you therefore if you will state candidly and explicitly all the facts which may have come within your knowledge relative to the case, as well as the character of the parties concerned in procuring evidence. An early answer is requested.
William Heywood, jun r Esq. Guildhall, Ver t .

Guildhall Sept r 17 th 1841
Sir:
The following are the facts & information within my knowledge upon which I founded my suspicion of fraud in relation to the pension of General Marshall -
I knew from information in which I have no doubt that some time within two years wid General Marshall was placed on the pension list of the Vermont Agency at the rate of about $32. per month to commence on the 4 th day of March 1831. And William Gates esq. of Lyndon Vermont informed me that he made out her powers of attorney & procured the money due her at Burlington from the commencement of the pension up to March or Sept r 1840. A short time ago said Gates also informed me that time in some the past spring or summer Mrs Fanny Dyer alias Miss Fanny Marshall came to Lyndon where said widow lived & connived her to Dalton N.H. for the purpose of having her execute a power of attorney

to draw her pension at Concord N.H. And said Gates further informed me that Benjamin Stephenson Esq. of Leicester N.H. informed him that he made out said power of attorney for said widow & that the same was made to draw her pension from the 4 th March 1831 to the 4 th March 1841.
From this information I concluded that the same pension had been drawn both in Vermont & New Hampshire.
And if so I think that the said Mrs Dyer or Marshall was the person who committed the fraud. I think that the widow supposed that she was executing a power to draw only six months of arrears. Stephenson did not know that the widow had ever drawn in Vermont & so he did nothing wrong.
I do not of course know what means could have been made use of to procure the name of the same widow inserted on the pension lists both of Vermont & N.H.
Said Mrs Dyer or Marshall lives as I have been informed at or in the vicinity of Enfield N.H. & is the daughter of said widow.
Most of the above facts are not of my

personal knowledge & I may have been misinformed & no fraud done.
Respectfully your obedient servant
W. H. Hayswood
J. L. Edwards Esq.
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Sept 22. 1841
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Pension Office, Sept. 22. 1841.
372
Sir,
I have received your letter of the 17 th inst.
On examining the case of Jeremiah Marshall, I discover that she has been pensioned as a resident of New Hampshire, as well as Vermont. Further payment on both Certificates has been stopped, and an investigation will be immediately directed
W. Heywood, Jr., Esq. Guildhall Vermont.

Miss Mary Marshall Jan 20. 1842.

Pension Office,
287.
Jan 20. 1842
Miss Marshall,
In reply to your letter of the 4 th inst I have to inform you that no further payment can be made on account of the pension of Mrs. Jeremiah Marshall. Until the amount wrongfully obtained shall have been refunded. It is alleged that her daughter Fanny Marshall or Dyer induced her to take an oath upon which  commit the fraud by in obtaining  which the second pension was granted  was allowed to her as a resident of the was committed  State of New Hampshire . Certificate was obtained, and upon which payment was made by the Pension Agent at Concord, N. Hampshire. She has been drawing a pension in N. Hampshire as well as in Vermont.
Miss Mary Marshall Enfield N.H.

W. Heywood Jr. Jan 20. 1842

Pension Office, Jan 20. 1842.
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Sir,
In answer to your letter of the 14 th inst. I have to inform you that no further payment can be made in the case of Zeriah Marshall, until the amount fraudulently obtained shall have been refunded. Payment was made on the Second pension certificate at the Concord agency New Hampshire, from the 4 th of March 1831 to the 4 th of March 1841 at the rate of $32:20 per Annum.
W. Heywood Jr, Esq. Guildhall Vermont.

Zerniah Marshall, Vermont roll, Act of July 4. 1836 at $32: 11 per annum p st to 4 Sep. 1840 JH
Zerniah Marshall, (Concord) N. Hampshire roll at $32: 20 per annum, Act of July 4. 1836 p st to 4 March 1840 JH
Be pleased to say to what time payment was made at each Agency.
Plus in Office } Jan 20. 1842 }

Dath N. H.
Nov. 9th 1849
Sir
Your communication of the 17 th Sept./49 in answer to mine of Sept. 17 th /49 in the case of Jerusha Marshall, deceased Widow of Caleb Marshall, has been rec d by me, containing information of a serious nature were Mrs. Marshall guilty of any participation in perpetrating or attempting to perpetrate any fraud upon the Government. In the first place I have been unable to learn that she ever did in her life time actually receive but $30.00 per annum, and was kept in ignorance that she was in the receipt of any more than that sum, and I am convinced that if there was any fraud actually perpetrated, it was by the agent or agents, (for a great share of whom I have no more respect than you) who drew her money, therefore I would desire to be informed, if the records at your Department can show, who the agent or agents were in this case, as I can see no impropriety in giving me this information.
In the second place, there can be no doubt but her husband Caleb Marshall did perform more service than the 7 months & 18 days under Sgt. Blake in 1782, and two months under Capt. Bames in 1776 for which you have already allowed her, for evidence of which please see accompanying certificates of Recy. of Vermont and Secy. of New Hampshire, from which it appears that he was in Capt. Bames Co. 3 months previous to Oct. 12, 1776 beyond the 2 months after Oct. 14, 1776 for which you have allowed her, and also 4 months 3 days in 1781, for which it would seem she has not been allowed, or she was pensioned on two distinct tours of service, if this was the case her pension

was improperly stopped; at all events Mrs. Marshall was justly entitled to receive a pension at the time it was suspended or stopped, for service of her husband 5 months in Capt. Eames Co. in 1776, 4 months 3 days in Lt. Bailey Co. 1781 and 7 months 18 days in Sgt. Blamey's party 1782 - 16 months 21 days instead of the amount allowed; as your imputation of fraud and suspending her pension would seem to show that one amount either in Ct. H. or Vt. was supposed to have been improperly allowed. For further explanation and evidence of Caleb Marshall's service in Capt. Eames Co 1776 please see my letter to you of the 5 th Inst. in the case of Mrs. Mary Curtis dec. of Stratford Ct. H. and the papers marked "P. & C." accompanying it.
I trust at least that there will show Mrs. Marshall clear of any fraudulent intent , and of course entitle her children to receive the arrears due her from the time her pension was suspended up to the time of her death Oct. 15, 1843.
I am, Very respectfully, Your Ob. Serv. John Bedel
Hon. D. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

John Berel Sept 17, 1849

Pension Office, Sept 15, 1849.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 7 th inst. respecting the case of Mrs Zeruah Marshall, widow of Caleb Marshall, I have to inform that her pension was suspended on the 22 d September 1841, for the reason that she had been in the receipt of a pension from the 4 th March 1831, at the Agency at Burlington, Vt, and also at Concord, N.H.
She was paid at the Vermont Agency to the 4 th September 1840; at the Concord Agency, to the 4 th March 1841, when this fraud upon the government was discovered, her pension was suspended.
John Bedel, Esq. Bath, N.Y.
(Yrs)

4913 400 Jeriah Marshall Vt
Act 7 July 38 act 4 July 36 m 73. d 1800
Adm d 9 m 29 d / pr $ 73. 22 / 100 32. 11
No deduction
W. Heyward Jr. Esq. Guildhall Vt

Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th of July A.D. 1838. entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows.
State of Vermont } County of Essex ss }
On this 9 th day of November A.D. 1839 personally appeared before me David Webb one of the judges of the County Court within and for the County of Essex and State aforesaid Zeruah Marshall a resident of Lunenburg in the County of Essex and State of Vermont aged eighty five years on the 20 th day of December A.D. 1838. who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit 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. That she is the widow of the late Caleb Marshall of Northumberland in the County of Coos in the State of New Hampshire who served a Lieutenant in the war of the revolution. She further declares that in June A.D. 1775. she with an infant son weeks old and her husband with another three years old. were by the Indians drove from their home in Northumberland to their friends in Hampstead one hundred and twenty miles. Then Capt. William Marshall of said Hampstead went to Exeter New Hampshire to the authority for assistance. That the people in the Coos Country (as it was then called) might be protected against the Indians. Some soldiers were sent to join the militia at said Northumberland and a chest of arms with ammunition was sent. Her said husband had the command

of the Soldiers and the charge of the Chest of Arms and went with them to the Coos Country. She further declares that the winter following she was moved back to said Northumberland and that her husband was then a Lieutenant under Capt. Jeremiah Cams who commanded a company of militia stationed in that place and they had built a fort near to said Cams where she was moved in with others and remained there until the said Cams was suspected of being a traitor in favoring the Indians a number of captives were taken and carried off by the Indians. The inhabitants were alarmed and did not think themselves safe at that fort, they dropt their Capt. and the command fell on her said husband. They immediately built another fort where the soldiers were stationed and she was placed in said fort. She says the fort was built with a large block house in the center with gun holes in every direction and three guard houses in the walls of the fort. This company was employed through the summer season in scouting parties and guarding against the Indians and in times of alarm the inhabitants fled to that fort for protection. She says that they not only provided for the inhabitants in time of trouble but done much for the comfort of the soldiers until the war closed. At the commencement of the war her said husband was in easy circumstances as to property but during the troubles and embarrasments of the country the same was greatly diminished and at the end of the war he was left nearly destitute, and for further proof she respectfully refers to the testimony on the files of the war department. She further declares that she was married to the said Caleb Marshall on the fourth day of March in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy three at Hampden N.H. and that her husband the aforesaid Caleb Marshall died the 23 rd

day of August A.D. 1830, and that she has ever since remained his widow. She further declares that she went through much hardship and trouble in the time of the war that she is now in need and should be thankful for a pension, for which she prays
Zeruah Marshall
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written. Before me —
David Hibbard Jd. Judge of S. Essex County Court
State of Vermont }
Essex County ss } I, Lumberman Number of the A.D. 1839 -
I do hereby certify that the applicant Zeruah Marshall cannot from bodily infirmity attend Court.
David Hibbard Jd. Judge of Essex Co. Ct.
I do further certify that the above named applicant is a person of credibility and truth —
David Hibbard Jd. Judge of Essex Co. Ct.
State of Vermont }
Essex County ss }
I, William Gates Bishop of the County Court in and for the County of Essex do hereby certify that David Hibbard whose name is subscribed to the foregoing declaration is and was on the day of the date thereof a Judge of Essex County at a lawful and duly commissioned and qualified and that the same is his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have
hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this 12th day of March A.D. 1839 William Gates Bishop

ent 8 a
Vermont 3224
1 letter to Mrs. Marshall Apr. 28. 1842 " " Same May 20. " " sup d letter to Vermont Ag. H. Heywood Jr. Rpt 22. 1 do to same and Mary Marshall Jan 20. 1842.
Zeruah Marshall widow of Caleb Marshall dec d . NH who died on the 23 d August 1870! of Essex Co. in the State of Vt. who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Cams of the Regt commanded by — in the N. H. G. line for 9 mos & 19 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 32 Dollars 11 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Feb. 1840 and sent to Weymouth Milford Vt.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1839 $262.93 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 March. 16.05 $278.98
{ Revolutionary Claim, Not July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 2 Page 39

I Lemuel Marshall Widow of Caleb Marshall late of Northumberland in the County of Coos deceased, do dispose and say, that since I gave my former declaration, it has occurred to my mind, that in the year 1776, there was a company of Soldiers under the command of Jeremiah Eames and my husband Caleb Marshall. They were stationed at Northumberland and that season a Blockhouse was built on the farm of the said Capt Eames, and a Fort was built not far from the house - and my husband helped build said house and Fort and I think this was the first of his services as a Militia man. After this the people thought Capt Eames favored the Indians and the enemy - and the inhabitants were kept in a state of alarm and fear and I think in the Winter following there was a Fort built around our house with stanchions . The walls were made of large hewed pine timber and my husband helped build this Fort and the Chest of arms that were sent was kept in this Fort under my husband's care which was kept in this Fort . This Chest was sent from Exeter N.H. they sent Ammunition and accoutrements, also and with these they sent Blankets and other things for the use of the soldiers all in the Fort and for the soldiers belonging to the Militia who scouted and from the time the last Fort was built, there was soldiers kept at this Fort, during the War and Officers and soldiers, when ranging the country on scouts, made this their resort and the inhabitants in the neighborhood, when an alarm, came to us also.
At this time we were not looking for profit, but every one that was able, done all they could, to free the country from being destroyed by the Indians - and our means to support such expenses were better at that time than those of our neighbors - and this was as free for the support and comfort of the people, as for our own family.
I cannot recollect as my husband had any Officer to assist him at the Fort until the great Alarm, I think in 1779 - when the Indians carried off Prisoners - Mr Abel Leavard was a great help in scouting, but he was carried off with others of the prisoners - and  it must mischief was done - After this there was more soldiers sent and commissions were sent I think - and it seems as though Mr Nathan Caswell was made Captain, and my husband was Lieutenant under him - he was called Captain and my husband was called Lieutenant - but I cannot remember how it was particular about Officers - but this I know my husband had all the care of the business in the fort - I just remember there was a Sergeant Billings who came with some soldiers - and Capt Caswell had a man Nathan that was a soldier in the time of the war and I know that and I know that my husband not only had the care at the Fort but went out at various times on scouting parties - I was willing to work and assist in the War and now should be glad to have a Pension.
The above is according to the best of my recollection
Attest
John Bailey Susan M. Stanley
Lemuel Marshall

State of New Hampshire Coos Co February 26 th 1838 Then the above named Lerniah Marshall subscribed and swore to the within Affidavit
Before me Samuel Harvey Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Coos Co February 26 th 1838
I hereby certify that the within named Lerniah Marshall is entitled to full Credit in her statements within
Samuel Harvey Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Coos Co
Superior Court Clerk's Office for said County March 5 th 1838. I hereby certify that Samuel Harvey is now a magistrate for said County legally in-powereed to administer oaths that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine & is entitled to full credit.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett, Clerk.
L. Marshall's affidavit

This may certify that I have for many years last past been well acquainted with Phinehas Hadsdon, the signer of the within affidavit & would state that his character for truth & veracity is unimpeachable -
Turner Stephenson
I hereby certify that the above named Turner Stephenson is a justice of the Peace for the County of Coos in the State of New Hampshire & fully concurs with him in relation to the character of the within named Hadsdon for truth & veracity
John W. Lovejoy { Town Clerk of Lancaster in said County Lancaster February 25, 1837 -
State of New Hampshire } I Adin N. Brackett Clerk 6000 ft. April 19, 1837. { of the Superior Court of Justice for said County certify that Turner Stephen- son is a Magistrate as above; & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony of which I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written.
A. N. Brackett, Clerk.

I Phinehas Hadgdon of Lancaster in the State of New Hampshire and County of Coos do testify and state, that I served in the Revolutionary Service until the first of the year 1781 - and in the first of the 1783 I moved my family into Northumberland in New Hampshire - There were Forts in that town for protection against the Indians and Tories - The strongest Fort was around the house of Lieutenant Caleb Marshall - who was an officer in the Militia - who were placed there to scout and protect the people - The chest of arms and ammunition was under the charge of the above said Marshall in the above named Fort. I was well acquainted with his Wife Lemariah Marshall she was a worthy woman and one who done much for the comfort of the people I with my family lived near them for five years following - Lancaster Feb. 25. 1837 Phinehas his Hadgdon mark
State of New Hampshire Coos ss. Feb. 25. 1837 Then the above named Phinehas Hadgdon signed of the above affidavit personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit contains the whole truth & nothing but the truth - Before me - Isaac Stephenson Justice of the Peace

Widow Marshall estate of Marshall

Marrried by the Rev. Henry True of Hampstead March 4 th 1773 Caleb Marshall to Zeniah Harriman both of Hampstead
Peter Eastman Town Clerk
A true copy of record
Attest A. B. Marshall Town Clerk of Hampstead
Hampstead
March 15 th 1837
We the undersigned selectmen of the town of Hampstead do hereby certify that the above named A. B. Marshall is Town Clerk of said town of Hampstead and that the above copy by him certified is true
J. P. Shannon } Selectmen Samuel Nichols } of Hampstead

I Edward Spalding of Lancaster in the State of New Hampshire aged Twenty two years do depose and testify That I resided within a Mile and a half of the fort in Northumberland built around the house of Lieut. Col. Marshall late of said North- umberland district, during the whole of the Revolution- ary War. That said Marshall was called Lieut. and was in the service in the Militia during said War, but how long I cannot say, neither can I say whom he served under or with; or whether he had the command of the fort built around his house or not. - but according to my best knowledge and recollection he was a lieutenant in the Militia and in actual service in defence of his Country during the seasons of alarm and danger from the time the fort was built which I think was in the year 1777. or 1778 until the close of the War There were soldiers stationed at the fort built around said Marshall's house - but I do not know whether those soldiers were commanded by said Marshall or not. but believe he had the command. E: Spalding
State of New Hampshire } Then the above named Edward ss. April 1 st 1859 } Spalding subscribed and made oath to the above affidavit. Before me Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace I further certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Edward Spalding and that he is a credible Witness - Joshua Marshall Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire I, Adico N. Brackett Clerk of Coos Co. April 19. 1837. The Superior Court of Judicature for said County certify, that Joshua Merrill is a Magistrate within. That the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. In witness of which I have hereunto set my name, & affixed the seal of said Court the day & year above written. A. N. Brackett, Clerk.
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Seyenburg (OT) Dec 14
12 3/4
Miss Mary M. Marshall
Enfield
New Hampshire

Immenburg Dec 12 1841
Dear Sister
As Mary wanted me to write to you she thinks I do the very best. Do the very best. Sister
I am coming now to let you know my Situation I am here all encouraged. I have been thin- king this long time of writing but have delayed till now and now I feel although I must come and tell you all about it, My life has been a very hard one a great deal of the time doing that which is worse, I feel some of the time as though I never can't get thro' it if I say I think I have a hard time. They say you could do your work easy if it wasn't for Mother - so I can't say a word - for I can't get her over the river to get the pen- soon - we have not known any since you was here - Last March I can't think what you could want to say off the Certificate in this state - I want to try to draw again in this state if I had it what little money I had here I have let Mother have, for Mother is here - and here she must stay and must be taken care of and I must do it - I must get a little more for Mother's benefit - I can't have a fire in the front street, we lived in last winter the fire place smokes so I wish you could see my eyes living in the smoke - I want some money to get a stove and some night caps for Mother and some shirts for Mother I have bought her some nightgowns - if I can have a little stove I think it will make my work easier, and I don't know how I can keep Mother warm if I don't have one - Mother is very comfortable but just as helpless as a baby - I must have some money