Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26,132, Peter Wright, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Wright, Peter Abigail
V 26, 132
CONTENTS

5645 4
New Hampshire Roll.
Peter Wright Sergeant
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th of Jan y 1819 and sent to Plisha Hensley Mrs. Sedge Marlow Chesh. Co
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. 4 mo. d \frac{22}{30} — 37:06 Semi-ann. all ee ending 4 th March 1819 — 48: —
3 years 1777-80- 11 85:06
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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Stoddart Chesh. Co
Set to 10 days. Aug 17. 1844
Salma Wade, Feb 14 th 1828 16

Rep. Det. Det. 6 Agf. Nov 18. 1811
32235
New Hampshire
Peter Wright. Deceased of in the State of New H. who was a Sgt in the Co commanded by Captain of the commanded by in the Rev War line for Regiments
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 121 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. and ending July 9. 1843 when he died
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Nov 1811 and sent to Daniel Greenleaf, Washington
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Recorded by J. E. Brown Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 1 Page 129.
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Pay to Abigail Wright his widow for what was paid under act 1818

Reported Mch 16/49
4304 New Hampshire Co Abigail Wright dec d widow of Peter Wright who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
including 29 Mch 1848 Certificate of Pension issued the day of
and sent to
Jacob Taylor Stoddard N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 160 Vol. 1.

Peter Wright
5,645.
(March 1819.)
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STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE COUNTY SS.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
ON this 4 th day of July 1820 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of said Court being a court of record for said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings, the power of fine & imprisonment Peter Wright aged sixty eight years, resident in Stoddard in said county, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: viz that he enlisted in the month of March 1777 for three years under capt William H Bal- lard in the 7 th Massachusetts regiment commanded by col Deborah Hlden and was discharged at Westpoint the 12 th day of March 1780 - I was also in the five months service of Genl. Benedict in 1779. In the year 1782 I enlisted for 3 months, went to West Point The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the 13 th day of April 1818 The number of my pension certificate is 5645
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," passed on the 18th day of March 1818, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
My occupation is that of a farmer, but not of sufficient ability to pursue it - I family residing with me - two viz my wife Abigail aged 64 years - my daughter Abigail aged 37, and has not been able to support herself for 20 years past
Peter Wright
Sworn to and declared at Keene 4 th day of July 1820 before
in said County, on the
{ Judge of said Court.
I, SALMA HALE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cheshire, do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property in the aforesaid schedule, is twelve dollars and cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this eighth day of July
A. D. 1820
S. Hale

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of Peter Wright of Hedda in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
One old table 6 old chairs 2 Spinning wheels 1 pot and dish kettle & tea kettle & some other small articles of household furniture the whole of which valued at - - - - - $12.00
Peter Wright
We the Subscribers testify and say, that we have viewed the property contained in the above Schedule, shewn to us by Peter Wright above named, as his property; and are of opinion that the sums set against the respective items are their true value.
Cheshire ss.
appeared,
above named, and made oath to the truth of the above statement, by them subscribed. Before me,
I certify, that named, are disinterested and credible witnesses.
182 Personally
Justice of the Peace.
above
Justice of the Peace.

I Peter Wright of Stockland in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire Husbandman do make the following declaration upon oath That on March the Twelfth day in the year of Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven I enlisted into the Army Under the continental establishment as a sergeant in the Company of W m H. Ballard and joined to the seventh Regiment in the Massachusetts line commanded by Col. Ichabod Alden and went into immediate service where I continued in the same company and Regiment for the full term for which I enlisted and on the Twelfth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty I obtained an honorable discharge I further state that I am poor and stand in need of assistance from my country
Peter Wright
State of New Hampshire
On this day personally appeared Peter Wright known to me to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing declaration and acknowledged that the facts stated therein are true to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 15 th day of March 1818
Samuel Dabbin May To The Hon ble John C. Cabot
Secretary of War
Eliza Huntington
one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for said County

Cheshire ss. Levi Chamberlain Assistant Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County hereby certify that the above is the signature of the Hon. Elisha Huntley who is duly commissioned a Justice of said Court, and that no particular impression is used as a seal by said Court.
In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed and affixed a seal in usual form as used by said Court this 28 th day of May A.D. 1818.
Levi Chamberlain
Ps. Mr. Nathan discharge with the before to be returned in the War Dept.
Adamsfield on the evidence of his in legal Commission to which he pled  his  pled or to the credibility of him verifying the same.

Admissible on the evidence of his undigested circumstances to which the justified testify or to the credibility of them certifying the same -
[2] The within discharge with these papers to be returned to the War Dept.
Dear Chamberlain
Oct. 8, 1898.
Yours truly John D. Sleeper The within record - I have herewith enclosed and affixed a seal in which form cannot by each being this is the day of which the within record - I have herewith enclosed and affixed a seal in which form cannot by each being this is the day of which Yours truly John D. Sleeper

This May certify that I have examined into the circumstances of the witness named Peter Wright and find he is poor and distressed in need of the assistance of his Secretary for Support
Hon ble John Calthrop Secretary war
War Dept Decr 23 rd 1819
Elizabeth Hunt
{ one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas for the County

10345
Abigail Wright N.H.
act 7 July 1838
M 81. a 43
Declaration of Abigail Wright. Oct 1843

State of New Hampshire County of Sullivan ss
On this twentieth day of October eighteen hundred and forty three, personally appeared before the subscriber, Judge of Probate, in and for the County aforesaid at Washington, in said county, Abigail Wright aged eighty six years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half-pay and Pensions to certain Widows" and also an Act in amendment of the Act aforesaid passed August 23 rd 1842. That she is the widow of Peter Wright late of said Washington, deceased, who was a sergeant in the Revolutionary Army. That he was placed on the Pension list Roll, of the New Hampshire Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, in conformity with the Act of Congress of March 18 th 1818. That his Certificate was dated January 20 th 1819, No 5645; That the said Peter Wright was a resident of Westford in the County of Middlesex, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that he enlisted into a company commanded by Capt Ballard Col o Aldens Regiment, and served as a sergeant in said company for the term of three years, he received a Discharge after his term expired, which was given up and sent to the War Department, at the time he applied for a pension under the Act of 1818, for further evidence of his services she refers to the records in the War Department and the annexed Deposition of Abijah Reed.
She further declares, That she was married to the said Peter Wright, at Westford aforesaid, on the thirteenth day of September seventeen hundred and eighty one, and that her said husband died on the ninth day of July eighteen hundred and forty three, that she has not since intermarried but is now a Widow. She further declares that before her Marriage her name was Abigail Reed and resided in the town of Winford aforesaid. That she was not married to said Peter Wright prior to his leaving the service but that the Marriage took place previous to

She further declares, that she was married to the said Peter Wright, at Westford aforesaid, on the thirteenth day of September seventeen hundred and eighty one, and that her said husband died on the ninth day of July eighteen hundred and forty three, that she has not since intermarried but is now a Widow. She further declares that before her Marriage her name was Abigail Reed and resided in the town of Westford aforesaid. That she was not married to said Peter Wright prior to his leaving the service but that the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz, the time above stated.
signed in presence of Charles Wright John L Putnam
Abigail her Wright mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me and I hereby certify that the above named Abigail Wright is a person of credibility.
John L Putnam Judge of Probate
I hereby certify, that the cause of executing the foregoing Declaration out of court is that the declarant is in my belief unable to attend court on account of her advanced age and bodily infirmities.
John L Putnam Judge as aforesaid

I Uriel Dean Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original declaration and proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Abigail Wright of Washington in said County for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 20th day of October A.D. 1843.
Uriel Dean Register

Certificate of Secretary Bolles. and Town Clerk. and affidavit of A. Root

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, November 7 th 1843
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the several within attestations, John W.P. Abbot and John Abbot were Justices of the Peace for the County of Middlesex.
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commissioned; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Wm. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I Abijah Read of Westford in the County of Middlesex aged eighty nine years do depose and say that I was acquainted with Peter Wright of said Westford previous to the commencement of the Revolutionary war that said Wright and myself enlisted at the same time for the term of three years in Capt Ballards Company and Col Aldins Regiment. Said Peter Wright was a Sergeant for the said three years in said Company. Said Peter Wright married my sister Abigail Read in said Westford in seventeen hundred and eighty one and afterwards moved to Stoddard in the State of New Hampshire and subsequently to the town of Washington New Hampshire where I have been informed he died in July now last past leaving my sister a widow at said Washington. Abijah his X Read mark Signed in presence of John W P Abbot Ebenezer Tidd
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss. October 11 th 1843 Then personally appeared the above named Abijah Read and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit before me.
John W P Abbot Justice of the Peace
I John W P Abbot do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the said Abijah Read and that he is a person of truth and veracity.
John W P Abbot

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss
Office of the Town Clerk of Westford October thir- teenth eighteen hundred and forty three.
I John W P Abbot Town Clerk of Westford before named make the following extract from the record of marriages in said Town now in my possession
Marriages by Matthew Scribner
"seventeen hundred and eighty one September thirteenth Peter Wright to Abigail Read both of Westford"
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Record now in my possession with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "1781 Sept 13"
John W P Abbot T. Clerk
I John W P Abbot above named do depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town County and Commonwealth aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the Records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me
John W P Abbot Clerk of the Town of Westford
Middlesex ss. Oct 13 th 1843
Sworn to before me
John Abbot Justice of the Peace

Dead 29. Mch. 1848 $120 pr ann.
2 Feb 48.
children
Peter Wright Chas. Wright Abigail Wright Patty Gleason

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 2 d of February 1848 Entitled an act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution State of New Hampshire } County of Cheshire ss }
On this twenty fifth day of September 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Jacob Taylor a resident of Stoddard in said County of Cheshire aged fifty one years: who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d of February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war
That he is Administrator of the Estate of Abigail Wright late of Stoddard in said County deceased: That the said Abigail Wright was the Widow of Peter Wright who was a Sergeant in the war of the Revolution and a prisoner under the act of the 18th of March 1818 and That she the said Abigail Wright drew a pension of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum under the act of the 17th of June 1844
He further declares that the said Abigail Wright continued to be a widow until the time of her death
Jacob Taylor
Sworn and subscribed the day and year above written
Before me Josph Green Justice of the Peace
I further certify that Abigail Wright above named was personally known to me and that she drew a pension of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum under the act of the 17th of June 1844 as stated in the foregoing declaration Also that the above declarant is personally known to me and that he is a credible and respectable person
Josph Green Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Merrimack County ss. I Leonard Risico. Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, of said State, for said county of Merrimack do hereby certify that Josiah Freeman is a Justice of the Peace for said county, duly commissioned and qualified according to law; that his commission was dated on the twenty third day of December A.D. 1844 and will expire on the twenty third day of Dec- ember A.D. 1849 and that his signature within written are in my belief genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this twenty sixth day of September A.D. 1848.
Leonard Risico. Clerk.

Be it remembered. That at a Court of Probate holden at Keene in and for the County of Cheshire in the State of New Hampshire on the third day of October A.D. 1848. It was proved in open Court to the satisfaction of the Judge thereof. That Abigail Wright late of Stoddard in said County, deceased, was a Revolutionary Pensioner. that she died on the twenty ninth day of March A.D. 1848, leaving Peter Wright, Charles Wright, Abigail Wright, and Patty Gleason who were her children and her only surviving Children.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Keene this third day of October, 1848. George F. Starkweather Register
State of New Hampshire ) George F. Starkweather Register Cheshire ss. ) of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Cheshire aforesaid, hereby certify that at a Court of Probate holden at Keene in and for said County on the fourth day of April A.D. 1848. Jacob Taylor of Stoddard in said County was duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Abigail Wright, late of said Stoddard, deceased, and became bound according to Law, for the faithful discharge of said trust. I also certify, that it appears by the records and files in said Office, that said Appointment remains in full force in nowise revoked, reversed or annulled. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Keene the third day of October A.D. 1848. George F. Starkweather

60113 New Hampshire.
Abigail Wright, widow of Peter Wright, who was a Sergeant, in the Massachusetts line.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. Ending 9th. July, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Sept: 1845, and sent to Jacob Taylor, Stoddard, N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.] resolution 23 Jan'y: 1843.
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 — Page 256.
Admitted under joint resolution.

6043
Concord, N. Hampshire
Abigail Wright
widow of Peter Wright
who was a Sergeant
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. which 9. July.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29. day of August 1844 and sent to Daniel Greenleaf Washington, N. Hampshire
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 256.
Ref.
Papers under the Act of June, 7 th 32, within, of Rep ts to agt. See Set. to Agt. 18. Nov. 44.

9620.
New Hampshire.
Abigail Wright,
widow of Peter Wright, who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 9 July, 1843, of Sullivan (in the State of N. H. who was a Sergeant in the company: — commanded by Captain Ballard — of the Regt: commanded by Col: Alden in the Massach'tts line for 2 years —
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the — 19 th : day of September '45 and sent to Jacob Taylor, Stoddard, N. H. —
Total amount, $ 600. 00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
4 th : resolution of 23 rd Jan'y
Recorded by Whittier Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 — Page 45 .

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26132
Abigail Wright widow of Peter Wright Sergt New War.
Act Feb 2 d 48
Index: Vol W , Page 362
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]
Peter Wright N. 26, 132 Mass.

Mr. Wright, late a Sergeant of the 4 th Massachusetts Regiment, having faithfully serv'd his Country for three years being the term for which he enlisted is hereby discharged from service of the United States, And hath liberty to pass unmolested from his present Quarters to his usual place of residence in Massachusetts State, And is Justly entit- uled to whatever said State allows for discharging of barrage for such service. He always having behaved as becometh a Soldier — Given under my hand in Garrison At West Point this Twelfth day of March. One Thousand Seven Hundred & Eighty.
Sam l Darby Maj t Command g of Massach tts Regim t

Mr Cole 6043
AW
J. J. Edward Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
18
1872

Stoddard Sept 5, 1845
J. S. Edmonds Esq,
Dear Sir I send a declaration in order to obtain the small amount of pension supposed to be due the heirs of Abigail Wright deceased. If the within is not sufficient evidence of their claim to the pension up to the time of her death you will confer a favor by informing me what further is necessary to be done to obtain it.
I am very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt Jacob Taylor

35878
Peter Wright decd.
NH
act 7 June 1832
admo. 2 years Sergeant $120 per Annum to 9 th July 1843. the day of his death, deducting what has been paid under the act of 18 March 1828 from 4 th March 1831. payable to Abigail Wright his Maw.
Daniel Greenleaf Washington NH

Certificate of the Register of Probate of the death of Peter Wright

State of New Hampshire.
SULLIVAN, SS.
At a Court of Probate holden at Nuport within and for said County, on the 18th day of October 1843 before the Hon. John G. Palmer  Frederick A. Sumner , Judge of said Court, it was in evidence, that Peter Wright late a Pensioner of the United States, on the Roll of the New Hampshire Agency, died on the 9th day of July 1843 that he was a Pensioner at the time of his death, and that he left a widow by the name of Huligail who is now living and resides in the Town of Washington in said County.
y to the above points was satisfactory to the Court.
IN TESTIMONY of which I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, this 18th day — of October 1843.
Uriel D. Dorr Register of Probate.

J. L. Edwards Esquire Commr of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Washington N.H. Nov r 14 th 1843
Sir
With this I send the Declaration of Abigail Wright, widow of the late Peter Wright, deceased, a Revolutionary Pensioner, under the Law of March 18 th 1818; also I send the affidavit of Mr Abijah Reed to prove three years service of the said Peter Wright, also evidence of the Marriage said Peter to the said Abigail, and a certificate of the Register of Probate of the death of said Peter Wright; for further evidence of the Revolutionary services of said Wright I refer you to the proof furnished the War Department, at the time he made application for a Pension, under the act of March 18 th 1818. The certificate he then obtained was dated January 20 th 1819. No 5545. New Hampshire Agency, at the rate of eight dollars per Month as a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution.
I am very respectfully Your most ob t Serv t Daniel Greenleaf
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions Washington City D.C.

10345
Abigail Wright Maw of Peter NH
Act 7 July 1838
Rejected husband 1843
6835
Adm? 2 years Sergeant, under the act 3 March 1843 commencing on 9 th July 1843 the day of her husband's death -
$120 per annum
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Daniel Greenleaf Washington NH

J. L. Edwards Esq. Personally
10345-Angel Knoll, VA 38 rec. Apr 18 1843

Washington N. H. Aug 24 1844
Sir
I regret, that I am compelled, by a sense of duty to an aged and very poor Widow, to request your attention, to the claim of the Widow of Peter Wright, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and a pensioner under the act of 18 Mar. 1818 at the rate of $96 p r annum. I sent to your office on the 14 th of November last, her declaration, since that time I has heard nothing from it, except, that it was duly received;
I obtained, and sent with the declaration the deposition of Abijah Reed, that said Wright was a sergeant in a company for three years in which he served as a Private; You will see that Wright only received a pension as a Private. If he was entitled to more than $96 p r year, I presume that the addition under arrearage, will be be granted to the Widow.
I am very respectfully Your Most Ob t Servant Daniel Greenleaf
J. L. Edwards Esq r Washington D. C. }

State of New Hampshire
Sullivan County ss.
On This ninth day of September 1844. Before Me Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Abigail Wright, a resident of Washington in said county, aged eighty seven years, who being first duly sworn, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress passed on the 7 th of June 1832, granting pensions to certain soldiers of the Revolution; That she is the widow of Peter Wright late of Washington aforesaid, who was a Pensioner under the act of 18 th March 1818. and who died on the 9 th day of July 1843. That he received a pension of ninety six dollars per annum as a private; - That he was a sergeant in the Revolutionary army and entitled to $120 dollars under the act of 7 th of June 1832; She now asks for an increase of pension, agreeably to said act of 7 th of June, as the widow of said Wright; - She further declares, that she is still a widow, and draw- a pension under the act of March the 3 rd 1843. at the rate of $120 per annum, her certificate is dated Aug e 29. 1844- No. 6043.
Witness
Jerry Gleason David Farnsworth
Abigail her Wright mark
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year last above written; And I certify that the above named affiant is a credible witness.
D David Farnsworth Justice of the Peace

Sullivan County Pa.
State of Northumberland
I J. M. Gilmore Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that David Harnsworth is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified that his commission was dated on the 17 th day of January 1842 and will expire on the 17 th day of January 1847 and that the signature herewith purporting to be his is in my belief genuine.
Given under My hand and the Seal of said County the 11 th day of September A D 1844 J. M. Gilmore Clerk

J. H. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Washington N.H. Sept 17 th 1841.
Sir
enclosed I send you the Declaration and application of Abigail Wright widow of the late Peter Wright of this town a Revolutionary soldier, for the purpose of obtaining an increase of Pension, agreeably to the act of 7 th of June 1832.
I am respectfully Your Most Ob t Serv t Daniel Greenleaf
J. L. Edwards Esqr Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.

Aug 28 1895
St. Mark 196
Rich
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J. H. Edwards Esquire
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D.C.
66

Stoddard July 25 1845
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is the application of Abigail Wright for her pension. She makes this application under the belief that the evidence necessary to establish her right is already filed in the Pension Office. If this is not the case and if any thing farther is necessary on her part to be done the earliest information respecting it is most respectfully solicited.
You will please to direct your return to the Subscriber at Stoddard New Hampshire who is employed by her as her agent Jacob Taylor
J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Resolution of Congress of the 23 d January A D 1845.
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same period during which my husband was a pensioner.
I now make the following statement under oath to obtain the benefits of the Resolution above mentioned.
I am the widow of Peter Wright who was an orderly Sergeant in the war of the Revolution. I have drawn a pension at the rate of one hundred and twenty Dollars per annum from the ninth day of July 1843 and now ask for the amount due me from the fourth day of March 1836 to the fourth day of March 1841 and also for the amount due me from the fourth day of March 1843 to the ninth day of July 1843 when my former pension commenced in the year 1843 at $120. per annum. I sworn to and subscribed this twenty-first day of July 1845.
In presence of Peter Wright Deidrich Wright
Abigail X Wright mark
Before me Jacob Taylor Justice of the Peace

I certify that the declarant is personally known to me and that she is the same individual she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Jacob Taylor Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Cheshire Co.
I Leonard Bischoff Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County of Cheshire hereby certify that Jacob Taylor is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County of Cheshire, duly commissioned and qualified according to law and that his signature as above written and subscribed to the foregoing certificate are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court the twenty third day of July A.D. 1845
Leonard Bischoff Clerk.