Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 17475, for James Mc Clure, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
N. B.-
McClure, James Powers, Elizabeth (Former
W 17475
CONTENTS

Reported
916. Increase
New Hampshire.
Elizabeth Powers def e formerly widow of James M c Clure who died on the 9 March 1791 of Manchester in the State of New Hampshire who was an Adjt. in the Brigade Major commanded by Captain  of the Reg t commanded by Col. Gilman in the N. H. line for
N. H.
Inserted on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 428 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831 & end 16 th Sept r 1840 when she died.
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of April 1850 and sent to Hon. A. Fowler. Name of Wife
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending Increased from $298.00
Payable to her only surviving child
John M c Clure { Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by J. B. Chase Clerk, Book  Vol. 2 Page 338

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss
On this twenty-first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty seven personally appeared, before me Horace Chase Judge of the Court of Probate within and for said County of Merrimack, Elizabeth Powers a resident of Portsmouth in said County of Merrimack aged eighty six years the eighth seventh day of the present month 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 4. 1836 and the act explanatory of said act passed March 3. 1837: That she was married to James McClure when she was twenty two or twenty three years of age; that the said James McClure was in the Revolutionary service of the United States and served in the capacity of Adjutant of the first New Hampshire Regiment commanded by David Gilman and afterwards by Pierpont Long from some time in the year 1775 till the Regiment was disbanded in July 1777 - that during a part of said period said Regiment was part of the time on Sanborn's Island and part of the time on Great Island both in Portsmouth - that she resided with him about one year on said Islands during the period of his aforesaid service.
That in July 1777 said James McClure joined the northern Army and the Brigade of General Patterson and was soon appointed as Brigade Major, that he was at the taking of Burgoyne on the 17th of October 1777, was in the service till the 15th of November following at which time he wrote a letter to her from Plymouth - New Jersey which was afterwards received and is herewith annexed and that she cannot recollect what length of time he served after the date of the aforesaid letter but is confident he served as Adjutant and Brigade Major more than two years. That during the last period of his service as aforesaid she resided at Exeter N.H. where she received several letters from him some of which have been preserved and are herewith annexed. That she has no documentary proof of the aforesaid service except the letters and other papers hereto annexed - that previous to her marriage with the said James McClure her name was Elizabeth or

Bitsey Rundlet, sometimes called Elizabeth, sometimes Bitsey & sometimes Betty - That her husband the said James M c Clure most commonly called her Bitsey or Betty and by one or the other of those names usually addressed her by letter -
She further declares that she was married to the said James M c Clure in the summer or fall of the year 1773 or 1774, nor can she find any record of said marriage the month or year she cannot recollect, but is confident it was in the summer or autumn after she was twenty two or twenty three years of age - that she was married to the said James M c Clure by Exeter New Hampshire by then Rev. Daniel Rogers then a Minister in said Exeter - That her husband the aforesaid James M c Clure died as she believes and has no doubt of, in Dublin in Ireland on the 9 th day of March 1791, as will appear by two Letters hereto annexed - that she was afterwards married to Rev Walter Powers of Gilmanton N.H. who died April 8 th on the eighth day of April 1826 and that she was a widow on the 4 th July 1836 and still remains a widow as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed.
Witness Horace Chase Israel D. Kelley
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Horace Chase Judge of Probate
I certify that by reason of advanced age and bodily infirmity of the aforesaid Elizabeth Powers her aforesaid declaration was taken out of court at the place of her residence in Boscawen
Horace Chase Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire.
Merrimack County-
The subscriber, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack hereby certifies and declares, that Horace Chase, Esquire, is Judge of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack, that full faith and confidence may and ought to be given to his acts as such and that his signature to the declaration foregoing is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this twenty-fourth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven.
H. B. Chase, } Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Merrimack.

We John W. Clance & Sally W. Clance testify & say That the widow Betsey or Elizabeth Paine, who was formerly & afterwards the widow Major James W. Clance formerly of Exeter New Hampshire, is now living in our family & has been living with us for about eighteen years last past. That her last husband, the Rev. Walter Paine died at Gilmanton New Hampshire on the 9th day of April 1826 & that the said Betsey or Elizabeth has not since married since the death of the said Walter Paine, but now remains a widow.
We further say that the said Walter Paine had a shock of palsy a number of years before he died, became entirely helpless, his property all exhausted, was supported by the town of Gilman- ton for a number of years & we took the said Betsey or Elizabeth & have supported her for the time above mentioned.
Further that the above named John W. Clance is the son of Major James W. Clance & the said Elizabeth Paine is his mother.
Goschen New Hampshire April 2, 1837
John W. Clance
Sally W. Clance
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. April 21 st 1837. Three persons approved the above named John W. Clance & Sally W. Clance (his wife) who are of good reputation & stand- ing, & made solemn oath that the foregoing affi- affidavit by them subscribed is true.
Before me
Israel Merrill Justice Peace
I am as guaranteed under Jonas W. Shelly, he is a justice of the peace for the County of Merrimack and his official certificates subscribed to the deposition of Samuel Davis is genuine and also his official certificate as above is genuine & both in his own hand writing.
Sept 25. 1837
Henry Hubbard, U.S.S.

DIED —At Dublin in Ireland, on the 9th of March, Major JAMES M'CLURE, aged 41 years; and three days before him, Mr. ISAAC CURRIER, aged 30, both of this town—the former, master and the latter, first mate of the Ship Cleopatra.—When men possessing those virtues of the heart and talents for business, which render them valuable citizens, together with those companionable qualities, that fit them equally for promoting and enjoying the pleasures of social life, are cut off in the midst of their days and usefulness, their surviving relations, though the principal, are far from being the sole sufferers. They may be considered as only occupying the centre of a circle, which spreads wider, and wider on every side, 'till it includes the whole of the society, with which they were connected; each individual of which, whilst he tenderly sympathizes with those more deeply affected, heaves a sigh or drops a tear for his own private loss. That the above character is peculiarly applicable to the gentlemen deceased is evident from the unusual gloom, which the news of their untimely end has spread over the countenances of their fellow-citizens.
EXCISE.
THE Subscriber having purchased the EXCISE for the county of Rockingham, from the 1st day of October 1790, to the 1st day of January, 1791, gives public notice that he will attend at the times and places following to receive the same, viz.— At Newington, 6th of June, at Peave's, 10 o'clock A.M. Greenland, do. Libbey's, 3 o'clock P.M.

Why gentle hymen's silken chain, A plague of iron prove; Bandish 'tis strange the charms that binds Millions of hands should leave their minds At such a loose from love.
II.
In vain I sought the wond'rous cause, Rang'd the wide fields of nature's laws, And urg'd the schools in vain; Then deep it thought within my breast, My soul retir'd and slumber'd crest, A bright instructive scene.
III.
O'er the broad lands and 'crost the tide, On fancy's airy horse I ride, Sweet rapture of the mind; 'Till on the banks of Ganges' flood, In a tall ancient grove I stood, For sacred use design'd.
IV.
Hard by a venerable priest, Ris'n with his God the sun from rest, Awoke his morning song; Thrice he conjur'd the marm'ring stream The birth of souls was all his theme, And hail divine his song.
V.
He sang the eternal rolling flame, That vital mass that still the same, Does all our minds compose; But shap'd in twice ten thousand flames, Thence diff'ring souls of diff'rent names, And jarring tempest rose.
VI.
The mighty power that form'd the mind, One moul'd for ev'ry two design'd, And blest the new born pair; This be a match for this he said, Then down he sent the souls he made, To seek them bodies here.
VII.
But parting from their warm abode, They lost their fellows on the road, And never join'd their hands; Ah! cruel charms and crossing fate

Junior Clerk of Baxter afft

August 7 th 1805 Rev d Walter Powers of Gilmanton and W m - Elizabeth M c Clure of Exeter were joined in Marriage by the Rev d W m G Rowland
Thereby certify that the above is a true extract there from the Town book of Records of Exeter New Hampshire Attest: Dennis Melcher Town Clerk.
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss March 31. 1837
Then the said Daniel Melcher, who I certify is the Town Clerk of Exeter in said County, personally appearing made solemn oath that the foregoing certificate by him subscribed is just and true
Before me John Kelly Justice of the Peace

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I, THOMAS P. TREADWELL , Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Nathan Smith is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly commissioned and qualified, and duly authorized by the Laws of said State to administer Oaths, take the acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. His Commission was dated on the 19 th _____ day of June 1848 and will expire on the 19 th _____ day of June 1853 and his signature, as such, to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this 9 th _____ day of March - 1850.
Thomas P. Treadwell , Secretary of State.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Merrimack ss. }
I, Calvin Ainsworth
Register of Probate for the County of Merrimack, do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to said Court that Elizabeth Powers was a pensioner of the United States, at the rate of Two Hundred & Ninety Eight Dollars per annum was a resident of the County of Merrimack, in the State of New-Hampshire, and died in the town of Boscawen in the State aforesaid, in the year 1840 on the sixteenth day of September that she left one son surviving whose name is John W. Clune being the only child of ours, Elizabeth Powers
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Concord, this Ninth day of March in the year of our Lord 1850
Calvin Ainsworth REGISTER OF PROBATE.

State of New-Hampshire. Merrimack County, ss.
On this sixth day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty, before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally appeared John M c Shane a resident of Portsmouth in the County aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that, he is the son of and only child now living of Elizabeth Pierce late of said Portsmouth, deceased, who was formerly widow of James M c Shane, that the said Elizabeth Pierce was a pensioner of the United States, on the Concord New Hampshire agency at the rate of Two hundred Doll. and ninety eight Dollars per annum, that she died on the 16 th day of September eighteen hundred and forty. That the said James M c Shane, former husband of the said Elizabeth Pierce and Father of the deponent, was an Adjutant, Paymaster, Brigade Major & Assistant Adjutant General in the War of the revolution, as he has always understood, that he has always believed that an increase of Pension was due his mother, for the services of his father.

The aforesaid James M. Clune in the Resolution, and that he uses as the only child asks for the increase which may be found to be due in this case.
John M. Clune
Sworn to and subscribed.
Before me.
Nathan Smith Justice Peace

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 13475
Elizabeth Bump Widow of James McClure Maj. Rev. War
Act: July 4th 1836
Index:—Vol. M , Page 137
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Concord, N.H. 916
See letter to J.W. May 27/37
Elizabeth Powers, who was widow of James M c Clure
27. 1837
Hon H Hubbard Oct 6 37
who died on the 9. March 1791 of Merrimack Co. in the State of N. Hampshire who was an Inf t H d B r . in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution him for Increase to $298 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 291 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of May 1837 and sent to J. W. Kelley, Salisbury, N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of March '37. 1748.00 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4. Sept. " 145.66
$1893.66
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 }
Recorded by D. Brown Book A. Vol. 1. —
Clerk, Page 31

Letter to P. Agent Apt. 24, 1838
Letter Hon. B. Flower 18 April 1850
Concord N.H.
Elizabeth Powers, formerly widow of James McClure dec d
who died on the 9 March 1791 of Mournamack in the State of N. Hampshire who was an Adj t Br d Major in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by C o Gilman in the N.H. line for
Increased from $291.33
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 298 Dollars 00 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of Ap l 1838 and sent S r W. Kelly Salisbury N.H.
Arrears to the 24th of March 1838 $2,086.00 Pemi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept r 149.00
$2235.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 d }
Recorded by W. Adams Clerk, Book 7. Vol. 2 7 Page 30

Eliz. R. Power, formerly the wife of Jas McClure, and now the widow of W. Power St. L. Mo. Kelly 3 May 1887 Ad. L. P. myrs $291:33 per ann Send cut. to J. W. Kelly-
ad 4th 1886 & ad Mar 3 1887

Elizabeth Powers family mrs of James McElaine Concord Agency N.H. Oct 4 May 1836 $298 00 per ann
To what time was the last paid? H.C.A.
Pension Office } To her death — April 20 1850 } Sept. 16, 1849.

From Mt. Independence March 24. 1777
To M c James Macclure
In
Exeter
u u u u u u u u

M c Independance March 24 th 1777
Loving Wife
I Embrace this Opportunity Whitch is the Second I have wrote you, to Acquaint you I am in good health, & very well Situated, I Eat well, Drink well, & Sleep not quite so well, for want of your Sweet Company, whitch is the most Desirable thing in this Life, I am very Wheasy About you, by not Hearing from you when I Left you so poorly. I beg the favour of one Line from you the first Conveyance whitch I hope wont be long, as I am very Impatient to know your welfare & how your Mother does. we are Stationed in the Fort. and Col d . Long has the Command have got good Rations & plenty of Provision M c Bell is well and Remembers his Love to you. I beg you would make yourself as Comfortable as possible Tills I Return whitch will be Soon if my Life is Sparce, When I Hope we Shall Live many long and

Happy days enjoying each others Sweet Company, I send this Invelope In Mr Lamsons with won to my brother which I hope will come safe to hand — I have Nothing Material to write to you Only hope you will Embrace every Opportunity to write to me as I shall to you, So I Remain Your affectionate Y Ever Loving Husband Till Death
James Macclure
P.S. send your Letter in Mr Lamsons give my love to Betsey Griffith Y all friends

From M t Independent May 26 th 1877
To M t James MacClure In Exeter

From M c Stephen May 26 th 1877
To M c James Macclure In Exeter

Independence the 26 May 1777
Lovery wife
I Received yours by the hands of Major M c Clintock, In which I was very Sorry to hear of your poor State of health I hope the next I receive from you will inform me of your Perfect State of Health and Happy Tranquillity of mind I am as well as usual Can eat my Allowance & do my Duty which is Considerable as I am doing Brigade major Duty, I Should be glad when you write me you would be more Lengthy as it gives me a great Deal of Pleasure to peruse your Letters and you must write me every Opportunity as I do you. I Have Received three Letters from you Should be glad you would inform me, How many you have had from me We Live Exceeding well & Comfortable and are very Healthy, I Should be very Glad to know if you are under the

Doctor Hands, and what thinks of you; I beg you to keep your Spirits don't be frightened. I shall if God Spare my Life and Health be at Home in a Short time, when I hope to find you in a perfect State of Health, and to enjoy all that Harmony and Love as usual, I shall be very uneasy about you till I hear from you again — I Have no News to write you, we are About Three Thousand Strong, my Brother Samuels Is here with the militia, we Have no Intelligence of the Enemy, I believe they won't be Here very Soon — if you want any Supply of Money, Call on Mr. Larson without fail. He will Supply you, make Him write me Inclose yours in His, I am Exceedingly Troubled About you, I want to Hear much from you Nothing material to write you, but you shall Hear from me every Conveyance — So I Remain your Affectionate and Every Loving Husband Till Death To Betsey Macclure James Macclure

The second Note stating the Death of Maj. McClure in Dublin Dated March 10 th 1791
Col o Eliph t Ladd — Pg. 2
Merchant Exeter Devon } Capt. Tolman New Hampshire

Dublin 10 th March 1791
Worthy Sir,
as no doubt you would wish to hear from the Ship, and as I am the only one left at present to write I think it my duty to send you lines By the first opportunity which I presume will be very disagreeable news to you & of course very mortifying to the unhappy Widows, when you deliver the message to them Which without doubt you will do with the greatest caution, as it may prove very fatal to them, the disorder that both the Unfortunate men died with was a fever which at present is very mortal at Dublin (Capt. n M c Clure departed this life yesterday morning) after 19 days confinement Mr Carrier died the 6 th March after 13 days con- finement, was interred on Monday 7 th March with the usual ceremonies of the Country But to the great satisfaction of his friends & like Capt. n M c Clure there was nothing neglected nor no care nor attention spared for the means their Recovery

Being attended by two of the first Doctors in the place the Merchants here I hope to send the directly home, and will be able to get away in 8 or 10 Days, Mr Robert d are to settle the Ac ts which I hope will be agreeable to your wishes as well as the satisfaction of unhappy families of the Deceased. - - - - -
This comes by way of Boston My Col d Solomon who sails the first fair wind Being in perfect Health, We leave to Subscribe my self from the unhappy Ch d Eliph d Ladd
John Hilton

From Hinton New Jersey Nov. 15 th 1777
This letter must go as evidence
To
Major James McElwee in South
to the left of the Capt. M c Intosh Dugan

Plympton New Jersey Nov. 15 th 1777
My Affectionate Wife
Here you see the sudden Movements we Soldiers are obliged to perform, In order to scourge a tyrant foe, which brings Desolation & famine, fire & sword on an Innocent People, & if not stop d by a timely Defeat, may prove a fatal stroke stroke to this unhappy Land, when I last wrote you I was much in hopes of seeing you before this But if Providence orders it otherwise, I am content to do all the good in my power, & submit to the over Overruling Hand of an almighty being — This may Disconcert you a little at first but When you come to consider the Necessity of my Being in the Service, & Every won who can, you must after Given me the Liberty of Coming as soon as convenient in Mr. Lamport's Letter be fully Satisfied, we was as we thought Just going into winter Quarters, when we Received Orders to March to Join Gen l . Washington —

Which we shall do in a few Days, Genl. Poor Brigade is about four Miles behind us, Going the same way and we shall all join & give W. Howe (with the blessing of God) His fatal overthrow. I then have nothing to do but Return Home Crowned With Victory into the Arms of my Dearest Love — we expect to be at Morristown to morrow which is twenty miles Distance I hope my Dear you enjoy a Perfect State of Health & an entire Composure of mind, That Pregnancy and Reformation is entirely over. How I wish to be with you, it is impossible to express my desire, as the Pleasure would be so great — beyond conception Mr. Dyer who carries this writing, & in good time Give my Love to all friends & Expect much from your Affectionate Husband James M c Clure
To M c Clure

From Mathew Cagide of C o stating the Death of May M c Clure at Dublin April 6 th 1791
New Hampshire
Letter
Capt James Wilson
NEW YORK MAY 28
Apr 9. 16

Mrs M c Clure Madam
Dublin 6 April 1791
We are heartily sorry for your loss of so agreeable a companion as the late Capt. J s M c Clure of Ship Leopatria, for the small time we had the pleasure of being acquainted with him, his sudden departure out of this life gave us great concern, but as it is a debt we must all pay, we hope you will bear it with Christian Patience. He assured there were nothing neglected, either for Poets or Nurse tenders, or care in his Illness, after having a consultation he was constantly attended twice a day by two of the best Physicians counted in Dublin, until it was pleased God to call him. His complaint was a Putrid fever, which has proved fatal to many lately in this city, if it was the same disorder carry'd off his mate, too much praise cannot be given to his second mate for his close attendance day & night, during the whole time of his Illness.
We have taken the liberty of enclosing to you an Inventory of such Articles as we found in his lodging on board the Ship. — was it in our power to render you any Service in this city you may freely command us, for the great regard we had for Capt. M c Clure he assured it gives us concern to relate the above
We are Madam Your most obedt Servt Matthew Cardise
The Ship Sailed about a week ago for Belfast to take in passengers for some part of America —

Patterson Island between Fort Miller & Fort Edward July 24 th 1777
Letter to Mr. Schuyler July 24 th 1777
Johnson's arrival in town I certify that the said Schuyler Col. Schuyler's opinion is a few men of good reputation for verac- ity and that his testimony is credible to full credit John Kelly Justice.
to be left as last. In James M. Clance
Exeter
John
Johnson's arrival in town I certify that the said Schuyler Col. Schuyler's opinion is a few men of good reputation for verac- ity and that his testimony is credible to full credit John Kelly Justice.

Patersons Island, Between fort Miller & fort Edward July the 24 — 1777
My Dear Prebley
I wrote a Scrawl by Mr. Jewett Which I Hope you Received, with an account of our Departure from Ticonderoga, which I Suppose was very unexpected to you, as it was to me & every person, the People here are exceedingly Enraged and say the garrison was bought, the place was Sold, and that it might Have been kept longer, But those Persons know Nothing of the Place or the Situation & Extensiveness of the works, with only a Handful of men to man them, & the Enemy with four to one, a Triumphant Fleet & Every Necessary Apparatus, to Carry on a long Siege or make a Vigorous & Bloody Storm, Either of which they Undoubtedly would Have Succeeded in, & by that Means have Killed and taking the whole Garrison Prisoners, if the Continentals would not Support the Place, they such as we must be the Sufferers — Why Should a few Individuals who are as Willing to Risk their Lives, for the Sake of Liberty and Love of their Country (when Reasonably Call'd to it) many persons who Censure them so Highly, be Sacrificed to gratify their unboun- ded Ambition, then No My Dear I think I Have Spirit Enough (& I hope I always Shall Retain it, to Resent an Injury, and Preserve my Life when my Honor is at stake) — But on the Whole I think

Myself very Happy that I am here & well, as to Cloaths I suppose you'll think I am very bare of. Since I came Here I have brought two Striped Skirts one pair of Trowsers & am almost as comfortable as any Officer among us I Hope to Come Home soon and get a Reinforcement of Cloaths But at the Same time must beg Leave to tell you, I Have Engaged in the Service as Brigade Major to Genl. Paterson who is a fine worthy Gentleman, after asking the Advice of all my friends, and the Great Desire the General Had of my Staying with him, the Dulness of the times & our Circumstances. I thought best to harry. Consider It yourself. whether it would be Best to Come Home at this Critical time and have Nothing to do, or Embrace this Opportunity which many are wishing for. How would it look for a young fellow Like me to be Idling about Home and no Interest to take care of, would not it Look much more Honorable to be in the Service when the Country calls aloud for me, and Every Young fellow to exert themselves to the utmost — Here I have Fifteen pound a month, a Ration Rank of Major, Liv- with the General, and no cost for Living if this birth won't Save money None will, Now My Dear when you Come, Consider all those things together, with your worthless Love of Freedom, & the usual Sincere Regard you have for my welfare I am Sure you'll Hold up Boath Hands & Say Stay and Prosper, No Person would take Greater Pleasure nor Enjoy Themselves Better especially as Mr. Lamson writes me your Condition now is, then I should. I Hope my Dear we Shall Enjoy each other the more lovingly When we do meet, I Hope it won't be Long before we do

As I am Determined to Come Home with Col d Long if Possible I Have Partly Got the Gen l . Promise to Come for one Month, Should be glad if you Could Purchase me Some Linnen, Enough for four Shirts as I am Determined Never to Carry more then four Shirts & as many Pair of Stockings again in the Service if your father Has not Disposed of his Rec d Coat Should be glad you would Save it for me, as my old Regimental are pretty Rusty, friend G d Congratulates me on the Prospect of a fine Continental Pooy, & Says I might Have gone to Sea all my Days and not meet with Such Luck, Now that is I Leave you to Determine which is best a Sailor or a Soldier
M rs Long Sends your Compliments in Her Letter to her Husband, I Suppose by that you have been to Portsmouth, Hope you Avoided Church Hill,  I am Still Taking Tisick but hope soon to be Deli vered from it, to Morrow I Shall Sett off for Albany to Settle Some affairs for the Regiment, if I Can Procure Some Tea Shall  Send it you, as to Linnen Shirts I Have none Old or new Except the won I Have on which  I Shall make out to Sleep Now my Dear I Suppose by this time you are tired tired Reading & finding out this Incorrect Epistle, News I Have none, Give my kind Regards to your Family & to all Friends, Mr. Bell Sends his Regards to you, Now my Dear I must break off Hoping to be with you Soon, & Enjoying all that I Desire in this Life, your Sweet Company, So I Remain your Sincere & Affectionate Husband & Lover Till Death P.S. Love to G d
James M c Clure
To M rs M c Clure

I Nathaniel Gilman of Exeter NH aged Seventyseven years testify and say that I am well acquainted with the hand- writing of Maj. James M c Clure formerly of said Exeter, and officer in the Revolutionary Army and have often seen him write, and believe and have no doubt that the foregoing letter is in his handwriting, and written by him, and that the signature thereto is genuine Nath l Gilman
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. March 31. 1837. Then said Nathaniel Gilman made solemn oaths that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me John Kelley Justice.
I certify that the said deponent Col. Nathaniel Gilman is a per- son of good reputation for verac- ity and that his testimony is entitled to full credit John Kelley Justice.
to the life of Col. Gilman James M c Clure
James M c Clure
John
Justice
Major M c Clure's letter July 24th 1837

Washington City D.C. April 4 th 1850.
Sir.
I enclose herewith the application of John M c Clure, only child of Elizabeth Powers, dec d , who was a pensioner on the New Hampshire rolls under the act of 1836, for an increase of pension. You will please therefore cause a re-examination of the Claim, and a Certificate at the increased rate, to issue with as little delay as possible.
You will find by reference to the papers on file in your Office, that James M c Clure, (for whose service Mrs Powers was pensioned) served as Adjutant Pay Master & Brigade Major , and that the pension was computed at a much less rate than it should have been.
Yours truly - Orin Fowler House of Rep s .
N. L. Edwards Esq r . Com: of Pensions

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office April 23. 1837.
Certify the within names O. W. Perham allow to be a Notary Public in said State and the within names John Kelly is a Justice of the Peace in the County of Rock- ingham and the within
names Stephen L. Green is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Strafford and Israel W. Kelly is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Merrimack each duly qualified and their signatures genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State.
Ralph Mowery Sugg Secy.

James M c Clure N.H. see Robt. N.H.
Journal No 21. No 2. ed. P. Loring (Adjutant) Admitted June 10. 1777, James McClure ( Adjutant ) to Adjutant. App d Sept 19. 1776. Again in one the large p g . book. No 2) p 14. "James McClure" Adj t . Sept 19. 1776
Some 5.
July 24 1777
12. 1 1 1.9 15.9
Salt Walker off Jan Spring 1776 } for Dec 28. 77 } 1 man. Nathaniel off Jan he was Adj t . } 1 Mrs. Salpina } 1 Saw Dorr says it was March 1776 } Sept 7th 6. 19 That McClure was Adj t } 16. 24
16. 24 $224 = 74 $298 =
July 24. 1777. Brought May
3.21
Nov 15 1777 was in Camp at Plymouth N.H. } June 21.
hunting after the penins de la ... Bys Maja 20. 15
75 17.80 92
don me uppe 1333 3 1999
67.33
the Am. $ 291.33

19m Aug 76 [ See 75 record. Mar 76. Mt. 77.
act No. 15.

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

Salisbury N. H. April 28 th 1837
Dear Sir.
This accompanies the declaration & Testimony to in support of the claim of Mrs Powers, for a pension on account of the service of her first husband (James W. Clive) in the Revolutionary War -
The certificate of the town clerk of Exeter will show that no marriages are found on record, between the Rev. Mr Rogers earlier than 1780 & that from other ministers - and after that they are irregularly recorded -
The affidavits of Miss Martha Rogers, daughter of the Rev. Daniel Rogers, and that of the Hon. Nathl. Gilman & Col. Seth Walker is the best evidence we can get obtain of the marriage of the said James W. Clive & Betsy, or Elizabeth, Rundlett; abundance of testimony like that of Col. Gilman & Col. Walker can be obtained, if required -
The certificate of the town clerk of the same Exeter shows, marriage of the applicant with the Rev. Mr Powers of Gilmanton. & the certificate of Gilmanton town clerk shows the death of the said Powers -
The affidavits of John & Sally W. Clive will show the applicant to be now living and a widow since the decease of Mr Powers -

For evidence of Major McLean's death, as to the time it took place, we refer to the letters of the second wife of the Cleopatra, to Col Leadd, postmaster of the Ship, & also dated Dublin March 10 th 1791. and to the letter from Matthew Cassidy 2 Co. addressed to Mrs. McLean dated Dublin April 6 th 1791. Together with the obituary notice taken from an old Newspaper. All these have been forwarded by the old Lady - and it will gratify her, if they could be returned to her, with all the other letters from her first partner - often they shall have been used at your office, if they can, with propriety be returned.
As to the commencement of Major McLean's service as Adjutant, or the termination of it as brigadier Major we have not been able to shew, I must at present rely on the rolls in the Pension Office, and have no doubt that all that all which the rolls show will be extended in aid of her claim.
I am satisfied, from what evidence is produced & what enquiries I have made, that Major McLean was about two years & a half in the Revolutionary War - and the lowest office he served in was that of Adjutant, and if the evidence now forwarded, together with what may be found on the files & rolls in the War, or Pension Office should fail to satisfy you of that fact, or, at least, that he served two years I should be glad to have the deficiency pointed out, that the proof may further be made out.
I have taken the affidavit of Joseph Sargent, and that of John & Sally McLean at the direction of the Hon Mr Stebborn some I saw him on the 26 th instant, and

he will give them the same sanction he has the other ones taken by me previous if it should be required -
I also herewith forward the declaration & evidence of Melitah Stevens for a pension on account of her husband's (Daniel Stevens) service in Revolutionary War -
When these shall have been passed upon please forward the certificates to me at Salisbury New Hampshire or, if any further evidence, or explanation be required, let the infor- mation be communicated to me -
Abner B. Kelby Esquire, who is Clerk in the land office in your City, will give you infor- -mation in regard to my office & signature, if any paper should fail to be sufficiently authenticated before forwarded to your office -
I am Dear Sir with due regard & esteem -
Your Obedt Servt -
Abner B. Kelby
J. L. Edwards Esquire Comm r of Pensions

Payment to be made at Concord by His Excellency Isaac Hill Agent for paying Pen= sions, in the Agency of Concord
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 31 by D. Brown Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 2d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1830, Elizabeth Powers, of the State of New Hampshire, who was widow of James M c Clure who was an Adjutant and Brigade Major in the War of the Revolution is entitled to receive Two hundred and ninety one dollars and thirty three cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this _____ day of _____ 1831.
Examined and Countersigned. }

J. L. Edwards Esquire Commission of pension Washington D. C.

Philadelphia Pa. May 16 th 1837
Sir,
Yours of the 3 rd inst ant , in which saying that a certificate will be forwarded for widow Elizabeth Powers for services of James W. Glenn in the War of the Revolution - 16 mos. 24 days as Adjutant, & 3 mos. & 21 days as Brigade Major, if I so advise your department; and that an increase will be allowed on satisfactory evidence being produced of any further service being rendered by the said James W. Glenn subsequent to the 15 th Novr. 1777.
I had hoped that the rolls in your department would have shown that just but as they do not rec on at a loss at present where to seek the further proof; he was then in Gen. Pattersons Brigade, in Reynold's Keyser's & where the Brigade next was, we are not able as yet to ascertain, since Gen. Pattersons Brigade was not raised from this State, hence the difficulty of finding any one who knew W. Glenn after he left Col. Longs Regt. we do believe that W. Glenn after a short absence from the Brigade on furlough to his family in Exeter N. H. did return again to

The Army & remained with General Patterson's Brigade as Brigade Major until March or April 1870 - this the widow claims to be the last as near as she can recollect.
At the request of Capt. John McLean who is the only surviving child of Major W. McLean, I forward you a letter written by him for Major W. McLean to his wife dated at U.S. Independence July 26 th 1877. by which it appears that he was then doing Brigadier Major's duty, if doing the duty will (by your rules) entitle to begin compensation, he is desirous that his Mother be benefited by it.
Under the circumstances we wish a certificate forwarded, and must rely upon further proof for an increase, presuming that if we prove further service the increase will date from the 6 th March 1873 -
I am very respectfully Yours Obedt Servt
J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions. Israel W. Kelly

P.S. The old lady desires me, again, to remind you of her wish to have some, or all the old letters of her first husband returned with her certificate if you can do it with propriety -

July 24. Salisbury N.H. July 19. —
Free
Dear J. L. Edwards Pension Commissioner Washington D. C.

Salisbury N. H. July 10 th 1834.
Sir.
Yours of the 10 th inst. saying that the claim of Mrs. Fellows for a pension on account of the service of her late husband Joseph Fellows had been rejected, is read.
I avail myself of this opportunity to inquire what the monthly pay of an Adjutant was in the war of the revolution, and also what that of a Brigade Major was -
An Adjutant had the rank of first Lieutenant & a Brigade Major had the rank of Capt. of infantry.
In your letter to me of the 3 rd of May last you say that James M c Lean served as Adjutant 16 mos & 24 days, which at $30. per month would (calculated for half the time 8 mos & 12 days) amt. to $252.-
That he served as Brigade Major 8 months & 21 days. half of which time is to wit one month & 25 1/2 days at $40. per month would amount to about $74. If this rule of calculating the

pay be right, there is a mistake in the certificate of Parkers  Elizabeth who is placed on the pension list on account of the services of the said James W. Glenn in the capacities before mentioned -
Please have the goodness to inform me in regard to this matter -
If any record or file in your office will show when General Pattersons Brigade was subsequent Novr 15 th 1877 you would much oblige me informing me by of it, that I may know how to direct my inquiries to obtain evidence of Major W. Glens services after that time -
I am very respectfully Your ob t Serv t
Isaac M. Kelly
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions -

Salisbury N. H. April 9 th 1830.
Sir. I herewith return the pension certificate of Elizabeth Powers, to have the error in the computation corrected. according to your letter to the Hon. Mr. Hubbard, the certificate should have been issued for $298. per annum instead of $291.33.
You will please enclose the corrected certificate to me at Salisbury N. H.
I am respectfully Your Obedt Servant
Israel W. Kelly
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions —

Eliz Powers and of Jas M c Clure W.H.
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J. L. Edwards Esq. Com r of Pensions Washington D. C.

Charlestown N.H. Apr 25 1837
Dear Sir
I have this day been examining the papers relating to the claim of the widow of Maj r Genl Chase - As I am very well ac- quainted with most of the witnesses and with those gen- tlemen who are interesting them- selves for the widow of a true patriot and for the feel- ings of the revolution I feel a great solicitude that you would enter upon the exam- ination of the case with as little delay as possible - as the

applicant is far advanced in life and cannot expect to survive long. I can mend to your care the letters written by Miss Mary Anne while in the service - and I do think that they show a true spirit and promise evidence of service. They cannot lie; they were written at the time, to his own wife, and without reference to the subject concerning which they are now tendered - Mary Anne where ever received your prompt attention did not live to see her certificate - I am entirely sur.

= pointed at the phraseology and terms of the 2 d Sec n of the act of the last winter - it means nothing - is no addition whatever to the provisions of the act of July 1836 - - I have written Mr Lumberson if there is not some mistake in its terms.
I am Sir, with great respect.
Yours Sir
Henry Hubbard

Increase Elizabeth Powers deed family widow of James McClure N.H.
act 4 July 1831
Adm
11/11 24 days Adm. $ 336.00 3 " 21 " B. Mayor 92.50 428.50
From 4 March 1831. to 11 Sept 1840 the sum of her dower payable to John McClure her only surviving child after deducting what has been paid at the rate of 298.00 per annum for the same time
Hon. A. Forster House of Reps

Pension Office April 1858
Sir
Your letter of the 16 th Jan y . last conveying a request from Mrs. Mary Barnes to us to furnish her with a copy of her declaration filed by Mrs. Thornton claiming a pension on

I, Samuel Davis of Concord in the County of Merrimack & State of New Hampshire aged seventy eight years testify & say that in the month of March to 1876 I enlisted in as a private soldier in the army of the revolution, in the company commanded by Capt. Timothy Clement, the first of April same year marched to Great Island, Portsmouth N. H. and joined the first New- H ampshire Regt., commanded by Col. David Gilman - Moorey Major and M c Clure then of Exeter N. H., was the adjutant of the Regt. as long as I remained with the Regt. - I enlisted for nine months & staid till I was honorably discharged -
Samuel Davis
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. Concord April 12 th 1887.
Then the above named Samuel Davis, who is a man of good reputation & standing & whose statements are entitled to full weight, affirmed and subscribed, & made oath in due form of Law, to the truth of the foregoing affidavit.
Before me -
Israel M c Kelly Jus. Peace

George Langs Affidavit

I. George Long of Portsmouth State of New Hampshire Merchant of the age of 74 years - Son of Col: Peirce Long, who commanded the First New Hampshire Regiment in the War of the Revolution, first in the provincial & then in the the same reg't in the Continental service -
Set forth and say that the deponent was Clerk to Col: Long from the time Col: Long took the command of the Regiment May 1776 then in the provincial service to July - and then the whole regiment re-enlisted into the Continental service under Col: Long, and so continued one full year viz to July 1777 - After the discharge of Col: Long's Regiment Col: Long. then S r Bell, Evans chaplain, & Paymaster Burrough joined the American Army at Saratoga. as Volunteers - Your deponent understood that Adjutant M c Clure joined Genl: Pattersons Brigade - these Officers continued with the Northern Army until after the Capture of Genl: Burgoyne - & that all returned to New Hampshire - as your deponent understood that Adjutant M c Clure subsequently returned to the Northern Army - and served as Brigade major under Genl: Patterson, but how long your deponent knows not -
Your deponent further says, that James M c Clure before named was Adjutant of Col: Long's Regiment during the whole time, viz from May 1776 to July 1777 and I have reason to suppose he was in the same capacity under Col: David Gelman, who Col: Long superseded - as he Adjutant M c Clure bro't to Col: Long the letter from the Gov & Council - bearing Col: Long's Com d
Rockingham ss. Perme March 31 st 1837 Personally appeared George Long Esq. and acknowledged the above instrument before me
COL: LONG
Chas. Wentworth Notary Public

Rockingham Co. N.H. March 31. 1837 Personally appeared before me Oliver W. Penhallam Notary Public by legal Authority admitted & sworn George Lany Esq and made oath that the within affidavit by him subscribed is just & true
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my Notarial Seal of Office the day & year last above written
Oliver W. Penhallam
Notary Public
I hereby certify that the within named George Lany Esq is a man of reputable character
O.W. Penhallam
Notary Public

Col. Seth Walker
[Signature]
Israel W. Kelley Esq. Salisbury N.H.

I Seth Walker of the age of eighty years testify to say that I was orderly Sergeant of the company commanded by Lieut. Elephalet Dan- iels, stationed at Fort Sullivan on Piscataqua river in the spring of 1776 and summer I think in May of that year I was well acquainted with James McClure who was Adjutant of the Regiment commanded by Colonel David Gilman which was stationed at Great Island and was ordered out by the State of New Hampshire for six months I think. James M c Clure quarters were on Janvins Island where I went daily and received regimental orders. I was well acquainted with his wife who often was there with him at his quarters and after his decease she married a man by the name of Powers. I am satisfied that said James M c Clure served out the term as Adjutant for which said Gilmans regiment was ordered out - said M c Clure afterwards lost a leg in battle at sea but whether it was in a Na- tional vessel or a private vessel I do not recollect -
Seth Walker

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham J. C. } April 12 th 1837
Then the within named Seth Walker made solemn oath that the within deposition by him signed is just & true
Before me James Thorne Justice of the Peace
I Henry Hubbard do certify that I am well acquainted with Col. Seth Walker - He was formerly Register of deeds for Rockingham Strafford County He is a man of great respectability and of undoubted character for truth - and his signature to the within deposition is genuine - I also am acquainted with James Thorne of Kennebec who is a Justice of the Peace for Strafford County and I know the above official certificate to be his own hand writing
Apr 25. 1837 Henry Hubbard N. S. S

Derry April 12 1837
Israel W. Kelley Esq.
Sir
Your letter of 11 th instant is rec d this day & in reply I have sent you my deposition containing all that I can recollect on the subject. I understand that the records of the military services of New Hampshire during the revolutionary war were more perfect than any State in the Union. You can obtain more information by applying to those records either in the Office of Secretary of the State of N. H. or in the Office of Secretary of War. - Col. Nathl. Gilman now of Exeter was an intimate friend of Major M c Clure and will be able to give a particular account of all his services and any thing you may wish. - My fees and those of the justice are greater than
Respectfully Yours Seth Walker

I Nathaniel Gilman of Exeter N.H. aged seventy seven years do testify and say that in my boyhood I was well acquainted with James McClure then of Exeter and continued my acquaintance with him till his death. I was also acquainted with his wife and her father's family before and after her marriage with said James McClure. She was Elizabeth Roundlet a daughter of Capt. Charles Roundlet of Exeter who lived not more than a quarter of a mile from where I was born and from my birth have since lived. At the time he courted said Elizabeth he was a sailor, and her parents were not in favor of the match, but he married her before the revolutionary war commenced: - I do not remember precisely the time, nor was I present at the marriage, but some time before it took place I was informed that they were to be married, and immediately afterwards I was informed that they were married and such was the general understanding of the neighborhood. Their marriage was never as I believe doubted by any person; and soon after their marriage they went to housekeeping in my immediate neighborhood, and I frequently was at their house; His wife's parents were reconciled to the match and he became their special favorite. He was a man of respectable standing and of the first society in the town and had risen to the command of a ship, and followed the sea mainly until the revolutionary war broke out. For the war he was actively engaged - was in Col. David Gilman's regiment - afterwards Col. Long's - was at Great Island, as I would say think, in 1775 - was afterwards in the Northern army - at Ticonderoga - and at the taking of Burgoyne. In the army he was an adjutant and a Brigade Major - but I do not know the dates of his commissions or the periods of his service - my impression is that he was several years in the Army: - so as respects the places where he was stationed I do not speak from my personal knowledge as I was not in the service with him - but I speak from what was the general report in the neighborhood at the time and since his services. While

I do not know the dates of his service - my impression is that he was several years in the Army: - so as respects the places where he was stationed I do not speak from my personal knowledge as I was not in the service with him - but I speak from what was the general report in the neighborhood at the time and since and from what he has himself told me of his services. While he was absent in the army his wife remained in this town and kept house and their first child, a son named James was born while he was in the army. Nathl. Gilman
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. On the 31 st day of March A.D. 1837 the Hon. Nathaniel Gilman personally appearing made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is just and true. Before me John Kelly Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Deponent is a man of high reputation for veracity and that his evidence is entitled to full credit. John Kelly Justice of the Peace.

Henry Nott. Edwards Aff.
I Henry Hubbard do certify that I have long been acquainted with the Hon Nathl Cushing of Boston - and I know the within signature, to the within deposition purporting to be signed by him is in his own hand - and that the character of the said Cushing for truth is above imputation.
Apr 25 - 1837
Henry Hubbard N.S.P.

I am well acquainted with John Kelly of Paxton. I know him to be a justice of the peace and the within official signature is in his own hand writing and that he is a man of great respectability and that the signature of the said John Kelly subscribed to the deposition of Nathl Johnson written upon a letter of James McLean is genuine — And the signature of the said John Kelly certifying to the fact of David Melcher's being the Town Clerk of Paxton is also genuine —
Ap l 25. 1837 Henry Hubbard U.S.S.

James Clerk of Gilmanton N.H.

Rev. Walter Powers died in Gilmanton April 8 th 1826
The above is a true extract from the book of records of Gilmanton
By Josiah Parsons Town Clerks
State of New Hampshire
• Grafton G. Gilmanton April 12. 1837
Personally appeared Josiah Parsons Esq. who is Town Clerk of the Town of Gilmanton N.H. and made oath in due form of Law that the foregoing is a true extract from the Book of Records of said Town and subscribed the same in my presence.
Stephen L. Greeley Jus. Peace

Joseph Sargent of Warner in the County of Merrimack & State of New Hampshire eighty-five years old last August (1836) depose and testify that in the month of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy five I enlisted into the service of the United States in a company commanded by Capt. Timothy Clement for nine months, was marched immediately to Portsmouth New Hampshire and joined the Regiment under the command of Col David Gilman. James W. Cluett then of Portsmouth New Hampshire was then the adjutant of the Regiment when I arrived at the station, which was an great Island, and remained there doing adjutants duty whole of the time I was there and until I was discharged after my time was out
Warner N. H. April 26 th 1837
Witness. Col. Sargent Israel Whelly
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. April 26 th 1837.
Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Sargent, who is of good reputation & standing for truth & morality - and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true.
Before me - Israel Whelly Justice Peace

Miss Martha Reagan Apt
Miss M. Reagan
John W. M. S. T. 92

I Martha Rogers of Exeter in the State of New Hampshire, aged seventy five years testify and say that my father Rev Daniel Rogers was the minister of the second Parish in said Exeter for some time previous to my birth and continued its minister till his death which happened in 1785. I was acquainted with Major James McClure and his wife Elisabeth who was the daughter of Capt Charles Brundlet. They were as I understood married by my father about the year 1773 or 1774. I did not see them married but my sister Anna Rogers who was about twelve years older than I am and who is dead has soon after their marriage told me that she and Mr Edeon Lamson of this town who is also dead were invited to attend their wedding as witnesses and did attend it and saw them married. Major McClure and his wife continued to live in Exeter after their marriage and made it their home until his death. Fanny McClure one of their children attended a school which I kept in Exeter after my fathers death, and while attending it was taken sick and died - This was between forty and fifty years ago. - During the Revolutionary war Major McClure was much from home being as I understood in the army and his wife remained in Exeter and kept a little store. He was a man of good standing in society and much esteemed. I was acquainted with him and his wife till his death; and am sure that they were married, or that it was generally understood and never to my knowledge doubted, that they were married before the revolutionary war. They had several other children under Fanny above named who was probably seven or eight years old at her death, - I recollect only James who I think was the oldest, and John.
Martha Rogers
State of New Hampshire Roxbury March 31st 1837 Then Martha Rogers personally appearing made solemn affirmation that the foregoing Affidavit by her subscribed is true before me John Kelly Justice Peace
I certify that the above named Martha Rogers is a person of good reputation for truth and that her testimony is entitled to full credit. John Kelly Justice Peace

I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with John Kelly of Exeter. I know him to be a friend of the peace for the county of Rockingham and that the within official certificate is in his own hand writing
Henry Harrison Apr 26. 1837 U. S. Senator

EXETER APR 22 N H
10.
Israel W. Kelley Esq. Salisbury N Hamp
From Liberty of States

I Daniel Melcher, Town Clerk of the Town of Exeter, certify that I have examined the Records of said Town, and do not find therein the record of any marriages by the Rev. Daniel Rogers prior to the year 1700, and but very few subsequent to that period - and I find no record of the marriage of James McClure to Miss Wendlett. I further certify that the records of marriages by the former ministers in this town, excepting those by the Rev Mr Mansfield, do not appear to have been returned to the Town Clerks of the Town, with any regularity or uniformity of practice, and but very few appear on the Town records.
Daniel Melcher
Town Clerk
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss. April 21. 1837 Daniel Melcher personally appearing made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true before me John Kelly Justice of the Peace
I certify that the said Daniel Melcher is the Town Clerk of the town of Exeter and is a man of good reputation for truth whose evidence is entitled to full credit
John Kelly Justice of the Peace

Elisabeth Panens and John McElvane Affidavits

I, Elizabeth Pavers, formerly the wife & afterwards the widow of Major James M c Clure late of Exeter N. Hampshire. I depose & say that the letter herunto annexed, dated Dublin 10 th Nov r 1791. assigned by John Hutton - & directed to Col o G o ld o Ladd, Exeter New-Hampshire - Per f ms Capt o Tolman, is in the hand writing of the said John Hutton & the signature thereto is the genuine signature of the said Hutton - said Hutton had lived with my late husband, the said James M c Clure as a board apprentice from the time he was about ten years old until he was out of his time - my husband then made him second mate of the Ship O o phat o ria - the above mentioned letter was put into my hands by the aforesaid Col o Ladd soon after he received it, which I think & believe was early in the Summer of 1791 -
The said Col o Ladd & Major M c Clure were owners of the Ship together, but in what proportion I do not remember -
I further testify that the other letter dated at Dublin April 6 th 1791 - was also received by me soon after - signed Matthew G o ld o & Col o . both of said letters, together with the notice taken from a newspaper, have always been kept by me from 1791 - to the present time
Witness. John M c Clure Isaac Whilly
Elizabeth Pavers
State of New-Hampshire
Merrimack ss. April 29 th 1837. Then personally appeared Elizabeth Pavers, whose character is good, for truth & morality, is good, & made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit is true, and subscribed her name thereto, by holding the top of the pen while I made the letters at her direction -
Before me -
Isaac Whilly Justice Peace

I John W. Glenn of Boscaun County of Kennebec State of New-Hampshire aged fifty three years, am son of Major James W. Glenn for whose services in the War of the Revolution, my mother the said Elizabeth Barrers has made application to for a pension testify & say that the letters accompanying said appli- -cation, dated Dublin March 10 th 1791 - also the other letter to Mrs. W. Glenn dated at Dublin 6 th of April 1791 have been in my mothers possession as long back as my memory serves me -
Also that the other letters to wit - the one dated Mt. Independence March 26 th 1777 - & the one dated Olympian March 15 th 1777 - are both in the hand writing my Father the said James W. Glenn & have also been in my mothers possession ever since I can remember -
John W. Glenn
State of New Hampshire
Maine etc., ss. April 27 th 1837. Then personally appeared John W. Glenn above named (and who is of good character for truth &c) and made solemn oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true - Before me.
Israel W. Kelley Justice Peace