Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18488, for Alden Manter, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Master, Alden Polly
W. 18488
CONTENTS

21.136 Massachusetts Alden Moen of Plymouth in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Co. comm. by Captain Parker, of the Regt. commanded by Col. Cushing in the Mass line for 15 Mo. 21 days — u
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 52 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of Oct. 1833 — and unto J. B. Thomas Plymouth
Arrears to the 4th of Sep '33  $130.80 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mo 26.16 $156.96
Recorded by Col. Stiles { Revolutionary Claim, } Book E. Vol. 2. Page 541. { At June 7, 1832. } Clerk,
72 Plym

Maria Manton Polley Manton widow of Alden Manton Mah who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 52 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. Deducting former pay Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Jan'y. 1850. and sent to J. M. Thayer Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 87 Vol. 2
Henry Robinson Clerk

27095
Abel Manton
Application for pension
Black's Creek Council Bluffs Plymouth - Mass
Paid 15 Mrs 21 Days
Capt Parker, Col Cashman
28/104 64 26.16 130 80
J. B. Thomas Esq
J. H. Lord Esq
Plymouth Mass

REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONERS.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF PLYMOUTH, ss.
ON this seventeenth day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court, before the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Plymouth within and for said County of Plymouth, Alden Manton a resident of Rochester in said County of Plymouth, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State. That is to say, that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
3 Mos
In the year 1777 he enlisted in a Company of the Massachusetts line commanded by Capt Joseph Harker in Col. Cushing's Regiment, and that he served as he verily believes for the term of three months at Newport in the State of Rhode Island. John Miller was 1 st Lieut & Sam l Savery 2 d Lieut. the said Lieut. Savery is now living and Lot Macher who was with him in said Company, whose Depositions he has which are hereto annexed. There was no battle.
3 Mos
In the same year he enlisted in a Company commanded by Capt. Jabez Cottle in Col. Hall's Regiment & Gen. West's Brigade for three months and served out that term of time principally at Bristol in the State of Rhode Island. There was no battle. Jabez Briggs & James Smith now both living were with him in this campaign in the same company & he has taken their Depositions annexed hereto. He had no written discharge either in this or the former campaign.
6 Mos
Immediately after in the same year he enlisted in Capt Edward Sparrows Company in Col. Keyes Regiment for the term of six months & that he served all the term for which he enlisted in different parts of the

State of Rhode Island, at Tiverton, Providence, North Kingston & other towns bordering on the Bay. Fisdale Winslow was 1 st Lieut & Ben a Ward 2 d Lieut. There was no battle. He had no written discharge. Thomas Tobey & James Swift both now living in said Rochester were with him in said company & he has taken their depositions which are herewith annexed.
In 1781 he cannot distinctly recollect the month he enlisted in a Company commanded by Capt Ignatius Loring & John Nye was 1 st Lieut. He believes the Colonels names were Dewey & Putnam. He enlisted for three months & served the whole of that time at West Point. He had a written discharge but lost it. There was no battle while here. He believes Gen McDougal had command. The regular Army had gone to take Cornwallis. Ebenezer Sturdivant of Plympton was with him is now living & he has his deposition.
He also served at other times as follows. viz: He volunteered in Company commanded by John Doy of Rochester in Eben. White's Regiment, marched to Tiverton in Rhode Island & served two weeks until troops were raised to take the place of volunteers. He thinks this was 1776.
At the time when the village of Bedford was burnt there was an alarm at Rochester 14 miles distant, on Saturday night. He repaired to the head of Occumnet river & there he captured a British soldier single handed & delivered up after taking him a half mile towards Fairhaven. He was with the troops and drove the enemy below Fairhaven until they were fired upon from the ships in the harbor. In Fairhaven he joined Capt John Doy's Company under Major Pease acting as Colonel. Monday night the enemy came up to fire the town lying opposite to Bedford & then a battle took place, & after burning a store & 2 vessels the British retreated. He remained there as long as the British did which he thinks was about two weeks. He does not know of any person now living who was with him in these last two short excursions whose testimony he can procure. He was a volunteer.
He was born on Martha's Vineyard & removed with his father to Rochester when about nine years of age & has always had his home there ever since. His birth is recorded in the family record. Born 1762.
Alden Manter
Sworn & subscribed in the City of Lynn on a previous day before the Court of Common Pleas. Attest: [Signature] Clerk.

We Oliver Cobb a clergyman residing in the Town of Rochester and Wm King Gentleman residing in the Town of Rochester hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Alden Marten an applicant for a pension under the law of the United States of June 7 1832 - that we believe him to be seventy years of age - that he is respected and behaved in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion - Wm King Oliver Cobb,
Sworn to and subscribed
Before me Butler Wm 9
Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
By me H. S. Matthews Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas being a Court of Record in the County of Plymouth hereby certify that Butler Wm by before whom the above certificate was sworn to and subscribed & part of the
my no

Dear for the County of Plymouth - and that I believe Mr. Moore thinks it subservient to be his friend's signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and sealed the seal of said Court on the seventeenth day of August A.D. 1832
William Lloyd
William Lloyd Clerk

We, _____ a clergyman, residing in the town of _____ and residing in the _____ hereby certify, that we are well ac- quainted with _____ who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Oliver Cobb who has signed the preceding certificate, is a clergyman, resident in the town of Pocahontas and that Theophilus King who has also signed the same, is a resident in the Town of Pocahontas and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. (In said Cobb and King resides at a considerable distance from the Court & could not attend without much expense & inconvenience)
By order of the Court W. H. Munroe, Clerk.
I, W. H. Munroe of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John M. Menden for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this seventeenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
W. H. Munroe,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth County. ss,
On this Twenty fourth day of June, in the Year, Eighteen Hundred and Forty three, personally appeared before the Honorable, Wilkes Wood, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Plymouth, Polly Minter, aged eighty one years, a resident of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth, who being first, duly sworn, according, 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. 1838, "Untitled "An Act granting Half pay and pensions to certain Widows".
That, She is the Widow of Alden Minter late of Rochester in the County of Plymouth deceased, who was a Soldier in the Revolutionary War, and who drew a pension under the Act of Congress 1832, and for a more particular description of his Service, reference is had to his papers, which are on file in the pension office at Washington -
She further declares that she was married to the said Alden Minter

on the _____ day of May - in the year One Hundred and Eighty six, that her husband, the aforesaid Alden Manton died on the Twelfth day of November, in the year Eighteen Hundred and thirty Eight, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen Hundred and Ninety four, at the time above stated - Dorothy Manton Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written. Before me
I further certify that the declarant by reason of age and bodily infirmity is unable to attend a Court to make her declaration and that she is a credible person.
Willis Wood Judge of Probate
Plymouth G. I Jacob H. Lord Register of Probate for said County do hereby certify that Hon. Willis Wood is Judge of Probate for said County & that the above is his true & genuine signature.
For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the Court of Probate for said County this third day of August 1843
Jacob H. Lord

I Theophilus King of Rochester, in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify and say, that I am Town clerk of the Town of Rochester aforesaid and that I have the Custody of the Records of said Town of Rochester, and that I find the following records made in the Records of said Town of Rochester, and under the head of publications, and Banns - "Intention of marriage of Alden Manton and Polly Stevens, both of Rochester, was entered, June 10 th and published June 24 th 1786, Seventeen Hundred and Eighty six. Pr. David Wing v. Clerk"
"Births of Alden Manton's children by Polly his wife." "Rhoda, his daughter born December 5. A.D. 1786" "Lucy their daughter, born September 6. A.D. 1788" "Pardon their son, born February 1. 1791" "John their son born March 4. 1795" "Thomas their son born August 28. 1797" "Sarah December 5. 1799"
"Births of Joseph Folop and Susannah his wife" Susannah their daughter, born December 15. 1786. "December fifteenth , Seventeen Hundred, and Eighty Six"
Theophilus King Town Clerk of Rochester

Plymouth, ss, July 23 d 1845,
Then personally appeared the Subscriber to the within affidavit, Theophilus King on this Twenty third day of July in the Year Eighteen Hundred and Forty Five, and well known to me to be a credible Witness, and made solemn oath, that the written extracts from the Records of the Town of Rochester are correct and true, and that the affidavit within by him subscribed is true.
Before me Elias Ward Justice of the Peace

I Rhoda Sharp of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts, aged Fifty Eight years, do testify and say, that I am the daughter of Hlden Minter and Polly Minter — that My Mother, Polly Minter, is the person, who has made Application for a pension, and that the age, which I have stated is correct, and that my father and Mother, Hlden Minter, and Polly Minter, were Married before the year Seven hundred and Ninety four —
Witness Eliab Ward,
Rhoda Sharp
Plymouth, ss. May 26 th 1845.
Then personally appeared Rhoda Sharp, Subscriber to the foregoing instrument, and well known to me to be a credible Witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same —
Before me Eliab Ward, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss.
I John B. Thomas, Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the said County of Plymouth, do hereby certify, that Eliab Ward, Esquire, before whom the foregoing Affidavit was sworn, was on the day of the caption of the same, and now is, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Plymouth, duly commissioned and qualified under the authority of said Commonwealth to administer oaths and take depositions — and that his signature to the Sworn of the same is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court, this thirtieth day of May, in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty five.
John B. Thomas Clerk

No. 9370
8217 899
Polly Mantr
Maw of Aldrn
Map
Act 7 July, 1838 and some resolution of the 23 January 1845
Adm. 9 mo 14 days per per of 31. 55 per am
Adm act March 1843 and 17 June 1844
of 31. 55 per am
Eliza Ward
Middlebury
Mass

✓ N o 9370
Polly Mander Mass
Sussex
Set to J. B. Lord Sep 23 1843 ✓
" " Hon. H. Williams March 19 th 1844.
Set to Hon. H. Aldrich Chl 6.44
" same 22. April 44. 1 st
" to same June 11. 1844.
Set July 7 38
Set to H. Pierce April 24 1845
Set to E. March Sep. 21. 1844 ✓
Set to E. March Oct 18. 45. " to same Aug 20. 45.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, MADE BY THE WIDOW OF THE PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of my husband, Aden Menter in the war of the Revolution.
He enlisted from the town of Pocahasset in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts in the year 1777 as a private in the Company commanded by Captain Joseph Parker in Col Cushing's Regiment and he served as follows, viz:—
in 1777 under Captain Joseph Parker Col Cushing three months, same year three months under Captain Jabez Bottle Col Hall three months, six months under in 1778, under Captain Edward Sparre  Col Keyes three months in 1781 under Captain Ignatius Loring , and three weeks in 1776 under Captain John Saly
I am now Eighty two years old, and my memory does not enable me to state my husband's services more fully than above stated.
WITNESS my hand, this sixth day of May
A. D. 1844.
Signed by said in my presence,
of Eliza Ward
Abby Morton
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
three months "three months" in read before the sign Eliza Ward

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
No 131
Secretary's Office, May 11 1841.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Alden Wanles is borne upon the pay roll of Capt Joseph Barker Col Cushing as a private from Sept 20 1776. for 2 months; upon a pay roll of Capt E. Sparre Col Hays from Sept 19 to Dec 31 1777 - 2 months, 12 days; upon the pay roll of Lt John Doly May 6 to Sept 11 1778 (8 days); and upon a receipt for 3.00 in 1781 made Capt Ignatius Loring
2- 3-24 8 3.00
There are no rolls of Capt Edward Sparre Col Hays in 1778. or of Capt John Doly in 1776 in this Office.
9-2 12 9-14
We added the Capt Loring's company seal certificate dated June 1844

CO
Ward Esq Middleborough Nap
Albion Bank
251

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Wm. Fouts. Copy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

File No. 18488
Polly Mauter Widow of Adem. Mauter Pr. Beer War
Act: Feb 2 d 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 9
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Reported
1647 Massachusetts Polly Manton widow of Alden Manton who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 31 Dollars 55
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 day of August 1848 and sent to
Chas. A. Morton Custom House Boston Mass.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 84 Vol. 2

7386.
Wapachusett —
Polly Wauter — widow of Alden Wauter who was a Private — in the Revolution —
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 52 — Dollars 32 — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. Deducting former pay etc. —
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th — day of Jan y 1837, and sent to
J. M. Hayer — Present —
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book 4. Vol. 2 — Page 34 —

Rep.
Massachusetts 7386
Polly Manter
widow of Alden Manter
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 31 Dollars 55
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of November 1845 and sent to Eliab Ward Middleborough, Mass.
[Act of March 3, 1843.] + June 17, 1844
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 34

Rep.
9701
Massachusetts
Polly Master
widow of Alden Master who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 12 th November 1838 of Plymouth in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Parker of the regt. commanded by Col. Cushing in the Mass. — line for 9 months & 16 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 31 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of November 1845 and sent to Eliab Ward, Middleborough, Mass.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Unso. Jan'y 23. 1845 Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book 2. Vol. 1. Page 63.

9701. Massachusetts
Polly Munter Widow of Alden Munter
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 12 th Nov r 1838 of Plymouth in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Parker of the Regt commanded by Col. Cushing in the Mass line for 9 Mos, 14 Dys.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 52 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Jany 1850, and Seal J. M. Mayor Present
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Henry Robinson Clerk, Book D, Vol. 1, Page 13.

Sir
Plymouth Aug 3. 1843
I enclose the Declaration of Mrs. Polly Mainter for a Pension under the Act of July 7. 1838.
Her Certificate may be transmitted to the Hon. Eliab Ward, Middleborough, Plym- outh County, Massachusetts,
Yours &c
J. H. Lord
J. L. Edwards Esq Comr of Pensions Washington D. C.

Middleborough. June 3. 1844
Dear Sir,
I transmit you further evidence which has come to my hand of the services of Alden Manton, the husband of Polly Manton, who has made an application for a pension —
Yours with much Respect Eliab Ward,
To Hon. J. S. Edwards

Weymouth Mass Dec 27, 1843
Sir
I return the affidavits in the case of Mrs. Manton properly certified with several new affidavits annexed
Yours &c
J. H. Lord
J. L. Edwards Esq. Corr of Pensions Washington D. C.

FREE
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
City of Washington

Sir
Middleborough Wells. April 16. 1845
The W o . Polly Manton applied through Elizab d Hand Esq r a long time since for a Pension, the last thing I learnt in relation thereto was that she did not shew to you satisfaction her marriage to Mr Manton & that some further testimony was forwarded to you, since which no information has been had from you upon the subject. Mrs Manton was married to Eldon Manton as she asserts & is poor & strictly dependent on her children for support who are also poor & I really hope if it turns out that the evidence she has forwarded is insufficient to her obtaining a pension that you will inform me under Hand of the defect that occurs so that we can supply the same if possible it can rightly be done your immediate attention to this will be very gratifying to me although I have no possible motive in the pension other than to aid if I can this poor old Lady so far as to enable her to receive just dues
Very respectfully Yours
John H. Pierce
Mr Cannon
Comm. of Pensions

Middleborough, May. 18. 1844
Dear Sir,
I send enclosed, the certificate of the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts of the Service of Adam Munter in the Revolutionary War —
Yours with much Respect
Elizabeth Ward,
To Hon. J. L. Edwards Commr. of Pensions

Payment to be made at
Boston
by
Franklin Havenly Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Massetts
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 87 Vol. 2.
Geo. H. King Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Polly Manter, widow of Helen Manter who was a private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of thirty one dollars and fifty five cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States this 31st day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Ewa.

It Resolution Increased Adm o Acts '38 43844 48 at $52:32 per annum, Comy 4 March 1836, deducting former fees at $31.53 per annum
J. M. Thayer, Present

Washington City D.C. Jan'y 2 nd 1850.
Hon. J. S. Edwards Chair. of Pensions, Sir,
I herewith transmit the application of Polly Manton for an increase of her present pension to the same rate as that drawn by her husband.
Since Hellen Manton under Act Resolution of July 1 st 1848
She is now a pensioner (as will be seen by the enclosed) of the Mass. Agency, at the rate of $31.55 cents, while her husband received $52.37. per annum,
I also return the old certificate.
Very Respectfully
Yours,
J. M. Hayer,

Newton Haven Boston August 16/68
T. S. Emerson Esq
in I herewith transmit the Declaration of Mr. Mosey Pillsbury and Mrs. Polly Morton, for your consideration.
Respectfully your humble Servant
Chas. H. Morton

I Mehitable Swift of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts aged Sixty nine years, do testify and say that I saw Polly Manton married to Helen Manton in the Town of Rochester aforesaid I was about Eleven years of age, I was not thirteen years of age at the time of the marriage aforesaid of the said Polly Manton and Helen Manton. Polly Manton was my Sister
The said Polly Manton, and Helen Manton were married previous to the year Seventeen Hundred and Ninety Five The Reverend Mr Hunt of Middlebury in the County of Plymouth aforesaid, Married the said Helen Manton and Polly Manton
Witness Eliab Ward
Mehitable Swift
Plymouth. cf. May 9, 1845
Then personally appeared Mehitable Swift, Subscriber to the foregoing affidavit and well known to me to be a credible witness And Made solemn oath to the truth of the same,
Before me Eliab Ward, Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Plymouth
Clerk's Office May 22 1845
I AM THOMAS CLARK the Judicial Court for the County of Plymouth aforesaid do hereby certify that Nath Ward signed before whom the foregoing deposition was sworn to as part of the Deed for the said County of Plymouth duly acknowledged & qualified & sitting under the authority of said Commonwealth - & that his signature & the seal thereof is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the before Judicial Court on the day & year aforesaid.
THOMAS CLARK

I Eliab Ward, of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts, of lawful age, do testify and say, that I saw Polly Minter of Rochester, the widow of Alden Minter late of Rochester in the County and State aforesaid, a Revolutionary pensioner, on the fourteenth day of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and Forty five, and that the said Polly Minter on that day, was in good health & alive, and the said Polly Minter is at this time alive and in good health, and the Polly Minter that I saw, on the fourteenth day of June last past, was the Polly Minter that has made an application for a pension, as the widow of Alden Minter late of Rochester, in the County of Plymouth deceased.
Eliab Ward Plymouth ss, October 9. 1845. Then personally appeared Eliab Ward, Subscriber to the foregoing affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible Witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same, before me Nathan Kings Justice in Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
County of Plymouth ss
Clerk's Office. Oct 15 1845
I M c Morris Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of Plymouth do hereby certify, that Nathan King having before whom the foregoing deposition was sworn is a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Plymouth duly commissioned & qualified - and that his signature to the said deposition is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court on this day at year aforesaid
M c Morris Clerk

Middlebury, October 21, 1845
Dear Sir,
Inclosed, I send two affidavits, showing that Polly Manton was living on the Twenty third day of January last and that she is still living.
Yours with much Respect Elizabeth Manton,
To Hon J. L. Edwards City of Washington

Oct. 27 1895 Offer of General Esq to M c Master of Washington

My dear Sir
Middleborough Oct. 24 1845
I write you upon the subject of the claim of the Mrs Alder Munter for a Pension, you may say & with some propriety that it is the business of Esq. Ward to make the requisite communications to your department upon this business, because he was employed by Mrs Munter to obtain her pension, my excuse for troubling you, is that I possess feelings for this old lady no other however than we all should have for this class of our community, Mrs. Munter I know is entitled to a Pension under our laws, She is old of course & is very poor & has been daily expecting a Pension for a long time her disappointment in not having rec d it from time to time has been annoying to her leaving through her daughter been obliged to hear her complaints very often & their suspicions that Esq. Ward had not done his duty in attending to her claim & urging me to aid her in the same &c. Mr Ward informs me that he is not aware that there is now any obstacle to her success I do hope that the same may be brought to a close & that you will upon the receipt of this give it some attention
Very respectfully Yours Peter H. Pierce

I Susanah Doty of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts, Widow aged Ninety one years, do testify and say, that I have always known Polly Manton, the Widow of Alden Manton. Her name before she was married was Polly Stevens, I have always lived in the same Town with her and nearly all the time, in the same neighbourhood with her. I did not see Alden Manton and Polly Stevens Married, but I well recollect time of their marriage.
They were married the year the great snow fell, which was in the Month of December it was the greatest snow that ever I knew and this was in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty six. — and the reason that I fix the date at this time is I had a daughter born on the fifteenth of December of the same year and time of the snow, and she is now fifty eight years of age last December.
Polly Manton had a daughter born the same month, I think a few days before my daughter; it was her eldest child, and her name is Rhoda, and she has since married a man by the name of Sharpe.
My husbands name was Joseph Doty, and he always lived in Rochester.

aforesaid, after I was married to him until his death, which was more than Twenty years since.
The name of My daughter that was born during the great Snow in Seventeen Hundred and Eighty Six is Susannah
Witness
Susannah (room)
Caleb Ward
Susannah her X Soty Mark
Plymouth 18 July 23, 1845
Then personally appeared Susannah Soty Subscriber to the foregoing affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible Witness and made solemn oath to the truth of the same,
Before me Caleb Ward, Justice of the Peace.

I Hannah Rider of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts, aged Eighty seven years, do testify and say, that I have always been acquainted with Polly Minter the Widow of Helen Minter of Rochester aforesaid. I did not see Polly Minter and Helen Minter Married, but recollect the time nearly. I frequently heard of their being Married, and well recollect the time of the birth of Polly Minter eldest child, whose name was Rhoda.
It was the time of the great Snow Witness
James Rider Eliab Ward
Hannah her Rider mark
Plymouth ss. July 23, 1845
Then personally appeared Hannah Rider, Subscriber to the foregoing Affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible Witness and solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before me Eliab Ward Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Plymouth                      Clerk's Office July 24 1868
William Thomas Clerk of the Judicial Council for the said County of Plymouth, do hereby certify that the said Ward's Opinion before whom the foregoing Depositions were sworn is a part of the Record for the said County of Plymouth the duly authenticated signature & attesting under the authority of the said Council is that his signature & the seal thereof is hereunto
believe me, when I have been to visit my friend I suppose the rest of the time since I have been in the last year forward
Dear Thomas Jefferson

House of Representatives April 14. 1846.
Sir,
I have been requested by Eliza Ward Esq. of Middleborough, Mass. to enquire "whether you have received a communication in December last from Isaac H. Lord of Plymouth containing further evidence in regard to the marriage of Polly Manner". If so, an early examination is requested.
I am very respectfully your obedt servt H Williams
Col J L Edwards (Commr of Pensions)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Plymouth, ss
I John B. Thomas, Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the said County of Plymouth, hereby certify, that Eliz Ward, Esquire before whom the annexed Affidavits were sworn, was, on the day of the caption of the same, & now is, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Plymouth, duly commissioned & qualified under the authority of said Commonwealth to administer oaths & take depositions - and that his signatures to the jurats of the said Affidavits are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this twenty seventh day of December, in the year one thousand eight hundred & forty three.
John B. Thomas Clerk

I Allen Shaw. Town Clerk of the Town of Middleborough, in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts hereby certify that I have carefully examined the records of said Town to find the marriage of Alden Manta with Polly Stevens, the wife Alden Manta, and can find no such Record Middleborough December 22 d 1843 Allen Shaw
Plymouth. ss. December 22, 1843
Then personally appeared Allen Shaw, Subscriber to the foregoing affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible witness and made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before me Elizab. Ward, Justice of the Peace

I William Nelson of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawful age do testify and say, that I am Clerk of said Third Baptist Church in Middleborough aforesaid, of which Asa Hunt was formerly Pastor, that I have been Clerk of said Church for eighteen years, and have had the charge and custody of said Church Records, and that I have made diligent search in said Church Records for the Marriage of Aldin Master to Polly Stevens, but cannot find any such Marriage solemnized nor recorded, in said Church Records, and I further testify and say, that Asa Hunt never made any records of any marriages in the church records and no marriages are found recorded in said Church Records
Wm Nelson
Plymouth ss. December 19. 1843
Then personally appeared William Nelson, subscriber to the foregoing Affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible Witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before me Eliah Ward Justice of the Peace

I Rhoda Sharp of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth, and State of Massachusetts aged fifty seven Years, do testify, And Say that I am the daughter of Alden Minter and Polly Minter his Wife, and that I do not know of any Family Record which contains or did contain the date of the Marriage of Alden Minter with Polly Minter his Wife. - I further testify and Say that I have the Family bible of my Father Alden Minter, and that does not contain the date of said Marriage of Alden Minter and Polly Minter - and I further say that I know of no private Record, which contains the Marriage of my Father Alden Minter with my Mother Polly Minter both of whom were laid in the Ground Rochester in said County of Plymouth Rhoda Sharp
Plymouth. ss. December 18. 1843
Then personally appeared Rhoda Sharp Subscribed to the foregoing Affidavit, and made solemn oath to the truth of the same and well known to me to be a credible Witness -
Before me Elias (Ward) Justice of the Peace

I Theophilus King of Rochester in the county of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify and say, that I am the Town Clerk of said Town of Rochester, and that I have made diligent search in the records of said Town, and cannot find the Record of the Marriage of Alden Munter to Polly Stevens
Theophilus King
Plymouth County ss. June 23. 1843 Then personally appeared Theophilus King, Subscriber to the foregoing affidavit, and well known to me to be a creditable Witness and made oath to the truth of the same
Before me. Eliab Ward Justice of the Peace

Rhoda Sharp of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say, that I was acquainted with Albin Manton, during his lifetime, and knew the time that he died, and it was on the Twelfth day of November, in the Year Eighteen Hundred and thirty Eight, and that Polly Manton the wife of the said Albin Manton has remained a widow ever since that time —
Rhoda Sharp
Plymouth County ss.
June 24. 1843 Then personally appeared Rhoda Sharp, subscriber to the foregoing Affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible Witness, and oath to the truth of the same —
Before me Ebenezer D. Dyer Justice of the Peace

I Mehitable Swift of Rochester in the county of Plymouth and have an inventory of Mashpee sett, aged sixty seven years, do testify and say, that Polly Minter of Rochester, widow of Aldin Minter, late of Rochester in said county of Plymouth, is my Sister, that I was present at the time, my said Sister Polly, was married to Aldin Minter, and saw the marriage of the Polly and Aldin solemnized by Asa Hunt, a Clergiman President in the Town of Middle- borough in said county of Plymouth, - the said Polly and Aldin were married in the Town of Rochester aforesaid - I was Eleven years of age at the time of the marriage of my said Sister Polly - Mehitable Swift
Witness N. S. Clark.
Plymouth County ss. June 28. 1843
Then personally appeared Mehitable Swift, subscribed to the foregoing Affidavit, and well known to me to be a creditable witness and made oath to the truth of the same
Before me Elias Ward, Justice of the Peace
"saw" in the ninth line from top was written before signing.
E. Ward J. Peace

Sally Mansur
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by me Elizabeth Black Justice of the Peace

I Sarah Hathaway of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged, Seventy two years, do testify and say, that I saw Aldin Munter and Polly Stevens Married. — the Marriage was solemnized by Asa Hunt, a clergyman resident in the Town of Middleborough in said County of Plymouth — the said Polly was my Sister, and was married in the said Town of Rochester — I cannot remember how old I was at that time, but think I was not Twenty years, I think I was about Seventeen years of age. The said Aldin Munter deceased, in 1838
Plymouth County ss. June 23. 1843 Then personally appeared Sarah Hathaway, subscriber to the foregoing affidavit, and well known to me to be a creditable Witness, and oath to the truth of the same — Before me Eliab Ward. Justice of the Peace

The within a Deposition of James Swift by the request of Alder Munter for the purpose of obtaining a Pension
To John B. Thomas Esqr Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Plymouth

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wymoutth ss I William Clarke of the Judicial Clerk in the County of Plymouth hereby certify that Jonathan Parker - John Feering - Joseph Morris - George King and Caleb Briggs Squires before whom the depositions hereunto annexed were sworn are justices of the Peace for the County of Plymouth - And that of before their names thereunto subscribed are their true & proper signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court on this the first day of August A.D. 1883
(William Clarke)

I Ebenezer Standish of Plympton in the County of Plymouth State of Massachusetts of the age Seventy two years testify and say I was a soldier in the war of the American Revolution and was at Wadsworth in the Fall of the year 1781 and in the company commanded By Capt Ignatious Loring and in Colo. Dwyer's Regiment and Served three months I Further testify and say I knew Alden Menter of Rochester in the County of Plymouth who was in said Loring Company and Dwyer's Regiment and served the term of three months which was the the term of Enlistment
Plympton August 16 th 1832.
Ebenezer E. Standish Mark.
attest Jonathan Porter
Certificate of date on the other side
John Brown Clerk

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Plymouth County ss.
August 16 th 1832 then personally appeared the within named Ebenezer Starbuck before the Subscriber and Made oath that the within Deposition By him subscribed is true said Deposition is a credible witness
Jonathan D. Dyer Justice Peace

The Deposition of John Brigg By the Request of Mr. Alden Manser for the obtaining of a Particular as a Relevant to Salts taken by me John bearing Oaths of the Peace ~ ~ ~
To John W. Sherman Esq. Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Plymouth

I, Jophe Briggs of Wareham in the County of Plymouth the Commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby and say that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven, I was a Soldier in the Revalentary War in the State of Rhode Island, and Providence Plantation in the Militia detached by the State of Massachusetts for that Purpose for three months, And that Alden Munter of Rochester in the said County of Plymouth served as a Soldier that term of time in the same Company that I was in, to wit in Capt. Jabez Cattle Company, in Col. Hall's Regiment and in the Brigade commanded by General Webb, and I understand that Capt. Cattle who afterwards removed to Vermont is Dead, and Joseph Nafett who was his Lieutenant is dead also dated at Wareham & County aforesaid the 13 th of November 1880 Jeph Briggs
Plymouth November 13 th 1880
Personally appeared the above named Jophe Briggs made Oath and subscribed his name to the foregoing Deposition - Before me John Fearing Justice of the Peace
I am well acquainted with the deponent and think him to be a competent witness in any Court
John Fearing Justice of the Peace Said Deponent Was a credible Witness at the time of his subscribing the above deposition August 3, 1883. John Fearing Justice of the Peace

John B. Thomas Esq. Clerk of the Court for the County of Plymouth —
A Deposition of Thomas Tolly (By the Request of Adolus Hunter) to obtain a pension — as a Revolutionary Soldier to be tried as such taken & sealed by Joseph Muggs } Justice of the peace

I Thomas Toby of Rochester in the County of Plymouth Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawfull Age do testify and say that in the year one thousand Seven Hundred & Seventy Seven I was an orderly Sergeant in the Revolutionary war in the State of Rhode Island in Providence plantation in the militia detach'd By the State of Massachusetts for that purpose for Six months and Alden Munter of Rochester in the said County of Plymouth served as a Soldier that term of time in the same Company that I was in to wit in Capt Edward Sparre's Company in Capt Hovey's Regiment, and we were Both Discharged at the same time.
Plymouth Jb June 2 1830.
Thomas Toby
personally appeared the above named Thomas Toby & took solemn oath to the truth of the above Deposition By him subscribed before me
Joseph Meigs Clerk of the court
By the request of Alden Munter I attended to taking the above Deposition to be used as proof to obtain a pension from the General Government for services as a Soldier in the Revolutionary war.
Rochester June 2 1830.
Joseph Meigs Clerk of the court
Said Deposition was a credible Witness at the time of subscribing the above Deposition But is since disowned August 1 1833
Joseph Meigs Clerk of the court

Disposition of Sam l Surrency by request of Alden Munton for the purpose of obtaining a Pinton
To John B. Thomas Esq s Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Plymouth.

I Samuel Savery of Fair Haven in the County of Bristol state of Massachusetts of lawful age do testify and say that I was a Lieutenant Soldier in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty seven in Capt Joseph Parkers Company in Colonel Cushing's Regiment during two or three months on service in the state of Rhode Island and that Albin Marden of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and state aforesaid was a soldier with me in said Company and Regiment during that time and throughout that Campaign in the revolutionary War Samuel Savery
Plymouth Jp. November 12 th 1830
Then the above named Samuel Savery personally appeared and made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed was just and true before me said Deponent is a credible witness certified August 1 st 1833 George King Justice of Peace
George King Justice of Peace

The within a Deposition of James Swift by request of Alder Master for the purpose of Obtaining a Pension.
To John B. Thomas Esqr Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Plymouth

I James Scott of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age to give evidence do testify and say that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war in the State of Rhode Island for three months and that Alden Manton of Rochester in the said County of Plymouth served as a soldier during that term of time in a company with me commanded by Capt. John Cottle in Colonel Haws Regiment in General Manton's Brigade, and I believe the Capt and Lieutenants are dead.
James Scott
Plymouth the 12. November 1830 I James Scott personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition
Said Deposition was a credible Witness at the time of his subscribing
the above deposition. let it sign
Deceased certificate August 1 st 1833-
Caleb Briggs Justice of the Peace

The within a Dispensation of Let Thatcher be request of Alder Master for the purpose of obtaining a Pension.
To John B. Thomas Esqr Clerk of the Courts of Common Pleas for the County of Plymouth.

I Lot Thatcher of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawfull age for giving evidence do testify and say that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war in the State of Rhode Island during three months and that Helen Master of Rochester in the said County of Plymouth served as a soldier that term of time in the company with me commanded by Capt Joseph Parker and in Colonel Cushing's Regiment and I believe the Capt & Lieutenants are dead.
Lot Thatcher
My mouth November 12. 1830 personally appeared Lot Thatcher & made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed. Before me Caleb Briggs Justice of the Peace
Said Deponent was a credible witness at the time of his subscribing this deposition but is since deceased certified August 1 st 1833
Caleb Briggs Justice of the Peace

I James Swift of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and common- wealth of Massachusetts of lawfull age to give Evidence do testify and say that in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven I was a soldier in the Revolutionary war in the state of Rhode Island for six months and that Nathan Master of Rochester in the said County of Plymouth served as a soldier during that term of time in a company with me commanded by Capt Edward Sparre in Colonel Hays Regiment - and the Capt & Lieutenants and etc.
James Swift
Plymouth 12 November th 1830 James Swift personally appeared and made Oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition
Before me Caleb Briggs Justice of the Peace
Said Deponent was a  credible  credible  deponent but is since Deceased at the time of his subscribing his deposition Witness my hand August 1 1833
Caleb Briggs Justice of the Peace

Salmon Pery of New Bedford in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, of lawful age do testify And, that I am well acquainted with Polly Manton, the widow of Alden Manton late of Rochester in the County of Plymouth And State of Massachusetts, deceased, that the said Polly Manton, was living on the Twenty third day of January, last past, and that the said Polly Manton is still living and in good health.
Salmon Pery
Bristol p. October 13 th 1845
Then personally appeared the above named Salmon Pery, Subscriber to the foregoing affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible Witness and Made solemn oath to the truth of the same.
Before me Bloomfield Jus. Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Bristol ss.
I, James Spratt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Benjamin Cowley Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate, is a Justice of the said Court of Bristol, duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Taunton this twentieth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five. J. P. Spratt

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston August 16. 1848.
I hereby Certify, That on the thirty first of March eighteen hundred and forty six, Charles A. Morton was appointed for the term of seven years a Justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol.
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
W. H. Caltham
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Middleborough. July 25, 1845
Dear Sir,
I have procured some additional testimony in regard to the marriage of Helen Munter and Polly Munter, who is now an applicant for a pension.
It is all that can be found at this late period, and there is no doubt but they were married, in the year 1786, and as this is all the testimony, that can be found, and as the claim has been some time pending, it would be desirable that it should be determined as speedily as may be, as Mrs Munter lives upon charity - and if she is entitled to a pension, it would be very agreeable to her to have it as soon as may be -
Yours with much Respect and Esteem
Eleab Ward,
To Hon. Jos. Edwards,

Middleborough, May 22, 1845
Dear Sir,
Enclosed, I send the Affidavits of Mary Swift, and Sarah Hetherway in relation to the Marriage of Polly Minter and Helen Minter.
I can find no testimony in relation to the service, which is not found in the Secretary's office.
The old persons are nearly all dead, and I think that it is hard for his widow, that she cannot draw, for the length of time, that her husband died — but she does not wish to wait longer and therefore, she will take the time that has actually been proved.
Yours with much Respect Eliab Ward,
To the Hon. J. L. Edwards,

I Sarah Hathaway of Rochester in the County of Plymouth and State of Massachusetts aged Seventy Eight years, do testify and say, that I saw Polly Manton married to Alden Manton - The Reverend Asa Bunt of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth aforesaid performed the ceremony -
I think I was Twenty years of age, at the time the marriage of Polly Manton, and Alden Manton was performed - Polly Manton is my sister - and that I was not more than Twenty years of age. And that it was previous to the year Seventeen hundred and ninety four - Sarah Hathaway Witness Eliab Ward
Plymouth ss. May 9. 1845
Then personally appeared Sarah Hathaway, subscriber to the foregoing Affidavit, and well known to me to be a credible Witness, and made solemn oath, to the truth of the same
Before me
Eliab Ward, Justice of the Peace
was married "was" was erased before the signature of the deponent Eliab Ward, J. P.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Plymouth
Clerks Office May 22 1845
I M c Williams Clerk of the Superior Court for the said County of Plymouth do hereby certify that this Ward herein before shown the foregoing deposition was sworn to a true copy of the same for the said County of Plymouth duly acknowledged & qualified acting under the authority of said Commonwealth. That her signature & the seal thereof is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court on the day & year aforesaid
M c Williams Clerk

House of Representatives March 14, 1844.
Sir
Eliza Ward Esq., of Middleborough, Plymouth Co. Mass. writes to me that he forwarded to you last Fall the ap- plication of Mrs. Polly Munter for a pension, & requests me to ascertain if her papers have been examined & passed upon, & if not when a decision may be had. Will you please communicate to me the information desired.
I am very respectfully
Your Hl. Servt.
H. Williams
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm ee of Pensions

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office June 1. 1814
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Almon Wauter is borne upon a pay roll of Capt Jonathan Loring , as a private from Sept 1. 1781 Fourteen & 12 days.
A certificate of the services of the said Wauter was issued May 24. 1804 at which time it was not known that there was a roll of the said Capt Loring in this Office, but since then, one has been found in Volume 20 Roll 249 indorsed as Capt Jonathan Loring , consequently the service was overlooked.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Almon D. Folsom Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Middleborough. June 23 1845
Dear Sir
I send enclosed the affidavit of Rhoda Sharp, the daughter of Polly Minter, and Alden Minter, and I could get the affidavits of a great number of Respectable persons who will testify that Polly Minter and Alden Minter were married before the year 1794 sent but alas those that I have & sufficient —
Yours with much R espect
Eliza Ward
To J. L. Edwards Esq.,

House of Representatives April 1. 1864.
Sir,
I have been informed that a sum of about $200, is due from or been allowed by your Department to Dr Joseph Clark late of Middleborough Plymouth Co. Mass, a soldier of the Revolution, who served as a surgeon or surgeon's mate in Rhode Island Dr C. has recently deceased, & his friends with me to ascertain from you what sum is due & the process to collect it.
Eliza Hurd Esq informs me that he returned to you the pension papers of Polly Manton of Middleborough, Mass. corrected as directed by you, in December last. Will you please give them an early examination & inform me of the result.
I am very respectfully your ob. servt. H. Williams
J. L. Edwards Esq Comm. of Pensions

Application for discharge under G. Resolu- tion of July 1 st 1868

State of Massachusetts County of Bristol
On this twenty fifth day of December eighteen hundred and forty nine, before the subscribers justice of the Peace, in and for said county, personally appeared Polly Manton and made oath in due form of law — that she is the widow of Alden Manton who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and who drew a pension from the United States at the rate of $22.22 per annum to the time of his death, that she is now in receipt of a pension, and has been for several years at the rate of thirty one dollars and fifty five cents per annum, — That she is the identi- cal person named in an original certificate dated the 31 st of August 1848 which is herewith surrendered. — That she is still the widow of the said Alden Manton, and she asks for an increase of her present pension under the acts of 1 st July over

1828. 3 d of March 1843. 17 th of June 1843 and of 2 d Feb. & 1 st July 1848 to which the name be found entitled. Polly Munter (widow) John Munter
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above mentioned
David White Justice Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Polly Munter, and that she is the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit, viz: a widow and a spinster.
David White Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, December 27 th 1849
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation Isabel White was a justice of the Peace for the County of Bristol,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
M c Guire Swift Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.

P. Manton
admitted
Chas. A. Morton Custom House Boston Mass

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled, "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. Bristol COUNTY, }
On this fourteenth day of August 1848, personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the county aforesaid,
Polly Munter a resident of Fairhaven in the county of Bristol aforesaid 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Alden Munter who was a resident of Brockton Massachusetts and who was a private in the War of the Revolution and is the identical person who drew a pension under the Act of 17th June, 1844, on account of the Revolutionary service of her late husband aforesaid, at the rate of thirty one dollars and fifty five cents per annum. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Polly Munter
Sworn to and subscribed on the day } Before me, and year above written, }
In presence of
John Munter  C. A. Morton Justice of the Peace.
I Certify , That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
C. A. Morton Justice of the Peace.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, } ss. COUNTY, }
I, Clerk of the Court, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that is a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; and that his signature, above written, is genuine.
Given under my hand, and the Seal of said Court, this day of 18
CLERK.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Mantle, George GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11495 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED August 8, 1794 To Christopher Cusack, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.