Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24783, for Nathaniel Rose, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Nass. Privateer.
Rose, Nathaniel Polly
N. 24783.
CONTENTS

Nathaniel Blake Rose the son of Thomas Rose & Prudence his wife was born in Yarmouth June 3 d 1756 As appears on Record in Town Book Attest Alfred Williams, Town Clerk

1293
Massachusetts
Polly Rose
widow of Nathaniel, Rose
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Private
Me? Jan 26. 77
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars 55.
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Aug st . 1849 and sent to
Franklin Hall Boston Mass.
128.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 128 Vol. 2,
[Faint handwritten scribbles at the bottom of the page]

Massachusetts 5656
Nahaniel Rose
of Dighton in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain of the Regt. of the Regt. commanded by Col. Walker in the Mass. line for
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 48 Dollars 55 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3. day of August 1837 and sent to Matthias White, North Dighton, Mass.
Arrears to the 4th of March '37 291.30 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sep. " 24.27 $315.57
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. Vol. 2 Page 73
New Certificate issued Inward from 46.66.

Nathaniel Row, Nath! Row - N o 3487
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]
[Faint, mirrored printed text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, } BRISTOL, ss.
At a COURT of PROBATE holden at Dighton in and for said County on the Sixteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two, before the Honorable HODIAH BAYLIES, Judge of the Probate, &c. for said County, personally appeared Nathaniel Rose a resident of Dighton in the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832, make the following declaration.
That he entered the Service of the United States under the following named officers and served as hereinafter stated; to wit: under Capt Peter Pitts in the Col. Timothy Walker's regiment , entered the service several times under different officers as I will particularly mention in my answer to the fifth interrogatory hereinafter contained; I served in all fifteenth months and will state the particulars in my reply to the fifth interrogatory.
and further declares as follows, in reply to the interrogatories propounded by the Secretary of War; to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Ans. That he was born in Taunton in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts , in the year one thousand seven hundred and fifty six .
2. Have you any record of your age; and if so, where is it? My birth is recorded on the Book kept for that purpose by the Town of Taunton according to law, and a certificate thereof by the present Town Clerk of that Town is herewith annexed
3 Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? I have lived in Dighton aforesaid always since I was two years old.
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute, for whom? The first time I was called into service I went as a substitute for corporal Joseph Loring in the 1st Regiment of Artillery on account of sickness in his family; he is since dead; the next time I voluntarily enlisted; the next time I entered on board the Privateer Revenge in Boston which was compelled to enter the service for the first month after I entered; the last time I voluntarily enlisted; all my services except that in the Revenge were in the Militia.
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. I entered under Capt. Pitts as aforesaid, then the company had been raised the last of April, for a term of eight months, on the first of June following in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five. Perry returned, and I went to Husbury to take his place, and I served there in his stead until the last of December, in seven months; we were blockading the enemy in Boston; we went on fatigue duty & built forts &c. Gen. Folsom commanded our Brigade; Col. Moulton of the Connecticut troops was there; but we did not much enquire about other regiments; I afterwards enlisted in the month of July, I cannot recollect the day, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six under Captain James Briggs, St. John Shaw, Ensign Isaac Tobey, in the regiment commanded by Col. Walker. Lt. Col. Richardson & Major Payne, we marched to Providence, thence to New Haven in Connecticut, thence we went by water to New York, and were quartered first in the City & afterwards a short distance back of the City where we remained until the British took possession of the City, on the day the City was taken our regiment marched under the fire of the ships both from the North & East river, our drummer was killed near us as we passed him; the next day our position was attacked by the British who were repulsed; afterwards we marched to Kingsbridge, procured Lumber, made a raft, and constructed a barracks a little below Fort Washington; we staid but one night in our barracks after it was finished; but the next day we marched for White Plain, where we had a battle, & repulsed the enemy. I remained at White Plain until the term for which I enlisted expired, when I was dismissed & returned home, having served on this occasion five months. After my return home I went

dead; the next time I voluntarily enlisted; the next time I entered on board the Privateer Revenge in Boston which was compelled to enter the service for the first month after I entered; the last time I voluntarily enlisted; all my services except that in the Revenge were in the Militia. —
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers who were with the troops when you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service. I entered under Capt. Pills as aforesaid, then the company had been raised the last of April, for a term of eight months, on the first of June following in the year seventeen hundred & seventy five. Perry returned, and I went to Housbury to take his place, and I served there in his stead until the last of December, i.e. seven months, we were blockading the enemy in Boston; we went on fatigue duty & built forts &c. Gen. Folsom commanded our Brigade; Col. Moulton of the Connecticut troops was there; but we did not much enquire about other regiments, I afterwards enlisted in the month of July, I cannot recollect the day, in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six under Captain James Briggs, St. John Shaw, Ensign Isaac Tobey, in the regiment commanded by Col. Walker. St. Col. Richardson & Major Payne, we marched to Providence, thence to Newhaven in Connecticut, thence we went by water to New York, and were quartered first in the City & afterwards a short distance back of the City where we remained until the British took possession of the City, on the day the City was taken our regiment marched under the fire of the ships both from the North & East river, our drummer was killed near me, we retreated to Harlem; on the retreat I saw Gen. Putnam, who encouraged us as we passed him; the next day our position was attacked by the British who were repulsed, afterwards we marched to Kingsbridge, procured lumber, made a raft, and constructed a barracks a little below Fort Washington; we staid but one night in our barracks after it was finished; but the next day we marched for White plain, where we had a battle, & repulsed the enemy, I remained at White plain until the term for which I enlisted expired, when I was dismissed & returned home, having served on this occasion five months. After my return home I went to Boston & shipped on board the Revenge Privateer, but could not get no commission unless engaged to sail with a Fleet then preparing for sea, in which case her officers and crew were promised a months pay in the public service, I have not do not recollect who was the Commodore of the Fleet, which was composed partly

of Public & partly of Private armed vessels impressed into public service as ours was, Capt. Manley & Capt. Mainel commanded each a vessel, we sailed with the Fleet, soon after we sailed the Fleet was separated by a Gale; but we cruised according to our orders as I was then informed; I shipped as Carpenter's Mate; but we made no prizes, but what were afterwards retaken some were made by the Fleet; whether our agent received the months pay & share of prize money I do not know; but I received none of either; afterwards I enlisted in the Company commanded by Captain James Briggs in the month of August in the year seventeen hundred & seventy seven for two months to go on what was called Speare's secret expedition; we belonged to the regiment commanded by Col. Geo: Williams Lt. Col. John Hathaway; we marched to Newtown to rendezvous, then after preparing boats, the expedition failed for some cause or other and we served out the term of our enlistment in guarding the coast opposite Rhode Island near Fogland Ferry in Little Compton. For proof of these services I refer to the annexed affidavits of some of my fellow soldiers.

6. Were you a Soldier or an Officer? if a Soldier, did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? if an Officer, did you ever receive a commission, and if so by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? I was a soldier except when on board the Privateer. I never received any discharge in writing.
7. State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution.
I refer to the Reverend Abraham Gush & John Walker Esquire both of said Dighton. & Jeremiah Jones of said Dighton.
And the said Nathaniel Rose doth further declare that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency of the State of
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Nathaniel Rose H. Braylies, Judge of Probate.
WE Abraham Gush residing in Dighton — and Jeremiah Jones — residing in the same Town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Rose — who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about Seventy six years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Gush Jeremiah Jones
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 Abraham Gush — who has signed the preceding certificate is Clergyman — resident in the Town of Dighton — in said County of Bristol, and that Jeremiah Jones who has also signed the same is a resident in said Town, and is a credible person, and that their — statement is entitled to credit.
H. Braylies, Judge of Probate. Register of Probate.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, BRISTOL, ss.
I Anselm Bassett Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Rose — of Dighton — in said County, for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the said Court the day and year first above written.
Anselm Bassett

Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Bristol County ss. On this ninth day of August eighteen hundred and sixty four at a court of Probate holden at Taunton in and for said county, by the Hon. Oliver Drennan Judge of said court, personally appeared Polly Prole a resident of Dighton in said county, aged Seventy Nine years, & up- wards who being first sworn duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to widows" - That she is the widow of Nathaniel Prole late of said Dighton deceased, who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution, and served as she verily believes, as he alleged in his declaration for a pension, under the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832, to which she refers for the particular services rendered by him - She further says, as she verily believes

that the said Nathaniel Rose was first pensioned under the last mentioned Act at $46.66 per annum, which was afterwards increased to $48.55 per annum.
She also asks for a pension under the Act of Congress of March 3. 1843 for one year, if it is proper to ask for it here -
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Rose on the twenty sixth day of July, seventeen hundred and Eighty Nine by the Reverend John Smith, then an ordained Minister of the Gospel and settled in said town of Dighton - That she does not know of any record of her said Marriage - That her husband the aforesaid Nathaniel Rose died at said Dighton on the twenty fourth day of February eighteen hun- dred and forty - That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the Marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and Ninety four, in at the time above stated -
Witness
Sam. Morse
Betsy Rose
sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written -
Before me.
Oliver Prescott

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol ss. I Anselm Bassett Register of the court of Nute in for said County do hereby certify that Oliver Prescott whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate is Judge of said court of Nute
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this tenth day of August Eighteen hundred and forty four —
A Bassett

11362 Polly Rose Maw of Natchez Miss Act 7 July 1838
M 89. a 40, July 24
1 Mo 25 days in 1775, only, can be allowed that service to that date being credited to J Perry.
5 Mo. in 1776
29. " 1777
7. " 1780
8. 1781

Town Clerk's Office. Dighton in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, August 5th. 1844.
A copy of the record of the Intention of Marriage between Nathaniel Rose and Polly Walker, as appears on said Town's Book of Records.
"July the Fourth One thousand seven hundred and eighty nine Nathaniel Rose and Polly Walker both of Dighton Entered their Intention of marriage"
The above is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, "July the 4 th 1789"
I Leonard Gooding of Dighton in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, do depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk in the town of Dighton in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town, with the exception above named as certified by me. And I further depose and say that I have made diligent search, and have not been able to find a record of the marriage of the said Nathaniel Rose and Polly Walker, nor a record of the birth of any of their children, on said town's book of Records.
Leonard Gooding Clerk of the Town of Dighton
State of Massachusetts
County of Bristol } ss. August 5th. 1844.
Sworn before me, Lem. Morse Justice of the Peace

I, William T. Rose of Dighton in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts aged twenty three years, do testify and say, that Nathaniel Rose late of said Dighton deceased, who was a Pensioner of the United States, died on the twenty fourth day of February One thousand eight hundred and forty, leaving a widow, viz. Polly Rose, who is still living, and still remains a widow.
Dighton August 9th. 1844.
William T. Rose
State of Massachusetts Bristol County } ss.
On the ninth day of August 1844.
Personally appeared the above named William T. Rose, a credible witness, who is well known to me, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me, Lem. Morse Justice Peace.

I John Walker of Dighton in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, aged Seventy Five years, do testify and say, that I have been intimately acquainted with Nathaniel Rose deceased, and his wife, who is now living, ever since I can remember, they always lived in said Dighton, near neighbors to me both before and since they were married, they lived together as husband and wife, and had only one child viz. Edward Rose now deceased, who if living would be fifty four or fifty five years of age. The said Nathaniel Rose's wife's name before marriage was Polly Walker. I never heard the legality of their marriage doubted, and I fully believe the said Nathaniel Rose and Polly Walker were lawfully married about fifty five years ago by the Rev. John Smith of said Dighton. John Walker
Dighton August 9th. 1866.
State of Massachusetts } Bristol County. } ss.
On the ninth day of August 1866. Personally appeared the above named John Walker, a credible and disinterested witness, who is well known to me, and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true.
Before me, Lem. Morse Justice Peace.

I Nancy Rose of Dighton in the County of Bristol and commonwealth of Massachusetts aged fifty one years last May, do testify and say, that I married Edward Rose of said Dighton who was the only child of Nathaniel Rose late of said Dighton deceased — The said Edward Rose and Myself were Married October the 26 th eighteen hundred and sixteen — and the said Edward Rose died on the nineteenth day of March eighteen hundred and forty — I further testify and say that I have understood and been informed that said Edward Rose was born on the eighth day of February Seventeen hundred and Ninety — Nancy Rose
commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol ss. August 9. 1844 — Nancy Rose a credible witness made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by her signed. Before me Lem o Morse justice Peace.

I, Polly Rose, of Dighton in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, widow of Nathaniel Rose late of said Dighton dec d . aged Seventy nine years and upwards, do testify and say that I never had but one child and his name was Edward Rose and he was born on the eighth day of February Seventeen hundred and ninety, and died on the nineteenth day of March eighteen hundred and forty.
August 9 th 1866.
Polly Rose
State of Massachusetts Bristol County } ss
On the ninth day of August 1866 Personally appeared the above named Polly Rose a credible witness, who is well known to me, and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is just and true. Before me, Lem l Morse Justice 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 Daniel Morse Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate, is a Justice of the peace in & for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of said Court, this fifth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four -
James Spratt

Math and Rose
348 70
Private 14 months Am'd
$46.66
Bassett

BRIEF in the case of  Nathaniel Rose  of  Deighton  in the State of  Mass  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 76 Years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     June In 17 75 " 7 " Private Gen. Putnam   July 76 " 5 " " Capt. Briggs A.C.   Aug " " " 1 " Corpl. Mate Ship Revenge   Aug 77 " 2 " Private Capt. Briggs Col. Williams  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? White Plains  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Deighton  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? not proper y connected 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
# Nahprovidia For By Law
H. H. Alden Examining Clerk.  From M. B. E's B

I, Thomas Rose, of Dighton in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged seventy five years, do testify and say that my brother Nathaniel Rose served with me in the revolutionary war, at Roxbury near Boston in the Company commanded by Capt Peter Pitts, Zebedee Padias Lt. Henry Briggs, ensign, in the regiment under Col. Timothy Walker, Lt. Col. Nathaniel Leonard, & Major Mitchell; my said brother served in this Company as a corporal; he did not join the Company so early as I did by a month, he served till he was taken sick, and staid until the term of service was out; in all he served seven months. I afterwards saw him in the army at Croton Bridge in New York State, his Company was dismissed a few days after ours arrived there.
Thomas Rose
Commonwealth of Massachusetts —
Bristol ss. August 16. 1832 Thomas Rose made oaths to the truths of the above declaration by him signed — Before me A Basset Just. of the Peace
Bristol ss. Nov. 26. 1832 —
I hereby certify that Thomas Rose above named is a credible person —
A Basset Just. Peace
# Tho Rose's son J. Perry
May 2 1915

Race
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24783
Polly Reese Wid. of Pattonville Rose Phila. Pa.
Act: Feb. 2 d 1843.
Index:—Vol. M , Page 176
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1293. Massachusetts Polly Rose widow of Nathaniel Rose who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19. day of August 1848 and sent to
Samuel Morse North Rehoboth Mass
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 128 Vol. 2

6772 Massachusetts Polly Rose widow of Nathaniel who was a Private in the Mass. Line
Inc. June 26/44 Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars 55. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Aug t 1849 and sent to
Franklin Hall Boston Mass
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & June 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 37.

9163
Massachusetts.
Solly Rose, widow of Nathaniel Rose who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and who died on the 24 th Feb 1840 of Dighton in the State of Mass who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain of the reg t commanded by Col Walker in the Mass s line for 8 mo. 18 day
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass s at the rate of 26 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 24 th day of March, 1836. Feby. 1840.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Apr 1845 and sent to A Gassett Dighton
Total amount, $ Mass a
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. L. Swan, Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 67

9163 Massachusetts.
Polly Rose
Widow of Nathaniel who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832 and who died on the 24 th Feby 1840. of Dighton in the State of Mass. who was a Pri. in the Comp y commanded by Captain  of the Reg t . commanded by Col. Walker in the Mass: line for Dec. 1839
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of 48 - Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 24 th day of March 1836 . February 1840 One sum of 26.77.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Aug t 1849 and sent to Franklin Hall Boston Mass
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Geo. Shepard Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 67 .

56 56.
Massachusetts
Nathaniel Rose
of Dighton in the State of (Mass) who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Walker in the Mass line for 14. Days.
Ind
Inscribed on the Roll of (Mass) at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of Feb 1833 and sent (to) _____ J L Hodges (Clk of Rep)
Arrears to 14th of Sept 1832 $69.99 Semizant. allowance ending 4 Mar 33 23.33
2
$93.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H Blair Clerk, Book D. Vol. 207 Page 96.
Lt. Ab. White " Pen. a g. " Ab. White.
Age 29. 1837 May 18 June 24

6772
Massachusetts.
Jolly Rose widow of Nathaniel Rose who was a Private in the Mass a Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 26 Dollars 75 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of April and sent to A Basset Esq. Taunton Mass d
[Act of March 3, 1843.] and June 17. 1844
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 37
2 Qrs
1 under act of 1838 1 " " 1843 3/4

Your new certificate
for $48.55
New cert. sent to Bap. H. E. G.
Oct 21 1897
Abraham White Esq. North Dighton Mass

The certificate of N. Rose will not be sent from the Office at present until some further investigation of the case can be had.
❖ No further communication will be had with Abialtha White
11362 Polly Rose Map
Letter to A. Bausch 18-Nov-1844
act-7 July 1838

from 46.66 debited — 1 mo 1 d pri 3 44 43.22
Add 18 d. per. 3. 46.22
add def bal pri Haze 7 m. 2 33 $ 48.55

Adm o Act
'38
43844
'48
at $48.55 per annum coming 24 th Feb 1840. deducting former pay's at $26.77 per annum
Franklin Wall Boston Mass.

Boston 24 th July 1849
Sir,
Enclosed I send you the application of Polly Rose, widow of Nathaniel Rose deceased formerly a pensioner of the U. States under the law of 7 th June, 1832, for the benefit of the Joint Resolution of Congress of July 1, 1848.
I also enclose the Pension Certificate of Mrs. Rose under the law of 2 nd Feb. 1848.
I am, Sir, most respectfully Your Obdt Servt Franklin Hall.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.

Mr.
Nathaniel Rose Dighton

July 26 th 1857 Mr Rere
Sir
I would inform you that I have (this day) received a letter from Washington, and they say that the Rolls of your Company in Stearns Expedition shows but 29 days. Consequently they reduce one month and one day for that Service. but they have allowed the addition between a Corporal and private for the 7 months Service, and have allowed 18 days Service as a Substitute for Thomas Baylies, after the Reducing and adding, it leaves you $188 or $189 a year more than you had before your New Pension Certificate (it is probable will come on next week. when it comes I will call on you Respectfully yours
Abiathar White
Capt Nathaniel Rore Dighton

J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington —

Taunton Mass - Oct. 16. 1837 -
Sir
The inclosed communication has been handed me by a son of Nathaniel Rose of Dighton in this County -
Nathaniel Rose is a Pensioner under the Act of 1832 - It seems that he employed Abraham White to obtain an increase of Pension - and that he delivered to White his Pension Certificate who forwarded it to you -
Mr. Rose now wishes you to forward to me a Pension Certificate for him, either the old or a new one, to enable him to obtain the last semi-annual payment -
Respectfully Your Obedt Servt. A. Barrett

3487.
Mather Rose
Anselm Bapell N Bedford Mass

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathaniel Rose which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ? [Handwritten line] IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ? Yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled ? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ? Yes

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathaniel Rose which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ? Yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled ? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
[Handwritten line]
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
[Handwritten line]
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
No
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct?
Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
Yes
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
14. Corrected J. H.

J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r of Penins Washington

Fauntler Feb. 10. 1845
Sir,
Herewith is the Certificate of the Secretary of State, respecting the services of Nathaniel Morse, to be annexed to and made a part of the case of Polly Morse widow of said Nathaniel Morse deceased
Very Respectfully Yours. A. Bassett
J. L. Edwards Esqr. Com r of Pensions Washington DC

I Seth Presbrey of Taunton in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts aged about eighty years do testify and say that I am personally acquainted with Nathaniel Rose of Dighton in said County, and that I well remember that at he was in the same regiment with me in the month of July in the year seventeen hundred and seventy six and served therein five months and half . We marched from Taunton through Rhode Island and Connecticut to the neighbourhood of New York; I was at first in a different Company from said Rose, but when the sick were sent to New Jersey I was removed into the same Company, which was commanded by Capt James Briggs; said Rose was a private soldier and I was a sergeant in said Company; after we returned from New Jersey, I returned to my former company, but during the remainder of the said term I frequently saw said Rose; he left the army two weeks before I did; on my return I found said Rose at home and have ever since been well acquainted with him; our said service was in a militia regiment in the revolutionary war.
Seth Presbrey
Sworn to Aug. 13. 1832
Commonwealth of Massachusetts -
Bristol ss. August 13. 1832. Seth Presbrey made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him signed -
Before me S. Barrett Justice of the Peace -
Bristol ss. Nov. 26. 1832. I hereby certify that Seth Presbrey above mentioned is a credible person - Nathan Graft. Nurse

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Of Bristol ss.
I James Spratt, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Andrew Bassett Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within certificate, is a Justice of the peace in & for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this fifteenth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty.
Jas. Spratt

Payment to be made at Boston
by
Franklin Haven Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Massachusetts
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 128 Vol. 2
Geo. J. Perkins Clerk.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1843, Polly Rose widow of Nathaniel Rose , who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Twenty Six dollars and Seventy Seven cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1843, 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 19th day of August one thousand eight hundred and forty eight .
M c G. Marcy
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. By H. S. Evans

Nathl o Rose
Payments to be made at Boston Mass by The Paym t B d Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Mass.
Recorded by S t E t Blair Clerk, in Book D. Vol. 2 nd page 76.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June, 1832, Nathaniel Rose of the State of Massachusetts who was a Pirate in the Army of the Revolution.
is entitled to receive Forty Six dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Fourteenth day of February one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three
J. Edwards

No 11362
Polly Rose Mdm of Natham Map. Act 7 July 1838
Adm? 8mo 1 day per $26 77 / 100 for Ann from 24 Feby 1840 to 4 March 1841,
No 7080 Adm? 3 March 1843 and 17 June 1844 "482" $26 77 / 100 for Ann
A. Russell Taunton Map

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
Jan y . 31. 1842.
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 on a list and Return of Capt n Peter Pills 'Comp y ' in Col. Sim o Halkew's Reg t dated Oct. 6 th in the 2 mo service of 1775, the name of Joseph Perry is borne as a Corporal, from Dighton; and from a muster Roll of the same, made up to Aug. 1, it appears that he enlisted May 2 d . No mention is made of Nathaniel Rose acting as his substitute, upon the Roll or Return, — but the name of said Rose is signed to the Coat Roll, dated Nov r 5. 1775, claiming a Coat due to him as a Soldier in (or as belonging to) said Company; — The name of Nathaniel Rose is borne as a private, upon a Muster Roll of Capt n James Briggs' Comp y , marched from Dighton the 2 d Oct r 1777 on a Secret expedition under Col. Duran, served to Oct r 29 th with one days' travel, 29 days; and upon a Muster Roll of Capt n Elijah Walker, Col. John Halthaway, on an alarm to Tiverton
from 5 th Nov 63 P d Dec r 1775
1-25
29
2.24

224 Aug. 2. 1780 7 days. The preceding is all the evidence of Service which appears in of the case. No rolls of Capt. Briggs in 1776 are among any of the records in this Office.
3-07
5-10 1776
8-07
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the letter of the Commission of Nov. 11. 1776 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 letter application , and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Sleeper
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

N Recd, Declaration

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Bristol } ss
At a Court of Common Pleas held in Taunton in and for Said County of Bristol on the Second Monday in March Eighteen hundred and thirty-seven before the Honourable John M Williams one of the Judges of Said Court personally appeared Nathaniel Rose a Resident of Dighton in the County of Bristol and State of Massachu- setts aged Eighty years who being first duly Sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the full benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832
That he served in the American Army in the war of the Revolu- tion as a Sergeant for the space of one month in a Company Com- manded by Capt Elijah Walker on an alarm Commencing the first of December in the year 1776 that he returned home from the White Plains a few days after the alarm and was immediately hired by Thomas J Baylies (who had returned home on account of sickness in his family) to take his place; Said Service was done near Newland's Ferry in the State of Rhode Island that the alarm was when the English first landed on Rhode Island and that he served the whole month former as a Sergeant and Received a Sergeants wages that he served in Col. Williams Regiment and his duty was to guard the Shores that he was not in any Battle in Said Campaign that he served until some time in the month of January 1777 and was then verbally discharged by his Captain he has no documentary Evidence in Support of his Claim
He hereby Relinquishes every Claim whatever to a pension or an annuity for Said Service Except the Present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State for the aforesaid Service but do declare that his name is on the Pension Roll of the agency of Massachusetts for a pension which pension he do not Relinquish but do make this declaration in order to get an addition to Said Pension
Nathaniel Rose Sworn
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original thereof as shown to me in the presence of the undersigned Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas

Sworn and Subscribed thirteenth day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty-seven before Said Court Attest Jas. Sproat Clerk of Said Court
And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter that the above applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and Served as he States
Attest Jas. Sproat Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Said County of Bristol
Commenced the 10 th of March 1837 Bristol County ss
I James Sproat Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the Said County of Bristol do Certify that the foregoing Contains the original Proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Wheaton for an addition to his Pension I further Certify that Abia Thor White is a Justice of the Peace now in Commission in and for Said County of Bristol and that the Signatures purporting to be his attached to the affidavits of Thomas Rose, John Snell, and Thomas S Baylies are his genuine Signatures
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court this Twentyfourth day of March Eighteen hundred and thirty-seven Jas. Sproat

John Snell Affidavit

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss County of Bristol } ss
I John Snell of Dighton in said County of Bristol yeoman being Seventy-seven years old on oath Testify and say that I know Nathaniel Rose of Dighton County and State aforesaid that the said Nathaniel Rose was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and served as a Sargeant in a Company Commanded by Capt. Elijah Walker and in Col. Williams Regiment he served on an alarm in the year 1776 in the month of December and continued until some time in the month of January 1777 said alarm took place when the English first landed at Newport in the State of Rhode Island said service was done in the vicinity of Howlands Ferry in the State of Rhode Island and continued more than one month said Rose was then discharged by his Captain.
John Snell
Bristol ss
January 12 th 1837
Then personally appeared the above named John Snell a Credible person and made oath in due form of law that the above affidavit by him signed is true
Before me Abiathar White } Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } County of Bristol }
I Thomas Rose of Dighton in the County and State aforesaid yeoman being Seventy nine years old on oath Testify and Say that I know Nathaniel Rose of said Dighton that the said Nathaniel Rose served as a Sergeant in the American army in the war of the Revolution at the alarm when the English first landed at Newport in the State of Rhode Island he served as a Sergeant in a Company Commanded by Capt. Elijah Walker in Col. Williams Regiment Said Service Commenced the forepart of the month December in the year 1776 and Ended in the month January 1777 the said Nathaniel Rose served the whole time and was then dis- charged by his Captain.
Thomas Rose
Bristol ss
March 17 th 1837
Then personally appeared the above named Thomas Rose a Credible Person and made oath in due form of Law that the above affidavit by him Signed is true
Before me Abiathar White Justice of the Peace

Thomas S. Rogers Affidavit

State of Massachusetts County of Bristol } ss
I Thomas J Baylies of Dighton County and State aforesaid yeoman being Eighty-six years old on oath Testify and Say that I know Nathaniel Rose of Said Dighton that the Said Rose was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and served as a Sergeant in a Company Comma- nded by Capt. Elijah Walker in Col. Williams Regiment for about five weeks in the month of December in the year 1776 and in the month of January in the year 1777 Said Service was performed at Howlands ferry in the State of Rhode Island, it was when the English first landed on Rhode Island and the troops were called out on an Alarm at the time of the Alarm the Said Rose was from home and I went with the troops, but my family was sick, and I got discharged within two days on condition of getting a man to take my place Mr Rose had then Returned from an Expedition to the white Plains in the State of New York and I hired him to take my place I am fully satisfied that he the Said Rose served more than one month
Thomas J Baylies
Bristol ss
September 16 th 1835
Then personally appeared the above named Thomas J Baylies a Respectible and Credible person and made Oath in due Form of Law that the above affidavit by him Signed is true Before me
Abiahu White Justice of the Peace

I Nathaniel Rose of Dighton County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman; being Eighty years old on oath testify and say, that I Entered the Service of the United States as a Soldier the first of June in the year 1775 and Served Seven months as a Substitute for Joseph Perry I Served as Corporal in a Company Commanded by Capt. Pitts in Col. Walker's Regiment. When the Roll was first Called (after I Entered the Service) I did not answer to the name of Joseph Perry I then Requested Sergeant William Perry to have my name put upon the Rolls, but he objected saying that it would put him to trouble, and would be of no use, and directed me to answer to the name of Joseph Perry, accordingly I answered to the name of Joseph Perry during the Remainder of the Campaign.  I further Testify that I Enlisted in Capt. Briggs Company the last of August in the year 1777 I Enlisted for two months, Served two months and Received Pay for two months (in what was then Called Sword in hand money) I know that the other Companies which Served in this Campaign did not Serve as Long as the Company in which I Served did, for I well Remember that we arrived at Giverton in the vicinity of Rhode Island Several weeks before the other Companies arrived, the Enlisting orders (Could they be obtained) would show the fact.  I also Testify that I Served (according to the Best of my Recollection) one month as a Substitute for Thomas S Baylies in Capt. Walker's Company at the time and in the manner named in my declaration, my name was not put on the Roll and I answered to the name of Thomas S Baylies or Thomas Baylies during the whole Campaign, at this time every man went that could possibly go the oldest men was first discharged and the young men Retained longer; Capt. Samuel Tabor Served with his Company in this Campaign at Slade's Ferry and I Expect his men were all with him. I also Served in a short Campaign under Capt. Walker in August 1780 I was at that time an unmarried man.  Nathaniel Rose
I Testify that the foregoing is the true substance of the records in the year 1777 was made before me Abiathar White Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts } ss County of Bristol } ss
May 13th 1837 Then the above named Nathaniel Rose a credible witness personally appeared and made oaths in due form of Law that the above Affidavit by him signed is true  Before me Abiathar White Justice of the Peace

I Thomas Rose of Dighton County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts yeoman, being Seventy nine years old on oath Testify and Say that I know Nathaniel Rose of Said Dighton. that the Said Nathaniel Rose was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and commenced Service the first of June 1775 in a Company Commanded by Capt. Ditts in Col. Walkers Regiment, and Served as I stated in my former affidavits. I further Testify that the Said Nathaniel Rose Served at the above time as a Substitute for Corporal Joseph Perry. The Reason I did not Testify that he Served as a Substitute in my former affidavit was owing to the imperfect manner in which my former affidavit was drawn, for I was then willing to Testify that he Served as a Substitute for Joseph Perry. I further Testify that at the Allarm the forepart of December 1776 when the Said Nathaniel Rose Served as a Substitute for Thomas Baylies about Every man that was able to bear armes volunteered and went to meet the Enemy; at that time Capt. Samuel Tupper's Company was Stationed at Glades Ferry a few miles South of Rhode Island, and Samuel Reed belonged, at that time belonged to the Said Tupper's Company and I have no doubt that he Served with him there.  Thomas Rose
I further Testify that the above named Nathaniel Rose was at the time of his Service a resident of the town of Dighton and belonged to the militia before the Revolution.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Bristol
May 13th 1837
Then the above named Thomas Rose a Credible Witness personally appeared and made oath in due form of Law that the above affidavit by him Signed is true.
Before me Abiathar White Justice of the Peace

I Abner Briggs of Dighton County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Labourer, being Eighty-one years old on oath Testify and say, that I know Nathaniel Rose of Said Dighton. that the Said Rose was a Soldier in the American army in the war of the Revolution, that he Served in a Company Commanded by Capt. Pitts, in Col. Walker's Regiment. he began Said Service the Last of May or the first of June in the year 1775 and Served to the End of the Campaign as a Substitute for Joseph Perry Lute of Said Dighton deceased, Said Campaign Ended about the Last of December 1775 he Served as a Corporal the whole time and when the Roll was called always answered to the name of Joseph Perry I Served in the Same Company with the Said Rose and was acquainted with him before he Entered the Service I was also acquainted with the Said Joseph Perry before the war began
I am also acquainted with Samuel Hood of Taunton in Said County of Bristol that the Said Samuel Hood Served in Said Campaign as a Substitute for Joseph Hood he Served as a Piper and his Brother Joseph went horse sick he Served in a Company Commanded by Capt. Liscum but I do not know how long he Served
Abner Briggs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Bristol ss May 13 th 1837
Then personally appeared the above named Abner Briggs a Credible Person and witness and made oath in due form of law that the above Affidavit by him signed is true
Before me Abithar White Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Bristol } ss
I James Sprout Clerk of the Court of Common- =on Pleas in and for said County of Bristol do Certify. That. Abiathar White is a Justice of the Pleas in and for Said County of Bristol now in Commission, and that the Signatures purport- =ing to be his attached to the Affidavits of Uriah Reed, Rebeckah Perry, Abner Briggs, Thomas Rose, and Nathaniel Rose, are his Genuine Signa- =tures, which affidavits are hereunto annexed.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said Court this fourth day of July Eighteen hundred and thirty-seven Jas Sprout

I Uriah Reed of Taunton County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yeoman being Eighty years old on oath Testify and say. That I know Nathaniel Rose of Dighton in said County of Bristol that the said Rose was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution and served at Roxborough in an Eight months Campaign, in the year 1775 in a Company Commanded by Capt. Pitts in Col. Walker's Regiment he served as a Substitute for Joseph Perry Late of said Dighton deceased. I was well acquainted with the said Rose and the said Perry at that time, and know that the said Nathaniel Rose served as a Substitute for the said Joseph Perry, but do not know how Long he served, as I do not know the Exact time he commenced Service, but know that he served untill the End of the Campaign which was about the Last of December 1775 I served in the said Regiment in a Company Commanded by Capt. Liscornb Uriah Reed
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Bristol } ss
May 13 th 1837
Then personally appeared the above named Uriah Reed a Credible Witness, and made oath in due form of law that the above affidavit by him signed is true Before me Abiathar White Justice of the Peace

I Rebeckah Perry of Dighton in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts. Widow being Ninety-four years old on oath Testify and say That I am the widow of Joseph Perry Late of Said Dighton, deceased. That the said Joseph Perry Enlisted as a Soldier in an Eight months Campaign About the first of May 1775 and Served untill the Last of Said May or the first of June and then Came home and hired Nathaniel Rose to take his place, and he did not go again during that Campaign. This Service was done in the vicinity of Boston in the State of Massachusetts
Witness John Fish Rebeckah her Perry Mark
State of Massachusetts } Bristol County } ss
May 13 th 1837
Then Personally appeared the above named Rebeckah Perry a Credible Witness and made oath in due form of Law that the above affidavit by her signed is true
Before me Abiah White } Justice of the Peace

Polly Rose
aa
6772
admitted
Samuel Morse North Rehoboth 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 twenty eighth day of July, 1848, personally appeared before the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, Polly Rose, a resident of Dighton in the County of Bristol age Eighty three 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 Nathaniel Rose who was a resident of Dighton in said County, and who was a Private in the army 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 Twenty Six Dollars and Seventy Seven Cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
In presence of
Horace V. Rose
Elizabeth Rose
I certify, That the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Before me,
Levi Morse Justice of the Peace
Levi Morse Justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, } ss. Bristol County }
I Samuel Sprague Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Morse Esq. 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 Twenty eighth day of July - 1848.
Sam. Sprague Clerk.

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 twenty eighth day of July, 1848, personally appeared before the Subscriber, a justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, Polly Rose, a resident of Dighton in the County of Bristol aged Eighty three 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 Nathaniel Rose who was a resident of Dighton in said County, and who was a Private in the army 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 Twenty Six Dollars and Seventy Seven Cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written,
Polly Rose
In presence of
Before me,
Horace V. Rose Elizabeth Rose
Levi Morse justice of the Peace
I certify, that the declarant is personally known to me, a widow and a pensioner, as she declares.
Levi Morse justice of the Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, } ss. Bristol County }
I James Spratt Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Samuel Morse Esq. 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 Twenty fourth day of July - 1848.
Ja. Spratt Clerk.

State of Massachusetts, } Bristol County, } ss.
On this twenty fourth day of July 1849, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared Polly Rose, a resident of Dighton, in said County, aged eighty four 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 Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848. That she is the widow of Nathaniel Rose who was a Pensioner of the United States, under the law of 7 th June, 1832 at the rate of forty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum on account of his services as a private in the war of the Revolution, and who died on the twenty fourth day of February, 1840. She further declares that she was married to said Nathaniel Rose on the twenty fourth day of July 1789 and for proof thereof refers to the evidence on file in the Pension Office, by which a pension was granted to her under the laws of 7 th July 1838, 3 d March 1843, 17 th June 1844 & 2 d February, 1848.
She further declares that she is still a widow, and is the identical Polly Rose named in the Pension certificate herewith returned.
She therefore requests that her name may be inscribed upon the Pension Roll at the same rate her husband received under the Law of 2 d February 1848, and that a certificate may issue for the difference between that sum and twenty six 23 / 100 dollars during the time she has been a pensioner.
In presence of Mary S. Rose
Polly Rose
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston July 24 th 1829 -
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Leonard Gooding was 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 m Duff Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth.