Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37,363, for John Sadler, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Sadler, John
S 37,363
B.Y.M.E 747-100
CONTENTS

10.463
Maine
John Sadler
of Georgetown in the dist. state of Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 1 year -
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 25 th of April 1818 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of May 1819 and sent to Jonas Tibbetts, Esq. Alma, Maine
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - 10 6 2/3 12.63 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept. 1819. - 48.00
$130.63
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Lincoln County -
Date of death not on as
Information in book Feb 6th 1820 by Michael Coffin Pension Clerk Maine

747
John Sadler priv: 8 th Mass s . Regiment
Warrant 1 st Feby. 10 th 1819
Wm. N. Sibley

War Department Patriot of Bounty Lands
Sir,
I return you herewith your discharge of the Line which you sent to this Office some time since for examination.
Whenever you shall have identified yourself in conformity with the United Regulations herewith enclosed & returned it & other documents to the Secretary of War together with the proper authorization for the signature of a Receipt upon the Record - the Military Land Warrant to which you are entitled will be issued.
Very Respectfully Your obedient Servant

John Sadler's Power of Atty to receive Land warrant from the Secy of War.

Know all men by these presents, That I John Sadler of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln and State of Massa- -chusetts, do hereby constitute and appoint and by these presents have constituted and appointed Nathaniel Silsbee, Esquire, my true and lawful Attorney Irrevocable for me and in my name and behalf to sign a receipt for a Land Warrant for Military services during the Revolutionary war, when issued, upon the record in the War or other proper Department; and also to receive sd. Warrant from the Secretary of War, or other proper officer of the United States with power also an attorney or attorneys under him for that purpose to make and substitute; to do and transact what- -ever may be requisite in the premises, hereby revoking, annulling and making void all Powers of Attorney here- -tofore made for that purpose, hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my sd. Attorney or his substitute or substitutes may lawfully do by virtue hereof
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of November, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen signed, sealed and delivered John Sadler in presence of us -
Saml. Huston 2d.
John Huston
Nov 10 th 1818
Asses. ss. Then the above named John Sadler personally appeared, and acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act and power before me James Goss Not. Pub.

John Sadler. Private Col. Jackson's Regt. Mass Line 1782 - 1 year - due 25 th 1315
Admitted -
✓ Apr. 25.

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } Lincoln COUNTY, ss. }
To the Hon. Jonas Robbins Esq. The Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, (called the Second Session ) which is a Court of record in the State of Massachusetts.
The Declaration under Oath of John Sacler formerly a Private Soldier engaged in the Service of the United States during the Revolutionary War, now a Citizen of the United States and resident of the town of Georgetown county of Lincoln and State of Massachusetts, respectfully sheweth John Sacler enlisted into the THAT the said John Sacler enlisted into the Revolutionary Army in the Month of January 1782 for, during the War in Eastern Nathan Dyer Company in the 8th Regiment Mass. Line commanded by Colonel Michael Sackett and continued its service in said Company and Regiment until the peace of 1783 at which time he was honably discharged at Nest Point which discharge was signed by Genl Percy Washington and lost about Twenty five years ago by being shipwrecked at Sea
And the declaration further sheweth, that the said John Sacler is now a citizen of the United States, resides in the town of Georgetown county of Lincoln and State of Massachusetts, and is by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, in need of assistance from his country for support
He is now Three years of age
Therefore the said John Sacler conceives himself entitled to the benefit of the Act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," approved 18th March, 1818, and requests your Honor will examine into the the truth of the matter aforesaid, certify and transmit

the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War, to the end that such relief may be had in the premises, as is by law in such case made and provided.
as is by law in such case made and provided. That he has no evidence that he knows of, now living, therefor it is not in his power to offer any further evidence —
John his Saddler. mark
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } Suffolk County, ss. } Personally appeared John Ball of the town of George town county of Lenox and State of Mas- sachusetts, being duly sworn, saith, that the matters by him set forth in the foregoing Declaration, are in all respects just and true.
Sworn and subscribed before me this } 25 th day of Oct r 1818, } Josiah Stebbins, a Judge of the C.C.C.P. 2 d D.C.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, COUNTY, ss.
Personally appeared and being duly sworn according to law, do depose and say that personally acquainted with
Sworn and subscribed before me this } day of _____ 1818, }

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, } Lincoln County, ss. }
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me Josiah Stebbins , a Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, called the Second Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts, which is a Court of record, personally appeared the aforesaid
John Sadler
who being by me duly sworn to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing Declaration and having duly subscribed the same, hath before me testified and declared on them as follows; and on examination and inquiry it appears to me that by reason of his age and infirmities in life, he is in need of assistance from his country for support
WHEREUPON I being satisfied that the said John Sadler did serve in the Infantry of the United States as a private soldier in the Revolutionary War, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months and longer, to wit: for the term and the manner stated in the Declaration of the said applicant; and that the said applicant is fairly and justly entitled to the benefit of the Act aforesaid. THEREFORE I DO HEREBY CERTIFY and transmit the testimony in the case, and the proceedings had thereon, as before set forth, to the Honorable the Secretary of the Department of War.
GIVEN under my Hand and Seal of the said Court, January  at fifth  Wiscapet this twenty fifth day of April in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
Josiah Stebbins , a Judge of the C.C.C.P. E.E.C.
I do hereby certify that Josiah Stebbins is a Judge of the circuit court of common pleas for the second circuit comprising the counties of Lincoln, Kennebec & Somerset and that the foregoing are several true copies of the original
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and seal this 25th day of April 1818
Nathl. Coffin

37 John Sadler
(10.413)
Sept 1811
Bailey

STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the second Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at Wiscasset, within and for the County of Lincoln, on the third Tuesday, being the twentieth day of June, and by adjournment  day of  from day to day, on the in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable JOSIAH STEBBINS & EBENEZER THATCHER, Judges of said Court.
ON this twentieth day of June in the year 1820, personally appeared in open court
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Circuit, John Sadler aged Fifty eight years, resident in Georgetown in said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a private in the company commanded by Capt. Dix in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the twenty fifth day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 10.463 was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
Witness James Regg
John Sadler his mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 20 th day of June . A. D. 1820.
BEFORE
Ebenezer Thatcher
{ One of the Judges of the said Court.

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
Real Estate " None
Personal " Small fish house " a little old furniture & boat " 1 swine. I have no income except my pension. I owe not less than three hundred dollars. I have nothing else to me -
John Sadler his  mark
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me John Sadler who, by occupation am a Fisherman which I am not able to pursue by reason of in a moderate degree
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     My wife Lydia 45. infirm   Son. John 27 common health & ability   " William 25 do   " daughter Priscilla 23 do   " Mary 21 weakly   " Charlotte 19 common health   Son. Harvey 16 do   " Thomas 14 do   " Joshua 12. do   " Mary B 5. do   Daughter Caroline 3 do    and Nat Coffin his  mark John Sadler his  mark STATE OF MAINE.
LINCOLN, ss.
I, NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for said Circuit, within the county of Lincoln, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedules thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is forty two dollars and
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twentieth day of June - A. D. one thousand eight hundred and twenty.
Nat Coffin
{ Clerk of the said Circuit Court for the County of Lincoln.

August 12, 1935
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John Sadler-S.37363 BA-J/AWF
Walter W. Robbins, M. D. 16 Garfield Street Cambridge, Massachusetts
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter addressed to Hon. Richard M. Russell, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., in which you request information in regard to John Sadler, Revolutionary War soldier of Gloucester, Massachusetts. Your letter was forwarded by Congressman Russell to this office for direct reply.
The Revolutionary War record of John Sadler which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 37363, based upon his service in that war.
John Sadler was a native of Gloucester, Massachusetts, date of his birth not stated, nor are the names of his parents given. His mother was lost in a violent gale on "Squam Bar about four or five years after peace".
He enlisted sometime in May, 1781 and served as a private in Captain Nathan Dix's company, Colonel Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in June, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 25, 1818, at which time he gave his age as fifty-three years and was a resident of Georgetown, Lincoln County, Massachusetts (District of Maine).
He was living at the same place in 1820 and then

stated that he was fifty-eight years of age, no explanation given as to this discrepancy.
John Sadler referred to his wife, Lydia, in 1830 as aged forty-five years, and to the following children:
John aged twenty-seven years William " twenty-five " Priscilla " twenty-three " Mary " twenty-one " Charlotte " nineteen " Harvey " sixteen " Thomas " fourteen " Joshua " twelve " Moses B. " five " Caroline " three "
There are no further data in this claim concerning the family of John Sadler.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Grosladn
W. 9/10 1/47-

34 363 Rev INVALID.
File No. 87868
John Sadler Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 355
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mar. 5, 1906. Wish to J. N. Lee. F.B.F. 1929. June 7. Wish to Mrs. Chas. S. Parrmore See her letter in William Harper R. 4631 see 3.
1935. Aug. 12. Wish to Waldo W. Robbins. M.D. requested by Cong. Russell Aug.

I Joseph Tucker of Gloucester in Massachusetts, late居 in do on oath testify - That I served as a private in Col. L. D. Company in Messons Regiment from 1777 to 1781 was then transferred to Capt. Nathan Dix's Company Col. Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment in which I served till peace and was discharged in June A.D. 1783 that I was well acquainted with John Sadler, who has or is about applying for the pension granted to certain Revo- lutionary Soldiers, and to my knowledge he served as a private in said Company the two last years of the Revolutionary war viz from the last of May 1781 to the first of June 1783 (Signed) Joseph Tucker
I Henry White of Gloucester in Massachusetts, Gentleman, do on oath testify That I served as Lieut. during the Revolutionary War with Great Britain until the year 1783 in different Com- panies in Col. Weston's Regiment, until transferred to Col. Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment in the year 1781, that I enlisted who has or is about applying for the Pension granted to certain Revo- lutionary Soldiers, and to my knowledge he served as a private in Capt. Nathan Dix's Company in said Regiment the full time of two years, viz from the Month of May or June 1781 to the first of June 1783, and that he was honorably discharged (Signed) Henry White Lieut.
Massachusetts
Essex ss November 9th 1818 Then the above named Joseph Tucker and Henry White signed, and were severally sworn solemnly to the truths of the declarations above by them respectively signed before the subscriber to whom said Tucker and White are well known as credible and believed to be disinterested in their testimony

I Joseph Tucker of Gloucester in Massachusetts, late居 in do on oath testify - That I served as a private in Col. Linsley's Company in Messons Regiment from 1777 to 1781 was then transferred to Capt. Nathan Dix's Company Col. Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment in which I served till peace and was discharged in June A.D. 1783 that I was well acquainted with John Sadler, who has or is about applying for the pension granted to certain Revo- lutionary Soldiers, and to my knowledge he served as a private in said Company the two last years of the Revolutionary war viz from the last of May 1781 to the first of June 1783 (Signed) Joseph Tucker
I Henry White of Gloucester in Massachusetts, Gentleman, do on oath testify that I served as Lieut. during the Revolutionary War with Great Britain until the peace in 1783 in different Com- panies in Col. Weston's Regiment, until transferred to Col. Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment in the year 1781, that I enlisted Solon Sargent who has or is about applying for the Pension granted to certain Revo- lutionary Soldiers, and to my knowledge he served as a private in Capt. Nathan Dix's Company in said Regiment the full time of two years, viz from the Month of May or June 1781 to the first of June 1783, and that he was honorably discharged (Signed) Henry White Lieut.
Massachusetts Essex ss November 9th 1818 Then the above named Joseph Tucker and Henry White signed, and were severally sworn solemnly to the truth of the declarations above by them respectively signed before the subscriber to whom said Tucker and White are well known as credible and believed to be disinterested in their testimony
(Signed) Joseph B Manning Justice of the Peace for said County

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex Nov 10 1818 I Schabed Tucker Clerk of all the Judicial courts of said State in and for said county hereby certify that Joseph B. Manning Esq is a Justice of the peace in and for said county duly qualified to administer oaths; that his signature within written is genuine and that the seal affixed is the seal of the Supreme Judicial court of said State
Miss Schabed Tucker, Clerk
Adol. Proofs not with No. by W. D. [?]
United States of America
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Lincoln Bath }
I William Forrey Notary Public for the County of Lincoln by legal authority duly admitted & sworn, residing at Bath in said County Do hereby certify, attest and make known unto all whom the same may concern That the above and before written are true copies of original affidavits & certificates of which they purport to be a transcript, and that I have carefully compared the same therewith
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal at Bath this Thirtieth day of November in the Year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and eighteen.
William Forrey Noty Pub

pc 53 098 Revolutionary claim from the Govt Life rec. Dec. 1. 1878
John Sadler of the Massachusetts Line Eighth Regiment

Joseph Tucker of Gloucester in Massachusetts, laborer, do on oath testify: That I served as a private in Capt. Giles Company in Wesson's Regiment from 1777 to 1781; was then transferred to Capt. Nathan Dix's Company in Col. Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment and served therein till discharged after peace in June 1783; That I was well acquainted with John Sadler the person now present who has declared above; That his enlistment was for during the war, and to my knowledge he served as a private in said Dix's Company the two last years of the Revolutionary war and was regularly discharged at the same time & place with myself.
I further testify; that I know the said John Sadler to be the identical person who served in S d Dix's Company with me the two last years of the Revolutionary war.
I further testify; that his mother was lost on Squam Bar, so called, according to his declaration; and that the manner of losing his discharge is, in my belief, just and true as he hath declared.
Joseph Tucker
I Ebenezer Cleveland of Gloucester in Massachusetts, Gentleman, do on oath testify; that I was a leaf t in Col. Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment several years; that I know John Sadler the person now present; and to my knowledge he is the identical person who served in the army of the Revolutionary war; and that his declaration of the loss of his Discharge is, according to my belief, just and true.
Ebenezer Cleveland Capt.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
June 22 nd Nov r 18 th 1828
Then personally appeared John Sadler, Henry White, Joseph Tucker, and Ebenezer Cleveland, above named, and in my presence subscribed and made solemn oath to the truth of the several declarations by them respectively signed. And I certify that I am well acquainted with Henry White, Joseph Tucker, and Ebenezer Cleveland, and know them to be respectable and credible witnesses, and disinterested, I believe, in their testimony.
James Goss. Just. Mass

John Sadler of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln in the State of Massachusetts, upon oath makes the following declaration; - That he the said John Sadler in the month of May in the year 1781 enlisted as a private in Capt. Nathan Dix's Company of Foot in the 8th Massachusetts Regiment commanded by Col. Michael Jackson in the Massachusetts Line, to serve during the continuance of the Revolutionary war against Great Britain and did actually and faithfully serve the whole time until the close of said war, and was honorably discharged at New Windsor in the State of New York in the month of June, in the year 1783.
That the Declarant received written certificates of his Discharge, which was by him put into his mother's possession and she was cast away about four or five years after peace in a violent gale on Squam Bar, so called, in a Boat, Stratten skipper, and perished, at which time said Discharge and other valuable papers were lost.
That the present Declarant is the same, identical person who enlisted and actually served in S d Dix's Company above named during the Revolutionary war and to the close of it at the time and in the manner above declared.
John Sadler
I Henry White of Gloucester in Massachusetts, Gentleman, do on oath testify; That I enlisted in the year 1777 as a Lieu t . to serve, and did serve during the whole Revolutionary war with G. Britain until peace in 1783 in different companies in Wesson's Regiment until transferred to Col. Michael Jackson's 8th Massachusetts Regiment in the spring of the year 1781, according to the best of my recollection; that I enlisted John Sadler, the person now present who has made the aforesaid declaration, in the month of May, 1781, to serve during the war and to my knowledge he served as a private in said Company until peace and was honorably discharged in June, 1783.
I further testify; that said Sadler was a native citizen of the town and to my knowledge he is the identical person that I enlisted and who served for during the war and the manner as he has above declared.
I further testify; that his mother perished and he said Sadler and that the manner of losing his discharge as stated in his declaration is, in my belief, just and true.
Henry White L t

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex ss.
I Ichabod Tucker, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts of said Commonwealth in and for said County hereby certify that James Goss Esq r aforenamed, is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly qualified to administer oaths: that his Signature aforeswritten is genuine: and that the seal affixed is the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth.
Attest Ichabod Tucker, Clerk
Epsos. Jo Decr. 12 th 1818
This certifies that when John Sadler came before me to subscribe and make oaths to the foregoing Affidavit, it was in the evening; he said I must write his name for he could not see to write in the night; I accordingly at his request directed the pen to write his name, while he held it in his own hands —
James Goss. Just. Peace
We Ebenezer Cleaveland, above named witness, and William Ferson hereby certify that we were present at Justice Goss's when John Sadler made the foregoing affidavit in the evening, when Sadler stated that by reason of his sight being injured, he could not see to write his name, even with the aid of glasses in the night; and by his request his name was written by the Justice guiding the pen which Sadler held, in the manner above certified
Robert Cleaveland William Ferson

Gloucester, Dec r 14, 1818.
Sir,
Yours of the 5th, enclosing the affidavit and order of John Sadler, stating the suspicions of the War Dept t in relation to his signature to those two papers, has been received. I have obtained the necessary explanation from the Justice, Capt t Cleaveland, Mr s Elwell & my self; I hope it will prove satisfactory and remove any unfavorable impressions which may have been formed. Never was a more fair, upright and honorable transaction, altho' it might appear suspicious to anyone who was not an eye witness to the transaction. Sadler came here in a Fishing boat without money, ignorant of what documents he wanted or how to obtain any; and I gave him what information and assistance was in my power besides paying all charges he was at in proving his claim to the land and also to his pension. I should regret if any unexpected & innocent circumstance should hinder him from getting back.
The Power of Attorney, forwarded under date of the 12th inst t , is liable to the same objection as the affidavit; — it does not correspond with either in appearance; and for the reasons already given. It was written and signed prior to his going to the Justice's, in the evening; he gave the same reason as before, that he could not see to write his name in the night; and at his request and in presence of Sam l Huston Esq r & John Huston, he signed it by taking hold of the pen & I guided & wrote the name.
This mode of signing names I have found to be not unusual in my transacting business with persons who could write but from various causes of debility, decay of sight, &c. could not write as well as they wished. It has at all times been considered legal, fair and honest; and presume it must have occurred with you in the course of your business. And no undue advantage can be taken of the person so subscribing, where he is fully acquainted with the instrument he signs and has its contents fully explained prior thereto.
Respectfully your constant correspondent & abt serv t
Nath l Silsbee, Esq r
William Ferson

Free
Nathaniel Silsbee, Esq.
Representative in Congress,
Washington, D.C.

John Sader's order to receive a Land Warrant from the Secretary of War.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gloucester, November 10th. 1818
Hon. John C. Calhoun Secretary of War, Sir,
I have this day proved my claim to 100 acres bonnyland for military services during the Revolutionary war; have given a Power of Attorney to Nathaniel Silsbee Esq r . to receive s d Warrant when issued, with power to substitute attorney or attorneys under him. And I have to request that s d Warrant may not be delivered to any person but N. Silsbee Esq r or his substitute and I forbid the delivery of said Warrant to Thomas B. Sylvester, Esq r . or — Jewett, Esq r . two persons residing in the District of Maine I am Sir your obed t . Serv t .
Attest. William Ferson,
EDMUND GILLESPIE
John Saylor

We William Ferson and Samuel Elwell, the within attestators, certify that John Sadler within named, did, in our presence, sign his name in the day-time to this order, and he remarked that it was with difficulty he could see to write his name in clear daylight on account of some injury his eyes had received; and we further certify that the within is the real signature of said John Sadler.
William Ferson Samuel Elwell

DA
43 Harvard Ave. Brookline Mass.
To the Commissioner Bureau of Pensions
January 31. 1906
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: —
May I trouble you for information regard- ing any John Sadler of "the Revolution", also "war of 1812," also of "Privateering" (during that troublesome period) who was of Georgetown, Mass. Gloucester, Mass. or of Cape Cod region.
Will you also kindly forward me the partic- ulars of the John Sadler of Georgetown who was pensioned in 1840 and the name and address of the attorney or pension agent who presented the claim. If you have any Colonial War records of John Sadler of Plymouth Co. Mass or Gloucester, Mass they are greatly desired, as I am having dif- ficulty in tracing this ancestral line but know there was a pension given, and also land allotment, but whether they were to the same

man or to father and son I am trying to ascertain.
Thanking you for your courtesy and hoping for a speedy reply, I am
Yours truly P. W. Lee.
own file 37363 own file 15302

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/eel
June 7, 1929
Mrs. Charles S. Passmore 717 W. Granite Street Butte, Montana
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.37363, it appears that John Sadler or Saddler enlisted in May, 1781, and served as a private in Captain Nathan Dix's Company, Colonel Michael Jackson's Eighth Massachusetts Regiment and was discharged in June, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 25, 1818, at which time he was living in Georgetown, Lincoln County, Maine, aged fifty-three years.
In 1820, the soldier referred to his wife, Lydia, as aged forty-five years and to the following children:
John, aged twenty-seven years; William, aged twenty-five years; Priscilla, aged twenty-three years; Mary, aged twenty-one years; Charlotte, aged nineteen years; Harvey, aged sixteen years; Thomas, aged fourteen years; Joshua, aged twelve years; Moses B., aged five years; and Caroline, aged three years.
Respectfully,
KARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

RICHARD M. RUSSELL 9th Dist. Massachusetts
COMMITTEE: BANKING AND CURRENCY
WINSTON S. BROWN PRIVATE SECRETARY
THERESA A. LARSON SECOND SECRETARY
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
August 6, 1935.
Veteran's Bureau, Mr. E. L. Bailey, Pension Commissioner, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Bailey:
Enclosed please find a letter written by one of my constituents which is self-explanatory.
I would appreciate it if you will reply to Mr. Robbins direct.
Thanking you, I am
Sincerely yours,
Richard M. Russell.
ETC:T encl

August 12, 1935
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Hon. Richard M. Russell House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
BA-J/AWF
John Sadler L. 37363
My dear Mr. Russell:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date, with which you enclose one from Waldo W. Robbins, M.D., 16 Garfield Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in which he requests the Revolutionary War record of John Sadler of Massachusetts.
The Revolutionary War record of John Sadler of Massachusetts, has this day been furnished Waldo W. Robbins, M. D. His letter is returned herewith, and a copy of the letter sent him.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator