Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25,734, for Thomas Marshall, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental (Comm.)
Marshall, Thomas
N. 25,734
Freelove
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Notification sent to James Stedman, 6 July 1820 Norwich. Conn t
520
Connecticut
Thomas Marshall
Private Connecticut line
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Connecticut at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 nd of March 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th of May 1818 and sent to the Pensioner care of Calvin Goddard Esq. Judge of Norwich, New London Conn.
Arrearages to 1 st Jany. 1818 - $43.12 5 mos 12 dys $43.12
{Revolutionary claims, {Act 18th March, 1818, }
3 years 77
Continued on the roll under the law of the 1 st of May 1820. Norwich, New London Conn.

2091 Connecticut - H.
Freelove Marshall widow of Thomas Marshall who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Ninety six Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 1 day of July 1848
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of June 1851 and sent to
J. E. Hasser Ex. No. Present.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 303 Vol. 1,

Lucien
Thomas Marshall Caret original Bishop Bishop
1844
Washington
Red Department

To Calvin Goddard Esq. one of the Judges of the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut.
The petition of Thomas Marshall of Norwich in the County of New London State aforesaid.
That he resides in the Town & State aforesaid - that he served more than nine months in the war of the revolution upon the continental establishment as a soldier - that he is by reason of his reduced circumstances in need of assistance from his Country for support - that he never has received or been allowed any pension by the laws of the United States or any individual State & hereby relinquishes all claim to any such allowance except by virtue of the Act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war" & to a pension under which he is desirous of substan- tiating his claim & prays that the same may be done according to the provision of said act. Dated at Norwich this 21 st day of March AD 1818.
State of Connecticut
New London ss
Thos. Marshall
Be it remembered that on this twenty fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred eighteen before me Calvin Goddard one of the Judges of the Superior Court in the State of Connecticut personally appeared Thomas Marshall of Norwich aforesaid & made oath to the truth of the following declaration viz That he enlisted into the service of the United States in March of the year of the revolution upon the continental establishment

establishment for the term of three years & served in the war for that period that he enlisted in the month of April 1777 & was discharged on the 14 th Day of May April 1780 by Lieut Col Eben. Armstrong Lt. Col Commandant which discharge is herewith exhibited - That he belonged a company called the Light Infantry Company common did at that time by Capt Charles Whiting but afterwards by Joseph Walker as Lieut Commandant - That he belonged to a Regiment commanded by Col Samuel Webb in the Connecticut line - That he has never received a pension under any law of the United States & is by reason of his reduced circumstances in life in need of assistance from his country for his support
Thos Marshall
Sworn before Calvin Goddard Judge of Surrogate
To the Honble Secretary for the Department of War
It appearing to my satisfaction that the Applicant aforesaid served in the war of the revolution upon the continental es- tablishment more than nine months I hereby certify the same to the end that he may obtain a pension according to the provisions of the acts of Congress above referred to. In tes- timony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day & year

aforesaid
Calvin Goddard a judge of the Superior Court
Memor- tal

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Freelon Marshall Car
admitted P 2 1/2 p 80
John Hyde Norwich Co

Declaration. In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled, "An act granting half pay & pensions to certain widows".
State of Connecticut } ss. Probate Office District of Norwich. County of New London }
On this 29 th day of August A.D. 1838. personally appeared before the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the state of Connecticut Freelove Marshall, a resident of Norwich in the county of New London & state of Connecticut aged seventy one years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows". That she is the widow of Thomas Marshall late of said Norwich deceased who was a revolutionary soldier, and served in the Army of the Revolution and is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Connecticut Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, in conformity with the act of Congress of the 18 th of March, 1818. she is unable to specify the service performed by her husband, as it was done before her acquaintance with him, she would therefore refer to the declaration that he made of the same, at the time he obtained his pension; now on file in the War Department at Washington.
She further declares that she was married to the said Thomas Marshall on the thirteenth day of June in the year seventeen hundred and eighty seven, that her husband the said Thomas Marshall died on the eighth day of February eighteen hundred and twenty nine; 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; viz, at the time above stated.
Sworn to & subscribed on the 29 th day of August A.D. 1838.
Before me John Flyde Judge of said Court
And I certify that Mrs. Marshall attempted to write her name twice, & by reason of defective sight she was unable to make her name perfect in either case. Attest John Flyde Judge
Freelove Marshall

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, that the applicant, the said Freelove Marshall is the widow of the said Thomas Marshall who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and that they the said Thomas & Freelove were married at the time stated in her declaration, and that the said Thomas Marshall died at the time therein stated, & that his widow the aforesaid Freelove Marshall has not been married since his death but has continued a widow to this time.
Attest John Hyde Judge
I William E. Tracy Clerk of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich in the State of Connecticut do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceeding of the said Court in the matter of the application of the said Freelove Marshall the widow of Thomas Marshall deceased for a pension, and I further certify that John Hyde is the Judge of this court & that his signature as such hereto is genuine and also that the said John Hyde is a Justice of the Peace for New London county before whom the Depositions hereto annexed were sworn to & subscribed of Lucy F. Marshall, Eber Backus, Joseph W. Tracy and Roger Huntington and that several signatures thereto are genuine which purport to have been made by him and also that Simeon Thomas holds the office of Town Clerk of the town of Norwich and that Asa South Big. before whom the said Simeon Thomas made oath to the truth of his certificate is also a Justice of the Peace for New London county & that his signature thereto is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of office of this court this tenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty eight
William E. Tracy Clerk

This may certify that Mr Thomas Marshall of Norwich & Miss Freelove Edgerton were lawfully married June thirteenth seven- -teen hundred eighty seven
by the Subscriber
Samuel Nott Clerk
State of Connecticut
New London County } for Norwich Town Clerks office July 23 d 1898
This may certify that the above is a true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "June 13 th 1787".
Attest
Simeon Thomas
Town Clerk
I Simeon Thomas above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Norwich in the County of New London & State of Connecticut and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town with the exception above named as certified by me
Simeon Thomas
Clerk of the Town of Norwich
Sworn before me
Asa Root
Justice of the Peace

Lucy F. Marshall of Norwich in the county of New London and state of Connecticut aged twenty six years having been duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath testify & say that she is the youngest child of Mr. Thomas Marshall late of said Norwich deceased, & his wife Freelove Marshall of a family of six children that her Father the aforesaid Thomas Marshall died eighth day of February eighteen hundred & twenty nine, and that her mother the aforesaid Freelove Marshall has never married since the death of her Father and still remains a widow and further the deponent saith not.
Lucy F. Marshall
New London County ss.
Norwich August 14 th 1838.
Personally appeared, before me, a Justice of the Peace for said county Miss Lucy F. Marshall, well known to me as a credible witness and made oath to & signed the foregoing deposition Before me John Hyde Justice of the Peace
Eber Backus of Norwich in the county of New London & state of Connecticut aged seventy years having been sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, testify and say that he has lived a near neighbor to the widow Freelove Marshall ever since the death of her husband Thomas Marshall, that the said Thomas Marshall died in said Norwich on the eighth day of February 1829, and that his widow the aforesaid Freelove Marshall has not married again but has remained a widow & is still a widow. The deponent further says that he administered upon the estate of the said Thomas Marshall after his decease so that he has had more opportunity to know of the circumstances of his family than he otherwise would have had, and further the deponent saith not.
Eber Backus
On this 14 th day of August 1838.
Personally appeared, before me, a Justice of the Peace for New London county, Eber Backus Esq. well known by me, & who I certify is a credible witness, and made oath to & signed the above deposition
Before me John Hyde Justice of the Peace

Joseph W. Tracy of Norwich in the county of New London and state of Connecticut, aged sixty-five years, being under oath, according to law, testifies & says, that he always lived a near neighbor to Thomas Marshall, late of said Norwich deceased, that the said Marshall's first wife was the daughter of Capt. Benjamin Edgerton of said Norwich, & he remembers that after the death of his first wife while he the said Thomas was a widower of his courtship Freeloove Edgerton the daughter of Capt. Hephzibah Edgerton of Franklin and remembers the time when he went to be married & no doubt but that it was the 13 th of June 1787. at any rate he is well satisfied it was long before the year 1794. he remembers the time when he brought his wife the said Freeloove home, & knows that they lived together as man & wife until the death of the said Thomas & that the said Freeloove has not been married since but is still a widow, and also that the said Thomas Marshall was a pensioner of the United States, and further the deponent saith not.
Joseph W. Tracy
New London County ss. Norwich August 10 th 1838.
Personally appeared Joseph W. Tracy Esq. well known to me as a witness of credibility & made oath & subscribed the foregoing deposition
Before me John Hyde
Justice of the Peace.
Roger Huntington of Norwich in the county of New London & state of Connecticut, fifty four years old doth, on his oath, testify & say, that from early childhood, he knew Mrs. Freeloove Marshall of said Norwich the widow of Thomas Marshall late of said Norwich deceased, and that the said Thomas & Freeloove lived together as man & wife until the death of the said Thomas, & that the said Freeloove has remained a widow ever since the death of the said Thomas, and that Thomas was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and further the deponent saith not.
Roger Huntington
New London County ss.
Norwich Aug t 9 th 1838. Personally appeared, before me, a Justice of the Peace for New London County, the Hon. Roger Huntington & made oath to & signed the foregoing deposition & I certify that he is a witness of credibility
John Hyde
Justice of the Peace.

Rev. Samuel to John Dickinson Esq.
14 May 1818 590
Connecticut Thomas Marshall

District of Connecticut ss: City Court in & for the City of Norwich in New London County June Term 1820.
On this 12 th day of June 1820 person ally appeared, in open Court, being a bond of Record for the said City of Norwich (proceeding according to the course of the com- mon law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceed- ings), Thomas Marshall aged 61 years resides in said City in said County who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows, in a Regiment commanded by Col. Samuel B. Smith, in a company commanded by Capt. Charles Whiting Connecticut line that he made his original declaration of service on the 24 th day of March 1818 & obtained his Pension, his Pension Certificate is number 520.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818 & that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale or in any manner, disposed of any property or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Con- gress, 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 18 th 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 & by me subscribed.
I am a Sailor by trade but have done nothing at the business for three years past, by reason of my infirmities of body and that my family consists of myself and my wife Freelove aged Fifty three years & one daughter named Lucy Freelove aged eight years next August.
Thomas Marshall. Sworn to and declared on this 12 th day of June AD 1820 in open court before the Judges thereof James Sedgwick Clerk
Schedule of estate real & personal belonging to Thomas Marshall of the City of Norwich on the 12 th day of June 1820.
   1 Old Desk $ 2.   12 Old Chains 2.   3 Tables 1.50   1 Tea Kettle 25.   2 Iron Pots 60 cts. 1 Rake Kettle 25 cts. 75.   1 Small Iron Kettle 25   1 Brass Kettle 1.50   1 Small Looking Glass 34   1 Candle Stand 25   1 Copper Tea Kettle 34   1 Spider 12 cts. 1 Iron Bason 12 cts. 24.  
amt carried up $ 9.42

  and bed sup  9.42    1 Car  115    2 armchairs  1    12 1/2 Old Doyen  1.50    Crockery  1.50    20 Silver Spoons  2    1 Large Iron Kettle  1.50    Life estate in House & about  540.00    24 acres of uninclosed land  3     $71.92  
Norwich June 12 th 1820.
Thomas Marshall
I have heard and declared this 12 th day of June A.D. 1820 in open court before the judges thereof James H. H. Stedman Clerk
I James H. H. Stedman Clerk of the city court in and for the city of Norwich do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of said court. - And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Seventy one Dollars and Ninety two cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said city on this 12 th day of June A.D. 1820.
James H. H. Stedman Clerk of the city court in & for the city of Norwich

M.R.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Wid. File 25734
Bureau of Pensions,
Rev. War.
Washington, D. C., Oct 23, 1905.
Madam:
In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of Thomas Marshall , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 1777 3 yrs. Pvt. Charles Whiting Samuel B. Webb, Continental Estb. Mass.          
The records of this Bureau fail to show a claim filed by Freelove Marshall on account of the Rev. service of John Marshall.
Battles engaged in, None mentioned.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, 
Date of application for pension, Mar. 24, 1818
Residence at date of application, Norwich, New London Co. Conn.
Age at date of application, 61 yrs. in 1820. Died Feb. 8, 1829, at Norwich, born.
Remarks: His and his widow's claims were allowed.
Soldier married the daughter of Capt. Benjamin Edgerton. She died and he afterwards, on June 13, 1787, married Freelove, the daughter of Capt. Hezekiah Edgerton of Franklin. She was 84 yrs. old in 1851. They had 6 children of whom Lucy Freelove, aged 26 yrs. in 1838, was the youngest.
Mrs. H. L. Munn,
46 Prospect St., Easthampton, Mass.

Oct 23, 1905 History to Mrs. H. L. Munn, Easthampton, Mass. — H. R.
Rev.  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25.734
Freelove Marshall wid. of Thomas Marshall Pris Rev war.
Act: Feb 2 nd 1848.
Index:—Vol. M , Page 12
[Arrangement of 1870.]

MRS. GEO. L. MUNN, 6 PROSPECT STREET, EASTHAMPTON, MASS., STATE VICE-REGENT, D.A.R.
Com'r of Pensions, Dear Sir;
Will you please send me the Revolu- tionary record of John Mar- shall of Norwich, Ct., who is understood to have enlisted from that town & fought thro' the Revolution & whose widow, Freelove Marshall, rec'd a pension because of his service.
Very truly.
(Mrs. G. L.) S. B. Munn
Oct. 16, '05-

Thomas Marshall Con. Act March 18. 1818 to what time paid? Pen. Offer Sep: 3. 1838
Due 8 th Feb 1829 p d to that period J/H

O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Oct. 23, 1905,
Searched by F. F. N.,
Original No. ....
Certificate No. ....
Claimant, Freelove Marshall
Soldier, John Marshall,
Service, Rev. War,
Remarks: No Rev. Wid as above,
See Freelove, Wid of Thomas Marshall, Rev. Wid. Ad. File 25734

1906 Apr 7. Mrs. B. D. Chittim, 64 Northampton St Easthampton Mass info no claim. 3-595.
O. W. AND N. DIVISION.
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
April 3, 1906
Searched by Gill
Original No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant, father of Hulda Marshall
Soldier, Hezekiah Edgerton
Service, Capt.
Rev. War.
Remarks:
No V. W. Inv. or Wid.
No V. W. Ref.
No B. L.
Chief of Division.

Rept
2091 Connecticut, Freelove Marshall widow of Thomas Marshall who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private,
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of Sept. 1848 and sent to
John W. Houghton Norwich Ct
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 303 Vol. 1,

Connecticut 157
Freelove Marshall widow of Thomas Marshall de d .
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 8th February 1829 of New London Co. in the State of Ct.
who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Whiting of the Regt. commanded by Col Webb in the Ct.
time for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Connct.
at the rate of 80 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 4th day of Sept. 1838 and sent John Hyde Connct. Ct.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1838 $160.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. „ 40.00
$200.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by H. H. Addison Clerk Book A. Vol. 1 st Page 195

1680. Connecticut
Freelove Marshall widow of Thomas Marshall who was a Private in the Con. line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31st day of August, 1843. and sent to
John Heyde Trinity Town Conn.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book d Vol. 1. Page 72.

H. Murchison
Payment to be made at Hartford
by
Horace Goodwin Dey
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Connecticut.
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 303 Vol. 1.
Geo. Smithers Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1843, Freelove Marshall, widow of Thomas Marshall who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and  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 15th day of September one thousand eight hundred and forty eight.
J. G. Mason, acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. S. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. B. H. S. Evans

ct-254 Aug 14. 7 July 1838 Marshall
Town Aug. 10.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.

Probate Office Norwich Ct. Aug. 10 th 1838.
J. S. Edwards Esq.
Sir, Please send me the Pension Certificate for Mrs. Freelove Marshall, if the within are found correct.
Yours respectfully John Hyde

2091 ct 48 Mr Cole Honorable J. Sketh Minister of Pensions Washington D.C.

Washington City D.C. May 30 th 1831
Honorable J. E. Heath Commissioner of Pensions
Sir, Enclosed please find the Application of Freelove Marshall, now a pensioner under the act 1848, claiming the benefits of the Joint Resolution of 3 d March 1837.
Yours respectfully
R. E. Hassler Atty.

1882
F. Marshall
$80 per ann
John Hyde Norwich Town Can
Please send the Certificate to John Hyde Norwich Town Co.

Declaration , In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Connecticut, New London County ss.
On this 27 th day of May 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in & for said County Freelove Marshall a resident of Norwich in said county & state, aged Seventy 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 3 d March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war.
That she is the widow of Thomas Marshall who was a pensioner of the United States under the act of March 18 th 1818, & died February 8 th 1829. & for his services please see his declaration of the same on file in the War Department, that under the act of July 7 th 1838, the declarant received a pension of the annual amount of Eighty dollars. She further declares that she is still a widow.
Freelove Marshall
Sworn to & subscribed on the 27 th day of May, 1843, before me, & I certify that the declarant is personally known to me
Lewis Hyde Justice of the Peace

State of Connecticut New London County } ss. I. John D e Witt clerk of the County Court in and for said New London County, do hereby certify that Lewis Hyde Esq r before whom the within declaration of Intestate Marshall was sworn was on said 27 th day of May 1843 a justice of the peace in and for said New London County & that his signature thereto affixed is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County this 7 th day of June A D 1843.
John D Witt Clark

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Thomas Marshall of the 13 th B. Webb's Reg t , having served the term of three years, for which he enlisted, to the particular satisfaction of L t Col Huntingdon, is hereby Discharged the Army with Honor
Given at Quarters near Morris Town 14 th April 1980
Dear Huntingdon (Col Command) To all concerned

Frederick Marshall
1680
admiral
John W. Houghton Norwich CB

State of Connecticut } New London County }
On this 17 th day of June Anno Domine 1848 Personally appeared before the Undersigned a justice of the Peace within and for the County of New London Freeborn Marshall a resident of the said Town of Norwich in said New London County aged Eighty one years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, cloth on her oath, make the following declarations in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 nd day of February 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; that she is the Widow of Thomas Marshall late of the town of Norwich in said County deceased, who was a private in the Revolution, and that she has recd a pension at the amount of Eighty dollars per annum under the acts 3 rd March 1843 and June 17 th 1844 and she further declares that she is still a Widow Freeborn Marshall In presence of John W. Doughty John H. Garrison

State of Connecticut p)
Ten Pound County June 17 th 1888
On oath of office I believe Marshall who signed the within declaration in my presence and made solemn oath that the same is just and true according to her best knowledge and belief
And I do hereby certify that I am acquainted with the voice of Rachel Marshall and do say that her statements are entitled to credit
Bapsmer
John W Houghton Justice of the Peace

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Filed 31 May 1851
P. C. Hassler Attorney. Present

State of Connecticut County of New London
Be it known that before me John W Houghton a Notary Public
for the aforesaid County and State, duly authorized to administer oaths, personally appeared Freelove Marshall of Norwich aged 84 yrs and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original Pension Certificate* hereunto annexed, No. 2091 and bearing date the 15 th day of September 18 48 , and signed by J. G. Mason Secretary of War and that she now resides in Simsbury and has resided there for the space of 40 years past—and that she makes
this declaration for the purpose of obtaining any arrears of pension that may be due her, under the laws of the United States; and that by these presents she does constitute and appoint F. E. HASSLER, of the City of Washington, her true and lawful attorney, irrevocably, with power of substitution for her and in her name, place and stead, to ask and receive of and from the United States, any bounty land, extra pay, pensions, money or moneys that now is or are due her on account of services rendered by her deceased husband; advances made, property destroyed or taken by the Government, or any claim arising from intercourse between the United States and any foreign nation, and the Indians, disbursements made, or expenses incurred by him while in the service of the United States, or on any other account whatsoever, and in her name to give receipts and other sufficient discharges for such bounty land, pensions, patents, claims, and money due as aforesaid, and to attend to and prosecute any and all business of whatsoever nature she may have with or before any of the Departments of the Government or Congress, or any legally established commission of the United States, and, generally, to do any and every other act or acts that she might or could do, were she personally present at the doing thereof, she hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever her said attorney shall do in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF S have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24 th day of May 18 51 .
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of
Joseph D Jennings Chas. D. Gale John W Houghton
Freelove Marshall
State of Connecticut County of New London
On this 24 th day of May 18 51 , personally appeared Freelove Marshall before me, and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein contained.
John W Houghton Notary Public

AND I HEREBY CERTIFY, that at the same time, personally appeared before me
Joseph B Jennings and Charles Gale both well
known to me, to be two credible witnesses, and who being duly sworn, deposes and says, each for himself, that the above named Freelove Marshall — now present, is to their knowledge, the identical person named in the above deposition, and that the said affidavit is correct, as they verily believe; that they are acquainted with the said Freelove Marshall and that they are, each, wholly disinterested.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, } upon the day and year first above written. }
Joseph B Jennings Chas Gale
John W Haughton Notary Public
State of
County of
{ ss :
I hereby certify, that
Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavits were taken, and who has thereunto subscribed his name, was at the time of so doing, a _____ in and for the said County and State, duly commissioned and sworn, and authorized by law to take the same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of _____ County Court, (a Court of Record,) this _____ day of
A. D. 185_____
Clerk.
Pension Certificate must be attached to this paper by a piece of tape passing through both, and the ends placed under the seal of the County Clerk, and if the evidence is taken before a Notary Public having a seal of office, the same, but then the County Clerk's certificate is not required.