Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,560, Swift Woodworth, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
Woodworth Swift
S. 29560
CONTENTS

Michigan New York
Swift Woodworth
of Tennessee in the State of NY who was a Private in the Comp commanded by Captain Clark of the Regt. commanded by Col. Strode in the Court time for 15 Mos
Inscribed on the Roll of NY at the rate of 50 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 day of Dec. 1833 and Auto H. U. Cooper Notaria
Arrears to the 4th of Sep '32 $ 125 Semi-ant. allowance ending Apr '34 25 $ 150
5 Revolutionary Claim, up June 7, 1832.
Recorded by H. H. Clerk Book 8 Vol. 1, Page 40
Transferred — May 25 '37 to Michigan for Albany for 4th March 1836. June 1 '37 -
Dead - let. to L. Chapman May 11. 1841
Letter to B Audt 10 Oct 1841 Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1833 from 4 March 1836 to 5 March 1838. Age Notified 25 Oct 1841

15 May 11. 1877
Smith Woodworth Concord Mass
Auditor of Pensions Washington City
D.C.

Jackson 2 nd May 1841
Sir
Isaac Woodworth who was a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 7 th June 1832. died on the fifth of March 1838. leaving in arrear one Hundred dollars then due from government & left no widow. Charles Woodworth a son of said Pensioner. Now wishes to obtain the stipend due
his Father at the time of his decease. If there are more than one legal heirs now living should they all join in the application to obtain the same. or should the administrator on said deceased Estate make the said application
Your instructions to the above mentioned to get in with a copy of the law in the above case will be thankfully read
I am Sir Your
Obl. Servt.
Leander Chapman
3 rd Auditor of Pensions. Washington City.

16211
Swift Woodworth Genesee co N.Y.
i.j.
Admitted
Private 15 months
C. Woodworth Elba Genesee co N.Y.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
May 15 183 3
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of Swift Woodworth  Genesee co N.York
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served. Names and Rank of the General and Field officers. Battles in which the applicant was engaged. Country through which he marched. Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period. Evidence by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Enlisted 1775 7 private Capt Clark Gen Putnam Bunker Hill to Cambridge 73 Lebanon Conn. traditional living witness for 7 months.   do 1776 6 Ensign Huse Capt Sharp Col. Mott Sturtevant's head of Lake Chaplain to Tiendaga living witness as to 6 mo.   Drafted 1778 2 Capt Dewees Col Johnson to Providence   1780 6 transferred Capt Phelps Gen Sherman to Norristown   71   6   15  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
1832 1775 57 13 16

 REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832. 
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A.B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he knows that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
 If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
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 above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B.
who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person

will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To 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? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of 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. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. 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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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 official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [j] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

State of Michigan County of Jackson I Isaac Van Fosen as Justice of the Peace for Said County Do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with Charles Woodworth whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit of the Identity, residence and removal of the said Swift Woodworth, and do verily believe that the said Charles Woodworth is a man of strict truth & veracity, and sustains a good Moral Character, and that he is the is the Identical Charles Woodworth who subscribed and swore to the annexed affidavit as above written, and that he now resides in the Township of Concord & County & State aforesaid Given under my hand this Thirteenth Day of May A D 1837
Isaac Van Fosen Justice of the Peace
State of Michigan Jackson County Clerks Office I William D Thompson Clerk of the Said County of Jackson Do hereby Certify that Isaac Van Fosen Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were subscribed and sworn to, and by him Certified and subscribed was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the Peace for said County and residing therein, and duly Commissioned and sworn and duly authorized to administer oaths & And further that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of such Justice of the Peace and verily his signature thereto subscribed is be the proper hand writing of such Justice In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said County at Jackson this 13 th Day of May A D 1837
Wm D Thompson Clerk By J. C. Bailey Deputy Clerk

Application For a Transfer
State of Michigan } County of Jackson } On this Thirteenth Day of May A D 1837 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the Said County of Jackson Personally appeared Swift Woodworth of Said County Who, On his Oath, declared That he is the same person formerly who belonged to the Company Commanded by Captain James Clark in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel John Ganson in the Service of the United States; That his name was placed on the pension Roll of the State of New York from whence he has lately removed; That he now resides in the State of Michigan where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable in future The following are his reasons for removing from the County of Genesee and State of  New York to the State of Michigan aforesaid. Viz. for the purpose of residing with Charles Woodworth his son, with whom he expects to live through life Sworn and Subscribed to before me the Day and Year aforesaid Isaac Van Fosen Justice of the Peace
State of Michigan } County of Jackson } I Charles Woodworth of the Said County of Jackson being duly Sworn Do Depose and say That I am well acquainted with Swift Woodworth the person named in the foregoing application, and that he is the Identical Swift Woodworth therein mentioned, and further that I have been personally acquainted with the said Swift Woodworth and have known him for the Space a term of Forty five Years last past, and that the facts and Statements by him made in the foregoing application as to his residence, removal, Identity and reasons for removal are in all respects just and true according to the best of my knowledge and belief. Sworn and Subscribed before me this } Charles Woodworth Thirteenth Day of May A D 1837 Isaac Van Fosen Justice of the Peace

State of New York } ss County of Genesee }
on this 15. day of October A.D 1832 Personly appeared in open court before The
Judges of Common pleas of said County before Court of Record
The court of now sitting
David Woodworth a resident of the Town of Elba in the County of Genesee and State of New York aged Seventy three years of age who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832 that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated that he that he enlisted into the United States Service in the month of May one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy four under Ensign Thomas Bill and under Captain James Clark of the Town of Lebanon in the State of Connecticut and march- ed directly to old Cambridge in State of Massachusetts in the neighbourhood of Boston was in the battle of Bunker hill on the 17 th day June the same year and that he served as a Soldier Seven months and was then discharged by General Israel Putnam had a written discharge had lost his discharge - That he enlisted again in the month of June A.D 1776 into the United States service under ensign Simon House of the Town of Con- ner in the State of Connecticut and marched directly to Skenskeboro at the head of Lake Champlain in the State of Vermont  N. York under Capt. Elijah Sharp of the Town of Woodstock in the State of Connecticut and from thence he marched to Tiendaroza and served as a Soldier Five months under General Gates  Gates in Colonel Samuel Hots regiment and that he was taken sick had a furlough from General Gates to leave the army to recruit and continued sick until the next Spring and did not join the army again had lost the furlough - That in the year A.D 1778 he was drafted and marched to Providence in Rhode Island State under Capt. Daniel Dewey of the Town of Lebanon County of Windham State of Connecticut and served in the United States Service at that time two months

Timothy Fitch Clerk

We Samuel  Samuel Parker and Ezra Badcock Residing in the Town of and Byron  Whe do hereby Certify that We are well acquainted with Smift Woodworth who has Subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be Seventy three years of age that he is reported and believed to in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion Sworn to and Subscribed the day and year aforesaid Subscribed & Sworn to the day Ezra Badcock & year aforesaid in open court
Timothy Fitch Clerk
And the Said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war depart- ment that the above named Applicant was a revolu- tionary Soldier served as he states and the court further Certify that it appears to them that Ezra Badcock and Samuel Parker who have Signed the preceding Certificate are residents of the County of Genesee and and are Creditable persons and that Statement is entitled to Credit
Isaac Wilson William Mitchell Robert Clare Jr
I Timothy Fitch Clerk of the Court of Court of common Pleas of the the County of Genesee do hereby Certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Said Court in the matter of the application of Smift Woodworth for a pension in testimony Whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal of office this 15 th October 1832
Timothy Fitch Clerk

 1 Where and in what year was you born in the town of Lebanon County of Windham and State of Connecticut on the sixteenth day of October A.D. 1759  2 have you any record of your age and if so where is it on the town record in the town of Lebanon in County of Windham in the State of Connecticut  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 the town of Lebanon and Columbia until a year ago last June in the State of Connecticut and have lived in the town of Alba County of Genesee and State of New York since  4 how were you called into service were you drafted did you volunteer or were you a Substitute and if substitute for whom I was twice enlisted and twice drafted and one time drove a five months for the United States army  5 State the names of some of your regular officers General Israel Putnam Colonel Storer Capt James Clark General Paton Colonel Samuel Mott Capt Elijah Shaeffer General Spencer Colonel Johnson Capt Daniel Denny Colonel Sedgwick Capt Andrew Waterman 

Swift Woodworth
Declaration for
Pension
H. M. Soper
Agent,
Batavia, N.Y.

State of New York } Genesee County } Samuel Parker of Biron in the County of Genesee deposeth and Saith that in the year one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Six that this deponant was an enlisted Soldier in the Revolutionary War and that Swift Woodworth of the Town of Lebanon County of Windham and State of Connecticut was at that time an enlisted Soldier in the army of the Revolution at Biron droga under General Gates and that the Said Swift served in Said Regiment for the term of Six months and this deponant was at that time an inhabitant of the Town of Coventry County of Windham and State of Connecticut that this deponant was personally acqu- ainted with the Said Swift Woodworth that this deponant enlisted under Sergeant William Wilson of The Town of Coventry County of Windham and State of Connecticut Samuel Parker
Subscribed and Sworn this 27 th day of July 1832 before me Charles Woodworth Justice of the Peace of the Town of Biron County of Genesee
Genesee County ss: I, Charles Woodworth, the Justice before whom the foregoing affidavit was taken, certify that Samuel Parker before whom who made said affidavit is to me well known and that he is a man of good character and veracity and that his statement is entitled to credit. Charles Woodworth. J. H. Hall

State of New York
Genesee County;
I Timothy Fitch Clerk of the said County of Genesee do hereby certify that Charles Woodworth before whom the foregoing affidavit of Samuel Parker purports to have been taken was on the day of taking the same a Justice of the peace in & for the said county of Genesee and that full faith and credit are to be given to his acts in that capacity
and further that I am well acquainted with the signature of the said Justice and verily believe the signature of the said Justice subscribed to the said affidavit and certificate of the credibility of Samuel Parker is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this fifteenth day of October 1832
Timothy Fitch Clerk

29560 Rev  INVALID.
File No. 29,560
Swift Woodworth
His Rev War
Act: June 7 n 39 7
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 562
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Batavia July 16. 1833
Sir,
I enclose the papers of Samuel Parker with all the objections of Department obviated. — I also enclose an affidavit in the case of Swift Woodworth whose papers I forwarded some time since, and then supposed I had all the papers, but was mistaken. — His son, Charles Woodworth, one of our most respected citizens had forwarded the enclosed affidavit for a certificate of credibility, and told me of it at the time he left the papers with me, with a request that I would not forward his father's papers until he sent to me the papers of Mr. Parker, I waited some time and then sent them on, not supposing it necessary to wait and having forgotten there was an affidavit yet wanted. — He informs me that the examining officer has made a mistake in the computation of the time his father served, — By examining the his (Swift Woodworth) papers, you will perceive he served two months longer than is computed in the schedule. — He requested me to call your attention to the subject. — You will please make returning to me, or Charles Woodworth, Elba, N.Y. — With much respect — I remain
Your Ob t Serv t
Horace W. Soper
Hon. J. V. Edwards, Pension Office —

13 June 1 W. Budme
James A. Francis Esquire Somerset Esq. of Somerset Essex Esq. City of Washington.

MECHANICS' & FARMERS' BANK,
Albany Pension Agency,
May 29 th 1837
JAMES L. EDWARDS, Esquire,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 25 th inst. I have to state, that Miss Woodworth a Pensioner under the Act of June 7. 1832 — at $50 — Dollars per annum — was last paid to the 4 day of March 1836.
I am, Sir,
Very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
R. M. Clark
PRES'T, AND PENSION AGENT.

Jacksonburgh Jackson Co. May 16 th 1837
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is an application of Swift Woodworth for the removal of the Payment of his Pension to this State. I intended to make it correct if not done so please return the same with such exceptions as shall be taken to it and should it answer the purpose. Please make returns to me at this Place at the earliest convenience.
Respectfully Yours &c.
J. C. Bailey
Hon J. S. Edwards Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.
PS. The Original Certificate of Abirthru Lincoln which I sent you with his application. I wish you to return as it is the wish of Mrs Lincoln
Respectfully Yours
J. C. Bailey

Janat May 25. Mr. Brown Packsandpolis Wis May 16
Free
Hon J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Pension Office Washington DC
Dept. of the Interior May 1872 to Mail

Jacksonburg, Jackson Co. May 16 th 1837
Dear Sir,
Enclosed is an application of Swift Woodworth for the removal of the Payment of his Pension to this State
I intended to make it correct if not done so please return the same with such exceptions as shall be taken to it and should it answer the purpose. Please make returns to me at this Place at the earliest Convenience
Respectfully Yours
J. C. Bailey
Hon J. S. Edwards Comm ee of Pensions Washington D.C.
PS. The Original Certificate of Abner Lincoln which I sent you with his application. I wish you to return as it is the wish of Mrs Lincoln
Respectfully Yours
J. C. Bailey

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
October 13 th 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The adm or of Swift Woodworth, dec d a Pensioner on the Roll of the Michigan - Agency, at the rate of Fifty — Dollars and — Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June 1832. has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1836, to the 5 th March 1838.
Respectfully yours,
William H. Harrison
Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.