Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,917, for Henry Lake, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 26
Lake Henry
S 15917
CONTENTS
carded

N o 18430 Vermont
Henry Lake
of Windham Co. in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Thomas of the Regt. commanded by Col. Reed in the N. Hamp. Mil. time for 9 months
Inserted in the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 30 Dollars cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of August 1833 and sent to David J. Putnam Rockingham, Saxton's River Vt.
Arrears to the 1 th of March 1833 60.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 1833 15.00
157 50 157 50 157 50
$75.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown
Clerk
Book E
Vol. 3
Page 74

State of Vermont Waltham County ss
On this ninth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before the Probate Court within and for the District of Westminster in said County and State aforesaid now sitting - Henry Lake a resident of Rockingham in said County and State 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 was born in the 19 th Sept 1759 - That he entered the United States service in the New Hampshire militia seven different terms as a volunteer each term except twice first He served in Col Reeds Regiment under Capt Philip Thomas of Rindge and Lieut Harper of Effrey, one month - enlisted at Rindge marched to Winter Hill, he took the place of his brother Enos, who was enlisted for eight months, This was in July 1775 - His brother at the end of the said month, returned and took his place as he was dismissed.
Deponent again entered in October 1776 as a substitute for George Clark a few months more under Col Wymen of Rumney does not recollect the Capt nor other officers, was stationed on Mount Independence he served six weeks completing the said Clarks time and was discharged or dismissed.
He again entered in May 1777 under Capt Fowles of Rindge, militia being called for - marched to Clarendon Vermont served two weeks and was dismissed at said Clarendon.

In August 1777 he enlisted two months - under Col Nichols of Amherst Capt Solomon Stone Lieut Abel Stone of Rindge N.H. marched to Bennington Vt, was in the battle at Bennington - There were 3 regiments there, served the full term and was discharged - Gen Stark was the commanding officer.
In Sept 1777 he again turned out there was no enlistment, under Capt Rhen Lieut Stanley marched to Fort Edward, came down and crossed over on to the Burgoyne battle ground, the next morning he surrendered, viz Burgoyne - remained on the banks of the river about six weeks, and was there dismissed.
In Sept or October of 1778 he again entered in Col Hales Reg under Capt Rands of Rindge Lieut Santel of Rindge marched to Providence R.I. thence on to the island served one month and was there dismissed.
In the behens Sept 1780 he again entered under Capt Williams (other officers not recollectd believes there were no others) went scouting to a place then called Killington served four weeks and was dismissed.
He entered each term as a volunteer - and at his native place viz Rindge N.H.
He hereby relinquishes every claim - whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State or the agency thereof. Sworn to and subscribed this 10th day and year aforesaid.
Peter M. Safford Judge

and the said Court do hereby declare their opinion that after the investigation of the matter that the above named applicant was a revolutionary volunteer and served as the State Peter M. Laff-Judson
I hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Henry Lake for a Pardon. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 9th day of August 1832
John H. Noyes

I Daniel Lake of Bridgewater in the County of Cheshire & State of New-Hampshire being of Lawful age do Testify & Say that Henry Lake a Younger Brother of mine was out as a Soldier in the Service of his Country several times, amongst which he was at Winter Hill near Boston, at Mountsides Parkerstown, and at Saratoga at the taking of Burgoyne, these are places which I recollect his being at as I was at the same places with him, the length of time he was out at each place I cannot recalled to state definitely - I was knowing of his turning out to go to Bennington and I have always understood that he was out several times besides during the War of the Revolution of which I had not personal knowledge as I was in the Army myself & absent otherwise considerable during the War
Daniel Lake
Cheshire Co. June 5. 1833 Then the above named Daniel Lake made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me. Joshua Converse Justice Peace I hereby certify that I am acquainted with Daniel Lake above named and believe him to be a credible witness
Joshua Converse Justice of the Peace

Cheshire June 7. 1833
I Salma Hale, Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said county certify that Joshua Con- verse is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and I believe the two foregoing official signatures are in his own hand writing. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the Seal of our Superior Court of Judicature.
S. Hale, Clerk

I Enas Lake of Rindge New Hampshire being of Lawful age do hereby certify and say that I entered the service in the Army of the Revolution in April 1875 for eight months & marched to Cambridge Mass. & was stationed there & at Winter Hill till July next following when my Brother Henry Lake took my place as a substitute for one month at the end of which term of one month I returned & left
The said Henry Lake entered the service again as a substitute for some one under Col. Weyman of Farnes H. H. was said to be stationed at Mount Independence down & so stated himself on his return to Rindge was absent according to the best of my recollections eight or ten weeks this was in the fall of 1876
The said Henry Lake again entered again twice and as a volunteer soldier under Capt. Lorne of Rindge Marched to Clarendon Vt. served about two weeks & I was a soldier with him in said town in the same camp. This was in the year 1877
In the year 1877, according to the best of my recollections in the month of August the said Henry Lake entered the service again under Capt. Lorne Farnes of Rindge N. H. and marched for Bannington Vt. & understood him to say he was at the Battle at that place & said others also to say that he was in said Battle was out about two months

In the fall of the year of 1777. The said Henry Lake turned and again under Capt. Daniel Root Col.  & Ringgold of the Militia & Marched to Fort Edward & was at Saratoga at the taking of Burgoyne was out about six weeks I was myself out at the same time in the same company & went & returned with him
again in the year 1778 the said Henry Lake turned and under Capt. Daniel Root & Col. Enock Hall's Regt. & went to Brandywine R.I. & was absent a number of weeks
The said Henry Lake again sometime in the year 1780 if I rightly recollect turned out & went to Germantown was absent several weeks
The said Henry Lake is the next younger brother to myself & I have reason to believe he was  was twenty three years old last Sept. Enoch Lake
Cheshire Vt. June 5 th 1833
Then the above named Enos Lake made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed before me Joshua Converse Justice Peace I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Enos Lake and believe him to be a credible witness Joshua Converse Justice Peace

Cheshire June 7. 1833
I Salma Hale, Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said county certify that Joshua Converse is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, and I believe that the two foregoing official signatures of his name are in his own handwriting. In testimony whereof, I hereunto affix the Seal of our Superior Court of Judicature.
S. Hale Clerk

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to be removed from him and others who have done the in the late of 1780 after the burning of the settlement in 1780 and that in the late of 1780, Lake married to a place then called Willingham and lived one month said Jonathan Lake was deceased three years at the last of 1833
State of Vermont, Windham ss
June 20th 1833
Jonathan Lake
Then personally appeared the above named Jonathan Lake and made oath to the truth of the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed before me Solomon Wright Justice of the Peace I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above named Jonathan Lake and believe him to be a credible witness Solomon Wright Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont -
Windham County Court Clerk's Office, New Haven, June 24th. A.D. 1833
I certify that John H. Campbell and Solomon Wright, Esquires, are two of the Justices of the Peace within and for the County of Windham, aforesaid, and that I believe the above, and annexed, respec- tively, to be their signatures. Witness my hand and the Seal of said Court.
James Elliott Clerk.

P. 15014 INVALID.
File No. 15917
Henry Lake Big Bear Mts
Act: June 7 th 82
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 217
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Pop Lake 21 First 25 H. Lake. Silver in P.F. 10 3/4

information as contained in his (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.     July 1777 1 mo. Pvt Philip Thomas Reed H. inst.   Oct. 1777 8 mo. Byrne   Nov. 1777 2 mo. Towne   Aug. 1777 2 mo. Salmon Nichols   Sept. 1777 6 mo. Rand   Sept. 1778 1 mo. Daniel French   Sept. 1780 4 mo. Williams Hale  
Brother in law of Daniel
Battles engaged in, Battle of Bennington & Ticonderoga Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wadsworth Date of application for pension, July 1832 Residence at date of application, Washington Co. Va. Age at date of application, 75 Remarks: He was a son of Daniel. He was a member of the Legislature in Washington Va. His brothers were Jonathan, Lewis & Daniel.
Very respectfully

Rockingham Saxtons River Vermont
June 20 th 1833
J. J. Edwards Esquire Sir
Three affidavits to the fact now accompany this case and one of a "traditional" character together with the original clergyman's certificate, and an additional Declaration containing new particulars &c.
Please make return to me J. J. Edwards Esq. David J. Putnam
This case was originally forwarded by Gen. D. D. Collogg, but returned by some mistake Judge Doyes of Putney L. G. P.
Two of the affidavits are attached to the Declaration

Mr Henry Lake 6
∫
Admit-
9 months
$30 -

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
April 19 th 1833
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 subjunct 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
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.      
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
Mr Henry Lake

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 declares 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) _____, who has 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 days 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, (l) 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 the 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 [i] 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.
Name not found on U.S. rolls

State of Vermont County of Windham
On this twenty first day of June I one thousand eight hundred and thirty three personally appeared before me John H Campbell a Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Windham duly qualified according to law Henry Lake Esquire a resident of Rockingham in said County and being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following Declaration in addition to his former declaration for obtaining a pension under the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1833
That upon mature reflection he can positively state that in the 2 d term mentioned he noticed in his original Declaration mentioned he served two weeks more than is there mentioned that is "eight weeks" according to the lowest estimate of his brother Daniels Deposition of this he is positive because more particularly because he has always considered that he all he served just about nine months That he served as a private each of said terms - That he never received a written discharge from said service at any time That excepting at Brimington & Scituate there he was not engaged in full regiments, and that he can recollect no further particulars which he considers of use in the investigation of his claim as pertains to officers &c That he has no documentary evidence That he was born in Topsham Mass 19 th Sept 1759, That he has his fathers family bible in which is kept the record of his own age and that of all his brothers and sisters now in his possession - That in most of the aforesaid terms of service

He entered as a substitute for his father Daniel Lake then residing in Rindge N.H. & he entered at said Rindge each term of said service, That he has lived in Rockingham Vt. thirty eight years and in Walpole three years since the Revolu- tion That he was about thirty five years old when he moved from Rindge to said Walpole N.H. That he has lived in said Rindge Walpole & Rockingham ever since the Revolution - That he was not engaged in any civil pursuit during the afore- mentioned terms of service, That he believes that his neighbours R M Ely Deac Daniel Mason Deacon Saml Mason Jonas Black & David Ghand- -ler Esqr and many others will certify their belief of his certify their belief of his services in the Revolution & of his truth & veracity if called upon Sworn & subscribed to on Henry Lake the same day & year as last aforesaid
Before me John N. Cummings Judge of the Peace

We Richard M Ely residing in Rockingham in said Windham County and in the same parish with the aforesaid Henry Lake Esquire and clergy- man of said Parish & Daniel Mason residing in the same town & parish and a Deacon of the Church in said parish hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the same Henry Lake Esquire who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy three years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution & we concur in that opinion -
And further we consider him a man of truth and veracity and believe that his affidavit respecting his Revolutionary services may be implicitly relied on Richard M. Ely sworn & subscribed to on on the same day & year as Daniel Mason aforesaid -
Before me John W Lamplade Justiciary of the Peace
Personally appeared before me the same Daniel Mason as above & being duly sworn deposeth as follows I Daniel Mason of lawful age depose & say that more than thirty years since, and often since that time I have heard the aforesaid Henry Lake Esquire mention his Revolutionary services and his being out several times in the Revolutionary war and particularly his being in the battle of Bunker Hill, I have lived within about a mile of said Lake for more than thirty five years said Henry Lake was together with me, two years a member of the Legislature of this State I was a Represen- tative from Westminster & said Lake from Rockingham, I then resided just over the line in Westminster I now reside just over the line in Rockingham distance between the places of my present and my former residence is

Something less than one mile (1812) 14 I think the years in which we were in the Legislature were several & subscribed to on Daniel Mason the same day and year as last aforesaid
Before me John W. Campbell Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont ss I hereby certify that the within named Winchester County ss Richard M. Ely who has subscribed the preceding certificate is a clergyman residing in Rock- ingham and that Daniel Mason who has also signed the same is a resident of the same town of Rockingham and is entitled to full credit
John W. Campbell Justice of the Peace
State of Vermont ss I hereby certify that Henry Brattle County ss Lake who has signed the preceding declaration as a resident of Rockingham is a man who sustains an unimpeachable character and entitled to full credit John W. Campbell Justice of the Peace