Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24591, for Simon Lord, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Lord, Simon
W 24591
Elizabeth.
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6781
Maine
Elizabeth Lord widow of Simon Lord who was a Private in the N.H. Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars 77 / 100 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 15 day of April 1843 and sent to Josiah Bachelder Portland Maine
[Act of March 3, 1843.] and June 19, 1844 recorded in Book A 2 Page 6

9529 Declaration of Wm Lord -

U.S.A.
State of Maine, Cumberland County
On this sixteenth of May in the year of Our Lord One thousand Eight Hundred and forty three.
Personally appeared Before Adonai Warren Judge of the United States for the District of Maine
Elisabeth Lord, a resident of Portland, in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, aged Eighty seven years, who will be Eighty eight in August next, 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 acts, of Congress, passed on the seventh day of July Eighteen Hundred and thirty Eight, and on the twenty third day of August, Eighteen Hundred and forty two, granting Pensions to the widows of Persons, who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Simon Lord, who was a Private in the late Revolutionary Army, as he has often told her, that he was at in Fort Prince Eight months at one time and that he was at another time Stationed at the Fort in Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire. She declares herself igno

rant of any of the particulars of said Service and that she has not any recollection, of ever hearing her late husband name either the Colonels or Captains of the several Regiments or captains companies under which the said Simon Lord performed his military services and cannot make any declaration as to the particulars. She further declares, that she was married to the said Simon Lord, in the Town of Kitterie (now the Town of Elliot), in the State of Maine, by the Reverend Alfred Spring, on the twenty seventh day of September, seventeen Hundred and Eighty one (1781), that the said Simon Lord died at Falmouth in the County of Cumberland and State of Maine, on the second day of January Eighteen Hundred and forty thirty, of Rheumatic debility being in the Eighty fourth year of his age. And further declares, that she has remained a widow ever since, that period. The word forty dashed before signature — and the word Captains - 2 page 5 th line also dashed —
Attest: Benj r Pringle Henry Knight.
Elizabeth Lord mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day

and year above written, Before,
Asahel Ware
Dist. Judge of the U. S.
for the District of Maine
United States of America Maine District ss
Circuit Court May Term
(16 th day) A. D. 1843
I hereby certify whom it may concern that the Honorable Asahel Ware who subscribed the above certificate, is Judge of the United States within and for Maine District, holding the Circuit Court for said District and that the signature thereto is his genuine signature
In testimony of which I have here- to set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Circuit Court the day and year first above written
John Mussey Clerk U. S.
Cir. Court

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
Simon Lord was married to Mary Nichols January 2 nd D. 1773.
Simon Lord was married to Elizabeth Gouen Sept 27 th D. 1781.
MARRIAGES.
William G Lord was married to Harriet Noyes April 24 th D 1828

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
Simon Lord was Born July 18 th 1746.
Elizabeth Gowan was Born, August 8 th 1756.
Their Children.
Freelove Lord by Mary his first wife was Born Sept. 25 th 1773 married Sept. 27 th 1791.
Children by his second wife.
James Lord Born Oct. 1 st 1782
Mary Lord Born May 8 th 1783.
William Lord Born April 16 th 1785.
Anna Lord Born July 22 nd 1787.
Nabby Lord Born Dec r 4 th 1789.
Jeremiah Lord Born Oct. 11 th 1791.
Elizabeth Lord Born April 11 th 1794.
Sally Lord Born May 23 rd 1796.
BIRTHS.
182

10 cc. herit and certificate of Marriage
16-5-62

The annexed record, was made by the order of my late husband in his life time as to our marriage Sept twenty seventh, 27 th , 1781 and most of the Record of the births of the Children by Samuel Prince then a School Master from North-Yarmouth. And an error in the Record of the birth of James, afterwards corrected by my order which accounts for the eraser mark and blot. And I do also certify that the Record herewith connected is our original family Record and has ever since the death of my husband been in our Family Bible from which I have now caused it to be cut and divided Jonah Batchelder of Salomon in the County of Cumberland Esq to take charge of and transmit it to the Commissioner of Pensions as a valid testimony of our marri- age.
And in my "possession" interlined before
1843;
Nov 28 th
signature.
Attest,
Benj. Ring
Elizabeth her Lord mark
Elizabeth W Harrington

State of Maine, Cumberland ss } Nov. 28 th 1843 }
Then personally appeared Elizabeth Lord the widow of the late Simon Lord who signed the annexed certificate in the presence of Benjamin Knight and Elizabeth Harrington, who was recently Elizabeth Sterling. The word Sterling erased and Harrington inserted by herself in my presence. And the said Elizabeth Lord, did in my presence make solemn oath, to the truth of the statement, by her mark signed.
Joseph Batchelder, Justice of the Peace.

State of Maine.
Cumberland ss
} Portland November 29 th 1843.
I hereby certify, as Register of Probate for said County, that Nariah Batchelder, whose signature is affixed to the preceding certificate, is an acting Justice of the Peace for said County, duly commissioned and sworn according to the laws of this State, and that the signature aforesaid on the preceding page, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and the seal of the Probate Court for said County, the day and year above written.
John D. Doleton, { Register of Probate for said County

7015
D March 17, 1895.
See no 6874
Elizabeth Lord - act 3 d March #3 Adud e $20.77 per ann
act 17. June 1844
No act 1843 7015 -
" " 1844 - 490
Joiah Bachelder, Portland, Maine.

State of Maine.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
I Charles Cobb Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that,
Isaac Batchelder esq is a Magistrate as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is duly qualified to act as such; that his Commission is dated March 7. 1839 and will expire March 7. 1846
and that the following signature purporting to be his and genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, this Thirteenth day of March Anno Domini 1845.
Charles Cobb CLERK.

STATE OF MAINE.
Cumberland County.
On this fourteenth day of December 14/1844. Personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County. Elizabeth Lord, widow of the late Simon Lord in a resident of Portland in the county of Cumberland aged Eighty nine and nine 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 acts of Congress passed on the 3d of March, 1843, and 7 June 1844 granting Pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War - That she is the Widow of Simon Lord - who was a private in the War of the revolution who served, according to testimony heretofore transmitted in said army six months and ten days - and that her Pension-warrant dated on 18 th day of June 1844 - and for $20.77 cents per Annum - from the 15 th of March 1836 to 1 st of March 1843 was received by her - And she further declares that she received the above pension under the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1833 at the rate of twenty dollars per Annum; and she further declares that she is still a Widow. Elizabeth Lord - and 17 June 1844 - Subscribed before me Samuel Bailey "Just. Peace" at 77 State St. P. 1844.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written.
Before me, Tobias D. Dyer Justice of the Peace. I further certify that the affiant is personally known to me to be the identical person she has above declared herself to be - and attested to her signature by marks in presence of Samuel Bailey and Just. of the Peace. Before me Tobias D. Dyer.
NOTE.—After "who was a" insert the rank the husband held in the army, navy, or militia, as the case may be, and the regiment, corps or vessel in which he served, and the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838.
Tobias Dyer

Copy of the Certificate, of Simon Lord's services from Sunday of Commonwealth, of Massachusetts. "Secretary's Office, Feb 18 th 1844."
I hereby certify that from an Examination of the Books and Documents relating to military services, in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears, that the name of Simon Lord is found upon the pay roll, of Capt Adam Martin, Lt Daniel Merrill From July 2 nd 1779 To Jan'y 29 th 1780 (6 Mos and) 7 days, and in all that appears, upon the rolls, of this Office.
"and that said application and certificate, above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances, which tend to satisfy me, of the identity of the party, described, in the application, with the individual, who rendered, the services." In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed, the Seal of the Commonwealth.
"John G. Pierpont."
Secretary of the Commonwealth,
Copy
Original Transmitted to J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Feb 13 th 1844.
6874 Mar 28 1844 11 June 17. 1844
Cumberland County —, ss; December, 16 th 1844.
I hereby certify, the above, is a true and correct extract, from my Notarial Records, Book V. B. p. 131; And that Elizabeth Lord, who signed by her mark, the within Declaration, is well known to me, and that she is the identical party referred to, in the above Certificate.
Isaac Batchelder Notary Public

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Feb. 5 1861
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Simon Lord is borne upon the pay roll of Col. D. Adams' Regiment. The said Simon Lord from July 24, 1777 to Jan. 9, 1780 was by said Col., and in all that appeared upon the rolls in this Office.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears: that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Pierce, Secretary of the Commonwealth.

State of Maine Cumberland County Portland Decr Decr 5, 1843
The application of Elizabeth Lord of said Portland, the widow of Simon Lord, late of Palmouth, in said County, who was a Revolutionary Soldier, from Kittere in the District of Maine, is presented to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And states that the object of this application, is to obtain a certificate or certificates, under the hand of the Secretary and Seal of the Commonwealth, confirming to the Pension Office the Revolutionary services of the late Simon Lord as to his services, she can set forth, nothing more than has been already set forth by her agent, Jonah Southwick of said Palmouth, Esq.; but as it is required, she will state, what she has heard from the lips of the said Lord, in his life time. She used to say, that he was out eight months in the service at one time, as a private, at another stationed at the Fort in Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire. According to the Depositions of two of his fellow Soldiers James Stokes and Stewart Stewart.

the last four months' service of the said Lord, was under a lieutenant Daniel Merrill, stationed at or near Providence, S.R. in a company to in which he had been in actual serv- -ice from the first of May to Septem- -ber, Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Nine when the said Merrill commenced his command, still ranking as a lieutenant and there served under the said mer- -rill until the first of January Seven- hundred eighty, which constituted his eight months' service
The captain of said company, during said Merrill's service, acted as a commissary in the army.
The Regiment was commanded by Col d Dyer and Lieut Col d Putnam
The term of four months during which the said Merrill acted as a lieuten- -ant commander of the company, in which the said Lord is enrolled, has been accounted to his widow's pension, by certificates from the Sur- -tary's office, in the State of Common- -wealth of Massachusetts.
The now refers the Honorable Secretary of the Commonwealth aforesaid, to the Rolls of the companies composing Col d

Tyler's Regiment, for the company commanded by by Lieut Daniel Merrill from Falmouth in the District of Maine, which will probably give the Commissary Captain's name, but and will at any rate give the Revolutionary services of the said Simon Lord, in the company aforesaid She understands that there are or recently were two volumes of Bounties and Supplens, of the Soldiers during the war, in an upper story in the State house, in possession of an elderly gentle- man, by the name of Homer or Hornans. They had an alphabet at the end of the volumes. And She has been further informed that the Land Office affords a correct alphabetical settlement, of every old Soldier, of the Revolutionary army. 2 Is not the settlement of all Colnt Tyler's Soldiers, there to be found, if not in the Secretary's office? Your applicant's wish, is, that the Secretary, will certify, the contents of all record testimony under the Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relative to the services of the said Simon Lord And transmit the same to Jonah Batchelder of Falmouth in said

County Esq s , for her further benefit And your applicant, not being able to advance any sum, has been advised to appoint some friendly Attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but has chosen to present to the Secretary, her request with her positive assurances that should her pension be obtained she will forward therefor, five Dollars in which her agent Jonah Batchelder aforesaid fully concurs. —
Her Elizabeth Lord mark
David Stevens
Cumberland, ss.
December 11 th 1843;
I hereby certify, that the above named Elizabeth Lord, personally appeared and signed this above application by her mark, witnessed by David Stevens, before me,
Jonah Batchelder, Justice of the Peace & Not. Pub.

Bible Record
of
John ...
1800
[Faint, illegible handwriting]
[Faint, illegible handwriting]

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
I Charles Cobb
Clerk of all the Judicial
Courts in said County, certify that,
Josiah Batchelder is a Magistrate
as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is duly qualified to act as such; that his Commission is dated March 7 th A. D. 1839. and will expire March 7 th A. D. 1846.
and that the following signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, this twenty eighth day of August Anno Domina 1843.
Charles Cobb
Clerk.
Upper Cumberland Josiah Batchelder
4

From the Family Record of Simon Lord
Simon Lord was Born July 18 th 1746
Elizabeth Gouen was Born,
Simon Lord, was married to Elizabeth Gouen August 8 th 1756 Sept 27 th 1781. Children by his  second  wife
James Lord
Mary Lord
William Lord
Anna Lord
Nabby Lord
Jeremiah Lord
Elizabeth Lord
Sally Lord
Portland August 19 th 1843
We the undersigned hereby certify, that we have examined the old record in the an old Family Bible, over which was printed "Family Record, that the Bible is in the Possession of Elizabeth Lord Gouen of Portland Me. and is stated to be the Family Bible of Simon Lord and Elizabeth Lord. That we have carefully compared the above transcript Family Record with that old Record, and that it is correct.
The word Gouen dashed & Lord inserted before signature.
Elias A. Plimpton Helen Lurney
copied certificate on the opposite side

Cumberland Jp. August 19 th 1823.
Then Personally appeared Elias M Himpton and Helen Quincy, and made Solemn Oaths that the Certificate by them signed was true;
Before me;
— Josiah Batchelder, Jr.
Don
Valley Road

8485
Marine
Elizabeth Vord
widow of Vincent Vord
who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 2nd May 1830 of Cumberland the State of Maine who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by _____ in the New Hampshire line for 6 Mo. & 7 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 20 Dollars 77 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of June , 1834 and sent to Isiah Batchelder , Halewood, Me.
Total amount, $103.85
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Theo. Sanf. Pease Clerk, Book 8 Vol. 1 Page 16
Reported
See letter to Josiah Batchelder 6 March 1845 -

95-29. Elizabeth Lord
Mrs Act 7 12/38
Ada
6:7 as
priv
$20.77 paid.
Josiah Batchelder Falmouth Me

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 24,591
Elizabeth Lord Widow of Simon Lord Pris. New Ma
Act: March 3 rd 48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 444
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Portland March 13 th 1845 Hon J. L. Edwards Sir
I this morning received yours, with Wadsworth's papers, for a certificate that I was a justice of the Peace. I transmitted my Deputy Commission of the Peace & Commission as Notary Public to your Office Oct r 28, 1844 - as a perpetual evidence, during their said - that I was a justice of the Peace - will your Honor have the goodness to return them, with the said Lord's Certificate - as they answer no purpose as they are - Will you inform me, if the said Martha Halls Claim - for her son Saml & Bery. Murray, has been received - and if they are correct - sufficient? The said Stanwood's Claim - transmitted to the Office of Secretary at War - Jan y 2 1845 - Has it been received and is the discharge sufficient? I am from home, at the Clerk's office in Portland and send you his certificate from his books.
I herewith send you
his certificate called for
I am in haste with Respect
Yr H Serv t
Jonah Booth

Portland Nov r 31, 1843
Hon J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Sir,
I herewith enclose, the original Record of the Marriage of Simon Lord & Elizabeth Gowan - duly Certified agreeable to your letter of Instruc- -tions. I am in correspondence, with the Secretary of Com m . W. Mass in relation to the services of the said Lord. I can obtain nothing from that Office as yet - Lord was in Lieut Daniel Merrill's Company at Providence, under Col n Tyler & L t Col n Putnam's Com p - -ny - four months from Sept r to Jany 1781 - and used to say that it had been in that reg t from the pro- -ceeding May, making 8 mos Service Merrill who ranked as Lieut - was under a Capt. - then acting as a Com m missary, perhaps with this information, and the fact that the late Widow of the Lieut D r Merrill, drew her pension in part for said Merrill's Services at Rhode Island will be satisfactory to your Honor from your own Records.

A few lines of further Instruc- tions of any further testimony required or a warrant for a person - will Highly oblige the undersigned widow and Your Humble Servt.
Josiah Batchelder
P.S. You will please direct any communication to Falmouth - I am now in Portland but continue to reside at Falmouth.

Palmerston August 25. 1848.
Hon. A. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions - Sir
I herewith transmit, the declaration of Elizabeth Lord the widow of Simon Lord, for the benefits of the Pensions made by the Acts of Congress passed on the Seventh day of July Eighteen Hundred & thirty Eight and on the twenty third day of August Eighteen Hundred and Forty two granting Pensions to Persons who served during the Revolutionary war. Together with the Deposition of an intelligent old Soldier one of them read of West Brook by the name of Isaac Blake, and the other of Gooch by the name of Samuel Swift. Their conversation was very fresh. And from their conversation it evidently appeared that Lord had been at Providence several weeks, to which place he is said to have removed from Little Mr. Me. - near Port's mouth it is New Hampshire. The collateral story that Lord always told his friend was that he was at one time in light infantry in the service - from the first of May to the first of January will make the eight months. But as Captain Merrill

did not march until September, the Depositions of Blake & Swett, does not prove but four months service - will the other four be inferred from their Depo- -sition or will it be necessary to prove in what Company & Reg t  and when he marched from Hiltire. I have also transmitted, (Senior Lords Family Record) which was ex- amined by the subscribing witnesses, who in my presence, who have certified the same - Will that be satisfactory of the marriage without further trou- -ble of records at Hiltire.
Will you have the goodness to cause the enclosed Documents to be filed & recorded in your Office and what further testimony, if any is necessary for the widow to produce.
I am Sir with
Sentiments of Obedience
Your Ex cy the Governor
Joseph Butcherson

James Blake's Deposition

U.S.A.
State of Maine, Cumberland County, ss Bath Me. May 17 th . 1843.
Then Personally appeared James Blake of Westbrook, in said County and testified, that he was seventy nine years old, on the last day of last August. That he is a Revolutionary Pensioner under the Act of 7 th June 1832. That his pension is thirty six dollars and sixty six cents, per Ann; X 11. 1844 Capt Blake 6 d. Prime. Westbrook
Bath Me. That he was not acquainted with Simon Lord of the town of Hattine, now Elliot in the State of Maine (miss) previous to his enlistment in the Company of militia commanded by Lieut Daniel Merrill, in September, Seventeen Hundred and seventy nine. That he was not ac- quainted with the said Simon Lord, until he joined the Company of which said Simon was a member, at Providence in the State of Rhode Island. That he understood the said Simon Lord that he was then at Providence, and in active duty from the first of May previous. And as he continued in said Company until the first day of January, one thousand seven hundred and eighty, he has ever supposed

that the said Lord served during the eight months as he has frequently heard him say that he had.
The Regiment at Providence, was commanded by Coln! Tyler and Lieut. Coln! Putnam. And further testifies, that they had not any engagement, but were kept constantly ready for action.
James Blake
Attest,
Mary J. Blake
On the above Deposition signed and attested, and sworn to, under the above date, Before me,
Jonah Batchelder - Justice of the Peace. Notary Public,
me: Cumberland p Dec 19 th 1843 - I hereby certify, that the above named James Blake is considered a man of veracity, and I believe him to be such.
Myd duri above evaded before him Jonah Batchelder, Justice of the Peace & Notary Public

U.S.A.
State of Maine, County of Cumberland. Gray 18 th of May 1843.
Samuel Sweet of Gray Deposes, that he was twenty seven years of age on the tenth day of last June - That he was a soldier in the Revolutionary army and is a United States Pensioner under the Act of Congress of the seventh day of June 1832 Pension is forty six dollars and sixty six cents per Ann- N o 4030; Cap. Price - Coln! Prime - Gray 18. Falmouth.
And further Deposes, that Daniel Merrill Lieut. Jacob Merrill Sergeant himself, James Blake of Falmouth - now Westbrook, and another Daniel Merrill of Falmouth all went on together from Portland to Providence in the State of Rhode Island in September Seventeen hundred and twenty nine, as near as he can recollect. That he was there first acquainted with Simon Lord, that he understood that he was from Hattoria, in the State of Massachusetts. That the said Simon Lord, went on with them from Providence to the Island and that he was a soldier with him from that time and in the same Company.

Commanded by the Said Lieut Daniel Merrick. That he continued in Said Company with them, until the war broke up or rather until their company was discharged in January One thousand seven hundred and Eighty. That they did not receive any formal discharge; other than that you are discharged. That the said Simon Lord was a peace- -ble and worthy man and a good Soldier - one word erased and the inserted. J. H. Murrell Sweett
Attest-
Josiah Batchelder
Cumberland Jy May 18 th , 1848.
Then personally appeared the above named Samuel Sweett, and made Solemn Oath that the above Deposition by him signed, was true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Before me Josiah Batchelder, Justice of the Peace & Notary Public

I hereby certify that the above named Samuel Swift, is upwards to be a man of veracity, and I believe him such. The strip taken from above in consequence of blot - is as follows - Josiah Bachelder Just Peace & Notary Public.
United States of America Maine District
Circuit Court Clerk's Office In testimony that Josiah Bachelder Esquire whose certificates are made up- on the two foregoing affidavits, is a Justice of the Peace and Notary Public within and for the County of Cum- berland in Maine District duly commis- sioned and appointed and that the sig- natures purporting to be his are genu- ine and that full faith and credit is due to his official attestations, I have hereto set my hand and affix- ed the Seal of the U. S. Circuit Court this twenty fifth day of May A. D. eighteen hundred forty three John Mussey Clerk U. S. Circuit Court

Secy. of State's Office Concord, N. H. Decm 9 th 1842
Dear Sir:
I have examined the Revolutionary Records in this Office, but have not been able to find the name of Simon Lord on any of them - If he performed service, at Portsmouth, for the Defence of the Sea Coast you will probably be able to find the amount of that service by applying to the Pension Department, at Washington, as I believe that the Rolls for that service still remain in Washington
Very Respectfully Yours &c
Thomas P. Greadue

Falmouth
December 13 th 1843
Hon J L Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions,
The case of the widow of Simon Lord is referred to by the enclosed. And if you will have the good- -ness to afford any facilities which remain in your office, as to Simon Lord at the fort in New Hampshire or other sea service as well as of his services in Col. Tyler's Regt. and Lieut. Daniel Merrill's Company, at Providence in R Island, you will oblige a poor wid ow not worth one Cent. The wid ow Lord lives in Haver- -ton principally on ropes.
The wid ow of Job Pool still enquires after the Success of her claim. I can only say to her that I have done all I can and she must wait Your Honor's pleasure.
With assurances of Respect and Esteem, Your H on Serv t
Jonah Batchelder

Falmouth
February 12 th 1844.
To the Hon F. L. Edwards,
Commissioner, of Pensions,
Sir.
Yours of October, 18 th 1843 — is once before me; you say say, "the service should be sustained by the certificate of the Secretary of the State &c."
It has not been in my power, to ob- -tain such a certificate, until this morning, although I have laboured hard for it. A letter enclosing a certificate for 6 mos and 7 days service of Simon Lord, was receiv- -ed by mail, enclosing my $3 — returned, by the new Secretary stat- -ing that they received no fees for exam- -ining Army Rolls.
I have enclosed and herewith transmit the same.
I am Sir, With the

of the Army Rolls.
I have enclosed and herewith transmit the same.
I am Sir, With the Highest assurances of Respect,
Sir
Your obedt. Servt.
Josiah Batchelder,
CSB.
If any, further documents are necessary you will please to notify me.
I transmitted this ancient Bible record which I caused to be cut from the Widows pay Bills. There may be more records - but not on Mass Records - nor the records of the Secretarys Office of New Hampshire - If there be any they must be at the Fort in NH at Portsmouth or on the rolls of the War Office at Washington.
If there be such, they must remain for an Invention of Pension.

Commissioner of Pensions;
Post-Office, City of Washington, D. C.

Falmouth Dec. 16 th 1842.
Sir,
As herewith transmit, the claim, of Elizabeth Lord, the wid. of the late Simon Lord — I presume, that your claim evidence of record, will correspond, with the Documentary test y herewith.
Robert Cooks' case, is closed I presume — as to James Lord's claim — I have to enquire if his discharge, in consequence of sickness, does not amount, to an honorable dis charge? Is the evidence in his case, now, on your files, satisfactory?
An early notice of m rs Lord's case, as she will wish to draw, when, the appropriations of money are made by Congress — will confer a favour, on the widow —
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioned of Pensions —
I am Sir, with the highest Assurances of Respect, your Ob t . Serv t Isiah Hatchelder,

V 9529 Elizabeth Lord Me Suspended
Set to Josiah Batchelder Oct 18 '42 " " Hon R P Duley p Decem 30 "43-
Act 7 th July '38

Dec 26 1843
FREE
Abn. D. Edwards
Commissioned of Ensign Pen. B. Washington, D.C.
Post script

Barnstable
Dec 20 1843
December 20 th 1843
Hon. S. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions, Sir,
I trans.  permitted to the Secre- -tary of the Commonwealth of Mass- achusetts, the a application of the widow of Simon Lord, - with her promise of a $5. bill, if she should receive her pension. This day received a letter from Mr Boles, Secretary , enclosing her rejected claim, as there was not any money sent. I have made journeys and advanced postages, thus far and must stop at present. I enclose the rejected application! To Hon. Robert P. Dunlop our member of Congress - with the Secretaries' letters - and I presume that his Honor, will com- municate with your Honor on the subject. The old lady is part 90 I think - and exceedingly poor. It is not an exception from the the Sec re law, for

who are unable to make any moneyed advances?
Is there any portion of the claimants subjected to lose their testimony,
through extreme poverty; or are there these exceptions to the general free law?
Simon Lord was in Lieut Daniel Merrill Company, stationed at Providence in 1799 - four months, probably eight months.
Col. Tyler & Lieut Col Putnam's Regt paid off by a commissary, who ranked as captain of that company.
The pension of the late wid of Lieut D Merrill was in part, for her services in that Company from Septt to Decr. 1799 - 4 mo.
Simon Lords name of service are there also recorded according to the testimony of James Blake & Samuel Sweet.
They are on your file, and

would have been corroborated, by the testimony of Mass. but for the old lady Ladys want of $ 5000
If your Honor, should communi- cate with me again, will it be convenient to state, also, the situa- tion of the claim of the widow of Job Stark Pool and if any further evidence is necessary.
I am, Sir, with the Highest assurances of Respect, Your Orf. At Serv. Josiah Batchelder -