Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 18753, for Putnam Phelps, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Phelps, Putnam Eunice
W 18753
B. L. Wt. 19619-160-55-
CONTENTS

10,351 Vermont.
Putnam Phelps
of Belvidere , in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brooks , of the Massachusetts line, for the term of three Years 1782.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 23 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 of May 1819 and sent to M c Clanahan Esq r Brattlebury Vermont
Arrears to 4th of March 1819  $83.16
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819  $8
10 Mo. 12 dys arrears  $131.16
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued.
Stephen D. May 24th 1824 for France etc.

40 Wormon  B Eunice Phelps widow of Putnam Phelps M ch who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private 4143
Hawley Ap 27/53
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 1 st of July
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Oct. 52 and sent to
J. Sawyer Hyde Park Vt.
Inc from 80
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 80 Vol. 3
Reg 3 m 55-151325

Wernon  B
Eunice Phelps
widow of William Phelps who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a
Private 4143
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 90 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848. 1st of July
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Oct. 55 and sent to
J. Sawyer Hyde Park Vt.
Inc from 80
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 80 Vol. 3
Sawyer Ap 27/53
Reg 3 m 55-151325

157-325 Act Mar 3 | 33
May 28 | 33
Eunice Phelps widow of Putnam Phelps mi
Map: sent line
Revolutionary Pensioner Rev: War
Ad: 160 A. Cond: 24/56
Ver: T. L. 1844
S. D. Kimball Barton Vermont
Vol. P. 79. 2

Putnam Phelps Declaration copy of Record
10351 Sep 19
OW- J.L.E.

State of Vermont Franklin County ss
A Supreme Court began and held at St. Albans within and for
said County on the 29th day of January. D 1821. pres- ent in Court the Hon d William Brayton Esq r . Judge on this 30th day of January. D 1821. personally appeared in open Court being a Court of Record with a Jurisdic- tion unlimited in point of amount, and having the power of fine and imprisonment Putnam Phelps aged fifty nine years resident in Belvidere in the County of Franklin who, being first duly sworn according to law doth, on his oath declare that he served in the Revolution any way, as follows being a private in the seventh Reg- iment of Massachusetts line commanded by Col l John Brooks, in the light Infantry company com- manded by Capt. M a Coburn as by the original declaration dated the 23 d day of April 1818 by which a pension certificate was obtained number 10351. may more fully appear
and I Putnam Phelps do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my prop- erty, or any part thereof with intent thereby so to dimin- ish it as to bring myself within the provision provision of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for

certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities contracts or debts due to me nor have I any Income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed (viz). a little necessary crockery appurtenances appurised at 90 cents & Pewter plates. 1.20 two platters 1.00 a small portion of necessary Iron ware $3.00 and one fire pan kettle bought with my Pension money $4.00 one fire Shovel 50 two Stees bought with my pension money $30.00 one cow bought with my pension money $18.00 and one other cow. $18.00 five old kitchen chairs $168. two old chests $2.00 one old linen wheel $1.00 one old woolen wheel $1.00 Eleven sheep. Sheep $11.00 in all $93.28, that I owe debts to the amount of one hundred and fifty dollars or more and that I have nothing due to me that I am by occupation a farmer of middling health but am unable to read or write in consequence of my eye sight having been injured by the small Pox while in the Revolutionary army I have in my family a wife named Eunice aged fifty five years of a weak and sickly constitution unable to support herself one daughter aged 15 years

seamed Lydia in middling health and one daughter named Eunice aged 13 of tolerable health
Putman his Phelps
Witness Horace Janes mark
Sworn to and declared on this 30th day of January
A 1821. Before the court
Attest Horace Janes Clerk
State of Vermont
Franklin County ss & I Horace Janes Clerk of the
Supreme Court of the State of Vermont
in and for the County of Franklin
do hereby certify that the foregoing oath
and schedule thereto annexed are
truly copied from the Record of said
court and I do further certify
that it is the opinion of the said court that the total
amount in value of the property exhibited in the
aforesaid schedule is Ninety three dollars
twenty eight cents free from debt nothing —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed the seal of said court on this 30th
day of January A 1821.
Horace Janes Clerk

State of Vermont, } ss. COUNTY OF Lamoil }
On this 15 day of May A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, personally appeared
before me a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Eunice Phelps , aged 78 years, a resident of Eden in the State of
Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the Widow of Putnam Phelps , , deceased, who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution and a United States Pensioner at the Rate of $96 pr annum That as the Widow of said Phelps she is now drawing a pension at the rate of $96 pr annum - her pension Certificate dated 1st Oct 1862 for proof of his death her marriage &c the Hon. Comr of Pensions is Respectfully referred to her pension papers now on file in his office
She further states that she was married to the said Putnam Phelps in Nalboro Mass - on the day of Feb 7 , A. D. 1795 and that she is now a widow.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3d, 1855.
Attest, S. D. Kimball
her Eunice X Phelps mark
WE Eli Hinds and S. D. Kimball residents of Eden & Barton , in the State of Vermont, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing Declaration was signed and acknowledged by the said Eunice Phelps in our presence, that we believe, from the appearances and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Eli Hinds S. D. Kimball
The foregoing Declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written ; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons ; that the claimant is the person she repre- sents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Ephraim Harrington Justice Peace.
State of Vermont, } ss. COUNTY OF _____ }
I, _____, Clerk of _____ County Court in the State of _____, do hereby certify that _____, whose genuine signature appears to the foregoing Certificate was at the date thereof such officer as he there subscribes himself namely, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, and as such officer he is duly authorized by the Laws of this State to take acknowledgments and administer oaths.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed and affixed the Seal } of said Court this _____ day of _____, A. D. 185 _____ }
_____ Clerk.

STATE OF VERMONT.
Office of the Secretary of State,
Montpelier, May 19, 1855
I Certify that Ephraim Harrington Esq., whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand-writing to the foregoing Certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace , within and for the County of Lamoille duly elected and qualified, with full power and authority under and by virtue of the laws of said State to administer Oaths and take Depositions, and Acknowledgments of Deeds, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be given
Given under my hand and the Seal of this office, this 19th day of May A. D. 1855 Geo. R. Thompson, D. S. Secretary of State.
157.325

I Daniel Wheelock of Eden in the county of Lamoille & State of Vermont of Lawful age do depose and say that I have been acquainted with Putnam Phelps late of Eden aforesaid & Eunice Phelps his widow who now resides in Eden aforesaid for about thirty five years last past. When I was first acquainted with the said Putnam & Eunice they resided in Moberly N.H. about thirty two or three years since the said Putnam and Eunice moved into Burlington in the county of Franklin now in the county of Lamoille where they resided until about ten or twelve years since when they removed into Eden aforesaid where they resided until the said Putnam's decease which was in the month of Dec r 1833. I think on the 16 th day. During all the time above alluded to the said Putnam & Eunice lived & cohabited together and were reputed to be husband & wife. When they resided in Burlington they lived in a part of the Town which has since been set off to and is now a part of Eden aforesaid. The said Putnam Phelps was reputed to be a revolutionary soldier I have often heard said Phelps speak about his services in the revolution and I know that he was a pensioner when he died The said Eunice has lived in Eden aforesaid ever since the decease of her said husband Putnam Phelps and has never been married since she was married to the said

Putnam Phelps but since the decease of the said Putnam the said Eunice has remained and lived and still is a widow.
Hudson August 15 th 1834
Daniel Wheelock
Subscribed and sworn to before me and I certify that the said Daniel Wheelock is a credible witness
Samuel Allisward Judge

State of Vermont Franklin County ss
on this fifteenth day of August
AD 1889 personally appeared, before the Hon. Probate Court. Holden at Hyde Park within one from the District of Lamoille; Eunice Phelps (widow of Putnam Phelps) a resident of Eden in said County of Lamoille, aged forty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled "an act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows." That she is the Widow of Putnam Phelps, who was a soldier of the Revolutionary War, one who resided in Morristown in the County of Washington and State of Vermont - that said Putnam Phelps entered the service from said Morristown and continued in the service of the United States for about three years of the particular term he entered the service - under what officers he served and in what places he was stationed I am unable to state with precision.
She further declares that she was married to said Putnam Phelps on the 15 th day of February in the year Seventeen hundred and eighty nine and that her husband the aforesaid Putnam Phelps died on the 16 th day of December AD 1883. - That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the 1 st of January 1794 at the time above stated.
Witness Jesse Cooper
Samuel A. Willard
Eunice Phelps mark

The within declaration was subscribed and sworn to before me Samuel Allilland Judge.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at Hydepark in said Cambridge District this 15 th day of August A D 1839 - Samuel Allilland Judge -

Putnam Phelps private Col Brooks Regt Mass line 1782 3 years
April 23 rd 1818
Admitted

I Putnam Phelps of Belvidere in the County of Franklin and State of Vermont testify and say that I enlisted into the continental service in the year 1782 in the town of Marlborough Vt. for three years or after passing muster at Worcester joined the Army at West Point in Captain Issa Coburn's company of light Infantry Col. Brooks Regiment being the 7 th Reg t Massachusetts line, and served till some time after the close of the war, and received my discharge which I have preserved and send herewith. I further testify and say that I am in indigent and reduced circumstances and need the assistance of my country for support. — Putnam Phelps
State of Vermont } Orleans County ss } Craftsbury April 23 rd 1818 Personally appeared the above named Putnam Phelps and after being duly confirmed and examined made solemn oath that the foregoing declaration by him subscribed contained the truth and nothing but the truth
Before me Jno s Stanley Judge of Orleans County Court
And I further certify that the said Putnam Phelps has produced satisfactory proof that he served in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, and that he is in reduced circumstances and need the assistance of his country for support, and I have not the proceedings and testimony taken in the case to the Secretary of the Department of War — Jno s Stanley Judge of Orleans County Court
State of Vermont } Orleans County ss }
I certify that the Hon. Jno s Stanley is an assistant Judge of Orleans County Court and that the above is his signature
Attest Ira H. Allen Clerk & Notary Public

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 18763
Emmice Phelps widow of Outram Phelps Re: New Was
Act: Feb 24, 48
Index:—Vol. M , Page 128
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Putnam Phelps Soldier ————— in the ————— American ————— Regiment, being inlisted for Three Years, is hereby honourably DISCHARGED from the Service of the United States.
Given in the State of New-York,
the 30 th Day of June
1784
By the General's Command,
E Selden Capt. & Q.M.
H. W. N. B. [Signature]
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
E Selden Adjutant

Vermont 4,351
Eunice Phelps widow of Putnam Phelps
who was a pensioner under the Act of Mar. 18 th 1818 and who died on the 16 th December, 1833 of Colvadier in the State of Vermont who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain A. Coburn of the regiment commanded by Col. Brooks in the Massachusetts line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of eighty Dollars ————— Cents per annum. to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the tenth day of October 1839 and sent to Jesse Cooper, Grasburgh, Vermont.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sep. 1839 $ 280.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th Mar. 1840 $ 40.00
$ 320.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by W. H. Edwards Clerk Book A Vol. 2 " Page 52

4143
let J. Sawyer Oct 5/52
Certificate made out for increase Small debt when old Cert R.R.D. Signed
Vermont. Porthney
Emmice Phelps widow of Putnam
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 day of March 1849 and sent to
Perkinier Eden N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 79 Vol. 3

Vermont 3419
Emmice Phelps widow of Putnam Phelps who was a private in the Massachusetts line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of Decr 1843 and sent to C. Lynde, Johnson Lamoille by J. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 — Page 29 —

Eunice Phelps wid of Putnam Vt.
Act, 38 Vt. Joint Resolution 1 July 1848 $96 per an: from 1 July '48. Reducting $80 per an: from that time.
Joshua Sawyer, Hyde Park Vt.

Mr. A. H. 2, #26:48, 77;
B. B.

State of Vermont } } Carlos V. Noyes clerk of the county Lamoille County ss. } Courts, for the county of Lamoille in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify that John S. Pratt of Eden, is an acting Justice of the peace within and for the county of Lamoille duly qualified and commissioned according to law; that his commission bears date Decr. 1. 1851 and expires Novr. 30. 1852; that his signature to the three papers hereto attached is genuine; and that he is duly qualified by the laws of this state to administer oaths and take acknowledgements of deeds.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my official hand and affixed the Seal of the county Court, at Hydepark this 20 th day of July A D 1852 Carlos V. Noyes, Clerk,

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Neo Aus

1571325

Barton Vt, May 23 d 1855,
Sir
Enclosed please find the declarations of Orin Austin, Eunice Phelps, & Eli Hinds, asking for B o Sp nd under act 3 d , March 1855, my opinion is that Mr. Hinds is not entitled to any more B o Sp nd , he thinks he is, and insists upon my sending his application; he says he has drawn 80 acres under act 1850, & that he rec d , 160 as a bounty when he entered into the United States Service; (If so I presume your books will show it & this claim will fail,) but says he was told that that was no bar against his now drawing when he drew under act 1850, I make this full statement of the case so far as I could learn it from him, for it is not my wish nor intention to aid any one to procure Sp nd from the U.S. unlawfully. But if you find him entitled to 80 acres more, I trust that I have written will be no bar to his receiving it.
Very Respectfully yours Abel D. Root S. D. Kimball
Hon. S. P. Waldo. Comm ee of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

State of Massachusetts Town of Marlborough Oct 16 1838 County of Middlesex
I Lambert Bigelow Clerk of the town of Marlborough certify that in the records of Marriages in Marlborough the marriage of Putman Phelps & Eunice Goodnow is recorded as follows. "Putman Phelps & Eunice Goodnow Married February fifth seventeen hundred and eighty nine", and I certify that it is a true copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figure as follows "Feb'y 5 th 1789" —
Lambert Bigelow Town Clerk
I Lambert Bigelow above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk in the County Town and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me
Lambert Bigelow. Clerk of the town of Marlborough
Middlesex ss Marlborough October 17 1838
Then the above named Lambert Bigelow personally appeared and made oath to the truth of the that the above extracts from the records as certified by him was true — before me
Ele' Mice Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Wadsworth H. I Isaac Fiske Register of the Court of Probate in & for the County of Middlesex hereby certify that Eli Nute Esquire, is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County duly commissioned & qualified & that his signature written within is his genuine signature
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court this twenty second day of October in the year Eighteen hundred & Twenty eight
Isaac Fiske My

3043 Aug. 14. 1843 JOHNSON VT AUG 8 1843 B. March 30 1843
Mr Ockington Co of the Inf Cav
Free
Hon. J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City D. C.

Johnson, Lamoille Co. Vermont August 5 th 1843
Sir, I enclose the Declarations of two widows who are desirous of obtaining pensions,
Neither of them remembers what Regiment her husband served in, nor does Mrs. O'Kington know how large her pension was during the five years she drew, but that she had, as she has testified $31.20 semi-annually over and above the expense of obtaining the money.
If there is any error in either of them, I will thank you to advise and instruct me with regard to it, and if the papers are right, please forward the Certificates to me at this place
Very respectfully, Yours &c.
Cornelius Lynde
Mrs. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.

Hyde Park Jan. 17 th 1853
Hon. R. Keeth Comm r of Pensions W.D. Sir - on the 5 th day of October 1852 - I rec d the following letter from S. Hale Esquire for Com r of Pensions - copy
16 Dec
Pension off r . Oct r 5 th 1852.
Sir - If you will return which Anne Phelps now holds - under the act of 2 nd of Feb y 1844 her pension will be increased to 96. pr An m
I am respectfully yours &c
S. Hale for Comm r -
I immediately procured her certificate - & transmitted the same pr mail - Since which time I need no further notice about the same - I have once written - I should believe as early as Nov r - but no answer has been rec d - I think Mrs Phelps is on the Patteney - Agence this is an 120 - distant - Burlington is 45 - I consist Get this new certificate issue to be pl d at Burlington if the old certificate

has never reached the Pension Office you will the kindness to inform me the affidavits of its being placed - the offer will be forwarded - I beg the kind attention of the Pension agent to this case - with high respect your ob't Servt
J. S. Myers -
She is the widow of Pulham Phelps }

Hyde Park April 30 th 1853
Hon' S. P. Waldo. Comm' of Pensions U.S.
Sir - It is due to the Hon. Comm' to day in answer to a letter rec'd from your office, date April 27. 1853. in regard to receiving the Pension of Eunice Phelps - that near the time mentioned in your letter - to wit 4 th of Octo r last certainly before the 1 st of July 1853. The Certificate was received by - me and has been duly passed and the money rec'd - I suppose as it was procured by her very responsible agent for that purpose (Gerald S. Noyes Esq u ) as he informed me - and settled for my trouble - I have no recollection of making any communication to the Hon Pension office concerning it - at the in that certificate she was to draw - from July - in stead of March 4 th 1848 - It was paying her Pension from 80 to 96 - the latter sum being the amt her husband drew under the act of 1818 - The error was so small (if there was any) I think I did not ask an alteration - If any letter of mine has been obscured or that connected with case - I'mex its reception - I am unable to account for it - I can only therefore inform that all is substantially right - with high respect your ob't Servt. Jerome Dreyer.

Brief in the case of Eunice Phelps, wid Putnam County and State of Vermont, act 7 July 38 Vt & and Joint Resolution of 1 July '48.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, ( if original. )
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner at $96 per Ann. under Act of 18 March 1818. Widow was allowed under '38 Vt at $80. I increase it to $96 per Ann. from 1 July '48 under Joint Reso- lution of that date.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
J. Sawyer, Hyde Park Vt,
J. F. Kirby Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at Poulkney by
Merritt Clarke
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of Vernon
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2d, 1848, Page 79 Vol. 3
Geo. H. King Clerk.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2d, 1848, Emmice Phelps. widow of Putnam Phelps. who was a Private in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and _____ cents per annum, commencing on the 4th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this 9th day of March one thousand eight hundred and Forty nine.
T. Ewing
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J L Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

State of Vermont
Lamoille County ss ) I Eli Hinds I minor of Eden in the County of Lamoille and State of Vermont aged sixty one years - I testify that Rumie Phelps, now of Eden, is my wife mother and is the widow of Putnam Phelps - who once lived in Bellows Falls, but died in Eden. he was a revolutionary Pensioner - and drew, under the act of 1818, - until his death - (about 20 years ago) he drew 96. dollars - per annum - She is also a Revolutionary Pensioner - had never been again married - but still remains I remain the widow of sd. Putnam Phelps - she draws but 40 dollars per annum - all which - will undoubtedly fully appear - by the records of the War. & Pension department of the U. States
Eli Hinds
Eden. July 17 th . 1852. -
Sworn, I subscribed on the day and year above written - I further certify that the affiant is a man of reputable character for truth - and a competent witness in any Court where called on to testify - John T. Pratt, Justice of Peace.

State of Vermont Lamoille County ss
ss Daniel Wheelock
of Eden in sd County of Lamoille and State of Vermont aged 59 years Testify that I have Sarah Maria Cuney Phelps the widow of Butman Phelps late a resident of Eden in the County of Lamoille sd. Phelps was a Revolutionary Pensioner from about 1818 to the time of his death - his widow - is also a Pensioner (revolutionary) by virtue of her said husband's service - she is still living - resides in the family of Eli Hinds Junior Esquire her son in Law - in sd. Town of Eden - and still remains the widow of sd. Phelps - I further your deponent saith not.
Daniel Wheelock
Eden July 17 th A.D. 1852
Sworn to & subscribed in the day and year above written before me - I further certify that the above officer is to all intents and purposes a competent witness in any Court where called to testify - he bears a good character for truth -
John T. Pratt Justice of Peace

Hand of E. Heath Council of Portland Me

Hyde Park July 20 th 1852 -
To Hon. James C. Heath Commr of Pensions
U.S. Sir - I transmit the power of atty to myself - from the widow Eunice Phelps to do all up and procure an increase of her Pensions for the evidence of which reference is made to her husband's Pension - 46 dollars per year - and her present are 40 dollars - She asks the Increase agreeably to an act of Congress - which probably is a case that admits of no question - as will appear upon examining his papers - & here to which reference is made - & all which is respectfully Submitted - The accompanying affidavits - are probably sufficient to evidence her temporal existence - with high respect
Your Obedt Servt
Johnson D. Sawyer agent & atty

Oct 16. 52 Pension Certificate of of Eunice Phelps wid: of Putnam Phelps
152
Free by J. P. Pendar Washington D.C.

Hydepark October 12 th 1852 To the Hon. Commr. of Pensions U.S.
Sir - agreeably to Mr. Lales request - I enclose the original Pension certificate of Eunice Phelps wife of Putnam Phelps - for S.U. for annuity - for a renewal for 96 for annuity. She contends, there is an omission in her case - which never certificate - and that she drew her S. years 241. to 413 she has had no return - should it be perfectly convenient to give the proper information - how her cer- tificates have been issued - you will confer a favor upon this aged lady.
With high respect your
Obt I ent
Joshua Sawyer

In credit to #96 per Ann: under Joint Resolution of 1 July 1848.
J. Sawyer, Hyde Park J.C.

Know all men by these presents that I, Sumner Phelps, now a resident of Eden in the County of Lamoille and State of Vermont aged about 77 years and I am the wife & now the widow of Putnam Phelps deceased my said husband, was placed on the Pension roll of the U.S. soon after the act of 1818 at 96 dollars pr. Annum and so remained and continued to draw until his death which took place at Eden now in the County of Lamoille, on the 10 th or about twenty years ago — that I am the late wife and widow of the sd Putnam Phelps and have never been again married and still remain his widow & that I hereby constitute and appoint Joshua Sawyer of Hyde Park in the County of Lamoille to be my true and Lawfull attorney with full power and authority to substitute others to act in (his stead) to look up search for examine — and obtain certificate for any pension — benefit same or increase of pension, which might be granted belong or accrue to me In consequence of sd husband's services in the War of the Revolution — and I hereby agree to ratify and confirm

all his acts - and doings in the premises - as also any substitute - he may make - in as full a manner as if done by myself in Vermont - and I hereby make this Power irrevocable - until all costs and charges are paid & satisfied by myself my heirs - executors - administrators or assigns. In Testimony - whereof I have hereunto set my hand seal this - 17 th day of July A 1852.
Signed. Sealed and delivered. In presence of J. V. Pratt
Anna X Phelps mark
State of Vermont Samuel J. Pratt } I do hereby certify that on this day personally appeared before me the sd. Phelps and acknowledged the above Power of Attorney to be her free act and deed - I further certify that she is well known to me - and that she is the widow of the sd. Putnam Phelps who was late a pensioner of the United States John T. Pratt Justice of Peace.

3042 Declaration of Eunice Phelps
80A
Cornelius Lynde Johnson Lamoille Co Vt

Declaration
State of Vermont Lamoille County ss } On this fifth day of August, 1848, personally appeared, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Lamoille, aforesaid, Eunice Phelps, a resident of Eden, in the County of Lamoille, aged seventy years, who being duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 d of March 1842, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war —
That she is the widow of Putnam Phelps, who was a private in the army of the Revolution, but does not know what Regiment he served in — That the annu- al amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838, was eighty Dollars — She further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written before David G. Safford Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that the declarant above named is personally known to me G. G. Safford Justice of the Peace

State of Missouri La Moine County p 3 I, P. G. Camp, of Bryan Park Clerk of La Moine County do hereby certify that David D. Safford and his co-justices of the peace within the County of La Moine is a justice of the peace duly commissioned & qualified that his commission is dated on the 9th day of Nov. 1842 and will expire on the 1st day of Dec. 1843 & that his signature as such justice of the peace is true & genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said County this 5th day of August AD 1843 P. G. Camp Clerk

Hon. J. L. Edwards

Hon! S. L. Edwards Sir,
Enclosed I send you the evidence and papers in the case of Eunice Phelps, which we hope will be sufficient to to entitle her to a certifi- =cate. — and I hope you will find the same to entitle entitle soon as may be Ipswich (Ht) Sept 2. 1839.
Isaac Cooper,

3569 Erinnacee Phelps apple coteau Vt.
ad 7 July 38
M 89. d 33-
admd 2 yrs fri 80 A
no deduction
Jesse Cooper Grasburgh Vt.

Abigail Stone wife of Nathan Stone of Ellen County of Louisville State of Vermont of Lawful age deposes & says That I have been acquainted with Nathan Phelps & Eunice Phelps his widow for the space of forty three years I also depose & say That said Eunice her husband lived in said Eden about thirty years before his the said Nathan's death since which time said Eunice has resided in Eden aforesaid during all the time I have known said Eunice up to her husband's death being about forty years she has lived with said Nathan as his wife - and I have no doubt that they were lawfully married previous to my being acquainted with them - Abigail Stone

State of Vermont } Edin 17 Nov 1838 } Samuel Lamoille County ss } Plummer a Justice of the Peace written for the County of Lamoille do Certify that Azuba Stone within named personally appeared before me and made Solemn that the within written affidavit by her subscribed in my presence contains the truth of the whole truth before me. I also Certify that the above named Azuba Stone is a person good character & that her statement is entitled to full credit.
Samuel Plummer Justice of Peace
Received
50 Nov 21

I Judith Stone of Eden in the County of Lamoille & State of Vermont of Lowque age depose and say that I have been acquainted with Putnam Phelps late of Eden of said Eden since his widow now of said Eden for the space of forty two or there years That during all that time then until the said Putnam Phelps died the said Eden a lady with the said Putnam as his wife - The said Putnam & his wife moved from Malbury New Hampshire to Eden about thirty three or four years ago I was acquainted with them while they resided in Malbury of said I also depose and say that the said Putnam Phelps was a Revolutionary Pensioner in his life time Judith Stone
State of Vermont } Eden 17 Nov 1838 I Samuel Lamoille County ss } Plummer Justice of the Peace within & for the County of Lamoille do certify that Judith Stone personally appeared before me and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed in my presence contains the truth and the whole truth before me. I also certify that the said Judith Stone is a person of credit and that his statement is entitled to belief -
Samuel Plummer Justice of Peace

State of Vermont I, Philo G. Keene of So. Middle County, Park Street of So. Middle County do hereby certify that Saml. Fleming Jr. is a Justice of the Peace within & for the County of So. Middle duly commissioned & qualified. That his commission is dated Nov. 4 th 1837 & will expire on the 1 st day of Dec. 1838 & that his signature hereunto attached is true & genuine.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of S d County & annexed my signature at my office in Hyde Park this 29 th day of November A.D. 1838 P. G. Keene Clerk

War Department,
PENSION OFFICE,
No. 10,357 May 24 th 1821.
SIR :
You are hereby informed that the Schedule of your property has been examined, and the Secretary of War has directed your name to be continued on the Pension Roll.
You will be paid, at the ensuing semi-annual payment in Sept r next, the sum that may be then due from the time of suspending your pension. Funds for the purpose will be transmitted at that time; but no arrearages will be paid previous thereto.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. G. Edwards
To Mr. Putnam Phelps of Franklin Col. y . Care of Horace James, Esq. r St. Albans, Vt.

State of Vermont } Lamoille County ss } On this 20 th day of October A.D. 1848. Personally appeared before the subscriber of the town of Eden in said County, a Justice of the peace within and for said County of Lamoille, Eunice Phelps, a resident of the town of Eden in the County of Lamoille aged 73 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 d February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Putnam Phelps, who was a private in the Revolutionary army; and for further and full particulars, in relation to the service of, rank and corps or regiment, to which the said Putnam Phelps belonged, reference is hereby made to his declaration and the evidence and papers accom- panying the same. And the former declaration of this declarant, and the papers and evidence accompanying the same, now on file in the pension Office at the city of Washington and that she received the annual pension of Eighty dollars per year under the act of 17 th June 1844. She further declares that she is still a widow. Eunice her Phelps. Witnesseth: Sworn to and subscribed mark on the day and year above written, before John T. Pratt Justice of Peace.
State of Vermont } Lamoille County ss } On this 20 th day of October A.D. 1848. I, John T. Pratt, a Justice of the Peace within and for the said County of Lamoille, as aforesaid, do hereby certify that Eunice Phelps the declarant, and the person signing the above, is personally known to me, and now resides in

Eden in said County.
John T. Pratt Justice of Peace.
State of Vermont } I Harlan P. Smith Deputy Clerk Lamoille County } of Lamoille County Court truly certify that the above named John T. Pratt is a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Lamoille of our said duly Commissioned such that his commission bears date Oct 20 th 1847 and will expire on the 30 th Nov 1848 and that his signature above is Genuine -
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at Hyde Park in said County of Lamoille this 25 th day of October A.D. 1848 H. P. Smith Deputy Clerk

Paxton H. May 24 }
157325.
Free
Hon. L. P. Waldo, Com. of Pensions Washington, D.C.