Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5559, for Peter Powers, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy (mass)
Powers, Peter
N 5559
Lovisa
CONTENTS

Agent ordered to resume pay and interest Pension 16 July 1835 let Bd of Nofleis 30 decr 35 let Agent 1 2 1835 and sent to R. Temple Rutland
Williamstown March 11th 1820 to Benjamin Russell Esq.
Vermont. 17.178
Peter Powers, 702 of Rutland Co. in the state of Vermont who was a mariner in the regiment commanded  Col on board of the U.S. frigate  Hague for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont, at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 3. of January, 1820.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27. of May 22 and sent to Thomas Hammond judge, Rutland, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of March, 1820. $: 16.51. Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 7 48. " 2 mo. \frac{2}{31} } 1820. $: 64.51.
{ Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. }
" Not entitled Re-instated

5680.
Peter Powers, of Rutland County, Vt.
3. January, 1820.
Mariner on board the frigate Hague, for- merly the Deane, Capt. Manley, May or June 1782, to May, 1783.
Service proved by the testimony, on oath, of two persons, certified by the judge to be credible witnesses.
Admitted. Thomas Hammond,
judge, Rutland, Verm't. rec'd 26. Jan'y, 1820.
See V. 10 p. 20

State of Vermont } On this third day Rutland County ss } of January 1820 before me the subscriber one of the Assistant Judges of the County Court for the County of Rutland in said State, personally appears Peter Powers aged fiftyfour years resident in Pittsford in the County & State aforesaid who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service in the United States in the revolutionary war," That the said Peter Powers enlisted in the month of May or June 1782 in Hollis in the State of New Hampshire as a Marine on Board the Frigate Hague formerly the Dean commanded by John Manley that he entered on board sd. Frigate in June or July 1782 and that he continued to serve on board sd. Vessel until May 1783 when he was discharged from sd. service in Boston State of Massachusetts that he was in the Battle at the taking of the Baliff a 20 gun ship and sent her into Boston also 4 other prizes a Brig Sloop taken off against Antigua and the next day a Brig & another Brig or Sloop and that in January or Febry. we espied

a in the morning sail she proved to be a fifty gun ship frigate and gave chase she chased us until the next morning when she was joined by 2 seventyfours we lightened our frigate by throwing our guns overboard except 8 or 10 which enabled us to run over the bar into Point Petre and grounded soon after crossing it. The seventyfours made off but soon returned with two others ship about the same height which made five in all that played upon us off & on 48 hours or more sometimes with their heavy guns at other times they attempted to board us with their Boats &c. Finally we had the good fortune to get out of the mud and arrived safely in Town. And
that he is reduced circumstances & stands in need of the assistance of his co- untry for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services except the accompanying affidavit Sworn to and declared the day and year aforesaid
Tho s Hammond I Tho s Hammond assistant Judge of Rutland Co. Court as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the S d Peter Powers did serve in the revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, that I have long been acquainted with the S d Peter Power and firmly believe him to be a man of truth and veracity. & I now trans- mit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department

Department of War Pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress Thos. Hammond Pittsford Rutland County Jan 3. 1820
I Thomas Hammond Judge etc. as foreseen do hereby certify that from the evidence exhibited to me and from my personal acquaintance I am fully satisfied that the above named applicant is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support and have caused the seal of the Court to be hereunto affixed
Thos. Hammond

Peter Powers
17 170
Sept 1820
Not entitled
8/11/20 - Peter Powers - H. ... proposed ...
STATE OF VERMONT

Butler STATE OF VERMONT, } County, ss. }
On this 20 th day of June 182 0
182
On this 20th day of January personally appeared before the County court for said county of Rutland in open court, (said court being a court of record, agreeably to the laws of this state, having the power of fine and imprisonment, &c.) Peter Bowers — aged 55 years, resident in Rutland in said county of Rutland who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath declare, that he served in the revolutionary war, as follows: as a mariner on board the frigate in the navy of the revolution under the command of Capt. John Manley in the year 1780. 30th day of January 1820
that he made his original declaration on the 30 th day of January 1820 has received a Pension Certificate, No. 17178 And I 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 property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for cer- tain 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 contain- ed in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
I am a farmer by occupation & am infirm as to my health. Have a family consisting of a wife in good health & a son in his 26 th year & is capable of taking care of himself by the means of Colb. a daughter in her 24 th yr. in midwifery health, but not capable of taking care of herself named Rebecca & 1 child by the name of Samuel Petroleum 4 yr. of age. I own 120 acres of land in Town of Chittenden with an incumbrance on a mortgage of $500. due in Sept. or Oct. next to John Ruggles & his heirs, I have 5 old sheep & 3 lambs 2 calves, 1 horse, 7 yokes old & under, 100 cords wood in favor of John Ruggles & his heirs for about $100. 2 ploughs & 2 old ploughs, 11 harness sets 3 draft trees 1 whiffletree chains, 1 old waggon, 1 set horse harness 1 ft. hoes, 1 bush collar & neck yoke 2 axles, 2 hors. 1 crooked, 3 daisy forks 2 shovels & 1 barrow 1 old skiff 1 farming mill, 9 Windsor chairs, 1 door kitchen chair old, 1 door pantry shelves 1 door electric plates, 12 milk pails shovel & tongs small looking glass, 1 old basin 1 water bucket, 3 small pots, 2 small kettles

I am a farmer by occupation & am informed as to my health I have a family consisting of a wife in good health & a son in his 26 th year & is capable of taking care of himself by the means of Calb. & a daughter in her 24 th yr. in midwife health, but not capable of taking care of herself named Rebecca & 1 child by the name of Samuel Petruel 4 yr. of age. I own 120 acres of land in town of Chittenden with an incumbrance of a mortgage of $500. due in Sept. or Oct. next to John Peasefield & David Doss, I have 5 old sheep & 3 lambs 2 calves, 1 horse 7 yrs old hipped & under attachment in favor of Josiah Simonds & Co. for about $6. 2 ploughs & 2 old ploughs, 16 hemlock posts 3 draft che 1 whiptail chain, 1 old waggon, 1 set horse harness, 1 1/2 harness, breast collar & neck yoke 2 axles, 2 horns, 1 crook, 3 daisy forks 2 shovels & 1 barrow 1 old skiff 1 spinning mill, 9 Windsor chairs, 1 doz kitchen chairs old, 1 doz pewter plates 1 doz earthen plates, 12 milk pails shovel & tongs small looking glass, 1 old brass kettle, 15 steel kettle, 3 small pots, 2 small kettles 2 iron bars, 1 steel kettle 2 spiders, 1 snake skin 10. small looking glass, 8 beehives, 2 pitchers, 2 mugs 9 cups & saucers 1 doz old knives & forks 2 pewter platters, Grid iron & toaster 1 old chestnut with 4 old chairs 2 old meal chests, 2 meat barrels, 12 cedar barrels 4 old meal bags, 6 small silver tea spoons 1 large do. 3 spinning wheels, two tubs 1 damaged pot ash kettle, 2 pitch forks, 1 old candle stands, bread box cheese tub, 1/2 sheep skins, 1/2 small shears 1 snuffers 2 candle sticks bible testament & Psalm book 100 barrels, 4 pails 2 bottles & 2 jugs 1 rake, 1 man saddle old 1 woman saddle 1 old bridle, & harness indebted to Josiah Simonds & Co. including the money for which my horse is attached as above about $14. John Gordon $7. Gordon Nevill $60. Andrew Leach 175. George T. Hays $55. William Far $10. William Hall $30. Amos D. Butler $24. Sturges Peasefield $18. Simon Chap $16. William Furling $10. Thos Liffey & Co. $16. to William A Caldwell $8. 65. Stephen Wood $50. 94. to J. Barrett & Co. $20. Thomas Hooper $15. Benj. Chappe $11. John Dike $45. Stephen Kent $4. Moses Strong $9.

Lydia Cutter $7. to Adgate Lother $40. to Howard Lother $150. to 10 Jones of Brindon $50, Homer Potter $13. to William Page $200. + there are to me on a note against James Muelock payable next fall $55. a demand against Joshua Bates for $10. + 3/ against Nathan Gibbs. also a demand against Benjamin Mindon for $16.66. all which I considered good & all payable in iron wares & 10th demand against Cyrus Gibbs for $24. which I considered bad. I also two received 4 small pigs I also owe to the town of Pittsfield fifty dollars
Peter Powers

Sworn to and declared on the before said court.
26 th day of June R. Righiard CLERK.
1820
STATE OF VERMONT, } Rutland County, ss. }
I, Alice Righiard clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the 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 afore- said schedule is Two hundred & forty dollars.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 6 th day of July 1820
R. Righiard

Sworn to and declared on the before said court.
26 th day of June 1820 R. Rispoin CLERK.
STATE OF VERMONT, Rutland County, ss.
I, Robert Rispoin clerk of the County court for the county of Rutland do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the 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 afore- said schedule is Two hundred & forty — dollars. That said Power, over 3 times the Amount
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said court, at Rutland this 6 th day of July 1820
R Rispoin

5537 Vermont B. Louisa Powers. widow of Peter Powers
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Mariner U.S. Frigate Hague
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853. 11 April 1854.
Certificate of Pension issued 25 th day of Oct r 1855.
and sent to
R. H. Gallagher Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
John L Powers was born June the 20th 18 14
Samuel P Powers was born December 9 18 17
Eliza P Sheldon was born December the 13 18 17
Elizabeth Barney was born December 24th 18 17
Nancy Parkman was born December 8th 17 91
Joseph Appleton was born June 8th 17 51
Samuel Liscorn was born April 11th 17 28
Sally Parkman was born March 25 17 85
Elizabeth Parkman was born September 26 17 82
Elias Parkman was born September 1st 17 88
BIRTHS.
1842 Peter  Powers  aged  46 --
Louise Liscorn was born June 23d 17 71 aged 70
Joseph Appleton was born 17 17 18

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
1841 January the 28th Jane Powers was Married
MARRIAGES.
In Pittsford April 19th 1813 Mr Peter Powers to Miss Lucia Lidecom

11. of Vermont Personally appeared before me this J. H. Kellogg Clerk of the County Court of the County of Rutland duly authorized by law to administer oaths I am J. H. Kellogg a resident of the Town of Pittsford, Vermont, aged 56 years who being duly sworn according to law deponeth & saith that he is Town Clerk of the said Town of Pittsford, that he has carefully examined the Records of the said Town of Pittsford now in his office & cannot there find a record of the Mar- riage of Peter Powers & Louise Liscumbe. That he is personally acquainted with Louise Powers whose application for a Pension as the widow of Peter Powers late a Revolution- ary Pensioner of said Pittsford is hereto annexed  whereof that he was also for many years a near neighbor of the said Peter & Louise that he well recollects the fact of their being Married but cannot recollect the year, should think it must have been as early as 1813. for he finds by the records of Births in his said office that John Liscumbe Powers son of Peter & Louise Powers, was born June 20 th 1814. & that he is now acting as Agent for Saml. P. Powers another son of the said Peter & Louise born subsequently, and that said Peter Powers died on or about the 11 th day of April 1854 & the said Louise remains his widow Sworn & subscribed
Before me this 19 th day of July 1854. J. H. Kellogg
Chas. S. Williams Justice of the Peace
I certify that Saml. H. Kellogg who executed the above affidavit is a credible witness
Chas. S. Williams Justice of the Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Frederick B. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Charles S. Milliken Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer,
he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this November day of July Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- four
F. B. Hopkins CLERK.
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by Act of Congress of the 3d of February 1853.
State of Vermont
County of Middlesex } On this 13 th day of July 185 4 personally appeared Lovice Powers [1] before the [2] subscriber Judge of Middlesex County Court [3] a resident of Pittsford in the County of Middlesex and State of Vermont aged 83 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 Act of Congress passed 3d of February, 1853, entitled "An Act to continue half pay to certain widows," and orphans,—That she is the widow of [4] Peter Powers who was a [5] Revolutionary
Pensioner of the United States under the Act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of eight dollars per month to commence on the 3 rd of Jan y 1820. That he resided in Middlesex County Vermont when pensioned, as may be seen by his original certificate herewith returned
She further declares that she was married to the said [6] Peter Powers on the 19 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirteen , at the house of Simon Walker in the town of Pittsford in the county of Middlesex in the State of Vermont , by Holland Weeks who was a Ministry gospel and who resided in the town of Pittsford in said County of Middlesex at the time of such marriage, that deponent's name before her marriage was Lovice Liseomb , that her said husband Peter Powers died in the town of Pittsford County of Middlesex and State of Vermont , on the 11 th day of April 185 4 . The only evidence she knows of her marriage to said is, [7]
The evidence of her marriage besides her own recollection is a record in the old family Bible, made she believes by Lucinda Powers a grand daughter of her said husband Peter Powers the original entry of which is herewith transmitted, which record she avows to be according to the true fact, which record was made some 15 years since, also that Mrs David Hall whose name was originally, Electa Wheaton was present at the said marriage, also several other friends who are now dead.
Witness T. F. Bogen
Lovice X Powers mark
Sworn and subscribed before me } Sam l H. Kellogg Judge of Middlesex County Court the day and year above written
I certify that on account of the infirmities of age and ill health Lovice Powers above named, is unable to appear at Court. & also unable to write her name S. H. Kellogg Judge of N.C. Court
Directions for executing the above declaration. If executed before a Court, at No. 1 write "in open court," at 2, District. Surrogate's, or Probate Court, as is the case—If executed before a Judge, as it may be if the claimant is unable to attend Court, at No. 1, leave blank, at 2, write "subscriber, Judge of" county or other court. At 3 the name of the claimant, at 4 and 6 name of claimant's late husband, at 5, the annual pension of claimant's late husband and his residence when pensioned—if never pensioned, describe the service for which the widow claims a pension. At 7 add such facts as the claimant is able to give respecting her marriage, if she has a certificate or record of marriage in the family Bible or elsewhere, it must be attached—the old, original document itself—to the above declaration; and the claimant must state in whose handwriting the record is, and the length of time it has been in use. The other blanks are to be filled as the facts may require. If the claimant is unable to write, the Judge must so certify.

STATE OF Vermont } S. S. Rutland COUNTY }
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge duly authorised by law to administer oaths Thos G Bogue of the Rutland County Court in the county of Rutland Bogue , a resident of the town of Pittsfield and State of Vermont aged 59 years, who being first duly sworn according to law deposeth and saith, he is personally acquainted with Lovice Powers , whose application for a pension as the widow of Peter Powers , late a Pensioner of the United States , when Declaration
is hereto annexed, that deponent was personally acquainted with the said Peter Powers late her husband, and has been personally acquainted with said widow and her late husband from the year 1813. and knows they lived together as man and wife, and was so reputed and believed to be where they resi- ded; that he knows said Peter Powers died about the 11 th day of April 1857 and that he left Lovice Powers the applicant for a pension his widow, who has not intermarried since his death but still remains his widow. I further state & depose that I am Administrator for of the Estate of the said Peter Powers , and that I found the leaf of the Bible which is hereby transcribed, that contains the Record of Marriage of the said Peter Powers & Lovice Powers & took the same from the said Bible, and have no doubt that the record of said Marriage is correct I, T. Bogue
Sworn and subscribed before me
this 13 th day of July 1857
S. H. Kellogg Judge of R.C. Court
I certify that Thos G Bogue who executed the above affidavit is a creditable witness.
S. H. Kellogg Judge of R.C. Court
STATE OF Vermont } S. S. Rutland COUNTY }
Personally appeared before the subscriber a Judge duly authorised by law to administer oaths Electa E Hall of the Rutland County Court in the County of Rutland Hall , a resident of the town of Pittsfield and State of Vermont aged 54 1/2 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, deposeth and saith, she is personally acquainted with Lovice Powers whose application for a pension as the widow of Peter Powers late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States
is hereto annexed, that deponent was personally acquainted with the said Peter Powers late her husband, and has been personally acquainted with said widow and her late husband from the year 1813. and knows they lived together as man and wife, and were so reputed and believed to be where they resi- ded; that she knows said Peter Powers died about the 11 th day of April 1857. and that he left Lovice Powers the applicant for a pension his widow, who has not intermarried since his death, but still remains his widow. That she was present at the house of Simon Walker in Pittsfield sometime in the month of April 1843 and saw the said Peter Powers married to the said Lovice Powers , where maiden name was Lovice Lycomb , by the Rev Holloman Weeks then a Minister of the gospel living in said Pittsfield , & that she has known the said Peter & his said wife up to the time of his death as above said Electa E. Hall
Sworn and subscribed before me
this 13 th day of July 1857
S. H. Kellogg Judge of R.C. Court
I certify that Electa E Hall who executed the above affidavit is a creditable witness.
S. H. Kellogg Judge of R.C. Court

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND, S. S. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, }
I, Frederick W. Hopkins, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Samuel H. Bellows Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is
First Assistant Judge of the County Court
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine; and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of this State, and are in due form; and that as such Officer,
he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this Nineteenth day of July Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- seven .
F. W. Hopkins CLERK.

Real & Personal Estate.
Reinstated
$ 240 Sept 20 — Real Estate mortgaged, Sept 20. 1819, for the payment of $ 560 — certificate from proper authority within.
age — 55 — Wife — age not given, but said to be in good health — 1 Son — 26, incapable of taking care of himself — 1 Daughter — 24 — in health — one Son — aged 4 years
R. C. Mallory Esq.

Let to Hon. J. Meacham July 31/54, " " S. H. Kellogg Sept. 1/54,
Act/53.
free
Hon. L. P. Waldo Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

No 4917
Sorisa Power.
mid: of
Estn.

0087 Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir; -
Will you kindly tell me if there is on the Revolutionary War Pension List, the name of Henry Lambert of Cohasset, Mass. If you can give me any information in regard to him, I will appreciate it very much.
Would like also to know about one Peter Powers

who fought in the Navy at the time.
Thanking you in advance for this information, I am
Very truly yours. (Miss) Mary E. Powers.
201 Lexington St. East Boston. Mass.

Rev. y.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5559
Louisa Powers
Widow
Peter Powers
Mariner Rev D
Act: Feb 3 d 1853
Index:—Vol. 86 , Page 135
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Lovisa Powers widow of Peter Rutland Cabourn
Adm l . Acts Feb'y 3. 1853 and Feb 28, 1855 at rate of $96 per annum, commencing April 11. 1854, when her husband died.
Husband was presumed under act of March 18/18 for one year's service as mariner
Certificate to Rev. D. Gallagher Esq. Present

Pison Office,
October 22/55
The Third Auditor will please furnish date of death of within named person, and name of his widow, if such facts be of record in his Office
Very respectfully, B. Hood. for Actg. Commr
April 11. 1855.
Letter
Mr. Pison

3 d auditn's office Oct 23, 1833
aid April 11 th 1834. + paid in full to that date. Widow's name Louisa Powers Wm J. Stearns auditor.

1820 Powers and Louisa
Boylston July 29/54
Hon.
D. Meacham Esq.
FREE
P. Wells
Com's Pension Washington D.

State of Vermont & Chittenden Town Clerks Office Rutland County ss March 21 st One Thousand eight hundred & twenty one
I Wole H. H. Wheeler Town Clerk
within and for the Town of Chittenden in the county of Rutland do hereby certify that the Deed of Mortgage referred to in the Schedule of Peter Powers of the same Chittenden made before the county court within and for the county of Rutland in June last past - bore Date the 20 th day of Sept. in the year one thousand eight- hundred & nineteen and was acknowledged before Moses Randall Justice Peace on the same Day and lodged in my Office for Record
Attest Wole H. H. Wheeler Clerk

Pittsford Vt March 24 th 1821
3
Free
Recd 2 nd April 1821
How J. C. Calhoun
Secy of War
His Excellency City Washington

Pittsford Vt 24 th March 1821
Hon d J C Calhoun Esqr
Dear Sir, I take the liberty to address you on the subject of the application of Capt Peter Powers to be placed on the pension roll in reply to Mr. J. L. Edwards to the Hon d R Bellamy under date of the 23 d of February last on the same subject in which you require the date of the mortgage mentioned in the schedule of the said Powers securing the payment of $560, Certified under the hand and seal of the Clerk of the County where the same is recorded — our mode is different from some of the States we have a Town Clerk or register of deeds in each Town in the State when all deeds of lands in the town must be recorded these Town Clerks are all made Certifying officers. I have therefore sent Enclosed the Certificate from the Town Clerk in the Town of Chittenden where the lands are & in whose office the deed is recorded & hope it will be satisfactory should any thing more be required I shall be happy to be advised in his behalf hoping

to hear soon from the department on this subject
I have the honor to be very respectfully
your obed Servt Gordon Newell
Secur.

Mar 30
in attention Mr. Ely
J KM
Hon. S. L. Edwards Comm: of Pensions City of Washington

Ralston (Pa.) 22 nd March 1835
Sir
The agent at Burlington declines paying the pensions of Joseph Kimball, Luke Roberts, Peter Powers and Bristol Bennett, because no orders to that effect have been received from the War Department -
We were advised in the first two cases that the payments of their pensions had been ordered to be resumed upon the production of the proper vouchers - and have seen the letters addressed to the others to the same effect -
We hope upon the receipt of this information that the necessary orders will be given to the agent at Burlington -
Josiah Baldwin has also forwarded to the agent his vouchers, which have been returned for the reason above stated - No statement has been forwarded to the Pension office in this case, as required by your note to Hon. William Slade on 17 Jan y . 1835, as it was not supposed that his case came within those requisitions - his name not having been placed upon the Pension list through the agency of the late Rob t Temple as we are informed
If however a statement should be required in this case, we do not suppose it possible that it could now be made on account of the man's infirmities and particularly from loss of memory - and in his behalf we can only refer to the testimony now in the Pension office -

At the time he made his original application he resided in Benson in this County - about six years since - and we are informed he had then to rely upon testimony procured from some other parts of the country - and the names of these witnesses he does not now recollect - he has in fact become a mere cipher.
We trust that the testimony in the Pension Office, will be sufficient for the Department to order the payment to be resumed.
Very respectfully Yours & S. Servt.
Hon. S. L. Edwards Comr of Pensions
Brown & Hopkins

Brief in the case of Lovisa Powers, widow of Peter Powers.
Rutland County and State of Vermont.
acts 3 rd February 1853 and 28 th Feby 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Claimant's husband was a pensioner under act of March 18, 1818, as a mariner, at $96 per annum.
Marriage (April 19, 1813) proved by verified family records and parole.
Identity of claimant as the widow of said (If for increase.) pensioner and her present widowhood.
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
proved by J. H. Bogue, A. H. Lothrop and Electa G. Hall.
Death of husband on the 11 th April 1854, shown by certificate of 3 rd auditors and testimony of above witnesses -
Pension allowed accordingly - commencing at date of husband's death.
W. H. Gallagher Esq. Name and residence of Agent. Present
W. D. Dey Examining Clerk.

Pittsfield Vt. Aug 29 /54
Wm L.P. Waldo
Dear Sir,
Some time since I forwarded -ed to your department the through Hon J. Meacham, Papers for widow Louisa Powers widow of Peter Powers. Your answer to Mr Meacham of July 31. has been forwarded to me. Among those Papers I forwarded the original Certificate of Mr Powers not thinking but what it was necessary. It has occurred to me that a Balance is due the Estate of Mr Powers from the 4 th of March up to the time of his death, and that the Administrator needs the Certificate in or -der to make out the necessary papers to obtain such Balance. Therefore if you will have the goodness to for- ward the Certificate to me at an early day, I will feel much obliged. The amount is but little but the Estate is needy.
Please let me inquire whether, if Mrs Powers had made her Declaration, under the Act of 1848 & also under the Act of 1853, she would not be entitled to draw.
I am dear Sir very Respectfully your obedient Servant S. H. Kellogg

Louisa Powers wid Estate of Peter Mrs Louisa Powers Pension act 1857
Triplett
Filed Oct 20/57 By M. H. Callahan

Washington D.C. Oct 2/90 Hon J. Minot - Com of Pensions, Sir:
I filed herewith Power of Atty in case of Mrs Louisa Penn - and ask that her name may be placed on the Pension roll of War- ment - Act 1890 - See papers on file
Very Respectfully R. H. Gallaudet

I Edmund Blood of Pepperell in the County of Middlesex & Commonwealth of Massachu- setts, testify & say, that I have been acquainted with Peter Rawars of Pittsford in the State of Ver- mont; formerly of Hall's in the State of New Hamp- shire, & well remember that ever since his childhood P r Rawars entered aboard as a marine on board the Continental Frigate Heague, formerly the Bear, commanded by John Manley, in June or July A.D. 1782, & that said Rawars continued to serve against the common enemy on board said Frigate until May A.D. 1783, when he was honorably discharged - I know that said Rawars served as above stated, because I entered aboard the same Frigate at the same time & served as a marine, during the same period - I now have my discharge for the same. serviced -
Edmund Blood
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss. December 25. 1819 - Then personally appeared the above named Edmund Blood & made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, before me the subscriber, in I hereby certify that the above named Blood is a credible & disinterested witness -
Benjamin M. Farley Jus. Peace

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss
In testimony that Benjamin M. Farley Esq r , is an acting Justice of the Peace within & for the county of Hillsborough aforesaid & that the name Benjamin M. Farley subscribed to the within certificates is his signature & handwriting I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Superior Court of Judicature of the State of New Hampshire of which I am Clerk for said county this twenty fifth day of December Anno Domini 1818
John French

I Benjamin Woods Parker of Halls in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire testify & say, that I have been acquainted with Peter Powers of Pittsford in the State of Vermont, formerly of said Halls, ever since his childhood, and well remember that said Powers in May or June A.D. 1882 enlisted as a marine on board the Continental Frigate, called the Hague, formerly the Bear, commanded by Manley-Jackson the Bear, commanded by Manley-Jackson & that said Powers continued to serve on board said Frigate against the common enemy until May A.D. 1883 - when he was honorably discharged. I know that said Powers served as a marine as above stated, because I enlisted at the same time & served on board the same Frigate, during the same period - for my services I have received a pension certificate B. Woods Parker
State of New Hampshire. Hillsborough ss. December 25 th 1819 - Then personally appeared the above named B. Woods Parker & made oath to the truth of the above declaration by him subscribed, before me the subscriber, & I hereby certify that the above named B. Woods Parker is a credible & disinterested witness -
Benjamin M. Farley Jus. Peace

Pension of Sorita Ponder act-1895-
Revolutionary
Vermont - see papers on file
Filed Oct-19/95- By H. H. Gallahue Atty

I Henry H. Lathrop of Pittsford in the county of Rutland & State of Vermont being duly sworn depose & say that I am the Guardian of Louisa Powers of Pittsford in the county of Rutland aforesaid and that she is still the Widow of Peter Powers who was a pensioner of the United States and is now deceased, and request that her name may be placed upon the pension roll under the act of 1853 - reference being had to her declaration & proofs already on file in the Pension office - H. H. Lathrop Pittsford, Vt. 15. Oct 1855.
State of Vermont } Rutland County } At Pittsford on the 15 th day of Oct A.D. 1855. personally appeared Henry H. Lathrop and made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true - and I certify that the affiant is personally known to me, and that he is a credable witness -
Hiarn Leonard Justice Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND, ss. COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE,
Andrew J. Brown Deputy I, ANDREW J. BROWN , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, being a court of record and having a seal, as hereto attached, do certify that
Hiram Leonard Esq.
was, at the date of the paper writings to which this is attached, and now is a
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his signature to foregoing jurat and certificate is genuine and that the said paper writings are executed according to the laws of
this State, and are in due form, and that as such Officer, he is duly authorized by the laws of this State to take acknowledgements of Deeds and Depositions, and to administer oaths, &c.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of Court, at Rutland, this sixteenth day of October Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- five
A. J. Brown Deputy Clerk.

Feb 14 Pittsburgh Pa Feb 9 th
Free.
D- J. L. Edwards Esq. Pension Office. Washington. D.C.
P.P.
To Am.

I Peter Powers, of Pittsford, in the county of Rutland, state of Vermont, a pensioner under the act of congress of 18 th March 1818, State, that I enlisted in the town of Pepperell in the state of Mass, in the month of June or near that time, in the year 1782, as a Marine, & lived on board the frigate Hague, Capt. Manly commanding said frigate at that time, Capt. Nicholson I think, commanded a short time before I went on board. The Lieut s were, Page, Dilaway, (and Weis) I think was the third Lieut s ) Capt. Palmer, Capt. of Marines. - Red and Watson, Lieut s of Marines. I recollect many more of the subaltern officers, but suppose it unnecessary to name them.
We cruised most of the time off the West India Islands. I was at the taking of five prizes, one, a 20 gun ship, 3 Brigs, & a Sloop, all of which prizes were brought safely to harbor. We exchanged about 8 broad sides with the Bailiff the name of the above mentioned 20 gun ship before she struck to us.
We were chased about 24 hours by a 50 gun ship, when we espied two 74 gun ships, being then off Guadalupe. Then shifted our course for Point Peter, run on to the Bar, but were soon come over the Bar - soon after run aground where we lay nearly 3 days, the British ships being joined by 2 more 74 s , they played upon us for a time, but could not approach near enough to do us essential injury, having thrown over all our guns except eight, to lighten our ship, we were enabled to proceed beyond the reach of the enemy's guns from their heavy ships, then they approached us in their boats, when we had a severe engage- ment with the enemy's boats, which we succeeded in beating off with our 8 guns loaded with chain shot. After repairing our frigate, and performing another short cruise from Martinique we had the news of peace, returned to Boston & I was discharged & I was discharged at that place in May. 1783.

The amount of my pension is Eight dollars per month, I drew the last time, last fall, I think in the month of Sept r
I made Oath to my claim before Hon, Thomas Hammond, then a Judge of Rutland Co Court.
I resided in this town (Pittsford) when I made application for a pension, I have since resided several years in the adjacent town of Chittenden, till I recently removed again to this town.
Pittsford, Vermont. Feb. 7 th 1835. Peter Powell
In presence of A. G. Dorr.
To J. L. Edwards Esq r , Pension Officer.
Witnessed

Off. of Power
Forrester
J. L. Edwards Esquire
Pension office
Washington

Pittsford 29 th December 1820
To the Honorable J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War,
Sir,
We the undersigned having been personally acquainted with Capt. Peter Powers for more than twenty years last past, who resided in Pittsford until about a year since do hereby certify that he has at all times sustained the reputation of an honest man and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his testimony, and furthermore that we have examined the foregoing affidavit and have no hesitation in saying the same is true as well from his affidavit as from our own knowledge, and are fully persuaded that if any man is entitled to assistance under the late act of Congress he most certainly is, very respectfully we have the honor to be your most obedient humble Servts
Gordon Newell Just Peace
John Barns Just Peace
Thos Harrison Judge of Rutland County Ct
Abel Hurdlee Just Peace & Surveyor Genl
Amos Eddy Just Peace Andrew Leach Selectman
Jacob Dike Jr Sheriff of Rutland County
Mr. Edwards
Sir I am well acquainted with all of the above named & know them to be among the most reputable citizens of Rutland County.
Richard H. Root

I Peter Powers of Chittenden in the county of Rutland and State of Vermont do testify depose and say in addition to the former evidence which I have given at the time I was placed on the list of Pensioners and at the making out the Schedule of my property, that in that Schedule it appeared that I was in possession of a certain tract of land therein described and it was certified by the Judges of the county court, at the time of the appraisal thereof, the same was under a mortgage or pledged for more than it was worth, and I do now further testify that since the making out that Schedule my whole real estate has become forfeited and is gone from me for the pledge or mortgage, thereupon together with all equity of redemption, and that I am not the owner of any real estate of any name or description, all my stock, farming utensils and little property which I gave an account of in my Schedule is now taken an Execution, on the debts which I mentioned in that Schedule, and must inevitably be sold to discharge the said debts, then and now justly due from me as in that Schedule set forth reference to which may be had in the office of the Secretary of the United States for ampler particular information and further, that I am now poor, and stands in absolute need of assistance from my country, and that I have not directly or indirectly put off, sold, or transferred, in any way or manner the whole or any part of my property to bring myself within the provision of the law, and further say not. Chittenden 29 th December A.D. 1820
Peter Powers
State of Vermont } December 29 th 1820, The above and foregoing affidavit Rutland County } Sworn to before me Gordon Newell Just Peace