Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 21803, for Nathaniel Mitchell, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
or Mitchell, Nathaniel Mitchel
W 21803
B.L. Wt. 29.056-160-55.
CONTENTS
Alies or Alice

1626.
New Hampshire
Nathaniel Spitchell
of Noakville in the State of N H who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain [blank] of the 1 st Reg t commanded by Col Pickeney in the N H line for 12 (May 3 Days)
Inscribed on the Roll of M c H at the rate of 40 Dollars 33 Cents per annum to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of Nov 1832 and sent to West Concord N H
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $ 60.49 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4th Mar 33. 20-16 $ 80.65
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by J. H. McBlain Clerk Book 8 Vol. 1 st Page 170

114461 } Act March 3/53- } May 3 "
Alies Mitchell's widow Nathaniel Mitchell per Mitchell Resolute Offary man Claiming is now a Pensioner etc
May 10 th 1870
N. H. Ref 48-1724
RE
B. P. Bailey Manchester N.Y.
Callahan Valley Jan'y 10/56
Vol. No. 41. 2

1857 May 2 (1857) Nathaniel Mitchell & 3 and
Reported
1724. New Hampshire Concord Abies Mitchell widow of Nathaniel Mitchell
who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 33
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of Sept. 1848. and sent to
S. C. Badger Concord N. H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 92 Vol. 1.
d. May 5, 1855.

Nathaniel Mitchell
Yorkeville
10:55

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
State of New-Hampshire, } ss. County of Merrimack
On this 30 th day of August 1832, personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Court of Probate for said County —, now sitting, Mathias M c Intosh a resident of Hooksett — in the County of Merrimack and State of N. H. aged 75 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated—
That he enlisted in Braintree M c s the 21 st day of Dec r A.D. 1776 for three Months under Capt Paul Moody in Col l Timothy Pickering Reg t in M c s . line Marched directly to Providence Rhode Island thence to Georgetown from thence to Dob's Ferry & to Kings Bridge thence to White Plains thence to Kings Ferry thence to Morrisstown in New Jersey thence to Barn Brook , there served until the full term of three Months and honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge.
That he enlisted at Braintree aforesaid the first of July A.D. 1778 for six Months under Capt n Jos t Foster of Braintree M c s . in M c s line Marched to Providence Rhode Island from thence to Newtown Staid there about three weeks from thence back to Providence and there paid under Capt Benjamin Dows in Col l Wade's Reg t in Continental Service from thence to the Island Station there about three weeks thence to Greenwich R d Island then to Newtown for winter quarters and there served until the full term of six Months and honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge.
That he enlisted at Braintree aforesaid the first of July that the 3 d A.D. 1781 for three Months under Capt n Robinson as a Substitute for William Combs of Newbury Port in M c s & Mass s line Marched to Newport Rhode Island and Stationed at the north end of the Island at a Fort called Butts Hill Fort during the Summer Capt n Robinson commanded the Fort and there served until the full term of three Months and honorably dismissed but did not take a written discharge. during this Service he was dismissed by his Capt n two weeks before his time of enlistment expired on account of the enemy having left and all the Soldiers were not wanted.
That he actually served in the three above enlistments eleven and one half Months That he has no documentary evidence and knows of no Person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his Service except the affidavits herewith annexed sworn and subscribed by Moody  Wade  Robinson .
That he was Born in Dorchester M c s about 1757.
lived there about ten years moved from thence
to Braintree M c s about fifteen years
thence to Hampshire M c s line
there about twenty years
and since in Hooksett
about twenty years and now resides in the same place.

there about twenty years and since in Brooksville about twenty years and now resides in the same place
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year above mentioned
Nathl Mitchell
We, Jacob Rogers residing in Concord late of Brooksville N.H. and John J. Ayer now residing in Concord N.H. hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Mitchell who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a sol- dier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day & year above mentioned
Jacob Rogers John J. Ayer
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court certifies, that it appears to them that Jacob Rogers
who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the Concord N.H. and that John J. Ayer, who has also signed the same is a resident in the same Concord
and are credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit. Bowdoin Stevens Judge of Probate
I H. B. Chase, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Kennebec do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of the said Nathaniel Mitchell for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 30th day of August, A.D. 1832.
H. B. Chase, Register of Probate.

Miss Mitchell
(1453)
Wid of Nathaniel N.H.
Ad 7 July 1838. Mar 1787 and Aug 1837
Allaw $40.37 per ann from 31. Augt. 1837
N. West
Cambridge
From exact li - m - t -

Genealogy
Nathaniel Mitchel was born August 23 in 1757 He married Abies Packer June 16. in 1787. His son Peter was born August 1 in 1769. His son Nathaniel was born November 25 in 1788 His son Nathaniel was born August 19 in 1790. His son Nathaniel was born April 24 in 1793. His son Nathaniel was born July 23 in 1795. His son Nathaniel was born July 30 in 1797. His son Nathaniel was born September 23 in 1799. His son Nathaniel was born January 6 in 1802. His son Nathaniel was born January 3 in 1804. His son Peter Mitchel was born October 1 in 1808.
Deaths
October 10 Nathaniel died in Linnun aged 26 1819

I Joseph Mitchell a resident of Hooksett in the county of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aged 41 years. —
Testify and say that the Family record and Marriage of Nathaniel Mitchell and Alice Porter, was this first day of September 1838. in my presence taken from the original Family Book of records, of the above named Nathaniel Mitchell, which records I have known to have been in his possession even since my remembrance.
And further testify that the record on the annexed paper is in the same writing of the above named Nathaniel Mitchell who was husband to Alice Mitchell who has signed the annexed declaration.
State of New Hampshire Merrimack } ss.
September 1 st 1838. }
Joseph Mitchell Personally appeared the above named Joseph Mitchell and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Joseph Mitchell is a credible Person whose statement are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace

I Joseph Mitchell a resident of Hooksett in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire Aged 40 years
Testify and say that I have been well acquainted with Nathaniel Mitchell who was a pensioner under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832, and husband of Abigail Mitchell who has signed the annexed Declaration, for many years, past.
and know that the above named Nathaniel Mitchell (Died, at Hooksett the twenty ninth) on thirty first day of August 1837, and saw him often his Death.
Joseph Mitchell
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss.
September 1 st 1838.
Personally appeared the above named Joseph Mitchell and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true before me.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named Joseph Mitchell is a credible Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore Justice of the Peace

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and Pensions to certain widows."
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss.
On this first day of September 1838. Personally appeared before me, Aaron Whittmore Justice of the court of common Pleas in and for the county and State of said.
Alies Mitchell a resident of Hooksett in the county and State of said Aged 69 years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on her oath, in the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed 7 th July 1838, entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows,
That she is the widow of Nathaniel Mitchell who was a private in the army of the revolution, that according to her knowledge and belief he served more than twelve months in the service of the United States in the New Hampshire Militia who was a pensioner under the act of Congress of the 7 th June 1832, at the rate of 40.33 per year.
For proof of service reference is made to the War Office produced under her obtain his

of the 7th June 1832, at the house of (Filed in the Probate Court, No. 3-1832 - Newmarket, Ques.)
For proof of services reference must be had to the marriage Office produced, under he obtained his certificate.
She further declares that she was married to the said Nathaniel Mitchell on the sixteenth day of June - A.D. 1787, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed; That her husband the aforesaid Nathaniel Mitchell, died on the thirty first day of August 1831. as will appear by proof herunto annexed.
That she was not married him (her aforesaid husband) prior to his having the services, but the marriage took place, previously to the first day of January Seventeen hundred and ninety four, viz. at the time above stated.
She further declares she was never afterwards married, and still remains a widow.
Alies Mitchell
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written before me.
Aaron Whittermore
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Newmarket v. St. Johns
I certify that the above declaration was taken of residence of the above named Alies Mitchell she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity. That she is a credible person whose statements are entitled to full credit.

Aaron Whittmore
Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Merrimack v State before me
I certify that the above declaration was taken of residence of the above named Alice Mitchell she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity. That she is a credible Person whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore
Judge of the Court before me
State of New Hampshire. Secretary of State's Office.
I certify that the above named Aaron Whittmore is a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Merrimack, and Aaron Whittmore is a Justice of the Peace in and for the county of Merrimack, and his signatures as such are genuine. In testimony whereof, I have on the fifth day of September Anno Domini 1838, caused the seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
Geo. Whipple Dep. Secy

Isaac Hamel Mitchell
10.1056-
12 Mar & 3 days
A Month
$40.33
A. West Concord N.H.

BRIEF in the case of  Salvador M. M. M.  of  North Carolina  in the State of  N. C.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Conc. 2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 75 Years
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Dec 21 st In 17 76 " 3 17 Private Gen. Wadsworth (Col. Pickens )   July 1 — 78 " 6 " " Capt. Foster (Capt. Evans )   July 3 rd — 81 " 2 16 " Col. Wade   13 " Capt. Robinson  
5. In what battles was he engaged? nine States
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Bedford Mass.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Living Witnesses For 1st term - nothing for the balance -
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? no witness proof or Clergyman's evidence for two last terms -
X  Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
J. H. Hudson Examining Clerk.

114,461
and I am sure that I have not been deceived in my belief that the world is not flat. I have seen the horizon and I have seen the stars. I have seen the ships that sail upon the sea and I have seen the mountains that rise from the sea. I have seen the sun that rises in the east and sets in the west. I have seen the moon that waxes and wanes. I have seen the stars that twinkle in the night sky. I have seen the clouds that drift across the sky. I have seen the rain that falls from the sky. I have seen the snow that falls from the sky. I have seen the hail that falls from the sky. I have seen the sleet that falls from the sky. I have seen the frost that falls from the sky. I have seen the dew that falls from the sky. I have seen the mist that falls from the sky. I have seen the fog that falls from the sky. I have seen the smoke that falls from the sky. I have seen the ash that falls from the sky. I have seen the dust that falls from the sky. I have seen the sand that falls from the sky. I have seen the gravel that falls from the sky. I have seen the pebbles that falls from the sky. I have seen the stones that falls from the sky. I have seen the rocks that falls from the sky. I have seen the boulders that falls from the sky. I have seen the mountains that falls from the sky. I have seen the hills that falls from the sky. I have seen the valleys that falls from the sky. I have seen the plains that falls from the sky. I have seen the deserts that falls from the sky. I have seen the forests that falls from the sky. I have seen the fields that falls from the sky. I have seen the gardens that falls from the sky. I have seen the orchards that falls from the sky. I have seen the vineyards that falls from the sky. I have seen the orchards that falls from the sky. I have seen the vineyards that falls from the sky. I have seen the orchards that falls from the sky. I have seen the vineyards that falls from the sky.
Yours truly, John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller 114,461

Form of Declaration
To be made by the widow of a deceased person who has not had a Land Warrant.
State of New Hampshire } ss. County of Hillsborough
On this twenty third day of April 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, Alies Mitchell aged Eighty five years, a resident of Manchester in the State of New Hampshire , who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Nathaniel Mitchell deceased, who was a Private in the Revolutionary War and a Pensioner - that she is in the now a pensioner of the United States commencing on the 4 th of  in the company commanded by Captain  with Great Britain declared by the United States on the 18th day of June, 1812; that her said husband enlisted at  March 1848 and on or about the  continuing for  day of life unless  A.D. she should again marry  "as may be  for the term of  seen by reference  and continued in actual service in said war for the term of  to her  pension and was honorably discharged at  Certificate on the  dated 23 rd day  day of  of September A.D. 1848 - and signed J. G. Mason  Acting Secretary of War with the No. 1724 Endorsed  Thomas She further states that she was married to the said the evidence of her marriage  in to said Nathaniel the Mitchell is now  in file at  A.D. Washington also the evidence of his death  by one
that her name before her said marriage was her said husband died at
on the  day of
A.D.
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 3, 1855." and also declares that she has never received any bounty land or applied for the same under any act of Congress whatever -
Witness to Mark of Alies Mitchell B. F. Gilley
Alies X Mitchell mark

WE Byrene Mitchell and Eliza a Mitchell residents of Manchester, co. of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by said Eliza Mitchell in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Eliza Mitchell
Byrene Mitchell
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 represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
B. Peilin
Justice of the Peace.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE—COUNTY OF HILLSBOROUGH, ss.
I R. E. Potter Clerk of the Police Court of the City of Manchester in the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that B. Peilin whose whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of sign- ing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified: that his Commission is dated on the 12 th day of May A. D. 1855 and will expire in five years from date; that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Police Court is a Court of Record.
Given under my hand and seal of office at Manchester
this 26 th day of April A. D. 1855
R. E. Potter CLERK.

We Cyrene Mitchell and Eliza Mitchell residents of Manhattan Co. of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by said Alies Mitchell in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Eliza Mitchell
Cyrene Mitchell
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 represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
B. P. Kelley
Justice of the Peace.
Power of Attorney -
To the Secretary of the Interior, Please to deliver the certificate or warrant to which I am entitled according to the tenor of the foregoing declaration and application to B. P. Kelley of Manhattan State of New Hampshire -
Signed in presence of Alies Mitchell marks
Witness to mark of Alies Mitchell
Cyrene Mitchell

March 30, 1931.
Mr. James E. Mitchell, 532 East 37 th Street, Portland, Oregon.
Rev. 1812 Wars Section. ADY Nathaniel Mitchell, W. 21803.
Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the Revolutionary War records of this bureau that Nathaniel Mitchell or Mitchel was born August 23, 1757 in Dracut, Massachusetts, and when about ten years old moved to Bradford, Massachusetts.
While a resident of Bradford, Massachusetts, he enlisted December 21, 1778 and served three months and seventeen days as a private in Captain Paul Moody's Company, Colonel Timothy Pickering's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted July 1, 1778 and served six months in Captains Jonathan Foster's and Benjamin Evans' Companies, Colonel Wade's Massachusetts Regiment.
He enlisted July 3, 1781 and served two and one half months in Captain Robinson's Massachusetts Company.
He lived in Bradford, Massachusetts about fifteen years and then moved to Hampstead, New Hampshire, where he lived about twenty years and then moved to Hooksett, Merrimack Co., N.H.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 30, 1832 while a resident of Hooksett, Massachusetts  Merrimack Co., N.H. New Hampshire.
He died August 31, 1837 in Hooksett, New Hampshire.
Soldier married June 16, 1787 or Alice Alice Parker who was

born August 1, 1769. She was allowed pension on her application executed September 1, 1838 while a resident of Hooksett, New Hampshire.
On April 23, 1855 she was a resident of Manchester, New Hampshire.
She died May 5, 1855.
Family Records:
James Mitchel born November 25, 1788. Abraham Mitchel " August 19, 1790. Nathaniel Mitchel " April 24, 1793. died October Benjamin Mitchel " July 23, 1795. 10, 1819. Joseph Mitchel " July 30, 1797. Retire Mitchel " September 23, 1799. Abigail Mitchel " January 6, 1802. Aria Mitchel " January 7, 1804. Peter Mitchel " October 1, 1808.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

Will. H. & Co. Mitchell all care, Chicago, Ill.
1909 Aug 24. Wirt. to Chas. S. Mitchell MAH
1920 Jan 24. Wirt. to Francis M. Mitchell 1921 Mar 30. Wirt. to James Mitchell A.W.Y.
Reg
WIDOW, &c.
Feb. 19/44 5340 Conn.
File No. 21803
Alies Mitchell
Wid of
Nathaniel Mitchell
Priv Rev. War
Act: Feb. 2 nd  1/48
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 62
[Arrangement of 1870.]
see B.L.W. 29056-160-55

A reply to your request of the 3rd inst , received the 9th inst. statement of the military history of Nathaniel Mitchell Med File No. 24,803 dier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his and (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Dec. 21. 1776 3 mos. Pri. Paul Moody Timothy Pickering Mass   July 1. 1778 6 mos. Jonathan Foster Wade "   Benjamin Evans Wade "   July 3. 1781 2 1/2 mos Robinson "  
Battles engaged in, ✓
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Bradford Mass
Date of application for pension, Aug. 30. 1832; Her claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Hockett, Massachusetts Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, Born Aug 23. 1757 in Dracut, Mass; died Aug 31 1837 at Hockett N.H.
Remarks: June 16 1787 He married Abigail Parker born Aug. 1. 1769 . She was allowed Pension on an application executed Sept. 1, 1838 while a resident of Hockett M.H. Children: James, born Nov. 25. 1788; Abrahams, born Aug. 19. 1790; Nathaniel born Apr. 24. 1793 Oct. 10, 1819. Benjamin, born July 23. 1795; Joseph born July 30. 1797; Abijah born Sept 23 1799; Abigail, born Jan. 6. 1802; Asa, born Jan 7. 1804; Peter, born Oct 1 1808.
Very respectfully,

New Hampshire 1143
Mrs Mitchell
widow of Nathaniel Mitchell dec d
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 1832 and who died on the 31 st August 1837 of Merrimack in the State of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Moody ... of the Regiment commanded by Col. Pickering in the N. Hampshire line for 12 months and 3 days.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of Forty — Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. and terminating on the 31 st August 1837.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of March 1843 and sent to Mrs. West Concord N.H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$59.93
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by Book A.
G. C. Ames
Vol. 1 —
Page 46
Clerk,
Reps March 24. 43.
New certificate if d. in this case, see opinion of Atty: Genl. of 20 September, 1842

✓
29.056
see O.W. Wid File 21803
[Large stylized S signature] Memo memo

1796.
New Hampshire  Con
Miss  Hitchell widow of Esth. Hitchell who was a Private in the A. H. line for 12 mo. & 3 dy
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars & 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5th day of Sept , 1843 and sent to 10 th West, Concord N. H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 19.
Rep Sep 5

New Hampshire 1143
Alies Mitchell of Hooksett widow of Nathaniel Mitchell, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832, and who died on the 21 August 1837, of Merrimack in the State of N. Hamp. who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Moody of the regt commanded by Col Pickering in the N Hamp line for 12 mos 3 ds
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord, N. H. at the rate of 40 Dollars 33 Cents per annum. to commence on the 1st day of March, 1837. 1st Sept
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Novr 1838, and sent to W. West, Concord New Hamp
Arrears to the 1st of Sept 1838 $40.77 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar '39 20.16
$60.93
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy Clerk, Book A Vol. 1. Page 46.

Portland, Oregon, Feb. 28, 1931
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please send a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Mitchell , soldier of the Revolutionary War. He was born Aug. 23, ;757 in Dracut, Mass. and died Aug. 31, 1837 at Hook- sett, N. H.
Address
James E. Mitchell, 532 E. 37th St.
Portland, Oregon.

at all
aa 1796
Admitted
J. C. Badger Consent with

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. }
County of Hillsborough ss. }
ON THIS fourth day of August 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Alice Mitchell a resident of Manchester in the County of Hillsborough aged seventy 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 Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Mitchell who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and that she was a pensioner and received a pension under the act of 17th June 1844. at the rate of fifty dollars and thirty three cents per annum
Alice Mitchell
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Joseph Poor
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before
Thomas Brown
Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Thomas Brown
Justice of the Peace.
State of New-Hampshire.
Merrimack COUNTY, ss.
I, Nathaniel B. Baker Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Thomas Brown is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the twenty eighth day of September 184 6 and will expire on the twenty eighth day of September 184 8 and that his signature above written is genuine. according to my belief & opinion
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court, this 23 d day of August 18 48
N. B. Baker CLERK.

Commut Pensions, Chicago Ills
Jan'y 29 th 1895
Dear Sir
It has been my understanding since boyhood that my grandfather Nathaniel Mitchell was a soldier for three years in the Revolutionary Army his home at the time was at Bradford Mass, and I assume must have entered the Army from that town or possibly from Haverhill, for many years he rec d a pension, paid him at Hooksett N.H. at which place he died during 1836. age about 80 years, will you kindly inform me if the records show as above or give me any information showing that he served in that Army Very Respectfully A. Mitchell
5340 Cornell Ave Chicago Ill

W. 21803.
Aug 3, 1909.
Commissioner of Pensions:
Dear Sir:
Kindly send me the Military record of Nathaniel Mitchell of Bradford, Mass, a Revolutionary soldier with rank of Private in Col. Nathaniel Wades Regt. Enlisted 1778-Born Aug 23, 1758, Married Alice Parker Aug 1-1769. His wife was receiving a pension of eight dollars a month for the service of her husband Nathaniel- She died Aug 1855 in Manchester, N. H.- She also lived in Goffstown N.H.-about the year 1815.
Address,
Charles S. Mitchell, 209 Almond St. Ashland, Ore.

Rev 1-21-20
Ashland Oregon Jan 8. 1920
Commissioner of Pensions.
Will you kindly give me a statement of the military history of Nathaniel Mitchell a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Residence at enlistment Bradford, Mass. Born Aug 23, 1757. Died Aug 21, 1837, at Hooksett N.H. His widow rec'd a pension.
Address
Carrie Mehitable Mitchell.
128 Laurel St Ashland Oregon.

Walter Mitchell Concord Agt N.H. Al- 1832. $40.33 when last paid —
Since 31 st Aug 1837 p to that period A.H.L.

Walter Mitchell No 10.056
J. C. West Concord N.H.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathaniel Mitchell which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides ? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides ? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so ? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served ? Yes V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled ? Yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations ? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832 ? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion ? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate ? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed ? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal ? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? no - XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? no - XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? yes 2 XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? yes, for 1 st term XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? yes, XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes, XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? yes
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
¶ QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Sir
Concord N.H. March 15 th 1843.
I herewith transmit to the department the declarations and papers, for Arrears of Pension under the act of 1838. &c. —
of Nancy Abbott, — Merrimack Co. N.H. — Widow of Joshua Abbott. — Alice Mitchell — Merrimack Co. N.H. — Widow of Nathaniel Mitchell. —
when examined please to return the result to me at Concord N.H. P.P.
I am very Respectfully Yours
Old Servt.
Hon. J. L. Edward, — — Commissioner of Pensions — Washington D.C. —
W. West. Attorney for Claimant

Hon. D. S. Colvane Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

Sim Council No. June 12 th , 1848
I herewith transmit, to the department the Proclamation for Alice Mitchell, residue of Nathaniel Mitchell, for a pension, under acts of Congress of the 3 March 1843 —
When examined please to return the result to me at Council No. P Office —
I am very respectfully your Obedt Servt
Hon D. G. Edwards — Commissioner of Pensions H. West and for Clement

Miss Mitchell
N.H.
act 7. July 38
40. 33 from March 36 to 31. Aug. 37.
H. West Env.
Concord
N.H.

Miss Mitchell

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE.
I JOSIAH STEVENS, JR. Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Silas White is an acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the county of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the eighth day of June 1833 and will expire on the twenty eighth day of November 1844 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said State this fifteenth day of March 1843
Josiah Stevens Jr.
Secretary of State.

I William Parker a resident of Hooksett in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire; of Lawful age. —
Certify (and say that) I have been well acquainted with Alice Mitchell, widow of Matthew Mitchell (for many years past), (and know that) she has never married since the death of her above named husband.
William Parker
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss March the 10 th 1843.
Sworn to (and) Subscribed before me. —
Aaron Whittmore { Justice of the Court of C Pleas for said County at the time of signing.
I certify that the above named Mr. Parker is a credible witness whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Aaron Whittmore { Justice of the Court

Declaration
In order to obtain arrears of pension due from March 4 th 1836, under the act of July 7 th 1838.
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss } On this tenth day of March, 1843. Personally appeared before me Aaron Whittmore a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of State aforesaid, - Alies Mitchell , a resident of Hooksett in the county & state aforesaid, aged 73 years who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the amount of pension, which she claims from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 1 st day of September 1837, from which period she has been already paid under the act of the 7 th July, 1838.
And the declarant further alleges that she is still the widow of Nathaniel Mitchell, who was a private in the N.H. Militia, during the revolutionary War; that her pension was allowed at the rate of $40.33 per annum, and was paid to her at the Agency in Concord County Merrimack and State of New Hampshire. And further she saith not.
Sworn to and subscribed, on this Alies Mitchell day and year above written, before }
Aaron Whittmore { Justice of the court of Common Pleas in the county and state aforesaid
I Certify that the above named Alies Mitchell is a credible witness, I further certify that the above declaration was taken at her house, she being unable to appear in court from bodily infirmity.
Aaron Whittmore { Justice of the court above named
I certify that the interest of Alies Mitchell, was done in before signing Aaron Whittmore Court

2036
Miss Mitchell 1842
est.
$40:33 per ann
Wm West Concord N. H.

State of New Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I, Josiah Stevens Jr., Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that William West is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack, duly Commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the Eighteenth day of June 1840 and will expire on the Eighteenth day of June 1845 and that his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said State this second day of June 1848.
Josiah Stevens Jr. Secretary of State.

DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Memoranda { ss.
On this Twelfth day of April 1843. Personally appeared before
William West - a Justice of the Peace - in and for the County and State aforesaid, Abies Mitchell , a resident of Hooksett - in the County of Merrimack - and State aforesaid, 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 3d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Nathaniel Mitchell who was a private during the Revolution in the N. Hampshire Militia
That she was a pensioner under the Act of 7th July, 1838, which she received at the rate of Forty dollars & 33 cents per annum,
She further declares that she is still a Widow.
Witness { Katy Mitchell
Abies then Mitchell Merrimack
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me.
Wm West Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant is personally known to me, - That she is a credible witness who is entitled to full credit
Wm West Jus. Peace

Elis Mitchell Hoback

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE,
Merrimack
ss. November 5, th 1888.
I Amos G. Gale , a resident of Hooksett in the County and State aforesaid, of lawful age, testify that I have known and been acquainted with Eliza Mitchell , a resident of Hooksett , in the County and State aforesaid, and Nathaniel Mitchell her husband, for many years past, and know that the above named Eliza Mitchell has never married since the death of her above named husband, and still remains a widow. Amos G. Gale
Sworn and subscribed to, the day and year above mentioned, before me,
Richd. H. Ayer Justice Peace.
I CERTIFY that the above named Back. A. G. Gale , is a creditable person, whose statements are entitled to full credit.
Richd. H. Ayer Justice Peace.

Moody H. Hays Affidavit for Mitchell CS

I Moody Hardy of Goffstown in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire do hereby certify and say That on the Twenty first day of December Seventeen Seventy six I with William Mitchell who now lives in Nashua in the county of Merrimack in the State and who is now present at the making of this official enlistment or signed before engaging to serve for the space of three months in a Company commanded by Capt Paul Moody of Byfield whose company was in the Regiment commanded by Col Timothy Pickering and that said Mitchell and myself were mustered in the Company at West Newbury and were ordered to March through Providence Rhode Island to Danbury in the State of Connecticut where we remained for a few days until the Regiment assembled and were then ordered to Long Island on Hudson River a few miles above New York City where we received our ammunition and were then marched to Dobbs Ferry where we remained a few days and then moved north and arrived at Long Island and remained until March at Elmer Bleecker's at night and then marched down to Kings Bridge where we remained some

time to protect the Farmers above from the foraging parties of the British below. From thence we were ordered to White Plains. And thence to Kings Ferry and thence to Norristown in New Jersey and thence to Bunker Brook where we remained until our time had expired at which time we received pay for three months and seventeen days. Service which was the exact time we were out. Said Mitchell and myself left home which was in Bradford Mass together, and were both together in the service of the United States as militia men during the above time of three months & seventeen days. And I further depose and say that I was born in Danby  Tunklebury Mass. on the 3 rd day of October AD 1752. I have been acquainted with the above named Mitchell when he was a boy and have known him ever since August 20 th / 1832. Rodge Grafton
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss August 20 th AD 1832 Then the above named Moody Hardy personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed in my presence was true. Before Me David Steele Justice of the Peace

I hereby certify that the above named George Harely is a credible Witness
Francis Steele Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Secretary's Office Aug. 20. 1832.
The above named David Steele is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Hillsborough duly constituted and sworn, and his signature as such genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of the State.
Ralph Waldo Livermore.