Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 41,974, for Thomas Reed, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Reed, Thomas
S 41,974 B.L. Wt 71-100
CONTENTS

I know all men by these presents, that I Dan Foster of Charles- town, in the County of Cheshire, & State of New Hampshire, Do constitute & appoint Samuel Hunt Esq., of said Charles town my lawful attorney, to repair to the office of the Secretary at war for the United States of America, & there to ask for & obtain warrants for the military lands belonging to Isaac Prater & Thomas Muel, late soldiers in the revolutionary war, whose discharges I have purchased. And since it was certified, last year, to Gen. Lewis M. Morris, that the above named Isaac Prater had given order to one Bayn- ton, in the year 1790, to take out a warrant for his land; I do hereby empower my above said attorney to make thorough examination at the Office of the Secretary at war, whether it was the same Isaac Prater who is de- scribed in the power & discharge which I herewith be- trust to Mr. Hunt, my said attorney; & if he find it was, that he obtain from the Secretary at war what will be fully sufficient to identify the person of Prater, & to produce in a Court of Law, in order to obtain judg- ment against him, & compensation for the monies I have paid him, or what the Court shall order in the case.
In witness & confirmation of the above written power of at- torney, I do hereunto set my hand & seal, this 23 d . day of September, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred & three.
Done in presence of Samuel Hunt
Dan Foster
Henry Hubbard
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss.
Then Sept r 26 th 1803 Dan Foster the signer to the foregoing power of attorney personally appearing acknowledged the same to be his free and voluntary act & deed
Before Samuel Hunt Just. Peace for said county

Mus. Thomas Reas' claim for military bounty land lodged by Lewis R. Morris M. H. P.
Lot No 70
Sec. 11. T. 11. R. 11. Jan. 19, 1807

I now all men by these presents, that I Dan Foster of Charlestown, in the County of Cheshire, State of New Hampshire, Do nominate & appoint the Hon. Lewis R. Morris Esq., of Springfield, in the County of Windsor, State of Vermont, my lawful Attor- ney, to appear at the Office of the Hon. Henry Dearborne Secretary at war, & to ask for, & in my name to obtain the location & conveyance of lands, or any other grants, gifts, or emolu- ments, which, according to act, or acts, of Con- gress, may be coming to Isaac Procter & Thomas Reed, late of the American Army, as appears by their discharges, which I herewith transmit, & as is of right due to me, as appears by their said powers & orders also herewith transmitted:—& to do & transact the above mentioned business, & all things pertaining thereunto, with his Honor the Secretary at war, as fully & completely, as I should have right to do were I present—Therefore decla- ring that I hold valid, & forever ratify & confirm what the Hon. Lewis R. Morris, my above named attorney shall do in the forementioned premises. In witness & confirmation of the foregoing I do here- unto set my hand & seal, this 26th. day of November, in the year of our Lord eighteen hun- Dan Foster dred & two.
Signed & sealed in presence of us, John M. Foster Nathl R. Smith

State of - Massachusetts (Charlestown) Dec 27 th 1802. Cheshire ss. Then Rich d Dan d Foster Personally appearing and acknowledged the within instrument to his free Act and Deeds before me John Hubbard Justice

Rec'd Pascagoula, Miss.

Weatherfield November 17th 1802
I know all men by these presents that I, Thomas Reed of Weatherfield, in the County of Windsor, & State of Vermont, having been a private in the 5th. Massachusetts Regiment, commanded by Col. Jackson, into which I went out of Col. Tappin's Regiment, & in which I served to the date of my discharge. Do nominate, appoint, & constitute the Rev. Dan Foster, of Charlestown, in the County of Cheshire, & State of New Hampshire, my lawful Attorney, to ask for, & obtain to himself, & for his use & behoof forever, & the use of his heirs & assigns, all that is, or may be, coming to me as a soldier in the late American army, for value received of Dr. Foster to my full & entire satisfaction; particularly to obtain of the Secretary at war, a legal conveyance & location of such land, as I am entitled to by act of Congress, or otherwise, before the enforcing of these presents. Hereby declaring that I do quitclaim to Dr. Foster all my Dr. right & title to Dr. land: & that I will forever ratify & confirm what my Dr. attorney shall do in the premises, with full power of substitution. In witness & confirmation of the foregoing, I do hereunto set my hand & seal, this same day & date above written.
In presence of us, Thomas Reed
Thomas Reed
John M. Foster
State of Vermont } Weatherfield November 17th 1802 — Windsor County ss
Then personally appeared Thomas Reed signer and dealer to the above instrument and acknowledged the same to be his free act and deed before me
Thomas Reed Justice of the Peace

4100 Vermont
Thomas Reed 2 o
of Windham in the state of Vermont who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Tupper of the Massachusetts line, for the term of 3 years 1780.
inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 10 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 6 th of March Sep r 19 th - and sent to judge Phineas White Lutney, Vermont.
Arrears to 4th of Sep: 1819. 16 mos \frac{25}{30} - 134.66
Semi-ann. all'ce ending March 1820. 48
$ 182.66
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Respectfully
Revolutionary War Pension of 1818 Thomas Reed, Windham, Vermont

N o 24.
Thomas Reed Application for Pension Windham County Vt [Copy]
Can 11/106 Charles
3.65

STATE OF VERMONT.
COUNTY OF WINDHAM ss.
At the County Court, begun and held at New-Fane, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty.....
PRESENT—Hon. PHINEHAS WHITE, Esq. Chief Judge. Hon. JOHN ROBERTS, Hon. GILBERT DENISON, Esqrs. } Assistant Judges.
ON this 20 th day of June, A. D. 1820, personally appeared in open court, being a court of record for the said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, with a civil jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having, in certain cases, the power of fine and imprisonment, Thomas Reed , aged 55 years, resident in Londonderry in said county, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows— Three Years in the Massachusetts Line, enlisted under Capt. Emerson Col. Tappes. and was honorably discharged.
That he has received a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States of the 18th March, 1818, that the number of his pension certificate is 141106 , and the date of his original declaration is April 10. 1815.
AND I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR, That I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, 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 certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: 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. Thomas Reed
SCHEDULE of real and personal estate, necessary clothing and bedding excepted.
One Cow—Three tables—two old chests—one old saddle & bridle—Three wheels—Three old pails—one trunk—one kettle &c.
Thomas Reed
AND I do also swear that my occupation is that of a labourer on land—My family consists of seven children— Sophia aged 17 years, healthy—Louisa aged 16 healthy—Rebecca aged 14 years—Nicholas aged 12 years—Almira aged 10 years—Martin aged 8 years—Theodotia aged 5 years.  Thomas Reed
SWORN to and DECLARED in open court on the Before
20 th
day of June, A. D. 1820,
Gilbert Denison
JUDGE.
I James Elliott Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, in the State of Vermont, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the files and records 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 aforesaid schedule is twenty nine dollars, and fifty cents.
IN testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, in open Court, on this seventh day of June 1820.
James Elliott CLERK OF THE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF WINDHAM.

Hon. Reed Shinehas White, Esquire, Judge Windham County, Vemt.
Thomas Reed, Massachusetts line. Revolutionary Claim.
The name of this applicant is not found on the rolls.
See endorsement in the case of James Smith.
The Judge's certificate as to the claim- ant's circumstances required.
Adl

To Phinehas White Esq. Chief Judge of the County Court within and for the County of Windham and State of Vermont.
Thomas Reed — of Londonderry — in the County and State aforesaid, claiming the benefit of an Act of Congress passed the 10 th day of March 1817 last past entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in Revolutionary War" Do, in pursuance to the provisions of said act, here, upon oath, make the following Declaration (to wit,) — That I the said Thomas Reed — served as a private soldier in the War of the Revolution in the Continental Estab- lishment in the following manner — I first enlisted and entered the service in June 1780 for three years under Capt- Parker Emerson the Reg t commanded by Col- Tupper of the Massachusetts Line — I was transferred into the 5 th Massachusetts Infantry commanded by Col- Jackson — my capt- was Aaron Pelt of Wrentham — I was discharged at the close of the war — and my discharge is worn out & gone out of existence — I served between two & three years & was honorably discharged —
I further depose & say that I am very poor — and by reason of my reduced circumstances need the assistance of my country for support.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 10 th day of April 1818. —
Thomas Reed

State of Vermont } Be it Remembered that Windham County ss } on this 10 th day of April in the year of A.D. 1880 personally appearing Thomas Read the foregoing applicant, he made solemn oaths to the truths of the
to the preceding Declaration
Declaration by him subscribed
Before me Pinchas White
Chief Judge of Windham
County Court
And I the said Judge do hereby certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Thomas Read did serve in the War of the Revolution, as by him stated in the preceding Declaration against the common enemy; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony, taken and had before me to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforesaid act of Congress
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Official signature and have caused seal of Windham County Court to be affixed
Pinchas White } Chief Judge of Windham County Court
Windham ss } I hereby certify that I am satisfied that the foregoing application is in all respects true and correct and entitled to the relief applied for
Pinchas White
To the Hon. the Secy of the Department of War
Chief Judge of Windham Co. Ct.

I Silas Howard of Milton In the County of Hillsborough In the State of New Hamp- shire Of Lawfull Age Do Testify & Say
That I Am well knowing To Thomas Prud (Now of Londonderry In the County of Windham and State of Vermont) being A Soldier In the Revolutionary War The Last three years and Served as A Soldier One year or More
And Further the Deponant saith not
SILAS HOWARD
State of Vermont, Weathersfield November 26 th 1818 Windsor County ss. Then Silas Howard of Milton In the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire Shire Personally Appearing and After being Carefully Examined & Duly Cautioned Made Solemn Oath, that the foregoing Deposi- tion by him, subscribed, contains the Whole Truth and nothing but the truth before Carlos Cook Justice Peace
The Above Deposition Taken at the request of Thomas Prud To be Used before the Honorable Judge White Within and for the County of Windham
I certify, that Carlos Cook is a respectable Magistrate in the County of Windsor M. S. White Clerk of the Court

The Within Deposition of Silas Howard was Taken and Sealed Up by
Carlos Cowles Justice Peace

The Within Deposition of Benjamin Bud Was Taken and Sealed up by
Carlos Cowles Justice Peace

I Benjamin Reed of Weathersfield In the county of Windsor & State of Vermont of Lawfull age Do Testify and say That My Brother Thomas Reed was A Soldier In the Revolutionary War the Last three years and Served as A Soldier One year or More.
I Further State that this same Thomas Reed Now belongs to Londonderry In the county of Windham & State of Vermont and Further The Deponent saith not
Benjamin Reed
State of Vermont } Weathersfield November 26 th 1818 Windsor County } Then Benjamin Reed of
Weathersfield in the county of Windsor Personally Appearing and After being carefully Examined & Duly cautioned Made Solemn Oath, That the foregoing Deposition by him Subscribed contains the whole Truth and Nothing but the truth before Carlos Cowles Justice Peace
The Above Deposition Taken at the Request of Thomas Reed To be used before the Honorable Judge White Within and for the county of Windham
Testified by Carlos Cowles Justice Peace
I hereby certify that I consider the Above named Benjamin Reed to be A Man of Truth & Veracity Carlos Cowles

In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Thomas Reed a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. S. F. 41,974.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     June, 1780 to end of war. Peri. Priv. Parker Emerson Aaron Fitt Isaiper Jackson Mass.  
Battles engaged in, _____ Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated. Date of application for pension, Apr. 19, 1818. His Ch. was al. Residence at date of application, Londonderry, Windham Co., Vt. Age at date of application, 53 yrs. Date, place of birth & names of parents not stated.
Remarks: In 1820, soldier referred to the following children (name of wife not stated): Sophia, aged 17; Louisa, 16; Rebecca, 14; Midel, 12; Almina, 10; Martin, 8; Theodocia, 5 yrs.
Very respectfully, H. He died July 4, 1851
Commissioner.
(Date of death taken from A. B.)

By His Excellency George Washington Esquire General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the States of America.
This may certify that the Bearer hereof Thomas Reed private in the 5 th Mass ts Regiment being a waiter to an officer who retires on Furlough by an arrangement with the Secretary at War for that purpose, he is hereby discharged the American Army.
Given at Head quarters This 11 th Day of June 1783
By his Excellency's Command I. Trumbull Judge      G. Washington
Registered in the books of the Regiment Henry Noble, Adjutant
only Henry Noble to sign.

Thomas Reeds
discharge —
lodged By M c L.R. Morris M c H.
May 8 th 1861.

Key Ser Com Pension Bureau, Washington, D.C. Sir:
Will you please give me, from the records of your office, answers to as many of the following questions as possible in regard to Thomas Read, in 1840, a Revolutionary pensioner, who resided at Londonderry, Windham Co., Vermont.
(Questions.)
1. Residence at date of enlistment. 2. Date and place of birth 3. Name of parents 4. Name of wife 5. Date of death.

6. Arrears of pension, to whom paid? 7. Military history.
Thanking you I am, Respectfully, Raymond Taylor Weston Vermont.
Nov., 19, 1917.

282 Lexington Ave.
Buffalo, N.Y.
March 20, 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir:
Please accept My thanks for the Pension Records which reached me yesterday - One of them proved to be an "1812" service - May I trouble You still further to ask for the service of Thos Reed, 2d

a Revolutionary Soldier, who is buried in Londonderry Vermont—?
Would also like to obtain Rev. record if any of
Jabez Warren, b. 1761 d. 1810- in East Aurora N.Y. father of Gen W m Warren of 1812 fame.
Capt. Jonathan Fanning b. 1765 died July 27, 1844 in Evans, N.Y. buried at Derby Erie Co. N.Y. Thanking You again for past favors and hoping for a reply. I am &c (M rs D) Maria C. Reed.

41974 INVALID.
Rev
1913, mch. 29. Hist. to Mrs. E. D. Reed. Fr.
1917, Nov. 24. History to Raymond Taylor. Sold to address and city for Int. Dept. etc. etc. Fr.
File No. 41974
Thomas Reed
Pa. Nov 1874
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 8 , Page 315
[Arrangement of 1870.]

to JNS,
July 7-1903 - His to Mrs. Clara H. Manning N.Y. City.
B.L. Wt. 71

November 24, 1917
Mr. Raymond Taylor, Weston, Vermont.
Sir:
In order to obtain the name of the person to whom the arrears of pension were paid in the case of "Thomas Reed, Cert. No. 14,106, issued September 6, 1819, for $8 per month from April 10, 1818, under the Act of March 18, 1818, at the Vermont Agency", you should forward this letter to
The Auditor for the Interior Department, Auditors' Building, Fourteenth and B Sts., S.W., Washington, D. C.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.