Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15934, for Joseph Parsons, New Hampshire

SERVICE
NUMBER
N 16 Privateer
Parsons, Joseph Mary
W 15934
CONTENTS

31 Portsmouth New Hampshire
Mary Parsons of Rockingham in the State of N. H.
who was a _____ in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the _____ widow of Joseph Parsons deceased who was a captain in the Revolution 10 mos & 10 days N. H.
Died - A. B.
Sept. 28-1836.
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth N.H. at the rate of 206 Dollars 67 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26 day of Sept 1836 and sent Mrs. J. Parsons Rye N.H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $1033.35 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Mar 37 103.33 $1136.68
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Abel Addon Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1 — Page 31

4 Mary Parsons N.H. widow of Joseph Parsons late
Adm. 10 mo 10 ds Capt.
N.H. Rolls Vol 1. page 52 - Joseph Parsons Capt. to New York 3 mo. " 2 " 19 " " " to R. Island 1 mo. " " " 41 " " " " " 6. 1284 10 mo. 12 ds  General Service not provided for probably rendered other service in P.T. but it is not definite by name - Potential service as Recruiting Capt. not military -

State of New Hampshire - Rockingham ss On this twenty fifth day of July in the year of our Lords one thousand eight hundred and thirty six, personally appeared before us John H. Parsons justice of the Peace and Quorum and Thomas J. Parsons justice of the Peace , both in and for the County of Rockingham aforesaid. Mary Parsons a resident of the town of Rye in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire, aged eighty nine years and six months, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on her oath, make the following declarations, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July fourth 1836. That she is the widow of Joseph Parsons of said Rye deceased, who was a volunteer Captain in the Revolutionary War - that he served as captain and recruiting officer five or six different times in said War, that in the fall and winter of the year seventeen hundred and seventy five he served at New Castle in the State aforesaid - that in September in the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven he marched for Rhode Island and while there was very sick with a fever and served this term about six months - that in the summer of the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight he again marched to Rhode Island she believes under the command of General Whipple. That he was at Cambridge in Massachusetts one campaign and that he served at Pockskill and Onion rivers - She further deposes that he served as a surgeon about six weeks under Capt Robert Parker on board a privateer which she believes was called the Portsmouth and which sailed from Portsmouth in the aforesaid State of New Hampshire - She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Parsons on the thirty first day of January in the year seventeen hundred and sixty eight

That her husband the aforesaid Joseph Parsons died on the eighth day of February in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed—
Mary Parsons
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written—
Before us—
John W. Parsons Justice of the Peace and Quorum Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
We certify that the Deponent is a credible person and that full credit is to be given to her deposition, and that she is unable to attend any Court on account of bodily infirmity.
John W. Parsons Justice of the Peace and Quorum Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
New Hampshire ss. I hereby certify that the above named John W. Parsons and Thomas J. Parsons are magistrates as above named and that the signatures are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed my seal of office this 25 th day of July A.D. 1835 Charles Wentworth, Clerk of the Court of the United States for said District

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Mary Parsons
N. H.
widow of Joseph Parsons Capt.
Adm?
10 mo. 10 ds Capt.
N. H. Rolls
Vol 1. page 52 - Joseph Parsons Capt. to New York 3 mo. " 2 " 19 " " " to R. Island 1 mo " " " 41 " " " " 6. 12 ds
10 mo. 12 ds
privateer service not provided for probably rendered other service in 75. h. but it is not definite by made - Voluntary service as recruiting Capt. not military -

May 31, 1935.
H. L. Jenness 320 Tunbridge Road, Homeland Baltimore, Maryland.
BA-J/III Joseph Parsons W. 15934
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Dr. Joseph Parsons who served as a Captain, and Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Drake.
There is no claim for pension on file based upon service of Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Drake in the Revolutionary War. The record of Joseph Parsons is given herein as shown in the papers on file in claim, W. 15934, based upon his service in said war.
Joseph Parsons, of Rye, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, was Captain of a company of New Hampshire militia in the Revolutionary War, and served on six different expeditions, amounting in all to almost eleven months, as follows: in the fall of 1775, at Great Island (New Castle), New Hampshire; from November 2, 1775 until February 1776, at Cambridge, Massachusetts; in 1777, six months in Rhode Island, and in 1778, in Rhode Island under General Whipple; also, at Peekskill and on the Onion River. He served also, six months as surgeon on a privateer, "Portsmouth", Captain Robert Parker, dates not given.
Joseph Parsons married January 31, 1768, Mary Seavey; they were married by Reverend Samuel Parsons, pastor of the church in Rye, New Hampshire; no relationship between said parties was stated.
Joseph & Samuel
The soldier died February 8, 1832, in Rye, New Hampshire; at that time he was referred to as Colonel Joseph Parsons. His age at the time of his enlistment is not given, nor the date and place of his birth and names of his parents shown.

Mary Parsons, the widow of Captain Joseph Parsons, was allowed pension on her application executed July 25, 1836, at which time she resided in Rye, New Hampshire. She was then aged eighty-nine years, and six months; the place of her birth, and names of her parents are not shown. She died September 28, 1836.
John W. Parsons and Thomas J. Parsons were magistrates of the Court of Rye, New Hampshire, at the time Mary Parsons made application for pension. No relationship between any of said persons was stated.
No reference was made to children of Joseph Parsons and his wife, Mary.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

I Mark R. Webster of Rye in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I now have in my possession a Journal in the hand writing of my father Richards Webster, a Revolutionary pensioner, late of said Rye deceased, that the same I have seen in his possession for thirty years previous to his death, and that the following words are therein written in his own hand writing viz- "Engaged myself under Captain Robert Parkers the twelfth of September, seventeen hundred and seventy five at fort Sullivan in the Harbour of Portsmouth till the second of November, and then with Captain Joseph Parsons till the twelfth of November- Enlisted under Captain Parsons for two months from the twelfth of November and discharged there the second day of December- and then enlisted to go to Cambridge and stay there till the first day of February- and then discharged and came home to Rye the third of February seventeen hundred and seventy six" - and that the aforesaid entry is all on one page and without any intervening words -
Mark R Webster
State of New Hampshire,
Rockingham ss 3 September 5 th 1836 -
Then personally appeared before me, Thomas J. Parsons, a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid, the above named Mark R. Webster and made oath to the above declaration by him signed in my presence.
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace

I certify that the Deponent aforesaid is a credible person and that full credit is to be given to his depositions.
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace

I Jeremiah Brown of North Hampton in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire certify and depose that I well knew Joseph Parsons late of Rye in the aforesaid county and State deceased. That he the said Parsons served as Captain in the Revolutionary War. That I enlisted into his Company and marched to Rhode Island under his command. That he served at this time about six months that I have always understood he served in New York and other places and that he died about four or five years since leaving an aged widow. He further deposes that the said Parsons and Company marched to Portsmouth previous to marching to Rhode Island and was stationed there on Shapley's Island so called, a week or ten days — Jeremiah Brown

State of New Hampshire Rockingham Co
July 28, 1836
Then personally appeared, before me Thomas J. Parsons a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid, the within named Jeremiah Brown and made oath to the foregoing declaration signed by him in my presence
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
I certify that the Deponent is a creditable person and that full credit is to be given to his deposition
Thomas Jefferson Parsons Justice Peace
My official character & signature not certified New Hampshire Co. I hereby certify that Thomas J. Parsons Esq is a magistrate as aforesaid and that the sig- -natures above are genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this 16th day of August A.D. 1836.
Charles Cutter Clerk of Dist. Court N.H. for New Hampshire

Tho. J. Parsons Esq. Age N Hampshire August 30 1836 OC
Rec vol 32 Page 483

War Dept
Pension Off
Aug 30 36
Sir -
In the case of Mrs. Mary Green widow of Richd Green deceased it appears by the records that her husband enlisted in Scammon's Regt 7 March 78 - deserted 25 June 80 - rejoined 20 March 80 and is credited by 9 mo 10 days in 1780 & 12 mo in 1781. The service of 21 mo. 10 days after the period of rejoining his regt can alone be taken into the computation of the pension which may be allowed his widow -
The declaration should be made before a court of record or a judge thereof -
The declaration of Mrs. Mary Parsons should also be made before a Court of Record or a judge thereof - The proof of the marriage & continued widowhood is satisfactory
The papers in both cases are placed on our files
Thos J. Parsons Esq Rye N. Hampshire
act 4 July 1836

I Mark R. Webster of Rye in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I now have in my possession a book or Journal in the hands writing of my father Richard Webster, a revolutionary pensioner, late of said Rye deceased. That I have known the same to be in his possession for more than thirty years previous to his death, and that the following words, are therein written in his own hand writing viz. "Engaged myself under Captain Robert Parkers the twelfth of September seventeen hundred and seventy five at fort Sullivan in the harbor of Portsmouth till the second of November - and then with Captain Joseph Parsons till the twelfth of November - Enlisted under Captain Parsons for two months from the twelfth of November and discharged there the second day of December and then enlisted to go to Cambridge and stay there till the first day of February - and then discharged and came home to Rye the third of February seventeen hundred and seventy six" I further depose that the aforesaid entry is all on one page in said Journal and without any other intervening words.
Mark R Webster
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss 3 September 6, 1836. There personally appeared before me, Thomas J. Parsons a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid, the above named Mark R. Webster and made oath to the above declaration by him signed in my presence.
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace

I certify that the Deponent aforesaid is a credible person and that full credit is to be given to his deposition.
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss. J. J. B. Hoitt Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County. Do hereby certify that Thomas J. Parsons Esquire who has subscribed the within affidavit, is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, and I believe the same to be his genuine signature. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this eighth day of September AD 1836. J. J. B. Hoitt Clerk C.C.P.

for. Parsons
Yon James L Edwards

Sir,
Accompanying you will receive the declaration of Mary Parsons a widow of Joseph Parsons late of Rye deceased, who applies for a pension under the late act of Congress, together with the Depositions of Michael Dalton, Thomas Rand, Huntington Porter - B. W. Marden and Betsey Gaylands - and also a certificate from the record of her marriage - I am unable to prove the length of time Joseph Parsons served as I am told there are no Revolutionary Documents left by said Parsons - and that they were probably destroyed by a fire - It is well understood in the town that he served a large portion of the War but there are but few old persons in town who can tell much in relation to his service - except by tradition - what they have heard him say &c - I have no hesitancy in saying that from conversation, which I had with the said Joseph previous to his death that he would be entitled to quite a pension if all the documents could be produced in relation to the same - I hope the rolls and records will be faithfully searched and if other evidence should be requisite please inform me - Permit me to refer you to Isaac Waldron Esq. Pension Agent for the N. H. District for hereditary information as he well knew the said Joseph Parsons and I think must have heard him speak of his Revolutionary services -

Please direct your communications in relation to the within application to
Yours most Obedient
Rye, July 26, 1836 and very humble Servant
Thomas J. Parsons
Hon J. L. Edwards

Hon. J. L. Edwards Com. of Pensions Washington

Page N.H. Sept. 8, 1836
Sir, Enclosed are the depositions of Mr. Webster in support of Mr. Parsons Claim and the Town Clerk's in support of Mrs. Green. Having sent the papers mailed you on the 6 th by a friend to obtain the Clerk's certificate & seal - & afterwards learning the deposition of Mr. Webster was not duly certified by the Clerk I have retaken the same & now have the honor to transmit it duly certified.
I have the honor to be yours
Most Obs. Servant
Thomas J. Parsons

Rye N.H., September 6, 1836.
Sir,
Justices of the Peace in this State being required by law to keep a record of certain official proceedings had before them, led me to suppose they were considered Courts of record by your Department - Claimants in this town must also have waited until the 13 th Instant before they could have obtained a Judge without sending more than twenty miles into the country - Your instructions of the 27 th of August relating to the applications of Mary Parsons and Mary Green have been complied with and their Declarations are herewith enclosed - You will observe that Mary Parsons' declaration now contains an extract from a book recently found among Captain Parsons' papers showing the places at which he served - That he calls one place Great Island - I would observe that is the same as New Castle in this State - The Deposition of Mr. Mr. Mr. Webster now enclosed must I think satisfy your honor that Capt Parsons served at New Castle or fort Sullivan in the harbor of Portsmouth in this State from the second of November to the second of December in the year 1775 - For his further service

service at that place she must rely on the Rolls in your Office, if there are any in that year— Mrs Parsons tells me that at the time her husband served at Cambridge in Mass. She had a relative and friend, Mrs. Goldthrite, sick in Boston and that her friend afterwards told her the balls from the American army struck the house in which she was sick— She is strongly of the opinion her husband served there prior or at the time the British evacuated Boston—
Mrs. Parsons is at this time very low and her life is quite uncertain and if she could be placed on the pension list during her life it would be very gratifying and pleasing to her— Your communications state nothing in relation to Captain Parsons services at Cambridge or Onion Rivers— Onion Rivers is in Vermont and I believe empties into Lake Champlain— If nothing can be found on the new Hampshire Rolls relative to Capt Parsons services at Cambridge and Onion Rivers I would refer you to the Rolls of Massachusetts and Vermont which may possibly furnish some information on that point as it is very possible he might be in the service of those States in which case I presume it would appear on their Rolls— I am however of the opinion that he served under this State all the terms—

Mrs Green now testifies that her husband enlisted to serve during the war and she says when he came home without leave - his return to the army was so satisfactory that he was not punished for his absence - She says he did not return or rather was not discharged from service until peace took place and must have been transferred to some other company or Regiment - If no further account of his service can be found on the rolls - evidence can be furnished the Department showing that he did not return home until after peace took place & that he has been heard frequently to say he served during the war after his enlistment and that it was so understood at the time he returned - If the evidence of marriage is not satisfactory and you will inform me of that fact - The town records furnish evidence of their having children and the time of their birth some of whom I am told were born previous to the expiration of his service - a deposition in relation thereto can be furnished the Department if I am informed it is necessary -
Very Respectfully
yours most Obedient & humble Servant
Thomas J. Parsons

State of New Hampshire .. Rockingham. On this fifth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six. Personally appeared before me Bradbury Bartlett a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Rocking- ham aforesaid, Mary Parsons a resident of the Town of Rye in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hamp- shire aged eighty nine years and nearly eight months, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 4. 1836. That she is the widow of Joseph Parsons of said Rye, deceased, who was a volunteer Captain of the Militia in the Revolutionary War. That he served as a Captain and recruiting Officer five or six different times during said War. He served in the fall of the year in seventeen hundred and seventy five at New Castle in the State of New Hampshire That in September in the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven he marched for Rhode Island and while there was very sick with a fever and served this time about six months. That in the summer of the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight he again marched for Rhode Island under the command of General Whipple. He also served at Cambridge in the State of Massachusetts sometime in the first part of the War. He also served at Peekskill and Union River. She also deposes that she has now in her possession a Book in the handwriting of the said Joseph Parsons in which are the following words relative to his service (Viz) "I enlisted a Company of Soldiers but was so unfortunate as always to go out in the Militia which deprived me of five years half pay which the Continent- al Officers received and although my wages were good when I went out Money depreciated so fast that when I received them I had not more than two thirds what I agreed for in the first place and sometimes not one half by which means I lost ten dollars per month at the lowest calculation which in six times that I went into the Army Viz To Great Island — Cambridge — Rhode Island twice — Peekskill — and Union River

I did not lose less than two hundred dollars by the depreciation in going into the Army. 11.
She further declares that she was married to the said Joseph Parsons on the thirty first day of January in the year seventeen hundred and sixty eight. That her husband the aforesaid Joseph Parsons died on the eighth day of February in year eighteen hundred and thirty two and that she has remained a widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed.
May Parsons
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Bradbury Bartlett Judge of the court of common pleas for said county of Rockingham.
I certify that the Deponent is a credible person and that full credit is to be given to her deposition and that she is unable to attend court on account of bodily infirmity.
Bradbury Bartlett Judge of the court of common pleas for said county of Rockingham.

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss I J. B. Foss Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County do hereby certify that Bradbury Bartlett who has subscribed the annexed declaration is a Judge of said Court of Common Pleas for said County of Rockingham and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court this sixth day of September A.D. 1836
J. B. Foss Clerk of C. C. Pleas Rockingham ss

I Michael Dalton of Rye in the County of Rock- ingham and State of New Hampshire maketh oath and saith that I well knew Joseph Parsons late of Rye in the County and State aforesaid, that he served as a volunteer Captain in the Revolution- ary War and enlisted a company of militia which served under him. That I enlisted under him at New-Castle in the aforesaid State - that he went from there to the south - that I believe and always understood he served several terms - and have heard him say that he went one voyage a pri- vateering, and believe he was very active during the War and rendered important services - that he died about four years and five months since leaving a widow Mary Parsons now nearly ninety years of age who was his wife during the Revolu- tionary war and that she has not married since the death of her said husband Joseph Parsons -
Michael Dalton

State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss 3 July 25, 1836
Then personally appeared before me Thomas J. Parsons a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid the above named Michael Dalton and made oath to the within declarations signed by him in my presence
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
I certify that the Deponent is a credible person, and that full credit is to be given to his deposition.
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
Wethersfield N. I hereby certify that Thomas J. Parsons Esq, is a magistrate as aforesaid & that the foregoing signature is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of the United States Court for said District this 15th day of August AD 1836 Charles Witter Clerk

I Thomas Rand of Rye in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire certify and depose that I well knew Joseph Parsons late of Rye aforesaid that he served several different periods in the Revolutionary War as a volunteer Captain of the militia and enlisted a company of volun- teers, - that he served at New Castle and I believe went to Rhode Island - that he went one voyage a privateering as a Surgeon - that he has a widow now living in Rye aforesaid nearly ninety years of age - that she has not been married since the death of her aforesaid husband Joseph Parsons - and that she Mary Parsons was his wife during the Revolutionary War - his Thomas X Rand mark.

State of New Hampshire } Rockingham ss
3 July 25, 1836
Then personally appeared before me Thomas J. Parsons a Justice of the Peace in the county aforesaid the within named Thomas Rand and made oaths to the above declaration signed by him in my presence -
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
I certify that the Deponent is a credible person and that his testimony is entitled to credence
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
New Hampshire ss
I hereby certify that Thomas J. Parsons is a Magistrate as aforesaid and that the foregoing signatures are genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand and the seal of the United States court for said District this 16 th day of August A D 1836 -
Charles Whittier Clerk of District Court of U.S. for N.H. District

I Huntington Porter of Rye in the County of Rock- ingham and State of New Hampshire depose and say that I have resided in said Rye and been Pastor of the church in said town more than fifty years, that I was well acquainted with Col Joseph Parsons late of said Rye, that he was neighbour to me and a member of the church of which I am Pastor that I recollect having frequent conversations with the said Col Parsons respecting his being in the Revolutionary War in the capacity of an officer, I am not certain able to say the time he served, but I have no doubt that it was several years, and that he served at several different times, I further depose that he died about four years ago at said Rye and that his widow Mary Parsons survives him, and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her said husband and is now about ninety years of age.

I further depose and say that the following words "one thousand seven hundred and sixty eight January the third first Joseph Parsons and Mary Leavitt were married" are recorded in the Church Records kept by the Reverend Samuel Parsons and in his hands writing with which I am well acquainted and that said Records have been in my possession ever since I became Pastor of said Church.
Huntington Porter.
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss August 17. 1883 Then the said Huntington Porter personally appeared and made solemn oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed is just & true
Before me
W. H. G. Hackett Justice of the Peace
I certify that Huntington Porter the above deponent is a credible person & that full reliance should be given to his deposition
W. H. G. Hackett Justice of the Peace

New Hampshire ss. I hereby certify that W. H. Y. Hackett Esq. is a magistrate as aforesaid and that the foregoing signatures are genuine - In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the United States Court for said District this seventeenth day of August A.D. 1836 -
Charles Whittier Clerk of District Court of U.S. for N. H. District.

We Benjamin W. Marden of Rye in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire and Betsey Garland of North Hampton in the County aforesaid certify and depose that we well know Joseph Parsons late of Rye aforesaid - that he died on the eighth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two - that he left an aged widow Mary Parsons who is still living and that she has remained a widow ever since that period - Benj W Marden Betsey Garland
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham ss 3 July 25, 1836.
Then personally appeared before me Thomas J. Parsons a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid, the above named Benjamin W. Marden and Betsey Garland and made oath to the above declaration signed by them in my presence -
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
I certify that the Deponants are credible persons and that full credit is to be given to their Depositions -
Thomas J. Parsons Justice of the Peace
Asst. Clerk
I hereby certify that Thomas J. Parsons Esq. is a magistrate as aforesaid and that the signatures are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 26 th day of August A.D. 1836. Charles Whittier Clerk of District Court U.S. for N.H. District

1935- May 31- Hist. to H. R. Jenness- JLR.
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15934
Mary Parsons Joseph Wid. of Rockingham Parsons Capt. Rev War
Act June 7 th 1832
Index: Vol. M , Page 112
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Nov. 2, 1904 AOT.

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OWEN A. DONEGAN Manager PLAZA 0800
May 15th, 1935
H. L. JENNESS Assistant Manager
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:-
OK I would appreciate it very much if you would furnish me with the Service Record of Dr. Joseph Parsons who served five or six terms as Captain in the Revolution at New Castle, Peekskill, New York, Union River and Rhode Island.
Also please let me have the Service Record of Lt. Col. Abraham Drake, son of Abraham Drake, born 1715, died 1781. Lt. Col. Drake was present at the surrender of Burgoyne and this is the only information which I have to assist you.
Thanking you I beg to remain
Yours very truly,
H. L. Jenness H. L. Jenness, 320 Tumbidge Road, Homeland, Baltimore, Md.
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