Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14293, Caleb Beals, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Beals, Caleb Dorothy
W. 14293
CONTENTS

2832
Massachusetts Dorothy Beals widow of Caleb Beals Mass who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of Jan'y 1849 and sent to
Wm Julius Rockwell Hofk
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 7 Vol. 2,
Julius Rockwell July 15, 49,
Reported
Jan'y 5/49

6916
Dorothy Beals
Mass
act 7 July 38
m 84 d 22 Vol 15-80- capt. Oliver in 75 X 19.57 French Sep 77-21 mo. Sicy certificate for 75. \frac{8}{9}
adnd 9mo fri 30 1/2
No deduction
Hon. Osmyn Baker Amherst Mass

State of Massachusetts, Franklin County, ss
On this thirteenth day of March 1840 personally- appeared before the Hon. Richard E. Newcomb Judge of the Court of Probate within & for said County of Franklin, Dorothy Beals, sometimes called Dolly Beals, a resident of Conway in the County of Franklin aforesaid aged seventy five years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7- 1838 entitled, "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows," That She is the widow of Caleb Beals deceased who was a private in the Army of the Revolution; That her said hus- band served according to her best knowledge and belief as herein after stated, to wit, that she has always understood, her said husband served in the Revolutionary war nineteen months in the year seventeen hundred & seventy five. Also that her said husband served in the year 1776- Three or more months, also that he served in the year 1777 one or more months. That she can not state the particulars of his said husband's services nor the officers under whom he served, that she has heard her said husband frequently, in his life time, speak of his revolutionary services, but that she is unable to recall to her mind the parti- culars of his services as stated by him. That according to her best knowledge and recollections her said husband served the nine months in 1775 at Boston Massachusetts and in its vicinity, and the remainder of the service was performed at the North, on the North River and at Litchfield - That her said husband had his residence at Conway aforesaid when he performed the services aforesaid - That she has understood her husband was a volunteer in some of the periods of his service, and at others an enlisted soldier. That she has no documentary evidence in support of her claim. That her maiden name was Dorothy (sometimes called Dolly) Scott Beals That she refers to the Rolls now in the War Office for further evidence of his services. She further declares that she was married

married to the said Caleb Beals on the eight day of January in the year seventeen hundred and eighty four; that her husband, the aforesaid Caleb Beals died on the twenty eighth day of August in the year eighteen hundred and twenty two; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time above stated - Sworn to and subscribed on the day Dorothy Beals and year above written - Before -
R. E. Newcomb Judge of Probate
And the said Judge doth hereby declare his opinion after the investigation of the matter that the said Caleb Beals was a revolutionary soldier in the Army of the United States and served as stated in the preceding declaration - that the said Applicant Dorothy Beals was married to the said Caleb on the eighth day of January A.D. 1784 - and that the said Caleb died on the twenty eighth day of August A.D. 1822 and that the said Dorothy has ever since remained a widow. And the said Judge further certifies that the said Dorothy, by reason of bodily infirmity, was unable to appear in court, that she appeared before him out of court and made and swore to the declaration aforesaid.
R. E. Newcomb
Judge of Probate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss.
I Elijah Alvord, Register of Probate for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Richard E Newcomb is the Judge of Probate in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified - And the above signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of the Probate Court for said county this fourteenth day of March A.D. 1840.
E. Alvord Reg. Prob

September Eighteenth seventeenth hundred Eighty Three An intention of marriage between Caleb Beals of Con- way and Dorothy Scott of Ashfield has been published as the law directs J c Oliver Root J c Clerk
I the Childs of Conway of the County of Franklin & Commonwealth of Massachusetts do certify that the above is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows Sept 18-1783
I the above named Otis Childs depose & say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in said town of Conway for the space of three years past and that the above is a true ex- -tract from the records of said town of Conway with the ex- -ception above named as certified by me
Otis Childs Town Clerk of Conway
And I the above named Otis Childs do further depose and say that there is no register of the marriage of the above nam- -ed parties on the said records - And that there are no records of any marriages solemnized by Rev John Emerson prior to the year 1788 and that the said John Emerson was a regular officiating clergyman in said Conway from the year 1769 to the year 1826 inclusive - And I do further depose & say that I have carefully exam- -ined the church records which purport to have been kept by said John Emerson during the entire term of his ministry and find that on the first page of said records reference is made under the head of Contents to marriages recorded page 59 And on examination find that the two leaves: viz: from page 58 to page 63 have been extracted from said book of records - when or by whom or for what reason is unknown to Deponent - And that there are no records of any marriages on said book of church records.
And further Deponent saith not
March 14-1840
Attest Otis Childs Town Clerk of Con way

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin County & town of Conway ss } On this fourteenth day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty personally appeared the within named Otis Childs and made solemn oath that the within affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me - Phineas Bartlett Justice of Peace
I the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County of Franklin in the Commonwealth of Mass- achusetts do hereby certify that I have been personally acquainted with the within named Otis Childs for many years, that he is a man of undoubted truth and veracity and that his testimony is entitled to full credit Conway March 14. 1840 - Phineas Bartlett Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin ss
I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Phineas Bartlett is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commission- ed and qualified; and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at Greenfield, this twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1840.
E. Alvord Clerk

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Own
File No. 14293
Dorothy Beals
Widow of
Caleb Beals
Pri. Her Was
Act: Feb 22 48
Index:—Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

6916 Mass Let to Hon. Osmyn Baker May 11 th 1846
act 7. July 38
Let to Almon Brainard August 20. 45

6127
Libb Pusion Agent May 27. 1841.
Massachusetts
Morolphy Beals widow of Caleb Beals deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 25 th August 1832 of Franklin in the State of Mass o who was a Private in the Comp y commanded by Captain Frewen of the Regt. commanded by Colo _____ in the Mass o line for 9 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass o at the rate of 30 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 31 st day of March 1841 and sent Rev. O. Baker, Amherst, Mass o Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $1571:00 Semi-annual allowance ending
$150.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by W. Madison Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 st Page 73

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Massachusetts
Dorothy Beals widow of Caleb Beals who was a private in the Mass ts Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 30 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the Eighth day of Feb y 1844. and sent to
Pensioner Conway Mass ts
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A
Vol. / Page 60
Col. Am. D. Rockwell H. B. B. Lt. L. Mainard Esq May 29. 45.

5305 - July 3 1844
Co. mo. 29 Aug 29
Map Dorothy Beal March 1843
$30 per a
Returned at Conway Map.
Free
Edwards Commissaire of Pensions Washington D.C.

State of Massachusetts Franklin County } ss
On this Twenty Sixth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and forty four, personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin aforesaid, Dorothy Beals, a resident of Canway, in the County of Franklin aforesaid, aged Seventy nine years who being duly sworn, according law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d March 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War; That she is the Widow of Caleb Beals, who was a Private in the army of the Revolution, and served (a portion of the time) in Colonel Benjamin Ruggles Woodbridge's Regiment of Militia; — That she was a pensioner under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, at the rate of thirty dollars per annum. — She further declares that she is still a widow
Dorothy Beals
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me Phineas Bartlett Justice of the Peace
Attest P. Bartlett Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin County } ss January 26 th 1844
I Phineas Bartlett, a Magistrate in the County of Franklin aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Dorothy Beals, subscriber of the foregoing declaration, is personally known to me, and that she is the same Dorothy Beals who was pensioned under the act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838.
Phineas Bartlett Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Franklin ss.
I, Henry Chapman, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth for the County of Franklin, do certify that Phineas Bartlett Esquire whose signature is affixed to the certificate on this paper, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within and for said County, - duly commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth: and that full faith and credit is & ought to be given to his acts & attestations done in that capacity: and that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Bartlett, and believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said Commonwealth this 27th day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred & forty four.
H. Chapman, Clerk.

Dorothy Beals Pension all

State of Massachusetts Franklin County } ss
On this Sixteenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty Eight personally appeared before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Franklin aforesaid Dorothy Beals a resident of Conway in the County of Franklin aforesaid aged Eighty four 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Caleb Beals who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and served in Col. Woodbridge's Regiment of Militia. That she was a pensioner under the act of 3 d of March 1843, and again under the act of the 17 th of June 1844 entitled "An act to continue the pensions of certain widows;" at the rate of Thirty dollars per annum.
She further declares that she is still the widow of the above named Caleb Beals.
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written. Before me } Dorothy Beals Phineas Bartlett Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Franklin County. ss
I Phineas Bartlit a Magistrate in the County of Franklin aforesaid do hereby certify that Dorothy Beals subscribed of the within declaration is personally known to me, and that she is the same Dorothy Beals who was pensioned under the acts of March 3 d 1843 and of June 17 th 1844
Phineas Bartlit Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Franklin. ss.
I Henry Chapman, Clerk of the Judicial Courts of the Commonwealth, for the County of Franklin, do certify that Phineas Bartlit Esquire, whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the paper hereto annexed, was, at the date thereof, one of the Justices of the Peace within the said County, duly Commissioned, and acting under the authority of this Commonwealth: & that full faith & credit is, & ought to be given to his acts and attestations done in that capacity: and that I am acquainted with the handwriting of the said Phineas Bartlit Esq. & believe his signature to said certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court.

for said Commonwealth, this nineteenth day of December in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred & forty Eight.
H. Chapman, Clerk.

convey my ack to
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Mr Joseph Wheelock Nathaniel P. Baker Baker Esq Member Legislature Mass Boston Mass.
1058

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, MADE BY THE Widow OF THE PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of the service of my Husband, Caleb Beals — in the war of the Revolution.
He was a native of the Town of Conway or Weymouth in the County of Worfolk or Franklin — and State of Massachusetts . He enlisted from the Town of Conway in the County of Franklin in the Hampshire and State of Massachusetts in the year 17 as between the years 1775- 1777 — in the Company commanded by Captain in the Regiment of Col. Stetson and he served
as follows, viz:— He was at Lionelboro before the same was taken by Burgoyne . He was also at the foraging of Burgoyne , for which the mother signed his willow , now  disgust  a  pension for one month's service said Caleb Beals . My Husband was in the Army on a short enlistment at Lionelboro , for which I wish to obtain proof from the records .
I am now Eighty years old, and my memory does not enable me to state my Husband's services more fully than above stated.
WITNESS my hand, at Conway — this Twenty Seventh day of February A. D. 184 5
Dorothy Beals
Signed by said in my presence,
James S. Whitney
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
March 21 1845.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Caleb Beals is borne as a private from Conway, upon a Return of Capt n Seth Murray, Col. B. R. Woodbridge, in the 6 months service of 1775, and upon the Cost Roll of the same dated "Camp, Cambridge, Oct r 25, 1775; — Upon a Muster Roll of the same Comp y , the date of his enlistment is given, May 11; — Upon a pay Roll of Capt n Benjamin Phillips' Comp y in the reg t . of Militia from the County of Hampshire commanded by Lt. Col. Tim o Robinson, service at Ticonderoga, from Jan y 6 to April 1, 1777 — 86 days, Upon a pay Roll of Capt n Joseph Warner's, Comp y Col. B. Ruggles Woodbridge's, Reg t . — Service in the Northern Army, from Aug. 18 to Nov r . 29, 1777, including allowance for 180 miles travel, 3 months, 21 days. The name of said Beals is not borne upon the rolls of Capt n Stebbins, and no Col of
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that name appears, the preceding being all the evidence of see which is shown by any of the records in this office, identified with that claimed in the annexed declaration.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Pease,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Supplementary.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston; July 2 1845.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that Capt n Phillips' roll, from which the service of Caleb Beals was described, in the certificate issued March 21, to which this is supplementary, does not give the names of the town to which the officers or men belonged, — but they were from the county of Hampshire, of which Franklin at that period, formed a part; and on this roll are also found the names of Joel Dickenson & Solomon Goodale, both which names are borne upon a town roll of Conway, for bounty paid. Joel Dickenson was also with said Beals in Capt n Murray's Comp y . Col. Woodbridge commanded a reg t from Hampshire, and Capt n Warner belonged to Williamsburg, adjoining Conway. No other person of the name of Caleb Beals is on any of the rolls as from the same county.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Palfrey,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

J. Boyden Sep
of Colch. He also above mentioned. The Bishop of New Zealand presents to my hand the fourth copy of March 1840
Stephen R. Dyer

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin County ss
I Josiah Boyden of the town of Conway, County of Franklin being of lawful age on Oath declare and say. That in the year of our Lord 1775 I was well acquainted with Coleb Beals of Conway aforesaid. And I distinctly recollect that he enlisted as a soldier in the war of the Revolution and left Conway aforesaid and was absent about a month when he returned to Conway and remained a few days when he again left Conway and was absent as a soldier eight or nine months when he again returned to Conway spent a short time and enlisted again and went into the Army as a soldier and was absent this third time about three months returned again to Conway. But soon went into the Army again, and was at the taking of Burgoyne was absent this last time about one month. I also say that I saw the same Coleb Beals above referred to and Dorothy Scott when they went to the house of the Reverend John Emerson to be married in the month of January 1784. And said Dorothy Scott was ever after reputed the lawful wife of said Coleb Beals. And I also say on Oath that the widow Dorothy Beals now living in Conway aforesaid is the same identical Dorothy Beals, who was the wife of Coleb Beals above mentioned. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of March A.D. 1840
Josiah Boyden

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Franklin County ss ) On this 12 th day of March A.D. 1840 personally appeared, before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for said County Josiah Boyden to me well known, and made solemn oath in due form of law to the truth of the within affidavit, which subscribed and I further certify that said Josiah Boyden is a man of truth and full faith and credit ought to be given to his testimony herein
James S. Whitney - justice of the peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Franklin ss.
I Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Franklin, do hereby certify that James S. Whitney is a justice of the Peace in and for the said county duly commissioned and qualified; and that the above signature purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court, at Greenfield, this twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1840.
E. Alvord Clerk.

I Seth Salisbury of Marlboro County of Windham State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say that I lived in the house with Caleb Beal in the town of Cones- -ey County of Franklin State of Mass. in the year of our Lord 1775 he entered as a minute man under the command of Capt. Robert Oliver was subject to military duty for several weeks every day then marched to Cambridge absent one month when he returned said he enlisted for nine months more accordingly was absent that term of time when he returned went to Hatfield Mass. to settle with the officer and receive his pay he then enlisted for three months longer marched for Pico- -day served in the regiment of Col. Dickinson of Deerfield Mass. after his return marched again under the command of Capt Thomas French served in the regiment of Col. Joseph Stebbins of Deerfield Mass. was at the taking of Burgoyne was absent one month
Marlboro 25 April - 1839 Seth Salisbury
This may certify that I am personally acquainted with Seth Salisbury the signer of the above affidavit know him to be a man of veracity and may be relied on ————— Phineas Mather
State of Vermont } Marlboro 25 April 1839 then Windham County } Seth Salisbury personally appeared and after being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoi- -ng deposition by him subscribed contained the whole truth and nothing but the truth be soon as well
Phineas Mather justice to the Peace

State of Vermont } District of Marlboro } 2/3
I certify that Phinehas Mather whose name is subscribed on the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the peace within and for the County of Windham and State of Vermont and duly authorized qualified to administer oaths and take Depositions and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the Probate Court for said district and subscribed my hand this ninth day of January A.D. 1810 - Asa Hayes Clerk & Register
15. 80 X on the bill 19. 57 exp. 77
J. Schuyler Dep.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, March 17 th 1841.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the Name of Caleb Beals is borne in a Return of Capt. Seth Murray's Company in the 25 th Regiment of Foot Commanded by Col d Benjamin Ruggles Woodbridge, as a private from Conway. The Return is dated Prospect Hill Sept r 30 th 1775, and Signed "Edward Cook Lt t ". The same Name also appears in an order, dated "Camp Cambridge October 25 th 1775," for Money in lieu of coats due to the Soldiers of Capt. Seth Murray's Company, Col d Woodbridge's Reg t .
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John D. Sleeper
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I Joseph Whulock of Conway in the County of Franklin State of Massachusetts of lawful age solemnly affirm under the pains & penalties of perjury, that I am well acquainted with Dorothy, (sometimes called Dolly) Beals of Conway aforesaid. That her husband Caleb Beals, died sometime in the month of August, (on the twenty eighth day according to my recollection,) in the year eighteen hundred & twenty two. That his widow, the said Dorothy Beals is still living and has never married since the death of her said husband. Caleb Beals - I further affirm as aforesaid that the said Caleb Beals was before his death reputed, in the neighbourhood where he lived, to have been a soldier of the Revolution and did service in the Revolutionary War; that I have myself heard him converse with people about his services & privations while in service -
Joseph Whulock
State of Massachusetts, Franklin County, ss
Greenfield March 18 th 1840 Personally appeared Joseph Whulock above named and solemnly affirmed that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true Before me Almon Brain and Justin of the Peace And I certify that the aforesaid Joseph Whulock is a man of truth & veracity for credible witness Almon Brain and Justin. Peace.

J. Wheeler Sec
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss
I Elijah Alvord, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the county of Franklin do hereby certify that Almon Brainard is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; and that the within subscribed signatures, purporting to be his, are genuine.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at Greenfield, this twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1840
E. Alvord, Clerk

State of New York Patterson County ss
Rachel McMurphy of the Town of Hamphy in said County being only Suborn Faith that in the winter of the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty four she was present at the Marriage of Mr. Caleb Beal whom she saw married to Miss Sally Scott by the Rev John Emerson all of the Town of Conney and State of Massachusetts and further thinks said Marriage took place in the month of January but is not certain was either January or Feb
Sworn and Subscribed before me this fifth day of Dec 1882 Stephen D. Dole J.D. } Rachel McMurphy

State of New York
County of Cattaraugus ss.
I Francis E. Basset Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Stephen J. Vose Esq. is a Magistrate as within and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine Given under my hand and the seal of said County this 21st day of Jan y 1840
Francis E. Basset clk
I Joseph Wheelock of Conway in the County of Franklin State of Massachusetts of lawful age solemnly affirm under the pains & penalties of perjury, and say that I have been well acquainted for thirty years past with Rachel Mc Murphy with name & the person who has subscribed the within deposition. that said Rachel Mc Murphy is a respectable person & her character for truth & veracity is unimpeachable.
Joseph Wheelock
State of Massachusetts } March 13- 1840- Franklin County } ss- Personally appeared the above named Joseph Wheelock and is a credible witness, and solemnly affirmed that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is true before me Almon Brainard Just. Peace.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Franklin ss. I Elijah Alvord Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the county of Franklin do certify that Almon Brainard is a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly commissioned and qualified, and that the above signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court this 24 th day of March 1840.
E. Alvord Clerk

Home of Representatives
Jan 15. 1848.
J. L. Edwards Esq Committee of Pensions
Sir
May I ask your attention to the enclosed letter of Joseph Wheelock in behalf of Dorothy Beells of Conway Mass, widow of Caleb Beells. They think for the reasons set forth in this letter, that she is entitled to a larger pension.
Very respectfully
Your obedient servant
John Rockwell

Greenfield Ms. June 6-1845-
Hon J. S. Edwards
Comm ee of Pensions
Sir
Yours of the 29 th of May ult. in regard to the Application of Mrs Dorothy Beul for an increase of pension. was duly rec d . & in reply I have to say, that the Old County of Hampshire. formerly. and at the time after time of the service of the claimants husband, embraced the two present Counties of Franklin & Hampden. By an act of the Massachusetts Legislature passed June 24- 1811 Franklin County was set off from the old County of Hampshire, and so by an act of the same Legislature passed Feb. 25- 1812- Hampden County was set off from the old County of Hampshire as will appear on reference to the Laws of Massachusetts. and I suppose copies of said laws will be found in the Secy. of State's Office, and in the Cong l . Library.
This would seem to explain, why the service under Capt. Phillips is said to have been performed in the Hampshire County Militia.
Since writing the above I have rec d . the Supplementary Certificate of the Secy. of St. of Mass. which is herewith enclosed. And it seems to me that it is not necessary that I should say any thing further
Yours respectfully
Almon Brainerd

Greenfield April 14- 1845 Hon. J. L. Edwards Sir
Mrs. Dorothy Beals desires me to forward to the Pension Office the enclosed certificate of the Secretary of State of Mass ts as evidence of the service of her late husband in the Revolutionary War. She was pensioned under the act of July 4- 1836. No 6127 for 9 months service only. She requests to be allowed the balance of the service. If it is necessary for her to make a formal application. She would be obliged to the Com r of Pensions to inform her of that fact, & the mode of so doing.
I am very respectfully &c Almon Brainard

Home of Representatives
Jan y 2. 1849
J. L. Edmonds Esq Commissioner of Pensions Sir
Enclosed is the paper of Dorothy Beals of Conway Hampshire County. Massachusetts. Please send me the certificate when made out
Very Respectfully
Your obedient servant
Julius Rockwell

Feb 5 1845.
Country me Feb 27
Beals
25
Free
Mr Rockwell H. H. Wash
Henry Collins Mr. Congress Washington D.C.

Conway Mass Jan 21/45
Hon J. Rockwell
Sir, Mr Joseph Wheeler of this town - wishes me to request you, as a friend of his, to examine the records of Revolutionary service to find the name of Caleb Beals, a soldier in the Revolutionary Army - whose widow now draws a pension for nine months service, Mr Beals, loses out longer than this, but his widow is limited to this time for want of proof that the Pension Office require - Mr W thinks an examination of the records of the military establishments for short service - will show that Mr Beals was in the Regiment commanded by Joseph Stetson - at Skenesborough - for which time she draws no pension! Mr W wishes to refer you to an affidavits of Seth Salsbury and Josiah Boyden supposed to be on file in the Pension Office for further evidence upon this point which may aid you in the search With much respect I am Very Respectfully Yours &c Cornelius S. Whitney for Joseph Wheeler

Rev. Mr. Whalen, wishes me to say that he will with be happy to pay my charges - you may be fitt to make for the above services Yours truly J. S. W.

Greenfield March 24 th 1840
Sir
I herewith forward the declaration and papers in the application of Mrs. Dorothy Beals of Concord Mass for a pension under the act of July 7-1838 widow of Caleb Beals a Revolutionary Soldier
Yours respectfully,
Almon Brain and Co. Atty.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions Washington D. C.

Greenfield Mass. March 19-1841
Sir
Enclosed I forward the Certificate of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to be used in the application of Dorothy Beals widow of Caleb Beals. for a pension. The applicant desires that her case may be reexamined with the claim allowed if sufficient proof is adduced. Perhaps the Index of the Mass ts Rolls, if completed, may afford some evidence of the services.
I am very respectfully Yours Almon Brain and
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm r . of Pensions Washington D. C.

Merchants Bank. Boston, 24 th May 1841.
Sir,
Application has been made to me to pay a pension to Dorothy Beald Widow of Caleb Beald dec d under the Act of 1838. - Her name does not appear on the Roll. Will you have the goodness to inform me if such a pension has been granted.
I am very Resp t . Yr. Robt. Grant
As Franklin Haven Pension Agent
J. L. Edwards Esq r Comm r of Pensions Washington D.C.