Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37593, Moses Black, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
mass.
Black, Moses
S. 37593
CONTENTS

Nonification sent to Moses Black by 16 Dec 1820
Castine, Maine
9170 Maine
Moses Black 4
of Litchfield in the state of Dist Maine who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Lupper of the Mass line, for the term of three years.
Inscribed on the Roll of the Dist. of Maine at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 16 th of April, 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of Ap r 1819 and sent to M. Hins by S r Heinpeden, Maine
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819. 10m. 5d. 1/4 85.03 Semi-anl. all'ce ending 4 th Sept. 1819 48.00
$133 3:03
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued

Moses Black No 9.170
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY AND PERSONAL ESTATES (PROCESSES, SPOLING, and PENDING)

STATE OF MAINE.
Hancock ss.....At a Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Third Eastern Circuit, begun and holden at Castine within and for the County of Hancock on the third Tuesday being the twenty first day of November and by adjournment from day to day, on the twenty second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty, before the Honorable William Crosby and James Campbell Judges of said Court.
ON this twenty second day of November in the year 1820, personally appeared in open court
the same proceeding according to the course of the common law, having jurisdiction unlimited in amount, keeping a record of their proceedings, and having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said Circuit, Moses Black of Sedgwick aged sixty nine years, resident in Sedgwick in said Circuit, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a Private in the company commanded by Capt. Porter &c in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Supper &c in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment, as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the sixteenth day of April A. D. 1818, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 9.170 was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particularly described on the back hereof, also subscribed by me.
Moses his X Black mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 22 nd day of November A. D. 1820. }
BEFORE William Crosby & James Campbell  One of the Judges of the said Court.
Attest Mason Shaw Clerk A true copy - attest Mason Shaw Clerk

SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz :
  Pail 1/6  Spider 1/6  Scatitta 2/  Kitte 3/  $1.50    Sub 1/6  crockery ware 6/  1.25    Ax 3/  chest 3/  here 1/6  table 1/6  chairs 3/ 2.00    Stover, fish & provisions 30/   5.00    Knives & Spoons 3/  wheel 3/   1.00    Jug. cards, shovel, & sundry small articles 12/   2.00    Income - nothing  $12.75  
Moses his X Black mark
SCHEDULE of the family residing with me Moses Black who, by occupation am an Invalid which I am able to pursue by reason of Palsy
   NAMES. AGES. Capacity of each to contribute to their support.     Wife Elizabeth Black 55 common capacity for that age Moses X Black mark A copy - attest Mason Shaw Clerk State of Maine  
Hancock J. Circuit Court of Common Pleas at Eastport November term A.D. 1820.
I Mason Shaw, clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit in the County of Hancock & State of Maine, do hereby certify that the foregoing Declaration & the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is twelve dollars twenty four cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of the said Court, on this first day of December A.D. 1820.  Mason Shaw Clerk, as aforesaid

I Moses Black own no Real Estate, and have no income whatever except my Pension - I am a bed- ridden invalid by reason of the Palsy and have been in this situation for eight years last past.
Moses his X Black
mark
Avery - attest Nelson Shaw Clerk

Moses Black
no pension
Private
Col Francis's Regiment
1777 - 3 years
Connect

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
PENOBSLOT, ss.
ON the 16 th day of April A. D. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Third Eastern Circuit, of the Court of Common Pleas, in said Commonwealth, including the Counties of Hancock, Washington and Penobscot : Personally appeared Moses Black who, being by me first duly sworn according to law, on his oath made the statement and declaration by him subscribed, and hereto annexed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled " An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war."
And thereupon, I the said Judge do certify that I am satisfied the said Moses did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in his said declaration, against the common enemy, and that he has made it appear to me, that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Which proceedings and the testimony annexed, being all he has been able to produce, I now transmit to the Secretary, for the department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
IN testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and caused the seal of said Court to be hereto affixed
Judge of the Court as aforesaid.
M c Kinley Esquire,

I Moses Black of Sedgwick in the County of Hancock I am a man aged sixty seven so hereby testify & say, that, in the month Feb: 1777. I enlisted into the Revolutionary war for three years in Col: Billy Porters Company, Col Francis's Regt. Pattersons Brigade; I joined my Regt. Ticonderoga: I was at the Capture of Burgoyne in October following My Col. was killed in an engagement with the Enemy at Hubbardston; & Col Fupper took the command of the Regt. — We went into winter quarters at Valley Forge: In the Spring we went to New York: I was in the battle at Monmouth (I think) in June: We went on to the White Plains: and went into winter quarters at West Point: In the Spring of 1779. We were stationed on the lines, between the North & the East Rivers, & went into winter quarters at West Point: In the ensuing Campaign I was at the Capture of Stony Point and Govt. Morris: I was discharged at West Point in Feb: 1780 — I have lost my said discharge. — I am now very infirm, under reduced circumstances, & need the assistance of my country for support. —
his Moses Black Mark
Witness M. Kingsley
May 15.
State Dodge for an of the which there will pay for this man who is a Pauper {

Record Division.
September 21, 1910.
Mrs. M. A. Martin, # 30 Bridge Street, Springfield, Mass.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 13" and received the 14" instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary War pension records of this Bureau show that Moses Black was allowed a pension (Sur. File No. 37,598) on an application executed April 16, 1818, while a resident of Sedgwick, Maine, aged sixty-seven years.
He enlisted in February 1777 as Private under Captain William Porter, Colonel Francis' (afterwards Colonel Tupper's) Massachusetts regiment and served three years. He was at the capture of Burgoyne and in the battles of Monmouth and Stony Point.
In 1820 his wife Elizabeth was fifty-five years of age. The date and place of his birth, and the names of his parents are not stated.
For date of last payment and to whom paid, apply to the Auditor for the Interior Department, U. S. Treasury Department, citing the following data: Moses Black, Ctf. No. 9,170, issued April 10, 1819 under the Act of March 18, 1818, at the Maine Agency.
In regard to the sale and publication of the pension rolls referred to by you, this Bureau affords no information. It is possible that the Librarian of your City library may be able to give you the desired information.
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.

SEP 16 1910
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. The text is mostly illegible but appears to be a formal letter.]

Springfield Sep- 13, 1910.
U. S. Department of Pensions Washington D. C.
What fee shall I send to obtain particulars of two Rev. soldiers, providing they were pensioners.
I have Rev. record of each but I want to know their birth place and name of parents.
Moses Black - Enlisted at Beverly Mass 1777 In term of three years in Col. Tupper Reg also was in Col. Ebenezer Francis Reg.
His residence was given as # 4 Township [Sedgwick Me] Blue Hill Bay then late
He may have been born on  late an 1760 lived to be very old died probably at Sedgwick Me, was  supposed to have been born in some Maine Town.

Beverly Joseph Freethy - Enlistment and service nearly identical with Maer Black Residence the same #4 Township Blue Hill Bay He died at Naskag Maine 1838 ae 84
Birth place - age - and parents of both men desired also time when pension ceased. Pension may have been granted either in Mass or Maine
Also may I ask if copies of the pension rolls can now be purchased. we have in our library vols 2 & 3 of the pension rolls published in 1852 but vol 1. containing Mass & Maine soldiers is missing. Has there been later editions published
Respectfully
Mrs M. A. Martin 30 Bridge St Springfield Mass

for
3-871.
RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by A. Mac D. 16/9/10
Claim No. _____
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Miles Black
Service Mass.
Additional Service Rev.
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 191_____
No claim, combination records _____, 191_____
REMARKS:
Inw. 7, 37, 59 3 (huan.) No other Inw. " Wid or Rej.

37 593 Rev INVALID.
1910 Sept. 21 Letter to Mrs. M. A. Martin
File No. 37 593
Moses Black Pr Rev m
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 48
[Arrangement of 1870.]