Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 962, Rufus Blossom, Mass. R.I.

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Mass. R. I.
Blosson, Rufus
R. 962
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1. Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. State of Massachusetts } County of Bristol, } ss.
On this sixth day of August in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty three, at a Probate Court held at Westport in said County before the Hon: Oliver Prescott, Judge of Probate &c. for said County, personally appeared Rufus Blossom a resident of Fall River in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged eighty four 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: in answer to the interrogatories prescribed by the Secretary of War; to wit,
1. Where and in what year were you born?
Ans. I was born in what was then called the South Parish in Bridgewater (Mass.) but which is now the town of Bridge- water and in the year Seventeen hundred and fifty five in the month of October.
2. Have you any record of your age? and, if so, where is it?
Ans. I had no record of my age. I supposed my birth was recorded on the town records of S d Bridgewater, but from a recent examination made at my request I am informed that it cannot be found.
3. Where were you living when called into service;

3. where have you lived since the revolutionary war; and where do you now live?
Ans. At the time of my first and second term of service, I was living in what was then called Freetown (now Fall River) and at the time of my second and third term of service, I was living in Bridgewater (then the South Parish of Bridgewater); since the war I lived and worked in Dartmouth in this county, for about three years but soon afterwards I have resided in that part of Freetown which is now called Fall River, where I now reside.
4. How were you called into service: were you draughted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute; and, if a substitute, for whom?
Ans. I was a substitute or hired during each of the four different times that I was in the service. I do not recollect who hired me during or for my first term of service. I think the man lived in Swansea in this county, but of that I am not certain. During my second term of service, (which was at Hogland Ferry in Newton) I took the place of a man by the name of Gamaliel Warren who lived in S. Newton. During my third term and fourth term of service I think I was hired by several persons, who united to hire and furnish a man - their names I cannot at this time recollect.
5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you recollect; and the general circumstances of your service?

Ans. I recollect Col. Dippit, Col. Barton (who was adjutant of the Regiment at the time of my service), Capt. Jonathan Brownell. Col. John Hathaway. Col. Cook. Genl. Barnell and Genl. Sullivan. and a great many other officers I saw, whose names I do not now recollect. — My first term of service was on the Island of Rhode Island in Capt. Jonathan Brownell's Company. most of the time, but I was in another company in the said Regiment part of the time. This was previous to the time when the British took possession of the Island of Rhode Island but in the same year In the year 1778 as I believe. According to the best of my recollection I served at this time in said Brownell's company see the other copy of my affidavit. no less than three months, and I think longer, but of the precise duration of this term of service I cannot speak positively, as I am able to do of my other terms of service. As to the duration of this term of service in confirmation of my own recollection that it lasted at least three months I would refer to the affidavit of Oliver Hathaway, which accompanies the declaration. During this term our Company was stationed in the northerly part of the town of Newport where we then made an intrenchment through a burying ground. We were also employed in guarding the shore, and we used to march through the town of Newport to a place at the south part of the town, called Bonton's Point where we made a fort. During a portion of this time (I do not know how long) I performed the duties of an orderly sergeant. I will recollect that Col. Barton before referred to, performed the duties of adjutant to our Regiment at this time. I would also refer to the Rolls in the War Department at Washington which may, perhaps, furnish evidence as well of my service at this time as also of its duration, as I think Capt. Brownell

Company belonged to what was called the Continental Troop. — — — Afterwards, in the next year and in the spring of the year (which was probably 1777) I served at Fogland's Ferry in Newton in the State of Rhode Island in Col. John Hathaway's Regiment for the term of three months. I do not recollect who was at this time the Captain of my Company. I was hired as a substitute for Gamaliel Warren of S. P. Pointon as before stated. And I will recollect that Col. John Hathaway of Berkeley was the Colonel of our Regiment, and that he used to assemble his Regiment every morning and evening for prayer, which duty he used to perform himself. I think there was but one Regiment at Fogland's Ferry during the term of my service. During this term our service was in guarding the shores. I will recollect that there was a Company of Hessian on the Island of Rhode Island just opposite to where our Regiment was. And we used frequently to hear from the Hessian that they intended to pay us a visit; but they never did while I was there. We drew our provision from Fogland's Ferry, which was about five miles above. And I recollect that at one time in coming down by water with a boat load of provision in attempting to make around a point of land which extended off a considerable way toward the Island where the Hessian were, they fired a cannon at us; and the ball came very near and fell into the water not far from us. I saw when the match was put

to the cannon. We then did not go round the point, but made for the shore, the South side. We were stationed at a house belonging to a man by the name of John Almy who was deaf and dumb, and we encamped in that house. As, and not till the expiration of three months from the time that my service here, commenced, the Company in which I served was dismissed and came away when I did; and I think that the whole regiment was dismissed at the same time, though of that I am not certain. The Company to which I at the time belonged was, I think, of the Rhode Island State troops. And for proof of this service as also of the one month's service in the time of Sullivan's expedition here in after narrated, I would refer to the affidavit of Elisha Gifford, which is herewith forwarded. —  Afterwards, and as I think either the same (1777) or the next year (1778) and after the British had evacuated Boston, I served in a Company of Massachusetts militia on Boston Castle, for the term of three months. I do not recollect the name of of the officers of said company. But I do recollect that the company was composed of men from the towns of Bridgewater and Middleborough and that the captain belonged to the town last named. Henry Andrews whose affidavit accompanies this declaration states that his name was Wm Dupper, which I think is probably correct. While on the castle we were employed in erecting forts. We built them of The old fort was built of brick, but the English had knocked down a good deal of it. We rebuilt it of stone and mortar. Six of us formed

a mess. and I recollect one John Smith of Middleborough was in our mess, who was soqueish in taking victuals from the pot while it was cooking. After serving out the whole of the three months for which I had agreed to serve the Company was dismissed and I came away with them.
Afterwards and in the year 1778 I served in a Company taken from the towns of Bridgewater and Middleborough on the Island of Rhode Island in the time of Sullivan's Expedition for the town of Newport . We went to join the company at Horseland Ferry . and I went from Bridgewater, where I then lived to my brother's in Tiverton , staid all night and the next day joined my company at Horseland Ferry , where we staid that night. The next day I went on to the Island with my company and with the whole Army. Most of the Army marched down near to Newport and formed a line. The night after we went on was the great August storm. The same day that we went on a few Hussian were taken and placed in a yard boarded round; and I was one that was drawn out to guard them that night on which the storm was, so that my recollection of it is pretty distinct. After some time the exact time I cannot state, our Army retreated toward Butts Hill which was toward S. Horseland Ferry , and there was an engagement between the Americans and the British. Then on the part of the Americans who were in the battle were mostly Continental (so called); I was not in the battle but was on

7. guard near to Bulls Hill to keep soldiers from deserting. It guarded the cattle which belonged to the army. The next day after we were very busy in throwing up intrenchments until about one hour before sunset when we received orders to retreat to the Ferry, and all came off the Island that night. It appeared afterwards that our officers had been busy all day in preparing for the retreat in removing the ammunition, but I know nothing of it until we had orders to retreat. We staid at S. Horslands ferry that night, and the next day marched on Black ferry to, I think, through Providence, to a place called Oblique or Updeike Newtown where we staid until my own months' service had expired, when my company, and I expect all the Brigade (being State Troops), were dismissed. For proof of the month service I had already referred to the affidavit of Elisha Gifford. And for proof of my service at Boston Castle I would refer to the affidavit of Henry Andrews herewith forwarded: and to the Rolls which may be at Washington.
Q Did you ever receive a discharge from the service; and, if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
A. I do not recollect that I ever received any written discharge, but when my term of service had expired, the Captain of the company or some one of the other  under officers would say that we were dismissed or discharged.
Q Did you ever receive a commission; and, if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
A. I was a soldier, and never received any written commission; When in Capt. Brownell's Company I performed the duties of an

8. orderly sergeant as before stated, for a considerable time, but I do not know how long, and make no claim to an increased allowance on that account.
7. State the names of the persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify to your character for veracity, and their belief of your service as a soldier of the Revolution.
Ans. I think all my neighbors can testify to my character for veracity. I would much rather fail of obtaining a Pension in which I make this application, than knowingly to misstate a single fact, or to make any false representation. There is no clergyman residing within four miles of the place at which I reside, but several clergymen with whom I am acquainted can testify, as I think I believe, to my character for veracity, of whom I would name the Rev. Orin Fowler of the Village of Fair Haven, and I would also mention as persons who can testify to my character for truth and veracity.
And residing in Fair Haven and residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Rufus And the said Rufus Blossom doth further declare

that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State
Known to and subscribed the day and year first written on the first page of the first sheet Oliver Prescott
We Nathaniel B. Borden residing in Fall River and William Ashley residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Eugene Blossom, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration contained in three sheets of paper; that we believe him to be eighty four years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion Nath l B Borden
Mrs. Ashley.
sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid by the S c Nathaniel B. Borden on the seventh and by the S c William Ashley on the eighth day of August A.D. 1839,
By whom Elias Williams justice of the Peace - And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion

10. 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 further certifies that it appears to them that Nathaniel B. Borden who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the town of Fall River and that William Ashley who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town, and that they are both credible persons, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Oliver Prescott C. L. Proves
I the said Rufus Blossom do further depose and say that the reason why I have not heretofore made application for a Pension is, that the only evidence, deemed important, which I was able to obtain of my revolutionary service until recently, is contained in the deposition of Elisha Hathaway herewith forwarded. I knew of no individual living, who could give further testimony concerning my revolutionary service. And being aged, poor and infirm, I have been unable to travel about much to look up evidence. But recently, not until recently, a nephew of mine Mr. Abraham Blossom of said Fall River, having made inquiries for me, found the witnesses Henry Andrews and Elisha Gifford and procured their affidavits herewith forwarded; so that the evidence is now thought not only to warrant the on application, but to justify a favourable decision. - Rufus his Blossom mark Attest O. Williams - I have subscribed the deposition  affidavit before me Sixth day of August A.D. 1839. - O. Williams, Justice of P.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mistl ss. I Anselm Brann Register of the Court of Probate in for said County do hereby certify that this Package contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Rufus Blossom of Full River in said County for a premium.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, the tenth day of August Eighteen hundred & thirty nine. J. Brann
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mistl ss. I Anselm Brann Register of the Court of Probate in for said County do hereby certify that Eliab Williams is a Justice of the Peace in for said County and that the signatures to the certificates on the 9 th & 10 th pages of this package purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court, this tenth day of August 1839. J. Brann

Rufus Blohorn Map New London Case
R.W. Young Feb 1852

State of Massachusetts County of Bristol } ss.
Be it known, that on the 5 day of November A. D. 1851 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Susan Thurston of Fall River in said county and made oath according to law, that she is the child of Rufus Blossom late of said Fall River deceased, widow of (who was an officer  a private of the War of the Revolution,) and an applicant for a pension  an applicant for a pension of the United States at the rate of $ per annum ; that she has reason to believe that the said pension ought to be granted and that she is directly interested in the same, and makes this affidavit to be filed by her attorney, with any additional evidence or arguments he may deem necessary in the prosecution of said claim.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me Joseph E. Read Justice of the Peace. Susan Thurston
State of Massachusetts County of Bristol } ss.
Be it known, that before Joseph E. Read a Justice of the Peace in and for the said county, personally appeared Susan Thurston of Fall River in said county who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say, that she is the child of Rufus Blossom late of said Fall River deceased, widow of (who was an officer  a private in the War of the Revolution,) and an applicant for a pension  an applicant for a pension of the United States at the rate of $ per annum , that she now makes this declaration to recover all arrearages of pension as aforesaid, for the benefit of Susan Thurston as aforesaid pension, that may be due, on account of the services of Rufus Blossom as aforesaid, for the benefit of Susan Thurston as aforesaid under any acts or resolutions of Congress applicable to the case.
Sworn and subscribed this 5th day of November 1851 before me. Joseph E. Read Justice of the Peace. Susan Thurston
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I Susan Thurston of Fall River, Massachusetts a child of Rufus Blossom late of said Fall River deceased, widow of (who was an officer  a private in the War of the Revolution,) do hereby constitute and appoint Robert W. Young, Washington, D.C. my true and lawful attorney for me, and in my name to prosecute my claim to any arrearages of pension of Rufus Blossom as aforesaid; and I hereby authorize my said attorney to examine all papers and documents touching my claim, on file in the departments at Washington or elsewhere and file any additional evidence or arguments he may think proper, to ensure the recovery of the same.
Witness my hand and seal this 5th day of November A. D. 1851
Signed and sealed in the presence of WITNESS, Nelley Thurston  Susan Thurston { L.S. } WITNESS, Joseph E. Read
State of Massachusetts County of Bristol } ss.
On this 5th day of November A. D. 1851 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county personally appeared Susan Thurston as aforesaid and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand the day and year last above mentioned.
Joseph E. Read Justice of the Peace.

State of Massachusetts
County of Bristol } 88.
Be it known, that on the 5 th day of November A. D. 1851 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Peter Hinston and Luther Winslow two disinterested and respectable witnesses, and made oath according to law, that they are well acquainted with Rufus Blossom late of Fall River Massachusetts deceased, widow of (who was an officer in the Revolutionary War,) and that Susan Hinston is the his only surviving child. And that the said Rufus Blossom departed this life on the 12 th day of March A. D. 1842
Sworn and subscribed the day and year last above mentioned, before me,
Joseph E Read
Justice of the Peace.
Peter Hinston Luther Winslow
I Sam Sprague clerk of the Common Pleas Court in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts do hereby certify that Joseph E Read Esq before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was at the date of the same a Justice of the Peace in and for said county duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and his name thereto subscribed is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal this 12 th day of November A. D. 1851
S. Sprague

Ex'r.
INVALID.
Feb. 5-1902 R. H. Bloom Portland Oregon
154-62
REPEATED
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
Rufus D. Nelson
P. O. _____
Service: _____
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____

Mass.
Lit. to A. Bapett, Oct. 16, 1839.
" " Hon: Henry Williams July 17. 1840. —
Act. 7. June '32
Mr Dippett could please answer
2 Mos 16 das in Tupper's Regt not in Dippett's - did not specify service with regiments particularity (Substance of letters of Oct 16/39 / Oct 16/40 17th / 17th / 17th
St. Michael
J. B. [?]
W.C.
Commission of [?]
Washington
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A. Bapett Octo 16 1839 Hon Henry Williams July 17, 1840 - Hon James Buf- fington Feby 9 1856 -
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June 7 / 1832

House of Reps Washington
Sir
I have the honor to inclose to You, the letter of David Bullock, in regard to a pension of Rufus Blossom. The Owner is requested as soon as con- venient.
Yours Most Respectfully James Buffinton
To Hon
Commissioner of Pensions

Oct 10
CATHAM OCT 7
Yr recd
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington

Fauntler Oct. 8. 1839
Sir, Accompanying this is the application of Rufus Blossom for a Pension under the Act of 1832 —
Any communication which you may please to make relative thereto may be made to me — Very Respectfully Your Obedt Servt A Bassett
J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington —

House of Representatives July 15 th 1840
Sir:
I have received the accompanying letter relating to the application of Mr. R. Blossom for a pension. Be pleased to communi- cate to me the information solicited.
I am very respectfully your obt servt. H Williams
J. L. Edwards Esqr Com r of Pensions

Affidavit of Henry Andros
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I Henry Andros of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged Seventy Five years, do testify and say, that according to my best recollection, I was with Rufus Blossom of Fall River in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth aforesaid in the Revolutionary War, in the year 1778, in the Fall of the year. I think for the term of three months, on the castle in Boston Bay in the State of Massachusetts. I was in Captain William Tupper's Company. I do not recollect the Col. of the Regiment - and I think Rufus Blossom was in the same Company and at the same time served with me at the same place - and I think he served during the three months - this is according to my best recollections. attest. Elizab Ward Abraham Blossom Henry Andros
Plymouth ss. July 16. 1839 Then personally appeared Henry Andros, the Subscriber to the foregoing affidavit and well known to me to be a creditable witness, and made oath to the truth of the same. Before me Elizab Ward Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Plymouth
Clerk's Office July 22 1839
I Nathaniel White the Judicial Court In the said County of Plymouth hereby certify that Nathaniel White By before whom the foregoing deposition was sworn is a justice of the peace for the said County of Plymouth duly commissioned & qualified. And that his signature written to the print of said deposition is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Judicial Court on the day & year aforesaid
Nathaniel White

I Elihu Gifford of Giverton in the County of Newport and State of Rhode-Island aged Eighty years do testify and say that I was acquainted with Rufus Blossom of Freetown before the time of the Revolution, - and at the time of the Revolution I saw him a soldier in the service of his country - after the British took possession of Rhode-Island I saw him several times in the troops that were stationed near the shores in Giverton opposite to the Island of Rhode-Island. I do not recollect exactly the year - but think it was in the year 1777. I saw him there a soldiering through the space of several months but how many I cannot tell at this remote period.
I saw him again in the year 1778 in August, on Rhode-Island in Sullivan's Expedition, - he was there in the Army a soldier - but I do not know who his Officers were neither when he was on Rhode-Island nor when he was at Giverton - from the best of my recollection I think he served as much as three months in Giverton, and one month or more on Rhode-Island.
Elihu Gifford
State of Rhode-Island County of Newport } Be it known that on the Thirtieth day of July 1839, before the Subscriber Justice of the Peace in and for said County, personally came Elihu Gifford, and made oath to the truth of his above affidavit and subscribed the same. & I further certify that said affiant is a credible person. Before me, Asa Gray Justice of the Peace

State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantations Clerk's Office, of the Court of Probate, of the town of Newport in the County of Newport and State aforesaid I Asa Gray, Clerk of said Court of Probate, a Court of Record, do hereby certify that Asa Gray, is a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County of Newport, in the State aforesaid, duly appointed, com- missioned and sworn and fully authorized to act in his said capacity. And I further certify that the sig- nature of his name to the within Deposition, is his genuine Signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this thirtieth day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Asa Gray, Clerk of Court of Probate }

I Orin Foss a Clergyman residing in the Village of Fall River in the County of Bristol Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do testify and say, that I am now acquainted with Rufus Blossom of the said Fall River, that I believe him to be of the age of eighty four years, that so far as my information extends, I believe him to be a man of truth and veracity, and that he is reputed & believed to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that I concur in that opinion.
Orin Foss - Minister of the Gospel and Pastor of the Congregational Church Fall River.
Bristol ss. August 6th 1839. Then personally appeared the before named Orin Foss, who is known to me to be a Clergyman residing in Fall River in said County and a credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing statement by him subscribed.
By Judson Eliab Williams, Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bristol County ss. I Amos Bassett Register of the Court of Probate in for said County do hereby certify that Elias Williams whose signature is affixed to the within certificate is a Justice of the Peace in for said County -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court. This tenth day of August 1839 A Bassett

I Elisha Hathaway of Fall River in the County of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, being in the eighty fourth year of my age do depose and say, that Rufus Blossom of the same Fall River was an orderly Sergeant in a company of Infantry. I am very great age I am unable to state who were the officers of said company but I well recollect who was the adjutant of the regiment to which said company belonged or was attached, his name was Barton and the same man who was afterwards promoted to Colonel, & who was the leader in the capture of General Prescott. Said Blossom and myself served in said company, upon the Island of Rhode Island, in the State of Rhode Island & c. - Blossom served in said company from three to six months, according to the best of my recollection. He was with me as aforesaid, I have no doubt at least three months, and I think longer; but as before stated from my great age, and the frailty of my recollection, I cannot state the precise time, but am certain that he was at least three months doing duty as aforesaid. - I am not certain who were the officers of the I mean the regimental officers of the regiment, which I believe Col. Lippitt was the Colonel of the Regiment. - This service was rendered the Spring and Summer previous to the time of the landing of the British Troops and the taking of the possession by them of the said Island which I think was in the year 1776. - When said Blossom and myself served as aforesaid, & when Col. Barton was the adjutant as aforesaid we slept together, in the same hammock. -
Attest E. P. Hathaway Mrs. Ashley
Elisha his mark Hathaway
Bristol ss. November 11 th 1837. Then personally appeared Elisha Hathaway who subscribed the above affidavit, and who is a credible person and witness, and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing statement by him. Subscribed. Before me Elnathan P. Hathaway Justice of the Peace.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middle County ss. I Amos Barrett Registrar of the Court of Probate in & for said County, do hereby certify That at the time the within affidavit was sworn to, Jonathan P. Hathaway was a Justice of the Peace in for said County, and that the signature to the within certificate purporting to be his, is genuine —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this sixteenth day of July Eighteen Hundred thirty nine A Barrett

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PORTLAND, OREGON, January 14, 1902.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.,
Dear Sir:-
I am engaged in writing a biographical sketch of the Blossom family. Many of my relatives fought in the War of the Revolution and one or more in the War of 1812.
The tradition is that some of the above were paid pensions.
Now, I am very anxious to verify the tradition and therefore look to you for assistance.
Will you kindly furnish me a list of those by the name of Blossom who were thus pensioned for services in War of Revolution and War of 1812 - giving details - such as name in full, age, rank and reasons for paying said pensions.
If there is any expense for making the above transcript, please let me know and I will gladly pay the amount.
Thanking you in advance for what you may do for me, I am
Very Respectfully,
R. S. Blossom 327 - 12 th St Portland Oreg.