Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 34146, Robert Calder, Navy. Mass. Residence And Agency

SERVICE
NUMBER
Navy
Calder, Robert
S. 34146
Mass. residence and agency
CONTENTS

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Massachusetts
Robert Calder
Nantucket in the state of Massachusetts who was a Mariner in the Regiment commanded by Colonel the  Capt. Sanders  of the Frigate for the term of one year Navy
scribed on the Roll of Massachusetts the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 of May 1818.
ertificate of Pension issued the 5 th of March 1818 and sent to Nathan Mitchell Esq. Plymouth Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. $ 77.96 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4. Sept. 1819 48.00
Died Sept. 4, 1825 $125.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
January 28 1821 to H. N. Waller Esq. Col. Genl. H. of A. U.S.
He died Sept. 4 - 1825
(From 213.) mm142
Call to New York Aug 9/45

Robert Calder Nantucket
Sailor Sailor
Frigate Alliance
Feb 7 1779 To July or August 1780
Official character & signature of the Magistrate not attested by the county Clerk

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Plymouth
ss.
On this 13 th day of May A. 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Robert Calder of Nantucket aged sixty years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, 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," viz. That he entered into the said naval service in February 1779 on board the Alliance Frigate of the United States, in France, as a sailor, and continued to serve therein as a seaman till the month of July or August 1780, at which time said Frigate arrived at Boston and he obtained his discharge - and that from his reduced circumstances he needs the assistance of his country for support. —

Robert Calder Joseph Chase Esq. / The affidavits of Gardner Hammond & Joseph Chase Esq: are forwarded herewith - /
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Robert Calder did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress; and he is poor and needs the assistance of his country for support.
Nahum Mitchell
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above certificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

Robert Calder
7.207
Sept. 10/19-
John C. Calhoun Esqr Secretary of War
Can
Rev. Walter Folger Jr D. R. U. S.

Nantucket ss Commonwealth Massachusetts Circuit Court Com; Pleas Nov. Term 1820
On this Eleventh Day of November 1820, personally appeared, in open court being a court of record for the said County Robert Calder of Nantucket in said County aged Sixty three years resident in Nantucket in said County, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: He served as a mariner on Board the Frigate Alliance from Feb 1779 and was discharged in September 1780. one Peter Landers being Commander as will more fully appear by his original Declaration made the 13 th May 1818. For which Service he rec d . a Pension Certificate No 207, dated 5 th of March 1819—
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 10 th Day of March, 1810; 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 10 th day of March, 1810; 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.
Sworn to, and declared, on the Eleventh day of November 1820— before Francis Ware Judge of Circuit Court of Com; Pleas for Nantucket.
I, Benjamin Gaudner, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the record of the said court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is Eight _____ Dollars and _____ cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this fourth Day of December 1820 Benj Gaudner Clerk of the Court for the County of Nantucket

Schedule of the property of Robert Calder of Nantucket, a Pensioner of the United States under the act of the 18 th of March A d 1820
Real Estate None
Personal Property
6 old chairs - - - - - $ 1.50 1 old Bureau - - - - - 2. - 2 Tables - - - - - 1. 50 Crockery - - - - - 1. - Cooking utensils - - - - - 2. - $ 0. 00
I am Sixty Three years of age. I have followed the seas, till my infirmities prevented - I have a wife Fifty Eight years of age and is now and has bin for some time very infirm. I have one Daughter Sixteen years of age - Robert Calder

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November 10, 1933
Mary B. Bishop 142 Grove St., Putnam, Conn.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 34146 it appears that Robert Calder in February 1779 entered in France on the United States Frigate " Alliance ", Captain Peter Landais and was discharged in September 1780.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 13, 1818 while a resident of Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts aged sixty years.
In 1820 he referred to his wife aged fifty-eight years and a daughter aged sixteen years, their names not on record, and stated that he had "followed the seas until infirmities prevented". He died September 4, 1825.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

1923-Not 18-Recd. to Mrs. Mary A Bishop. Letter in cl. N. 2/75/7 Nicholas Mathewson - mmf 1930-Feb. 6. Chas. to Hon. David B. Falesh. MMF Finance Div. Refd. - 10¢ to be refunded.
Invalid  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 34146  Navy
Robert Calder  Mariner  Frigate "Reliance"  Per War.
Act March 18 1808
Index: Vol. _____, Page _____
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Gardner Hammond of Boston in the state of Massachusetts, of lawful age to give evidence do testify, that in the month of February in the year 1779, Robert Colder of Nantucket and myself entered on board the Alliance Frigate of the United States in France, as Seamen - and we both continued on board in said capacity, until the month of July or August 1780, at which time, said Frigate arrived at Boston, and at which time we both received our Discharges - and for this the Deponent saith not — G Hammond
Suffolk ss. Boston 12 May 1808 Then personally appeared Gardner Hammond & made solemn Oath to the above by him Subscribed — before me W m Alline J Peace
The above named William Alline is a Magis- trate in this Commonwealth and authorized to administer oaths.
Nahum Mitchell Judge V.

2 1818 Joseph Chase I Joseph Chase of Nantucket in the County of Nantucket Commonwealth of Massachusetts Merchant, do testify and say, that Robert Calder in the year 1778 in the month of July or August, was taken with me in the ship Rebecca which I commanded, and carried to France - that the Deponent was sent from France to England, from England the Deponent went into France, and in the month of April in the year of Brest 1779 I saw the said Robert Calder on board the Alliance Frigate of the United States, acting as a Seaman on board - I do further testify, that the said Calder by reason of his reduced circumstances in life, stands in need of assistance from his country for support, and that in the opinion of the Deponent, he is entitled to the pension provided by the late act of Congress Joseph Chase Nantucket April 6 - 1818 (1376)

Robert Calder Nantucket
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth ss. May 13. 1818 The within named Joseph Chase (President of a Bank at Nantucket) per- sonally appeared before me and made solemn oath to the truth of the within deposition by him subscribed, who is a credible witness and so also is Gardner Hammond (who has testified in this case) according to the best information I have obtained of him.
Nahum Mitchell Judge

REED SMOOT, UTAH, CHAIRMAN JAMES E. WATSON, IND. FURNIFOLD M. L. SIMMONS, N. C. DAVID A. REED, PA. PAT HARRISON, MISS. SAMUEL M. SHORTRIDGE, CALIF. WILLIAM H. KING, UTAH JAMES COUZENS, MICH. WALTER F. GEORGE, GA. FRANK L. GREENE, VT. DAVID I. WALSH, MASS. CHARLES S. DENEEN, ILL. ALLEN W. BARKLEY, KY. HENRY W. KEYES, N. H. ELMER THOMAS, OKLA. HIRAM BINGHAM, CONN. TOM CONNALLY, TEX. ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, WIS. JOHN THOMAS, IDAHO
ISAAC M. STEWART, CLERK
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
January 25, 1930
Hon. Earl D. Church, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Commissioner:
I am anxious to find out whether there is at the Pension Bureau a record of a pension having been paid to William Calder of Boston for service in the Navy or in the war of 1812. This period would be between 1780 and 1824.
Also I should like to have a photostatic copy of the papers in the case of Robert Calder of Charlestown, Massachusetts, who received a pension for service in the Navy or in the war of 1812, during the same period but to 1849.
If there is a record of William Calder , I shall like to have photostatic copies of his papers also.
Assuring you of my appreciation for anything you may do in this matter, I remain,
Sincerely yours,

REED SMOOT, UTAH, CHAIRMAN JAMES E. WATSON, IND.                      FURNIFOLD MCL. SIMMONS, N. C. DAVID A. REED, PA.                          PAT HARRISON, MISS. SAMUEL M. SHORTRIDGE, CALIF.          WILLIAM H. KING, UTAH JAMES COUZENS, MICH.                      WALTER F. GEORGE, GA. FRANK L. GREENE, VT.                      DAVID I. WALSH, MASS. CHARLES S. DENEEN, ILL.                    ALBIN W. BARKLEY, KY. HENRY W. KEYES, N. H.                      ELMER THOMAS, OKLA. HIRAM BINGHAM, CONN.                    TOM CONNALLY, TEX. ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, JR., WIS. JOHN THOMAS, IDAHO ISAAC M. STEWART, CLERK
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
February 3, 1930
cash - $1.00
Hon. Earl D. Church, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Commissioner:
Re: Rev. and 1812 Wars Section, MMHF/eel
With further reference to the above named file and your letter of January 30th in which you state the bureau is pre- paring photostatic copies of papers on file in pension claim of Robert Calder (S.34146) at a charge of 90 cents, I take pleasure in enclosing herewith a check for this amount.
Assuring you of my appreciation for your courtesy in this matter, I remain,
Sincerely yours,
 P.S. - Enclose fund 1. - instead of sending check. 

January 30, 1930
Honorable David I. Walsh United States Senate Washington, D.C.
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter of January 25, 1930 relative to Robert and William Calder, I have the honor to advise you that the records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to William Calder as described by you.
Photostatic copies of papers on file in pension claim of Robert Calder (S.34146) of Massachusetts who served in the Navy, are being prepared for you and will be mailed as soon as completed.
The cost is fifteen cents per page and the number of pages to be copied is six.
When making remittance kindly have check or money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

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Library of Congress 1812 Wars Section to Senate
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February 6, 1930
Honorable David I. Walsh United States Senate Washington, D. C.
My dear Senator Walsh:
I have the honor to advise you that photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim of Robert Calder ( S. 34146) have been mailed to you on this date.
The cost of same is 90 cents, and the amount of your remittance is $ 1.00. The difference will be refunded to you in due time.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

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