Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21081, Joel Bradford, Mass. Navy R.I.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Bradford, Joel
S. 21081
Navy
P. I.
CONTENTS

21. 5. 61 Rhode Island
Genl Bradford
Immuned on the State of R.I. who was a Br Major in the Company commanded by Captain Crane of the Art commanded by Col in the R.I. Rhode Island line for 9 mos Infantry of Infantry 7 " " of Artillery 5 " Dr. Master Mary
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of $81 - Dollars 67 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of Oct 1833 and sent to Benj Howell Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th Sept 1833 $204.17 Semi-ant. allowance ending Feb 1834 $40.83
$245.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by K. H. G. D. D. Clerk, Book 6 Vol. 2 Page 103
transferred to her daughter Sept 28, 1833 Amelia
Died 12 July 1836. Order to pay - 7 March 1838.
2 July 12 1836
11. 10. 36. N. of the 11. 10. 36. N. of the 11. 10. 36. N. of the

Paul Brauford Smithfield
17013
Place of Smithfield, in the State

United States of America State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations County of Providence
On this 22 nd day of August A.D. 1832, personally appeared before me William Aplin, one of the judges of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for said County, being a Court of record, Joel Bradford, a resident of Smithfield, in said County, in said State, aged 74 years, who from bodily infirmity is unable to appear in open Court, who being first duly sworn, doth on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1830. Ver.
That he was born in Attleborough, in the State of Massachusetts, in the year 1758. That he resided in said Providence, in said County where called into service, here resided in Providence, resided and and said Smithfield, since the Revolution, and now resides in said Smithfield. That his birth is recorded in the town records in said Town of Attleborough. And the applicant further states, that in the revolutionary war, he enlisted in a company of Artillery, commanded by Capt. Greene, for seven months, and was stationed at Roxbury in Massachusetts. Saw from there the battle on Bunker Hill. He enlisted in said company in the year 1775, but what month he does not now remember. He served out said term faithfully, and was then honorably discharged. In the year 1776 he was drafted to serve for one month in a company commanded by Capt. Lapham in Andover, and was stationed at Pawtucket in this State. And the applicant further states that he was drafted twice during the same year, for one month at a time, was stationed in Providence, and assisted in building forts and keeping guard, and was in active duty all the time, doing his duty faithfully, and was then honorably discharged, but what Captain commanded at the time he does not now recollect. After this during the year 1776 he was drafted a number of three times for a month at a time, upon cases of alarm, on the shores between here and Pawtucket, and in said Providence, neither of which terms does he now recollect existing for one month when he was drafted to go to Newport and serve in the Sullivan expedition which expedition he faithfully served in under the command of

not now recalled, after that during the years 77-78 + 79 he was drafted as many as three times a month at a time, upon calls of alarm, on the shores between here and Newport, and in said Providence neither of which terms does he now recall excepting
for one month when he was drafted to go to Newport and serve in the Sullivan expedition which expedition he faithfully served in under the command of Capt. Charles Keene, and the apprehension that he shipped aboard the Schooner Providence, Capt. Black and sailed in said vessel by order of the Continental Troops in Boston, in company with the Ship Warren, Ship Putnam, and other vessels composing the fleet which sailed from said Boston to Penobscot to endeavor to take some British vessels which were there. We went to said Penobscot, and after having several small skirmishes with the British, some other British vessels arriving blockaded us in the port, when we burnt all our shipping and marched home. And the applicant further states, that he never held any Commission nor ever had any written discharge of his service, and he has no documentary evidence of his service, nor does he know of any person living who are knowing to his services other than those whose testimony are in possession of this declaration. He well remembers the names of the Officers afore named. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
Witness my hand and seal Joseph Warren Aplin Joel of Bradford his mark
Sworn and subscribed

before me
Mr. Aplin Jr. J. P.
And I the said Judge do hereby declare my opinion 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 mariner and served as he states. And I further certify that it appears to me that Joseph Wilkinson, George Chase, Eliza Brown and Thomas Philbrook, who have subscribed and sworn to the annexed depositions are all persons fully entitled to credit for truth and veracity. And I also certify that the said Joel Bradford cannot (from bodily infirmity as aforesaid) attend Court.
In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of October A. D. 1872.
Mr. Aplin Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in said County.

I Thomas Philbrook of Providence in the State of Rhode Island & now aged 72 years & know according to law depose and say that in the expedition to Penobscot from Boston in the year 1779 in the time of the revolutionary war I served aboard the Sloop Providence comman- ded by Captain Blacken. Joel Bradford of Smith- field in this State now an applicant for a pension for services rendered by him in the revolution- ary army was aboard said Sloop Providence with me at the time of said expedition and remained aboard until after the destruction of the American vessels, which were burnt as consequence of a superior force of British armed vessels appearing in Penobscot river, said Bradford was a quarter master aboard of said Sloop
Thos. Philbrook
Providence County ss. In Providence Oct. 18. 1872 Then subscribed and known to before me by said Thomas Philbrook
W. Aplin Jr. C. C. Bliss

George Chase of Smithfield, in the State of Rhode Island &c. on solemn oath depose and say, that I have known Joel Bradford of said Smithfield, for upwards of forty years, during which time, I have frequently heard him relate the story of his having been on board the Sloop Providence, commanded by Capt. Hacker and sailing from Boston in company with other United States vessels, to Penobscot, of their having different skirmishes with British armed vessels at Penobscot, and of their being blockaded at Penobscot, by a superior British force, and of their being compelled to burn their vessels, and escaping from Penobscot home. I have also heard him relate the story of his having served in the Revolutionary war, and was stationed in Roxbury the time of the Bunker Hill battle, and that I saw the battle. These stories I have heard him repeatedly relate, forty years since, and during various times, when he worked for me. Mr. Bradford has always been considered in the neighborhood to have been a revolutionary and that he saw a good deal of service and underwent much suffering. He has always been considered to be a man of strict truth and veracity. George Chase.
Providence County ss. In Providence August 22. 1882. Then subscribed known to before me
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.

and under which has always been considered to a man of strict truth and veracity. George Chase.
Providence County ss. In Providence August 22. 1882 Then subscribed known to before me W. Aplin Justice of Court of Common Pleas.
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
PROVIDENCE, SC.
I WILLIAM R. WATSON, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the county of Providence in the State of Rhode-Island, do hereby certify, that (William) Aplin is a Judge of the court of Common Pleas afore- said, which court is a Court of Record; that the signature to the annexed document purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of the said Aplin ; and that full faith and credit are due to the official attestations of the said Aplin —
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at Providence this sixth day of November — in the year of our Lord 1832 —
W. R. Watson

And now on this 3 d day of September A D 1853 Joel Bradford of Smithfield maketh a further declaration in addition and explanation of his former declaration made August 22 1852 viz - said Joel declares that he served eleven months in Capt Craney company of Artillery as a private, he enlisted in May 1775 & served seven months from that time at Roxbury as stated and he further says that in the year 1776 in May according to his best recollection he was drafted to serve a month as a private in Capt Zephanih Andrews company as stated he served out his draft accordingly at Petersfield And he further states, that in Septem- ber of the same year he was again drafted as a private in Capt James Burill's company of militia for a month & afterwards in Novem- ber or December of the same year he was again drafted for another month in same capacity during these two months he was stationed at Providence & assisted in building forts as stated And this applicant further states that in the year 1777 & between Jany & December he served three months at least as a private in the same company which company was attached to the Regiment of Col. Arnold but at this

And he cannot tell which three but he thinks in 4 capt when he was in Spencer's expedition in October. The other two were before that time in the Spring & Summer. During Spencer's expedi- tion his company was stationed at Forttown and Nades ferry - And he further says that in 1778. he was again drafted in same company & Regiment as a private three times a month at a time & he served accordingly. but he does not remember the months except the one when he was in Sullivan's expedition in August in Captain Egan's company the other two months he cannot remember but he thinks Between Jany & December of that year he served three months at least as above stated And he further says that in 1779 & between Jany & December of that year he was drafted in same company & Regiment three times a month at a time but he cannot remember the months he was stationed at Providence Robert and at Wamsick west on the western shore of Narragansett Bay. And he further says that when the Providence expedition was fitted out in the year 1779 he entered on board the Sloop Providence a vessel of war in the service of the United States

under the command of H. Harker Esq as a quarter master. I entered on board in April and May to his best recollection & sailed with the fleet from Boston to aid Penobscott. I was on board until the destruction of the fleet - in September , I served five months at least on board & before I got home. -
Upon reflection, he thinks he was mistaken in stating any services, by being drafted in 1779, and honestly corrects the mistake, - At their distast period he cannot remember so well as he could once, - he however avers that during all the war he was always engaged, and he avers that he served twenty one months at least sixteen as a private & 5 as quarter master on board said fleet. - and he further avers that he knows of no living witnesses except Thomas Philbrook whose deposition has been taken, and he now produces the testimony of Leonard Wakefield & George Hinrich 3 d who testify in his behalf.
Joel Bradford Providence R.I. Sept 3, 1853 mark
Personally appeared before me the above named Joel Bradford & made solemn affirmation to the truth of the his mark is obliged, he having lost the use of his right hand by a stroke of the palsy - I also further certify that he is very infirm & feeble -
Arnold Sprague Esq. Commissioner

We Leonard Wakefield a clergyman residing in Smithfield & George Aldrich 3 d also resi- -ding in said Smithfield hereby certify and say that we are well acquainted with Jack Bradford who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration we believe him to be now 75 years of age, that he is reputed, & believed in the neighbor- hood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we are in that opinion - many years ago we have heard him converse about his services in the War and we believe he served as he states -
Leonard Wakefield
Respectfully
George Aldrich 3 d
In Smithfield, Sept 3 d 1833
Personally appeared before me the above named Leonard Wakefield & George Aldrich 3 d & made solemn affirmation to the same and I further certify that said Leonard is a clergyman residing in said Smith- -field & that both he & the said George are credible witnesses & their statement entitled to full credit
Arnold Sparre Just Peace

17013 Joel Bradford Rhode Island
Purch Arts 7 Mar
" July 9
Dr. Marks Navy 5 21
5-12-16 06
July 6 1833
1124
81.67 1/2 450. 163.34 22.50 40.83 30.00 204.17 25.00 4.17 81.67
Benjamin Poor R.B.

BRIEF in the case of  Isaac Bradford  County of Providence in the State of Rhode Island  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Judge  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 75  3. How old is he? 74 75  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     Enlisted In 1775 — 7 — Artillerist Genl Sullivan   draf. 1776 — 1 — private Capt. Gano.   — — — — 2 — — Capt. Andrews   1776-7-8-9- draf 1 at a time not stated — — not stated   after this service was ship'd on Board the Ship Rose time not stated 5 Dr. Mch May Capt. Stack  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? (some skirmishes at sea)  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Providence R.I.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? papers not properly attached 
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
M. Lazenby Examining Clerk.

Acade Bank
Providence March 1. 1838
Sir
The heirs of Joel Bradford a deceased Pensioner under the act of 7th June 1832. on the roll of this agency, have applied for arrears of Pension due their late father. The Vouchers are herewith transmitted for your inspection & order thereon. —
I am Very Respectful
Your ob st Serv t
J. Waterman agt for St. Greene
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Abner

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Joel Bradford , a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. S 21,081.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 7 mos. Pvt Grane. ✓ Mass.   May 1776 1 mo " Zephaniah Andrews R.I.   Sept. 1776 2 mos " James Burrill R.I.   1777 3 mos " James Burrill Atwell R.I.   1778 3 mos " James Burrill & Evans ✓ R.I.   1779 5 mos Lt. M c Hoysted Hacker Ship "Providence" Nas  
Battles Engaged in, Spencer's Ex. Dullmans Ex. Penobscot Ex. in which he was in several skirmishes
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Providence, Providence Co. R.I.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 22. 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Smithfield, Providence Co. R.I.
Age at date of application, born in Attleboro, Mass in 1758.
Remarks: he died July 12. 1836
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

24.561 Rhode Island
Over Crane of Providence in the State of R.I. who was a 2nd Lieut in the Company commanded by Captain Crane of the R.I. commanded by _____ in the R.I. line for James Small of Infantry 7 " " " Artillery 5 " Dr. Masters Navy
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of 81 - Dollars 64 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28th day of Sept 1833 and sent to _____ Lowett Providence R.I.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1833 $204.17 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th Mar 34 - 40.83 $245.00
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded By _____ Clerk Book E Vol. 2 Page 103

of Joseph Wilkinson of Smithfield in the State of Rhode Island & on solemn oath depose and say that I have known Job Bradford of said Smithfield now an applicant for a pension for services rendered by him in the revolutionary war for the last six forty years, during which time I have repeatedly heard him mention the most material facts stated in the declaration which I have just heard read to him and have seen him subscribe and make oath to. Said Bradford has always been considered a man of truth and veracity in his neighborhood and I have always believed him to be a man of strict truth and veracity. During the time from 1780 to 1798 he lived in my father's family lived in my father's family. While there I have heard him frequently relate the various scenes he went through very particularly which he has stated in his declaration. It has always been under stood in the neighborhood that he was a revolutionary soldier and seaman in which opinion I fully concur. Joseph Wilkinson
Providence County ss. In Smithfield August 22. 1832. Then subscribed and sworn to by said Joseph Wilkinson before me W. Aplin Jr. C. C. Pleas
Providence Co ss. In Smithfield August 22. 1832. Then subscribed and sworn to by said Jesse Brown before me W. Aplin Jr. C. C. Pleas

I Jesse Brown of Cumberland in the State of Rhode Island aged 71 years and sworn according to law depose and say that I have been acquainted with Joel Bradford of Smithfield in said State now an applicant for a pension for services rendered in the Revolutionary War ever since said War. Some time dur- ing the War I saw him generally when he returned from service aboard of armed vessels of the United States, and heard him fre- quently tell of his services on his return and since. I well remember of his telling me imme- to the present diately, of expedition that he was in it he descri- bed many of the circumstances and it was always understood by myself & others that he was in that affair. Also he in the same way has stated that he was in various vessels. It was always understood by me and others that he served in a number of the armed vessels of United States. I have heard him tell many times of his having served in the Army in the Revolution that he enlisted for eight months and that he served his time out. I remember well during the War of his coming home after being absent for a good while and stating to me that he had been taken by the British and imprisoned on board the Jersey prison ship. I have known him ever since the War of the Revolution and have always esteemed and considered him to be a man of truth & veracity. Jesse Brown
Providence R.I. Cumberland August 22. 1872. Then subscribed and sworn to by said Jesse Brown before me W. Applin Jr. C.P. Clerk

History Marsh Main Bur.
21 081 INVALID.
Apr. 20. 1897-H to Mr. William L. Special Ex. Div. Pe
No. 21,081
1914 May. 25. History to Miss Mary A. Fodd. MSN
Joel Bradford
2 nd Master Rev. Mr.
Act: June 7 th 82 nd
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 49
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Joel Green
Payments to be made at Providence R.I. by the First Natl. Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of R.I.
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book E Vol. 2 Page 115 by N. D. Morris
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832. Joel Crane of the State of Rhode Island who was a Private & Q.M. Master in the Army and Navy of the Revolution is entitled to receive Eighty One — dollars and Sixty Three cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States this Twenty Eighth day of September one thousand eight hundred and thirty — THCO.
John Robb Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Providence Oct 8 th 1833
Sir Will you see if the enclosed certificate is not intended for Joel Bradford and not "Joel Crane". I sent you the application of Joel Bradford who was a pioneer & Lt Master in Army & Navy but none for Joel Crane. If you find there is a mistake in the name will thank you to correct it & also inform the Agent for paying pensions of it as he has the name of Joel Crane sent him.
I am respectfully your Benja. Lowell
L. L. Edwards Esq

Providence Sept 6 1833
Sir
I herewith return the papers in the claim of Joel Bradford with an explana- tory declaration - I have to request that his claim be examined as soon as possible From my own personal observation (for I attended at the taking of his last de- claration) I can truly say he is an object of pity - & is wholly destitute of property & is dependent on charity -
I am respectfully yours
Benja Lowell
J. L. Edwards Esq

17013
Lock Bradford
Matthew
May 5 12 & 16. answered in Supplemental decr.
Brynlewill L Providence RI

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Isaac V. Bradford which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? ys II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? ys III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? No V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? ys VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? ys VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? the Judg has IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? ys X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? ys

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? 1 Citizen
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? No
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? Living Witness
XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? the Judge has
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. † Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? No
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? —
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations.
Providence sc.
Dexter Randall being a Court of Record I, William D. Warren , Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the County of Providence, in said State, do hereby certify that Arnold Spear before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn was at the time and now is a Justice of the Peace for the town of Smithfield — in said county and State:—that he is by the laws of said State, authorised to administer oaths and take depositions: and that the signature — to the annexed document, purporting to be his, is in the proper hand writing of said Arnold Spear —
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court, at Providence, this Third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Dexter Randall William D. Warren

This Bureau can furnish the military record of only such Revolutionary soldiers as were pensioned or whose widows were pensioned for their services. Such of the original muster and pay rolls of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 as are now in the possession of the Government are on file in the Record and Pension Office, War Department. Original rolls and other records pertaining to service in the Revolutionary War may also be found on file in the archives of many of the original States.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C.,
O. W. & N. DIV.
REVOLUTIONARY.
April 20, 1897.
Sir:-
Replying to your request for information concerning Joel Bradford, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you are advised that he made an application for pension on August 22, 1832, at which time he was 74 years of age and residing at Smithfield, R. I., and his pension was allowed for sixteen months' actual service as a private and five months' service as a quartermaster in the Rhode Island troops, Revolutionary war; a part of the time he served under Capt. Crane and General Sullivan. He enlisted at Providence, R. I.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Mr. William L. Marsh,
Special Examination Division,
Pension Bureau.

OLD WAR & NAVY APR 20 1897 FILES.

Joel Bradford, Attleboro Gore, Mass. Cumberland, Mass., or R.R. Woonsocket, Mass., or R.R. Jersey Prison Ship.
Wm. L. March Esq. Special Ex. Div.

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GENERAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION 33 WEST 42D STREET NEW YORK
MISS MARY A. TODD REGISTRAR-GENERAL 11 VIOLET STREET LYNN, MASS.
May 21-1914.
Commissioner of Pensions Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir: Will you please send me record of service of one Joel Bradford as Revolu- tionary pensioner. I don't know whether he would be from Mass or R. I.
Your truly Mary A. Todd.
11 Violet St. Lynn. Mass.