Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 1360, Adoniram Benton, Conn. Continental

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn. Continental
Benton, Adoniram Betsey
W, 1360 B.L.Wt. 19808-160-55
CONTENTS

8085 New Hampshire
Adoniram Benton
He was in the state of N. Hampshire who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Sheldon of the Connecticut line, for the term of Two years
inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd of March 1819 and sent to Nahum Parker Fitz Williams N. Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 87.69 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept 1819 48.
$135.69
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
No liquidation sent September 9 th 1820 to James A. Parker, Seacoast New Hampshire

34863
Adonai Bentor
SH
Ad June 7 1832
Allow 2/6 per Sheldon Draper or sale $100 per ann
For H. Hubbard
Charleston
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St. John
Adm. Bentor

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, COUNTY OF CHESHIRE, ss.
On this Seventh day of May 1839 personally appeared in open Court, Adoniram Benton before me Frederick Rose Judge of Probate in & for said County, now sitting, Adoniram Benton a resident of Surry in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged Twenty Seven 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 7th, 1832.
That he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War - and was Three years from January 1. 1781. to the time of his discharge which he thinks was in December 1783 being little less than three years - in Capt. Geronimus Wooley's Company of Cavalry in Col. Sheldon's Connecticut Regiment - a private soldier. -
That he is now on the Pension list Roll of the New Hampshire Agency receiving a pension of ninety six dollars a year. - at which rate he has been paid to March 4. 1839 That he made his declaration in said County of Cheshire when he was allowed said Pension. -
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. except as aforesaid -
Adoniram Benton
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
Before Frederick Rose , Judge of Probate

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states.
Fredrick York, Judge of Probate
I, Elijah Sawyer Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the Court in the matter of the application of Adoniram Benton for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this Seventh
day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty nine.
Elijah Sawyer Reg.

Adoniram Benton
P. #205.
Sept. 1819.
Amos A. Parker, Agt. Keene, New Hampshire

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CHESHIRE COUNTY SS.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
ON this fourth day of July  1820 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of said Court being a court of record for said county, proceeding according to the course of the common law, having a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, and keeping a record of its proceedings, — Adoniram Benton aged fifty seven years, resident in Surry in said county, who being first duly sworn, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows: He enlisted January 1797 — for three years as a private under Capt. Ichabod Hinkley's company of light horse in Col. Charles Webb's Regiment Connecticut Line of troops and served until Dec 15 1799 when I was dis- charged — I then again enlisted January 1 st 1800 — for three years more under Capt. Geramimus under Col. Asahel Sheldons Regt & served as a private soldier until June 12 — 1803 when I had a furlough & was not afterwards call'd for — but was regularly discharged on the 15 th of Dec following with the other troops by a public declaration.
The date of my original declaration in order to obtain a pension is the sixth day of April  1810 The number of my pension certificate is 8085
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. I am a farmer by occupation & enjoy health as well as men generally of my age — my family consists of five besides myself who are dependent on me for their support — My wife Betsey Benton aged 47 years who is generally very much out of health — not able to labour but little — My daughter Sarah aged eleven years — My son Alvin aged nine years — My son Franklin aged three years — and an infant daughter aged five months old named Ruth. — All of which children are as healthy and as capable as children generally are of their age
Adoniram Benton.
Sworn to and declared at Keene in said County, on the fourth day of July  1820 before ROSE } Judge of said Court.
I, SALMA HALE, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for the County of Cheshire, 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 in the aforesaid schedule, is twenty five dollars and eighty cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 14 th day of July
A. D. 1820
S. Hale

SCHEDULE,
Of the whole estate (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) and income of Adoniran Benton of Surry in the County of Cheshire and State of Newhampshire, Applicant for a Pension under the act of Congress of May 1st, 1820.
One Hog - one cow - one Chest - one old brass Kettle - two old axes and one chain -
Surry July 3. 1820
Adoni Benton

1413 New Hampshire (Quem) Betsey Benton widow of Adoniram Benton who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a Pri of Dragoons Connecticut Line. inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 100 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1818.
3 rd February 1833 Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Aug 1833 and sent to
G. F. Hartwell Keene N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 24 1818 , Page 13 Vol. A
3/53
1832
Reg 8 m ss- 156599
[Handwritten signature/initials]

Betsey Benton widow of Adoniram. Claim under Act of Feb 3. 1855
Care of G. F. Storkumather Keene N. Hampshire

State of New Hampshire, County of Cheshire ss. 3 On this Sixteenth day of March in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared Before me the Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the County of Cheshire, aforesaid, Betsey Benton a resident of Surry in said County and State, aged Eighty years, who being duly sworn according to 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, February 3, 1853. That she is the widow of Adoniram Benton, who was a Soldier in the War of the Revolution. That at his death he was in receipt of a pension from the United States at the rate of Ninety Six dollars per annum, payable at the Concord New Hampshire pension Agency.
She further swears that she was married to the said Adoniram Benton on the fifth day of June in the year Eighteen hundred and Sixteen, in the town of Surry in said State, that her name before her said marriage was Betsey Griffin, that her husband said Adoniram Benton died in said Surry on the twenty ninth day of August A.D. 1842. That she was married at the time above stated, and was a widow at the passage of the Act and is still a widow, and has never before made application for pension.
Witness: Mary J Benton 3
Betsey her X Benton mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the day and year first above written and I certify that from old age and bodily infirmity said Betsey Benton is unable to appear in Open Court without intimation before signing.
Larkin Baker Judge of Probate.

State of New Hampshire - Cheshire County ss I George W. Sturtevant Clerk of the Court of Probate, being a Court of Record, in and for said County in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Sarkin Baker, before whom the foregoing and accompanying proceedings were had, was at the time of execution, both a justice of the Peace and Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, duly Commissioned and qualified; and that the foregoing and accompanying signatures purporting to be his, are genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office & subscribed my name this twenty third day of March in the year 1853.
Geo. W. Sturtevant Register of Probate

State of New Hampshire, Cheshire County ss Adoniram Benton of Keene and Betsey Griffin of Surry, were joined in marriage June fifth in the year eighteen hundred and sixteen.
By Perley Howe Clerk
I certify that the above is a true copy of the Record with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows. June 5 th 1816.
Eliphalet Dorr Town Clerk
I Eliphalet Dorr above named, depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in Surry in the County and State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town of Surry with the exception above named as certified by me. Eliphalet Dorr Town Clerk
Subscribed and sworn before me this twelfth day of March A.D. 1853. and I certify that said Dorr is personally known to me as a credible witness. George F. Starkweather, Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire, Cheshire County ss.
I George M. Sturtevant aforesaid Clerk of the Court of Probate in and for the County aforesaid, do further certify that George F. Starkweather before whom the within Affidavit of Eliphalet Dost town Clerk of Surry, was executed was at the date thereof & still is a duly qualified & Commissioned Justice of the Peace in and for said County & entitled to full faith and credit. I have also affixed my Seal of office and subscribed my name to this, on the same day March 23 d 1853.
Geo. M. Sturtevant Register of Probate.

We Elijah Holbrook and Franklin B. Benton of Sury in Cheshire County N.H. Depose and say that Betsey Benton who is applying for Pension under the Act of Feb. 3. 1853. is the lawful widow of Adoniram Benton a Revolutionary Pensioner deceased. That she is not intermarried and was a widow at the passage of said Act. and that said Adoniram Benton died in the year A.D. 1842 as stated by the widow.
Elijah Holbrook
Franklin B. Benton
Sworn to and subscribed Before me March 16. 1853 and I certify that said Affiants are credible witnesses and that I am not interested in the result of this case.
Larkin Baker Justice of the Peace Judge of Probate
I Larkin Baker Judge of Probate for the County of Cheshire do certify that Betsey Benton is a respectable inhabitant of this County and is in my belief the same person she represents herself to be in the foregoing Declaration.
Larkin Baker Judge of Probate

156599 { Set Mar 3/66
James 2/55 Betsey and Admiram Benton.
Betsey Benton mao
Admiram Benton, fin Prop. of Dragon Personnel
Keeps of Herodotus Col. William Shelton Col. Shelton
Ch. L. S. J. P.
1980s { learn muc
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Oct 160 ac. apt. 3 785 7,
N. H. July 53 - B. H. Dr.
Vol. B1-89.0
F. A. Faulkner Keene N. H.

158599
Application of Betsey Benton for Poverty Lease under Act March 3, 1853

The State of New Hampshire County of Cheshire ss. } On this twenty eighth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid Betsey Benton aged Eighty three years a resident of Keene in said County who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Adonaiam Benton late of Leroy in said County deceased who was a private of dragoons in the Revolutionary war between the United States and Great Britain in the Company command- ed by Captain Lemmonious Keaglin in the Regiment of Connecticut Troop commanded by Colonel Elisha Sheldon and continued in actual service in said war for the term of one year and more as she is informed and believes but she cannot now state particulars as to the time of his enlist- ment the term of his service or the manner of his discharge.
She further states that she was married to the said Adonaiam Benton on the fifth day of June A.D. 1816 by the Reverend Parley Howe at Leroy aforesaid that her name before her said marriage was Betsey Griffin that her said husband died at Leroy aforesaid on the twenty ninth day of August A.D. 1842 and that she has ever since remained and still is a widow.
She further states that her said husband was at the time of his decease a Pensioner of the

United States on the Roll of the New Hampshire Agency under the Act of March 18. 1818, and that she is now a Pensioner of the United States on the Roll of the same Agency under the Act of February 3 d 1853 holding a Pension Certificate Resolved in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under the Act-February 3 d 1853 Page 13 Vol A. and that for further and more full and particular information respecting her said husband's military service their marriage and his death she here refers to the evidence now on file in the Pension Office on which said pensions were granted.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which she may be entitled under the "Act-approved March 3, 1855", hereby declaring that neither her said husband to the best of her knowledge information or belief nor herself have ever received or applied for any Bounty Land under this or any other Act of Congress.
Witness.
Franklin B. Benton Mary J. Benton
her Betsey X Benton mark
We Franklin B. Benton and Mary J. Benton residents of Keene in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by the above named Betsey Benton in our presence; and that we believe from the appearance and

statements of the applicant that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; We further state that we have been acquainted with the said Betsey Benton ever since the decease of the said Adoniram and know that ever since said decease she has remained and still is a widow
Franklin B Benton
Mary I Benton
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
Francis A. Faulkner
Justice of the Peace.
State of New-Hampshire
County of Cheshire } Leonard Risco. Clerk of the court of Common Pleas, of said State, for said County, do hereby certify that Francis A. Faulkner Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made, was, at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly authorized by the laws of said State to take depositions and administer oaths, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty ninth day of May A.D. 1855.
Leonard Risco. Clerk.

Admiral Banton Tunlough 3 Troop.
Admiral Banton Bonnus. W. H. 1360
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By his Excellency
George Washington Esq d Genl & Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States
Permission is hereby granted to
Adoniran Benton private --- in the 2 d Regiment
of Light Dragoons to be absent on furlough until the 1 st day of Aug r next, at which time he is to return to the Army and report him- self to the Commanding Officer at West Point
shall sooner be de- served further exten-
Given at
this 12 th of
in the the year of Lord J. Whiting Adj t
BENTON, ADONIRAN

Admiral Benton Declaration Private Connecticut Rep of Png. Sheldrake 1787 - 2 years Admiral
I Salmon Hale Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Litchfield hereby certify that the Hon. Salmon Parker whose proper hand is adjoined subscribed is one of the Justices of said Court duly commissioned and that no particular impression is used as a seal by said Court
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed a seal in form as used by said Court this 26 th day of June A.D. 1815.
S. Hale.

I Adoniram Benton of them in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire, Testify & declare That I enlisted as a soldier in the Revolutionary Army on the Continental establishment on the first day of January Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and eighty one and served in the third troop in the second Regiment of Light Dragoons in the Connecticut line from the time I enlisted until the twelfth day of June Anno Domini Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and eighty eight at which time I had Permission to be absent on furlough till the first day of August following but was discharged by Proclamation And that from my reduced circumstances I stand in need of assistance from my country for support ADONIRAM BENTON
State of New Hampshire } Be it remembered that on Cheshire ss this sixth day of April A.D. 1818 pursuant to a law of the United States entitled An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war made and signed the 18th of March 1818 personally appeared before me the subscriber judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Cheshire aforesaid the above named Adoniram Benton and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the truth whole truth inasmuch Oath to the declaration aforesaid and subscribed the same in my presence and on examination duly made by me the said judge it appears to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true Nathaniel Parker
I Nathaniel Parker judge as aforesaid certify that the said Benton produced his furlough or discharge at the time of making his declaration which is hereto annexed except some part which is lost Nathaniel Parker

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 1360
Betty Benton
Widow
Adoniram Benton
Par. Rev. Wor.
Act. Feb. 3. 1858.
Index:—Vol. R , Page 48
[Arrangement of 1870.]

31647
37863
New Hampshire
See letters Oct. 8. 1839 to P. Agt & H. N. Sylvester.
Admiral Benton
of Cheshire in the State of N. H. who was a private in the Co. commanded by Captain [blank] of the regt commanded by Col. Shelton in the Co. mounted line for 2 years - a Dragoon
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 100 Dollars [blank] Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 day of Augt 1839, to Lieut. Genl. Hiram H. Hubbard, Concord, New Hampshire.
Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1839 $ 800.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept 39 50.00
Deduct the difference $ 557.00 Act 1818, prob. 4 Mar 1821. { Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by L. M. Burdy Clerk, Book E. Vol. 1. Page 74.

No 778
Betsy Benton Widow of Adonnan M. Ho.
Let to G. H. Starkweather 1 June 1853
Act Heby 31 st 1853

June 20. 1853
Addl. evi: in case Betsey Benton, widow of Adoniram
Presumed to be from N.H.
Act 3rd Febry 1853
Rev:
G. L. Starkweather Keene N.H.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

FREE
Mayo
S.
Hon. L. P. Waldo Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.

S
Gen. [Signature]
Gen. J. M. Noble , Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
RECEIVED

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Hon. L. P. Noble, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.

Fluor 153, N.H.
Benth.
✓ 19.808
5 Neo Aris

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Tierra May 30 1855
Hon L. P. Waldo } Commr of Pensions }
Dear Sir,
Enclosed
you will find the application of Mrs Betsy Benton for Bounty Land under Act approved March 3, 1855.
When the warrant is issued, it may be sent to me.
Very respectfully Yours F. A. Faulkner.

April 2, 1853.
Appl. of Betsey. Benton, widow of Adoniram.
Cheshire Co.
N. O.
31647
Act. 3 d Feby. 1853. $100. 00 per Annum. Commencing 3 d Feby. 1853.
Revys:
G. F. Starkweather. Keene, N. O.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Adoniram Benton
Enrol d

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
August 23, 1839.
Sir:
Be pleased to inscribe on your roll the name of Adoni- ram Benton a Revolutionary Pensioner, at the rate of 100 dollars and _____ cents per annum; commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, under the act of June 7, 1832, and pay his pension up to the time of the last semi-annual payment, if he should be still living; and, if not, you will pay the money due up to the day of his death.
Pensions under the above act are to be paid immediately on the production of the proper vouchers.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To the Agent for paying Pensioners
at Concord N. H.

Additional proof in case of Widow of Adoniram Benton Claim to pension
By G. F. Starkweather Keene New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire. County of Cheshire, Town of Surry.
Adoniram Benton of Keene and Betsey Griffin of Surry were joined in Marriage June fifth Eighteen hundred and Sixteen. by Perley Howe Clerk.
I certify that the above is a true Copy of the record, with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows, June 5 th 1816.
Eliphalet Dorr Town Clerk
I Eliphalet Dorr testify and say that I hold the office of town Clerk in the town of Surry aforesaid and that the foregoing is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me - Eliphalet Dorr Clerk aforesaid
Sworn to and subscribed Before me this Fifteenth day of June 1853. Cheshire. ss. And I certify that said Dorr is a credible witness, I am disinterested Justice of the Peace Nathaniel D Reed

We Asa Wilcox and Eliphalet Dort of Sunny in the County of Cheshire & State of New Hampshire, testify and say that we well knew Adoniram Benton who was a Revolutionary pensioner of this town & State.
We further declare that Betsey Benton who is making an effort to obtain pension is the identical widow of said Adoniram. has ever since his death remained his widow and is still a widow. We are disinterested witnesses.
Asa Wilcox Eliphalet Dort
Sworn to and subscribed before me this fifteenth day of June 1852. and I certify that said Affiants are credible witnesses & am also disinterested.
Cheshire ss, Nathan D. Reed Justice of the Peace
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire County ss. S Leonard Risso. Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature, of said State, for said county, do hereby certify that Nathan D. Reed before whom the foregoing affidavits of Eliphalet Dort and of Asa Wilcox and said Dort were made, was, at the date thereof a Justice of the Peace for said county, duly authorized to take depositions and administer oaths and that his signature to said affidavits are in my belief genuine. — Witness

my hands unto the seal of said bond this sixteenth day of June A.D. 1853.
Leonard Risw. Cook

We Aaron Hall and Timothy Hall depose and say that we are well acquainted with Adoncian Benton of Surrey in the County of Cheshire New Hampshire. — That he is a Revolutionary Pensioner under the act of 1818. — & is now living at said Surrey. — Aaron Hall Timothy Hall
Cheshire J. May 21. 1839 Subscribed & sworn to before me Thomas M c Edwards Jus Peace
I certify that the above Deponents are credible persons. — Thomas M c Edwards Jus Peace

State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss.
Henry Coolidge clerk of the Superior court of Judicature in and for the County and State aforesaid certify that Thomas W. Edlin is a justice of the Peace in said County of Cheshire duly commissioned and qualified - and that his signature within written is genuine
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Keene this twenty first day of May A.D. 1839.
H. Coolidge Clerk

Oct. 21. '39
James L. Anthony, Esq. Chairman of Finance, Washington City
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Concord Agency Concord, N.H. Oct. 15, 1839.
J. L. Edwards, Esq. Sir:
The error in relation to Adoniram Benton had been pointed out to me by Mr Thomas M. Edwards, at Keene, who engaged to remit the overpayment at once to the Bank where the money was paid. He has not yet done it, but probably will do it. The error was in the report from your office, to comply with which, as you will perceive, the whole amount must be paid. If the money shall not be refunded in the course of two weeks, I will notify you of the omission.
I am, respectfully, sir,
Your obedient servant,
Sam Hill
P.S. I return the report which I hope may be corrected and returned.

Keene N.H. March 28. 1853
Hon. L.P. Waldo.
Dear Sir, I send herewith six Applications for Pension under the act of Feb. 3, 1853. In some instances I may have been more particular than the Rules require,
I would be obliged for such instructions from your Department as may be useful touching this class of cases.
I also enclose Application for increase in case of David Pearson, Invalid. At his request.
Yours truly G. H. Starkweather

Brief in the case of Betsy Benton, widow of Simon Cheshire County and State of New Hampshire, act 3 d Feby, 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase?")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, under the Act of 7 th June, 1832.
Record Evidence of marriage.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
G. F. Starkweather, Esq., Keene, N. H. Name and residence of Agent
A. C. Boynton Examining Clerk.