Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22140, William Brown, Mass. Sea Service

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass Sea Service
Brown, William
S. 22140
CONTENTS
A. Deaf mute at Leicester England Res at m. Boston, Mass. rec in 1833 Hartford, Orange Co. N.Y. rec after 1837 Grafton, Grafton Co. N.H.

To J. W. Williams & Co Agt 14 Feb. 1839 To Next of kin fishing from L Halls Vn from 11 th Sept 18 8 March 1839 Notified and to Hon J. W. Williams. Lancaster. N. H.
28742 100000
William Brown of Shelburne in the State of Vermont who was a seaman in the service of the United States by Captain the Boston of the frigate commanded by Capt. Ducker in the year 1832 for nine months
Furnished on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 36 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1834.
Certificate & Pension issued the 23 rd day of July 1832 and sent Samuel Short Shelburne Vt
arrears to the 14th of March 1834 108 Semi-ann. allowance ending 11 Sept 18 $ 126
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Agt June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Henry H. Haskell Clerk, Book 3 Vol. 3 Page 55

William Brown
Declaration
Yarmouth
Amend d dec t
Admit as Seaman
9 mo. $36.
Seaman short Edg Milford Vermont
BROWN, WILLIAM (MASS, SEA SERVICE) S-22140

State of Vermont, COUNTY OF Orange
ss. Probate District of the Ford in said Orange County -
On this 15 th day of March 1832 personally appeared in open court, before the Court of Probate the court of P. Pyncheon now sitting, William Brown a resident of Shelburne in the county of Orange and state of Vermont, aged 77 years, who being 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.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. Viz. That in
The year 1779 or 1780 though of the year he cannot be certain in the month of March, at Boston in the State of Massachusetts he engaged or enlisted as a Quarters Gunner under Capt Samuel Tucker & Marshall Head and went on board of the Ship Boston Frigate destined for France for the purpose of carrying the late Hon. John Adams as Minister to the Court of France this son the Hon. John Quincy Adams late President of the United States accompanied his father to France & sailed in the said Frigate. That this applicant engaged for the term of nine months. That they weighed anchor in the month of March as he is quite certain, & made for France without any uncommon occurrence until they arrived in the Bay of Biscay & immediately on their arrival in the Bay a heavy storm took place, which lasted eleven days. & during the storm they were chased by two British Frigates but they did not come near enough to fire. On one night of the storm, there was a heavy clap of Thunder & the Capt supposed for a moment that they were fired upon by the Frigates & ordered immediate preparation for action; but this applicant, who was then a midshipman, suggested that they were fired upon by the lightning, being apprised that the report they heard was thunder, not the gun's fire. - gave information of it & all was quiet. A Dutchman, on board, who was called the Captain of the Mainmast was killed by the lightning. When the storm abated they found themselves 300 miles out of the course they got righted & pursued their voyage. When they had arrived within five days sail of the Downs of England, they espied the English Man of War H.M.S. Phoenix.
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 in any State, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of Vermont.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
William Brown
We, James Root residing in Shelburne hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Brown who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 77 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said court do hereby declare their 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 served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that William Brown who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the town of Shelburne and that James Root who has also signed the same, is a resident in the town of Shelburne and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, James Root Clerk or Deputy of the court of Probate of Orange do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Brown for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 15 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
James Root Clk.

Henry was taken into the service of the British - gave information of its all was upset - A Dutchman on board, who was called the Captain of the Mainmast was killed by the lightning - When the storm abated they found themselves 300 miles out of the course. They got righted and pursued their voyage - When they had arrived within ten days sail of the Downs of England, they espied the English Merchant Vessel.
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 in any State, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of Vermont.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
William Brown
We, _____ residing in the _____ and _____ residing in _____ hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____ who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
And the said court do hereby declare their 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 served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that _____ who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident in the _____ and that _____ who has also signed the same, is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk or Deputy of the court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Brown for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 15 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
Simons Rod G.C.

Mr Brown 27 942
Declaration
Return to Simmons Post The Good Old Days Gang Vt -

STATE OF VERMONT,
COUNTY OF Orange
ss.
Probate District of Bradford
On this 27th day of August 1833 personally appeared before the Probate Court sitting William Brown a resident of Shelburne in the county of Orange and State of Vermont, aged 74 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832. That he enlisted in the service of the United States in the year 1778 with a squad on board the Boston Frigate and served in the regiment of the Battery 36 guns, under the following named officers; Capt Samuel Mcker of Marble-Head 1st
Lieut. one Barron 2nd Lieut. Eliphalet Need. That he went on board at Boston as he thinks in March 1778 destined for France. That the late Genl John Sullivan sailed in said ship as a minister to the French Court & the Genl John Quincy Adams late President of the United States then a youth also accompanied him on board the same ship. On their way they captured the British ship Matthew bound for New York laden with Ammunition, Guns, Provisions & military stores for the British Troops at New York. took another English merchantman on the way, & landed at Bourdeaux in France in about two months after embarking. Mr Adams & his son disembarked & went to Paris. & Capt Mcker with his crew remained at Bourdeaux about six weeks to repair his ship which had been injured in a storm & re-embarked for the United States. They took several prizes on their return. he well recollects three Fishermen on the Banks. Some English Merchantmen on the high seas loaded with Rum & Raisins. which last ship this applicant understood was retaken when sailing into Port. That they were about four months at sea half of which time on their return & landed at Boston. When on half cruising on their return & landed at Boston. When this applicant was discharged after serving the full term of nine months the period for which he enlisted. that he served as a private & resided at Boston when he enlisted & was discharged without any written discharge. He is quite certain it was in the year 1778. but he may mis-take as to the year.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any,) only on that of the agency in the State of Vermont.
Sworn to, and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
William Brown
And the said court do hereby declare their opinion that the abovenamed applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I, Simeon Root Clerk of the court of Probate aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of William Brown for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 27th day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty-three.
Simeon Root Clerk

Matthew, destined for New York laden for ballast with Naps Cannon, Shot & Shells for the use of the British Army in America. Also clothing for the Army of fifteen hundred Yale Notches as was said. This Vessel was pursued & after a short action took as a prize & the crew as prisoners. The Captain was a Dutchman. After a council of war, it was concluded to send the Matthew to Boston. The older Admrs observed, says, if this Vessel reach Boston in safety, you will all be gentlemen for the prize is so rich, you will be able to buy farms wherever you please. Several of the crew of the Boston were ordered on board the Matthew & the latter despatched for the Port of Boston, but as this ap- pointment was informed the Matthew was retaken by the British when she arrived upon the American coast. She was taken by the British ship Rainbow. We then proceeded on our voyage, & fell in with a British Merchant Vessel laden with British Coal bound to Bourdeaux, France. This Vessel we took & sent her into Bourdeaux. As we proceeded up the voyage we discovered a Merchantman at a distance & supposed it to be a British Vessel & fired two broadside, but found her to be an American. By the discharge of Cannon, at this Vessel, our first being where there was no man was accidentally wounded in the thigh & after nine days suffering died of the wound. We arrived at Bourdeaux in France after a lengthy voyage; the precise time he cannot recall. Though he thinks it was more than six weeks. Mr Adams was despatched & repaired to Paris & Capt. Tucker remained about six weeks at Bourdeaux refitting. After repairing the Frigate obtaining Provisions & Water, we again set sail & went to cruising upon the high seas, made the grand Banks in our way to look them fishermen, as pirates, put them into Boston. Came to sea in sight of Marble Head while on our cruise. Then went to sea again without entering the Port. Then continued to cruise until our time expired & then came into Boston where they honorably dis- missed after having served out our full time. This Applicant well dealing, that his engagement was for nine months & that he had the full time during this voyage. That he did not receive a written discharge at the time & has no doc- umentary evidence of his service. He further states as a reason why he did not

apply for a pension under the Act of 1818 was because he supposed himself to be the owner of property which would exclude him from taking the benefit of that act. He is aware the term private is not applicable to any of the crew of a Vessel of war & that it was inserted by the gentlemen who drew the declaration without his particularly noticing it.
He gave the following replies to the interrogatories presented by the war department & put by the Court. That he was born in Leicester in England in December 1756 as he has always been informed. That he has no record of his age in this country. That he came to this Country a short time before the revolutionary war broke out. That he resided in Boston at the time he entered the service. & from that time he has resided in Boston & Bradford in New Hampshire. In Oxford New Hampshire & Thetford in Vermont the last five years. That he cannot be more particular as to the services he rendered than he has been in his above statement.
That he refers the Court to war department to Capt John D. Wheeler, Genl Mason in Oxford N.H. & Hon. Lyman Fitch of John C. Hemenway Esq. of Thetford Vt as persons in his neighborhood who are acquainted with him as a man of truth & sincerity & will testify as to their belief of his services as a revolutionary soldier.

State of New Hampshire. County of Grafton ss -
on this 14 th day of January 1839 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Grafton, personally appeared William Brown, who on his oath declares that he is the same person, who formerly was a Seaman on board the Frigate Boston during the Revolutionary War in the Service of the United States: that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Vermont, from whence he has lately removed: that he now resides in the State of New Hampshire where he intends to remain & wishes his pension to be payable there in future. The following are his reasons for removing from Vermont to New Hampshire. The death of his wife in August 1837 in Vermont having broken up his family, he has removed to Orford in said Grafton County to live with his grandchildren. William Brown
Sworn to & subscribed the day & year above written by the said William Brown, who is personally known to me - & who, from my knowledge of him, I have no doubt is the same person described in said affidavit
Leonard Wilcox - Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire - Grafton ss
I William Brown ————— of Oxford in said county depose & say, That I am personally acquainted with William Brown who has subscribed & sworn to the preceding affidavit: that I have no doubt & am well satisfied from my knowledge of him for some years past that he is the same person described in said affidavit as a Pensioner of the United States. — William Brown
Sworn & subscribed to this 14 th day of January 1839 before me - & I further certify that the said William Brown - is a person of veracity - & is the reputed Grandson of William Brown the Pensioner. I further certify, that I know both of said Persons - & believe the facts by them stated are true Leonard Wilux , Justice of Peace

I John B. Wheeler of orford in the County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire Esq in, depose & say. That I am personally acquainted with William Brown who has subscribed & sworn to the affidavit on the first page of this sheet - & I am satisfied he is the same person described in said affidavit as a Pensioner of the United States. -
John B. Wheeler
Grafton p. Jan. 14. 1839
Sworn to & subscribed
Before me Leonard Wilcox. Jus. of Peace
I hereby certify that the said John B. Wheeler is a person of undoubted veracity
Leonard Wilcox Jus. of Peace
Washington D.C. I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the handwriting of Leonard Wilcox who signs as above having seen him write & have no doubt that his signature above is genuine - Also that he is a Magistrate duly appointed & authorized to sign as above. He is also one of the Judges of the Superior Court of Judicature for the State of New Hampshire
Feb 8th 1839, Jared Williams Clerk from said State

Know all Men by these Presents that I, Elizabeth Estabrooks — of Washington in the county of Orange and State of Vermont
do hereby constitute and appoint Col N. H. Sylvester my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to prosecute the claim for an increase of Pension due to my late Father William Brown deceased to a Pension under the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832 . Witness my hand and seal this 2 nd day of June 1851.
Elizabeth Estabrook
STATE OF Vermont Be it Known, that on the 3 rd day of June 1851, before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, COUNTY OF Orange in and for said County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths and to take acknowledgments, personally appeared Elizabeth Estabrooks above named, 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.
Stephen Thomas Justice of Peace.
I, Elizabeth Estabrooks of Washington — in the County of Orange — and State of Vermont of lawful age depose and say that I am the daughter of William Brown named in the foregoing power of Attorney and am interested in whatever may be due for his services in the war of the Revolution.
Elizabeth Estabrook
Sworn to and subscribed this 2 nd day of June 1851.
Before me,
Stephen Thomas Justice of Peace.

By Secretary French Nov 1881
STATE OF VERMONT.
Mr Brown 44 or 50 The Col June 25 1881
Office of the Secretary of State,
Montpelier, June 16 th 1851 }
I certify that Stephen Thomas Esquire, whose name is subscribed in his own proper hand writing to the foregoing certificate, is and was at the date thereof, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the county of Orange duly elected and qualified, and that to his official acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are, and ought to be given.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of this Office, this 16 th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-one.
Ferrand F. Merrill
Secretary of State.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
14-22140
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of William Brown 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.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.  LENGTH OF SERVICE.  RANK.  OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.  STATE.    CAPTAIN.  COLONEL.      * Mch. 1778  9 mos  Pr. Sermon  Samuel Tucker  on board frigate Boston  Boston     was in action with merchant vessel Matthew which they took as a prize & their crew as prisoners. She was afterwards recaptured by the British. Also took another merchant vessel laden with bottles & coal.  Battles engaged in, See above.  Residence of soldier at enlistment, Boston Mass.  Date of application for pension, Aug. 27. 1833. His cl. was al.  Residence at date of application, Hartford Conn. Lee Vt.  Age at date of application, at Leicester England, Dec. 1756.  Remarks: His wife died in Aug. 1837 in Vt. after which he moved to Oxford Grafton Co. N.H. to live with his grandchildren. Elizabeth Estabrook his daughter, & William Brown his grand-son are the only names stated.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
* I have used 1778 & not 1778 or 1780 as the Mass. book gives 1778 as date when Samuel Tucker commanded the Boston

THE MICHIGAN SOCIETY SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
HEADQUARTERS 606 WAYNE COUNTY SAVINGS BANK BUILDING DETROIT, MICHIGAN
OFFICERS
REV. LEE S. MCCOLLESTER, D. D., PRESIDENT JOSEPH GREUSEL, VICE-PRESIDENT WILLIAMS C. HARRIS, SECRETARY ENOCHE SMITH, TREASURER RAYMOND E. VAN SYCKLE, SECRETARY  Secretary RT. REV. CHARLES D. WILLIAMS, D. D., CHAPLAIN CLARENCE M. BURTON, HISTORIAN
Detroit, May 6, 1913.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D.C.
Sir -
Please advise Michigan Society S.A.R., the details of Rev. War pension granted William Brown of Grafton N.H. (July 20, 1839) who died 1847 aged 93.
His descendant Leon Hayes Barnum of East Lansing, Mich., has filed an application for membership in this society based upon service which he alleges is shown in the foregoing pension record. — an abstract of which he however, failed to submit with his application.
Yours Truly
Raymond E. Van Sycke Secretary
629 Home Bldg.

O. W. & N. DIV.
Boston
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D. C., _____, 189____
Respectfully returned to the writer, who is requested to furnish, for purposes of identification, as much as possible of the information called for below.
Full name of soldier:
Wm Brown
Place of residence before service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Yngate Boston
Place of residence after service: (Town, county, and State, if possible.)
Oxford Ct. County of Sept.
Date of death (as near as possible):
Christian name of widow:
Did either he or his widow receive a pension?
Yes
Remarks:
Your name and address:
R. B. Lockhart Long Branch N. J.

Cluett James H. Tatta Secretary.
Isaac B. Brown, Superintendent of Bureau.
PENNSYLVANIA. DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS, BUREAU OF RAILWAYS, HARRISBURG.
February 14, 1899.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear sir:-
I desire to make inquiry about a pensioner of the Revolutionary War . I cannot give the date of his birth, or the service he rendered the government. His name was Isaac William Brown, but I think, perhaps, that his name was on the rolls as Isaac Brown. I cannot give his residence, but it was probably in Stonington, or Stonington township, Connecticut. He was married at Stonington in 1775 to Ester Barrington and after the war removed to New York state, dying in Cortland county. I do not know positively that he was a pensioner, but I think he was. I know that in his early life it was claimed that he was a sea Captain, but whether in the United States Navy or not, I cannot tell.
I shall appreciate your kindness for any information you may be able to give me on this subject.
Very truly yours,
Isaac B. Brown

Feb. 19. 1897 - History to Mr. R. Blodgett - Long Branch, N.J.
Apr 199
Isaac B Brown Harrisburg Pa 1913 May 12 Hist. to Raymond to Van Nyckle. V.L.M.
Invalid
Widow
File No. 22740
William Brown Steam Frigate Boston Rev War
Act June 7th 1832
Index: Vol. 3, Page 585
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Seminary Bright NH

I John B. Wheeler of Grafton County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of lawful age do here and say that I have been acquainted with Mr. William Brown of Tilton County of Coos State of Vermont for something like twenty five years. I should think, as well as I can now recollect that about twenty years of the first of my acquaintance with him he lived in said Grafton. I returned Mr. Brown a fair man, & a man of honesty & integrity. He was then reputed among a small farm worth two hundred dollars or more - & was said to be in good circumstances for a farmer of that kind. -
John B. Wheeler
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss - 15 March 1834 -
Sworn to subscribed before me by the said John B. Wheeler whose statement is entitled to full credit. Leonard Wilson. Jus. of Peace.
Grafton ss State of New Hampshire I Moss Dow Reg d of Probate for said County do certify that Leonard Wilson is a Justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned & sworn that full faith and credit may & ought to be given to his acts as such that his signature to the above certificate is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this nineteenth day of March A.D. 1834 - Moss Dow

I James Dayton of Orford County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say That I have been acquainted with Mr. William Brown of Bedford County of Orange and State of Vermont for more than thirty years he having lived considerable of that time in said Orford. & that the said Brown has always been reputed as a man of truth & veracity. about sixteen years ago he was in possession of the reputed owner of a good farm in said Orford & was considered worth ten  ten hundred dollars or more. -
James Dayton
State of New Hampshire
Grafton ss. -
March 14. 1834 -
Sworn to & subscribed by the said James Dayton, who is a person of undoubted veracity & whose statement is entitled to full credit. -
Before me Leonard Wilcox Jus. of Peace.
State of New Hampshire Grafton ss } I Moses Dow Register of Probate for said County, do certify that Leonard Wilcox is a justice of the Peace for said County duly commissioned & sworn, that full faith & credit may & ought to be given to his acts as such, & that his signature to the above certificate is genuine -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office, this nineteenth day of March A.D. 1834 - Moses Dow

I Jared Mann of Orange County of Grafton & State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say - That I have been acquainted with Mr. William Brown now of Rutland County of Orange & State of Vermont - for more than thirty years. during the most of which time the said Brown lived in said Orange & some of the time a near neighbor to me. The character of the said Brown for truth & veracity has been unexceptionable so far as I know. During all my acquaintance with the said Brown for the time aforesaid I have uniformly understood from him that he served in the American Navy during the Revolutionary War. & was on board the vessel which carried out the late John Adams minister to France. I have often heard him relate anecdotes & circumstances which transpired on board said vessel - & it was generally believed that he did serve as aforesaid. In the year 1818 & after the said Brown was in good circumstances as to property - owned a good farm in said Orange worth several hundred dollars: about twelve hundred dollars. March 14. 1834. - Jared Mann
State of New Hampshire } March 14. 1834 Grafton ss. }
Subscribed & sworn to before me
Leonard Wilson Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that the abovenamed Jared Mann is entitled to full credit -
Leonard Wilson Jus. of Peace,

Grafton
State of New-Hampshire to all Men whom these Presents shall come Probate for said County do certify that Leonard Wilson is a Notary Public in and for said County duly commissioned & sworn that full faith & credit may be ought to be given to his acts as such & that his signature to the within certificate is genuine -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of Office this nine- teenth day of March A.D. 1834 - Moses Dow

Judge Colledge for W. W.
sup. 2nd
Spencer H. 3 1 Sherry
Stearns for Mr. Williams - M. C.
for H. L. Williams
Washington City

Aspde Jan. 30. 1839
Rev J. W. Williams
Dear Sir - Enclosed I send you papers for transfer of a Pension - The affidavits were taken by me without any certificate that I am a magistrate or to the genuineness of my signature. I suppose your certificate to these facts will answer. I send also the Certificate - not knowing but it may be necessary - being anxious to have the business accomplished in season for the 4 th of March. The old man says he served nine months aboard the frigate Boston & received no pay - Can he have his wages now? & if so how shall he proceed to get them? -
Will you write me soon how the business progresses - Very Respectfully
Your obed Servt L. Wilson.

Prussian Agency Buckat Billings Hall Feb. 23. 1839.
Sir, Yours of 16 th is recd. William Braine, a pensioner under the act of June 7, 1832 at $36.00 p. ann. was paid to the 14 th day of Sept. 1838 at this office - I note him as transferred to New Hampshire -
Yr. obedt servant William H. Tracy, Cashier
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr. of Pensions
N. Fullerton, Pres. of P. A.

Papers deemed sufficient by the Com. Wrote to Agt. to ascertain the time to which the Pension was last paid.
Agda W.