Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15,988, Abraham Brown, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.H.
Brown, Abraham Mary
N. 15,988
CONTENTS
see of Apping, Rockingham N.H. d. Mar 2 1844.

See let. to Pension Agent April 14 th 1838.
Hon Levi Woodbury, Dec 28 1844. " Same 6 th March 1845.
393 New Hampshire
Mary Brown
widow of Abraham Brownlee .
who died on the 8 th March 1824 of Newmarket in the State of N.H.C. who was a Ensign in the Company commanded by Captain Gordon of the Reg t commanded by Col t Backett in the N.H. line for 3 mos. 14 days Ensign
13 " Private
Measured from $57
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 77 Dollars 50 Cents, per annum, to commence on the 14 th day of March, 1838.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of Sept r 1838 and sent Hon. H. Everett Ho of Reps.
Arrears to the 14 th of March 1838 $539.00 Semi-annual allowance ending Sept. - 38.50
$577.50
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the 3 rd . }
Recorded by H.H. Addison Clerk, Book 4 . Vol. 2 nd . Page 29

State of New Hampshire } ss.
On this twenty third day of August Anno Domini eighteen hundred and thirty six, personally appeared before Horace Chase, Judge of Probate of the County of Merrimack, widow Mary Brown, a resident of Northfield in the said County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aforesaid, aged seventy six years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed July 4. 1836. That she is the widow of Abraham Brown who was according to the best of her knowledge and belief, a private in the Militia, in the service of the United States, at various periods from 1776 embracing a term of about five years, and that during two or more years of that service she held a Commission of Ensign in Captain Gordon's Company in the Regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Bartlett.
She further declares that she was married to the said Abraham Brown on the 27 th day of May 1777; that her husband, the aforesaid Abraham Brown, died on the 8 th day of March 1824; and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof herunto annexed. Mary Brown

Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written, before me -
Horace Chase Judge of Probate
State of New Hampshire } Concord Munimark ss. } Aug. 22. 1830.
I Henry B. Chase Register of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Merrimack certify that Horace Chase is Judge of Probate in said County and that the signature to the foregoing instrument purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this day and year last above written.
H.B. Chase
Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Merrimack.
Henry Brown - N.H. G. Witness of Attestation
Chas. Pills. Form. Col. Bartlett 1780.
Ensign - Ino. Web.
Yrs. serv. Capt. Morris as soon in 1755
at the last year of the Rev. J. 2. 10-
adm. 9
Yrs. serv.
Yrs. serv. to Ensign
Yrs. serv. etc.
No. 13 Brown Esq Hartford Vt.

Abraham Brown and Mary Butler was Marri- ed May 27. 1777- True copy from the Original Epping November 8 th 1836, records of the Town of Epping Attest Nath. Morrill Jr. Town Clerk of Epping
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss. November 8 th 1836 Then Nat- haniel Morrill Jr. Made solemn oath that the above Certificate by him signed is a true copy of the Original Record, in the Town of Epping and that he is now Town Clerk of said Town Before me Bradbury Bartlett Jus. Peace.
State of New Hampshire Secretary, Offic Nov. 22. 1836 I certify that the above named Bradbury Bartlett was on the 8 th Nov. 1836 a Justice of the Peace duly qualified and his signature genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State Ralph Metcalf Secretary.

N Hampshire roll William Simpson - for his rufus

Hardstand Vt Aug 11 25-1836
H. James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions. Dear Sir Enclosed herewith are some documents, such as we deemed necessary in compliance with the 3 d sec of the Pension act passed July 4 1836 in favour of Mary Brown - whose husband was a Militia officer in Revolutionary army which will fully appear by the documents herewith enclosed. Should there be any defects in the documents - please inform me wherein - & I will endeavour to produce evidence as the provision made by the act requires if possible - Please answer this at Hardstand Vermont & much oblige your friend & humble Servant Henry B. Brown
Post Master - at Hardstand Vt
Son of Wid Mary Brown

Isaac Hill GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
To all who shall see these presents,
Greeting.
KNOW YE, THAT the within named Horace Chase is Judge of Probate and Henry B. Chase Register of Probate and Joseph Robinson a Justice of Peace for the County of Merrimack and Bradbury Bartlett a Justice of the Peace for the County of Rockingham
in the said State, duly Constituted and Sworn, and that to their Acts and Attestations, as such, full Faith and Credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court, within and out of the State.
In testimony whereof, I have caused the Seal of the State to be hereunto affixed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND, at Concord, this 23 d day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six and in the fifty sixth year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By the Governor.
Isaac Hill
R. Nuttall Secretary of State.

Letter to Hon. H. Everett March 3, 1837. do do Feb 27 1838 do do March 17 1838
Concord N Hampshire Mary Brown 393 of Merrimack the State of N. H. who was a in the  commanded by Captain of the  commanded by in the his widow of Abraham Brown deceased a private Ensign. Sergeant in the Revolu- tionary War at $77:00.
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 57 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of Jan. 1837 and sent H. B. Brown Hartland N.E.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 1836 $313. 50 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 May 37 28. 50 $342.00
Recorded by N.H. Addison Clerk, Book 4 Vol. 1 July 4, 1837 Page 25
Revolutionary Claim, Act Feb 2, 1832. H. H. Egan H R

Rep
New Hampshire 393. Mary Brown widow of Abraham Brown
who died on the 8 th March 1824 of Merrimack in the State of N. H. who was an Ensign in the Company commanded by Captain Gordon of the Reg t commanded by Col Bartlett in the N. H. line time for 3 Mo 11 days Ensign 28. Months 19 days private
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 102. Dollars 33. Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831. deducting the amount paid at $77. per Annum
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of May 1815 and sent to H. B. Brown. Hartford Vt.
Arrears to the 14th of Semi-annual allowance ending
Increased from $77. —
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 18 th Section
H. S. E. v. 1.

New Hampshire
Secretary's Office Sept. 17. 1836.
I hereby certify that the within named Ebenezer Buttle, and Ebenezer Coe are Justices of the Peace in and for our county of Rockingham, duly qualified & sworn and were so at the time of their respective signatures as such, which are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the seal of the State.
Ralph Metcalf Secretary of State.

I Garden Freeze of Epping in the Co of Rockingham have a State of New Hampshire aged 75 years depose & say that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army about two years - that I was in Col Long's Regiment a part of the time - & the remainder of the time in Col Bartlett's Regiment. That I was well acquainted with Abraham Brown formerly of Epping - that he served with me in Col Bartlett's Regiment in Capt Gardens Co - in the year 1779 or 80 (date not exactly recollected) - I was well acquainted with him before & after his service - I knew him while he was Ensign in sd Co I also knew that he married Mary Butler
Gordon Freeze
Rockingham Co Epping Sept 15. 1836
Then the above named Garden Freeze personally appeared & made solemn oath. That the above Deposition by him subscribed is just & true - Before me Ebenezer Butler Jus Peace & Quorum
I certify that the above named Garden Freeze is a creditable person & entitled to full belief. Ebenezer Butler Jus Peace & Quorum

Colon Houghton of Epping in the Co of Rock- ingham & State of New Hampshire aged seventy four years - depose & say that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army about six years & that I was well acquainted with Abraham Brown formerly of Epping & that sd Brown served in the Army during the time that I was there - he was a part of the time in Col Waas Regiment - with me - & he was a part of the time in Col Billings Regiment & sd Brown - done the duty of Adjutant - under General Washington in Genl Billings Reg- for a length of time - particular period & length of time not recollecting - I was first acquainted with him before he went into the service & after he came out - & that he married Mary Butler his Mark
Rockingham So Epping Sept 16 1825 Then the above named Col Houghton personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just & true Before me Ebenezer Butler Justice of the Peace
Verify that the above named Col Houghton is a creditable witness Ebenezer Butler Justice of the Peace

I Samuel Haley of Epping Co. of Rockingham a State of New Hampshire aged seventy seven years - depose and say, a soldier in the

I Samuel Haley of Epping in the Co. of Rock- ingham & State of New Hampshire aged seventy seven - depose & say that I was a soldier in the revolutionary army one year & seven months. that I was well acquainted with Abraham Brown formerly of Epping that so Brown served in the year 1775 in Col Poor's Regiment in Capt. Morrises Company he was promoted & done the duty of orderly sergeant - & I was a soldier in the same Company - at Winter Hill Samuel Haley
Rockingham (So Epping) Sept 16. 1836. Then the above named Samuel Haley personally appeared & made solemn oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is just & true
Before me Ebenezer Butler Justice & Quorum
I certify that the above named Samuel Haley is a man entitled to full credit & belief Ebenezer Butler Justice & Quorum

I William Willie of Northwood in the County of Rockingham & State of New Hampshire do hereby say that I was a Soldier in the Revolutionary Army about seven years - was well acquainted with Abraham Brown formerly of Epping before he was in the service: was with him in the Army of the Revolution, between five & six years of the time of my service. At the following places have a particular recollection of him - at Brattle Hill where he served as a private in Capt. Kimball's Company, at Winter Hill in about 1776 was also with him at West Point White Plains, Horse Neck, & at the time General Burgoyne was taken. I recollect he served as Adjutant at West Point & I think he did at some of the other places. And further saith not.
I asseverate
Rockingham ss Northwood Sept. 15. 1836. Then the above named William Willie personally appeared made solemn Oath, That the above deposition by him subscribed is just & true
Before me
Ebenezer Dyer
I certify that the above named William Willie is a credible witness — Ebenezer Dyer

Abraham Brown & Mary Butler was married May ye 27/1777
A true copy from the Town Records Attest - - Nat. Merrill Jr. Town Clerk of Epping Epping Sept 16 th 1836
Practingham So Sept 16 1836 Then the above named Nat Merrill Town Clerk of Epping personally before me & made solemn oath that the above is a true record from the Town Books of said Epping
Before me Ebenezer Butler Jus Peace & Leavens
The above named Nat Merrill is a person of entitled to full belief
Before me Ebenezer Butler Jus Peace & Leavens

I Gordon Freeze of Epping in the Co of Rockingham have a State of New Hampshire aged 75 years depose & say that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army about two years - that I was in Col Long's Regiment a part of the time - & the remainder of the time in Col Bartlett's Regiment. That I was well acquainted with Abraham Brown formerly of Epping - that he served with me in Col Bartlett's Regiment in Capt Gardens Co - in the year 1779 or 80 date not exactly recollected - I was well acquainted with him before & after his service - I knew him while he was Ensign in sd Co & also knew that he married Mary Butler Gordon Freeze
Rockingham ss Epping Sept 15. 1836
Then the above named Gordon Freeze personally appeared & made solemn oath. That the above Deposition by him subscribed is just & true - Before me Ebenezer Butler Jus Peace & Quorum
I certify that the above named Gordon Freeze is a creditable person & entitled to full belief Ebenezer Butler Jus Peace & Quorum

Abraham Brown & Mary Nutter was Married May 7 th 27/1777
A true copy from the Town Records of the Town of Epping Epping Aug 190 th 1856
Attest Nat. Morrill for Town Clerk
Abraham Brown & Mary Nutter 8-1824

I, Joseph M. Harper of Canterbury, in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire do hereby say that I am acquainted with Mary Brown, of Northfield in said County, that she is the widow of Abraham Brown, late of said Northfield deceased - and further that she has remained a widow ever since March 8. 1834 the time her husband the said Abraham Brown died.
Joseph M. Harper
State of New Hampshire Merrimack County } Aug. 23. 1836.
Then Personally appeared the aforesaid Joseph M. Harper and made solemn oath that the above declaration by him subscribed was true. Before Me
Joseph Robinson Jus. Peace

I Jonathan Raudel of Epping in the County of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire Aged about eighty years. depose testify and say that I was well acquainted with the late Abraham Brown formerly of said Epping deceased that I served in the revolutionary Army in the year 1778 about ten months and the said Abraham Brown served during that time as a soldier and in the year 1780 I served three months in the Regiment commanded by Col. Thomas Bartlett in Captain Gordens company and during that time the said Abraham Brown was an Ensign in said Gordens company. said Abraham Brown married Mary Butler. who some time before the year 1778 who is now living as his Widow.
Jonathan Raudel Rundlet
State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss August 20 th 1836 Then Jonathan Rundlet personally appeared and made Solemn Oath that the above Affidavit by him signed was true. Before me Bradley Bartlett Jus. Peace
Rockingham ss August 20 1836 I hereby certify that I am acquainted with the above deponent and that he sustains a good character and is a credible person. Bradley Bartlett Jus. Peace

I William Simpson of Nottingham in the county of Rockingham and State of New Hampshire aged Ninety Years do depose testify and say that I was well acquainted with the late Abraham Brown of Epping in said county and State aforesaid. That said Brown was a soldier in the Revolutionary Army and in the year 1776 I served Seven Months as a soldier in the Army that during that time said Brown served with me and continued in the service and afterwards as I have always understood was promoted to an Ensign in the Reg t Com d in d by Col n Tho s Bartlett. Since the year 1832 I have been placed upon the pension Roll and now receive a pension in consideration of my services as a soldier in the Revolution
William Simpson
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham County ss. August 20 1836. Then William Simpson who subscribed the above personally appeared and made solemn oath that the above deposition by him signed was true.
Before me Bradbury Bartlett Jus. Peace
Rockingham ss. August 20 th 1836. I certify that I am well acquainted with William Simpson who subscribed the above. That he is a man of good character and entitled to full belief
Bradbury Bartlett Jus. Peace

Unto Roll of Capt. Daniel Gordon's company in Col. Gash's Regiment raised to reinforce the Continental army at New York mustered Sept. 20th. 1776.
names place of abode bounty billetting total Abraham Brown Essex St £ 6. 2.10 £ 8.10
Par Thomas Bastile.
State of New Hampshire. Secretary's office March 3. 1837.
I certify the above to be a true transcript from pay-rolls of the Revolutionary Army now deposited in this office, and that Abraham Brown's name of Essex is found in Capt. Daniel Gordon's company and read as by said pay roll. The above correct
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of the State.
Ralph Metcalf Secretary.

State of New-Hampshire.
Office of Secretary of State.
I. Thomas P. Treadwell, Secretary of State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that William West — is an acting Justice of the Peace, in and for the County of Merrimack duly Commissioned and qualified. His Commission was dated on the — 18 th , day of June 1840 and will expire on the — 18 th , day of June — 1845 and his signature to the annexed instrument is genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State, this — 17 th , — day of
Feb'y. — 1845.
Thomas P. Treadwell Secretary of State.

I Benjamin Page, a resident of London in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire aged 86 years, and pensioner under act of Congress of 18 th March 1818.
I testify and say that I was a soldier of the U.S. at Portsmouth N.H. at Great Island in 1775 & 76, under Capt. Hobbs & Elkins. That I enlisted at North Hampton Co of Rockingham, in 8 th State, the first of January A.D. 1777 for three years, under Capt. Richard Ware, who was wounded at Fort Ann, and died at Albany N.Y. in Col. Scammons Regt. N.H. line, (and I swear the full time of my enlistment.)
And further testify that I was well acquainted, with Abraham Brown of Epping N.H. County of Rockingham, before and after the war, and with his wife after the war. That I well knew him in the service of the U.S. States, in 1776, 77 & 1778, I was not in the same Regt. with him, but being well acquainted with said Brown, I saw him frequently while in the service, according to my best recollection he served in Folsom's Regt in 1776, and know that the said Abraham Brown, was in the service of the U.S. in 1778, in Col. Stephen Peabody's Regt. N.H. line, under Capt. Gordon or Capt. Worthen, (I believe Capt. Gordon was from New Market or Epping in the Co. of Rockingham, Capt. Worthen from same County.) And further that the above named Abraham Brown was an Officer in 1780 in N.H. line, That he is the same identical Abraham Brown, who served in Col. Peabody's Regt. in 1778, as above stated, who married Mary Butten of Wallingford, who is now his widow & a resident of Northfield, N.H.
Benjamin Page
— State of New Hampshire — Merrimack ss. } Personally appeared Benjamin Page, above named, who has signed & February 14 th 1845. } sworn, to the above affidavit, and made oath, that the same is true. Before Me.
(over)
H. West Justice of the Peace

I certify, that the within named Benjamin Page is a credible witness, whose statements are entitled to full credit, in and out of court.
W m West Custodian of the Process

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary of States Office,
I, Thomas P. Ireadwell, Secretary of the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that upon the Muster & Pay Roll of capt. Daniel Gordons Co. in Col. Foss's Regt. is borne the name of Abraham Brown, as a private, that said Brown was paid for advance wages & bounty £6. 11. 3 for Travel £2. 10, and that said Roll bears date Sept. 20 th , 1776. That the name of Abraham Brown is borne upon the Muster & Pay Roll of capt. Daniel Gordons Co. in Col. David Gilmans Regt. as a private, & that said Brown was paid one months wages £3. 3 for travel to N. York £2. 10. (said Roll is not dated) I further certify that the name of Abraham Brown is borne upon the Pay Roll of capt. Daniel Gordons Co. in Col. David Gilmans Regt. as Sergt. two months and eleven days, from Jany 5 th , 1777. to March 15 th , 1777. and that the name of Abraham Brown is borne upon "A muster Roll of that part of the Regt. commanded by Nicholas Gilman Esq. raised in the State of N. H. to join the Northern continental Army" as a private, & as a substitute for Ezekiel Eastman, & that said Brown was paid for advanced wages £4. 10. & for travel £2. 3. 3 (said Muster Roll is dated Sept. 12 th , 1777.) I also certify that the name of Abraham Brown is borne upon the Pay Roll of capt. Ezekiel Worthen's Co. in Col. Stephen Peabody's Regt. as a private, nine months & one day, commencing April 4 th , 1778. and ending Jany. 4 th , 1779. And that upon the Pay Roll of capt. Daniel Gordons Co. in Col. Thomas Bartlets Regt. is borne the name of Abraham Brown, as Ensign in said Co. three months & eleven days, from July 15 th to Oct. 25 th , 1780. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said State, this 27 th , day of November A.D. 1844. Thomas P. Ireadwell Secretary of State

1111 Payment to be made at Concord N.H. by Isaac Hill Esq. Agent for paying Pension= ers, in the Agency of Concord
Y. B. Brown Esq. for May Bearer
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1 Page by N. H. Addison Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1836, Mary Brown of New Hampshire widow of Abraham Brown dec d who was a Private & Sergeant in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive — Fifty Seven — dollars and _____ cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 18th day of January one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Seven
D. M. Patten Secretary of War ad interim
Examined and Countersigned. S
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

War Department Pension Office September 7. 1836
Sir
The papers in support of Mary Brown widow of Abraham Brown late a Capt. in the New Hampshire Militia have been examined & placed on our files
The pension to which she may be entitled under the act of 4 July 1836 will be computed by the amount & grade of her late husband's service. Hence it is indispensable that the period length & grade of each term with the names of Officers should be specially set forth & the more particularly in this case in order to ascertain from the rolls the service of the decedent. The only term so specified by the witnesses as to furnish the necessary data for an examination is verified by the rolls of Capt. Gordon of Col. Bartlett's regiment in 1780 where he is credited with 3 mos & 11 days as Ensign
A copy of the marriage as entered on the Town records should be verified by the Town Clerk before a magistrate & duly authenticated
I am Very Respectfully Yr. Mo. Abt. St
Geo. M c Crump
Henry B. Brown Esq Hartland Vermont

Prices are noticeable the of he held lapsed all have going in the deposi -terms city ould
for
Stanford University
Sept 20
Sept 24
20
4 July 1836
Mary Brown. Addl. Evidence
Department of Justice
Washington D.C.
W. B. Brown D.C. Master

Hartland Vt Sept 2 nd 1836
Dear Sir Enclosed are some affidavits in favour of Mary Brown widow of the late Abraham Brown, In obtaining proof in favour of the decedent's services I have complied with the requirements of your in instructions as far as practicable It is difficult to prove the exact length of service in the various grades of office he held on account of the length of time elapsed & the age of persons testifying. They all have a particular recollection of his serving in the various capacities named in the deposi- tions - but at all the places & different terms & names of officers they do not distinctly recollect. If J. D. Brown were alive & could have an opportunity of conversing with these deponents, circumstances could be named to assist their recollection. We think him entitled to Adjutants  Comp n pay but whether the testi- mony is sufficient to warrant, it will be for you to decide. I should you see fit to grant her a pension. I should like the certificate made out so that she can receive her money at Windsor Vermont, as it will be more convenient - than at any other place I should any thing further be required please inform me at Hartland Vt
George Wm Cramp { Respectfully } H. B. Brown Washington D. C.

I have not referred to of the crown Hampshire records for evidence should the documents not be sufficient for full my just state to what she may be entitled by the evidence already adduced - & I will refer to records for more particular proof
In haste H B Browne

Washington W.T.
From J. H. Brown to W.H.
Jan 9 th 1896
Charles Bonaparte 4 Pensylvania Ave
The Department Washington D.C.

Wartland Vt Jan 2. 1836
To J. S. Edwards Esq. Dear Sir I forwarded to you the Bk of Rev last a copy of the Marriage of Abraham Brown & Mary Butler Executed according to your direction & sworn to before Bradbury Bartlett Judge of Probate & Justice of Peace I have had no return - fearing that you have not received it - I write this - informing you of the facts - If you have not received it please have the goodness to inform me immediately - & much oblige your friend A humble Servant H. B. Brown

6 nsions C to
Waltham W.I.
Mrs. H. B. Brown
Nov. 26
P. S. H.
May Thomas
Dec 2 nd 70
Col. Edward
Commissioner of Pensions
War Department
Washington D.C.
adeppt 2 July 36

Hartland Vt Nov 26, 1836
Mr. Edwards Commissioner of pensions Sir Enclosed is a copy of the original record of the marriage of Abraham Brown & Mary Butler - agreeable to your request - Yours with Respect H. B. Brown J. S. Edwards Esq

Alb. 40.
24 Walnut St March 26 th 1883
Dear
393.00135 Sir
J. H. Edwards Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C.

Hartford Ct March 27. 1825
Hon J. G. Edwards
Sir I have before me a communication from you forwarded to me by Hon Levi Woodbury allowing an increase of Pension to Mary Brown - & in compliance with that communication I herewith forward to you her certificate that a new one with the addition claimed may be forwarded to me.
Very Respectfully Your Obs Servt H. B. Brown

May 12 '45
St. Charles City Mo.
free
Henry Brown St. Louis, Mo. Federal
Power of Attorney Washington D.C.
Henry Brown N.H. wks 36 no 393.
DB 22 ak.

Hartford May 8 1845
Dear Sir 8 or 10 weeks since I enclosed in a letter & forwarded to you a certificate in favour of Mary Brown wife of Abraham Brown of New Hampshire a Pensioner -
The certificate was sent in compliance with your request - that on receiving that you would forward a new one to me with an addition allowed to the former one - which has not as yet been received - I write this that if the certi- ficate has not been recd. at your office - I wish you to inform me - & if miscarried & lost what course I shall take to obtain a new one - Please inform me & much obliged your friend & humble servant
Yours
H. B. Brown
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Payment to be made at Concord N.H. by Isaac Merrill Esq. Agent for paying Pen- sions, in the Agency of Concord N.H.
Increased
3 mo. 11 ds Ensign 20. 19 - priv
$102.33
didnt what has been paid —
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Books 4 Vol. 2 Page 22 by H.H. Adison
Clerk.
H.B. Brown Hartford Vt.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3d section of the law of the United States, of the 4th July, 1830, Mary Brown of New Hampshire widow of Abraham Brown decd who was an Ensign & Private, in the war of the Revolution is entitled to receive Twenty Seven dollars and cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September. This certificate is issued in lieu of one dated January 18th 1837 for $57. which has been cancelled
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 11th day of April one thousand eight hundred and thirty-eight
S. Cooper Secy. Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. G. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions.
Notified above 35 years Sep 39 Pittsfield

Feb 24 '45
SA
Mary Brown
W
Elizabeth
Eger
Comm. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
H. Woodbury Swatons

Mr. Woodbury would beg leave to invite the early attention of Mr. Edwards to the within case & asks for a reply whenever decided.
Senate Chamber
24 Feb. '45

Washington 10. April 1838
Sir
I enclose the original certificate of Mary Brown - for remarks - & expect that the amount of assets - may be indorsed on the certificate - I suppose they will be from 4. March - 1831 -
I also enclose a letter from H.B. Brown & request the copies sent for, if they have not been forwarded to Mr. French
I am respectfully & H. Everett
C. A. Edwards Com. of Pension

Mr. Woodbury takes pleasure in enclosing their papers to the Pension Office as re- quested & asking an early decision on them.
232. Dec. 1849
Senate Chamber

Orlando Jan. 11 "1914 Commissioner of Pensions;
Dear Sir;
Please send me all information you have about me Abraham Brown of Effingham N.H. who was a Revolutionary ancestor of mine. Dates of birth, marriage services, death, children, and everything about him you can.
I learned through my cousin George Brown of Alton N.H. that you can do so -
Sincerely Yours (Mrs.) Henry C. Miller Orlando Box 436 Fla

to D. D. Davis - F. B. F.
Wad 16744
1914. Jan. 16. History to Mrs. Henry
C. Miller.
M.B.H.
N. 26.
Mar. 6, 1906. Hist.
letter and
Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 15988  ms
Mary Brown
Wid of
Abraham Brown
Priv Rev War
Act July 4 th 186
Index: Vol. 2 , Page 88
[Arrangement of 1870.]

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. }
The Government and People of said State.
TO Abraham Drown Esq.
GREETING:
W E reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Fidelity, Courage, and good Conduct, Do, by these Presents, constitute, and appoint you the said Abraham Drown Esq. in Capt. Gordon's Company, in the first Regiment of Militia raised within this State, whereof Thomas Bartlett Esq. is Colonel
Regiment of Militia in the said State of New-Hampshire. You are therefore carefully, and diligently to discharge the Duty of your Commission in Arms, both inferior Officers and Soldiers, and to keep them in good Order and Discipline; hereby commanding them to obey you as their Commission and yourself to observe and follow such Orders and Instructions, as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Council and House of Representatives of said State for the Time being, and in their Recess from their Committee of Safety, or any your Superior Officers for the Service of said State, according to Military Rules and Discipline, pursuant to the Trust reposed in you. In Testimony whereof we have caused the Seal of said State to be hereunto affixed: Witness
Michael Moore Esq. President of our said Council at EXETER, the fifteenth Day of July
Anno Domini 1700
J. Pearson
M. Weare

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
Warrant for B. Cunningham
Abraham Brown W.T. 15988 N.H.

West Point Aug t 20 th 1780 To Abraham Brown Sir You are hereby appointed for to the Duty of an Ensign in the Company Commanded by Capt Daniel Gordon in the First Regiment of Militia from the State of New Hampshire. Commanded by Col o Thomas Bartlet For which this shall be your sufficient Warrant I'm Tho s Bartlet Col o