Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22,774, John Chadwick, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N. H.
Chadwick, John
V. 22,774
Abigail
B.L.W. 10294-160-55
CONTENTS

Application and Col. 20. 1820 to Enock Daring Esq. Hopkinton, N. Hampshire.
4844
New Hampshire
John Gladwick, Sergeant.
New Hampshire line, 13 years
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire - at the rate of - 8 - Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 st of May, 1818. 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th of Dec r 1818 and sent to the pensioner at Hopkinton Hillsboro' Co. N.H.
Arrears to 4th of Sept r 1818. 3 mo 1/4 1/4 27.89 Semi-ann. all'ee ending 4 th Mar 1819. 48.00
$75.89
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Hopkinton, Hillsboro' Co.
Continued

Reported July 10/49
5891 Mrs. Abigail Chapman widow of John who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Sergeant
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of July 1849 and sent to Mrs. C. W. Bouslee W of R
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 63 Vol. 1

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State of New Hampshire
Millsborough ss. 3. On this twenty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen before me the Subscriber, Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for said County of Hillsborough, at Hopkinton in said County, personally appears John Chadwick, aged fifty nine years, resident in Hopkinton in said County, who, being by me first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late Act of Congress entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engag. in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war," viz.
That he, the said John Chadwick, enlisted at Hopkinton in said County, on the sixth day of April Anno Domini 1777, as a Corporal, in the Company commanded by Captain Nathaniel Hutchens, in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Gilley, of the New Hampshire Line; that he continued to serve as a Corporal in said Corps, in the service of the United States, until the second day of December Anno Domini 1779, when he was promoted to the rank of Second Sergeant in the same Company; that he continued to serve as a Sergeant in said Corps, in the service of the United States, until the fifth day of April Anno Domini 1780, when he was regularly discharged at Danbury in the State of Connecticut; that he was in the two battles at Bennington Heights, and in the battle of Monmouth; that the Sergeant's warrant and the discharge, which he now produces, are the originals, which he regularly received at the times of their respective dates; that he is in reduced circumstances

and stands in need of assistance from his country for support; and that he has now no other evidence in his power to produce of his said services. John Chadwick
Sworn to and declared before me on the day and year first aforesaid
John Harris Judge of Probate
State of New Hampshire Hillsborough fs }
I John Harris, Judge of the Probate of Wills, &c. for the said County of Hillsborough, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said John Chadwick did serve in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for nine months, on the Continental establishment; And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony, taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned Act of Congress.
And I do further certify, that , from my own personal knowledge, and from the affidavits accompanying this certificate that the said John

Chadwick is in reduced circumstances and absolutely needs the assistance of his country for his support.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Court of Probate, at Hopkinton in said County of Hillsborough, this twenty first day of May Anno Domini 1818.
John Harris Judge of Probate

Sir: John Chadwick of the first N. Hampshire Reg t Formerly an inhabitant of Hopkinton County of Hills- borough and state of N. Hampshire having Honorably and faithfully served three years in the service of the United States being the term of his enlistment is hereby Discharged from the army and is permitted to return to the state of New Hampshire.
To whom it may concern Camp Danbury April 8. 1860
J. Gilley Col l

By Joseph Cilley Esq. Col. of the 1 st Reg t of Troops, raised by the state of New Hampshire for the defence of the American states, to John Chadwick Greeting, Whereas by the Authority to me given by the General Court of the state of New Hampshire, Reposing special trust and confidence in your Fidelity, Courage and good Conduct do constitute and appoint you the said John Chadwick, to be the 2 d Serjeant in the Sixth Captains Comp y whereof Capt. Nath l Boutchens is Commander: and you are hereby authorised and commanded to do the duty of a Serjeant, and to observe and obey all such orders as from time to time you shall receive from your Superior Officers for the Benefit of the American States for the doing of which this shall be your sufficient Warrant, — Given under my hand this 2 d day of Dec r A D 1779
J s Cilley Col!

944 John Bradwick
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To the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas sitting at Hopkinton within and for the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire September 8th 1820 John Chadwick aged sixty one year resident in Hopkinton in said County, came into Court and in pursuance of an Act of Congress, passed on the 18th day of May 1820 brings with him, and in his proper person, exhibit to said Court a schedule by him subscribed containing his whole estate and income (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) as follows
Real Estate none Personal Estate now not two old chairs and an old Desk long since out of use as I have not kept house for a number of years past may be worth 2.80 one small silver spoon which my Mother gave me 3.70 $6.50
John Chadwick
And the said John Chadwick in pursuance of a former proceeding to said Court the following oath by him duly taken and subscribed viz
I John Chadwick do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift, sale or in any manner disposed of any property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish, or to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & 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, contents or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
John Chadwick

And the said John Chadwick doth here in Court for the record on oath that he served in the Revolution- ary War as follows. That he on the sixth day of April A.D. 1777 he enlisted into the service of the United States as a Corporal in the Company commanded by Capt Nathaniel Hutchinson in Col. Gilley's Regiment in the New Hampshire line for the term of three years which time he served and was discharged as Ser- geant at Danbury in Connecticut on the fifth day of April A.D. 1780 - he received a discharge which was sent to the War department with his original application -
That the date of his original Application  application in order to obtain a pension is May 21. A.D. 1818. And the number of his pension certificate is 4844. That his occupation was a farmer when able to labor. That he has no family. That for many years past he has been afflicted with a lameness in one of his legs which has prevented his profaning but very little labor and previous to his obtaining his pension certificate he subsisted upon the charity of his friends and the little labor he was able to perform - since that time his lameness has increased with his age and he has been supported almost wholly by the avails of his pension and is now unable to labor at all by reason of the same lameness and other infirmities which are probably without a remedy -
Whereupon he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule and that the same together with a copy of the premises be duly certified to the Secretary of War. John Chadwick Sworn and declared in open Court before Hon D. M. Dwell & J. P. Smith Justices of said Court the 8th day of September 1820 G. Dilling Clerk

Hillsborough Is Court of Common Pleas Sep Term 1820
The aforesaid schedule and oath and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said John Chadwick having been by him exhibited in presence of and presented to the Court and being seen and considered.
It is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is two hundred and fifty units and no more.
Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified to the Secretary of State.
Attest E Darling, Clerk.
State of New Hampshire. Hillsborough Is.
I E. Darling Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County of Hillsborough, being a Court of record, do certify, that the foregoing and oath and the declaration annexed with the proceedings and opinion of the Court thereon are truly copied from the records and files of said Court.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 8th day of September A.D 1820
E Darling Clerk.

V 1793 Abigail Chadwick N. H.
Act 7 July 1838
Maria 1784 Died 1824
Also 2 nd private sergeant $120 per ann.
Hon A Hubbard U.S.S.

State of New Hampshire Shore, Merrimack ss.
On this twenty eighth day of August Anno Domini 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate held at Concord within and for said County of Merrimack, Abigail Chadwick a resident of Hopkinton in said County of Merrimack aged seventy three 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 7. 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows"
That she is the widow of John Chadwick late of said Hopkinton deceased who was as she verily believes a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War in the New Hampshire Continental line and at the time of his death was a Pensioner of the United States at ninety six dollars a year.
That she finds by Senate documents, Pension Roll, first session of the twenty third Congress, that the said John Chadwick was placed on the pension roll Dec. 11. 1818 and that he died (as appears by said doc- uments) on the 15th of January 1824 (the day of the month on which he died as noticed in said documents she believes incorrect). That she does not know the period of his service nor the name of any officer under whom he served but must refer to his declaration and the proof accompanying the same now on file in the Pension Office, that the said John Chadwick when he made his declaration was a resident in the Town of Hopkinton, then in the County of Hillsborough now in the County of Merrimack;
She further declares that she was married to the said John Chadwick at said Hopkinton on the twelfth day of October seventeen hundred eighty four by the Rev. Elijah Fletcher, then Pastor of the Congregation at Church in said Hopkinton; That her husband, the aforesaid John Chadwick, died in said Hopkinton, as she believes, on the eighteenth day of January eighteen hundred twenty four. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four viz, at the time above stated. She further declares that her name before her intermarriage with the said John Chadwick was Abigail Currier.
Witness Isaac Spalding Horace Chase
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire then Merrimack ss.
On this twenty eighth day of August anno Domini 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate held at Concord within and for said County of Merrimack, Abigail Chadwick a resident of Hopkinton in said County of Merrimack aged seventy three 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 7. 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows."
That she is the widow of John Chadwick late of said Hopkinton deceased who was as she verily believes a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War in the New Hampshire Continental line and at the time of his death was a Pensioner of the United States at ninety six dollars a year.
That she finds by Small documents, Pension Roll, first session of the twenty third Congress, that the said John Chadwick was placed on the pension roll Dec. 11. 1818 and that he died (as appears by said documents on the 15th of January 1824 (the day of the month on which he died as noticed in said documents she believes incorrect). That she does not know the period of his service nor the name of any officer under whom he served but must refer to his declaration and the proof accompanying the same now on file in the Pension office, that the said John Chadwick when he made his declaration was a resident in the Town of Hopkinton, then in the County of Hillsborough now in the County of Merrimack;
She further declares that she was married to the said John Chadwick at said Hopkinton on the twelfth day of October seventeen hundred eighty four by the Rev. Elijah Fletcher, then Pastor of the Congregation at Christ in said Hopkinton. That her husband, the aforesaid John Chadwick, died in said Hopkinton, as she believes, on the eighteenth day of January eighteen hundred twenty four. That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four A.D., at the time above stated. She further declares that her name before her intermarriage with the said John Chadwick was Abigail Currier.
Witness Isaac Spalding Nancy Chase
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written
Abigail Chadwick Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate

I, Moses Kimball, Pastor of the Congregational Church in Hopkinton in the County of Middlesex and State of New Hampshire certify that on examination of the records of said Church, I find the following record of Marriage as solemnized by the Rev. Elijah Fletcher then Pastor of said Church and recorded by him, to wit
Marriages October twelfth seventeenth hundred eighty four, John Chadwick & Abigail Crier, Hopkinton, That it 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,
1784
October 12.
Marriages
John Chadwick & Abigail Crier, Hopkinton,
Attest
Moses Kimball
{ Pastor of the Congregational Church in Hopkinton
I Moses Kimball above named depose and say that I hold the office of Pastor of the Congregational Church in the County town and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Church, with the exception above named as certified by me
Moses Kimball
{ Pastor of the Congregational Church in Hopkinton
State of New Hampshire
ss August 25, 1838 Personally appearing Moses Kimball subscribed to and made oath that the above affidavit is true
Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate

I Jerimiah Chadwick of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that my Father John Chadwick, late of said Hopkinton deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner died in said Hopkinton in the month of January 1824. I have always had the impression that he died on the eighteenth day of said January. I was not present when he died but I attended his funeral and saw his corpse. That his Widow my Mother Abigail Chadwick, whose name before marriage was Abigail Gurnee is now living in said Hopkinton and has not since been married. Witness Horace Chase Asahel P. Knowlton Jerimiah Chadwick
I Hiram Chadwick of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say that my Father John Chadwick late of said Hopkinton deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner, died in said Hopkinton in the month of January 1824. The day of the month I am unable to recollect. I was not present when he died but saw him soon after and attended his funeral. That my Mother the Widow of the said John Chadwick is now living in said Hopkinton and has not since been married. Witness Hiram Horace Chase Hiram Chadwick
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss } August 27. 1838 Personally appearing Jerimiah Chadwick and Hiram Chadwick severally and each made oath that the foregoing affidavits by them severally signed is each of them true and I certify that I have known the said Jerimiah and Hiram Chadwick for many years and that they are both credible persons and that their statements are entitled to full credit. Before me Horace Chase Judge of Probate

State of New Hampshire Merrimack County.
I H. B. Chase, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Merrimack, hereby certify and declare that Horace Chase Esquire, is Judge of the Court of Probate for said County, that his signature to the Declaration hereto annexed, is his genuine signature. And I also certify that the affidavits hereto annexed, of Moses Kimball, Jerimiah Chadwick and Hiram Chadwick, purporting to have been taken before the said Horace Chase Esquire and whose name is subscribed to the certificates thereon, is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and and affixed the seal of said Court, this twenty eighth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
H. B. Chase, } Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Merrimack.

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State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
April 25, 1855.
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestation Joseph Harnwood was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Merrimack
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John L. Hadley
Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire County of Weirsworth ss.
On this seventeenth day of April A.D. one thousand eight and fifty five personally appeared before me, Joseph Hammett, a Justice of the Peace, within and for the County and State aforesaid, Abigail Chadwick, a resident of Hopkinton in the County and State aforesaid aged ninety years, who, being sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of John Chadwick deceased, who was a Sargeant in the Revolutionary War and a Pensioner under an act of Congress granting pensions to such surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolutionary War as were in needy circumstances; that under and by virtue of said Act her said husband drew a pension of ninety six dollars per Annum up to the time of his death which was in January 1825.; that she is now in receipt of a Pension under the Act of February 2 d 1848; that she was first inscribed on the Pension list at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per Annum under the act granting five years pension to certain widows passed as she believes in 1838; that by a subsequent act of Congress, her pension was continued first one year, then four years and afterwards by the act of February 2 d 1848, during life unless she should again marry; that the Pension Certificate she now holds bears date the 10 th day of February 1849 and is recorded in the Pension office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 2 d 1848 Page 63 Vol. 1.
She further declares that when she made her original declaration for a pension she furnished satisfactory evidence of her marriage with her said husband and of his death and referred to his declaration for evidence of his services, to all which she now most respectfully refers for evidence in support of this her declaration which she now makes for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the act aforesaid March 3. 1855.
She further declares that she has not intermarried but remains the widow of said John Chadwick and that she has not received a warrant for bounty land under this or any other act of Congress nor made any other application therefor; nor does she know or believe that her said husband in his lifetime ever received or made application therefor.
Witness
Daniel H. Flanders Mary E. Flanders.
Abigail her Chadwick mark

We Daniel Hlanders and Mary Eliza Hlanders residents of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Abigail Chadwick, and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Daniel Hlanders Mary E. Hlanders.
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 affiant to be a credible person; that the claimant is the person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Joseph Starnwood Justice of the Peace
I Horace Chase of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of lawful age depose and say, that I was well acquainted with John Chadwick late of said Hopkinton deceased and knew that he was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of ninety six dollars a year, for several years prior to 1825 about which time he died; that I am also well acquainted with Abigail Chadwick, widow of said John Chadwick, that I assisted her in procuring a pension certificate under the Act, as I think, of 1838, under which and subsequent Acts of Congress she has been in the receipt of a pension at the rate of one hundred and twenty dollars per annum; that she now holds a pension certificate for that amount issued under the Act of February 2d 1848 and bears date the 10th day of February 1849; that I have had some agency in drawing her money semi-annually ever since she was first inscribed on the Pension list; and that she is the identical Abigail Chadwick who now makes the foregoing declaration, and remains unmarried.
Horace Chase
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss
April 17, 1855 Personally appearing Horace Chase made oath that the foregoing affidavit by him subscribed is in his belief just and true; and I certify that I am personally acquainted with said affiant and know him to be a credible person.
Before me Joseph Starnwood Justice of the Peace

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We John Osgood Ballard and Roger E. Perkins, both of Hopkinton in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, depose and say, that for more than twenty years last past we have been, and now are, well acquainted with John Chadwick of said Hopkinton; that he is poor, and indigent; and wholly destitute of property, and, being old, and infirm, and unable to perform much labor, stands in need of relief, and has depended for support on the charity of his friends, in a considerable degree, for several years last past; and that as soon as his ability to perform any labor shall cease, which in all probability must soon be, he will be wholly dependent on the charity of his friends or the public for his subsistence.
John Osgood Ballard Roger E. Perkins
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss } May 21 st A.D. 1818.
Then the said John Osgood Ballard and Roger E. Perkins personally appeared and severally made solemn oath, that the above deposition, by them subscribed, contains the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Before me John Harris Justice of the Peace.
I hereby certify, that the above named John Osgood Ballard and Roger E. Perkins, are credible witnesses
John Harris Justice of the Peace and of the Peace & Judge of Probate for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire.

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Let H Hon C. H. Wheeler Jan 17, 1844
Rep Jan 20 1844
New Hampshire
Abigail Chadwick widow of John Chadwick who was a Sergeant in the N. Hampshire line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 120. Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of January 1844 and sent to Horace Chase
Hopkinton, New Hampshire
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol 1 Page 24

1.790
Concord N.H. Abigail Chadwick widow of John Chadwick
who was a pensioner under the act of 1878 and who died on the 18 th January 1824 of Manchester in the State of N.H. who was a Sergeant in the Company commanded by Captain H. Stevens of the Reg t commanded by Col. Gilley in the N.H. line for 3 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord N.H. at the rate of 120 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Feb y . 1839 and sent Hon. H. W. Woodard Senate U.S.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept 1839 $300.00 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 39, 60.00 $360.00
{ Act July 7, } 1838.
Recorded by O. A. Dill Clerk, Book 19 Vol. 156 Page 37
Due in March next to N. Chase

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 22774
Abigail Chadwick
widow of
John Chadwick
Sergt Rev War.
Act: Feb 2 nd 48
Index:—Vol. A , Page 133
[Arrangement of 1870.]

I certify that the date below in the words Twenty first has been altered for the following reason, to wit, on the third day of August I obtained the organization of the said Abigail Chadwick to this declaration and administered to her the oath, that afterwards it was ascertained that I was not in commission, my Commission having expired, on the nineteenth of August I called on the Secretary of War to ask my Commission which had been removed was reinstated, by taking the oath presented and on the twenty first I signed and submitted the oath to the said Abigail Chadwick to this declaration allowing the date from the third to the twenty first.
Horace Chase Justice of the Peace
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Merrimack ss.
On this twentieth first day of August 1843 personally appeared before the Subscri-
in a justice of the Peace for the United County of Merrimack Abigail Chadwick a resident of Hopkinton in the County of Merrimack aged seventy eight years, who being
first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the Widow of
John Chadwick who was a Private and a Sergeant in the Revolutionary Service.
That she was a Pensioner of the United States on the roll of the Concord New Hampshire agency at the rate of one hundred and Twenty Dollars per annum under the act of 7th July 1838.
She further declares that she is still a widow her Abigail Chadwick mark
Witness Samuel B. Chase Horace Chase
She further declares that she is still a Widow
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before
Horace Chase
Justice of the Peace.
I hereby certify that the above named Abigail Chadwick is personally known to me and her statements are entitled to full credit.
Horace Chase
Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss
I James Clarke Register of the Court of Probate for said county do hereby certify that Horace Chase is an acting Justice of the Peace throughout the State of New Hampshire duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated the 29th day of June 1843 and will expire on the 29th day of June 1848 and that his signature to the foregoing declaration is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 22nd day of August 1843 James Clarke Register
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss
I Stephen C. Badger Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Horace Chase is an acting Justice of the Peace throughout the State of New Hampshire, duly commissioned and qualified; that his Commission was dated on the 29th day June 1843, and will expire on the 29th day of June 1848, and that his signature to the foregoing declaration is genuine.
Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this eleventh day of December 1843 S. C. Badger Clerk
1961
Chas. Chapwick
Philo
Horace Chase
Stephen C. Badger
W.H.

DECLARATION
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of 2d February, 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving Widows and Soldiers of the Revolution."
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE. )
County of Merrimack ss. )
ON THIS twenty fifth day of January 1849 personally appeared before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Abigail Chadwick resident of Portsmouth in the County of Merrimack aged eighty five years, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2d February, 1848, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: That she is the Widow of John Chadwick who was a
Private and a Sergeant in the Army of the Revolution and that she was a pensioner and received a pension under the act of 17th June 1844 at the rate of one hundred twenty dollars per annum
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness Samuel B. Chase Coras Chase
Abigail X Chadwick mark
Sworn and subscribed on the day and year above written—Before
Sam B. Chase Justice of the Peace.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, That the above Declarant is personally known to me.
Sam B. Chase Justice of the Peace.
State of New Hampshire.
Merrimack COUNTY, SS.
I, Nathaniel B Baker Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Sam B Chase is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified; that his commission was dated on the 19th day of May 1848 and will expire on the 19th day of May 1853 and that his signature above written is genuine. in my opinion.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said Court, this 27th day of January 1849
N B Baker CLERK.

Hopkinton N.H. May 21 3
Free
The Secretary at War,
War Department, Pension Office, Washington City, District of Columbia.

Hopkinton N.H. May 21. 1818.
Sir,
Enclosed I send you a certificate of my services in the Revolutionary War, &c. my Sergeants warrant, and discharge, and the affidavits of two persons relative to my circumstances, for the purpose of obtaining the provision contemplated by a late Act of Congress. I hope, the papers will be found correct and satisfactory.
Have the goodness to forward to me at the Post Office at Hopkinton, Hillsboro' County, N.H. the certificate necessary to my obtaining the expected provision.
Your most Obedient humble servant,
John Glendworth
The Secretary for the Department of War }

for Col. Taylor
Col
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C. H. Pease M.C. L. Edwards Washington D.C.
Admiral of the Eng. etc.
July 18/89
2

Hopkinton N.H. Jan 29.
Paid 30
Hon Charles L. Pease M.C. Washington City D.C.

Abigail Gladwin et al. H.
Act 1838. Susp?
In lit. Hon H. Hubbard, 17 Jan '39.

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May 2 Aug 25 43
N.H.
Mar 3 rd 1843
Ab. Chadwick
Ms. A. 9. 2. 16
12 1/2 12 1/2
Spec
R. L. Church
Commission of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.
FREE

Hopkinton N.H. Aug 22. 1863.
Hon. S. M. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir, I enclose to you the declaration of Abigail Bradwick for a pension under the act of congress of the 3rd of March 1843.
If the same be approved and allowed you will have the goodness to forward to me her certificate and oblige your friend & humble servant Horace Chase

Decm 13 1843
Return com Abigail Chapman
1843
By
FREE
J. V. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D.C.

Topsham Me Dec 11. 1843.
Wm. H. C. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions.
Dear Sir,
I received a few days since the Application of Abigail Bradwick for a Pension under the Act of the 3rd of March 1843, accompanied with a circular giving instructions to applicants under that Act.
I inferred from the circumstance that certain words in that circular were omitted, to wit: "Clerk of a Court of the Probate of Wills, that the affidavit certificate of my official character and signature as a magistrate was defective the same having been verified by the Register of Probate. I was not aware that the Court of Probate was not considered as a Court of Record, never having been sent there the instructions from the Pension Office.
I have corrected that defect by getting the certificate of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature attached and now enclose the same to you so corrected.
I am dear Sir your obedient servant.
Horace Chase

No. 87616
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received aft. 8 th , 1873-
Mr. Chadwick Supt. Sec.
Col. Billy
A. B. Lins
Rev. War-
10294-160-5-5-
L. D. Stevens
Concord
N.H.

Hon. L. V. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Copy of Hon. Mr. [illegible]

W. Lloyd Jones
Personally speaking, I believe that the government is in danger of being overthrown by the forces of the left.
Before it is too late, J. P. Morgan

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Nath. Curtis
State of New Hampshire ss. Merrimack ss.
Jan. 28. 1838
Personally appearing Nathaniel Curtis made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me Horace Chase Jus. Peace