Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 1652, Joseph Clark, Mass. Navy R.I.

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Clark, Joseph
S. 1652
Navy
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15333 153. Massachusetts
Joseph Clark of Middletown in the State of Mass who was a Sergeant in the Company com- by Captain _____ of the Regt commands by C. Cushing in the Mass time for 12 months & 20 days
Mass. Pensions for Revolutionary Service Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 253 Dollars 33 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 day of Jan 1833 and sent J. H. Lord Plymouth Mass Arrears to the 4th of March 1835 $506.66 Semi-ann. allowance ending Apr 1835  126.67 $633.33
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Not June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by Alb. Addison Vol. 2 Page 12
Dead
Seth A. Carroll Oct 1 Pennin Agri Berlin
S. to Hon. W. Williams Col. B. Col. 1844
Seth A. Carroll Jan. 20 1847 Hoosier Buffalo Aug 13/56

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Plymouth ss. On this fourth day of August 1832. Personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate for the County of Plymouth aforesaid now sitting Joseph Clark a resident of Middleborough in the County aforesaid aged seventy six who being first 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 the seventh 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers & served as herein stated. That in the month of August in the latter part of said month (but the particular day cannot recollect, in the year 1776. I entered in the military service as a Surgeon in rate to Merah Allen chief Surgeon, in Col. Stephens Col. John Cushing (of this County) Regiment of Massachusetts troops. Lieut. Col. Nell of the Cavalry, and Major Darrick of Barnstable County. I engaged as a volunteer for two months & thereupon marched to Newport on Rhode Island & was stationed there & served the said two months out & then a part of the troops were detached twenty days & I continued with them by the orders & request of the Officers the said twenty days. Col. Cushing was the Colonel Commandant there being two Regiments. But a few days after the expiration of the last mentioned term the British Army took possession of Newport. After the twenty days aforesaid expired I immediately entered as a Surgeon into an armed ship commanded by Capt. Whipple under Commodore Haskins for one month & served that time out & I was then discharged but had no written discharge.
Afterwards in on or about the first day of February 1877 I entered as Surgeon into a Rhode Island Regiment commanded by Col. Stanton , Lieut. Haskins & Major Philips at Taneton in said Rhode Island State for the term of four months & served the time out at

said Iveston. The Regiment was broken up & I was dismissed but had no written discharge -
Again in the same year I entered Col. Cotton's Regiment of this County for one month in the fall of the year This was what was called the secret expedition under General Spencer at Iveston in Rhode Island aforesaid. In said Re- giments were Lieut Col. White. Major Nathaniel Goodwin Goodwin for Field Officers. I served the month and was dismissed but had no written discharge -
Afterwards in the year 1778. in the summer season about the first day of August I entered as a Surgeon into Col. Doggett's Regiment of Massachusetts Troops at Iveston aforesaid for one month I went with said Regiment on to the Rhode Island in General Sullivan's expedition was present at the battle at Portsmouth in R Island and the night of- ter the battle was detached to attend a Hospital at Iveston of which Duty was chief Surgeon. I then attended with others the sick & wounded in said battle & was detained there one month over the term of my engagement making two months service in that campaign -
Afterwards in the year 1779
I entered as volunteer into a Regiment commanded by Col. Theophilus Cotton of Plymouth, Major Nathaniel Goodwin, John Dorr, Adjutant. I entered for two months marched to Portsmouth in Rhode Island & served the time out there and was dismissed but had no written discharge -
I further state that no one of the above named Field Officers now is is now living -
I was born the 2 nd day of December 1755 according to a copy of record , which I have, at Millfordborough have always resided in R Town. Have no documentary evidence other than depositions of the aforesaid services. That I am

have on no pension list whatever & have never received a pension of the United States. - I hereby re- nounce all claims to any pension but the present I have no evidence in my possession or within my reach other than what accompanies this de- claration. -
Joseph Clark
sworn to.
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Attest Jacob H. Lord Register
We Ebenezer Briggs a Clergyman residing in the town of Middleborough & Levi Peirce Esquire, also residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well ac- quainted with Dr. Joseph Clark who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy six years of age; that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a Surgeon in the War of the Revolution & we concur in that opinion
Ebenezer Briggs Levi Peirce
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid Attest Jacob H. Lord Register
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after an investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Surgeon and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Ebenezer Briggs who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergy- man residing in the town of Middleborough and that Levi Peirce Esq who has also signed the same is a resident in the same town & is a credible per- son & that their statement is entitled to credit.
By the Court, Attest
Jacob H. Lord Register

I Jacob H. Lord Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Joseph Clark for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this eighth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two
Jacob H. Lord

Joseph Clarke, son of Doct. Samuel Clarke by Lucy his wife, was born Dec. the 2. 1755—
True copy of the Record —
Attest F. Tinkham Town Clerk —
Middleboro Aug. 7 th 1832

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Dr. Joseph Clark
Surgeon 12 mo & 20 days ad m d
14 06
Apr 18 1833
P. 347.
I. H. Lord Plymouth Mass

BRIEF in the case of Joseph Clarke  of Middleborough in the State of Mass.  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? Seventy six years.  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
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   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     enlisted In 1776 aug d 2 20 Sergeant Gen. Col. Cushing, Col. Hall, Maj. Duncalf   Seaman 1 Sergeant Capt. Whipple, Com. Hopkins.   1777 feb 1 4 Sergeant Col. Stanton, Maj. Philips   1 Sergeant Col. Callen, Col. White, Maj. Goodwin   1778 aug d 2 Sergeant Col. Daggett   1779 2 Sergeant Col. Callen  
12 Mo 20 Days
 5. In what battles was he engaged? present at Battle of Poly mouth  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Middleborough  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? A clergyman & Saml Pierce certify to traditional evidence. Ephraim Morcutt giving info in 1778. John Allerton giving info in 1777 under Col. Callen. Daniel Duncalf giving info in 1778. Caleb Duncalf giving info in 1778. B. Thompson giving info.  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
D. Kins Examining Clerk.
240 103 25333

Dr. Joseph Clarke 1785

I Ephraim Norcutt of Middleborough County of Ply- mouth & Commonwealth of Massachusetts being seventy four years of age testify & say that I was a soldier in the war of the Revolution & for three years, viz, from 1777 to 1780 in a corps of artillery & was stationed at Boston & its vicinity but in the year 1778 the company & Reg t in which I served were on Rhode Island in the State of Rhode Island in what was called Sullivan's ex- pedition & while there I saw Doct r Joseph Cook of Middleborough aforesaid with whom I was then well acquainted & have since been, then as a Surgeon. And the Surgeon of the Reg t - & while I belonged being absent the said Cook attended me as a Surgeon & having a very sore leg - after the bat- tle on the Island; and I saw him there often while I continued there, viz, about two months - The Reg t to which I belonged was first commanded by Col Crafts. & further the deponent saith unto 1 sworn to, Ephraim Norcutt
Given under my hand Aug 8. 1832 I swear to & subscribed in open Probate Court this day
Attest Jacob H. Lord Register
I further certify that it was made to appear to the satisfaction of said Court that the above named Ephraim Norcutt is a credible person
Attest Jacob H. Lord Reg t .

I John Morton of Middleborough County of Plymouth Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age to give evidence testify & say that I was in the military service of Maj ty in the war of the Revolution as near as I can recollect in the year 1777. I was waiter to Doctor Joseph Clarke of said Middleborough who was the Surgeon of a Reg t commanded by Col. Cotton of Plymouth. The length of time I served there am unable to state - I have always been a near Neighbour to D r Doct r Clarke and know that he is now making application for a pension. And further the Dep t 3 rd inst Aug t 8 th 1832. — John Morton sworn.
Plymouth ss. Aug. 8, 1832 Sworn to and subscribed in open Probate Court this day
Attest Jacob H. Lord Register
I further certify that it was made satisfactory to appear to the said Court that the above named John Morton is a credible person
Attest Jacob H. Lord Register

I David Weston of Middleborough & County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of Lawfull age to give Evidence do testify and say that in the year Seventeen Hundred and seventy six I went to the State of Rhode Island and served as a private soldier two months under the Command of Capt - Joshua White in the Revolutionary war and was in the regiment commanded by Col d John Cushing and that Doct Joseph Black of Middleborough aforesaid was Surgeon Mate under Doct - Micah Allen and there served two months & twenty days in said Regiment in that capacity Further the deponent saith not David Weston
Plymouth 1 st August 8 th 1832 On this day the above said deponent was cautioned as aforesaid and sworn to the truth of the above depos- -ition to be used by the above named Doct Joseph Black in proving his claim to a pension agreeable to an act of Congress passed June eighteenth Hundred and thirty two.
Seth Eaton Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Plymouth 1 st P. Jacob H. Lord Register of the Court of Probate do hereby certify that Seth Eaton & Lechariah Eddy Esquires are Justices of the Peace for said County & that I believe their names subscribed to the sev- eral certificates upon this & the annexed Deposition are their true & genuine Signatures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said Court this eighth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hun- red & thirty two.
Jacob H Lord

I, Caleb Bapst, of Middleborough in the County of Plymouth, in the twenty first year of my age, do testify & say that I was in the army of the Re- volution & especially in the year 1776 or 1777 - I am not sure which, but think it was in the fall of the year 1776 - I served two months in the State of Rhode Island - Stationed in New Port - I dismissed about two weeks before the enemy came in - I served in Capt. Abraham, Wadsworth's Company & during that time, Dr. Joseph Hall, of said Middleborough, served in said Company as Surgeon's mate or Doctor, with - Caleb Bapst
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Aug. 8, 1832. Then the above Caleb Bapst made oath to the truth of the foregoing dep- osition by him subscribed - I further certify that said Bapst is a man of truth & a credible witness.
Zeraiah Eddy
Justice of the Peace

I Oliver Thomson of Halifax in the County of Plymouth and Commonwealth of Massachusetts of lawful age do give evidence do testify and say that Joseph Clark of Middleborough in the said County of Plymouth was with me in the year sixteen hundred & seventy seven and in the said Joseph Clark was the surgeon of the Regiment commanded by Col. John Cushing from the County of Plymouth aforesaid and the said Clark served two months at that time and then returned home to Middleborough where he still lives Further the deponent saith Not
Oliver Thomson
Plymouth 31 August 8 th 1832 On this day the aforesaid deponent was cautioned & examined & sworn to the truth of the above deposition to be used by the above named Joseph Clark in proving his claim to a pension agreeable to an act of Congress passed June eighteen hundred and thirtytwo
Seth Eaton Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named Oliver Thomson & that he is a man of veracity and a credible witness
Seth Eaton Jus of the Peace
May 4 th 1833

Aug 22 d 43
Mass
Joseph Black
Dear J. L. Edwards
Com. Mr. J. H. Perkins

Washington Augt. 31 st 1843
Sir
I enclose you the Power of Atty. of Doctor Joseph Clark of Middleborough, Plymouth Co Mass.
Dr. Clark was pensioned under the Law of 1832 at $253 33 per annum.
The following is an abstract of his service: He served as Surgeon's Mate , under Micah Allen, in Col. John Cushing's Regiment in the Mass. Line six months, does not recollect the year distinctly, but thinks it might have been 1776, possibly 1777. - The service was performed at Newport R. I.
He served eleven months as Surgeon , to Col. Theophilus Cushing's Regt. at Newport R.I. in the Mass. Line - He thinks it was in 1778, but is not certain
He served six months as Surgeon to Col. Theophilus Cushing's Regt. Mass. Line at Tiverton R. I. following the service above specified
He served nine months as Surgeon , attached to Col. Crane's Regt. of Artillery - this service was performed while that Regt. were in R. Island. Dr. Joseph Gardner had been appointed Surgeon, but could not remain. Dr. Clark was appointed in Dr. G's stead and served as above specified. He was then attached to the Continental Line. This was in 1779 as he thinks
He served seven months as Surgeon , attached to Col. Doggett of Uxbridge, in Sullivan's Expedition. This service was in the Continental Line.

He was attached to the Hospital, Newport R.I. and served there as Surgeon  two months having been appointed thereto by Commodore Hopkins. He does not recollect the year.
To recapitulate: he served as Surgeon's Mate  six months; as Surgeon  two years & Eleven months.
For this he claims through me an increase from his present rate of pension to a full pension, together with the arrearage due from the 6 th March 1831
I have the honor to be
Very Resp y .
Yr. obt. Serv t .
Nich l Farnall
Hon. J. C. Edwards Comm. of Pensions Washington

S. B. Thuriney Prob Jan 19 47 S. B. Thuriney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston:
Decem. 6. 1816
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Joseph Clark is borne upon a Pay Roll of the Field and Staff Officers in Col John Cushing's regt for Service at Rhode Island as a Surgeon's Mate, from September 28 to November 20 1776. 1 Month and 23 days at £ 5 8s per Month. Upon a Pay Roll of the Field and Staff Officers in Col Theophilus Cotton's regt at Rhode Island, as a Surgeon from March 12 to 31 1781. 20 days at £ 18 per Month. Upon a Pay Roll of the ship Protection Capt John Foster Williams, as assistant Surgeon from October 7 1780 to May 5 1781 6 Months and 28 days. Upon a Pay Roll of Parsons lately belonging to the ship
54 1-23 6.28 15.9

Protestant being from the time of Capture to their return home, as assistant surgeon, from May 5 1881 to August 14 1882 inclusive 15 Months and 9 days.
The service on board the ship Protestant is given, although not mentioned in Joseph Clark's application dated August 1845, as the applicant may not have been aware that he was entitled to pay pension for Sea Service.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said appli- cation, and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Palfrey,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Plymouth Co. ss. }
The Secretary of the Commonwealth is requested to furnish such evidence as may be in his possession of the revolutionary services of my father, Joseph Clark, in the War of the Revolution.
He was a native of the town of Middleborough, and entered the service from the town of Middleborough, in the County of Plymouth, and served, according to the best of my recollection, and the best information I can obtain, as follows:—
That, to the best of my recollection he entered the service at Rhode Island, as Surgeon, from the town of Middleborough Chap. - at 21 years of age, - or Surgeon's mate to Dr. Fovey. - Dr. Fovey being called home by sickness, in his family, my father afterwards served as provincial Surgeon, - and died Oct. 7, 1823.
He was a pensioner, under the Law of June 7 th , 1832, at 253,33 pr. ann. for his services as above stated, and he died on the 7 th day of October

1843, leaving six children
I hereby appoint S. B. Dunney my attorney to procure such evidence as is neces- sary to obtain an increase and arrears of pen- sion.
Witness my hand hereto set this 14 th day of December, 1846.
Signed in presence of Joseph Clarke
Oliver P. Pickett Justice of the Peace. 2618
Joseph Clarke

Aug 24. 1843
Certificate in the case of Dr Joseph Clarke
Nicholas Carrill atty.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, August 1 st 1843
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Joseph Clarke is borne upon a pay roll of Col John Cushing as Surgeons Mate in the Campaign at Newport R.I. from Sept 28 th to Dec 20 th 1776 one month 23 days.
The name of Joseph Clarke is borne upon the books of Commissioned Officers, and credited with service, as Commander of Military Stores from Jan 1 st 1777 to Dec 31 st 1780. In the year 1780 he was paid for 7 months at the rate of $12 per month & 50 cents, at the rate of £15 per month; Said Joseph Clarke is the only one of the same name in said regiment.
The name of Joseph Clarke is borne upon the the rolls of the Ship Protector from the 7 th of Oct 1780 to Aug 11 th 1782 as Assistant Surgeon.
The residence of said Joseph Clarke is not given in any of the books or rolls, and there are no rolls in this office showing further service of said Clarke.
And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this
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Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone; and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Jno. A. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

To the Secretary of the State of Massachusetts I wish you to search the Revolutionary War records & send me a certificate of my service Joseph Clarke of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby certify that I performed the following services in the Army of the Revolution - as Surgeon's Mate and Surgeon -
I served as Surgeon's Mate, under Micah Allen, in Col. John Cushing's Regiment in the Massachusetts line, six months. the year I do not recollect the year, but think it was in 1777 or 1778. it might have been in 1776 Newport, R.I. - I served Eleven months, at New Port Rhode Island, as Surgeon, under Col. Theophilus Cushing. I think I was in the Massachusetts line - I think it was in 1778 - but am not certain.
I served six months as Surgeon under Col. Theophilus Cushing, at Newport in the State of Rhode Island. I was then in the Massachusetts line -
I served as Surgeon nine months about Rhode Island in Col. Cushing's Regiment of Artillery. Dr. Joseph Gardner was the Surgeon but could not remain, and I was appointed, and served said Regiment as Surgeon - This service was in 1779 and  1780 was in the Continental troops -
I served six seven months under Col. Doggett of Uxbridge in Sullivan's expedition, as Surgeon - in the Continental Service -

I Served at the Hospital at Newport Rhode Island was appointed by Commodore Hapkins and served two months. I have always resided in Middleborough Massachusetts Witness Joseph Clarke
Augusta Clarke
Plymouth, ss, August 2. 1843 Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Clarke Subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, and Made oath to the Truth of the same
Before me Eliab Ward, Justice of the Peace

I hereby authorize Nicholas Carroll to prosecute any claim, that I may have against the General Government, at Washington — but the prosecution of this claim, shall not bar me from any further or future claim, that I may now or hereafter have, and the said claim, when paid for payment, shall be payable to myself in person, or to my or other
Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of us. { Mistlebough, County of Plymouth, and State of Massachusetts }
Eliah Ward Justice of the Peace
Joseph Clarke
Plymouth ss. June 26. 1843
Then personally appeared the above named Joseph Clarke & acknowledged the above instrument to be his free act & deed
Before me
Eliah Ward Justice of the Peace

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Joseph Clark
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J H Lord
Plymouth
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Joseph Clark  which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? _____ IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? yes VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes

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

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Letter to Hon. J. L. Edward's re- lating to arrear pay due Dr. Joseph Clark.

Farnstable, Chap. Jan. 1 st 1847. To the Hon. J. L. Edwards, Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir - I have been empow- ered by the children of the late Dr. Joseph Clark, of Middleborough in this State to pros- ecute claims against the General Government, for additional pay for his services, as Surgeon in the Army and Navy, during the Revolu- tionary War.
I have procured at the office of the Secretary of State, the paper herewith, by which it will appear that he served as Surgeon in the Army and Navy, - but I will here remark, that a little discrepancy in the time which he served, may be found in the declaration of Dr. Clark, taken in 1843, a few days previous to his death, and that taken, I believe in 1832. - The deposition in 1843 before Justice Ward, was taken while his mind was in a very disordered state, - and Mr. Ward was wholly unfit to take such a declaration, from ignorance of the whole matter - and should such discrepancy appear, it can in no

way serve to discredit him wherever he was known, - for it would here be considered a gross lander , to question, in the slightest degree, the credibility of Dr. Clark, through a long and honorable life in this section of the Old Colony - I have alluded to this fact, from a personal knowledge of Dr. C. for many years, - and his statement may be relied, as entitled to more weight , than that of the Justice who attempted to get his declaration a short time before his death.
Under the decision of the Secretary of War, granting Surgeons the pay of Captains, it is believed it is clearly proved that the children of Dr. Clark are entitled to arrear pay to which I respectfully call your early attention.
Very Respectfully
Your Affec't Serv't
L. S. D. mine

Sir
P Jan 28 Jan 20, 47
The exhibits now there before filed in the case of Joseph Clark dec? Satisfactorily esta- blish 1 mo. 23 days service in 76, as Sur- geons mate at £5.8. pr. mo. in the Dept. of Plying 20 days as surgeon in Cottons Nest in March 1781 at £18. pr. mo. — These two items in the Secy's certificate are shown by Claimant's declaration to have been rendered by him — but the Asst. Surgeon Joseph Clark of the Protector is a different man as is shown by the fact that he is shown to have been on board or in captivity from 7 Oct '80 to 14 Aug '82 while claimant was surgeon in Cottons Nest of Plymouth Mitchell & Servo a tour in 1784.
Jan 20, 1847

Dr Clark was allowed all he claimed upon oath in 1833 - and in 1843 having been used to obtain an in- -creased pension, a declaration is made purporting to be his which not only stultified this declara- -tion upon the faith of which his pension had been allow- -ed but essentially conflicted with the known facts of the service rendered by the Plymouth Mi- -litia - The only sea service ever claimed by him was 1 mo in winter of 76-7- as Surgeon on board a ship commanded by Capt Whipple & of course a R. I. ship - It is thus very manifest from records discovered information acquired subsequently to the ad- -justment of his pension that he recd? in his lifetime more than he was entitled to - N.B. Henry Esq Present

Hon. J. Buffinton,
July 15.

100-2-00500 Pension Office July 15, 1856.
Sir
I herewith return the letter of Mr Sampson, and have the honor to state, that nothing has no payment has been made in the case of John Clark, do late of Weymouth, who was a pensioner on the Roll of that State, under the Act of June 7, 1832, at the rate of $253:33 for 12 months and to 20 days since, as Surgeon of the Regiment of Col. Burleigh, within the last three months - nor is there any claim in the case for increase of pension, or will be due by the accompanying copy of a letter addressed to J. B. Plummer, Esq. on the 20 th of January, 1847.
B See no 146 p 363 for the letter
Hon J. Buffington, Esq. Penn & Reps

Authority from Joseph Clark Esq. son of Joseph Clark Esq. of Massachusetts Act of June 7. 1832 an Admitted case.
1833
W. C. H.

Willow Grove Feb 21 st 1855
Dear Sir -
Yours of the 1 st inst. has been received, and has given me no surprise.
I request you to make an investigation into and ascertain any claims in right of the Book-keepers services of my father Dr. Joseph Clark deceased.
I am Respectfully Yours & Affectionately Joseph Clark Washington D. C.

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Washington July 6 1886
Hon. J. Minot
Sir
I have the honor to enclose to you a letter from J. Sampson Jr of Middleboro making inquiries in relation to claims of the heirs of Mr Joseph Clark.
Please give me an answer as soon as possible
With high regards, Sir, I am Respectfully Yours
James B Buffinton

15.333
Joseph Clance
Ms. A.
Set. to S. B. O'Kinney, Jan. 20, '47.

Dr Joseph Clark Mars 10 1852
Rev. J. Cole
56 west
100 west in town very
Connerstown of Susque Washington D.C.

P. 15375 INVALID.
File No. 15375
Joseph Clark
Act: _____
Index:—Vol. 1 , Page 70
[Arrangement of 1870.]

New Nat.
1652.
INVALID.
am
File No. 1652
Joseph Clark, Surge. Mass. Line.
Act: June 7, 1892.
Index:—Vol. a , Page 68
[Arrangement of 1870.]
Mass. R.R. Co. Mary Service. Records corrected Oct 23 '93 A.