Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 1395, John L Davis, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Continental
Davis, John Le
W 1395-
Mass
Susannah
B.L. Wt. 3607-160-55
CONTENTS

181 603 R
Vermont
John S Davis
of Windham Co in the state of Vermont who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Jackson of the Mountain line, for the term of three years
Inscribed on the Roll of Vermont at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence the 14 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th of May 1820 and first to N. C. Hatch Cavendish Vt
Arrears to 4th of March 1822 373.56 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sept 1822. 118
46 mo 17/1 6/1 8/20/3/18 421.56 36 8
5.56 { Revolutionary claim, { Act 18th March, 1818. } 373.56 May 1. 1820

Jno S. Davis 77 to 80 Jackson's Map to Reg t 16. April 18 61
Rejected
Did not serve in Jackson's
Rejected
Did not serve in Jackson Reg t

Phinehas White Esq. Chief Judge of Windham County Court in the State of Vermont.
I John L. Davis of Rockingham in the County and State aforesaid claiming the benefit of an act of Congress passed on the 10 th day of March in the present year of our Lord 1820. Entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolution- ary War" Do, pursuant to the provisions of the said act here upon oath, make the following Declaration, to wit, In the Spring of 1777 I enlisted in Capt. Minsell's Company of Massachusetts Infantry for one year and before the close of said year I again enlisted for two years in order to make three years in the whole in the Com- pany of Capt. Brown, in the Regiment under Col. Jackson of the Massachusetts line and regularly served out said last mentioned term of two years - and was regularly dis- charged - but my discharge I delivered to my Father when I came from the service - who is now dead and I am not able to find said discharge -
And I further upon oath declare that by reason of my reduced circumstances I am in need of the assist- ance of my country for support -
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this 14 th day of April Anno Domini 1820 -
His John L. Davis Mark

State of Vermont } Be it remembered that on this Windham County ss } 14 th day of April A.D. 1818 - personally appeared John L. Davis, the foregoing ap- plicant and made solemn oath to the truth of the preceding De- claration by him submitted, in due form of law, before me Phinehas White, Chief Judge of Windham County Court, And I do hereby certify that that it appears to my satisfaction that the s d John L. Davis did serve in the Revolutionary War as by him stated, against the common enemy, for more than nine months in the continental establishment - And it also appears to my satisfaction that the s d John L. Davis diligent and needs the assistance applied for And I do now transmit the proceedings and testimony had and taken before me to the Secretary of the Department of War, pursuant to the aforementioned act of Congress -
In witness whereof I hereunto set my official signature and have caused the seal of Windham County Court to be annexed -
Phinehas White
Chief Judge of Windham County Court

John L. Davis, Application for Pension . Windham County, Vermont. Dec r 1821.
I have original declaration in my hand
1821 12/21

State of Vermont.
Windham County ss.
At the County Court, begun and held at New Haven, within and for the County of Windham, on the second Monday of December in the Year One Thousand Eight Hundred & Twenty One.
Present,
Hon. John Roberts, Chief Judge
Hon. Jairus Hall, &
Ebenezer Huntington, Assistant Judges.
On this twelfth day of December A.D. 1821, Personally appeared John L. Davis, of Rockingham in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, aged sixty four years, before the County Court for the County of Windham, being a Court of Record, having power of fine and imprisonment, in open Court, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provisions made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March 1818, and the first May 1820. (it being similar to a declaration made by the same John L. Davis on the 14 th of April 1818, before Phinehas White then Judge of S d Windham County Court) That he the said John L. Davis enlisted for the term of one year, in the spring, 1777, in the State of Massachusetts, in the Company commanded by Capt. Miner, for one year, and before the close of said year he again enlisted for the term of two years in order to make three years in the whole, into the Company commanded by Captain Brown, in the Regiment commanded by Col d Henry Jackson, being the 9 th regiment in the Massachusetts Line on the Continental Establishment - that he regularly served out said last mentioned term of two years, when he was regularly discharged from service, but has since lost his discharge - And the said John L. Davis further on oath as aforesaid declares that by reason of reduced circumstances, he is in need of the assistance of his country for support - and that he

has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, except the depositions of David Chaffin and Francis Sinclair, which will accompany this Declaration-
And in pursuance of the Act of the first May 1820, I the said John L. Davis do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818:- And that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due to me- nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereunto annexed and by me subscribed- to wit-
John L. his Davis mark.
Iron Ware _____ $3- Wooden Ware _____ 2.83 Spinning Wheels _____ 2- Weaving utensils _____ 5- Tin Ware _____ " 50 Table furniture _____ 2- Glass Ware _____ " 50 Looking Glass _____ 1. 25.
Amounting in the whole to $17.08.
I am infirm and unable to labour, and have a wife, Susannah Davis, aged forty nine years, who is also feeble and unable to support herself by labour. I have three children, the oldest of which is ten years, and the youngest is six years of age-
John L. his Davis mark.
Subscribed, sworn to and declared on the 12th day of December 1821, Before,
Jamies Hall, Assistant Judge of Windsor Co. Court-

I James Elliot, Clerk of the County Court for the County of Windham, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copies from the files and records of the said Court. And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is seventeen dollars and eight cents.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court, on this eleventh day of January, A.D. 1822.
James Elliot, Clerk of the Court for the County of Windham.
1822 44 73
Jan 1821
Carried forward
1821

Susannah Davis
No 156
Susannah Davis Mog Island M.
Act 29 May 1848 Married 1759 Mustard and 29 th Decem. 1838
Adm. 2 years / u 180 00 per for 4 March 1848
Hen McHenry MC

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 29 th July 1848 entitled An act for the relief of certain surviving widows of officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army
State of Vermont
Windham County ss On this 1 st day of February 1849 personally appeared before the Probate Court within and for the District of Westminster in said County of Windham Susannah Davis a resident of Rockingham in the District of Westminster aforesaid in said County & State 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 provisions made by the act of Congress passed July 29 th 1848 entitled An act for the relief of certain surviving widows of officers and soldiers of the revolutionary army
-That she is the widow of John L Davis sometimes called Lane Davis late of said Rockingham deceased who was a private in the army of the Revolution and who at the time of his death was in receipt of a pension under the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818, and she refers to the Declaration of the said John under said act and the accompanying papers now in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions for the proof of his service - She further declares that she was married to the said

John L Davis on the 28 th day of February one thousand Seven hundred and ninety nine. — that her husband the aforesaid John L Davis died on the Twenty Ninth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight the marriage ceremony was performed by Ishak Webb a justice of the Peace —
Susannah Davis
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written Before me. David Chandler Judge of Probate
State of Vermont District of Westminster ss } Grafton Feby. 13 th 1849
I, Abisha Stoddard Register of the Probate Court within and for the District of Westminster aforesaid certify that David Chandler is Judge of the Probate Court within and for said District of Westminster that said Court is a Court of record and that the foregoing signature of the said David Chandler is his genuine signature
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 13 th day of February A.D. 1849 —
Abisha Stoddard Register
I am personally acquainted with S. L. Bellings I know he holds the office of Justice of the Peace & that his signature is genuine
Ducem of Rkt Feb 29, 1849 Mr. Hersey

State of Vermont } Be it remembered that at Rockingham Windham County } on the 28 th day of Feb. in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety nine John L. Davis of Chester in the county of Windham and State aforesaid and Hannah Durkee of Rockingham aforesaid were duly joined in Marriage By me Ichiel Webb - Justice Peace Recd this 13 th day of April 1799 Attest Jonas Burt Reg t State of Vermont
Windham County ss Town Clerk's Office in Rockingham Feb. 5 th 1849
I certify that the preceding is a true copy of the records in my office with the ex- -ception of the date, which is expressed on the records in fair legible figures as follows 28 th Feb. 1799
James A. Willard - Town Clerk Town Clerk of Rockingham
I James A. Willard above named do hereby affirm and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Windham and State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as certified by me
James A. Willard
Town Clerk
Sworn Before me this 5 th day of February A.D. 1849 David L. Billings Justice Peace
over
I would remark that the certificate of Marriage was copied by the Town Clerk, word for word as appears on record, not fully understanding what was meant by the Exceptions as contained in his Certificate David L. Billings (part of the Record)

I Manasseh Divoll of Rockingham in the County of Windham & State of Vermont testify & say that I was well acquainted with John L Davis late of said Rockingham deceased a Rev- olutionary pensioner, that the said John L Davis died on the 29 th day of December 1838. leaving Susannah Davis his widow who is still living and I further testify that I am well acquainted with the said Susannah Davis widow of the said John L Davis deceased, and that the said Susannah Davis has not been married since the death of the said John but continues single & unmarried
Manasseh Divoll
State of Vermont Rockingham Feby. 8 th 1849 Windham County ss Then personally appeared Manasseh Divoll above named who is a credible person and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed
Before me
Sam l L. Billings Justice Peace
S. L. Billings is a Justice of the Peace his signature is genuine. William Harvey

W. B. ... March 24 1855
Amason Davis, via John L. Davis, Route
Revolutionary Pension Capt. Geo. Minor, Maps Col. Bullard. Contt line
Ad 16 Aln Aug 18 1855 Bullard
Beighorn
3607 ip Aug 11/55 S. L. Bellamy Rockingham
St. L. Bellamy pms 8/15/55 " " " " " 8/15/55
Feb 25 - Nov 129
Vol. D. 2. 10

11261 Susannah Davis Declaration For Bounty Land

State of Vermont
Windham County ss
On this 19 th day of March A.D one thousand eight hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me Saml L Billings a Notary Public duly authorized by law to administer oaths within and for the County and State aforesaid Susannah Davis aged Eighty two years a resident of Rockingham in the State of Vermont, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the Widow of John L Davis deceased, who was a private in the Army of the Revolution and that she now receives a Pension of Ninety six dollars per annum for services rendered by her late husband, and that she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Land to which to which she may be entitled under the act approved March 3 d 1855. She also declares that she never received nor applied for Bounty Land under this or any other act of Congress whatever, and that she is now a Widow at the date of executing this her declaration, she also refers to her declaration by which she obtained a Pension and the accompanying papers now in the office of the Commissioner of Pensions for evidence of her husband's service and her marriage &c
Witness
S. L. Billings
Samuel Billings
Susannah her Davis mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day and year above written; and I hereby certify that I believe the claimant to be

the identical person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in said claim
Saml. L. Billings } Notary Public
State of Vermont
Windham County ss }
On this 19 th day of March one thousand eight hundred and fifty five, Personally appeared before me Saml. L. Billings a Notary Public within and for the County and State aforesaid Rodney Wiley and Samuel Billings residents of the State of Vermont and County of Windham who being duly sworn according to law, declare that they are personally and well acquainted with Mrs. Susannah Davis, who saw her make her mark to the foregoing declaration, that they know her to be the identical person therein represented, and that she is now a Widow ; and they swear they are disinterested witnesses
Rodney Wiley
Samuel Billings
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19 th day of March AD 1855; and I certify that the said Rodney Wiley and Samuel Billings are credible and respectable citizens
Saml. L. Billings } Notary Public
I certify that the word " under " was erased and the word " her " interlined before signing Saml. L. Billings } Notary Public

No. 11261
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Mar 24 th 1855
Susan Davis wife of John Davis Dr Capt Geo Minto Col Bullard
Rev.
Warrant No 3682-160-55.
S. S. Billings Rockingham Vermont

Henry
1395-
WIDOW, &c.
} }
File No. 1395-
Susannah Davis
Widow
John L. Davis
Miss. Rev. Mass
Act: July 29, 1848
Index Vol. A , Page 166
[Arrangement of 1870.]

John L Davis, N-act 18 March 1828, $96 per annum
To what time was he last paid?
Pension Office March 30 1849
He died 29 th Dec r 1838 Paid to his death.
B.S.B.

3607
Shoreline

Isannah Davis
wid Ith 12 reg 3 Mar 55 - 1261 ad 29 July 48 - 129
Stokeyham W.B. June 16th 3
Pair 3
S. Walter Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Boynton Washington City D.C.

Paid 3
Rockingham Va. June 16th P. Waldo Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
Savannah Ga. June 16th Rev. S. S. ... ad 29 ...
Berlin

Rev. act 29 th July, 48.
Blyth

11261
Rocky Mount 3
Hon. Robert M c William
1
Down Office
Page 9
Secretary of the Interior Washington City D.C.

129 Pultney Vermont
Let to A.S. Campbell 11/Sept 57
Thannah Davis widow of John L. Davis who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars —
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of April 1849 and sent to
Hon. Wm. Keeny, M.C.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2. 1848, Page 125 Vol. 1
29 July,
b.R.C.

Francis Sinclair Defence 1
111

I Francis Sinclair of Ludlow in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont Of Lawful age do testify and say after I enlisted in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war and  in  the  first  year  of the  war  in  the  year  1775  1776 and went immediately to West Point and of  at think  being the Brigade of  belonged to  it  it was commanded by General Leonard and and when I got to West Point I became acquainted with one John L. Davis a private soldier who belonged to Colonel Hemeny Jackson Regiment which was the 9 Regiment to which I belonged in the last last three years and I served in the whole four years and I saw S d John L. Davis for the space of nine months I believe
Seventy eight and I never saw S d Davis at West Point and other places when I saw him on duty and I further testify and say that I am not interested in his Application
Ludlow December the 5 Day 1821
State of Vermont Sum the 5 th 1821 Francis Sinclair Windsor County at Ludlow, in the County of Windsor personally appeared Francis Sinclair and being carefully examined and duly cautioned made solemn oath that the foregoing Deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Moses Hemen Justice peace
I here by certify that the above named Francis Sinclair is a Credable and to all appearance a disinterested  to all appearance a disinterested witness the words before signed were the words Belonged to - his - Francis Sinclair to all appearance a disinterested Moses Hemen Justice peace Moses Hemen Justice peace

State of Vermont } Windsor County ss }
Woodstock County Clerk's Office January the 15 th A D 1822 — I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windsor, Do hereby Certify that Moses Ha- vin is one of the Justices of the Peace with- in & for said County, and that the within is his Signature —
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said County Court, and subscribe my name the day & year above —
Benj t Swan

David Chapin Deferien

Y. David Chapin of Weston in the County of Windsor and State of Vermont of lawful age do testify and say that soon after I entered the service of the United States in the Revolutionary war in the month of June 1778 I became acquainted with one John L. Davis a privet soldier who belonged to Capt Brown's Company of the North Regiment commanded by Col Henry Jackson to which regiment I belong myself said Regiment lay at West Point and I was on duty with the Col John L. Davis at West Point and other places till the 1st of August 1779
and I further testify and say that I am not interested in the event of his Application
Weston September the 15 Day 1821 David Chapin State of Vermont / at Weston in said County of Windsor Windsor County / on the 15 th day of September A.D. 1821 then David Chapin of Weston in the County of Windsor in State of Vermont personally appearing and being duly examined and duly cautioned made solemn Oath that the foregoing deposition by him subscribed contains the truth and nothing but the truth
Amos N. Burton J. Peace
I here by certify that the above named David Chapin is a credible and Disinterested witness
Amos N. Burton J. Peace

State of Vermont } Woodstock County Clerk's Office January the Windsor County ss } 15 th A D 1822 - I Benjamin Swan Clerk of the County Court within & for the County of Windsor do certify that Amos N. Burton is one of the Justices of the Peace within for said Coun- ty, and that the within is his Signature
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said County Court, and subscribe my name the day & year above —
Benj Swan

William L. Chaplin 10 Cornhill No 4 Boston Mass Secretary of State Boston Mass

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
July 31 st 1855.
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 John L. Davis is borne on pay roll of Capt. Francis Brown's Comp. Col. McIntosh's Regt. from Aug. 1. to Sept. 11. 1778. 1 month 14 days, travel included. Also on Lane Davis is borne on pay roll of Capt. George Minot's Comp. Col. Burmood's Regt. from Aug. 14. to Nov. 30. 1777 3 mos. 25 days travel included. Service in the Northern Department as private.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M c Wright
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Rockingham Vt July 21 st 1855
Dear Sir
Will you have the goodness to inform me by return of Mail whether the name of John Laine Davis or John Laine or Laine Davis, or John L Davis appears on the Revolutionary record in your Office
John L Davis obtained a pension at an early period under our Pension Acts, & his Widow now receives a pension but on application for Bounty land it appears that he obtained his pension certificate by parole proof. The decision of the Commission of Pensions cut off the Widow, unless the original record proof, can be had
You will confer a favor and all charges paid by giving me such information as may be at your command
Yam Obedient Servt.
Sam l S. Billings
John L Davis } John Lane } He formerly went by all these names as John Laine Davis } I have been informed by his aged Widow or Lane Davis } S, S, B
Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Cavendish Vt March 29 th 1822
Sir
The enclosed paper was received a few days since from the Hon d Mr White of the House of Representatives — In answer to which I wish to refer you to the pension list roll for the Vermont agency where you will find the names of both the witnesses whose affidavits accompany the claim of John L. Davis for a pension — I presume this fact was not recollected by Mr Edwards at the time he wrote Mr White — Should any farther testimony be required of the character of the witnesses (David Chapin and Francis Sinclair) as men of truth and veracity it can be procured and shall be furnished I have therefore to request that the claim of John L. Davis may be reexamined and the pension certificate if one is granted enclosed to me by mail —
I am very respectfully
your Ob t Servant
Uriel C. Hatch

Lower Clarks certificate

State of Vermont } Be it remembered that at Windham County ss } Rockingham on the — John L. Davis of Chester in the County of Windsor and State aforesaid and Susannah Lusher of Rockingham aforesaid were duly joined in marriage by me Jehiel Webb } Justice of the Peace Rec d this 13 th day of April 1799 Attest Jonas Bout Regt.
State of Vermont } Town Clerks office in Windham County ss } Rockingham Feby 14 th 1849 I certify that the foregoing is a true Copy of the record in my office with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows "28 th day of Feb. in the year of our Lord 1799 James A. Willard } Town Clerk 3 of Rockingham
I, James A. Willard above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town County & State aforesaid and that the above is a true Copy or Extract from the records of said town with the exception above named as testified by me James A. Willard } Town Clerk
Sworn Before me this 14 th day of Feb. AD 1849
Saml. L. Billings } Justice of the Peace
I certify that I am personally acquainted with S r J. Willard & S. L. Billings. they hold the offices affixed to their names and their signatures I believe genuine. I am also personally acquainted with M. Dinsmore and know him to be a man of strict veracity. I also know the fact that John L. Davis was a Spaniard having paid him during his life Given at Rpts Feb. 19. 1849 M c William Hovey.

I, Susannah Davis of Rockingham in the County of Windham and State of Vermont do hereby constitute and Appoint Alexander S. Campbell my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to procure for me an additional pension as all that the laws of the United States allow Rockingham Sept r 4 th 1857
Witness
Saml C. Billings
James Evertt
Susannah Davis (mark)

Rockingham Vermont June 13 th 1853
Dear Sir
Yours of the 8 th inst came to hand yesterday, You say the claim for Bounty land of Mrs Susannah Davis has been examined and suspended as it does not appear of record in your office of fourteen days service of her husband.
I would say that John L Davis the husband of the applicant was a Revolutionary Pensioner whose claim was early established and that Susannah Davis his Widow claimed and received a pension under the act extending the time of Marriage to 1800 and does at the present time.
I would respectfully enquire what course is to be pursued if the records are not to be found in your office?
There can be no doubt of the justness of the claim, and the evidence which procured the pension of J L Davis should be on file in the office under your charge.
You will confer a favor upon Mrs Davis by giving me an early reply — I am aware of the pressing business of your office, but hope notwithstanding that you will let me hear from you soon, and in the meantime I remain Most Respectfully Your obedient Serv t
Sarah L Billings
L. P. Waldo Esq o

Concord, N.H. 3 rd May
J
Hon. J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War City of Washington
Recd. 3 rd May 1822.
Mr. Edwards

Concord, N.H. 1823 8 May
J
Rev. 13 May 1822 all Edwards
Hon. J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
City of Washington

Concord 1st May 2 d 1822
Sir
In answer to a communication from the War Department of the 12 th ult. in relation to the claim of John L. Davis for a pension, I can only say that Davis states that he did not serve in the Revolutionary war on the Continental establishment except as stated in his declaration — that he did other service and in different companies but as a militiaman — that while in the service and at this time his name is John Lane Davis, — that at that time he was called and known by the name of John Lane and at roll call he was called Lane — should this statement not be sufficient I will procure Davis' affidavit and others if necessary —
I am respectfully your Ob t Servant
Will C. Hatt
Hon J. C. Calhoun Secretary of War

House of Representatives Feby. 1 st 1822
Sir,
I herewith enclose the applications and accompanying documents of Jno. L. Davis - To which I beg have to call the attention of your Department. — So soon as a decision shall be made — will thank you to give me notice
Am respectfully Your Obedt. Servt. E. White
J. L. Edwards, Esq. } Department of War }

Bellows Falls Vermont Sept. 6 1851
Sir
Susannah Davis widow of John L Davis is a pensioner under the act of July 29 1848, her husband was a pensioner at the time of his death under the act of March 18. 1818 at the rate of ninety six dollars pr annum, by the joint resolution of Congress of the 1 st July 1848 I find that Mrs Davis is entitled to the same amount that her husband received in his life time, I therefore make this application to have her pension increased from eighty dollars pr annum to ninety six dollars - Will you therefore please forward a new certificate -
Very respectfully,
P. A. Stannard
Hon J E Heath Comm. r of Pensions Washington City -

Bellows Falls Vermont December 8 th 1851
Sir
In your communication to me of the 16 th Sept 1851 you say that Susannah Davis widow of John L Davis is entitled to a pension at the rate of $96 pr. ann. but before a certificate can issued at the increased rate she must return the one she now holds - I now enclose her Certificate - Please send me a new one at the rate mentioned in your letter
Very respectfully Yrs
J. S. Lampbell
Hon J. E. Heath Comm r of Pensions. Washington City

House of Reps Feb. 19. 1849
Sir
You have with this the Declaration of of Susannah Davis, widow of John L. Davis late a Revolutionary Soldier, for a pension -
I hope it may have early attention, as I know the applicant depends wholly upon charity for support
If the papers are not correct in form please to advise me -
Yr. att. Servt
William H. Secy
J. L. Edmunds Esq London

Brief in the case of Sarah Davis, widow of John L. Davis. Middlesex County and State of Vermont. act 29 July 1848.
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Increased under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848, from $80 to $96 per annum
Name and residence of Agent.
A. S. Campbell Bellows Falls, Vt
S. G. Allen Examining Clerk.

Payment to be made at
Inc d to $96.00 by Paulancy by $80 per annum Comm. 4 March 1848 Merritt Clark Esq.
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of
Paulancy  W
Payable on the 4th September and 4th March
Recorded in the Pension Office on the Roll of Pensioners under act February 1848 24, 1848 , Page 125 Vol. 1. book @
H. Rumpkin Clerk.
Burlington
N. S. Campbell Bellows Falls Vt
March 1849 - 62 years part pension & annuity in Pulsney

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
WIDOW'S PENSION.
July, 29 th ,
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2 d , 1848,
Susannah Davis, of Vermont, widow of John L. Davis, who was a Private, in the revolutionary war, is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of Eighty dollars and  cents per annum, commencing on the 4 th of March, 1848, and continuing for life, unless she should again marry; in which case the Pension is not payable after the time of such marriage.
Given at the Department of the Interior this second day of April , one thousand eight hundred and forty-nine .
T. Cushing
Secretary of the Interior.
Examined and Countersigned.
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.