Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 22891, Jonathan Daniels, Mass

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Daniels, Jonathan Sarah
W. 22891
CONTENTS

15778 Massachusetts
Jonathan Daniels
of Franklin Co in the State of Massachusetts who was a Privat in the Company commanded by Captain Jones, of the Regt. commanded by Col. Marshall in the Mass. line for 13 mos 29 ds.
Cash & Mula
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 46 Dollars 55 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of May
1833 and sent to D. Ware Dedham
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 $43.10
Semi-ann. allowance ending Sept. 23.27
$116.37
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book C Vol. 2 Page 16

Jonathan Daniels
  78  6 a      mo 11     vol 2-30  on 1-2  (79)    80  6. 14         13 16   

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss On this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court before the Honorable John Wells Williams Presiding Judge of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting at Dedham within and for the County of Norfolk -
Jonathan Daniels of Franklin in the County of Norfolk aged 72 years who being fit and sworn according to law, doth on this oath declare the following declaration to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress June 7 th A.D. 1832.
That he was born at Franklin formerly Wrentham, Oct 11. 1760 but does not know that there is any public record of his birth - That he was in the United States service during the latter part of the year 1776, cannot recall the time when the service com- menced nor when it ended, but remembers that he served six weeks a part of the time at Boston and a part the same upon Castle Island, now Fort Independence - He resided at Wren- tham, now Franklin when he entered the service and marched directly to Boston - he volunteered and served as a Private under the command of Capt Jones, St Thompson and Ensign Seland - he does not recollect the names of any Field or Staff officers - he served with no regular troops - was in no battle and had no written discharge when he left the service also
That he was in the United States Service one and one half months at Providence in July and August 1779 according to the best of his recollection under the com- mand of Capt Samuel Tilden and Lt Jacob Mann - That he was residing in that part of Wrentham now Frank- lin when he entered this service and marched directly to Providence; that he served with no regular troops, was

acquainted with no regular officer and had no written discharge when he left the service
Also
That he was in the United States service from the latter part of June the fore part of September July 1780 to about the 8 th day of March 1781 as a soldier in the Massachusetts line — He was residing at Wrentham now Franklin when he entered this service — He marched to Springfield and after waiting there one or two days, marched to West Point and served a part of the time at West Point and a part of the time in the Jerseys and in a company having an orderly sergeant by the name of Wiley — he does not recollect the names of the commissioned officers of said company but the company belonged to Col. Worcester's Regiment — He thinks his enlistment took place in June or July — that he passed muster first at Spring- field or Roxbury & again at Spring- field but that his time of actual service did not commence till September — that he was discharged on the 8 th day of March 1781 and crossed North River on his return upon very thin ice — he well remembers his seeing the  Colonel Maj. Andre being when he was in the Jerseys — he was in no battle and had no written dis- charge — since the Revolutionary war he has resided the greater part of the time in Franklin He hereby relinquishes all claims what- ever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on any the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State. J. Nathan Daniels

We Jacob Ide a clergyman residing in Medway near Bellingham and Stephen Metcalf a justice of the Peace residing in said Bellingham
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Jonathan Daniel, who has subscribed and affirmed to the above declaration, that we believe him to be 72 years of age; that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed
Jacob Ide Stephen Metcalf
as aforesaid Sept 21. 1832
Before Simon J. Fiske for Peace for Norfolk County.
and the court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories, presented by the War department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier understood as he states. and the court do further state certify that it appears to them that Jacob Ide who has signed the pre- ceding certificate is a clergyman residing in Medway near Bellingham and that Stephen Metcalf who has also signed said certificate is a resident in said Bellingham and is a credible person - and that their statement is entitled to credit. J. M. Williams, H. C. P.
I Jairus Ware Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas do hereby certify that the foregoing con- tains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of Jonathan Daniels for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office on the day and year first aforesaid
Jairus Ware

BRIEF in the case of Jonathan Daniels  of Franklin  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? 72 years  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 1776 6 - Private Gen. Lord Howe   1779 - 1 - 15 " Gen. Clinton   Augt - 1780 6 - 14 " Gen. Cornwallis  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wrentham  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? documentary & living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? none 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Cutts Examining Clerk.

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Sarah Daniels Wid of Jonathan
N.H. Act 7 July 1838
admt 13 mo. Hds pri 45.10/100
No deduction
90.20 22.55
David Murray New Market

Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefit of the provisions of the act of Congress of July 7 th 1838, entitled an "Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows."
State of New Hampshire County of Rockingham ss. On this twelfth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared before the Court of Probate, holden at Exeter, it being a Court of record in and for said County of Rockingham. Sarah Daniels, a resident of Newmarket in the County and State aforesaid aged sixty eight years last September, 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 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows." That she is the widow of Jonathan Daniels late of Franklin in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, who was a private soldier in the Revolutionary war. She is unable to state the services her husband the said Jonathan Daniels performed, or to what corps he belonged; but she declares that the said Jonathan Daniels was a Revolutionary Pensioner at the time of his decease, that he drew a pension under the act of June 7 th 1832 of forty six dollars and fifty five cents payable at Boston in the State of Massachusetts, reference being made to his application for said Pension that services well nigh aspecen. She further declares that she was married to the said Jonathan Daniels, at Holliston near Franklin aforesaid.

aforesaid by the Rev David Sanford, on the Wednesday day of February one thousand seven hundred and nine ly two; that her husband, the aforesaid Jonathan Daniels died at New Franklin on the third day of July eighteen hundred and thirty four of consumption; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seven hundred and ninety four; at the time above stated. She further declares that she has never inter- married since the death of her late husband the Rev Jonathan Daniels, but remains his widow, and that previous to her marriage to the Rev Jonathan Daniels her name was H. Sarah Clark  Witness John Kelly      Sarah      F. Daniels
Sworn to and subscribed the day month & year above written
John Harvey Judge of Probate
I John Kelly Register of the Court of Probate for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the applica- tion of Sarah Daniels for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court of Probate this fifteenth day of August A.D. 1837
John Kelly Register of Probate

"Marriages solemnized by the Rev. David Sanford, and returned the 10 of May 1792.
Mr. Jonathan Daniels & Miss Sarah Clark both of Holliston were married February twenty fourth one thousand seven hundred ninety two."
I certify that the above is a true copy of an extract from the Records of the town of Dedham, with the exception of the dates, which are expressed in fair handwriting. "P. 100"
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK ss.
Erroll Sampson
I, JAIRUS WARE , Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that
Lucas Fowle
Esquire,
is a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said of- fice, and that his signature to the annexed certificates is genuine and true.
In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth hereunto at Dedham, this Eighteenth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight Erroll Sampson Clerk
August 18. 1838.
10, was torn

"Marriages solemnized by the Rev. David Sanford, and returned the 10 of May 1792.
Mr. Jonathan Daniels & Miss Sarah Clarke both of Holliston were married February twenty fourth one thousand seven hundred ninety two."
I certify that the above is a true copy of an extract from the Records of the town of Medway, with the exception of the dates, which are expressed in fair legible figures as follows, "Feb y 24. 1792."
Joseph S. Richardson Town Clerk.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss. August 18. 1838.
I Joseph S. Richardson, above named depose and say that I hold the office of Clerk of the Town of Medway in said County of Norfolk, and have the care and keeping of the Records of said town, and that the above Certificate by me subscribed is true.
Joseph S. Richardson
Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year last above written
Before Me, Eznos Foote Jus. of Peace
I hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above named deponent Joseph S. Richardson and believe him to be a man of truth and veracity
August 18. 1838.
Eznos Foote

1015
New Hampshire Pensions.
Sarah Daniels
Widow of Jonathan Daniels
who was a Private
in the Mass. line
for 13 mo. 16 days
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 45 Dollars & 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20th day of July, 1843. and sent to
David Murray, New Market, N.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1. Page 15.

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No.
22891
Sarah Daniels
widow of
Jonathan Daniels
Rev. Rev. war
Act: March 3 rd /48
Index:—Vol. A, Page 172
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Sarah V. Daniels Wid of Jonathan N. H. Set David Murray 22 Sept 1838
Ad 7 July '38

New Hampshire 10/12 (Ports.)
Sarah Daniels, widow of Jonathan Daniels, dec.
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June '32 and who died on the 3 d July, 1834, of Rockingham in the State of N. Hamp- who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Jones of the Regt commanded by Col. Marshall in the N. H. line for 13 mos. 16 days private.
Inscribed on the Roll of Portsmouth change at the rate of 45 Dollars 10 Cents per annum. to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
rev= Certificate of Pension issued the 18 th day of De- cember 1838 and sent to David Murray, New-Market, N. H.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1838 = $ 112:75 Semi-annual allowance ending 4th. 32:55
$ 135:30
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A Vol. 1, Page 38.

1062 New Hampshire
Let to D. Murray Dec 8 1838
Sarah Caniacs - widow of Jonathan Caniacs,
who was a pensioner under the Act of June 7 th '32 and who died on the 3 rd July 1834 of Roxbury in the State of N. Hamp r . who was a P te in the Comp ny commanded by Captain Jones of the Reg t commanded by M aj M c L ean in the N. H. line for 13 mos 16 dys
Inscribed on the Roll of N th Hampshire at the rate of 4 5 th Dollars 10 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March 1834
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 th day of Nov r 28, and sent to and paid to M rs Sarah Caniacs M rs M c L ean , N. H.
Arrears to the 4 th of Sept - $112.75 Semi-annual allowance ending 22.55
$135.30
{ Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by R. Byington Clerk, Book A Vol. 1 Page 38

I Hymen Daniels of Newmarket in the County of Rockingham and State of New- Hampshire, aged thirty seven years, do here and say That I am a son of Jonathan Daniels late of Franklin in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts deceased and late a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, and Sarah Daniels his widow, now re- siding with me in said Newmarket. That I have in my possession the original family re- cord of my Father on which is the following record of their marriage viz. Married February the twelveth fourth Seventeen hundred and ninety two By the Rev David Sandford Mr Jonathan Daniels to Mrs Sarah Clark, the former aged age thirty two, and the latter twenty two I further do here and say, that the above is a true copy of said record with the exception of the date and their ages which is expressed on the record in full legible figures as follows: Married Feb'y 24 th 1792 By the Rev David Sandford Mr Jonathan Daniels to Mrs Sarah Clark the former aged 32 and the latter 22. I further do here and say my Mother the said Sarah Daniels has never intermarried since the death of my Father the said Jona- than Daniels but remains his widow. I further do here and say my Father the said Jonathan Daniels died at said Franklin on the third day of July one thousand eight hundred and thirty four of consumption.
Hymen Daniels

State of New Hampshire Rockingham County ss On this sixteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight personally appeared the within named Lyman Daniels before the subscri- be Justice of the Peace for the County of Rockingham affirming under much oath that the within affi- davit by him subscribed is true; and certify that the character of the said Lyman Daniels for truth is good.
David Murray Jus Peace
State of New Hampshire Rockingham ss I P. B. Hilt Clerk of the Judicial courts within and for said County hereby certify that David Murray Esq who has subscribed the foregoing certificate is a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, & that the signature thereto purporting to be his is genuine
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court of Judi- cature this seventeenth day of August Anno Domini 1838. P. B. Hilt Clerk J.P.H. Rockingham County

1977
Sarah Daniels
$45.10 per a
David Murray Newark, N.J. Agent

State of New Hampshire
Rockingham county ss. On this 19th day of Febry, 1843, personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of peace within and for said county of Rockingham, Sarah Daniels a resident of New Market, in said county and seventy three years, who, first being sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declar- ation in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd of March 1843; that she is the widow of Jonathan Daniels, deceased who was a private in the Massachusetts troops in the Revolution, and a pensioner, under the act of June 7. 1832; and that she had received a pension un- der the Act of July 7. 1838, at the rate of forty five dollars and two cents per annum.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witnesses. David Murnay Lyman Daniels
Sarah Daniels mark
Sworn to, and subscribed on the and year above writ- ten, before me, and I hereby certify, that I am person- ally acquainted with the declarant.
David Murnay Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Rackingham ss Probate office in said county I David W. Gregg Register of the Court of Probate in and for the County of State of said county that David Murray is an acting Justice of the Peace for and within said County, that his Commission is dated the 14 th day of June A.D. 1842 and will expire the 14 th day of June A.D. 1847 and that he is duly commissioned and sworn and that his signature above written is genuine.
Given under my hand & the seal of the Court of Probate for said County the 24 th day of May A.D. 1843
David W. Gregg Register of Probate

3 Jesse Daniels, Deposition

I Jesse Daniels, formerly of Franklin, and now of Medway in the County of Norfolk in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, testify and declare that I am about seventy four years old, that I enlisted into the service of the Revolutionary war, of the United States in the year 1780 in the month of June or July, to go to West Point for the term of six months - but I was taken sick soon after enlisting, and did not go at that time - my Brother Jonathan Daniels of Franklin in said County of Norfolk enlisted at the same time and for the same term which I did, and went, and returned home at the end of six months; and further the deponent saith not that he has no personal knowledge of the services of the said Jonathan in the army during his absence from home but he never had any doubt but that he faithfully served as a soldier of the revolution for the full term of six months at West Point and in the Jersey and that it was never disputed to his knowledge but that he served as aforesaid -
Jesse Daniels
Sworn to and subscribed, he being credible within my Sept 20. 1832 Before me Josiah J. Duke Jus Rec

Jared Wilson Deposition

1 st person I Jared Wilson of Wrentham in the county of Nor- folk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being about seventy one years of age do testify and say that I have been acquainted with Jonathan Daniels of Franklin in said county ever since the year 1779 who was at that time a soldier of the revolution at Providence and served one & one half months in the company commanded by Capt Samuel Fisher and Lt Jared Wilson of the Mass. Militia in the months of July and August of that year, according to the best of my recollec- tion — I served as a soldier in said company during the same time — Jared Wilson
Norfolk ss August 22. 1832 Then the above named Jared Wilson, being a credible witness, made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed Before me Josiah J. Fiske Jas Pease

Seth Fishers Deposition

Norfolk ss at Franklin in said County August 20 th 1832 I Lett Fisher of Wrentham in said County now seventy two years of age, Testify and say that in the year seventeen hundred & seventy six Jonathan Daniels then of Wrentham but now of Franklin in said County was a Soldier in the the Revolutionary War, and served six weeks a part of the time was stationed in Boston & a part of the time, the Castle (now fort Independence) was in Capt Jones, Company, one Thompson was the Lieutenant & one Gaylord was the Ensign I have forgotten their given names, I do not recollect the name of the Col o of the Regiment, but know well that said Daniels served as a Soldier the said six weeks, for I was a Soldier in the same Company with him & served the same time
Lett his Fisher mark
Norfolk ss at Franklin August 20 th 1832 Personally appeared the above named Lett Fisher and made solemn Oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition before me --- I further Certify that I am well acquainted with the said Lett Fisher & have been for more than forty years & consider him a Man of truth and veracity
Lewis Fisher Justice of the Peace Norfolk County

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK ss.
I, JAIRUS WARE, Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that
Jonah J. Fiske & Lewis Fiske Esquire, &
are  is a Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Norfolk aforesaid, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified to discharge the duties of said office, and that their  his signature to the affidavits annexed respectively are genuine and true.
In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth hereunto at Dedham, this twenty first day of September A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty two .
Jairus Ware

New Market N.H.
Sept 27 th
Oct 1.
N.H.
add. proof
Sarah Daniels
July 5241
M rs J. S. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Enclosed is evidence of the marriage of the Sarah Daniels
Free

Enclosed is evidence of the Marriage of Mrs Sarah Daniels
Free
New Market NSE
Sept 27 th Oct 1.
W.H. Add: Mrs Sarah Daniels
524 July
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.

New Market, N.H., Sep r 26. 1838
Sir.
Enclosed is additional testimony in regard to the marriage of Mrs Sarah Daniels, Widow of Jonathan Daniels late Mr Lyman Daniels had sent to Massachusetts for this evidence before her Declaration was sent to the Department, But as it did not come as soon as was expected, and thinking that the other would be sufficient it was sent with the papers to the Department. In a few days subsequent to the time the Declaration was transmitted to Washington, this Certificate was rec d from Mass ts ; but was withheld until I should be advised whether it would be receiving or not. It is now transmitted in stead of the original Family, Recd which now appear to be required. That also will be transmitted if you think necessary after receiving this.
Hon. J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Very Respectfully your Obedt Servt David Murnay

524
Aug 22.
NA
7 July 1838.
1 mo. 2. 6.
J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C
42.33. 1.22 43.55

1 mo. 2. 6.
524
Aug 22.
NA
7 July 1838.
J. L. Edwards Esquire Commissioner of Pensions Washington D C
42.33. 1.22 43.55

New Market N May 18 1838
J. L. Edmonds Esq.
Dear Sir
Enclosed is the Declaration Mrs Sarah Daniel. Please accept for the same
David Murray

Jonathan Daniels
15225

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Oct 4 1832.
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 Jonathan Daniels of Franklin was in the service of the six months men belonging to the town of Franklin who were employed in the Continental service in the year 1780 pursuant to a resolution Resolve of the General Court Oct 5 1780 at forty shillings per month
"Time of enlistment" - - - - - Aug 7. 1780 "Time of arrival at Springfield" - Aug 10. 1780 "Marched from Springfield in 35 th Division" Aug 12. 1780 "Time of discharge" - - - - - Feb 9. 1781 "Time of service" - - - - - "6 mo. 14 days"
I further Certify that previous to the issuing of this Certificate the Claimant had made his declaration conformably to the regulations established by the War Department, and exhibited it to me Edward D. Bangs. Esq.

Jonathan Daniels
Private 13 mos 29 days Adm'd
43 33 3 22 46 55
J Ware Dedham Mass
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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 Jonathan Daniel Franklin  et al 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? No  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? yes 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's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? yes If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? yes Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? yes 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? yes XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so 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, deposeeth 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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
†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 authenticates 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 ends 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.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.

Payment to be made at Pots- Coeur by Isaac  Walden Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Potsmouth N Hampshire
Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year thereafter. First pay- ment to be made 31st De- cember, 1838
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A Vol. 1-
Page 58 by
S. A. L. R. Burrough Clerk

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, — Sarah Daniels of N. Hampshire — widow of Jonathan Daniels, deceased who was a Private during the Rev. War and died on the thirteenth — day of July 1834. is entitled to receive five years' pension at the rate of forty five dollars and Ten — cents per annum, commencing on the fourth day of March, 1836; and in case of the death or marriage of said widow before the expiration of said five years, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this seventeenth  18 th day of November  Dec r one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight
Secretary
Examined and } Countersigned. }