Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9410, Enoch Dickerman, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
16 case
Dickerman, Enoch Rhoda
W 9410 B.L. W. 29740-160-55
CONTENTS
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At 3 Mar 178009. 26 Jan 2 1855.
Rhoda Dickerman Widow of Enoch Dickerman deceased
29740/2
Revolutionary War
Rev Pensions act Act Feby 3. 1853
AD 160 A 12/52 B D 1/1/52
See Vol
L D Stevens Concord N.H.
Vol. D. 89. —

D. Stevens Aug. 24/58
3837
New Hampshire, Concord Rhoda Dickerman widow of Not Enoch Dickerman who served in the Revolutionary war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of March 1834 and sent to
Elisha Merrill Concord N.H.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 141 , Vol. A
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10.759 New Hampshire
Enoch Dickerman
of Concord in the State of N H who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain  of the reg t commanded by Col File in the N H line for 12 Mths.
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 40 Dollars  Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of Apr 1833 and James Foster the Harper Canterbury N H
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $ 80 - Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 Sept " 20 -
$100 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H McBlain Clerk, Book 6. Vol. 1. Page 80.

United States of America.
State, or District of New Hampshire.
County of Merrimack, ss. On the twenty eighth day of September in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared, in open court, before the Judge of the District Court for said District, now sitting - Enoch Dickerman, a resident of Concord in said county of Merrimack, aged seventy-four years, who first being duly 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 7. 1832 -
That he entered the service of the United States, in the War of the Revolution under the following named officers, and served as herein stated: -
This applicant was born in the town of Stoughton in the commonwealth of Massachusetts, April 19, 1758 - was a resident in Roxbury in said commonwealth from fourteen to seventeen years of age - was enrolled in Capt. Samuel Child's company of Militia in said Roxbury. - On the 19th of April, 1775, being the day of the battle of Lexington, he was ordered out with said company for the purpose of proceeding to Lexington - marched to Cambridge bridge, and thence on the following day, back to Roxbury, where he was attached to Capt. Israel Smith's company in Col. Benjamin Dill's regiment, in which he continued in service in Roxbury about two months - was there during the Bunker-hill battle - went thence to Dorchester heights, while said heights were being fortified: - Soon after which, but does not

recollect how long, he was dismissed, after being in service more than two months, doing duty as a private soldier. He received rations, but no pay.
In 1776, this applicant was residing in Stoughton, the place of his birth, where he enlisted for four months in Capt. James Endicott's company in Col. Wheelock's regiment - left there, according to his recollection in July or August - marched to Snoudenoga, and continued there until the following October or November, when after four months' service as a private soldier, he was discharged.
In 1777, he went into the service of the United States for the third time, and was in Capt. Bradley's company in Col. Benjamin Dill's regiment, and served as waiter to Quarter-master Benjamin Brosey, now of Boston. He was at the capture of Burgoyne and his army - saw General Burgoyne deliver his sword to General Gates - was afterwards discharged, having been in service more than four months.
In 1778, or afterwards, belonging then to Capt. Stephen Lyon's company of militia in Stoughton, Massachusetts, he was drafted and went to the Castle in Boston harbor - afterwards, was ordered from the Castle to Boston, where he joined Capt. Moulton's company; but to whose regiment this company was attached, or whether to any, he does not remember; - nor does this applicant know by whom, or by what authority he was ordered from the Castle to Boston: - the order was, as he now remembers it, that those who had had the small-pox must go to Boston. One other soldier, Levi Hawes, and myself were the only men belonging to the militia that acknowledged they had had the small-pox; and no others of the militia went from the Castle to Boston. He knows not whether Hawes be living or not. He continued in service two months or more and was then discharged. This applicant has no written

discharge, nor does he recollect ever having received one at any time; nor does he know of any person by whose testimony he can prove, or who can testify to his services in 1775 and 1778..
This applicant declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state, and that he relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present.
Sworn to and subscribed Enoch Dickerman the day and year aforesaid
Charles Whittier Clerk
We, the undersigned, of Concord, in said county of Merrimack, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Enoch Dickerman, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy four years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Albony William Gault
Charles Whittier Clerk
And the said Judge does hereby declare his opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the said Judge further certifies that the said Albony and William Gault, who signed the above certificate, are residents of Concord aforesaid, and well known to him, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I Charles Whittier Clerk of the District Court of the United States do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Enoch Dickerman for a pension. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 28th day of August AD 1832 Charles Whittier Clerk

I Enoch Dickerman of Concord, New-Hampshire, whose Application for a Pension under the Act of Congress of June 7, 1832, is numbered 18674, and to which this is attached, on oath declare, that I do not know of any Clergymen now living who has any knowledge of my services in the war of the Revolution, or with whom I have often if ever conversed in relation to those services, and who would be able from these circumstances to give any evidence respecting them. Enoch Dickerman
State of New Hampshire - Merrimack county, ss }
April 12, 1833. the above declaration subscribed and sworn to.
Before me,
Abner Dyer Jus. Peace.
I hereby certify that Abner Dyer is a Justice of the Peace and that the above is his signature
Joseph M. Harker M. Congress
Concord by Apl. 13 th 1833

State of New Hampshire Merrimack County ss. On this fifteenth day of February in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty four, personally appeared before me, Matthew Harvey Judge of the United States District Court within and for the District of New Hampshire, Rhoda Dickerman a resident of Concord in the State and County aforesaid, aged seventy three years, who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by Act of Congress passed February 3 d 1853: that she is the widow of Enoch Dickerman who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution and at the time of his death was in receipt of a Pension from the United States at the rate of forty dollars per annum under the Act of June 7 th 1832: that his name was on the Roll of the Concord N.H. Pension Agency: She further declares that she was

married to the said Enoch Dickerman in the town of Gilmanstown in the County of Belknap State aforesaid on the twelfth day of October in the year 1817 by the Peter Clark, Minister of the Gospel: that her name before her said marriage was Rhoda Rollins: that her said husband died in Pembroke on the sixteenth day of November in the year 1838: that she was not married prior to the second of January eighteen hundred, but at the time above stated: She further declares that she still remains the widow of the said Enoch Dickerman
Witness Rhoda Dickerman
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before me Matthew Harvey Dist Judge N. H. for the District of New Hampshire
And I certify that the by reason of infirmity the said Rhoda Dickerman is unable to appear in court Matthew Harvey Dist Judge

The following is a copy from the Records of the town of Gilmanton in the County of Belknap and State of New Hampshire
"October twelfth in the year Eighteen hundred and seventeen. joined in marriage Enoch Dickerman of Pembroke to Rhoda Rollins of Gilmanton as the law directs" by Elds Peter Clarke
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date which is expressed on record in fair legible figures as follows: "October 12 th 1817."
Alfred Prescott Town Clerk of Gilmanton I Alfred Prescott above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town of Gilmanton in the County of Belknap and State of New Hampshire and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town of Gilmanton with the exception above named as certified by me
Alfred Prescott Town Clerk of Gilmanton State of New Hampshire
Belknap ss March 1. 1854. Personally ap- pearing the above named Alfred Prescott, who is a credible witness made solemn oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true
Before me
Stephen S. Greeley Justice of the Peace

I Sarah Ann Jackson am the daughter of Enoch Dickerman who was a revolutionary Prisoner He died at Pembroke N.H. on the 16 th day of November 1838 Rhode Dickerman of Concord is now living She is my mother and Enoch Dickerman's widow Sarah Ann Jackson
Feby 15 1854
Subscribed and sworn to
Before me
Matthew Harvey Justice

I Enoch Dickerman of Concord in the County of Merrimack, State of New Hamp- shire depose and say that I am fifty eight years of age: that I was well acquainted with Enoch Dickerman late of Pembroke in said County deceased and had been so ac- quainted with him upwards of forty years before his death: that he was a Revo- lutionary pensioner of the United States at the rate of forty dollars per annum: that he died on the sixteenth day of November in the year 1838; leaving a widow whose name is Rhoda: that I was then present at the funeral of the said Enoch Dickerman: that the said Rhoda Dickerman is well known to me and is still living: that I know from personal knowledge that the said Rhoda is the widow of the identical Enoch Dickerman who drew a Pension as aforesaid: that I have no interest in her claim. That at the time of the said Enoch Dickerman's death I resided in said Concord and from the infor- mation sent me I supposed the funeral of said

Enoch Dickerman would take place on Sunday and on that day I went to Pembroke to attend the funeral and arriving there I found that it had taken place the Saturday previous.
Enoch Dickerman
Sworn to and subscribed on this fourth day of March in the year 1854: and I certify that the said Enoch Dickerman is known to me and is a credible witness.
Before me L. D. Stevens Justice of the Peace

Rhoda Dickerman 178.009.
Mr. Bauckham Fishes will
18.18 Oct —

State of New Hampshire Merrimack County ss. On this twenty second day of June in the year Eighteen Hundred and fifty five, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the State and County aforesaid Rhoda Dickerman aged seventy four — years a resident of Concord in said County who being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of Enoch Dickerman deceased who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution at the time of his decease was in receipt of a pension from the United States at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum under the Act of June 7. 1832: that she was married to the said Enoch Dickerman in the town of Gilmanton on the _____ day of October A.D. 1818 that her husband aforesaid died in the town of Pembach on the sixteenth day of November A.D. 1838: that she still remains the widow of the said Enoch Dickerman; She further declares that she is now in receipt of a Pension from the United States at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum under the Second

Section of the Act of February 3d 1853 and that her name is on the Roll of Concord Mt. Pension Agency: that for proof of the facts stated in this declaration she refers to the evidence filed in the Pension Office in support of her claim for pension under the Act last before named.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Fund to which she may be due her under the Act approved March 3d 1855.
Attest.
Charles L Batchelder Asa H. Morrill Rhoda her + Mark Dickerman
We Asa H Morrill and Charles L Batchelder residents of Concord in the State of New Hampshire upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration made of  signed and acknowledged in our presence and that from the appearance and statements of the applicant we believe her to be the

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord,
June 23. 1855.
I hereby certify, That as the date of the annexed attestation John Batchelder was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Merrimack
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in- and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written
John L. Hadley
Secretary of State.

identical person she represents herself to be.
Asa H. Morrill
Charles L. Batchelder
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were signed and sworn to before me on the day and year first before written: and I certify that I know the said affiants to be credible persons: that the applicant is the person she represents herself to be and that I have no interest in this claim.
John Batchelder Justice of the Peace

18674 Enoch Dickerman
Private 12 M rs .
16 of March 29 1833
B 316
$210-
Hon. J. M. Harper Canterbury N.H.

BRIEF in the case of  Benjamin Lickerman  of Concord in the State of  New Hampshire  (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? 74 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.     19 April In 1775 2 Private Col Smith Col Gill   1776 4 " Col Brimble Col Wheaton   1777 4 " Col Brimble Col Gill   1778 2 " Col Lyon Col Moulton  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Bunker Hill - Capture of Burgoyne  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Hartford N.H.  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? By living witnesses  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct 
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
Richard Catts Examining Clerk.

Very  WIDOW, &c.  one
File No. 94/10
Rhoda Leickerman
Wid
Enoch Leickerman
Print Rev. War
Act: Feby. 3 d  1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 183
[Arrangement of 1870.]

of War Pension Office 110 March 9. /54
Sir 16 Nov 58 Please report time of last payment to, or death of, within named pensioner
Respectfully H. Burt Esq. Baud Cole Punat. for Count.
Enoch Dickinson Act 1832. $100 per Annum Died 16 Nov. 1838 paid.
H. Burt An actor

1024389 10759 N.H.
Rhoda Du'erman J. Wick P. nock J. ymter
Mrs. H. Oparan to Com. Feb. 3, 1853
W. L. Ladd G. G. Gage Com. P. on account W. H. H. H. H. 22.6

1 case
FREE
Hon. George C. Whiting Committee of Pensions Washington D.C.

29.740
S Voo Aug

Sick Rensselaer

Brief in the case of Rhoda Dickerman widow of Enoch Werrimack County and State of New Hampshire act of February 3 rd . 1853.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband a pensioner under act of June 7. 1832, at $40 per annum & paid to his death.
Allowed $40 per annum to commence Feb 3. 1853 (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Marriage proved by public record
Death of pensioner proved by auditor report
Identity & Widowhood proved by credible witnesses
Name and residence of Agent
Elisha Morrill Concord N. Hampshire
Examining Clerk.
H. H. Gray

18674 Enoch Licherman
Wm. L. M. Gouker Plantation N.H.

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Enoch Dethermum which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? u II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? u 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? u 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? u VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? u VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? u VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? u IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? u 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? u

 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? no  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? no 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? No - me not Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? no me x  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? 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, 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 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.
x The official character & signature must in each case be certified

Concord N.H. June 15. 1858
Sir.
I herewith forward the application of Rhoda Dickerman, a Pensioner under the 2d Section of the Act of Feb. 3d 1853, for such arrear of her pension as she may be found entitled to under the Joint Resolution of Congress passed on the 4th inst.
I am Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt G D Stevens
Hon. George Whitney Commr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Concord New Hampshire March 4 th 54
L P Waldo Esq Com te Pensions Sir
In close the written application for a pension of Rhoda Dickerman widow of Enoch Dickerman deceased under Act of Congress Feb y 3 rd 1853.
Respectfully your Off ce Serv t
Elisha Morrill

Concord April 15, 1833.
Rev. J. S. Harper
Dear Sir. I have obtained from the Secretary of Massachusetts, his official certificate to the signature and official character of Justice Child - also, have procured from Justice Whittmore an amendment of his certificate. In addition to these Mr. Dickerman has made oath before me, that he does not know any clergyman now living that has any knowledge of his services in the war of the Revolution, or with whom he has conversed often, if ever, in relation to those services. - I do not know whether or not a certificate of the Secretary of the State will be required as to my official character and signature. If so, please inform me. I presume however that what you may be able to say in regard to this will be satisfactory to the Department. -
When Mr. Dickerman's Pension certificate shall have been made out, it may be directed to him, to me, or to yourself.
Very respectfully,
Yours, &
Abelady
I presume the evidence in this case will now be considered complete. En- close the certificate to me.
Are the papers of Charles Colburn & Israel Perkins found? If not let me know and I will have new declarations made &c. Yours Joseph M. Harper

I Benjamin Cushing of Pembroke in the State of New Hampshire of lawful age * testify and say that in the year 1776 I was a soldier at Tienderoga in Col. James Endicott's company of Col. Wheelock's regiment of Genl. Brickett's brigade of Militia from the State of Massachusetts and that Enoch Dickerman now of Concord in New Hampshire then of Stoughton in Massachusetts was a soldier in the same company that we served in that campaign four months lacking a very few days. Early we marched on the 6 th of August to serve to the last of November.
Benjamin Cushing
* seventy-four years.
State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss , July 26 th 1832
Then came before me Aaron Whittmore one of the justices of the Peace for said county of Merrimack Benjamin Cushing and made Solemn Oath the above declaration by him Subscribed is true before me Aaron Whittmore J us Peace And I hereby certify that the said Benjamin Cushing is known to me and that he is a credible witness Aaron Whittmore J us Peace

State of New Hampshire. Secretary's Office Aug. 25. 1832
I certify that the within named Aaron Whittier is a Justice of the Peace for our County of Merrimack duly constituted & sworn. and that this is his own hand writing In testimony whereof I have hereunto set the Seal of this State. Ralph Metcalf. Secretary.
Deposition

DC Albe Lady Log. Concord N.H.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
By His Excellency LEVI LINCOLN , Esquire, Governor and Commander in Chief in and over said Commonwealth.
To all whom it may concern:
Know Ye, That David Lee Child Esq r is a Justice of the Peace, for the County of Suffolk,
in the said Commonwealth, duly constituted and commission- ed, and that to his Acts and Attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given in and out of Court.
In Testimony Whereof, I have caused the Public Seal of the Commonwealth to be hereunto affixed, this eleventh day of April A. D. 1833, and in the Fifty Seventh Year of the Independence of the United States of America.
By His Excellency the Governor.
Edward H. Bangs
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I Benjamin Bussey of Roxbury in the County of Norfolk and Common- wealth of Massachusetts Esquire, aged seventy five years testify and say that I was an officer of the Revolution and served as Quarter Master in the Regi- ment commanded by Col Benjamin Gill in Warner's Brigade, four months from about the last of July, AD 1777 to about the first of December of the same year at Bennington, Still water and White Plains; and that Enoch Dickerman formerly of Stoughton, now Canton, in said Com- monwealth, and now residing in Con- cord New Hampshire, was a soldier in Capt Bradleys company
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in the same Regiment, and served as my waiter during the period aforesaid. I further say that said Dickerman was a neighbor of mine at S o Canton from our earliest years, that he has ever since been known to me and is now present at the taking of this deposition.
Suffolk ss.
Benj m Buffey
Boston Oct 29. 1832. The above named Benjamin Buffey made oath that this statement by him subscribed is true. And, I the undersigned, certify that said Buffey is a credible witness and his statement entitled to credit.
David Lee Child
Jus: Peace
For certificate of Secretary of Massachusetts that said Child is a justice of the Peace see the application of John Hill or of Shinehas Bond . D.L.C.

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord, June 14 th , 1888
I hereby certify That, at the date of the annexed attestation Allen Tenny was a justice of the Peace for the County of Merrimack
in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to his acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the seal of the State, the date above written.
Thos L. Fullin Secretary of State.

State of New Hampshire County of Merrimack, ss. On this eighth day of June A.D. 1858 before the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, Rhoda Dickerman and made oath in due form of law that she is the widow of Enoch Dickerman who was a soldier in the war of the Revolution; that she is now receiving a Pension from the United States at the rate of Forty Dollars per annum under the 2d Section of the Act of Feb. 3d 1853; that she asks for such an amount of her pension as she may be found entitled to under any and all Acts & Resolutions of Congress applicable to her case; that she is now a resident of Concord in said State and still remains a widow
Witness
Josiah H. Gammon I. Ann Gammon
Rhoda her X Dickerman mark
Subscribed and sworn to on the day & year above written before me; and I certify that the said affiant is the identical person she represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit
Allen Kimball Justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire.
Secretary's Office, Concord.
March 4, 1854
I hereby certify, That at the date of the annexed attestations Matthew Harvey was a Justice of the Peace throughout the State, Stephen L. Grew was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Belknap and Lyman D. Stevens was a Justice of the Peace for the county of Merrimack — in the said State, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to their acts and attestations, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, in and out of Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the State, the date above written.
John G. Hadley Secretary of State.