Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23298, George Holmes, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Holmes, George Rachel
No. 23298.
CONTENTS

New Hampshire
George Holmes
of Concord in the State of N H who was a Pirate in the Company commanded by Captain  of the  commanded by Captain Brooks in the N H line for 9 Mos 12 Days
Inscribed on the Roll of N H at the rate of 31 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of October 1832 and sent to  Edward Keene  N H
Arrears to 4th of Sep r 1832  $46.98 Semi-annual allowance ending 1 st Mar 33  15.66 $62.64
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H S Blair Clerk Book D. Vol. 1 st Page 160.

5713.
New Hampshire Cause
Rachel Holmes
N.H. Geage Holmes widow of Geage Holmes
who was a Private
in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 31 Dollars 32
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.  1 September 1843. the day of her husband's death
Certificate of Pension issued the 14th day of June, 1844 and sent to
Mrs. E. Burke W.H.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1. Page 251.
Reported
Cert. No 324
issued for arrears under the Reso. of Jan. 23. 1845. on the 21. June 1845.
Sent to E. Sawyer Keene N.H.
2 Certs.

9015
George Holmes
Private
9 Mos & 12 days
H.C.E.
admitted
$ 81.32
H.M. Edwards
Keene, Cheshire Co,
N.H.

9015
BRIEF in the case of  George Holmes of Stoddard  Cheshire  in the State of  New Hampshire  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? a Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? _____  3. How old is he? 70  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.     77 - Oct. on  off  W. _____ 5 _____ Private Gen. Pympston . Capt. Adams Col. Brooks   78 _____ _____ 1 12 Substitute Capt. Clapp  Col. Hawes   80 July _____ _____ 3 _____ Private Capt. Holden  Col. Thayer  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? none mentioned  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Strattonham  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Strong Witnesses  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.
H. B. Easton Examining Clerk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 July 1838, entitled, an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows:
State of New Hampshire
Cheshire County ss 3 On this Seventeenth day of October A.D. 1843, personally appeared before Larkin Bunker Judge of Probate for said County of Cheshire Rachel Holmes a resident of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged eighty one years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision of the act of Congress passed July the 7th 1838. entitled, an act granting half pay and granting half pay and pensions to certain pensioners: That she is the widow of George Holmes — late of Stoddard in the County of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire deceased, who was a pensioner of the Revolution (evidence of his rank and services being in the Pension Office, reference thereto being made for the same) She further declares that she was married to the said George Holmes on the twenty sixth day of October — A.D. 1781 — That she was not married to him before, or prior, to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January A.D. 1794. viz at the time above stated — and that her said husband

died on the first day of September 1843. — That her maiden name was Rachel Allen.
Rachel Allen
State of New Hampshire Cheshire ss. Sworn & subscribed in open court of Probate at a legal term thereof held at Keene in said county on the third Tuesday being the seventeenth of October 1843 Before me, Larkin Baker judge of Probate for the county of Cheshire
State of New Hampshire Cheshire County ss.
I Elijah Sawyer, Register of the Court of Probate, in and for said county, hereby certify that Larkin Baker is judge of said Court of Probate, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above is genuine and true
In testimony whereof I hereunto affix the seal of said Court of Probate this twenty sixth day of October. 1843
Elijah Sawyer Judge

We Jesse Wilder and Dolly Wilder depose and say that we are acquainted with Rachel Holmes, of Stoddard, in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire, that she is the widow of George Holmes - late of Stoddard in said County, deceased, that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner, that he died on the first day of September A.D. 1843 that he left the said Rachel his widow, who still survives, and remains his widow this 4th day of Sept 1843.
Grafton N.H. Sept. 4. 1843
Sworn to before me
Jesse Wilder
Dolly Wilder
Elijah Sanborn Justin Pease
I certify that the above named deponents are credible persons Elijah Sanborn Justin Pease
The word "George" erased in the 3 rd line from top and "Rachel" inserted and the word "Rachel" inserted near the bottom of the above affidavit before signed and executed Elijah Sanborn Justin Pease

State of New Hampshire Cheshire Gs
I Leonard Risio Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for said County of Cheshire (it being a Court of Record) hereby certify that Elijah Seaver is a Justice of the Peace for said county of Cheshire duly commissioned and qualified according to law; that his commission is dated August 8. 1843 and will expire in five years from that date and that his signature as written is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Superior Court of Judicature the twenty sixth day of October A.D. 1843.
Leonard Risio. Clerk.
Mrs. Hannah 9983
Oct 26 1843

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK ss.
Ernal W Sampson
I, JAIRUS WARE , Clerk of the Judicial Courts, being Courts of Record, within and for the County of Norfolk, hereby Certify that Ira Cleveland 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 office, and that his signature to the annexed certificate is genuine and true.
In Witness Whereof, I have subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth aforesaid at Dedham, this Sixteenth day of October A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty  forty three  Ernal W Sampson Clerk
United States of the State -

"Married by Mr. Phillip Curtis October twenty fifth, one thousand seven hundred and eighty one. George Holmes and Rachel Allen both of Stoughtonham."
The above is a true copy of Record with the exception of the date which is expressed on the Record in fair legible figures as follows:
"Oct. 25. 1781."
Attest, Erastus Richards, Clerk of the town of Sharon, (formerly Stoughtonham) County of Norfolk, and State of Massachusetts.
I, Erastus Richards above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Clerk in the Town, County, 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.
Erastus Richards Clerk of the town of Sharon.
Norfolk ss. October 16. 1843.
Sworn to-
Before me Jno Cleveland Justice of the Peace -

Declaration of George Holmes Stoddard Chish 60 N.H.
N o 95-15

Declaration,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, COUNTY OF CHESHIRE.
On this Eighth day of August 1832 personally appeared in open Court, Before the Hon. Aaron Matson Judge of Probate for said County of Cheshire
now sitting, George Holmes a resident of Stoddard in the county of Cheshire and State of New Hampshire aged Seventy years last Oct. who, being first 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 7th, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers, and served as herein stated.
1 st In 1777. last of Oct. or first of Nov r - volunteered for five months last of October or first of Nov r - went to Cambridge Mass Stationed at Fort No 2 - guarding Burgoyne's men - in company with commanded by Capt d Plympton - after d by Capt d Adams - Lieut s Johnson & Gould - in Col d Brooks Regiment Mass Troops - adjutant M c Guinness - dismissed there at the end of my term. - 2 d In 1778 - was a substitute for my father Ebenezer Holmes, in Capt d Clapp's Company - in Col d Hovey Reg t - Mass Troops - for 6 weeks - went to Tiverton R.I. - marched onto Rhode Island under General Sullivan - driven off by the British - a severe storm while we were there - dismissed at Tiverton at the end of the six weeks. 3 d In 1780 - volunteered for June July for three months, expected to march to Claverack New York, in Capt d Holden's Co y - in Col d Hovey's Reg t Mass Troops The Capt d and part of the company started on before the term commenced for the reason as was said that there would be a large body of troops going on and the six months men having just gone - there would be difficulty in getting supplies on the road. - I with others chose to wait until the term of enlistment commenced - Lieut s Thompson & Shattiff also waited - Counter orders came and we were marched under the orders to Newport R.I. - we waited on the French Army who had landed to assist - a part had the care of wagons & horses - and a part worked on a fort at Butts Hill I think - I worked on the fort - stayed the three months and dismissed there - never saw the Col d of the Reg t - or the Capt d after I enlisted. Was born in the town of Houghtonham Mass. in the year 1761. Have a record of my age in my bible - lived at Houghtonham when called into service - lived in Houghtonham some time and now live in Stoddard N.H. - was a blunt tear except when a father as above stated - Does not recollect any officers except those now on Continental or Militia Regiments where reserved - never discharged. The Rev. Isaac Robinson and Job Brooks live near can testify as to my character for veracity, and belief of my He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
George Holmes
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
before me Aaron Matson Judge of Probate

We, Isaac Robinson a Clergyman residing in The Town of Stoddard aforesaid, and Job Brooks residing in the said Town of Walpole Cheshire County N.H. but untill within the last three years, for thirty, and more years a resident of said Stoddard — hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with George Holmes who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be seventy 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.
Isaac Robinson Job Brooks
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
before me
Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certi- fies, that it appears to them that Isaac Robinson who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman resident in said Stoddard, and that Job Brooks who has also signed the same is a resident of Walpole aforesaid, but until lately a resident of said Stoddard, is a credible person and that their statement is intitled to credit. —
Aaron Watson Judge of Probate
I, Asa Parker Register of the Court of Probate for the County of Cheshire do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of George Holmes for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this eighth day of August A.D. 1832 —
Asa Parker { Register of Probate Cheshire County
then the war ceased, substitute for my mentioned about — see any written me and I think services —

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
Feb 19196 Millicent to Mrs. R. Kimball Rock Island
(m)
File No. 23298
Rachel Holmes Wid of George Holmes Brin River Road
Act: Mar 3rd 1843
Index:—Vol. A , Page 56-0
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V 9983 Rachel Holmes N. Y.
Let. to Hon. E. Burke July 13. 1844
7 July 1838

9437
N Hampshire
Rachel Holmes
widow of George Holmes who was a pensioner under the Act of '32 and who died on the 1 Sept. 1843 of Cheshire in the State of N.H. who was a pri. in the R. commanded by Captain of the commanded by Col Brooks in the N.H. line for 9 mos 12 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Concord at the rate of 31 Dollars 32 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 day of June '45 and sent to Elijah Sawyer, Keene,
Total amount, $ N.H. V. D. Reso [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by A. J. Swann Clerk, Book Vol. 1 Page 31
N o 324 J. Res. Savy: 23. 1845

Rachel Holmes —
Under joint resolution of 23 d January 1845 act 7 July 1838 &c —
Adm b . $31.32 100 per ann. from 4 March, 1836 to 4 March, 1841 from 4 March, 1843 to 1 st September, 1843 —
Elijah Sawyer, Esq. Keene, New Hampshire. —

State of New-Hampshire
Cheshire ss
Leonard Bliss Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature for and within the County of Cheshire in said State of New-Hampshire hereby certify that Isaiah Gould is an acting Justice of the Peace for and within said County of Cheshire, duly commissioned and qualified according to law. (and that his signature as written and subscribed to the annexed certificate is an true belief of mine).
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this twenty fourth day of May A.D. 1845.
Leonard Bliss Clerk

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Resolution of Congress of the 23 January A.D. 1845
Whereas the act of the 30 th of April 1844 prohibited me from drawing a pension for the same time, or period during which my husband was a pensioner.
I now make the following statement, under oath, to obtain the benefits of the Resolution above mentioned.
I am the Widow of George Holmes, who was a private in the war of the Revolution, I have drawn a pension at the rate of thirty one dollars and thirty two cents, per annum, from the first of September 1843. and now ask for the amount of pension due me from the fourth of March 1836, to the fourth of March 1841 and also for the amount of Pension due me from the fourth of March 1843 to the first of September of the same year, when my former pension commenced, in 1843 at $31.32. per annum.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 21 st day of May 1845
Rebekah Holmes
Isaiah Goulee Justice of the Peace
I certify that the declarant is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who represents herself to be in the foregoing affidavit.
Isaiah Goulee Justice of the Peace

WE Jesse Wilder and Harvey Wilson depose and say that we are acquainted with Rachel Holmes. That she is a Revolutionary pension- er, and that she is the widow of George Holmes late of Stoddard deceased, and who died on the first day of September 1843, and who was a Revolutionary pen- sioner, that said Rachel Holmes still survives - has not intermarried, but still remains the widow of said George Holmes - and that she is the same Rachel Holmes whose name is subscribed to the paper accompanying this affidavit.
Jesse Wilder Harvey Wilson
Cheshire Sp. May 2
AD 1845.
Sworn to before me, Nathaniel Gould Justice of the Peace

9983 Oct 30 1843
S
W.H.
July 7 1838
Mar 3 1843
Rachel Holmes
Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
FREE
S.C.

New H. Oct. 26. 1848
To the Com ee of Pensions.
Sir,
Enclosed you will find papers for a 5 and a one year pension for Rachel Hobbs widow of George Hobbs late of Stoddard Me. I believe all the papers required in the case are herewith forwarded.
You will perceive that Mr. Hobbs was in error as to the day of his marriage she names the 26 th and the Certificate the 25 th Oct 1781 - She states from recollection.
The papers when when made out may be addressed to Elijah Sawyer
New H.
Respectfully E. Sawyer

I Asa Waters of Stoughton in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawfull age do testify and say, That in the month of November Anno Dom: 1877. Mr George Holmes, then of Stoughton-ham entered the service of the United States as a Soldier, of the State troops, in Cambridge Massachusetts, and did duty for the term of five months, in the Company commanded by Capt Moses Adams, in Col: Brooks Regiment. That I was present, and did duty with him in the same Company during that time, and we were then discharged.
Asa Waters Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. At Stoughton July 28 th 1882. Then the above named Asa Waters, personally appeared and made Oath, that the above Deposition by him subscribed was true Before me — Elijah Atherton Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify, that from my personal knowledge, I believe that Asa Waters, the above deponent is a man of truth and veracity. Elijah Atherton Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. I Jairus Ware Clerk of the Judicial Court within and for said County do hereby certify that Elijah Atherton Esquire is a Justice of the peace in & for said County duly appointed as such by the Executive Authority of said Commonwealth, Commissioned and sworn and that his signatures on the certificates annexed marked A B & C are genuine & true. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Sup d Judicial Commonwealth Court of said Commonwealth at Dedham this 28 th day of July A D 1882. Jairus Ware.

I James Capen of Shaugton in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawfull age do testify and say, That in the month of November Anno Domini. 1977, Mr George Holmes, then of Shaugton-ham. entered the service of the United States as a Soldier of the State troops, in Cambridge Massachusetts, and did duty for the term of five months, in the Company Commanded by Capt. Moses Adams, in Col. Brack's Regiment. That I was present, and did duty with him in the same company during that time; and we were then discharged.
James Capen
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk S. July 28 th 1832. Then the above named James Capen personally appeared and made oath, that the above Deposition by him subscribed was true. Before me ————— Elijah Atherton Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify, that from my personal knowledge, I believe that James Capen, the above deponent is a man of truth and veracity. ————— Elijah Atherton Justice of the Peace

I Benjamin Bisbee of Stoughton in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, of lawfull age do testify and say, that in the Summer Season, (I believe in the month of July) A.D. 1780 I entered the Camp, in the Service of the United States, then on duty in the State of Rhode-Island, in the the Company commanded by Lt Ralph Thompson, in the Regiment commanded by Col Thayer, that Mr George Holmes, then of Stoughton-ham, was a member of said Company and did duty therein for the term of three months, and was then regularly discharged from the army.
Benjamin Bisbee
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. At Stoughton July 27 th 1832. Then the above named Benjamin Bisbee personally appeared and made oath, that the above Deposition by him subscribed, was true. - Before me - Elijah Atherton Justice of the Peace I hereby certify, that from my personal knowledge I believe that Benjamin Bisbee, the above deponent is a man of truth and veracity. - Elijah Atherton Justice of the Peace

9988.
Rachel Holmes
N.H.
act 7. July '38
m 87-
Rejected

No of Reps. June 30 th 1844.
Sir.
At the request of Elijah Sawyer Esq., of Keene, N. H. I communicate to you the enclosed certificate of the Secretary of State of Mass. to be used in the case of the widow of Geo. Holman.
Very respectfully Your Obt. Servant Edmund Burke
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comm. of Pensions, Washington.

6040
Rachel Holmes
N.H.
Act Mar 3 rd 43
Ad d
9m. 12ds
per
$ 34. 32 per an
to commence Sept 1 st 1843 day of her husband's death.
Honble E Burke
Hop Re

House of Representatives Jan 3 rd 1844
Sir,
I enclose a letter from Elijah Sawyer Esq., one of my constituents, making enquiries rela- ting to sundry applications for pensions now pending in the Pension Office. You will please examine the letter, and commu- nicate to me such information as you may possess in relation to the to the subject of the enquiries of Mr Sawyer, and much oblige the undersigned. Also have the goodness to return the letter enclosed, to me.
Very respectfully Your Ob d . Servant Edmund Burke
J. L. Edwards Esq. Head of Pensions.

9013-
George Hedley
Th. M. Edwards Keene, Cheshire Co. NH

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of George Holmes 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? [Blank] 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?  Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?  [Signature]
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?  [Signature]
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?
And is the official character and signature of the magistrate certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?  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?  Yes 
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.

Camr. of Pensions Washington

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
No 109.
Secretary's Office, April 3. 1811
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 George Holmes is borne upon a pay roll of Capt Moses Adams from Nov 5. 1777 to April 3 1778, Upon a pay roll of Capt Saml Holden from July 27 to Oct 15. 1780 Inc, 18 days, as a private
The name of Eben Holmes is borne upon a pay roll of Capt Walter Clapp from July 26. to Sept 11. 1778 Inc. 47 days as a private
4.28 2.18 1.17 9.03

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 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.
M c Guinness Dept. Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Applications for certificates of Revolutions- ary Services, made by the widows of the party who rendered the Service.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to fur- -nish evidence from the Rolls in his Office, of the services of my husband, George Holmes, in the war of the Revolution.
He enlisted from the town of Shoron in the County of Norfolk and state of Massachusetts in the year 1777 as a Private in the Company commanded by Captain, Plympton in Regiment and served as follows viz
Five Months from October 1777 under Captain Plympton in fort, and then under Captain Adams Six weeks as a substitute of his Father Ebenezer Holmes in 1778 under Captain Clapp Colonel Haws and Three Months in 1780 under Captain Holden Colonel Thayer
I am now 81 years old and my memory does not enable me to state my husband's services more fully than above stated Witness my hand, this 20 th day of April 1844
Rachel Holmes
Signed by said Rachel Holmes in my presence Isaiah Gould Justice of the Peace

PENSION JAN 14 1896 OFFICE
OLD WAR & NAVY JAN 16 1896 FILES.

X Rock Island Ill Jan - 12 th 1896 280492? Commissioner of the Bureau of Pensions, Washington D.C. Dear Sir:
Will you kindly give me the military record of my ancestor George Holmes who enlisted from Mass. Sept. 26 - 1777 under Capt- Kathel Goodwin, Col. Theophilus Cotton. Enlisted in Cambridge Guards Nov. 3 rd 1777 Capt Moses Adams
Col. Brooks. In giving this matter your earliest attention you will greatly oblige - yours. Mrs. J. P. Kimball 730 - 19 St. Rock Island Ill

P.S. Perhaps it would be as well for me to mention that George Holmes received a pension at the time of his death which occurred at Stoddard N. H. Sept 1 st 1843. yours.
Mrs. J. R. Kimball.