Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 23283, Jonathan Hilliard, R.I.

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WILLIARD, Jonathan W. 23283. or Hillard
Susannah
CONTENTS

4435 Rhode Island
Susannah Hilliard widow of Jonathan Hilliard who was a private in the R. Island line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 40 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 17 day of January 1844 and sent to S. R. Brownell
Little Compton R. Island
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book L.
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State of Rhode Island } Town Clerks, Office Little County of Newport, ss. } Compton January, 4. 1844.
I Otis Wilbor, Town Clerk of Little Compton in the County, and State aforesaid, do certify that I have by, virtue of my, said Office the custody, of the Records, of said Town and I, further, certify, that it appears, by, said Records, that Jonathan Hilliard was, joined in Marriage to Susannah Wilbor, on the second day, of June One thousand seven hundred, and eighty-two. The Record is, as, follows, word for word and figure for figure.
"I certify, that Jonathan Hilliard son of David Hilliard and Ann Mercy, his Wife and Susannah daughter of Walter Wilbor and Catharine his Wife were joined in Matrimony, this day, P.
Jonathan Ellis, Clerk
Dated Little Compton June 2nd A.D. 1782 } S.E."
Otis Wilbor, Town Clerk
Respectfully In Little Compton January 9th 1844 Personally appeared before me the above mentioned Otis Wilbor known to me as the Town Clerk of the Town of Little Compton and made oath to the above Certificate by him signed George L. W. Kirby Justice of the Peace for the County of Newport

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Susannah Hilliard widow of Jonathan R.I.
act. 7. July 38
m 82 d 10
adm d 12 mo. pri 40 A.
No deduction
Benjn Lowell (Providence R.I.)

State of Rhode Island County of Newport ss.
In this twentieth day of September A.D. 1838 personally appeared before the Court of Probate of Little Compton, in the County of Newport, a court of record, Susannah Hilliard a resident of said Little Compton, in sd. County of Newport, 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 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 Hilliard of sd. Little Compton dec d . and late a revolutionary soldier in the North Company of Militia in said Town - We were both born and always resided in this sd. Little Compton - I was made acquainted with him from my youth, and lived before our marriage about a half mile apart - During the war of the revolution and before our marriage my said husband was, in which we the public service, as a private soldier in guarding the shores of this town from the incursions of the Enemy, who held the Island of Rhode Island from Dec. 1776 to November 1779 - At the time the Militia came to which the said Jonathan belonged, were alternately in the public service for one month at a time for every alternate month - the Company was divided into two parts - and one of those parts were in the service at all times - These services went on to the Island for three several times of one month each - These services also I remember well - it was a short time before our marriage and the events of that period are still fresh in my mind - He was in the service the last part of the time the Enemy were on Rhode Island almost continually, either for himself or as a substitute for others - But for whom I cannot now state - I have heard him in his life time often tell, but it is long since past, and he left no documents or papers and I have no memorandum of the same - My husband had a desire and taste for military employment and he was always willing to go into the service without being drafted or compelled and he performed much service before he was old enough to be enrolled in the Militia - a love of country and devotion to its cause was his darling passion to his death - After the war my said husband was appointed to the command of sd. Company of Militia which office he held for many years - At his death he left me with a numerous family - and sons - with but little if any considerable pecuniary estate - Many of the events of the war are still fresh in my mind as the acts of yesterday - My father's house was filled, much of the time with armed soldiers, and we wasted and consumed all the officers - we were frequentlyalarmed, at night, and by day, in the movements of the Enemy on Rhode Island who were plain in sight from the shore, on the opposite side of the river or east passage of the Bay - My husband used to tell me what happened on such when he was on duty at that time - He belonged to Capt. George Simmons Company and John Davis & Rouse Pease were H. of the Company in Col. John Cook's Regiment - The particular days of his numerous services began and ended I cannot state, as my husband left no writing to show - But according to my best knowledge & belief and what I have heard from him and relate, he served not less than six months in the year 1777 - Six months in the year 1778 - six months in the year 1779 - all the preceding on the shores of Little Compton - 2 months in the year 1780 on Rhode Island and one month in 1781 on Rhode Island making in all twenty one months in which I claim a pension -
I further declare that I was, married to the said Jonathan Hilliard on the second day of June (1782) Seventeen hundred and Eighty two - That my husband the said Jonathan Hilliard died on the 9 th day of March A.D. 1810; that she was not

Married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place prior to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four: 1803 at the above stated time.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written - before me officer of court
Susannah Willard
And the said Court hereby certify that the above named Susannah Willard is on them known to be the present widow of Jonathan Willard deceased for whom Revolutionary services she claims a pension; and that they believe the statements by her made are true.
J. Alexander R. Brownell Clerk of said court.
Hereby certify that the foregoing are the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Susannah Willard for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office the 2nd day of September A.D. 1838 - Year of American Independence the sixty third
J. H. Williams Clerk pro tempore

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23283
Susannah Hillard wid. of Jonathan Hillard this her war
Act March 3rd 1843.
Index : Vol A , Page 337
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Staten Island December 1746.
In General Assembly December 1746. It is voted and Resolved, that the Militia of the Town of Little Compton be forthwith removed and stationed within said Town, in such Places as Col Thomas Church shall direct: And that the said Thomas Church procure such Boats as shall be necessary for guarding the Sea-Coast of said Town. True copy - witness, Henry Bower Semy
In General Assembly December 1747.
It is voted and Resolved, That the Militia & and Alarm Company of the Town of Little Compton be drafted into two Divisions on the tenth day of December instant, and be formed into Companies with proper Officers: That one of the said Divisions do Duty within the said Town to guard the Shores of the same for the space of thirty days from the said tenth day of December: That after the expiration of the said thirty days the first Division be relieved by the second, who shall do Duty within the said Town for the space of thirty days: That they continue to relieve each other and do Duty in manner as aforesaid, until the further order of this Assembly.
That the Commanding Officers of the Militia and Alarm Companies in the said Town, cause the said Draft to be made, and the said Divisions to be duly relieved agreeable to this Resolve: That they be stationed by General Spencer, and be under the immediate command of the Command- ing Officer of the Alarm Company in said Town: And that they be under the same Rules, Regulations and Command, as the Brigade raised by the State fifteen Months. True copy - witness, Henry Bower Semy

In General Assembly August 1776.
It is voted and Resolved, that Two shillings and Eightpence Lawful Money per day, in addition to the Continental Pay and Rations, be allowed to each of the non-commissioned officers and Privates of the Militia Companies of the Towns of Swanton and Little Compton, who are now doing Duty in said Towns, from the time of their entering upon service until their Discharge.
True copy- witness
Henry Bowen Sccy.
In General Assembly June 1778.
It is voted and Resolved, that the Non-commissioned officers and Privates of the Militia and Alarm Companies of the Town of Little Compton, who have done duty within said Town since the sixth day of November last, be allowed as a Bounty, after the rate of forty shillings per month, and that they be paid accordingly. True copy- witness
Henry Bowen Sccy.
In General Assembly June 1778.
It is voted and Resolved, that the Militia and Alarm and Independent Companies including the Militia Guards now on duty, be forthwith discharged, excepting such of the Militia, Independent and Alarm Companies as are ordered by a resolution of the Assembly to be drafted to make up the Quotas of Troops heretofore assigned to the several Towns, to be raised to do duty in the Twelve Months Brigade: That one Quarter Part of the Alarm and Militia Companies of Little Compton be continued on Duty, till further orders from this Assembly or the Council of War: and that Major General Sullivan be furnished with an authenticated copy hereof.
True copy- witness
Henry Bowen Sccy

In General Assembly December 1778.
Whereas Col. Pardon Gray laid before the Assembly a Pay Abstract of Part of the Militia and Alarm Men in Little Compton who guarded the Shores in October 1777: and the said Abstract having been duly examined, It is voted and Resolved, that the same be, and hereby is, allowed: And that the amount thereof, being Eight Pounds, twelve shillings and three pence lawful Money, be paid into the said Pardon Gray out of the General Treasury, to be paid to the officers and Men to whom the same is due. True copy - witness Henry Bowen Secy
In General Assembly October 1779.
Whereas the Enemy have evacuated this State, in consequence whereof the service of the Militia Guards that have been placed on the Shores thereof are no longer wanted: It is therefore voted and Resolved, that the said Guards be dismissed; and the commanding officers of Post where such Guards have been placed, are hereby required to dismiss them accordingly: And that a copy of this resolve be sent to each of the said commanding officers. True copy - witness Henry Bowen Secy

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Agent Notified Dec 2. 1841.
Rhode Island.
Susannah Williard,
widow of
Jonathan Williard, decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of
act who died on the 9th March 1836,
at Newport in the State of R. Island who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Simmons of the Regt. commanded by Col. Cook in the Rhode I. line for 12 months;
Final Bill of Rhode Island at the rate of $100 per annum to the 10th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension filed the 15th day of Decr 1837 sent Genl. Henry Collwell Esq. Providence R.I.
Amount to the 10th of March 41. 200,000 minimum allowance ending
$200,000 { Act July 7, } { 1838. }
Recorded by Mrs. J. Moody Clerk, Book A. Vol. 2 Page 10

Town Clerk's office, Little Compton June 19 th A.D. 1839.
"I certify that Jonathan (Hilliard) Son of David Hilliard & Ann Mary his wife, & Susannah Daughter of Walter Hilliard and Catherine his wife, were joined in matrimony this day.
Dr Jonathan Ellis Clerk.
Dated Little Compton June ye 2 d A.D. 1782. A.D. June the second Seventeen hundred and Eighty two. - I certify, that the above is a true copy of the record in fair legible letters and figures excepting the words "June the second Seventeen hundred and Eighty two."
A. H. Brownell Town Clerk.
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport ss.
I Alexander H. Brownell above named, do hereby say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Little Compton in the County & State aforesaid and that the above is a true extract from the record of said office, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Susannah Hilliard, and that she is the identical Widow of said Jonathan Hilliard
Sworn before me
A. H. Brownell Town Clerk
P. H. Little Justice of the Peace
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport ss.
I Alexander H. Brownell, Clerk of the Court of Probate of Little Compton in the said County of Newport, being a Court of record, do hereby certify that Philip H. Little is a justice of the Peace, in the County aforesaid - was appointed by the General Assembly and commissioned according to law-bearing date May 7 th 1838. And is fully authorized to act in his said capacity - And that his foregoing signature by him made is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at Little Compton on this 22 d day of June, in the year of our Lord 1839. Eighteen hundred thirty nine -
A. H. Brownell Clerk.

I Benedict Palmer of Little Compton, in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, of Second House, do hereby certify, that I well remember the late Capt Jonathan Willard of this town. I was well acquainted with him as a child. During the Revolutionary war when I was a child, he was a soldier in the south north company of Militia in this town. I have seen him on duty in the public service, in the year 1778 and 1779, at the guard posts on the shore. I have seen him at the Point guard house and at the Nishnawbe house - he was a younger man than myself and was the son of Col David Willard of this town. The whole family were great liberty men, and were much in the military service, but I cannot state the number of months said Jonathan was in service.
Benedict his Palmer mark
State of Rhode Island County of Newport
Personally appeared before me at Little Compton in said County of Newport on the 14th day of October A.D. 1836. The above named Benedict Palmer, and subscribed, and was duly sworn to the foregoing deposition according to law.
I further certify that the said Benedict Palmer is to me personally known and is a credible witness.
Philip H. Little Justice Peace

State of Rhode Island } County of Newport }
Clerk's Office of the Court of Probate, Little Compton in the County of Newport.
I hereby certify that Philip H. Little whose name is subscribed to the taking of the within Deposition of Benedict Palmer now deceased, was at the taking thereof duly appointed & commissioned and qualified according to law, as a justice of the peace in said County of Newport and that his signature is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court a Court of record the tenth day of November A.D. 1838. In the American Independence the Sixty third J. P. C. Williams Cl. of Probate

I Isaac Simmons of Little Compton in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island a Revolutionary Soldier of lawful age, being sworn according to law depose and say: That I was always well acquainted with the late Capt. Jonathan Hilliard of this town. I knew him well during the revolutionary war, and served with him on the shore guard a part of the time in the years 1778 and 1779 - he served his own share of duty for one half of the time - and he was a substitute for others for a part of the time - I have heard him say that he was - and from my knowledge of his services at that time believe it to have been true - but for whom he stood as a substitute I cannot now remember - he was a good Liberty man, and good soldier - and always one of the first men over the ground - In May 1778 he stood one month at the Red House under Capt. Simmons - and I think in May 1778 he stood one month at the Richmond House, at the latter place Col. Richmond had the command of the guard. In the winter I think in January 1779 he stood at the Douse House. I think under Lt. Goble Davis - and in the Spring and Summer of 1779 he was most of the time at the Douse House in the public service I believe under Lt. G. Davis - during this last mentioned period I think he was not less than four months - In the month of March, I think in the year 1782. I was with the Lt. Jonathan one month in Rhode Island in Capt. John Davis company - in Col. Church's Regiment - we were at that time stationed at the house of one Cornell about four miles from Newport - all the foregoing is according to the best of my recollection -
Isaac Simmons
State of Rhode Island & 3
County of Newport - 3
Clerk's Office of the Court of Probate of Little Compton in said County of Newport. Sept. 20 th 1838
Personally appeared the above named Isaac Simmons before this Court to be a credible Witness who subscri- -ibed and was duly sworn to the truth of the above Deposition in Court JAMES W. WILKINS Clerk of Probate

I Francis Wilber of Little Compton, in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, a Revolutionary soldier of lawful age, being duly sworn, do testify and say that I was well acquainted with the late Jonathan Williams of this town from his youth to his death. His widow Susannah Williams of this town is now an applicant for a pension.
During the Revolutionary war we both belonged to the militia of this town, and I am throwing to mind of his service. In the Spring and summer of 1778 I stood with him the guard here as many as three months at the Red House Guard Post on the west shore. Capt. Eph. Simmons had the command of the guard then at that post. In the winter of 1778, the said Jonathan was stationed at the Rouse house, for as many as two months. I think he was then under Lt. Davis. In the summer of 1779, I saw him on guard duty at the Rouse house for two months I think he was then under Lt. Davis. The said Jonathan was much in the public service at that time. I frequently saw him on duty when I was not on duty at the same post. He was a good soldier and seemed to love the business. I was one with him I think in the summer of 1780 on Rhode Island for one month. I think under Capt. Southard. Francis Wilber
State of Rhode Island } County of Newport }
Clerk's Office of the Court of Probate of Little Compton in said County of Newport Sept. 20th 1838. Personally appeared the above named Francis Wilber known to be a credible witness who subscribed and was duly sworn to the truth of the foregoing deposition in Court.
J. H. BROWN Clerk of Probate

I Stephen Brownell of Little Compton in the County of Newport and State of Rhode Island, a revolutionary soldier of lawful age, being duly sworn, do testify -
That I was always acquainted with the late Jonathan Williams of this town deceased. During the Revolutionary War, we lived near Neighbours to each other. Though he belonged to the upper company of militia and I belonged to the lower company - our monthly turns of guard duty frequently brought us together in the year 1778 and 1779 on the shores of this town - The said Jonathan usually stood guard farther north on the shore than myself. In the Spring of the year 1778 I saw him on duty at the Red House, for as much as one month. I think under Capt Simmons - In the fall of that in October or Nov r I also saw him on duty at the same place - In the Spring and Summer of 1779 he stood guard at the Rouse House, and besides his own share of duty I think he stood for some others as a substitute. I believe Lt. Pease or Lt. Davis commanded at that place at that time - I have no means of stating with certainty the exact time he then served, but think it was not less than four months -
In March 1781 I was with Lt. Jonathan one month on Rhode Island in Capt. Cornelius Briggs Company. Genl Washington was then on the Island - He also was according to my best recollection -
Stephen Brownell
State of Rhode Island } County of Newport }
Clerk's Office of the Court of Probate of Little Compton in said County of Newport - Sept. 20 th 1838
Personally appeared the above named Stephen Brownell known to this Court to be a credible Witness, who subscribed and was duly sworn to the truth of the above deposition in Court -
J. H. BRITTAIN Clerk of Probate

(Providence) Nov 26 1841.
Sir I herewith enclose further testimony in the case of Mrs. Susannah Hilliard, widow of Jonathan Hilliard late of Little Compton. This claim was first presented by John Crops Esq. Since his death I have been requested to represent it. It will be seen by the enclosed copies of enactments of the Legislature that the Militia of Little Compton were placed upon a wholly different footing from the other towns. This arose from the circumstance of the exposed situation of that town. The British Army were encamped directly opposite on Rhode Island. It will be seen that in December 1776 soon after the enemy took possession of Newport which was on the 6 th of the month. The General Assembly ordered all the Militia belonging to that town to be "forthwith removed & stationed within said town". Here they served every third month agreeably to a general law of the State passed at the same session (a copy of which you have) until December 1777 when another act was passed (herewith enclosed) dividing them into two divisions & requiring them to serve thirty days alternately.

in guarding the shores of said town & placing them "under the same rules & regulations & command as the Brigade raised by the State for fifteen months" This act converted the citizen into the soldier and necessarily made him a soldier every other month. This act continued in force, with some variation in June 1778, until October 1779 when the enemy evacuated this State, and the affidavits of Francis Williams & John Springer both prove that Jonathan Hilliard did serve as a private agreeably to its provisions, and having been placed under the same "rules regulations & command as the Brigade enlisted for 15 months" I respectfully ask if his widow is not entitled to a pro rata pension?
I requested the Secretary of State to copy all the acts he could find respecting the Militia of Little Crompton, and these are herewith endorsed and they corroborate the testimony of the witnesses. Hilliard was born & bred & lived in Little Crompton & lived there during the whole

of the war & always did his duty as required by law, and no term in the State was more offered than this.-
It appears by your letter of Feb 20 1841 to A K Brownell Esq that her marriage is admitted and as the law points out where the Militia were to be stationed, under what officers to serve & how to be paid, as the widow has proved that her late husband did actual service agreeably to the law I hope she may be allowed what is her due. The law and the testimony makes her claim as clear as if her husband had enlisted in the 15 months Brigade.
I am respectfully yours - Benja. Russell
J L Edwards Esq.

3411 Let. to Jn. Croft. 17. May '35 " same Aug 20. '39 Hon. R. B. Cranston Jan 9. M. 1840 to Ch. K. Brownell Feb. 20. '41. Hon. R. B. Cranston, Mar. 6. '41. — act 7. July 38

I Stephen Brownell of Little Compton County of Newport and State of Rhode Island on oath do testify and say that I am now seventy nine years of age that I was well acquainted with Jonathan Hilliard the husband of Susanna Hilliard now his widow I will remember that during the war of the revolution said Jonathan served at the guards posts in said Town The Militia were divided into two classes one half were obliged to be on duty all the time at the various stations on the shores of said Town These guards were under the same regulations as the State Troops and were paid and received rations About twenty or thirty were generally present under the command of a Captain of a guard who was generally a commissioned officer of the Militia Companies said Jonathan served as the others did said Militia were marched out of said Little Compton except on two or three occasions I remember in August 1780 we served together as private one month in Capt Wrigg's Company stationed on the Island of Rhode Island otherwise than that our services were on the shore as guards as I believe I have in a former affidavit stated
Stephen Brownell
State of Rhode Island
Newport ss Little Compton November 3 rd 1841
Then the above named Stephen Brownell affirmed and made oath to the above and signed the same in my presence and I also certify that said deponent is a credible witness before me George L Bailey Justice Court C. T.

I Francis Wilbour of Little Compton County of Newport and State of Rhode Islands on Oath do testify and say that I am now Eighty five years of age That I have before testified with regard to the widow of Jonathan Hilliard formerly the husband of Susannah Hilliard now his widow is correct That during the time the enemy had possession of Newport the Militia of said Town of Little Compton were obliged to keep guard on the shores of said Town at various guards posts on account of its exposed situation and for this purpose were divided into two classes and one half served at a time at said posts and were paid and received rations. There were generally between twenty and thirty under a Captain of the Guards who was one of the Commissioned officers of the Militia and I have a distinct recollection that said Jonathan Hilliard served in said guard the same as others I never heard of his procuring a substitute but believe he always did his duty and that required him to serve half of the time. I often served with him in the years the enemy had possession of Newport and often saw him on duty and once after the British left Rhode Islands he served a month on the Island in August 1780 I think in Capt Southard's Company he always served as a private.
Francis Wilbour State of Rhode Islands
Newport to Little Compton November 3 rd 1841
Then the above named Francis Wilbour appeared and made Oath to the above and affirmed the same in my presence and I also certify that said deponent is a credible Witness before me George C. Bailey Justice Court C.T.

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
Secretary's office Nov. 26. 1841
I Henry Bowen, Secretary of said State and Keeper of the Records and the Seal thereof.
Do certify, that at the session of the General Assembly of said State held on the first Wednesday of May last, George L Bailey was elected an Associate Justice of the Court of Common Pleas within the County of Newport for one year; and commissioned accordingly as appears of Record.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the Seal of said State at Providence this day and year first above written.
Henry Bowen

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Oct 2 1884
W. J. Brewster Esq. Department of Fishes. Washington City D.C.
Tomorrow 10 AM Sept 27th

Littleborough 26 th Sept. 1823
Dear Sir
Having discovered that there was a mistake in the Declaration for a Pension of Susannah Hilliard of Littleborough (Widow), the sum per annum, should have been forty Dollars instead of thirty Dollars as stated in said Declaration, I hope it can be corrected at the War Department as the error is there of said fact.
The Certificate of comfort I am sure has been duly rec d by me but none of the others that I have named to the department.
Very respectfully Your Obed Servt.
J. P. B. Williams
J. L. Edwards Esqr.

J. L. Reynolds Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington City. D.C.

Little Compton August 17 th 1843.
Dear Sir — I herewith send seven Declarations in favour of the Ola widows all of whom I am well acquainted with & hope for their sakes to comfort to hear from them soon. the claim of Comfort Turnpike's widow of John I have not heard from. Shall I have the pleasure of hearing from all soon as the 4 th of September is close at hand. — Very respectfully Your Ob d Serv t
J. H. B. Williams
J. L. Reynolds Esq. Washington City D.C.

Susannah Hillard

James Clarke's Office Little Compton August 27 th 1848. I certify that Jonathan Williams son of Lewis Williams & deceased by his wife, & Susannah Daughter of Peter Williams and Catherine his wife, were joined in matrimony this day.
By Jonathan Ellis Clerk.
Certificate of the above is a true copy of the record numbered one hundred and eighty two. I certify that the above is a true copy of the record in said register's office and figures excepting the words "from the second seventeen hundred and eighty two"
J. H. H. H. H. H. H. James Clarke.
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport ss.
I the undersigned J. H. H. H. H. H. H. above named, do hereby certify that I hold the Office of James Clarke of Town of Little Compton in the County & State aforesaid, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Office, with the exceptions above named as certified by me. I further certify that I am personally acquainted with the above named Susannah Williams, and that she is the identical person of said Jonathan Williams.
J. H. H. H. H. H. H. James Clarke.
Notary Public.
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport ss.
I the undersigned J. H. H. H. H. H. H. Clerk of the Court of Portage of Little Compton in the S d County of Newport, being a barrister at law, do hereby certify that Thomas Palmer is a justice of the peace in the Town of Little Compton in the County aforesaid who is qualified by the General Assembly and Commissioned as such justice of the peace since June 29 th 1848. That his signature to act in his capacity and that his foregoing signature to him is genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Little Compton on this seventeenth day of August, in the year of our Lord 1848. Eighteen hundred forty eight.
J. H. H. H. H. H. H. James Clarke.

Susannah Hillard

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838
State of Rhode Island.
County of Newport ss. Little Compton On this twenty sixth day of December A D 1843 personally appeared before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County of Newport Susannah Hilliard a resident of the Town of Little Compton in the County of Newport aforesaid aged eighty one 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 Act of Congress passed on the 3 rd of March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Jonathan Hilliard who was a private in the army of the revolution and that she received five years pension at the rate of forty Dollars per annum under the Act of Congress of July 7 th 1838
She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before Susannah Hilliard before me George L. Bailey justice of the peace
State of Rhode Island
County of Newport ss. Little Compton December 26 th 1843
I hereby certify that Susannah Hilliard the above said declarant is personally known to me and that she is the widow of Jonathan Hilliard and received a pension as above stated and that her declaration is entitled to full faith and credence. George L. Bailey justice of the peace.

State of Rhode Island County of Newport } 88
I Daniel C. Denham Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in the County aforesaid being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that George C. Bailey is a Justice of the Peace in the Town of Little Compton in the County aforesaid, was appointed by the General Assembly and commissioned by the Governor of this State and is fully authorized to act in his said capacity. And that his signature aforesaid is genuine. In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Newport on this eleventh day of January eighteen hundred & forty four.
Daniel C. Denham Clerk.

L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.

Littleton Jan. 12 th 1844.
Dear Sir,
I beg to inform the holders of the old annuities & etc. who hope they will be redistributed in every respect, & that I soon have from them. Very respectfully your obedt servt
W. B. [unclear]
Dr. L. [unclear] Washington City