Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 29,865, Josiah Hall, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hall Josiah
S 29,865
B.L.H. 12.820-160-55
CONTENTS

R.W.
Massachusetts. 644
Josiah Hall
of Norfolk in the State of Mass.
who was a Pri in the Conn. army
by Captain Billings of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Reed in the Mass.
line for 20 mos. 10 days. —
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston, Mass.
at the rate of 67 Dollars 77 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Increased from $66.66.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of Sept.
1846 — and sent to Mrs.
Ellis, Dapham, Mass.
arrears to the 4th of Sept 46 $1055.44
Pension allowance ending —
Deduct former payments $1055.44
{ Revolutionary Elaim. Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by S. H. Wood Clerk
Book D. Vol. 2 Page 100
Increase.

Jonah Holl's Afflica: for Pension
15 in 1705

Application of Josiah Hall, to the U.S. War Department, for a Pension, under the Act of Congress pass'd June 7 th 1832 - for Services rendered during the revolutionary War. - viz -
I Jonah Hall of "Walpole in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts" declare, That according to the records on our Town Books ————— I was born in the town of Walpole on the twenty six day of December 1753, and was seventy eight years of age Dec r 26-1831- and since my own recollection I have had no legal habitancy or home but within said town of Walpole in which I now live, and have served in the Continental line as a Soldier as follows, In the month of April 1775, I entered as a Soldier in the company of Capt. Seth Bullard from said Walpole, Thomas Patten Ensign, Col. Joseph Read's Regiment, and served eight months at Roxbury near Boston, was dismissed and returned home to Walpole in the month of January — 1776 — .
Again in the some month of January 1776, I Entered as a Souldier in the Company Commanded by Cap. Samuel Payson, Lieu to assign Goldthrite Holden J. Linsley, Col. Joseph Read's Reg't this Regiment was called out during the
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
William Ellis Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition was taken.
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 one  the same twice written  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 twenty fifth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty two .
James Ware

Application of Josiah Hall, to the U.S. War Department, for a Pension, under the Act of Congress pass'd June 7 th 1832 - for Services rendered during the revolutionary War - viz -
I Josiah Hall of Walpole in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts do hereby declare, That according to the records on our Town Books I was born in the town of Walpole on the twenty six day of December 1753, and was seventy eight years of age Dec r 26 1831 - and since my own recollection I have had no legal habitancy or home but within said town of Walpole in which I now live, and have served in the continental line as a Soldier as follows, In the month of April 1775, I entered as a Soldier in the company of Capt. Seth Bullard from said Walpole, Thomas Potter & Ezekiel Plimpton Ensign, Col. Joseph Read's Regiment, and served eight months at Roxbury near Boston, was dismissed and returned home to Walpole in the month of January - 1776 -
Again in the some month of January 1776, I Entered as a Soldier in the Company Commanded by Capt. Samuel Payson, Lieut. to George Goldthwaite Holden & Lindley, Col. Joseph Read's Reg t This Regiment assembled and during the first three months, performed Services in Roxbury and Dorchester near Boston - and early in the month of April, marched by way of Providence in Rhode Island - New London & New Haven in the state of Connecticut, to the City of New York, and afterwards marched several places in that vicinity, viz - Fort Washington on the Island, thence over to Kingsbridge, thence to East Chester, then round to a place call d Borgia in the state of New York - I was in the battle of Fort Chester and there received a wound by a musket ball in the ankle. When my year expired I was dismissed near the White Plains & returned home to Walpole in the month of January - 1777 -
And I further declare, That I made application to the War Department under the Act of March 18 th 1818, and received a Pension for a short time, when my name was stricken from for the Pension Roll, as will appear by the papers enclosed, & that the Pension thus received, is all the Pension I have ever received of the United States or of any State for Revolutionary Services -
And I further declare, that my name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any State, and I hereby relinquish every claim for annuity in for revolutionary Services, except that, I now apply for - and into both aforesaid eight months and twelve months service I entered as a volunteer, I also volunteered, I also volunteered nine days service at Roxbury, at the first breaking out of Hostilities - 1775 - and I do not recollect of receiving a written discharge from the terms of service aforesaid I find none in my possession -
Walpole August 22 nd - 1832 -
Signed in presence of W m G Ellis
Josiah Hall
Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss. August 22 nd 1832 - Then the above named Josiah Hall personally appeared and made oath that the above declaration by him subscribed is true -
Before W m G Ellis } Justice of the Peace

102.053 Act Mar 3/55
April 26 1/55
Josiah Hark,
James
Mass. Mts,
Revolutionary War
Rec d Pension Certificate
dated Sept 8 th , 1846
Recorded in Pension
Office Book D, Vol 2
page 58 $67.77 per ann
AB:160 a/c, Dec 13/55,
Map Lwn [Signature]
Map Lwn
A. L. Richardson & Co 11 State Road } Boston Exchange } Mass
Vol. No-14.

Josiah Hall a Revolutionary Pensioner Walpole

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, April 23, 1833.
W hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed, Nathaniel Bird was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Norfolk
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; 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 Commonwealth, the date above written.
T. M. Wingate Secretary of the Commonwealth.
108.053

State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk
On this fourteenth day of April A. D. 1855 personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Josiah Hall - aged One hundred one years, a resident of Walpole in Massachusetts, who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that he is the identical Josiah Hall who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Revolutionary War in the War with Great Britain, declared by the United States, on the 18th day of June, 1812, that he was drafted at X New over 14 days and continued in actual service in the said war for the term of A. D. 18 and was honorably discharged at day of A. D. 18, as will appear by reference to the rolls; that he received no printed or written discharge, that he has never received, nor applied for, and is not entitled to bounty land for any other service, except that he received, for the same service, under the Act of September, 1850, a warrant for 40 acres, No. , which he has legally sold and cannot return.
That he makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be intitled under the Act of March 3, 1855; and that he prays that the certificate thereof may be sent for him to A. L. RICHARDSON & Co., BOSTON, MASS. The proof of the facts constituting his claim will be found in his application for a pension for which he received a certificate dated September, 8th, A. D. 1846 Josiah Hall. Recorded Pension office Book D vol 2 p 58 for 67.77 per dnm
We Billings Ellis and Eliza Hartshorn residents of Walpole in the County of Norfolk in the State of Massachusetts, upon our oaths, declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by him in our presence, and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that he is the identical person he represents himself to be.
Billings Ellis Eliza Hartshorn
The foregoing declaration and affidavit were sworn to and subscribed before me on the day and year above written; and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim.
Nathaniel Bird Justice of the Peace

Copy Sohadilla Ve Isaiah Hall
12245
July 1819
Not sent
W. B. [faint signature]
Sept '19

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NORFOLK, ss.—CIRCUIT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, SPECIAL SESSION, JULY 17, 1820.
On this Eighteenth day of July 1820 personally appeared, in open Court, being a Court of Record for said County, proceeding according to the course of the Common Law, with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount, keeping a Record of its proceedings, and having the power of fine and imprisonment, Josiah Hall aged sixty six years, resident in Walpole in said County, who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows: he enlisted as a
private on the last day of April 1775 under Capt Seth Bullard in Col Joseph Reed's Regiment Mass: line and served eight months, he immediately enlisted under Capt Samuel Payson Col. Joseph Reed's Regt. Mass. line, served this year out and was dismissed at the end of the year being wounded all which may more fully appear by his declaration made the first of April 1818. The number of his pension certificate received from the War Office is 12,245
And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property, or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Josiah Hall.
Sworn to and declared, on the 18th day of July A. D. 1820 before
James Ware Judge of the C.C. Com. Pleas for the Circuit.
I, Horatio Townsend Clerk of the said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule hereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total amount in value, of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is Six hundred and sixty three dollars and the debt are not considered.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this twenty fourth day of July 1820
Horatio Townsend Clerk.

Schedule of all the property of the within named Applicant for the continuance of his pension
Real estate. —
75 acres of land with a worthless house and barn — — — — — $ 800.00 About three acres of swamp land — — — — — 20.00
Personal estate
Horse and yoke of oxen & calf — — — — — 97.00 Swine — — — — — 10.00 Sheep — — — — — 8.00 Sundry household articles of furniture 8.00 943.00
I am a farmer by occupation, considerably debilitated by age and unable to perform more half the labor of a common man, my family residing with me are as follows viz
 1 st My sister Rebekah aged sixty four, weakly lame, wholly depending upon me for support & unable to do the least thing  2 nd My daughter Sally aged 28 no property but able to support herself  3 rd My daughter Miranda aged 19. sickly and unable wholly to support herself — no property  4 th My Son Nelson aged 21. no property but able to support himself 
I am indebted to sundry persons in the sum of $ 629.00
Isaiah Hall.

644
Massachusetts Josiah Hall
of Norfolk, in the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Bullard of the reg't commanded by Col Read in the State line for 20 Mos from Apr 1775:
Inscribed on the Roll of Mass at the rate of Sixty Six Dollars 66 Cents per to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd day of October 1832 and sent to Josiah Hall Dedham Mass
Arrears to 4th of Sep 1832 $ 99.99 Pemi=ant. allowance ending Dec 33. 33
$ 133.32
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H McBlain Clerk Book D Vol. 2. Page 58.
In letter 26 April 1833 to Pension Agent
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 16 th April 1838 from 1 st Sep 1839 to 28. Oct 1839. Age notified 21. April 1841.

12,245
Massachusetts Josiah Wall
of _____ in the state of who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Ward of the Mass. Co line, for the term of 1 year
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 of April 1818 .
Certificate of Pension issued the 15th July and sent to Jarvis Ware Wrentham Norfolk Co
Arrears to 4th of Mar 1819  89 3 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 11 Sept 1818 11 31  113 7 3
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 19th March, 1818. }
Massa Not entitled
Williamson Van Cleave John Ware Wrentham, Mass.

29 865
Redy INVALID.
msch. 17, 1905 History to Rev Mr. H. C. Deane, Ogdenburg
File No. 29, 865
Josiah Hall Rev Rev Rev
Act: June 7 th 89 th
Index: —Vol. 2 , Page 121
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions.
Gentlemen -
Will you kindly give me the military record of Josiah Hall of Walpole, Mass. a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
Respectfully
Maria Hall, Deane (Mrs H. C.)
Ogdensburg, New York. 78 Franklin St.
Feb 22 - 1905.

Dedham Mass Aug 27-52
Free
Hon. Lewis Cass
Secretary of War Washington City
Oct 11 1852
Division Office
Col. J. L. [unclear]
[Signature]

Redfern Mass Aug 27-5 268 1/2 Rev. Mr. Garrison Old Stone
Hon. Lewis Cass Secy of War Washington City - M

Letter to Mr Ellis 28 th April 1841. D—
105.5.44 38.8.9 102.5.33 67.7.7 38.8.5 9.5.1 66.6.9
Act 32

Act 32
6777 15.6  338.85- 6777.  10465.5- 3889  1055.44
John to Jim Blair 28th April 1840

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12,820
[Large stylized letter S] New Am

Add: Evidence

I George Blinn of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts husbandman of Lawful Age Testify and say, that I was a Soldier in the Continental Army In the eight Months Service in the year Seventeen hundred and Seventy five in the Company Commanded by Capt Seth Bullard in the Regiment Commanded by Col Joseph Reed in the Massachusetts line and to my certain knowledge Josiah Hall of Walpole in the County of Norfolk was an Enlisted Soldier in said Capt Bullards Company he Enlisted in the first part of said Eight month and Served Untill the first day of January A one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy six, I further Testify and say that I and the said Josiah Hall as soon or before the expiration of said Eight Months Entered in the Continental Army in the Company Commanded by Capt Samuel Payson, and in the Regiment Commanded by Col Joseph Reed In the Massachusetts line for one year, and to my certain knowledge the said Josiah Hall continued in the Service of the United States the whole of said term and was honorably discharged or Dismissed the first of January one thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Seven I further Testify etc. George Blinn
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Norfolk ss. At Wrentham the twenty Seventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Nineteen the above named George Blinn personally appeared and made Solemn Oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed before me Cornelius Rootock Justice of the Peace
I further certify that according to the best of my knowledge the above Deposition would be a competent testimony in all Cases where he is not interested Cornelius Rootock Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss.
I Horatio Townsend Clerk of the Judicial Court in said County of Norfolk, do hereby certify that Cornelius Hosstock Esquire is a justice of the Peace in and for said County duly commissioned by the Executive Authority of the Commonwealth aforesaid; and that the signatures to the within written certificates are in the handwriting of the said Cornelius Hosstock.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Dedham this third day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen.
Horatio Townsend.

To our nephew Josiah Hall, Affiliated for a Pensions under Act of Congress June 7, 1872.
Payable semi-annually. The first payment on this Certificate will be made on the 4th of September next, in
Bank of the Branch Bank of the U. States
REWARD

W. 1058
March 18. 1820. gave a power to S. Henshaw to receive p. 40. after 4 March 1820
B48
War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th of March, 1818,
Isaac Hall late a Private in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 15 th day of July one thousand eight hundred and 1818
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

Jeremiah Smith of Walpole in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Testify and say That Josiah Hall of said Walpole served as a soldier with me for one year in the continental army of the United States in the Revolutionary war in the Company commanded by Capt. Smedley. Paysonward Regiment commanded by Col. Joseph Reed in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and seventy six and at the end of said term said Hall was honorably discharged. Jeremiah Smith
Norfolk ss At Walpole May 26. AD 1819 Then the above named Jeremiah Smith an indisputable witness in any cause appeared and made solemn Oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth Before me Daniel Kingsbury Justice of the peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss. I Horatio Townsend Clerk of the Judicial Courts in said County of Norfolk, do hereby certify that Daniel Kingsbury Esquire is a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, duly commissioned by the Executive Authority of the Commonwealth aforesaid; and that the signature to the foregoing certificate is in the hand- writing of the said Daniel Kingsbury. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County at Dedham, this third day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen Horatio Townsend

To accompany Judith Hall's Application for a Pension, under the Act of Congress of June 7, 1832.
W. B. Folsom
Your obedient servant I am respectfully,
directed your name to be entered upon the Pension List the said Judith Hall, and the said Judith Hall, and her heirs and assigns, and entitled to a Pension under the Act of Congress of June 7, 1832, on account of the services of her husband.
And are hereby informed that the

War Department,
PENSION OFFICE,
Sept r 25 1820.
SIR,
The Secretary of War does not, on account of the amount of your property, consider you entitled to a Pension under the Acts of the 18th March, 1818, and 1st May, 1820; and has, therefore, directed your name to be stricken from the Pension List.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. Edwards
To Mr. Josiah Hall
Law of Fairys Ware Esqr.
Hrentham — Mass.
(Handwritten initials or mark)

Twice Hall wolfhole. Mass.

State of Massachusetts
This document is to certify that the within is a true copy of the original as shown to the Committee on Pensions, and is the only copy of the same now in existence.
I Holland Wood of Walpole county of Norfolk state aforesaid aged eighty years of age, and Jeremiah Smith of the same Walpole eighty years of age do hereby testify and say that we were revolutionary soldiers and that we were personally knowing to Josiah Hall's serving as a soldier in the revolutionary war for the space of eight months in the town of Roxbury, near Boston in the year 1775 in Capt Seth Bullard's company Thomas Patten Lieutenant Ezekiel Kimball Ensign Col Joseph Read, Regiment and also of said Hall's serving in the continental service one year from January seventeen hundred & seventy six to January 1777 in Capt Samuel Payson's company Lt. Holden & Lieutenant Lindley Ensign Goldthwaite Col Joseph Read commander of the Regiment, first part of the year in Roxbury & Dorchester, in April was marched to New York Jeremiah Smith was in the same company with the said Hall during the aforesaid twenty months and Holland Wood was in the company with said Hall the first eight months of the aforesaid twenty months with him during the
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
Harvey Chaplin Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition was taken
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 on said deposition 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 twenty fifth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty
Jairus Ware

State of Massachusetts
This document is to certify that the within is a true copy of the original as shown to the said Hall and Wood, application for a Pension made to the War Dept, under the act of August 9th 1818.
I Holland Wood of Walpole county of Norfolk state aforesaid aged eighty years of age, and Jeremiah Smith of the same Walpole eighty years of age do hereby testify and say that we were noncommissioned soldiers and that we were personally knowing to Josiah Hall's serving as a soldier in the noncommissioned war for the space of eight months in the town of Roxbury near Boston in the year 1775 in Capt Seth Bullard's company Thomas Pitte Lieutenant Ezekiel Kimball Ensign Col Joseph Read, Regiment and also of said Hall's serving in the continental service one year from January seventeen hundred & seventy six to January 1777 in Capt Samuel Payson's company Lt. Holden & Lieutenant Lindley Ensign Goldthwaite Col Joseph Read commander of the Regiment, first part of the year in Roxbury & Dorchester, in April was marched to New-York Jeremiah Smith was in the same company with the said Hall during the aforesaid twenty months and Holland Wood was in the company with said Hall the first eight months in the same Regiment with him during the
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
Henry Chaplin Esquire, before whom the annexed deposition was taken
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 on said deposition 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 twenty fifth day of August A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty
Jairus Ware

State of Massachusetts
This document is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and that the same is a true and correct copy of the original thereof, and that the same is a true and correct copy of the original thereof.
I Holland Wood of Walpole county of Norfolk state aforesaid aged eighty years of age, and Jeremiah Smith of the same Walpole eighty years of age do hereby testify and say that we were revolutionary soldiers and that we were personally knowing to Josiah Hall's serving as a soldier in the revolutionary war for the space of eight months in the town of Roxbury near Boston in the year 1775 in Capt Seth Bullard's company Thomas Patten Lieutenant Ezekiel Patten Ensign Col Joseph Read, Regiment and also of said Hall's serving in the continental service one year from January seventeen hundred & seventy six to January 1777 in Capt Samuel Payson's company Lt. Holden & Lieutenant Lindley Ensign Goldthwaite Col Joseph Read commander of the Regiment, first part of the year in Roxbury & Dorchester, in April was marched to New-York Jeremiah Smith was in the same company with the said Hall during the aforesaid twenty months & Holland Wood was in the company with said Hall the first eight months and in the same regiment with him during the years service and that we were both well acquainted with him and knowing to his having performed the services as aforesaid & that we were knowing to his being wounded in the ankle in the Battle at Eastchester
Witness Henry Chap
Holland his X Wood Jeremiah mark Smith
Swear Me. — on the fourteenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty two the aforesaid deponents was examined, and cautioned and sworn, agreeable to law, to the deposition aforesaid, by them subscribed taken at the request of Josiah Hall and to be used for the purpose of obtaining a pension under the act of the Congress of the United States June 7 1832
Henry Chap Justice of the Peace

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Norfolk ss.
On this first day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, for the Southern Circuit, personally appeared Josiah Hall aged 78 years, resident in the said Circuit, who being by me first duly cautioned according to law, on his oath made the following declaration, by him signed, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war."
I Josiah Hall, on my oath declare on oath declare that I am a citizen of the United States, Resident in Walpole in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that in the year 1775 I think that about the first of May I enlisted into the service of the United States in Capt. Seth Bullard's Company, Col. Joseph Reed's Regiment in the Massachusetts line for the term of eight months at the expiration of which I again enlisted in the same service for one year in Capt. Samuel Payson's Company, Col. Joseph Reed's Regiment of the Massachusetts line during which time amounting in the whole to 20 months I served in the war of the revolution as a Private soldier upon the continental establishment against the common enemy from which I was regularly discharged by my officers without any discharge in writing, having received one wound in my ankle, the scar of which I am ready to exhibit as a further testimony of my services and for which I have never had a pension
I further testify that I am reduced in my circumstances, that I am considerably in debt more than sixty four years of age, destitute of a shelter for a large family, some of whom are entirely unable to contribute anything towards their support, and therefore stand in need of a gift from my country for support
Josiah Hall

And I certify [from evidence rec d .] that I believe the P l aintiff is in necessitous circumstances and needs the assistance of his country for support.
And I, the said Judge, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the said Josiah Hall did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the com- mon enemy, for the term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress.
Jairus Ware.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
ss.
1818.
I HEREBY CERTIFY, That is one of the Judges of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Southern Circuit, consisting of the Counties of Plymouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket in said Commonwealth—that the same Circuit Court of Common Pleas is a Court of record—that the signature to the above cer- tificate is the true signature of the said Judge, and that the seal thereunto affixed is the seal of the said Court.
} Clerk of the Judicial Court for the County of

Josiah Hall
Private
Col Reads Regiment
Massachusetts Line
1776-1780
good service wanted
Admitted

Payments to be made at Boston Mass ts by the First Natl B nk Bank Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Mass
Recorded by F. J. Blair Clerk, in Book D Vol. 2 page 58.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th June 1832, Josiah Hall of the State of Massachusetts who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Eighty Six dollars; and Sixty Six cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 2 nd day of October one thousand eight hundred and thirty two
John P. Noble Acting Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards

Rec Feb 2 2 nd Josiah Hall Mass Application for Increase of 10 days

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston November 17 1845
I hereby Certify , That at the date of the annexed attestation William Ellis was, a Justice of the Peace for the county of Norfolk,
in the said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and constituted; 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 Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Eastman; Secretary of the Commonwealth.

To the U.S. Pension Department Washington City
I Josiah Hall of Walpole in the County of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts a Pensioner of the United States hereby depose and say, that I performed three terms of military service as Soldier or private in the Revolutionary War, viz. Ten days service, in Capt. Seth Bullards Company Col. John Smiths Regiment in the month of April 1775 —. Also Eight months service, in s d Capt. Seth Bullards Company Col. Joseph Reeds Reg t between the first of May 1775 and the first of January 1776 —. Also Twelve months service, in Capt. Samuel Payson's Company Col. Joseph Reeds Regiment, beginning and ending with the year 1776 —, that for these services, I was Pensioned, and placed on the Pension Roll, in the month of October 1832, at the rate of sixty six dollars and sixty six cents per annum, under the Act of Congress of June 7 th 1832. and which allowance I have received up to September 4 th 1845 —. That for several years, it has appeared to me, that my said Pension was graduated on the aforesaid eight and twelve months service only, and that no allowance was made for the ten days service I rendered in the month of April as above mentioned —. I therefore respectfully request, that my claim for an additional allowance (from the time I was pensioned), for said ten days service may be examined; and if found justly due to me and granted; that a certificate may be issued in my behalf accordingly —.
Josiah Hall
State of Massachusetts County of Norfolk ss. November 13 th 1845. Then personally appeared the above named Josiah Hall and subscribed to, and made Oath, that the matter set forth in the foregoing statement by him so subscribed, is just and true —
Before me "Wm Ellis" Justice of the Peace

Inverness Josiah Hall shop-
Increase 10 days in '75-
20 mos. $66.66 10 days. 1.10 $67.77
deducting what has been paid
W m Ellis Esq. Dedham shop-

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
January. 19. 1846.
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 Josiah Hall, is borne upon a Muster Roll of Capt Seth Bullard's Company of militia in Walpole, in Col John Smith's regt, on an alarm April 19. 1775. as a private, 10 days — The above is all the evidence of service claimed for the individual described in the annexed application.

Sir
Walpole, Mass ts November 13 th 1845.
Sir
I would hereby respectfully state, that I was pensioned Under the Act of Congress of June 7 th 1832 at the rate of $66.66 per annum which I believe was allowed for my 8 months service in 1775 and my 12 Months service in 1776. but I clearly remember that I served as Private, either eight or ten days in Capt Seth Bullard Company Col. John Smith. Reg t when the War first began in the month of April 1775, and I believe that this service was overlook'd or not considered by the U S Pension Department when my Pension was granted as aforesaid - Therefore I ask the favor, that the Roll of Capt Seth Bullard may be examined (if in your possession) for my service as Soldier under said Bullard in the month of April 1775 - and Sir if my service be discovered in that term of duty, Please to make the proper Certificate thereof and deliver the same to William Ellis Esq of Dedham Mass ts - who will pay the Expenses incur'd in such examination - .
Josiah Hall
Hon d . John G. Palfrey, secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - .
I hereby certify that the foregoing request was made and subscribed to, by the above named Josiah Hall in my Presence
William Ellis } Justice of the Peace

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 within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Patten;
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Mr. Edwards
Dedham Mass. January 29 th A.D. 1846.
Sir
I herewith transmit the request of Josiah Hall of Walpole Mass te for an additional allowance for ten days service as private, rendered by him in Captain Seth Bullocks Company. Col. John Smith's Reg t in the month of April 1775-, whichs Hall believes was not considered with his other Revolutionary services, when his Pension of 66.66 Per annum was granted in October 1832. And Sir, after this request is examined, I will forward Mr Hall's Certificate now in his possession; to your Department, so soon as I am informed from thence, that such return of the Certificate is necessary. Please to report the result of said Hall's request, to the Subscriber at Dedham Mass te .
I am Sir very Respectfully
Your Obe t Servant,
Ag nt "Gillis"
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City—

Aug 2nd
Dear Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th inst. and in reply to inform you that the same has been forwarded to the proper authorities.
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Dedham Mass ts April 28 th 1846.
Mr Edwards.
Sir, About the first of January last I transmitted to the U.S. Pension Department at the request of Josiah Hall, his claim for ten days service which he said he rendered at the Lexington alarm in April 1775, and which was not considered, when his Pension was graduated under the Act of June 7 th 1832. Mr Hall also stated that his Pension granted viz. 66.66 Per annum was graduated on the 8 months rendered at one term, under Colt Ballard ending the last of December 1775 - and on the entire term of 12 months under Capt Samuel Payson, beginning and ending with the year 1776. both of which would make 20 months the amount of time allowed for as above, and therefore asked an allowance for said 10 days service rendered in the month of April 1775, as certified by the Secretary of Mass ts . As four months has elapsed since this claim for 10 additional days was transmitted and no answer received; I ask to be informed if this claim has ever been received at your Department, or any other information, that will enable me to answer the enquiries of the Claimant -.
I am Sir, very Respectfully, Your Obed t Servant.
Wm. Ellis
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston;
August 3. 1846.
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 Josiah Hall is borne upon a Muster roll of Capt. Seth Bullock's Company, in Col. Joseph Read's regt in the Eight months Service, as a private of Walpole, from May 1 to August 1, 1775. 3 months and 8 days - probably travel is included. — Upon a Return of said Company, in said regt, as a private of Walpole — no service named. — Said return is dated — September 26. 1775. — No Coat roll of said Company:

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 within my knowledge, pertaining to the case.
In Testimony Whereof, I have herunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
John G. Ladd
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Walpole Mass — June 10 th — 1846 —
Sir
I would hereby respectfully state, that last winter I made application to the U.S. Pension Department for an increase of Pension for 10 days service I rendered as private in the company of Capt. Seth Ballard of said Walpole, at the Lexington alarm in the year 1775 in the month of April and for which I was not allowed when my pension was granted under the U.S. Act of June 7 th 1832 & after a delay of near four months, was informed by the Commissioner of Pensions that some of the soldiers who had been allowed for 8 months service in 1775 - did not serve that entire term, and that I had once furnished satisfactory evidence to Mr. Edwards of the Pension Department of my 8 months service in 1775, and been allowed for that term. Still he requires that I must again furnish the proof of that term of service before he can allow for the 10 days service above mentioned, altho' the 10 days service was prior to, and has no connection with, the 8 months service of that year - Therefore Sir, I respectfully request, that the search may be made for the 8 months service aforesaid, which I rendered in the vicinity of Boston as Private in the company of Capt. Seth Ballard and Col. Joseph Reed, Reg t ending the last day of December 1775 - and if such service be found on the Mass t Rolls in your Possession. Please to make the proper Certificate thereof, and deliver the same to William Ellis Esq. of Dedham Mass t who I have requested to pay the expenses of the search above requested.
Hon d John G. Palfrey, Secretary of Massachusetts
With due respect, I am Sir, your very humble servant -
Josiah Hall
I hereby Certify, that the above named Josiah Hall, made and subscribed the foregoing request dated June 10 th 1846, in my presence -
W m Ellis } Justice of the Peace

James L. Edwards Esq. —
Washington City —

Dorchester Mass ts August 9 th 1866.
Mr Edwards,
Sir,
In compliance with your requisition of April 28 th 1866, I herewith transmit the Certificate of the Secretary of War ts in relation to the eight months service rendered by Josiah Hall as private in Capt. Seth Bullard's Company Col. Joseph Reed's Reg t in the year 1775 - in the Vicinity of Boston - - -
I would just say that said Hall the aged, appears to have a very clear and correct memory about Revolutionary transactions, and that within the last several months since 1862, he stated in my presence, that he served the entire eight months service under Capt. Seth Bullard and was discharged the last of December 1775 - and he makes precisely the same statement now, Mr Hall is a man who has thro' life as appears, sustained the first reputation for truth and veracity, hence I must say, I believe him correct in this matter - - - Place to report the result to the subscriber at Dorchester Mass ts - - -
I am Sir, very Respectfully,
Your Ob st Servant
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City - - -
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Dedham Mass ts September 20 th 1846.
Mr. Edwards,
Sir
I received from you a few days since, the new Certificate of Josiah Hall of Walpole Mass ts . of which I have delivered to Mr Hall, and he gave up to me his Original Certificate, and supposing it requires proper, I herewith return the same to the Pension Department.
I am Sir, very Respectfully, Your Obed. Servant.
James L. Edwards Esq. Washington City.
W. H. Ellis