Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 14848, Edward Harrington, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Harrington, Edward Susanna or Susan
No. 14848
CONTENTS

32.390.
Massachusetts
Edward Harrington, deceased, of Middlesex (in the State of Mass'ts) - who was a private - in the company - commanded by Captain Crafts - of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Massachusetts line for 11 mos: and 5 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of Boston - at the rate of 37 - Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831. (Funding on the 9th: February, 1832, the day of his death.)
Certificate of Pension issued the 18th day of October, 1845, and sent to Mrs. E. Harrington Wallingford, Vermont.
Arrears to the 4th of Semi-annual allowance ending
$ 37. 22 -
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by William Stewart Clerk, Book 8, 2 d Vol. 2 - Page 37 -
Rept to Agt: by letter 20th: Oct: 1845.
The certificate in this case was returned from Wallingford Vt: There being no man of the name of Harris in the place. It is now this 20th Nov: 1845, sent to him at St. Gallin's Ford Vermont, where it should have been sent in the first place.

It is to Ino Brapo a pl 16 1845 Lts John (Harris) 18 July 1845. Vepo
see husband's papers within - where certificate was sent. —
6217 Massachusetts
Susanna Harrington, widow of Edward Harrington, who was a Private, in the Mass s Line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 37 Dollars 25 Cents Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 day of October 1844 and sent to Geo. W. Chaplin, East Clarenton, Vermont.
[Act of March 3, 1843. Recorded in Book A June 17, 1844 Vol. 2 Page 31

16 Geo. F. Boutwell Groton Mass.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss 3
Town Clerk's Office Waltham September twenty ninth, eighteen hundred and thirty eight
I, Jesse G. Sanger, Clerk in the town County and State aforesaid make the following extracts from the records of said Town in my possession:-
" October fifteenth seventeen hundred and seventy " eight, Edward Harrington of Watertown and " Susanna Willington of Waltham, were joined " in marriage by the Reverend Jacob Cushing " pastor of the Church of Christ in Waltham. —
I certify that the above is a true copy of the records with the exception of the date which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures as follows — " Oct r 15 — 1778 —
Jesse G. Sanger { Town Clerk Waltham
I, Jesse G. Sanger above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town 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:—
Middlesex ss. Oct 14 th 1838 Sworn before me
Jesse G. Sanger { Clerk of the Town aforesaid Ansel Moon Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Medals No. 1 Elias Thumy, clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the County of Middlesex, do certify that Arad Moore Esq. is a Justice of the Peace, within aforesaid County of Middlesex and that his name subscribed to the within Certificate is his genuine signature. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 6th day of Oct r 1838 —
E. Thumy

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Hon W. Larmen H.R.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Middlesex ss - }
On this eighth day of September in the year one thousand eight hun- dred and thirty eight, personally appeared before the Hon. Solomon Strong a Justice of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the state of Massachu- setts, Sassa Warrington, a resident of Shirley County and Commonwealth aforesaid, aged Eighty three years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the ben- fit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 7 th of July 1838. entitled An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain Wil- ows that she is the widow of Edward Warring- ton, late of Concord County and State aforesaid, de- ceased. That said Edward Warrington, her late husband served as a Private Soldier in the War of the Revolution. That according to the best of her knowledge and belief he enlisted in the year seventeen hundred and seventy five, at Wat- ertown County and State aforesaid, for the term of eight months, under Capt. Crafts. That he was stationed during the term of said eight months service, at Cambridge, County and State aforesaid, and vicinity. That Capt. Crafts belonged to Watertown aforesaid, and that said Edward Warrington served the said eight months out the Regiment and named of the Colonel she cannot state. That the eight months service was performed under Capt. Crafts.
That he afterwards served at other periods during the Revolutionary War. That he was at the Battle of Bunkerhill. That in the year seventeen hundred and seventy seven he was at the

Battle where Burgoyne was taken - But the Officers under whom he served, and the Regiment and Company in which he served she is not able now to state. She further states that she has not, neither is it in her power to procure, any other evidence in support proof of her husband's service except what is in the War Office and her own approved . She further states that during the eight months service first referred to, he was engaged in the battle of Bunker Hill under Colo. Durener, who was killed in said battle -
She further declares that she was married to said Edward Harrington at Waltham, County and State aforesaid, by Rev. Mr. Cushing then a legally settled and ordained minister in said Town of Waltham duly authorized by law to solemnize marriages, on the twentieth day of October in the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight - That her name previous to her marriage with said Edward Harrington was Susanna Wellington -
That her late husband the aforesaid Edward Harrington died at Concord, County and State aforesaid, on the ninth day of February in the year eighteen hundred and thirty two; and that she has not been married since the decease of her late husband the said Edward Harrington.
She further declares, that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January, seventeen hundred and ninety four - at the time above stated -
She further states that in all the periods of service above referred to, said Edward went from Watertown aforesaid -
witness, Solomon Strong
her Susanna X Harrington marks

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex County ss. On this eighth day of September eighteen hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared before Solomon Strong a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Middlesex, the same being a Court of Record, Susanna Harrington within named and subscribed the within declaration by making her mark and I witnessed the same in my presence. She, also, made solemn oath to the truth of the within declaration before me. I certify, that the within named Susanna Harrington by reason of age and bodily infirmity, is unable to attend court, and I took her examination at Groton in said County. Solomon Strong Judge C. P. Pleas.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss. I Elias Phinney Clerk of the Court of Com- mon Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for the County of Middlesex, being a Court of record, do certify that Solomon Strong Esquire, is a Judge of said Court, and that his name subscribed to the foregoing certificate is his genuine signa- ture.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 6th day of Oct r 1838.
E. Phinney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex County ss
I Jacob Harrington of Shirley County & State aforesaid do upon oath testify and declare that I am forty five years of age; that I am the son of Edward Harrington late of Concord County & State aforesaid deceased - That said Edward died on the ninth day of February in the year eight teen hundred & thirty two - That Susanna Harrington widow of said Edward is still living & has not been married since said Edwards decease -
Jacob Harrington
Commonwealth of Massachusetts County of Middlesex ss.
Be it known, that on this fourth day of October in the year 1830 before me, Caleb Butler, a Notary Public for said County, duly appointed and sworn, and dwelling in Groton in said County, personally came Jacob Harrington above named and made oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is true, and I do certify that the said Harrington is a credible person worthy of full credit & belief in the matter by him deposed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my notarial seal, the day & year above written. Caleb Butler. Not. Pub.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss. I Elias Phinney Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for the County of Middlesex being a Court of record, do certify that Solomon Strong Esquire, is a Judge of said Court and that his name subscribed as a witness to the signature of Susanna Harrington is his genuine signature —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the 6 th Octo r 1838. —
E. Phinney
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex ss. I Elias Phinney Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts, for the County of Middlesex, being a Court of record, do certify that Caleb Butler Esquire, is a Notary public within & for said County, and that his name subscribed to the foregoing certificate is his genuine signature. —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the 6 th day of Sept r  October 1838. —
A. E. Phinney

Commonwealth of Massachusetts } County of Middlesex } ss.
I Susanna Edwards of Acton in the County & Commonwealth aforesaid do upon Oath testify and say that I am seventy four years of age that I was formerly well acquainted with Mr Edward Harrington late of Concord deceased in the year seventeen hundred & seventy five I lived in the family with said Harrington I was knowing to his going into service of the Revolution at Cambridge for eight months & served his term out I think under Capt Crafts of Watertown in the year 1775. I Also recollect that he was at the taking of Burgoyne in the year 1777. The time he was there I do not recollect. he was at the Battle at Bennington. I. Also recollect his being out one time at the Jerseys the length of time I do not think less than three months the officer of the last term, I do not recollect.
Susanna Edwards
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex County August 21, 1838 Then the above named Susanna Edwards well known to me as a credible person, and made oath that the foregoing certificate by her subscribed is true
Before Me
Francis Tuttle } Justice of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex ss. I Elias Phinney Clerk of the Court of Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts, for the County of Middlesex, do certify that Francis Tuttle Esquire is a Justice of the Peace, within & for said County, and that his name subscribed to the within Certificate is his genuine signa- ture —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the 6th October 1838. —
E. Phinney

Mass
Rev
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 14848
Susanna Harrington
Widow of
Edward Harrington
Pri Rev War
Act: March 28 48
Index:—Vol. 9 , Page 310
[Arrangement of 1870.]

V Susanna Harrington Uapashawatta
Suspended
Act 26 April 1837 George J. Boutwell Hon. W. Parmachooz 1839.
Act 7 Feb 1838

Wallingford Vt June 4 th 1845-
Hon, J. L. Edward
Sir
I inclose to you a Declaration of Susan Harrington for arrears of pension due to her husband Edward Harrington
Yours Respectfully John C. Harris
Please send me the answer

8413.
Rep d .
Massachusetts
Susanna Harrington widow of Edward Harrington who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 9 th Feb. 1832 of Middlesex Co, in the State of Mass. who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Crafts of the regt. commanded by _____ in the Mass. _____ line for 11 months 15 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 37 Dollars 22 Cents per annum, to commence on the 14th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of May 1844 and sent to Hon. W. Parmenter, House of Representatives
Total amount, $ 185:10
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 59.

Oct. 29. 1845.
Misdirected to Harris in Wallingford Ct.
Pension Office Wallingford, Washington D.C.
Pension Office, L.D. John L. Harris, Esq.
Massachusetts.

Sep 26 45
Edw Harrington Rev VZ
16 Sept
Wm Lloyd Com of Pensions Washington D.C.
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Harrington

Wallinsford Sept 23 d 1845
Hon A. L. Edwards
Sir
When I was at Washington I asked you if you had received a certificate from the probate Judge showing the death of Edward Harrington his widow Susanna Harrington applied for his back pay from the 4 th March 1831 to the day of his death I have heard nothing from it & suppose it to be lost I do not wish to make too many inquiries but wish you would inform me whether it is lost or not perhaps it has not come my turn if so there will be no need of your writing
Respectfully yours of A. Levitt
A. L. Edwards
Com y of Pensions
John C. Harris
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Samuel L. Edwards
Wallingford Vt April 11 th 1845
Sir,
My father Edward Harrington made Application for a pension something like thirteen years ago Nathan Brooks of Concord Massachusetts where my father resided done the business I wish to know whether my father was ever placed on the pension Roll and whether ever a certificate was sent to Nathan Brooks of Concord - Susan Harrington his widow is now drawing a pension of 37, 22 per annum if Edward Harrington never drew the back pay that he applied for cannot his widow draw it please give me the desired information Yours Respectfully
John Crapo
John Crapo

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Juan Harrington widow of Edward
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37.22 to 9 Feb y 32 the day of his death.
M rs B. Harris Esq re Wallington Mass.

Pension Office, April 15. 1845,
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 11 th . inst. I have to inform you that no papers appear to have been filed by Edward Harrington some years since to obtain a pension, nor was there any law prior to his death which would have embraced his case. From the declaration of his widow it seems that he died on the 9 th . of February 1832. Under the 2 d Section of the law of July 4. 1836, a copy of which is herewith enclosed, she will be entitled to arrear from the 4 th . of March 1831 to the day of his death, if she will make application for it.
I am, respectfully, Your Ob t Servant, J. L. Edwards
Mr. John Grako, Wallingford, Vermont.

Payment to be made at by Agent for paying Pen- sioners, in the Agency of
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book Vol. Page by
Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I certify that, in conformity with the 3rd section of the law of the United States, of the 7th of June 1832  1830 , Edward Harrington, deceased, who was a private, was entitled to a pension at the rate of $37.22 per ann: comg: on the 4th of March, 1831, and ending on the 9th of February, 1832, the day of his death; which will be paid upon the production of the proper vouchers to Susanna Harrington, his widow. — who was a
is entitled to receive _____ dollars and cents per annum, during the time she may remain unmarried, commencing on the and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March and 4th of September.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this _____ 18th: _____ day of October — one thousand eight hundred and forty-five. —
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. S
payable at Boston, } Keapty: — }
Commissioner of Pensions.

6503
Declaration

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838.
State of Vermont
County of Rutland
§ 8.
On this tenth  twelfth day of August of September , in the year one thousand, eight-hundred and forty four, personally appeared before me Geo. W. Chaplin a Justice of the Peace for the county aforesaid, Susanna Harrington, a resident of Glarendon  Gloucester County and state aforesaid, aged eighty nine years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d March 1843 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Edward Harrington, who was a private in the Revolution and died on the 9th day of February 1832; that she received a pension of thirty seven dollars and twenty-two cents per annum under the Act of Congress of July 7, 1838; that her pension certificate was numbered 8413 and dated May 23, 1844; that the nature of the service performed by her late husband will more fully be referenced to the documents which she forwarded to the War Department with her declaration under the Act of Congress of July 7, 1838.
She further declares that she is still a widow.
Witness to her mark Geo. W. Chaplin John Crafts
Susanna her Harrington mark made in consequence of blindness
Sworn and subscribed to on the day and year above written before me. I also certify that the deponent is a credible witness and that she drew a pension under the Act of July 7, 1838.
Geo. W. Chaplin Justice Peace
The month Sept. was inserted through mistake and consequently erased Geo. W. Chaplin Justice Peace

STATE OF VERMONT, RUTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
I, Frederick W. Hopkins , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, do certify that George W. Chapman Esquire was, at the date of the Certificate to which this is attached, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that I verily believe his signature to the same is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of court, at Rutland in said County, this 15 th day of August Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty four . F. W. Hopkins
[Faint, mirrored text from the reverse side of the page, likely bleed-through from the original document.]

Papers to be added to care of Susanna Harrington now be- fore Prison Department
Wm Parsons
March 28. 1844

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Mar 21 1844.
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 Edward Harrington is upon the October returns of the eight months service, and upon the next rolls of 1778, as a private in the Company of Capt. Alms Crafts from Watertown and upon the alarm list of Capt. John Walton for 13 days in Dec 1776. and from January 12 to April 3. 1778. the name of Joseph Bright is upon this roll.
There are no further services of Capt. Harrington that appear on the rolls in the Office and there are no rolls of Capt. Harrington.
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26.66 53 37.22

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.
John G. Sleeper.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF REVOLUTIONARY SERVICES, MADE BY THE WIDOW OF THE PARTY WHO RENDERED THE SERVICE.
Susannah Harrington of the State of Vermont County of Rutland & Town of Clarendon Widow of Edward Harrington Who died at Concord Mass Feb. 9 th 1832
The Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is hereby requested to furnish evidence from the Rolls in his office, of my husband's service in the war of the Revolution, to Geo. S. Dorrwell at Boston, Mass.
He enlisted from the town of Watertown in the County of Middlesex and State of Massachusetts in the year 1775 as a private in the Company commanded by Captain Crafts in Regiment and he served as follows,* viz:—
Eight Months, at Watertown Massachusetts in the business of making cartridges for the Army. He afterwards served nine months at three several terms of three months each; and one or more of these three terms he served in the Company commanded by Captain Hannowell though he was once or more shifted from one Company to another. After this he was out for a term of five months or more (but where or under whom I am unable to say) making in all two years or more. He was in the Battles of Lexington, Bunker Hill, Bennington and was at the taking of Burgoyne at Saratoga in the year 1777. His Father Edward Harrington was a Captain in the army of the Revolution and died at Mount Independence
*Here describe as fully as may be, the length of service, the rank &c, of the soldier, or the capacity in which he served, and all other particulars known.

I am now Eighty eight years old, and my memory does not enable me to state my husband's services more fully than above stated.
WITNESS my hand, this twenty sixth day of February
A. D. 1844.
Signed by said Susannah Harrington in my presence,
Geo. W. Chaplin
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
her Susannah X Harrington mark made in consequence of blindness

STATE OF VERMONT, } RUTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. }
I, Frederick W. Hopkins , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, do certify that George W. Chaplin Esquire, was, at the date of the Certificate to which this is attached, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned, and qualified _____ and that I verily believe his signature to the same is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Court, at Rutland in said County, this twenty sixth day of February Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty four .
F. W. Hopkins
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State of Vermont Rutland County } vs }
On this Eleventh day of May Eighteen hundred forty five personally appeared before me David Holden a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Susan Harrington a resident of Wallingford in the County of Rutland and State of Vermont who being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the amount of pensions due to Edward Harrington her husband from the fourth of March Eighteen hundred thirty one to the ninth day of February Eighteen hundred thirty two the day of his death that she is now drawing a pension of thirty seven dollars and twenty two cents that she is still living and remains the widow of Edward Harrington Sworn & subscribed this Eleventh day of May Eighteen hundred forty five John Crops Susan Harrington (Mark)
D. Holden
Before me
David Holden Justice
I David Holden a Justice of the peace hereby certify that I am acquainted with Susan Harrington who has made application for arrears of pension due to her husband Edward Harrington and that she is still alive and remains the widow of Edward Harrington
David Holden Justice

STATE OF VERMONT,
RUTLAND COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE.
Hembert Pond Deputy Frederick W. Hopkins , Clerk of the County Court for the County of Rutland, do certify that David Holden Esquire was, at the date of the Certificate to which this is attached, a Justice of the Peace within and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that I verily believe his signature to the same is genuine.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of court, at Rutland in said County, this 4 th day of June Anno Domini, one thousand eight hundred and forty five . - Hembert Pond Dep. Clk

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Map 7 July 1838
Rev. Noe. Asst. Eng. 1838.
no papers
J. S. Edwards Esq. Commissaire of Pensions Two Department Washington D. Columbia
True

Groton Mass s Middlesex Co- October 9- 1838-
Dear Sir; Enclosed is the Declaration of Susanna Harrington for a Pension under Act of July 1838- when an ex- amination shall have been made you will please communicate to me- Respectfully Yours-
Geo. S. Boutwell " "
J. L. Edwards Esq- Washington - D.C. -

Haneyton,

Washington Decr. 7. 1859.
Sir
I enclose a Letter in relation to the case of Susanna Harrington which has been sent to me & respectfully ask the favor of such gratification as may be proper.
Yours sincerely
W. Parsons
James H. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Aug 5, 1845. Barnesboro PA AUG 2
Rev. William Lloyd Washington Town of Penns Washington D.C.
Mr. Washington re: act assessant
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62 1/4

John C. Harris
Mr John L. Harris Wallingford VT.
Rec. Aug. 31 15 th 45

State of Vermont } J. Henry Hall, Register of the District of Rutland ss, Probate Court within & for the District of Rutland of aforesaid hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited to sd Court that Edward Harrington died on the ninth day of February eighteen hundred thirty two & left a widow Susanna Harrington who is still living & still his widow.
Given at Rutland in sd District this 30 th day of July A. D. 1845 Henry Hall. Register
Wacinyford July 30 th 1845
Mr J L Edwards
Sir
I inclose to you a Certificate to prove that Susanna Harrington is still alive and remains the widow of Edward Harrington and that he died on the 9 th day of February 1832 Mr Bishop also wished me to inclose to you a letter of inquiry Respectfully Yours John C Harris

J. Harrington act 43444 $37: 22 per an
East Clarendon vt Sept 17
[Burlington Roll.]
Geo. H. Chaplin East Clarendon vt
Treasury
No. 149 act 1844
6503 999 E
Respectfully referred to the Comm. of Pensions by Dept Sep. 20/44
Sept 20. 644
VP Mar 3 1843 Sus. Harrington
Department Washington D.C.
8413
May 23 rd 44
6.815 Sep 20/44 Comm. of Pensions

To The Hon. Secretary of the Treasury
Sir I forward, herein enclosed, to the Treasury Department the Declaration of Susanna Harrington of Clarendon Vt. by which you will discover that she is entitled to the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 granting Pensions to one year to certain Widows who have received Pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838 — It appears from the reading of the Declaration that she is the widow of Edward Harrington who was a private of the Regiment and died on the 9 th day of February 1832. And furthermore that you have Documentary evidence of his services & the legality of her claims. She wishes me to obtain her Pension as soon as referred to, & also her Pension for four years under the act of last winter. Widow Dolly Smith Smith of this town has also made the same application — Will you inform me therefor whether there are any new regulations to be complied with on the part of applicants, and whether the form of declaration is varied under the new act
Yours Respectfully
Geo. W. Chapman
N.B. Please direct your communications to the subscriber at East Clarendon Vermont.
Yours B. W. Lee
East Clarendon Vt. Sept. 1 st 1844

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME Harrington, Elisha GRADE Private LINE Connecticut
WARRANT NUMBER 5907 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED Oct. 31, 1791 to Isaac Bronson
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.