Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 44,443, Benjamin Howard, N.H.

SERVICE
NUMBER
1616
Howard, Benjamin
8 44.443
CONTENTS

13.904 New Hampshire
Benjamin Howard (40)
of Salisbury in the State of N. Hampshire who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Gray of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Scammon in the N. Hampshire line, for the term of three years. from the year 1777 to the year 1780
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 day of May 1818 and
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of July 1819 and sent to J. Darling Amherst N. H.
Restored to the Roll on 22 day of May 1830 and notification sent to Hon: Gen. H. Harvey H. Re: Pension commencing on the 19 of May 1830 .
Amount due on 4th of Sept 1830 }
$ 28.38
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, May 1, 1820. } 1 March 1823
see letter to Mr. Eastman 3. May 1831. do. to same May 28. 1831. Dupl. notice of rest granted 26 June 1830 & sent to Mr. Eastman. Recd. N.H.

Declaration
(28)
In order to be restored to the pension list under the act of first of March 1823.
Court of Common Pleas County of Merrimack ss. holden at Concord in said County this Twentyninth day of October 1825 - Personally appeared in open Court being a Court of record for the County of Merrimack Benjamin Howard resident in Salisbury in said County aged Sixty six years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress of the 18 th of March 1818 The first of May 1820 and first of March 1823, That he the said Benjamin Howard enlisted for the term of three years on the 13 th day of April in the year 1777 in the State of New Hampshire in the Company commanded by Capt. James Gray in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Alexander Scamnel in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the Continental establish- ment, That he continued to serve in the corps untill the 20 th day of April 1780 when he was discharged from the said Service at West point in the State of New York - That his name has been placed on the pension list & dropped therefrom on account of his property - And in pursuance of the act of Congress I Benjamin Howard do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18 th of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring myself within the provision of an act of Congress entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and
How. John. Harvey. H.R. rec. Dec. 17. 1825 -

and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war passed on the 18 th 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 as follows —
  One Cow and pig £15.00   one hoe and one ax 1.00   one old brass kettle 6/ 1 pot 4/- tea kettle 3/ 2.17   4 pewter plates 2/6 - 2 platters 4/6 - 2.16   one 3 pint Kettle 9/ 2 doz. plates 1/6 1.75   one White Bowl & two brown bowls 0.30   five cups and saucers 3/- 4 pewter spoons 1/ 0.67   five knives & forks 3/ and looking glass 0.67   one silver spoon 4/- 2 old tables 3/- 6 chairs 4/- 1.83   one Chest 3/- one case old drawers 1.00   Wash tub 3/ - and pail 2/ 0.83   one dish Kettle 3/ 0.50   £26.88 
Benjamin Howard —
That since the expiration of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property
   Description of property Names of persons to whom disposed of Time of Sale Amount of money or description of property received in return     15 Acres of land sold to Samuel Couch Dec. 6. 1822 for £100 —   15 Acres of do to do May 6. 1823 for 150 —   one Cow William Lith Dec. 1823 for 10 —   two swine for family use —   one horn to Samuel Couch fall of 1822 for 0   one pair steers, 3 yrs old to Bryst- Shand fall of 1821 for 25   5 sheep & 8 lambs Josiah Green in 1821 & 2 for 8   one seed plough son Benjamin 1821 for 1   one old harrow Joseph Couch in 1821 for 2.50   Black tin tea spoons worn out and some   Note from Sam l Fowler for 8.  

paid to Samuel Greenleaf on note due when I signed as bail for my son - for other good * and debt and the remainder for cost in trying to get a pension - sunday jobs paid to son Benjamin about $40 after a suit - $40 due Samuel coach sunday job, * for debt due same on note 1 st in work hauling wood 1 st to M rs Eastman for debt due John White on a suit to Richard Fletcher & Wells for cost on a suit. for debt due same for work for grain due for families use in use of same - to Fellows & the court for cost - in trying for a pension -
Concord Oct. 29 th 1825
Benjamin Howard

That the number of his family residing with him and their ages and capacity to contribute to their support are as follows, viz. His wife Sarah aged 64 years very infirm and requires much medical aid - a small boy or rather his son Benjamin's child who is unable to support himself and in fact the whole indicate poverty and require public aid -
Wherefore he prays the opinion of said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said schedule and that the same together with a copy of the premises be duly certified to the Secretary of War. Benjamin Howard
Sworn and declared before the Justices of said Court This 29 th day of October 1825
Attest Moses Eastman Clerk
The State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. Court of Common Pleas October Term 1825. The foregoing schedule and oaths and the above declaration duly subscribed and sworn by the said Benjamin Howard having been by him exhibited in person and presented to the Court and the same being seen and considered - It is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property contained in said schedule is $26.08 - Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises and proceedings be duly certified to the Secretary of War - Attest Moses Eastman Clerk -
The State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. Court of Common Pleas October Term 1825. This certifies that the foregoing is a true copy of the declaration of Benjamin Howard filed in this Court made and sworn to on the 29 day of October 1825 -
In testimony whereof, I have subscribed the same with my own hand and here to affixed the Seal of said Court This 29 th day of October 1825 -
Moses Eastman Clerk

copy
205.
Benjamin Howard
13904. Salisbury
586
12th July 1819.
Sept 1819
Not entitled
M Eastman
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1,

TO the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas, now sitting at Hopkinton of Hillsborough and State of New-Hampshire.
within and for the County
(6)
July 1820 Benjamin Howard aged 61 resident in Salisbury in said County, comes into Court, and, in pursuance of an Act of Congress, passed on the 1st day of May, 1820, brings with him, and in his proper person, exhibits to said Court a Schedule by him subscribed, containing his whole estate, and income, (his necessary clothing and bedding excepted) as follows:
  30 acres land with a small House & Barn  $ 500, 00    1 Horse $ 10 2 cows $ 24, 00  34, 00    1 Yr Steers 3 years old 12 00 5 sheep & 8 Lambs $ 20, 00     2 swine 8, 00 small 1 Plough 1, 00  19, 00    1 Harrow, axe, & Hoe  1, 58    Kettle 2, 00 Sor Kettle 5/ 1 Pot 100 Teakettle 4/  4, 50    4 Pewter Plates 2/6 2 Platters 1, 00 1/2 Doz plates 25  1, 67    3 Bowls & 2 Brown Bowls  33    1/2 Doz Pewter Spoons 6 Knives & Forks & Looking Glass  62    Block tin Tea spoons 6 1 Silver Tea spoon 50  58    2 Tables 1, 00 5 chairs 2, 00 1 Chest 50  3, 50    1 Case of Drawers 2, 00 wash tubs 25 2 pails 5/  3, 09  
  he holds a note vs Samuel Leach for  508, 92     8, 00     586 92  
He has a son Benjamin who at commencement of the late war enlisted into the service of the U. States for five years and service the time for which he enlisted and in the absence of Sam being old and infirm Mr Howard was obliged to sell one third of his real estate in order to enable him to pay his debts and cultivate the remainder when his son returned from the service he agreed with him to remain at home with & labor for him his son has been with him about three years and labored very hard for which he thinks he has a fair and honest claim upon his father & which his father is willing to allow for $ 300, 00 he also owes as near as he can recollect about 100 00  400 00
Benjamin Howard
And the said Benjamin Howard in pursuance as aforesaid, produceth to said Court the following oath, by him duly taken and subscribed, viz:
I Benjamin Howard do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th 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.
Benjamin Howard

And the said Benjamin Howard doth here in Court further declare on oath, that he served in the Revolutionary War, as follows, viz. that he enlisted in April 1779 and served in Capt James Grays Company in Col. Alexander Schammels Regiment in New Hampshire line three years and was honorably discharged
That the date of his original declaration in order to obtain a pension is 9th of May 1818 And the number of his pension certificate is 13,904 That his occupation is Farmer That the number and names of his family residing with him, and their ages and capacities to contribute to their support, are as follows, viz. a wife aged 62 years slender health and requires much Medical aid
Benjamin Howard
Wherefore he prays the opinion of the said Court as to the value of the property contained in the said Schedule and that the same together with a copy of the premises be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Sworn and declared before the Hon. Yashua Darling & J. H. Smith Justices of said Court the 12th day of July 1820  W Eastman Clerk
Hillsborough ss.] Court of Common Pleas. July 12 1820
The aforesaid Schedule and oath, and the above declaration, duly subscribed and sworn by the said Howard having been by him exhibited in person and presented to the Court, and the same being seen and considered:
It is the opinion of said Court, that the value of the property, contained in said Schedule is D 586.92 and that said Howard is in debt as above
Wherefore the Court order that a copy of the premises with the proceedings thereon, be duly certified, to the Secretary of War.
Attest,
W Eastman Clerk.
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. Hillsborough ss.] I W Eastman Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas within and for the said County of Hillsborough being a Court of record, do certify, That the foregoing Schedule and oath and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the Court thereon, are truly copied from the records and files of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court the 12th day of July 1820 W Eastman Clerk.

Prof. Howard's Affidavit on applic. for position position —————
No. 18.
Col. Scammon's Ref. N. Hamp. line.
1797 - for 3 years. 9 May 1810 -
Admitted
The line must be plotted in the declaration -

Hillsborough Jr.
State of New Hampshire
(v)
(3)
on this ninth day of May A.D. 1818. before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Court of Common Pleas within & for said County of Hillsborough personally appears Benjamin Howard aged sixty years resident in Salisbury in said County; who being by me first duly sworn according to Law Doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land & naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary war - That he the said Howard, entitled in Salisbury in said County in April A.D. 1777: in the Company commanded by Captain Gray for the term of three years, as he served in the service of the United States that term in the Regiment commanded by Col. Dearborn when he was discharged in April A.D. 1780 at West Point in the State of New York and that he is in reduced circumstances and stands in need of assistance from his country for support =
Benj. Howard (4)
Sworn to & declared before me on the day & year aforesaid
Joshua Darling
I Joshua Darling Judge &c, as aforesaid Do certify That it appears to my satisfaction that the said Benjamin Howard did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy for nine months on the Continental Establishment, & I now transmit the proceedings & testimony taken & had before me to the Secretary of war pursuant to the provisions of the aforementioned act of Congress - I further certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said Applicant is in reduced circumstances in life and stands in need of assistance of his Country for support. Given under my hand and the seal of said Court this 9th day of May A.D. 1818 -
Joshua Darling

Benjamin Heard Affidavit in which for surety surety No. 18 Col. Scammon's Reg. Vt. Heavy Arty. 19th - 3 years 9 May 1861 - Hampton
State of New Hampshire } I, Morris Eastman Clerk of the Court of Willsborough fr. } Common Pleas for the first District in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, do certify that the Hon. Joshua Darling is a Judge of said Court, that the signature affixed to the within certificate is his, and that the seal hereto affixed is the seal of said Court. Morris Eastman Clerk.

New Hampshire. (8)
Benjamin Howard, private, served 3 years from 1777.
1 st Schedule, dated 12 th July 1820, contains 30 acres of land, with a small house & barn, $ 500.00
1 horse, 2 cows, & 1 pair steers - 46.00
5 sheep, & 2 swine - 16.00
Sundry articles of furniture &c. 16.00
He states that he owes his son, for labor, about $300, and to others about $100.
Schedule under the act of Mar: 1823, dated 8 May 1823, exhibits personal property, only, worth $ 31.31
Accounts for decrease of property, by sale of 15 acres of land to Sam l Couch, on 6 th Dec r 1822, and 15 acres to the same person, on 6 th May 1822, the first for $100, and the last, for $150. both of which sums were applied to the payment of his debts. 1 cow sold to W m Little, 5 Dec r 1821, for $10, due the purchaser. 1 horse sold to S. Couch in Feb: 1822, for $8, to pay for work done in the family - 2 swine used in the family - and sundry articles of property consumed in the family, worn out, and destroyed. The affidavits of A. Panoves, B. Little, S. Couch, W. Eastman, G. Fellows, and S. Couch, state that they have been acquainted with the claim-
ant for 30 years, that he has always borne the character of an honest man, and that the sale of his property was made for the honest purpose only, of paying his just debts. That the claimant has not been able to labor much for 10 or 12 years past, and that report gives him the reputation of having been a good and faithful soldier.
Authenticated copies of the deeds of sale of the land, corresponding in dates, with claimant's statement, are produced.
Claimant aged 65 - wife, same age, and slender in health. -
See letter 22 May 1824, to 25 Jan 1825, to
Hon: M. Harvey, H. R.
Set: 19

44443 INVALID.
(H1)
Rev
File No. 44443
Benjamin Howard Rev. Rev. Year
Act: 18 th March 1818  1 st May 1820 1 st 11 1823
Index:—Vol. 3 , Page 233
[Arrangement of 1870.]

13,904. (39)
New Hampshire
Notif n sent to Miss Eastman Esq. Salisbury. 25 July 1820
Benjamin Howard
of Salisbury in the state of N. Hampshire who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Scamell of the N. Hampshire line, for the term of Three Years
Inscribed on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 9 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 of July 1819 and sent to Joshua Darling Esq. Amherst N. Hampshire
Arrears to 4th of Mar. 1819 . 78.96 Semi-ann. all'ce ending Sep. 1819 . 48. 9 Mo. 27/31 $126.96
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued, $580.

Schedule under Act 1 Mar 1823 dated 29 October 1823. exhibits the following changes in his property. 15 Acres of land sold to Saml Couch for $100. Paid out of 1 st sum the following debts To H. Fellows. $20. To Capt White $30. To W m Little $15 and the re- mainder of 1 st sum paid to Moses Eastman for a debt which he was bound for his son. Sold 15 Acres of land more to S d Couch for $100. The money went to the payment of his debts. 1 Horse sold to Saml Couch for $8. The amt expended in expenses for his family. 1 Pr of Steers sold to B Shaw for $25 p st the same to his son. 1 Cow sold to W m Little for $10. for a debt due S d Little. 2 Swine consumed in his family. 1 Plough sold to his son for $1. which sum the aff t ant owed him. 1 Harrow sold to S d Couch for $2. for a debt due him. 3 Sheep & 7 Lambs consumed in his family. See 2 authenticated copies of mort- -gage deeds filed within. dated 6 Decem r 1822 & 6 May 1823 see letter Jan. 30, 1824, to Hon: M c Harvey H. R.
New Hampshire. Benjamin Howard. Private
Served 3 years from 1777.
Aged 65 years, by occupation a farmer - unable to perform but very little labor. Wife aged 65 years in bad health, and re- quires much medical aid.
Schedule dated 12 July 1820. exhibits 30 Acres of land and buildings thereon valued at $500.- 1 Horse . . . . . " 20 - 2 Cows . . . . . " 24. - 1 Pr of Steers . . . . . " 12. - $546
The Court values the property (Real & personal) at $586-92.
He holds a note against Saml. Couch for $8. which sum is in- cluded in the total amt of his schedule. States his son had worked for him on the farm, and that his son is indebted to him for that service $300, which he thinks is justly due entitled to. He says he also owes about $100.-

Letters in this case to Hon (38)
Jonathan Harvey 29 Decem. 1825
Do 18 March 1826
Do 30 March 1830
Joseph Couch 31 March 1830
Sept 1879.

Benj m Howard (30) for restoration
Rec d Feb y 16. 1876
N. H. Role Sept 1819
Hon J. Harvey H.R.

Hon. J. Harvey L

(27) Washington, Mar. 1 1825
Sir
Your letter enclosing several affidavits in reference to a pension for Benja- Howard - Until a new schedule is fur- nished I do not think it advisable to leave these papers at the Department They would probably be lost or mislaid if they were left - When the schedule is sent they can be sent with - Think- ing they the best course I have returned them to you
With great respect
I am Sir your obedt. servt.
Matthew Harvey
Misses Eastman

The substance of this should be briefed.

Washington, Jan. 24 1825
(23)
Sir
Since the last session of Congress I have taken pains to acquaint myself with the circumstances & situation of Benjamin Howard of Salisbury N. H. who is applying for a pension for revolutionary services. The information which I have obtained comes from enquiries made in his immediate neighborhood and from respectable persons who have known him from thirty to forty years — Howard is a credulous honest old man — In all my enquiries no one has made the least suggestion against honesty or that he has disposed of any of his estate improperly with a view to a pension, although enquiries were made with particular reference to that circumstance — I find the general opinion with those who are acquainted with Howard to be that there was not the least inducement for him to be dishonest in disposing of any thing he possessed — so great was the amount

of his just debts in proportion in proportion to his property
It is no affectation, in me to say that this is a task which I perform with much reluctance but after having subjected myself to more personal inconvenience for this man than for any other for a similar purpose I can say without reserve that the result of my enquiries has satisfied me that so long as the pension laws remain as they now are Benjamin Howard is entitled to a pension
With great respect
I am Sir
your obedt. servt.
James L. Edwards Esq.
Matthew Harvey

Samuel Couch Riffelavitt
[Faint, mirrored cursive text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page]

(22) I Samuel Couch of Salisbury Depose and say that I have been acquainted with Benf d Howard for more than twenty Years and have never heard any thing but that he sustains a good Moral Character & his Affidavit is entitled to full Credit I further say that he has one Son and three Daughters and the Youngest is more than thirty Years of age — and that he has not disposed of his — property in any other way than to pay his own Debts and Debts to and for his son and that they both have become poor and the old Gentleman now require — publick aid — I have always heard that he was a good soldier thro' o his campaign and up the Indian Country and now remains a friend to his Country
Samuel Couch.
Merimack ss. The State of New Hampshire March 5. 1824. Subscribed & sworn to before W m Westmore Jr. Pres. Pease

Joseph Cocch Affidavits -

Joseph Couch of Bosconia testify and say that I have lived within one Mile of Benj r Howard of Salisbury and been acquainted with him for more than thirty-five years and in all that time have never heard any thing to disqualify his testimony; but that he sustains a good moral character and his oath is entitled to full credit. I further say that twelve years ago, the property he then had in possession was worth about one thousand Dollars that he has not disposed of this property in any other way than to pay his honest Debts. I further say that he has three Daughters and one Son the Youngest of which is 30 years of Age - and he became he indebted to this only Son for Labor and he being so much of the Prodigal has wasted his substance and have both become Poor - the old gentleman is now infirm and requires publick aid. I have always heard that he was a good soldier especially on his march up the Indian Country thirty in Days on half Loaf and Still remain on his tottering limbs a friend to his country -
Joseph Couch
Merrimack ss. The State of New Hampshire March 5 th 1824 Subscribed & sworn to before me. Nathl. Mans. Jus. Peace

I Jonathan Harvey late Representative in Congress from the State of New- Hampshire perfectly recollect of receiving from the Pension Office at Washington in May 1830 a Certificate of the restoration of Benjamin Howard of Salisbury N. H. to the pension Roll which Certificate I immediately enclosed in a wrapper and directed the letter sealed up to Mr Joseph Couch of Boscawen N. H. and sent the same to the Post- Office to be conveyed by Mail.
Jon a Harvey
Memorandum ss. State of New Hampshire Subscribed and sworn to before me this Tenth day of June 1831
Cyrus Bartol, Pres. Comm.

I Joseph Couch of Bowdoin N. H. of lawful age upon and say that since May 1830 I have never received any letter from the Pension Office at Washington, nor from the Hon. Jonathan Harvey containing a certificate of the restoration of Benjamin Howard of Salisbury N. H. to the Pension Roll in May 1830, nor from any other person whatever - I have frequently enquired at the Post Office in Bowdoin since May 1830 with the expectation of receiving a letter containing such certificate, but have never received it -
Joseph Couch
Merimack ss. State of New Hampshire Subscribed and sworn to before me This Tenth day of June 1831
Cyprus Barton, Jus. Peace.
Merimack ss. The State of New Hampshire I Moses Eastman Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for said County do hereby certify that Cyrus Barton whose name is subscribed to the within Certificate was on the tenth day of June current a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and that the same is his genuine signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed the same with my own hand this Thirteenth day of June A 1831 -
MOSES EASTMAN

Fellows and Watson Affidavit
Evidence of Redaction

(34) I Moses Fellows of lawfull age testify & say that I am acquainted with the farm Benj Howard sold to Samuel Couch and that said farm has depreciated in value since the year 1820 in proportion to other real estate in this vicinity which is from one fourth to one third in value generally and taking in consideration the reduced value of the farm and the liability of the wife's holding her thirds at the decease of said Howard would reduce the value of the farm nearly one half — and I further testify that Sam l Couch paid to H on . Fellows & myself in Co. $38,91 in may 1823 as appears by the Books — in a charge against Benj Howard
Moses Fellows
I James Watson of Lawful age — testify and say that the Statement made in the above affidavit respecting the real estate of Benj. Howard sold Samuel Couch are true —
James Watson
Merrimack ss — State of New Hampshire May 6 th 1830 Personally appeared the above named Moses Fellows and James Watson and made oath that the above affidavits by them subscribed are true before me H on Fellows Jur peer
I hereby certify that the above named Moses Fellows and James Watson are credible witnesses
H on Fellows

Washington D. C. May 19. 1830.
The within named Herekiah Fellow, who subscribes as a justice of the peace I know to be a justice of the peace and that the within is his signature.
Jon s Harvey Member of Congress
M c Clusky & Pa. Nation App d -
Evidence of Residence
John and Garrison W. West -

Application for a new Certificate on being restored to the pension roll in May 1830. by Benjamin Howard of Salisbury N.H. County of Merrimack ss. State of New- Hampshire on This Thirteenth day of June 1831 before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for said County of Merrimack personally appeared Benjamin Howard who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the Company commanded by Captain James Gray in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Alexander Scamels in the service of the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of New Hampshire and after- wards stricken therefrom - That he never has received from the Pension Office, or from any person whatever, a certificate of his restoration to the pension Roll in May 1830 - That he never has received a pension on any mere  notification , but, that he now wishes to receive a formal certificate to enable him to receive his pension since his restoration in May 1830 -
Benjamin Howard
Sworn and subscribed to before me the day & year aforesaid
Hez h Fellows
Justice of the Peace

County of Merrimack ss. State of New Hampshire On this Thirteenth Day of June 1831 before me the subscribed a Justice of the Peace for said County of Merrimack personally appeared Joseph Couch of Boscawen N. H. and on his oath declares that he well knows Benjamin Howard of Salisbury N. H. to be the same person described in the within affidavit - Joseph Couch -
Subscribed and sworn to before Me, the day and year aforesaid - And I hereby certify that the Deponent is a person of veracity
Hez ch Fellows
Justice of the Peace
The State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. I Moses Eastman Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for said County do hereby certify that Hezekiah Fellows whose name is subscribed to the within certificate  affidavit was on the 13 th day of June current a Justice of the Peace within and for said County and that the same is his genuine signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court and subscribed the same with my own hand this Thirteenth day of June June 2 d 1831 -
Moses Eastman

Salisbury N.H. May 12
Off. of free Hon. Jonathan Harvey
M rs of Congress
Washington - City
House - of Representatives
Joseph Cook Letter

Boscawen May 8 th 1830
(33)
Dear Sir
I rec d Your letter containing a note from the war Department, in which he says the real estate of Benfr. Howard the claimant, valued in 1820 at $500- has since been sold for $150 in this case evidence is required to show that the property has depreciated in value - in answer to which, if he will examine the copies of 2 Deeds sent on, (I think) in 1826 and the affidavit of Sam d Couch he will find the real Estate sold for $250 instead of $150. I herewith enclose the affidavit of Capt. Moses Fellows and James Watson both in on to show the depression on his real estate - Also on the back of the affidavit of Howard for their testimony authenticated by Moses Eastman Justice of the peace and Clerk of the superior Court of Judicature in the County of Merrimack - The claimant is further required to show the application of the proceeds of his property - here sir - I wish you would just inform his honour that Moses Eastman is Justice of the peace & his signature genuine for the confirmation of those Affidavits returned on the subject by those Affidavits and the affidavit of Amos Stone "sent on some time since" and Capt. Moses Fellows the following sums paid out
  to Samuel Eaton $57.00 Here the money paid by Couch to Howard the claimant is not accounted for About $96. of this money went for small debts "his glass too much" & families use; all at loose ends - Whereas I must if necessary send on about 15 Affidavits to show how this money was appropriated - if so please to write I will forward the same immediately   to Amos Stone 11.17   to Howard the claimant 55.00   to Sam d Couch 25.00   to Howard Junr. 70.00   to Fellows & co. 38.91   to Howard the claimant about 41.00   Aggregat $248.08 
Dear Sir
as I would be brief I wish you would excuse my inability to serve you in this case, I trust the Honorable J. H. Eaton Secretary of War Department will overlook any mistake and suffer me to mend in this undesirable attempt to assist an old soldier that he may have some remuneration for his long and laborious services in the revolutionary War
I am very respectfully
Hon ble Jon a Harvey M. Congress
Your O be Servant
Joseph Couch

Salisbury Mt March 8. Pension Office 15 th March 30.
Free Hon ble John H. Eaton Sec y War - Department
Washington City

Boscawen March 5 th 1830
To the Hon ble John H. Eaton Sec y (32)
Department of War
Whereas Your petitioner Benjamin Howard of Salisbury State of Newhampshire is poor Indigent, and needy, unable to support himself, and wife in their aged and destitute situation in life (while their son is going down) in pray that a rehearing may be had in the case of his petition, having made several attempts for help and failed, he thinks there must have been some mistake in the arrangement of his papers - which papers have been kept at such loose ends that he finds it difficult to show a regular disposition of all his property, nevertheless his property is gone and he has long since became honestly poor and on the Town for support the proof of which is shown by the affidavits of the select-men of the Town of Salisbury which I have enclosed in a Letter to the Hon ble Jon as Harvey - reposing full confidence in him for agency in the old gentleman's case also the Hon ble Matthew Harvey has written to his brother more particular on the subject as he is personally acquainted with his honesty & poverty likewise on this point a large number of affidavits have heretofore been sent on, and the copies of his deeds you have in the office and other papers to show as we believe that he has not become poor with an intention to get on the pension list - if enough has not been said these facts may be shown by hundreds even the first men in the County who feel anxious that he may have some remuneration for his long and laborious

services while in the revolutionary War here we might relate a long history of his services all thro' the war down to the taking of Burgoyne & Cornwallis but I forbear and shall close by saying, will you be so good sir as to over-look the old- Gentlemans papers & enquire of the — Messrs Harries and if any doubts remain as to placing him on the pension roll please to write and he will try to remove the same
I am very respectfully
Your Obedt servant
Joseph Couch
Hon: John H. Eaton Sec — Washington —
for by Town in a
N.B. please to subscribe to Jos Couch Boscawen, Salisbury post office borough { we live in the same neigh: { tho, not in the same town

Deposition of the Selectmen of Salisbury

(31) We the undersigned hereby certify that Mr Benjamin Howard of Salisbury, County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire has become poor and entirely destitute of property, and has made a written request to us, to lend him our assistance in procuring for him some relief, whereby he may be supported for time to come. And we further say that we have long been acquainted with the aforesaid Howard, and know him to be aged and past being able to labour much, and are fully of the opinion that he stands in great need of immediate relief.
Salisbury March 4, 1830
Wm P. Piny } Selectmen Thomas Chase } of Nathaniel Bean } Salisbury State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss. March 4 th 1830
Personally appearing the above named Piny, Chase, & Bean, Selectmen of the Town of Salisbury in said County, made solemn oath to the truth of the above affidavit by them signed before me
Andrew Bowditch Justice of the Peace & of the Inferior for said County The above named Andrew Bowditch is an acting Justice of the peace and the above is his signature Washington D.C. March 24. 1830 John Harvey of the House of Representatives

Buy - Howard jr off.

I Benjamin Howard Jr of lawful age testify and say that in June 1818 I made a verbal agreement with my Father Benjamin Howard to work with him for $100 a year and take a part of his Farm for my pay - I lived with him and worked for him three years at the end of which time he told me that he could not let me have the land where I wanted it because it was more salable, and he wanted to sell it to pay some other debts, but would let me have a small piece of rough land in another part of the Farm - I told him I did not want it because it was in such a situation that I could not be accommodated with a road to it and it was not suitable to live upon that there was not more than one half an acre suitable for tillage and that it would be of no use to me he then said he would pay me in money for my labour about two years afterwards I sued him and the debt was settled without a trial at court but was referred to men and payment made to me by Samuel Cough and further said, not
Benja Howard Jr
State of New Hampshire
Herrimack ss } Feb. 4 th 1826
Personally appeared Benjamin Howard Jr and made Oath that the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true
Before me H. S. Fellows Justice of the Peace
Washington D.C. May 19. 1830 - The above named H. S. Fellows is a justice of the peace and the above is his signature. Jno. Harvey for Member of Congress

State of New Hampshire Merrimack ss.
I M rs Eastman Clerk of the Superior Court of Judicature within and for said County do hereby certify that Hezekiah Fellows whose name is subscribed as a justice of the Peace was on the 4 th of February 1826 and is at the present time a justice of the Peace within and for said County and that the same is his genuine signature - And also his name subscribed to the affidavits of M rs Fellows and James Watson is his genuine signature -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed the same with my own hand this Seventh day of May 1830 - M rs EASTMAN
Affidavits of Benj. Howard Jr
Benj. Howard Jr Aff.

Pension Office June 18. 1831
100
J. L. Edwards Esquire War Department Pension Office Washington City
Issue a dup. No. 7.

Concord June 13. 1831
J. L. Edwards Esq. Sir, Enclosed an Affidavit shewing the loss of the Certificate of the restoration of Benjamin Howard of Salisbury N. H. to the Pension Roll in May 1830.
Yours respectfully
M. Eastman.

M. Genrich in off. dicit
M. Genrich in off.

(26) I Moses Gerrish of Bowdoin in the County of Merrimack and State of Newha- mpshire Testify and say that in April— 1823 a suit at Law was commenced between Benj r Howard Jr & Benj r Howard in which it appeared that Benj r Howard Jr had sued his Father Benj r Howard for a Debt of about $300, for 3 years labor done after he left the army in 1820— the dispute between them was— referred to myself John Stevans & H. H. Fellow Esq— we attended to the business between them but their papers were kept in such a loose way it was difficult for us to make a Decision with any correctness— after having met a second time we concluded that Benj r Howard Jr might in law obtain a verdict for— between $250, and 300 Dollars but as the old Gentleman was poor and had not any thing to pay with but a small piece of land and owed some other debts we talked with the son and he agreed with us that if the old Gentleman would give him good security for $40, and pay the cost of Preference he would pay his own cost and Discharge him; which was— accordingly done —
Moses Gerrish Jr
Merrimack ss. The State of New Hampshire Feb. 15. 1825 Subscribed & sworn to before me
Moses Eastman Jus. Peace
Washington May 19. 1830— I hereby certify that the above named Moses Eastman is a Justice of the peace and the above is his signature. Jno. Harvey Member of Congress

L. Cook off.
L. Cook off.
22.00

I further Depose and Say on the 6 th of May 1823 I rec d . another Deed of S d B. Howard of 15 Acres of land including the Buildings in Consideration $150 for which I paid to Ben fr Howard Jr. Son of S d Howard $70, which sum Awarded to him by a court of Reference after a suit was commenced by the son against the father for Debt Due for labor between the years 1820 and 1823 and paid at the time the award was made — and also p d to S d B. Fellows Esq. $38.91 principally for Stone goods in 1822 paid May 6 th 1823 - and the Remainder in a small note Owing to Ben fr Howard which sum was went for Debt formerly due in conse- -quence of which he has become poor and requires publick aid —
Samuel Crafts Merimack ss. The State of New Hampshire - Feb. 15. 1825 Subscribed and sworn to before me Moses Eastman Jus. Peace
Washington May 19. 1830. — I hereby certify that the above named Moses Eastman is a Justice of the peace and the above is his signature Iona Harvey Member of Congress

Rev. Fellow's Bp. William Stephen Berkley Mr. Pease certified by the Hon M. Harvey M. Com.

I Hezekiah Fellows of Boscawen in the County of (24) Merrimack and State of New Hampshire of Lawfull age testify and say that in April in the year 1823 a suit at Law had been commenced by Benjamin Howard Jr. against his Father Benjamin Howard in which it appeared that said Benja. Howard Jr. had sued his Father Benja. Howard for a debt of about three hundred dollars due to him for about three years labour done after he left the Army - The dispute between them was referred to Moses Gerrish Jr. myself and John Stevens - we attended to the business between them but their papers were kept in such a loose way it was difficult for us to make a decision with any correctness - after having met the second time we concluded that Benja. Howard Jr. might in Law obtain a verdict for between two hundred & fifty and three hundred dollars - but as the old gentle- man was poor and had nothing to pay with but the avails of a small piece of land and owed some other debts - we talked with Benja. Howard Jr. and he agreed with us that if the old gentleman would give him good security for seventy dollars and pay the cost of replevin, he would pay his own costs and discharge him which was accordingly done
Hezekiah Fellows
Carried over - -

State of New Hampshire } Feb. 14, 1825 Then the within Merrimack ss. { named Ezekiah Fellows personally appeared and made oath that the within Deposition by him subscribed is just and true Before me Stephen Darling Justice of the Peace
Stephen Darling is a Justice of the Peace in Merrimack County N.H. Feb. 22 1825 Matthias Haney M.C.
Hon J Harvey H.R.
Rev. Fellows Bp. Brown Stephen Darling Mr. Dean certified by Mr. Don M. Harvey M. Com.

Hezekiah Fellows Affidavit -

I Hezekiah Fellows of Concord (20) depose and say, that I have been acqu- ainted with Mr Benjamin Howard of Salisbury for more than thirty years- and during all that time, have never heard any thing objected to his character as a man of truth and veracity.
From my knowledge of his character as an honest man, I am of the opinion, that he ought to gain full credit under oath - Mr Howard the former part of his life possessed real estate, admitting him to be free from debt, of the value of one thousand dollars - For ten or twelve years last past Mr Howard has not been able to labor much & must have incurred debts - and his property, I verily believe has been sold to pay his honest debts - I have heard his revolutionary services frequently spoken of - and he always has sustained the reputation of a faithful soldier to his Country -
Hezekiah Fellows
Merrimack ss. The State of New Hampshire March 4 th 1824 Subscribed and sworn to before me - M cCulloch Atty Genl. Peace

A. Bowers Affidavit —
Hon. Mr. Harvey

(19) I Andrew Bowers of Salisbury depose and say, that I have been acquainted with Mr Benjamin Howard of this Town for more than thirty five years and during all that time have never heard any thing objected to his character as a man of truth & veracity - It is my opinion, that he ought to gain full credit under oath - He is now very poor and possesses no real estate to my knowledge.
During the war revolutionary, it has been said, he was a good soldier & faithful to his Country -
Andrew Bowers.
Merimack ss. The State of New Hampshire March 4. 1824 Subscribed & sworn to before me M c Clintock Jus. Peace

Very Little, Affidavit -

I Benjamin Little of Boscawen depose and say that, I have lived in the Town of Boscawen forty nine years about three miles from Mr Benj m Howard, who lives in Salisbury - I have been acquainted with said Howard about forty years, and during all that time have heard nothing objected to his character as a moral, honest man in all his dealings - I am of the opinion that said Howard ought to gain full credit on Oath - During the Revolutionary war and since that time, I have always heard said Howard spoken of as a faithful soldier and a friend to his Country. Mary. Little
Memorandum ss. State of New Hampshire March 3. 1824 Subscribed and sworn to before me
Westman Jas. Peace

Westman's Affidavit -

I M rs Eastman of Salisbury depon and say, that I have been acquainted with Mr Benjamin Howard of this Town for more than thirty years, and have never heard any thing objected to his character as a man of truth and veracity - It is my opinion that he ought to gain full credit under oath -
For ten years last past he has not been able to support himself and wife by his labor, and has incurred debts for his necessary support, and I verily believe when little property he was possessed of has been disposed, to discharge his debts - He is now destitute of property and stands in need of relief -
M rs Eastman
Merimack ss. The State of New Hampshire Subscribed and sworn to before me Andrew Bowes Jus. Peace

Benj t Pettengill & Joshua Fitch, Affe Davis
Hon: M c Kinney. H.R.

We the subscribers, Selectmen of Salisbury in the County of Merrimack and State of New Hampshire, depose and say that Benjamin Howard of said Salisbury and his wife are both aged and infirm, and that he is poor and unable by his labour to support himself and wife and that he stands in need of public aid, and that according to the best of our knowledge and belief he has not disposed of his property in any other way than to pay his debts and for necessary support
Bery a Pittingill 2 Joshua Shipfield
Merrimack ss. November 10. 1823
Subscribed and sworn to before me
W est man Jus. Pease

Declaration of Benjamin Howard of Salisbury in the State of New Hampshire to be restored to the pension list under the Act of 1st. of March 1823 (13)
State of New Hampshire ?
County of Merrimack ss. On this 29th day of October 1823 before the Court of Sessions for the said County of Merrimack, the same being a Court of Record expressly so made and established by a Law of this State, personally appeared Benjamin Howard resident in said County aged 65 years, who being duly sworn, according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of the 18th March 1818 the 1st. of May 1820 and first of March 1823 that he the said Benjamin Howard Enlisted for the term of three years on the 13th day of April in the year 1777 in the State of New Hampshire in the Company commanded by James Gray in the Regt. Commanded by Colonel Alexander Scamnel in the line of the State of New Hampshire on the Continental establishment that he continued to serve in the corps until the 20th day of April 1780 when he was discharged from the said service at West Point in the State of New York.
I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th. 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 or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Benjamin Howard

Schedule of the Property of Benjamin Howard
  1 cow $12 2 Sheep and 1 Lamb $4 $16.00   1 Old Hoe & 1 Ax 1.00   1 Brass Kettle 6/ 1 Pot 4/ Tea Kettle 3/ 2.17   4 Pewter Plates 2/6 2 Platters 6/ 1/2 Doz. of Plates 1.67   1 white bowl and 2 Brown bowls .30   1/2 Doz. Pewter Spoons 6 Knives & Forks & Looking Glass .67   1 Blockton Teaspoon 16/ & 1 Silver Spoon .58   2 Tables 3/ 5 chairs $2, 1 chest .50 3.00   1 case of old Drawers $2, wash tubs 4/ - 1 Pail 2/ 2.42   1 Dish Kettle .50 
$ 28.31
Signature
Benjamin Howard
That since the exhibition of my first schedule the following changes have been made in my property 15 acres of land sold to Samuel Couch for $100 in money $20 paid to H. Fellows $30 to Capt. John White $15 to W m Little for debts due and the remainder to Esq. Moses Eastman for a debt where I was bound for my son Benjamin this deed made Dec. 6th 1822. 15 Acres of land sold to Samuel Couch for $150 in money and paid the same over to my son Benj a after being sued for the same this deed made May 6th 1823
 1 House sold to Sam l Couch for $8 for families use  1 Pair Bys. Old Steers sold to Benj a Shaw for $25 paid the same to my son Benj a  1 cow sold to W m Little for $10 for debt due said Little  2 Swine consumed $8. for families use  1 Seed plow sold to son Benj a $1 for debt due the same  1 Harrow sold to Jos. Couch $2 for debt due the same  2 Bowls destroyed in use 0.10  2 Tables impaired 0.50  the said Sam l Clough note $8. in store goods of H & M. Fellows for families use  3 Sheep & 7 Lambs went for the families use 
I also state that my occupation is that of a farmer and that I am owing to infirmity of age and being now very lame unable to labor but very little part of the time - that my wife Sarah

(14) now aged 65, in low state of health and requires much medical aid; and that these now constitute my family
Benjamin Howard
Merrimack ss. G. Concord October 29 th A. D. 1823. Court of Sessions.
The aforesaid Schedule and oath, and the above declaration, duly subscribed and sworn by the said Benjamin Howard having been exhibited by him in person, and presented to the Court, and the same being seen, and considered; it is the opinion of said Court that the value of the property, contained in said Schedule estimated at twenty eight dollars, & thirty one cents as aforesaid is estimated quite as high or higher than its real value and that the total amount is twenty eight dollars & thirty one cents -
Attest
Philip Carrigain
Clerk
State of New Hampshire
Merrimack ss. G. I Philip Carrigain Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Merrimack, the same being a Court of Record & so made & established by the Act of the Legislature of July, 1823. do certify that the foregoing Schedules and oath and the declaration annexed, with the proceedings and opinion of the Court thereon, are truly copied from the records & files of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court the twenty ninth day of October A. D. one thousand, eight hundred & twenty three
Philip Carrigain
Clerk

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Howard's Lunch
Office Copy From Volume 136 Page 525

(12) I know all Men by these presents, That I Benjamin Howard of Salisbury in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire yeoman for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred Dollars to me in hand before the delivery hereof well and truly paid by Samuel Couch of Salisbury aforesaid yeoman The receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given granted bargained and sold and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell alien, enfeoff convey and confirm unto the said Samuel Couch and his heirs and assigns forever, A certain piece or parcel of land situated in said Salisbury and is part of the Farm on which I now live bounded as follows viz, Begining at the north east corner of my farm by the road thence running westerly on the north line of said farm about thirty rods to a stone wall, thence southerly by said stone wall and said road equal distance from said north line of the farm untill it contains four acres by measure likewise One other piece of land westerly of the above piece and adjoining the same, bounded as follows viz Begining at the north end of the stone wall above mentioned thence running southerly by said stone .... to the end of said stone wall as now built to stake & stones, thence southerly to the northwest corner of the orchard now owned by said Sam l Couch to stake & stones thence southerly by the orchard fence on the line between said Couches and my land to a fence which runs by the south end of said orchard thence westerly by s d fence as it now runs to s d Couches land to stake & stones thence northerly by s d Couches land to the northwest corner of my land to stake & stones thence on the north line of my land to the bound at the end of said stone wall above mentioned containing about five acres be the same more or less - Likewise one other piece of land situated south of the piece

Last mentioned bounded as follows viz, Begining at the southwest corner bound of my land thence runing northerly on the line between my land & said Couches to the last mentioned piece of land thence eastwardly by said fence which runs by the south end of the orchard and eastwardly on the south line of my land far enough to contain fifteen acres in the whole of the three pieces conveyed by this deed meaning to convey fifteen acres by this deed and no more by measure To have and to hold the said granted premises with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging to him the said Samuel Couch and his heirs and assigns to his and their only proper use and benefit forever - and I the said Benjamin Howard and my heirs executors and administrators do hereby covenant grant and agree to and with the said Sam l Couch and his heirs and assigns that until the delivery hereof I am the lawful owner of the said premises and am seised and possessed thereof in my own right in fee simple and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid that the premises are free and clear from all and every incumbrance whatsoever, and that I and my heirs executors and administrators shall and will warrant and defend the same to the said Sam l Couch and his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever - In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty two - Signed sealed and delivered in presence of us
Austin George John S. Elliot
Benjamin Howard seal

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough Co.
Dec. 6th 1822 Personally appearing the above named Benjamin Howard and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed before me Richd. Fellows Jus. Peace
Recd & Recorded 11 Dec. 1822 at 7 minutes past 5 O'clock P.M. & Exam'd by Isaac Brooks Reg r
A True Copy Isaac Brooks Reg r
Recorded Volume 136 Page 525
I Enock Duling Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby certify that at the Court of Sessions held at Hopkinton in said County on the first Tuesday of Sept. A.D. 1822 the votes for County Register were opened and recorded by said Court according to law and Isaac Brooks Esquire was duly elected to that office for one year from that time and was then & there by said Court duly qualified to serve in said office. I further certify that the attestation to the foregoing copy of a Deed is in the handwriting of the said Isaac Brooks and in due form of law and that said Register has by law an official seal.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court this twenty ninth day of June A.D. 1823
E. Duling Clerk

Copy Benjamin Howard
Sept. 1919

State of New-Hampshire.
(10)
HILLSBOROUGH, ss. ] COURT OF SESSIONS.
ON this eighth day of May 1823, personally appeared in open Court, (being a court of record for said county of Hillsborough, so constituted by the laws of the State of New-Hampshire,) Benjamin Howard resident in said county, aged 64 years, who, being first duly sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the acts of Congress of the 18th of March, 1818, and the 1st of May, 1820, that he, the said Benjamin Howard enlisted for the term of three years on the thirteenth day of April in the year 1777 in the State of New-Hampshire in the company commanded by captain James Gray in the regiment commanded by colonel Alexander Scammel in the line of the State of New-Hampshire on the continental establishment; that he continued to serve in said corps until April 20th 1780 when he was discharged from the said service, in West Point in the State of New York that his name has been placed on the pension list, and dropt therefrom on account of his property.
And, in pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820, 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.
  1 Cow $ 15. 2 Sheep and one Lamb $ 4 $ 19.00   1 Old hoe and one Axe 1.00   1 Kettle 6/ one pot 4/ Tea Kettle 3/ 2.17   4 Pewter plates 2/6. 2 Platters 6/ 12 Doz plates 1.67   1 White Bowl and 2 Brown Bowls 0.30   1/2 Doz. pewter spoons 6/ Knives & Forks and looking glass 6/   Black line tea Spoons 6/ 1 Silver spoon 0.58   2 Tables 3/ 5 Chairs 12/ 1 Chest 3/ 3.00   1 Case of old Drawers 12/ Wash tub 1/6. 1 pail 2/ 2.142   1 Dish kettle 3/ , 50   $ 31. 31 
Benjamin Howard
My Family residing with me a wife 64 years of age slender in health and requires much medical aid myself a farmer and unable to perform but very little labor at the best

That, since the exhibition of my first schedule, the following changes have been made in my property.
(11)
   Articles sold Names of the persons to whom sold. Time of sale. Amount of money, or description of property, received in return.     Real Estate   15 Acres land Samuel Couch Dec 6 th 1822 $100. towards payment of debts   15 Acres Land Sam e Couch May 6 th 1822 $150. to payment of Debts   Personal Estate   1 Cow W m Little about Dec. 5 - 1 st 1821 $10. in payment of debts due said Little   1 Horse Sam e Couch Feby. 1822 $8 in work for family use   2 Swine expended in the family 8,   1 Seed Plough my Son Benjamin Fall of 1822 1. in debt due the same   1 Harrow Jos t Couch Dec. 1822 3 for debt due said Couch   2 Bowls Broke & Gone ,10   2 Tables impaired ,50   a Note by Sam e Fowler for 8,00 for use of family in such notes  
Benjamin Howard
Sworn to and declared on the eighth day of May before the Court of Sessions
Att. E. Darling Clerk
I, ENOCH DARLING, Clerk of the Court of Sessions for said county of Hillsborough, do hereby certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said Benjamin Howard did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months, under one engagement, on the continental establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the 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 31 dollars and 31 cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said court, on this eighth day of May 1823.
E. Darling Clerk of the Court of the Sessions of Hillsborough County

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT I
Benjamin Howard of Salisbury, in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, Yeoman
for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars to me in hand before the delivery hereof, well and truly paid by Samuel Couch of said Salisbury, Yeoman the receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted, bargained, sold, and by these presents do give, grant, bargain, sell, alien, enseoff, convey, and confirm, unto the said Samuel Couch and his heirs and assigns, forever, A certain piece or parcel of Land situate in said Salisbury containing about fifteen acres be the same more or less with the Buildings thereon standing & bounded as follows, viz, eastwardly by land of Eben Louis and a highway Southerly by the line between the Town of Bowdoin and Salisbury westerly and Northerly by land of said Samuel Couch it being the Home Farm on which I now live And is all the Land I own
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said granted premises, with all the privileges and appurtenances to the same belonging, to him the said Samuel Couch and his heirs and assigns, to his and their only proper use and benefit forever. And I the said Benjamin Howard and my heirs, executors, and administrators, do hereby covenant, grant, and agree, to and with the said Samuel Couch and his heirs and assigns, that until the delivery hereof, I am the lawful owner of the said premises, and am seized and possessed thereof in my own right in fee-simple, and have full power and lawful authority to grant and convey the same in manner aforesaid : that the said premises are free and clear from all and every incumbrance whatsoever ; and that I and my heirs, executors, and administrators, shall and will warrant and defend the same to the said Samuel Couch and his heirs and assigns, against the lawful claims and demands of any person or persons whomsoever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Sixth day of May in the Year of our LORD, one thousand eight hundred and twenty three
Signed, sealed and delivered, in presence of us,
Moses Fellows Bractstreet Woody Sun
Benjamin Howard Seal
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Hillsborough ss. May 6th
1823 PERSONALLY appearing the above named Benjamin Howard acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be his voluntary act and deed - Before me, Eliz h Fellows Jus Peace.
Rec d & recorded 12 May 1823 & Exam d by Isaac Brooks Reg r A True Copy Attest Isaac Brooks Reg r

DEE 2
Howard to touch
Office copy Strong Volume 139- Page 71
entirely different from the other bank in city that all the to in and for some at A.D. 1892 the and record book some books kept for one year from and each only for specifically by the bank in the note and that was a common account I have of other financial of June 22. 1893
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2/28 I Enoch Darling Clerk of the Court of Sessions for the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do certify that at the Court of Sessions held at Hopkinton in and for said County on the first Tuesday of Sept A.D. 1822 the votes for County Register were opened and recorded by said Court accepting to law and Isaac Brooks Esquire was duly elected to that Office for one year from that time and was then & there by said Court duly qualified to serve in said Office. I further certify that the attestation to the foregoing copy of a Deed is in the hand writing of the said Isaac Brooks and that said Register has by law no seal.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and of affixed the Seal of said Court this 29 th day of June A.D. 1823
Dearling Clerk
My Friend to George
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Moses Eastman Esquire Dep t in favor of Benjamin Howard

I M rs Eastman of Salisbury in the (5) County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire testify and say that I am well acquainted with Benjamin Howard of Salisbury aforesaid and know him to be in reduced circumstances in life and in consequence of his advanced age and increas- ing infirmities stands in need of support of assistance from his country for his support - M rs Eastman
Oct. 7. 1818 -
State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss.
Oct. 7. 1818
Then personally appeared M rs Eastman Esquire and made solemn oath that the foregoing Dispositions by her him subscribed is just and true Before me Joshua Dooling Justice Peace

I Benjamin Howard of lawful age testify and say that the service which I performed in the Revolutionary war according to the application for a pension by me subscribed to which this affidavit is annexed, was in the New- Hampshire line. — Benj a Howard June 17. 1819.
State of New Hampshire June 17. 1819.
Then personally appeared the above named Benja- -min Howard and made that solemn oath the above affidavit by him subscribed is just and true before me.
Before Joshua Dearing
Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the first District in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire and Justice of the Peace of the Quorum within and for said County.