Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 668, David Hosmer, Conn.

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Kosmer, David Sarah
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3417.
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Massachusetts Roll
David Hosmer
private
Connecticut line - 1776 - 1 year.
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Massachusetts at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 14 of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 7 th of Oct. 1818 and sent to Edward D. Bangs Esq. Worcester Massachusetts
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818 37.60
Semi-annual all'ee ending 4 th Mar 1819 48.00
Arrears 4 Mo 20/30 $85.60
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
Edward Worcester Esq.

2053 Massachusetts Sarah Hosmer widow of David Hosmer who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private born since Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
30 th February 1853 Certificate of Pension issued the 20 th day of Sept r / 53 and sent to
Chas. G. Prentiss Worcester Mass ts
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act July 29, 1842, Page 48 Vol. A
July 30/53
1878

180.261
(let March 3.)
June 29th 1853
Sarah Nostrand. mrs
David Nostrand, fili.
Hosmer.
Ms 30784 P. 21
Very war
David. Act ————— Feb. 3. 1853
Feb 53 — 2055
Ad: 16 Oct, pm 13/57 B. B. D.
1853
Larned Gregory & Son Marblehead Mass
Vol H-2 - 63

This May Certify that the following persons have been joined together in Marriage according to Law by me Jan'y 1 st 1828 David Hosmer to Sarah Partridge both of Ward Signed John Paine } Pastor of the Church
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Thomas Meriam on the seventh day of April A.D. 1853 was and still is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate of oath upon the affidavit of Isaac S. Meriam
hereunto annexed is genuine
Given under my hand, and the seal of said day of April hundred and fifty-three
County, this nineteenth , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight J. Mason Clerk.

This May Certify that the following persons have been joined Marriage according to Law by me Jan'y 1 st 1828 David Hosmer to Sarah Partridge both of Ward, Signed John Paine } Pastor of the } Bap Chh
A true Copy in Ward Attest A Drury Town Clerk
A true Copy from Records attest J S Meriam
Auburn April 7 th 1853 Town Clerk
Personally appeared Isaac S Meriam and made oath that the above is a true Copy from records Auburn April 7 th 1853
Thomas Meriam } Justice } of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston, May 26. 1855.
I hereby Certify, That at the date of the attestation hereunto annexed,
Stephen Savary was a Justice of the Peace for the County of Worcester
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.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.
180. 261

Sarah Hoemer. Enter- ed in Odeet. Broomfar- ed on
May 2, 53.

State of Massachusetts COUNTY OF Worcester } ss.
On this Twentieth day of April , A. D. one thousand eight hundred and fifty five , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, Sarah Hosmer aged Eighty Nine years, a resident of the town of Auburn in the State of Massachusetts who, being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of David Hosmer deceased, who was a Revolutionary soldier , in the Company commanded by Captain _____ Regiment of _____ commanded by _____ in the war with Great Britain,
declared by the United States on the 18th of June, 1812,
She hereby petitions for his paid service under Act of Feb 9 59 at rate of $6.00 per Annum.
that her said husband _____ at _____ on or about the _____ day of _____, A. D. 18_____, for the term of _____ and continued in actual service in said war for the term of _____ and was honorably discharged at _____ on the _____ day of _____, A. D. 18_____; but that, to the best of her knowledge and belief, her husband never received any written or printed discharge,
She further states that she was married to the said David Hosmer in Auburn , on the first day of January A. D. 1828, by one John Paine , a Clergyman , and that her name before her said marriage was Sarah Partridge ; that her said husband died at Auburn , on the Eleventh day of April , A. D. 1842, and that she is now a widow.
And she still further states that she never heard her said say, nor does she think he ever received any bounty land whatever.
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which she may be entitled under the "Act approved March 3, 1855," and prays that the certificate thereof may be sent for her to JAMES GREGORY & SON, of Marblehead, Mass.; and declares that she has not received a Bounty Land Warrant under this or any other Act of Congress, nor made any other application therefor.
And begs to refer to the evidence upon which she was examined in proof of all particulars
Sarah Hosmer

We Daniel Dowe — and Polly Dowe — residents of the town of Auburn in the State of Massachusetts upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by Sarah Hosmer — — — — — in our presence; and that we believe, from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be.
Daniel Dowe
Polly Dowe
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 she represents herself to be; and that I have no interest in this claim.
Stephen Savary
Justice of the Peace.
State of Massachusetts — Worcester — County.
We, Samuel A. Newton and Lucy Cheney having been duly sworn, depose and say, that we well knew Daniel Hosmer who was a Soldier — — — in the war of the Revolution whose widow now applies for bounty land; that we knew him for more than thirty years before his death, which occurred at Auburn — — — about twelve years ago; that we know that he died about that time, because we attended his funeral, and saw him a day or two previous to his death, that we have known his said widow from his death to this time, that she is now unmarried, and that we are disinterested.
Samuel A. Newton
Lucy Cheney
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me, this — — — Twentieth — — — day of April — — — A. D. 18 55
Stephen Savary
Justice of the Peace.
It is hereby certified, that satisfactory proof has been exhibited before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by the affidavits of Samuel A. Newton and Lucy Cheney of the town of Auburn — — — of the said County and State, whom I know to be credible persons, and who swear that they have no pecuniary interest in the result of the foregoing application; that Sarah Hosmer — — — the applicant for bounty land in the foregoing declaration is now unmarried, and that she is the widow of the late David Hosmer — — — who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution — — — and that the said David Hosmer died at the time above stated.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, this Twentieth day of — — — April — — — 185 5
Stephen Savary
Justice of the Peace.

Extract from the records of Marriage in the Town of Ward in the County of Worcester and State Massachusetts
January first Eighteen Hundred and Twenty Eight David Husmer to Sarah Partridge both of Ward
I certify that here is a true Extract from the records with the exception of the Date which is expressed on the record in fair and legable letters and figures as follows viz January 1 st 1828
Elisha M. Knowles } Town Clerk of Auburn I Elisha M. Knowles above named depose and say that I held the office of Clerk of the Town of Auburn formally Ward County and State aforesaid and that the above is a true Extract from the records with the Exceptions above named as Certified me Elisha M. Knowles } Town Clerk Auburn
Worcester ss April 21. 1855
Then personally appeared Elisha M. Knowles above named who is well known to me personally as the official Clerk said town of Auburn and a credible witness and made oath in due form of Law to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed Before me
Stephen Sarary Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts. } ss. County of Worcester,
Be it known, that on this sixth day of April, A.D. eighteen hundred and fifty three, before the board of Probate in and for the County of Worcester aforesaid, personally appeared Sarah Hosmer, a resident of Auburn, in said County, and made oath according to law, that she is the Widow of David Hosmer, who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and a Pensioner of the United States at the time of his death at the rate of $96.00 per annum - that she was married to the said David Hosmer on the first day of January, eighteen hundred and twenty eight in the town of Auburn that her said husband died on the eleventh day of April, eighteen hundred and forty two - that she makes this Declaration for the purpose of obtaining such a rate of Pension as may be due under any of the Laws, Regulations or decisions, that have been or may hereafter be adopted - and that she still continues the Widow of the said David Hosmer.
Sarah her X Hosmer mark
I swear to and subscribed, in open board, the day and year aforesaid, before me. And I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the above declaration & am not concerned in the prosecution of the declarant's application for a pension. Wm Hinricke. Judge of Probate for said County of Worcester }

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Worster, ss. I, Charles G. Prouty, Register of the Court of Probate for said County of Worster, do hereby certify that Thomas Kimball is the Judge of said Court, duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof I do hereunto set my hand and the Seal of said Court this sixteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty three.
Chas. G. Prouty, Register.

David Hosmer.
3.417
[Large handwritten flourish] J.L.E.

I have no property of any kind or description except my wearing apparel; and have no family living with me; I have heretofore been a Blacksmith, but am unable to labour.
David Hosmer.
Col. Ward's Regiment in the Connecticut Line, for one year, and served during that period, and was honourably discharged. My original declaration is dated the 14 th day of April 1818 and is numbered 3417.
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 Statement  Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
David Hosmer.
Sworn to and declared, on the sixth before the said Court.
day of February , 1821.
Attest,
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Statement  Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record 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 said David Hosmer has no dollars and property cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this sixth day of February 1821.
Abijah Bigelow. Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
COUNTY OF WORCESTER, ss.
ON this sixth day of February 1821, personally appeared in open Court, before the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, being a Court of Record, within and for said County of Worcester, established as such by the laws of said Commonwealth, David Kormer aged sixty, one years, resident in Ward, 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: In May 1775, as nearly as I can recollect. I served a company commanded by Capt. Daniel Allen, in Col. Ward's Regiment in the Connecticut Service, for one year, and served during that period, and was honorably discharged. My original declaration is dated the 14th day of April 1818 and is numbered 3417
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 Statement Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
David Kormer
Sworn to and declared, on the sixth day of February, 1821 before the said Court.
Attest,
Abijah Bigelow, Clerk.
I, ABIJAH BIGELOW, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas, holden within and for the County of Worcester, do hereby certify, that the foregoing Oath, and the Statement Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the Record 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 said David Kormer has no dollars and property cents.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this sixth day of February 1821.
Abijah Bigelow Clerk of the Court for the County of Worcester.

Edward Bangs, Esq; Judge, Westminster, Worcester County, Massach'tts
David Hosmer, Connecticut line, Revolutionary Claim.
found on the roll of Col: Durkee's regt. for 6 months service, only, Inadmissible - unless 9 months service, in Continuation, be proved by satisfactory testimony. See endorsement in the case of Benjamin Nichols.
inadmissible

State of Massachusetts, County of Worcester.
David Hosmer — a Citizen of the United States, now resident at Ward — in the County of Worcester in the State aforesaid, do on oath testify and declare, that in the War of the Revolution, on or about the fifteenth day of May in the year 1776.
I entered and was engaged in the land service of the United States on the continental establishment, and served accordingly from that time to the fifteenth day of May in the year 1777, or thereabouts.
as a private — against the common enemy, without any interrup- tion or absence: that I belonged to Captain Allen's Company Col. Ward's Regiment, and Genl. Huntington's Brigade on the Connecticut line.
and that I left the service on or about the 15 th day of May
1777 and that, by reason of my reduced circumstances in life and poverty, I stand in need of assistance from my country for support, being now of the age of
fifty nine years — I was dismissed at Chatham in New Jersey, after honably leaving my time out.
And I hereby relinquish all claims to every pension heretofore allowed me by the laws of the United States, if any may be or hath been so allowed.
David Hosmer
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on this fourteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighteen pursuant to a law of the United States, entitled, "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War," made and passed on the 18th of March, A. D. 1818, personally appeareth before me,
Edward Bangs Judge of the Common Pleas Western Circuit
the abovenamed David Hosmer and after due examination and caution to testify and declare the whole truth, he maketh oath to the declaration aforesaid, and subscribes the same in my presence; and, on examination du- ly made by me the said Judge, it appeareth to my satisfaction that the said declaration is true. Witness my hand & seal at off ce Court,
Edward Bangs

I Samuel Warren of Ward in said county of Worcester, do testify and declare, that I have known David Holmer, the within named applicant, for more than four years. And that full faith and credit is to be given to the facts herein stated, Samuel Warren.
Worcester ss. April 14. 1878.
Personally appeared, the above named Samuel Warren, and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit,
Before Isaac Goodwin, Jus. of peace

Rev.
WIDOW, &c.
File No.
668
Sarah Hosmer.
Widow.
David Hosmer
Prio. Rev. War.
Act:
Feb. 3. 1853.
Index:—Vol.
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Sarah Hosmer widow of Daniel Am ap.
Let to C. G. Prentiss June 20/53 To Same Aug 9/53 (Rev)
Act Feb 8/03

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App d of Sarah Hosmer widow of David Worcester Co Mass:
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Act 3 d Feby: 1853
Rev:
Adm d $96 per annum commencing 3 d Feby 1853. Chas. Prentiss
Worcester
Mass:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

Pension Office, Aug 8. 1853
Sir,
Please certify the time to which the within pension was last paid, & (if in your power) the date of his death,
Very respectfully Yours Ob't Serv't
S. Cole
To the Commission Mr F. Durt, } Present }
David Hosmer, Act 1818. Died 14 th  January April 1842, Paid to his death.
F. Berth Auditor.
No mistake this time.
B.S.B.

Pension Office.
Sept. 17/53
Sir,
The claimant in this case reiterates her statement that her husband died April 11, 1842 - Please send another certificate.
Very respectfully, Your obedt Servt
S. Cale For the Commr.
F Burt Esqr 3 d Auditor Present
(See other side.)

David Hoosmer, Died 14 th April 1812, at 1815 $8. p. m. Paid to his death.
F. Burt Auditor.

Donen B. Waldo Levine
Don't of Pensions.

Worcester (Mass.) April 19. 1853.
Sir,
I send the Declaration of Sarah Hosmer, Widow of Daniel Hosmer, for a Pension.
Please send her certificate, when granted, to your obedient Servant, Chas. G. Prouty.
James B. Waldo, Esq.

Brief in the case of Sarah Hosmer, widow of Daniel Hosmer Worcester County and State of Massachusetts. act 3rd February 1853.
Claim, ("original," & " for increase ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 18th March 1818.
Marriage proved by parol evidence - witness testified to be credible
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Chas. G. Frost's Esq. Worcester,
Name and residence of Agent Mass.
R. Giddes
Examining Clerk.

I, Ebenezer Newton of Auburn, in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged 41 years, do depose and say, that I have lived in said town of Auburn more than 20 years last past - that I was well acquainted with David Boomer, late of said Auburn - and knew him to be a Prisoner of the United States. I lived within about a fourth of a mile of his residence for several years before he died. I watched with him on Sunday night the 10th of April A.D. 1842 and was present when he died on the afternoon of Monday the next day. I witnessed the time of his marriage to the Widow Bartolbge and have known & lived near her ever since, tho' I was not present at the wedding and cannot recall
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that George M. Prentiss is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate of oath upon the affidavit of Ebenezer Newton
hereunto annexed
genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said day of September hundred and fifty-three.
County, this thirteenth , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight J. Mason Clerk.

I, Ebenezer Norton of Auburn, in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, aged 41 years, do hereby and say, that I have lived in said town of Auburn more than 20 years last past - that I was well acquainted with David Boomer, late of said Auburn - and knew him to be a Prisoner of the United States. I lived within about a fourth of a mile of his residence for several years before he died. I watched with him on Sunday night the 10th of April A.D. 1842 and was present when he died on the afternoon of Monday the next day. I attended the time of his marriage to the Widow Bartolidge and have known & lived near her ever since, tho' I was not present at the Wedding and cannot now fix the time when it took place. Ebenezer Norton
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
To Worcester County, ss. Be it known, that on this fourteenth day of September, 1853, Personally appeared before the undersigned, a justice of the Peace in and for said County of Worcester, Ebenezer Norton, above named, who is personally known to me as a respectable and disinterested person, and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him subscribed. And I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the cause in which said deposition is intended to be used, am I? nor in any way concerned in its presentation.
Geo. M. Prentiss, Justice of the Peace.

Worcester Sept. 13, 1853.
Dear Sir,
On referring to the files in the Probate Office, I find that Josiah S. Prentice, a Justice of the Peace, made affidavit that David Hosmer died on the fourteenth day of April, 1842. I can have no doubt that he erroneously stated the day of the funeral instead of the death. On this affidavit Judge Benton, the then Judge of Probate certified that the facts were proven to his satisfaction, and I issued the certificate accordingly.
I now send the Disposition of Eben's Newton, who was present at the death of Mr. Hosmer. This Deponent I know to be a man of truth.
I do not believe that Josiah S. Prentice intended to falsify, but he must have stated the death three days later than it actually took place. I hope this will be satisfactory. The poor woman thinks she's never to get her Pension.
Yours respectfully, Chas. G. Prentiss.
Hon. J. B. Waldo.

I, Elisha M. Knowles, of Auburn, in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do depose & say, that I have known Sarah Hosmer, the Widow of David Hosmer, late of said Auburn, deceased, more than thirty five years. I knew her before she was married to said David Hosmer, when she was the Widow of Abel Southwick - and have known her ever since - and I know that she is the same person, who made a Declaration before the Hon. Thomas D. Sewell, the Judge of Probate for said County of Worcester, in April last, in order to obtain a Pension, on account of the services of said David Hosmer, in the Revolutionary War. I have lived with her since the death of said David Hosmer.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I, Joseph Mason Clerk of the Judicial Courts for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Charles G. Prentiss
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signatures to the certificates of oath upon the affidavits of Elisha M. Knowles and Elbridge G. Warren hereunto annexed are genuine.
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County , this third day of August , in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three .
J. Mason Clerk.

I, Elisha M. Knowles, of Auburn, in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do depose & say, that I have known Sarah Hosmer, the Widow of David Hosmer, late of said Auburn, deceased, more than thirty five years. I knew her before she was married to said David Hosmer, when she was the Widow of Abel Pentridge - and have known her ever since - and I know that she is the same person, who made a Declaration before the Hon. Thomas Dinsmore, the Judge of Probate for said County of Worcester, in which, the said David Hosmer, in order to obtain a Pension, on account of the services of said David Hosmer, in the Revolutionary War. I have lived within about three miles of the said Sarah during the whole of the period above mentioned.
Elisha M. Knowles
Worcester ss. August 3. 1853. Then personally appeared Elisha M. Knowles, who is personally known to me to be a respectable and credible man, and made oath to the truth of the above Declaration by him subscribed, before me - and I certify, that I have no interest in the result of the said Sarah Hosmer's application for a Pension.
Chas. G. Brewster, Justice of the Peace.

I, Elbridge G. Warren, of Auburn, in the County of Worcester & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do before I say, that I know Mrs. Sarah Hosmer, the Widow of Daniel Hosmer, late of said Auburn, deceased, more than thirty five years. I have lived within a mile from her all that time - and I know that she is the same person who made a Declaration in April last before the Gov. Hon. Nathaniel, Judge of Probate for said County, in order to obtain a Pension, as the Widow of said Daniel Hosmer, who was a Pensioner. I brought her to Court where she made her Declaration.
Elbridge G. Warren
Worcester ss. August 3. 1853. Then personally appeared Elbridge G. Warren, who is personally known to me to be a respectable and credible man, and made oath to the truth of the above De- claration subscribed, before me, - and I certify, that I have no interest in the result of the said Sarah's application for a Pension.
Chas. G. Root, Justice of the Peace.

Hon. John P. Waldo, Com r of Pensions.

Worcester, Mass. Aug. 4. 1853.
Dear Sir,
I send herewith the Depositions of B. M. Knowles, the Postmaster of Auburn, & G. G. Warren, of Auburn, to prove the identity of Mrs. Sarah Hosmer, Widow of David Hosmer whose Declaration I forwarded to you in April last.
Both these Deponents have been long known to me, and there can be no doubt of the truth of their statements.
This Widow is much in need - and I think there can be no suspicion of fraud or imposition in her case.
I am, Sir, respectfully Yours, John G. Pentip.
Hon. Aaron P. Wells.

The Intention of Marriage between Mr David Hosmer and Mrs Sarah Fartridge both of Ward were made known to me and recorded this 15 th day of Dec 1827
Attest G Cary Town Clerk
A true Copy from Record
Attest Isaac S Meriam
Town Clerk
Mr David Hosmer Departed this life at Auburn April 11 th 1842 Aged 83 years
A true Copy of records
Attest I S Meriam Town Clerk
Personally appeared Isaac S Meriam and made oath that the above is a true Copy of records Before me Auburn April 6 th 1833
Thomas Meriam justice of the peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
WORCESTER COUNTY, ss.
I,
Joseph Mason
Clerk of the
Judicial County
for the County and Commonwealth aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Thomas Meriam on the day of the date hereof is
a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and authorized by the laws of this Commonwealth, to take the acknowledgement of deeds, and administer oaths, and that his signature to the certificate of the oath of Isaac S Meriam
hereunto annexed is genuine
Given under my hand, and the seal of said County, this sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three.
J. Mason Clerk.

Ms. 120. Rec. 10 Feb. 1882
John C. Calhoun Secretary of War Washington
Hon. E. A. Corliss Pension Office

Hon J. C. Calhoun Secretary &c.
Sir, You have enclosed the only application for a Pension which has been acted on by the Court now in Session. It is in- -proper perhaps to press its speedy return; but I am desired by the application to remind you that the 4 th of March is very near at- -hand.
Very respectfully
Yours &c.
Abijah Bigelow By James Prarier.
Clerk's Office, Worcester Co. Mass. ts Feb. 6. 1821.

The Deposition of Jonathan Nichols of Thompson in the County of Windham & State of Connecticut of lawful Age who testifies & says that he engaged in the Service of the United States in the revolutionary War an Ensign in Capt. Daniel Allen's Company & Col. Andrew Ward's Regiment for the Term of One year and was commissioned an Ensign by the President of Congress: that in the Month of May One thousand seven hundred & seventy Six the deponent enlisted David Harsner then of said Thompson now of Ward in the County of Worcester & State of Massachusetts a Soldier in said Company & Regiment for the Term of One year and that said Harsner faithfully served in said Company till the expiration of his Term & was honorably discharged that said Harsner has been well known to the deponent in present & circumstances to the present Time that he is poor & in necessitous circumstances and needs the assistance of the public and further saith not Dated the 28 th day of August AD 1818 Jonathan Nichols
State of Connecticut Windham County ss. Pampret Aug 28 th AD 1818 Then personally appeared Capt. Jonathan Nichols Signer of the foregoing deposition & being duly sworn made solemn Oath to the Truth of the facts stated in said foregoing deposition before me Lem. Grosvenor Judge of Probate for the District of Pampret and Justice of the Peace for Windham County

The deposition of John Elliot of Thompson in the State of Connecticut who testifies & says that in the Month of May in the year of our Lord Seventeen hundred & Seventy six he enlisted himself a Soldier with Ensign Jonathan Nichols in Capt Daniel Allen Company & a Col. Andrew Ward Regiment of Connecticut Troops in the continental Army of the Revolution for the Term of One year and served out his full Term that he is acquainted with David Harsner then of said Thompson now of Ward in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that said Harsner enlisted at the same time in said Company & Regiment with the defendant & served to the full expiration of the year & was Honorably discharged and is now poor and needs the Assistance of public Support for his maintenance and further saith not August 28 th AD 1818.
John Elliot
State of Connecticut
Windham County ss Pampret Aug 28 th AD 1818
Then personally appeared M c John Elliot signer of the foregoing Deposition & being duly sworn made solemn oath to the truth of the facts stated therein respecting the person & circumstances of David Harsner. before me Lem. Gropenor Justice of the Peace And Judge of Probate for the District of Pomfret
These certify whom it may concern that Col. Jonathan Nichols & M c John Elliot subscribers to the foregoing deposition are well known to the Subscriber and that full faith and credit is due to the testimony of each.
Lem. Gropenor Judge of Probate for the District of Pomfret
And Justice of the Peace for Windham County

I Samuel Gray Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in & for the County of Windham in the State of Connecticut - do certify that Lemuel Grouvin's Ejectment before whom the within Affidavits have been made duly enrolled as one of the Justices of the Peace in & for said County of Windham that the within Signatures are his own hand writing and full faith and Credit ought to be given to his acts & deeds as such
In Testimony whereof the public Seal of said Court is hereunto Affixed and I have subscribed My Name at Windham this 17 th Day of Septm r A.D. 1818
Sam Gray
David Warner Cave
1818