Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7641, John Hall, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass
Hall, John Dilla
N. 7641.
B.L.W. 11192-160-55-
CONTENTS

15382
Massachusetts
John Hall
of Norton in the State of Mass who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col Walker in the Mass line for _____
Cont'd on next page
Inscribed on the Roll of _____ at the rate of 80 Dollars _____ Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 th day of June 1830 and sent Hon J L Hodge Present
Arrears to the 4th of Mar 1833 $160 Semi-ant. allowance ending 24 Sept 40 $200
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by J H N Blair Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 2, Page 33,
74 Bristol

3052 Massachusetts Dilla Hall widow of John Hall M ch who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Ascribed on the Roll at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 th day of Nov r 1853 and sent to Olomene Leonard Norton Mass a
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 218 Vol. A
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Bristol ss Commonwealth of Massachusetts. On the thirteenth eighth day of August 1832 personally appeared At a Court of Probate holden at Taunton in and for s d County this day, before the Hon ble Hodijah Baylies Judge of Probate for s d County  by Capt. John Hall a resident of Norton in said County of Bristol aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7. 1832. That in January 1776 he enlisted in the company of Capt a Silas Cobb, Benjamin Bates and Pelatiah Day were the Lieut s and Abiel Lane Ensign, in Col l Walkers Regiment. and marched to Winter Hill near Boston General Sullivan commanded in that department, from thence they were ordered, and marched to Dorchester Heights, and arrived there the second night after our troops commenced fortifying those heights, and continued there until the British Troops evacuated Boston. the time he enlisted for having expired, he was discharged, after serving three months. In July 1776 he again enlisted enlisted for five months in Capt a Samuel White's company. John Allen & William Copeland Lieut s in Col l Cargys Regiment and General Fletchers Brigade, they were ordered on to New York, marched by land to New Haven and from thence by Water to New York, he was in the Battle when our Troops retreated out of New York, and was in sight of the Battle of White Plains, but the Regiment to which he belonged, was not in that Battle, he continued with the army until his time was out , and was then discharged, after serving five months.
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132 In June or July 1777. he the said John Hall again enlisted for seven months. in Capt. n Silas Cobb's company. John Allen and one Billings were the Lieut. s in Col. l Keige's Regiment, they were ordered to march to Swanzy. in S. o Bristol County and were stationed on hog neck. to guard that shore, and were in General Spencer's expedition to Rhode Island, they marched to Howland's Ferry, Little Compton & Hogland ferry. and from thence marched back to Howland's Ferry, and took boats and landed at Warren, from thence went up Providence River to Wickford's neck, marched from thence to Providence and were then discharged after serving seven months.
In July 1778 the said John Hall again enlisted in Capt. n Samuel White's company, David Clapp & Jacob Shepard. Lieut. s in Col. l Thomas Carpenter's Regiment. — Williams Major, and ordered to Rhode Island, marched through Warren & Bristol to Bristol ferry, crossed the ferry and landed on Rhode Island. This was called Sullivan's expedition, and he was in the Battle on Rhode Island. after the battle they left the Island, crossed Howland's ferry. and marched to Providence  Pawtucket from thence to Warwick Neck. and was then discharged, after serving four months.
In June 1780 S. n Hall. again enlisted in Capt. n Abner Howland's company for six months. one Mitchell was Lieut. t and were marched to Springfield, and then mustered in Col. l Bayley's Regiment and General Learned's Brigade. from Springfield marched to West Point, and stationed there until his time was out, and was then discharged. This was in the Continental Service.
In October & November 1778 S. n Hall engaged with one Norton a Waggon Master, Philip Mapson was Waggon Master

Mustering assistants and went to Providence with his father Team and was engaged in transporting forage, Wood bannon &c. and served two months & was then discharged,
Said John Hall further declares that he has no written discharge, as it was not customary when he was in the Service to give the Soldiers a written Discharge, but when their time was out they were permitted to return, (except his last six months with Capt. Howard, who gave him a written discharge, which he has lost. S d John Hall further says he was born in Norton, that he has always, and now lives in S d Town. Said John Hall hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency, in any State whatever.
John Hall
Under Capt Silas Cobb in 1776. 3 months Under Capt Sam White " 1776. 5 " Under Capt Silas Cobb " 1777. 7. - " Under Capt Samuel White " 1778. 4. " Under Capt. Wm Howard 1780 6. 0 Under. - Norton Wagon Master 1778 2 - "
Sworn to subscribed the day & year first above mentioned H. Baylies, Judge of Probate
Total Service 27 months
We Pite Clarke a Ploughman residing in Norton and Ephraim Raymond residing in the same town hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Hall who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be about seventy two years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a Soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Pite Clarke. Eph m Raymond
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
H. Baylies, Judge of Probate.
* July 9. 1760.

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department; that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the court further certifies, that it appears to them that Pitt Clarke who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the town of Norton in said County of Bristol, and that Ephraim Raymond Esquire who has also signed the same is a resident in said town, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
H. Daryle, Judge of Probate.
Co. of Bristol ss. 5
John Anselm Bassett Register of the court of Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Hall of Norton in said County for a Pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said court the day and year first above written.
Anselm Bassett

Bristol ss Norton May 15. 1833. I Ephraim Raymond Justice of the peace for said County, of Bristol, do certify that I am the Magistrate that made out the declaration of John Hall of said Norton, in his application for a pension on the 28 th day of August 1832, said documents having been returned by reason of the questions required by the War department not having been satisfactorily answered. The s d John Hall appears before me the s d Justice for further examination. Question Where and in what year were you born. Eph m Raymond Esq e Answer. I was born in Norton in s d County of Bristol. July 9. 1760 Question. Have you any record of your age, if so where is it. Answer. I have no record of my age, it was on a Book of my Father, I have often seen it there, but where that Book now is, I know not. Question. Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the revolutionary war, and where do you now live. Answer I lived in the aforesaid town of Norton when called into service have always lived in said town, and now live in it. Question. State the name of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood who can testify as to your character veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the revolution. Answer Rev d Pitt Clark, and Ephraim Raymond Esq e both of Norton aforesaid who have known me more than forty years. Hon ble Laban Wheaton, former member of Congress. John Hall
Bristol ss Norton May 20. 1833 Personally appeared before me Eph m Raymond one of the Justices of the peace for s d County of Bristol John Hall who made Oath to the truth of the facts contained in the above declaration - in Witness whereof I have here set my hand the day & year above mentioned Eph m Raymond Jus. of Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I. Anselm Dapeto, Register of the court of Probate for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Ephraim Raymond, before whom the within affidavit was taken, is a Justice of the Peace in for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, is his genuine signature & whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said court, this twenty first day of May eighteen hundred & thirty three.
Anselm Dapeto

I George Lane of Norton in the County of Bristol being sixty six years of age, do hereby testify and say. That I was well acquainted with John Hall late of said Norton deceased, And also with Dilla Hall his widow. And I do further testify & say. That the said John Hall deceased was a Revolutionary Soldier, & Pensioner of the United States and died on the fourteenth day of April, eighteen hundred and forty - leaving a widow to wit, the above said Dilla Hall, who is now living, and I know her to be the identical person who was the wife of the said John Hall and is now the widow of the said John Hall. I have no interest whatever in the obtaining a pension for the said Dilla Hall, but know her to be a woman of respectable character & in needy circumstances -
Dated May 2, 1853,
George Lane
Bristol ss. May 2 d 1853. Then George Lane, a credible witness to me personally known, who has subscribed the above affidavit, personally appeared and made oath, that the same is true in all its parts. Before me Lemuel Leonard, Justice Peace.

I Cordelia E. Wetherell of Horton in the County of Bristol being thirty eight years of age, do hereby testify & say, that I was present at the death of John Hall deceased, who is named on the other side of this sheet. And I do further testify & say that I have read the affidavit of George Lane on this sheet, and that I know the same to be true in all its parts, except so far as it relates to the age of the said Lane, and I have no doubt whatever of the truth of that part of his said affi- May 2, 1853.
Cordelia E. Wetherell
State of Massachusetts
Bristol County } p. May 2, 1853. Then Cordelia E. Wetherell to me personally known to be a credible witness, personally appeared and made oath that the above affidavit by her subscribed is just & true in all its parts. Before me, Cromwell Leonard Justice Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bristol ss.
I, Samuel Sproat, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that known unto me are they, whose signatures are affixed to the foregoing certificate(s), and was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, at Taunton this fourteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
S. Sproat

State of Massachusetts County of Bristol Town of Melbourn . (a) "Bristol ss. May fifteenth eighteen hundred & three, A.D. John Hall, third & Miss Dilla Stanley, both of Norton, were joined together in marriage, by me, Caleb Richardson, Jr. Justice of the Peace."
I CERTIFY that the above is a true copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legible figures, as follows: — (b)
"May 15th, 1803"
Gymnas W. Daggett , Clerk.
I, Gymnas W. Daggett above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the town, county and state aforesaid, and that the above is a true copy from the records of said town, with the exception above named, as certified by me.
Gymnas W. Daggett , Clerk of said Town.
Subscribed and duly sworn to before me, this first day of March A.D. 18 53.
Eliza Daggett Justice of the Peace.
(a) Here fill in an exact transcript of the record, except that, instead of copying the figures, the date must be written out in full.
(b) Here give the date exactly as it is in the record.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss.
I, James Sprout, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Elias Daggett, Esq., whose signature is affixed to the within Certificate, is, and was, on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at Taunton, this fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three.
Jas Sprout
Official of Court of Common Pleas Bristol ss.

State of Massachusetts } ss- Be it known that on this Bristol County - } Fifteenth day of August eighteen hundred and fifty three personally appeared Dilla Hall a resident of Norton in said County of Bristol, aged eighty six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed Feb 3 d 1833.
That she is the widow of John Hall late an inhabitant of the said Town of Norton and died at Norton aforesaid on the fourteenth day of April eighteen hundred and forty.
She further declares, that the said John Hall was a Revo- lutionary soldier & pensioner of the United States and was pensioned under the act of Congress of 7 th June 1832. And she refers to his declaration under said act and the evidence connected therewith to prove his rank and terms of service in said Revolutionary War.
She further declares that she was married to the said John Hall on the fifteenth day of May eighteen hundred and three, and that her said husband the said John Hall died on the fourteenth day of April eighteen hundred and forty- as aforesaid. And she refers to the copy of the Record of the Town of Littleborough & affidavit of Lyman W. Daggett Esq. Clerk of said Town as proof of her said Marriage and to the affidavit of George Lane & Cordelia Wetherill — as proof of his death, and also of the time it took place, both of which are herunto annexed.
She further declares, that she has not intermarried since the death of the said John Hall deceased her late husband, but remains his widow up to the present time & refers to the affidavit of George Lane & Cordelia Wetherill as proof of the same.
Executed in presence of
Phebe Stanley
Dilla her Hall Mark

Subscribed and sworn to on the day and year above written, and I further Certify that the said applicant can not by reason of age and bodily infirmity attend the Court
Oliver Rescott Judge of Probate
I John Daggett Registrar of the Court of Probate in and for said County of Bristol hereby Certify that the Hon. Oliver Rescott whose signature is affixed to the foregoing Certificate was at the date thereof Judge of said Court of Probate, and that his signa- ture to the same is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this fifth day of August A.D. 1853.
John Daggett

I Lydia Titus of Norton in the county of Bristol and State of Massachusetts, being seventy five years of age, do hereby testify and say, That I am well acquainted with Mrs. Dilla Hall a resident of the said Town of Norton, and I have known her for more than fifty years, and I know her to be the Identical person, who was the wife, & is now the widow, of John Hall who was a Revolutionary soldier, and pensioner, and late of said Norton deceased. The said Dilla Hall is also a pensioner of the United States. And I do further testify & say that the said Dilla Hall is now unmarried & has not intermarried since the death of the said John Hall as, and that I have no interest whatever in the obtaining of bounty land from the United States for the said Dilla Hall.
Norton April 10 th 1855.
Lydia Titus
I Susan C Leonard of Norton in the county of Bristol, Massachusetts being thirty five years of age, do hereby testify & say, That Dilla Hall above mentioned is, and has been from my youth & first remembrance an inhabitant of the said Town of Norton, wherein I have always lived & had my home, & that I know her to be the same, the Identical person, who was the wife of John Hall deceased, who was a Revolutionary soldier & pensioner of the United States, and that she is now & has been a widow, ever since the death of the said John Hall as, & that she is now a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, and that I have no interest in her obtaining bounty lands.
April 10 th 1855.
Susan C Leonard

State of Massachusetts } ss. April 23 d 1855. Then the within Bristol County } named Lydia Stites and John C. Leonard subscribers to the within affidavits to me personally known & said witnesses, personally appeared and made oath that the same are true in all their parts.
Before me Cromwell Leonard Justice of the Peace

State of Massachusetts Bristol County - {
Be it known that on the twenty second day of March eighteen hundred and fifty five personally appeared before me a justice of the Peace in and for said County Dilla Hall - aged eighty eight years a resident of Norton in said County & State who being first duly sworn according to law, Declares that she is the widow of John Hall - deceased who was a private - in the War of the Revolution, and who was also a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States - under the act of Congress of the June 1830 at eighty - dollars - per annum. And she further declares that she does not know the name of the officers under whom her said husband served, but for proof of his service she refers to his declaration for a pension & the accompanying papers which are now on file in the pension office at Washington. And she further declares that she was married to the said John Hall on the day of May 1803 and that her husband the said John Hall - died on the 14 th day of April - 1840, at the said Town of Norton - That she is still a widow, That she makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty land to which she is entitled under the 1 st Section of the act of Congress of March eighth eighteen hundred and fifty five.
She further declares that she was pensioned under the act of Congress of July 15 th 1833. And she refers to the affidavits & papers annexed to her declaration for a pension to prove her marriage and the death of her husband the said John Hall which are now on file in the office of the Interior at Washington. And she prays that the certificate of her said land bounty may be sent to Cromwell Leonard of Norton aforesaid -
witness - Phebe Stanley
Dilla Hall
her
mark
The foregoing Declaration was sworn to & subscribed on this day and year first above written, and I certify that I am personally acquainted with the claimant, and that she is the person she represents to be, and that I have no interest in this claim -
Before me, Cromwell Leonard Justice Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss
I, James Groom clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Brownell Leonard Esq. whose signature is affixed to the within Certificate, is and was on the day of the date thereof, a Justice of the peace in and for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, & affixed the seal of said Court, at Taunton, this twenty third day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five.
James Groom
8092.8

10276 John Hall
Plantation
$80-
16 of May 4 1833
S. 3721
A Napett Eng Trenton Mass

BRIEF in the case of
10.276  John Hall of Norfolk in the State of Mass
(Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Court of Probate  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 72 years -  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     Jan s In 1776 ✓ 3 Private Gen. Sullivan Col e Walker Reg t { enlisted   July - 80 ✓ 5 do Capt. Bates Col e Carey's Reg t - do   June or July 1777 ✓ 7 do Col e Keyes do - do   July 1778 ✓ 4 do Col e M c Carpenter's do - do   June 1780 ✓ 6 do Col e Bayley's do - { Continued  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? in Battle on the retreat from N. York - & at Rhode Island -  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? not stated  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? by Witnesses - & the traditional evidence of others - one a Clergyman - the latter certified to be credible persons -  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? 
The signature of the Magistrate not verified by the Clerk
I certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
E. Stephens
Examining Clerk.
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Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7641
Dilla Hall
Widow
John Hall
Pr. Rev. Mass
Act: Feb. 3, 1853
Index:—Vol. A , Page 304
[Arrangement of 1870.]

No. 87609
ACT OF MARCH 3, 1855.
Received Apr. 28 th , 1875.
John Hall Pri. Dec- Mass. Cont. Line Rev. War
11192-160-58-
Cromwell Leonard Boston Mass.

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Tutor Office, Nov: 24 th 1855.
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John Hall -
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10.276

I Samuel Money of Norton in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do testify & say that I am seventy five years of age, that I well remember John Hall of Norton aforesaid, that said Hall enlisted as a soldier for five months in Capt. Samuel White Company in Col. Carray's Regiment and General Fencibles Brigade, that they were ordered on to New York marched by land to New Haven and from thence by Water to New York, that I have no doubt he served his five months and was then discharged.
In July 1778 I remember the said John Hall again enlisted in Capt. Samuel White company, Rev. Clapp & Lieut. Shepherd Luce in Col. Thomas Carpenter's Regiment - Williams Major, that they were ordered on to Rhode Island, and were in Sullivan's expedition and served four months.
I also remember that in June 1780 said John Hall again enlisted in Capt. Abner Heward's company for six months one Mitchee was Lieut. in Col. Bayley's Regiment and General Learned's Brigade, that they came order on to West Point and were stationed there, and I well remember of seeing him in the service at West Point at that time, as I was myself a sergeant made at that station. I have no personal knowledge of his services at Winter Hill & Dorchester Heights, in 1776. neither have I a personal knowledge of his services, under Capt. Silas Cobb in 1777 as stated in his declaration, but I have no doubt in my own mind but he did perform all the services there stated. Samuel Money

Bristol ss. Norton August 13. 1832. Personally appeared before me Ephraim Raymond one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Bristol, Samuel Money Esq. who made oath to the truth of the facts contained in the within Deposition which was then and there reduced to writing by me, and by him signed in my presence. In Witness whereof I have set my hand and Seal at said Norton the day & year above mentioned —
Ephraim Raymond } Justice of the Peace
Bristol ss. May 18. 1833. I certify that I am acquainted with Samuel Money who subscribed & made oath to the within affidavit, he is a disinterested and credible person —
Eph m Raymond Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Bristol ss. I Amos D. Dyer Register of the court of Probate for the County of Bristol, do hereby certify that Ephraim Raymond, before whom the foregoing Deposition was taken, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County; and that the signature to the certificate purporting to be his, is his genuine signature.
For testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & the seal of said court, the twenty first day of May, eighteen hundred and thirty three.
Amos Dyer

I Brian Hall of Providence in the County of Providence and State of Rhode Island do testify and say that I am in my seventieth year of age, that I well remember John Hall of Norton in the County of Bristol & Commonwealth of Massachusetts, that in 1775 said John Hall enlisted in the month of January in the company of Capt. Silas Cobb and marched to winter Hill, and from thence to Dorchester Heights and was in service until the British troops evacuated Boston, — after serving three months. That said John Hall in July 1776 again enlisted in Capt. Samuel White company, and were ordered on to New York & that he returned home the winter following after serving five months.
In June or July 1777. said John Hall again enlisted in Capt. Silas Cobb company and was ordered to Swansea in S d County of Bristol to guard that place, and that he was in General Sullivan's expedition to Rhode Island, and served seven months.
In July 1778 the said John Hall again enlisted in Capt. Samuel White company, and was ordered on to Rhode Island, and was in General Sullivan's expedition and served four months.
In June 1780 S d John Hall again enlisted in Capt. Almon Howard company, and marched on to West Point, was stationed there, and served six months.
In October & November 1778. said John Hall engaged with one Norton a Waggoneer Master, that he drove his Father's Team and was employed in Transporting articles for the army at Providence and served two months. I further testify & say that the S d Brian Hall was born in S d Norton and always lived in S d town until the year 1821 when I moved to S d Providence. Brian Hall

Bristol ss. Norton August 20. 1832 Personally appeared before me Ephraim Raymond one of the Justices of the Peace for the County of Bristol. Brian Hall Esq. to him made oath to the truth of the facts, contained in the within Deposition, which was then and there reduced to writing by me, and by him signed in my presence. In Witness whereof I have set my hand and seal at S t Norton the day before above mentioned.
Bristol ss. May 15. 1853. I certify that I am well acquainted with Brian Hall within mentioned & he is a disinterested & credible person.
Eph m Raymond Justice of the Peace
Ephraim Raymond
Justice of the Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Bristol ss.
I James Sproat, Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, for said County of Bristol, do hereby certify, that Ephraim Raymond Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing and annexed certificates, is a Justice of the Peace in & for said County of Bristol, and duly qualified to administer oaths -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of said Court, this twentieth day of August, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty-two.
Jas Sproat

10.270
B R I E F objections to the admission of Pension Claims , of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of John Hall which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it? XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? XIV. † If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath, certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses? no Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct? signature not proven XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 1 st 2 nd 3 rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 7 th not answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words: "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____ For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
† QUERE XIV.  Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
‡ QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
☞ In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
14. Supplied 17. See Additional Affidavit

Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts,
To the Secretary of the Interior at Washington City.
Dear Sir,
Accompanying this, is the application of Dilla Hall for a pension. The papers have been delayed by reason of sickness & misfortune. The case is just beyond a question, and I believe you will find it very plain & clear. The applicant is now confined by sickness, & is very indigent. May I not hope therefore, that the case may be speedily examined, & the pension certificate, forwarded to me without much delay -
Most Respectfully your friend & Sec'y
Cromwell Leonard

Nov. 21, 1855.
Appl. of 3.715.
July 19th 1855.
Willa Hall, Widow of John, Bristol co., Mass.
15382
Ad Liby 3.715
Allowed $80 in an
Rev. from 3rd Feb. 1853-
Brother Leonard, Norfolk, Bristol co., Mass.
Ms. A. 9. 2. 22. 10
253-222

Will the Third Auditor state the date of the death of pensioner, and to whom time paid?
Nov. 23. 1853
Respectfully,
S. M'Alister
Comm r
John Hall, act 1832, th $80.00. pr. ann. — Died 14 th April 1840, Paid to his death.
Thos. S. Riddle Actg. Auditor.

Brief in the case of Dilla Hall, wid. of John Bustot County and State of Massachusetts act Feb. 3. 53.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Mainly proved by records, and two accounts returns - and identity by the witnesses
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Allow $ 80 per an. from Feb. 3. 1853
Name and residence of Agent
Cromwell Leonard, Norton, Mass.
J. G. Adams Examining Clerk.