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Regarding claim of Mrs. John Welsh for commutation due as beneficiary of her brother, George Hurlbut.

Regarding invalid pensions, including case of George Richardson.

Statement on behalf of the heirs of Col. Antill (deceased) for his service in Canada during the Revolution.

Relating the news of Revolutionary War veteran Captain Augustus Stanton's death, following a bad cold. Describes Stanton's last days and his well-attended funeral, which included Shakers. Elder John Lealand delivered a sermon. Has been unable to rent Martin's farm and discusses closing up the farmhouse. Includes a manuscript obituary (1p.) for Stanton, proclaiming him "a man highly esteemed for his social and benevolent qualities his integrity and candor, and for his ardent attachment to his country and her republican institutions."

Manuscript copy of poem, "Major And[r]es Farewell to his sweet heart." Romantic lament preceding Major John André's (1750-1780) execution. With some alterations, parallels the poem appearing on the 1780 broadside, "Major Andre Written while he Was a Prisoner in the American Camp." Includes a table of numbers on the bottom of the page and a few calligraphic embellishments.

Application for pension for Revolutionary War service. Underwood, "a man of colour aged sixty three years" served in companies commanded by Captain [Lemuel] Clift and Captain [Reed?], in Col. Thomas Grosvenor's 1st Regiment of the Connecticut Line. Enlisted July 1780 and served "till the close of the war when he was honourably discharged from the said service at West Point… that he was engaged in some small skirmishes but in no battle of any considerable importance." Lost discharge papers but lists three men who will testify to his service. "I have no property except my necessary clothing—I am totally blind and have been so for more than three years and am unable to labour for my subsistance… am dependent on charity for my support… The reason I have not applied sooner for a pension is that I have been able till within three or four years past to support myself without the aid of government…" Signed by A. West and with Underwood's mark.

Concerning Revolutionary War veteran James Fosdick’s pension roll. Seymour had directed the valuation of Fosdick’s property be taken by the Probate Court judge, hoping to avoid delays in waiting for the County Court to convene and missing the current session of Congress. Unable to obtain the opinion of the 1820 County Court concerning Fosdick’s property values, unless done by individual affidavits due to changes in judges. The property in question has been reduced in value due to "the general fall in the value of real estate & the deterioration of this particular property by a violent storm." Relates local opinions about Fosdick, with people believing he ought to receive his pension.

Describing changes made to Revolutionary War pensions.

Concerns the election of 1828 and is happy that its heated nature has not damaged the unity of the family. The vast majority of Kentucky and Virginia is in favor of Jackson.

Enclosing a paper [included] "at the request of the family of a revolutionary soldier and I believe a very worthy man." The enclosure describes Captain John Burnham's (1758-1837) service in the military, including his capture in 1777 and imprisonment aboard the British prison ship Good Intent. Following the American Revolution, Burnham worked on commercial vessels before being taken prisoner by Algerians in 1793 near the Straits of Gibraltar. He was held as a slave in Algiers and was rescued in 1794 through the combined efforts of British and Swedish Consuls. Notes his efforts to recover amounts lost to the pirates and the cost of his ransom. Met with George Washington who reportedly promised, "Our Americans must be ransomed, and your losses must and without doubt will be made up to you." Details amounts procured and amounts still owed on Burnham's account. Burnham suffered a "most severe paralysis" following his captivity, preventing him from supporting his family.