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In response to an inquiry made by Trumbull concerning the Pilgrim Society. Mentions his experience in the Revolutionary War and describes the recent gift of "Col. Sarjeant's superb painting representing the landing of our fathers." Describes the enclosure for the Plymouth Rock and requests the picture that Trumbull would be willing to present to the society. Mentions Trumbull as a lineal descendant of the Rev. John Robinson.

Describes his service during the Revolutionary War as part of the army of the Northern Department, his time at Ticonderoga and Mount Independence, and the diseases the army experienced. Thatcher contacted Rev. Willis of Kingston regarding Trumbell's descent from Rev. John Robinson and enclosed his billit which is "I presume the most correct account that can be obtained."

Mary Cockron, widow of William Cockron, has requested his Revolutionary War service records. He was part of the Delaware Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line and served 5 years and 2 months. Was taken prisoner at Camden. She is applying for a pension and "any information you can afford from the records.. she is very old [and] in needy circumstances."

Requesting that the Chancellor of the Exchequer not remove his Royal pension, granted to the family after Benedict Arnold's death. Arnold praises the loyalty of his father and mother to the Crown during the American Revolution and mentions the "unfavorable influence" their abandonment of the American cause had on the family fortunes. Losing the pension now would force him to relocate "for the sake of cheapness" and put an unfortunate end to the education of his young children.

Request for certificates relating to pension claims.

Regarding pension claims. Has discovered the identity of a "poor old widow's" late husband, who served during the Revolution. Hopes Nixon's father can sign the forwarded form. Furthermore, "I hold myself bound...to make you any payment."

Regarding pension claims. Thanks him for the favor while sending him condolences for his father's death. Plans to forward the affadavit to the Commissioner of Pensions. Offers payment out of gratitude, and has inclosed a list of existing Pension Laws which he hopes might be of use to claimants in his neighborhood.

With Gregory letter of Dec. 24, 1841

Requesting information regarding Jarvis's father, Rev. Dr. Samuel Peters, who is mentioned in Samuel Curwen's journal, "also a refugee during the revolutionary war." Preparing the journal for press. "The period has now arrived when a dispassionate examination of the motives of many of our best inhabitants whose minds were not in unison with the popular sentiments and measures of that day." Asks after a number of other figures who were also exiled. Postage details: City of Toronto strike, with double circles. Toronto "Forwarded" in box. Red, curved "PAID." Also stamped in New York.

Regarding pension claim of Thankful Johnson for the service of Constant Johnson; "the declaration sets forth the Service of Constant Johnson so vaguely that recourse must be had."

Requesting the service records for a list of men claiming to have served in the Revolutionary War, including Adam Walker, who said that he served under Col. [Jacob] Klock.