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[asserted] improperly that Jones might not have been a regular commissioned officer. There is record proof of the fact; to wit of service under Capt. Niles in 1779 & 1780, and the same is enclosed (pound 14.3:9) merely 3 months service I believe.
Claiming principally for service in 1775, 1779, & 1780, both fortified by record & [?] proof, 1775, 1779, & 1780, both fortified by record & [?] proof, we confidently trust that [?] of the claim will induce a favorable decision. The proof of marriage is admitted to[?] purfict.
I am very respectfully
Your[s] mo: obt > Sent
Go. F. Yates
[S] May 18, 1840
J.L. Edward [?]
Commission of Pensions
James Jones Military Pension Record, page 13. Fold3.com, image 24197533, 6 July 2019.
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