The next witness was his cousin Oliver Pratt. On the affidavit he
says "his age is 64 years. P.O. address West Paris Me. Occupation carriage
maker by trade and painter."
Q: How long have you known the claiman Asa F. Ellingwood
A: Ever since we was a little boy
Q: Did you ever work with him
A: Yes sir from 1853 to 1860 we worked for a chair mfg. co. and he did the
lifting part of the work
Q: What was his physical condition when you and he worked together
A: I don't know and never knew but what he was an able bodied man.
Q: Did you ever hear him complain of any disease or pains prior to his
enlistment
A: I don't remember ever hearing complain at all
Q: Did you ever see him naked prior to his enlistment
A: Yes sir once we went in swimming but I was not near him
Q: Did you ever see him in the service
A: No
Q: Have you seen him often since the war
A: No sir
Q: Do you know for what he claims a pension
A: No sir
Q: Have you any knowledge what has been the trouble with him since
the war
A: No sir
Q: Have you any interest directly or indirectly in the prosecution of said
claim
A: No nor prejudice.
This concluded Oliver Pratt's testimony.
To be continued.
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