Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 22119, Patterson Bell, Penn.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE   Penn.

Bell, Patterson or Paterson

NUMBER   S. 22119

CONTENTS
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No. 18532
Pennsylvania
Patterson Bell
Lancaster Co, in the State of Penna. Lancaster Co, in the State of Penna. who was a Col. & Major in the [text crossed out] commanded by Captain --- of the Regt. commanded by Col. Montgomery in the Penna. Militia ["line" crossed out] for 14 months Col
47 "   Major      } $462.50

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at the rate of 462 Dollars 50 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 12 day of Sept. 1833 and sent to Saml. Dale Lancaster Pa.

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833  1156.25
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 March 1834 231.25
x   $1387.50

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by D. Brown  Clerk, 
Book E  Vol. 5  Page 4

II  Dead
Letter to 3d Auditor & C. Bachman. 6. June 1845
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss

On this 27th Day of November A. D. 1832 personally appeared before me John Lightner one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for the County of Lancaster & State aforesaid Patterson Bell at his residence in Colerain Township in the county aforesaid aged eighty four 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 of June 7th 1832.

That he entered the service of the United States as an officer and served as herein stated to wit

1.  Early in the month of July 1776 I Marched as a second Major in the Regiment commanded by Col. William Montgomery as a volunteer in defence of our countary [country]  We marched from Chester County in the state of Pennsylvania where I resided at that time, through Philadelphia amboy thereto the Blazing Star in the state of New Jersey where we continued during that camp in watching the movements of the British who were encamped on Staten Island at that time our tour of service at that time was two months
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2nd. In the fall of the same year, I again entered in service in defense of my country in the same part second Major. We marched to Wilmington in the State of Delaware, from thence to Philadelphia, thence into the
State of New Jersey, and I was in the Battle at Raritan on the 2d day of January 17.  Col. Penson and myself were set with a number of men to keep up the fire and remove the Baggage to Burlington by orders from Gent
Washington. When General Washington marched his men away to attach the British at Princeton, we remained a few days in the area, thence we marched to Cowpens, where we remain at Burlington during the remainder of our tour, which was two months and a half.
In the spring of 1777, a Militia Law was passed in Pennsylvania. Under that act of Assembly, I was elected Colonel and again marched in defense of my country in the capacity of Coronel. I was in the Battle of Brandywine,
commanded a regiment and continued in the army by an order from General Washington till the Battle of Monmouth, which was on the 28th day of June 1778. After said Battle, all the men under my command were discharged, making my time of service in defense of my
country for ten months
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This declarant further states that when he entered the army he resided in West Fallowfield Township in the county of Chester & that his residence during the whole of the Revolutionary War was in the same township, That his two first tours of service was performed as a volunteer, and my last services was performed as an officer under the Militia [illegible] & by an unlimited order from General Washington, I [text crossed out] have preserved no documentary evidence of my service, the testimony of Arthur Andrews, William Carlisle, David Crosby Esqr & Richard Hambleton, can certify to a part of the time of my service and I know of no person no living who can testify to all the time of my service in defence of Country and in answers to the Interogatories [Interrogatories] directed to be put by the court to the applicant under the act which has been mentioned the declarant answers to wit

To the first Interogation [Interrogation] Where and in what year were you born? this declarant answers I was born in  West Fallowfield township Clinton County in the year 1748
To the second Interogation [Interrogation] Have you any record of your age and if so where is it?  The declarant answers I have no record of my age in writing, I said it on Record in my Fathers Bible which is not in my possession
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To the third, } Where were you living when called into service where have you lived since the Revolutionary War and where do you now live } the declarant ans [answers] When I entered and when called into the service of my countary [country] I resided in West Fallowfield Township in Chester County since the war I lived part of the time in the same township and part of the time in Colerain township in Lancaster County where I now reside

To the fourth Interogatory [Interrogatory] } How were you called into service were you drafted did you volunteer } the declarant answers I volunteered my services in defence of my countary [country] and was Elected second Major and served in that capacity for the two first tours of duty the remainder of my service I was Elected Colonel under the Militia Law.

To the fifth Interogatory [Interrogatory] } state the name of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served such continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect and the general circumstances of your services }  this declarant answers } the officers that belonged to our Regiment was Col Montgomery Lieutenant Col Evans Major Mackey & myself  General Miflen [Mifflin] General Lafiette [Lafyette] these are all that I can Recollect in consequence of my advanced state in life
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and debilitation of Body that my Memory & recollection is almost entirely gone

To the sixth Interogatory [Interrogatory] } did you ever Receive a Commission and if so by whom was it signed and what has become of it this declarant answers } as for the time I served as Major I do not Recollect whether I had a Commission or no but when I was Elected Colonel I obtained a Commission from the supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania said Commission will accompany this declaration

To the seventh Interogatory [Interrogatory] } state the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighbourhood and who can testify as to your caractor [character] for veracity and their belief of your services as an officer of the Revolution the declarant answereth } that he is personally known to Arthur Andrews William Carlisle David Crosby Esqr. Richard Hambleton either or all of whom can testify as to my caractor [character] for veracity and also their belief and knowledge of my services as an officer of the Revolution the testimony of the persons above named of their person knowledge of my service is herewith annexed.

And finally that the Declarant is now in the eighty fifth year of his age and that his memory is much impaired
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He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the petition roll of the agency of any state
Patterson Bell

Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Lightner

We the subscribers Hereby certify that [text crossed out] are well acquainted with Patterson Bell who Has Subscribed and Sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be above Eighty five years of age that he is reported and believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion.
D. Crosby
Wm Carlile
Richard Hamilton

sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Lightner

I John Lightner an Associate Judge of the Court
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of Common Pleas of Lancaster County before whom the foregoing depositions were taken, do hereby declare my 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 also Certify that the applicant cannot from bodily infirmity attend the Court.  And that it appears to me that D. Crosby, William Carlile, and Richard Hamilton, who have signed the above deposition are residents of the same neighbourhood and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit
John Lightner

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss:
I Christian Bachman Prothonotary of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County Do Certify that John Lightner Esquire before whom the foregoing declaration was made by Patterson Bell, and before whom the foregoing affidavit of D. Crosby, William Carlisle & Richard Hamilton were made, was at the time and now is one of the Judges of the Court of Common pleas in and for said County of Lancaster, duly commissioned and qualified and that the three signatures annexed are his genuine signatures - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Lancaster this eighteenth day of December Anno Domini 1832.
Chrstn. Bachmsn
Prothy.
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I, Alexander G. Morrison, a Clergyman residing in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, hereby certify that I am well-acquainted with Patterson Bell, who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that I believe him to be eighty-four years of age. that he is reputed and believe in the neighborhood in which he esides to have been a Revolutionary soldier & that I concur in that opinion.
A.G. Morrison
Sworn and subscribed in Court April 19th 1833.
Christian Backman, Proty

And the Court do certify that it appears to them that Alexander G. Morrison, who has signed the preceding certificate, is a Clergyman resident in Colerain Township, Lancaster County, and is a credible person and
that his statement is entitled to credit.
Walter Franklin
Saml. Dale

I, Christian Bachman, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, do certify that the foregoing affidavit of Alexander G. Morrison of Colerain was made in open Court on the 19th instant, and that the above
Certificate signed by Walter Green & Daniel Dale are the genuine signature the Judges of said Court, who held the Court at this time.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and the seal of said Court this 20th day of April A.D. 1833
Christ Backman
Prothy
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State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss

Colonel Paterson Bell, the foregoing applicant being duly sworn according to Law, saith, That being upwards of eighty four years of age, frail in body and consequently my memory having much failed I can not recollect with precision the length of times I served as an officer in the Revolutionary War, but do remember, that I served nearly to the close thereof.

I have no commission except the one accompanying this Instrument signed by Thos Warton President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania.

I had an unlimited order from General Washington somewhat in the nature of a Commission to raise what volunteers I could, which among many other papers I have since lost.  The Regiment I commanded was filled up constantly by new volunteers as the term of the old ones expired, for a length of time beyond what I have stated.

The following statement contains the several terms and grades of my service so far only, as I have now a distinct recollection of them viz:

In 1776 I served in the capacity of a Major, four months and a half; and in 17-77 & 78 as a Colonel fourteen months.
Patterson Bell

Sworn & Subscribed May 16th 1833 before me, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, and I do Certify That the said Patterson Bell from bodily infirmity is unable to come to Court the distance of twenty miles, he having need of assistance to move from one room to another in the house in which he resides.
Saml. Dale 

Having lately had conversations with several persons who were young at the time of the Revolutionary War, they state that they recollect hearing it mentioned in the neighbourhood where the above named Patterson Bell resided, "that he was a very active soldier from the commencement unto the end of the war."
Saml. Dale
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State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss:

I Christian Bachman Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for said County Do Certify that Samuel Dale Esquire before whom the within affidavit was made was at the time and now is one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas for said County of Lancaster, duly Commissioned and qualified: and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature - In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at Lancaster this seventeenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty three - 
Christ Bachman
Prothy.
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22,102
Patterson Bell

c.

14 mo's Colonel
4 1/2 Major
$462.50

Samuel Dale
Lancaster Cty
Pa
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
["April" crossed out and "July" written to the left] 6 1833

Sir:

The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done.  Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: ⎬).  You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your
claim.

A Statement, shewing the Service of Patterson Bell

Period when the service was rendered.
Vol 1776
  "   1776
       1777

Duration of the claimant's service.
Years.   Months.    Days.
               2
               2              15
     about 14

Rank of the claimant.
2d Major
  "    "
Col

Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served.

Names and Rank of the General and Field officers.
Col. Montgomery
Penrose
Genl. Washington
[illegible]

Battles in which the applicant was engaged.
Battle of Trenton
 Brandywine
Monmouth

Country through which he marched.
thru Pennsylvania New Jersey & Delaware

Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period.
Chester County Pennsylvania
aged 84 years

Evidence by which the declaration
is supported.
Traditionary Evidence
no clergyman & no reason assigned

I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.

The following regulations have been adopted:

This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia" and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c, Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.

Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops.
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.
3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.
4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.

DECLARATION,

In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of County of } ss.
On this day of personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of in the county of and State, Territory or District of aged (c) 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) , with and served in the (e) regiment of the line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers,) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged and the country through which he marched.  This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]

He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any state, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of

Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. , A. B.

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.

I of the Court of do hereby certify (h)
that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of &c.

If on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.

Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify that we are well acquainted with , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be 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.

Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.

[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]

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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.

I, Clerk of the Court of do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of for a pension.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this day of &c.

Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.

If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative
with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department.  A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principle means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
1. Where and in what year were you born?
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6. To a Soldier: Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
To an Officer: Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons--one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion.
If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct
proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants are required to submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, 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. In a case where the applicant cannot, be 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, deposeth 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 _____ year, _____ 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 that 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 shown 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.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispenable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] the clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can distinguish
from any other seal, or if he 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.
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 papers 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.
Proof of Service.
[j] 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 claimant's 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.
The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule in note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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Revolution
22 119
INVALID
    am

File No. 22,119
Patterson Bell
Col    Rev War

Act: June 7"  32"
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 35

[Arrangement of 1870.]
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In the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
of the said Commonwealth,
To Patterson Bell Esquire

WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Colonel of the eighth Battalion of Militia, in the County of Chester  You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Colonel by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And We do strictly charge and require all Officers
and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Colonel
And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your
superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and in Pursuance of the Acts
of Assembly of this State. This Commission to continue in Force until your Term, by the
Laws of this State, shall of Course expire.

GIVEN under the lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Philadelphia, this
fifth Day of May in the Year of our
Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and seventy seven
Tho Wharton [illegible]

ATTEST.
S. Matlack  Secy.
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War Department
Pension Office
6 July 1833.

Sir.

The papers in support of the claim of Patterson Bell, have been again examined and are herewith enclosed to you.

This explanation is not yet satisfactory.  He must state whether during the fourteen months of his service as Colonel, he was engaged in any civil pursuit, or whether he was engaged in actual military duty.

I am, Respectfully,
Your obt. Servant
J L Edwards
Commissr of Pensions 

S. Dale esq.
Lancaster Penna.
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Lancaster County SS
Before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Lancaster personally came Colonel Patterson Bell named in the annexed application for a pension who on his solemn oath saith That during the fourteen months which he served as a Colonel as stated in the within application he was not engaged in any civil pursuit but was engaged in actual military duty
Patterson Bell

Sworn & Subscribed before me this 12th of August 1833
Jas. Johnson J. P.

I Certify that the above named Coln. Patterson Bell is infirm and unable to attend Court
Jas. Johnson J. P.

State of Pennsylvania
Lancaster County ss:
I Christian Bachman Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said County - Do Certify that James Johnson, Esquire, before whom the foregoing affidavit was made, was at the time, and now is, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County of Lancaster, duly commissioned and qualified; and that to all acts by him in that capacity, full faith and credit are, and of right ought to be given, as well as in Courts of Justice as elsewhere; and that the signature annexed, is his genuine signature - 

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and the Seal of said Court at Lancaster, this fifteenth day of August in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty three - 
Christ. Bachman   Prothy.
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51
12 - 5 - 41

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

NAME  Bell, Phineas
GRADE  Private
LINE  Armand's Corps

WARRANT NUMBER 12739
ACREAGE     100
ISSUED April 19 1796,
to Thomas C. Drew, assignee

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of "Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent
dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.  Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.