Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 11,889, John Woodside, Penn.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
Penn
CONTENTS
Woodside, John
NUMBER
S. 11.889
B.L. Wt. 2398-200, Lieut.
Issued May 13, 1789.
see paper within
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[left side:]
1230
District of Columbia
John Woodside of Washington in the State of Dstr. [District]  of Colum[bia]
who was a Lieutenant in the   commanded by Captain Cady of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Butler in the Pennsylvania line for 2 years from 1779.-

Inscribed on the Roll of District of Columbia at the rate of 320 Dollars - Cents per annumn to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of October 1832 and delivered to Pensioner.

Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832  480
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 th March 1833    160- - - -  $640--

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Nathan Rice Clerk, 
[Book]D Volume 8. Page 198

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Pension increased to $326.66 per ann: [annum]: 7 November 1833
Letter to S H Smith - 7 - November 1833
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John Woodside
Claim under the act 7 June 1832

First Commission and [illegible] number 2 are herewith
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Washington City
October 19th 1832
On this   day of October 1832 personally appeared before me Richard S Brisco, Justice of Peace; John Woodside for upwards of thirty two years a resident of said City aged eighty three years, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his Oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7th June 1832. 
That on the 5th day of January 1776 he was Commissioned as a Lieutenant by Congress, and that he was annexed to the 3d Regiment of the Pennsylvania
Continental Troops, commanded by Col. John Shea and afterwards by Col.
Lambert Cadwallader -- Bicker Major &c
That in the Summer of 1776 he was called upon by a Committee appointed to ascertain whether he intended, and would engage to serve during the War. In reply it was stated to the said Committee that he felt himself in honor bound
to serve during the War or as long as life should last - upon receiving his first Commission, and continued in that determination.
That on the 15th of November following another Commission as a Lieutenant was issued, he presumes in consequence of his having thus renewedly engaged in the service of his Country.
That after having been a prisoner of War, he was annexed to the 9th Pennsylvania Regiment command by Col. Richard Butler (see document herewith No 2.)
That after Col Butler had at length signified his wish that the vacancy in his Regiment might be filled, it was suggested that voluntarily to fill that vacancy would appear like a tact acquiescence or relinquishment of the superior Rank claimed. But if Col. Butler would command, his command would be obeyed, as in that case the claim for Rank would not be relinquished.
In consequence of Col Butler's letter stating that he must fill the vacancy he was informed that it was not my intention to resign that I did not resign my Commission, but that as my country was struggling in an unnatural War on the Enemies part, I would not look for pay or Rations until called into actual Service, which took place in the year 1780 in the capacity of Capt. Lieut. of Artillery.
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That after Col. Butler had at length signified his wish that the vacancy in his Regiment might be filled, it was suggested that voluntarily to fill that vacancy would appear like a tacit acquiescence or relinquishment of the superior Rank claimed: But if Col Butler would command, his command would be obeyed, as in that case the claim for Rank would not be relinquished
In consequence of Col Butler's letter stating that he must fill the vacancy he was informed that it was not my intention to resign that I did not resign my Commission, but that as my country was struggling in an unnatural War on the Enemies part, I would not look for pay or rations until called into actual service, which took place in the year 1781 in the capacity of Capt. Lieut. of Artillery.
That he received a final settlement Certificate so called No 94.411 issued by Jos. Howell Esq Pay Master general for $139 43/90 Letter K dated 23 January 1787. Interest from first of March 1779, and that from these data, 5 January 1776 to 1st March 1779 his time of Service has been three years and two months & [illegible] four days in January 1776.
And not having received any pension or annuity he has none to relinquish - But claims the right to apply for such allowance as may
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be made at a future day, not embraced in the Act of the 7 June 1832
Sworn to and Subscribed, the day and year aforesaid before me.
R. Briscoe}
J. Peace}
Jno [John] Woodside

He further declares that as a prisoner of war he was exchanged on the 8th day of May 1778. And that from the 5 Jany [January] 1776 to the 8th May 1778, he may safely in fer that he served two years see 9th resolution of Congress [illegible] 289. Not only so but that he received rations in Feby 1779 and that he believes his pay was made up to 1st March 1779 but never knew any thing of the settlement of his [illegible] but by the receipt of the Certificate No. 94,411. He claims as a Patriot, as a Citizen on his Oath and as a soldier on his honor -- That he served two years, and was settled with he believes for three years
Subscribed to & Sworn to Octr [October] 19th 1832 before}
R. J. Briscoe}
J. Peace

Jno [John] Woodside
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Received of the Secretary of War, warrant No 2398 for Two Hundred acres of Land, which warrant was deposited in the war office, by the late Surveyor General of the State of Pennsylvania
Washington 21. Dec. 1805.
Jno [John] Woodside
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On this 29th day of Aug. 1833 personally appeared before me Richard S. Briscoe, Justice of Peace, John Woodside, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the full benefit of the act of Congress passed 7 " June 1832 of which act he has already been benefited in part as of Certificate dated at the War Office 30th Oct 1832.
Recorded Book D. [illegible] 8th Page 198.- Viz.
That he acted in the Capacity of Lieutenant and Adjutant of the third, afterwards the fourth Regiment Pennsylvania Continental Troops, for the space of two months to the best of his belief and recollection, say part of September, the whole of October, and in November 1776.-
That in the month of August and September 1780 he was called into actual service as a Capt [Captain] Lieut [Lieutenant] of the first Regiment of Philadelphia Artillery. and to the best of his belief, and recollection he was two months on a tour of duty in the State of New Jersey.-
That having acted 4 months: two in the capacity of Lieut [Lieutenant] and Adjutant- two months as Captain Lieut [Lieutenant] of Artillery he claims the additional pay as Adjutant- and the allowance of pay as Capt. Lieut [Lieutenant] of Artillery over that of a Lieutenant of Infantry. And in order to receive the full
benefit of the act of 7th June 1832, for his services entitling him to the difference of pay for two months in each capacity as a Lieut [Lieutenant] of Infantry and that of Adjutant and Lieut [Lieutenant] of Infantry and Capt [Captain] Lieut [Lieutenant] of Artillery, he requests a revision of his claim for a pension under the said act of the 7th June 1832.
Subscribed & sworn to August 29th 1833 before}
R.S. Briscoe J. Peace}
Jno [John] Woodside
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
A.F. 11889
Washington, D.C., 19

In reply to your request of , received for a statement of the military history of John Woodside a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired
information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT.
LENGTH OF SERVICE.
RANK.
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
CAPTAIN.
COLONEL.
STATE.

Jany 5, 1776 to Mar 1, 1779
Lieut. Adj
John Shea
Lambert Cadwallader
Richard Butler

Aug. & Sept. 1780
2 mos. 
Capt. Lieut of 1st Phila
Artillery

He was a prisoner of war and exchanged May 8, 1778, (no details of capture given)

Battles engaged in, none stated.

Residence of soldier at enlistment,

Date of application for pension, Oct. 19 1832 His cl. was al.

Residence at date of application, Washington, DC.

Age at date of application, 83 yrs.

Remarks: There is no data on file as to family
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

L & Adj
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Go.Washington

J. Woodside's 
Commission
&c
Jany [January] 5 1776
No 1

John Woodside 
Pa
5.7.11.189.
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IN CONGRESS.
The DELIGATES of the UNITED COLONIES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode-Island, Connecticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New Castle, Kent, and Sussex on
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia, to John Woodside Esquire
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We reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, [Valor] Conduct and Fidelity, DO by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be -- Lieutenant in the Army of the United Colonies raised for the defence [defense] of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of a Lieutenant 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 Lieutenant and you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee of Congress, for that purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being of the Army of the United Colonies, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this or future Congress, dated at Philadelphia 5th January 1776
By Order of the Congress
John Hancock PRESIDENT.
Attest. Chas Thomson Jnr
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Mrs. Katie S. Jones
The Beil Apartment
Washington, D.C.

Delivered in person on May 12,25

paid for received 90 cents
May 9, 1925

photostats of 6 pages from the Rev. War pension claim of John Woodside, S. 11889.

received 90 cents                         //s//
May 9, 1925                                A.E. Wilson
                                                   Rev&1812 Sect
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Request for Photostating            Ex. AW
(To be prepared in duplicate)

OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
Job No. 2032               Date May 9,1925
Subject Wm. Woodside Rev. S.11889
1 copies of ___pieces of 6 pages to be forwarded when completed to the Rev & 1812 Sect.

Remarks: __________
                                       Approved

WC Wilson
Chief Sect,                       Chief Clerk.
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3-2233        113
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
May 9, 1925
Chief Rev. Sect.
 
I have this day received from Mrs. Katie S. Jones
cash for $ 90/100 in payment of Photostat copy as per memorandum herewith.
Copies forwarded to Mrs. Jones in person May 13, 1925.                      AW
                              Rev.&1812 Sect.

                                           O.J. Randall
                                         Chief Finance D
                                                           H.C.L.
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1920 Dec 20 Hist. to Capt. O. C. Safford Letter in S. F. 12413
James L. Cathcart 1925 May 12. Copies delivered to aw Mrs. Kate S. Jones 

Rev War
11889
INVALID.
File No. 11889 
John Woodside
Lieut" [Lieutenant] Rev. War
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Act: June 7th 1832.
Index: -- Vol. A, Page 415
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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John Woodside
S.F. 11889

A roll of the officers of the "9" Pa. regt. in which the Soldiers' name appears has been removed from the case for safe keeping and may be found in the safe of the room of the chief of the old Navy Div.

7MC.
June 12, 1905
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J. L. Edwards Esqr [Esquire]
Pension Office 

#320 per ann.
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19 Oct 1832
Dear Sir
I am sorry to have not understood that a definite time was required I had supposed that the facts stated were sufficient in the first instance
in the second that the certificate would speak for itself as to time of settlement - As my son is busy and I am so pressed will business I could not copy the inclosed [enclosed] but have as you will see declared the time of service to be two years
I am Sir
very respectfully
your Obedt Servt [Obedient Servant]
Jno [John] Woodside

Jas L Edwards Esqr [Esquire]

The day being very oppressive to my old frame accounts for my not calling again I hope nothing more is wanting
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Payments to be made at Washington, D.C. by the Presdt [President] of W.S. Br. Ban
Agent for paying Pensioners, in the Agency of the District of Columbia

320-
allow $6.66 per
226.66
ann. an addition to what Mr Woodside now receives

Recorded by N. Rice
Clerk, in Book D Vol. 8
page 198
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the Law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, John Woodside of the District of Columbia who was a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution is entitled to receive Three hundred & twenty dollars per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 30th day of October
one thousand eight hundred and thirty -two
[illegible]
Secretary of War.

Examined and Countersigned.}
J.L. Edwards

[dark seal covered by white paper on left margin]