Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8248, John Collins, S.C.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE
S.C.

Collins, John

NUMBER
S. 8248

CONTENTS
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Dead
Paid at the Treasury under
Act of April 6th 1838 from 4th
March to 4th April 1841. Agent
notified July 27th 1842.

Date of death not on AB
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State of South Carolina Spartanburgh District} To wit On this 29th day of September 1802 personally appeared in open court, before the Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and Sessions now sitting, John Collins, a resident of Spartanburgh District in the said State, aged seventy-Eight 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 passed June 7 1832. - "I entered the service of the United States as a volunteer, under Captain And. Bery [Andrew Barry] and Col. Thomas [Lt. Col. John Thomas, Jr.], Col. Richard] Richardson having the chief command; and served a six weeks campain in 1775 in the winter of that year - but cannot recolect the day. - In 1776 I again went into the service against the Indians (as a volunteer) under Capt. McElhany [John McElhenney], and General [Andrew] Williamson, and served another tour of six weeks. - In 1778 I served in the Florida Expedition, three months, as a Volunteer under Capt [Joshua] Palmer and Col. Brannon [Thomas Brandon]. On the 1st of March 1780 I entered the service as a Captain in the militia under Col. John Thomas, and was ordered on to Georgia, where I came under the command of Genl. Williamson, and was ordered by him to Cabbert Creek under the command of Colo: Pervis - I was then ordered by Col. Pervis [Lieutenant Colonel John Purvis], with a detachment as a Picket Guard to Spirit Creek - where I remained until the fall of Charleston in May - [June]
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The June following I joined Genl. Sumpter [Thomas Sumter] on the Catawba near the old Nation ford and was shortly afterwards ordered home to raise more men—I then joined Col. [Isaac] Shelby and Col. Clark [Elijah
Clarke], and fought at the Battle of the Iron Works [Battle of Hill’s Iron Works or Huck’s Defeat] and then took Thicketty Fort. I next fought at Musgrove's Mill and was ordered on to conduct the prisoners to North Carolina, after which I returned and joined Genl. Sumter and fought under his command at Blackstocks [Plantation] ford and immediately afterwards joined Genl. [Daniel] Morgan  at Grindal Shoals and was
by him ordered home for more men, and on the night before the Battle of the Cowpens I again joined General Morgan with 24 fresh men, and fought with my company the next day. The next engagement was at Watkins, at night. We met the same
party again the next morning; routed them and regained our prisoners. I next had a small engagement at Bush River under command of Col. [Benjamin] Roebuck, against the Tories who were commanded by Young and Neely. I then joined General Andrew] Pickens [and we marched as stated to Augusta to the siege of Grason's [Grierson's] Fort [Siege of Augusta] and had several skirmishes there. I then joined General Twiggs [Brigadier General John Twiggs] in Georgia and was sent under Maj. [Patrick] Carr over the Altamahaw [River] and there had two small engagements with the Indians and whites and finally returned home in June 1782. I have no documentary evidence of my service, but can furnish many living witnesses who served with me.  (omit "I do hereby")
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(omit "relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declare that my name is not on the pension Roll of the agency of any State")
I was born in the year 1754 Nov'r 28th in York County Pensilvania, I have the Record of my age at home. - I resided in Spartanburgh when I entered the service and reside there still - my services as a private were rendered as a volunteer - my commission as a captain was signed by Col. John Thomas (omit "and supposing it of no value after the end of the war, I lost or threw it away As to my character for veracity and moral conduct I refer to the Revd. W Dickson and A B Moore and any other respectable citizens of my neighbourhood or District.")
s/ John Collins
Sworn to + Subscribed the day + year aforesd. s/ Jno M ONeall Pres Judge

South Carolina Spartanburgh Dist.} We Michael Dickson a clergyman resident in Spartanburgh District and A. B. Moore residing in the same do hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Captain John Collins who has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing Declaration that we believe him to be seventy Eight years of age - that he is reputed and believed
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in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion
M Dickson
A B Moore
Sworn to and subscribed the day + year aforesaid
Jno M ONeall
Pres Judge

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Capt. Jno Collins
Declaration
15258
Spartanburgh district
So. Carolina

Hon. W K Clowney

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And the said Court does hereby declare its opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interogatories 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 it that M Dickson who has signed the preceeding certificate is a clergyman resident in Spartanburgh Dist. and that Dr. A B Moore who has also signed the same, is resident in the said District and is a credible person and that their statements are entitled to credit -
Jno B ONeill
Pres Judg
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Papers -
[illegible]

R W Young
agent
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State of South Carolina}
Shpartanburg District}
I J B Tolleson Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas + General Sessions for the district and State aforesaid do hereby certify that J C Caldwell Esqr before whom the foregoing Power of Attorney was acknowledged was at the date thereof a Magistrate for the district + State aforesaid who had been duly appointed and qualified and the Signature purporting to be his is genuine and that all due faith and credit should be given to all his official acts as such
Given under my hand + seal of office at Spartanburgh Court House this 10th day of May AD 1835
J B Tolleson
Clerk
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburg District
Know all men by these presents that I John S. Collins of the District and State aforesaid son and Executor of John Collins deceased who was a Captain in the Revolutionary War and a pensioner of the United States believing arrearages of pension due said John Collins deceased at the time of his death do hereby constitute and appoint A. S. Wallace of York District South Carolina my true and lawful attorney with power to appoint one or more agents to examine into and prosecute said claim. And to receive such certificate as may be issued hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given and confirming all things that my attorney the said A. S. Wallace may lawfully do in the premises. s/ JS Collins
 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 30th day of April A. D. 1855.
Test T. G. Trimmier
M O Bowland
acknowledged before me the day and year last above written.
J. C. Caldwell Magistrate
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May 7, 1938

The Quartermaster General
Memorial Branch
War Department
Washington, D.C.

John Collins
S. 8248
BA-J/AWY our

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request for information in regard to John Collins, Captain
in the War of the Revolution, from South Carolina.

The data which follow were obtained from
papers on file in pension claim, S. 8248, based on the military service of John Collins in the War of the Revolution.

John Collins was born November 28, 1754 in
York County, Pennsylvania. The names of his parents were not stated.

While residing in Spartanburg District, South 
Carolina, John Collins volunteered in 1775, served six weeks as private [illegible] Colonels Thomas and Richardson [illegible] 1776, six weeks as private in Captain McElhany's company, in an expedition against the Indians. He served in 1778, three months in Captain Palmer's company, Colonel Branson's South Carolina in the Florida Expidition. He was appointed March 3, 1780, captain in the  South Carolina Malitia, he served in Colonel 
John Thomas' regiment. went to Georgia and served under General Williamson
and ordered by him to Cubbert Creek then placed under Colonel Purvis, and was sent with a detachment to Spirit  
Creek, and was there until the fall of Charleston
in May; he joined General Sumter
June fol-
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lowing on the Catawba, and shortly afterwards was
ordered home to raise more men, after which he
joined Colonels Shelby and Clark, was in the battles
at Iron Works, Thicketty Fort, Musgraves Mill, at
Black Stocks under General Sumter, was at Grandal
Shoals under General Morgan again sent home to
raise more men, returned and was in the battle of
Cowpens, in an engagement at Watkins, and one at
Bush River under Colonel Roebuck, then marched to
Augusta under General Pickens, was in several skirmishes, and in two engagements with the Indians
"over the Altamahaw", and returned home sometime in
June, 1782.
John Collins was allowed pension on his application executed September 29, 1832, at which time
he was living in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. He died about April 4, 1841.
His son, John S. Collins, was a resident of
Spartanburg District, South Carolina, in 1855.
The papers on file in this claim contain no
further reference to family.

The application for headstone for John Collins
is returned herewith, also a letter from J. T. Bailey
addressed to "Mr. J. Edwin Allen, G. M. General, Washington, D. C."
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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8248
Rev War
INVALID.

File No. 8248

John Collins
Capt. Rev. War

Act: June 7th 32

Index  Vol. (illegible) Pge 75

(Arrangement of 1870)
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War Dep.
Pension Office
May 8, 1834
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John Collins
S. Carolina
act 1832

see letter to 
Hon.. W. K. Clowney
May 10, 1834
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John Collins
Spartanburg
S. Car

J.D. Exoff
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State of South Carolina
Spartanburgh District
To wit
I Elisha Bomar, clerk of the Court of Spartanburgh District do hereby certify, that William Trimmier Esqr. before whom the forgoing affidavits were made is an acting magistrate for said District duly authorized to administer oaths. And that the forgoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine -.
Given under my hand and the 
Seal of the Said Court this
19th day of April 1833.
E. Bomar
Clerk of Spart Dist.

South Carolina.
Spartanburgh Dist
To wit
I, William Trimmier, one of the magistrates for the District aprd. before whom the forgoing affidavit was taken, Do hereby certify that William Caldwell, and Solomon Cracker, who have made the forgoing affidavits, - are credible persons, and their statements are entitled to due faith and credit.
Given under my hand this
20th Augt 1833.
Wm Trimmier
J.P. Ex. Off
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The State of South Carolina
I, Elisha Bomar clerk of the Court of Sessions & Common Pleas in & for the district of Spartanburgh, do hereby certify that the sheet of paper hereunto annexed continues the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Collins for a pension. - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office, this 16th day of October, 1832. --
E. Bomar
Clk.
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2177
P. O.
John Collins
Service:
Enlisted:
Discharged:
REJECTED
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Mr Jas L Edwards
Comr of Pensions

Hon W K Clowney
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House Rep. May 5th 1834
Dear Sir
It has fallen to my lot to trouble you again with the amended declaration of Capt. John Collins applying for a pension. Upon a careful examination of the papers I am unable to discover any material difference between the several amendments & the original declaration. His service of six months as a private prior to the first of March 1780 is precisely stated both in the amendments & original. The balance of his claim for a continuous service as Captain from the 1st of March 1780 until June 1782 making 2 years & 3 months is considered an unusual service & therefore cannot be allowed unless clearly established. That he was a Captain in our revolutionary struggle and served as such are specifically stated in the declaration & proved by living witnesses. It is also clearly stated that he entered the service as a Captain on the 1st of March 1780, recieved his commission on the 3d of March 1780, & performed a tour of duty until May following making 2 months. It does not appear that he then left the service, but if he did he was absent only one month, because it is clearly stated that in June following he joined Genl. Sumpter, continued with him until ordered home to raise more men, & with his newly rais'd coompany
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fought at the Iron works, Fort Thickety & Musgroves Mills, which last battle was on the 18th August 1780, a little more than 2 months after he had joined Sumpter.
After the battle at Musgroves Mills he still continued in the service and was employed in conducting the prisoners to North Carolina. From North Carolina he immediately returned and again joined Genl Sumpter and was engaged with him in the battle at Blackstocks Ford on the 20th Novb 1780. On the 25th December 1780, only 35 days after the battle at Blackstocks ford, Genl. Morgan entered the state of South Carolina.- The applicant then joined Genl. Morgan, & with an increased number of men which he had raised in obedience to the orders of Genl. Morgan, he fought the battle at the Cowpens on the 17th Janr'y 1781. - From this period until his final return home in June 1782, it does not appear that he ever left the service, but was constantly performing active duty under different Commanders & engaged in various battles, a detailed account of which is given in his declaration. - The numerous battles in which he was engaged, the number of different officers under whom he served, & the remarkable correctness compared with history, with which he in his 80th year relates the events of that period in which he was engaged afford the strongest internal evidence of the truth of his statement. Besides all this, he swears positively that he served two years and 3 months as a Captain in the revolutionary war during which time he was not engaged in any civil pursuit: & in addition to this I have good authority to say, that he is ready to qualify, that during the 2 years & 3 months, he never spent at one time more than three days at home, and then he was employed in making preparations for a fresh campaigne.
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This continuous service will not appear surprising where you recall to mind the fact, that after the surrender of Charleston in the Spring of 1780 until its abandonment in 1782 the state of South Carolina was in a state of anarchy. During this dark period of our history , the Whigs in the Western extremity of the state called the New Acquisition, when the inhabitants had never been paroled or taken protection, formed themselves into companies, volunteered their services & preferred for their own safety to continue in the active service of their country, to the dangers that threatend them at home. To such men as these who volunteered their services and remained in the service without any particular regard to the requirements of the law, the cause of Liberty in S. Carolina is chiefly indebted. It is to such men as these under Sumpter, Pickins, Clark, Brandon & Marion we are greatly indebted for the reverse of our ill fortune after the fall of Charleston & the rapid succession of splendid victories that finally redeemed the South.
I hope therefore you will find it perfectly consistent with the rules of your office to allow the claims of Capt John Collins to the fullest extent. The dates of the battles I have mentioned in this communication are to be found in Ramsey's history.
I am willing to accept the terms proposed in your's of 30th with respecting the claim of Mr. Daniel Palmer.
Yours &C
Wm K Clowney
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Mr. James L Edwards
Comr of Pensions
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X  House Rep. May 12th 1834
Dr. Sir
I am unable to state from any information now in my possession the precise length of each tour of duty which the militia of So Carolina was liable to perform as required by law. In Ramsay's revolution of So Car I find that in 1778 the So Carolina militia were divided into 3 Brigades - each Brigade was classed into 3 divisions liable to be called out in rotation, and in case of invasion all were liable to be called out who resided within 80 miles of the place invaded.
Under the provisions of this law, the services of the Militia of S. Car were rendered previous to the surrender of Charleston in May 1780. It will be at once percieved the term of service or tour of duty depended upon a contingency, that might reasonably account for the protracted service of some men beyond three & six months at one time -. After the fall of Charleston in May 1780, the whole state fell into the hands of royalists & remained in their possession until the evacuation of Charleston in the close of the year 1782. During the greater part of this time, the state was without a governor or council. The laws therefore of the state and of Congress could not operate in the state of South Carolina during this period. Notwithstanding however this state of things we have abundant historical evidence of the fact, "that the whig militia on the extremities of the state formed themselves into parties under leaders of their own choice, & sometimes attached
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detachments of the British Army, but more frequently those of their own countrymen who as a royal militia were cooperating with the Kings forces" See Ramsay's A. Rev. 2d Vol p. 163
In confirmation of this fact certain refugees from So Car rallied under Genl. Sumpter in N. Car. in one month after fall of Charleston amongst whom was Capt John Collins according to his declaration, & returned to South Carolina & immediately recommenced military operations. After the defeat of Genl Gates at Camden in August of this year (1780) for 3 months while there was not the vestage of a continental Army in the state, Genl Sumpter constantly kept the field with volunteers preferring the camps of their countrymen to their homes. See Ramsay's A. Rev. 2d Vol Page 179 &c. - In this service Capt John Collins was engaged & fought in the battle at Blackstocks according to his declaration. 
About this time near the close of the year 1780 the celebrated battle on King's Mountain was fought by volunteers. The historian in speaking of the army that defeated Ferguson states that "it was raised of their own motion without any selection from the government of America or the officers of the Continental Army." Such was truely the nature of the military service in the State of So Car. from May 1780 until Genl. Green at the head of the Continental Army changed the condition of things in 1781. - Hence I feel no hesitation in coming to the conclusion that Capt John Collins did continue constantly in the service of his country under the command of lawful Officers as a volunteer the full time stated in his declaration. - In this matter I can give
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you nothing more than the grounds of my belief. The number who rendered this kind of service in the state of South Carolina, I am disposed to consider small when compared to the whole population of the state at that time & confined principally to the Western extremity of the state. Immediately after the fall of Charleston thousands of Whigs were either paroled on conditions of not taking up arms against the King or took protection. But there were some whigs who never abandoned the cause of their country, who were never paroled or took protection, & who did prefer to remain in the constant service of their country, to the dangers that surrounded them disembodied at home. That Capt John Collins was one of these men the detailed account of his services, corresponding so strictly with historical truth, convinces me beyond a reasonable doubt. It is for you however to form your own opinion from the sources to which I refer as deriving mine, and if you can arrive at the same conclusion with myself, I know it will afford you equal pleasure to grant the claims as for me to accept the same [crossed out] it.
Yours &C
Wm K Clowney
X Wm K Clowney
P.S On next Saturday I hope to call upon you personally
W.K.C.
N.B. The papers of Bethie Shields have been returned to me. Some mistake exists. This claim has been adjusted according to my recollection
WKC
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Spartanburgh SC
23rd April Free

[illegible]
L.C.

To the Honbl. W K Clowney
Washington City
D. C. 

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S.C.

Hon. W K Clowney
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Spartanburgh Ct. House
22nd April 1834.
Dr. Sir:
I herewith enclose the aplication of Capt. John Collins, of this District, for a pension, together with the note of the Com. of pensions, assigning his reasons for not allowing a pension certificate. Mr. Collins request that you will have the kindness to personally attend at the pension department & urge the justice of his claim. He is well aware that the militia were never called into service for two years at a time notwithstanding he did actually serve a continued tour of more than two years as stated in his declaration & amendments thereto: during which term he was not engaged in any civil pursuit. This kind of service arose from the peculiar situation of our country. It is out of the question for him to set out the beginning & ending of every tour as he was continually continually engaged. He can unhesitatingly qualify, as he informs me, that he was never at home three days at any one time from the date of his commission to the close of the war, & when at home was actually making preparations to meet the army. If upon giving to the department a proper explanation of the nature of the claim of the applicant, the commissioner still refused to admit his claim please inquire what will satisfy him. Mr. Collins can state that he was in actual service from one battle to another; but cannot say he entered on a certain tour at a particular period & ended at another, as required by the department. Mr. Collins is a gentleman of veracity which cannot be questioned & I apprehend I hazard nothing in asserting his claim to a pension is as meritorious as
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that of any individual placed on the Pension Roll. -
Respectfully yours +c.
E Bomar

N.B. I have received Tho Hanna's papers + forwarded them to him
E.B.
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The State of South Carolina}
Spartanburgh District}
Personally appeared Captain John Collins before me William Trimmier Judge of the Court of Ordinary & Ex officio Justice of the Quarum in & for said District, who being duly sworn deposeth & saith in amendment of the foregoing declaration that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise time when he received his commission; but to the best of his knowledge & recollection on the 3rd day of March, 1780, he received a captain's commission in the militia of the State of South Carolina, in the Revolutionary war, in the District of ninety six from Col. Thomas that he served as captain in the South Carolina militia two years & three months - during which time he was not engaged in any civil pursuit a part of his service was rendered in the State of Georgia as may be seen by his original declaration - And for further particulars see the original declaration & amendment thereto. -
John Collins
Sworn to and subscribed before me 11th Nov 1833 s/ Wm Trimmier
O.S.D. & J.Q.Ex off

State of South Carolina}
Spartanburgh District}
I, Elisha Bomar clerk of the Court of Sessions & common Pleas in & for said district, do certify that William Trimmier is a magistrate as above duly authorized by law to administer oaths, and the forgoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 4th day of december 1833.
s/ E Bomar clk
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
July 22d, 1842.

Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The Executor of John Collins, deceased, late a pensioner on the Roll of the South Carolina Agency, at the rate of Four hundred + eighty Dollars and -- Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March, to the 4th April 1841
Respectfully yours,
Albion K Parris
COMPTROLLER.

To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.
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AdmC

John Collins
Capt. 2 yrs.
$480 per an

Hon. W K Clowney
HR
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War Department
pension Office
May 10, 1832
Sir
Capt. John Collin's papers are herewith returned. - If you will certify that it is a fact well known in the revolutionary history of South Carolina that the militia of that State were continuously in service so long as the applicant states, the claim will be allowed
I have the honor to be
very respectfully
your obt. svt.
J L Edwards
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Hon. W K Clowney
House of Representatives
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburgh District} To Wit. -
On this 19th day of April 1833 personally came before me, Wm Trimmier a Justice of the Quorum Ex officio, in and for the District aforesaid, Capt. John Collins who being duly sworn, in due form of Law, on his oath saith, in addition to his Declaration hereto attached, that he did serve in the militia in the Revolutionary War, for the space of six months - as a private - and did serve as a Captain in the militia from the first of March 1780 untill the month of June 1782 - two years and three months, making in all two years and nine months - as a private and officer - to wit six months as a private and two years and three months as a Captain - 
This Deponent again repeats that there are many persons by whom he can prove his services - but believing the testimony herewith subscribed will be sufficient, Submits the affidavits of Mr. William Caldwell and Mr. Solomon Cracker - who knew him, and his services in the Revolutionary War -
John Collins
Sworn to + subscribed before me 19th Apl 1833
Wm Trimmier
J Q Ex off
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South Carolina}
Spartanburgh Dist} Personally came before me, the Subscribing Magistrate, William Caldwell, who being sworn, on his oath Saith, that he knew Captain John Collins, who makes the foregoing Declaration and affidavit, in the Revolutionary war. that this deponent served under his command, and knows, and believes that he rendered the services as stated in the said Declaration and affidavit and has been well acquainted with him ever since the end of the War.
Wm Caldwell
Sworn to and Subscribed before me 19th Apr 1833 Wm Trimmier J Q Ex off

Personally came before me Solomon Cracker, who being sworn, saith that he knew Capt. John Collins in the Revolutionary War, and has known him since - that he was in service with said Collins - and knows much of the service by him stated, and having such knowledge believes the whole of his statement to be true and correct
Solomon Cracker (his x mark)
Sworn to _ subscribed before me 19th Apl 1833
Wm Trimmier
J Q Ex off.
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State of South Carolina Spartanburg District} Personally appeared Captain John Collins aged 78 years on the 28th day of November last, before me William Trimmier Judge of the Court of Ordinary & Ex officio Justice of the quorum for said district, who upon being duly sworn according to Law, deposeth & saith that he entered the service of the United States as a Captain in the Militia on the 1st day of March, 1780, in Ninety Six District, and two days afterwards Viz on the 3rd of March he received his Commission as Captain from Col. Thomas & was attached to the Regiment commanded by him - He continued to serve as captain to the end of the war Viz. two years & three months - He was marched under the command of Col. Thomas to Augusta in the State of Georgia from where Col. Thomas returned to Ninety Six District & the Regiment was attached to the Brigade command by Genl. Williamson - He was ordered by Genl. Williamson to Cubbard Creek See the original Declaration. He was in the battle at the old Iron Works [Battle of Wofford’s Iron Works] Cols. Shelby, Clark & Grimes [William Graham] commanded. He was in the Battle at Musgrove's Mill, Cols. [James] Williams, Shelby & Clark commanded. He was in the Battle of Black Stock's Ford, Genl. Sumpter & Cols. Thomas & Chandler [Major William Candler] commanded. He was in the Battle at the Cowpens,  Genl. Morgan command the Regulars & Genl. Pickens the Militia. Col. [William] Washington commanded the horse. That from old age & consequent loss of memory he does not recollect any other officers who command at the different battles above named. That the other tours mentioned in the original Declar. he cannot recollect the dates so as to bring himself within the provisions of the law. That he served as captain of the Militia 2 years & three months.
Sworn to & subscribed the 20th August 1833
s/ John Collins
s/ Wm Trimmier J. Q. Ex. off.
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State of South Carolina}
Spartanburgh District}
I Elisha Bomar clerk of the Court of Sefsions + common pleas in + for said District, do hereby certify that William Trimmier Esquire before whom the within affidavit of John Collins was made + sworn is a Magistrate as within stated, duly authorized by law to administer oaths and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the 23rd day of August 1833.
E Bomer Clk