Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 15857, Gassaway Watkins, Md.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE                              NUMBER
Md.   Watkins, Gassaway    W. 15857.
                        Eleanora B.  
{BL. Wt. 2406_300_Capt.
Issued May 11, 1790.
No papers.

CONTENTS
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3739
Maryland
Eleanora B. Watkins 
widow of Gassaway Watkins
who served in the Revolutionay 
war, as a Captain
MD
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 
480 Dollars 00
Cents per annum, to commence on teh 3d February, 1853. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of Feby 1854
and sent to 
John P. Knely
Baltimore 
MD
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act 
February 3, 1853, Page 118 Vol. A
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Maryland Line 
2290
Maryland Roll
Gassway Watkins 
Captian, 4
in the army of the United States during Revolutionary War. 
Inscribled on the Roll of Maryland 
at the rate of Twenty Dollars per month, to commence on
the 23rd of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 of Aug. 1818
and delivered to Tureen Wtakins, (his son)
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1818
4 months 12/30-$88.00
{Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818}
Given years
Anne Arundel Co
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State of Maryland 
City of Baltimore (illegilbe)
On this 25 day of October 1853 before me William L. Marshall Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the City of Baltimore the same being a Court of Record personally appeared Eleanora B. Watkins of Howard County in the state of Maryland aged seventy one years who first being duly sworn according to law dowth on her oath make the following delcaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3rd February 1853, that she is the widow of Gassaway Watkins who was a Captain in the Revolutionary War, that he served in the 7th Regt of the Maryland line and that he continued in the army until the close of the war, and left it as a Captain in the Regiment of Colonel John E Howard, that he was at the battle of Cowpens and several others in the Southern Campaign and at the time
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he entered the service he resided in Anne Arundel County of said state, she further declares that she was married to the said Gassaway Watkins on the 26th day of April 1803 that her said husband died on the 14th day of July 1840 in Anne Arundel County now Howard County where she now and always since her marriage has resided, she further declare that she is now a widow and has been ever since the death of her husband he received a pension from the Government during his life which married at Baltimore under as she believes the act of Congress papered in 1828
Eleanora B. Watkins
sworn and subscribed to before me on the day and year aforesaid
Wm L Marshall
And at the same time also personally
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appeared before me Sarah Ann White aged 74 years and Nicolas L Wood and made oath according to law that they knew Col Gassaway Watkins for 30 years before his death that they have known Mrs. Eleanora B. Watkins who has made the foregoing declaration for about 30 years and that she was the wife of said Gassaway Watkins and is now his widow and has continued such since his death, that they are entirely disinterented that Col Gassaway Watkins was well known in the state as a distinguished officer of the Revolutionary War and they both futher declare that they were present at the marriage of the said Gassaway Watkins to the said Elenora B. Watkins that Sarah Anne White resides in Howwrd County and Nicholas L. Wood in the City of Baltimore
Nicholas L. Wood
Sarah A White
Sworn and subscribed to before me on the day
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N L Woods one of the subscribing witnesses
in consequence of the age and infirmities
of Mrs Watkins, the oaths of the witnesses
have been taken at the same time and place

Maryland Sct
I Lambert Norwood Clerk of the Court
of Common Pleas for Baltimore City do hereby
certify that the Honl William F. Marshall who
appearsd to have taken and subscribed the aforegoing
Declarations was at the time of taking and signing
the same ever since hath been, and still is a Judge
of the State of Maryland for the aforesaid Court
of Common Pleas duly commissioned and
qualified; and to all his acts as such full
faith and credit is and ought to be given as
well in Court of Law as thereout
In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribe my name as Clerk and affix
the Seal of the said Court this 26
day of October in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred
and fifty three
Lambert S Norwood Clk
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State of Maryland
Anne Arundel County
April
1818 [illegible]
Gassaway Watkins of the
said County and State
appeared before me the Subscriber
Associate Judge of the third
Judicial District of the State of Maryland
and being duly sworn on the Holy Evangels of All mighty God
deponed said and declared
that he enlisted in the Company of Captain Patrick [illegible] in the Regiment from the State of Maryland Commanded by
Colonel William Smallwood as a Sergeant in January in
the year Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Six
That he was appointed and commissioned an Ensign in the
Seventh Maryland Regiment in April Seventeen Hundred
and Seventy Seven and in May of the same year a
Lieutenant therein, and that he was afterwards appointed
and commissioned a Captain and in those several Stations served
in the War of the Revolution from the time first
mentioned till the conclusion of the war and that he
was in the Battles of Long Island, White plains, German Town
Monmouth, Camden, Cowpens , Guilford.  [illegible]
haseth a wife & thirteen children (1 dependent on for him for supporte ten of which is under nineteen years of age)
The said Gassaway Watkins further deponed said and declared as aforesaid that from his reduced circumstances
the needs the assistance of his Country for Support
Sworn to before me this twenty third
Day of April in the year
Eighteen hundred and Eighteen,
Richd Ridgely
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Maryland Anne Arundel County:
I, Richard Ridgely (illegible) Judge of the third Judicial District of the State of Maryland, Do sowley certify that Gassaway Watkin named in this within Affidavit served in the revolutionary war against the (illegible) Enemy in manner as stated in the said Affidavit, (illegilble) satisfied that the facts contained therein and truly stated: In Testimony whom I have with transmit the Testimony said before me to the Honorable Secetary of the War Department and hereby sign my name this twenty third day of April in the year eighteen hundred and eighteen 
Richard Ridgely
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Maryland Anne Arundel County
I Richard Ridgley Aristocats Judge of the Third Judical District of Maryland. Do also further certify that Gassaway Watkins the Deponent mentioned in the aforegoing Affidavit in stands in need of this grievance, of aid of his country for support. 
Signed by my hand this 12th day of August in the year eighteen hundred and eighteen
Richard Ridgley
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The Claim for 
Eleanora B, Watkins
of Howard Cunty 
State of Maryland 
for Pension
Presented by 
John R Kenly 
attorney at law
City of Baltimore
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State of Maryland
City of Baltimore 
On this thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Three personally appeard before me a Justice of the Peace in and for said city and state Mrs. Eleanora B. Watkins a resident of Howard County in the State of Maryland aged Seventy one years who first being duly sworn according to Law doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress of the 3rd of February 1853 graning Pensions to the widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War: that she is the widow of Gassaway Watkins who was a Captain in the war of the Revolution that he entered the army prior to the
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1st of May 1777 at the accompanying certificate under seal of the Land office in Maryland (Warfred A) will show that he served in the 7th Regiment of the Maryland Line and that he continued in the army until the close of the war that when he left the army he held the rank of Captain in the Maryland Regiment Commanded by Col Howard, the he was at the Battle of Cowpens and several other battles in the Southern campaign and at the time he entered the Army he resided in Anne Arundel County of this state: She further declares that she was married to the said Gassaway Watkins on the 26th day of April 1803 that her said husband died on the 14th day of July 1840 in Howard District of Anne Arundel Count, now said Howard County, where
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She does and always has resided since her marriage: that she was not married to him prior to the Second of January 1800 but at the time above stated: The further declares that she is now a widow and has been ever since the death of her said husband. He did recieve a Pension from the General Government during his life which (illegible) at Baltimore under the Act of Congress papered in 1828
Elenora B. Watkins
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this day and year first above written and at the sametime also personally appeared Mrs. Eliza Wood and Mrs. Emily C. Bender, and made oath that they knew Col Gassaway Watkins of Howard County (formerly)
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Anne Arundel) for about 30 yeares before his death that he dies on or about the 14th day of July 1840, that they have known Mrs. Eleanor B. Watkins who has made the aforegoing decloartion for about 30 years and that she was the wife of the said Gassaway Watkins and is now his widow and has continued such since his death and that her said husband was well known in this state as a gallant officer of the revolution. 
I also further certify that I took the declaration of Mrs. Eleanor B. Watkins at the resididence of Nicolas L Wood Esq in the city of Baltimore her age and (illegible) tendering it (illegible) for her to appear in open Court. 
Eliza Wood
Emily C Bender 
Edw G. Starr
Justice of the Peace
State of Maryland Baltimore City 
I hereby certify that Edward G Starr Esquire before who the annexed affidavit was made and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time of doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, is and for the City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn. 
In Testimony Whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the Superior Court of Baltimore City this 13th May A. D. 1853
Edw Dowling
Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City.
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1st of May 1777 at the accompanying certificate under seal of the Land office in Maryland (Warfred A) will show that he served in the 7th Regiment of the Maryland Line and that he continued in the army until the close of the war that when he left the army he held the rank of Captain in the Maryland Regiment Commanded by Col Howard, the he was at the Battle of Cowpens and several other battles in the Southern campaign and at the time he entered the Army he resided in Anne Arundel County of this state: She further declares that she was married to the said Gassaway Watkins on the 26th day of April 1803 that her said husband died on the 14th day of July 1840 in Howard District of Anne Arundel Count, now said Howard County, where
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The State of Maryland, Baltimore City, Set.

I hereby certify to all whom it doth or may concern, that on the 22nd day of April in the year of our Lord one-thousand eight-hundred and three [1803] a license issued from the office of the Clerk of Baltimore County Court, directed to the Reverend Mr. [blank] or any other person qualified by Law, to celebrate the rites of Marriage between a certain Gassaway Watkins and Eleanor Clagett of Baltimore County, according to Law; there appearing to him no lawful cause, or just impediment, by reason of any consanguinity or affinity to hinder the same, as by the records of said Court appear, which records are now in my keeping.

In Testimony whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of the Superior Court of Baltimore City, this twenty-third day of January 1854. Edwd Dawling
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information as contained in his (or widow's) application for pension on file in thie Bureau. Gassaway Watkins F 13-85-7
Dates of Enlistment or Appointment.
January 1776
April 20,1777
May 1, 1777
Length of Service.
Served to close of war. 
Rank.
Sgt.
Ensign
Lieut
Capt
OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.
Captain.
Partick Sims
Colonel.
William Smallwood
7" MD regt
7" MD regt
3 MD regt
Statf.
MD
Battles engaged in, Long Island, White-Plaines, Germantown, Monmouth, Camden, Cowpens, Guilford, Ninety Six, Eutaw Springs.
Residence of solider at enlistement, Anne Arundel  MD
Date of application for pension, April 23, 1818  
Residence at date of application, Anne Arundel Co MD
Age at date of application, widow stated died July 14,1840 in Anne Arundel CoMD
Remarks: Solider married Eleanora or Ellenorea B. Clagett April 26, 1803. She was allowed pension on an application executed May 13, 1853 while a resident of Howard Co MD. Aged 71 years. There were 13 childrend, no names stated other  than Thomas Wr a resident of Anne Arundel Co MD in 1828. 
Very respectfully,
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Balto July 20 1853
Sir
Permit me to call your attention to the claim of Mrs. Watkins widow of Col Gassaway Watkins of the Maryland Line War of the Revolution for Pension under Act of 3rd of Feb 1853-
I filed the claim in person with the Hon Mr Waldo on the 16th June last and you will much oblige me by letting me hear from you with regard to it at an early date as old Mrs. Watkins is very anxious. 
I am very Respectfully yours
Jno R. Kenly
To the 
Hon L. P Waldo
Com of Pension
Washington
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No of orig Pant-30
Revolutionary Claims
Treasury Department
14 June 1828
Gassaway Watkins of (blank) in the County of Anne Arundel in the State of Maryland has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the bebefits of the act, entitled "An Act for relief of certain surviving offiers and soliders of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he was an officer on the Continental line, and served as such to the end of the war, at which period he was a Captain in the third regiment of the Maryland line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March, 1783; and further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March 1826, nothing. 
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
Signed by the Secetary,
A. Dickins
Act Third file
No 15,857 Treasury Department 
Third Auditor's Office
June 14th 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to Gassway Watkins Capt in the Maryland line, amounting to Two Thousand four hundred dollars.
It further appears that Gassaway Watkins is now on the pension list of any agency, and has been since the 3d March 1826
Peter Hagner
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Clarksville
Anne Arundel County State of Maryland June 9th 1828
I do hereby declare that I entered in the services of the United States in January 1776 in the Regement Commanded by Colo William Smallwood and continued to the end of the war and was a Captain in the Third Regiment Commanded by Col John E. Howard at the close of the war and received certificates under the Act of Congress 22nd March 1783 in lieu of half pay for life to which I was entitled to under the Resolve of Congress of the third and 21st of October 1780. I have received no money from the United states since 1820. My Captains (illegible) is last but the (illegible) certificate of the state of Maryland will be handed also certificates from Colo John E Howard. Capt Benson and John Randell knew my standing in the army to the south in 1784
Gassaway Watkins
William P Watkins
Maryland Anne Arundel County Knowable men by these presents that I Gassaway Watkins of Anne Arundel County and state of Maryland do hereby constitue and appoint my (illegible) Thomas Watkins of the county and state aforesaid my true and lawful attorny with Power of substitution for
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me and in my name to receive from the United States the amount of pay now due to me under the act for the relief of criteria in surviving officers and soliders of the revolution approved May 1828 as Captain in the 3rd Regiment of the Maryland line of the Army of the Revolution. (Illegible) my hand and seal this 9th day of June 1828
Gassaway Watkins 
sealed and delivered 
in the present of 
William P. Watkins
Before me William Pete Watkins a Justice of the peace in the county of Anne Arundel and state of Maryland personally appeared this day. Gassaway Watkins whose name is subscribed to the foregoing power of attorney and knowledged the same to be his act and deed. 
(illegible) my hand and seal this 9th day of June in the year 1828
William P. Watkins
Anne Arundel county (illegible) William S. Green clerk of the court of the county of Anne Arundel state of Maryland do hereby certify that William Pete Watkins before the () is a Justice of th epeace. 
In Testimony whereof () set my hand and affix the seal of the cout this 11th day of June 1828
Wm Green aa clerk co.
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To the Honorable L. P. Waldo
Com. of Pensions
The claim of Eleanor B. Watkins of Howard County in the State of Maryland for the benefit of the provisions of the 2nd Section of the Act of February 3rd 1853.
The claimant respectfully states that she is the widow of Gassaway Watkins who was a Captain in the Revolutionary War that she was married to the said Gassaway the 26th day of April 1803 and that her said husband dies on July 14th 1840 and that she has remained a widow ever since. The further states that her husband recieved a Pension from the United States Maryland she believes at Baltimore:| for the proof of her said husbands service she respectfully refers to the evidence filed in his application:| that on
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or about the 16th day of June 1853 she filed in your office through her attorney John R Kenly of Baltimore an application for Pension and that on the 24th day of Februday 1854 a Pension of Four hundred and eighty dollars per annum for like was granted to her: Feb 3rd 1853 that the 2nd Section of the Act of 1853 provides that the widows of those officers who were married (illegible) to January 1800 shall be entitled to a Pension in the same manner as those who were married longer, that date and that she now applies for the arrearages of Pension due her from the death of her husband to the 3rd day of Februdary 1853.
She also respectfully refers to the evidence already on file to substantiate this her present claim
Eleanor B. Watkins
by her attorney
Balto April 4th 1854
Jno R. Kenly
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Rie; Ev; 14 July, 40

Brynth
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Rev Widow, &c.
File No. 15857
Eleanora B. Watkins
widow of
Gassaway Watkins
Capt. Rev. War
Act Feby 3d. 1863
Index: Vol M, Page 310.

July 13,1904 (illegible)
B.C. Warfield 
Sandoval Ill
1911  (illegible) to 
Chas. S. Ridegway VLM
Letter sent to Record Div
for answer to Civil war inquiry.
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Sandoval Il
Dec. 28th 1903
Com. of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Sir, I wish the record of Gassaway Watkins of Maryland Howard, Co, part of Anne Arundel in the war of the American Revolution in 1776. He entered with Col. Smallwood's regiment in January 1776. I wish the record of the battles in which he was . He was my grand-father on my mother's side. 
Yours truly
B.C. Warfield
Sandoval IL 
Marion Co.
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21 Febry 
Pension Off.
20 Feb: 1854
Sir: Please ceritify the (illegible) to which the within named pension was paid on the date of his death
Very respectfully
S. Cole
Forth Commissioner,
Gassaway Watkins, Act 15 May 1828, Died 14 July '40
$480. Paid.
F. Burch
Auditor 
Francis Burt Esquire
Third Auditor, Treasury
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No 2057
E. B. Watkins
widow of 
Gassaway
Sept. to Jno. R. Kenly
Aug. 24" 1853
Sept. 7" 1853
Setp 29" 1853
Act 3. Feb 1853
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June 16, 1853
Appl of eleanora B. Watkins widow of Gassaway 
MD
Act 28 No 30
Act 3d Feby 1853
$480 Rev An
Com Febry 3d 1853
Rev:
Capt:
John R. Kenly
Baltimore MD
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I certify that it appears by the Musters of Maryland Troops that Gassaway Watkins was appointed Ensign in the 7th Reg on the 20th April 1777 and on the 1 of May 1777 was appointed Lieutenant. And it appears by the Pay Role of the Troops in the Maryland Line that Lieutenant Gassaway Watkins received Arrears of Pay from 1st Jany 1782 to the 1st of Jany 1783. And it also appears by the Officers Leger that Gassaway Watkins settled his accounts as a Captain in the Maryland Line
R Lockerman 
Auditors Office Annapolis 22nd April 1818
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Balto Sept 3d 1853
Sir
In reply to your long expected favor of teh 26ths relateing to Mrs. Watkins claim for Pension, I can only say it was drafted by a member of the House who framed the Bill and it is another instance of the difficulties attendant upon the prosecution of an honorable claim-Mrs. Watkins, representation as the widow of the late Col Watkins was deposed to by two respectable ladies who have known her for many years; as well I underdstand none are now living of those who witnessed her marriage; as to the declaration not being made in open court your regulations only require that the Judge or Justice of a Court of Record should certify the cause, and this has been done in Mrs. Watkins case. The Justice before whome the declarations were made was and is, a Justice of a Court of Record and as such certified.
If your obejctions to
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her claim still continue I desire a copy of the declaration which have been filed, so that I may ammend according to your directions, in order not to be subject to the labour and vexatious attendant upon Mrs. Darleys claim where after filing three ammended declarations agreeable to your citing was informed by your Bureau that the claim could not be allowed. 
I desire to know what you mean by or the record evidence of marriage as there is no such thing as a "Marriage Record" known in Maryland-Do you mean the recorded License to marry? if so I presume this can be furnished or at least a copy-
Mrs. Watkins has perhaps more descendants living than any lady in the state and is perhaps better known and under objection to the evidence of her marriage seems futile and groundless-
I believe that the declaration filed is in substance and form agreable to the Act of Feby 3d /53 and if the
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claim of Mrs Watkins be still suspended
I desire as before requested, a copy of
the papers filed, and the substantive
and distinctive amendments which
are required, to be stated - 
very Respectfully
Jno R Kenly

To the
Hon L P Waldo
Comr of Pensions
Washington
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Washington D. C. May 5th 1870
Sir
In reply to your letter of 25th ref., relative to the case of Eleanora B. Watkins a Revolutionary pensioner, I have the honor to inform you that the Secretary of the Interior has decided that all pensioners on the rolls at a higher rate, shall be replaced to conform to the rate allowed for the rank by the Act of July 14, 1862 and subsequent Acts. Under this decision in the rate in the above case was reduced to $20.00 per month, the rank of the solider being Captain. 
Enclosed you have the letter of your correspondant W.W. Watkins of Ellicott City Md. 
Very Respectfully 
Hon. Wm. T. Hamilton
U.S. Senate, Present. Commissioner
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May 5/70
Cooke
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Senate Chamber 
April 25,1870
H Van Aernum Esq., 

(Illegible)  I find your letter in referece to the pension of Mrs. Watkins the widow of a Revolutionary officer. 
Be (illegilbe) to advised such as to the difficulty in it states.
(illegible)
William T Hamiliton
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Brief in the case of Eleanor B Watkins, widow of Gassaway. 
Howard County and State of MD. 
act 3.d Feby: 1853
Claim, "original"
Proof exhibited, (if original)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance
Husband was a pensioner under the act of 15" May 1825
Recommend evidence of marriage
(if for increase)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? 
John P. Kenly Esq. Baltimore MD
Name and residence of Agent
S. C. Boynton
Examining Clerk
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Balto Feb 16 1854
Sir
After protracted delays I am enabled to send you the additional proof required in your letter of the 29th of October 1853 in the claim of Mrs. Eleanor B. Watkins for Pension
This claim was originally filed in June last and I earnestly ask you to give it your immediate attention. 
I am very Respectfully
your (illegible)
Jno R. Kenly
To the Hon L P Walso
Court of Pensions
Washington
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(illegible)
Washington May 25, 1854
Sir 
Please furnish me with a copy of the papers of Eleanor B Watkins who applied for a pension some time, I think, in the year 1853
Truly
Joshua Ramsay

L P Walso
Court Pensions
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Balt 27th Oct 1853
Sir
I now forward you the claim of Mrs. Watkins for Pension and I respectfully ask you to give it your earliest attention
I am very Repectfully 
your (illegible)
Jno R Kenly
To the Court of Pensions
Washington
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Balt Aug 24 1853
Sir 
Can I direct your attention to the claim of Mrs. Eleanor Watkins for Pension?
I have addressed you several times in relation to it and I trust that you will let me hear from you on the subject
Yours Respecfully
Jno R Kenly
To the Court of Pensions 
Washington
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Voucher for Mrs. Watkins
Claim for
Pension
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A. 
Law Office of Maryland
April 22 1853
I certify that it appears by the master Rolls, receiving in their office, that Gassaway Watkins enslited as Ensign in the 7th Maryland Reg. and was forwarded to be Lieutenant on the 1st May 1777.

I notify whereof hereto affix my name and the seal of the Law Office of Maryland the day and year first above written
J. Murray
Court of the Law Off
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I certify that Nicholas L Wood and Mrs Sarah White who testified to the marriage of Gassaway Watkins and Eleanora B Watkins in the matter of his application for pension are credible witnesses, in whose depositions find confidence may be placed make this additional statement as a part of the original certificate given by me and in reference to it as I infer from the letter of the pension office of Oct 29th 1853 such certificate of the credibility of the above named witness was originally omitted by accident
W L Marshall
Feb 16th 1854
Maryland [illegible] Baltimore City Court
I John W Davis clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Baltimore City, do hereby certify that the name William L Marshall who appears to have signed the above certificate was at the time of signing the same, ever since hath been, and still is, one of the said State of Maryland for the said Court of Common Pleas for Baltimore City, duly commissioned and qualified; and to all his acts as such, full faith and credit is and ought to be given, as well in courts of justice as thruout. In testimony whereof I hereunto inscribe my name and affix the seal of the said court this sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty four.
John W Davis clerk
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(illegible) 1828
Settled  (illegible)
(illegible)
Court with
(illegible)
File #15.857
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Before me James Ord in the County of Washington in the District of Columbia personally appeared this day John A. Brightwell of the said County and Thomas M Watkins of the County of Anne Arundel and State of Maryland. Who did severally make oath that Col Gassaway Watkins by whom the annexed declarations was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been an officer in the Army of the revolution in the manner as therein stated. Witness my hand this thirteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight. 
Jn. A. Brightwell
Thomas M Watkin

Sworn and subscribed to on this thirteenth day of June 1828 before me the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid in the District aforesaid.
James Ord JPeace

District of Columbia (illegible)
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Whose name is signed within, was at the time of signing the same and still is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and sworn-
In testimony whereof hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the said Circuit Court at the City of Washington this 13th day of June A.D. 1828
Wm. Brent
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Before me William Pete Watkins a Justice of the peace in the County of Anne Arundel in the State of Maryland personally appeared this day the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney and made oath that the same was not given to him by reason of any transfer or any attachment levy or seizure by any legal process whatever of the pay therein authorized to be received but that the said pay is intended to enure wholly to the personal benefit of the person by whom the said power was executed (illegible) my hand this 9th day of June 1828
Sworn before William P. Watkins
Anne Arundel County Court
I William S. Greenblock of the Court
of the County of Anne Arundel in the State of Maryland do hereby certify that William P. Watkins before whom the foregoing affidavit was sworn, was at the time a Justice of the Peace duly empowered to administer oaths
In Testimony whereof I have (illegible) hereunto  (illegible) my hand and affixed the seal (illegible) Court this 
11th day of June 1828
William S Green