Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 16672, Thomas Buck, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE                                           NUMBER
Va.          Buck, Thomas                    S. 16672
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CONTENTS
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inia      29.624
mas Buck of Frederick in the State of Va. who was a Capt. in the    comma by Captain   of the Reg com by col. Gibson on the Va: line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 120 Dollars - Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 day of Jac and Sent Hon. E. Lucas H.R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 34  420-
Semi-anl. allowance ending 7 Mar: 35  60-
$480
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Act June 7, 183
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(stamp) THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
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rol  29,683
Thomas Buck
declaration for a pension
No. 2
Edwd. Lueark
Rejecd.- Mar 5 1834
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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832
State of Virginia{
County of Frederick } Ss.
On this 1st day of October - 1833 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Frederick County now sitting Thomas Buck. a resident of the County of Frederick and State of Virginia aged seventy seven 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 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated: That in the fall of the year 1777 a call was made on the Militia of the Counties of Frederick, Dunmore, Augusta, Berkely, Hampshire &c. for men to march immediately to Fort Pitt, in order to defend the said Fort against the British & Indians, the commander at the Fort Col. John Gibson having received information that sixteen thousand British & Indians were expected to lay siege to the same; he wrote letters to the Commandants of each County at least this deponent is confident that one was, sent to Col. Pugh commandant of Dunmore County for aid to defend saiud Fort. Whereupon Col. Pugh immediately summoned the Militia and this deponent then acting as adjutant parade the Militia in Woodstock, the County seat and by orders of Col. Pugh read Col. Gibsons letter to them; Whereupon the field officers of the County Pugh, Bird, Tipton to North propose to receive volunteered and gave them the privilege of choosing their own officers, whereupon two companies were raised and this deponent was elected to the command of one of these and in a few days in company with the other company marched to Fort Pitt where General Hand had arrived and had the command of that Garrison - The names of this deponent subaltern officers were John Crookshanks 1st. Lieut. Jacob Gost 2d. Lieutenant of Lionel Brandon Ensign. At. Pittsburg there was a Capt. Heth of the regular Armys - that when those companies arrived at Frot Pitt, the report of the intended attach was contradicted or the British fr. had declined the siege but there being such a number of men collected and enlisted as this deponent thinks for six months; the General proposed carrying an expedition to the Indian Towns, and the troops at Pittsburg were
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embarked on board of boats to Wheeling called (Fort. Henry) there to await the arrival of the General and to proceed to the mouth of the Great Kenawha (Kanawha) where they were to meet the troops from Augusta Va. but on the arrival of the General at Fort Henry the small pox had broken out in Camp and the winter coming on (it then being late in November or beginning of December the General thought it best to decline the expedition and discharged the troops except a certain number to remain the six months to garrison that fort That this deponent did not remain the six months, but his ensign and part of his company did remain till the expiration of the six months - In the year 1778 or '9 he is not certain which, he was appointed to raise a company of minute men to hold themselves in readiness for six months when called upon that this deponent did raise to company required and hold himself in readiness for service whenever called upon but never received orders to march & this deponent has forgotten by what authority he was appointed to the command of this company; whether by Law of Congress  or the commander in Chief of the Americans; and was appointed by the Court or by the field officers of the County nor has he any documents to cast light on that subject nor does he know of any person living that can substantiate it or the circumstance was not notorious the company never having called into service. This Deponent further declared that when the British were on their march from Carolina to Virginia he then resided in Frederick county and received a letter from one of the field officers of the said County to raise a company of horsemen to move (Borgoyne paid over, from Albemarle Barracks; that it was apprehended the British troops were on their way to release them that this deponent in forty eight hours had a company of seventy odd men mounted and as may thirty miles on their road to the barracks but meeting the prisoners under guard on their way to Winchester he and his company were requested to proceed to Fredericksburg as it was not known what point the British would make that they did proceed to Falmouth in the neighbourhood of Fredericksbutg and reported themselves to Genl. Mughlenburg then in command at Fredericksburg who thanked them for their prompt services and requested their continuance till it was
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ascertained what route the British would take and when it was ascertained that they had gone to the capes of Virginia and garrisoned themselves at Little York the Volunteers were discharged. This deponent is not certain of the time he was then in service perhaps it might be less than a month for he never applied for any pay for the service . In addition to the foregoing services this deponent did furnish a substitute to serve during the war which cost him a considerable sum of money. This deponent does not recollect the time this substitute was furnished nor has he been able to find the receipt which was given for the said substitute. The substitute name he think was Henry Townsend. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of the Agency of any state.
1. And in answer to the questions prescribed by the Regulations of the War Department he says as follows.
To the 1st. I was born in Frederick County in the year 1756.
To the 2d. I have a record of my age in a family Bible, at my own hand.
To the 3d. I was living in Dunmore now Shenandoah County in Virginia I have lived in Frederick County since the Revolutionary War, and now live there.
To the 4h. I was an officer & volunteered.
To the 5h. Genl. Hand, Col. John Gibson & Capt. Heth at Pittsburg and at Fredericksburg Gen. Muhlenburg. I have stated my service in my declaration.
To the 6". I received an appointment in writing which accompanies this declaration signed by Jos. Pugh.
To the 7:. Genl. John Smith, Judge Tucker, Jajr. Isaac Hite, James M. Marhsall and hundreds of other gentlemen.
Tho. Buck
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid}
In Open court T. S. Tidball CC
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 Officer and served as he states.
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I Thomas Allen Tidball Clerk of the Court of Frederick County, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Thomas Buck for a pension.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 1st day of October in the year 1833.
T. A. Tidball
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Buck, Capt.
No. [illegible]
William Payne Esqr.
Washington City
D. C.
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Belle Air January 1tth 1834
Dr. Sir
From my early acquaintance with you- even from your infancy; and being informed that you had got an office in the city, and also that you have interested yourself in favour of some of the applicants for a pension; and ^had been successful; I have taken the liberty to solicit your aid in my behalf. I think I am entitled to a pension, as much as many who have obtained it. I think it unnecessary to explain to you the nature of my claim; as the documents accompanying this, will give every information necessary. I will therefore just observe that on perusing my declaration for a pension after it was certified by the court, I perceive that the time of my service in the year 1777 is not specified, neither do the accompaning (accompanying) affidavits specify the time of service except one (Martin Zay) who says "we returned home after a service of from three to four months; but I supposed he omitted the time allowed for our return: which I think was twenty days, comp(aring crossed out)^uting the distance at three hundred miles and allowing fifteen miles a day.
Now I think I ought to be allowed for six months service on that expedition; we were enlisted for six months; and were there ready to serve the time out; and part of our company did actually serve the six months out and those that returned home served to the United States the amount of their pay for the (amount crossed out) ^balance of their time.
And I also think the holding myself in readiness to march at a minutes warning for 6 months ought to entitle me to something; though I was not in actual service; it was pretty near equal to it, being uncertain at what minute I might be called for;
But independent of these two claims: I think General Smith & Mr. Zay's affidavit to give me six months ^actual service exclusive of the 20 days allowed for returning home. As to employing a substitute which is fully established by General Smith's affidavit; I don't know what purpose it may answer except it is to show my readiness to serve my country it being previous to my tour to Fredericksburg whereby I was exempt from ^any military duty Notwithstanding which when I was informed of the approach of the British to release the prisoners I volunteered my services and
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performed (as [illegible] crossed out) duties seldom equalled, by raising seventy men, mounted and equipped, and upwards of thirty miles on their way in less than forty eight hours.
Now sir if you will be so obliging as to attend to this business as much as your leisure will admit: and when decided advise me on the subject, you will confer a singular favour on and (sic) old acquaintance. and friend of your dear father and Mother, I have written to Col. Lucas our representative in congress who I have no doubt from his character though a stranger to me personally; He will also lend his aif. you ^will therefore please to shew him my papers: and confer with him on the subject Your attention as early as possible will very much oblige.
Yours Respectfully
Thomas Buck
P.S.
By the date of my papers you'll perceive that they have been prepared sometime . the reason of their delay was that I was advised; and intended to bear them myself but imperious circumstances prevented me; till the inclemency of the weather forbade person of my age to venture out: I can assure you it was not because I did not need pecuniary aid for I never stood in as great need in my life;
I have also written to Mr. James Bealle a Mr. Obadiah B. Brown on the subject all those letters with an introduction to Mr. Edwards I enclose to you. and will thank you to deliver them; and let them have the perusal of my papers.
and oblige yours &c.
Tho. Buck
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section
MMHF
OM
October 28, 1926
M. N. Blakemore
347 Madison Ave.,
New York City
Sir: I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 16672 it appears that Thomas Buck was born in 1756 in Frederick county, Virginia.
While a resident of Dunmore County (which was later Shenandoah County), Virginia, in the fall of 1777 he was Adjutant under Colonel Joseph Pugh County Commandant of Dunmore County, Virginia Militia, and on September 5, 1777 at Woodstock, Virginia, was unanimously chosen Captain of a company of volunteers, when to Fort Pitt and served about four months and one week.
In 1778 he was Captain of a company of minute men for six months.
In July 1778 he raised a company of volunteer mounted men and served as Captain about two months. At this time he was a resident of Frederick County, Virginia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed
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October 1, 1833 while living in Frederick County, Virginia.
He referred to his "having a family" during the Revolution, but gave no names. 
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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Dunmore Sct. Sept. 5th: 1777
At a meeting of the Volunteers in the town of Woodstock, Thomas Buck [illegible] was unanimously chosen Captain  Given under my hand...
Joseph Pugh
(stamp)THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
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Thomas Buck. S. T. 1667@
List of Capt. Buck's Co. dated Sept. 16, 1777
Order to Capt. Buck signed Joseph Pugh, Sept. 6, 1777.
Marching orders to Capt. Buck dated July 30, 1778
List of articles appraised for Capt. Buck and Raiders cos. Sept. 18, 1777.
List of articles belonging to Capt. Bucks co. Sept. 1, 1777
These papers have been removed from this case to be forwarded to the War Dept.
AW. May 29, 1909.
SEnt to War Dept. Jany. 16, 1913
OW
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No. 1f-
Front Royal Va.
May 15th }  free
To the Honourable Edward Lucas or Wd. Beale
Members of Congress or in their absence Mr. William Payne of the Post office department will please to open this and attend to its Contents
Washington City D. C. 
Admit a Captain
6 mos - $120
Edward Lucas
Hon Mr. Lucas
HR
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Dear Sir          Belle Air May 8, 1834
Your favour of the 11th of March was duly received and you will please to accept of my acknowledgements to to (sic) you for your attention to that business and I am sorry to trouble you further about it. I did suppose and others who were (illegible crossed out) thought to be judges, were of the opinion that the papers sent would be sufficient, but it appears that the War Department thought I had not established six months service I. therefore could not be entitled to a pension under the law; I did suppose my having furnished a substitue (substitute) during the war and raising a minute company, and holding ourselves in readiness to march for six months equal to lying in Camp that long and afterwards serving my second tour, when under no obligations whatever, for that was the condition on which the substitue (substitute) was furnished, that I should be exempt from service during the war; Notwithstanding which when I discovered my Country in danger I turned out and raised a Company of seventy odd Mounted men; and was upwards of 30 miles on the march in less than 48 hours for which I never received anything for compensation whatever; (not crossed out) never expected to receive anything till the passage of the Late law granting pensions- The War department says the aplicant (applicant) admits that the time of that service was less than a month but if they will examine my declaration they will will (sic) discover that I was entirely uncertain as to the time: for as I before observed I never expected anything for my service:; and therefore took no particular notice of the time beside there was an error in that part of the declaration which I did not discover till after the papers had passed the Court and then thought it immaterial as General Smith's affidavit is more explicit and would have greater weight: for I ought to have said less than two months Instead of less than a month, which General Smith's affidavit will Confirm, for he supposed the time to be six weeks or two months  And I think as the company I marched to Pittsburgh was enlisted for six months; and I was there ready to serve that time and part of my Company did remain the ^(*illegible crossed out) six months out; I ought to be allowed something for that. But independant (independent) of that Mr. Lea in his second affidavit accompanying this expressly says his allusion in his first affidavit that the time of serveing (serving) was the time we marched from Dunmore
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(now Shenandoah) County till we were discharged at Fort Henry; and being allowed a day for every fifteen miles marched on our return and two or three days detention at Fort Pitt settling our ration accounts &c would make that service a Little more than Four and one fourth months allowing (allowing crossed out) the (illegible crossed out) medium of his statement then taking, the medium of General Smiths Statement amounting to one and three fourths months would make a settle more than six months and allowing the medium of time Collecting arms and acouterments (accoutrements) agreeable to Col. Pugh's orders would amount to more than half a months altogether more than Six and and a half m
To establish my Claim(s crossed out) for Collecting Army &c. See Coln. Pughs Orders to that effect accompanying my first declaration and a few out of many bills of appraisement and my second declaration enclosed and when the Scarcity of Military Stores at that time are taken in consideration the necesity (necessity) of such Service will be readily (discouraged crossed out) ^ discovered an not withstanding the department says, my being a minute man and furnishing a Substitue (Substitute) during the war furnished no grounds for a Pension. I think it ought to have some weight, as I goes to Shew my readiness to serve my Country, and although I did not enter the regular service, having a family that I could not well leave for a lengthy service, I was always ready on emergencies.
You will no doubt be surprised at the delay of these papers But the reason's were first that I am verry (very) unable to attend to such business myself and have a good deal to do. Secondly to save the trouble of getting, the seal of two counties I had to wait the Convenience of Two Majistrates (Magistrates) and others employed (employed) in it. Your farther attention to this business will much oblige your friend and servant
Thos. Buck
Compendium
Mr. Lea's Statement 3 to 4 month's medium....  3 1/2 months
For Returning say 25 days a Little more than ..3/4 months
General Smiths Statement 6 weeks to 2 months medium 1 e/r months
Collecting army &c....(mon crossed out).... 1/2 mont
Total Service  6 1/2 mon
P.S. Should Colonel Lucas be absent, Mr. Beale or Mr. Payne will please to attend (to attend crossed out) to this and oblige
T. Buck
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As the county SEal, is annexed to the affidavits sent on with my first declaration, and the same majistrates, (magistrates) having certified those sent on at this time, it was thought unnecessary, to have the seal affixed to their ^present certificates.\
T. B.
P.S. please write me immediately on the receipt of this and (T. B. crossed out) say that I ^may know that you have received it whenever a decision takes place, give me the earliest notice.
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Virginia Shenandoah County Sct
Martin Zea being first sworn saith that in his affidavit respecting Capt. Thomas Buck's service in the revolutionary War when he states the service to be from three to four months, he allusion was to the time they marched from Dunmore (now Shenandoah) county to the time they were discharged at Fort Henry (Wheeling) - Also in his former affidavit stated" therefore the General discharge of all the volunteers &c he should have stated excepting a Captains command who were lef (left) to garrison the fort
Martin Zea
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence Given under my hand the 5 day of April 1834
W Morris
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Papers relating to Tho. Bucks Services during the Revolutionary War
No. 1 His declaration, (which is general) of his tour to Pittsburg; of his appointment to the command of a company of minute mane; Of a tour to Fredericksburg; and of his having furnished a substitute to serve during the war &c.
No. 2 His additional declaration of his services in collecting Arms, Camp equipage &c.
These declarations are sustained by the following Affidavits viz.
No. 3 The Affidavit of Genl. Smith (formerly the Representative in congress from that district) stating that he (Genl Smith) was county Lieutenant, and ordered out men from Dunmore County &c. And stating positively that the tour to Fredericksburg lasted  from six weeks to two months. Also that Tho. Buck furnished a Substitute who was received.
No. 4 Two Affidavits of Martin Zea, stating that he was a Soldier in Tho. Buck's company, and that they marched to Pittsburg &c. that the tour was from 3 to 4 months from the time of marching from Dunmore to the time of discharge at Pittsburg
No. 5 The Affidavit of Robert Russell, stating that he marched in company with Tho. Buck &c
The other papers are filed as additional evidence of the Service of Tho. Buck-
Months     Days
From the above documents it appears that he served on the tour to Pittsburg   3. 15
Time necessary for collecting arms, camp equipage &c          .15
Ditto for returning form Pittsburg to Dunmore   .25
Tour to Pittsburg, according to Genl. Smith's Affidavit (the medium)   1.22 1/2
Time of Actual Service   -- Months 6.17 1/2
In addition to the above services he furnished a Substitute to serve during the continuance of the War- And commanded a company of Minute Men. Though the latter services may, according to the rules of the Dept. be excluded from the compalation (compilation) of the time of Military Service
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entitling to a pension, Yet, it is presumed, they will be received as evidence of the patriotism of an individual, and of his readiness to meet the dangers impending over his country. And when they are rendered, in addition to such services as cause, clearly, within the rule, will tend to remove any hesitation, which might be felt to give full credit for the time proven. 
It was, evidently, the intention of the law to reward the revolutionary Soldier, which could not be done without allowing such discretion to those appointed to decide upon pension claims. We trust that all the circumstances connected with the case will be considered and that they may have such weight as they are entitled to. - Though frauds have, doubtless, been committed on the Government, and some unworthy persons have received the rewards designed for others, this should not prejudice the claims of those who are meritorious. - The length of time which has elapsed since those services were rendered, the few witnesses of those events who are now living and the difficulty of obtaining the testimony of those few, it is hoped, will dispose the Dept. to give the more weight to the testimony which has been obtained.
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The claim I rejected upon a first examination on the ground that the service did not amt to 6 mo - upon a re-examination, and the production of addl dec & evidence, shews that the claimant himself was actually engaged by order of his superior officer on making the necessary preparation for the expedition, some time before the company marched. By allowing also a reasonable time for the march from Fort Pitt, that I deemed equal abt & accomry within the meaning of the law, it Crd - his claim within the law or to ch amt. of service. L. G. admitted it for 6 mos. 
H H J.
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Virginia}
Frederick Cty} Sct;
This day personally appeared before the subscriber one of the Justices for the County aforesaid, General John Smith, and after having been first sworn the Smith to say - made the following statement to wit; that he hath resided in the county aforesaid since the year 1773 - and that he has been acquainted with Capt. Thomas Buck ever since the Revolutionary War - That he well remembers the call for militia, mentioned in said Bucks declaration, in as much as he the said John Smith was County Lieutt of the Frederick at the time, and ordered out two companies in answer to the call 0 he does not remember that Capt. Buck went on the expedition but is certain that the county of Shenandoah (at that time the county of Dunmore) furnished more for the campaign the particulars of this expedition, as well as the march to Fredsburg and Falmouth are correctly detailed - that to Falmouth lasted about 6 weeks or two months - and also the said John Smith well remembers the draft of militia throughout the state - he was a member of the General Assembly at the time the law was passed - I was on e of those who were drafted - though he cannot exactly remember the year, but thinks it was in 1779 or 1780 - he knows that Capt. Buck was also drafted & furnished a substitute, who was received, to serve in his place The said John Smith also states that he hath full credit in the truth of Capt. Buck s statements and that he is accounted a man of credibility in the neighborhood where he resides. In witness whereof the said John Smith hath signed this afft.
John Smith
Signed in my presence and sworn to this 3d day of August 1833. 
L. Smith Davison J.P.
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I Thomas Allen Tidball Clerk of the Court of Frederick County certify that John Smith Davidson Esqr. is a magistrate as within and that the within signature purporting to be his is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said office this 1st day of October in the year 1833:
T. A. Tidball
Clerk of the Court of Frederick County
Genl. John Smiths
Affat.
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Dunmore Ss.
Pursuant to order we the Subscribers have appraised a Rifle Gun (the crossed out) together with the shot - Pouch Powder horn and Moulds of Wipers the property of [illegible] to the Sum of Eleven Pounds five shillings
Christian Miller
(Coel illegible crossed out)
Capts Gislaw(?)
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Virginia
Frederick County Sct Thomas buck being first sworn, saith that in addition to the time alluded to in the affidavits accompanying his declaration, ^for a Pension he was engaged in collecting arms, blankets, kettles, &c &c for the use of his company on the campaign. for it must be recollected that on such expeditions there were at that time (there was crossed out) no public stores to resort to; and he believes he was engaged in that service two or three weeks, and in Proof of that service he refers to Colonel Pughs ^orders to that effect and to a few out of many appraisements Bills, also to the accompanying affidavit. He also states that when discharged at Fort Henry they were allowed a day for every 15 miles travel which amounted to 22 1/2 days. besides two or three days detainure  __ at Fort Pitt to return the camp equipage they had taken for the intended expedition to the Indian Towns and to settle the ration accts, and get a supply of provisions so to establish this statement a copy of the general orders will accompany this, though the Generals name is not to it, its antiquity appears on its face; and (it believe crossed out) it is believed that it is well known to military men that a commander of an army only issues one general order, which the officers may copy if they choosed. In witness whereof the said Thomas Buck hath signed this affidavit
Tho. Buck
Sworn to and acknowledged in my presence (illegible crossed out) under my hand this 12 day of May 1834. Saml. Gardner
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No. 2
P. Williams Sr.
Clerk Shenandoah
County Certifica
No. 7
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Shenandoah County to wit.
I Philip Williams Clerk of the said County Court ^do hereby Certify that upon Comparison of the Signature of Joseph Pugh, whose name is signed to papers in possession of Thomas Buck, on e dated 5th Sept. 1777 b- one dated 6th Sept. 1777, and 16th Septr. 1777./ with the signatures of said Pugh to minutes of the proceedings of the then Court of Dunmore County afterwards Shenandoah County. - I believe the Signatures to have been made by the said Joseph Pugh to the said three papers - I do further Certify that the signatures of John Tipton, & Abraham Bird to a certificate to said Thomas Buck, dated 30th of July 1778, from a like comparison I believe to have been made by them. that of Abraham Bird I believe is his as I have frequently seen him write his name. Given under my hand this 19th day of Septr. 1833.
P. Williams C T. S. C.
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The Whole of the Militia from the Interior Parts of this State Assembled in Ohio County. (Except the 100 Men and their Officers who are to remain for its protection) are to Prepare to March; they will return by Water to Fort Pitt and take with them all the Boats now here & between this Place & Fort Pitt, except one that will be wanted for the use of this Garrison & that at the Beach Bottom; as there are some boats between here and Fort Pitt not Fitted with Rudders, the 2.n M.r will send Two or three spare steering Oars. & Spikes to fit to them - As soon after the Arrival of the Troops at Fort Pitt, as they can be Provided with Provisions & other necessary Accommodations they are to Proceed to their Respective Counties.-
- The General Wishes them a good Journey, Thanks them for their Past services & hopes that when the Necessities of their Countrymen shall again call them forth, they will shew the same Readiness to Assist them.-
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Winchester Octo. 1. 1833.
Dear Sir,
Capt. Thomas Buck of this County is about applying for a pension. His papers will be put to you. I have been acquainted with this gentleman for many years. He is the oldest magistrate but one in this County, and has held the office of High Sheriff. He is a highly respectable man, and I have no doubt form the information that I have received, that he rendered important Services to his country during the revolutionary War. The most implicit reliance may be placed on any declaration made by him. 
I take great pleasure in thus commending Capt. Buck to your favourable notice.
I am, Sir, very respectfully
Your Mo. Obt. Servt.
Leml. Bent
J. L. Edwards esqr.
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Virginia
Frederick County, Scts
before the subscriber       This day personally appeared before the Subscriber one of the  Justices for the County aforesaid Robert Russel and having been first sworn the truth to say made the following statement (to wit) That in the fall of the year 1777 he marched under the Command of Capt. Michael Reeder in company with Capt. Thos. buck who commanded a Company at the Same time from Woodstock in the County of Shenandoah Va to Fort Pit and from there to Fort Henry at Wheeling under the Command of Genl. Hand the two companies (viz) Reeder & Buck's both enlisted for six months but the alarm of the siege passing off it was thought unnecessary to retain all the troops and Genl. Hand discharged the most of them. Reserving enough to guard the fort the men retained being apportioned out of each company in witness whereof the said Robert Russel doth hereunto subscribe his name.
Robert Russel
Signed in my presence and sworn to this 28th day of September - 1833. I can also add that I have been personally acquainted with Robt. Russel for several years past and consider him a correct & Respectable man
Saml. Gardner
I Thomas Allen Tidball Clerk of the County Court of Frederick certify that Samuel Gardner Esqr. is a magistrate as above.
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and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said office this 1st day of October, in the year 1833.
T. A,. Tidball
Clerk of the Court of Frederick County
Robert Russell 
affdt.
5
Buck's claim
Russell's certificate
No. 5
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Virginia
Shenandoah County} Sct,
This day personally appeared before the subscriber one of the justices for the County aforesaid Martin Zey and after having been first sworn the truth to say made the following statement (to wit) That in the fall of the year 1777 he served as a soldier under the Command of Capt. Thomas Buck who commanded a volunteer company raised to oppose the Brittish and Indians in a siege which was expected to be carried against Fort Pitt That - the said company actually marched to Fort Pitt, and thence to Fort Henry under the Command of Genl. Hand, That the Company enlisted for six months - but the Alarm of the siege passing off it was thought (under crossed out) unnecessary to retain so many men through the winter therefore the Genl. discharged all the Volunteers and Militia -0 we returned home after a service of from three to four months in witness whereof the said Martin Zey hath signed this afft.
Martin Zea
Signed in my presence and sworn to this 11th day of September 1833. I will also add W. Martin Zea is man of Credibility in the neighborhood in which he resides  Given under my hand and seal day and date above written
W Morris seal (circled)
Virginia 
Shenandoah County Ss
I Philip Williams Clerk of the county Court of Shenandoah do hereby certify that William Morris is a magistrate in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit ought to be given to his Official Acts, and further that I believe his signature above is genuine.
Tu To
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at the Court house this 8th day of October 1833 and in the 58 year of the Commonwealth
P. Williams Cl. S. C.
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INVALID
File No. 16,672
Thomas Buck
Capt Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:- Vol. 1, Page 53
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1914 Oct. 12. Mrs. Jas E. Rosser infd Roll of Capt Buck's Co. dated Sept. 16, 1777
was sent to War Dept. on Jun 16, 1913.
1922 July 19 hist to Mrs. G. T. Cross Eu
6 Oct 28 Hist; to M. N. Blake-{illegible] See letter in cl. of George [illegible]kernore. S. 6665. MMWF