Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 12,819, Robert Buchanan, S.C.
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S.C. 
Buchanan, Robert
R. 12.819
S.C. Half Pay
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To the Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
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Lt. Robert Buchanan
S.C.Line Revolution
3041
Half Pay act 1780
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Columbia SC Feb 18. 1870
James A. Black
Rec'd Feb'y 12 1870 and Feb'y 14th
Half pay case of Lt. Rob[er]t Buchanan record of S Carolina Continental [illegible]
Respectfully referred to the Commissioner of Pensions James Black to inform no such officer from So. Carolina ascertains [illegible] as having been in the service.
Third [illegible] officer
Feb[uar]y 16, 1850
J[onathon} S. Gallagher
Auditor
Feb[uar]y 18 [18]50
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Columbia SC Feb'y 8th 1850
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 8th ultimatum. in relation to the commutation of Lt. Robt Buchanan of 3rd SC Cont Regt I have to state that our state [illegible] shows that an [illegible] issued to John Buchanan for the estate of Lt Robert Buchanan of the third South Carolina Continental Regiment the 20th day of November 1783 for one hundred and ninety pound 19, 5d sterling the amount of his pay and subsistence to the 31st day of August 1780 and for his additional state pay to same time and certificate from the auditor general dated the 20th day of November 1783. If as you say his death on 31st August 1780 would not entitle him to commutation, I beg you to inform me if his legal representatives are not entitled to the half pay for seven years extended to the widows and orphans of officers who died in service by the resolution of Congress 24th August 1780 and if so would it not go to the nieces and nephews of such officers? An early answer with much obliges. Very respectfully your obt ser't James A. Black Third Auditor Treasury Dept Washington DC (over)
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Columbia SC Feb'y 8th 1850 Sir, In reply to your letter of the 8th ultimatum. in relation to the commutation of Lt. Robt Buchanan of 3rd SC Cont Regt I have to state that our state [illegible] shows that an [illegible] issued to John Buchanan for the estate of Lt Robert Buchanan of the third South Carolina Continental Regiment the 20th day of November 1783 for one hundred and ninety pound 19, 5d sterling the amount of his pay and subsistence to the 31st day of August 1780 and for his additional state pay to same time and certificate from the auditor general dated the 20th day of November 1783. If as you say his death on 31st August 1780 would not entitle him to commutation, I beg you to inform me if his legal representatives are not entitled to the half pay for seven years extended to the widows and orphans of officers who died in service by the resolution of Congress 24th August 1780 and if so would it not go to the nieces and nephews of such officers? An early answer with much obliges. Very respectfully your obt ser't James A. Black Third Auditor Treasury Dept Washington DC (over)
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In the cases of Col Owen Roberts and others page 109 of the work entitled "Revolutionary Claims" published in 1838 by Res House of Representatives 11th report 1836
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n the cases of Col Owen Roberts and others page 109 of the work entitled "Revolutionary Claims" published in 1838 by Res House of Representatives 11th report 1836
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#402 East St.
Belton, Texas
July 1, 1927
Bureau of Pension:
I know it is heathenish to ask anyone to search old musty records but we Texians have a hard time in establishing a D.A.R. line. The dearest little widow is so anxious to be a "Daughter" and I'm going to ask you to come to our rescue.
Her forebear was Robert Buchanan of South Carolina he died in [illegible]. He served as a Lieut in Cape John Buchanan's Co., 6th S. Carolina Reg., commanded by Col. John Henderson. He also served as quartermaster in same regiment, I think. Thanking you in advance and wishing you a good day.  Very cordially (Mrs.) M. T. Seabaugh, Life Register.
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(Mrs.) M.T. Seabaugh, Life registrar Agnes Wooden Chapter D.A.R.
#402 East St.
Belton, Texas
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R. 12819
From the records of this office, it appears that Robert Buchanan was a Lieutenant in the Third South Carolina Regiment, War of Revolution, no dates of service given.
He died August 31, 1780 and commutation from the state of South Carolina was issued on account of his services, to John Buchanan. It was not stated that he was related to said John Buchanan.
Very truly yours,
A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
R. 13819
February 3, 1938
Mrs. M.T. Seabaugh
402 East St
Belton, Texas

Madam:
I have to advise you from records of this Bureau, it appears that Robert Buchanan was a Lieutenant in the Third South Carolina Regiment, War of the Revolution, no dates of service given.
He died August 31, 1780 and commutation from the state of South Carolina was issued, on account of his services, to John Buchanan. It was not stated whether soldier was related to said John Buchanan.
A letter dated February 8, 1850 from Columbia, South Carolina, written by James A. Black making inquiry relative to the Resolution of Congress of August 24, 1870, which entitled half pay to widows and orphans of officers who died in service were not entitled to half pay, but said Resolution of
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Congress did not provide for nieces and nephews of such officers.
Owing to the very large number of similar inquiries and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, the bureau is unable to make immediate reply to inquiries relative to soldiers of the War of the Revolution.
Such information is furnished by courtesy of the Government and without fee, and letters are being answered as rapidly as possible in the order of their receipt.
Respectfully
Winfield Scott
Commissioner