Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5,626, Nathan Anderson, Va.
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(3—1776)
SERVICE  Va.
 Anderson, Nathan
Mariana
NUMBER  W. 5,626
CONTENTS
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6523 
Virginia
Nathan Anderson
of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia
who was a Private in the Compy commanded by Captain Markham of the Regt. commanded by Col. Goode in the Virginia line for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27th day of Feby. 1833 and sent to Hon W. L. Asch
H. o R.
Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1832 $30
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th '33 10
$40
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by Geo C. Stiles Clerk,
Book Z.  Vol. 3.  Page 90

Let F V. Sutton Dec 7. '41
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Nathan Anderson's 
declaration
No 6219.
1832 August 14. presented, sworn to
allowed & ordered to be certified.
PU
Service by substitute disallowed.

Admd.
6 mos pri
20$
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State of Virginia and
County of Chesterfield
On 14th day of August A.D. 1832
personally appeared in open court before the County ————— [crossed out: the] Court of Chesterfield, now sitting, Nathan Anderson a resident of the said County and State aforesaid, aged sixty eight years and six months, 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.
States that he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein after stated Viz. — In the latter part of the winter of 1780, I was put on the muster roll, and early in the spring of the said year I was drafted into the service of the Southern Campaign commanded by Genl Gates._  Blanks Moody was hired by my father as a substitute to take my place in the Army; he was present at Gates Defeat August 16th 1780, and he did not return till the next fall. I feel confident the said Moody was absent on duty six months. as to this not certain but the next fall he  [illegible] 
On the 1st January 1781. I entered the service under the command of Capt. Geo. Markham and joined the regiment commanded by Col Robert Goode in Manchester while Arnold was in Richmond, which was on Jany 6th._  During this tour of Duty which lasted three months I was present at a skirmish between a scouting party of the Armies at a place called Hoods:_  At which time and place I believe Colo. Maryweather or Merryweather a regular officer was in command; I also recollect that Genl Mulenburg [Muhlenberg] was in the Army and also think, he held a command under Genl Stuben [Steuben], who was at that time commander in chief of the Va forces.
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We were discharged from this tour of duty at McKey's Mills which I think were in the county of Nansemond. It was but a short time after we were thus discharged, that I was again called into the service and was on duty at the time Philips & Arnold took Petersburg._  Capt Creed Haskins a malitia officer commanded the company at that time. After the action at Petersburg we retreated with the wounded to Chesterfield Court House_  Thence to falling Creek Church_  Thence to the coal pitts, where we remained a few days, and then cross'd James River at a place called Tuckaho, and joined Lafayette the day after his arrival at Richmond. Genl. Philips was then in Manchester. I served three months this tour and was with Lafayette during his encampments near the meadow bridges. I served also during this tour in a detachment of the Army under Lafayette which crossed James River at a place called Wilton, and marched to a place called Baker's Hill near to, and from which place Petersburg was Cannonaded, Philips having retreated thither from Manchester. This detachment was afterwards marched back through Manchester & Richmond and resumed the former encampment. I was subsequently called on to discharge Military duty at the time Cornwallis had retreated to york Town, but in consequence of indisposition was unable to serve in the Army._
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any agency in any State. 
Nathan Anderson x his mark
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year herein first written.
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Chesterfield County, August 14th 1832.
We Edward Anderson & Edward Bass — residing in the County of Chesterfield hereby, certify, that we are well acquainted with Nathan Anderson, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be of the age stated in his declaration; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighbourhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid.
Edwd. Bass Senr
Edward Anderson 
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 soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further Certifies, that it appears to them that Edward Bass senr and Edward Anderson who have signed the preceeding certificate, are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to Credit.
I Parke Poindexter Clerk of the county court of Chesterfield county, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Nathan Anderson for a pension: In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 15th day of August anno Domini 1832, and in the 57th year of our Independence.
Parke Poindexter Clerk
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Nathan Anderson's
amended Declaration.
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State of Virginia
Chesterfield County Sct.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, Nathan Anderson, who being duly sworn, deposeth & saith, in amendment of the Declaration made by him before the County Court of Chesterfield on the 14th day of August last, as follows, to wit; "That he has in his possession a record of his age representing him to have been born on the 23d. day of January 1764, which was copied from a record made by his father, the original whereof has been carried by his brother to the State of South Carolina, That he was regularly drafted as a militia man, and entered into the service in conformity therewith, and served as he has already stated in his declaration. Six months in person; and not less than six months more by his substitute, as he has already declared: That he never received any written discharge and has no documentary evidence of his service, as it was not usual to give written discharges to the militia: That he could mention the names of a great many persons who could testify as to his credibility and their belief of his services; but supposes it will be sufficient to name Edward Bass Senr., Edward Anderson, Maj: Wm. Goode, James Elam and Richard Elam." 
Nathan Anderson x his mark
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 17th day of January 1833
G. W. Cole J.P.

I Edward Goode a clergyman residing in the County of Chesterfield, do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with the above mentioned Nathan Anderson; that he is reputed and believed in his neighborhood to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and I concur in that opinion and have never heard it doubted. Given under my hand this - day of - 183-
Edward Goode
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of January 1833
Elijah Gresham J.P.
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I Elijah Gresham a Justice of the Peace for the County of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia, do certify that Edmund Goode who has made the foregoing certificate is a resident clergyman in the County of Chesterfield and a highly respectable and credible person. Given under my hand this 19th day of January 1833. 
Elijah Gresham J.P.

I, William Goode Jr., a Justice of the Peace for the County of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that John Bass Senr. and Jordan Anderson, who made oath before me on the 3d. of August last to an affidavit in regard to the Revolutionary services of Nathan Anderson, are very reputable and credible persons, and their statement is entitled to full belief. Given under my hand this 22nd day of January 1833
William Goode Jr J.P.

I, William Elliss, a Justice of the Peace in the County of Chesterfield in the State of Virginia, certify that Francis Cole, who made oath before me on the 21st. of July last to an Affidavit in regard to the Revolutionary services of Nathan Anderson, is a credible person and his statement is entitled to belief. Given under my hand this 22nd day of January 1833
William Elliss J.P.
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Virginia, Chesterfield County Court Clerk's Office
I, Parke Poindexter Clerk of the county court of Chesterfield, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that George W. Cole, Elijah Gresham, William Goode Jr. and William Elliss whose names are subscribed to the several proceeding certificates, are and were at the time of signing the said several certificates acting Justices of the peace in and for the county of Chesterfield aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that their several Signatures thereto are genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office this 13th day of February anno Dom: one thousand eight hundred and thirty three and in the 57th year of our Independence
Parke Poindexter Clk
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State of Virginia County of Henrico S.S
On this the 29th day of October 1841 personally appeared before Isaac A. Goddin a justice of the peace in and for the County and state aforesaid, Mrs. Marianna Anderson a resident of the County and state aforesaid, aged seventy seven years (widow of Nathan Anderson deceased, 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 passed July 7th 1838: That she is the widow of the above named Nathan Anderson deceased who was a soldier in the War of the Revolution and pensioner, That she has frequently heard her husband the said Nathan Anderson before his death speak of being in service, but does not recollect hearing him speak of any engagement he was in, or how long he was in service, but knows that he received a pension for the proof of service he sent on to the Department, and that when [he died] she drew a balance that was due him at his death, that she was Married to the above Named Nathan Anderson in the County of Chesterfield about the year 1785 by Parson George Smith; that she has resided in the County above named for the space of Fifty years and that she has remained a widow ever since the death of her above named deceased husband as will more fully appear from the proof hereto annexed
Mariana Anderson
Sworn to and subscribed the day
and year above mentioned before 
me J. A. Goddin J. Peace 

I do furthermore certify that I am acquainted with Mrs. Mari Anna Anderson, the widow of the above named Nathan Anderson that she is a Lady of high respectability and that her declaration is entitled to full credit, and that from her age &c it would be inconvenient for her to attend Court
J. A. Goddin J Peace
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At a quarterly Court continued by adjournment and held for Henrico County at the Courthouse on thursday the 4" day of November 1841.
The Court having examined the proceeding of Isaac A. Goddin a member of its body in relation to the declaration of Mariana Anderson approve of the same and order it to be certified to the War Department.
Virginia, Henrico County to wit:
I Loftin N. Ellett Clerk of the County Court for the said County of Henrico in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true transcript from the records of the Court of the County aforesaid. And I do further certify that I am well acquainted with the signature of the said Isaac A. Goddin and that I verily believe the within to be genuine.
I Testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name and annex the Seal of the said Court this 13" day of November 1841.
Loftin N. Ellett. C.H.C.

No 8098

State of Virginia Henrico County
I certify that my deceased husband Nathan Anderson resided in the County of Chesterfield and that he died in said County on 31st October Eighteen hundred and thirty four I do not know under what Act of Congress he received a pension but think he received a pension some eight or nine years ago
Mariana Anderson
Sworn to before me and subscribed 14 day of Decr. 1841
J A. Goddin J. P.
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We Nathan Anderson and Thomas Bass of Chesterfield county do acknowledge ourselves to be indebted to his excellency Patrick Henry Governor of our state of Virginia, in the sum of Fifty pounds; but to be void if there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct a marriage intended between the said Nathan Anderson and Maryann Mayo: - Witness our hands this 10th day of April 1785.
Nathan Anderson seal
Teste T: Watkins. C. Thomas Bass senr seal

State of Virginia, Chesterfield County, To wit;
I, Parke Poindexter clerk of this county court of Chesterfield County, do hereby certify, That the foregoing transcript is truly copied from the original marriage license bond, filed in my said office; I further certify That, no certificate has been returned by the minister of the gospel who celebrated the rites of Matrimony between the above mentioned parties, To this office: In testimony whereof I have subscribed my name as clerk, and affixed the official seal of the said County court of Chesterfield, this 24th day of November A.D. 1841, and in the 66th year of the Commonwealth.
P. Poindexter, Clerk.
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1538 Rectd. 
Virginia
Mariana Anderson
widow of Nathan Anderson Va who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of August '48 and sent to Sutton & Southall
Richmond, Va
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2, 1848, Page 132 Vol. 3.

Reported

Hon Alex. H. H. Stuart. Nov 11, 1858.
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In reply to your request of - , received - for a statement of the military history of Nathan Anderson a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. W. File 5,626
DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. || LENGTH OF SERVICE. || RANK. || OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CAPTAIN. COLONEL.  || STATE.
June 1, 1781 || 3 mos. || — || George Markham | Robert Goode || Va.
Shortly after || *3 mos.  || — || Creed Haskins

Battles engaged in, *Petersburg.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Joined his regiment at Manchester, Va.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 14, 1832. His claim was allowed.
Residence at date of application, Chesterfield Co., Va.
Age at date of application, born Jany. 23, 1764.
Remarks: soldier married in Chesterfield Co., Va, in 1785, Mariana (Mari Anna) Mayo. Marriage bond dated Apl. 10, 1785. He died Oct. 31, 1834 in Chesterfield Co., Va. and she was allowed pension on her application executed Oct. 29, 1841 while a resident of Henrico Co., Va. & 77 yrs. of age.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

3—285C
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Oct. 20, 1903. Hist to Mrs. J. E. Perkinson Danville Va
1909 May 10. Hist to Capt. Edw. D. Anderson
1919 May 17. " " Mrs. J. L.. Cobbs ¢

Revy WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5626
Mariana Anderson
Wid.
Nathan Anderson
Pvt. Rev. War
Act: Feby, 2"/48
Index:—Vol. A, Page 14
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Reported 

Virginia 2476
Mariana Anderson
widow of Nathan Anderson
who was a Private
in the Virginia line
for 6 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of Twenty Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the twenty seventh day of October 1843 and sent to
J. T. Sutton
Richmond
Virginia
Act of March 3, 1843.
Recorded in Book A
Vol. 1 Page 147
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Agent notified Dec. 29 '41 

6491
Virginia
Mariana Anderson
widow of
Nathan Anderson decd
who was a pensioner under the Act of 1832
and who died on the 31. Oct, 1834, 
of Henrico, in the State of Virginia
who was a private in the Comp. commanded by Captain Markham of the regt, commanded by Col. Goode in the Virginia line for 6 months,
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia
at the rate of 20 Dollars per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Decr. 1841 and F. V. Sutton Esqr
Bowling Green, Virginia
Arrears to the 4th of March 41, $100.00
100.00
{Act July 7, 1838.}
Recorded by Theo. L Moody Clerk,
Book A. Vol. 2. Page 176
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Virginia 8098
Marianna Anderson
Letter to F. V. Sutton 7. Dec. 1841
Papers returned

Act 1838
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8,098
Mariana Anderson
Wid. of Nathan
Virginia
Act July 7 1838
Married 1785
died 31 Oct 1834
Allow $20 per ann.

F. V. Sutton Esq
Bowling Green
Va
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State of Virginia Chesterfield County to Wit:
This day Francis Cole an old soldier of the revolution personally appeared before me and made Oath that he knew Nathan Anderson served a three month tower of duty in the Militia, and was discharged at McKays Mills, I think in the County of Nancymond. Col. Robert Goode Commanded the regiment and further this affiant saith not.
Francis Cole x  his mark
Chesterfield County to Wit.
Subscribed and sworn to before me a Justice of the peace for the County of Chesterfield and state of Virginia, on this 21st day of July 1832.
William Elliss J.P.
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Virginia, Chesterfield county sct
I Parke Poindexter clerk of the county court of Chesterfield county do hereby certify that William Elliss esquire who has subscribed & attested the affidavit of Francis Cole (written on the opposite page hereof) was at the date thereof, and still is, a Justice of the said court; and that the signature thereto subscribed, is his genuine signature.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 15th day of August anno Domini 1832, and in the 57th year of our Independence.
Parke Poindexter, Clerk.
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State of Virginia Chesterfield County to wit
This day John Bass and Jordan Anderson both
of the County of Chesterfield personally appeared before me being soldiers
of the revolution, and Made oath that
Nathan Anderson Substituted Blanks Moody to the his place in the Southern Campaign Commanded by General Gates but how long the said substitute was in the service They cannot say— and further they sayeth not
John Bass sen'r
Jordan Anderson

Chesterfield County Court
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of August 1832

William Goode Jr  J.P.
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Virginia, Chesterfield county Sct.
I Parke Poindexter clerk of Chesterfield county court, do hereby certify that William Goode jr esquire who hath subscribed and attested the affidavit of John Bass senr and Jordan Anderson (written on the opposite page hereof,) was at the date thereof, and still is a Justice of the said court; and that the signature thereto subscribed, is the genuine signature of the said William Goode jr;
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, this 15th day of August anno Domini 1832, and in the 57th year of our foundation.
Parke Poindexter, Clerk.
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Nathan Anderson Virginia, act June 7, 1832
$20 per ann. When paid last? d 1834
H. H. S.
23d Decr '41

Died 31st Oct 1834 pd to that period 
JH

M Harry
3d Audr Off
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3231
Mariana Anderson
Mrs Anderson's
Declaration to be
filed in War Department
$20 per ann
2476
147
J T. Sutton Esqr
Richmond
Va

Aug 1/43
Cls March 8/43
Va
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State of Virginia County of Henrico SS.
On this the 27th day of July 1843 personally appeared before me J. A. Goddin - a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid Mrs. Mariana Anderson a resident of the County and State aforesaid aged Seventy-nine years who being first 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 passed March 3rd 18 granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Nathan Anderson decd. who was a pensioner in the County of Chesterfield Va. and who drew at the rate of Twenty dollars per annum and that as his widow she had recd. a five year pension at the same rate under the act of Congress passed July 7, 1838. She further declares she is still a widow.
Mariana Anderson

Sworn to and Subscribed on the day and year above written before me
J A. Goddin - J. Peace

I furthermore Certify that Mrs. Anderson above named widow of Nathan Anderson decd. is a lady of Respectability and that a five year pension did issue in her name a year or two since as the widow of said Nathan Anderson decd Given under my hand this 27th day of July 1843
J A. Goddin J. Peace
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State of Virginia County of Henrico S.C.
I Loftin N. Ellett Clerk of the County Court of Henrico County certify that J. A. Goddin is a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal of office this 29th day of July 1843
Loftin N. Ellett C.H.C.
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A 
All [Allowed?]
2476
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STATE OF VIRGINIA, City of Richmond SS:
On this 27th day of June 1848, personally appeared before me Jos C Wingfield a Justice of the Peace in and for the City aforesaid, Mariana Anderson a resident of the City & State aforesaid, aged Eighty four years; who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed on the 2nd February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War, that she is the widow of Nathan Anderson decd. who was a United States Pensioner and that as his widow she received a pension under the act of Congress passed July 7th 1838 March 3rd 1843 & 17 June 1844 at the rate of twenty dollars per annum.
She further declares she is still a widow. Mariana Anderson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written, before me
Jos C Wingfield J.P.
I furthermore certify that although I do not know to my personal knowledge that Mrs. Anderson above named drew under the different acts of Congress as stated by her above, yet I have every reason to believe that the declaration is correct having qualified her on a prior occasion to vouchers &c for the purpose of drawing pensions - Given under my hand this 9th day of August 1848-
Jos C. Wingfield J. Peace

State of Virginia, City of Richmond towit:
I, Charles Howard, Clerk of the Court of Hastings for the said City, hereby certify that Joseph C. Wingfield, whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, is an alderman & ex officio a justice of the peace in said city, & I certify his said signature to be genuine. As witness my hand and the seal of the said Court of Hastings this 9th day of August 1848.
Chs: Howard, clk.
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Nathan Anderson
Nathan Anderson

admd

Archer
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Nathan Anderson which require further proof or explanation.
 I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? YS
 II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? YS
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?_  ~
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? YS
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension he is entitled? YS
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? YS
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? YS
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? YS
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? YS 
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? YS
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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?  No

XII.  If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned not obtaining it? No

XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?  There are witnesses

XIV.  +If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he she, or they are persons of credibility? No
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?  YS

XV.  Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Ys

XVI. ++Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Ys

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily?   And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 2. 4. 6. 7

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
*QUERE V.  In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:  "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:  For _____ year ______ ____ months and _____ days, I served as a  __________.  For __________ months and _____ days, I served as a __________; and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service.  The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
+QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which be [he] belonged.  the magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
++QUERE XVI.  Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
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FREE

Commr of Pensions
Washington City  D.C.

[Stamp:]
BOWLING GREEN Va
DEC 21

Dec 23
Va
July 7. 1838
MA Anderson
Wid Case.
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Bowling Green Dec. 20th 1849?
Dear Sir
[  ] the papers in Mrs Anderson's
case were [  ] is an omission which must be
supplied and I enclosed this declaration to a [friend?]
in Richmond who deposed to me last [Friday?] in Richmond
with this affidavit [  ] supplied as I [  ]
Hoping it may all be satisfactory to you  I remain
Very Respectfully
Yr. obt Sert,
Frank V. Sutter
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Rev Sec
anc

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
MRS. JOHN LEWIS COBBS
HON STATE REGENT
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

400 Felder Avenue
Montgomery, Ala.
April - 27 - 1919.

The Commissioner of Pensions
Washington - D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly send me the Revolutionary record of Nathan Anderson of Chesterfield Co. Virginia who was placed on the Pension Roll Feb. 27 - 1833 or Mar. 4 - 1831 (I can not make out from the data.)  Record to be found in Pension Rolls Vol. 2  P. 126.
Thanking you very much for the information, 
I am, Very truly yours,
(Mrs. J. L.) Ada Woodfin Cobbs.
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Re: Nathan Anderson
Veteran Rev. War.
$20 Issued Feby 27. 1833
6525
Enc

WAR DEPARTMENT.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF
PAYMASTER'S OFFICE.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
May 1st 1909.

Commissioner of Pensions.
Dept of the Interior.
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I have the honor to request a copy of the Declaration of Nathan (or Nathaniel) Anderson Veteran of the Revolutionary War in his Application for pension made in Chesterfield County, Virginia in Sept. 1832  Also the date and place of his death and age at time of death.  This information is desired for fill with my application for membership in the "Society of the Sons of the Revolution.
Very respectfully,
Edward D. Anderson
Captain & Paymaster U.S.N.
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Commissioner of Pensions—
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir—
Will you please give me some information regarding land in Va, that was given to an ancestor of mine Nathan Anderson, for services rendered during the Rev. War.  Doc No. 30. Va. House of Delegates - 1833-34, gives the information that he served as Lieutenant (for three years) — warrant obtained
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obtained for 2666 2/3.  Jan. 12-1784.  This information came from Sec. of Congressional Library.  I am anxious to know where the land grant was, as I want to prove by that, that I am his descendant, and eligible to the D. A. R's - Hoping to hear from you, at once, & thanking you in advance,
I am, Very truly
Mrs. J. E. Perkinson
Danville
Va. -

I enclose stamped envelope for reply -
Oct 9 - 1903

[stamped] U. S. PENSION OFFICE C OCT 10 1903 [/stamped]
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Staunton
Nov 5th '58 [1858]

Hon. Geo: C. Whiting

Dear Sir
It seems to be ordained that I should be a troublesome correspondent to you_   Every body having a pension claim, seems to think that I am under a sort of obligation to attend to their business, as I was once connected with the office_
I am now requested to call your attention to the application of Mrs. Elizabeth East, widow of Charles East, who was a soldier in Capt Zachariah Johnston's company of Augusta militia (I presume they were militia) in the Revolutionary War
I have no doubt the claim
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is a just one, though I know nothing of the regularity of the proof_  The papers were filed by me when I was in Congress some 15 or 16 years ago_  I will be obliged if you will have them looked up, & ascertain what is the state of the case.
I shall have to trouble you, in a short time, about Mrs. Andersons claim, who is now receiving $20 per annum, & thinks she is entitled to more_  I make my apology in advance, as I do not wish to repeat it when I write again_
I hope to have the pleasure of seeing you this winter, as I propose to go
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to Washington to see what is going on in the world  I presume Mr. Buchanan needs a little consolation about this time_   God knows what the recent political storm portends_  I can only hope for the best, though my hopes are alloyed with many fears.
Very truly
Your friend
Alex H. H. Stuart