Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4953, William Hickman, Va.
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SERVICE| Va. Hickman, William NUMBER| R. 4953 Rebecca B.  CONTENTS| R B 3/29/67
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State of Virginia Jefferson County} S. S.  On this Sixteenth day of September in the year eighteen hundred and thirty nine, personally appeared in Open Court, before the Justices of the County Court of Jefferson, Rebecca B. Hickman a resident of Shepherds town in the said County of Jefferson, aged sixty eight 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 July 7th 1838 entitled "An act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows"-That she is the widow of William Hickman, who was aid de camp to Lord sterling in the war of the Revolution, she is informed and believes that he volunteered under Col. Charles M. Thurston in the County of Frederick in the State of Verginia, about the first of January seventeen hundred and seventy seven.  That soon after he joined the army, he was appointed aid de camp to Lord Sterling, and served in that capacity more than six months. She further declares, that she was married to the said William Hickman on the thirtieth day of January eighteen hundred and twenty seven.  That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January seventeen hundred and ninety four:  Vig. at the time above stated.- Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written in open Court before the Justices aforesaid..  Rebecca B Hickman
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6615 Rebecca B. Hickman widow of William virga Wm Hickman's Declaration.  Act 7 July 1838.  filed 4953 No 7.  Hon. Wm. Lucas WR
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State of Virginia Jefferson County} set.  At a Court held for Jefferson County, on the 16th day of September A.D. 1839, Rebecca B. Hickman, widow of William Hickman, late of said County, appeared in open Court, and made her declaration oath and subscribed the same, which is ordered to her certified to the War Department with this order of court annexed.  In testimony whereof, that the above is a true copy of the proceedings of said Court, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of said Court this 20th day of September, A.D. 1839.  Saml J. Cramer, clerk of the Court of Jefferson County
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State of Maryland Washington CountyTo Wit 
On this 13th day of November 1839 personally appeared before the undersigned Justices of the peace for the County aforesaid in and for the State of Maryland Samuel. B. Harris aged Seventy four years who made Oath the he is a brother of Rebecca B Hickman of Shepherds Town Jefferson County Va. who is the wid-
ow of William Hickman formerly of Jefferson County Va. that the said Rebecca B Hickman was married to the said William Hickman in January 1787. That the said William Hickman died on the 31 day January 1827, and that the said Rebecca B. Hickman has never been married to any other person, and we do hereby certify that the said Samuel B. Harris is a highly Respec-
table and creditable witness 
Given under our hand, and seals this 18th day of November 1839
Jacob Powles  [ in hand drawn circle ] seal 
 In Cook   [ in hand drawn circle ] seal
State of Maryland, Washington County, to wit I hereby certify that Jacob Powles & John Cook, Esqs. Gentlemen before whom the aforegoing affidavit was made, are now, and were at the taking thereof, Justices of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for Washington County, duly commissioned and sworn. 
In Testimony whereof I hereunto Subscribe my name and affix the Seal of Washington County Court at Hagers Town, this 13th. day of November, A.D 1839.
H. Williams, Me
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Va, Hickman, William Rebecca B. R. 4953
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a resident of Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, Virginia. It was state that her husband, William Hickman, while living in Frederick County, Virginia, volunteered about Jemery 1, 1777, under Colonel Charles W. Thruston, was later appointed Aid de Camp to Lord Sterling, a troop of horse in June, 1781. in Frederick County, Virginia, and that he went out to Yorktown where he remained until after the surrender of Cornwallis. Rebecca B. Hickman's claim for pension was not allowed as she failed to furnish proof of service in accordance with the requirements of the pension laws. In 1861, she was still living in Sheperdstown, Virginia. in 1839, Mary Hickman, sister of Rebecca B. Hickman, was living in Front Royal, Warren County, Virginia (the name of Mary's husband not stated). Their brother, Samuel B. Harris was then still living and aged seventy four years. In 1861, one L. S. Hickman, whose relationship to soldier's family was not stated, witnessed the signature of Rebecca B. Hickman in Jefferson County, Virginia.
Very truly yours
A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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4953 
P. O. Rebecca B Hickman
Service:
Enlisted: ,18.
Discharged: ,18.
Application filed: ,18.

nos recorded on rejected list of 1852
Re-enlisted:
Attorney:
P.O.
Recognized. Contrac
Cert. of Dis. Searched for ,18

1926 March 24 Photos mailed to Miss H. No. 16 Plate of 40 & 51'' St. New York leity (our receipt for Baipric[illegible] in John Houdnall NO 25806) and 
1927 Sent 39 - list to Miss Ger[] Cogei[], items desl[illegible] Miss Beriln[illegible] [illegible] 
1939, April 6 - Ms Jos H Acklen - MLG
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Request for Photostating 
(To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. M 
3114 
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK 
Job No.
Date: March 20 26 
Subject: Hickman- Rev. R4953
1 copies of 4 pieces consisting of 7 pages to be forwarded when completed to the Wars Sect. Division 
Remarks: see receipt for payment in John Kendall  
Approved: W25806
Wilson 
Chief Division Sect 
Chief Clerk
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TENNESSEE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CLUB Mrs. Joseph Hayes Acklen, President 10an1-Grey bar Lane NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Jan. 1-1939.  MRS. GUILFORD DUDLEY CHAIRMAN MIDDLE TENNESSEE HILLSBORO ROAD NASHVILLE  Bureau of Pensions Washington D. C. My dear Sir- Will you please give me any information vu o RW I Captain James Elliott and his son-in-law only VA of 1 1 of NC also II William Hickman (will be Bath Co. Va.) III Lewis (Louis) Foye Munroe either Wan. or Va.  I will appreciate your courtesy very much.  Very sincerely yours Jeannette Hillotson Acklen Mrs. J. H. Acklen Grey bar Lane Nashville
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Veteran Administration, 
Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
Will you please give me any records you may have on William Hickman of Virginia, married Miss Elliot, daughter of Captain James Elliott. Virginia Militia. Lewis (or Lovis) Foye Manroe married Mary Bellany in Richmond, Va. Seems to have been the son of David Munroe and Elisabeth Foy of North Bereugh, Mass. but this is not certain. The war department give "one William Hickman served in the Revolutionary War as a private in Capt. Abraham Shepherd's Company, Col. Moses Rawlings Regiment, Continental Troops. His name appears on an abstract of that organization covering the period from July 1, 1776 to January 11, 1779, which shows that he enlisted July 20, 1776 and that pay was charged to August 29, 1776.
This is sufficient for S.A.R. or D.A.R. entrance if I can prove that this is the William Hickman who married Miss Elliott or by the names of his children. Thank you for any assistance you give me.
Very truly yours,    
Jeannette William Aeklen
Mrs. Joseph H. Aeklen,
Greybar Lane.
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No 2


July of one [ineligible]
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William Hickman d. 1827 Rebecca B. Hickman M. 1787 S. 77. [illegible] Aid De Camp Lord Stirling. [illegible[ from Va. under Col Thruston 1781 Capt. of hinse h-Yorktown
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6615--act 1838-Va Rebecca B. Hickman widow of Wm--
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Feby 17'40 OC
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Depart of War 250 Pension Office Feby 17 1840 Sir I have examined the declaration of Mrs. Rebecca B. Hickman, widow of William Hickman decd, and have placed her paper upon our files.  The proof offered in Support of her allegations, that her said dcd husband performed a six month tour of service as an Aid De Camp of Lord Stirling , in 1777 and a tour of duty as a Captain of Yorktown in 1781, is wholly insufficient of veracity The Depart in allowing her claim.  Documentary evidence alone may be deemed sufficient.  M Berry's letter is herewith returned.  I have the honor, Hon W. Lucas H.R OC July 7 1838  6615
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(1 Jany 1867
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Widow of William Hickman of Virginia for now Jan 6 1851 Gallagher 
Mr Cole
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Copy 
May 5, 1851. 

J.S. Gallagher, Jr., Esquire, present, 
Sir: The case of Rebecca B. Hickman has been re-examined, but I find the evidence altogether inadequate to its purpose. It is claimed that he was aid to Lord Sterling in 1777 and captain of a troop of horse in 1781, but no documntary evidence is introduced, and the parole testimoney, even if it were admissible, does not fix the length of either engagement. 

Very respectfully, 
Your obedient servant, 
F.S. Evans 
For commissioner, 
Copied by MMHF
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Virginia Frederick County} SS This day personally came before the subscriber a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid General John Smith, and having been duly sworn, the truth to say-made the following statement-to wit- that he was well acquainted with the late Major William Hickman of the Revolutionary Army-and well remembers that the said Wm Hickman joined the [illegible] company raised during the said War by the late Charles M Thruston, about the 1st January 1777. and accompanied the corps to the North directly after-also, that soon after, Maj Hickman joined the Army, he was appointed aid de camp to Lord Stirling-in which capacity he served sometime-the exact time is not remembered-but said John Smith believes that it was more than six months. Thrustons corps was raised to serve 4 months-and it was some time after the expiration of that time that Maj Hickman, assigned the commission he had-in consequence of a quarrel with Lord Stirling-In [illegible] whereof the said John Smith hath hereunto signed his name John Smith Signed in my presence & sworn before me this 8th aug 1833 F. Smith Davison JP
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Mrs Rebecca Hickman Shepherds Town Jeff. Cty Virg by CN
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Middle Town Pa.
Aug 8th 1833

To Mrs. Rebecca Hickman

Madam
When in Washington a few days since a [?] was presented to me, requesting my attention to sundry questions, relative to Maj. Hickmans [Revy?] claim which you desired to be answered by Genl. Smith. I send you an affidavit of [?] go and farther recollection on the he desires me to present his respects I [?] his hear [?] for the success of your application. he refers you to John Sperry of Winchester, as a member of Col. [?] company for more information. There is also an old soldier who belonged to the same company residing near me. I shall enquire of him as to his knowledge of Maj. Hickman & if he knows any thing about it. I will send his afft. Genl. Smith does not remember the company of horse [?] by Maj. Hickman. If any circumstances are remembered relative to the matter - if they were detailed probably might bring something to his memory which would be of importance. Any sessions that came from sender will be cheerfully done.
With much respect
I am your [?]
F. S. Davison
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Service
VA
Haickman, William      NUMBER   R.4953
..................... Rebecca B. 

CONTENTS

Ref.   ........................3/24/67
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             (Copy) 
 Saturday Evening 20th March 1819

Sir,  

Learning from Governor Meigs that his Department, in which you were pleased to suggest to my friends F. Fairfax Esq. your wish that I might find employment, afford no situation, either in the Arkansas Territory or Florida, suiting my circumstances; and learning also that there is no near prospect of such a clerkship as would support me, in ant of the other Department; and bring anxiously delirious of fulfilling a duty I (illegible) to a numerous and dependent family, while I am favoured with the capacity of exerting myself for their support at their late period of my life; I take the liberty of addressing this note, to state briefly to you, Sir, a few considerations which have indeed one to think that I have some claim to the favor of the chief magistrate of my country. I an one of those, Sir, of whom you must have known several, who entered into the military service at the darkest hour of the Revolution, as a volunteer, intending to accept of no compensation therefor. I was then very young, and (illegible) a competent support for a single man; and , true to my purpose., I have neither asked or received any pay for myself, or even for expenses incurred to considearble amount then, and in executing various duties which I was called on to perform for the public after leaving the army: some of these
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are alluded to by Gen Jn. Smith & Col. William M Guire, in their letters of recommendation which you have seen_ the foremer being at the time County Lieutenant of  (illegible) County, where I then resided: nor should I even now bring into view those little matters (so common in those days of seal Patriotism) but for unavoidable misfortunes which attended my Honest exertions in Business, and which have left me in the decline of life under the necessity of seeking the aid of some respectable public employment in supporting a numerous young Family.
Presuming therefore, that it will not be thought too much to ask, and that you, Sir, have sufficient asurance of my competency to discharge it duties, I solicit your goodness in giving me the appointment of one the city offices shortly to be filled in Ohio & Indiana of Register & Receiver.

With Great consideration & Respect
I am, Sir,
You Obdt Servant
William Hickman
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Virginia Frederick County Sct

James Reiley this day appeared before the subscribed a justice of the peace in and for the state and county aforesaid and made oath that he was will acquainted with Capt William Hickman that he volunteered under Col Thrustow of the County about the first of January 1777 for four month and joined Genl Washington army in New Jersey - with a brother of the said James Reiley who went from Berkeley County in the state under Capt William Morgan- and that he believes the said Capt William Hickman continued longer than the four months in the army- because he understood that the said Capt William Hickman was appointed aid to the Lord Sterling - but how long he remained after the expiration of the four months he cannot now say- the said James Reiley also made oath that in June 1781 orders were received from the Governor or Virginia directing the County Lieutenant of Frederick and Berkeley to appoint officers in each County to raise a troop of (illegible) in each of said counties by impressment? and that Capt William Hickman was appointed by the Lieutenant of Frederick County- Capt of the troops to be impresed? in said county and that after impresing? and training the hours for some time- he the said Capt William Hickman was ordered with his company to Yorktown within they
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went and remained until Cornwallis surrendered- and that he the said James Reiley belonged to a Troop of (illegible) which had been impresed under Capt Francis Willis of Berkeley County who has been appointed by the County Lieutenant raise said Company and that before Capt William Hickman Marched- orders came from the Governor of Virginia that the Horses only and not the men of the Berkeley Company (to which the said James Reilet belongs) were wanting- that the said Capt William Hickman and his company went to Berkeley and received the horses from the Capt Francis Willis and took them to Yorktown.

Given under my hand this 29th day of May 1834
Charles H. Clark

Virginia
I Thomas Allen (illegible) clerk of the Court of Frederick County certify that Charles H Clark Esq is a magistrate in above and that the forgiving signature (illegible) to be his is genuine.

In Testimony where of I have herewith affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 3rd day of May in the year 1834

(signature)
Clerk of the court of the county
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Washington C.C. January 25th 1851 Hon. Commissioner Pension; Sir, Herewith I enclose you a Power of Attorney (to me) from Mrs. Rebecca B. Hickman, widow of William Hickman, who was Aid de Camp to Lord Stirling at New Jersey, in the year 1777.  The said William Hickman also performed a tour of Service as Captain of Troop of Horse, impressed into service, and which Service is alleged to have been performed at York Town Va during the year 1781.  The Troop pf Horse alluded to, was raised through the County Lieutenant of Frederick Co Va, and upon a requisition of the Governor of Virginia.  Upon reference to the Reports of John H. Smith made to Va. House Representatives, in 1834, 35, or 36, the name of Wm Hickman appears as entitled to Lord, and as having been in the Va Infantry 1781.  The above evidence of Hickman's Service was copied by Smith, from the Army Register.  The above brief is made in the case of Mrs. Rebecca Hickman, whose application was made some time in the year1839 or 40.  The Said case was suspended, on the grounds, that, "Documentary" evidence of Service, was required.  As Agent and Attorney for, and in behalf of Mrs. Hickman, I most respectfully request, that the said case, may be taken up, for re-examination, upon the grounds that the evidence as required, is not only to be found in  the Old Revolutionary Rolls, or Army Register in the Department, of Pension Office.
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and under the care of Mr. Triplett, but that the evidence already filed seems to be fully in accordance with the requirements of the Law, in relation to evidence of Identity, and of Service. I respectfully refer to the examining Clerk, to the rules and regulations, of Pension Office, which rules observe under Act July 29th 1848, Wherein, in the absence of what may be delineated as documentary evidence, others substantiated, evidence of affidavit, and Individual Testimony, is recognizable as admissible. Consequently, under service rules and regulations, I claim, that the Application of Mrs. Hickman, is well fortified, and a viable claim. I will also lay claim respectfully to state, that upon reference to Records of [?] Auditors Office William Hickman is recognized and paid in part, as Brigade Major. Consequently, his widow will be entitled I presume to the pay, (of  said Hickman) of Captain, as allowed the Act of June 7th 1832. The aggregate service of said William Hickman, is alleged to have been over six months.
It is deemed further necessary to remark, that said William Hickman, appears to have served at different times in three several capacities, Nay as Soldier, Captain of a Company of Impressure [?] Troop, and service there to as aid to Lord Sterling.
It is most respectfully requested that the said application of Mrs. Rebecca B. Hickman be again taken up and reexamined, upon the merits of the facts, and statement about foresaid; together with the earliest convenient report thereforesaid.
I am [illegible]
Your
Most Respectfully
John S. Gallaher Junior

Jos. E. Heath Esq.
[illegible] Pensions.
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Power of Attorney

Know all men by these present. That I Rebecca B. Hickman of Shephardstown Jefferson County and State of Virginia, do hereby make, ordain constitute and appoint John S. Gallaher Junior, of Washington City D. C. my true and lawful Agent and Attorney for me, and in my behalf; to investigate, prosecute until final recovery, and to ask for, demand and receive of the proper Department of the Government of the United States of America, any claim of Half Pay arrearage, Pension Land, Monies, or any other claim, that may be found to be accruing (from the National Government) to for the Military Services of my Husband, William Hickman deceased, who was Aid De Camp to Lord Sterling and Brigade Major in the Revolutionary War. And I do Further empower my said Agent and Attorney to Substitute, if necessary, and to receipt for any claim of Monies that may be due me as above, and to do, or cause to be done all lawful acts, as may be necessary to be done as though I were personally present and acting in person, for myself.
In Virtue where of, I do herewith affix my name and signature This eighteenth day of January 1851
In presence of 
L. S. Hickman
Jno. Hamtranick
witness.

State of Virginia
County of Jefferson
to wit.

On this eighteenth day of January 1851 personally appeared before me. Mrs. Rebecca Hickman who being duly questioned, acknowledged, and subscribed her name to the above Power of Attorney, as her free Act [illegible] as Specified. Witness my hand and seal this day and year last above written,

Alex R. Boteler J. P.
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State of Virginia
County of Jefferson

I Thomas A. Moore, Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify, that Alexander R. Boteler whose genuine Signature appears attached to the foregoing affidavit, is, and was, at the time of Singing the same dully commissioned and sworn, that will his Official Act as such, are entitled to full faith and credit, and that the aforesaid County Court, is a Court of Record, having General Jurisdiction. 

Given under my hand, and Seal of Office at Charlestown Jefferson County Virginia this 21st day of January 1851.

T. A. Moore Clerk.

The Attached Power of attorney to be filed with the papers in the case of Rebecca B. Hickman. An applicant for Pension under Act 1838. The claim was suspended and on reexamination of same to be made. 
John S. Gallaher Junior
Attorney & Agent.
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The affidavit of Mary Hickman of lawfull age taken Nov. 6 1839.

I Mary Hickman of the town of Fort Royal Warren County Virginia do solemnly swear on the Holy Evangelista of Almighty God that I was present at, and witnessed the marriage of my sister Rebecca B. Hickman (formerly Rebecca Harris) to her late husband William Hickman deceased. That the said marriage was solemnized at the honor of father Benjamin Harris in Calvert County in the state of Maryland in the month of January 1787 and I think the 30th day of the month. Of this month and year I am positive.
Mary Hickman


State of Virginia
Warren County
to wit

We Mordecai Cloud and Isaac N. Buck Justices of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit of Mary Hickman was taken sworn to and subscribed before us at the residences of Mordecai Cloud in our said County on the 6th day of November 1839 and we further certify that Mary Hickman is a person of good character and that her testimony is intitled to full credit. Performed under my hand and seal this 6th day of November in the year 1839.
M. Cloud
I.N. Buck

Virginia
Warren County
I, Robert Turner, Clerk of the Court of Warren County certify that Mordecai Cloud and Isaac N. Buck Esquires are magistrates for and in said County duly commissioned and sworn. That full faith & credit is due to all their official acts as such, and that the foregoing signatures pertaining to this are genuine.  In testimony where I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this Seventh day of November in the year one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Robt. Turner Clk. W. C.

Fee & Tax on seal $1.37
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September 30, 1927
Mrs. Georgia Rogers
Abilene, Kansas

Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension olaim R. 4953 William Hickman married January 30, 1787 in Calvert County, Maryland, Rebecca B. Harris. They were married at the residence of her father Benjamin Harris.
In 1819 said William Hickman referred to his "numerous young family" but gave no names. He died January 31, 1827.
His widow Rebecca B. Hickman applied for pension September 16, 1839 while a resident of Sheperdstown, Jefferson County, Virginia, then aged sixty eight years, and stated that her husband, Major William Hickman, volunteered in Virginia, January 1, 1777, under Colonel Charles W. Thruston and was later appointed Aide de Camp to Lord Sterling, and that he served six months. Also, that in June 1781 he was appointed Captain of a Troop of Horse in Frederick County, Virginia and went to Yorktown where he remained until after the surrender of Cornwallis.
Her claim was not allowed as she failed to furnish
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such proof of service as was required by the pension laws.
Said Rebecca had a sister, Mary Hickman, living in Front Royal, Virginia in 1839, and a brother, Samuel B. Harris, then living and aged seventy four years.
The soldier's age is not stated.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner