Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 17472, William Horrall, Va.
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(8-1775)
SERVICE NUMBER
Va.  Horrall, William  S.17472
or Harrall
Carded
CONTENTS
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7383
Indiana
Wm Harrall
of Davies Co in the State of Ind
who was a prvat in the compy commanded
by Captain Cable of the __ commanded 
by __ in the Virginia
line for 18 months.

Inscribed on the Roll of Indiana
at the rate of 60 Dollars __ Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831

Certificate of Pension issued the 6 day of April
1833 and sent to John Van 
Trees. Washington Indiana

Arrears to the 4th of March  120.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Sept  30.00
$150.00

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7  Page 114
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Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress. passed June 7th 1832.
State of Indiana }
County of Daviess} ss.
On this twenty second day of September, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two, personally appeared in open court, before the Honorable the Judges of the
Circuit Court of said County of Daviess, now sitting, William Harrall, a resident of the State and County aforesaid, aged seventy five 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 about the latter part of August 1776, he volunteered under Captain Higginbottom, at Amherst Court-house in Amherst County, Virginia, where he then resided; that at that time two companies were raised by voluntary enrollment, at a general muster of the Militia of Amherst County, one commanded by Captain Higginbottom, to which he belonged, and the other commanded by Captain Joseph Cabble; that they were marched by the way of Richmond to Williamsburg. where the troops rendezvoused, and the company to which he belonged was attached to Colonel --- Mason's regiment, and Major Joseph Cabble's Battalion, (the said Joseph Cabble having been promoted from the rank of Captain to that of Major, and his brother Nicholas Cabble commandant of company; that he continued to serve in said Company, and under the officers aforesaid, until the expiration of three months, when the time for which he volunteered expired, the troops discharged, and he returned home.
That in August or September, 1777, he enlisted for the term of six months, with one Thomas Morrison, who was called a recruiting officer, and was marched by said Morrison, to Staunton in Augusta County, where he was placed under Captain Alexander Henderson, Colonels Gibson and Boyer; that the regiment to which he then belonged, formed a part of the army commanded by General McIntosh, and was marched by Gen. McIntosh, in pursuit of the hostile Indians, to the Ohio River which they crossed about thirty miles below Pittsburg, that they erected Fort McIntosh, and then continued their march into the interior of the County (now State of Ohio) until they reached the Tuscarawas River, where they built Fort Lawrence, where Colonel Gibson was left with a detachment of the army commander of the fort, and Gen. McIntosh with the remaining troops, including Capt Henderson's company, returned to Fort McIntosh where they remained until the term of their enlistment expired, when he the
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said William Horrall, was discharged, and reached home in the latter part of March 1778, where he remained until the year 1780
That, about the latter part of August, in the year last aforesaid, he volunteered under Captain John Morrison, was marched from Amherst Court house to Richmond, thence to Petersburg, where they joined General Lawson's Brigade, and he was attached to the Regiment under the command of Colonels ___ Meage and ___ Randal, Major Holcom, where the troops awaited orders to march to James Town, but never received them, and continued encamped at Petersburg, until the term for which he voluntered lapsed (being the term of three months, when he was discharged, and returned home.
That sometime early in the month of January 1781, an express arrived at Amherst
Court house, informing the citizens of the approach of the British under Gen. Arnold and of the destruction of several public stores at Richmond, and a foundry and powder Magazine &c at Westham; that he together with fifteen or sixteen others volunteered under Lieutenant James Montgomery, and were marched to Richmond, (which the British had left two or three days previous, from thence to Fredericksburg and from thence to Williamsburg, where they joined the Militia, and were attached to Captain David Shelton's Company;  (Field Officers not recollected) that he continued to serve under Captain Shelton, for the term of three months when he was discharged, and returned home
And, that in September, 1781, he volunteered under Captain John Lovin, and
marched by the way of Richmond, to Williamsburg, where the Virginia volunteer
and Militia rendezvoused, and he was placed under Colonel Richardson and
Randall, Major John Martin, and from Williamsburg he marched directly to York Town, where he continued until the surrender of that post by Lord Cornwallis; and that sometime in December following he was discharged and returned home.
That he has no documentary evidence, and knows of no person, whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his services, but trusts that by comparing this narrative, with the events of the period therein stated, sufficient corroborating testimony can be found, to secure to him the pay he now askes
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
He was born as he has been informed and believes, in the year 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia, where his parents the resided, when he was twelve or thirteen years of age, they removed to Amherst County in the State last
aforesaid, where he resided until the year 1784, when he removed to
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Marion County, South Carolina, In the year 1809 he removed to Daviess County State of Indiana, where he has ever since resided
He has no record of his age, but has been informed by his parents, and an older Brother who has seen the record, that he was born in the year above stated. He never received a written discharge from the service. He has stated as many as he can recollect, the manner he was called into service, the different periods when he was called into service, and the manner of his service; and he hereby refers the court to the Reverend E. Jones, the Revd R. Hawley, S. Martin & W.G. Cole Esqrs; and to Judges Murphy and Thompson themselves, for testimony as to his character for veracity, and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.  William Horrall
Sworn to and subscribed, the
day and year aforesaid
Jno Van Trees Clerk

We Ebenezer Jones, a Clergyman, residing in the County of Daviess and State of Indiana, and Richard Palmer, residing in same place, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with William Horrall the aforesaid declarent, who has subscribed and sworn to the above and foregoing declaration; that we believe him to be 75 years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion, he having known him upwards of twenty years, and understood that he served in State of Virginia during the revolution.
E Jones
Richard Palmer
Sworn to and subscribed, the day
and year aforesaid.
Jno Van Trees Clerk

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 Ebenezer Jones, who has signed the preceeding [sic] certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the County and State aforesaid, and that Richard Palmer Esq. who has also signed the same, is a resident in the same County and State, and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit
A. Kinney
Michl Murphy Anm. Judge
Ephraim Thompson a Judge
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11547
I John Van Trees, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Daviess County Indiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of William Horrall for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of My Office, this twenty second day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty two.
Jno. Van Trees Clerk

The State of Indiana
County of Daviess Sct.
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, William Horrall, the within named declarant, 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 period below, and in the following grades: For three months, I Served as a private volunteer under Capt Higginbottom. For six months, I served as a private (regular soldier) under Thomas Morrison and Capt Alexander Henderson. For three months I served as a private volunteer (part of said last term under Lieutenant James Montgomery and the remainder under Capt. David Shelton) For two months and upwards of twenty days, I served as a private volunteer under Capt. John Lovin, (which services are more fully expressed in the foregoing Declaration; and I am confident, that, during the whole period above, I served not less than one year and six months as a soldier of the American revolution; and for such services I claim a pension. William Horrall
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 4th day of January 1833.
W. G. Cole Justice of the Peace Seal
I John Van Trees Clerk of the Circuit Court of Daviess County, Indiana, do hereby certify that William G. Cole is a Justice of the Peace as above, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine, and as such, entitled to full credit.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my Office, at Washington, this fourth day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty three.
Jno Van Trees Clerk
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October 24, 1931
BA-J/MCS
Honorable Arthur H. Greenwood
Washington
Indiana

My dear Mr. Greenwood:
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in the pension claim, S. 17472, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Horrall or Harrall.
He was born in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
When twelve or thirteen years of age he moved to Amherst County, Virginia.
He enlisted at Amherst Court House, Amherst County, Virginia, in August, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Higgenbottom's Company in Colonel Mason's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in August or September, 1777, and served six months in Captain Thomas Morrison's and Alexander Henderson's Companies in Colonels Gibson and Boyer's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in August, 1780, and served three months as private in Captain John Morrison's Company in Colonels Meage and Randal's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in January, 1781, and served three months as private in Captain David Shelton's Virginia Company. He enlisted in September, 1781, served as private in Captain John Lovin's Company in Colonels Richardson and Randal's Virginia Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged in December, 1781.
In 1784 he moved to Union County, South Carolina, and in 1809 he moved to Daviess County, Indiana.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832, at which time he was living in Daviess County, Indiana.
It was not stated whether he was ever married.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Admini
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17.472
INVALID.

File No. 17,472
Wm Harrall [note: "o" written over "a"]
Pri Rev War

Act: June 7" 32
Index:--Vol. 1, Page 165
[Arrangement of 1870]

Marcvh 20-1900
Mrs Nina Hornady
Atlanta Ga.
1919 Mch 7 Hist. to Mrs Thos E. Sanders
see her letter in James Horrall
Va. S2322\1924, June 5. Hist. to Mrs. W. H. Shell nm
1926-Apl.9- Hist: to Edna H. Rockafeller-[illegible initials]
1931 Oct. 24. hist. to Hon.
Arthur H. Greenwood
See corres. in Rev. War [illegible]
Wm. Baldwin. S.16313 M.C.S.
1932-Feb. 24. Tombstone data 
to [illegible] Br. all slips returned awf
1932 June 29. hist. to Mrs 
Kate Rogers
1936. Dec. 16. hist. to Mr.
E. H. Horrall.  M.C.S.
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Jan. 21.
[marked out:  New York]
ret'd
Indiana
from 1776 private
18 months 
$60

Washington In.
Jany 9th

Free

J. L. Edwards
Pension Office
Washington 
D. C.
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Washington, Ind, Jany 5. 1833

Sir:
The papers in relation to William Horrall and Josiah Culbertson's claims for pensions have been received.
The declaration in support of Mr. Horrall's claim has been amended in relation to the negative answer given to the 5th interrogatory contained in the Brief, which is the only negative answer given.
I have retained the brief, and enclose herewith the amended declaration, and hope it may now contain the necessary facts in order to authorize the Department to give it a favorable decision.
In my letter of Sep't last, which accompanied the s'd applications, I made enquiry concerning the pension papers of Moses Knight, on file in the depart. but have rec'd no answer. I would feel myself very much obliged by an answer to that letter.
I am, very respectfully,
Your ob't  Serv't
John Van Trees

Hon.
J. L. Edwards}
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS SECTION.  3-525
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington, D. C., ___, 19 __
S.17472

In reply to your request of ___, received ___ for a statement of the military history of William Horrall or Harrall 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.

DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT  |   LENGTH OF SERVICE.   |   RANK.   |   OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED.   |   STATE.
Aug. 1776   |   3 mos.   |   Pvt.   |   Captain Higgenbottom Colonel Mason   |   Va.
Aug. or Sept. 1777   |   6 mos.   |   ___   | Captain Thomas Morrison Alexander Henderson Colonel Gibson and Boyer   |   ___
Aug. 1780   |   3 mos.   |   ___   |   Captain John Morrison  Colonel Meage and Randal   |   ___
Jan'y 1781   |   3 mos.   |   ___   |   Captain David Shelton   |   ___
Sept. 1781   |   De. 1781   ___   |   Captain John Lovin Colonel Richardson and Randal   |   ___

Battles engaged in, Siege of York.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Amherst C. H. ,Amherst Co. Va.
Date of application for pension, Sept 22, 1832. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Daviess County, Ind.
Age at date of application, born in 1757 in Albemarle Co. Va.
Remarks: These is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully, 
Commissioner.

6-285C
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

June 5, 1924.

Mrs. W. H. Shell,
2007 N. Delaware,
Indianapolis, IND.

Madam:
   I have to advise you that from the papers in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.17472, it appears that William Horrall or Harrall was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, in 1757. While a resident of Amherst Court House, Amherst County, Virginia, he enlisted and served as a private in the Virginia Troops as follows:
   From August 1776 for 3 months in Captain Higginbottom's Company, Colonel Mason's Regiment.
   From August or September 1777 for 6 months in Captains Thomas Morrison and Alexander Henderson's Company, Colonels Gibson and Boyer's Regiment.
   From August 1780 for 3 months in Captain John Morrison's Company, Colonels Meage and Randall's Regiment.
   From January 1781 for 3 months in Captain David Shelton's Company.
   From September 1781 in Captain John Lovin's Company,
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Colonels Richardson and Randall's Regiment, was at the siege of York and was discharged in December 1781.
   He was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832, while a resident of Daviess County, Indiana. There is no data on file as to his family,
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section

April 9, 1926

Edna H. Rockefeller
Brockville, Indiana

Madam:

   I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 17472 it appears that William Horrall or Harrall was born in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
   While a resident of Amherst Court House, Amherst County , Virginia he enlisted in August 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Higginbottom's Company, Colonel Mason's Virginia Regiment.
   He enlisted in August or September 1777 and served six months in Captains Thomas Morrison's and Alexander Henderson's Companies, Colonels Gibson and Boyer's Virginia Regiment.
   He enlisted in August 1780 and served three months as private in Captain John Morrison's Company, Colonels Meage and Randall's Virginia Regiment.
   He enlisted in January 1781 and served three months as private in Captain David Shelton's Virginia Company.
   He enlisted in September 1781, served as private in
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Captain John Lovin's Company, Colonel Richardson and Randall's Virginia Regiment, was at the Siege of Yorktown and was discharged in December 1781.
   In 1809 he moved from Union County, South Carolina to Daviess County, Indiana where he was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832.
   It is not stated whether he was ever married.
Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.

Date of death not
on AB
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December 16, 1936
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
BA-J/Mos
William Horrall, S. 17472
James Lett, S. 38912

Mr. O. H. Horrall
547 [illegible]. Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois

Dear Sir:
   Reference is made to your request for information relative to Revolutionary soldiers, William Horrall, James I. Lett and Randall Lett.
   The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to Randall Lett.
   The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 17472, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Horrall or Harrall.
   He was born in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
   When twelve or thirteen years of age he moved with his parents, their names not given, to Amherst County, Virginia.
   He enlisted at Amherst Court House, Amherst County, Virginia, in August, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Higginbottom's company in Colonel Mason's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in August or September, 1777, and served six months in Captains Thomas Morrison's and Alexander Henderson's companies in Colonels Gibson and Boyer's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in August, 1780, and served three months as private in Captain John Morrison's company in Colonels Meage and Randall's Virginia regiment. He enlisted in January, 1781, and served three months as private in Captain David Shelton's Virginia company. He enlisted in September, 1781, served as private in Captain John Lovin's company in Colonels Richardson and Randall's Virginia regiment, and was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged in December, 1781.
   In 1784 he moved to Union County, South Carolina, and in 1809 he
moved to Daviess County, Indiana.
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   William Horrall or Harrall was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832, and was then living in Daviess County, Indiana.
   In 1832 the soldier referred to an older brother but did not give his name. The papers in this claim contain no further data relative to family.
*******
   The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 38912, based upon the military service of James Lett. The name does not appear as James I. Lett.
 The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of James Lett were not given.
   He enlisted, date not given, at Fayetteville, North Carolina, in Captain Clement Hall's company in Colonel Archibald Lytle's North Carolina regiment. He served seven years as private and was wounded in the head and left foot in the battle of Eutaw Springs. He was in several other battles which were not designated.
   He was allowed pension on his application executed April 8, 1822, at which time he was living in Spartanburgh District, South Carolina, and stated that he was seventy-three years of age. The exact date of his birth was not given.
   In 1822 he stated that he had no family to support him. This was the only reference made to family.
   He died November 20, 1838.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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February 24, 1932
BA-J/AWF

Memorial Branch
Office of the Q. M. General
War Depart
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
Sala
Harrall.
   Reference is made to your request for information in regard to William Horrall or Harrall, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
   The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.17472, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Horrall or Harrall.
   He was born in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
   When twelve or thirteen years of age he moved to Amherst County, Virginia.
   He enlisted at Amherst Court House, Amherst County Virginia in August, 1776 and served three months as private in Captain Higgenbotttom's company in Colonel Mason's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in August or September,1777, and served six months in Captains Thomas Morrison's
and Alexander Henderson's companies in Colonels Gibson and Boyer's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in August 1780, and served three months as private in Captain John Morrison's company in Colonels Meage and Randall's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in January, 1781, and served three as private in Captain David Shelton's Virginia company.  He enlisted in September, 1781, served as private in Capt John Levin's company in Colonels Richardson and Randal's Virginia Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged in December, 1781.
   In 1794 he moved to Union County, South Carolina, and
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in 1809 moved to Daviess County, Indiana.
   He was allowed pension on his application executed September 22. 1832, then a resident of Daviess County, Indiana.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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June 29, 1932
BA - J/MOS

Miss Kate Rogers
Cusseta
Georgia

Dear Madam:
   Reference is made to your letter of May 16th, requesting the records of William Harrell and Dixon Harp, soldiers of the Revolution.
   The data furnished herein were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S. 17472, based upon the Revolutionary War service of William Horrall or Harrall, the only soldier by that name (searched under all spellings) that is found in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
   He was born in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia.
   When twelve or thirteen years of age he moved with his parents, their names not given, to Amherst County, Virginia.
   He enlisted at Amherst Court House, Amherst County, Virginia, in August, 1776, and served three months as private in Captain Higginbottom's Company in Colonel Mason's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in August or September, 1777, and served six months in Captains Thomas Morrison's and Alexander Henderson's Companies in
Colonels Gibson and Boyer's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in August, 1780, and served three months as private in Captain John Morrison's Company in Colonels Meage and Randall's Virginia Regiment. He enlisted in January, 1781, and served three months as private in Captain David Shelton's Virginia Company. He enlisted in September, 1781, served as private in Captain John Lovin's Company in Colonels Richardson and Randall's Virginia Regiment, was in the siege of Yorktown and was discharged in December, 1781.
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   In 1784 he moved to Union County, South Carolina, and in 1809 he moved to Daviess County, Indiana.
   He was allowed pension on his application executed September 22, 1832, and was then living in Daviess County, Indiana.
   It was not stated whether the soldier was ever married.
   The Revolutionary War records of this office fails to afford any information in regard to Dixon or Dickson Harp.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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Pension Bureau
Washington.

Dear Sir:
Could you give me record of William Harrell said to have enlisted in Virginia - received pension - died in Daviess Co. Indiana
Also of George

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Harrell who lived in Meigs Co. Ohio.
Record of Robert Stoops of Rockbridge Co. Virginia
Thanking you
Edna Harrell Rockafeller
Brookville
Ind.
Geb 23-1926
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UNITED HOTELS CO. OF AMERICA
The Portage
HARRY HALFACRE,
MANAGER

SYRACUSE, N. Y.   THE ONONDAGE
ROCHESTER, N. Y.  HOTEL ROCHESTER
ROCHESTER. N. Y.  THE SENECA
ALBANY. N. Y.   THE TEN EYCK
UTICA. N. Y.   HOTEL UTICA
TRENTON, N. J. THE STACY-TRENT
NEWARK, N. J. THE ROBERT TREAT
ERIE, PA.  THE LAWRENCE
HAMILTON, CAN. [illegible]
HARRISBURG, PA.  [illegible] HARRIS
WORCESTER, MASS. [illegible]

FLINT.  MICH.  THE DURANT
AKRON, OHIO   THE PORTAGE
NIAGARA FALLS, CAN.   THE CLIFTON
TORONTO, CAN.   KING EDWARD HOTEL
MONTREAL, CAN.   THE MOUNT ROYAL
WINDSOR, CAN.   PRINCE EDWARD HOTEL
*PATERSON, N J., THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON
*NEW YOUR CITY   THE ROOSEVELT
*SEATTLE, WASH.  THE OLYMPIC
*NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y.  THE NIAGARA
*BUILDING

[marked out:  AKRON, OHIO]
Indianapolis - Ind.
May 2" 1924

Hon. Washington Gardner,
Rev. War Pension Bureau
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:-
Will you kindly send me a copy of the pension of William Horrall [marked out: aged 86] from Daviess County, Indiana, who received a pension for Revolutionary services at the age of 86. Would like to have same to prove my right of membership to the D. A. R.
Any information you can give me in reference to this ancestor will be greatly appreciated by,
Yours truly
(Mrs. W. H.) Caroling Willmore Shell
2007 N. Delaware
Indianapolis,
Ind.

RESERVATIONS MADE UPON REQUEST AT ANY OF ABOVE HOTELS WITHOUT COST
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W

65 E. Sinden St
Atlanta, Mar. 7, 1900

Hon. H. Clay Evans,
Com. of Pensions.
My dear Sir:
For historical purposes I desire to learn if the names of John William, or Hardy Harrell appears in the roster of soldiers who fought in the revolutionary war.  We do not know if in the Continental army or the state militia.
Trusting that I am not asking too much of your courtesy, I am
Very respectfully yours
Nina Hornady
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RECEIPT SECTION
PENSION FILES SUB-DIVISION]
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Cusseta, Ga
May 16, 1932

Pension Commissioner
Washington D. C.

You asked recently that I give all available information relating to two of the men whose Revolutionary record is sought.
William Harrell born about 1762 (Census returns of 1850 confirm this) in Virginia - wife's name Mary - ten years younger than William Harrell - wife & native of S. C.
Wm Harrell died in Muscogee Co. Ga. in 1852
Dixon (Dickson) Harp d. 1858 in Upson Co. Ga. age on tombstone 95 years, wife's name Celia Dixon Harp born in C. D. Richard Harp's name is in records of soldiers of line in N. C. Continentals.
Did either of above named men draw pension?
Yours truly
(Miss) Kate Rogers
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WABASH 2345
RES. HYDE PARK 9336

O. H. HORRALL, M. D., F. A. C. S.
547 W. JACKSON BOULEVARD
CHICAGO

December 3, 1936

Pension Department,
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen,


Can you give me a record of the service, and family data on:
WILLIAM HORRALL
Revolutionary War soldier. His pension number was
S - 17472, allowed Sept. 22, 1832, Virginia Troops.
JAMES I. LETT
Enlisted at Fayetteville, N.C. and served 7 years in the Revolutionary War, certificate No. 18-882, South Carolina Agenty [sic]. Pension was granted in April, 1822. He re-enlisted in 1780 and was discharged in 1783.
As he is one of my ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War, I would like to have more detailed information concerning him, -- what type of service he had what battles he was in, his date of birth, etc.
His son, Randall Lett, was very likely in the same company with him. He was born in Gilford County, North Carolina.
Any information you can give me concerning these men will be very greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly,
O. H. Harrall
LHB