Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8073, Jesse Blan, Va.
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Service Va.
Blan, Jesse
Number S 80763
Carded
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Letter to Hon A Bierne 9th March 1840 (Died Apl 16. 1835.)?
Let to Hon A Bierne Dec 14 1840.
Let to Hon G. W. Summers 28 March 1842.
Paid at the treasury under the act of April 6th 1838 from March 4th to May 28th 1835. Agent notified April 25th 1842
Let to Hon G. W. Summers May 9. 1842.
[following note is largely illegible since it is written down through the above writing]
act 20 Mar [?] [?] [?] / cont.? 

[opposite page]
7003
Virginia
Jesse Blan of Kenawha in the State of Virginia 
who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain Arbuckle of the Regmt commanded by Col Neville in the Virginia line for three years.
Dead.
Inscribed on the Roll of Virginia at the rate of 80 Dollars 00 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 21st day of February 1833 and Sent to Hon. L. Maxwell H of Rep
Arrears to 4th of March 1833             $160.00
Semi-anl allowance ending 4 Sept 33    40.00
                                                            $200.00

{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk, Book E, Vol. 6, Page 2.
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S Jesse Blan's
Declaration for a
Pension -
LS32
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On this 8th day of October in the year 1832 personally appeared before the County court of Kanawha county in the State of Virginia, Jesse Blan a resident of the said county of Kanawha in the State of Virginia, aged about seventy six years, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th. 1832.
That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year 1776 with Capt. Matthew Arbuckle, and served in the 13th regiment (he thinks) of the Continental line; that the name of the major was Woods, and the name of the colonel (he thinks) was Neville; that after his enlistment he was ordered to Point Pleasant at the mouth of the Great Kanawha river, and after the arrival general Hand came from fort Pill to command the garrison; that he remained in garrison at Pont Pleasant for three years; that while he there he was subjected to much suffering from sickness, and to danger by being in scouting parties, on which service he was frequently ordered. That he resided in the county of Greenbriar in the State of Virginia when he entered this service, and that after his discharge, which was given by capt. Arbuckle, he returned thither. That not believing the certificate of his discharge would ever be of any service to him, he became careless of its custody, and has thereby lost it. That he frequently after his discharge, together with his neighbours [sic], joined in scouting parties to the Ohio river and the adjacent country, but under no regular enlistment, being impelled to it from motives of safety to himself and family, and the security of his neighbours [sic]. That, in the year 1779, he volunteered in an expedition to convey cattle and flour to an immediate point (Kelly's creek) between the county of Greenbriar, and Point Pleasant, which supplies were intended for the garrison at Point Pleasant and that the supplies
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garrison at Point Pleasant, for which service he was never paid. That he was born in the county of Prince William in the State of Virginia, in the year 1756.
That his age is recorded in the bible of his family which was in possession of his brother when he left Prince William.
That he has resided in the counties of Monroe, Greenbriar & Kanawha in the State aforesaid since the Revolution was, and that he now lives in the county of Kanawha. That, when he first entered the service in the year 1776 it was by enlistment for three years. And the said Jesse Blan made oath, that he relinquished every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and declared, that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any agency in any State. [signed] X his mark Jesse Blan
Sworn to and subscribe the day and year aforesaid. [signed] A. W. Quarrier Clk
We Nathaniel W. Calhoon, a clergyman residing in the said county of Kanawha and State of Virginia, and Matthew Dunbar, residing in the same county and State, hereby certify, that, from our acquaintance with Jesse Blan, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; we believe him to be about seventy six years of age; that he is reputed & believed in the neighbourhood [sic] where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
[signed] N. W. Calhoon
              Matthew Dunbar
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. Teste [signed] A. W. Quarrier Clk

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 Nathl. W. Calhoon who has signed the preceding certificate, is
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a Clergyman resident in the county of Kanawha and State aforesaid, and that Matthew Dunbar, who hath also signed the same, is a resident of the said county and state, & is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. In testimony whereof, the justices forming the court aforesaid, have hereto set their hands and seals, the day and year first herein written.
[signed] A Donnally
              Isle McFarland
              Danl. Ruffner

I Alexander W. Quarrier Clerk of the Court of Kanawha County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Jesse Blan for a pension.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 8th day of October 1832 and in the 57th year of the Commonwealth.
[signed] A. W. Quarrier Clk
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Jesse Blan
from 1776 private
3 years $80
on Rolls

Hon: M[?] Maxwell
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Brief in the case of Jesse Blann
County of Kanawha in the State of Virginia
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge?  Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  ---
3. How old is he?  76.
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
[table follows with following headings:]
Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.
Period. Enlisted in 1776
Duration of Service. 3 years
Rank. As a private
Officers. Gen. Capt. M. Arbuckle 13th regm't.
               Continental line, Major Woods, Col.
               Neville, Genl. Hand
Period. 1779 vol.
Duration. not stated
Rank. do [private]
Officers. none mentioned
5. In what battles was he engaged?  none
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Greenbriar Cty. Va.
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?  Traditionary
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Correct

I CERTIFY that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
[signed] F. Waugh Examining Clerk
Feb. 13. 1833.
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a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Jesse Blan S. F. 8073

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment. 1776
Length of Service. 3 yrs
Rank. Pvt.
Officers Under Whom Service was Rendered.
Captain Matthew Arbuckle/Colonel Neville

Dates of Enlistment 1779
Length of Service. vol. in Expedition to carry supplies for the army to Kelly [sp?] Creek.

Battles engaged in, [blank]
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Greenbrier Co. Va
Date of application for pension, Oct. 8, 1832
Residence at date of application, Kanawha Co. Va.
Age at date of application, live Prince William Co. Va in 1776
Remarks: The names of his parents are not stated.
2. His claim was allowed on ctf. 7003 which issued Feb. 21, 1833
1. Soldier also lived in Monroe Co. Va. after the Rev.

Very respectfully,
[blank]  Commissioner.

1565b3m10-08
a soldier referred to
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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 Jesse Blan which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
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? yes
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 amount of pension he is entitled? [blank]
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832?
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
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? yes
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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? yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason for not obtaining it?
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 hand? No
XIV. *If the applicant's name is not found on the rolls of military service, has he produced a witness or witnesses as to his service? No
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? [blank]
XVI. ** Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if no, which of them is not so answered? 7

EXPLANATORY NOTES.
Querre 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 each 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. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. this form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shewn under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
*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 he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oath 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 authenticates 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 ends 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.
[image of finger pointing]In every case where the clerk of the court, or other certifying officer, has no public seal of office, the certificate of a member of congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
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To what time was Jesse Blan, of Virga. act 1832, last paid?
[signed] J. L. Edwards
July 8, 1840

[notation below is difficult to read]
[?] 4 March 1835 lLH
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Jesse Blan, Va. [?']. act June 7. 1832 at $80 per annum
Be pleased to say to what time he was last paid?
Pension office}
Dec 14 1840: } [?] 4 March 1835 Hb [sp?]
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Mar 5. 1840
Mr. Evans.

J. L. Edwards Esquire
present

Hon. A. Beirne
HR.
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J. L. Edwards Esquire
Washington 4th March 1840
I now enclose a communication [?] from Henry Hoke with a request that you will give me early [?] the information asked for so as to enable me to perform my duty toward him
very respectfully your
obt. svt.
[signed] Andrew Beirne
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J. L. Edwards Esq.
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Ho: Reps: May 5. 1842.
Dr Sir
I forwarded the enclosed draft to Mssrs. Caperton & Crump, Richmond pursuant to instructions from A S. Caperton of Monroe County. It was returned to me, for two causes. 1. That the draft was payable at Louisville Ky. and could not be used without loss in the way of discount and 2d. That tho the money was payable to them by Mr. A. L. Capertons order, that they had no authority to sign his name to a receipt.
Mr Seldens letter, which I enclose informs me that he will change the place of payment, but the payee can only be changed by your Department.
If you can make it payable to Caperton & Crump, or to me, so as to avoid the sending the receipt to Mr A. L. C. you will confer a favor. If otherwise return me the draft.
Respectfully
G W Summers
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Mar 26. 1842
Mr Evans

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office 
Washington

Hon G W Summers
HoR
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H. Reps. 26 March. 1842.
Dr Sir
Mr Caperton, the atto in fact for Henry Hoke, adm. of Jesse Blan, has sent me the enclosed papers; be presented to your Department. I will thank you to cause the proper examination to be made, and to forward the certificate to me, at your earliest convenience
Respectfully
your obt svt
[signed] Geo W Summers
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
  Second Comptroller's Office,
     April 15th, 1842.
Sir:
Under the date of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The administration of Jesse Blan, deceased. a Pensioner on the Roll of the Richmond, Virginia Agency, at the rate of Eighty Dollars and -- Cents per annum, under the act of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of March, to the 28th May 1835.
Respectfully yours,
[signed] Albion K. Parris Comptroller
To the Commissioner of Pensions, 
Present.
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8073
Rev
INVALID.
File No. 8073
Jesse Blan
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
Index:-Vol. 121 [?], Page 35
{Arrangement of 1870.}

1912 Mch. 8 Hist to Richard W. Donegan. V.L.M
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ack MAR 4 - 1912 W.R.

[round mailroom stamp]
PENSION D FEB 29 1912 U.S. OFFICE.
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27 Feb. 1912 [underlined]
Louisville, Ky.
1240 Ornisby Court.
The Commissioner of Pensions,
War Department
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir: -
One Jesse Bland [sic] was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. His service was in The Virginia Continental line. On the 21st of February 1833, he was placed on
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the pension roll from Monroe County, West Virginia.
I wish to learn his place of birth and the names of his parents. Is this information given in his application for a pension?
Thanking you for any information you may give me. I am
Respectfully yours
[signed] Anna Bland [sic] Donigan    
               (Mrs. Richard W. Donigan)