Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 155570, for Archelaus Perkins, Virginia
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Secterro Agt July 2 "45

32347
Missouri
Archelaus Perkins of Howard Co in the state of Missouri who was a En & adjt SF Hadje in the Com comman by Captain of the command by in the Va line for 6 mos En & adjt
18 " st & adjt
Inscribed on the Roll of Missouri at the rate of 456 Dollars 98 cents per ann
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831
rys ab $320 pr am under the act of 1828 to be deducted since 4 Mar 31
Certificate of Pension issued the 2d day of July 1845 and sent FA Dickins Present
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-annual allowance ending
{Revolutionary Claim Act June 7 1832}
Recorded by FL Swann clerk
Book E 2 Vol 9 Page 75
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the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an act entitled
et for the relief of certain surviving officers & soldiers 
he the Army of the Revolution approved on the 15 of May 
828 I Archelous Perkins of the country of Goochland 
in the state of Virginia do hereby declare that I was an officer in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution and served as such to the end of the war at which period I was a Lieutenant in the 
regiment of the Virginia Continental Line 
And I also declare that I afterwards received certificates (commonly called commutation certificates) for a sum equal to the amount of five years full pay; which sum was offered by the resolve of Congress of the 22d of March 1783 instead of the half pay for life to which I was entitled under the resolve of the 21st of October 1780.
Witness my hand this twenty fifth day of June in the year 1828
Archelaus Perkins
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October 11, 1929

BA-J/KCS
Archelaus Perkins
S .15570

Mr. Charles Caldwell
Goochland Court House
Goochland, Virginia

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your request for information relative to Lieutenant Archelaus Perkins of Virginia who served in the Revolution.

The data which follow were taken from papers on file in the pension claim S 15570 based on the military service of Archelaus Perkins.

Archelaus Perkins was born in Goochland County, Virginia.  The date of his birth and the names of his parents are not shown.

While a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, he was appointed Ensign on September 11, 1780, served under that rank and as adjutant in the Virginia troops until promoted, November 24, 1781, Lieutenant of Infantry, and served until the close of the Revolution.

He was allowed pension on his application executed June 25, 1828, at which time he resided in Goochland County, Virginia.  He resided there until the spring of 1840, he was living in Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri.  In March 1845 he gave his age as eighty-four years. He was referred to as Major Archelaus Perkins at the time he moved to Missouri but no explanation was given concerning this rank.

Archelaus Perkins was granted Warrant 1744 for 200 acres of bounty land by the United States and the warrant was issued February 22, 1799, on account of his services as Lieutenant.  He received bounty land from the state of Virginia for service in the Revolutionary War.

For information relative to the location of the land granted Archelaus Perkins by the United States, it is suggested that you address the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, giving
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the [crossed out the] warrant number, the acreage and the date of issuance. For information relative to the land granted by Virginia, it is suggested that you address the Custodian of Revolutionary War Land Records, Richmond, Virginia.

In 1845, one William Perkins witnessed the signature of Archelaus Perkins in Howard County, Missouri, relationship not shown. There are no further data relative to soldier's family.

Very truly yours
AD HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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copy voucher of 
Archelaus Perkins
Mily Certe
50 cts
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I Do Certify that Lieutenant Archelaus Perkins is entitled to the 
propartion of Land allowed a Lieutenant of the continental line who has served to the end of the war.
Thos Meriwether
Council Chamber
Feby 3d 1784}
Benj Harrison
State of Virginia to wit
I William Selden Register of the Land office of the state aforesaid Do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an original voucher on file in this office agreeably to which the following military land bounty warrant issued to Archelaus Perkins for 2666 2/3 acres No 2383 on the 3rd day of February 1784 in consideration of the services of said Perkins to the end of the war as a Lieutenant as on Continental establishment
Given under my hand and Seal of office at the City of Richmond the 18th day of June 1828
Wm Selden RL off Va
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321
Pen Off
May 17th '45
Sir
The application of Archelous Perkins under act of 7 June 32 for an increase of pension has been examined & allowed but his certificate under the act of 15 May 1828 should be returned

Francis A Dickins Esqr
Present
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May 7 1848
be
Archelaus Perkins
for increase
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Washington 5 May 1845
Sir
On the 1st ult I had the honour to present to you the claim of Archelaus Perkins for an increase of pension I now hand you the certificate of Mr Auditor Heath shewing that Perkins was Ensign and Adjutant from 10th Sept 1780 to 31 Decr 1781 How long after that period he continued to be adjutant I have not been able to find record evidence to shew but it will be found on page 523 of the book marked "Virginia Claims communications from officers of the state of Virginia and General Government" that he was promoted Lieutenant 24 November 1781 and from page 545 that he was in service as much on 17th Decr 1782 
Yours very respectfully
Francis A Dickins

James L Edwards Esqr
Com of Pensions
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This is to certify that it appears from a list in this office of such officers and soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War, as settled their Accounts and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session 1781 that a Certificate issued on the 31st day of May 1783 in the name of Archelaus Perkins as Ensign for L 87.4.0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself and was given for services prior to the 1st January 1782
To wit - pay as Ens from 11 Sept 80 to 31st Dec 1781 & as Adjt from 10 Sept 80 to 31st Dec 1781
{No Seal of office}
Given under my hand at the Auditor's office, Richmond, this 2nd day of May 1845
Jas E Heath Auditor
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April 11 1848
Archelaus Perkins
June 7 1832

Ro May 7 1845

JL Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
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32329
Archelaus Perkins
Missouri
Act 7 June '32
Lt 24 Nov 81 pay Ensign until 31 Dec 81

adm 
Ensign & adjt 6 mo
Lt & adjt 18
$456.98
deduct what has been pd ine 4 March
'31

FA Dickins
Present
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Howard County
State of Missouri} Be it known that before me Jas M Sexton a justice of the peace in and for said county personally appeared Archelaus Perkins who being duly sworn according to law says that he is now eighty four years of age that he has resided in said county for four years past that his former residence was in Goochland County Virginia that he is now and has been for many years (say 16 years) drawing a pension of $320 per year from the U States for his services as an Ensign & Lieutenant of the Virginia line in the army of the Revolution that from representations  made to him he has been led to believe that he became entitled by law to a further sum per annum than he has received under the act of Congress of 7th June 1832 he having received only $320 per annum that in addition to his rank in the line he was an adjutant of his Regiment from about the 10th day of September 1780 to the close of the war For the truth of which statement he refers to the rolls & vouchers on file either at Richmond Virginia or at Washington City He therefore makes the foregoing declaration for the purpose of obtaining such additional allowance of Pension as he shall by law appear to be entitled to
Sworn and subscribed before me this 11 day of March 1845 Archs Perkins
Jas M Sexton JP

Know all men by these presents that I Archelaus Perkins of Howard County Missouri a Revolutionary pensioner hereby authorise Francis A Dickins of Washington City as my agent & attorney for me and in my name to receive fromt he United States whatever additional pension my be allowed me as adjutant beyond the amount I am now receiving from the time I am entitled to said additional allowance down to the 4th March 1845 As witness my hand and seal this 11 day of March 1845
Archs Perkins seal
Wm Perkins
James Herndon
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State of Missouri SS
County of Howard Be it remembered that on this 11 day of March 1845 personally appeared Archelaus Perkins before me, a Justice of the peace in and for said County & acknowledged the above to be his act and deed, and I certify that I know him to be the same person who is a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, residing in this County.
Jas M Sexton
J.P.

State of Missouri
Howard County I James H Saunders Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that James M Sexton whose name appears to the foregoing certificate, is a Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 18th day of March 1845.
James H Saunders Clk
By James A Douglass D,C
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Bank of Virginia
January 11 1841
Sir
The last payment to Archelaus Perkins a pensioner under the Act of the 15 May 1828 at twenty six dollars and 66 2/3 cents per month was to the 3d day of March 1840.
I am respectfully 
your obedt servt
Anty Robinson
for J Brackenbrough

JL Edwards Esqr
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
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State of Missouri
County of Howard S.S.
Be it known that before me A. F. Walden one of the Justices of the County Court in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Archelaus Perkins and made oath in due form of law that he is the identical person named in an original certificate in his possession of which (I certify) the following is a true copy.
Revolutionary Claims No. 443.
Under an act entitled an act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the army of the Revolution, approved 15th May 1828-
I certify that Archelaus Perkins of - in the county of Goochland in the State of Virginia - is entitled to receive pay under the above mentioned Act as a surviving Lieutenant of Infantry - in the Virginia - Line of the Army of the Revolution at the rate of Twenty six dollars and sixty six 2/3 cent a month payable during his life on the third day of March and third day of September in each year.
It is provided by law that the said pay shall not in any way be transferable, or liable to attachment, levy, or seizure, by any legal process whatever.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Treasury of the United States this third - day of August in the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine and of Independence the fifty-fourth
S. D. Ingham
Secretary of the Treasury.
That he now resides in the County of Howard State of Missouri, and he resided there for the space of six months past; and that previous thereto he resided in Goochland County Virginia
Sworn and subscribed this 18th day of November 1840.
before me
A F Walden JHCC Archelaus Perkins
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State of Missouri
County of Howard S.S.
November 18th 1840
I A. F. Walden, one of the Justices of the County Court in the county above named, do hereby certify that I have the most satisfactory evidence from the affidavits of James Herndon and William J. Key, formerly residents of Goochland County Virginia, and how respectable citizens of Howard County Missouri who have this day deposed, that Archelaus Perkins who has this day appeared before me to take the oath of indentity, is the identical person named in the pension certificate, which he has exhibited before me, numbered 443, and bearing date the 15th day of May 1828.
Given under my hand on the day
and year above written.
A F Walden JHCC

I Nathaniel Ford Clerk of the court of Howard County Certify that A. F Walden one of the Justices as above, and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my seal of office, and subscribe my name, this 18th day of November in the year 1840.
Nathaniel Ford
Clerk of the court of Howard County.
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Revolutionary Claims
[postmarked
GLASSGOW
DEC
17]

Dec 31 1840
JL Edwards 
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC

JW Evans
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Howard Co. Mo. November 19th 1840.
J. L. Edwards Washington City
Dear Sir, Having informed you by Letter of my removal to Howard Co. Missouri - & of my wish to be transferred to Mo. so as to draw my pension in Mo. I received your answer, enclosing a form requiring me to certify the Col. of the Regiment & Captain of the Company to which I belonged. This was not required of me in getting my pension established at first under the form sent by yourself & under which I have drawn regularly up to March last. I served in the Southern department where there were no regular Regiments - but detachments. When I was transferred from Washington City to Richmond Virginia the form (marked A.) with which I complied (& under which I drew up to March last) did not require what your form lately sent does. Believing that proof of my identity, & change of residence, certified to you, is all that is necessary to my being authorized to draw my pension here - I send you by my friend Addison M. Lewis of Howard CO. Mo. the certified proof of each - & request that you will transfer me accordingly - & authorize me to draw my pension in Missouri - furnishing me with such form as will enable me to do so - & to draw what is due me from March last also.
I am, Sir, Respectfully
Yours
Archelaus Perkins
P.S. My address is
Glasgow, Howard
County, Missouri.
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Decr 14th 1840
Sir
You will perceive from the within communication that I expected to send this by my friend Addison Mr Lewis who calculated to visit Washington but he having declained doing so 

Revolutionary Claims
[postmarked
GLASSGOW
DEC
17]

Dec 31 1840
JL Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC

JW Evans

I have sent by mail. Please let me hear from you upon the reception of this
I am Sir yours respectfully
Archelaus Perkins
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Revolutionary Claims


free
Dec 31 1840
Mr JL Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
DC
[illegible
July 25}

August 7 1840
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Howard Cty Mo July 23rd 1840
Mr J. L. Edwards.
Sir
The circumstance of my having left Goochland Cty Virginia, my place of nativity, and become a Citizen of Missouri, renders it necessary to address you upon the subject of my pension as a Revolutionary Officer, which I should have drawn the 4th of Sept. next, in Richmond, had I continued a resident of that state.
Previous to my leaving Virginia last spring, I consulted Mr. Robinson of Richmond, Pension Agent, relative to the course I should parous, to draw my dues, after getting to Mo; and he advised, as the most judicious plan, to write to you, sir, upon the subject. According to a document from the War Dept of August 5th 1835, sent me by yourself, I was authorized to draw at the Bank of Virginia, Richmond, on the 4th of March and September annually. You, doubtless, have the Certificate of Richard Rusk, which was sent me after the passage of the Act of 1828. I will here insert it.
Revolutionary Claims
Under the Act, entitled "an act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved 15th May 1828.
Treasury Department
August 13th 1828
Sir
your claim under the above mentioned act, having been
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examined, you are found to be entitled to the pay of a Lieutenant of Infantry in the Continental line. The amount which may be due, accordingly, will be remitted by the Treasurer of the United States, to the Attorney whom you may have authorized to receive it.
I am, Sir, very respectfully
Your obedient servant
Archelaus Perkins Esqr Richard Rush
My pay certificate, No 443, signed by S, D, Ingham, Secretary of the Treasury, is of date August 3rd 1829.
The object of this communication is, to obtain authority to draw my pay in Missouri. An immediate answer to this, with necessary directions, will confer a favour upon 
Your Obd servant
Archelaus Perkins
N.B. Direct to
Majr. Archelaus Perkins
Glasgow
Howard Cty
Missouri
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Act 1828
Settled at 
Treasury
Consd with 
Invalid file
#15570
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No of orig Pay 396

REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
July 30 1828

Archelaus Perkins of - in the county of Goochland in the state of Virginia has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act entitled An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution, approved on the 15th of May 1828. He states that he was an officer on the Continental line and served as such 6 the end & Re War

at which period he was a Lieutenant in the regiment of the Virginia line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March 1783 and further that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March 1826, nothing
The Third Auditor is requested to reprot how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office
By order of the Secretary 
A Dickins

TREASURY DEPARTMENT
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE
4th August 1828
It appears by the records in this office that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to Archelaus Perkins Lieut in the Virginia line amounting to Sixteen Hundred dollars
It further appears that Archelaus Perkins is not now on the pension list of any agency and has not been since the 3d March 1826
Peter Hagner Aud
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Missouri
Archelaus Perkins
in the State of
who was a - in the 396 commanded by Captain - of the - commanded by - in the Lt Va line for 
Act 15 May 1828
Inscribed on the Roll of
at the rate of - Dollars - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the - day of - 
and
Arrears to the 4th of
Semi-anl. allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim,
Recorded by - Clerk,
Book - Vol. - Page

Cir to Pen Agt 6. Jany 1841.
To Missouri from 4th March 18.
20 Feby 1841. Notification to Pensioner, Glasgow Howard County
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6. April 1838 from 3d March 1840 to the 3d March 1841. Agt Notified 28 Decr 1841.
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19024
INVALID.
Consolidated with Inv. File 15,570.
File No. 19,024
Archelaus Perkins
Lieut Rev. War
Virginia Line
No 296
Act: May 15 1828
on Va & Miss roll
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 294
Arrangement of 1870.
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P 15570
INVALID and 19024
Note
Also recd a pension by act May 15, 1828
File No. 15,570
Archelaus Perkins
Ensign Rev War
Act: June 7" 32
Index:-Vol. 1, Page 294
Arrangement of 1870.

1931 - Jan. 24 - Hist. to Miss Anne Waller Reddy - ILL.
1931 - Sept. 29 - Hist. to Miss Eloise Sclater - ILL
1938. Aug. 27, hist. to Mrs. A. P. Dietrich. M.C.S.
1939, Oct. 11 hist. to Mr. Charles Caldwell. M.C.S.
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August 27 1938
xxxxxxx
BA-J/MCS
Archelaus Perkins
S. 1557
Mrs. A. F. Dietrich
2908 Northumberland Avenue
Richmond, Virginia

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Archelaus Perkins who served in the Revolution from Goochland County, Virginia.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.11570, based on the military service of Archelaus Perkins.
Archelaus Perkins was born in Goochland County, Virginia. The date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, he was appointed Ensign on September 11, 1780, served under that rank and as adjutant in the Virginia troops until promoted, November 24, 1781, Lieutenant of Infantry, and served until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 25, 1828, at which time he resided in Goochland County, Virginia. He resided there until the spring of 1840 wen he moved to Howard County, Missouri, and in July, 1840, he was living in Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri. In March, 1845, he gave his age as eighty-four years. He was referred to as Major Archelaus Perkins at the time he moved to Missouri but no explanation was given concerning this rank.
Archelaus Perkins was granted Warrant 1744 for 200 acres of bounty land by the United States and the warrant was issued February 22, 1799, on account of his service as Lieutenant. He received bounty land also
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from the State of Virginia on account of his services as Lieutenant of the Continental Line, War of the Revolution. For information relative to the location of the land granted Archelaus Perkins by the United States, it is suggested that you address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Interior Department, this city, giving the warrant number, the acreage and the date of issuance. For information relative to the land granted by Virginia, it is suggested that you address The Custodian of Revolutionary War Land Records, Richmond, Virginia.
In 1845, one William Perkins witnessed the signature of Archelaus Perkins in Howard County, Missouri, relationship not shown. There are no further data relative to soldier's family.
Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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September 29, 1936.
BA-J/ILL
Miss Elois Sclater Archelaus Perkins
Columbia, Virginia. S. 15570

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your request for information relative to Archelaus Perkins who served in the Revolution from Goochland County, Virginia.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in the pension claim, S.11570, based on the military service of Archelaus Perkins.
Archelaus Perkins was born in Goochland County, Virginia. The date of his birth and the names of his parents were not given.
While a resident of Goochland County, Virginia, he was appointed Ensign on September 11, 1780, served under that rank and as adjutant in the Virginia troops until promoted, November 24, 1781, Lieutenant of Infantry, and served until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 25, 1828, at which time he resided in Goochland County, Virginia. He resided there until the spring of 1840 wen he moved to Howard County, Missouri, and in July, 1840, he was living in Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri. In March, 1845, he gave his age as eighty-four years. He was referred to as Major Archelaus Perkins at the time he moved to Missouri but no explanation was given concerning this rank.
Archelaus Perkins was granted Warrant 1744 for 200 acres of bounty land by the United States and the warrant was issued February 22, 1799, on account of his service as Lieutenant. He received bounty land also from the State of Virginia on account of his services as Lieutenant of the Continental Line, War of the Revolution. If you desire information regarding the location of the land granted this officer, you should address the Commissioner, General Land Office, this city, and furnish
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that official (the number of the warrant, acreage & date of issuance as shown in this report) warrant #1744, for 200 acres, issued February 22, 1799. Information regarding location of other land, might be obtained from Richmond, Virginia.
In 1845, one William Perkins witnessed the signature of Archelaus Perkins in Howard County, Missouri; no relationship between these two persons was stated.
No reference was made to wife or children of this officer.
Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER,
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator.

2.
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January 24, 1931.
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
ILL
Miss Anne Waller Reddy
1005 East Marshall Street
Richmond, Virginia.

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of December 31, 1930 relative to Revolutionary War soldier, Archelaus Perkins, which the General Accounting Office has forwarded to this bureau for consideration.
You are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 15570, it appears that Archelaus Perkins, while living in Goochland County, Virginia, where he was born, served as Ensign and adjutant in the Virginia troops from September 11, 1780, was promoted November 24, 1781, to Lieutenant of Infantry and served until the close of the war.
He was allowed pension on his application executed June 25, 1828, while a resident of Goochland County, Virginia.
In July, 1840, soldier was residing in Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri, having moved there in the spring of 1840 from Goochland County, Virginia. In 1845, while residing in said Howard County, he stated that he was eighty-four years of age.
There are no data relative to his family.
Very truly yours,

E. W. MORGAN,
Acting Commissioner.
Office note:
According to auditor's report this soldier was in service as adjutant from Sept. 10, 1780, as was paid from then, but I used Sept. 11, 1780, as he was in service from that date as both adjutant and ensign. See Heitman to verify date of Commission as ensign: M.C.S.
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CHARLES CALDWELL
ATTORNEY AT LAW
RCA BUILDING
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
NEW YORK
TELEPHONE CIRCLE 7-3400
October 18, 1939
Mr. A. D. hiller,
Executive Assistant, BA-J/MCS
Veterans Administration, Archelaus Perkins S.15570
Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Hiller:
I acknowledge the receipt of yours of October 11th sent to me at Goochland Court House, Va. I am returning there to-night.
Your letter was very helpful and I am, indeed, very much obliged to you.
Very truly yours,
Charles Caldwell

P.S. Major Archelaus Perkins was a son of John Perkins and his wife, Lucy Mitchell.
John Perkins was a son of William Perkins and wife, Isabella (Christian?)
William Perkins was a son of a William Perkins and his wife, Elizabeth.
This carries back to about 1599.
This family of the Perkins' came from New Kent County, Va., to Goochland County.
C.C.
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Goochland Court House
Goochland, Virginia
September 12, 1939
Pension Office
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly send me the military record of lieutenant Archelaus Perkins in the Revolutionary War? He lived in this section of Virginia. If you have anything showing the names of his wife, father, mother, brothers or sisters, I would appreciate that information.
You can address me at Goochland Court House, Goochland, Virginia, care of General Delivery.
Thanking you.
Yours very truly,
Charles Caldwell
Charles Caldwell

RECEIVED SEP 14 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV
Reader No. 10
VETS ADM
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MRS. A. F. DIETRICH
2908 NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE
RICHMOND, VA.
Aug- 1 - 1938
Dear Sir.
I am interested in joining the D.A.R's - and could you give me any information concerning Archelaus Perkins - who served in the Revolution from Goochland Co. Virginia
Sincerely,
Mrs A. F. Dietrich
2908 Northumberland Ave
Richmond, Va
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Columbia, Va.
Sept. 9, 1936
RECEIVED SEP 10 1936
MAIL SUB-DIV. VETS ADM
READER #8
The Pension Bureau
Washington, D.C.:
I want to join the Daughters of the American Revolution on the record of Archelaus Perkins of Goochland County, Virginia who served in the American Revolution. I understand he received a pension after the war. Will you please send me any information you have about him.
Thanking you in advance
I am
yours truly,
(Miss) Eloise Sclater
Columbia, Virginia
Mrs Finch
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Rev. & 1812 25
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
WASHINGTON
RECORDS DIVISION
IN REPLY PLEASE QUOTE
R-LA January 5, 1931.
RECEIVED JAN 6 1931 
READER #25
MAIL SUB-DIV. U.S.V.B.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
JAN 7 -1931
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Veterans Administration,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Sirs: 
Attached hereto is letter from Anne Waller Reddy, Richmond, Virginia, dated December 31, 1930, relative to Archelaus Perkins, which is referred for your consideration and reply direct to the writer thereof.
For the Comptroller General of the United States.
Respectfully,
W. W. Richardson
Chief, Records Division.

encl
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17277
Old Dominion Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
RECEIVED MISS ANNE WALLER REDDY, SECRETARY
G.A.O. 1005 EAST MARSHALL STREET
JAN 2 31 Richmond, Va.,
Dec 31 - 1930
Dear Sir-
May I have the names, dates of birth & places of birth of the children of the following pensioner.
Archelaus Perkins b. Goochland Co. Va 1760
married Ann Mitchell
died Carrol Co. Mo. 1849-
He served in Va Continental Line during the American Revolution.
Yours truly
Anne Waller Reddy-
This information is to establish a D.A.R. paper.