Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 8833, for Henry Lee, North Carolina
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(3-1776)
SERVICE | NUMBER
N.C. | Lee, Henry | S. 8833
CONTENTS
Carded
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order to pay Aug. 1. 1837

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7020
North Carolina
Henry Lee
of Rowan in the State of North Carolina
who was a pri of cav.. in the Company commanded by Captain Briant of the Regt. commanded by Col Whitaker in the No Ca malitia line for 6 months

Inscribed on the Roll of North Carolina
at the rate of 22 Dollars 50 Cents per annum
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 22d day of February 1833 and Sent to Saml Sullivan Esq Salsbury N.C.

Arrears to 4th of March 1833 - $45.00
Semi=anl. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833. 11.25
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$54.25
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by W. L. Williams Clerk
Book 2 Vol. 6 Page 47
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15864
Henry Lee
Rowan County NC
from private of Cavalry & (illegible) 6 months.
22.50
Saml. Silliman
Salsbury N.C.
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Brief in the case of Henry Lee of County of Rowan in the State of North Carolina
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? Open Court
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?
3. How old is he? 80
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.

Peiod. | Duration of Service. | Rank. | Name of Generals and Field Officers under whom he served.

In 17 | Years, Months, Days. | As A | Gen.

3 | private | Green Col. Whitaker, Capt. Briant

3 | private cavalry | Cpl. Jones, Capt Bryan


5. In what battles was he engaged? Guilford

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Martin County N.C.

7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by
incidental evidence, or by the rolls? documentary in part, and tradition.

8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? in due form

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 

Ch W Garrett
Examining Clerk.
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Hery Lee
Declaration
15884
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State of North Carolina}
Rowan County} SS

On this twelfth day of October 1832 Personally appeared in open Court before the Judge of the Superior Court of Law for Rowan County new sitting the same being a Court of Record. Henry Lee a resident of Rowan County aged Eighty years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to claim the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.

That he has no record of his age. But believes that he was born at Portsmouth Virginia, and removed at an early age ^ to Martin County on the (illegible) N. Ca and was there when he entered the service of the United States as a substitute for his brother who was drafted in Martin County and (inserted: that he as substitute) served three months in the
company of Captain John Briant, under Colonel Whitaker as he thinks and believes and marched to the County of (illegible) S.C. in pursuit of the Tories.

That he afterwards volunteered for three months in the light horse Troops (inserted: at the court house in martin county) in the company of Captain Elias Bryan under Colonel Jones. Genl Whitaker. 

That he procured a discharge at the end of each tour of duty but has lost except the one for this term from Capt Bryan hereto annexed.

That afterwards his Malitia [militia] of Martin County were arranged into four classes and he belonged to no. 2 a part of whom were called into service and when the company or class met to draw lots he volunteered to go and did not draw his lot.

That he marched to join General Greens army under Capt Briant and joined General Greens army on Haw River of the High Rock Ford where captain Briant resigned and he was put under Captain Pians and was at the Battle
of Guilford. He recollects Colonel Linton, General Butler and General Green of the continental army who were at the Battle of Guilford.

That he removed after the war to Sampson County N.C. from thence he removed
Sampson County and from there to Rowan County about thirty six years and where he has resided ever since. That he knows of no person that's living by whom he can prove his services. He refers to his neighbors Caswell Harbin and William Shecks who he believes are able to testify to his character and reputation.

He hereby relinquishes all claim to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that he is not on the pension roll of the agency or any State within his (illegible).

Henry his + mark Lee

Sworn to and subscribed (illegible) the day and year aforesaid.

Ky Giles CSC
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In the absence of any regular Clergyman
We Caswell Harbin and William Sheck resident of Rowan County do hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Henry Lee who has
subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, the we believe him to be (inserted: about) eighty years old; that he is reputed and believed in the neighbourhood where to resides to have been a Soldier of the revolution and we concur in that opinion.

Sworn to and subscribed in open
Court the day and year aforesaid

Hy Giles CSC

C. Harbin
William Sheck

And the said Court doth hereby declare its opinion after 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 state and the Court further certifies that it appears to him that Caswell Harbin and William Sheck who have signed the proceeding certificate are credible
persons residing in Rowan County, North Carolina and that their statement is (illegible) credit. Oct. 13th 1832


James Martin JS JSC

(the remaining portion of the document it very faint and illegible)

of the 23d October 1839
Henry Giles CSC
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November 20, 1936

Henry Lee
S. 8833
BA-J/AWF

Mr. Eugene C. Lee
Bristol, P.O. Box 133
Virginia

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you
request information in regard to Henry Lee, soldier of the Revolutionary War, private of cavalry with the North Carolina troops.

The data furnished herein were obtained from
pension claim, S. 8833, based upon the service of Henry Lee in the Revolutionary War.
Henry Les was born in Portsmouth, Virginia,
date not given, nor are the names of his parents stated. He "removed at an early age " to Martin County, North Carolina.

While residing in Martin County, Henry Lee
served as substitute for his brother, three months in Captain John Bryan's company, Colonel Whitaker's North Carolina regiment, out in pursuit of Tories, dates for this service given. He volunteered and served three months in Captain Elias Bryan's company, Colonel Jones' Light Horse Troop, from
which he was discharged April 12, 1779. He again served in Captains Bryan's and Evans' companies, and was in the battle of Guilford Court House, length of service not shown.

He moved after the Revolution to Sampson County, then to Edgecombe County, and thence to Rowan County,
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North Carolina.
The soldier, Henry Lee, was allowed pension
on his application executed, October 12, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Rowan County, North Carolina, where he had lived about thirty-six years.

The papers in this claim contain no reference
to wife or children, nor is the name of the brother for whom he served as substitute given.

 In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly date of death of this pensioner, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following-

Henry Lee
Certificate # 7020
Issued February 23, 1833
Rate $22.50 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
North Carolina Agency.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant to the Administrator
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Henry Lee
A. C.  S. File 8833
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Martin County

this may certify that Henry Lee is Discharged from the light horse Service April the 12 day, 1779
 Elias Bryan
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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
Henry Lee 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? No

V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amout of pension he is entitled? Yes

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? yes

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? No Clergyman, Two respectable citizens

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

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

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?
If he has produced direct proof as to service, has the magistrate who administered the oath,
certified to the credibility of the witness or witnesses?
Has the proper officer certified to the official character and signature of the magistrate as the regulations direct?

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?

XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes

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

EXPLANATORY NOTES.

QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For ___ year ___ months, and ___ days. I served as a ___; 
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 oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
++QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who 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 to the right) 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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Rev. and 1812
War Section.

October 21, 1936

L. P. Holland
Suffolk
Va.

Sir:

I have to advise you from the papers in the
Revolutionary War pension claim S. 8833, it appears that Henry Lee was born at Portsmouth, Virginia, date not stated.

While residing in Martin County, North Carolina, he served as a private in the North Carolina Troops, as follows-

Three months, as substitute for his brother,
whose name is not stated, in Captain John Briant's Company, Colonel Whitaker's Regiment, no dates given.

Three months in Captain Elias Bryan's Company, Colonel Jones Light Horse Troop, and was discharged April 12, 1779; and served in Captain Briant's and Captain Evans' Companies, and was in the battle of
Guilford, length of service not stated.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 12, 1832, while a resident of Rowan
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County, North Carolina, aged eighty years.
There is no further data on file as to his family.

Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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contained in his (or his widow's) in his 
application for pension in this Bureau.

Henry Lee War File 8833

LENGTH OF SERVICE. | RANK. |OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. CPTAIN. | COLONEL. | STATE.

(illegible) | (illegible) | John Briant | Whitaker | N.C.

Period ending Apr. 12 1779 | Elias Bryan | Jones | Light horse (illegible) 

(check mark) | {Briant {Evans | Joined General Greene's army

(illegible line)

Battles engaged in, Guilford

Residence of soldier at enlistment, Maartin Co N.C.

Date of application for pension, Oct 12 1832 (illegible)

Residence at date of application, Rowan Co. N.C.

Age at date of application, (illegible) born Portsmouth Va.

Remarks: (text is very light, illegible)
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.

November 22, 1926.

Honorable Joseph T. Deal,
House of Representatives.

My dear Mr. Deal:

In response to your letter of the
twenty - second instant and the enclosed copy of a letter from L. P. Holland of Suffolk, Virginia, I have the honor to advise you, that Mr.  L. P.  Holland was furnished
on October 21, 1936, the history of the Revolutionary War for pensioner, Henry Lee, of North Carolina, S. 8853.

Owing to the great pressure of current work, the large number of similar inquiries and the lack of clerical force available for the purpose, the Bureau is unable to take up for immediate consideration, such rests as Mr Holland's but they are replied to as rapidly as possible in the order of their receipt.

Very truly yours,
WINFIELD SCOTT,
Commissioner.
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COMMITTEE ON
RIVERS AND HARBORS

(stamped: oval containing OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER 23 1926 U.S. BUREAU OF PENSIONS)

Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C.

November 22 1926.

Hon. Winfield Scott,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Sir:-

I have your letter of the 17th inst., in rea claim
for pension filed by Henry Lee of Edenton District, N. C.

For your information I enclose herein copy of letter which was sent to me by Mr. L. P. Holland, of Suffolk, Va., and for whom I desire this information. It appears that Mr. Henry Lee
served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

If any information is available through your office, I will appreciate same at your early convenience.

Kindly return copy of letter enclosed.

Very truly yours,
J. T. Deal

Enc.

(left side of document) this was a copy of Mr Hollands letter of Sept. 8. + returned to W. M. C
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E. E. & L. P. HOLLAND
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA

Bureau of Pensions,
War Department,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:

The North Carolina Colonial Records show that Henry Lee, of Edenton District, North Carlina,
was granted a pension on account of service in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

I would like to have a copy of the
papers, on the authority of which this pension was granted, if this is furnished by your office, either with or without compensation. If consideration is required, if you will let me know the amount, I will be very glad to
send you money order for the amount.

On the other hand, if your office does
not furnish this information gratis or for a consideration, I will appreciate it if you will refer me to some person, corporation or firm, who will obtain and furnish this information
to me, for a consideration.

Yours very truly,
L.P. Holland

(stamped, round containing: PENSION C U. SEP (illegible) S. 1926 OFFICE)
LPH / M
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Sept. 8, 1926.

Bureau of Pensions,
War Department,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sirs:

The North Carolina Colonial Records show that Henry Lee, of Edenton District, North Carolina,
was granted a pension on account of service in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

I would like to have a copy of the papers, on the authority of which this pension was
granted, is this is furnished by your office, wither with or without compensation. If consideration is required, if you will let me know the amount, I will be very glad
to send you money order for the amount.

On the other hand, if your office
does not furnish this information gratis, or for a consideration, I will appreciate it if you will refer me to some person, corporation or firm, who will obtain and
furnish this information to me, for a consideration.

Yours very truly,

LPH/M

(Stamped, round, containing: PENSION U. OCT 20 1926 S. OFFICE)
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E. E. & L. P. HOLLAND
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA

October 19, 1926.

The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
I am enclosing herewith copy of a letter which I wrote on September 8th, and to which I have received no reply.

I was referred to you for information by the Adjutant General's Office, and if you will give
me the information requested, I will very much appreciate it.

I am anxious to obtain this information
to complete some family records, and in order that my sister may join the Daughters of the American Revolution.

As mentioned in the letter formerly written, I will be very glad to pay compensation for
receiving this information, if it is required.

Yours very truly,

L. P. Holland

LPH/M

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(Stamped, round, containing outer edge, numbers 1 through 12, RECEIVED (Illegible) 1936 MAIL SUS. DIV. (illegible) 35)

P.O. Box 133,
Bristol, Virginia
November 2, 1936

Pension Office,
Washington, D. C.,

Dear sirs,

The D. A. R. of North Carolina show on their
North Carolina Pension Roll pages 14, 106, and 107, and on page 456, the following:


names | rank | sums recd. |Desc. of Service | Commencement of Pension | ages

Henry Lee | pri. cav. | $67.50 | N.C. Militia | Mar. 24, 1831

also, 
The State Records of North Carolina
(Clark )
Vol. XXII - Miscellaneous
Pages 55 to including 92
North Carolina Revolutionary pensioners under the Acts of 1818 and 1832, as reported by Secretary of  State to Congress in 1835.

905, Lee, Henry, Privt. of Cavalry.

Above on page 580 D. A. R. Roster of N. C. Soldier.


I am endeavoring to get all the information possible on this Henry Lee and would greatly appreciate it if you will kindly send me all available data on the man, his record, to whom his pension was paid, and any other information which would help in securing family records.

Yours very truly,

Eugene C. Lee
(Eugene C. Lee)
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Pension Office
Washington
D. C

Can you give me the records of Joseph Dickinson
 and Henry Lee both soldiers in the
Revolution.

Dickinson was in Captain Reuben Dickins
company also in Captain Nobles Company, John
Brown's regiment.

Lee served under Greene
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I would also like record of birth, death and whom
they married.

They were my grandfathers.

Mrs Harry L. Perrigo
414 Monroe St.
Allegan Mich
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1909 May 22 Hist to
Mrs. Harry L. Perrigo V.L.M

1926 Oct 11 Hist to L.P. Holland

1926. Nov. H. Hon Jos. T. Deal
if that history was furnished Mr. Holland as above. aw.

1936 Nov. 20. Hist to Eugene C. Lee (illegible)

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Rev War (check mark) 8833
INVALID

File No. 8833
Henry Lee
Pri Rev War

Act: June 7th 1832
Index: - Vol. 1 (illegible). Page 220

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