Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 30,896, Reuben Bramblet, Va.
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(3-1776)
SERVICE          NUMBER

Va.     Bramblet Reuben     S. 30,896
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Illinois 7.814

Reuben Bramblet.
Of Gallatin in the State of Illinois.
Who was a Private in the Comp’y commanded
By Captain Black of the Reg’t commanded
By Col. Armstead in the Va
Line for
nine months

Inscribed on the Roll of Illinois
at the rate of 30. Dollars 00 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 5 day of April
1833 and sent to
Henry Eddy, Shawneetown Ills.

Arrears to the 4th of Mar. 1833, 60.00
Semi-anl. Allowance ending 4 Sept’r 33, 15.00
[TOTAL] $75.00

{Revolutionary Claim
Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by Wm R. Palmer Clerk,
Book E Vol. 8 Page 55

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See letter 6 Oct 1837
To S. Hay, Pres’t
Respecting increase
Of pension
-
Paid at the Treasury under
The Acts of April 6th and Aug 1-
23d 1842 from Sep’r 4th 1840
To 4th March 1841. [Agentus??]
[hpied??] Sept 22d 1842
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Declaration in order ….  the …of the act
of Congress passed June 7th 1832
[illegible name]
Gallatin County } SS.

On the 5th day of Sept ?? 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Hon. Thomas C. Brown? Judge in the Circuit Court for the County aforesaid now stating? Reuben Bramblet  a resident of said county in the state of Illinois aged 75 years on the 15th day of Last March 18? who doth make the following declaration in over ??? the of the Act of Congress passed ? June 7 1832 That he entered the service of the United States army? The following ? under officers ??? discharged ?? State ??? Commanded? Under Capt? Samuel? Blackwell of Fauquier County Virginia for the term of ? months ???? entry he  ??? the year the Battle of B??????? that ????
?
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Washington ?any with them? Reminded to the?????????????
He is pretty sure he ??? on dept of that ? Col of the regiment that he stated with was so the name of Armistead Churchill but he did not confirm? and then living but went back on the march and the regiment was then consealed? To Quarters by  way? of Frances Triblet?? There was two companies our commanded by Capt Harrison, Benjamin he thinks, and the other by Capt. Blackburn They marched from Fauquier County through Virginia to Pennsylvania where they joined? the army under Genl. Washington not more than 15 miles from Brandywine River after he arrived at Head Quarters they Joined the 3rd Virginia regiment He remembers a Col Ennis but whether he commanded
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The 3d Reg’t or not he does not know he turned out under him to fight the Hessians who had landed on this side the Schuykill but they ran and no fight took place. He was discharged to the same place where he joined the army after the end of his 3 months he volunteered a second time for three months a year or two afterward in the Spring of the year. Under Capt. William Berry to go into South Carolina on the Indiana Line where he was stationed under Col Williamson 
Several companies at different places Col
Williamson Commanded them all but was
not much with his Company which was stationed at a Block House Their march had ???
by grange Court House, Guilford Courthouse
Salsbury [Salibury] across Broad river Columba [Columbia] river & Mazer [?] river where the time was all but out and Capt Berry & the whole company but three were absent rangeing those three of whom this applicant
was one were taken prisoners by several hundred Tories under the command of Capt or Col Boyce who was proceeding to join the British. He had not taken away but the Tories after taking what they wanted went on & left Tories & us comrads? at the fort & when Capt Berry returned from his ongoing expedition he was discharged his Second Tour of three months being expired he was in no battle during this Tour nor served with any Continental regiment or Company He volunteered for a thirteen of the Months the same year that Cornwallis was taken under Capt William Triplett & Maj Francis Triplett aforementioned He entered his service this time in the month of June at Fauquier
County Virginia and marched through Falmouth and Fredericksburgh [Fredericksburg] to Little York where he joined the main army. He does not remember
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[NOTE: EXTREMELY FAINT IMAGE] state regiment he was attached to on that occasion nor the names of his Colonel or Major – but recollects to have seen there Genl Wayne and to have been commanded &c by him – was in no battle being discharged & returned home before the surrender of Cornwallis his three months being out & heard of the surrender of Cornwallis a few weeks after his return
He states that he served ??? nine months in said three lines [?] of three months each that he had no written or documentary evidence of his services & that he knows of no person living whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service and he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the agency of any state

Reuben Bramblet his mark X

I ??? present
Leo'd White Clk

We Wilson Henderson a Clergyman residing in the County of Gallatin State of Illinois and William Sutton residing in the same hereby testify that we are well acquainted with Reuben Bramblet who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be 75 years of age that he is reputed in the neighborhood where he lives to have been a soldier in the revolution & that we concur in that opinion

Wilson Henderson
Wm Sutton

Sworn & subscribed ????? year aforesaid
Leo'd White Clk

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the ????y above of the matter and after writing the ?????? prescribed by the War Department that the before named appointment and service as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to them that William Henderson who has signed the preceeding [preceding] certificate is a clergyman
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resident in the County of Gallatin aforesaid and that William Sutton who has also signed the same is a resident in the same County and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit

I Leonard White Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for said County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter for a pension
In testimony whereof I have herewith set my hand & seal & office this 5 day of September 1832
Leo’d White Clk

[SEAL]

Reuben Bramblet
Declaration for a Pension
Copy
17999
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17,999-7.814
Reuben Bramblet,
Of Gallatin County
Illinois.

Admitted for 9 Months
From 1777
$30


Henry Eddy, Agent,
Shawneetown, Ill.
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BRIEF in the case of Reuben Bramblett, County of Gallatin, in the State of Illinois 
(Act 7th June, 1832.)

1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? A Court 

2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? 

3. How old is he? 75 years. 

4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 

[COLUMNS] 
Period, Duration of Service, Rank, Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served
Vol In 1777 not stated, 3 Months, pr., Gen. Washington, Cap. Saml. Black,
Vol ", 3 Months, ", Col. Armstead
Vol ", 3 Months, ", Churchill, Col. Williamson, Cap. Wm. Berry, " [Cap.] Wm. Triplett.

5. In what battles was he engaged: None 

6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? 

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? No. 

I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned. 
W. R. Turner, Examining Clerk
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[FILING CARD]
(3-1776)

SERVICE Va
Bramblet, Reuben
NUMBER S. 30.896.
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30 896
Revy INVALID.
File No. 30,896
Reuben Bramblet
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th 32
Index: - Vol. 2, Page 54
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[FACING PAGE NOTES]
1918, Aug. 23. History to
R. G. Putnam. F.W.

1919 Apl. 4. History and photostat
Copies to Lt. Hubert B. Bramlet.¢
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Hon. Lewis Cass
Secy. Of War,
Washington City.

[PERPENDICULAR TO ADDRESS]
Nov. 12
Ills.
17998
-99

[STAMP]
Shawneetown
ILL
NOV ?

[STAMP]
FREE
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Shawneetown, Oct. 29, 1832. 

Hon Lewis Cass Secy of War:

Sir, Enclosed I have the honor to forward to you two applications for Pensions under the late act of Congress, one that of John Lamb & the other that of Reuben Bramblett - both old & respectable citizens of this county –
The determination of the Department on these applications you will please communicate to my care at this place 

Respectfully 
Henry Eddy
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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 Reuben Bramblet hich require further proof or explanation. 
I.	Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? 
II.	Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? 
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 amount of pension he is entitled? 
VI.	Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? 
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? 
IX.	Has the Clerk given his certificate? 
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?
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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? 

XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned 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 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? 

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? [THE ONLY HANDWRITING ON THIS FORM:] 1. 2. 3.

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 decline 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 [BLANK] year [BLANK] months , and [BLANK] days, I served as a [BLANK]  For [BLANK] months and [BLANK]  days, I served as a [BLANK]; 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. 

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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TREASURY DEPARTMENT 
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE, 
August 31, 1842. 

Sir:
Under the act 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,” Ruben Bramlet – a Pensioner on the Roll of the Illinois - Agency, at the rate of Thirty - Dollars and - Cents per annum, under the law of the 7th June 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4th of Sept. 1840, to the 4th March 1841- 
Respectfully, yours, 
Albion K. Parris
Comptroller 

To the VOMMISIONER OF PENSIONS,	
Present.
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WAR DEPARTMENT 
CHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE, N. A. 
UNIT F. FLOOR 3 
SEVENTH AND B STREETS NW. 
WASHINGTON, D. C. Washington, D. C. 

March 31, 1919.

In reply refer to
Commissioner, Bureau of Pensions, 
Washington, D.C.

Sir: 

It is requested that I be furnished three photographic copies of the application of Reuben Bramblet, S. 30896, for pension under the Act of Congress, June 7, 1832. 

Yours very truly, 
Hubert B Bramlet 
Hubert B. Bramlet, 
1st Lieut., Chemical Warfare Service.


HBB*IH
Delivered by Lt. Bramlet to Rev. War Sec. Mch. 31, 1919, with request for abstract of soldier’s service also. ¢.
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304 E Locust Street 
Independent Phone
Rev. ???

R. G. PUTNAM 
JEWELER 
ELDORADO, Ill. 8/15/18

Commisson [Commission] of Pensions.
Washington, D.C.

Gentlemen-Do you find any more on Record about Reuben Bramlet [BRAMBLET] than the following?
Sec. War’s report for 1835 Vol 3. Pension roll Virginia Contential [Continental] Troops Apr 6, 1833. Age 76. If you can give more information than this please advise

Yours Truly,
R. G. Putnam

[STAMP]
U.S. Pension Office
O
AUG 17 1918
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Forward to Rev War
Cash $3.60 from ???
Lt. H. B. Bramlet.
Washington DC
for copies of 12 pages
in case of Reuben Bramblet S. 30896
Rev. War.

Proctor
Law
3/31/19
Does not wish receipt.

[STAMP]
Finance Division
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
MAR 31 1919

[STAMP]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE A
MAR 31 1919
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS 
Finance Division 

MAR 31 1919 [STAMPED]
191_

Chief of Rev War Section 
Sir: 
I have this day received from Lt. H. P. Bramlet [draft No. CROSSED OUT] Cash [for CROSSED OUT] $3 60/100 requesting copy [post office addresses as CROSSED OUT] per slip [letter CROSSED OUT] herewith.

Law Div notif

Very respectfully, 
W. N. Campbell JJC
Chief of Division
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CI[?]

April 4, 1919.
Lt. Hubert B. Bramlet, C. W. S., 
War Dept., Unit F. Floor 3, 
Seventh and B Streets N. W. 
Washington, D. C. 

Sir: 
In response to your request dated the thirty-first ultimo, you are herewith furnished, in accordance with the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, photostat copies of papers (twenty-four pages) in the pension claim of Reuben Bramblet Survivor’s File No. 30, 896 Rev. War. 

Very respectfully, 
G M Saltzgaber 
Commissioner.