Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 2082, James Blain, Penn.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE

Penn.

Blain, James

NUMBER

S. 2082

carded
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CONTENTS
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1197
Pennsylvania
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James Blain
of Norhumberlain Co. in the State of Pennsylvania
who was a Lieut. & Priv. in the company commanded by Captain Watts of the Regt. commanded by Col. Lyons in the Pennsylvania mil. 
for 9 months
6       " as Lieutenant
3   "       "   Private
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Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
at the rate of 90 Dollars ------Cents (crossed through) per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
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Certificate of Pension issued he 29th day of October 1832 and sent to J. F. Wolfinger
Milton Penna.
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Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832           135.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4th Mch/1833 45.00
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180.00
{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}
Recorded by J. M. Duffield Clerk,
Book D.  Vol 6.    Page 48

written on far right top tobottom
Date of ?? ?? on AB
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State of Pennsylvania}
Northumberland county}  Act

On this twenty second day of August AD. 1832 personally appeared before the Hon. Seth Chapman this associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for said county in open court (the same being a court of record) James Blain a resident of Turbut township in the county of Northumberland and state of Pennsylvania aged eighty three years being first duly sworn according to law doth make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832 entitled "an Act supplementary to the "Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the revolution"--- To wit--That he was born in Ireland in the County of Donegal on the eighth day of August AD. 1749 whence he at the early age of thirteen emigrated to the United States & settled himself in the township of Vincent in the county of Chester and state of Pennsylvania where he resided about seven years and six months and then removed to Turbut township in the county of Cumberland and state aforesaid where he resided until about the year 1792 when he removed to Turbut township--in the county of Northumberland and state aforesaid where he has since continued to reside-- That in November of 1776 he at Sherman's valley in the county of Cumberland & state aforesaid volunteered in a company of militia commanded by Captain William Blain--wherein he the said James Blain was by a large majority of the company chosen 1st Lieutenant--the Ensign is not now recollected. They were immediately marched to Radnor Rocks in Chester county in the state aforesaid where they remained two or three weeks. They then marched to Whitemarsh, a place near Germantown in Philadelphia ^now Montgomery" County & state aforesaid where they staid two or three weeks--whence they went to a creek two or three miles from Germantown where having completed a service of three months they were discharged. This was near about the time the battle of Germantown occurred. The deponent further states that in the month of July--1777 he at the age of about twenty eight years in Vincent township in the county of Cumberland and state aforesaid received a commission of 1st Lieutenant in a company commanded by William Blain the captain above mentioned. The Ensign this period is not recollected. The field officers were Gen. Frederick Watts of Juniata in Cumberland county Col. Samuel Lyons of Tuscarora Valley in said county. The service they were employed in were
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scoutinhg--protecting the inhabitants from the assults of the Indians and ???. They marched to Princeton in New Jersey where they remained three months--occasionally scouting along the lines--at Amboy, Brisnwick &c. After a regular service of three months they were discharged and returned home--The deponent further states that some time after this--the precise time not now recollected--he again entered the service in the capacity of 1st Lieutenant in the same company and under the same captain above mentioned. They were stationed at Browns Mills in Rishocquillas Valley in the county of Cucumber and (now Mifflin) and state of Pennsylvania where they staid about one week. They then received intelligence that the Indians were at Morseley's Fort or mill near the town of Washington in the township of Derry-in the county of Columbia lately Northumberland, county and state aforesaid. To this place they immediately marched. The Indians had left Washington a few days before their arrival. They remained there three months-- were then discharged & returned home-- the deponent having rendered service for nine months and upwards^ three as a volunteer and six as a Lieutenant. The deponent further states that he is unable to produce a discharge inasmuch as he never received anything more than a verbal discharge and that it is impossible for him now by reason of the lapse of time to procure a witness who from personal knowledge can testify to his service in the revolution. His commission as 1st Lieutenant is still in his possession & annexed to & exhibit with this his declaration. The deponent further states that he has a record of his age in his Family Bible at home which accords with his age as given, and that he is personally known to Berhnel Vincent, John Fulkerton, Rev. John Byson, Gen. Hugh Bradly & Col. Alexander Cummings both formerly of this county. Indeed to a great number of the old gentlemen of this county who can testify in support of his veracity and their belief of his service, as a soldier of the revolution. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state.
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Interrogatives put to said applicant by the said court and his answers thereto---

1. Where and in what year were you born? Ans. In Ireland in the county of Donegal on the 8th day of August AD. 1749
2'd. Have you any record of your age, and if so where is it? Ans. I have a record of my age in my Family Bible at home.
3'd. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the revolutionary war, & where do you now live? Ans. I lived in Cumberland county in the state of Pennsylvania--since the revolution I have lived a part of my time in Cumberland county & also a part in Northumberland county in the state of Penna. ---and I now live in Turbut township in the county of Northumberland and state aforesaid---
4 How were called into service; were you drafted, did volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute for whom? Ans. I volunteered the first period of my service--during the remainder of my service I acted as 1st Lieutenant by order of the supreme Executive council of Penna.
5. State the names of some of the regular officers who were with the troops where you served; such continental and militia regiments as you can recollect, & the general circumstances of your service. Ans. Gen. Frederick Watts of Juniata- Col. Samuel Lyons of Tuscarora valley, Cumberland county these are all the regular offices whom I now recollect--I recollect no continental & militia regiments-the general circumstances of my service all narrated in my declaration--.
6. Did you receive a commission and if so by 
whom was it signed, and what has become of it? Ans. I did receive aa commission- it was signed by Thomas Wharton Junr. President -of the Supreme Executive council of Pennsylvania and is annexed to this my declaration.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, & who can testify as to your character for veracity & their belief of your service as a soldier of the revolution.Ans. Bethnel Vincent, John Fulkerson, Rev. John Bryson---
James Bean
Sworn to & subscribed in open court the day and year aforesaid before me. Ed T Bright Prothy. 

We John Bryson, a clergyman residing in the township of Turbot in the county of Northumberland and state of Pennsylvania, and Henry Fisck- residing in the borough of Milton in the county and state aforesaid hereby certify that we are well acquainted with James Blain who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be eighty three 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 do concur.
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No 2,838
In that opinion sworn to and subscribed the day & year aforesaid before me
Ed G Bright Proth    John Bryson   H Frick

And the said court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogation 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 affirms to them that John Bryson who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the Township of Turbot in the County Northumberland and the state of Pennsylvania and that Henry Fisck who has also signed the same is a resident of the borough of Milton in the county and state aforesaid and is a credible  person and their statement is entitled to credit.
Seth Chapman
Henry Shaffer
Jacob Gearhart

I Edward G Bright-Clerk after Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Northumberland do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings after said Court in the matter of the application of James Blain for a pension.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the said Court the day and year aforesaid.  
Ed G. Bright, Proth
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(unfolded sheet with information on right side only)

No 2838

Pennsylvania
admitted

Lieut. 6 months-  80:00
Private 3 "             10.00
                           ---------
                               90.00

sent to 
Jno. F. Wolfinger
Milton
Pa.
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BRIEF in the case of James Blain of Turbot 
County of Northumberland in the 
State of Pennsylvania
(Act 7 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?  83

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

Period.          Duration of Service.    Rank.
                                 Months
Nov In 1776                    3               1 Lieut
July      1777                    3                do
not recollection               3               Private Volunteer
                                    9 months

Lieutenant 6 months
Private 3 months

Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served?
Gen. Watts   Col. Lyons

5. In what battles was he engaged?

6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Cumberland Cy Penn

7.  Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls?
Documentary & 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.
James Wilson, Examining Clerk.
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August 9, 1939
BA-J/AWF
James Blain
S. 2082

Mrs. A. F. Hatfield
725 East Maple
Cushing, Oklahoma 

Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, S. 2082, based upon the military service of James Blain in the Revolutionary War.
James Blain was born August 8, 1749, in County Donegal, Ireland, came to America when he was about thirteen years of age, and settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he lived seven years and six months, then moved to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.  The names of his parents were not stated.
While residing in said Cumberland County, James Blain volunteered sometime in November, 1776, and "by a large majority of the company" was chosen 1st Lieutenant, served three months in Captain William Blain's Pennsylvania company. He was commissioned July 31, 1777, 1st Lieutenant, served three months in Captain William Blain's company, Colonel Samuel Lyon's Pennsylvania regiment.  He served again three months as 1st Lieutenant in Captain William Blain's company.  Much of his service was in pursuit of Indians and in the protection oftthe {sic} inhabitants from the attacks from the Indians.
He was allowed pension on his application
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executed August 22, 1832, at which time he was living in Turbut Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he had lived since 1792.
The papers on file in this claim contain no reference to wife or children of James Blain, and it is not shown that the Captain William Blain under whom he served was a relative.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, name and address of person paid, and possibly the date of death of this pensioner, you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and furnish the following data-
James Blain
Certificate #1197
Issued October 29, 1832
Rate $90.00 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Pennsylvania Agency.
Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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July 25th 1901 Hist'y to J S DuShane
New Castle Pa.
1906 May 12.  History to Minnie F. Mickley
1928 Sept. 13 - Hist Mrs. R. S. Uzzell awy
1832 Feb. 3 - Hist to Mrs. Emma S. Wellinger awy
1932 Mar. 31. Emma S. Mellinger adv. cost of photos M. M. H. F.
1932 Apr. 21. Photos mailed to Emma S. Mellinger & account. Div. ntfd. A. D. Y.
1939 - Aug 8. {illegible} to Mrs. A. F. Hatfield {illegible}

2082
Rev War Invalid.
File No. 2082
James Blain
Lieut Rev War
Act:  June 7. 1832
Index: -Vol. A, Page 34.
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Penn. James Blain - S.2082

The Commission of James Blain as 1st Lieut. of a company of foot in the seventh battalion of militia in the County of Cumberland. dated July 31, 1777, and signed
Thomas Wharton, Jr. Pres.
is locked up in vault for safe keeping. It was removed from this claim.
[illegible]
April 12- 1932
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BA-J/AWF
James Blain
S. 2082
Mrs. A. F. Hatfield
725 East Maple
Cushing, Oklahoma 

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Ezekiel Lewis enlisted in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, died in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; Peter Pince of Pennsylvania; James Blain "Emigrant" from Pennsylvania; James Scudder Blain of Pennsylvania; James Blain, 1st Lieutenant; Captain William Blain.
Revolutionary War date furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land which have been made to the United States based upon service in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War service of Peter Pince or Pence, James Scudder Blain or Blaine, or William Blain or Blaine.
You were furnished June 2, 1939 the Revolutionary War record of Ezekiel Lewis of Westmoreland and Armstrong Counties, Pennsylvania, pension claim, S. 4533.
You are furnished herewith the Revolutionary War record of Lieutenant James Blain of Pennsylvania.
Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Executive Assistant 
to the Administrator
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O. W. and N. Division.
3--525.
Department of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
Surv. file 2082
Rev War.

In reply to your request for a statement of the military history of James Blain, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, you will find below the desired information as contained in his application for pension on file in this Bureau.

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment.  Nov. 1776
Length of Service.  3 mos.
Rank.  1 Lt.
Officers under whom Service was Rendered. Captain. Wm Blain   State. Pa

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment. July 31 1777 
Length of Service.  3 mos.
Rank.  1 Lt.
Officers under whom Service was Rendered. Captain. Wm Blain  Colonel. Sam'l Lyons

Dates of Enlistment or Appointment. --- 
Length of Service.  3 mos.
Rank.  1 Lt.
Officers under whom Service was Rendered. Captain. Wm Blain

Battles engaged in, none mentioned
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Cumberland Co. Pa
Date of application for pension, Aug. 22 1832
Residence at date of application, Turbut Twp, Northumberland Co. Pa.
Age at date of application, B Donegal Co. Ireland, Aug. 8 1749.
Remarks:  came to America at 13 yrs. set in Vincent Twp. Chester Co. Pa
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
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February 3, 1932
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Emma S. Wellinger 
2020 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, Ohio

Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter of recent date relative to James Blain of Pennsylvania, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
The data furnished herein are obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S. 2082, passed upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of James Blain.
He was born August 8, 1749 in County Donegal, Ireland, and came to America, when about thirteen years old and settled in Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
He served, while a resident of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, as first lieutenant in the Pennsylvania troops, as follows:  from sometime in November 1776, three months in Captain William Blain's company; from July 31, 1777, three months in Captain William Blain's company in Colonel Samuel Lyon's regiment; and later three months in Captain William Blain's company.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, then a resident of Turbut Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
There is no reference to wife or children.
Very truly yours

A. D. Hiller
Assistant to Administrator
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Rev.&1812 Wars Section.  auz

September 13, 1928.

Mrs. R. S. Uzzell,
85-12 165 " Street,
Jamaica, Long Island, New York.

Madam:

     I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 2082, it appears that James Blain was
born August 3, 1749 in Donegal County, reland and came to America, when he was thirteen years old and settled in Vincent Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
     While a resident of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania he served as First Lieutenant with the Pennsylvania Troops as follows:
     From in November 1776, [1777 is written lightly above this date] three months in Captain William Blain's Company; from July 31, 1777, three months in Captain William Blain's Company, Colonel Samuel Lyon's Regiment;
and later three months in Captain William  Blain's Company.
     He was allowed pension on his application executed August 22, 1832, at which time he was living at Turbut Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.
     It is not stated whether soldier was ever married.
     There are so many soldiers named James Wilson, who were
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pensioned on account of their services in the War of Revolution, if you will state his place of residence at the time He received his pension, also the name of his widow, who you also state received n pension, the bureau will then be able to identify the particular James Wilson in whom you are interested.
Respectfully, 

WINFIELD SCOTT, 
Commissioner.


COPIED BY ADY
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2020 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, Ohio
Feb 10/1932

Mr A.D. Hiller - BA-J/a. wt
Asst to Adams

Dear Sir:
Thank you for your letter of Feb 3.
Will you please refer to pension claim S2032 (Jas Blain) and advise me how many pages and cost per page for photostat copy of these papers (& mailing cost) and I will send same, and oblige.

Resp
Emma S. Mellinger
(my last name may be filed under the "W's",as I noticed your letter was addressed to "Wellinger" - a mistake frequently made but I had thought I had made an effort to make a plain "M".)

P.S.
Is there a record of when this pension was discontinued?
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Cushing. Okla. July 5 - 1939.
Revolutionary Pension Dpt
Navy Building
Washington D. C.
Sir:
Will you please send me a copy of the application for and pension records of the following Pennsylvania Revolutionary soldiers (my ancestors)?
1 Ezekiel Lewis enlisted in Westmoreland Co. died in Armstrong Co.
2 Peter Pince
3.  James Blaine - Emigrant.
4 James Scidden Blaine
5.  James Blaine - 1st Lieut. with his brother Capt. Wm. Blaine

If there are any charges, I'll be glad to pay for this information
Respectfully
(Mrs A. F.) Myrtle Johnson Hatfield
725 E. Maple

{postmark} Received Jul 10 1939
Mail Sub-Division.
Vets. Adm. 
Reader No. 6
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Mrs. A. D. Hiller
Ass't to Administrator
Washington. D. C.
Dear Sir: -
Your letter Nov 11 - B A. J/ADY
I thank you very much for your letter giving information as to James Blair - This record showed me he was not the ancestor of my grandfather Maj Gen'l James Blair Steedman born Northumberland Co. Pa. which I have worked on for four years trying to locate - making personal trips etc.  Yesterday I happened to see in 3rd series Vol 23 page 537 the following in Pension list under act of Congress passed March 18 - 1818.
Northumberland Co. Pa. James Blain {illegible} Oct 29, 1832 - 83
I also found in same volume re-

{postmark}  Received Jan 15 1932
Pension Files Sub-division
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cord of Lieut. James Blaine Cumberland Co. (I have heard my ancestors might be on that line from Cumberland Co.)  I immediately remembered last April I lost two {illegible} days at the Census Bureau, Washington, because it took me that long to discover the early census records of Northumberland Co. Penna that looked like James Blain.  John Blain (Blane Blaine also being in Index to Penna Archives in many instances really being Blair) was really Blair.  That I discovered by comparison of names with & in Census records - they were both like (the letters) - a peculiarity in penmanship.  In Vol 19 (3rd series) p. 746 I found James Blain taxed in Turbut Tshp. Northumberland Co. - This I am quite sure should be James Blair, and this is the township General James Blair Steedman was born in.

{postmark}  Received Jan 15 1932
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Excuse this long letter but what I {blank space} getting at is I would like the record of this Lt. James Blain of Northumberland Co as it may have family names I will recognize.
If any charge please advise & oblige
(Mrs) Emma Steedman Wellinger
2020 Jefferson Ave
Toledo. Ohio.

{postmark} Received Jan 15 1932

Jan 13/1932.
I wanted to explain how it happened I was asking for record of a James Blain. as it looks like this is my last chance to locate James Blair
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85-12 165 St.,
Jamaica, L. I., N. Y.
Nov. 4, 1929

To the 
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington, D. C.

Dear Sir:
Will you please give me the military and family data on the service of my Revolutionary ancestor, James Blaine.  I have asked for this information before but at that time did not have sufficient information concerning him.
James Blain (or Blaine) was a Lieutenant of a Co. of Cumberland Co. Pa. Militia, from 1777 to 1780 under different Captains.  He may have started as a private I do not know.  He was granted a Pension when he was living in Northumberlan Co., Pa. about 1833.  He died in Northumberland Co. sometime in 1836.  The name of his wife was Margery.
Also of my ancestor James Wilson, a Lieut and Capt. in the Northumberland (or Cumberland Co.), Militia - Captain Lowden's Co., I think.  Afterwards of the First Pa. regiment, Continental Line.  He was pensioned {date illegible} or it was given to his wife.  There are so many James Wilsons - this one lived in Northumberland Co. before his death sometime.
Very truly yours,
Mary Blaine Uzzell
(Mrs. R. S.)
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Mickleys R. F. D.
Allentown, Pa.
from May until October. 
Miss Minnie F. Mickley,
Genealogist
Froom 406, the Washington Loan and Trust Building,
Washington, D. C.

May 10th 1906.
Bureau of Pensions,
Old Wars Division.
My dear Mr. Bryant:-
Will you please send me synopsis of the Pension papers of James Blain, of Northumberland Co. Pa. Lt. and pr. P. M. Oct. 29th 1832-83 and oblige,
Yours very truly,
Minnie F. Mickley
Box 63 - 902 F. St. N. W.
D. C.
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{postmark} U S Pension Office
Jul 17 1901
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New Castle Chapter
Sons of the American Revolution

J. S. DeShane, President 
R. C. Clarke, Secretary
W. A, Stritmater, Treasurer
C. P. DuShane, Registrar

New Castle, Pa. July 16 1901
Com. of Pensions.
Dear Sir.
If James Blaine of Penna. Troops Revolutionary War, applied for a pension will you please give us such personal and military history as may be therein contained?  The State records do not give his Company or Regiment.
Yours truly
J. S. DuShane.
Pres.
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[Breaks added for clarity of transcription.]	

In the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the said Commonwealth, 

To James Blaine, Gentleman

WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be first Lieutenant of a company of foot in the seventh Battalion of Militia in the County of Cumberland       

You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of first Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging.  And We do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as first Lieutenant 

And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from Time to Time receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and in Pursuance of the Acts of Assembly of this State. This Commission to continue in Force until your Term, by the Laws of this State, shall of Course expire.

GIVEN under the lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Philadelphia, this thirty first Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven

Tho Wharton jun Pres

No. 4 
ATTEST.
T.Y. Matlock Secy
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[A photostatic copy of a document; breaks added for clarity of transcription.  Note this document appears to have been creased, causing two illegible sections.]

[An illegible seal in the left-hand margin]

[Illegible] the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, [Illegible] he SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the said Commonwealth

To James Blaine, Gentleman

WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in y[Illegible] iotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute [Illegible] appoint you to be First Lieutenant of a company of foot in the [Illegible] talion of Militia in the County of [Illegible] therefore carefully [Illegible] gently to discharge the duty of First Lieutenant [Illegible] doing and performing all [Illegible] nner of Things thereunto belonging.  And We do [Illegible] ge and require all Officers [Illegible] Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your [Illegible]s First Lieutenant

[Illegible]d you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directi[Illegible] you shall from Time to [Illegible]e receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this [Illegible]onwealth, or from your [Illegible]erior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of W[Illegible] in Pursuance of the Acts [Illegible] Assembly of this State. This Commission to continue in [Illegible] until your Term, by the [Illegible]ws of this State, shall of Course expire.

GIVEN under the lesser Seal of the Com[Illegible] lth, at Philadelphia, this thirty first Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and [Illegible]ty Seven

[Illegible] Pres

No. 4 
ATTEST.
[Illegible]
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March 31, 1932.

BA-J/MMHF

Miss Emma S. Mellinger,
2020 Jefferson Avenue,
Toledo, Ohio.

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your requests for photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim, S.2082, of James Blain. 

The number of papers to be copied is six. The cost is fifteen cents a page; total cost ninety cents.

Please make remittance by money order drawn to the order of the Treasurer of the United States.

It is very much regretted that your letters have not been answered sooner; the demand for such information is very great and the clerical force available for furnishing such data is limited.

Very truly yours,

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.

BLAIN, JAMES (PA)
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Toledo O. Apr. 4/31

Veterans Administration
Revolutionary War Dept. 
Mr. A. D. Hiller Asst

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Dear Sir:- BA – J/MMHF

Your letter Mch 31 – I enclose money order for ninety cents for which kindly send me photostat copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim S.2082 of James Blain. 

Thanking you
yours truly
(Mrs.) Emma S. Mellinger
2020 Jefferson Ave
Toledo Ohio

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BLAIN, JAMES (PA)
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BA-J/MMHF      Rev & 1812 No. 94
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Rev.&1812 Wars Sect.     541
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Rev. War claim for pension of James Blain, File No. S. 2082.

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BLAIN, JAMES (PA)
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