Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 35138, Frederick Wilhide, Md.
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(3 - 1776)
SERVICE
Md.
Wilhide, Frederick
or
Wilheid
NUMBER
S35138
CONTENTS
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[printed page with handwritten answers on one half of page] [left side of page is torn away]
3703
Maryland
Frederick Wilheid
of Frederick in the State of Maryland
who was a private in the company commanded
by Captain Fister of the regiment commanded
by Colonel Weltner in the Connecticut
line, for the term of three years Maryland
[from] the year 1776 to the year 1779.
ibed on the Roll of Maryland
the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
8 day of April 1818.
-
icate of Pension issued the 17th of October 1818
and sent to Abm. Shrever Esq. Frederick Co
Maryland
Restored to the Roll on the 4th day of February
1828 and notification sent to James Johnson Esq
at Frederick Town, Maryland Pension
commencing on the 29 of January 1828
Amount due on 4th of
---
Amount due on 4th of
March 1828          $9,,80
Revolutionary Claim,
Acts March 18, 18 [torn away]
and May 1, 1820.
March 182[3]

[torn]pies of Wilheid declarations
sent to Hon. Mr Sprigg H.R. 4th
April 1828
Sir letterv1 September 1828
to James Johnson Esq
see letter recd from J Johnson
6 Sept. 1828. do. to J. Johnson
June 23,1830.
papers copied 6 Jany
1832 for Hon H Denny
do to Gen. Macomb April 8, 1835
do to L. P. W. Balch Sept. 7. 18.
to Hon. J. Fry Feb 26. 1831.
do to Jas Johnson, Aug 17. 1838
do to same, Nov. 14. 1838-
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Frederick Wilhite
Corrset - D [H or W]

The [illegible]
Frederick Town
M
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[printed page with answers handwritten]
State of Maryland Frank County Set
[DISTRICT OF  88 -has a line drawn through it]
---
On this eighth day of April 1818, before me the subscriber, one of the
Judges of the fifth Judicial district of said State [for the said district- is marked through]
personally appeared Frederick Wilheid-aged 65
years, resident in said County in the said district, who being by me first duly
sworn, according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain
the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled ""An act to provide for certain persons
engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war:"" That he,
the said Frederick Wilheid enlisted in sd county (15 th aug. 1776) in the state of
Maryland
the company commanded by Captain Feister
of the German Regiment commanded by
Colonel Husciker
---
;that he continued to
serve in the said corps, or in the service of the United States until the three years for which
he was enlisted expired, when he was discharged from service by General Muhlenberg 
[state of- has line drawn through it], that he was in the battles of [marked through word] Trenton
Princeton, Quibble town, Seadaway, Brandywine and Bunker Hill
and that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in need of the assistance of his country for
support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services.
Sworn to and declared before me, the day and year aforesaid,
Abrm Shriver

I, Abraham Shriver Judge, 
Abraham Shr&c. as aforesaid, do certify, that it appears
to my satisfaction, that the said Frederick Wilheid did serve in the
revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the
term of nine months, on the continental establishment; and I now transmit the proceedings and
testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War, pursuant to
the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. Withy my hand
April the eighth
1818
A[illegible] Shriver

[Stamp at bottom left] 
SEAL OF
THE COURT [[square with airplanes in each corner]
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Maryland Frederick County To wit
I hereby certify that Abraham Shriver Esquire
before whom the within affidavit was made &
whose name is thereto Subscribed is one of the
associate Judges of the fifth Judicial district composed
of the Counties of Frederick Washington &
Allegany in said State; to all whose acts as such
due faith and credit is and ought to be given as
well in Courts of Justice as thereout
In Testimony whereof I have here
unto subscribed my name and
affixed the Seal of my Office this
1st day of May 1818
John Schley Clk
Fred Co Court
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[illegible at top of page]
[writting in different angles on page]

The Honr
The Secretary at War
Washington City
Des & Cos

FREE [stamp on page]
68.
Frederick Wilheid
recs 22 Aug. 1820

[circle stamp]  Aug in center [the rest illegible]
John Schley  [illegible]
Fred[illegible]

[illegible] for M Edwards [has line drawn through]
Not entitled
March 1818
3703
Frederick Wilheid
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[Duplicate page of page 6 turned sideways]

[illegible at top of page]
[writting in different angles on page]

The Honr
The Secretary at War
Washington City
Des & Cos

FREE [stamp on page]
68.
Frederick Wilheid
recs 22 Aug. 1820

[circle stamp]  Aug in center [the rest illegible]
John Schley  [illegible]
Fred[illegible]

[illegible] for M Edwards [has line drawn through]
Not entitled
March 1818
3703
Frederick Wilheid
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Maryland Frederick County SS
on this 14 day of June 1820 personally appeared
in open Court being a Court of Record for Frederick
County being expressly made so by the Laws of the state
aforesaid
& proceeding according to the course of the
common Law with a Jurisdiction unlimited in point
of amount keeping a record of its proceedings and having
the power of fine and imprisonment Frederick Wilheid
aged Sixty five years resident in said County who
being first duly sworn according to law doth on his
oath declare that he served in the revolutionary war
as follows: In Captain Fisters Company of Infantry in
the German Regiment commanded by Colonel Weltner
that he applied for a pension and obtained a Certificate
Number 3703
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident
citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March
1818; and that I have not since that time by Gift sale
or in any manner disposed of my property or any part
thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring
myself within the provisions of an act of Congress
entitled, "And it to provide for certain persons engaged
in the land and naval service of the United States
in the revolutionary war"" passed the 18th day
of March 1818; and that I have not nor has any
person in trust for me any property or securities
contracts or debts due to me; nor have I any income
other than what is contained in the schedule hereto
annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule
a tract of land containing about 18 acres
with no improvements for which he paid $555 which
sum he borrowed to make payment of said land
and for the recovery of which sum suits are now pending
against him in Frederick County Court
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1 horse
3 Iron Pots
1 Dutch oven
1 Sow & 6 pigs
1 Skillet
1 wheelbarrow
7 doz Crocks
1 Plough
Wash Kettle
1 set horse geers
1 Stove
2 asses
[illegible] doz Plates
1 Walnut Table
1 Frying pan
5 chairs
1 Drawer
1 Kitchen Cupboard
8 Knives and forks
Frederick Welheid
and the said Frederick Welheit doth also
swear that he is by occupation a Farmer but
more unable to work from disease that his
family consists of a wife named Catherine aged
about Sisety five years subject to fits and one child
named Barbara aged about twenty four years and a
all Boy named John A Grand child, aged about
Seven years who aid and assist him but little
Sworn to in open Court here this 14 day of June
1820
Jest
John Schley Clerk
Maryland Frederick County Sct
I John Schley Clerk of Frederick County Court in the
State of Maryland do hereby cerify that the foregoing oath &
the Schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from
the records of the said Court: and I do further certify
that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the total
amount in value of the property exhibited in the
aforesaid Schedule is Seven hundred & twenty six dollars
and fifty cents current money but his real interest in
the Land at nothing
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court
on this 18th day of August 1820
John Schley Clerk of the Court
for the County of Frederick
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County of Frederick and State of Maryland fit
On this 26th day of October 1825 personally, appeared in
open Court beings a Court of record for the County, aforesaid
expressly, made so by, the laws of the State aforesaid proceeding
according to the course of the common
law with
a Jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount keeping
record of its proceedings and having the power of fine
and imprisonment. Frederick Wilhide resident in said
county, aged about Seventy years, who being first
duly, Sworn according, to law doth on his oath make
the following declaration in order to obtain the provision
made by, the act of Congress of the of the 18th March 1818 and
and the 1st May, 1820 that he the said Frederick Wilhide enlisted
for the term of three year same time in the year of Seventeen
 hundred and Seventy Six or Seven, but cannot now
recollect in the State of Maryland in the Company, commanded
by Captain Foster in the regiment commanded by Colonel
Weltner in the line of the State of Maryland on the Continental
Establishment that he continued to serve in said Crops
until some time in the year 1778 or 1779 when he was [illegible]
charged from the Said Service, the precise place not
recollected by the declarant, but in the State of Pennsyl.
[illegible] that his name has been placed on the pension list
and dropped there from on account of his property; and
pursuance of the act of the 1st May, 1820
I do Solemnly Swear that I was a resident Citizen of the [illegible]
States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not [illegible]
that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property
or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminished it as to
being myself within the provisions of an act of Congress entitle
an act to promises for certain persons engaged in the land and
[illegible] Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War
passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor
has any, person in trust for me any property, or Securities
Contracts or debts due to me nor have I any income other
than what is contained in the Schedule
hereto annexed
and by me Subscribed Schedule No property
of any,
[illegible] necessary [illegible] and [illegible] of myself [illegible]
 Frederick Wilhide
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And the said Frederick Wilhide doth also Swear that he [illegible]
occupation a farmer but very unable to pursue the same [illegible]
to his age and not having the means wherewith to pursue his
said occupation that he has no family, but himself and lives
at this time with Daniel Weller upon whom he entirely depends
for sustenance. That Since the exhibition of my part Schedule
the following changes have been made in my property
Description
of Property,
Names of Persons
to whom disposed of
Time of Sale
Amount of money
Description of property
and  [illegible]
18 Acres of Land with 
the improvements
1 Horse, 2 Cows
1 Sow & 5 pigs
1 wheel barrow
1 Plough 1 Set Horse Gear
2 axes, 1 Walnut Table
5 Chairs. 1 Drawer
[illegible]
knives & forks
[illegible] Oats
Dutch oven
Skillet, 12 Doz Crocks
[illegible] Kettle
[illegible] 12 Doz Plates
Frying Pan
Samuel Wilhide 26 Decbr 1821  none
26 Nov 1821
Sworn to in open Court here this 26th October 1895
Before  John Schley Clerk
Fred County Court
Maryland Frederick County [illegible]
I John Schley Clerk of Frederick County, do hereby
Certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that 
the Said Frederick Wilhide did Serve in the
Revolutionary 
War as stated in the preceeding declarations against
the common Enemy for the term of nine months under
one engagement on the Continental establishment. I do
also certify, that the foregoing oath and the
Schedule
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thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of Said Court
and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court
that the Said Frederick Wilhide has no property,
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand
and affixed the Seal of the Said Court on this
26th day of October 1825
John Schley, Clerk of
Fredk County Court,
I hereby certify, that after due notice being given I due expose
to public Sale on the 26th day of December 1821. Eighteen acres of land
late the property of Frederick Wilhide seized and taken by virtue of a
[illegible] of [illegible] facing at the [illegible] of John Ritcher [illegible] and of
Frederick County Court and to me directed returnable to October
Term 1821 against a certain Christian Frelig, and Said Frederick
Wilhide and the [illegible] a Certain Samuel Willade became the highest
bidder & purchaser of the Same at and for the Sum of $113 one
hundred and twenty eight dollars fifty nine and one third cents
of which was applied to a [illegible] [illegible] for the third instalment
of a Judgment against said Frederick Wihlide at the Suit of Benjn
Blackford [illegible] Jonathan Shuff in the hands of Thomas W. Morgan
the then Sheriff, returnable to March Term 1822, being of prior date &
having, a preference to the first mentioned Judgment, the balance of
said purchase money, was applied to the first payment of the first
mentioned [illegible] [illegible] leaving a Small balance due thereon
Frederick     
Decr 13th 1824
William M. Beall for late Shff
of Frederick County, Maryland
I hereby certify that William M. Beall Jr late Sheriff of Frederick
County aforesaid did pay over to me Same time in December 1821
the amount by him above Stated to have been paid and case of
Benjamin Blackford use of Jonathan Shuff of Frederick and having the
Case in my hand for Collection under Execution and that Said
Amount so paid me by, said Beall was made by Sale of Frederick
Wilhides land as above stated
Decr 14th 1825 -
Thos W. Morgan late Shff
of Frederick County Md
I do hereby certify, that I was authorized by the Creditors of
Frederick Wilhide to sell the personal property mentioned in his
Schedule at public sale for their benefit. I also certify that I did
on the 26th day of November 1821 Sell the aforesaid property at public
Sale and the proceeds anrisen there from I applied to the discharge of
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his debts which was insufficient -
Daniel Weller
Maryland Frederick County, to wit,
On this 26th day of October 1825 personally, came before me the
Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County, Daniel Weller
and makes oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God that, the afore
going, Certificate is Just and true as Stated
Sworn Before     George Rohr
I do hereby certify, that I obtained a Judgment against Frederick
Wilhide in Frederick County Court at the October Term 1820 and
Note given to me by a certain Christain Frelig, and the Said
Frederick Wilhide [illegible]    John Ritches
Maryland Frederick County, to wit,
On this 26th day of October 1825 personally came before me the
Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for Said County, John
Ritchie and makes oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God
the aforegoing Certificate is Just and true as Stated-
Sworn Before   George Rohr
Maryland Frederick County [illegible]
On this 24th day of February 1826 personally appeared
before me the Subscriber [illegible] the Justices of the peace in and
for said County, Samuel Wilhide and make Oath on the Holy
Evangely of Almighty God that the property of Frederick Wilhide
which was Sold at public auction and purchased by him was 
a fair Sale and without any collision between him and the
said Frederick Wilhide or any other person
Sworn Before     George Rohr [illegible]
Maryland Frederick County,
I hereby certify, that George Rohr Gentleman before whom
the aforegoing affidavits appears to have been made and whose
name is thereto subscribed was at the time of so doing one of 
the Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly
Commissioned and Sworn -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed
my name and and affixed my Seal
of office this 27th day of February
Eighteen hundred and twenty Six
John Schley Clerk
Fredk County Court

Wilhide,Frederick
Md.  535138
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[printed form with handwritten answers]


letters in the case
5th Nov 1825 to John Schley
and to same 15 March 1826.
to James Johnston 15 January 1828

3703.
Maryland.
Frederick Wilheid  4
private
Houseggers Regiment
In the army of the United States during the Revolutionary War.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on
the 8 of April, 1818.-
Certificate of Pension issued the 17th, of Oct. 1818
and sent to Abm Shriver, Esq
Frederick town. Maryland.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1818. HML 27/30. 39.20
Semi-anl, all'ce ending 4th Mar 1819 48.00
$87.20

{Revolutionary claim,
Act 18th March, 1818.}
076
then years
Fredrick Co
Discontinued

[written faintly vertically down center of page]
Notification sent to John Schley Esqr 2 October, 1820
Frederick Town Md
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Shmandoah County SS.
On this 21st day of February 1826. Personally appeared
Benjamin Blackford Before me the Subscriber, one of the Justices in
and for said County and makes Oath on the Holy Evangels of Almighty
God. that Frederick Wilhide (of Frederick County Maryland, was justly
and Bona fide indebted to him on the 2d day of January 1810
in the sum of One Hundred and thirty nine pounds Eight [illegible]
12 Maryland Currency, on that day the Obligation of Fred.
Wilhide was assigned to Jonathan Shuff, and for the recovery of
which sum & Int. a Suit was instituted in the County Court of
Frederick in the State of Maryland Some time in 1818. for the un
and benefits of the said Jonathan Shuff - That the Debt aforesaid
originated by means of Loans & for lands sold by me to the said
F Wilhide before the 2d Jany 1810.- and on the 10th Febuary 1812
the said Frederick Wilhide became indebted to the [illegible] of
Blackford & Thomburgh in the Sum of Twenty three pounds & 31/2
for money paid for Real, for him, which sum was also recomd
by [illegible] in Frederick County Court Maryland, and paid [illegible]
time in 1818. - and further this deponent Saith not given under
My hand & Seal [the word "this" is marked out] date above Mentioned Raphart Conn[or Gonn] [illegible]
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Virginia to wit
I Fred Williams clerk of the County Court
of Shenandoah in the state aforesaid do hereby
certify that Raphael 
Conn Esq, before whom the within affidavit was made was at the
time of taking the Same as acting Justice of the peace in and for the
County aforesaid. duly commisioned and qualified, and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as such
The Testimony where of I have hereunto;
set my hand [illegible] the Seal of said County
this 21st day of February 1826 and in
the 50th year of this Commonwealth
P Williams C. S. [illegible]

21. Feb 26
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we the undersigned do hereby Certify that we are
acquainted with Frederick Willhide [illegible] and know
his circumstances, he purchased a Small tract of 
land Containing about 18 acres at five hundred
and fifty five Dollars which Sum he borrowed in
order to make the payment for, the Same and that
Suits have been instituted against him in Frederick
County Court for the recovery there of and that 
Every
part therof remains unpaid; we believe that his personal property would not sell for more than one
hundred and Seventy one Dollars & fifty cents upon
the whole we Certify that Said Willhide is a poor 
man as will appeer; and also we certify that Catherine
Wilhide the wife of the afsd. Fredk Wilheid that She is
more or less affected with the monthly fits these Twenty
odd years of as to the present day [illegible] can safely say
it as we have Seen her with that complaint often
times ---- this 7th  day of Aug. 5 1829
Daniel Weller
Henrig Frelig
Md Fred [illegible] To wiz
On this 7th day of Aug 6 1829. Personally appeared
before me a Justice of the peace [illegible] county
Daniel Weller & Henry Frelig made oath on
the holy Evangely Almighty God that the above
Statement as it stands Stated is [illegible] [illegible] as
it is put forth to the best of then knowledge
[illegible]
Sworn before Jno Leatherman
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Lee new affidavit

Cop?
24 Feb 26
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Commonwealth of Virginia
Shanandoah County Ss.
On this 21st day of February 1826 personally appeared Benjamin Blackford before me the Subscriber one of the Justices in and for said County, and makes Oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God that Frederick Wilhide (of Frederick County Maryland) was Justly and Bona fide indebted to him on the 2d day of January 1810 in the sum of one hundred and thirty nine pounds Eight Shillings + 2? Maryland Currency on that day the obligation of Fred Wilhide was afsigned to Jonathan Shuff and for the recovery of which Sum + Let a Suit was instituted in the County Court of Frederick in the State of Maryland. Some time in 1818 for the use and benefit of the Said Jonathan Shuff - That the Debt aforesaid originated by means of Loans + for goods Sold by me to the Said F Wilhide before the 2nd Jany. 1810 - and on the 10th February 1812 the Said Frederick Wilhide became indebted to the firm of Blackford + Thornburgh in the Sum of twenty three pounds + 3 1/2 for money paid for Rent for him which Sum was also recovered by lent in Frederick County Court Maryland and paid, some time in 1818. and further this deponant Saith not Given under my hand + Seal date above mentioned
Raphael Conn (seal)
Virginia towit, I Philip Williams Clerk of the County Court of Shanandoah in the State aforesaid do hereby certify that Raphael Conn Esqr before whom the within affidavit was made was a the time of taking the Same an acting Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith and credit are due to all his official acts as Such -
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand + affix the Seal of Said Court this 21st day of February 1826 and in the 50th year of the Commonwealth
P Williams Clk
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Maryland
Frederick County to wit
On the Twenty Sixth day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Daniel Wella Trustee of Frederick Wilheid and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that on the 26th day of November 1821 he sold the property returned in the Schedule at publick sale to sundry persons in a credit of six months for the sum of ninety six Dollars and eighty nine and a half cents Current money and that he paid the whole of said amount including some of his own money to the following Creditors of said Frederick Wilhide as will appear by their affidavits hereto annexed Sworn to before me
Jas Hammett 

Maryland
Frederick County to wit
On the 26th day of January one Thousand eight hundred and twenty eight personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the peace for the County aforesaid Isaac Weddel and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that as a creditor of Frederick Wilheid he received of Daniel Wella the Trustee after the sale aforesaid the sum of Twenty Dollars and twenty Cents due him on
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a Judgment against said Wilheid
Sworn to before me
Jas Hammett

Maryland
Frederick County to wit
On the 26th day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight Personally appeared before me the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid George Late and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that as a creditor of Frederick Wilheid he received of Daniel Wella the Trustee of the sale aforesaid the sum of twenty Dollars and twenty four cents due him for money paid on a Judgment against him as Security for the said Frederick Wilheid to Joseph Cieeza Sworn before me
Jas Hammett

Maryland
Frederick County to wit
On the 26th day of January one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight personally appeared before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid Jacob Wella Blacksmith and made oath on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God that
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as a Creditor of Frederick Wilheid he received of Daniel Wella the Trustee after the sale aforesaid the sum of Sixty fours dollars + four Cents current money due him on Judgment against said Frederick Wilheid
Sworn to before me
Jas Hammett

Maryland, Frederick County Sct.
I hereby Certify that James Hammett Gentleman before whom the above and foregoing Affidavits were made and whose name is thereto subscribed was at the time of so doing a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commifsioned and sworn, -
In Testimony whereof I have hereto Subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office this 29th day of January 1828.
John Schley Ck
Fredr. County Court
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Maryland Frederick County fct [sct]
On this 26th day of February 1826 personally appeared before me the Subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for Said County Samuel Wilhide and makes oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God that the property of Frederick Wilhide which was Sold at public auction and purchased by him was a fair Sale and without any Collusion between him and the Said Frederick Wilhide or any other person
Sworn Before
George Rohn
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To what time was Frederick Wilheid of Maryland, (act March 18. 1818) last paid?
Respectfully J L Edwards Sept. 7. 1835

Paid to 4th March 1835.
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35138
Revy INVALID.

File No. 35158
Frederick Wilheid
Pri Rev War

Act: 18th March 18
Index: Vol. 2, Page 457
[Arrangement of 1870.}
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[Round stamp mark]
FREDERICK MD.
SEP
4

Peter Hagner Esq
Treasury Department
Washington
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Frederick Md 3 Sep 35
L P W Balch
Recd 5
Amd 5

Respectfully we
forward to the
Commifsioner
of Pensions
3d Auditors Office
Sep 5 1835

12a [12d]
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Frederick Sepr 3 1835

Dear Sir
Frederick Wilhide was a pensioner in the old law of 1818 (I suppose) which prevented an intension of the public bounty to any other lefs [less] of persons but the indigent.
It happened that he [illegible] the [illegible] of some property which was sold from him by Judgment + execution in our Cout thus he has been reduced to that state of [illegible] which enabled him to claim the bounty of his Country - The question is can he now be enrolled if he makes the requisite affidavit. He is very poor, + can prove by disinterested testimony the parts contained in his affidavit. Will you have the kindnefs to apprize me of any thing can be done at your department. If so what steps are to be taken in order to obtain his pension.
I have the honor to be Sir
Yr Obedt. Servt
L P W Balch
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Fredk Town Jany 29th 1828

Sir
Enclosed you will receive the affidavit required by your letter to me and I will thank you to inform me where and when the Pensioner will receive his pay
respectfully
yr ob s
Jas Johnson
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Ans Aug 17

hcd. Aug 6

[Sideways]
[Round stamp mark]
BALTIMORE MD
AUG 16

FREE

James L Edwards Esq
Commifsioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
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Balt Augt 15th 1838

James L Edwards Esq
Sir
On Saturday the 4th Inst I enclosed to you the Papers in the Case of Mrs Bowen who applies for the 5 years pay under the late Act of Congrefs I have not recd any answer and fear that they my let [letter] have miscarred Please to inform me as early as pofsible whether they have been recd and if so what order has been taken on them as well as your decision on the Case of Fredk Wilheid to which I refered you to the opinion of Mr Attorney Genl Lancy
I am very respectfully
yr obt st
Jas Johnson
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Iq 48 3 Nov 8. 1838.

Pension Office

Fredk. Wilhied
act 1818 Mh, Md.

[Upside down]
[Round stamp mark]
BALTIMORE MD
OCT 31
FREE
Joel R Poinsett
Secretary of War
Washington D.C.
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Baltimore Oct 30th 1838
To the Honble
Joel R Poinsett Secretary of War
Sir
Frederick Wilheid of Fredk County Maryland a Revolutionary Soldier was placed on the Pension role in the year 1818 and under the Act of May 1st 1820 he was dropped from the role on account of his property to which he was restored under the Act of March 1st 1823 His pension under the last Act commenced on the 29th Jany 1828: The account of the property which he occupies is this a small log Cabin on 16 Acres of poor red Land not worth more than 10$ p acre. He became insane as will appear by the affidavit of the Surgeon and three respectable neighbours shortly after he was placed on the Pension Roll and was unable to comply with the Act of March 3d 1819 until Oct 1825. The opinion of Attorney Genl Lancy in page 43 of the printed Document No 118 transmitted to Congrefs on the 19th July 1838 to which I refer seems to imply that the Act of March 3d 1819 does nothing more than suspend but does not destroy the payment untill proof of the Surgeon is produced.
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The Question I now propose is whether a representation of the Case accompanied with documents and the opinion of Mr Lancy would receive the consideration and adjudication of the Department or whether I should be compelled to resort to Congrefs for redrefs [redress] your attention to the subject will greatly oblige your
Obt St
Jas Johnson
Attorney for
Fredk Wilheid