Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 21155, John Darwin, S.C. Va.
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(3-1776)

SERVICE - S.C, Va.

Darwin, John

Number - S. 21155

Contents
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Pen Agent May 25, 1837
H & I
July 13 - 1837 
G.B
30223 
South Carolina
John Darwin
of York Dist. in the State of South Caro [Carolina]
who was a St. for & Capt. in the company commanded by Captain Brent of the Regt commanded by Col Bratton in the S. Carolina line for 2 Mo & 12 da Pr of Cavalry 
28 days Lieut of Infantry,
 28 days Captaining pos
& 25 days pr of Inft.-
Inscribed on the Roll of South Carolina
at the rate of 112 Dollars 50 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22d day of Oct
1835 and Tenth applicant Hopewell
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833     $450.00
Semi-anl. allowance ending 20 Sept     56.25
                                                           $506.25
⎨ Revolutionary Claim, ⎬
Act June 7, 1832.
took E Vol. 6
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State of South Carolina
York District
To last
On the October 1834 personally
appeared in open Court before B. Earle one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas now sitting, John Darwin a resident of York District and State of South Carolina aged Seventy nine last March who being duly sworn according to law makes the following declaration in order to
obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed the 7th June 1832.
I entered this service of the United States as
private in the County of Louisa State of Virginia
on the second day of February 1776 under a
enlistment for two years in Captain Thomas Johnstons Company in the third Virginia Regiment commanded by Col. Mercer, J. Hardens in said Company to Fredicksburgh, where I joined said Regiment. In a short time I marched with the Regiment to Alexandria, about the time Colonel Mercer was promoted and when Col Weadon took command of the Regiment, and Captain Powel the command of the Company in the place of Captain Johnston. I then marched with the regiment by way of Williamsburgh to the mouth of the Potomac River against Governor Dunmore.
We then returned for Alexandria, and
while at a place called the Northern Neck
between the Rappahannock and Potomac we 
 first heard of the Declaration of Independence
which was in the act was locally celebrated by the Regiment. With forced marches we then
moved by way of Alexandria for the City of
New York. About this time Col Weadon was
promoted to Brigadier General, and Col Marshall took command of our Regiment, we
reached the City of New York on the night
of the 15th of September 1776 on the following morning we marched up between the East & North River and
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joined General Washington near fort Washington where he had entrenched himself on the North
River. It was at this place I was engaged in a skirmish which took place between a party of British sent from the City of New York to reconnoiter Washington for in which I received a musket ball in right my right arm which has made me a cripple for life. While I was confined with this wound, and before I had
recovered I was attacked with a spell of the feaver. And while thus confined at the Castmere house place the Brittish Fleet passed up the North River, and Washington marched for the White Plains. I with the rest of the disabled & sick were carried to the Jersey side of the North River, & thence to Philedelpia. I there took the Small Pox and was confined there about three months before I recovered. I next joined Washingtons Army at Morristown in the Jerseys, where the Army remained but a short time after I joined it untill we were marched to Middlebrook near Brunswick where the Brittish had their head quarters. When the Brittish left the last mentioned place, we took up the line of march for Trenton & Philadelphia and I continued with
the army and bore an active part, as a
private, in the Battle of Brandywine. After this
battle I with the army retreated to white Marsh
Church-- I still continued with the Army &
fought in the Battle of Germantown after
this battle we were marched to Valey Forge
where I remained in winter quarters untill
I got my discharge from Col Woodward
which was on the 3rd day of February 177This Discharge I have lost years ago; and the only
documentary evidence of my service is the
affidavit of David Bullock herewith transmitted
He is the only person now living, that I know of
who knows of my services; he lives in the State of Virginia and County of Louisa.  I was born
in Louisa County, State of Virginia on the
19th March 1755 where I enlisted. I left Louisa
County on 12th October 1778 for York District in South Carolina & arrived the 26th of November 1778 I remained at home in York District from this time untill about the year 1780, when I again
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Entered into my Countrys service as a Milita
man and a private under a draft for the
Citizens of my District and was placed under the
command of Col Bratton, my captains name I have forgot; my first Lieutenants name was Humphrey Barnett. From York District we marched against Fridays Fort, now called
Granby which is on Congaree River in So Carolina
we laid siege to the Fort but was unable to take it untill we were joined by Capt Lee light horse &
then the Fort was surrendered. We then marched towards Ninety six now called Cambridge for the purpose of joining General Green & we met him   either in Newbury or Union District. After meeting & remaining a short time with the General I returned for home in York District having been out about three months. Shortly after I returned home I was again called and
under the command of Colonel Morphet -- & marched to Orangeburgh District we crossed at Granby Aiming to attack a fort at Orangeburgh but did not do it. We then reconnoitered about the country for six weeks in order to keep the Tories in subjection. I again returned home being out about two months.  I now remained at home a few weeks,
in which time I made up a company and took
the command of it as Captain & marched them and joined Colonel Lacey (but I never got my
Commission as Captain) and acting as Captain
of my Company, I marched under Col Lacy to
the Salt Catches in South Carolina. After marching through this section of country for about two months without any engagement I returned home in York District being out about three months. The next tour of duty was under a draft which I stood in York District for the term of three months and I was under the command of Col Lacey and was in an engagement near Bratton on Turkey Creek in York District the rest of my time was spent
in marching about in the open part of S. Carolina. After this tour I remained at home some two or three months and I again joined Col Lacey & marched to [illegible marked through] Charleston in South Carolina
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We had a skirmish near a bridge on Cooper.  After this skirmish we crossed Santee at Nelsons Ferry. We remained in this section some time & I took sick with the fever & again I returned to York District & left the army this was as well as I can recollect about the year 1783. The dates of my service in South Carolina and put down entirely from recollection and are not so well remembered as those of my enlistment of which I have a memorandum & last & only a few years ago. I have lived in York District where I now live
since the Revolutionary War.
If my services entitled me to a pension under the
Act of Congress 1818 I herewith State that
I never knew of said Act not of its provisions, & if I had I certainly would
have applyed for it. I am confident that my
services & sufferings entitle me to a pension
of there is any man now living is entitled
to one; I am a farmer & live in obscurity and not intermingling with the world are the
reasons which prevented me from knowing of
the act of Congress 1878, for untill the information now received from the War Department I never heard of said act.
I do hereby relinquish every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present and declare that my name is not on the pension Role of the agency of any State.
John Darwin
Sworn to & subscribed this
22 October 1834 in open Court,
A. M.Whorten   CCC/SC
We, S J F Feemster, a Clergyman residing in York District in the State of South Carolina and me Gordon P. Moon, a resident of the same State and District, do hereby Certify that we are well acquainted with John Darwin who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy nine years of 
age. That he is as posited & believed in the neighbourhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution & that we concur in that opinion Sworn to & subscribed the day
and year aforesaid in open Court.
S.J. Feemster  [Illegible]
Gordon Moore
A.M, Whorten, Clerk
 And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after investigation of the matter & after
putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department, that the above mentioned
applicant was a revolutionary soldier & served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that S J Feemster who has signed the preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the district of York
in the State of South Carolina and that Gordon Moore who has also signed the same, is a resident of York District in the State of ┃
South Carolina, & is a credible person & that their statement is entitled to credit.
B.J. Earle, Pres. as Judge
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September 15, 1930
Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
AWF;MLB

Miss Maude Thomison
712 S. Market Street
Dayton, Tennessee

Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 21155, that John Darwin was born March 19, 1755, in Louisa County, Virginia.
While residing in Louisa County, Virginia, he enlisted February 2, 1776, and served as a private in Captains Thomas Johnston's and Powel's companies, Colonels Mercer, Weadon and Marshall's Virginia regiment. He was in the
battle of Fort Washington, where he was wounded in the arm, and the battles of Brandywine and Germantown. He was
discharged February 3, 1778.
In the fall of 1778, he moved from Louisa County,
Virginia, to York District, South Carolina, and served with
the South Carolina troops, as follows:
Three months as private and was at the siege of Friday's Fort, under Colonel Bratton; shortly afterward, two months under Colonel Morphet; in a few weeks, three months as a captain under Colonel Lacey; again, three months under Colonel Lasey, and was in an engagement on Turkey Creek; in 1785, three months under Colonel Lacey.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 22, 1834, at which time he was living in York District, South Carolina.
He died July 13, 1837.
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In 1853, Peter B. Darwin was residing in York District, South Carolina, no relationship to soldier shown.
The above noted is the history of the only John Darwin found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Very truly yours
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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21155 
INVALID
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Revolution
 File No. 21,155
John Darwin
Corpl  Rev. War
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Act: June 7 "32
 Index : ___ Vol. 2, Page 100
[Arrangement of 1870.} 

1909 Oct 5 Hist to Mrs. J. Morgan Smith V.L.M.
1930 - Sept. 15 -Hist. to Miss Maude Thomison
EWY
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John Darwin
South Carolina 
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Suspended -

___________________
Sept 9. Sept 1834 A Mc Whorter
[illegible] 20 -Jan: 1835 -

A Mc Whorter - 
_____________________
[illegible] Appl. Aug 15. 1835
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This is to Certify, That it appears from a List in this Office of such Officers
and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line, during the Revolutionary War,
as settled their Accounts, and received Certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, 
according to an Act of Assembly, passed the November Session, 1781, that a Certificate 
issued on the 14 th day of November 1781, in the name of
for € 15. 12.0, which Certificate appears to have been delivered to himself
and was given for services prior to the 1st January, 1782.

{ No Seal}
 {of}
{Office}.

Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office, Richmond, this
15th day of April  1885
Jas E Heath  [signature]
AUDITOR.
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South Carolina 
York District 
37891


John Darwin's

Application for a
Pension

[note:]
Claim 2 yr pri in Va troops
See let Syly
A Mc Whorter
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Davd Bullocks
afdt
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I Andrew McWhorten Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for York District in the state of South Carolina, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of John Darwin for a pension.
 In testimony whereof, I have herewith put my hand and seal of office this 30th October 1834.

A. McWhorter, Clerk
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Account & Certificate
of John Darwin
Revolutionary services
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En re dec:
2 of pn Va disc. 78 and same year removed to So. Ca.
(30) draft inf co. '80 about 3 mo for Col Brattan
       " --- " 2.00
on Capt Col Lacey 2.00
                "Lacey"   3.

Compy Cat.

30 Days honl. Capt. Barnett
28  "" Lieut.  Col Bratton
25   "" Capt. Maj. Wallace
27  ''   pr. Cav .Capt. Thompson
15  ""   ''   ''   ''   Thomas


Comp for   ------ 2.00
[illegible]               1.07
-----------------------------------
$5.07
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The State Seal of South Carolina is at the top of this paper

Shows a female, and male flanking two ovals, with a cherub on the top. One oval contains a palm tree surrounded by the words - South Carolina * ANIMIS OPIBUSQUE PARATI *- The second is a female surrounded by the words -
DUM SPIRO SPERO. SPES -

signed on the side Geo McDuffie

 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

BY HIS EXCELLENCY,
George McDuffie esquire
Governor and Commander-in-Chief, in and over the State aforesaid.

To all to Whom these Presents Shall Come.
Know Ye, That William Laval is Comptroller
General of the State of South Carolina that John T. Seibels whose signature is affixed to the certificate on the annexed sheet of paper was at the time of signing the same and now is the lawful Deputy of the said William Saral: That his certificate is in due form and by
the proper officer

THEREFORE All due Faith, Credit and authority is and ought to be had and given to his Proceedings and Certificates as such.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and caused to be affix the Seal of the State in the Town of Columbia the Fifteenth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Thirty five and in the Sixtieth year of the Independence of the United States of America.

B.H. Saxon
Secretary of State

BY THE GOVERNOR.
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South Carolina
DP to John Darwin
Lending to personal duty done under Capt. Barnett to 30 Days at 20p per day St 30.0.0

To personal duty done under Col Bratton as Second Lieut. to 28 days at $2.5 per day}
63.0.0

to personal duty done under Major John Wallace as Capt. to 25 Days at 3 St per day} 75.0.0

To personal duty done under Capt. Ja. Thomson to 27 days @ 20p per day} 27.0.0

To 1 Creature died in the Public service under Genl. Henderson praised to} 100.0.0

To 1 Horse Cart in the Public service under the Command of Genl. Sumter Praised to} 35.0.0

To personal duty done under Capt. Jas. Thomas to 15 Days at 20 p. per day} 15.0.0
-----------------------
    St 345.0.0
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Stg   49.5.8 1/2

Sworn to 9th May '83
Wm Tate, J.P.
_______________________________
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Under top page is another page done previously (page 16)
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Comptroller Generals Office
Columbia, 15 July 1835

I certify the within to be a true copy of the original account of John Darwin for his Revolutionary services as settled & filed in this office for which an Indent N:654 for St49.5.8 1/2 was issued to him.

William Saval , Compt. Genl.
per John T. Seibels
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August the 6th day - 1835

Sir,
   I have sent to the Audita of Richmond Virginia James [??] Heath Cause he has Sent the (full (crossed out) certificate here [illegible]closed will show that he was an enlisted Soldier of the [illegible]Continental line during the revolutionary War dated this 15th day of April 1835
Signed by James E. Heath Auditor
Also I have enclosed my account of my services in the Militia of the state of South Carolina with the Governor and Secretary of State Certificate dated the 15th July 1835 and as result my wound that I have stated in my declaration, I received in my arm and stifend three of my fingers and my right hand but did not disable me from handling a gun.
I hope you will take my case into consideration again I am an old man and have went threw a maney a hard Ship.- I am yours,
Respectfully John Darwin (Sn)
I will expect an answer.
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John Darwin
Sola.
Admit    |  Mo.  |  d
Pri Cal Co   |  2      |  12    | 10 --
Luit            | "         |28      | 15.56 
Capt.          | "         |25      |20.86
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                             4.05
   Pre-reff    |        19.25     | hh10
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                 |          24 ==$112.50
(Upside down)
Hopewell SC
Oct. 9 - 1835 }   Three 
J.G. Edwards Esq
War department Pension Office 
Washington City 

(On side)  sent Oct 15
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York District  SC October the 8th day - 1835
Sir
I have received you letter dated the 15 day
of August - 1835
wherein you stated that there was some 
discrepancy between the amount of the services 
rendered against the state in 1783 and in my declaration

all the personally services that I have  stated 
in my declaration was performed by 
me under said officers stated but was 
done [illegible] as Scouting party
scouring that section of country that I have
stated we marched threw, and the 
account that that I have sent you was all 
I got pay for, and it is all I now ask 
pay for without your department thinks 
proper that I should receive pay for
the account as stated in my declaration

I have never been in [illegible] only on
a visit or business since I first settled in York District So Carolina 

I wish you to answer my letter as soon as convenient

I am yours Respectfully 

John Darwin (Lui
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I David Bullock of the State of Virginia and
County of Louisa, aged Seventy two years last April do solemnly swear, that I am well acquainted with John Darwin sent of South Carolina, that the said Darwin enlisted in the regular service in the Revolutionary War, under the first enlistment from Louisa County, Virginia.
under Captain Thomas Johnson. William White was the Lieutenant in said Company, that he marched to Alexandria, and was there transferred to some other Company, the said Lieutenant White was also transferred with the said Darwin and was killed at the battle of Brandywine, that the said Darwin was wounded in the arm in some of the Northern engagements previous to the battle of Brandywine, but at what place he was wounded this deponent has from the great length of time, now forgot, that the said Darwin fought in the battle of Brandywine but received no injury there, that he served two years under the said enlistment and was discharged, that he was engaged afterwards in driving cattle for the use of the Army, but how long this deponent does not recollect, that he has forgot the superior officers under whom he served. that he recollects that of fifty odd or sixty odd that enlisted along with the said Darwin, all except thirteen perished before their service expired. Given under my hand this 5th day of November }1833.
David Bullock
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I E. Pendleton a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Louisa, in the State of Virginia do hereby Certify that David Bullock whose signature appears to the foregoing affidavit this day personally appeared before me, in the County aforesaid, and made oath that the facts contained in his said affidavit are true to
the best of his knowledge and remembrance, and I do further Certify that I have been acquainted with the said David Bullock for about 34 --- years, that I have no doubt but that he is as old as he states himself to be, to wit seventy two years, last April, that he has always borne a most respectable character and that his statements are entitled to full credence.
Given under my hand this 5th day of November 1833
E. Pendleton

State of Virginia
Louisa County, To wit:
I john Hunter clerk of the Court of the said County, in the said State, do hereby certify that Edmund Pendleton whose signature appears to the above certificate, now is, and was at the time the affidavit therein stated was made & sworn to before him, 
and of his subscribing his said certificate thereof, an acting magistrate in & for the said County of Louisa and a Judge of said Court.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office and subscribed my name.
This ninth day of November in the year
one thousand eight hundred and thirty three
John Hunter Clerk
of the Court of Louisa County
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Power of Attorney
Case
 John Darwin
S.C.     7 June 1832
$110.---

Evans Grant
Washington City
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PAID


[illegible] of Mrs.Rachel Farrow
widow of Landon, a rev soldier,
Spartanburg, C.H. (or vicinity)
Spartanburg Dist.
S.C.
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Know all men by these presents, That I, Paten Darwin of the District of York, And State of S. Carolina, do hereby constitute and appoint (Thomas S. Donoho & John W. Magill, {Crossed out}) of Washington, D.C., jointly or severally my true and lawful attorneys, for me and in my behalf to prosecute the claim of John Darwin who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $110. South Carolina Agency and to receive such certificate as may be issued, hereby revoking any power of attorney which may have been heretofore given, and confirming all things that my attorneys, the said (Donoho & Magill {Crossed Out}) or either of them, may lawfully do in the premises.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 1st day of August A.D. 1853.
John A. Stewart, R McElroy, Patten A. Darwin

Acknowledged before me the day and year last above written.
A.J. Wallace
STATE OF
South Carolina
County of York District

I, John G Enloe clerk of the court of Common pleas & General Sessions, within and for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that A S. Wallace Esq, before whom the foregoing acknowledgment was taken, was at the date thereof an acting justice of the peace, duly commissioned and sworn.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said court, this
Eleventh day of August A.D. 1853.
John G Enloe Clerk
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WASHINGTON, June 3, 1853.

We have examined your claim, which appears on the suspended files of the Pension Office.
Has it been finally acted upon? If not, we will undertake it. provided you can furnish the evidence 
called for. In rewarding its benefactors, Government asks only those facts necessary to prove 
service and identity; and upon a proper statement of your case, we may be able to suggest some 
plan by which these can be found. We will not advise its prosecution unless there is a probability 
of success. Should we succeed, our charge will be twenty per cent. of the amount recovered. If 
we fail, nothing will be charged for our services. Enclosed is a form of power of attorney which 
you will please execute, if you conclude to send your application.

We are engaged in the prosecution of claims of every kind before Congress and the Depart-
ments, and if you know or hear of any in your neighborhood, you will oblige us by referring appli
cants to our card. Below we give a few of our references.

Address (post-paid)

DONOHO & MAGILL, Claim Agents,
Washington, D. C.

REFERENCES.

PETER FORCE, Esq., Washington.
R. W. LAThAM, Esq., Washington.
Hon. J. P. BRAWLEY, Harrisburg, Pa.
Hon. John DIck, Meadville, Pa.
JOHN V. Cowell, Esq., Philadelphia.
Dr. A. L. WHITE, New York.
T. G. WHITEHEAD, Esq., 54 Wall st., New York.


Hon. H. C. Johnson, Santa Fe, N. M.
JOHN C. BERRY, Esq., Mobile, Ala.
EDWARD COWELL, Esq., Pioria, M.,
R. J. BRENT, Esq., Baltimore, Md.
C. DREW, Esq., Jacksonville, Fla.
THOMAS DOWLING, Esq., Terre Haute, Indiana.
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, May 2, 1853.
From a life-long acquaintance with Mr. Donoho, we have entire confidence in his fidelity to any trust committed
GALES & SEATON.
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Top Center a seal

A compass shape with a flag behind it -  Daughters of the American Revolution

MRS. J. MORGAN SMITH
VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL
BIRMINGHAM, ALa..

Sept 27
Commissioner of Pensions

My dear Sir,
Twice you kindly let me know if the names of John Darwin & Audly Hamilton appear on the Revolutionary rolls in your office. The former is said to have served in a Va, Regiment and the latter in the French War from Augusta Co, GA.

I am very respectfully ,
Hattie D, Smith
Mrs. J. Morgan Smith
1223 Niazuma Ave.
Birmingham, Ala.
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712 Marline St.
Dayton, Tenn

Copmmissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.

Would you please tell us if (only) john Darwin of Culpepper Co. Va. received a pension for his services in the Revolutionary War. He was a private in tenth Virginia Continental
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line, under Gen. Geo. Washington. And was wounded at Valley Forge. Also if you have  any information -pertaining to Capt. Robert Lewis of Prince Edward Co., Va. who was Capt. in War of 1812. 

Will greatly Appreciate
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any information you could give me.

Very Sincerely, 
Mrs. Maude Thomison

August 15, 1930

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In [covered] as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pensioned [Covered] in this Bureau.  John Darwin, Sr. Ser. File 21155
Columns
D. ENLIS APPO
Length of Service
Rank
Officers under whom Service was Rendered.
Captain.    Colonel.
State
______
Feby 2, 1776   |Feby 3, 1778 |Pvt.    
|Capt.  Thomas Johnston | Powel  | Col. Mercier  | Weadon   |Marshell    | Va.

Enlisted  Valley Forge Disc

Shortly after a few weeks 1783
{SC}
3 Mos. | Pvt.
2 mos.  | Capt. 
3 mos.
3 mos.
3 mos.

SC Col.
Bratton
Morphet
Leroy
Lacey
Lacey

Battles engaged in, Fort Washington where he was wounded in the arm.; Brandywine, Fridays Fort, Germantown, engagement on Turkey Creek, Siege of 81
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Louisa, Va.
Date of application for pension, Oct 22, 1834 His claim was al.
Residence at date of application, York Dist. S.C.
Age at date of application,  born in Louisa Co., Mch.  19, 1755
 
Remarks: Left Lousia Co, Va Oct 12 78  
& arrived in York Dist. S.C, - Nov. 26, 78&
Hed July 13, 1837 - 1853 Ani Pelui B.

Darwin was res in York Dist,, SC
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October 5,     9.

Mrs. J. Morgan Smith
#1223 Niazuma Avenue,
Birmingham, Ala.

Madam

 In response to your letter dated the 27th" and received the 29th ultimo, you are advised that this Bureau has no records of soldiers who served in Colonial Wars.
Very Respectfully, 

Acting Commissioner.

Darwin was res. in York Dist. SC no Rel.