Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 32,253, Nathaniel Foster, Va.
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Service. VA
Foster, Nathaniel
S 32,253

Born in N.J.
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[LEFT HAND SIDE]
23346
+ [crossed out Kentucky]
Illinois
Nathaniel Foster
of Montgomery in the State of Kentucky
who was a private in the [illegible] commanded
by Captain Brett of the rest commanded
by Col Williams in the Virginia 
line for 6 months and 14 days

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 21 Dollars 55 cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 28 day of Dec
1833 and Wm Harrison
Present

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 58.88
Semi-ani. allowance ending 4 March.  10.77
$69.65

{Revolutionary Claim,
Act June 7, 1832.}

Recorded by Danl Boyd Clerk,
Book E Vol. 7 Page 9


[RIGHT HAND SIDE]
Service Transfer, March
13 1835
Trans to Illinois from
4 Mar 1834 - Mar 30 1835
Order to pay 14th Nov 1837.
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State of Kentucky
Montgomery county }ss

On this 2d day of October 1832 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of the Montgomery County court.  Now sitting. Nathaniel Foster aged71 years who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress
passed the 7th of June 1832.  That he entered the service of the U.S. under the following named officers and served as herein stated.
He states he was born in New Jersey in the year 1761 on the 23d day of June Moved from
thence to Virginia to Loudon County.  from
thence to Prince William.  And in the year 1780
the 1st of Oct went into the service of the
U.S. as a substitute for five months from
Prince William under the command of John 
Brett or Capt William Farrow Lieutenant A
Soloman Mell & Lt Cuthbert Payton Ensign and he thinks Williams was col. rendezvoused at Choppawamsick above Dumfries.  from thence was marched to Petersburg and on to Chaurawhills in N Carolina here we continued for something like three months having joined General Greens army and also joined the regulars
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and at the end of that time I was ordered
to go on sortee with three hundred troops
150 militia and the same number of regulars
the to detect some tories.  Ending in that
neighborhood we succeeded in taking
thirty eight Tories as prisoners and brought
them to head quarters.  to General Green's
army.  At this time after having been
in service for five months.  I together with
one of my mess mates were permitted to
go on furlow Pennsylvania old court
house and there we surrendered out arms
and there we were discharged by our
Capt (he recollects General Stephens commanded  he militia on this expedition) But recd no written discharge.  The first tour he
served was from the same county in the
year 1779 and he thinks in August as he
believes as a volunteer under Hugh Brunt
as capt. and Garrad former Governor of
Kentucky Col. we marched to Hunters Grain
work in the county of Fairfax county as he
believes to guard the inhabitants from the
ravages of the British as they had come up
with [illegible] in the Bay above the mouth of
Falmouth on this expedition he was gone
six weeks having continued there until the
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British drew off their fleet.  We then were
discharged he states he has no documentary
evidence and knows of but one by whom
he can prove any part of his services and
he resides in Bath county Ky.  He states he
moved to Kentucky from Prince William Virginia
some time in the year 1800 to the county of
Mason from thence to Montgomery and
have resided ever since and now resides
there he states he has a record of his
age and it makes him 71 years of
age. He  hereby relinquishes all and 
ever claims,  Whatever to a pension or
annuity except the present and declares 
his name is not on the pension roll of
the agency of any state.
Sworn to our subscribed to the
day and year aforesaid.
W Harrison C.M.C.C.  
 Nathaniel Foster
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Nathaniel Foster
19228

Mr. William Sadler a clergyman residing in Montgomery county and James McCollough residing in same do certify that we are well acquainted with Nathaniel Foster who has signed and sworn to the within declaration that we believe him to be 71 years of age and we further certify that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of of the Revolution and we concur in that opinion
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year
aforesaid
W. Harrison C. M. C.   
Wm Sadler 
James McCollough

And the said court declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by
the war department  that the above
named applicant was a soldier of the Revolution and served as he states and the said court further certifies that it appears to them that William Sadler who has subscribed and sworn to the forgoing certificate is a clergyman residing Montgomery county and James McCollough residing in same and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Isaac Farrow
Lewis Ford
Wm Mitchell

State of Kentucky
Montgomery county sct
I Micdjah Harrison clerk of the county court
for the county aforesaid Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the  said court in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Foster for a pension.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set
my hand and seal of office this 13th
day of November 1832
M Harrison C.M.C.C.
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State of Kentucky
Montgomery County

On this 6th day of May 1833 personally appeared in open court before the Justices of said court now sitting Nathaniel Foster aged 71 years who being first duly sworn doth
on his oath make this supplemental declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of congress passed 7th of June 1832
He states by way of supplement that on the 
certificate of the Justice as to the creditability of the witness he did not know that it was necessary  He states he can not be more particular as to his services than he has been in this original declaration such as to the second interrogatory not answered
He would say he has a record of his age at home and also as to the 6 interrogatory he says he recd a discharge from his capt for the first year but has lost it.
Such as to the 7 he would say that he is acquainted with with Wm Sadler a clergyman and James McCollough both of whom resides in his neighborhood and can state as to his character for veracity and his reputation in his neighborhood as having been a soldier of the revolution
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year afors. Nathaniel Foster  [handwritten seal]
Teste M Harrison clk

And the said court after the investigation of the matter do hereby declare their opinion and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department or at least those not answered in his original declaration that the above named applicant was a soldier of the revolution and served as he states in his original & supplemental declaration
It also appears to them that William Sadler who has signed the certificate to his original declaration is a clergyman residing in Montgomery County and James McCollough is residing in same and both credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Lewis Ford
Wm Mitchell
Clemt Connor
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State of Kentucky
Montgomery County sct.
I Micajah Harrison clerk of the court of the County aforesaid, Do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original and supplementary proceedings of the said court, in the matter of the application of Nathaniel Foster for a pension.-
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 23rd day of August 1833.
M. Harrison Clk
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On this 6th day of May 1833 personally appeared William Orear before Lee Y Millspaugh a Justice of the peace for Montgomery County Ky and made oath that he has been acquainted with Nathaniel Foster, who has sworn to and subscribed to this his supplemental declaration for a long time. This affiant states he has no personal knowledge of his services in the revolutionary war. But has frequently heard his Brother Daniel Orear say he served with him in the state of Virginia as stated in his declaration Both supplemental and original. And This affiant would say that the applicant is a man of good moral Character and does not hesitate to say he served as he states. given under my hand this 6th day of May 1833.
Will Orear seal
State of Ky Montgomery County ss
personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid Will Orear and made oath to the above affidavit. And I further certify that the affiant is a reliable person given under my hand this 6th day of May 1833
L. Millspaugh
State of Kentucky
Montgomery County Sct.
I Micajah Harrison Clerk of the court for the county aforesaid, Do hereby certify that L. Y. Millspaugh Esqr. whose name appears to the foregoing certificate is now and was at the tie of his said attestation an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all of his official acts as such as well in courts of Justice as thereout, and that he is authorized to administer oath.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 23rd day of August 1833
M. Harrison Clk
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19228
Nathl. Foster
Kentucky

from private
6 mo/ 7 days
$21.55/10

1077
     5
5385

M Harrison
Present

[crossed out W. Harrison CLK
W Kerling
Montgomery
KY]
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BRIEF in the case of Nathl Foster
County of Montgomery in the State of Kentucky
(Act 7th 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?  71

4.  State his service in the form annexed.

table 
column headings: Period., Duration of Service Years, Months, Days; Rank As a, Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.,
Sub In 17| blank| 5| blank| Private| Gen. Green Capt Brett, Col Williams|
Vol 1779| blank| 1| 14| Private| Capt Brunt, Col Garrod|

5.  In what battles was he engaged? none

6.  Where did he reside when he entered the service?  Prince William Co Va

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

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

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

Chs W. Forrest
Examining Clerk
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July 2, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Nathaniel Foster -8.32253
BA-J/AWF

Miss Erma Lee Walton
747 Junior Terrace
Chicago, Illinois

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter of June 26,
in which you give further information in regard to Nathaniel Foster, a soldier of the War of the Revolution.

The data furnished herein were obtained from
the papers on the file in pension claim, S.32253, based upon the military service of Nathaniel Foster, during the War of the Revolution.

He was born June 23, 1751 in the state of New
Jersey; the names of his parents are not given.

Nathaniel Foster moved from New Jersey to Loudoun County, Virginia, thence to Prince William County, Virginia. While  residing in said Prince  William County, he enlisted in August, 1779, served six weeks as private in Captain Hugh Brent's company, Colonel Garrard's Virginia regiment.  He enlisted October 1, 1780, served five months as private in
Captain John Brett's company, Colonels Williams' and Lucas' Virginia regiments.

In 1800 he moved from Prince William County,
Virginia, and resided in Mason County and Montgomery County Kentucky.

He was allowed pension on his application executed October 2, 1832, then a resident of Montgomery
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County, Kentucky.

The soldier, Nathaniel Foster, was living in 1834
near Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.

There are no data in this claim concerning the
family of Nathaniel Foster.

In order to obtain the date of last payment of
pension, the name and address to whom sent, and possibly
the date of death of this pensioner, you should apply
to The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office,
Records Division, Washinton, D. C., citing the fol-
lowing data-

Nathaniel Foster
Certificate No. 25346
Issued December 28, 1833,
Rate $21.55 per annum
To commence March 4, 1831
Act of June 7, 1832
Illinois Agency.

Very truly yours

A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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925 S. 5th Street,
Springfield Ill. July 8th 1929

Commissioner of Pensions.,
Washington  D.C.

Der Sir;

The enclosed correspondence, will explain this letter to you, for your consideration.

Please return enclosed letters with your reply.

Thanking you for your kindness, I am.

Your truly,
[signature] R. D. Loose
R. D. Loose

[stamp REVOLUTIONARY & 1812 WARS
SECTION
JUL 10 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS]

[stamp PENSION 
U. S. 
JUL 
10
1929
OFFICE]
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S 925 S. 5th Street,
Springfield Ill. June 28, 1929.
The U. S. War Department.
Washington, D. C.
Pension Dept.
Gentlemen:
Will there be any charge to send me, the War Record of- NATHANIEL FOSTER, Who received a Pension from U. S. for having served in The War of The Revolution, emigrating to Prinston Ind, where he died? He and his Wife are Buried in Prinction Ind.
Yours very truly,
R D. Loose
ROBT D. LOOSE.

JUL 3 1929
RECORDS DIVN.

U. S. PENSION OFFICE O
JUL 10 1929

REVOLUTIONARY & 18112 WARS SECTION
JUL 10 1929
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
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32253
Revy INVALID.
File No. 32,253
Nathaniel Foster
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7" 32"
Index:-Vol. 2, Page 141
Arrangement of 1870.

1929, July 12, Hist to R. D. Loose, MEE.
1931, Jan 7, hist. to Mr. R. D. Loose. MCS.
1934 - July 2 - hist. to Emma Lee Walton AWF.
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Foster
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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 Nathl Foster which require further proof or explanation.

I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes

II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes

III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for him not doing so? 

IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes

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? yes

VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes

VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes

VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes

IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes

X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? yes
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XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service? yes

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? witness

XIV. [notation sign 1]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? in past
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? No
Has the proper officer certified 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? yes

XVI. [notation sign 2]Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? yes

XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered? 2, 6, 7.
_________________________
EXPLANATORY NOTES.

*QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades; For ___________ year _____________ months, and _________ days, I served as a ______________ For _____________ months and ___________ days, I served as a _______________; and for such service I claim a pension.”
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase "about three or four months" is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours; the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must in every case be clearly shown 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.
[notation sign 1]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 witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[notation sign 2]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 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.
[symbol of pointing finger]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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Carmi Ill Free
28th Oct
J L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pensions
Citty of Washington
D.C.

Nov 13
Mr. Evans,
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Carmi Ills 27th Oct 1837
Sir
Enclosed you have the vouchers of Nathaniel Foster for your inspection there being 18 months pension due him
Very Respectfully
yours &c
C. D. Hay
for Danl. Hay
J. L. Edwards Esq
Commissioner
of Pensions
City of Washington D.C.
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Application for a Transfer
County of Saugamo ss.
On this first day of November 1844 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Saugamo  personally appeared Nathaniel Foster who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain John Britt in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Lucas in the service on the United States;  that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky from when he has lately removed;  that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Illinois where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future.  The following are his reasons for removed from the State of Kentucky to the state of Illinois viz that  he preferred a residence in the latter state
Nathanial Foster

Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
[obscured signature][STAMP]
Springfield IL
Dec 15

48
Dec 29
Ill
Natl Foster
appln. for transfer
(To Illinois)

War Department
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Nathaniel Foster resides near Springfield Sangamon County Illinois where notice may be sent to him of the transfer of his pension
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Application for a Transfer
County of Saugamo ss.
On this first day of November 1844 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace for the said County of Saugamo personally appeared Nathaniel Foster who, on his oath, declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by Captain John Britt in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Lucas in the service on the United States; that his name was placed on the pension roll of the State of Kentucky from when he has lately removed; that he now resides in the State (District, or Territory,) of Illinois where he intends to remain, and wishes his pension to be there payable, in future. The following are his reasons for removed from the State of Kentucky to the state of Illinois viz that he preferred a residence in the latter state
Nathanial Foster

Sworn and subscribed to, before me, the day and year aforesaid.
M Mobley J.P.
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State of Illinois
Sangamon County
On this twelfth day of December A.D. 1834 personally came before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace within and for said County Dan Stone who on his oath declares that Nathaniel Foster who has taken the above and preceeding oath and subscribed his name to the affidavit on the other side written, is the same identical Nathaniel Foster who is described in said affidavit and whose name is thereunto subscribed.
Dan Stone
Sworn and subscribed before me this 12th day of December A.D. 1834
M Mobley J.P.

State of Illinois
Sangamo County
I M. Mobley a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Dan Stone, whose name appears to the foregoing affidavit is personally known to me and that his testimony is entitled to full faith and credit.  Given under my hand and seal the 12th of December 1834
M Mobley J.P.
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State of Illinois
Sangamon County
I Charles R Matheny Clerk of the County Commissioners Court in and for said county do hereby certify that m Mobley whose name appears to the foregoing affidavits and certificate was on the day of the date thereof and now is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county regularly commissioned and qualified as appears of record and that his signature is genuine
Given under my hand and seal of office this 12th day of December AD 1834
C.R. Matheny Clk

State of Illinois
Sangamon County Sct
I Thomas Moffett Presiding Justice of the County Commissioners Court of said County do hereby certify that Charles R. Matheny is Clerk of said Court duly appointed and qualified and that as such full faith and credit are due to his official acts.  Given under my hand and seal at Springfield Illinois this 18th day of December 1834
Thomas Moffett P.J.CCCSC
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The deposition of William Jameson, being old but of sound mind, Taken at the house of Nathaniel Foster in Montgomery County Kentucky on the 2nd day of October 1832 to be read as evidence for the purpose hereafter specified, who deposeth and saith that Nathaniel Foster served a tour of five months against the British Army in the revolutionary war but does not recollect the precise date when he served but thinks that it was in the year 1780 or 1781 and recollects that he started out in the service in the fall season of the year and returned home in the spring following and further states that the said Nathanial Foster was out in the service on the said tour at the time of the Battle at the Cowpens and this deponant further states that he had been personally acquainted with the said Nathanial Foster even since the time of his tour and knows him to be the same man who now calls upon him for this deposition and further this deponant sayeth not
William Jameson x his mark
The foregoing deposition was subscribed and sworn to before me the date above written and for the purpose of obtaining a pension as provided by the laws of the United States  Given under my hand this 2nd day of October 1832
Lewis Ford JPMC
I Lewis Ford a Justice of the peace as above hereby certify that the above named Wm Jameson is a man of undoubted veracity & intitled to credit on oath  given under my hand this 6th day of May 1833
The said Lewis Ford has heretofore been certified to be a Justice of the peace ( See certificate on the other side
M. Harrison Clk
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State of Kentucky
Montgomery County Sct
I Micajah Harrison Clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid, Do hereby certify that the within named Lewis Ford Esqr. is now and was at the time of his attestation a duly commissioned, qualified acting Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid and that is entitled to sit in the county court for the county aforesaid, and that full faith & credit is due and ought to be given to all of his official acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 13th dayof November, 1832.
M. Harrison  C.M.C.C.
[SEAL]
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January 7, 1930

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
MOB:MLB

Mr. R.D. Loose
908 S. Normande
Los Angeles, California.

Dear Sir:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32253, that Nathaniel Foster was born June 23, 1761 in New Jersey.
He moved from there to Loudoun County, Virginia, thence to Prince William County, Virginia, and while residing there he enlisted in August, 1779 and served six weeks as private in Captain Hugh Brent's company, Colonel Garrard's Virginia regiment.  He enlisted October 1, 1780 and served five months as private in Captain John Brett's company, Colonels Williams' and Lucas' Virginia regiments
In 1800 he moved from Prince William County, Virginia, and resided in Mason County and Montgomery County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 2, 1832, while a resident of Montgomery County, Kentucky.
in 1834 he was living near Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.
There are no data concerning his family.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Nathaniel Foster. S. 32253, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing the following data:-Nathaniel Foster, Ctf. 25346, issued December 28, 1833, rate $21.55 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Illinois Agency.
Very truly yours
E.W. Morgan 
Acting Commissioner
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July 12, 1929.

R.D. Loose
925 S. Fifth Street,
Springfield, Illinois.

Dear Sir:
I advise you that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 32253, it appears that Nathaniel Foster was born June 23, 1761 in New Jersey.
He moved from there to Loudoun County, Virginia, thence to Prince William County, Virginia, and while residing there he enlisted in August, 1779 and served six weeks as private in Captain Hugh Brent's company, Colonel Garrard's Virginia regiment. He enlisted October 1, 1780 and served five months as private in Captain John Brett's company, Colonels Williams' and Lucas' Virginia regiments
In 1800 he moved from Prince William County, Virginia, and resided in Mason County and Montgomery County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 2, 1832, while a resident of Montgomery County, Kentucky.
in 1834 he was living near Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois.  There are no data concerning his family.
It does not appear that the above noted soldier ever lived in Indiana.
Respectfully,
Earl D. Church.
Commissioner.
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Emma Lee Walton
747 Junior Terrace
Chicago, Illinois

June 13-'34

Gentlemen,
Can you, please, send me the Pension of Revolutionary soldier
Nathaniel Foster born 1765 probably in Long Island died in Indiana?
I shall appreciate any detail about his family, you have.
Yours respectfully
(Miss) Emma Lee Walton
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Emma Lee Walton
747 Junior Terrace
Chicago, Illinois

June 26, 1934

Dear Sir,
All I know is that Nathaniel Foster was born in Staten Island, married in Warrenton Va., and died in Indiana.  He had a pension of which the family has record, though its details are lost.  He married 1792, and was born 1765.
I usually ask a research worker to look up any such thing for me but she is out of the city and so I am asking your office for it.  I shall appreciate your reply.
It is possible that Long Island, as I first gave it was not his birthplace, but that Staten Island is correct.
Yours truly
Emma Lee Walton

2 wc
m
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908 S. Normande,
Los Angeles, Calif.
January 3, 1931.

[STAMP]
Office of the Chief Clerk
Bureau of Pensions
Jan 6 1931

U.S. Pension Office
Washington,
D.C.

Subject:  Nathanial Foster

Dear Sir:-
In 1929 you sent me at Springfield Ill, the Record of Nathaniel Foster service in the War of the American Revolution for which he received pension.
In moving out here from Springfield Ill, I have lost the record you sent and am again, asking will you please send me another official record of his service?
As near as I can remember;  Nathanial Foster enlisted in Prince William County, Va in 1779.  Enlisting for several periods during the War.  After the War, received pension living in Springfield Ill.
Please send full copy of your records and when he stopted receiving a pension.
My Grandmother the Wife of Washington Iles, was the Daughter of said Foster, her name was Ann Foster.
I am enclosing an Air Mail Stamp, which please use.
Thanking you for your kindness I am,
Sincerely Yours
RD Loose
Robert Douglas Loose.