Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5543, for Bryan Philpot, Maryland
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Service
MD
Philpot Bryan Elizabth
Number W. 5543
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1227
Maryland
Elizabeth Philpot a widow of Bryan Philpot who served in the Revolutionary war as a Private Ensignant Md Line
Inscribed on the roll at the rate of 45 dollars 64 cents per annum to commence the 4th day of March 1848. end July 26th 1853
Certificate of Pension issued the 26th day of December 1856 and sent to A. Ray Present
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under Act
29,1848 Page 2057 Vol. 26
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125
Elizabeth Philpot
wid of Bryan
Md
Act 29 May 1818


To the Roll of Capt Saml Smith's Company for the  (illegilble) Rifle Regiment
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The State of Maryland 
Baltimore County, Sct.
I hereby certify to all whom it doth or may concern, that on the sixteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and ninety six a license issued from the office of the Clerk of Baltimore County Court, directed to the Reverend Mr. Olivere or any other person qualified by Law to celebrate the rites of Marriage between a certain Bryan Philpot and Elizabeth Johnson of Balimore County, according to Law; there appearing to him no lawful cause, or just impediment, by reason of any consanguinity or affinity to hinder the same. 
In testimony whereof, I hereto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of Baltimore County Court this 11th day of January 1849. 
A. W. Bradford
Clerk Baltimore County Court.
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The Honorable, 
J. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City
D. B
Mail
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Baltimore, 17 June 1850
Sir, 
I have taken the liberty of enclosing you, at the request of E. Wyatt Blanchard Esq. an argument he has written in behalf of his grandmother claim for a pension, Philpot, the widow of Bryan Philpot. Will you do me the favor to file it with the papers in the case of Elizabeth Philpot and at your earliest convenience give it your consideration.
Very respectfully 
G.G. Brewer
The honerable, 
J. Minot
Commissoner of Pensions
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State of Maryland
Baltimore City
On this eleventh day of January in the year eighteen hundred and forty-nine personally appeared before me Nicholas Brice Chief Judge of Baltimore City Court Mary Ann Frazier who being first duly sworn according to Law deposes and says that she is the child of Brian Philpot-an officer in the Revolutionary war in the service of the State of Maryland and of Elizabeth Philpot-his widow who has this day in my presence made a declaration before the Honorable Nicholas Brice Chief Judge of Baltimore City Court-with a view to obtain a pension from the Government of the United states under the law of Congress papered the twenty eigth day of July eighteen hundred and forty eight that she is in ther fifty second year that her mother never married since the death of her father who died in the year eighteen hundred and eleven and on or about the eleventh day of April in said year; that she always heard and understood from her mother that she was married in Baltimore County in the year seventeen hundred and nintey-six. That the accompanying family bible authenticated by my signature and that of Honorable Nicholas Brice is in the family Bible of our family that she is familiar with said volume and that the entries of family history there are genuine and what they report to be. That said volume has been sometimes in possesion of one member of the family and sometimes in that of another as one or the other children of said Brian Philpot and Elizabeth-his wife felt interested in naming it that the entries in relation to the family of Brian and Elizabeth Philpot are in
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the handwriting as she has undertoon and believes of Brian Philpot her father

Mary A Frazier

N Brice CKL 
Now on good authority on which I rely with confidence the lady testified Ms. Mary A Frazier do certify to be one entirely worthy of belief
N Brice Judge
(illegile) Courts
11th January 1849

State of Maryland City of Baltimore SS
I hereby cerify that the Honble Nicolas Brice before where the above declaration and certificate made  at the time of so doing and still is Chief Judge of Baltimore City Court duly comimissioned and certified of to all whose its as such full faith and (illegible) sworn dully given as well in  Court of Justice as (illegible) the above affidavit being the sworn referred to in the certifiable answer to the declaration of Elizabeth Philpot. In testimory whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand & affix the seal of Baltimore on this 12th day of January 1849. SM Lalchell CLK Balto C. CY
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Certificate of 
Theo M Keach
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White Haven June 4th 49

My Dr. Sir,

Your letter of the 13 inst
has [illegible] come to hand & I hasten [word struck out] to
comply with your request.  Having the
Revd. Mr. Coleman's book in my pos
sion I have found no difficulty in com
ing to a satisfactory result.  In one place
among the list of marriages I find the
following record, "Noon. 17th 1796 marri
ed Bryan Philpot & Elizabeth Johnson";
& in another among the Baptisms, I
find the following, "John Philpot son
of Bryan & Elizabeth Philpot, born Oct
1801 bap! Feb. 9th 1802 St Thomas."  I trust
these extracts from the Parish Records
of the Revd. Mr. Coleman will prove
sufficient to answer your purpose &
I hereby certify them to be correct
John R Keecj
Rector of St John's
Parish Balt. & Har
ford Counties

P.S. I write this in one of my circulars to let you
see I have a school under my charge & to re
quest that you will be so good as to make it
known among your friends.  Very respectfully
John R Keech
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SELECT

FAMILY SCHOOL,
FOR BOYS,
UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE
Rev. JOHN R. KEECH,

About 17 miles from Baltimore, and 4 miles from Bel-Air, on the Harford Turnpike,
AIDED BY A WELL QUALIFIED GENTLEMAN.
_____________________________________

The design of this institution is to give a good and useful education, preparatory to any kind of
business.  The branches taught, are those usually attended to in the best academics, and great pains
are taken to promote the progress of the pupils.  No pupil of bad character will be received or retained
in the school.  The discipline will be mild and parental, but firm and decided.  The situation is remark
ably healthy, remote from all scenes of temptation to vice, and in every way favorable to the object in
view.  The school room is under the same roof with the lodgings, so that there is no loss of time or ex
posure to inclement weather, and a careful supervision can be exercised over the morals and habits of the
pupils.  Number limited to twelve.

Terms.

Board and Tuition, $[number blacked out]5.00 per session, to be paid in advance.
Modern Languages each $10 per session.
The Winter Session will commence the 1st November, and continue till the 1st April; and the Sum
mer Session the 1st May, and continue till the 1st October.

References

RT. REV. BISHOP WHITTINGHAM,  } DR. H. COLBURN,
REV. DR. WYATT,  } HUGH D. EVANS, ESQ.
DR. SAMUEL CHEW, }  T. P. SCOTT, ESQ. and
" JOHN H. BRISCOE }  MAJOR HENRY HALL.

[right index finger pointing]N. B.  Pupils will be conveyed from and returned to the Magnolia House, on the Baltimore and
Philadelphia Rail Road, if desired.

Springfield, near Bel-Air.
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State of Maryland
Baltimore City
On this eleventh day of January Anno Domini eighteen hundred and fortynine personally appears before me Nicolas Brice Chief Judge of Baltimore City Court Mrs. Elizabeth Philpot, a resident of the city of Baltimore who was aged eighty years on the fourth day of March eighteen hundred and fourty-eight, who being duly sorn according to law, doth in her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the pensions made by the Act of Congress papered the twenty nineth day of July eighteen hundred and forty-eight; 
That she is the widow of the late Brian Phipot Esquire of Baltimore City who was an assign under a comission from the State of Maryland; that she is unable to mention the day month or year when the said Brian Philpot entered the service of the State in the Revolutionary war, or left it; thus she has no recollection of anything he states on those points. That she has often heard her said husband say that he was in the Battle of Brandywine; and she remembers his having mentioned that he was in other Battles in the Revolutionary War; but her memory is so weak now, that she cannot be more particular; that she remember to have heard him say that General Samuel Smith of Baltimore was his commander but she cannot say what rank General Smith held in the war; that he, the said Brian Philpot resides in the
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city of Baltimore aforesaid where he entered the service; that she has no recollection of ever having heard him say whether he was drafted, a volunteer, or a substitue; that she cannot remember what part of the County he states he marched through or into, though she well remembers that it was some of the states part of Maryland; that she has no documentary evidence showing the service of her husband to support this her claim; and she further says that she has no personal knowledge of the service of the said Brian Philpot in the said war. 
She futher declares she was married in Baltimore Couty in the state of Maryland, to the said Brian Philpot on the sevententh  day of Novemeber in the year seventeen hundred and ninety-six, that her husband the aforesaid Brian Philpot, died on the eleventh day of April in the year eighteen hundred and eleven; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the second of January in the year eighteen hundred, namely at the time alone started; that clergyman who officiated was The Rev. John Colemand of Harford County; that she is unable now to recollect why she was not married by the Rector of St. Thomas Parish (in Baltimore County) in which she resided; but presumes it was either becuase the Rector was absent, or the Parish was without a clergyman. 
She further swears that she is
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now a *** and that she never before made a application for a pension.
And I the said Nicholas Brice Chief Judge of Baltimore City-Court do certify that the said Elizabeth Phipot is very aged and informed and that I have takend her aforgoing affidavit and sworn declaraton at her own residence because from age and infinity she cannot attend in open court. 
Sworn subscribed before me the day and year first above written
Elizabeth Philpot
N. Brice
Chief Judge of Baltimore City Court
City of Balitmore Act I herely certify that the Honorable N. Brice beforementioned above declaration commenced affividated made was at the home of ***Chief Judge of Baltimore
Elizabeth duly sworn to all whose acts or such full faith are out sought to be given dwell in the courts of justice as  ***
In testimorny where of I have here unto subscribed my name affixed the Seal of Baltimore City Courts this eleventh day of January in the year eighteen hundres and fourty-nine.
Rea H Gatchwell Clerk
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Elizabeth Philpot
Pension
Affidavit of Jon Philpot
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State of Maryland
City of Baltimore 
Be it remembered and it is hereby certified that on this twentieth day of May in the year Eighteen hundred and fifity dix before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for Baltimore City, personally appeared John Philpot of Baltimore County and being by me duly sworn on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God, deposeth and said-that he is the son of Brian Philpot an officer in the Revolutionary war, and of Elizabeth Philpot who made application for a pension as the widow of teh said Brian Philpot. that he was born A. D. 1801 and that his said father died A. D. 1813-that during his said father's lifetime he has often heard him speak of having served in the Revolutionary war, and of being in battle. This deponent has heard his father speak of a retreat after a battle in which he was obliged to swim a creek, and of the difficulty with which he escaped drowning from the struggles of a solider who was also in retreat. This deponent has heard his said father describle his feelings on first going into an engagement, and has heard him tell of a wounded soldier who was sitting under a tree by his side during a battle, whoe a cannon ball shot away the top of his head. From this deponents recollection of his father's conversation, the impression
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on his mind is very distinct, that his father had been in more than one battle during his said service. At the time when General Samuel Smith was in the Senate of the United States this deponent met him in Washington, and he spoke to this deponent of the said Brian Philpot having served under him, and said that he was an excellent officer. 
In testimorny, whereof have hereunto subscribed my name on the day and year above written

State of Maryland
Baltimore City 
I hereby certify that Columbus P. Surham esquire before whom the annexed affidavit was mad and who has thereto subscribed his name was a tht ime of doing so a justice of the Peach of the State of Maryland in the City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn. 
In Testimony Whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the Superior Court of Baltimore City, this twenty second day of May A. D. 185
Edwd Dowling Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City.
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State of Maryland
City of Baltimore 
I hereby certify that on this Fourth day of December 1856, before me the enscribed a justice of the peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City aforesaid appeared E Wyatt Blanchard of said City and make oath in decree form of law that Mrs. Elizabeth Philpot widow of Brian Philpot an officer in the Revolutionary war, left living at the time of her death the following children who are still living. Mary Ann, wife of John Fraizer, John Philpot, Elizabeth, widow of  Ja Gowan Blanchard, Clarissa, wife of Nicholas R. Merryman and Edward Philpot.
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State of Maryland in Baltimore City
I hereby certify that on this twenty seventh day of November 1836 before me the subscriber, a justice of the peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore, appeared E. Wyatt Blanchard of said City, and made oath in due form of law, that Mrs. Elizabeth Philpot late widow of Brian Philpot an officer in the Revolutionary war, died at Hereford in Baltimore County on the 26th July 1853. 
Columbus P. Durham
State of Maryland 
Baltimore City
I hereby certify that Columbus P. Durham Esquire before whom the annexed affidavid was made and who has hereto subscribed his name was at the time of doing a Justice of Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn. 
In Testimony Whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the Superior Court of Baltimore City this 27th day of November A.D. 1856
Edwd Dowling
Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City
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March 27, 1929
Miss Kate S. Curry
1420 Girard Street, N. W.
Washington, D. C.
Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, W. 5543, it appears that Bryan Philpot was appointed Ensign in January 1776 and served in Captain Samuel Smith's Company, Colonel Smallwood's Maryland Regiment, and was in the battle of Long Island; and that he served in 1781 in Captain Moore's Company of Cavalry. It is also stated that he was in the battle of Brandywine. He died April 11, 1811 or 1813. 
The soldier married November 17, 1796 (license issued November 16, 1796) in Baltimore County, Maryland, Elizabeth Johnson. She was born March 4, 1768, and at the time she was married, was living in St. Thomas' Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland. Pension was allowed on her application executed January 11, 1849, at which time she was living in Baltimore, Maryland.
The pension was allowed for three months service as ensign, and four months service as private of horse.
The widow, Elizabeth, died July 26, 1853 in Hereford, Baltimore
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County, Maryland, leaving the following children:
Mary Ann (their oldest child), wife of John Frazier; John Philpot, born in October 1801; Elizabeth, widow of J. Gowan Blanchard; Clarissa, wife of Nicholas R. Merryman; and Edward Philpot.
It is stated that they had six children, the above names are the only ones given.
A grand child, E. Wyatt Blanchard, testified in the case.
John Merryman in 1849, aged eighty-three years, stated that he married a sister of the widow Elizabeth Philpot.
Respectfully,
E. W. MORGAN
Acting Commissioner
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An account of expenses, board of Capt. Saml Smith's 8 Md. Co., in 1776 has been removed from this case in order that it may be sent to the war Dept. 
Jany 19, 1911 F.e.
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16,1913
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Revy WIDOW, & c.
File No. 5543
Elizabeth Philpot
Widow
Bryan Philpot
Pri Rev. War
Act: July 29,1848
Index:-Vol. M, Page 127
[Arrangement of 1870]

Feb 20/95 Mil. Hist. to
Daniel R. Randall Annapolis
June 2 1897-History
Daniel R. Randall 
Annapolis, Md.
1979 Mil 27-Hist. to
Mrs Kate S Curry
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4 [illegible] per 9 Hasse [sp.?]
3 [illegible] Ensign
             $46.64
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N 126 -
Elizabeth Philpot
M a
Hon L. Mathew Legion 
March 11, 49,
E. B. Graff Sept 28/557
GG Brewer [illegible] 12 18.3.3
Let A [illegible] Feb. 6 /56.
Let [illegible] Feb. 22 /156
For testimony referred to see case of Balt. Laurel McKern [?] Md 38.
act 29 July 1848
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Albany 
April 17th 

Mr J. Minot Pension agent
Washington City D. C.
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FREE 
The Honble" J. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions 
Washing City D. C. 

mail
Elizabeth Philpot
Brian MD dies 2 9 '48
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Geo. C. Whiting Esq.
Court of Pensions
Washington

Elizabeth Philpot
Bryan 
Died Jun 29 of 48
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Judge Minot
Court of Pensions

Elizabeth Philpot
Bryan-died- Jun 29 of 48
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Maryland Roll
Elizabeth Philpot, who was the widow of Bryan, who was a private & Ensign Maryland troops
Act July 28, 1848.
4 mos privating horse           $16. 64
3 months Ensign                      30.00
                                               $46.64
Ca March 4, 1848.
[illegible] July 26, 1853, who she [illegible]
To John Philpot, [illegible] His own and that of Mary Ann Frazier, Elizabeth Blanchard, Clarissa Merryman, and edward Philpot, as children.
[signed] A. Ray. Poeret [sp?] }
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Department of the Interior
Pension Office, Offical

G.G. Brewer Esq
Fayette Street 
Baltimore Md

Catherine Sarah McKim
Bryan Md  doed 29 July '48
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S. Cole Esq
Acting Court of Pensions 
Washington

Elizabeth Philpot
Bryan died 29 July '48
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Judge Minot 
Court of Pensions 
Department of the Interior


Elizabeth Philpot
Bryand MD died 29 J'48
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The family Bible in this case has not hence forward in the East front store room. No mention is made in any of the papers of its heavenly bell returned. 
Frank Shapleigh
Feb 19-95
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Washington
Feby. 16 / 56

Judge Minot
Comr of Pensions
Sir
Your letter in the case of Elizabeth Philpot (widow of Ensign R Philpot) of Maryland was duly received: informing me date a pension for 3 [illegible] Ensign from 2 and 3 to the 3 [illegible] 1776. and 6 mos trooper in 1781. [illegible] be [illegible] to the widow on the [illegible] before the Department. & that, if it could be [illegible] he was in sense [since] after the battle of Long Island. Service to the time he resigned would be allowed.
I herewith present a certificate from the Secty of the State of Maryland. The return appears to have been made after the battle of Long Island which took place Aug 27, 1776. I hope it will be as conducive to your mind as it is to mine, that  [illegible] B. Philpot was ensign in that battle, after that resigned.
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making 8 mos service as Ensign
             4   "      Trooper . . .

I remain very respectfully,
[illegible]
Alex. Ray
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Baltimore County December 6th 1836.
The undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Elizabeth Philpot widow of Brian Philpot accepts the adjustments of her claim for a pension, mentioned in a letter from the Comr. of Pensions to Alexr Ray Esqr. dated Februsary 6th 1836
John Philpot
Admin of Elizabeth Philpot
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Washington
Jany 31. 1856
Judge Minot
Commissioner of Pensions
Sir
In the application of Elizabeth Philpot - widow of Bryan Phiopot - for a pension: and about which G. G. Brewer Esq and myself conferred with you today.
In your letter in this case of Nov 12/55 the marriage is admitted, and you require further proof of serving and that the applicant is the widow of the individual who performed the service.
Mr Brewer borrows from the Historical Society of Baltimore an original roll to which his son Gen J. S Smith, (a member of the Society) affixes his declaration of the genuiness of the roll. (and wishes a return of it) At the time the widow made her declaration it was not know the number roll or Capt. Smith in existance [sic]. It is now presented in support of her husband's service: and death, it may not show the period of service claimed for. it establishes the facts of the service.
It is also claimed in 1781 or thereabouts, her said husband served in a troop of Horse and that a roll relating to that service has been filed together with several letters, certificates from the Executive chamber at Annapolis. Letter from Gen Weedom [illegible] Capt. Bryant Philpot, and Alexander McKim belonged to Capt Moores company of cavalry and she too filed an application for a pension under act 28, and Mr. Brewer thinks some of the paper filed in the case of Elizabeth Philpot may have been placed among the papers filed of Mr McKim also of Maryland I have to [illegible] the form or a reference to her paper. case Suspended. 
again Mr Brewer informs there is a letter on
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signed by an officer perhaps Gen Smallwood to the effect that after the battle of Long Island, Ensign B. Philpot resigned his commission. the battle took place on the 27 Aug 1776.
From a book now before me "Proceedings of the Convention of the Province of Maryland held at the city of Annapolis in 1774. 1775 & 1776" I make the following extract - "January 14. 1776 Convention met at . . . "Eighth company. Samuel Smith Capt. James Campbell 1st Lie. Joseph Ford 2d Lie. Bryan Philpot - ensign."
The same officers I find named in the original roll, ended, it is supposed; therefore, that Philpot served at least 6 mo. as Ensg. and also as a trooper in 1781: I have also request refer you to the letter on file in this case from G. G. Brewer Eqr. it may afford a satisfactory adjustment of the claim - together with the roll, and the Bank quoted above. which is [illegible] for [illegible] [illegible] if desired.
You will also find [illegible] affidavits of the identity of the widow with the officer.
I remain very respectfully
Your O Serv
[signed] Alex. Ray

Ante/
It is claimed, and perhaps shown by the papers that Philpot was commissioned as Ensign [illegible] 2 or 3rd 1776. The roll now submitted clearly establishes "3" months service [symbol] 6 mos makes = 18 or 20 mos.
A. O.
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Annapolis. 14th Feby. 1856.
My Dear Sir;
I send you herewith enclosed, some further evidence in the case of Ensign Philpot, which I should think, would certainly (with the payments made him) be conclusive evidence, that he served as an Ensign in "Smallwood's Battalion" until September 1776, after the "Battle of Long Island," - The history of the Revolution, shows, that the battle was fought in August, 1776, and the letters of Genl Washington & Col. Smallwood, who commanded the Battalion, also bear evidence, that said Battalion fought with great bravery and great credit were awarded them. Now the certificate herewith sent, is taken from the original return made by Genl Chamberlain after the battle, it is without date, but the letter from him accompanying it, Shows, that the return was made in his handwriting, and it is presumed, was made on the 3rd, Septr, 1776. No man, looking at the return and letter on file, but would come to such a conclusion. - I
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expect to leave here to Morrow Evening, for home, and if you have anything to say, - respecting it, - address me at Baltimore, where I shall be on Monday and Tuesday next. I have got to come to this place again next week, after then I hope to get to Washington and be with you for a day or two.
(In haste) with great regard, [signed] G. G. Brewer
Alexr. Ray, Esqr
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Washington
Sept 12/ 56.
Geo C Whiting Esq
Comr of Pensions
Sir
In the case of Elizabeth Philpot of Maryland (now deceased)
You will please receive endorsed evidence of the time of her death. The names of the children who now survive, and of the appointment of an [illegible] together with a letter from the son and adr. accepting the allowance of time of service, under your letter of the 6th Feby last-.
I remain very respectfully yours
[signed] Alex. Ray
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[official letter stationery]
State of Maryland
Office of the Secretary of State 
Annapolis 12th February, 1856.
I hereby Certify, that in a bundle of original papers on file in this Department, endorsed as being filed in "September 1776," there is a paper belonging to, or in said bundle, endorsed, "List of Regular Officers by Mr Chamberlain,: and which paper appears to have been a return of "Smallwood's Battalion," after a battle in the War of the Revolution, or one would suppose so, from the fact, as the return or same paper, give the names of those, who were killed, those who were wounded, those promoted, and those that resigned, - this return is without date, but is filed with a letter from Brig Genl James LLoyd Chamberlain," which letter is dated "3rd September 1776," and in my opinion, both papers are in the same handwriting, and it would Seem, that the return was made by said Genl Chamberlain, on or about that time, "3rd September, 1776,"

[Note written along left edge of paper]
I have cancelled Messrs. Dodge & Triplett who are of opinion that Philpot was in service a [illegible] that time [2 words illegible] the date of the [illegible] referred to - [signed] N Cox
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And I further Certify, that upon said return of "Smallwood's Battalion, above mentioned, the name of Ensign Philpot, is returned to have served as an Ensign, and resigned.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Secretary of State, of the State of Maryland, the day and year above written.
[signed] Nathaniel Cox
Sec'y of State
[large embossed seal to left of signature]
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Certificate of Ensign Philpots service,
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Land office of Maryland
January 24 1856.
I certify that it appears [illegible] an ancient paper was filed in this office among the Revolutionary Documents, & endacted "Officers in Smallwood's Battalion 1776." that Ensign Philpot is named as an officer in Capt Smith's Company.
In testimony whereof I hereto subscribe my name & affix the seal of the Land Office of Maryland
[signed] J Murray
Commr of the L off
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Washington
June 18 / 56
S. Cole Esqr
Acting Comr of Pensions
Sir
In the case of Elizabeth Philpot dec[eased] late of Maryland, you will please receive an additional affidavit made by the son, in support of his Father's service.
I am requested to state, that Ensign B. Philpot served under Capt. Ruxton Moore of the Maryland line and served in the South. and that his the officer widow has been pensioned: and claiming for more service than you are willing to allow under tour office. [illegible] & respectfully asked to the paper filed in the case of [illegible] Capt Ruxton Moore [illegible] role.

very respectfully
I remain yr obser [your obedient servant]
[signed] Alex. Ray
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Nichs Ruxton More [Moore] at George Town in Apr. 1781, a letter to him 17 June 178[? can't read due to mark over year] from Genl G Weedon
B. [?] requesting him to push forward to Fredericksburg, with his troops of 

[NOTE: there is more writing upside down from the above. It is very faint and only bits are visible including a mention of "Jany 1776".]

See. Resolve of conventions
10th July, 1776.
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Pension Office.
March 10 1849.
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you, that the papers in support of the claim of Elizabeth Philpot widow of Bryan Philpot have been examined and filed, under the act of 29 July 1848.
The evidence of the marriage is satisfactory, but the service for which this claim is made, has not been set forth in conformity with the regulations, nor has any proof to establish the rank or the amount of service rendered by her husband been procured,
Before any adjustment of her claim can be understandingly made, the proof of the commencement, and the duration of each term of service, under whom they were performed, should be especially set forth, and the Certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Annapolis, should be produced showing any payments made to applicant's husband either as an office, or Private, and his rank as an Ensign should be proved by the production of his commission or some other Record Evidence,
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I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully
your obedt, Servt,
J L Edwards
Comr of Pensions
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Brief in the case of Elizabeth Philpot, decd widow of Bryan
Baltimore County and State of [blank]
act July 29, 1848.
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.") [blank]
Proof exhibited, (if original.) [blank]

Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Record evidence of marriage in 1796, and Record proof of four months service as a private of horse, and 3 months service as an Ensign of Infantry. "An Administrator has been appointed.

(If for increase.)
    Has additional evidence filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what? [blank]

Name and residence of Agent
A. Ray, Esq. Present.

[signed] W. Ogden Niles. Examining Clerk.

[signed] Cate [sp?] Smith
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Washington Jan. 31st 1849
Sir, Enclosed you will find the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Philpot, widow of Bryan Philpot dec. for a pension under the act of July 29th 1848, which I have to request you will cause to be examined with as little delay as possible and the result reported to me. 
I am very respectfully
T Watkins Ligon
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Baltimore, 29th October, 1855.
Sir,
E. Beatty Graff, Esqr, of this City, has handed me your letter addressed to him of 28th, utlimo, upon testimony filed by myself in support of the claim asserted by Mrs. Elizabeth Philpot, widow of Bryan Philpot, for the benefit of the act of July 29th, 1848.
Mr. Graff, is the agent or Attorney for Mrs. Catherine Sarah McKin, but has nothing to do with the case of Mrs. Philpot, her case being in my charge and the testimony collected and filed by myself.
Mrs. Philpot's declaration was filed in September, 1848, and with it evidence of her marriage and her being the widow of Bryan Philpot. Mr. Edwards, the former Commissioner of Pensions, says in his letter, acknowledging the receipt of her declaration, that evidence of her marriage was sufficiently proven, but in your letter of 28th, you say, there is no proof of her being the husband of claimant. I have only to say, the family bible, containing the record of her marriage, was filed or left with her declaration at the Department and where it still remains, together with a certificate of the Clergyman, the Rev. Mr. Coleman, who performed the ceremony. I now send you enclosed, an extract, taken from the Parish record, by the present Pastor of St John's Church, the Rev. Mr. Keech, which I hope, in addition to what has already been filed, will be received as sufficient evidence of marriage.
In regard to the proof of Bryan Philpot's service in the War of the Revolution, I send you herewith, an extract of the
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proceedings of the Convention or Council of Safety," which show, that Brian Philpot, on the 2nd January 1776, was appointed as Ensign in the "Maryland Battalion," commanded by Col. Smallwood, in the 8th Company of said Battalion, and which Company was commanded by Capt. Samuel Smith of this City. This Battalion, was in the battle of "Long Island" as the records at Annapolis and the history of the War of the Revolution will show and suffered greatly from their gallant conduct in that battle. among the papers filed in the case, is a return made by Col. Smallwood himself, (it is true without date) but the envelope or paper in which it was enclosed to the "Council of Safety," bears date, I think, the 23rd September, 1776, shortly after the Battle on "Long Island," which took place on the 27th August, 1776, and in this return Col. Smallwood, gives the names of the killed and wounded and returns Ensign Bryan Philpot, as having resigned, this being a return made to reorganize the corps, we may fairly infer, that he was in the battle on "Long Island," and his resignation took place after the battle as is alleged by his heirs.
I also filed a copy of Captain Samuel Smith's account, taken from the Army Legers [Ledgers] of the Revolution, to show, that the sums of money paid him at different times, were on account of his Company, and that it was the practice in Maryland at the commencement of the Revolution, to open accounts only with the Captains of each company, who settled with his officers and new, and took their receipts. The records of the Maryland troops that served in the War of the Revolution are very imperfect, I know the fact, because, I was the Register of the Land Office of Maryland for 26 years, and had charge of the records of the Revolution, and profess to know
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something about the records. The General Government as you are aware, assumed the debts of the Revolution, and it was alleged on the part of the Officers of the Government, that it was impossible to adjust the accounts and settle with the State, without having the pay rolls, paymasters accounts, vouchers, etc., to make the settlement, and they were accordingly forwarded on to Washington City, by the Executive of Maryland and were never returned. The late Mr. Hagner, who was familiar with all the circumstances, informed me some years before his death, that they were all destroyed by the burning of the public buildings, which took place some years ago and that detailed statements of the paymaster accounts were not now ascertainable. I claim or ask therefore on behalf of the widow of Brian Philpot, six months service of said Brian Philpot, an Ensign, in the Maryland Battalion of Regular troops under Col. Smallwood.
Now, for his service in the company commanded by Capt. Nicholas R. Moore, of the Baltimore Light Dragoons. By a record of a newspaper published in Baltimore City, during the revolution and called "The Maryland Journal," and now belonging to the Historical Society. It appears, that this Corps, on the 25th of May, 1779, assembled for the defence [sic] of the City of Baltimore and joined Genl Buchanan's troops, to act as a corps of Light Dragoons and on the 5th of April, 1781, by the letters of Capt. Moore to the Governor of Maryland, this corps, now in service and afterwards encamped at George Town, D. C. and were sent there by order of the Executive of Maryland, and in June following, a letter was received from Genl. Weedon of Virginia, saying that Genl Lafayette desired their services in the South, that an engagement
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was expected and he was deficient in Cavalry, which he much needed, they obeyed the Order and joined the troops under Genl Lafayette, and did not return home until August, 1781, when they received the thanks of Govr Lee, General Morgan and Lafayette, on the 11th of Septr; 1781, they were in service in the City of Baltimore, and escorted Genl Washington to the "Fountain Inn," I should therefore humbly Concaive [?], that this Corps was in service from 25th, May, 1779, to 11th Septr, 1781, when they acted as an escort to genl Washington, there is no muster or pay roll of the Company to be found, because, they all have been destroyed by fire, but the copies of Captain Moores letters and other papers, taken from the archives of the Executive Chamber of Maryland, and filed with Mrs Philpot's application, and to which respectfully ask your attention, you will perceive, there is a return made of the Company, by commissioners, who were appointed to value their horses, which I should think, would be received as evidence of service in that corps. The corps, were composed of Volunteers, most of them Gentlemen, of wealth and who were governed by pure patriotic feelings, in giving up the endearments and luxuries of home, to enter the service of their Country. Messrs, Philpot, and McKim, who are recollected by man of the old citizens of this City, were particularly conspicuous, in contributing liberally their money, for the support of the war, when the Government were without either money or credit, evidence of this, we can show from the records of the Historical Society, as also from the Archives of the Executive Chamber of Maryland, and the pittance now claimed by their widows, would not pay I suppose, one tenth of the money they have expended in the service of their Country. Hoping that the papers filed in the case of Mrs Philpot, will be examined and duly considered. I remain most respectfully, Yr obt. [signed] G. G. Brewer
The Honble J. Minot, Commr of Pensions.
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Pension Office
September 28, 1855
Sir:
I have carefully considered the testimony submitted by you in support of the claim asserted by Elizabeth Philpott, [Philpot] widow of Brian, for the benefit of the Act of July 19, 1848, and you are informed that it does not remove the objections to its admission stated in the letter of this office to the Hon. " T. Watkins Ligon of the 10th of March 1849, that is, it does not show the duration of the service. There is, it is true, evidence to show that Brian Philpott [sic] belonged to the Company of "Baltimore Independent Cadets" raised on the 3d Dec. 1774; but how long he served them does not appear, nor can the duration of service be inferred from the testimony. It also, appears that he was a member of Captain Nicholas R. Moore's Company of Light Horse but the only proof of actual service duration, taking the Extracts from the "Maryland Journal" as data, there it [illegible] been from June 12th 1791 [obviously year is incorrect] to August 6, 1781. There was also an Ensign Philpott [sic] in the Line of Maryland in 1776, who resigned. If, however, it is admitted, of which there is no proof, that he was the husband of claimant, there is no testimony to who how long he served. We want, in brief, some reliable evidence to show how long Brian Philpott [sic] served and the grade in which he served, and until such testimony is supplied the claim cannot be allowed.
Your Respectfully
[signed] G Minot Commission

E. Beatty Graff, Esq
Baltimore Md.
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From the Maryland Journal of June 12, 1781
Extract of a Letter dated 4" June 1781 from Fredericksburg Va "A body of Maryland Militia, at least 1000 are under orders to march immediately for George Town on the Potomack [Potomac], Captain Nicholas R Moores Troop of Baltimore Light Dragoons are to compose a part of this force, and will march tomorrow for the Banks of the Potomack" [sic]

From same paper date June 19, 1781
Extract of a Letter from Georgetown dated Thursday (14 June 1781) Last - "On Thursday last the Baltimore Troop of Light Dragoons (an elegant corps consisting of 50 respectible [sic] gentlemen of that town) commanded by Nicholas R Moore Esq marched for George Town on the Potomack" [sic]

From same paper, date June 26, 1781
"A Letter from George Town dated Sunday - last 24 June 1781, mentions that the Baltimore & Frederick Town Troop of Light Dragoons were to cross the Potomack [sic] the next day on their way to join the Marquis De La Fayette"

From same paper dated July 17, 1781
"Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in the Baltimore Troop of Light Dragoons dated Ruffins Ferry 30 miles from Williamsburg July 6, 1781 . . . We arrived here yesterday [illegible] The Baltimore Troop of Light Dragoons joined the Marquis De Lafayette the evening of the 6 and morning of the 7 Inst. and have marched with him to Richmond"

From same paper of July 24, 1781
Extract of letter from same gentleman dated at Head Quarters Holts Forge New Kent County July 11, 1781.
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From same paper date 7 Aug 1781
Extract from letter from same gentleman dated Malvion Hill Augt 1 1781. On Saturday last the Baltimore Troop of Light Dragoons commanded by Nicholas R Moore Esq returned here from the American camp in Virginia before leaving they received the thanks of Gov Lee, Gen Morgan & LaFayette

From same paper Sept 11 1781
Genl Washington arrived in Baltimore on his way South and stopped at Fountain Inn. he was met and escorted there by the Baltimore Troop of Light Dragoons - Capt Nicholas R Moore etc
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State of Maryland Baltimore City Sc.
Be it remembered and it is hereby certified that on this nineteenth day of January 1856 before the subscriber a justice of the peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City aforesaid, personally appears General John Spear Smith and makes oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God, that he is the son of General Samuel Smith who served in the Revolutionary War and who was Captain of the Eighth Company of the Maryland line A. D. 1776; That the accompanying paper, which appears to be an account of expenditures for the said Eighth Company, was among the papers left by the said General Samuel Smith, at the time of his death, and has been in the possession of the said John Spear Smith since that time; that a portion of said account, beginning
"Capt. S. Smiths Board 3d Jan. 9. 5 days ---22/ [British pound sign] 10-18-6" and ending
Expenses after J. Jones a deserter [illegible] is in the hand writing of his said father, Genl. Samuel Smith
[signed] Wm H. Hayward

[Notation written along left side of paper]
The paper of accounts was sent to War Dept. Jan. 16. 1913 -
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Albany
Clinton County Kentucky
Apr. 14. 1856
Mr. J. Minot Sir
i wish to employ you to attend to some business for me in Baltimore Maryland Sir some 6 or 8 years there was publisht [sic] in the Baltimore papers a pension coming to the Fillpott [Philpot] family Barton Fillpott went to attend to it but the money was then in suit butwixet [betwixt] the woods family and fillpottts but Sence [sic] thay [they] rate [sp?] than [then] the fillpotts gained the suit and they said the money would be ours in [illegible] time the said Barton fillpott Died some 4 years ago and we havent heard from it sense [sic] money was coming from ingland [sic] to the fillpott family on this side [illegible] than was thirteen million of dollars coming to them now sir if you will attend to it for me I will pay you well for so doing write to me as soon as you can
yours truly. 
[signed] C. J. Hanks
Washington City
L. D. D.
Mr. Minot
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In the Matter of Mrs Philpots Claim.
The Commissioner of Pensions admits, that Brian Philpot continued in service as Ensign of Capt. Saml Smiths Company of the Maryland Battalion, during the period embraced in Capt. Smith's account filed in the case; but refuses, to recognize him as having been in service as Ensign of that company at any later period. That the Company served later we learn from History compiled from contemporaneous writings. In June 1776 Capt. S. Smiths company was detached for the purpose of arresting Governor Eden. (M'Sherry's Hist of Md. p 193). In a letter from N. York under date Septr. 1st 1776, the writer, in describing the battle of Brooklyn Heights, said "Captain Smith and Lieut Butler conducted their companies to a charm." In the return of the condition of the Maryland Battalion (a copy of which is filed) Capt. Smiths Company appears, as being then in service. By referring to M'Sherry p 199, it will appear that Smallwood left for N. York the 10th July 1776, taking with him the Maryland Battalion of which he was Colonel and some independent companies, all of which were incorporated into Lord Stirling's brigade. Had Brian Philpot resigned before the 10th July, both himself and his commanding officer would have been in the State of Maryland, for the troops were not placed
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at the disposal of Congress until 6th July 1776 (M'Sherry p. 197) nor did they leave the State until the 10th July. Under these circumstances it is hardly possible that Capt Smith's company would have gone to the seat of war, without the Executive of the State having been notified of Brian Philpot's resignation, and the appointment of an officer to fill the vacancy. Certainly, unless Brian Philpot were the Ensign of that company in the battle of Brooklyn Heights, no one else had been appointed in his place; for Smallwoods Return which bears on its face conclusive evidence that it was made after that battle, while it mentions Brian Philpot's resignation, does not show that the vacancy had then been filled. An examination of Smallwood's return will make it apparent that it was made after the battle of Brooklyn Heights. M'Sherry p. 202 giving the list of killed & wounded in that battle mentions many of those, so marked in Smallwood's return. Indeed between the 10th July when the troops left Maryland, and the 27th August when the battle was fought, there was no engagement in which the Maryland troops could have engaged. Further, if the Commissioner will turn to the account of that battle as given in any history, he will find it agree with Mr. Brian Philpots relation of a retreat from a battle in which he was engaged, as recollected
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by Mr. John Philpot whose affidavit is filed. The commissioner has remarked upon the vagueness of Mrs. Philpot's Declaration. Mrs. Philpot was about Eighty years of age at the time of making it, and may have been cautious in testifying to facts evidenced by her memory at that advanced age. It is very certain that I have heard Mrs Philpot, who was my grandmother, relate again and again, the anecdotes embodied in Mr. John Philpot's affidavit, though I never heard her mention the name of any battle in which her husband was engaged.
To warrant the conclusion that he did not resign until after that battle, we have - 1st The family tradition of his being in a battle and a retreat precisely similar - 2nd - The fact that up to the time of Smallwood's Return, which was after the battle, no one had been appointed Ensign in Brian Philpot's place. - 3rd - That the official report of his resignation is subsequent to the battle - 4th - That his resignation is mentioned in connection with events, which could not have preceded the battle.
If we conclude that he resigned in April, we must suppose that Col Smallwood deferred notifying the Executive of the fact for a period of nearly six months, and that Capt. Smith's Company remained during that period with
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an unfinished vacancy.
The foregoing considerations would seem to furnish very strong reasons for concluding, that his resignation did not take place before the battle of Brookly Heights; and that it is scarce possible that his resignation preceded the 10th July 1776, when the Maryland Battalion left the State for New York. The Commissioner must be aware of the extreme difficulty of procuring conclusive evidence of events so remote, especially when he considers, that many of the records of the times are destroyed. We trust that he will imitate the liberality of Congress, which has I believe somewhat relaxed the stringency of the rules of evidence in claims for military service.
Very Respectfully
[signed] E. Wyatt Blanchard

[written along lower right edge of paper]
Mrs Philpot's Claim
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She died July 26/ 53
  I have consul
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State of Maryland City of Baltimore
On this fifteenth day of January 1856 Personally appeared before me the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the City of Baltimore, and State aforesaid, Elisha S. Johnson aged 64 years and Randall H. Noale aged 70 years, who being duly sworn according to Law, doth on their oaths declare, that they were during the lifetime of Bryan Philpot acquainted with him and Elizabeth Philpot, his wife, that the said Bryan Philpot died many years ago, and that since his death, we have known his widow, Mrs Elizabeth Philpot, who had ever since his death remained a widow, and was the widow of the said Bryan Philpot, at the time of her death which took place on or about the 26th day of July 1853. and that they believe that the said Elizabeth Philpot, who they are informed by G. B. Brewer filed her application for a pension, (several years ago), under the act of Congress of 1848, was the identical person who represented herself to be in her declaration, and they further declare, that during the lifetime of the said Bryan Philpot, he and the said Elizabeth always lived together as Man and Wife, and were always reputed to be such, and as such are the parents of several children who are living in Baltimore City & County and are persons of influence and high character, and that they have no interest in the pension now claimed by the heirs of Mrs Elizabeth Philpot, as being due her up to the time of her death, as the widow of the late Bryan Philpot, dec. [deceased]
[signed] Wm H. Hayward
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State of Maryland Baltimore City Sct
I hereby certify that William H Hayward Esquire before whom the annexed affidavits were made and who has thereto subscribed his name was a the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for the City of Baltimore duly commissioned and sworn.
In testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of the Superior Court of Baltimore City this 22nd day of January 1856
[signed] Edwd Dowling Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City
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[Following is on a from Maryland with state crest at top]

THE STATE OF MARYLAND.
Baltimore City, Sc.
The subscriber, Register of Wills for Baltimore City doth hereby certify, that it appears by the Records in his office, that LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION of all the goods, chattels, credits, and personal Estate of Elizabeth Philpot deceased, was on the twenty fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six granted and committed unto John Philpot.
who was then and there appointed Administrater [sic] of the said deceased, and gave bond in the sum of one thousand dollars, which bond was approved and accepted by the Orphans Court of Baltimore City, in accordance with the Laws of Maryland.
In testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of my office, this twenty fifth day of November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and fifty six
TEST: [signed] N. Hickman Register of Wills for Baltimore City

MARYLAND, Sct.
I, E. D. Kemp Presiding Judge of the Orphans' Court for Baltimore City, in the State aforesaid, do Certify, that the aforegoing Attestation of N. Hickman, Register of Wills, for said City, is in due form and by the proper Officer.
Given from under my hand, at the City of Baltimore, this twenty fifth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six
[signed] E D Kemp

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Affidavit of John Merryman
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State of Maryland Baltimore County p }
On this Seventeenth day of January in the year Eighteen hundred and forty nine personally appeared John Merryman of Benjamine aged Eighty three before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the County of Baltimore, who being first sworn according to Law, deposeth and saith that he was well acquainted with Brian Philpot deceased, and is now acquainted with his widdow [sic] Elizabeth Philpot formerly Elizabeth Johnson; that he lived in Baltimore County in seventeen hundred and ninety six and in the neighborhood in which said Elizabeth Philpot then lived, that he was not present when the marriage took place owing to a temporary misunderstanding that at that time existed. This deponent further states that he married the sister of the said Elizabeth Philpot and that his wife was at the wedding and that he was in the neighborhood at the time and well remembers the event, that it was a notorious fact in the neighborhood, and that they ever afterwards until the death of Brian Philpot lived together and man and wife. That they had a large family of children namely six all of whom are now alive and one of whom is Mary Ann Frazier their first born child. This deponent further deposes that it was always understood and believed and it was the neighborhood talk that said Brian Philpot was an officer in the Revolutionary war
Further this Deponent saith not
Sworn to before [signed] John B Holmes
And I the said John B Holmes - Justice of the Peace as aforesaid do certify that I am well acquainted with the said John Merryman of Benjamine who made the aforesaid affidavit and that he is a Gentleman of high respectability and worthy of all credit in whose statements the most implicit confidence
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might be placed
[signed] John B Holmes

[separate paper - Maryland state form]

STATE of MARYLAND, Baltimore County, Sct.
I hereby Certify, that John B Holmes Esquire before whom the annexed affidavit was made and who has thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, in and for the County of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of Baltimore County Court, this 17th day of January A. D. 1849
[signed] A W Bradford 
Clerk Baltimore County Court.
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[mailroom stamps]

[round] U.S. PENSION OFFICE May 13 1897

[rectangular] OLD WAR & NAVY FILES
May 15 1897
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[Stationery of Law offices of Randall & Randall, Annapolis, Maryland.]

Annapolis. May 10th, 1897
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
Will you kindly have sent to me a certificate or statement of the service of John Randall, of Annapolis, Maryland during the Revolution, as may appear by its records of the Pension Office.
His widow, Mrs Deborah Randall of Annapolis was a pensioner of the United States until her death in 1852.
John Randall died about 1826.
Will you also kindly send me the same in reference to the services of Brian Philpot an ensign in the Maryland line, under Genl. Smallwood, during the Revolution.
His widow also was a pensioner. 
I need the date for family genealogical work and shall greatly appreciate your kindnesses.
Yours Very Truly
[signed] Daniel R. Randall
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O. W. & M. Div.  DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
F. S.                          Bureau of Pensions,
M. E. C.                         Washington, D. C.
                                          February 20, 1895.
Sir:-
Replying to your communication requesting information relative to Brian Philpot, a soldier of the Revolutionary war, you will please find enclosed an official statement setting forth his military services.
A careful search has been made for the family Bible of this soldier, referred to in your letter, but the same has not been found, and this Bureau is unable to state what has become of it.
Very respectfully,

Commissioner. 

Daniel R. Randall, Esq.,
Attorney at Law,
Annapolis, Md.
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[round mailroom stamp]
U.S. Pension Office. Jan 2 1895
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[letterhead stationery]
Law offices of Randall & Randall,
Annapolis, Maryland.
J. Wirt Randall.
Daniel R. Randall.

Hon. Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C.
Dear Sir
I am anxious to learn the service, date of commission, rank etc. of my grandfather Brian Philpot who was I believe, an ensign of the Maryland Line in the revolutionary War under Gen. Smallwood.
His widow Elizabeth Johnson Philpot was a pensioner of the United States for her husband's service in the Revolution. She lived in Baltimore County, Maryland.
The Philpot family Bible was taken to the Pension or State Dept. at the time of granting or applying for the above pension and was never returned.
[illegible] you kindly give me what information you can regarding Brian Philpot and advise me whether anything is known of the Bible and oblige
Yours Very Truly
[signed] Daniel R Randall
Annapolis Dec 27th 94
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Kate S. 

Philpot, Bryan W. 5543

Kate S. Curry
1420 Girard St. N.W.
Washington, D.C.

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