Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 6561, Frederick Baum, Penn.
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Service.
Penn.

Baum, Frederick

Number
S.6561
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Pennsylvania 2’7,545

Frederick Baum dec of Mifflin, Co., in the State of Pa. who was a Pr. in the Company commanded by Captain
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Declaration of Frederick Baum to obtain a pension under the Act of Congress of the 7th June 1832 __


Pa. 23544
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State of Pennsylvania 
 Mifflin County Ss


  On this sixth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty two personally appeared in open court before Thomas Burnside Esquire President & David Reynolds Esquire one of his associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said county now sitting Frederick Baum a resident of Lewistown Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania aged seventy one ears and upwards 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 June 7th 1832-
  That he entered the service of the United States under Captain Arthur Buchanan on a scout against the Indians that being very young he is not now positive as to the year he thinks it was in June 1776 that they started from this place (Lewistown Mifflin County Penna.) and marched to Frankstown in Huntingdon County Penna. - that they were absent about two weeks- he tinks the company was about fifty strong. That John Oliver Esquire one of the Judges of the court of Mifflin county is the only person now living that deponent knows of that can testify to the fact- that the said John Oliver belonged to said company.
  That early in the spring of 1777 he was ordered out as a two month man in the Militia of this state and marched nader Captain Alexander McCoy from Lewistown aforesaid then called “old Town” to Potters fort in Penns Valley then Cumberland now Centre County Penna- that they were taken to that place in consequence of the Indians having killed a man by the name of Simon Waugh on the Bald Eagle Creek in said county of Centre about two miles from what is called the “Bald Eagle Nest” where he was stationed under Captain George Bell- and on the day subsequent to the nursery of Waugh they killed Jacob Stanford and his wife and took their son and daughter prisoners- this family lived about four miles from Potters fort- that during the time he was frequently out on scout from the fort and - and was regularly discharged after the expiration of the two months - he does  not know whether this ____ was drafted or not but recollects the Captain requested and he did so
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That in the summer of 1778 when at work in his fathers ____  field word came that the Indians were in Kishacoquillas Valley in said county of Mifflin -that he with several others, volunteers to go in pursuit of them- he does not recollect that they had any regular Captan- they furnished them selves; with ammunition at “Old town” ( now Lewistown) and followed the Indians into Nittany Valley to Fielding Creek towards the cente rCounty then Cumberland but did not over take them- They then returned to Samuel Millikens in Kishacoquillas Valley where they remained to guard the inhabitants between one and two months- with him on this expedition was John Holt, William Holt, James McMeany, Robert & Martin, James McCord of his immediate neighbors; all of whom and since dead except James McCord who resides in this county
  In the Spring of 1799 as the deponent believes, General James Potter who was then living at Potters Fort aforesaid sent __ to Captain William Lamb of this place ( Lewistown) a guard to assist him to get his family away from  Penns Valley that James McMeany , Thomas Blair , Thomas Briggs and William Holt all since dead with this deponent volunteered and marched with Captain Lamb to said fort made the General a ___ canoe on Penns Creek in which he and his family, with Captain Lamb, Thomas Blain, Thomas Briggs & William Holt as his guard went down Penns Creek to Northcumberland county ____ & deponent returned home- The only white families then remaining in Penns Valley was Robert Mc Grews & Joseph Mc Grews that deponent can recollect of - they abandoned the valley the same year- was but on this service about two weeks being required to stay only until the General was in readiness to move off-
  The year after General Potter left Penns Valley on the same year in the month of June some persons have been taken prisoners by the Indians, on the head waters of the Lewiston in wa=hat is now Huntingdon County on which occasion Captain John Mc Elhattan raised a company of volunteers numbering upwards of sixty of which deponent was one and went in pursuit of them- we went to Potter fort and there remained tow days waiting for a company of volunteers fro Middle creek in Union County who were to
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__ at tgus ok ace- they came on and remained at the —- day and returned- Captain McElhattan  proceeded on with his company passed through Nittany Mountain at at Logans Gap and below the mouth of Fishing [?] creek on the Bald Eagle came on an Indian trail which appeared fresh followed the trail to the eBig Island in the west branch of the Sesquehanna in Lycoming county Northerncumberland county Penna
At the request of the captain William Holt, George Britton, James Anory and deponent ___ on to the Island to discover whether the Indians were there- found the trail on the Island and followed it to the north side where we discovered they had gone off- on making this report to the Captain he returned with his company to Judge Brown in Kishacoquillas Valley where the company was dismissed - deponent thinks he was absent on this service about two weeks; that the only person now living who can prove this service is James Mc Court of this county who belonged to the same company-
  That early in the month of April 1780 a company was drafted from this neighborhood under the command of Captain William Wilson that deponent marched in said company a substitute for Christopher Martin on a tour of two months and during that time was stationed at Watson Fort in Penns Valley aforesaid - was dismissed at the fort after the expiration of their term of service- To best of deponents knowledge the only person now living who can know this service one, Daniel Livingston who he is told resides in Centre County and James McDowell of this county / as McDowell deposition 
  That in 1781 deponent remained at his father’s __ father being unwilling to let him go away for fear of an attack by the Indians on their neighborhood- that during the summers of 1775. 76 & 77 men were generally stationed at deponent fathers in expectation of attack; and that he deponent was always in readiness for such an event during those summers except when from house on other service
  That in 1782 some troops were stationed at George Siglers in this county (Mifflin) that he was one of the number and remained there on duty for upward of two months( see Henry Siglers deposition) - that George Sigler Jr was
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about that time taken a prisoner by the indians about a 1/4 q mile from his fathers house-
  Deponent further states that he was born in Reading Berks County Pennsylvania - that he has no record of his age - that the time of his birth was entered by his father in their family bible which bible his brothers John Baum took to the western country that he has frequently read the entry and it states his birth on the 17th of June 1761- that his father moved to Cumberland County now Mifflin County in 1768 where he was living when called into serrvice and where he has continued to live ever since- that he did receive discharge from his officers but was careless of them and cannot now find them
  He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension f\roll of the agency of any state

                                     Frederick Baum
                               X

Sworn to and subscribed the day and years aforesaid  Cor
                       D R Reynolds Prothy

We James Milliken & Doctor Jospeh B Ard
in the borough of Lewiston Mifflin County and State of Pennsylvania hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Frederick Baum who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration:
that we believe hi to be seventy one years of age: that his is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion 

                                     James Milliken
                                      Jospeh B. Ard
Sworn and subscribed this day and years aforesaid
          D R Reynolds Prothy

And the said court as hereby declares 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 revolutionary soldier and served as he states and the court further certifies that it appears to them that James Milliken who has signed the proceeding certificate is a man residing in the borough of Lewistown Mifflin County Pennsylvania and that Jospeh B Ard      M D resident in the same place and an
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previous and that their statement is entitled to credit
                H Burnside
 David Reynolds

State of Pennsylvania
Mifflin County Ss

  I David R Reynolds, Prothonotary of court of Common Pleas of Mifflin county in State of Pennsylvania do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Frederick Baum for a pension

  _____ ______ where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said office this sixth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two

  D R Reynolds Prothy
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23544
Frederick Baum
 Mifflin County
    Pennsylvania 

Year 1776   6m 27 days
  $23.-

  no widow or children
Genl David Mulliken
administrator -
time of death 7 May 1833
Amount due $ 50.

A.B. Norris 
Lewistown
Pa

[“Hon Jas. Henderson” is crossed out]

40. of Ref
[“A _____, Lewistown” is crossed out]

Penna
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WAR DEPARTMENT,
          Pension Office.

                                    183

Sir:
  The evidence is support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: }). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.

  A Statement, showing the Service of Frederick Baum, Mifflin County Penn.

Period when the service was rendered.

Spy against the Indians 1776.           14 days

Drafted or sent out Spring 1777.        2 Months

Volunteer 1778.                         1 Month.  15 days

do 1779.                                                       14 days

do ———.                                                     14 days

1782.                                           2 Months
                                                 ____________
                                                   6m      27d

Rank of the claimant.
        Private

Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served.
  Capt Buchanan

  Capt McCoy

Names and Rank of the General Field officers.

Country through which he marched.
     Frankstown
     Pettoss [?] Fort
     Penn Valley
     Fishing Creek
     Perry’s Valley
     Watson’s Fort
      Siglars

Place of abode when he entered the service, and age at the present period.
   71
    Mifflin County Penn

Evidence by which the declaration is supported.
Traditional
Witness proves last tour of service 
I do prove the service in 1779
another  the service of the declaration in the revolutionary war.

  I am, respectfully,
      Your obedient servant 
            J. L. Edward’s,
             Commissioner of Pensions.
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                         2
REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832
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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832 

[continued]
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August 23, 1936

H. F. Baum,
603 Hummel Ave. Lemoyne, Pa.

Sir:
  I have to advise you, that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6561, it appears that Frederick Baum was born in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania June, 17, 1761.
  While a resident of that. part of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. which later was Mifflin County, he enlisted and served between 1776 and 1783, at various times, amounting in all to six months and twenty-seven days, as a private, under Captains Arthur Buchanan, Alexander McCoy, George Bell, William Lamb, John McElhatten and William Wilson in the Pennsylvania Militia.
  He applied for pension August 6, 1832, while living in Lewistown Mifflin county, Pennsylvania.
The claim was allowed.
  He was a married man during the Revolution, his wife did not survive him, her name and those of his children are not stated. He died April 29, 1833.
  He referred to his brother John as living in the “Western Country” but did not state whether he as a soldier.
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 A careful search of the records fails to show claims for pension on file on account of the Revolutionary War services of Christian L., John and Jonas Baum; or on account of the War of 1812 services of either of the George Baum, or Christian Baum described by you.
  
  Respectfully,

           E.W. MORGAN,

          Acting Commissioner.
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War Department
 Pension Office
 August 1st 1834

Sir,

  The papers in the case of Frederick Baum deceased, have been examined and they are herewith returned.
  It should be shown on the face of the papers that these are no heirs now living, and also who is the legal representative of the deceased 
  The proceedings in the case should be then in open court,
                    I am Respectfully your ob Servant

            J L Edwards
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1926 Aug 23. Hist to H. E.
Baum. AW

1928 Aug 17 Hist to Mrs. Alexander Graff & her 4- 2ct stamps enclosed away

1929 Aug. 19, Mrs. Alexander Graff adv. cost of photos etc M. M. H. J.

1929 Sept 13, Photo mailed to Mrs. Alexander Graff & Fin. div. ntfd. a D Y.

6561

Revolary
  INVALID

File No. 6561
Frederick Baum
Pri Rev. War
Act: June 7th 1832
Index: — Vol. A, Page 19

(Arrangement of 1870)
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War Department
Pension Office
 12th March 1834

Sir
  Enclosed are the papers of Frederick Baum decd. The Widow ( if there be any) and if not the child or children of the decd. if there be neither Widow nor child, the amount is payable to the legal representatives.
  The person or persons to whom the amount is payable must be named, and certified by the Clerk of the County under his seal of office. The time when he died should be shown in like manner

  I have the honor to be very Resp your Ob Servt
          J L Edward’s
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J. L. Edward’s Esquire
      Commissioner of Pensions
           Washington City
                 D. C.
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Lewistown August 9th 1834

J. L. Edwards Esquire

  Dear Sir
    Enclosed I send you the pensions papers of Frederick Baum decd— I have procured all the necessary proof required in you last letter, and now concluded I have all that is necessary in order to obtain the pension
           Your Obt. Sent
                   A. B. Norris
                        Lewistown
                               Mifflin County Penna
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State of Pennsylvania
County of Mifflin Ss

  Personally appeared in open court of Common Pleas in and for said County of Mifflin James Dickson say who being duly sworn according to law doth deposeth and say that he was well acquainted in the Frederick Baum late of said county dec.d and that to the best of this deponents knowledge the said Frederick Baum had no widow or children living in this state either rat the time of his deceased nor during a period of upwards of twenty years immediately proceeding the death of the said Frederick Baum and further this deponents knowledge saith not
                                   J Dickson

  Sworn & subscribed in open court the day of August __ 1834 concern

  D R Reynolds
           Prothy

And the said court hereby certify tha t James Dickson Sr who has signed the preceding certificate is a resident in the county of Mifflin and is a credible person and that his statement is entitled to credit and the in the court further certifies that it appears to them from the affidavit of Samuel W Stewart Esq and the certificate of Joshua Beal Esq Register and recorder in and for the County of Mifflin as contained on pages 3 & 4 this paper- that letter of administration were duly granted to Genl David Mulliken on the 7th day of May 1833, who is legally entitled to receive all monies owing and coming to said decd

                      _________ [illegible signature]
                           David Reynolds

                                    Judges
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State of Pennsylvania 
Mifflin County Ss

                I David R Reynolds Prothonotary of the court of common pleas in and for the said County of Mifflin do hereby certify that the within and foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court has on this day of August A D 1833 in the matter of the application of General David Milliken the administrator of Frederick Baum decd for the pension of the said deceased ~
           In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 9th day of August A D 1834

             D R Reynolds Prothy
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State of Pennsylvania 
    Mifflin County Ss 

  On 6th day of March A D 1834 personally appeared before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for said county of Mifflin, Samuel W Stuart as the Prothonotary of Lewistown County & state aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say that Frederick Baum whose application is herewith attached for a pension died in my house on the 29th day of April A D 1833
         
                    S. W. Stuart
                     
  Sworn & subscribed effort me this 6th day of March 1834 and I do certify that Samuel W Stuart aforesaid is a credible person & that his statement is entitled to credit
                  William McCoy
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Mifflin Cou

State of Pennsylvania 
Mifflin County Ss

  I Joshua Beale Register and Recorder in and for said County  Do Certigy that William McCoy before whom the within affidavit was taken was at the time of the taking thereof a duly commissioned & acting Justice of the peace in & for said County and do Certify that letters of Administrations were issued in due form of Law on the seventh day of May A D 1833 to 
David Millkin on the Estate of Frederick Baum late of said County deceased 

In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Register Office of said County at Lewistown in said County this sixth day of March A D 1834

          Joshua Beale Regt
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State of Pennsylvania
Mifflin County Ss 

  Personally appeared before the subscriber one of the associate Judges of the court of common pleas in and for said County Henry Sigler of Decatur township in said County who being duly sworn doth depose and say that he was born in March 1764 that he has been acquainted with Frederick Baum the foregoing applicant previous to the commencement of the revolutionary war and serving the same and up to this time having resided during that time within ten miles of each other- That he knew of the said Frederick Baum being stationed at his father house situated in Devon township then Cumberland now Mifflin County Penna within about two miles & a half of which place of which place _____ reside and giving this his deposition- That his fathers house was fronteer station at which was stationed the said Frederick Baum with others to guard the settlement from the incursions of the Indians, it being one of their prominent places of attack - That the attacks of the Indians were made on this neighborhood for some time after the declaration of peace that the services of the said Frederick was performed near the close of the war of the revolution 
  The deponent further saith that he has been
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deprived of his site for nine years part and cannot leave home without difficulty

               Henry Sigler
                   his X mark

Sworn & subscribed this first day of August 1832

David Reynolds


State of Pennsylvania 
Mifflin County Ss 

  Personally appeared before subscribed one of the associate Judges in and for said county Penna James McDowell of Decatur Township Mifflin County who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that he is about the about the age of 77years that he has known Frederick Baum the foregoing applicant about fifty two years none of which there have they resided more than ten to fifteen miles apart- That the said Frederick Baum served with him the deponent a two month ___ at fort Watson in the east end of Penn Valley now Centre County Penna under the command of Captain William Wilson that the said Baum remained in the service during the two months & was discharged with the others That Deponent is so affected with spasms as to be unable to leave home

                      James McDowell

Sworn & subscribed this first day of August 1832 before 
    David Reynolds
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State of Penna
Mifflin County Ss

  Personally appeared in open court James McCord who being sworn according to law says that in the Summer of 1778 the deponent was stationed at Hugh Martins in Kishacoquillas Valley Cumberland County Pennsylvania to guard the settlement from the Indians, that other volunteers were stationed at Samuel Samuel Millikens in said valley, about a quarter of a mile from said Martins - but does not recollect particularly of Frederick Baum being there-
That he does not recollect the year particularly that he marched with Captain McEllhatten to the Big Island in the Susquehanna in Lycoming County Pennsylvania - he recollects well of Frederick Baum being one of the company that on their march they came on an Indian trail which they followed to the Big Island and returned from that place to Kishacoquillas Valley where they were dismissed - he does not recollect the length of time they were out on this campaign but thinks it was upwards of two weeks

                        James McCord

Sworn & subscribed August 7th 1832 Cor
         DR Reynolds Prothy

State of Penna
Mifflin county Ss

  I David R Reynolds prothonotary of the court of Common pleas of Mifflin county aforesaid do certify David Reynolds before whom this foregoing deposition of Henry Sigler & James McCord all purport to have been taken is one of the associate Judges of said court of common pleas and that the signatures David Reynolds thereto are genuine and that the above deposition of James McCord was duly taken as above in open court
 In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said court at Lewistown the seventh day of August A.D. 1832
     D R Reynolds Prothy
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State of Pennsylvania
 Mifflin County Ss

  I David Reynolds one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas of said Count, do certify that I attended at the houses of Henry Sigler and James McDowell, on the first day of August 1832 and took their depositions relating to the claim of Frederick Baum for a pension as before stated: both of whom from bodily infirmity were unable to attend in court: And that the said Henry Sigler & James McDowell are credible persons: and their statements are entitled to credit: and I do further certify that the foregoing deposition of James McCord was sworn to in open court on the 7th day of August 1832, as before stated and that the said James McCord is a credible person, and his statement is entitled to credit-
Witness my hand & seal this 7th day of March A D 1834

                           David Reynolds (seal)

State of Pennsylvania 
  Mifflin County Ss

  I David R Reynolds Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas of Mifflin County aforesaid do certify that David Reynolds who gives the foregoing certificate, is the same David Reynolds before whom, the foregoing depositions of Henry Sigler & James McDowell purport to have been taken, and the signatures to the said depositions, and certificate purporting to be his are genuine and that the said David Reynolds is and was at the time the same purport to have been taken one of the associate Judges of the Court of Common of said County of Mifflin and of the same court before whom the foregoing deposition of James McCord was taken- In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and seal of said court at Lewistown this 7th day of March A D 1834

  D R Reynolds Prothy
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Lemoyne Pa. Dec. 3 1925.

Gentlemen;

  We are trying to get the early History of the Baum family in Pennsylvania and have come across the following Historical references and we would like to know whether your Department had any records pertaining to the following;

  Christian L. Baum member of Capt. Bailey’s Co. returned York Pa, June 14, 1776.

  Christian Baum was paid $85.37 for box’s for muskets as appearing in the acct. of Capt. Spayd. the same used in the defense of Baltimore in 1815.

  George Baum Ensign, of a Co. of Volunteers under command Col. Schappell who rendezvoused at York and saw service from Sept 1, 1814 to Dec. 4, 1814.

  George Baum a Private in the same company.

  John Baum appointed a Court Martial man appointed May 14 1777

  John Baum who received Depreciation pay in Cumberland Pa. for serving in the Company of Capt Robert Means in 1780.

  In the 8th Battallion of Cumberland. Co. Pa. commanded by Capt. Wm. Lamb appear these names;
               John Baum
               Fred Baum Sr.
              Jonas Baum all of whom served in 1780- 1781- 1782 and were discharged in 1783.

  We will appreciate any records that may be in your Dept. concerning these men.

  Thanking you in advance for you kindness in this matter we beg to remain
             Respectfully Yours,
              H. E. Baum
                   Box 35
                        Lemoyne, Pa.


       [there are four (4) stamps at the bottom of this page, as follows]

Assistant and Chief Clerk
War Department
Dec 4 1925

Received 
Old Records Divn.
Dec 5 1925

U. S. Pension Office
July 2 1926

A.G.O. Dec 4 1925
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[this page is blank except for pencil written numbers, as follows]

14 130
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Lemoyne Pa., July 1 1926.

Commissioner of Pensions,
  Washington D. C.
       
  Dear Sir;

  Can your Department give me the desired information requested on attached letter? If so, I will appreciate any information ou can give me.

  Respectfully, 
   H. E. Baum
         603 Hummel Ave.,
           Lemoyne Pa.
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[ see page # 31 “Department of the Interior”, “Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph Photostat, and Blue Print Work.”]
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[see page 32, a continuation of page 31]
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F-SF.

  LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D. C.

August 13 1929

From Mary Graff (Mrs. Alexander)
  108 Arch Street
  Kittanning
  Pennsylvania 

Revo

Dated August 2 1929

Subject Cost of a complete copy of the pension claim S 6561; it appears that Frederick Baum was born June 17, 1761 in Reading, Baker County, Penna.

( 4 cents in stamps herewith )


[stamped as follows]

U.S. Pension Office
Aug 17 1929

Respectfully referred to U. S. Bureau of Pensions
and the writer so informed

Herbert Putnam
Librarian of Congress
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[stamped left upper corner, as follows]

Library of Congress
received
Aug 4 1929
Secretary’s Office

“August- _______”

Refer pension Bureau

Stamp Enclosed 
Stamp Enclosed
returned

Mrs. Alexander Graff
106 Arch Street
Kiittanning, Penna.

  Some time ago you advised me of a Revolutionary War Pension claim, S. 6561, it appears that Frederick Baum was born June 17, 1761 in Reading, Berks Co. Pa. Kindly let me know much a complete copy of this Pension Paper would be.

  Yours Sincerely
    Mary Graff
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[ stamped as follows]

Postage 8 cents
FINANCE DIVISION
Book Keepers Desk
Aug 15 1928
_____ ___ ___
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“ August- ______”

Mrs. Alexander Graff
108 Arch Street
Kittanning, Penna.

To the
Pension Office,

  Do you have the Pension Application Papers of Frederick Baum, or of Philip Kuntz; both having served during Revolution, from Penna.

 Thanking you for anticipated courtesy,

  Cordially
    Mary Graff

[stamped]
  U.S. Pension Office
    Aug 14 1928
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In reply refer to 
  Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.
  MMHF

   United States 
    Department of the Interior
        Bureau of Pensions 
        Washington

August 19, 1929.

[stamped] Finance Division- Book Keepers Desk Aug 23 1929
Bureau of Pensions

Mrs. Alexander Graff,
108 Arch Street,
Kittanning, Pennsylvania.

  Dear Madam:

  In response to your letter of August 2, 1929, which has been referred to this bureau from the Library of Congress, I advise you that Photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Frederick Baum, S. 6561, will be furnished you, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
  The number of pages to be copied is sixteen.
  The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.

  Very truly yours,
          Earl D Church
                Commissioner.

  [stamped] Revolutionary & 1812 Wars Section
                     Aug 23 1929
                     Bureau of Pensions

Enclosed find check for 2.65- for photostat copied of the Fred Baum Pension Claim,
                     Mrs Graff
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Rev. & 1812 War Section
MMHF

  August 19, 1929.

Mrs. Alexander Graff,
108 Arch Street,
Kittanning, Pennsylvania.

  Dear Madam:

  In response to your letter of August 2, 1929, which has been referred to this bureau from the Library of Congress, I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War pension claim of Frederick Baum, S. 6561, will be furnished you, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
  The number of pages to be copied is sixteen.  [written in pencil is:] this includes ctf. jacket

  The proper amount should be forwarded to this bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
  Very truly yours,
            EARL D. CHURCH,
                 Commissioner.
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[written in pencil on the back of the previous page is:]

For future copies

Copy this page 
This was back of printed sheets & had ref. to wid., chil, & admin.
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Rev. and 1812
Wars Section.

August 17, 1926.

Mrs. Alexander Graff
108 Arch Street
Kittanning, Penna.

Madam:

  I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 6561, it appears that Frederick Baum was born June 17, 1761 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania.
  While a resident of the part of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which was later Mifflin County, he enlisted and served between 1776 and 1782, at various times as a private, amounting in all to six months and twenty-seven days, in the Pennsylvania Militia, under Captains Arthur Buchanan, Alexander McCoy, George Bell, William Lamb, John McElhatten, and William Wilson.
  He applied for pension August 6, 1832, at which time he was living at Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. The claim was allowed.
  He was married man during the Revolution, his wife did not survive him, her name and those of his children are
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not stated. He died April 29, 1833.

  The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afforded any information in regard to Philip Kuntz (all spellings of that name searched ) who served with the Pennsylvania Troops.

  Your four two cent stamps are herewith enclosed.

  Respectfully,

  WINIFIELD SCOTT
  Commissioner.

[written in pencil is:] 
  Please return stamps with reply.
       H. C. L.
Finance Div.
        8/16/28 Stamps returned in letter Aug. 17 1928 ay