Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 9342, James Bailey, Md.
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Service
Md. 
Bailey, James  
Bailey, Christiana
Number W.9342
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Maryland 32,073
James Bailey
of Anne Arundel Co. in the State of Maryland who was a Pr. Corpl. & Sergt. in the company commanded by Captain Gill of the rgt. commanded by Col. Ford in the Maryland line for 1 month & 15 days Private
14 months 4 days Corpl.
8 months 11 days Sergt.

Inscribed on the Roll of Maryland at the rate of 98 Dollars 63 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate pf Pension issued the 12th day of September 1863 and sent to John Bailey Baltimore, Maryland

Arrears to the 4th of Sep. 1843   1232:87
Semi-anl. allowance ending 4 Mar. '44.   49:31
$1282:18

{Revolutionary Claim, Act of June 7, 1832}
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E. 2. Vol. 5 Page 97.

Rip
Duplicate certificate issued 4th April 1844 and sent to Pensioner, care of Enoch M. Lowry
Baltimore, Md.
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4778
Maryland
Christiana Bailey widow of James Bailey, Md, who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pri. Corpl & Sergt

Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 98 Dollars 63 Cents per annum, to commence on the 10th day of November, 1848.

Certificate of Pension issued the 9th day of May, 1849 and sent to claimant care of Alex. Tearly & Son, Baltimore, Md.

Roll of Pensioners under act
1848, Page 122 Vol. 3.
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State of Maryland Howard District of Anne Arundel County Sct.
On this twenty seventh day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three before the subscriber, Justice of the Orphans Court for Howard district in said State of Maryland (the same being a court of record) personally appeared James Bailey a resident of Baltimore County in the State aforesaid, who was prevented from traveling the distance to attend in either of the open courts of Baltimore County by reason of bodily infirmities, and who being first duly sworn according to [] did on his oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress [] June 7th 1832. That he entered the [] of the United States and the following [] officer(?) and served as he [] stated, that he was born in Baltimore County State of Maryland in the year 1761 and resided in said County until he attained his 17th year [] six(?) months of the latter part of that time he mustered in the Militia Service in Captain Gill's company, after which time he went to the City of Baltimore where he enlisted as a private soldier in Captain Harkens(?) company, of the Maryland Regiment commanded by Colonel Ford for three years in the spring of the year (1778) seventeen hundred and seventy eight, and that he marched through the State of Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania, and also the state of New Jersey, South Carolina, and this []
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further states that he was in some skirmishes during the years 1778 & 1777 - That he was in the Battle of Camden, fought in the Summer of the year 1780 and during his services he acted to his company as corporal, and also for a short time as one of the under sergeant's. And he further states that he remained in service until the spring of the year 1781 when he was verbally discharged by his captain and received pay from a certain John Hamilton, after which he returned home to Baltimore County where he remained for some few months, he then went in to the United States service again and marched through the State of Virginia to Yorktowne and fought in the battle, some short period, after which he was again discharged by his captain with many others, then he together with them returned home which was in the month of December Seventeen hundred and eighty one that being the same year he was first discharged, as near as he can reflect. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to any pension or annuity except the present and [?] declares that his name is not on the Pension list or roll of the agency of any State. Having been heretofore enabled to procure his daily bread by his own hands, he was unwilling to become a pensioner upon the [?] of his country, but recent indispositions and growing infirmities has reduced him to dependence thereon and he therefore now prefers his claim.
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[illegible]

James F. Bailey

Edward C. Alexander
[illegible]
Court of Howard District of
Anne Arundel County

I hereby certify that it is my opinion that this declaration of the [illegible] James Bailey was strictly correct in reference to his having been a soldier of the Revolution [illegible] and [illegible] as he has set forth in [illegible].

Edward C. Alexander
Justice of the Orphans Court of Howard District of A. (Anne) A. (Arundel) County.

I hereby certify that Edward C. Alexander. Esq., [illegible] is one of the associate judges of the Orphans Court of Howard District of Anne Arundel County.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto [illegible] my hand and affirm my seal of Office this eighteenth day of July in the year of our Lord, eighteen hundred forty three.

Washington Gaither, Register of Wills for Howard District of A. [Anne] A. [Arundel] County.
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State of Maryland Baltimore County to wit:

I hereby certify, that I know and have been(?) intimately acquainted with James Bailey who has sworn and subscribed to the within Declaration of Statements, for a number of years, and that I have always and on all occasions found him to be an [] Gentleman of great respectability of character for strict honor and integrity, and that the most implicit confidence can safely be placed on any statements made by him, and I also believe, that he was a soldier of the revolution and served, as he hath set forth in the within Declaration and I have no doubt, he is justly entitled to a pension from the United States upon account of said Services.
In testimony whereof I subscribe my name
Joseph P. Fusting(?) J.P.
July 20th 1843.
State of Maryland
Baltimore County to wit
I do hereby certify that I have become well acquainted with James Bailey, whoes [sic] declaration is on the other Page written, for a number of years, back, and at times had an opportunity of seeing him very often and transacting business with him and I do consider him one amongst the most Respectable old gentlemen in the above County for that(?) []. I do believe he was a soldier in the Revolution and served as he has set forth in his Declaration. And that he is respected in his neighborhood by all who know him to have served in that War. In testimony whereof, I subscribe my name on this 22nd day of July 1843.
John Ash
Justice of the of B.C
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Aug 10 1843
JL Edwards Esq.
Pension Office
Washington City D. C.
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Baltimore Augt 9th 1843

J.L. Edwards Esq.
Sir
On my arrival in Baltimore this day, and as I had made a particular request in my letter enclosure a certificate from Mr Brewer, for you to answer me on Monday last in relation to my father's Pension claim I accordingly called at the Post office, But did not receive any reply, therefore as I intend stopping in Baltimore [] Saturday next afternoon, you will certainly confer a great piece of kindness to answer me on the subject before I leave as it will be some time before I will come down again and also some distance to the Post office [] this county(?), please direct your letter, Threeton[] tavern, 
Your Obedient Servant
John Bailey
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State of Maryland
City of Baltimore

This certifies to whom it may concern
That James Bailey and Christiana Weideman were lawfully united in Marriage at the city of Baltimore on the third day January One Thousand Seven hundred and Ninety one.
By me J. Daniel Kurtz Pastor of the Lutheran Church in the City of Baltimore.

On this ninth day of March 1849, Personally appeared before me above named J. Daniel Kurtz and solemnly, sincerely and truly declared and affirmed that the contents of the above marriage certificate are correct and true as therein stated. And I do hereby certify that the said J. Daniel Kurtz is a person of good character and entitled to credit
known before me John J. Snyder

State of Maryland
Baltimore County, Sct.
I hereby certify, That John J. Snyder Esquire before whom the annexed affirmation 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 City of Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and affix the seal of Baltimore County Court, this 19th day of March A.D. 1849.
A W Bradford
Clerk Baltimore County Court
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State of Maryland
Baltimore County

On this sixteenth day of March in the year eighteen hundred and forty nine Personally appeared before me the subscriber, Presiding Justice of the Orphans' Court for Baltimore County,
Christiana Bailey a resident of Baltimore County, Maryland, aged 79 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2nd day of February 1848, entitled "An Act making further provision for surviving widows of the Soldiers of the Revolution", That she is the widow of James Bailey, who was a private, corporal and sergeant in the War of the Revolution; that he received a Pension from the United States at the rate of ninety eight dollars and sixty three cents per annum; and for the proof of his Military Services she respectfully refers to the Testimony on file at the Pension office on which his Pension was allowed in the year 1843. She further declares that she was married to the said James Bailey on the third day of January in the year seventeen hundred and ninety one; and that her husband the aforesaid James Bailey died on the tenth day of November eighteen hundred and forty eight. She further declares that she is now a Widow; and that she has never made application for a Pension.
W---,
Charles Howard.
Christiana Bailey X her mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first herein above written Before me. And I do hereby certify that the aforegoing Declaration was made as stated out of Court the said Christiana Bailey being by reason of bodily infirmity,  unable to attend in open Court.
Charles Howard, Presiding Justice of the Orphans Court for Baltimore County
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Maryland ss -
I hereby Certify, that Charles Howard, Esquire, who has subscribed the aforegoing Certificate, was at the time of so doing the presiding Justice of the Orphans Court for Baltimore County, duly commissioned and qualified according to Law.
In Testimony whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the Seal of said Court, this sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
Test.
D. M. Perine, Register
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Rev'y WIDOW, &c,

File No. 9342
Christiana Bailey
Wid. of
James Bailey
Sergt. Rev. War
Act: Feby. 2, 1748
Index: Vol. A, Page 32
[Arrangement of 1870.]
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Application for a new certificate

State of Maryland
Baltimore County S.S.
On this twenty eighth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four before me the subscribed a Justice of the peace for the said county, personally appeared James Bailey who on his oath declares that he is the same person who formerly belonged to the company commanded by captain Hawkins in the Fifth Regiment of the Maryland line commanded by Colonel Ford, in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War. That his name was placed on the pension Roll of the State of Maryland, that he received a certificate of that fact under the signature and Seal of the Secretary of War, which certificate on or about the twelfth day of January eighteen hundred and forty four he had destroyed by its having been burnt with some other papers he kept in a chest which had accidentally taken fire from a candle on or about the night of the time aforesaid; he further declares that the said chest together with his papers whilst on fire were thrown out of the house in to his yard to prevent them from setting fire to his said home which is situated near Randallstown in the said county, when the whole of the papers together with the said certificate were burnt before they could extinguish the fire.

James Bailey X his mark

Sworn and subscribed to, before me the day and year aforesaid
John Ash, Justice of he peace for Baltimore County
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State of Maryland
Baltimore County Sct} I hereby certify that John Ash before whom the within deposition was made and who hath thereto subscribed his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for Baltimore County aforesaid duly commissioned and sworn
In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of Baltimore County Court on this 29th day of March 1844
Thos. Kell  Clk

State of Maryland Baltimore County to wit
Personally appeared, Charles White, a near neighbor to the within named applicant on the opposite side who made oath on the holy Evangely of almighty God that he is personally acquainted with, James Bailey, and knows him to be the same Identical person described in the affidavit on the opposite side sworn and subscribed to before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for Baltimore County on this 29th day of March 1844.
John Ash
Justice of the Peace for Baltimore County
This is to certify that Charles White who has sworn to the Identity of James Bailey is a person of good character and his statements are strictly correct as I have knowledge of him.
In testimony whereof I subscribe my name
John Ash  LP(?)
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State of Maryland
Baltimore County Sct.}  I hereby certify that John Ash Esquire before whom the aforegoing affivadvit was made and who hath 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 City of Baltimore duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony whereof I hereto set my hand and affix the Seal of Baltimore County Court this 2nd day of April 1844
Tho. Kell  Clk
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State of Maryland
Baltimore City to wit
Personally appeared on this thirtieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three John Majors aged Eighty three years a Resident of said City and made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty God depose and saith that his intimacy with James Bailey who is now applying for a pension for his Revolutionary Services was Early in his boyhood when they were living neighbours in Baltimore County State of Maryland after which and in the year seventeen hundred and eighty in the summer of that year they met near Camden South Carolina when the said James Bailey was acting as a soldier in Captain Hawkins Company and under the Command of Colonel Ford as near as he can recollect in the Continental army and this deponent further depose and saith that he and the said James Bailey fought in the Battle of Camden in which occured in the summer of the year Seventeen hundred and Eighty after which this deponent had not seen the said James Bailey until they met in the State of Virginia in Yorktown the fall of the year seventeen hundred and eighty one and they fought in the Battle of Yorktown and this deponent further declares that some time after he left his Revolutionary services he returned to Baltimore County where he again afterwards met with the said James Bailey they then spoke of their services and this deponent further
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Declares the said James Bailey who is
applying for his pension and who now
Resides in Baltimore County in said state
is the same Identical person that
Rendered the services aforesaid
In testimony whereof [illegible]
this deponent with
John Magers
subscribed his name
on the day and year
first above written
Sworn To [illegible]
Nathan Warfield
This is to Certify that I am [illegible] whose
deposition is contained on the appersit
and this side is an old Gentleman
of Good standing for veracity and
Credibility
Nathan Warfield
State of Maryland Baltimore County SS
hereby certify that Nathan Warfield Esquire before whom the
aforegoing deposition was made and who hath thereto subscribed
his name was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace
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 Baltimore County
Court on this 7th day of July 1843
Thos Kelly
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35,537
July 25 1843.
19
J L Edwards Esq
Commissioner of Pension
Washington
D.C.
John Bailey
[illegible]
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Elysville Baltimore County July 21 43

G.L. Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir
I have been informed
that Mr James Bailey of Baltimore County
Maryland has made application to be
placed on the pension Rolls of the
U.S. it gives me great pleasure to state
that I have known Mr. Bailey from my earliest
Recollections and have live near to him
for the greater portion of my life and
I have always found him to be a man
of the strict veracity therefore I have no
doubt, but that the facts set forth in his
declaration are strictly true as I have
heard it frequently mentioned by old
persons in this neighborhood that Mr Bailey
was in the service of the U. S. during the
Revolutionary war as they believed consequently
I have not the least doubt but that he is
entitled to a Pension

very Respectfully
yours [illegible]

Hugh Ely
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18
[Postmark illegible]
Mr John Bailey
Three Tun Tavern
Baltimore,
Md
Mail,
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Son
Land Office, Annapolis
14th August, 1843.

Dear sir,
Your letter of the 13th Jnst, with one enclosed from J.L.
Edwards, Esqr, respecting the claim of James Bailey, I have just
received and hasten to reply to it. Mr Edwards asks if James
Bailey, was promoted in October 1780, to the rank of Sergeant, why
was he paid as such from August, 1780, Answer, I cannot tell
why he was paid, the records of the Revolution are very imperfect,
and they afford no evidence that James Bailey of Hawkins's company, 
whose name appears as such upon the Master roll, is the same
James Bailey, whose name is found on the pay roll, but I believe
myself it is the same person, and will state why I think so. upon
the Muster roll, James Bailey, is entered as having enlisted in Hawkins's 
Company for three years in April 1778, was missing 16th
Aug 1780, and promoted to rank of Sergeant in October 1780, on
the 16th of August, 1780, the battle of Camden was fought, and he
was reported missing, as the roll also shows a number of soldiers to have
been, but from the fact appearing that they were afterwards promoted, 
it is fairly to be presumed, that they were wounded or had
assigned some good cause for their being reported as missing or they
would not afterwards have been promoted. as to the arrears
of pay he received up to 1st of January, 1782, the Payroll kept
by John Hamilton agent for the Maryland line, shows that he
(was)
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was discharged the 27th of April, 1781, the expiration of his term of
enlistment and paid up to 1st January, 1782. Now, why he was paid
up to Jany [inserted] 1782, I cannot tell, but the roll certainly shows, that the same
James Bailey was discharged in 1781, and paid to 1st Jany 1782.
furthermore, I would remark, that I have examined all the Master
and payrolls of the Maryland Continental line, and find the names
of but two James Bailey's, one enlisted in Hawkins' Compy of 5th
Regt and the other was a Drummer in the 3rd Regt - The certificate 
with Mr Edwards letter is [inserted] herewith returned.
In haste very respectfully
[illegible]
G. G. Brewer,

Mr John Bailey,
P.S. From you on the other side a rough copy taken from
the pay roll as his name appears
G. G. Brewer
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We the Subscribers do acknowledge 
to have received of John
Hamilton, Agent for the Maryland
line, the several sums to which
our names are annexed, being in
full of all arrearages of pay
& gratuity due us from the
United States

[Column headings: Name & Rank, Remarks, arrears of pay from 1st Aug 1780 to 1st Jany 1782, Pay from Jany 1782t to 1st Jany 1783, Pay from 1st Jany 1783 to 15th Nov 1783, Gratuity, Total Received]
1. James Bailey (S), discharged 27 Apr 81., $33, -, ", ", ", ", ", ", $33- for order to Richard Cleave,
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[Postmark illegible]
Mr John Bailey
Baltimore,
Md
Mail
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Land Office, Annapolis
7th September, 1843
I hereby Certify, that it appears by the Muster Rolls of the
Revolution, remaining in this office That James Bailey, enlisted
as a private in the 5th Maryland Regiment, for the term
of three years, in Captain Hawkins's Company on the 27th 
day of April, 1778, was promoted to the rank of Corporal, the 12th
day of June, 1779, on the 16th of August, 1780, was missing
and in October, 1780, was promoted to rank of Sergeant. I
further certify, that by a Payroll kept by John Hamilton,
Agent for the Maryland line, also remaining in this office,
That James Bailey, a Sergt, appears to have received $33.00
arrears of pay from the 1st of August, 1780, to 1st of January 1782
and that in the Margin of Remarks, and opposite his name upon
said rolls, is the following entry, dischd the 27th of April,
1781.
George G. Brewer
Regr. Land Off.

Dr sir,
Your letter of the 6th Inst, with one enclosed from P.
L. Edwards Esqr., I have just received. I send you herewith,
another certificate of the services of James Bailey from the records
of the Revolution, the other sent you, having you say, been lost.
Mr Edwards asks, "If James Bailey was promoted in October
1780, to the rank of Sergeant, why he was paid as such from
August 1780." I answer I cannot tell why he was paid, the
records of the Revolution and very imperfect and they afford no
evidence that James Bailey, of Hawkins Company, whose
name appears as such upon the Muster rolls, is the same James
Baily whose name is found on the Payroll, but believe myself
it is the same person, and will state why I think so
(upon)
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upon the Master roll James Bailey, is entered as having enlisted
for three years on the 27th day of April, 1778. was missing on the
16th of August, 1780, and promoted to rank of Sergt. in October 1780.
The battle of Camden was fought on the 16th of Augt., 1780, and he
was reported missing, I presume after the battle, as the roll also shows
a number of soldiers to have been, but from the fact appearing
that they were afterwards promoted, It is fairly to be presumed that
they were wounded, or had assigned some good cause for their
being reported missing, or they would not afterwards have been
[several words crossed out] promoted. as to the arrears of pay he received up
to 1st Jany 1782, the Payroll kept by John Hamilton, agent for the
Md line, shows that he was discharged the 27th of April, 1781,
being the expiration of his term of enlistment, and paid up to January
1782. Why he was paid to January 1782, I cannot tell, but the 
same pay roll certainly shows that the same James Bailey was
discharged the 27th of April 1781, and paid to the 1st of January 1782,
I would further remark, that I have examined all the Muster
and pay rolls of the Maryland Continental troops, and find the name 
of but two James Baileys', one enlisted in Hawkin's Company of
the 5th Regt., and the other was a drummer in the 3rd Regt
Inhaste, I am respectfully,
[illegible]
G. G. Brewer

Mr John Bailey
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Washington City July 25th 1843
Sir
Herewith enclosed I lay before you sufficient
proof in suport [support] of the same the application
of my Father for a pension under the Law
of Congress of June 7th 1832 The testimony
I have no doubt will on examination be
found sufficient to establish the claim
But if not their is other testimony which
can be procured in relation to the services
rendered and set forth in my Father declarations. Therefore as my Father is very old
and infirm your early attention to his
case will afford him great relief in
his old days
with respect I remain
your obt Servant
John Bailey
now present

J. L. Edwards Esq
Comm of Pension
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Dear Sir
Baltimore County August 21st 1843
I must trouble you again by writing
to let you know that I will be down
to the Baltimore Market on Thursday next
again and shall remain there until Sataday
afternoon if you will therefore give me an
answer in my fathers case during my
stay you will do me a great far as the
old man is very sick if you will give a favourable
answer it will give him great relief, you
will please to excuse me for making this
request its not because I think you inattentive in the matter its upon account of its being convenient for myself
With great respect
I remain your obeient
Servant
John Bailey
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James Baily Md. [illegible] 1832 $98.63 per annm
To what [illegible] war he last(?) paid [illegible]

Pension Office
May 7 1845 }

pd. this 4th Mar. 1848.

[illegible]
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Pikesville Balt County Augt 2 '1843

J L Edwards Esq
Comm. of Pensions
Dr Sir
Enclosed to you a certificate from Mr Brewer of Annapolis, as required by your letter of the 25th inst in relation to my father's Revolutionary Services, The certificate was asked for under oath, But Mr Brewer informed me in his note of to day , that the one sent to you is quite sufficient, therefore as I shall be down to Baltimore on Monday next to market, It will be equally convenient for me to call at the Post office there and get your answer to this so you will please and direct your letter to me at the latter place instead of Pikesville so I can get it at that time and you will oblige yours, with Respect I
Remain your Obedient
Servant
John Bailey
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JL Edwards Esqr
Baltimore Augt 15th 1843
Sir
I herewith enclose to you the reply to your letter of the 10th inst together with my certificate of Mr George Brewer of the Land Office Annapolis, which I hope you will find satisfactorily, you will
please to direct your letter to the Post office at Baltimore that I may have it sent to me by some of my neighbors
I remain yours very
Respectfully
John Bailey
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Pension Office
Baltimore April 2nd 1844
Dear Sir,

I transmit with this the application of James Bailey a revolutionary pension under Act 7 June 1832 for a Renewal of his Certificate- If
found to be correct,  please forward the certificate to my case.  Much obliged.
Yours very truly,
Enoch H Lowry

---
I. S.Edwards Esq
Correspondence of Pensions
Washington
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1.83
40.
.48
44.
7.33
3.33
1.66
98.63
James Bailey
Private 1 mo. 15 days
Corpl. 14 mo. 4 days
Sergt. 8 mo. 11 days

Hawkins's company
5: Maryd. Reg.

Maryland Roll
act 7 June 1832
$98.63 per annum.
Send cert to John Bailey
Baltimore,
Md.
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Land Office, Annapolis, 28th July, 1843.
I hereby certify, That it appears by the Master Rolls of the Revolution remaining in this office, That James Bailey enlisted as a private, in the 5th Maryland Regiment, for the term
of three years in Captain Hawkins's Company, on the 27th day of April, 1778, was promoted to the rank of Corporal, the 12th day of June, 1779, on the 16th of August, 1780, was
missing, and in October 1780, was promoted to the rank of Sergt; And I further certify, that by a pay roll kept by John
Hamilton, Agent for the Maryland Line, also remaining in
this office, James Bailey, a Sergt, received of 33 arrears of pay
from the 1st of August 1780, to the 1st of January 1782, and was
discharged the 27th day of April, 1781.
George G. Brewer,
[illegible] Land off. Md.
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No
Christiana Baily
wd of James
Md
act 2 Feby 1848
Married 1791
husband died 1848
Aom(?) $98.63
[illegible] 10 Novem 1848

Claimant
One of Alexander Yearly & Son
Baltimore Md/
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Baltimore March 16th. 1849.
J. L. Edwards Esq
Comr of Pensions

Sir
Herewith I send you my
Declaration in order to obtain a Pension as the
Widow of James Bailey, decd., who was a Private,
a Corporal and Sergeant in the war of the Revolution;
and a Pensioner of the United States at the rate
of $98.63 pr annum. He died Novr 10. 1848.
I was married to him January 3. 1791, and have
not married again since his death, but still remain
his widow; and still reside in Baltimore County
State of Maryland
Be pleased to direct for me to the
care of Alex Yearley & Son, Baltimore
Very respectfully
Your obt Servt
her mark
Christiana Bailey
Witness
James Powers
P.S. Mrs Bailey has this day recd of John S. Gittings
Pension Agent, Balt; the arrears due her husband at his death, and
has surrendered up his Pension Certificate
16 March 1849
A. Y. & Son

Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.
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State of Maryland
City of Baltimore S.S.
On this 16th day of March 1849 - Before me the Subscriber, a Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland in and for the City of Baltimore, Personally appeared James
Powers, a resident of Baltimore County in the State aforesaid aged fifty three years; and made oath according to law, that, he was personally acquainted with James Bailey, late of said County, decd, and with his wife, now his widow Christiana Bailey of the same place; that the said James Bailey was a revolutionary Pensioner of the United States at the rate of $18.63 pr annum; that he died in Baltimore County on the tenth day of November, eighteen hundred and forty eight leaving the said Christiana Bailey his widow; That she has not intermarried again since his death but remains his widow; that she now resides in Baltimore County aforesaid and is the identical person now about applying, as such for a Pension; And that he this deponent
is not interested therein.
James Powers
Sworn to and subscribed before me: And I as hereby certify that the above deponent is a person of good character and entitled to credit
John J Snyder

State of Maryland
Baltimore County, Sct.
I hereby Certify, That John J Snyder
Esquire before whom the annexed affidavit - we made and
who has thereto subscribed his name at the
time of so doing a Justice of the Peace of the
State of Maryland, in and for the City
Baltimore, duly commissioned and sworn.
In Testimony whereof, I hereto set my hand and
affix the seal of Baltimore County Court, this 19th
day of March A.D. 1849
A W Bradford
Clerk Baltimore County Court.