Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 21476, for John Love, Georgia
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Service: Ga. 
Love, John 
          Louisa 
Number: R21476
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State of Georgia On this 24th day of September City of Savannah A.D. ,1855, personally appeared Chatham County before me Montgomery Cumming a Justice of the Superior Court for the County of Chatham in said state, James Love aged 65 years a resident of the County of Bryan in said state, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that the reason why he came to Savannah, to file this declaration was owing to the fact that the original records being in Savannah, and in the possession of W. Lizar Solaman and wife, and the evidence in relation to his claim was in Savannah only, that he is the son of the late John Love who was Surgeon's Mate in the 1st Georgia Continental Battalion commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Harris, Regiment commanded by Colonel White in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain as he was informed and verily believes, that his father John Love and his mother Louisa Duffle were married in the City of Charleston, State of South Carolina on the 26th if February A.D. 1789, and the reverend W. Joseph White of the Episcopal Church performed the marriage ceremony, as he was informed by his late father and mother in their life time, by reference to the record the fact will fully appear, that his father John Love departed this life in the City of Savannah, County and State aforesaid on the 25th of April A.D. 1809, that his said mother Louisa Love survived his father and departed this life in New Orleans on the 13th of September A.D. 1851 - that he was informed from the commencement to the end of the Revolutionary War, that after the Seige [sic] of Savannah by the British, his said father John Love was taken a prisoner of war, and remained as
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such prisoner for Three months, and escaped from his captivity in a boat, and that he was shot in the knee by the enemy, and to the day of the said John Love's death was lame by his reason of  said wound of which he has been repeatedly informed by his late father John Love, late Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid~ He declares that he is the only surviving heir of his late father and mother - He makes this application for the purpose of receiving the arrears of pension money that may be found due his late father and mother. 
 He further declares that he intended to file his declaration before the Judges of the Superior Court, but owing to his absence he is unable to file it before him, that he has not heretofore made any application in the right of his late father and mother.
Sworn and Subscribed before me at the City of Savannah the day and year aforesaid--
Montgomery Cumming
J SCCC
S/John Love
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South Carolina
These are to certify that join together in Holy matrimony, according to the rights and ceremonies of the Protestant Episcopal church, John Love, practitioner of Physic, of the one part and Louisa Duffle both of the said State. In witness whereof, I have hereto set my hand and Seal, this twenty sixth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine.
Signed, Sealed, & Delivered
in presence of 
Russel Rosseter
Joseph White

State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }

Personally appeared before me Russel Rossetler, who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God, maketh oath and saith, that he was present and did see Joseph White sign and acknowledge the seal of the foregoing marriage Certificate, and that he subscribed his name as a witness thereto. and the said Russel Rossetler on his oath solemnly swears, that he was present and did see the parties John Love & Louisa Duffle married by the said Joseph White on the Twenty sixth day of February
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(8-1776)
Service Number
Ga Love, John R.21476
Louisa
Contents
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Originals, recorded in this office in County Records Book A. A. polios 402 and 403, 
on the 18th day of June. A D. 1807 
In testimony whereof, I have 
hereunto per my hand and 
affixed the Seal of my office, 
at Savannah, this September 13
A. D. 1855
William H. Ballard
Deputy Clerk S.b.b.b
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Revolutionary Claim--

Petition for Relief of the heirs of John and Louisa Love - 
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Mason
Rev claim
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Revolutionary Claim--

Petition for Relief of the heirs of John and Louisa Love -
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Mason
Rev claim
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To
The Honorable Senate and House of Representative in Congress assembled.

Your petitioner Sheldon C Demming a citizen of Georgia, respectfully respresents that he is duly qualified administrator of Louisa Love. That unser and by proper authority her husband John Love was appointed to and accepted this offce if Surgeon Mate in the 1st Georgia Continential Batallion commanded by Leiutenant Colonel Harris Regiment commanded by Colonel White in the Revolutionary war against Great Britain, and who served to the end of said war. Your petitioner futher represents on the 29th day October in the year 1778, amd at that time Colonel Mordecai Sheftall Deputy Commissary General of Issues for Georgia was taken prisoner together with others of the American Army, and conveyed on board ? British vessels then lying near Savannah. 
On the 9th day of October in the year 1779, an unsuccessfull attempt was made by the French and Americans to retake Savannah from the British. Count d'Estaing and General Lincoln were the commanders at that time. Count d'Estaing was wounded and noble Pulaski killed. ? in said engagements John Love Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid was wounded in the knee, and after having received said wound, was taken priosoner of war by the enemy an dconveyed on board of a British vessel then lying near Savannah.
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He subsequently escaped from his captivity and found the American Army and nobly served to the end of the war. And you petitioner further represents that by reason of the wound said Love was disabled up to the time of his death which was on the 25th of April in the year 1809 - And your petitioner further represents that John Love Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid was married to Louisa Duffle in the City of Charleston State of South Carolina int he 26th of February in the yeat 1789, and that the issue of said marriage were the following named children James and Elizabeth Ann both of whom are now deceased - James Love son of said John and Louisa Love married  Ann Williamson and the issue of said marriages were Henry, John AD, Charles and Andrew now alive, and his widow Ann now survives said James Love - Major Peter R Oram married Elizabeth Ann daughter of said John and Louisa Love, and the issue of said marriage was Emma LC the only child of said persons, who is now Mrs. Emma LC  Beard of New Orleans, who are the only heirs at law of John and Louisa Love - And your petitioner further represents to that Mrs. Louisa Love departed this life on the 13th of September in the year 1851, and that according to the pension laws she was entitled to have received a pension from 1831 up to the period of her death, to wit, on the 12th days of September 1851. Also, your petitioner represents that in the life time of James Love son of Mrs. Louisa Love, he presented to the Commissioner of Pensions, and which is now on file in said office, evidence, record and
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paid, which has proven that said John Love Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid served to the end of the war &c. &c.- Notwithstanding this the Commissioner of Pensions offered to pay 3000$ or thereabout according to his record evidence of file, but refused to accept parol evidence, which amount of money James Love in his life time refused to accept.

Your petitioner begs leave further to represent that the Americans having had the possession of Savannah Georgia about eleven months or thereabout rations were issued for that period. Your honorable body will at once perceive, that the Commissioner of Pensions required an impossibility and still persists in it. By reference to the evidence the fact will more fully appear.

In conclusion, your petitioner, I as Administrator as aforesaid, begs leave to state, that John Love, Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid, and his wife never made any an application for a  pension and never received any gratuity from the government of the United States.

Your petitioner prays that Congress may pass an act for relief of the heirs of John and Louisa Love. And your petitioner will ever pray &c.

S. C. Dunning
Admr, Estate Louisa Love
Savannah January 27th 1858
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John Love, R.21476
Ga.
John Love's accounts as Surgeon's Mate for the year 1778 (mutilated book). The above papers have been removed from this claim to be forwarded to the War Department, A.E.P. Dec. 15 1911

Sent to War Dept.
Jany. 16, 1913
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To the Honl. Senate & House of Reprs. of the U.S. of America--

The petition of James Love only surviving heir of John & Louisa Love

5
Iverson
Rev claim
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To The Honorable Senate & House of Representatives in Congress assembled

The petition of James Love respectfully sheweth unto your honorable body, that your petitioner's Father Doctor John Love who was Surgeon's Mate First Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Harris, Regiment commanded by Colonel White Entered the Continental Army in 1777, as Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid and faithfully served as such, that on the year 1779, at which time an unsuccessful attempt was made by the French and American Armies to recapture Savannah from the British- Count D'Estaing and General Lincoln were the Commanders 137 of French and 241 of the Continentals and Militia were killed and wounded, among the wounded your petitioner's Father John Love Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid received from the Enemy a wound on the knee, and was then taken prisoner and conveyed on board of a British Vessel lying then near Savannah, and remained as such prisoner for Several months. that his late Father has repeatedly told your petitioner, that he made his escape in the night time in a Barge belonging to the Vessel in which he was confined as a prisoner-- That in the year aforesaid 1779, he again joined the American Army as Surgeon's Mate aforesaid, and at the close of the War was promoted to a Surgeon in the Regiment aforesaid - Your petitioner also begs leave to remind your honorable body in this attack Pulaski fell, the spot where he was shot down is about 100 Rods from the Central Rail Road Depot in the City of Savannah, Georgia--

Your petitioner did not know when he came to Savannah to present his claim against the government in the right of his late Father and Mother, that he would come across a living witness, that could prove the fact of his late Father's wound and capture, by reference to the affidavit of Mrs. Catharine Ritter now 100 years of age the fact will fully appear-

Your petitioner also begs leave to state to your honorable body by reference to the ration return it fully appears that your petitioner's Father received rations up to the time the British took Savannah, the other books and papers are supposed to have been destroyed by the Enemy
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The books and papers now in the Sheftall family were preserved by the late Mordecai Sheftall Deputy Commissary General of Issues, having been send by him out of the city of Savannah at that time, it will be recollected that the said Mordecai Sheftall and his Son Sheftall Sheftall were taken prisoners by the British, that the name of Sheftall Sheftall was inscribed on the pension rolls--

Again your petitioner solicits the attention of your honorable body to the fact that by reason of said wound that his late Father received on the knee while in the line of his duty against the enemy, that he was lame up to the time of his death-

 Your petitioner's Father D. John Love who was Surgeon's Mate as aforesaid departed this life in the city of Savannah State of Georgia on the 25th of April A.D. 1809, that his Mother Louisa Love survived his Father John Love and departed this life on the 13th of September 1851, in the city of New Orleans that neither of his late parents in their life time applied for [illegible] half pay, invalid pension, or arrears of pension money-

Your petitioner now with due respect approaches your honorable body and respectfully ask your interposition to the intent, so that your petitioner being the only Surviving heir of the above mentioned persons may be allowed to receive the half pay due his late Father from 1782 to 1809, and that your petitioner may also be allowed to receive pension money in the right of his Mother from 1831 to 1851, and may be placed on the Same footing that officers wife's are now by law who were married at the time of the War - And your petitioner will ever pray &c.

S/ Jas Love
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }
Chatham County }

Know all men by these present that I Sheldon C Dunning Administrator of the Estate of Louisa Love a resident of the city of Savannah County of Chatham and State of Georgia, do hereby constitute and appoint Levi S Russell Esquire of the same city, county and State, my  true and lawful attorney for me and in my name as Administrator as aforesaid to prosecute the claim of the heirs of Louisa Love wife of John Love Surgeon's Mate in Colonel White's Regiment during the Revolutionary War against Great Britain. And I further authorise [sic] and empower my said attorney Levi S Russell to examine all papers and documents in relation to said claim on file at the Department at Washington City or elsewhere; also to file a petition, additional evidence or arguments before Congress or any Department of Government. And I further authorise [sic] and empower my said attorney Levi S Russell to receive the certificate which may be issued by an act of Congress or from the Department for said claim, which certificate I wish made payable to me as Administrator as aforesaid, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present at the doing thereof- Also revoking all powers of attorney heretofore given in relation to said claim - Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my attorney Levi S Russell shall lawfully do in the premises--

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal at Savannah this 28th day of January A.D. 1858
S/Sheldon. .. C. Dunning
Administrator of the Estate of Louisa Love
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah } SS.
Chatham County }

On this 28th day of January A.D. 1858. Personally appeared before me, Sheldon C. Dunning Administrator of the Estate of Louisa Love, to me well known as the person he represents himself to be, and who executed the within power of attorney in my presence.

Given under my hand at the City of Savannah the day and year aforesaid-
S/W.B. Knapp
J.J.C.C.C.
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State of Georgia }
Chatham County }

On this 13th day of January AD 1858 Personally appeared George W Waller aged fifty seven years a resident of the County of Chatham State aforesaid, who being duly Sworn according to law, declares that he was present and saw James Love and Ann Williamson married in the County of Chatham State aforesaid in the year Eighteen hundred and ten (1810)- He was young at the time and does not recollect who performed the marriage ceremony, but believes it was a Justice of the Peace. He recollects that his mother and two of his uncles were present at the wedding of James Love and Ann Williamson- Said persons lived together as man and wife and love so reputed, and the issue of there said marriage were the following named children now alive Henry, John AD, Charles and Andrew Love - He also declares that he is not directly or indirectly interested in the claim of the parties-
Sworn to and Subscribed before me at Savannah the day & year aforesaid 13th Jany 1858
S/W.B. Knapp J.J.C.C.C. }
S/George W. Waller
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State of Georgia }
Chatham County }

On this 16th day of January AD 1858. Personally appeared George Nostrand aged 71 years a resident of the county of Chatham State aforesaid, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that he was acquainted with James Love and his wife Ann, that they lived together as man and wife and were so reputed. That the issue of their marriage were the following named children now alive Henry, John A.D., Charles and Andrew Love. He derives his information from a personal acquaintance with the parties- He further declares that James Love is now deceased- Furthermore that he has no interest in the claim of the parties-
Sworn to and Subscribed before me at Savannah the day and year aforesaid-
S/Levi S Hart JP
[flourish]
S/ Geo Nostrand

I certify that I am not directly or in directly interested in the claim dated at Savannah this 16th January 1858
S/Levi S Hart JP
[flourish]
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State of Georgia }
Chatham County }

On this 18th day of January AD, 1858, Personally appeared before me Levi S D'Lyon a resident of the County of Chatham, State aforesaid, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly sworn according to law declares, that he was acquainted with John Love and his wife Louisa in their life time, that they lived together as man and wife and were so reputed- a fact that was never questioned to the knowledge of this deponent- Also he was acquainted with James and Elizabeth Ann the latter was married to Peter B Oram, that said persons were acknowledged by said John and Louisa Love to be their children and so respected in the community. Furthermore that Emma LC now Mrs Beard of New Orleans was recognized and acknowledged as the daughter of Peter B Oram and ["Ann" crossed out] Elizabeth ^Ann his wife formerly ["Ann" crossed out] Elizabeth ^Ann Love. Deponent derives his information ever since boyhood, having been raised in the City of Savannah in which place said John Love and family resided. Deponent further declares that he is not interested in the claim--

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at Savannah the day & year aforesaid
S/ W.B. Knapp
J.J.C.C.C
S/Levi S DLyon
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State of Georgia }
Chatham County }

On this 18th day of January A.D. 1858. Personally appeared Sheldon C Dunning aged 77 years a resident of the City of Savannah County and State aforesaid, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly affirmed according to law, declares, that he was acquainted with John Love and his wife Louisa in their life. that they lived together as man and wife and were so reputed. a fact that was never disputed to the knowledge of this deponent. That the issue of their marriage were James and Elizabeth Ann who were acknowledged by them as their son and daughter and respected in the community as such, both of whom are now deceased. Peter B Oram was married to Elizabeth Ann Love and the issue of their marriage was Emma LC now Emma Lc Beard of New Orleans- He derives his information from a personal acquaintance with the parties- He further declares that Peter B Oram is now deceased- 
S/S.C. Dunning

Affirmed to and Subscribed before me at Savannah the day & year aforesaid } 
[Signature illegible] N.P.
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State of Georgia }
Chatham County }

I William H Bulloch Clerk of the Inferior Court for the County of Chatham in said State, do hereby certify that Noah B Knapp whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavits and certificates was at the time of the creation thereof an acting and duly qualified Justice of the Inferior Court in and for the County aforesaid duly authorised [sic] to administer oaths &c. I further certify that Levi S Hart whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit and certificate was at the time of the creation thereof an acting and duly qualified Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly authorised [sic] to administer oaths &c.

And I further certify that Levi S Russell whose name is subscribed to the annexed affidavit was at the time of the execution thereof a Notary Public duly qualified to administer oaths &c. in and for the county aforesaid Furthermore that the signatures of Noah B Knapp Levi S Hart and Levi S Russell are genuine.

In testimony I have herewith subscribed my hand and affixed my seal of office at Savannah this 29th day of January 1858--
S/W H Bulloch
Clerk [illegible under torn piece]
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Certificate of the appointment of Sheldon C Dunning as admin of Est of Louisa Love
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$1.25


Filed by Levi S. Russell
of Savannah Ga  5 Feb. 1858.


[faded notes are illegible]
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Court of ordinary Chatham county January Term 1858 being the Eleventh day of January
Present John Bilbo ordinary

application of Sheldon C Dunning for Letters of administration on the Estate of Louisa Love

Georgia }
Chatham County }

It appearing to the Court that Sheldon C Dunning has made application for Letters of administration on Estate of Louisa Love deceased and has given notice in a public gazette of this state in pursuance of the statute

And it further appearing that he has offered for his security Henry Love on his bond in the amount of ten thousand Dollars and no objection having been made on motion  It is ordered that Letters of administration do issue said Sheldon C Dunning in terms of the law upon taking the oath and the execution of the Bond by him and his security as aforesaid and it is further ordered that upon his compliance with the above requisitions a warranty of appraisement shall issue



Georgia }
Chatham County }

I John Bilbo ordinary of Chatham county do hereby certify that the above is a true extract from the minutes of my court and I further certify that the said Sheldon C Dunning was duly qualified as the administrator of said Louisa Love and is still acting such having never been
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been discharged from said trust, and I further certify that I am the ex official clerk of my own county

Given under my my hand and official seal this Twenty fifth day of January 1858

S/ John Bilbo
O.C.C.

[to the left of the signature appears a rosette seal which is completely illegible]
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State of Georgia }
Chatham County }

Know all men by these present that I James Love of the County of Bryan and State of Georgia, do hereby constitute and irrevocably appoint Honorable John E Ward of the City of Savannah County of Chatham and State aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and behalf to prosecute in the United States Court of claims and before Congress and the Department of the Interior my claims for arrears of pension money or the Pension money due my late Father John Love and my mother Louisa Love, giving and granting unto my attorney John E Ward full and whole power and authority to receive a Certificate or Certificates and to receipt for any sum or sums of money that may be received from the Government of the United States for me and in my name, and generally to do and perform all and every act and acts, thing and things, device and devices, in the law whatsoever needful and necessary to be done, as largely and amply to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if I were personally present at the doing thereof. I, the said James Love do hereby authorise [sic] and empower my said Attorney for the purposes aforesaid to make and substitute and attorney under him, and I do by these present ratify and confirm all that my attorney John E Ward shall do by virtue hereof-

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at the city of Savannah this 23d day of May A.D. 1856-

S/James Love
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State of Georgia }
Chatham County }

Be it known that on this 23d day of May A.D. 1856, Before me Levi S Russell a Notary Public in and for the County of Chatham State aforesaid, by lawful authority, duly appointed Commissioned and Sworn and residing in the City of Savannah County of Chatham State aforesaid, personally appeared James Love to me well known, and who acknowledged the within Power of Attorney to be his free act and deed-

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notaral [sic] Seal at the City of Savannah the day and year aforesaid~
S/Levi S Russell
N.P.
[to the left of this paragraph is a round rosette seal which is completely illegible]


Georgia }
Chatham County }

I William H. Bulloch Clerk of the Inferior Court of Chatham County, do hereby certify, that Levi. S. Russell whose name is affixed to the above certificate, was at the time of subscribing his nema thereto, and is now a Notary Public in and and for the County of Chatham in the State aforesaid, and that full faith and confidence are due to his acts as such, and the above signature of Levi. S. Russell is his genuine signature.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the sea of my office, this Mary 23d A.D. 1856.
S/W.H. Bulloch
Clerk I.C.C.C.

[to the left of the last paragraph is a roundish rosette seal, completely illegible]
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Louisa Love widow of John Love de'd. 
vs
George Proctor et al: }

final just in dower in Superior Court Chatham County Georgia
Afterwards went on the [blank] day of January eighteen hundred & eleven before the Judge of the said Court came as well the within named as the said George V. Proctor Zachariah Miller John Moorhead William Richmond Rhodes Green Allen & Enoch S. Jenney- by their attorney within named and the jurors of the jury whereof mention is within made being called elected [illegible, treed?] & sworn likewise come who to speak the truth of the within contained upon their oaths say they find for the demandant and assess ten cents damages & costs  Therefore it is considered that the said demandant do recover against the said George V. Proctor Zachariah Miller John Moorhead William Richmond Rhodes Green Allen & Enoch S. Jenney defendants her seizure of the third part above demanded of the said lot and appendances to be held by her in severalty by metes and bounds and the said George V. Proctor
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Proctor Zachariah Miller John Moorhead Wm Richmond Rhodes Green Allen & Enoch S. Jenney in mercy &c.

S/J Lawson
demandants atty

Jud & signed & filed the 31st Jany 1811

S/Job T. Bolles
Clk


State of Georgia, }
Chatham County. }

I, William H. Bulloch, Clerk of the Superior Court in and for the County of Chatham and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the writing on the aforegoing pages is a true and correct copy of the record and proceedings in an action of Dower instituted in the Superior Court of the County and State aforesaid, wherein Louisa Love was Demandant, and George V Proctor Zachariah Miller John Moorhead William Richmond Rhodes Green Allen & Enoch S. Jenny were Defendants, wherein a verdict was rendered at January Term eighteen hundred & eleven, and judgement therein signed, as appear from the files and records of said Court.

Given under my official signature and seal of said Superior Court, at
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Savannah, this Sixth day of January A.D. one thousand, eight hundred & fifty seven.

W.H. Bulloch
Clerk S.C.C.C.C.

[to the left is a round rosette seal with ribbon]
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }
Chatham County }

On this 24th day of September A.D. 1855. Personally appeared before me Jacob Shaffer aged 72 years and Henry Haupt aged 68 years residents of the City of Savannah, County and State aforesaid, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly and severally sworn, Declare, that they were present and saw James Love subscribe his name, and only sworn to the aforegoing and annexed declaration, that he is the identical person that he represents himself to be. that they knew Dr John Love and his wife Mrs Louisa Love during their life time, that they lived together as man wife and were so reputed, that James Love was recognized and acknowledged by the aforesaid persons as their Son, and reputed throughout the community as such. Deponents declare that they are not interested in the claim of James Love, and that they do reside in the City of Savannah County and State aforesaid-

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at the City of Savannah the day & year aforesaid-
S/Montgomery Cumming
J.J.C.C.C.
S/Jacob Shaffer
S/H. Haupt

I certify that I know the claimant. that he is the identical person, that he represents himself to be, and that I am not interested in the claim. Given under my hand in the City of Savannah. this Twenty fourth day of September in the year Eighteen hundred and fifty five
S/Montgomery Cumming
J.J.C.C.C.
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State of Louisiana }
City of New Orleans }
Parish of Orleans }

On this 14th day of September A.D. 1855. Personally appeared George R Beard a resident of the City of New Orleans, who being duly sworn according to law. declares that Mrs Louisa Love late of the City of Savannah state of Georgia, departed this life at the City of New Orleans on the 12th day of September in the year 1851.
S/Geo R. Beard
[flourish]

I do hereby certify that George R Beard is a resident of the City of New Orleans and that he is a credible man. I also certify that he subscribed his name, and was duly sworn to the above affidavit on the day and year aforesaid.
S/Cr. Jonte Justice of the Peace

State of Louisiana
I Alexandre Jerbes Clerk of the Second district Court of the City of New Orleans and Parish of Orleans do hereby certify that Charles V. Jonte whose name is above affixed was at the time of the execution thereof, an acting and duly qualified Justice of the Peace in and for the Parish of Orleans, duly authorised [sic] to administer oaths. that the signature purporting to be his is genuine and that full faith and confidence is due to his official attestation

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at the city of New Orleans, this fourteenth Day of November  A.D. 1855
S/Adre Jerbes
clerk

[to the left of this signature is a round rosette seal]
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[envelope reading as follows:]

Honl. A Iverson
U.S. Senator.
Washington. 
D.C.

Love's claim
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Savannah May 8.1858.

D Sir:
Your letter was received by e, and in reply thereto, I beg leave to state, that Colonel Mordecai Sheftall Deputy Commissary General of Issues in the Continental Army for Georgia was a relative of mine, and I was allowed recourse to his books and papers. From these books it appears that Dr John Love Surgeon's Mate in Colonel White's Regiment received rations for several months. These books were presented to the Honl. James S Seward a member of Congress, and a true copy of the rations issued together with the dates when issued up to the time that Colonel Sheftall and his son were taken prisoners by the British- was certified- Since which, time the original books &c. have been found at the Pension office and are now weapped up with the testimony in the case of the heirs of Dr. John Love.

[underlined] You will recollect that the British took possession of Savannah on the 29th of December 1778.

In the year 1779, an unsuccessful attempt was made by the French and Americans to recapture Savannah from the British. Count D'Estang and Genl. Lincoln were the commanders 637 of the French and Two hundred and forty one of the Continentals and Militia
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were killed and wounded. Among the wounded was Dr. John Love Surgeon's Mate in the Regiment commanded by Colonel White [end underline] This fact has been proven by Mrs Ritter whose mental faculties were not impacted who had an astonishing memory, and whose  character can now be sustained for veracity.-

In addition to record evidence are the affidavits of the late Judge Sheftall and the Honl Levi S D'Lyon. Also other affidavits as regards reputation &c. are on file at the Pension office.

[underlined] Congress in 1852 or 1853 has recognised [sic] Colonel White's Regiment as having served to the end of the War and paid his daughter Mrs. Hayden of this city his commutation pay or pension. Col Joseph W Jackson when a member of Congress got this act passed - There are no records of the entire service in Georgia- The original records up to the seige of Savannah are now at the Pension office which I have already stated - All the evidence in this claim is wrapped up together - Again I have sent you a book which contains a letter from Genl McIntosh - [end underline] If you would be kind enough to make the explanation in regard to the facts as Col Jackson did in the case of Col White's daughter, doubtless, Mr Chairman would report favorably- Dr Love's widow departed
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this life in the year 1851. I have written to Milledgeville, but I know what evidence they have were furnished by my relative - In conclusion permit me Sir, to express to you that I feel myself under many obligations to you for your kind expression and attention to me,

With sentiments of regard, I am Sir, your respectful & Obt. [obedient] Servant.
S/ Sen L Russell

Honl. A Iverson
U.S. Senator
Washington
D.C.
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }

On this 1st day of February A.D.1856, Personally appeared before me Levi S Russell, a Notary Public authorised [sic] by law to administer oaths for general purposes, within the City of Savannah, County and State aforesaid Catherine Ritter aged one hundred and five years and upwards a resident of the city of Savannah, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly sworn according to law declares that she was personally and intimately acquainted with Doctor John Love and Louisa Love his wife in their life time, that they lived together as man and wife and were so reputed, that James Love was acknowledged by them to be their son, and so generally reputed in the community, deponent derives her information having resided in the County of Chatham from the commencement of the Revolutionary ^War against Great Britain until peace was proclaimed, that in the year 1779, which was the time the Americans undertook to recapture Savannah, at that time the said Doctor John Love was Surgeon's Mate in Colonel White's Regiment and wounded in the knee, that he was then taken prisoner, and subsequently escaped or released, and served in the American Army until peace was proclaimed, that the said Doctor John Love was lame by reason of the wound he received up to the time of his death-- Deponent does not expect to receive any reward or compensation for filing this affidavit, or is she directly or indirectly interested in the claim of James Love. Deponent from old age and bodily infirmity is unable to go before a Judge to file her affidavit.
Sworn to and marked before me the day and year aforesaid.
S/Levi S Russell
N.P.
Catherine [X her mark] Ritter
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }

On this 1st say of February A.D. 1886, Personally appeared Elizabeth Colb, and Mary Metzger residents of the city of Savannah County and State aforesaid, persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly and Severally sworn according to law, declares, that they were present and saw Catherine Ritter make her mark and duly sworn to the within affidavit, that the said Catherine Ritter is in sound mind, but from old age is feeble. that they are not interested in the claim of James Love--
S/Elizabeth Colb
S/Mary Metzger

Sworn and Subscribed before me at the city of Savannah the day and year aforesaid.
S/Levi S Russell
N.P.


State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }

I do hereby certify that I am not directly or indirectly interested in the claim of James Love.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at the City of Savannah This 1st day of February A.D. 1856.
S/Levi S Russell 
N.P.
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }

On this 28th day of September A.D. 1855. Personally appeared before me Levi S D'Lyon a resident of the City of Savannah, County and State aforesaid, whom I certify to be respectable and Entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, declares that he was acquainted with Dr John Love and Louisa Love in their life time. that James Love a resident of Bryan County State aforesaid is the identical James Love who was recognised [sic] and acknowledged by the aforesaid persons as their son, that the said John Love was generally reputed and respected as a Revolutionary person, and was lame in one leg up to the time of his death from a wound received by the enemy in the Revolutionary war as deponent was informed and generally believed. That Dr. John Love to the best of his recollection died about the year 1809, that his said wife survived him, and a [illegible] years ago departed this life. He further declares that he knew James Love from boyhood that he was raised in the City of Savannah State aforesaid. That he is not interested either directly or indirectly in the claim of James Love

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at the City of Savannah the day and year aforesaid 
Signed/Wm H Bulloch
Dep'y Clk SCCC

Signed/Levi S. D'Lyon
[flourish]
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }

On this 25th day of September A.D. 1855, Personally appeared Mordecai Sheftall Senior aged 71 years and [illegible] a resident of the City of Savannah, County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that Mordecai Sheftall late Deputy Commissary General of Issues in the Continental Service during the Revolutionary War with Great Britain, was the uncle of this deponent, and distinctly recollects and was acquainted with Dr. John Love the father of James Love, he was a Physician and practised [sic] his profession in the City of Savannah. Dr. John Love was lame in one of his legs, and deponent heard that his lameness was occasioned by a shot received in or about the knee during said Revolutionary War. That the said Dr. John Love represented Chatham County in the State Legislation. He moreover declares that Dr John Love and his wife Louisa Love in their life time lived together as man and wife and were so reputed and never questioned to this deponents knowledge. Deponent is not interested in the claim of James Love.

Signed/Mor Sheftall Senr

I certify that the Honl. Mordecai Sheftall Senr is personally known to me to be a credible person. that he is the identical person that he represents himself to be and that he
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was duly sworn by me to the above affidavit  I further certify that I am not interested in his claim

Given under my hand at the City of Savannah the day & year aforesaid 

Signed/Jas E Godfrey
JJCCC
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }
Chatham County }

On this 21st day of December A.D. 1855, Personally appeared Jacob Miller a resident of the city of Savannah, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that he was acquainted with Dr. John Love and his wife Louisa Love in their life time, that lived together as man and wife and were so reputable in the city of Savannah and County of Chatham, that he also knows that James Love was reputed as their Son and acknowledged by them to be such- He further declares, that he is not interested in the claim of James Love.

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at the city of Savannah the day and year aforesaid-
S/Lawrence Connell
J.P.

S/Jacob Miller
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }
Chatham County }

On this 28th day of September A.D. 1855, Personally appeared before me Levi S D'Lyon a resident of the City of Savannah, County and State aforesaid, whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit, and who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that he was acquainted with Dr. John Love and Louise Love in their life time, that James Love a resident of Bryan County, State aforesaid is the identical James Love who was recognised [sic] and acknowledged by the aforesaid persons as their son, that the said John Love was generally reputed and respected as a Revolutionary person, and was lame in one leg up to the time of his death from a wound received by the enemy in the Revolutionary War as deponent was informed and generally believed. that Dr John Love to the best of his recollection died about the year 1809, that his said wife survived him and a few years ago departed this life- He further declares, that he knew James Love from boyhood, that he was raised in the city of Savannah State aforesaid- That he is not interested either directly or indirectly in the claim
S/Levi S. D'Lyon

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at the city of Savannah the day and year aforesaid.
S/Wm H. Bulloch
Deputy Clk S.C.C.C.
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }
Chatham County }

On this 25th day of September A.D. 1855, Personally appeared Mordecai Sheftall Senior aged 71 years and upwards a resident of the City of Savannah County and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law, declares, that Mordecai Sheftall late Deputy Commissary General of Issues in the Continental Service during the Revolutionary War with Great Britain, was the uncle of this deponent, and distinctly recollects and was acquainted with Dr. John Love the father of James Love, he was a Physician and practised [sic] his profession in the City of Savannah. Dr. John Love was lame in one of his legs, and deponent heard that his lameness was occasioned by a shot received in or about the knee during said Revolutionary War. That the said Dr. John Love represented Chatham County in the State Legislation. He moreover declares that Dr John Love and his wife Louisa Love in their life time lived together as man and wife and were so reputed and never questioned to this deponents knowledge. Deponent is not interested in the claim of James Love.

Signed/Mor Sheftall Senr

I certify that the Honl. Mordecai Sheftall Senr is personally known to me to be a credible person. that he is the identical person that he represents himself to be and that he was duly sworn by me to the above affidavit- I further certify that I am not interested in the claim-

Given under my hand at the City of Savh the day & year aforesaid-
S/Jas. E. Godfrey JJCCC
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }
Chatham County }

On this 19th day of September A.D. 1855. Personally appeared before me Levi S Russell a Notary Public duly authorised [sic] to administer oaths for general purposes within the city of Savannah & County aforesaid in said State, Lizar Solomons a resident of the city, county and State aforesaid, who being duly sworn according to law in the presence of his Honorable James S Seward a Representative to Congress for Georgia, declares that the record books of Mordecai Sheftall now deceased, Deputy Commissary General of issues for the state of Georgia in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain, is now presented to the Honorable James S Seward Representative as aforesaid for his inspection, that the said records are genuine, that the said Mordecai Sheftall served as such Commissary until he was taken prisoner by the British as per record and history. Deponents' wife is the grand daughter of the late Mordecai Sheftall Deputy Commissary as aforesaid, that at the time of his intermarriage with Miss Perla Sheftall the records were then in her possession, previously they were in the possession of Sheftall Sheftall who was the son of Mordecai Sheftall and was his Fathers assistant, and subsequently a pensioner, and whose name is inscribed on the Pension roll at Washington. He further declares that the name of John Love Surgeon's Mate 1st Battalion in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain appears on said record as having received rations for several months, by reference to the certified copies, the facts will fully appear--
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Deponent declares that he is not interested in the claim of James Love the reputed son of John Love who was Surgeon's Mate in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain. 

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at the city of Savannah the day & year aforesaid.

S/Levi S Russell
N.P.
S/Lizar Solomons


Lizar Solomons being further Sworn, Declares, that his wire will not consent to give up the original record. 

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at the city of Savannah the day and year aforesaid.
S/Levi S Russell
N.P.
S/Lizar Solomons
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State of Georgia
County of Chatham 
I do hereby certify that the foregoing and annexed affidavit was made in my precinct by Lizar Solomons, before Levi S. Russell a notary public that their signatures are genuine, that Lizar Solomons is a man of character & entitled to full credit, and is the identical person he represents himself to be September 19th 1855  James L. Seward M.C
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WAR WIDOW.
Louisa Love
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(3-224.)
_________

No. 21.476
______, Ex'r.
OLD WAR WIDOW.
Louisa Love
Widow of Surgeon's Mate, John Love 
Col White's 1st Ga Troop
____ other claim.
Revolutionary
_____, 18__. ______ clerk.

Application file: War , 18__.
Attorney: ________
P.O.________
New Jacket
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D John Love decd 20 April 1809

Louisa Love decd 13 Sept 1857.

Taken prisoner at Savannah, escaped after 9M

James proved to be the son of John & Louisa. by Jacob Shaffer & H Haupt

Catharine Ritter age 105

Love His "wife" lived as man & wife Js Love was their reputed son

D J Love was a Surgeons mate in the regiment of Col White was wounded in the knee. where. The attempt was made to recapture Savannah, that he escaped or was released & served in the Army until peace was proclaimed. & that he was lame. ["__ the knee" is crossed out]. That he resided in Savannah during the war to the end

Mordecai Sheftall 

[illegible] D Love he practised [sic] in Savannah & was lame & heard that his lameness was from a wound in the knee during the revolution

Levi D'Lyon. same in relevance as above
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Examination of Bishop [illegible], to prove [illegible] while was a clergyman in a case of Louisa Love on Proctor & others for Dower
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D John Love decd 20 April 1809

Louisa Love-decd 13 Sept 1857.

Taken prisoner at Savannah, escaped after 9M

James-proved to be the son of John & Louisa. by Jacob Shaffer & H Haupt

Catharine Ritter age 105

Love & his "wife" lived as man & wife & Js. Love was their reputed son

D J Love. was cc Surgeons mate in the regiment of Col White & was wounded on the knee. where. the attempt was made to recapture Savannah, that he escaped or was released & served in the army until peace was proclaimed. & that he was lame. That he resided in Sabannah during the war to the end

Mordecai Sheftall
Knew D Love he pratised [sic] in Savannah  & was lame & know that his lamess was from a wound on the knee during the revolution

Levi [illegible from page tear] D'Lyon. same in [illegible] as above
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Examination of Bishop [illegible], to prove [illegible] while was a clergyman in a case of Louisa Love on Proctor & others for Dower
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South Carolina.

These are to certify, that I joined together in Holy Matrimony, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Protestant Episcopal Church, John Love, practitioner of physic, of the one part, and Louisa Duffle, both of the said State. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty sixth day of February in the year of our Lord, one thousand, seven hundred and eighty nine.
S/Joseph White

Signed, & sealed in the presence of. }
S/Russel Rosseter


State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }

Personally appeared before me, Russel Rosseter who being duly sworn on the Holy Evangelists of Almighty God, maketh oath and saith, that he was present and did see Joseph White sign and acknowledge the seal of the foregoing marriage certificate and that he subscribed his name as witness thereto. And the said Russel Rosseter on his oath solemnly swears that he was present and did see the parties John Love and Louisa Duffle married by the said Joseph White on the said twenty sixth day of February in the year one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine as set forth on the above, and solemnly swears further that John Love, practitioner of physic and his wife Louisa Love, now residing in the City of Savannah in the State of Georgia are the same and identical persons whom
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he this deponent saw married, by the said Joseph White in the State of South Carolina as aforesaid and signed the certificate within as evidence thereto

Sworn to before me this twentieth Day of February 1804- }
S/Charles Harris  }
Mayor of the City of Savannah }
S/Russel Rosseter


Clerks office }
Chatham County }

Recorded Book [illegible] folio 402[illegible]3 and Examined this 18 June 1817 by 
S/Job T Bolley
Clk.
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1777
Delivered to John Love Surgeons Mate 1st Battn [battalion] 180 lbs [pounds] Beef 120 lbs Rice 6 quarts Salt
*7 Galls [gallons] and a half of Molasses 9 1/2 lbs Candles 9 1/2 lbs Soap being rations due him from 21st  December 1777 to the 19th February 1778 as per receipt 

Delivered to John Love 45 lbs Beef 130 lbs Rice 9 1/2 lbs Candles 14 lbs Soap 12 gallons Molasses from 20th February to 20th March 1778 

John Love Surg. Mate pr order of John Love SM. 93 lbs Beef 629 lb rice 6 pints of Salt 4 3/4 lbs Soap being said John Love's rations from 1st July to 1st August as per receipt

1778- 46 1/2 lbs Beef 31 lbs rice bread 1/7 lb Soap 1 1/2 qt Salt 31 days commencing 1st Augt [August] to 1st Sep Lt. Col Harris order receipt of John Love

45 lbs Beef 30 lbs rice bread 1/4 lb Soap 1 1/2 qts Salt from 1st Sep to 1 Oct. order Lt Col Harris John Love

41 1/2 lbs Beef 28 lbs rice bread 1 1/4 qt Salt from 1st Oct to 28th Oct John Love

1st Nov to 30 Nov 45 lbs Beef 30 lbs rice bread 9 1/2 lbs Candles 14 lbs Soap 12 gallons Molasses rations from the 1st to the 30th as per receipt John Love


["Compared with the entries on record September 19: 1855" signed name illegible, was handwritten over the records]
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[appears to be same page as the last, showing better the superimposed writing.]

Compared to the entries on record September 19th 1855
S/James L [illegible]
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State of Georgia }
City of Savannah }
Chatham County }

I hereby certify the aforegoing and within to be true copies of the original which are taken from the original record books kept by Mordecai Sheftall now deceased, who was Deputy Commissary General of issues for the State of Georgia in the Revolutionary War against Great Britain--

I further certify that the original records are in the possession of Mr. Lizar Solomons & wife, the latter the Grand daughter of Mordecai Sheftall Deputy Com'y General of issues as aforesaid. The aforesaid persons have refused to give up the original records.

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Seal at the City of Savannah this 18th day of September A.D. 1855.
S/Levi S Russell
N.P.

[to the left of the last paragraph is a round rosette seal]
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Georgia }
Chatham County }

To the Honorable the Judge of the Superior court of Chatham County.

The petition of Louisa Love widow & relict of John Love late of the city of Savannah practitioner of Physic deceased sheweth, that your petitioner demands and is entitled to a third part of a lot of land whereof the said John Loves was seized, situate in the city of Savannah, & known in the plan thereof as lot number five (5) in Carpenter's Tything Decker Ward, continuing sixty feet in front & ninety feet in depth, with the buildings and appurtenances, as the dower of your petitioner of the endowment of the said John Love, heretofore her husband whereof she hath nothing. Your petitioner further states that George. V. Proctor, Zachariah Miller, John Moorhead, William Richmond Rhodes, Green Allen, & Enoch S. Jenny are in possession of the premises above described, and do refuse to allot to your petitioner her dower thereof.

Wherefore your petitioner prays process may issue requiring the said George V. Proctor, Zachariah Miller, John Moorhead, William Richmond Rhodes, Green Allen and Enoch. S. Jenny, personally or by their attorney to be and appear before the Honorable the Judge of the Superior Court of Chatham County, to be held at Savannah on the Twenty third day of April
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next, then & there to answer your petitioner in an action of Dower &c.

S/J Lawson
Petitioners atty [attorney]


State of Georgia.

In the Superior Court of Chatham County, April Term Term, 1810.

To the Sheriff of the said County, Greeting.
Louisa Love } Dower
vs
George. V. Proctor, Zachariah Miller, John Moorhead, William Richmond Rhodes, Green Allen and Enoch S. Jenny.

The Defendant George. V. Proctor, Zachariah Miller, John Moorhead, William Richmond Rhodes, Green Allen and Enoch S. Jenny- hereby required, personally, or by their attorney, to be and appear before the Honorable the Judge of the Superior Court of the County of Chatham to be held in and for the said County, on the Twenty third day of April next, then and there to answer the Plaintiff's demand in an action of dower and so forth, as in default of such appearance, the said Judge will proceed as to Justice shall appertain. 

Witness, the Honorable Thomas. M.P. Charlton Esquire. Judge of the said Court, this Twenty sixth day of
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March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ten
S/J Lawson
Plaintiff's attorney
["LS" in a circle]
S/Job S Bolles
Clk


I appear for the Defts [defendants ?] 26 March 1810
G Woodruff

George Proctor & others }
adj                                    }
Louisa Love                      }
}  Chath: Sup. Court
}  Plea in Dower

And the said George Zachariah John William, Rhoes [sic] & Enoch by George Woodruff their attorney come & defend the wrong & inquiry when &c. and say that the Plaintiff ought not to have her Dower of the third part of the Sot & Premises above mentioned of the endowment of the said John Love deceased because they say that the said John Love deceased neither in his life time nor on the day on which he is supposed to have espoused the Plaintiff was seized of the Premises aforesaid where of &c. & whereby he could endow the Plaintiff thereof and of this they put themselves upon the Country.

And the said Defendants for further Plea in Bar in this behalf by leave of the Court here for this purpose first had  X
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obtained say that the Plaintiff ought not to have her Dower of the third part of the premises aforesaid of the endowment of the said John Love because they say that the Plaintiff was never coupled with the said John Love in lawful matrimony; and this they are ready to verify- Wherefore they pray Judgement of the Plaintiff ought to have her Dower &c. against them

S/G Woodruff
for Defts [defendants]

Filed 28 Apl 1810
Job T Bolles Clk

At a Superior Court held at Savannah in and for the county of Chatham on Saturday the 12th January 1811, pursuant to adjournment.
Present his Honor John Macpherson Bevier
Judge


Louisa Love }
vs                    }
George Proctor et al: }

Dower 
Jury No. 1 sworn 1 Joseph W. Pinder, 2 Thomas Glen, 3 Nathaniel Lewis, 4 William Platt, 5 Joseph Kitchen, 6 George  Low, 7 Ebenezer Nichols, 8 John Dicks, 9 Oliver M Lillibridge, 10 Owen Hughes, 11 Henry Mounger 12 William Alford.

Verdict. We find for the demandant and assess ten cents Damages & costs.
12 Jany 1811    
S/Jos W Pinder  foreman
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Savannah     April 25th 1857

Thomas Lumpkin Esqr
Washington

Dear Sir,
The question made by the Department in relation to the marriage of Old Love, foolishly incorporated in the papers which he sent you. That evidence was taken in a suit brought in the Superior Court of Chatham County in the State of Georgia by Louisa Love for the recovery of Dower. By the certified copy of the Record which I herewith send you, it seems that the issue was there made that the marriage was not legal. That is the only controversy which has ever taken place with reference to the legitimacy of the marriage. and you will see by the enclosed Record, that the Jury found in favor of the marriage and that Dower was awarded to her as the wife of John Love. What was there the highest court in Georgia, having decided upon the validity of the marriage, I do not think the Department can require further evidence upon that print. I hope you may soon realize your anticipations,-

Very Truly yrs [yours]
S/John. E. Ward.
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Comptroller General's Office,
Columbia, S.C., May 13th 1858

Mr. Levi S. Russell

Dear Sir~
In Book. X. p.18. I find that "Jno [John] Love" served 60 dys [days] as Lt. in Col. Jno. Marshal's Regt [regiment] of Mila (1781)- and 43 dys as Lt in Do (1782)
Affidavit [underlined] Signed John. Love ([underlined] Camden District- 
Acct Certifd by Col. Jno. Marshal
An order in favor of Wm. Williams
Acct Sworn before Fred'k Kimball J.P.
(Fee for Certificate $2.)

Book. Y. p.119- for 93 dys (1779) in a Detachment of Col. Jos. Kershaw's Reg't of Mila- Com'd by Lieut Col. Ely. Kershaw & Maj. Jas. Postell @ 10/ per day.-
and 40 dys more (1779) in D'o D'o as D'o @ D'o.-
Affidavit of Jno. Love before Fred Kimball J.P.
[underlined] Camden Dist.- 
Acct Certif'd by Col. Marshall.
(Fee for Certife $2.25)

Very Respectfully
S/W.R. Huntt

P.S. I would refer you to Maj. Wm. Laval, Comptroller's Office, Charleston, for the proof in case of C. Staley.

(over)
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Jno. Love's name appears on the "5th So Carolina Reg't Roll," as having entered s'd Reg't "as private March 25th 76 and discharged 30th May '77."

W.R.H.
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Certificate of the marriage of Peter B Oram and Elizabeth Ann Love
_________________



$[smudged] .25
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Georgia  }
Chatham County }

I John Bilbo ordinary of Chatham County Do hereby certify that Peter B Oram and Elizabeth Ann Love were duly joined in the Holy Estate of Matrimony by the Rev'd [Reverend] N Holcombe on the fourth day of April in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and ten as appears of record in my office, and I further certify that I am ex office Clerk of my own court

} Given under my hand and official seal this } Twenty-fifth day of January 1858
S/John Bilbo
C.C.C.

[to the left of the last paragraph is a round rosette seal]
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35 Cong. }
1 Sess. }

Petition

of James Love, praying to be allowed the half pay & pension to which his ancestor was entitled for services during the war of the Revolution
_________________
1856, June 1. Referred to the Com. on Rev'y Claims
" 1856. Dec 8. Leave to with decision
_________________________
1858. Feb 8. Referred to Com on Revo. claims

[writing at bottom of page illegible from torn edges]
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Washington City
House of Rep. [representatives]
31. May. 1856

Sirs
Enclosed you will find the application of James Love. for certain pension arrearages due his mother. I beg to ask your early attention to the sobject-

Very respectfully yours &c.
S/Howell Cobb

Hon I Minot
Com of Pen
W.C
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Pension Office
June 16, 1856

Sir:
I have the honor to inform you that I have filed the application of the son of Louisa Love, dec'd, widow of Dr. John of Ga. under the act of July 7, 1838.

If the gentleman who holds the original documents from which Extracts are made to Support this claim, will you forward them to this office, they shall be carefully handled and returned to him after examination. The claimant should apply to the Secretary of State of Ga: for further record evidence of his father's service and an administrator should be appointed on his Mother's Estate.

I am very Resp'y [respectfully]
Your Ob Servt. [obedient servant]
[signature blank]
Commissioner

Hon. H. Cobb.
H. Rep's
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Louisa Love
John-Ga-Dec'd, 1836
________


Par additional evidence accy, rec'd. & of 80 horr [illegible] affect the case
GCW


_______
Col Niles
________

9 Dec 1856.
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Washington City,   Dcr. [December] 9th.1856

Dear Sir
I herewith return to your Department, the Declaration &c. in the case of Mrs. Louisa Love late widow of Dr. John Love of Georgia.

Having learned from Mr. Thos. Lumpkin that on the 9th of Oct. last, he filed some record evidence of the services of Dr. Love as a surgeon's mate, I have to request that you will give the case your earliest convenient attention, and report the result to me. I am inclined to believe that the parties claiming in this case are of highly reputable character, and that the claim itself has been proposed & to some extent prosecuted by the Hon'l John E Ward of Savannah, Ga. which I consider a guarantee
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of its genuine merits & justice

I am respectfully
your Obt. Servt. [obedient servant]
S/Alfred Iverson


Geo. C. Whiting Esq
Com. of Pensions
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Col. Wm. Odgen Niles,
of the Pension Bureau,

Washington D.C.
May 9th, 1851.

Dear Sir,
I herewith send you the evidence of record proof in the case of Louisa Love dec'd widow of Dect. John Love. of Georgia, asserted claim Act 7th July 1838. 

I am induced to address you on this subject, because I have from reasons I explained to you in person, withdrawn the evidence of said John Love, services  (and in my recent letter ^to the Hon Commission explained), now return to the Department.

I am Sir with much respect,
your Obt Svt, [obedient servant]
Th. Lumpkin.

The Hon Secretary of the Treasury and the Hon. John E Ward of Geo. entrusted [illegible] with their c[illegible for corner of paper folded]
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Honl [honorable] A. Iverson
U.S.S.
Washington 
DC
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Savannah Post Office
Savannah May/58

Dr Sir=
In the hurry of the moment I have just received a letter from the Comptroller of S.C. If you wd [would] be kind enough to examine the papers you wd [would] discover that Dr. John Love entered the service of his country as private, but served only from 25th March to 30 May 1777 resigned and subsequently afforded Surgeon's Mate in Col White's Regt. [regiment] and served as such 'till the British took possession of Savannah. He was wounded escaped and served as an officer, ^in South Carolina against the enemy 'till the close of the war. If you will examine the Georgia ration roll you will perceive all the dates John Love received rations as Surgeon's Mate in Georgia from 21s Decr to 19 Febry 1777. ^and until 30 November 1778 Excuse this paper and the last, which I wrote in order to save a mail

Yrs truly,
S/Levi S Russell
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Savannah   May 17th 1858.

My Dr. Sir:
Pardon me for so often trespassing upon your valuable time. It may not be inappropriate for one to state, that the evidence in regard to Dr. John Love's service is now beyond all doubt- the dates show the fact which have established Mrs. Ritter's affidavit. It appears that Dr. John Love a resident of Savannah went over to Carolina in all probability to court his wife, who was at that time a resident of said State. You will perceive that he entered the Army as a private, and served from 25th of March to the 30th of May 1777, subsequently came over to Savannah Georgia and joined in Colonel White's Regiment as Surgeon's Mate and was discharging his duty in said Regiment until the British took possession of Savannah. ltr [later] escaped and joined a Carolina Company as Lieutenant and was wounded on the knee at the battle of Spring Hill, which was in the year 1779, at which time the Americans and French undertook to recapture Savannah from the British-
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You will recollect Noble Pulaski and Sergeant Jasper were killed at that time.

The dates corresponding and the various affidavits set forth all the facts as to general report and reputation which now make out his service as plain as the noon day sun. I was fully aware that a record of his service could not be found at the Department at Milledgeville, although according to your suggestions, I applied to the Executive Department at Milledgeville. Hon'l [honorable] John E Ward had this claim in hand, but he has declined to attend to claims of this sort and very kindly turned it over to me. In conclusion permit me Sir, to say that I feel myself under many obligations to you, and should it so happen that at any time, that I can serve you, it will afford me great pleasure to show my gratitude.

Yours with regard.
Levi S Russell

Hon'l [honorable] A Iverson.
U.S. Senator.
Washington. 
D.C.
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Washington D.C.
Apl 27th 1857

Geo. C. Whiting Esq
Comm'r of Pension

Sir
I herewith enclose a letter from the Hon. John E. Ward, of Savannah Geo. with explanatory statement relation to the marriage of Mrs. Louisa Love, widow of Doct. John Love, which I desire may be filed with her papers under the Act of July 7th, 1838, Geo: I wish to be informed (there being but one child and only living heir who can draw under the existing pension laws) [underlined] whether it is imperative to take out letters [end underline] of administration, on Mrs Love's estate when the fact is already proven by the application of the child and only child surviving, and who has already clearly proven his mothers death, marriage &c. His son and through him his attorney Mr. Ward are not willing to be at any more unnecessary trouble & empower in the prosecution of this claim. The service (record) has been admitted by a former examination, for some 12 mo. The evidence of which I am advised to withhold until I learn your response
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to the foregoing parts of this communication

I am, Sir, Very rsfy [respectfully]
Th. Lumpkin
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1st Dec 1777
to 30 Nov 1778
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Office Secretary Senate U.S.
October 21. 1856.

Sir
In answer to your letter of the 20th inst. I have to inform you that papers presented to the Senate, or placed upon its files cannot be withdrawn without the leave of the Senate or unless an act has passed for the relief of that parties

The papers in relation to the claim of James Love, heir of John and Louisa Love were returned to this office at the close of the session by the Committee on Revolutionary Claims, but cannot be transmitted for the reason stated above

I am. Sir,
Your Obd't Serv't [obedient servant]
S/Asbury Dickins
Secretary of the Senate


S. Cole Esq.
Ch: Clk. Pension Office
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Pension Office
July 5th 1856

Sir:
I have the honor to enclose the papers in the case of Louisa Love, dec'd. widow of John of Ga: and to state that there is no law in Existence under which that part of the claim could be allowed which asks half pay from 1782 to 1809 when Dr. John Love died.

I am not able to give an opinion as to the validity of the claim for pension in Mys. Love's right under the act of July 7th 1838 as the original papers upon which her son relies have not been before this office.

I enclose a copy of a letter of the 16th [illegible] to Hon. H. Cobb which will show what this office deemed of importance in the adjudication of the claim.

I am very Respect'ly [respectfully]
Your Obt Serv't [obedient servant]
S/[signature illegible]
Commissioner

Hon Josiah J. Evans
Chm, Com. Revo. Clms. [chairman Committee of Revolutionary Claims]
U.S. Senator
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No
Louisa Love dec'd 
widow of John
Ga

Hon H Cobb   June 16/56
" Josiah H Evans   July 5 1856.
" A. Dickens,  Oct. 20/56.



___________
Act 7th July
[illegible due to page tear] 71838
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Louisa Love, dec
widow of John
Georgia

Hon H Cobb,  June 16, 1856
" Josiah J Evans, July [illegible in paper folds], 1856
" A Dickens Oct 20 [illegible in paper folds]
" J.J. Evans Mar 2[illegible in paper folds]
Papers enclosed to "  "18.18[illegible in paper folds]


July 7, [illegible in paper folds]
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Louisa Love
Dec'd widow of John 
Georgia


July 7 1838.


Old Blank Book
delvd to Th. Lumpkin
March 25/[illegible]
[illegible] of H Cobb
[illegible]
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State of Georgia, }
Chatham County. }

I, William. H. Bulloch, Clerk of the Superior court for the County of Chatham in the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that Montgomery Cumming and James E. Godfrey were Justices of the Inferior Court for the County of Chatham & State aforesaid at the time of the execution of the aforegoing and within affidavits and certificates, and are now Justices of the Inferior Court as aforesaid, that they are duly empowered to administer oaths, that the signatures purporting to be theirs are genuine. I also certify that Lawrence Connell whose name appears to the affidavit of Jacob Miller is a Justice of the Peace for the County of Chatham, and was at the time of the execution of said affidavit, and duly authorised [sic] to administer oaths, that the signature purporting to be his is genuine, and that the above named Justices of the Inferior Court, and Justice of the Peace are entitled to full faith and confidence.

In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office this February 5th A.D. 1856.

S/W.H. Bulloch
Clerk

[to the left of the last paragraph, is a round rosette seal with ribbon]
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United States of America
Georgia.

Louisa Love }
vs                }            Dower
George V. Proctor, Zach. Miller, John Moorehead, William Richmond, Rhodes Green Allen & Enoch. S. Genny }

In the Superior Court of Chatham County.

To William Delaney, John B. Wallace, James Philips & E. Bronson Esquires, 
Greeting: Know Ye, that, in Confidence of your prudence and fidelity, you are hereby appointed, and, by these presents, are vested (any two or more of you) with full power and authority diligently to examine all witnesses whatever upon certain interrogatories to be exhibited to you,  in a certain cause pending and to be tried in the said Court, between the parties above named, as well on the part of the plaintiff as on the part of the Defendants or either of them: and it is required of you, or any of you, that, on certain days, and at certain places,
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by you to be appointed for that purpose, you do cause the said witness to come before you, and then and there examine him upon the said interrogatories on his corporal oath first taken before you (or any two or more of you) on the Holy Evangelists; and that you do take such examination and reduce it into writing, and when you shall so have taken it, you are to send the same to the clerk of the Superior Court of Chatham County, Georgia, as aforesaid, closed up, and under your seals, or the Seals of any two of you, distinctly and plainly set, together with the said Interrogatories, and this writ: and further that you, and each of you, before you act in, or be present at the smearing or examining any witness or witnessess, [sic] do severally take the oath first specified in the Schedule hereto annexed; and pull power is given you, or either of you, jointly or severally, to administer such oath to the rest, or any other of you, upon the Holy Evangelists.

And it is further required of you, that all and every of the clerk or clerks employed in taking, writing,
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transcribing, or engrossing the deposition or depositions of witnesses so to be examined by virtue of these presents, shall, before he or they be permitted to act as clerk or clerks as aforesaid, or be present at such examination, severally take the oath specified in the said Schedule annexed; and full power and authority is given you, or any of you, jointly or seperately, [sic] to administer such oath to such clerk or clerks upon the Holy Evangelists.

Witness the Honorable Thomas. W. P. Charlton, Judge of said Court, this Eleventh day June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Ten and in the Thirty fourth year of American Independence.
["Ls" inside a squiggly circle]

J. Lawson
Deffs Atty

Job T. Bolles Clk


The Commissioners Oath

You shall according to the best of your skill and knowledge, truly, faithfully, and without partiality to any or either of the parties in this cause, take the examinations and depositions of all and every witness and
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witnesses produced and examined by virtue of the Commission hereunto annexed, upon the interrogatories now produced and left with you: and you shall not publish, disclose or make known to any person or persons whatsoever, except to the clerk or clerks by you employed and sworn to secresy [sic] in the execution of this Commission, the contents of all or any of the depositions of the witnesses or any of them, to be taken you and the other Commissioners in the said commission named, or any of them by virtue of the said commission, until publication shall pass by rule or order of the said court. So help you God.
The oath administered to John B. Wallace by William Delany }
The oath administered to Wm Delany & E. Bronson by John B. Wallace }
} William Delany
E. Bronson
John B. Wallace


The Clerks Oath

You shall truly, faithfully, and without partiality to any or either of the parties
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in this cause, take and write down, transcribe and engross, the depositions of all and every witness and witnesses produced before and examined by the Commissioners, or any of them, named in the Commission hereunto annexed, as far forth as ^you are directed and employed by the said Commissioners, or any of them, to take, write down, or engross the said depositions, or any of them: and you shall not publish, disclose, or make known, to any person or persons whatsoever, the contents of all or any of the depositions of the witnesses, or any of them, to be taken, wrote down, transcribed, or engrossed by you, or whereto you shall have recourse, or be anywise privy, until publication shall pass by rule or order of the said Court. So help you God.

Sworn & subscribed before us }
John B. Wallace }
William Delany }
E Bronson }

Charles S. Coxe

The execution of this commission appears in certain Schedules hereto annexed
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William Delany }
E Bronson }
John. B. Wallace }


Superior Court Chatham County
Georgia

Louisa Love  }   
vs                  }            Dower
George V. Proctor, Zach: Miller, Jno Moorhead Wm Richmond, Rhodes Green Allen, & Enoch. S. Jenny }

Interrogatories to be exhibited to the Right Reverend William White D. D. Bishop of the State of Pennsylvania.

1st  Do you know the parties in the above cause?

2d  Was you not formerly acquainted with, & at what tie, the Reverend Joseph White late of Charleston in the State of South Carolina? Was he not a Clergyman of the Episcopal Church?

3d  Did you not in your official capacity
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as a Bishop, ordain the said Joseph White, and at what time was that solemn act performed?

4th Was not the act of ordination performed, as being grounded on respectable testimony of clergymen & other persons?

Do you know any other matter or thing of advantage to the plaintiff? if so, relate it.
J. Lawson
Plffs atty


Dear Sir.
Please to take notice, that I have filed in the clerks office interrogatories of which the foregoing is a true copy, and that after the expiration of Ten days I shall apply for a commission to issue. In the meantime you may file Cross interrogatories, if you think fit

Your Obt Servt [obedient servant]
J. Lawson
Plffs atty   30 April 1810


George Woodruff Esq
Defendants atty.

Commissioners names on the part of the plaintiff William Delany, John B. Wallace,
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James Philips & E. Bronson Esqrs

Copy of notice & interrogatories were served on George Woodruff Esq 30 April 1810

Sworn before me }     J. Lawson
this 16th June 1810 }
Job T. Bolles J.P. }

Filed the 30th May 1810
Job T. Bolles Clk

Depositions of witnesses produced, sworn & examined on Friday the Twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & ten, at the office of John B. Wallace No 92 South Fourth Street in the city of Philadelphia, by virtue of the annexed commission, issued out of the Superior Court of Chatham County, in the state of Georgia to E. Bronson, William Delany, and John. B. Wallace, (and also to James Philips, which James is deceased) directed for the examination of witnesses in a certain cause pending and to be tried in the said Court between Louisa Love and George V. Proctor, Zack Miller, John Moorhead, William Richmond, Rhodes Green
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Allen, and Enoch. S. Jenny Defendants. We the acting commissioners under the said Commission, and also Charles. S. Coxe the clerk by us employed in taking, writing, transacting and engrossing the said depositions having first duly taken the oats annexed to the said Commission, according to the tenor and effect thereof, and as thereby directed.

William White of the city of Philadelphia, Doctor of Divinity, Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church in the State of Pennsylvania, being duly sworn & examined on the part and behalf of the plaintiff upon the annexed interrogatories, maketh answer thereto as follows, viz:

To the First Interrogatory, he saith: That he does not know the parties.

To the second Interrogatory, he saith: That his only acquaintance with the Rev'd Joseph White was during his short stay in the city of Philadelphia in the year 1788. He was a clergyman ["and one" is crossed out] of the Protestant Episcopal church.
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To the Third Interrogatory he saith: That he doth remember his ordaining Joseph White Deacon and Priest, and the ordinations were on the Twenty fifth and Twenty seventh of July 1788.

To the Fourth Interrogatory he saith: That he answered this question in the affirmative. There are now in his possession a letter recommendatory of Joseph White from the late Henry Purcell. D. D. Rector of St Michaels church Charleston, South Carolina, and another to the same effect, from the late Henry Laurens Esqre late President of Congress, expressing that the Candidate had lived for sometime in his family: also a recommedation [sic] of the said person purporting to be from the Vestry of St Johns Parish, Berkely [sic] County, South Carolina. There are also among the papers a Testimonial in his favor, purporting to be from the Vicar & the curate of a Parish in England.

To the Last Interrogatory he saith: He doth not know of any other matter which he supposeth to have an refer-
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ence to this cause.
Sworn & subscribed before William Delany }
E. Bronson }        Wm. White
John B. Wallace }

We the acting Commissioners named in the annexed commission, do certify, that the foregoing contains all our actings and doings under the same; the above named William White being the only witness produced or named to us for examination under the said Commissions.

We further certify, that James Philips the other commissioner named in the said Commission did, as we are informed & believe depart this life about a year ago.
William Delany
E. Bronson
John B. Wallace

To the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Chatham
Savannah 
Georgia
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November 28, 1810. Deposited in the Post Office at
Philada by me
J.R. Wallace Jr

Endorsed  Louisa Love
v
George V. Proctor, Zack Miller
John Moorhead, Wm Richmond
Rhodes Green Allen & Enoch .S. Genny

E. Bronson EB
William Delany WD
John B. Wallace JW

Commission
&
return

Recd from Post Office Savannah Georgia,
11th December 1810

Job. T. Bolles Clk

Opened by Consent
Lawson Woodruff
-
State of Georgia, ⎬ Clerk's Office
Chatham County } Superior Court
J William, H. Bullock, Deputy Clerk
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of the Superior Court of Chatham County, do hereby
certify that the writing on the above and
aforegoing twelve pages is a true, just and correct copy of the Interrogatories, Commission, and examination by virtue thereof, and all other facts
contained in the same, in the case of 
Louisa Love vs George V. Proctor and others
for Dower, with the return of the Commissioners
as appears from the Originals now of file in this Office

In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand,
and affixed the Seal of the Superior Court of Chatham County, this 13th day of September A.D. 1855.

W. H. Bullock
Depy Clk S.C.C.C.
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Washington, Decem. 23rd. 1858

Dear Sir,
I have received from Mr. Solomons, of Savannah, a letter requesting me to forward to him the trunk of Revolutionary papers which he had left in my possession. Before doing so it is necessary that I should get the book, or pay-roll, which I lent to you for use in the Department.
Please be good enough to apply for it and hand
it back to me.

Respectfully
Thomas Lumpkin, Esq
Yours truly
Morgan L. Ogden
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Louisa Love
wife of John
GA July 1838
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Washington DC
Oct 8th 1886
For,
I herewith present two documents showing original evidence of the service (from which copies were
were made) of John Love to be filed with the papers
of his widow Louisa Love, and fee of Georgia Act 4th July 1836.
I have the book JC
TH Lumpkin
P. S.
Please after making a close examination if practicable return me the book
Hon J Minot
Comm of Pensions
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Washington D.C. June 30th, 56

Hon. J. Minot
Commissioner of Pensions 

I am directed by the Hon. Josiah J. Evans, chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Claims of the Senate, to request you to furnish such evidence as you may have, of the case of James Love, hereto with enclosed.

Very Respectfully,
R.A. Matthews
Clerk.