Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4460, for Samuel Jamison, Pennsylvania
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(3-1776) SERVICE Penn CONTENTS Jamison, Samuel Margaret NUMBER W. 4460
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State of Pensylvania Lancaster County [illegible] On this twenty fifth day of April personally appeared before the Subscriber an Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, being a Court of Record Margret Jamison a resident of Little Brittan Township, Lancaster County Pennsylvania, aged eighty two 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 provision made by the act of Congress passed July 4, 1836, and the act explanatory of said act, passed March 3. 1837: That she was married to Samuel Jamison, who was a Sergeant and then a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary war, that in the first capacity, that of a Sergeant of militia he served two tours, and in the capacity of Lieutenant he served three tours, at the time of his entering the service, he resided in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania the time of his entering the service, was in the year 1776 the day or month deponant cannot remember, nor can she re member when he left the service. She has often heard him speak of his officers Captain Robert Campbell, Captain Joseph Allison, and Captain Payton, and his General Thomas Chifflin she has heard him speak frequently of his having been in the Battle of Trenton, Prinston and a place he called Chesnut Hill deponant thinks part of his time he volunteered, and part of his time he was drafted. She has no documentary evidence except his commission as a Lieutenant which she has heretofore forwarded to the pension office at Washington. The further declairs that she was married to the said Samuel Jamison on the nineteenth of August 1777, that her husband the aforesaid Samuel Jamison died the 28th day of December A.D. 1812 and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annext
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Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written. Sworn & Subscribed on the day and year above written before me Sam Dale Margaret Jamison At the same time and place appeared Samuel Jamison, son of Samuel Jamison deceased aged 54 years, residing in Little Brittan aforesaid, who on his solemn oath saith, that he has often seen the record of Marriage and Births in the old family Bible, belonging his Father and mother, that the records became so defaced, that they were scarsely inteligable, when his Brother John transcribed them on another page of the same Bible (which is now before us) & from his having frequently seen the original believes the transcribing to be correct, to wit, "Samuel Jamison and Margaret Ross was married one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven August Nineteenth. That in the same Bible is this record Mary Jamison was born in the year 1778. June the 29th, the ages of the other Children are also mentioned in this record. That his Father Samuel Jamison died the 28th day of December 1812. And that his Mother Margaret Jamison has remained a widow ever since. That deponat has often heard his Father speak of the different services he performed in the Revolutionary War. And that the copy of the Marriage as above stated, is a true copy of said record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the record in fair legable figures 1777. August 19th and further this Deponant has been informed by some of the members of the Church where she was married, that no church records can be found of so ancient a date as the time of marriage. Samuel Jamison Sworn and subscribed April 25th 1839 before me Sam Dale and further I certify that the above Margaret Jameson & Samuel Jamison are credible persons, and that the said Margaret
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Pennsylvania 3691 
Margaret Jamison widow of Samuel Jamison Penn who died on the 28th December 1812 of Lancaster Co. in the State of Penn. who was a  who was a Sergeant & Lieut. in the company commanded by Captain Campbell of the rest., command by Gen. Griffin in the Penn. line for 6 months Sergt. - 20 2 " (months) Lieut. - 26.66 $46.66 Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at the rate of 46 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence of the 4th day of March, 1831. Certificate of Pension issued 23 day of March 1842 and sent to Hon. Jeremiah Brown. House of Representatives Arrears to the 4th of September. 1842 535.59 Semi=annual allowance ending to her '63 23.33 $559.92 Revolutionary Claim Act the 19th March 1842 Recorded by D. Brown Clerk. Book C. Vol. [S] Page 154 Agent notified Dead. See letter to Hon. J. Brown H.R. Apr 21, 1842
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V3187 Margaret Jamison Pennsylvania 3187 Application of Margaret Jamison widow of Samuel Jamison deceased, a soldier of the Revolutionary War.
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DECLARATION In order to obtain the benefit of the third section of the act of Congress of the 4th July, 1830. State of Pennsylvania Ss and County of Lancaster ⎬ On this fifth day of February eighteen hundred and thirty-eight, personally appeared before Abraham Decker a justice of the peace in and for said County of Lancaster, Margaret Jamison, a resident of Little Britain Township, in Lancaster County and State of Pennsylvania aged eighty year, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 4, 1836, that she is the widow of Samuel Jamison, who was second lieutenant of the sixth company of foot in the second Battalion of Militia in the County of Lancaster. Commission date July 1, seventeen hundred and seventy seven, that he was out two tours preceeding the date of his commission, and was out in the month in the forepart of the second winter, and two months of the second winter. that he was out under captain Robert Campbell, two months under Captain Joseph Allison, and two months under Captain Payton, all during the Revolutionary war. he was at the battles of Trenton, Princeton and at chestnut hill. She further declares that she was married to the said Samuel Jamison on the nineteenth day of August, seventeen hundred and seventy seven, that her husband, the aforesaid Samuel Jameson, died on the twenty eighth day of December Eighteen hundred & twelve and that she has remained a widow ever since that period, as will more fully afforded by reference to the proof hereto assigned. Margaret Jamison Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written Before A. Decker, Justice of the Peace. State of Pennsylvania, Lancaster County Ss. On the fifth day of February eighteen hundred and thirty eight, personally appeared before Abraham Decker [illegible] Justice of the Peace in and for Lancaster County. William Reed being duly according to law, doth depose and say that he had been acquainted with the above named Margaret Jamison since the year seventeen hundred and seventy eight, and with her husband for some years before, that he doth not recalled her
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her marriage with said Samuel Jameson (being young at the time) that they were together as man and wife. That he remembers to have seen several of their children christened at the Little Britain Presbyterian Congregation, which could not have done, had it not been shown that they had been legally married. It was the practice formerly in the Presbyterian congregation to publish a marriage for the sabath days preceeding the marriage, and a certificate was [then] given, and that he remembers to have heard his father say that said Samuel Jamison had been [illegible] and marched as a militia man. William Reed Sworn to and subscribed this day and year afore written, before A. Decker. J.P. State of Pennsylvania and County of Lancaster Ss. On the fifth day of February, 1839, before Abraham Decker, one of the Justices of the peace in and for said County of Lancaster, personally appeared William Gibson, who on his solemn oath taken according to Law, doth depose and say that he hath known Samuel Jamison since before his marriage and his wife Margaret Jamison soon after her marriage, and that she has sustained a fair character. That he hath [multiple words illegible] marriage. That he remembers (who a boy) to have seen his fathers wagon start for Washington camp, that there was a company of militia started at the same time, and that he put their [illegible] baggage into the waggon and that he believes Samuel Jamison was part of said company, and that Joseph Allison was their captain. Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before A. Decker J.P. William Gibson State of Pennsylvania and County of Lancaster Ss. On the fifth day of February 1838, before A. Decker a Justice of the peace in and for of said County of Lancaster, personally appeared Alexander [Ewing], who on his solemn affirmation taken according to Law, doth depose and say that he hath been acquainted with the fore and Margaret Jamison for about twenty years before her husbands death, and that he had been a neighbor to her, that she has always sustained a fair character, that he firmly believes she was legally married to said Samuel Jamison, having never heard any thing to the contrary. Hereto by my honor. Alexander Ewing Affirmed to and Subscribed the day and year above written before A. Decker. J.P.
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State of Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ss. On the fifth day of February, 1839 before A. Decker, one of the Justices of the Peace in  aforesaid county of Lancaster, personally appeared, Jacob Kirk who on his sworn affirmation taken according to Law doth depose and say, that he was acquainted with the afore named Samuel Jamison, for many as fifteen years before his death, and that he [illegible] his being legally married to his wife Margaret Jameson, that he hath heard him talking about being in the Revolutionary War, and believes he was [illegible] as a soldier in the militia man. Jacob Kirk Affirmed to and subscribed the day and year above written before A. Decker J.P.  I do hereby certify that the aforenamed Margaret Jemison, widow, by reason of age and bodily infirmity is quite unable to attend in Court of Record, but appears to be of sound mind, memory and understanding, and has sustained through life an excellent character for truth and veracity. I do further certify that William Reed,  William Gibson, and Alexander Ewing were raised and have resided in the aforesaid township of Little Britain, and that Jacob Kirk has resided in said township since about the time of his first acquaintance with the aforenamed Samuel Jamison, deceased. That they are all four men of excellent character and undoubted veracity and that in my opinion their statements are entitled to full credit. Given under my hand at Little Britain township in the County of Lancaster, the sixth day of February Anno Domini eighteen hundred and thirty-eight. A. Decker  Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ss. [illegible] Z. McLenegan, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, certify that A. Decker Esqr. before whom the foregoing proceedings were had, is an acting justice of the peace, in aforesaid County of Lancaster, duly commissioned & qualified, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the Seal of said Court & subscribed my name this 13th day of February A.Dom. 1838. Z. McLenegan [illegible] 1 R. LeRouchelle
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[Present] See No 3187 Margaret Jamison of Samuel Pennsylvania
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Chaster County Ss. Before the subscriber one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Chester Personally came James Ewing who was born and raised in this neighborhood is now upward of 86 years of age and has allways suported the caractor of a just honest and upright man and being by me sworn in due form of law saith that he was well acquainted with Samuel Jamison late of Lancaster county deceased and to his certain knowledge says he served at least one tour of duty as a volunteer in the revolutionary war and said Jamison was a commissioned officer (he believes a lieutenant) and was with this deponant in the cannonade of Trenton on the 2 day of January 1777 also at the Battle at Prinstown the next day after said cannonade also that Robert Campbell was his Captain. General Mifflin was the commander. He marched together from Burdentown previous to the Cannonade. This was all in the State of Jersey further he saith that said Samuel Jamison was married to Margret Ross of Chester County and that the said Samuel Jamison is deceased some years since. He further saith that after the Battle aforesaid, they marched to Morristown there put up for winter quarters further this deponent saith not Sworn and subscribed this 22 day of June AD 1859 Before me James Wilson James Ewing as the age of the deponant saith not. Sworn and subscribed this 22 day of January AD  1889 Before me James Wilson James Ewing PS the age of deponent and the word volenteere that is interlined was before signing certifyed James Wilson
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Pennsylvania Chester County SS. I Benjamin J. Miller Rothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Chester, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Do Certify that James Wilson Esq. before whom the forgoing acknowledgment was taken if & at the time the same bears date was, one of the Justices of the peace of said Commonwealth, duly commissioned and qualified for the said County of Chester, to all whose official acts as such full faith and credit are due and ought to be given. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of said Court at West Chester the 26th day of January A.D. 1839 Ben J.Miller, Rothy
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State of Maryland Baltimore City to wit .Be it remembered Thirteenth day that of June in the year Eighteen hundred and thirty Eight personal appeared before the Subscriber Joseph Jamison of the state and place aforesaid who being duly sworn on the holy Evermighty of almighty God deposeth and saith that his Brother Samuel Jamison was married some time in 1775, 1776 or 1777 to Margaret Ross at her fathers house, after which they came over to the residence of the mother of this deponent subscriber and remained alternating with their friends and Kinsmen the marriage during a week. They had nine children to the knowledge and recollection of the deponent. Samuel Jamison was the Brother of this deponent and was an officer under Captain Robert Campbell of Lancaster County Pennsylvania, he was at the Battle of Brandy wine, and several others to the recollection of this deponent who was then a small boy. Jos Jamison Sworn to before me this 13 June 1838 In Testimonium Veritatis Mr. Gill Master
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Pennsylvania Lancaster County Ss. I, George B. Withers Rothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County of Lancaster, certify that Samuel Dale Esq. before whom the foregoing proceedings were had is one of the Associate Judges of said Court of Common Pleas duly commissioned & qualified and that the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine - In Testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of said Court and subscribed my name the fifteenth day of May A.Dom. 1839 - Geo. B. Withers Proothn. [R. LeRochelle] Jamison from bodily infirmity is unable to attend Court, she is unable to leave her room. Sam Dale
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[Stamp] LANCASTER DEC25 [Handwriting] Pa Dec 28 pa Hon G Edwards Comd of Pensions City Washington
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Lancaster Dec 24th 1839. J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions: Dear Sir, I have often heard it in Courts said down as a maxim of Law, that it is better that ninety nine guilty persons should escape, than that one innocent person should suffer; in civil cases the testimony is weighed, and that which predominates governs; for my own part, I would rather see an undeserving person get a pension, than that three such deserving and worthy persons, as I believe Margaret Jamison, Catherine Sankey, and Barbara Stahle to be, should spend their remaining days in poverty, and dependence on others. Margaret Jamison states to me that she had sent on depositions taken before a magistrate in her neighbourhood, that she was informed from your office, that her deposition must be taken before a Judge of the Court; I took it, and sent within, one other deposition taken before a Magistrate, she alleges that the first depositions may have been overlooked at the time these sent by me were examined. It is now better than two months since I sent the amended application of Catherine Sankey, since which time have no notice of its fate. I have received from your office a few lines, informing me that Barbara Stahle may obtain a pension under the act July 7th 1838. upon making a declaration under that act, but that she cannot receive it under the act of July 4th 1836.
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Why turn this old Lady away empty; when it is acknowledged that she is deserving - because the worthy magistrate Jam. Wilson Esq who wrote her application may have mistaken the act under which it was drawn, if it cannot be  granted her under the proper act, on the present as application, she will have to go without it; it cost me $5. carriage hire, and other expenses, in going to her place of residence and returning, on the former occasion, that I am willing to loose, but cannot afford to repeal it; I have not informed her of the lines I have received, knowing that she can get nothing done with regard to a new application without my assistance. I have written a petition to Congress, in favor of Mrs. Jamison, referring to the documents sent to your office, I have sent the petition to her, for her signiture, intending to forward it to the Hon. James Buchanan, with a request that he will enquire at your office whether any thing can be done for her there, if not, then to present the petition. Yours Respectfully Sam Dale
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March 23. 1842 Margt. Jamison Sh. Act. Margaret Jamison, widow of Samuel Jamison, decd Act March 19. 1842, Pa. roll, to commence on the 4th March 1831 (On roll act July 4, 1836) Send Cert to Hon. Jeremiah Brown H.R. 4th Sept  $20.00 21. St.26.66 $46.66 Hon Jere Brown HR
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Washington 23 March 1842 Dear Sir Then will certify That I am well acquainted with Margaret Jamison & know her to be the widow of Samuel Decd and the person named in the accompanying Petition and documents and that she is a resident of Little Britain Township in Lancaster County State of Pennsylvania and I request that the Certificate granted in conformity with the late act of congress may be sent to me & very Respectfully your Obedient Servant Jeremiah Brown J L Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions
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S. 40 [illegible] 2. Sep S. Petition of the widow of Samuel Jamison a Revolutionary Officer, praying a pension. 1840 Feb. 13. Referred to the Com on Pensions June [S.] Report & Bill S.362 1840 Dec 22. Referred to the Com. on Pensions 1841 Jany 13. Bill reported S. 200 1841 Dec 15. Referred with Bill S. 40. to the Com on Pensions 20. No amend
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To the Honorable the Senate & House of Representatives in Congress of the United States: The Petition of Margaret Jamison, widow & wife of Samuel Jamison, late of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, deceased who states that her husband was a second Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War in the continental service. That from age & loss of memory she is unable to relate the services which her late husband performed with exactness. That she knows of no living person that was in the service with him that could prove for her except what she has already forwarded to the Commissioner of Pensions. That she is now upwards of Eighty years of age. That she is confined to her room & has no means of supporting herself: that her claim has been before the Commissioner of Pensions for some time past & that he alleges that her proof does not (agreeably to the existing Laws of Congress.) entitle her to a Pension. She therefore prays your Honorable bodies to grant her such relief as you may in your wisdom think fit.- Margaret Jamison Witness present Joseph C. Jamison
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26th CONGRESS, 1st Session [SENATE.] [508] IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. June1, 1840. Submitted, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Pierce [illegible] the following REPORT: [To accompany bill S. No. 362.] The Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Margaret Jamison, widow of Samuel Jamison, deceased, report: This claim was rejected at the department, for reasons set forth in the letter of the Commissioner of Pensions dated April 14, 1840. He says: "The difficulties of its adjustment arise from the imperfect statement of the essential features of each term in each grade, which the declaration and proofs afford, and the failure to produce the family register, which has heretofore been required of the claimant. It is a matter of peculiar importance to fix the date of her marriage to determine whether her claim should be allowed under the act of 4th July, 1836, or 7th July, 1838. It is believed that she is entitled to a pension; but the department is not able, from the papers, to fix the amount without establishing an unsafe rule for the adjudication of a ratable stipend." It is correctly stated, that there is some doubt as to the duration of service; but the committee are satisfied, from the evidence, that the husband served four months as a sergeant and two months as a lieutenant, and that the marriage was solemnized prior to the expiration of the last period of service. They report a bill for six months' service. Blair & Rives, printers.
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Exd Sen. May 23 Gratuity & annuity Strohm. [illegible, see comment] Strohm 568 To the Honourable the Senate and house of Repentatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in General Assembly met the Petition Margaret Jamison May 17, 1836 [illegible, see comment] Hon. Jas Buchanan Senate Pa
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To the Honourable the Senate and house of Representives of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania in general assembly met the petition of Margaret Jamison of Little Britain Township Lancaster County State aforesaid. Humbly Showeth, That your petitioner is the Widow of the late Samuel Jamison of the aforesaid township and county that I am in my Eightieth year since the ninth day of March last past that I was married to the said Samuel Jamison on the nineteenth day of August one thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy seven that I am poor unable to work and in necessitous circumstances that my Husband the said Samuel Jamison was out two months in the Pennsylvania Militia under the late Captain Robert Cambell also two months under the late Captain Joseph Allison and two months under the Captain Paxton all during the revolutionary war. The first tour he served as sergent and the last two tours as Second Lieutenant your petitioner humbly submits the foregoing to your consideration praying you to grant her such relief as you in your wisdom may see proper and your petitioner will ever pray Margaret Jamison Affirmed and subscribed before me one of the justices of the peace in and for the County Lancaster this seventh day of May one thousand Eight hundred and thirty six James Hanna JP
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We the under signed subscribers do certify on oath that we are personally acquainted with the above named Margaret Jamison and do know that she is in necessitous circumstances and that she is a woman of the most undouted varasity and have every reason to believe the fore going statements to of be true we being personally acquainted with the said Samuel Jamison and that he was out during the revolutionary war more than one tour but as to the exact time he was out we are not able to say John Hill William Gibson Sworn and subscribed before me one of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Lancaster this seventh day of May one thousand Eight hundred and thirty six. James Hanna We the under signed subscribers two of the Justices of the peace in and for the County of Lancaster do certify that we are personally acquainted with the above named John Hill and William Gibson and believe them to be men of candor and truth whose oath is entitled to the fullest credit signed this seventh day of May one thousand Eight hundred and thirty six Jas Johnson J.P. James Hanna J P
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3187 Margaret Jamison Pa Act 4 July '36-  [Stamp - Aug 19 Lancaster Pa.] Cath Sankey Elij Bough C.S. 5641 21 June E. Bough June 30 July 2 File with M. Jamison [see comment]  FILE

L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
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Lancaster Aug. 16th 1839 J. L. Edwards Esqr Yours of the sixth Just. has been received stating that the declaration of Mrs. Jamison for a pension is not sufficiently, or clearly proven & you further say "the family record of which a copy has been exhibited should be transmitted to this Office." Mrs. Jamison lives twenty miles, or more from this place, in April last, I went down (without any hope of fee or reward) to take her deposition; she is a very respectable old Lady, but destitute of any means of support; living with a Son, strugling for the support of his own family. Not having been in the service, her mind could not be impressed with the different movements of the army, or the servises rendered by her husband, and if ever she did know, she dose not now recollect the names of any living person, that could prove for her, more than has already been proven; I enquired of her Son, and several of the neighbours, all of whom, were impressed with the belief, that her husband had done considerable service; but none could direct me where the proof could be found. The copy of the record which was forwarded to you, was taken out of an old family Bible, the leaves of which, in front were worn down to the print. I do not know how I could send you any other than what I have sent, unless I had sent the bible. - When I next see her Son, I will enquire if they have received any more information. I lately forwarded you the application of Catherine Sankey, widow, of Ezekiel Sankey, she lives about twenty miles from this place, I found her to be a respectable old Lady and like the other living [illegible] with a son who is strugling hard, for the means of support of his own family; if any thing could be done for her, by doing it soon, would perhaps soften the pillow, from which the old Lady can not raise her head more than one or two hours during the day.
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Elizabeth Bough calls frequently to enquire about her pension. Yours with great respect [illegible] Sam Dale
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Margaret Jamison Pennsylvania Suspended Dec to [illegible] 27th Feb 1838 Hon J. Buchanan let 14 Feb 1839 Hon  J. Davies. let 6 Augt 1839 S. Dale, do. 3rd  Oct '39 do. 31 Dec 1839 [see comment] 3 Jan 1840. Let 8 Feb '40 Hon J. Buchanan & to Hon L. Pierc. April 14th 1840. let 23 Feb '42 Hon Jam. Brown Act 4 July 1836
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New London Cross Roads January 19th 1838 This certifies that it is near Fifty years since I first became acquainted with Samuel Jamison now deceased, and Margaret his wife - That, at the first time I recollect to have seen them they were husband and wife or recognized and reputed to be so - They frequently called, and visited at my fathers house and were always recognized and treated by my father and mother with particular respect and friendship and always recognized as husband and wife and I have partaken with them of their family cheer and kindness in their own House (forty years ago) surrounded with their children of which they had a number at the time John W. Cunningham Genl John W Cuningham, who rites the above is a man of the first respectability in Chester County, but as his statement is not on oath I did not attach it to the the other papers, but send it for what it is worth Sam Dale Lancaster May 15th 1839.
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27th CONGRESS, 2d SESSION. S. 40. [Pri.] IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. DECEMBER 15, 1841. Agreeably to notice, Mr. Pierce asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Pensions, DECEMBER 20, 1841. Reported without amendment. [See comment}  A BILL An Act Granting a pension to Margaret Jamison. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, directed to place the name of Margaret Jamison, widow of Samuel Jamison, deceased, of the State of Pennsylvania, on the revolutionary pension roll, under the act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, for four months' service of her late husband as a sergeant and two months as a lieutenant. Approved March 19th, 1842. A true copy from the Roll in this Office Dept of State Fletcher Webster March 23rd. 1842.
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In the NAME and by the AUTHORITY of the FREEMEN of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, The SUPREME EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the said Commonwealth, To Samuel Jameson Gentleman WE, reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, DO, by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Second Lieutenant of the Sixth Company of Foot in the Second Battalion of Militia, in the County of Lancaster. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Second Lieutenant by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And We do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as Second Lieutenant And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions as you shall from time to Time to Time receive from the Supreme Executive Council of this Commonwealth, or from your superior Officers, according to the Rules and Discipline of War, and in Pursuance of the Acts of Assembly of this State. This Commission to continue in Force until your Term, by the Laws of this State, shall of Course expire. GIVEN under the lesser Seal of the Commonwealth, at Philadelphia, this First Day of July in the Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventy Seven Tho Wharton Jr. Prest [See comment.] No.6. Attest. T Matlack Secy [See comment.]
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On ent. into Ser no. 31874 July 1836 Margaret Jamison did. of Samuel Free L Edwards Esquire Com of Pensions City Washington
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Lancaster May 15th 1839. J L Edwards Esq I herewith send you the application of Margaret Jamison for a pension, some time ago she had one drawn and sworn to before a Justice of the Peace what that stated I know not but I have carefully examined her as to this one, I believe that if she had applied early she could not produced sufficien proof beyond all doubt. It is her necessitous circumstance that compells her now to apply, the delay between her first application and this, was occasioned by my want of time to attend to her. With due respect Sam Dale
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Feb 11 Lancaster Pa. Marg Jamison Hon. J. L. Edward Commissioner of Pensions Washington City Hon. J. Davies NR
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House of Reps Washington City Feb 9. 1839 Hon J. L. Edwards Dear Sir May I ask the favor of you to send me the papers refered to in the enclosed letters from Judge Dale of Lancaster, or such entract therefrom as may enable him render proper assistance to the applicant Margaret Jamison Respy Yours J. Davies
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Recs WIDOW, &c. - File No. 4460  Margaret Jamison Wid. Samuel Jamison Lieut, Pa. line Act: Special Mch. 19, 42 Index: - Vol. A, Page 370 [Arrangement of 1870.]
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27th CONGRESS, 2d SESSION. S. 40. [Pri.] IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. DECEMBER 15, 1841. Agreeably to notice, Mr. Pierce asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Pensions. DECEMBER 20, 1841. Reported without amendment. A BILL Granting a pension to Margaret Jamison. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That 3 the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, directed to place the 4 name of Margaret Jamison, widow of Samuel Jamison, deceased, 5 of the State of Pennsylvania, on the revolutionary pension roll, 6 under the act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, 7 for four months' service of her late husband as a sergeant and 8, two months as a lieutenant.
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27th CONGRESS, 2d SESSION. S. 40. [Pri.] IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. DECEMBER 15, 1841. Agreeably to notice, Mr. Pierce asked and obtained leave to bring in the following bill; which was read twice, and referred to the Committee on Pensions. DECEMBER 20, 1841. Reported without amendment. A BILL Granting a pension to Margaret Jamison. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That 3 the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, directed to place the 4 name of Margaret Jamison, widow of Samuel Jamison, deceased, 5 of the State of Pennsylvania, on the revolutionary pension roll, 6 under the act of July fourth, eighteen hundred and thirty-six, 7 for four months' service of her late husband as a sergeant and 8, two months as a lieutenant.
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Judge Dale, who made out the papers in these cases, is a of unblemished reputation & what he states may be relied on - Be particular in these cases and at me see the papers before unting to W. Buchanan Report to Hon James Buchanan Senate U.S.
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Feb 23, 1842 pa. Jamison Hon Jere. Brown N R J L Edwards Esq Comis of Pensions Washington
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Washington Feby 22d 1842 J L Edwards Esqr Dear Sir I have been requested to make enquiry what further proof is necessary to [illegible]  the widow of Samuel Jamison (a soldier of the Revolution and long since deed) being placed on the half pay list. The papers relating to her claim, I believe have been forwarded to the office some time ago The widow is very old very [infirmed] very poor dependant altogether on her Children who are all poor - your attention to the above will much oblige your Obedt Serv. Jeremiah Brown