Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 11,884, William Wright, N.C.
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SERVICE                              NUMBER
NC             Wright, William    R. 11.884
                            Elizabeth
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State of North Carolina
Rockingham County 
On this the 2 day of July thousand eight hundred & forty seven personally appeared before me George W Garrett one of the Justices of the Court of pleas and quarter sessions for Rockingham County aforesaid Elizabeth Wright a resident of said County aged eighty seven years who being first duly sworn by me according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration order to obtain the provisions made by the acts of Congress passed the 7th of July 1838 the 3rd of March 1843 and the 17th of June 1844, entitled acts granting half pay & to certain widows; That she is the widow of the late William Wright of the aforesaid County of Rockingham this Declarant states upon the said oath that she has reason to believe and does believe that in the war of the Revolution the aforesaid William Wright did serve the United States
in capacity of commissary and that while serving as commissary he was offered to General Greet or my- that the length of time her husband served as commissary in Genl Green army was to the Best of this declarants knowledge 12 months That her Decd Husband William Wright
aforesaid may have served in other cape cities & at other periods in the army of the Revolution but she is not at this time able to give a more minute account
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his Revolutionary services- that her late Husband William Wright first entered the army as a private; but at what precise time he does not now remember; but thinks it was only a few months previous to the Battle of Guilford, and at the Battle ofGuilford he was serving as Commissory and continued in that capacity until he left the army the following winter My Deed Husband as well as I now Remember served with Coln Lee of the light Haran; and also with Col. Gillespie, who  in Genl Greens army at the Battle of Guilford, this declarant states that after the Battle of Guilford her Died Husband William Wright went on to the south with Genl Greens army. But when the army lay and at what precise time he left the army she does not now distinctly remember; but thinks it was at Jacksonboro in Georgia. She further declares that she was married to the aforesaid William Wright in the year one thousand seven hundred & eighty two (1782) that he had a family record containing the date of her Marriage and the ages of her children But she had the misfortune to have her house Burnt many years ago in which was her family Record and other valuable papers which were all destroyed, that there is no County Record now stand that she knows of that she was married in the year 1782 as above set forth that she remember
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that Rebecca Moor her eldest child was Born 1782, the 27th December
That Nancy her second child was born 1784
That Lucender her third child was born 1785
That James her fourth child was born 1787
That Nathaniel her fifth child was born 1788
That Edward her sixth child was born 1790
That Delici her seventh in 1792
That Mary her eighth in 1802
That Hiranna Mariah her ninth 1805
Joshua G. her 10th and 1811
That her Deceased Husband the aforesaid William Wright did die on the 14th day of August 1824.
That she was not married to him previous to his leaving the service. But the marriage took place
previous to the first day of January 1794 (viz.) in the spring of 1782.
This Declarant further states upon her said oath that from infirmity of Body and having a
brokenly limb she is unable to attend court to make her declaration. The Declarant would here further state that she is of the Belief that she has heard her husband say he received pay from the State for his Revolutionary services. That she has not intermarried since the Death of her husband the aforesaid William Wright. But Remains His Widow, when he served in the Army he served in the militia. That the reason she did not apply for a pension was that she was not apprised till some time last year that there was any act of Congress granting pensions
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to the widows of Revolutionary officers & soldiers that were married after the close of the war.
Sworn to and subscribed on the day & year above written Before me.
G. W. Garrett, JP
 Elizabeth Wright, her mark

I the said magistrate after investigating the of the application for a pension of Mrs Elizabeth Wright and after having put the interrogatories prescribed by the war department hereby declare my opinion that William Wright the husband of the declarant did serve in the Army of the revolution as set forth in the foregoing Declaration, I hereby further that satisfactory Evidence has been the furnished me that the said William & Elizabeth Write were marred in the year
One thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty two (1782), and that said Elizabeth, has not
since married but remains the widow of said William Write Commissary Deceased.I further certify, that the declarant is an aged and respectable lady and her statement entitled to full credit and belief and that from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court to make her Declaration in testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 2 day of July 1847
G. W. Garrett JP
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State of North Carolina S.S.
Rockingham County  
On this the 4th day of June 1847. personally appeared before the undersigned and one of the Justices of the Court of pleas and Quarter Sessions for said County Henry B King a resident of said County, aged 88 years and who being first duly qualified according to law, maketh Oath that he was well as acquainted with the late William Wright of Rockingham County N.C. and that he has always understood that the said William Wright served in the army of the Revolution under General Green, and was at the Battle of Guilford N.C. at Martinsville. The deponent further states that he has lived near the said William Wright for thirty five years or more, and that he has always understood that the said William Right was lawfully married to Elizabeth Normon, which was her name before married, and it took place soon after the close of the Revolutionary War, that they did live to other as husband and wife till the death of said William Right and that Wright died about Twenty three years ago, That said Elizabeth, has not since married but remains his widow, said Elizabeth Right is as this deponent understands applying for a pension for the Revolutionary services of her Decd Husband William Right aforesaid and further Saith not
Sworn to and subscribed the day & year first above written before me
R Walker JP   Henry B King 

I the said Justice do hereby certify that the deponent, Henry B King is well known to me as a worthy and respectable citizen of Rockingham County N.C.and that his statement is entitled to full credit and belief,
R Walker JP
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[Illegible] Paid 5
Doct Jas A. Craig
Ruffins Mills
Orange Cty N.Ca
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Rockingham Cty N.C.
March 12th 1849
Doct Craig
Dear Sir
My mother placed in your hands, her pension papers with the necessary certificates- for to get the allowance made for her pension and this is to know of you what progress have been made in getting them allowed If the allowance has not been made you will please state the reason, as it is believed that the certificates go to prove that her Husband William Wright was Commissary in the war and that she is as fully entitled to draw her pension as many others who have received theirs, you will please do her the
favor to press her claims before Congress so that she may get her just dues, hoping to hear from you soon
I remain Yours very Respectfully
Nathan Wright
for Elizabeth Wright
Reidsville P.O. 
N.C.
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STATE of NC
County of Rockingham
BE IT KNOWN, That on this the fourth  day of July A. D., eighteen hundred and fifty three before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared James Wright a resident of said County,
and made oath according to law that he is the son of Mr. Elizabeth
Wright late of Rockingham County NoCa who made application for a pension under the act of Jul 1838 by the widow of William Wright who was a Commissary in the Revolutionary War. And that he has been informed that the said pension ought to be allowed that he is directly interested as a claimant in said Pension, and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use
in prosecuting said claim.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and
year aforesaid, before me.
J.W. Ellington J. Peace.
James Wright

I, John W. Ellington Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, do hereby certify that James Wright who executed the foregoing paper, is a respectable resident of this County, and is, I believe, directly interested in said claim as therein set forth. further certify there no penal interest in said claim
J.W. Ellington J. Peace

I, Thomas B. Wheeler Clerk of the Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that John W. Ellington before whom the foregoing papers were executed, was, at the date of the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized by law to administer oaths; and the name thereunto subscribed, is his signature.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and
fire official seal, this Fourth day ofJuly A. D. 1853.
T B Wheeler Clerk
E W Hancock D.C.
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That I James Wright hereby constitute and appoint George C Ames Esqr my true and lawful Agent and Attorney, to prosecute the Claim of Elizabeth Wright for any amount of Revolutionary Pension or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Agent to examine all the papers and documents in relation to said claim, on file in the Departments at Washington City, or elsewhere; to file additional evidence or arguments; and to receive the Certificate which may be issued for said claim, which Certificate I wish made payable to to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed; and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises. WITNESS my hand and seal this 4th day July A. D. 1853. James Wright
Signed and Sealed in the Presence of 
J.W. Ellington
M.D. Henry 

STATE OF North Carolina
COUNTY OF Rockingham
On this Fourth day of July A. D., 1853 before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared James Wright and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein mentioned.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand the day and year aforesaid.
J.W. Ellington J. Peace.
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Elizabeth Wright
N.C.
suspended
Act 1838
Mr Cole
Mar 23/53
GC Ames 
Atty
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Power of Attorney
State of North Carolina
Rockingham County.
Be it known that beforeme a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared, Robert P. Richardson admr de bonis now on the Estate of Elizabeth Wright Deed a resident of the County and State aforesaid who being first duly sworn according to Law states that he is the dom as stated above on the Estate of Elizabeth Wright decd who was the widow of William Wright who served as Commissary in the Revolutionary War and that he believes the United States are still indebted under existing laws, for the pension that was due under the application heretofore made, and that he is directly interested as a claimant in the pension for which application was heretofore made as aforesaid,and constitute and appoints the Rumpkin of Washington City D.C. my true and lawful attorney, with power to examine into investigate and establish the claim for said pension, and do all acts necessary thereto In Witness whereof,
Robt P. RichardsonIn
adm'r as aforesaid has on this the 12th day of
March 1853 hereunto signed his name and
affixed his seal.Witness
A. M. Roach
R. H. Pray
R. P. Richardson adm'r de bonis non on Estate Elizabeth Wiggins dec'd Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn tobefore me, on this 12th day of March 1853.
R. Walker, J. P
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State of North Carolina
Rockingham County  to wit
I Thos B. Wheeler Clerk of the County Be of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that Robert Walker before whom the foregoing
Power of attorney was acknowledged and affidavit made, was at the time of so doing a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, dulyCommissioned and sworn, and that his signature above written is genuine.-
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, this 17th day of March 1873 
TB Wheeler C.C.C
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11884
Elizabeth Wright
Service Widow William
Enlisted:-  Rejected
Discharged:
Application filed:--
Alleges: The printed list of 1852 gives cause of rejection
Re-enlisted as follows: "did not serve six months.”
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No 13436 Willam 
Elizabeth Wight  NC
Dr J A.  Craig
August 30
Hon J. H. Shepp
Jany 11th ‘48
Paper sent to Clk HR
February 3rd 1848
J. A. Craig's fee pd Jany 27/50
Filed in H.H. papers
Act 7 July 1838
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Left Side (Vertical):
Mr. Niles
Williamsburg Assessor

Middle (Vertical):
Elizabeth Wright & A. H. Sheppard

Right Side (Horizontal):
James L Edward Esq
Comm. of Revision
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July 7. 1849
The papers in the case of Elizabeth Wight are not now in this office. They were enclosed to the Clerk of the House of Representatives for the use of the Committee of Revolutionary Pension on 5 Feby 1848. She has therefore no claim at this time before this Department
Dr James A Craig
Ruffins Miles
N.C.  July 7 1849
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House Rep Apl 22 180
James L Edwards
Sir
I wish to know he erections the claim of Elizabeth Wight of Rockland he who a few years since made application for a pension in the right of her husband William Right deceased
perhaps the papers men some sessions since referred to the Committee of Revolutionary pension
Yours truly
A H Sheppard
This a case in which Doctor Craig is my agent – A.H.S
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State of North Carolina  S.S.
Rockingham County
On this day the 26th of May 1847 personally appeared before me the undersigned of the Justices of the Court of pleas and quarter Session for said County, Samuel Barns Resident of said County aged seventy three years and who having first duly qualified
according to law maketh oath that he was well acquainted with the late William
Wright of Rockingham Cty. The deponent further states that he has always understood
that the said William Wright was lawfully married to Elizabeth Wright soon after the end of the Revolutionary war that they did live together as husband and wife till the death of William Wright and Wm Wright died about 23 years ago. That said Elizabeth Wright as the deponent understands and know Has not since married but remains his widow
said Elizabeth Wright is as this deponent under stances applying for a pension for the Revolutionary army of her said Husband William Wright Commissary, and further sayeth not that he has always understood that the said William Wright did serve  in the Revolution or any of the United States as Commissary further this deponent sayeth not 
Sam Barnes

Sworn to and subscribed the day & year above written Before me
R. Reed JP
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State of North Carolina Rockingham Cty
I hereby certify that said the with deponent is a citizen in good
standing and his certificate entitled to full credit and Belief R. Reed JP
On the 26th day of May 1847 personally appeared before me Robt Yong and Henry Mills of said county aged 61 and 86. who being duly qualified according to law maketh oath that they have always understood that William Wright to in the within affidavit was lawfully moved to Elizabeth soon after the close of the Revolutionary war that they did live together as husband and and wife till the death of William Wright and that Wright died about 23 year ago that said Elizabeth has not since married Bateman his widow said Elizabeth is as this deponent understands applying for a pension for the Revolutionary services of her said Husband William might company aforesaid and further thee not, 
sworn and subscribed This 26 day of May 1847  Robert Young, Henry Mills
R Walker
I the said Justes do hereby certify that the deponent Robert young & Henry Mills are known to be as worthy and Respectable citizens of Rockingham County NC and their statements is entitled to full credit & belief
R Walker JP
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State of North Carolina Rockingham County
Clerks Office 2 of June 18
I Tho Wheeler Clerk of the Court of Pleas & quarter Session for our said County certify that Walker chase signature affiants to the foregoing certificate and acting Justices of the Peace in and for our said county and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be their entitled to the faith & credit as such that I am acquainted with Robert Young Henry Mill person before named & that they are men of respectively worthy [illegible] & entitled  to full credit. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and subscribed my name this 2 day of June 1847
T B. Wheeler CCC
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Petition of No 13436
Elizabeth Wright
widow of Wm
praying for the benefits of the 7 July 1838
granting pensions to Revolutionary widows
February 4, 1848 Referred to Committee on Revolutionary Sum
April 23, 1850 Referred to Committee on Revolutionary Pens
May 9. 1850 Admon print
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State of North Carolina
Rockingham County
Clerks Office
At a called Court on the 7th day of July 1847 imposed of J.W. Ellington Edwin R. Harris and Jas D. Ellington Esqr. Three of the of allegations of said County the declaration and accompanying papers in the case of Elizabeth Wright for a pension were examined and approved by the said Court thereupon it was ordered by the court that the Clerk certify the same to the war department
I T B Wheeler Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions certify that the above is called as stated & that Geo W. Garrett before whom the declaration was made is an acting Justice of the Peace for said county & that the signature thereto is genuine as will W. Ellington Edwin R. Harris & Jas. D. Ellington all Magistrate in and for said County & entitled to full credit as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of my office and
subscribed my name this 7th day of July 1847
J B.Wheeler CCC
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Mr. Sheppard.
on granting a Pension to
Elizabeth Wright
Committee on Revolutionary Pensions
Feb 29, 1848
us, 380
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30th Congress Session. 
Congress of the United States 
In the House of Representatives
January 31. AD 1848
On motion of Mr Sheppard
Resolved. That the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions enquire into the expediency
of granting a Pension to Elizabeth Wright of North Carolina, and that the Secretary of War communicate to said Committee the papers on file in the pension bureau relating to her application.
Attest
Tho J,  Campbell
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130-   15-
to Representations
Jany 31. 1848
For pension papers of Elizabeth Wright
Secretary of War.
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30th Congress Session. 
Congress of the United States 
In the House of Representatives
January 31. AD 1848
Resolved. That the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions enquire into the expediency
of granting a Pension to Elizabeth Wright of North Carolina, and that the Secretary of War communicate to said Committee the papers on file in the pension bureau relating to her application.
Attest
Tho J,  Campbell
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State of North Carolina Rockingham County
We Robert Young Henry Mill, Samuel Barnes, Henry King & William Connor Resident citizens of the aforesaid County of Rockingham and of lawful age do hereby certify that we on well acquainted with Mrs Elizabeth Wight of said County who we understand is applying for a pension for the Revolutionary services of her Deed Husband
William Wright, we have always understood said Wright did serve in the army of the Revolution as Commissary Believing that said Elizabeth Wright is justly entitled to a pension for the Revolutionary services of her Deed Husband we cheerfully recommend her claim to the formerable consideration of the Commissioner of Pensions
Sworn to and subscribed this day this the 26 day of May 1847  Robert Young
R Walker JP                                                                                           Henry Mill
                                                                                                                Samuel Barnes
                                                                                                                Henry King
                                                                                                                 William Connor
I the said Justice of the peace do hereby certify that the above affiant by Robt young Henry Mill Samuel Barnes Henry King William Connor are highly respectable citizens of Rockingham County & these statements entitled to full credit and be in testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
The  26 of May. 1847 R. Walker JP
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Doct James A Craig
Ruffins Mills N.C.
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State of North Carolina
Guilford County
I John M. Logan, Clerk of the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions for said County do hereby certify that I have made diligent search in my Office for the Marriage License Bond of William Wright to Elizabeth his wife, but cannot find any such Bond. I further certify that I have frequently marched for License Bonds of an ancient date and have seldom been able to find them, which I suppose is owing to the loose andCareless manner the office was kept in those days
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
our said Court at Office this 24th day of July 1847.
John M Logan CCC
By P. McCulloch
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Greensboro July 1847
Dear Sir
The affidavits of which you speak were not returned me as I recollect & I think would not have forgotten them in receiving your form & the affidavit of the old Lady I thought that you had retained these for thought you concluded they would doe By getting as Reed Letter in regard to them & think you will find them all on your table with those you puk Kings which makes 5 if you cannot find them I met for over to Rockingham & get them taken over again for have not got them her 
Yours `Very Respectfully
David Scott
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Hon A H Sheppard
Apr 27
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Pension Office
April 27 1850.
Sir, 
In reply to your letter of the 22d inst I have the honor to state that the papers of Elizabeth Wright de applicant for a pension under the act of July, 1838, were sent to the clerk of the House of Representation in compliance with a resolution of that say on the 3d of February 1848, which they have and have not her returned to the office the accompanying copy of a letter addressed to Dr James bring on the 30th of August 1847, will show you the objections which rest to the admission of the claim
J Land
Hon A H. Shepperd
H of Reps
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March 28 47
The case of  Elizabeth Wright
J. G. Berret Esq
acts Commr Pensions
Pension Office,
Washington City DC
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Ruffins Mills, N. Carolina,
March 22 1849
Sir, I herewith enclose you the letter of Nathan Wright Esquire of Rockingham Co On the subject of his mother's Claim to a pension, for the Revolutionary services of her deceased husband, William Wright who it appears of record of Commissary of Provisions in Genl Green's Army upon the reception of this letter will you do me the kindness to refer to Mrs Wright proper, and let me know what further evidence is needed, Nathan Wright Esq: remends that one or two gentlemen testified to their knowledge (he understood) that his father was Commissary in the army. And further, that Hon: D. S. Reid was acquainted with the affiants in his mother's case, and certified to their good standing
I am, Sir Very Respectfully, Your Obt Svt
James A. Craig
J. G. Berret Esq.
Pension Office.
Washington City DC
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Wright  Dec 31 47
J. L. Edwards Esq.  
Commr of Pensions  
Hon A. H. Sheppard HR
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House of Rep. Dec. 7. 1847
J L Edwards
My master,
Permit me to enquire what are the difficulties and objections to be granting a pension to
Elizabeth Right or Wright of Rockingham Co. NC. Having been charged with the duty of attending to her application, I shall be glad to learn the chance
to exist but of the objections.
I am Dr. Sir
Yrs. Obt. Servt.
A. H. Sheppard
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Pension Office
September 30 1847
Sir, 
The application of Elizabeth Wright widow of William Wright, has been examined
and her papers filed under the act of 7 July 1838. Before any satisfactory Adjustment
of this claim can be made of or might husband as to pension length and grant must be set forth in conformity with the reputations, the Shered be established by the production of his rank as a commissioner of staff office his Commission and his duty as the Individual to whom the survival payments or any portion thereof exhibited by the certificate of the computer of with Carolina shore be proven by the testimony of those who were themselves in service. The papers now presented furnish an interesting evidence of the marriage of these
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Further, it must be shown that there is no record or documentary proof, public or private, obtainable before the testimony of the widow can be received. Mrs. Wrights’ claim is wholly unsupported by such evidence as the law requires to grant her a pension
Dr. James A Craig Ruffins Mills N.C.
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Hon A H. Sheppard
Jany 11.48
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Pension Office
January 11th 1848
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 30th uth and to enclose
herewith a city of my report in the case ofElizabeth Wright, widow of William Wright, dated 30 August 1847 adduced to D James Criag which will permit you with the objections to the admission of her claim No additional evidence has been received since the date of that report.
Hon A. H. Sheppard
House of Reps
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Hon JG Campbell
Feb 3rd 48
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Pension Office
Feb 3rd 1848
Sir, 
In obedience to a Resolution of House of Representatives of the 31st ult. I enclose herewith the original papers, three in number in the case of Elizabeth Wright, of North Carolina
J. G. Campbell
Clerk of the House of Reps
No 13426
NC 38
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No 2
Raleigh NC
July 31st 1847
Dr Craig Dear Sir
On the other page you have the certificate in file in the right and no payments appear to have been given of forage being only found in a Book of office where no payments are given the payment for this service be included in those set forth in the certificate. I would have sent the certificate by Wednesday more but had not the time, I am now working up the payments to seal the Taylor, which you shall have   When ordered
Very Respectfully
Wm Collins
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Raleigh NC
Compt Office
I William Collins Comptroller of Public Accounts in and for the State of North Carolina
do hereby certify, that the the name of William Wright appears of record in this office as the wing had the following send certificates issued in his favor for Military
Service (b) One for Sixty three pounds three shillings and a far pence ($63.3.4 ) See Book No 1 page 22 also another for Eight pounds Seven Shillings and Eight pence ($8.7.8) see same Book page 73 Also another for Twenty Six pounds Sixteen Shillings (426.16) see Book C No 3 page 17 also another for Nine pounds (19) See Book No 7 page 24 Also another for Ten pounds Seven Shillings ($10.7) see Book G. No 18 page 3 also another for Fifteen County Eight Shillings ($15.8) see Book No 180 page 36 Also another for Forty pounds Ten Shilling ($40.10) see Book No 2 page 40 - Also another for Thirteen pounds Five Shillings and six pence ($13.5.6) See Book No page 11 - also another for Six Pounds ($6) See Book No 2
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page 26 Also another for seven pounds sixteen shillings ($7.16) See Book No 15 page 80 It also appear in Book No 179 lege of that a currency certificate was issued in his favor for Four Hundred pounds ($400) also another in Book No 16 page 42 for Two thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($200)
I further certify that the name of William Right appears of Record  as Commissary of  Forage See Brown Book of Officers Marked T.
given under my hand and seal
the 1st July 1847
Wm F Collins
Compt
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Extract from Compt Certificate
1 payment for ...... £63.  3. 4
1 do                ..     8.  7. 8
1 do                ..    26.16. 0
1 do                ..     9.  0. 0
1 do                ..    10.  7. 0
1 do                ..    15.  8. 0
1 do                ..    40.10. 0
1 do                ..    13.  5. 6
1 do                ..     6.  0. 0
1 do                ..     7.16. 0
                    _____________
                   £200.13. 6
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 Department of the Interior.
Pension Office, Official Business
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Reidsville, N. C.
July 9, 1847
To Hon J. L. Edwards
Com of Pensions: I certify that I am personally acquainted with Samuel Barnes, Henry Mills, Robert Young & William Connor who have deposed in favor of Mrs. Elizabeth Wright application for a pension and that they are persons of the highest respectability
and are entitled to full credit in any statements they make. I also certify that the applicant and Mrs. Elizabeth Wright is a lady of the highest respect ability and that her statements are entitled to belief I therefore feel no hesitation in recommending her claim to your favorable consideration
David S. Reid
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Commr of Pensions
Washington City
N.C.
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Ruffins Mills, N.Carolina
August 6th 1847
To the Commr of Pensions
Sir,
at her request, I herewith enclose you, within the interposition of any agent at Washington City) the Declaration and accompanying papers of Mrs Elizabeth Wright of Rockingham County, N.C. Any communication on this claim, plan to address me at this post office.
I am, Sir, very fulfully. Your Obt Svt
James A. Craig
James L. Edwards Esqr
Washington City D.C.