Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 9,771, for John Macpherson, Pennsylvania
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Navy. (Penn)

Macpherson, John   S.977
McPherson
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Pennsylvania
John  Mc Pherson
Midshipman
Frigade, Randolph Capt Biddle
in the Pennsylvania Navy of the U. States

Ratio of disability,
Date of Discharge,
Time of Closing the testimony,

Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
at 2.66(1/2) dollars per month
increased to $4.26 per by law 24 April 1816

Certificate of Pension issued on the 17 of Feb 182(page tear)
and sent to Hon. Mr. P. Maclary House of Reps.

Arrears to 4th
Semi-an'l all'ce ending


(page tear) of the 
John Macpherson
Records corrected 

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See letter to agent and to Dr. Saml (Samuel) Jackson, 21 March 1829

Aug-9-1827
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(indiscernible) County 17th February 1820

My honored & much respected friend,

I was wounded on the 10th day of September in the [year] of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & seventy seven (1777) on board the Randolph Frigate commanded by Nicholas Biddle Esqr in an action with the British ship of ware (*War) ^ Called the True Britain ^ commanded by Sir Thomas Venture whom we captured with three others as the same time & carried into Charles Town South Carolina; I was there discharged in consequence of my wounds & granted a small pension of 20 L (pounds) per month by the court of Northd (Northumberland) County I think in the year 1785 which pittance I have drawn ever sincere(?). It is now necessary by a late Law of Congress amongst other things it is necessary to obtain a certified copy of the certificate from the Secratary of Ware (*War); I therefor presume on your goodness to obtain the same for me; I send it by letter to Northumberland Post Office ~
Your Compliance with the request will conquer a very great favour on ~
Honored Sir
Your devoted and very humble servant
John Macpherson

Left side: William Maclary Esqr }
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Springfield, Ohio, May 4 1919.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D.C.
Dear Sir; In the records of our family we found this item concerning my great grandfather John McPherson came from the Highlands of (possibly Scotland) to the American Colonies sometime before 1776. He fought in the Revolution, was wounded, and drew a pension on account of that wound. He was? afterward Judge of Probate of Union County, Pennsylvania. He died in 1828.
We would like to have this legend verified as I wish my daughter to join the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Very Respectfully,
Edgar McPherson

Date stamp US Pension Office May 6, 1919
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July 26, 1932
BA-J/AWF
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
John Mcpherson 
S. 9771

Memorial Branch
Office of Q.M. General
War Department
Washington D.C.

Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your request of July 21, for information in the regard to John McPherson, a Revolutionary War pensioner.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in the pension claim s.9771, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Macpherson.
He served on board the frigate, Randolph, commanded by Nicholas Biddle, was wounded, September 10, 1777, while in avtion [action] with the British ship of war, True Briton, which they captured with three others carried them to Charleston, South Carolina, date not given.
He was pensioned under the Act of June 7, 1785, on the account of disability resulting from the above mentioned wound.
He was a resident of Union County, Pennsylvania, in 1820.
He died August 9. 1827.
The date and place of his birth are not stated.
The application for headstone for John Macpherson, and all correspondence pertaining thereto, are returned herewith
.
Very truly yours,
A.D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator

After this report Miss Yarnell Memo Br
[Memorial Branch] called by (telephone) to know rank and spelling of name

[Top right margin] Tombstone Data
no fam data all papers returned to Memo Br
[Memorial Branch]
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August 13, 1932
Memorial Branch
Office of the Quartermaster General
War Department
Washington, D.C.
BA-J/MMHF  aw
Dear Sir:

Another application blank for headstone has just been received from you with other correspondence and the request that you be furnished the full record of John Macpherson (S. 9771), United States Navy, Revolutionary War.
The records of this office show that on July 26, 1932, the record of that soldier was furnished you. It has been noted, also, that you were subsequently advised by telephone that said John Macpherson is recorded as midshipman which was not stated in office letter of July 26, and that his personal signature is "John Macpherson"
Copy of report from D. W. Knox, Navy Department, copy of letter from Van A. Zohn, Washington, D.C. and application for headstone are returned herewith.

Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
Enclosures - 3
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE.
1-681
Phone Branch 476
All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 38482
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON [illegible initials]
Chief, Division of Publications 
Room G 137
Please furnish work specified below.
December 30, 1929
Bureau ordering PENSIONS
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE,
EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostat copies of one page from Revolutionary War pension claim, S.9771, John Macpherson.
No. of copies three
shall form be kept standing?   days
For further information see M.M.H. Finch

Room No. 5033
Phone No. 541
Approved:
Actg Clerk of Bureau. KCW
Antonia W Ford
Acting Chief of Rev. & 1812 Wars Sec.
NOTE: No order made ""SPECIAL"" unless statement showing necessity is written
below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
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one side or both sides?
once or twice?
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Fill in addresses?
Facsimile signature?
Facsimile signature?
Dated (illegible) 31, 1929
Cards, size
Pay rolls
Corrections
Tabulation sheets
Photstat x size actual
Official use?
Repay? Yes   $45 cts
Blue Print
size
official use?
Repay?     $
Remarks
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December 30, 1929
Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir:
I desire photostat copy of one page (three copiesfrom the Revolutionary War pension claim of John Macpherson S. 9771.
Cash - 45 cents
FINANCE DIVISION BOOKS
KEEPER BOOK
DEC 31 1929
Bureau of Pensions
Van A Zahn
1221 C W N  E
Washington D.C.
Received payment
45 cents
Antonia W. Ford
Acting Chief Rev. & 1812 Wars Sec.
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DUPLICATE
1-681
Phone Branch 476
inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 26573
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
WASHINGTON
CHIEF, Division of Publications,
Room G 137.
Please furnish work specified below.
September 20, 1928
Bureau ordering PENSION
Deliver to Room No. 5033
(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE,
EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.)
Title and description of job photostatic copy of one page from Rev. War pension claim of John Macpherson, S. 9771
No. of copies one
Shall form be kept standing? days
For further information see  M.M.H. Finch
Room No.5033
Phone No. 541
Approved W. Laurenchazard
Actg Chief Clerk of Bureau
Margaret Finch
Chief of Branch or Division
NOTE: No order made ""SPECIAL"" unless statement showing necessity is written
below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering
CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate
Multigraph
Mimeograph
Folding
Assembling
Stapling
Electric typewriter
Addressograph from lists
Envelopes, size
Proof list
Labels (submit sample)
Fill in letters
single or double space?
one side or both sides?
Division of Publications
SEP 22 1928
Dept. of the Interior
Facsimile signature?
Facsimile signature?
Once? Twice? Side? End?
Fill in addresses?
Photostat x
Size actual
Official use?
Repay? yes $.15
Blue Print
Size.
Official use?
Repay? $
Dated?
┃ Cards, size
┃ Pay rolls
Correction
Tabulation sheets
(OVER)
.
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NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without (illegible)
reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus.
( Date )
INDICATE BY AN X IN PROPER SQUARE ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
Make new addressograph plate
Change present addressograph plate
Destroy present addressograph plate
on list
as follows:
Now reads
1
2
3
4
5
Should read
1
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3
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5
For Use of Duplicating and Addressing Section
Addressograph
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SUBMIT IN (illegible)
All inquiries (illegible)
Rev. &1812 Wars Section.
Georgia H. MacPherson,
307 South Plum Street,
Springfield, Ohio.
COPIED BY ADY
September 25, 1928.
Madam:
I advise you that under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War claims for pension are furnished
at the rate of fifteen cents a page.
The amount of your remittance by money order was $1.00.
You are herewith furnished photostatic copy of thepaper signed by John Macpherson in his claim for RevolutionaryWar pension (8.9771), the cost of which is fifteen
cents.Eighty-five cents, the amount due you in this transaction, will be refunded to you in due time.
Respectfully,
Winfield Scott,
Commissioner
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15822
(Illegible) Pensions
Finance Division
Sept 14 1928
Chief Rev and 1812 Wars Section (Division crossed out).
I have this day received from
Georgia K MacPherson (Miss)
money order in the amount 
of $1.00 requesting 
photostat copy as per letter herewith.
C.J. Randall
Chief, Finance Division. 
N.C.L

(In cursive across document)
Photos mailed 
Financne Div.
Ntpd. also this 85 &
to (illegible) refinished 
Sept. 25 - 1928
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(Geor)Gia Harter MacPherson
307 South Plum Street
Springfield, Ohio
September 11, 1928
Bureau of Pensions
Department of Interior,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir,
Enclosed please find money
order for one dollar ($1.00) for photostat
copy of application for pension written
by John MacPherson of Union County, 
Pennsylvania, on account of wounds
received in action on the frigate 
Randolph in 1777.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Georgia H. MacPherson 

(Stamped)
Finance Division
Book-Keeper's Desk
SEP 14 1928
Bureau of Pensions
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section
February 11, 1926
Van A. Zahn
1221 C St. N.E.
Washington, D.C.
Sir:
I have to advise you from the papers in the  Revolutionary War
pension claim, S. 9771, it appears that JOHN MACPHERSON served on
board the frigate, Randolph, commanded by Nicholas Biddle. He was 
wounded September 10, 1777, in action with the British ship of war, 
True Briton, which they captured with three others and took them to 
Charleston, South Carolina. He was discharged there, date not given. 
He was pensioned for disability resulting from said wound, 
under the Act of June 7, 1785.
He was a resident of Union County, Pennsylvania, in 1820. 
He died August 9, 1827. 
The date and place of his birth are not stated, nor is there
any data on file as to his family.
Respectfully, 
E.F. Motican
Acting Commissioner
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Mrs. R. E. Hoffman,
Willard,
Ohio.
Madam;
May 13, 1924.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in
the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 1771, it appears that John Macpherson served on board the frigate Randolph, commanded by Nicholas Biddle, he was wounded September 10, 1777, in action with the British ship of War True Briton, which they captured with three others and took into Charlestown, South Carolina, where sailor was discharged.
He was pensioned for disability resulting from
said wound, under the Act of June 7, 1785, he was a resident of Union County, Pennsylvania in 1820, and he died August 9, 1827.
The date and place of his birth are not stated, nor is there any data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

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Mrs. T. W. Storey,
Cresent Place,
Takoma Park, D. C.
Sept. 29. 1922
Madam;
In response to your letter of the 23" instant,
you are advised that if you desire a photostat copy of the paper signed by John Macpherson, in his Revolutionary War pension claim, Survivor File 9771, the same will be
furnished you under the provisions of the Act of Aug. 24, 1813, at the cost of fifteen cents for the copy, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired
.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very respectfully,
(signature illegible)
Chief Clerk.
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Miss M. E. Blackburn,
316 East Simpson St.
Mechanicsburg, Pa.
June 23, 1922
Madam;
In response to your letter of the 22" ultimo,
you are advised that if you desire a photostat copy of the paper signed by John Macpherson, in his Revolutionary War pension claim, Survivor File 9771, the name will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the cost of fifteen cents for the copy with twenty-five cents extra for certification if the desired.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
Very respectfully,
Washington (last name illegible)
Commissioner
Said this one page where paid for
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[top right margin] Aw dec 21, 1920 amended
April 26, 1912
Mr. T. Otto McPherson,
1112 Main Street,
Mount Vernon, Ills.
Sir:
In reply to your letter dated the 20th and received the 22" instant, you are advised that in the claim, Sur. File No. 9, 771, Rev. War, it appears that John Macpherson served
on board the frigate Randolph, commanded by Nicholas Biddle, was wounded September 10, 1777, in action with the British ship of War True Briton, (commanded by Sir Thomas Venture - crossed out) which they captured with three others and (carried -crossed out) took into Charlestown, South Carolina, where sailor was discharged. 
 He was pensioned for ^disability resulting from^ said wound, under the Act of June 7,
17?5, was a resident of Union County, Pennsylvania, in 1820, and died August 9, 1827. 
^The date & place of his birth are not stated.^ There is no data on file as to his family
Very Respectfully
(signature illegible)
Commissioner,
(on side)
Dec. 21, 1920 Same data but Mrs. John Zahorsky 4435 W. Pine Boulevard St. Louis Mo. see her letter in Adam Christ - Dis - claim Pa. Agency
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Washington, D.C.
January 7, 1926

Commissioner of Pensions
Sir:
The following was copied from a history of Snyder Co. Pa
"McPherson, John died Winfield Pa. August 2, 1827. Revolutionary soldier and pensioned in navy. John McPherson was a midshipman on board the Randolph Frigate commanded by
Captain Nicholas Biddle. He was in action with a twenty gun ship True Briton in 1771 when he was wounded in the groin and right leg which disabled him from performing his duty on
shipboard. Was discharged by Captain Biddle."
As I am a direct decendent [descendent] of Mr. McPherson on my mother's side, I will thank you to give me as complete a history of Mr. McPherson and his relatives as you can from the files of your office. Thanking you in advance. I remain.
Very respectfully,
Van A. Zahn
1221 C St. N.E.
[Black round stamp]
U.S. Pension Office 
Jan 8, 1926
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Mrs. R. E. HOFFMAN
511 MYRTLE AVENUE
WILLARD, OHIO
Office of the Commissioner
U.S. Bureau of Pensions
APR 11 1924
April 9 - 1924
Willard Ohio
Mr. Washington Gardner
I would like to know if there is any record in the Pension Bureau of the wife or children of
John Mac Pherson, who received a pension for
services in U.S. Navy in Revolutionary War
His claim is No. 9771
Did his wife Elizabeth Slaymaker McPherson
ever receive a pension?
or is there note as to his
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Marriage date? This John McPherson was from Northumberland Co. Penn. Does his application for pension give birth date? (also)
Thanking you for all trouble.
Resp
Mrs. R.E. Hoffman
Willard Ohio
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US Postal Money
80 cts
Order enclosed
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Pensions
Rev. War Ser
Washington D.C.
Enclosed find money order for 80 cents for which please send me two certified photostat copies of the (letter) paper mentioned in enclosed letter.
Respectfully
Mrs. I.W. Storey
6 Crescent Place
Takoma Park, D.C.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington
Sept. 29, 1922
Mrs. I. W. Storey,
6 Cresent Place,
Takoma Park, D. C.
Madam:
In response to your letter of the 23"" instant,
you are advised that if you desire a photostat copy of the paper, signed by John Macpherson, in his Revolutionary War pension claim, Survivor File 9771, the same will be
furnished you under the provisions of the Act of Aug. 24, 1912, at the cost of fifteen cents for the copy, with twenty-five cents extra for certification, if that is desired.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior.
that the
Very respectfully,
Hays Haymaker
Chief Clerk.
US Pension Office
Oct. 5 1922
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(MF42)
Date Oct. 19, 1922
Name John MacPherson
No. S. 9771
Rev. War
Photographic copies wanted of 1
Pieces, consisting of 1 pages
Remarks: Please make 2 copies of the one page
Exr. AE Wilson 
Chief Rev. War. Sec.
Serial No.
Law Clerk
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M233
Bureau of Pensions
Finance Division
Oct. 5, 1922
Chief of Rev. War Section
Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. I.W. Storey
(draft) MO
No. 652 for $ 80/100
requesting (post office addresses) copy
as per letter herewith
copies mailed out Law Div. ntfd Oct. 24, 1922
Very respectfully,
O.J. Randall
Chief of Division
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6 Crescent Place
Takoma Park D.C.
To: The Bureau of Pensions Sec.
Dear Sir,
I copy from a letter in my possession "I received a photostat of a letter written by John McPherson. The judge himself about his own record in the Revolutionary War. You may obtain a copy from the Bureau of Pensions for the sum of forty cents. This gives you a certified copy." 
This John McPherson was a midshipman. 
Is this information correct? Can I get from your department a photostat of this letter for the sum of forty cents or
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any number of cents? Enclosed find self addressed stamped envelope.
Sincerely yours
Mrs. I.W. Storey
6 Crescent Place
Takoma Park D.C.
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316 East Simpson Street,
Mechanicsbursg, Pa.
June   , 1922
M.O. for 40 rec'd
Mr. Washington Gardiner, Commissioner
Department of the Interior,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Washington, D.C.
My dear Sir:
In answer to your letter of June third, the information is appreciated. I desire a copy, photostat of the paper signed by John Macpherson, in his Revolutionary War pension claim, Survivor File 9771, with certification.
Please find a money order for forty cents inclosed.
Very truly yours,
(Miss) Margaret E. Blackburn
Finance Division
June 16, 1922
Bureau of Pensions
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M233
Bureau of Pensions
Finance Division
June 16, 1922
Chief of Rev. War Section
Sir:
I have this day received from Mrs. Margaret E. Blackburn
MO No. 140,573 for $ 40/100
requesting (post office addresses) copy as per letter herewith.
Copy mailed June 21, 1922 & laid DW noty AW
Very respectfully
O.J. Randall
Chief of Division
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(MF42)
Date June 19, 1922
Name John McPherson
No. S9771
War Rev.
Photographic copies wanted of 1 pieces, consisting of 1 pages
Remarks:
Exr. AE Wilson
Chief Rev War Section
Serial No. 6710
Law Clerk
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2c postage stamp rec'd [illegible initials] [check mark]
[Left margin: Law]
[Oval black stamp] LAW DIVISION RECEIVED MAY 27 1922
316 East Simpson Street,
Mechanicsburg, Pa.
May 19, 1922
To the Bureau of Pensions,
Department of Interior,
Warrington, D.C.
Law Division
May 27, 1922
At one time Commissioner William Lochren wrote that there letter in the possession of the department, a copy of which  I desire very much to have, since it written by an
ancestor of mine, John McPherson, to member of Congress, William McClay, February 7, 1820 from Union County, Pa.
If convenient it would be greatly appreciated to have a copy, and have the signature spelled exactly as John McPherson signed it.
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Very sincerely yours,
(Miss) Margaret E, Blackburn
Member of Cumberland County Chapter, Pa. D.A.R.
[Black round stamp] U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAY 26, 1922
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MCK
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934. S. 4th St. Springfield, Illinois
Oct 31- 1917
Gentlemen:
I should like to know something of the record of one John McPherson who
served in the Continental Army and
Navy. He was from Pennsylvania and
I think from Lancaster County, I have
the record that he on April 24 1779
"received two hundred dollars in full
of bounty, being enlisted during the war
to serve in the 8th Pennsylvania Regiment"
I am trying to qualify as a "Son of the American Revolution" and to join the local Chapter Thankyou from for the trouble
Fred R. Zahn
envelope has address
808 Main St.
Springfield, Ill
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McPHERSON'S ORCHESTRA
FOR ALL OCCASIONS
T. OTTO McPHERSON
PIANOTUNER AND BUILDER
VIOLINIST
PUPILS ACCEPTED
Artistic Tuning Voicing Regulating.
Repairing and Polishing
1112 MAIN STREET
Mr. Vernon, Illinois.
Dear Sir: I want to get all the information I can as to Birthplace & life of my Great Grand father John McPherson who was  capt & 5th Penn Volunteers in 1776- died Aug 2nd 1827 I think
I understand he served in the Navy of the Revolution also
any information you can
give me will be greatly appreciated,
yours truly
T. Otto McPherson
Perhaps you can advise me where other information can be secured
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$1.00 PER YEAR.
OFFICE OF
$1.25 OUT OF COUNTY.
MECHANICSBURG FREE PRESS.
W. D. BLACKBURN EDITOR.
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF JOB WORK PROMPTLY AND NEATLY EXECUTED.
OFFICE FREE PRESS BUILDING, MAIN STREET NEAR MARKET.
Mechanicsburg, Pa.    Jan 6, 1896
Chief Clerk Pension Office
Washington D.C.
Nearly a month age called at your office was
permitted to see the chief of the Army & Navy Division to ascertain relative to a revolutionary
pensioner I think the name was John McPherson who was wounded probably in the Homme Richard was also pensioner - I desired to know his full name date of entering
& leaving the service date place nature of wound amt. of pension, when it stopped when
where he died also where he enlisted & was his residence given. I desire similar
information relative to one Fergus and one Mars or Marrs
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either or both of whom may have
enlisted at Lancaster or Montgomery or Philadelphia Pa. counties the Chief stated
that he would inform me as to
McPherson in a week, but I have no
response of to date. Please
advise me fully of each of the
three names mentioned and oblige &c
W.D. Blackburn
[Rectangular black stamp]
Old War & Navy
Jan 8, 1896
Files
[Black stamp]
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
JAN - 81896
OFFICE OF CHIEF CLERK
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Law Office,
H. S. Culver,
Delaware, O.
Delaware O Oct 11 95 [John McPherson written across same - (illegible)]
To Hon Commissioner of Pensions 9771
Washington D.C.
Will you be kind enough to give what information the records of your office show in reference to one John Mac Pherson, who was a revolutionary Soldier & Pensioner of the government he was my grandfather and any information you may give me as to dates & I will be gladly received. Very Truly
Benjamin McPherson
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Nov. 8/95 Hist [history] to Benj
McPherson, Delaware, Ohio
ONel
Jan. 9 '96
Histy [history] to W.D. Blackburn
Mechanicsburg, Pa.
1912 Apr [April] 26 Hist [history] to Mr.
Otto McPherson  V.L.M.
1917 Nov 7 Hist. [history] to Fred R. Zahn
1919 May 21 Hist. [history] to Edgar S. McPherson
1920 Dec. 21. Hist. [history] to Mrs John Zahovsky aw
1922 June 3. Miss M.E. Blackburn 
advised of cost of copies.
1922 Sept 29. Mrs J.W. Storey advise
of cost of copy, aw
1922 - Oct 24 - Photostat copies
Mailed to Mrs. S.W. Storey Tmk 78
1926 Feb 11 hist [history] to Van A. Zahn WCA

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Revy [revolutionary]-Invalid (widow,)
File No. 9771 Navy
John McPherson [black star]
Midshipman
U. S. Navy
Rev War
-0-
Act
Index: Vol.             , Page
Arrangement of 1870.]
John Macpherson [black star]
Jany 30, 1905
Records corrected &c

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1928 Sept. 25. Photo co.
Miss Georgia F. MacPherson MMT&F
1930 Jan. 6. Photos mailed to
Van A. Zahn & Fin, Div. ntfd A.D.Y.
1932 - July 25, hist. [history] to Memo Br [Memorial Branch] ay
1932 Aug. 13. Mem. Br. [Memorial Branch] War Dept .
adv. record [illegible] July 26 38 MMT&F
MHF
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Pennsylvania
John McPherson
Frigate Randolph Capt. Biddle
Midshipman Penn
In the Navy U.S.
Inscribed on the roll of Pa. at $2-66/100 per mo: increased to $4-26/100 by
Law of 24th Apl 1816
Old Pensioner
Certified 17 Feby 1820
sent to Hon. Wm Pella
Clay House of Rep
John Macpherson Jany 30, 1905
Records corrected
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Sir 
I will thank you to send me the certificate
mentioned in the enclosed letter. Please
to return the
letter
Yours
W P Maclay
17 Feby 1820
M Edwards
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Be so good as to say, to what time John McPherson an Invalid Pensioner of Penna [Pennsylvania] war last paid, and at what rate?
 
J.L.  Edwards
March 21. 1829
paid to the 4th Sept 1826 at $4.26/3
See printed list of 1833 it gives [illegible]
Aug 8 1827
died 9 Oct. 1827, as appears from the
affidavit of Joseph B. Cramer, filed
with the vouchers-
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7 Feby 1820
John Mcpherson

North Pa. 8th Feby
Free
William Maclay Esq
Member of Congress Pa.
Washington