Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 15,521, for Bazil Meek, Virginia
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(3-1776)
SERVICE  Va.
Meek, Bazil
NUMBER S. 15.521
Born in Md.
CONTENTS
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26651
Kentucky
Bazil Meek of (illegible name) in the
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29.196
Bazil Meek

f  1774 pr
1 yr. $40.

Hon. P H Pope
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State of Kentucky
Henry County Scb.

Declaration in order to obtain the benifit of the Act of Congress of the 7th June 1832
On this 24" day of Feby 1834 personally appeared begore John P. Force--a Justice of the peace for said County of Henry Bazil Meek a resident of Henry County aforesaid (who is prevented (which I Certify) from appearing in Court,  when open by reason of old age and bodily infirmity) aged ninety three years, who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benifit of the provission made by the Act of Congress passed June 7" 1832--
That he entered  the Service the 10" day of July 1777 under and with Capt. Hugh Stinson, under Col McDaniel and Served until the 10 Nov. 1777 under said Colonel when he was discharged for a time--that he joined said Stinson where a battle was had with the Indians and (after the battle and which was during the term first mentioned) this applicant went being thus discharged to Red Stone fort and there remained untill the spring of 1778. he states that he was ordered to be ready for the Indians during the Winter of 1777 & 1778 but for the Services above he claims a pension only, together with his services hereafter mentioned--Viz.
That in May 1778 he again entered the Service under said Capt. Hugh Stinson under Col McDaniel and Served
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for four months constant Service which was in fighting with the Indians, in pursuit of them and often times destitute of food or clothing that he was discharged and went to Fort Pitt--
That in May 1779 1 or 2 day thereof he again entered the Service under said Capt. Stinson under Col. Vallandingham and Crawford and continued with said Stinson but a short time, then went and was transfered immediately under and to Capt Wright and continued with him till 1 July 1779, was then transfered to Capt. Ricketts or Gipson and continued with them for two months, till 10 or 11 September 1779 and was finally discharge 16 miles below Pitt at Matons Fort--during this last tour or service  we were ranging the country against and in pursuit of the Indians--and were called spies and Rangers--that the Country through which we passed was about Fort Pitt, Martins Fort.  Red Stone Fort (illegible) that he served much more than here enumerated, but for the 12 months services, he claims a pension
That during each Term he was a private and was not employed in Any Civil pursuit that he has no discharge in his possession having lost that there is no surviving witness as he Knows of who can testify to the above facts and that he was bornin the year 1740 in Maryland that he has no record of his ag that he was living in the County of Frederick State of Virginia when he was Called into the Service or when he entered the same and that
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he has lived in Henry County aforesaid for 25--years. And previous thereto in Virginia that he was Called into the service as he has above Stated And that he was a Volunteer his officers and General Circumstances of his services are as stated in this declaration that he received discharge which is lost & he has forgotten who gave it that he is known to Edmund P. Thomas in his neighborhood who can testify to his Character for Viracity and their belief of his services as a Revolutionary Soldier that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity except the present and he declares that his name is not on the pension Roll of Any Agency in Any State
Sworn to & subscribed the Bazil Meek  X his mark   day  & year Aforesaid
John P. Force   C of C

We Edmund P. Thomas and being no Clergyman in the vicinity of the applicant (which I John P. Force as Justice Certify) residing in
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Henry County, do hereby certify that We are well acquainted with Bazil Meek, who has subscribed do an sworn to the above declaration and we believe him to be ninety three years of age, and that he is reported and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.  Edmund P. Thomas

Sworn and Subscribed this 25 day of Feby 1834. John P. Force JP.HC.     Jesse Meek  X  his mark

And the said John P. Force a Justice of the peace for said County do hereby his opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories present, & by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states; and the said John P. Force a Justice as aforesaid further certifies that it appears to him, that Edmund P. Thomas and Jesse Meek who has also signed the said affidavit and Certificate, are residents in the County of Henry aforesaid and that their statement is entitled to credit, and that they are credible persons and that said Bazil Meek is unable to attend Court because of bodily infirmity.  John P. Force JP. HB

State of Kentucky Henry County Court Clerks office Feby 25, 1834  I Edmund P. Thomas clerk of the Court of Henry County do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of said Court (before said Justice) in the matter of the application of Bazil Meek for a pension. In Testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & seal of office this 25 day of Feby 1834. Edmund P Thomas clerk of the Court of Henry County
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Copied from a Letter of Miss Wilson's
Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
EEL

October 4, 1929

Mrs. S. M. Stayton
824 S. Washington 
Wellington, Kansas

Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.15531, it appears that Bazil Meek was born in 1740 in Maryland.
While residing in Frederick County, Virginia, he enlisted July 10, 1777, and served until November 10, 1777, as a private under Captain Hugh Stinson and Colonel McDaniel. In May, 1778, he again enlisted and served as a private under the same captain and colonel and was in constant fighting with the Indians for four months. 
In May, 1779, he enlisted under Captain Stinson and Colonels Vallandingham and Crawford, was immediately transferred under Captain Wright and July 1, 1779, to Captain Ricketts, or Gipson, and was discharged September 10 or 11, 1779, at Martin's Fort below Fort Pitt.
He was allowed pension on his application executed February 24,  1834, while a resident of Henry County, Ken-
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tucky, where he had lived for twenty-five years.
He died January 18, 1840.
There are no data as to his family.
The above is the history of the only soldier by the name of Bazil Meek found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.

Very truly yours,
Earl D. Church
Commissioner
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1928-Aug, 22-Photos to Mrs. Catharine Burnett, MMW

1929-Oct 4. Hist. to Mrs S. M. Stayton    Erat

15.521
INVALID.
File No. 15,521
Bazil Meek
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7, 32
Index:--Vol. I. Page 255
[Arrangement of 1870.]

1912 Jan. 23.  Tombstone data to Mrs. C.K. Woolf letter in S. File
32,196 Wm Crow. C
1912 Apr. 17 Hist. to Hon. C.C. Anderson
infd. of agency issue and soldier's
 residence. AU
1912 Nov. 9 Hist. to Mrs. J. R. Rich. V.L.M.
1913 Dec. 4. And Int furnished data relative to payment letter of Milo Custer returned to Aun. AU
1916. May 19. Mrs. D.W. Tobias inf this the only Rev. War pensioner of this name and that it is not known whether he moved to Ills. or where buried AW.
1921 Nov. 9 Hist. Hon James T. Begg
1922. Mar 24. Thos. M. Butler infd of cost of copies. AW
1922 Apr. 4 Copies mailed to Thos. M. Butler AW.
1923. Oct.25. Hist to S Hooay
1928-July 11-Mrs. Catharine Burnett advised cost photos. See cards in Jacob Meek--S.16480- Mintz
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Octo. 25, 1923.
Miss Susie Hooey,
507 W. Monmouth St.
Abingdon, Ills.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the
pension claim, S. 15521, it appears that Bazil Meek was
born in Maryland in 1740 and while a resident of Frederick
County, Md Va he enlisted July 10, 1777 and served under Capt.
Hugh Stinson and Col. McDaniel, until November 10, 1777.
In May 1778 he again entered the service under the same
captain and colonel and was in constant fighting with the
Indians for four months.
In May 1779 he enlisted under Capt. Stinson and
Colonels Vallandingham and Crawford, was immediately transferred
under Capt. Wright and July 1, 1779 to Captain
Ricketts, or Gipson, and was discharged September 10, or
11, 1779 at Martin's Fort below Fort Pitt.
He was allowed pension on an application executed
February 24, 1834, while a resident of Henry County, [illegible] 
and he died January 18, 1840. There is no data on file
as to family. The above noted is the only Basil Meek,
found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau,
which fail to afford any information as to a Benj. Meek.
Respectfully,
Washington Gardner
Commissioner
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[illegible] AW
Mar. 24, 1933.
Mr. Thomas M. Butler,
14 [illegible] E. 57 St.
Chicago, Ills.
Sir:
In response to your letter of the 8" instant, you are advised that if you desire photostat copies of the original papers in the Revolutionary War pension claims of James Whitecotton, S. 30780, and Basil Meek, S. 15591, the case will to furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1913, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra in a page for certification if that
is desired. The number of pages to be copied in seven and the number of Certifications two.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this
Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary
of the Interior.
In order to make a proper search of the records for any particular soldier of the War of 1812, named Adam Meek, it is essential that some of the following data in regard to him be furnished. Approximate dates
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of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, given name of wife.
Very respectfully Washington Gardner Commissioner.
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November 9, 1921.
Hon. James T. Begg, House of Representatives.
In re: Basil Meek - S. File No 15,521 Virginia troops, War of Revolution.
You are advised that from the papers in the above noted pension claim it appears that Basil Meek was born in 1740 in Maryland and while a resident of Frederick County, Virginia, enlisted July 10, 1777, and served under Captain Hugh Stinson and Colnel McDaniel until November 10, 1777. in May 1778 he again entered the service under the same Captain and Colonel and was in constant fighting with the Indians; 4 months.
In May 1779 he enlisted under Captain Stinson and Colonels Vallandingham and Crawford, was transferred immediately under Captain Wright and July 1, 1779, to Captain Ricketts or Gipson, and discharged Septebmer 10 or 11, 1779 at Martin's Fort below Fort Pitt.
He was allowed pension on an application executed|February 24, 1834, while a resident of Henry County, Ky.
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where he had lived twenty-five years. He died Januay 18, 1840.
There is no data on file as to his family.
Very truly yours Washington Gardner Commissioner.
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AW
Rev. War Section.
May 19, 1916.
Mrs. D. W. Tobias,
426 North Street,
Peoria, Illinois.  see her letter in
Madam:
In reply to your letter which was received on the 18" instant, you are advised that David Shipman of Tazewell Co. Ills. was allowed pension (S.F.33,518) for his services in the Virginia Troops, War of the Revolution, the place of his burial is not
stated.
The only Revolutionary War pensioner (S.F.15, 521) named Bazil Meek, served in the Virginia Troops and resided in Henry Co. Ky. when he was allowed pension, it is not stated in his claim where he was buried or whether he moved to Illinois.
The Revolutionary War records of this Bureau fail to afford information in regard to Pawlette Maillet.
Owing to the large number of similar inquiries and the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose, this Bureau would not be able to undertake a series of investigations and reports in regard to the soldiers of the Revolution that the Peoria Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution are trying to locate as buried in the various counties in which said chapter has members. It is proper to add that the place of burial of Revolutionary War pensioners are seldom matters of record.
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AM
Anyone designated by you may examine and compile data from a reasonable number of Revolutionary War pension claims, by calling at this Bureau.
Very respectfully, GM Saltzgaber Commissioner.
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May 16, 1912.
Hon. Carl C. Anderson, House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Anderson: 
In reply to your eltter dated the 13" and received the 16" instant, and the enclosed letter of Mr. Basil Meek of Fremont, Ohio, I have the honor to advise you that the Revolutionary War pension of Basil Meek, Sur. File No. 15,521, wwas payable at the Louisville ,Kentucky , Agency and certificate of pension was issued April 17, 1834, and sent to the Hon. P. H. Pope, House of Representatoves. The soldeir Basil Meek stated that he was a resident of Henry County, Kentucky, and furnished no Post Office address.
Very respecfully [illegible] Commissioner.
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April 17, 1912.
Hon. Carl C. Anderson House of Representatives.
My dear Mr. Anderson:
In reply to your letter dated the 16" and received the 17" intant, and the enclosed letter of Mr. Bazil Meek, Secretary of Sandusky county Pioneer and Historical Association, Fremont, Ohio, I have the honor to advise you that in the claim, Sor. File No. 15,521, Rev. War. it appears that Bazil Meek was born in 1740, in Maryland, and while a resident of Frederick Hounty, Virginia, enlisted July 10, 1777, and served under Captain Hugh Stinson and Colonel McDaniel until November 10, 1777. May 1778, he again entered the service under the same captain and Colonel, was in constant fighting with the Indians: 4 months.
In May 1779 he enlisted under Captain Stinson and Colonels Vallandingham and Crawford, was transferred immediately under Captain Wright and July 1, 1779, to Captain Ricketts or Gipson, and discharged Septebmer 10 or 11, 1779 at Martin's Fort below Fort Pitt.
He was allowed pension on an application executed February 24, 1834, while a resident of Henry County, Kentucky.
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Sur. File No. 15,521. (2)
where he had lived twenty-five years. 
He died January 18, 1840. There is no data as to his family.
Very respectfully J. L. Davenport Commissioner.
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[illegible] 15,521. Bazil Meek. Private, Virginia troops. He was born in 1740, in Maryland, resided in Henry County Kentucky in 1834, died January 18, 1840.
Very respectfully, Commissioner.
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Rev & 1812
SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE 1-681 PHONE Branch 476
All inquires regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 25902
Requisition for Duplicating, Addressogrpah Photostat, and Blue Print Work.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WASHINGTON
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inquirei 15822
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BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division
July 21 1928
Chief Rev and 1812 Wars Section
I have this day received from Mrs. Catherine Burnett money order in the amount of $245 requestiong photostat copy as per letter herewith.
Photos recorded Finance Div [illegible] Aug 22 1928 MMB
C. J. RANDALL Chief, Finance Division. H.C. L.
to C. C. Aug 20
(inadvertantly overlooked)
to Lau Aug 21
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Ottumwa, Iowa,
July 14, 1928;
M O. 61359$245
FINANCE DIVISION
BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK
JUL 20 1928
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
U.S.Dep., of the Interior,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.,
E. W. Morgan,
Acting Commissioner;
Dear Mr. Morgan, I would like a more definate knowledge of the
meaning of "Invalid Pensioners who were in reciept of Pension
at the Maryland Agency" , to me this means a fixed object, such
as office of Hospita, now just what is the technicality of the
above observation?
Dose it also mean that pension stopped, when original paper
were destroyed, 1800 ?
Is there a place ,such as " Agency of Maryland"  ,where
further serch could be instituted ?
Said Vol., relates commencement of Pension -- May 4, 1789;
annual allowance -- $40.00; sum recieved -- $400000; law under
which his pension was formerly inscribed -- June 7, 1785"; could
you cite said law to me, as it applies to his case; ects?
This would look to mean his pension stoped 1799-, is there
in your office, or elsewhere, to apply to find out the dates
that pension were stoped, and for what cause; death or otherwise,
Inclosed you will find, money order consisting of $2.45,
for (S 16480) Jacob Meek, -8- ( S1552 ) -5- Bazil Meek, and the
Certificate fee, for both, and with your kind consideration I
will look further into the John Meek phase of the situation.
I wish to thank you for past curtiseys, and trust I am not
making your machinery of office to much trouble, on the account
of the above "Ancester" John Meek.
Respectfully Yours,
Catherine Burnett 
1035 McPherson Ave. East
Ottawa Iowa
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July 11, 1922
Mrs. Catherine Burnett
1035 McPherson Avenue East
Ottumwa, Iowa
Madam:
I advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claims are furnished upon request, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fiteen cents (15c) a page, with twenty-five cents (25c) extra for certificaation if that be desired.
The number of pages to be copies in claim of Jacob Meet (S16480) is eight.
The number of pages to be copied in claim of Bazil Meek (S 15521) is five.
You quote John meek as listed on page 21, Volumn 2, Report of Secretary of War. There are no papers on file in regard to his pension claim, as his name is found on the list of Invalid Pensioners who were in receipt of pensions at the Maryland Agency and whose papers were burned when the War Office was burned in November, 1800. quoted "1801" in above named volume, hence no further information can be obtained than what is given on the page you quote. Please also see page 20 just opposite, relative to destruction of papers.
Respectfully E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
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Stamp Enclosed
returned
Ottumwa, Iowa,
June, 24, 1928;
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.,
Dear Sir, Your office has been sent a letter of mine addressed,
to the Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census;
I addressed said letter to them through advice recieved
from , Pa., State Library, Harrisburg;
What I wanted were the Photostat copy of each paper filed
by the Meeks, of Revolutionary time, as they appear in Senate
Doc., Pension Roll, 1st. Session 23rd Congress, and I were
advised by said Library, Research Librarian,Div., of Archives,
that were the correct place to make application, and the cost
would be 15 cts per page.
It is deemed proper to state here that all the men mentioned
are connected with forebearers of mine, and we are amassing data
along line of a " Meek family U.S.History " I am sorry I did not
address said letter to the correct place.
Commencement of Pension of the John Meek, that I come thru,
was May 4, 1789; and the law under which his pension were formerly
inscribed, was of June 7, 1785:
You will find him mentioned Vol. 2, on page 21, of above
mentioned, 1st Session 23rd Congress, Pension Roll.
And it is deemed proper to state that during the Rev. War,
Va., embraced the territory known as Kentucky, so the Bazil, or
Basil Meek, mentioned on page 105, same Session, volume 3 -- was
his brother but listed as Ky., and the Jacob Meek, listed as Pa.
and drew pension, in Wayne County, Ind.is also a brother, but as
to these things it is pretty well understood by us of the direct
family.
Now anything I can do to assist you in what I desire, I
will gladly do, although that is not much, for these things
are a long time before my time, and my main reliance is on such
information, as you will be able to give me.
U.S. PENSION OFFICE F JUN 29 1928
Yours very truly,
Mrs. Catherine Burnett
1035 McPherson are East.
Ottumwa Iowa
P. S. could you give me the locality to which his pension
were sent, and the time of the stoping of the pension, and for
what cause, if any, Our State Historical Librarian, Edgar R.
Harlan, advised me to ask you all these questions, and anything
else your department has, of his history, I would like to have.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS WASHINGTON
June 22, 1928.
The Commissioner of Pensions, Department of the Interior, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: There is inclosed a communcation received from Miss Catherine Burnett, 1035 McPherson Avenue, East, Ottumwa, Iowa, in which she requests information concerning the cost of photosat copies of certain Revolutionary pension records, which is evidently intended for your office, Miss Burnett has been advised of this action.
Very truly yours, M W Steuart Director B.
ERM:ETH Inclosure. 
U.S. PENSION OFFICE F JUNE 23 1928
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Ottumwa, Iowa,
June 18, 1928-; G CENSUS JUN 21 1928
Commissioner of Census,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir, I am a direct descent from John Meek, who is on
the old Revolutionary War Pension Record, as shown in Senate
Documents, Pension Roll, 1st Session 23rs Congress, volume-2-
contains a list of pensioners from Maryland, and John Meek is
mentioned on page 21, of Maryland Pension Roll, the record of
John Meek, appears under the following heading;
"A list of Invalid Pensioners who have been in the
reciept of pensions in the Agency of Maryland, whose residence
cannot be ascertained, in consequence of the destructuin of the
papers of the War Office in 1801 and 1814."
Following is his record; Rank -- Private; nnual allowance
$40.00; Sum recieved -- $400.00; description of service -- Revolutionary
army; when placed on pension roll at this record
destroyed either in 1801 or 1814, when the War Office was burned;
commencement of pension -- May 4, 1789; law under which his
pension was formerly inscribed June 7, 1785.
Now volume -3- contains a list of the Kentucky
pensioners and in this list we found Basil Meek mentioned on
page 105, he is a brother of the above John, and we wish a
photostat copy of each paper filed by thes men, his record as
found in said volume is; Basil Meek, who resided in Henry Co. Ky,
Rank-Private; annual allowance -- $40.00; sum recieved -- $120.00
description of service-- Virginia Militia; when placed on the
pension roll-- April 17, 1834; commencement of pension--March4,
1831; age -- ninety-three.
Jacob Meek is also mention, as recieving his pension
while a residence of Wayne county Indiana; His record is as
follows; Rank--Private; annual allowance--$39.00; sum recieved
-- $97.50; description of service -- Pennsylvania Militia;
when placed on pension roll--May 29, 1833; commencement of
pension-- March 4, 1831; age -- seventy: service Pennsylvania
Militia.
U.S.PENSION OFFICE F JUN [illegible] 1928
Then Abner Meek, of Frederick County, Maryland, service
given in company of Captain Campbell, 1st Pennsylvania, he was 
granted a pension in Pennsylvania.
George Meek, born 1741 -- died 1801 - served from 1778 --
to 1781 as a private in Captain Thomas Alexander's Co., 5th Bat.
Pennsulvania Line, he was born in Maryland, Anne Arundel Co.
he died in Center county Pa.,
Lieut Isaac Meek born 1741 -- died 1840 was appointed
a Lieut of Ohio county Virginia, militia 1778, he was born in
Anne Arundel county Maryland and he died in Jefferson Co. Ohio.
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-2- Commissioner of Census.
Thomas Meek, born 1751-died 1811- served in defense of the sea, coast , in Captain William Hooper's company, he was born and died in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Lewis, also called Louis Meek,fought under General Braddock and was reported killed at the battle of Fort du quesne,July 9, 1775-this report was untrue,for he later returned from the war.
I have no way of telling if all of these men, relatives, of my older forefathers, ever received pensions or not, but if they did I would like a photostate copy of each pension pater, and anything else that there is in the War archives of these men, I understand it will cost me 15cts per page.
Yours very trully, Catherine Burnett 1035 McPherson Ave East Ottumwa Iowa.
U.S. PENSION OFFICE F JUN 23 1928
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Wellington Kansas. July 17,1929.
Bureau of Pensions Washington D.C.
Gentlemen: Will you please send me a copy of the war record of Bazel Meek who served in the Revolutionary War with the Virgina troops. I think his birthwas 1763 and his death about 1844.
Resepctfully yours, (Mrs.S.M. Minnie M Stayton
U.S. PENSION OFFICE O JUL 22 1929
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507 W. Monmouth St., Abingdon Ill. Sep. 14,1923.
Commissioner Bureau of Pensions Washington, D.C. 
U.S. PENSION OFFICE D SEP 17 1923
Dear Sir:
A grand daughter of a Revolutionary Soldier (Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds) has asked me to write a life sketch for her to be used by the State D.A.R. The information we have concerning her ancestor is so meager, that I am trying to get more and hope there may be something recorded in your department if he applied for pension.
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Bazel Meek was born at Hagerstown, Md. March 7, 1763; died near Eureka, Ill Jan 12, 1844, married 1843 (2d wife) Salina Dolph; and was a Private Soldier in the Rev. War. Proof. List of Virginia Rev. Troops known as the Rommey Winchester pay roll & on page 31 the record shows his service.
If there is anything on your records of this Bazel (sometimes called Benjamin) Meek would you kindly let us know and also what would be the cost of securing a copy.
(Miss) Suzie Hooey Re. Sec. Col. Jns. Latimer Chap. D.A.R.
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I4I5 East 57th Street Chicago, Illinois March 8,I922
The Commissioner of Pensions Washingon,D.C.
Dear Sir: I wish to get copies of all the applications forpensions filed by James Whitecotton,and by Basil Meek soldiers of the American Revolution.If any of the proof filed in support of any of such applications gives the names of the children of either of such applicants,I wish to get copies of such proofs also.
S30780 3 pages
James Whitecotton was a pensioner under two acts of Congress.In the year I833 he was eighty-three years of age and he lived at that time in Mercer County,Kentucky. In the year I840 he lived in Marion County,Kentucy.He served in the Va.Militia.
S15521 4 pages.
Basil Meek also served in the Va.Militia,and he lived in the yar I834 in Henry County,Kentucky.
If any of the affidavits filed in connection with the applications for a pension by either of these men or if you have on file any other documents that give information concernin gthe names of the children of either of theses men I wish a copy of them.
I aslo wish a copy of teh enlistment of Adam Meek in the War of I8I2-I4. I am especially interested in knowing where he inlistd,whether from Indiana Territory or from Ky. ? more data. called for
On recceipt of a letter from you stating the cost of these copies, I will mail to you the mone to pay the bill.
Hoping that you will be able to attend to this at an early date, I am very truly yours, Thomas Meek Butler
LAW DIVISION. RECEIVED MAR 13 1922
U.S. PENSION OFFICE O MAR 11 1922
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The Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir: Enclosed is money order for $1.05 to pay for acopies of your records relating to James Whitecotton and Basil Meek
Please include in the copy any record that you may have giving information as to the names of the children of each of these pensioners, and as to place of residence at the time of making the application.
Very truly yours, Thomas M. Butler
FINANCE DIVISION MAR 30 1922 Chiefs Desk.
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3-1665 P.O.Order for $1.05 AW P.J.B. W
DEPARMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON Mar. 24, 1922.
Mr. Thomas M. Butler, 1415 E. 57 St. Chicago, Ills.
Sir: In response to your letter of the 8" instant, you are advised that if you desire photostat copies of the original papers in the Revolutionary War pension claims of James Whitecotton, S. 30780, and Basil Meek, S. 15521, the same will be furnished you under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra in each case for certification if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is seven and the number of certifications two.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of teh Secretary of the Interior.
U.S. PENSION OFFICE A MAR 30 1922
In order to make a proper search of the records for any particular soldier of the War of 1812, named Adam Meek, it is essential that some of the following data in regard to him is furnished. Approximate dates
FINANCE DIVISION MAR 30 1922 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
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of birth and death, places of residence at enlistment and after service, given name of wife.
Very respectfully, Washington Gardner Commissioner.
U.S. PENSION OFFICE A MAR 30 1922
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M233  BUREAU OF PENSIONS Finance Division MAR 30 1922 19_
Chif of Rev War Section
Sir: I have this day received from Thomas M. Butler M.O. No. 20,137 for $1.05/100 requesting copy as per letter herewith.
Copies mailed Apr 4. Law Div notf AW
Very respectfully: O. J. RANDALL Cheif of Division. J J C
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(MF) Date Apr 4, 1922
Name Bazil Meek No. S15521
War Rev.
Photographic copies wanted of 1 pieces, consisting of 4 pages. Remarks
Exr A E Wilson Chief Rev. War Section
Law Clerk. Serial No. 6375
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JAS. T. BEGG 13TH DIST. OHIO ASSISTANT WHIP COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
EDW. J. WATERFIELD SECRETARY OFFICE  434 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
November 7, 1921.
U.S. PENSION OFFICE M NOV 8 1921
The Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. Rev/[illegible]
Re: Sur. File No. 15,521, Rev. War.
Basil Meeks, who served in the Revolutionary War applied for a pension under the above file number, I am informed. Would it be possible for you to give me a copy of his application, or a brief of his service.
Thanking you, I am, Cordially yours, Jas T Begg
RECORD DIVISION NOV 8 1921
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FORM G 2.
Subject NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY CO
U.S. PENSION OFFICE D NOV 5 1912.
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Bureau of Pensions,
Getlemen Would you kindly send me copy of application for pensions of the following men who served in the Revolutionary War from Virginia:
Bassell, Jacob and Jeremiah Meeks all three were paid off at Rommney and Jacob Meek was also paid off at Pittsburg or For Pitt.
Hoping very much that you can oblige me and thanking you , I am, your truly Mrs. J.R. Rich, Bandy, Tazewell Co. Va.
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CARL C. ANDERSON 13TH DISTRICT OHIO COMMITTEES: INVALID PENSIONS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House of Representatives Washington, D.C., ROOM 171 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING HOME ADDRESS: FOSTORIA ,OHIO
JOHN A. KEY SECRETARY
April 16-12.
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Com. of Pensions, Local.
S I R : Enclosed please find letter from Basil Meek, Fremont Ohio, which is self-explanatory. Wish you would kindly furnish him with the information desired. Thank you in advance, I am, Most truly yours,
M- Encl. "C"C" Anderson
Letter from Basil Meek Fremont Ohio returned to Hon. C. C. Anderson apr.17.1912.
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CARL C. ANDERSON 13TH DISTRICT OHIO COMMITTEES: INVALID PENSIONS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House of Representatives Washington, D.C., ROOM 171 HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING HOME ADDRESS: FOSTORIA ,OHIO
JOHN A. KEY SECRETARY
May 13-12.
Hon. J. L. Davenport, Com. of Pensions, Local.
S I R : Enclosed please find letter from Basil Meek, Fremont O. which is self-explanatory. Trusting you will furnish him with the desired information and thanking you in advance, I am, Most truly yours,
"C" C" Anderson
M-Encl.